Right-wing nationalists failed during the pandemic. But they weren’t the only ones

The two current worst-hit major countries, Brazil and India, are governed by right-wing nationalists who have presided over hideous surges of the virus that overwhelmed hospital systems and filled...

Helmerich & Payne stock price target raised to $16 from $13 at Cowen

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MRC Global stock price target raised to $9 from $7 at Cowen

This is a Real-time headline. These are breaking news, delivered the minute it happens, delivered ticker-tape style. Visit www.marketwatch.com or the quote page for more information about this...

Scientists urge everyone to chill after iceberg breaks from Antarctica

One of the world's largest icebergs has broken away from a tremendous ice sheet in Antarctica. As alarming as that sounds, scientists are not pressing the panic button just yet. Debra Patta reports.

Person of interest arrested as search for four young men continues

For a fourth straight day, more than 100 officials combed through 90 acres of farmland with heavy equipment and cadaver dogs, searching for four missing young men in Pennsylvania. Bucks County...

A Superyacht Captain Explains His Rewards

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‘Local media can survive’: the Canadian team building a future for community news

As local papers close their doors, a morning newsletter defied the odds. Now its founder aims to replicate the model nationwideLocal journalism has shed jobs faster than the coal industry, leaving...

Security improves in Syria camp, but virus threat grows

Kurdish officials say security has improved at a sprawling camp in northeast Syria that houses families and supporters of the Islamic State group

The Top 50 Robinhood Stocks in May

Millennial and/or novice investors can't stop piling into these companies.

Apple's ban on alt iOS browser engines and years of delays in adding features to WebKit can...

Alex Russell / Infrequently Noted: Apple's ban on alt iOS browser engines and years of delays in adding features to WebKit can explain why web apps are not a viable alternative to App Store apps ...

When Warren Buffett eventually steps down as Berkshire Hathaway CEO, Greg Abel will succeed him

For the millions of people who tuned into the Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting on Saturday, careful viewers were rewarded with an unexpected bit of news.

The trial that will decide the future of Apple's App Store

A federal court in Oakland will on Monday begin hearing Epic Games' antitrust suit against Apple, a case that could radically reshape the way iPhone apps and services are sold.Why it matters:...

Deported by Biden: a Vietnamese refugee separated from his family after decades in US

Tien Pham, 38, who fled violence in Vietnam as a child, was sent back to an unfamiliar country due to teenage conviction: ‘America is my home’The passengers on Tien Pham’s 15 March flight were...

Dr. Carson & Gov. Noem: Biggest cultural challenge of our lifetime: Defeating anti-American...

There are far too many classrooms where our children and grandchildren are not learning about the positive revolution in human affairs set in motion by our Founders, or how later leaders like...

Covid vaccines spur global fight over intellectual property

Calls for WTO to waive longstanding patent protections have come up against strong opposition

UK stocks: vaccine rollout and trade deal lift signal end of Brexit discount

The valuation gap with the rest of the world is narrowing

Why Body Cameras Can Still Fail to Hold Police Accountable

On April 21, while attempting to serve a warrant, North Carolina police shot and killed Andrew Brown Jr., a 42-year-old Black man in Elizabeth City. The entire incident was recorded, since the...

Cities’ Climate Conundrum: How to Shift From Gas to Electric?

This story was originally published by Yale E360 and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. In 1836, Philadelphians mostly used whale oil and candles to light their homes...

Supreme Court Puts Onus on Lawmakers to Provide Second Chances for Kids

The United States is at an inflection point as the public and elected officials reassess our system of laws and punishment.

Independent Commission Calls U.S. Police Killing of Blacks 'Crimes Against Humanity,' But Lacks...

The independent commission called upon the global community to support an International Criminal Court investigation, though the U.S. is not a member state of the ICC.

Today's mortgage and refinance rates: May 3, 2021

Summary List PlacementToday's mortgage rates: Monday, May 3, 2021 Mortgage type Average rate today 15-year fixed 2.52% 30-year fixed 3.42% 7/1 ARM 4.32% 10/1 ARM 4.18% 30-year...

How to End Extreme Child Poverty

This article was published online on May 3, 2021.On August 14, 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed into law one of the most successful anti-poverty programs in the nation’s history. The...

Will Democrats Abandon a Criminal-Justice Reformer?

PHILADELPHIA—On a recent Saturday morning, Larry Krasner was explaining to me why gun violence and murders have spiked in Philadelphia over the past year—and why the criminal-justice reforms he...

Celebrate Cinco De Mayo With A Spicy Tequila Shrimp Ceviche Cocktail

When I took my first sip of Ghost Tequila, I immediately thought that it would be just the thing to upgrade my grilled shrimp ceviche.

Fidelity Halves Its Ant Group Valuation After Beijing's Clampdown

U.S. mutual-fund giant Fidelity Investments has drastically changed its view of what Jack Ma’s Ant Group is worth after China’s regulatory crackdown on the fintech giant severely dented its growth...

How Microsoft's Chief Accessibility Officer Does Her Job

Jenny Lay-Flurrie holds every department at the company—from hiring to videogaming—accountable for being accessible to people with disabilities.

3 High-Growth ETFs to Buy and Hold Forever

Give your investments a boost with these ETFs.

Saudi king names new economy minister, eldest son as advisor

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has appointed a new economy minister and named his eldest living son as a special advisor

The Biggest Remaining Challenge in Stopping the Coronavirus

These miscreants and freeloaders are holding up the rest of us.

Lowry leads depleted Raptors past Lakers; LeBron exits early

The Los Angeles Lakers were dealt another disappointing loss, this time by the short-handed Toronto Raptors. But seeing LeBron James head to the locker room early served as a reminder it could...

EU proposes lifting non-essential travel restrictions for fully vaccinated

The European Commission on Monday proposed easing restrictions on non-essential travel for visitors who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.Why it matters: The recommendation could be...

Vax Live: Prince Harry makes vaccine plea at concert in LA

The Duke of Sussex appears with Jennifer Lopez and President Biden at a star-studded charity show.

DR Sales to Ramp Up Kids Content Pickups, Starting With ‘Team Nuggets’ (EXCLUSIVE)

DR Sales, the commercial arm of the Danish broadcaster, is set to start handling more children programming, kicking off with the animated series “Team Nuggets.” Currently in development, the...

Hot Docs, Changing Face of Europe Offer Snapshot of Continent in Flux

The Changing Face of Europe program, which is presented by European Film Promotion (EFP) in collaboration with the Hot Docs Canadian Intl. Documentary Festival, reflects a continent in flux, as...

Insider finance: Top fintech recruiters

Summary List PlacementGood morning and welcome to Insider Finance. I'm Dan DeFrancesco, and here's what's on the agenda today: Meet 10 of the top fintech recruiters helping startups like Chime...

Prince Harry, Jennifer Lopez make voices heard at Vax Live

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — President Joe Biden spoke about the COVID-19 vaccination being safe, Prince Harry urged for the vaccine distribution everywhere and Jennifer Lopez embraced her...

LeBron James reinjures ankle, uncertain for Denver Nuggets today

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James reinjured his right ankle on Sunday night and his status is unclear for Monday night's game against the visiting Denver Nuggets.

The real cause of the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 side effects? Anxiety, not the vaccine itself [PSA]

11 Things in Iceland That Are So Outlandish, You Wish You Could See Them for Yourself

Iceland is the safest country in the world to live in. It has a really low crime rate and is home to only 356,991 Icelanders. But that’s not the only thing that makes this country unique. There,...

German police bust darknet child pornography platform: After months of investigation, German...

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Researchers detail three new Intel and AMD Spectre vulnerabilities

Security researchers have discovered three new variants of Spectre vulnerabilities that affect Intel and AMD processors with micro-op caches.

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Andrew Brown Jr. will be laid to rest today

The family of Andrew Brown Jr. will say goodbye to the 42-year-old Monday as they continue to demand answers, 12 days after the Black father and grandfather was fatally shot by North Carolina...

How the Mayoral Candidates Plan to Help New York Rebound

The current mayor's hoped-for July 1 reopening falls a week after the June 22 Democratic primary, which will likely decide the next mayor.

46 Things That'll Help Solve Some Of The Little Problems That Have Been Bothering You

From face mask loops rubbing your ears raw to your family using a scary amount of TP, these things'll help ease a variety of woes.

Germany busts international child porn site used by 400,000

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US begins reuniting some families separated at Mexico border

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Biden administration said Monday that four families that were separated at the Mexico border during Donald Trump's presidency will be reunited in the United States this week...

Separated Families To Reunite In The U.S., As Immigrant Advocates Push For More

Four migrant families that were separated at the border by the Trump administration will be allowed to reunify in the United States this week, the secretary of Homeland Security announced.

Michael Lewis' 'The Premonition' Is A Sweeping Indictment Of The CDC

In a new book, author Michael Lewis writes about public health officers who tried to get others to look at the data on Covid-19 and act to make sure the virus didn't spread.

My Five Favorite Meals: Artist Mark Kostabi

Surrealist artist Mark Kostabi, who is famous for being famous and his paintings of faceless figures, was born in California to Estonian parents who came here for the American...

Arresting Capitol Rioters Won't Stop Hardcore Extremists

One would think the charging of some 440 Capitol marauders would defang rightwing extremists. Likewise, their de-platforming on social media and the exit of the president who inspired them....

theSkullery: A no-nonsense, beautiful recipe collection website

“ I created this website for myself and my friends by simply combining all my saved recipes from various sites I had saved. I hope you find inspiration from my recipe collection and cook...

Mozambique Mints a New National Park

In the wake of wars, natural disasters and insurgencies, Mozambique is experiencing an environmental renaissance. One of the results is a new and stunningly beautiful national park.

Widespread Commodity Shortages Raise Inflation Fears

For products as diverse as lumber and microchips, price increases are filtering through the economy.

Widespread Commodity Shortages Raise Inflation Fears

For products as diverse as lumber and microchips, price increases are filtering through the economy.

Pakistani journalists' group vows to fight for press freedom

Templates Library by Helppier: Curated directory of 40+ in-app messaging templates for SaaS

“ Hi everyone 👋 As the CEO of Helppier, I’m very excited about this launch. 😀 Since last year, we have been focusing on developing ready-to-use templates that our customers can click and...

Apple is reportedly working on a foldable iPhone for 2023

Reliable analyst Ming-Chi Kuo told investors that Apple plans to launch an 8-inch foldable iPhone by 2023.

Report: Bitcoin accounts for ~46% of total crypto market value of $2.3T, down from ~70% at the...

Joanna Ossinger / Bloomberg: Report: Bitcoin accounts for ~46% of total crypto market value of $2.3T, down from ~70% at the start of the year; Ether, which rose to $3K on Monday is at ~15%  —  - ...

A Canadian oil firm thinks it has struck big. Some fear it could ravage a climate change hotspot

A Canadian oil firm thinks it has struck big. Some fear it could ravage a climate change hotspot  CNN

GLOBAL MARKETS-European shares rally as investors begin May in bullish mood

GLOBAL MARKETS-European shares rally as investors begin May in bullish mood  Yahoo FinanceEuropean shares rally as investors begin May in bullish mood By Reuters  Investing.comEuropean shares rise...

Millions offered half price broadband from BT

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin becomes billionaire as Ether hits $3K

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin becomes billionaire as Ether hits $3K  CointelegraphEthereum Crosses $3,000 Mark For First Time Ever, Valued Higher Than Disney  BenzingaEthereum breaks past...

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin becomes billionaire as Ether hits $3K

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin becomes billionaire as Ether hits $3K  CointelegraphEthereum Crosses $3,000 Mark For First Time Ever, Valued Higher Than Disney  BenzingaEthereum breaks past...

England will allow funerals to generate more business for funeral homes [PSA]

World Press Freedom Day: Which are Europe’s lowest-ranked countries for journalistic freedom?

Monday marks World Press Freedom Day, so amid what RSF has called a ‘dramatic deterioration in access to information’, Euronews takes a look at the 10 worst countries in Europe for press freedom.

America was not founded as 'a Christian country' based on 'Judeo-Christian' values

Basically, there's no such thing as a "Judeo-Christian values."

NI 100: "Peace in Northern Ireland is credit to people"

Queen Elizabeth marks centenary of Northern Ireland with tribute to people and peace process.

Philippine foreign secretary directs unusually aggressive tweet at Beijing over South China Sea

In a tweet, Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Teodoro Locsin Jr. accused China of straining its "friendship" with the Philippines.

Club Kids Co-Founder Michael Alig Died of Narcotics Mix

Michael Alig -- one of the ringleaders of the Club Kids -- died from an overdose of several hard drugs ... TMZ has learned. The Office of Chief Medical Examiner in NYC tells us ... Alig's cause of...

Why Body Positivity Doesn’t Actually Promote Obesity

Around 91% of American women are not satisfied with the shape of their bodies, and only 5% actually possess the so-called perfect body shape promoted by the media. Meanwhile, body positivity, the...

Narendra Modi’s Party Takes an Electoral Hit Amid India’s Virus Surge

The BJP’s strength may be slipping as the country struggles to contain an unprecedented surge in coronavirus cases

ABC anchor busts GOP lawmaker for lying on-air about Biden infrastructure plan

"Senator, I've got to stop you there"

A century on, what was Ireland's partition & why does it still matter?

On this 100th anniversary, Euronews explores the back story and enduring legacy of the partition of Ireland.

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This origami-inspired shelter is designed for fast post-disaster housing

Just attach an air pump and a whole structure pops into place. In the wake of a disaster—like the earthquake that struck Mamuju, Indonesia, earlier this year, damaging thousands of homes—one of...

5 must-read free newsletters to keep you informed and productive

Get in, get out, and get on with your day. These five time-saving, work-smarter newsletters deliver some of the web’s most helpful content directly to your inbox. E-mail newsletters are having a...

Some restaurants have receipts on the walls. Anyone who is hungry can grab one for a free meal

Some restaurants in Oklahoma encourage hungry people to pick up a prepaid receipt for a meal, no tips expected, no questions asked.

Kardashians Targeted By Another Man, Busted for Trespassing

The security guards at the Kardashians' exclusive gated community are working overtime ... 'cause TMZ's learned they caught another man who showed up looking for them before he was corralled and...

The Power of Labelling Emotions

What if I told you that just putting a word on how you’re feeling can help you feel better? Well, that’s what this piece of neuroscience…Continue reading on The Founder Coach »

The Ultimate Food Trivia Quiz

See how well you can stump your foodie friends with this quiz about all things food.

It Isn’t Just Modi. India’s Compliant Media Must Also Take Responsibility for the COVID-19 Crisis

India's media is holding the government to account for the COVID-19 catastrophe, but far too late argues Debasish Roy Chowdhury

Cut, Copy, Paste: Feminist Zines in the Digital Space

Through zines, women feel invited to intimately share their experiencesContinue reading on The Grey Space »

Bartenders Name Their Favorite Bourbons For Whiskey Highballs This May

While wheated bourbons are well-suited for highballs, there are other bourbons with differing mash bills that work great, too.

The Science of Climate Change

As evidence for human interference in the Earth’s climate continues to accumulate, scientists have gained a better understanding of when, where and how the impacts of global warming are being...--...

RS Recommends: The Rock’s Under Armour Headphones Are Under $125 for the First Time

The Rock's best-selling workout headphones are discounted to 50% off for a limited time as part of Under Armour's latest promotion

Cowboys Rumors: Leighton Vander Esch's Contract Option Expected to Be Declined

The 2021 season may be linebacker Leighton Vander Esch 's final one with the Dallas Cowboys . According to Michael Gehlken of the Dallas Morning News , the Cowboys are ...

Biden is talking to Republicans, but for only so long

The president and much of his team learned a lesson during the Obama years: They should not wait for Republicans to negotiate.

'Like searching for a unicorn': Few moderates in sight as GOP plots Cuomo takedown

Party leaders have been rallying around Rep. Lee Zeldin of Long Island — a Trump-loving conservative.

Robert "Bob" Browning, a Los Angeles Times copy editor who worked on Pulitzer Prize-winning...

Browning started on The Times' copy desk in 1994, working out of the old Times building on Spring Street in downtown Los Angeles until his retirement in 2013.

21 Things Men Do In Their Dating Profiles That Are An Immediate Swipe Left, According To Women

"I'm competitive about everything."

Clippers Clinch 2021 NBA Playoff Spot with Lakers' Loss to Raptors

The Los Angeles Clippers are headed to the playoffs once again. L.A. clinched its spot in the postseason Sunday as the Los Angeles Lakers fell to the Toronto Raptors , 121-114...

Save up to 84% off on deals for headphones, earbuds, and speakers

There's still no easier way to escape the world than to slip on a pair of headphones and let the music spirit you away. Conversely, you can also get yourself a big Bluetooth speaker or home...

Colorado Woman Killed In Apparent Bear Attack While Walking Her Dogs

A mama bear and cubs tracked nearby were euthanized out of an "abundance of caution," said a wildlife official.

Jeff Goldblum to roll the bones on the Dark Dice RPG podcast

The Dark Dice podcast-based RPG is about to get a new elven sorcerer for its second season. Deadline reports: Jeff Goldblum is entering a new world. The Jurassic Park star is to lend his voice to...

Covid Vaccine Production: If you build it, they might not come

Gates suggested that it could be unsafe to share the critical information that allows vaccines to be more widely produced "Typically in global health, it takes a decade between when a vaccine...

Chris Martin to Mentor ‘American Idol’ Contestants on Coldplay-Themed Episode

Band will also perform new single 'Higher Power' on May 9th episode

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Book festival cancels 'Harry Potter' event over J.K. Rowling's transgender comments

A "Harry Potter" event at a New Zealand book festival was canceled over comments regarding gender and transgender made by J.K. Rowling.Organizers of the Featherston Booktown Karukatea Festival...

Cindy McCain Has a Message for Republicans: “The election is over. Biden won.”

She said the election audit that is taking place in Arizona is "ludicrous."

Doc & Marty Make It To The Future

Doc & MartyThe picture is from 2020.Related: How Many Predictions Did Back to the Future Get Right? Back to the Future Not Being Planned as a Trilogy Is What Makes It Great 'Wife No 5 is the...

Why It's Nearly Impossible To Buy An Original Bob Ross Painting

The famed TV artist was one of history's most prolific painters. But you're not likely to find his work on the open market.

John Swartzwelder, Sage Of 'The Simpsons'

The first major interview with one of the most revered comedy writers of all time.

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Dozens Of People Were Injured And Three Killed After A Smuggling Boat Overturned Near San Diego

An additional 27 people were taken to hospitals with injuries.

Report: Emails expose CDC worked with powerful teacher's union on school reopening guidelines

Newly obtained emails show the American Federation of Teachers, the second-largest teacher's union in the United States, successfully lobbied the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from...

Cher Wrote Some Beautiful Tributes To Her Late Oscar-Winning ‘Moonstruck’ Co-Star Olympia Dukakis

The musician and actress wrote multiple tributes to the actress who once played her mother.

New trailers: Castlevania, West Side Story, Sweet Tooth, Luca, and more

Just started watching season four of The Handmaid’s Tale and I remember why I prefer the weekly release schedule for this show: Bingeing it is utterly draining (Monica Hesse makes this point much...

Los Angeles County reports no new COVID-19 deaths

Though the figure is likely an undercount, it still marked a bright spot, capping several months of progress in the fight against the coronavirus.

How two Georgian doctors in the U.S. became COVID-19 heroes back home

When COVID-19 hit the nation of Georgia last year, its residents turned to an unlikely source: two Georgian doctors who had immigrated to the U.S. and had been battling the pandemic for months....

Nationalism, talk of independence on the rise in Scotland, Wales

Crucial elections are coming up on May 6 in Great Britain, and nationalists in Scotland and Wales are hoping to do well enough to demand referendums on independence. Scottish voters had rejected...

Sen. Tim Scott says Congress is close to a police reform deal

Scott believes his compromise on qualified immunity will get police reform over the Senate finish line. Last summer, in the wake of protests surrounding the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor,...

Republicans and Democrats agree we need an infrastructure bill. That’s about all they agree on

Republicans say a path to a bipartisan infrastructure deal exists — it’s just not the deal Democrats want. Infrastructure has long been held up in Washington as one of a dwindling few issues on...

Pay Attention to These Signs That Something's Wrong in Your Garden

Most longtime gardeners are fluent in the language of plants, knowing how to read the signs and signals that their plants are thriving, or in some type of distress. But those without years of...

iFixit drilled a key ring hole into one of Apple’s AirTags in its latest teardown

The team over at iFixit has done its teardown thing again, this time examining Apple’s AirTag trackers. Part one of its two-part review digs into the guts of the little trackers, and for those...

How to Access Lower-Cost Mental Health Counseling at CVS

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, there were countless people across the country who, for a variety of reasons, weren’t able to get the mental health help they needed. Now, after more than a...

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The soul of an octopus.

Dawoud Bey, One Of The Best-Known Black Photographers, Opened Up About His Incredible Work

BuzzFeed News interviewed Dawoud Bey about his extraordinary career documenting the Black experience in America.

Bid To Censure Mitt Romney Over Trump Impeachment Votes Narrowly Fails

Earlier in the day, the Republican senator was booed while speaking at the Utah GOP's annual convention.

The Fermilab Muon Measurement Might or Might Not Point to New Physics, But..

The muon g-2 ring at Fermilab.

Behold Tony Blair's Lockdown Hair

And more from the week in celebrity grooming.

Why Almost No One Is Getting the Fastest Form of 5G

A new report shows that US mobile customers are tapping into the technology’s speediest networks less than 1 percent of the time.

The Best Projectors (and Two Great Screens)

Whether you want a portable presenter or a theater-quality behemoth, our picks will help you upgrade your at-home movie nights.

New Documentary "Exterminate All the Brutes" Was 500 Years of Genocide in the Making

The fact that Raoul Peck's new HBO film on white supremacy exists shows that something profound about the world is changing. The post New Documentary “Exterminate All the Brutes” Was 500 Years of...

The Best Active Skirts for Every Adventure

Whether you’re in it for the aesthetics or the superior airflow, there’s something here for everyone

A Mother’s Loss and a Grueling Race to Process the Pain

After experiencing loss, a new mother races through grief at the edge of the world

Berkshire Hathaway’s questionable performance and governance

The world’s most famous conglomerate will struggle to outlast its feted founder in its current form

GQ Scored You a Pair of $150 Sunglasses for Just $50

But wait…there's more. GQ's newest Best Stuff Box is back, with a helluva deal.

How the Pentagon Started Taking U.F.O.s Seriously

For decades, flying saucers were a punch line. Then the U.S. government got over the taboo.

Brazil Seeks to Hold Bolsonaro Accountable for More Than 400,000 Covid-19 Deaths

A new commission is investigating Jair Bolsonaro's response to the pandemic — and political foes are gathering strength. The post Brazil Seeks to Hold Bolsonaro Accountable for More Than 400,000...

Transporting Rhinos Upside-Down Is 'Vital' to Their Conservation

Seeing a rhino hanging upside-down from a helicopter might make you uncomfortable, but it's indisputably a good thing for the rhino.

I Got Swarovski Crystals Glued To My Teeth & Here’s How It Looks

Proper oral hygiene is one way to ensure a megawatt smile. The other? Tooth gems, which have recently surged in popularity. In the latest episode of Macro Beauty, Ebonee Davis tried the bedazzling...

The Curious Connection Between Scottish Oatcakes and Human Sacrifice

It’s springtime in the Scottish Highlands and a bonfire blazes against the night sky. A group stands before the flames, passing around a hat containing slices of bannock, or griddled oatcake. Each...

English elite football clubs will have to tighten their belts

Fearing a big fall, the Premier League is hoping to keep its next round of broadcasting revenue at current levels

Dear Hollywood, Can You Please Just Hire Actual Fat People to Play Fat Characters?

On April 27, photos of cult-fave and oft-memed actress Sarah Paulson circulated on social media. The images showed Paulson in character as Linda Tripp — the whistleblower involved in the Bill...

The Cool Kid of Sex Toy Companies Has a Sweet Mother’s Day Deal

Now is the time to get a pretty awesome discount on palm vibrators, clit suckers, and sex toy bundles.

Basecamp Employees Are Leaving After CEO Bans Politics at Work

Multiple employees say they are leaving specifically because of recent policy changes.

New Gourna Village in Al Qarnah, Egypt

In the 20th century, Egyptian architect Hasan Fathy became well known for his work rooted in traditional craftsmanship. Instead of following the modernist works of his contemporaries, Fathy wanted...

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How DeMar DeRozan Has Kept A Young Spurs Squad Afloat

In 2018, when San Antonio acquired DeMar DeRozan from Toronto in exchange for eventual 2019 Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard, the Spurs’ dynasty appeared to be on its way out. San Antonio managed to make...

FDA To Ban Menthol Cigarettes

The FDA is taking steps to ban menthol-flavored tobacco products in a move praised by public health and civil rights groups, citing evidence that the products are more addictive than unflavored...

We Picked The NHL’s Best And Worst Players Of 2021

neil (Neil Paine, senior sportswriter): With roughly two weeks left in the NHL regular season, each player is making his closing arguments in the races for the league’s various pretty trophies. So...

Coming of Age in Poetry: Meet Elexia Alleyne

Growing up in D.C.’s barrio, the young poet remembers a vibrant, tight-knit Dominican community.

The Lasting Riddles of Orson Welles' Revolutionary Film 'Citizen Kane'

This year’s award-winning "Mank" attracts new attention to the 80-year-old American classic; two Smithsonian curators share insights