China, irked by the Quad, faces up to a world of adversaries

Both in Asia and afar, China is facing a world that’s growing more wary of its reach and fearful of its ambitions.

ampproject.org

High School Sweethearts Pose by Tree They Planted Together 15 Years Ago

Kelsey Riley and J Wes Dixon graduated from Eastern York High School, in Pennsylvania, back in 2008, and the huge tree now dwarfs them.

newsweek.com

3 Things Not to Do If the Market Crashes

The more you know, the more likely you'll be to welcome market crashes with open arms.

fool.com

Why Progressive Activists Are Terrified of Andrew Yang

In December, the month before he launched his mayoral bid, Andrew Yang hosted tech billionaire Chamath Palihapitiya on his podcast, where they bantered about the 2020 race. “There is something...

motherjones.com

The GOP Is Turning the January 6 Insurrection Into a New Lost Cause

On January 6, the day Congress was scheduled to certify the electoral votes in the 2020 presidential election and declare Joe Biden the victor, thousands of supporters of President Donald Trump...

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Reps. McCaul, Malliotakis: Biden's border crisis

Last month, we had the opportunity to visit our southern border and see this migrant crisis firsthand. While we were there, we saw a 5-year-old girl all alone. She was in tears – not knowing where...

foxnews.com

Wes Morgan discusses U.S. military in Afghanistan's Pech Valley

Wes Morgan describes the Pech Valley as a microcosm of the war in Afghanistan and the mistakes made there.

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CEOs, Put Your Employees Where Your Mouths Are

Corporate America is going to have to come to terms with the fact that, at least for the short-term, large corporations are going to need to tacitly support the Democratic Party in order to help...

newsweek.com

Mississippi’s Only Abortion Clinic Is at the Center of the Fight for the Future of Roe v. Wade

The Mississippi law is the first outright ban the Supreme Court has considered since the landmark case that legalized abortion. The post Mississippi’s Only Abortion Clinic Is at the Center of the...

theintercept.com

Burger King is finally launching its new chicken sandwich soon, and it comes with a free Whopper

Summary List PlacementBurger King is releasing the new Hand-Breaded Ch'King sandwich on June 3, the chain announced. The sandwich will come in two versions, Ch'King and Spicy Ch'King, with...

businessinsider.com

Introducing the Business Insider Global Trends Report

The Business Insider Global Trends Report is a comprehensive review of important global business trends for corporate leaders and entrepreneurs over the next 2-3 years. The report has been...

businessinsider.com

Peter Morici: Bidenomics may end in tears

Biden wants to reprogram American capitalism and culture to address sexism, structural racism, and climate change.

marketwatch.com

Retirement Hacks: Annuities: Do you love them or hate them?

Make sure you know all the details before investing in annuities — or ruling them out

marketwatch.com

3 Biotech Stocks You'll Be Glad You Bought at These Prices

Their revenue prospects are the ticket to future share price performance.

fool.com

Brussels seeks to regain initiative on Covid vaccine patent debate

EU calls for countries to use flexibility in current WTO system before waiving IP rights

ft.com

Dear Care and Feeding: My Mother’s Pressure Campaign for Grandkids Just Crossed the Line

Parenting advice on broodiness, boundaries, and biphobia.

slate.com

Georgia woman wanted for battery after brutal attack at Little Caesars restaurant

A Georgia woman is wanted for battery in the alleged beating of another woman this week at a Little Caesars in Augusta, according to authorities.

foxnews.com

My Partner Was Scammed for Thousands

I tried to warn him, but his desire to get out of debt overrode his judgment.

slate.com

Google wants to build a useful quantum computer by 2029

Google is aiming to build a “useful, error-corrected quantum computer” by the end of the decade, the company explained in a blog post. The search giant hopes the technology will help solve a range...

theverge.com

Turkey bans polyethylene plastic imports

Turkey has banned the importation of ethylene polymer plastic waste as environmental groups sound the alarm on the world’s plastic consumption and lack of effective recycling

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Turkey bans polyethylene plastic imports

Turkey has banned the importation of ethylene polymer plastic waste as environmental groups sound the alarm on the world’s plastic consumption and lack of effective recycling. In an amendment...

yahoo.com

Do People Need To Know Which COVID-19 Vaccine They're Getting? One Country Says No

The Philippines is going "brand agnostic" after a vaccination site was swarmed this week when people found out Pfizer doses were to be given out.

npr.org

Go Ahead, Bribe Me to Do the Right Thing

One evening some years ago, my brother was suffering through a frustrating round of put down the video game controller and do your math homework with his 12-year-old son. “What do I have to do?”...

theatlantic.com

It's About "Multiple Ways Of Being"

The series drops this week, people!

buzzfeed.com

EXPLAINER: Spain's migrant crisis in North Africa

About 8,000 people have streamed into the Spanish city of Ceuta from Morocco in the past two days in an unprecedented influx, most of them swimming around breakwaters and across the border to...

apnews.com

Spain's African enclave struggles to handle migrant influx

Spain’s north African enclave of Ceuta has awakened to a humanitarian crisis after thousands of migrants who crossed over from Morocco spent the night sleeping where they could find shelter

go.com

Spain's African enclave struggles to handle migrant influx

Spain’s north African enclave of Ceuta awoke to a humanitarian crisis on Wednesday after thousands of migrants who crossed over from Morocco spent the night sleeping where they could find shelter....

yahoo.com

Demi Lovato says they are nonbinary and changing their pronouns

Singer Demi Lovato has revealed they are nonbinary and are changing their pronouns, telling fans they are "proud" to make the change after "a lot of self-reflective work."

cnn.com

How a Restarted New York Will Look

Though the city is lifting many coronavirus restrictions today, some safeguards will remain, and you'll still need to keep a mask handy.

nytimes.com

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cnn.com

Colombia’s class war turns hot on the streets of Cali

Poor and indigenous protesters have been met with deadly force by armed civilians and police representing interests of the wealthyA convoy of brightly painted buses descended from Colombia’s...

theguardian.com

DOJ appears to be looking into fundraising "gimmick" used by Trump and other politicians: report

Trump at one point accounted for more than 3% of fraud claims to credit cards in the U.S. in one month

salon.com

Why Having No Friends Can Sometimes Be Good for You, According to Science

It’s a well-known fact that friends are important for our happiness. But recent research suggests that being unsocial is not something we should worry about because spending more time alone...

brightside.me

LGBT activists urge Italian government to approve anti-homophobia law

After 25 years, Italy is close to approving a law punishing misogyny and hate crimes against LGBT people. But right-wing politicians opposing the measures.

euronews.com

Princess Beatrice expecting baby in autumn

Buckingham Palace says the Royal Family is "delighted" with the news, following her wedding in 2020.

bbc.co.uk

Target reports first-quarter earnings before the bell. Here's what to expect

The big-box retailer will be compared against the first quarter of last year, when the lockdowns disrupted consumers' shopping patterns and squeezed profits.

cnbc.com

Show HN: How does the French health pass work?

sanipasse.fr

Georgia and EU annouce political agreement exclusively on Euronews

After mediation fro the EU's Charles Michel, Georgia's future now firmly looks to Europe. The Georgian president Salome Zourabichvili, alongside the European Council, chose Euronews to break the news.

euronews.com

India Reports Highest Daily Covid Death Toll of Any Country

India recorded 4,529 Covid-19 deaths on Tuesday. The previous record for a single nation was in the U.S. in January. Here’s the latest on the pandemic.

nytimes.com

Mountain lion spotted in San Francisco neighborhoods

Experts hope the mountain lion was temporarily lost and is on its way home.

cbsnews.com

Fred West: Excavation work starts in Mary Bastholm search

A team of experts is excavating the cellar of a cafe in the search for missing Mary Bastholm.

bbc.co.uk

One Hundred Ideas for Computing

github.com

China’s deal to build a fishing harbor in Sierra Leone’s rainforest meets fierce resistance

Sierra Leone has agreed to sell 250 acres of pristine beach and rainforest to China in a $55 million deal that would see an industrial fishing harbor built on the site.

cnbc.com

European stocks and global bonds drop over inflation fears

Investors increasingly alert for changes in central banks’ thinking ahead of Fed release

ft.com

Stock Futures Slip With Tech Leading Losses

Stock Futures Slip With Tech Leading Losses  The Wall Street JournalThe stock market is entering a new phase: Earnings are up and multiples are down  Yahoo FinanceFutures Fall, Bitcoin Hits New...

wsj.com

Stock Futures Slip With Tech Leading Losses

Stock Futures Slip With Tech Leading Losses  The Wall Street JournalThe stock market is entering a new phase: Earnings are up and multiples are down  Yahoo FinanceFutures Fall, Bitcoin Hits New...

wsj.com

Your Drink of Summer Should be this Refreshing German Beer

We just had a Mother’s Day brunch at our son’s new apartment in Philly. I was sent to get a bottle of prosecco to make Bellinis, but there’d been a run on the bubbly wine at the local store. No...

thedailybeast.com

They Were the Worst on COVID. (Yes, Trump Is Included)

COVID-19 is notoriously hard to control, and political leaders are only part of the calculus when it comes to pandemic management. But some current and former world leaders have made little effort...

thedailybeast.com

Beyond Airports, TSA Also Manages Pipeline Security. That Could Be A Problem

The agency was put in charge of pipeline cybersecurity when it was formed, but experts say it lacks funding and support for the job. The Colonial Pipeline hack made the issue even more pressing.

npr.org

Eric Trump Tried To Steal His Father's Favorite Line And It Didn't Go Well

The former president's son received the treatment on Twitter over a recycled line from his dad.

huffpost.com

Banks Fight $4 Billion Debt Relief Plan for Black Farmers

Lenders are pressuring the Agriculture Department to give them more money, saying quick repayments will cut into profits.

nytimes.com

Only 17% in US say race relations better one year after Floyd’s murder, poll finds

But more than a third of American adults expect relations to improve under Biden, and just 28% expect them to worsen Nearly one year after George Floyd’s murder inspired historic protests against...

theguardian.com

Police recruiting suffers as morale hits new lows

Police departments across the country are struggling to attract applicants after a year of racial justice protests against police use of excessive force and calls for police reform dampened morale...

axios.com

After Australia Banned Its Citizens in India From Coming Home, Many Ask: Who Is Really Australian?

The government's controversial move raises questions about what it means to be Australian at a time when migrants make up 30% of the population.

time.com

Tickdays: Build habits and do more of the things you want

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tickdays.com

Bybrand: Create an HTML email signature from scratch

“ Hey PH, Bernardo from Bybrand here. After building our email signature manager Bybrand for the last 2 years, some customers have asked us if they can create their own HTML email...

bybrand.io

In India’s Sacred River, the Floating COVID Dead Spark Concerns for the Living

Apart from the millions of Indians who depend on the river, the Ganges is also home to critically endangered dolphins and crocodiles.

vice.com

How older adults can regain their game after being cooped up for over a year

Alice Herb, 88, an intrepid New Yorker, is used to walking miles around Manhattan. But after this year of being shut inside, trying to avoid Covid-19, she's noticed a big difference in how she feels.

cnn.com

"To the over-30 crowd: What's the saddest way you've injured yourself?"

A twitter thread by @hanalyst, who continues: "I leaned my head back to wet my hair in the shower and pulled a muscle in my neck." @maureenchuck1 responds: "I threw my hip out dancing to Groove Is...

metafilter.com

Ex-DOJ Official Warns Trump: 'This Is A Letter Talking About Jail Time'

Former acting Solicitor General Neal Katyal says the former president as well as his two adult sons are facing a serious legal threat.

huffpost.com

Demi Lovato Announced They Identify As Non-Binary

"I identify as non-binary and will officially be changing my pronouns to they/them moving forward," the singer wrote on Instagram.

buzzfeednews.com

Demi Lovato Announced They Identify As Non-Binary

Demi Lovato Announced They Identify As Non-Binary  BuzzFeed NewsView Full Coverage on Google News

buzzfeednews.com

Heated argument between two friends about Tom Brady lands one in jail. Too bad they couldn't...

fark.com

A large number of House Republicans still aren't vaccinated against COVID-19

Polls have consistently shown a partisan divide in willingness to be vaccinated

salon.com

Demi Lovato Announced They Are Non-Binary And Will Use They/Them Pronouns

"I identify as non-binary and will officially be changing my pronouns to they/them moving forward," the singer wrote on Instagram.

buzzfeednews.com

Interview with Mark Hoyles, aka LadBaby, an influencer who is more popular on Facebook than any...

The Facebook Famous have millions of loyal followers and wield huge cultural influence. So why have you never heard of them?

wired.co.uk

Bitcoin price falls on China crypto warning

Bitcoin price falls on China crypto warning  Fox Business$270 billion wiped off crypto market as bitcoin falls below $40,000 for first time in 14 weeks  CNBCElon Musk Gets Schooled By Ethereum...

foxbusiness.com

Focus on local: London pub emerges from lockdown with gusto

LONDON (AP) — “You come here often?”There may be more creative chat-up lines, but surely few as universal. There is little doubt that after months of lockdown across the U.K., those looking to...

apnews.com

Germany opens case against Amazon to prevent anti-competitive practices

Under a new digital amendment to the competition law. The Federal Office for Combating German Cartels, the Bundeskartellamt, announced this Tuesday, May 18, to launch proceedings against Amazon. Th…

swacash.com

Here’s What to Know About the Summit Between Joe Biden and Moon Jae-in

The U.S. president and his South Korean counterpart meet Thursday at the White House. Here are the likely talking points.

time.com

U.S. Stock Futures Slip With Tech Leading Losses

U.S. stock futures fell, pointing to further losses after a volatile period for major indexes.

wsj.com

19 Messy People Who Followed Marie Kondo’s Advice and Now Their Homes Are an Oasis of Calm

Making our well-being a priority is, by all means, the most important thing we can do. That’s, at least what Marie Kondo’s philosophy is all about and we have to say we don’t disagree with her....

brightside.me

See Venus And Mercury ‘Kiss’ After The ‘Blood Moon’ Eclipse: What You Can See In The Night Sky This Week

The celestial highlights for the week ahead.

forbes.com

Roskino, When East Meets West Partner on Co-Production Forum for Russian Biz

For the third edition of its Key Buyers Event, a three-day content market showcasing the latest Russian productions to international buyers, state film promotion body Roskino is expanding the...

variety.com

Biden accelerates away when asked about Israel

The president floors it when questioned by reporters about the Middle East conflict.

bbc.com

Investigation shows how dubious Twitter accounts with cultish followings can cause sudden surges...

News, analysis and comment from the Financial Times, the worldʼs leading global business publication

t.co

Roskino Taps Russian Industry’s Growing International Ambitions for Third Annual Key Buyers Event

As the calendar turned to March this year, and the cold, dark months of a pandemic winter gave way to hopeful signs of spring, Evgenia Markova, head of the Russian film promotion body Roskino,...

variety.com

Otter's assistant can transcribe your Zoom Meetings for you

Otter Assistant will attend Zoom calls on your behalf and take notes for you.

engadget.com

‘Master Of None’ Season 3 Feels Very Different Yet Familiar, Like Coming Home To An Old Friend

Aziz Ansari's brainchild finally returns to Netflix, and the good news is this: it feels different but very familiar, too.

uproxx.com

India reports world record in daily COVID deaths

India's health ministry reported 4,529 deaths from COVID-19 in a single day on Wednesday and another 267,122 new cases.Why it matters: It's the most number of deaths from the coronavirus reported...

axios.com

Arnold Schwarzenegger's Son Joseph's Acting Career Taking Off

Arnold Schwarzenegger's son already follows in his dad's footsteps when it comes to bodybuilding ... but now he's mimicking his pops in Hollywood. Sources close to Joseph Baena tell TMZ ... on the...

tmz.com

'Too Hot to Handle' Exes Harry & Francesca Could Rekindle Relationship

Harry Jowsey and Francesca Farago have been seen getting cozy in Mexico lately -- and TMZ has learned it could, indeed, possibly lead to them getting back together. The "Too Hot to Handle" stars...

tmz.com

Mexico’s coronavirus deaths are plummeting. The ‘Biden wall’ could be a factor

The theory: Comparatively rapid U.S. vaccinations have slowed the southward spread of the virus.

ampproject.org

Google is finally bringing YouTube Music to Wear OS

Google is finally launching a YouTube Music app for Wear OS, but it doesn't have a release date yet.

engadget.com

Nintendo Switch Online reaches more than 100 retro games

Nintendo has hit a milestone with the ever-growing library of retro games included in its Nintendo Switch Online service. The next batch will take the number of available games past 100, with five...

theverge.com

‘World Changing Ideas’ podcast: This pregnancy test came back positive for the environment

Peeing on a stick has never been more sustainable. The standard pregnancy tests you know are clunky, plastic devices, and they’ve been that way, without significant innovation, for decades. The...

fastcompany.com

I have ADHD, and this is how I manage hybrid work

Tasha Booth says, “The word ‘hybrid’ to me, as someone with ADHD, sounds like this: more choices, more schedules, more emails/messages, and more headaches.” I used to have this rule in college:...

fastcompany.com

Can You Match the Famous Author to Their Weird Nickname?

Guess which famous authors had nicknames like “Castor,” “Herr Satan,” and “Dodo.”

mentalfloss.com

More heat on the don..

nbcnews.com

Scott Brooks Says Wizards Will Bounce Back vs. Pacers After 'Bad Game' vs. Celtics

Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks doesn't think Tuesday's 118-100 loss to the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference play-in tournament will linger....

bleacherreport.com

Criminal Probe Is Opened Into Trump's Business

The New York attorney general’s investigation of the former president’s business now has a criminal component, a spokesman said, joining the Manhattan district attorney’s office probe and...

wsj.com

He plans to activate maga rallies for battle!

msn.com

RS Recommends: This Tiny $76 Dash Cam Has Night Vision, Built-In GPS and Shoots in 4K

On sale for $43 off, this ultra HD dash cam gives you crystal clear video recordings for YouTube, social media or to prove liability in an accident or crash

rollingstone.com

Tony La Russa: 'I Don't Have a Problem' with Twins Throwing Behind Yermin Mercedes

Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa has no problem with Minnesota Twins pitcher Tyler Duffey throwing a pitch low and away behind rookie superstar Yermin...

bleacherreport.com

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner Trounces Police-Backed Primary Challenger

Krasner’s victory gives momentum to the movement to elect reformist prosecutors, which has faced fierce backlash from law enforcement groups. The post Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner...

theintercept.com

The Great Pigeon Relay

"Just having a normal one. Stuck in traffic with a pigeon in my car." This is how Passenger, an injured pigeon from Baltimore, was introduced to the internet. A few days later, after the thread...

metafilter.com

Liberals to Biden: Ditch the infrastructure talks with Republicans

Rep. Mark Pocan (D-Wis.) called the GOP’s latest counteroffer “ridiculous” and said the Republicans might as well have proposed paying for it with a “bake sale."

politico.com

America’s unemployment system failed when it was needed most. Can it be fixed?

The solution will require a coordinated, multibillion-dollar undertaking — with governors, Congress and the president working together on the biggest overhaul since the social safety net was...

politico.com

This web development crash course can open new career paths, and it's on sale

It's never been easier to build a website with one of those all-in-one services that turns web creation into a drag-and-drop affair. While those options are great for just getting a page up and...

boingboing.net

L.A. supervisors want sheriff to immediately name deputies in shooting

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday directed its attorneys to draft an ordinance that would require the Sheriff's Department to publish the names of deputies who open fire while...

latimes.com

Biden praises Rep. Rashida Tlaib after she confronts him on Israel

President Joe Biden's attempt to heap praise on Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich,) during his speech at a Ford factory was undermined by his inability to pronounce her name correctly despite trying...

theblaze.com

YouTube Removes Israeli Government-Linked Ad That Justified Bombing of Gaza

YouTube removed the ad after Motherboard contacted the company because the ad contained 'violent imagery.'

vice.com

Marilyn Manson’s Former Assistant Sues Singer for Sexual Assault and Battery

Singer allegedly would hand her to his friends and give them permission to grope her

rollingstone.com

What Rashida Tlaib Told President Biden On The Detroit Tarmac

In a notable tarmac conversation, Michigan Rep. Rashida Tlaib conveyed to President Biden her dissatisfaction with the United States' response to the bloody conflict between Israel and Hamas that...

npr.org

10-year-old boy goes viral for impassioned speech to school board, arguing to end mask rules

A 10-year-old boy made an impassioned speech to his school board last week arguing for the panel to end its mask mandate in the district, and the video of his argument has gone viral.The child...

theblaze.com

Twitch Takes Away Biggest Hot Tub Streamer's Ability To Make Money Off Ads

Kaitlyn "Amouranth" Siragusa is one of the most popular female streamers on Twitch. As of now, she can no longer make money off ads on her channel.

kotaku.com

For Companies, The Greatest Pain Is Often Self-Inflicted

While achieving this greatness is hard, staying great is even harder, and it is the job of a leader to ensure a company can live up to its promise.

forbes.com

Mark McCloskey, The Guy Who Pointed His Gun At Protesters Outside His Mansion, Is Running For Senate

Mark McCloskey and his wife, Patricia, were charged last year after viral photos captured them waving guns at racial justice protesters outside their St. Louis home.

buzzfeednews.com

Electric Pickups Could Make or Break Biden’s Infrastructure Plans

The transition to an electric-car future will be an uphill battle, with the president and Republicans in Congress at odds over his $4 trillion economic agenda.

nytimes.com

Six Myths About Psychology

Chances are, what you think you know about psychology is wrongContinue reading on Flower Out of Rubble »

medium.com

Google’s plan to make search more sentient

Google announces new search features every year, but this time feels different. At the keynote speech of its I/O developers conference on Tuesday, Google revealed a suite of ways the company is...

vox.com

Man charged with 2 counts of arson in connection with Pacific Palisades fire

The Los Angeles district attorney's office charged Ramon Rodriguez Flores with arson for allegedly igniting the fire that forced thousands out of their Pacific Palisades homes.

latimes.com

The Never-Aging Ants With a Terrible Secret

Deep in the forests of Germany, nestled neatly into the hollowed-out shells of acorns, live a smattering of ants who have stumbled upon a fountain of youth. They are born workers, but do not do...

theatlantic.com

Palestinians strike to protest Israeli military action in Gaza, but no cease-fire in sight

John Yang reports on the ongoing crisis in the Middle East as calls for a ceasefire are ignored and destruction spreads as Palestinian rocket fire and Israeli artillery attacks continue on day...

pbs.org

News Wrap: No charges for sheriffs who shot Andre Brown Jr. in North Carolina

In our news wrap Tuesday, a North Carolina prosecutor says he will not charge three sheriff's deputies who shot and killed Andrew Brown Jr. last month in Elizabeth City. U.S. public health...

pbs.org

A Comprehensive Guide To The Best Memorial Day Sales

The actual holiday weekend has yet to roll around but that’s not stopping 2021’s slew of Memorial Day sales from prematurely parading out. If you’re in the market for big deals on things like the...

refinery29.com

Eric Bana Says He Never Had Any Interest In Playing The Incredible Hulk More Than Once

The star of 2003's 'Hulk' always saw it as a one-time gig.

uproxx.com

I bought the most obnoxious color of these unisex foam garden clogs

Nothing says "quiet sophistication" like unisex foam garden clogs. I ordered a pair on Amazon and they are supremely comfortable and easy to slip on and off. Even without a heel they stay secure...

boingboing.net

Playoffs And Play-Ins

First, since Sara is on vacation this week, Neil and Geoff talk hockey. There are some fascinating and close matchups in the first round of the playoffs so far, and that’s only with the American...

fivethirtyeight.com

Child tax credit payments start going to families in July. Here’s how to get yours

All your questions on the expanded child tax credit, from who qualifies to how much you’ll receive. President Joe Biden announced Monday that families will gain access to enhanced child care...

vox.com

Lady Gaga Wore A Tie-Dye Sweatsuit

After months of seeing Lady Gaga wearing luxury ensemble after luxury ensemble on the set of Ridley Scott’s upcoming film House of Gucci in Rome, the singer-actor is back in L.A., taking a break...

refinery29.com

23 Infallible Gift Ideas for Dads (and Dad-Types)

From a folding chair to flawless pajamas, we—and now you—have got Dad covered.

gq.com

What Secrets Lurk Within a Human-Sized Dome of Bat Guano?

Geologists know that you can learn a lot about the past from rocks or cores of ice or sediment: Every layer is a chapter of Earth’s story. In an outcrop, eruptions, coolings, and collisions can...

atlasobscura.com

The Mexican Mountain Town Feeding the International Crystal Market

Piedra Parada is a somewhat obscure mountain town in the Mexican state of Veracruz that has carved out its own special corner of an international market. The region is known for its amethysts, a...

atlasobscura.com

All the New Privacy Settings Google Announced at I/O 2021

I tuned in to Google I/O this year with privacy on the brain. Chalk it up to the recent drama of Facebook-exec-turned-Apple-employee-turned-unemployed-employee Antonio Garcia Martinez, who...

lifehacker.com

People Aren’t ‘Addicted’ to Wearing Masks, They’re Traumatized

There’s a glaring omission from the discussion about why some “can’t quit” pandemic behaviors: the mental and emotional toll of the last…Continue reading on VICE »

medium.com

HIPAA Doesn't Mean You Can't Ask People Why They Aren't Vaccinated

The law known as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, or HIPAA, is hugely misunderstood. (For one thing, it’s spelled HIPAA and not HIPPA.) The latest people to misunderstand...

lifehacker.com

'She Wore Hearing Aids'

How a Zoom call with Tamika Catchings affirmed everything.

longform.org

Everything Google Announced Today: Android, AI, Holograms

The annual Google IO developer conference kicked off with a two-hour keynote filled with announcements. Here are the highlights.

wired.com

Frightened Matt Gaetz Tucks Legs Up As Federal Agents Search Middle School Girls’ Bathroom Stalls

theonion.com

Google Wants to Turn You Into a Hologram. I Tested It Out

Our reporter sits in a Project Starline “video booth” to glimpse the future of telepresence.

wired.com

What Halston Doesn’t Understand About Fashion

The new Netflix series fails where many fashion films and shows before it have: it’s too obvious.

gq.com

Net-Zero Emissions by 2050 Are Possible, Landmark Report Says

Wind turbines generate electricity near Palm Springs, California.

scientificamerican.com

Arsenal Rejects Spotify CEO’s Bid To Buy Team For One-Third Of A Cent

theonion.com

Going Fishing: When Universal Studios's Jaws Ride Terrorized Park Guests

The original 'Jaws' ride at Universal Studios Florida closed after two months—but not before terrorizing theme park guests (and their children).

mentalfloss.com

It Pays to Go Deep in Southern Utah

Expert recommendations for extended adventuring around each of southern Utah's Mighty 5 national parks

outsideonline.com

You Can't Go Home Again

Korean adoptees felt isolated and alone for decades. Then Facebook brought them together.

longform.org

Militias Pose A Serious Threat. So Why Is It So Hard To Stop Them?

The video still exists on some of the darker corners of the web. Filmed in Michigan from the driver’s seat of a slow-moving car, the fall 2019 clip shows a suburban home with a manicured lawn and...

fivethirtyeight.com

Marvin Gaye's 'What's Going On' Is as Relevant Today as It Was in 1971

Fifty years ago, the artist released Motown's best-selling album ever and changed the course of his musical career

smithsonianmag.com

Climate Change Added $8 Billion to Hurricane Sandy's Damages

High winds and water from Hurricane Sandy caused a devastating fire that burned down at least 111 houses in Breezy Point, N.Y., a beach community on New York City’s Rockaway Peninsula.

scientificamerican.com

Pro Tips for Journaling Your Next Adventure

Heather “Anish” Anderson has now chronicled her record-breaking thru-hikes in two books. The ways she documents the details may surprise you—and help you do the same.

outsideonline.com

Passing Through the Zagros

True to an ancient way of life, a family in Iran makes a treacherous seasonal migration across the mountains

smithsonianmag.com

The Warner-Discovery deal and the future of streaming

To survive online, media firms are merging

economist.com

China’s Communist Party chips away at Hong Kong business houses

The territory’s tycoons are falling out of favour

economist.com