George Floyd’s murder launched a global movement. It also sparked a reactionary backlash

A social justice awakening has been followed by an angry, politicized nationalist reaction in various countries.

Need to Know: U.S. stocks are demonstrating most of the characteristics of a bubble, but don’t...

U.S. stocks are looking bubbly but it isn't time to sell, argues this fund manager's strategist.

Drone film of Hong Kong's residential towers

You've likely seen striking photographs of Hong Kong's incredibly densely-populated public housing blocks. Last year, Davis Drieska filmed them with a drone. The population of Hong Kong is...

Audi’s Brilliant Way To Improve Its Quality And Reliability

Nearly a decade ago, Audi faced reliability issues and decided upon a unique strategy to life the Supply Base and their quality. And it appears to be working.

10 things you need to know before the opening bell

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New grand jury seated to probe Trump business dealings, reports say

The panel is expected to indict Trump, other executives at his company or the company itself, The Washington Post says.

Christopher Columbus: DNA testing underway to find out where explorer was born

The voyages of Christopher Columbus helped Europeans discover America, but the famous explorer’s own origins have long been a matter of controversy. But now scientists are hoping to shed light on...

Cardinals' JJ Watt to honor Pat Tillman with signature shoe

Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt will honor the late Pat Tillman with a signature shoe from Reebok.

Verona couple take plea deals in death of 3-year-old boy

May 26—A Verona woman and her boyfriend accepted plea offers this week holding the pair culpable and requiring prison time for their roles in the death two years ago of her 3-year-old son. Sarah...

Alexandria man accused of armed robbery

May 26—ALEXANDRIA — Alexandria police arrested a man on preliminary armed robbery charges after a store clerk told police the man had taken items from the store earlier in the day. Jacob Murdock,...

The Longest-Known Earthquake Lasted 32 Years

The “slow-slip” event preceded a devastating 1861 quake, at least an 8.5-magnitude, in Sumatra-- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Is Waymo a Bust?

Alphabet's self-driving-car unit is further off from a large-scale autonomous driving service than many first thought -- but it may not be all bad news.

UK watchdog bans adverts saying 'it's time to buy' bitcoin, calling them misleading and irresponsible

Summary List PlacementThe UK watchdog has banned adverts by cryptocurrency company Luno that said it was "time to buy" bitcoin from reappearing in their current form, calling them misleading and...

Beetle Lived in Boy's Ear for a Year After Doctors Mistook It for Wax Plug

"No one suspected that it could be anything else," the mother said.

Better Bargain: Ethereum vs. PayPal

Ethereum has outperformed PayPal in the past year, but is it a better investment?

Pinduoduo Q1 ave. monthly active users up 49% to 724.6 mln

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Elixir moves to Libera after channel being tookover by freenode staff

'NCIS' Season 18 Finale: Is Emily Wickersham Leaving As Ellie Bishop?

"NCIS" Season 18 ended with a shock for fans, as Ellie Bishop seemed to leave the team to go undercover. Here's what we know about Emily Wickersham potentially leaving the cast.

Hydrogen-Powered Trains Have Arrived

For all the buzz about hydrogen trucks and planes, railways provide the most immediate test case for the rollout of a clean-energy technology that has electrified policy makers and markets alike.

Casey Anthony booze-fueled bar fight: Female foe tells all

West Palm Beach police got a call from Casey Anthony claiming a woman – identified as Thelma Moya – had poured a drink on her at a Florida pub.

What's behind the push for a fourth stimulus check

As the IRS distributes the $1,400 stimulus payments, some lawmakers say the money won't last three months.

Contentsquare Raises $500 Million In SoftBank-Led Round

The Paris-based startup that helps optimize websites and apps is valued at $2.8 billion following the Series E round.

One Week of Libera Chat

Driver arrested Monday night for driving into a group of protestors, and this is the weirdest...

The Question of Who Counts

Now that the 2020 census is over and the data are in, the redistricting wars can begin. All 50 states must divide their population into voting districts for the purpose of electing representatives...

Disney's Parks Getting Back on the Rails

Investors’ stubborn focus on streaming has been on display since its latest quarterly report—which showed stronger than expected revenue for the theme park business.

Amazon's Eero 6 routers now support Apple HomeKit

Amazon has rolled out a firmware update for its latest Eero mesh routers that adds support for Apple's HomeKit smart home platform.

‘SNL Korea’ Revived as Original Series at Streamer Coupang Play (EXCLUSIVE)

“SNL Korea,” a Korean localized version of long-running U.S. sketch comedy and variety show “Saturday Night Live,” is confirmed to return for a tenth season from this summer. NBC Universal...

5000+ Premium Graphics: 8 gb of editable Icons, UI kits, AI elements and more

“ Who doesn't need good designs, right? However, creating something unique every time can be a nightmare for all designers. And, finding new design elements is not as simple as eating a...

A New C.D.C. Story

We have the latest chapter on the C.D.C.’s description of outdoor Covid risks.

Discovery-Backed GB News Channel to Launch in June

Discovery-backed channel GB News will launch June 13 in the U.K. with a special program “Welcome to GB News.” The channel will be available on Freeview channel 236, Sky HD, Virgin Media HD,...

Pharma giant AbbVie funds ads attacking prescription drug bill

New congressional report shows that AbbVie inflated drug prices — then poured cash into dark-money ads on Rx bill

Microsoft claims Edge is now ‘the best performing browser on Windows 10’

Microsoft claims Edge is now ‘the best performing browser on Windows 10’  The VergeView Full Coverage on Google News

Microsoft claims Edge is now ‘the best performing browser on Windows 10’

Microsoft is now claiming the performance crown in the desktop browser battle. The software maker has been gradually adding new features to Edge over the past year to improve performance and...

India Is Demanding Social Media Remove References to the ‘Indian Variant’ of COVID-19. But What...

The World Health Organization has been criticized for offering no memorable names for new COVID-19 variants

The 15 Best Musical Moments In Non-Musical Movies, Ranked By Someone Who's Thought Way Too Hard...

Nobody leaves this post without singin' the blues.

White House teams up with Snapchat to encourage Covid vaccinations for young Americans

The White House this week is teaming up with Snapchat to encourage young Americans to get vaccinated against the coronavirus.

Understanding the History of Black Rebellion

Historian Elizabeth Hinton discusses her new book, “America on Fire: The Untold History of Police Violence and Black Rebellion Since the 1960s.” The post Understanding the History of Black...

Right-wingers keep trying to boycott products they hate

Conservatives love to announce boycotts of prominent brands — but somehow they never pan out as planned

$6 trillion stimulus: Here's who got relief money so far

The federal government has pumped about $4 trillion into the US economy since the pandemic began in March 2020, sending cash directly to households, boosting unemployment benefits and creating...

Why Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella isn't moving fast and breaking things

Critics argue that the impact of technology has grown so large that society can't afford for companies to release products just because they can, without fully anticipating issues like privacy and...

Why Hamas Keeps Fighting, and Losing

The recent 11-day war was the latest in a decades-long pattern in which the organization engages in battles it knows it can’t win.

The Obscure Public Health Law Trump Wielded Against Migrants Is Still Ruining Lives

This article was published in partnership with The Marshall Project, a nonprofit news organization covering the US criminal justice system. Migrants were found lost in the desert, tucked under...

How immigration can power the future of America's heartland

Data: Heartland Forward; Chart: Danielle Alberti/Axios More foreign-born immigrants are moving to the center of the U.S. than in the past, according to a new report by Heartland Forward.Why it...

Sex-mad and spectacular: 17 incredible facts about cicadas

Once every 17 years, trillions of cicadas emerge from beneath the ground in the US. They taste like tinned asparagus, are sometimes attracted to power tools – and can number 1.3m an acreBrood X is...

How a ranger stumbled upon one of the largest fossil finds in California history

While on a routine patrol, Greg Francek came across bone fragments from prehistoric animals that existed millions of years before humansImagine a California with volcanoes erupting to the east and...

She Believed the Worst of Me

In the winter of 2018, I drove out to Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, to finish writing my White House memoir. The town is built on a hill that descends to the junction of the Potomac and Shenandoah...

Bogdan Bogdanović Turned His Season Around. Can He Help The Hawks Beat The Knicks?

Very few NBA players had a more eventful 2020-21 season than Bogdan Bogdanović. The 28-year-old wing was widely considered one of the top free agents available during the 2020 offseason, and the...

The New York Liberty Are Shooting Lights Out

Entering the season, FiveThirtyEight’s new Elo-based WNBA projections had the New York Liberty finishing 12th in the league, with just a 26 percent chance to make the playoffs and less than a 1...

Ball maze iPhone case

It's for an older model, sadly, but I would have bought this splendid ball maze iPhone case were it for a newer one. I can't imagine why it hasn't been updated, but the fact I discovered it at The...

Dear Care and Feeding: My Teen Is Being Awful. Can I Make Him Camp in the Backyard for the Summer?

Parenting advice on surly teens, open adoptions, and awful in-laws.

My Family Is Furious I Won’t Pay My Brother’s $200,000 Hospital Bill

Years ago, I pleaded with him to get health insurance. Now I’m being ostracized due to his carelessness.

Pakistani journalist says he was attacked in his apartment

A journalist who is critical of Pakistan’s powerful military and intelligence agencies says he has been severely beaten by three unidentified men in an attack at his apartment in Islamabad

Judges lawyers in MH17 trial visit wreckage of plane

Judges and lawyers in the trial of three Russians and a Ukrainian charged in the 2014 downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 have visited the wreckage of the plane at a Dutch military airbase

Brussels to open formal antitrust probe into Facebook

European Commission will investigate if Facebook is undermining competition in the online classifieds market

Mother Arrested After Asking Cops What to Do About Her Son’s Rotting Corpse

The 53-year-old man was found dead on his futon with cuts on his neck.

Bitcoin price bounces back above $40,000 after a wild week of trading

The price of bitcoin climbed back above $40,000 on Wednesday morning, a week after its price tumbled 30% to around $30,000.

WhatsApp sues Indian government over new rules it says break encryption

Facebook-owned messaging service WhatsApp is suing India’s government over new internet rules it claims are unconstitutional and will “severely undermine the privacy” of its users, The New York...

US removes Xiaomi from blocklist of Chinese military companies

A US court has removed Android smartphone maker Xiaomi from a government blocklist of companies with ties to the Chinese military.

Hillsborough trial: Men acquitted as judge rules no case to answer

Two ex-police officers and a force solicitor are acquitted of perverting the course of justice.

European stocks rise despite US and New Zealand hints of tapering

Fed officials look ahead to scaling back stimulus but insist policy change is not imminent

Bitcoin price bounces back above $40,000 after a wild week of trading

Bitcoin price bounces back above $40,000 after a wild week of trading  CNBCElon Musk tweets about bitcoin mining  Yahoo FinanceBitcoin traders using up to 100-to-1 leverage are driving the wild...

Bitcoin price bounces back above $40,000 after a wild week of trading

Bitcoin price bounces back above $40,000 after a wild week of trading  CNBCElon Musk tweets about bitcoin mining  Yahoo FinanceBitcoin traders using up to 100-to-1 leverage are driving the wild...

John Cena Says He Is ‘Very, Very’ Sorry to China. That’s Not Enough

After calling Taiwan a country, the “Fast & Furious 9ˆ star said “sorry” five times in his video apology to China

Exxon is facing a climate rebellion it may be unable to put down

Exxon is facing a climate rebellion it may be unable to put down  CNN Exxon Mobil Faces Off Against Activist Investors on Climate Change  The New York TimesBreakingviews TV: Exxon...

Two police shot at domestic abode. Shooter barricades himself in house. Cops talk him out and he...

15 Touching Stories That Prove We Don’t Deserve Our Grandmothers

Although sometimes it seems that we have nothing in common with the older generation, most of us have the warmest childhood memories connected to our grandmothers. Their doors were always open...

Going 10 Rounds with Retired NBA Star Yao Ming

What was the first good wine you ever drank? “The first great wine I drank was a Napa Valley Cabernet. I don’t remember the winery, but I remember the occasion. My friend Dikembe Mutombo and I...

Climate Change Is Pushing Wildfires to New Heights

By Mojtaba Sadegh, John Abatzoglou, and Mohammad Reza AlizadehThe western U.S. appears headed for another dangerous fire season, and a new study shows that even high mountain areas once considered...

Discussion: What's Do You Think Will Happen In The "Friends" Reunion?

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Video captures man walking past Christchurch wall collapse

The gable end of a house in Christchurch, Dorset, collapses as a man walks along the street.

Belarusian leader defends his action to divert flight

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Belarus' authoritarian president on Wednesday defended his action to divert a European flight that triggered bruising European Union sanctions and accused the West of waging a...

Women Left Their Jobs To Be Caregivers. A Business Coalition Wants Companies To Help

More women than men left the workforce during the pandemic, many because they had to care for children. A business council wants companies to take the lead in expanding child care and elder care.

Mideast Violence Tests The Relationships That Interfaith Groups Work Hard To Build

The fighting between Israel and Hamas is straining U.S. interfaith groups, even during the cease-fire. They've lost some members because of the pressure. But others are forging ahead.

MyPillow Guy Mike Lindell Reportedly Kicked Out Of Republican Governors Event

He had planned to confront at least two GOP governors with his baseless conspiracy theories about the 2020 election.

Bitcoin 'time to buy' ad banned in the UK for being irresponsible

An advertising campaign telling people in the U.K. "it's time to buy" bitcoin has been banned by the nation's advertising regulator for being irresponsible.

Hundreds of emoji in Android 12 are being revamped with flatter designs and, in some cases,...

Google is changing up the design of emoji on Android 12 yet again, but it's a minor tweak more than a major overhaul.

Diverting flight was 'huge mistake' by Belarus regime, Tsikhanouskaya tells Euronews

The Belarusian opposition leader told Euronews that Lukashenko made a 'huge mistake' by diverting a flight to arrest a journalist because it renewed international scrutiny into the regime.

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Boris Johnson wanted to be infected with Covid on live TV 'to show it's nothing to be scared of'...

Dominic Cummings has made a series of damaging claims about his former boss UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

Italian cable car crash: Owner admits disabling safety brake to avoid fixing an other issue. 3...

A loro carico ci sono "gravi indizi di colpevolezza" e si aggrava il capo di accusa. La morsa che teneva aperti i freni serviva ad aggirare un proble¦

The Latest: South Korea mulls dropping masks for vaccinated

SEOUL, South Korea -- South Korean officials say they plan to allow people to drop their masks from July if they have received at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine, as they mull incentives...

13 Simple and Affordable Things That Can Level Up Your Life

Motivation expert James Clear says that the quality of our lives often depends on the quality of our habits. Unfortunately, many people are used to overwhelming themselves with everyday routine...

Stephen Colbert Shows How Jeff Bezos Could Be About To Expose Trump's Racist Past

The "Late Show" host says there's a part of the former president's past that he may not be able to keep hidden much longer.

DMX Planned To Honor Son With Album Title Before He Passed

DMX's first posthumous album is going to be named after his youngest son -- something that had been in the works before he passed ... and it's now happening thanks to a longtime collaborator. The...

An overview of how AI has contributed to tackling the pandemic, from clinical and...

Numerous research groups have helped in the quest to contain the pandemic. This piece reviews where these efforts have been realized as practical solutions.

A New Crop in Pennsylvania: Warehouses

Huge facilities have sprouted up in and around the Lehigh Valley, fueled by the astonishing growth of e-commerce. Some residents say the area’s landscape and long-term economic health could be threatened.

Decades after her insemination, she says tests revealed the doctor was the father: ‘It’s a...

Bianca Voss accused a doctor of “medical rape” for intentionally impregnating her with his own sperm without her permission, according to a federal lawsuit.

J Lo & Ben Affleck Are Shacking Up in This Luxurious Miami Estate

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have more than enough room to spread out in Miami Beach -- 'cause J Lo's rented digs are tantamount to a 21st-century palace ... and then some. We tracked down the...

Man killed, another injured in Lynwood shooting

One man was killed and another was injured Tuesday evening in a shooting in Lynwood, authorities said.

ZipRecruiter goes public: what to know about ZIP’s direct listing on the NYSE

ZipRecruiter follows Coinbase, Slack, Spotify, and Roblox in opting for a direct listing instead of an IPO. ZipRecruiter is going public on the stock market today. But instead of going the route...

We Blind Taste Tested Hazy IPAs To Find The Best Of The Bunch

For this week's beer blind taste test, we picked eight beers from well-known, larger brands.

Virgo Lives Matter

Virgos experience employment & romantic discrimination for the same reason that most hockey players aren’t ScorpiosContinue reading on Medium »

Monday is about to become the most exciting day of the week in the office. Here’s why

In the perfect future of work, we want to create a work culture where people are excited to be there and choose how to manage their time and that includes managing Mondays. In the midst of...

Biden’s selling an ambitious agenda. Americans still aren’t sure what it is

A new poll shows the public isn’t familiar with the American Jobs Act or American Families act. It’s a hurdle for Biden, but he’s still in an enviable position.

Florida’s Ayala jumps into race for Demings’ seat

Can You Match the Literary Fart Joke to the Source?

"He rose slowly and with dignity from his divan; but in do doing, for he was over full of meat and drink, he let fly a great and terrible fart."

WhatsApp Is Suing The Indian Government To Protect People’s Privacy

The company is fighting back against new rules that go into effect today in India.

Rare Vietnam War images from the winning side, 1965-1975

A perspective rarely seen in the West. A collection of photos taken by North Vietnamese photographers during the Vietnam War, 19**-1975.(below is from the article - not intended to re-ignite any...

How to Watch the ‘Friends’ Reunion on HBO Max for Free

'Friends: The Reunion' airs on HBO Max on May 27th. Here are all the ways to stream it online from home

LeBron James, Lakers Beat Suns in Game 2 to Even Series as Anthony Davis Drops 34

SUNS WIN The Phoenix Suns took a 2-0 series lead over the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday with a XX-XX Game 2 victory in...

Dozens march in Hollywood to memorialize George Floyd

Protestors gathered Tuesday evening to march on the one-year anniversary of the murder of George Floyd.

Mudhoney to Release 30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition of ‘Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge’

Reissue of 1991 album includes a bonus LP and CD featuring seven previously unreleased songs

Luka Doncic Drops 39 as Mavericks Beat Kawhi Leonard, Clippers in Game 2

The Dallas Mavericks own a 2-0 lead over the Los Angeles Clippers in their Western Conference first-round playoff series after defeating the hosts XXX-XXX...

From ‘Resident Evil’ to ‘SAW,’ Here Are All Of The ‘Dead By Daylight’ Killer Crossovers

From the one that started it all to the recently announced 'Resident Evil,' these are all of the game's many collaborations.

The Attractiveness Behind Kindness

Studies Suggest That Character Readjusts Physical AttractivenessContinue reading on Medium »

Auto shop vandalized with racist graffiti, so the owner installed cameras. Video captured two...

A black-owned automobile shop had been targeted for weeks by vandals leaving racist graffiti but the owner was surprised to find out the suspects were also black after he set up surveillance...

New York Prosecutor Convenes Grand Jury in Criminal Investigation of Donald Trump

Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. is conducting a wide-ranging investigation into Donald Trump's business dealings

Grand jury reportedly convened to possibly indict Trump

A grand jury has been convened by New York prosecutors to review evidence from a two year investigation into former President Donald Trump's business dealings and weigh whether to indict him,...

Anti-racist reading drove business to Black bookstores. Owners hope that's not the end of the story

It's been nearly a year since Black-owned bookstores were inundated with requests for anti-racist literature. While owners appreciate the attention it brought to their businesses, they say more is...

I Got My Box-Dye Damage Fixed By A Pro

Many professionals would cringe at the thought of highlighting your hair at home using box dye, but not all DIY color jobs are completely lost. In the latest episode of Hair Me Out, Rebecca Lee, a...

"Time began to slow down..."

The Mystery of Magic's Greatest Card Trick. "There are hundreds of ACAAN variations, and you'd be hard pressed to find a professional card magician without at least one in his or her repertoire....

Republicans Promise Counteroffer as Infrastructure Talks Falter

President Biden and Democrats are facing difficult decisions about how to move their infrastructure plan through Congress as bipartisan momentum flags.

Samuel E. Wright, The Voice Behind The Beloved “Little Mermaid” Character Sebastian, Has Died

The actor was also nominated for two Tony awards for his performances in The Tap Dance Kid and The Lion King.

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Race Matters: America After George Floyd

On the one-year anniversary of George Floyd's death, Judy Woodruff and PBS NewsHour reporters will focus on what has changed, and what hasn't, since the outrage and protests of last summer,...

How a 'Bubble Expert' Decoded the Physics of Making Mezcal

In 2015, fluid physicist Roberto Zenit had a short conversation that turned into a five-year research project. Zenit, who calls himself a “bubble expert, despite how funny it sounds,” was...

How a small antitrust lawsuit against Amazon could mean big things for Big Tech

DC’s attorney general is suing Amazon over a controversial policy. Another attorney general is boarding the Big Tech antitrust lawsuit train: Washington, DC, Attorney General Karl Racine is suing...

Democratic Senators Who Support the Filibuster Beg Republicans Not to Filibuster

On Tuesday, the two most centrist members of the Senate Democratic caucus, Joe Manchin of West Virginia and Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona, issued a rare joint statement. Lamenting the “horrific”...

Don't Fall for These 12 Fitness Myths From TikTok Influencers

Exercise science evolves over time, and we now know that a lot of things people used to say about fitness are not actually true at all. You won’t slim your thighs by standing in a vibrating belt...

When It's Okay To Ask Someone If They're Vaccinated (and How to Do It)

Even though COVID-19 infection rates and hospitalizations are declining across the country, some gray area and potential danger remains: Fifty percent of U.S. adults have been fully vaccinated,...

Johnny Knoxville on How Jackass Affected His Sperm Count

The man has balls, but they've suffered. A lot.

A New Antitrust Case Cuts to the Core of Amazon’s Identity

The Washington DC attorney general claims that the company obsessed with satisfying customers is actually screwing them.

The Best Yoga Equipment for Beginners and the Otherwise Inflexible

Yoga is the rare activity where you need more gear if you suck.

If Aliens Are Out There, They're Way Out There

Real evidence of extraterrestrial life will come from a distant corner of space, not UFOs in our sky.

What the Tulsa Race Massacre Destroyed

Imagine a community of great possibilities and prosperity built by Black people for Black people. Places to work. Places to live. Places to learn and shop and play. Places to worship. Now imagine...

The Ghost Subway Station in Paris Where Films Come to Life

Meryl Streep as Julia Child, on her way to meet a famous cookbook writer in Julie & Julia. Audrey Tautou as Amélie Poulain, running into her future lover in Amélie (Le Fabuleux Destin d’Amélie...

'FOMO Took Over.' Some Buyers Who Caved To A Hot Housing Market Now Regret It

It sounds crazy, but in today's red-hot housing market, Fear Of Missing Out is a real influencer.

Beers, flights, and discounts: The growing list of vaccine freebies

Half of American adults have received one vaccine dose. Could incentives close the gap? It’s been over a month since all American adults were deemed eligible for the Covid-19 vaccine. About 60...

The Maximum Human Life Span Is 150 Years, New Research Estimates

Jeanne Calment enjoying her daily cigarette and glass of red wine on the occasion of her 117th birthday. In 1997 she died at the age of 122, and she still holds the record for the longest human life span.

Anthropologie’s Full-Priced Furniture & Home Decor Is 20% Off This Week

If you’re a fan of wandering through your local Anthropologie and admiring the shop's dreamy decor and furniture, then we've got very good news: its Decorating Event kicked off today. From now...

Phil Mickelson Becomes First Golfer To Win Major In 14 Different Decades

SAN DIEGO—Making history with his PGA Championship victory Sunday at Kiawah Island, Phil Mickelson became the first golfer to win a major tournament in 14 different decades. “It took Phil a while...

Trae Young Silences MSG Crowd To Tell Spike Lee ‘School Daze’ Had Too Many Plotlines

NEW YORK—His voice echoing through the stands as he pointed at the legendary director, Hawks guard Trae Young silenced the Madison Square Garden crowd Sunday to tell a court side Spike Lee that...

Senate Preparing $10 Billion Bailout Fund for Jeff Bezos Space Firm

Bezos’s Blue Origin lost its bid for a major NASA contract to Elon Musk, but the Senate is ordering the agency to give a second one now. The post Senate Preparing $10 Billion Bailout Fund for Jeff...

Chinese Dreams on Native American Land

A tale of cannabis boom and bust.

Remembering George Floyd and the Movement He Sparked

Kevin Young, director of the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture, reflects on the one-year anniversary of Floyd's killing

11 Surprising Celebrities Who Sang Over the End Credits of ’90s Disney Movies

Time to take a mental stroll through the ‘animated Disney movie’ section of your VHS collection. Sting will be there. So will 98 Degrees.

Why the Ultra-Race Tragedy in China Wasn’t Surprising

Long-distance running has exploded there, but responsible oversight of trail races has been extremely inconsistent—including, it seems, at the event last weekend in Gansu Province, where 21...

This 'Post-Soviet Sad 3D' Game Is Not About Having Fun

Sandbox game It’s Winter is set in a khrushchyovka, a mass housing unit in the USSR. It's a lonely, haunting ode to Eastern ennui.

What Archaeology Tells Us About the Ancient History of Eating Kosher

A new study of fish remains deepens scholars' understanding of how the dietary laws came to be

Alone and Injured in the Wild

The remarkable survival story of Claire Nelson, whose solo hike in the desert turned into a desperate fight for her life

How to make sense of corporate cock-ups

Not all U-turns are as bad as AT&T’s

What a proxy fight at ExxonMobil says about big oil and climate change

Activist investors are taking America’s energy giant to task over carbon emissions. The result is not a foregone conclusion