Covid-19 live updates: Taiwan gets vaccine boost from U.S., Japan

Taiwan is fighting a virus wave with a slow vaccine program but additional doses are on the way.

Rent the Runway is reportedly mulling plans to go public via an IPO as early as this year, report says

Summary List PlacementRent the Runway, the designer clothes rental business, could go public via an initial public offering (IPO) as early as this year, Bloomberg reported Thursday. People...

Man sentenced in cruise ship murder of wife who asked for a divorce

Kenneth Manzanares' actions were "triggered by his wife telling him she wanted him to leave the cruise ship and that she wanted a divorce," prosecutors said.

Cathie Wood Is Doubling Down on These 3 Stock Rebound Bets

Find out how the star investor has dealt with a downturn.

How Kourtney Kardashian's Feud With Kim And Khloé Was The Final Blow To "KUWTK"

Kim, Kourtney, and Khloé’s relationship was always at the heart of the show. But when they descended into hatred and physical violence, the dwindling ratings KUWTK had been experiencing for years...

RedMagic 6 Review: The Gaming Phone Keeping It Cool

There's a new smartphone heading into the gaming space. Can Nubia's RedMagic 6 deliver the performance needed at a competitive price?

1 Thing Berkshire Hathaway Would Love About Lemonade

Lemonade isn't the kind of company you'd usually associate with Warren Buffett and his team. But the insurer does excel in one area they're paying closer attention to these days.

Clown helps Mumbai kids fight Covid

Volunteer social worker Ashok Kurmi is helping an army of young fans fight the coronavirus in Mumbai's slums using an unusual accessory: a clown costume.

‘Corona Warrior’ Hero Dies of COVID Just as Wave Is Finally Easing

A 67-year-old man hailed as the “coronavirus warrior” for giving last rites to more than 1,300 COVID-19 victims on a volunteer basis has died from the virus after being unable to find medical...

Farrah Abraham condemns Britney Spears' past mistreatment as young mom in public eye: 'She was targeted'

Farrah Abraham tells Fox News she fully supports Britney Spears' decision to take a break from performing as her conservatorship case plays out in court.

Global shares eye upbeat end to week as investors look for strong US jobs data, while...

Summary List PlacementGlobal stocks eyed an upbeat end to the week on Friday, trading near record highs ahead of the highly anticipated monthly update on US jobs, with investors braced for another...

"There are a lot of parallels": FBI Director Wray compares ransomware threat to 9/11

FBI Director Christopher Wray told the Wall Street Journal in an interview that the bureau is currently investigating around 100 different types of ransomware that have been used to targeted...

Need to Know: Why markets have been stuck, and what might get them moving again

Like a pinball stuck in a machine, markets have been wedged in. Here's one reason why.

EU and UK open antitrust investigations into Facebook Marketplace

The European Commission and UK regulators have opened antitrust investigations into Facebook over concerns its Marketplace service is unfairly distorting competition for classified ads. Both are...

Vladimir Putin set to address St Petersburg business forum

Vladimir Putin is set to talk about the country's attractiveness to foreign investors.

Which states have banned trans youth in sports

Data: ACLU, Freedom for All Americans; Cartogram: Michelle McGhee/AxiosEight states this year have banned transgender kids from playing on sports teams that match their gender identity, per data...

"Shrinkflation" means consumers pay the same amount for less

As prices rise, packages are shrinking, masking cost hikes for buyers on everything from ice cream to pet food.

Cops respond to JoJo Siwa's home during Pride celebration for possible drug overdose of partygoer: report

Paramedics responded to JoJo Siwa's home for a possible drug overdose of a guest at a Pride party, according to a report.

Florida Is Moving the Ball Forward Against Big Tech Censorship

Florida is right to stand up to Big Tech companies in order to protect their political candidates and safeguard their elections.

Don't Mistake China's Three-Child Policy For Liberalization

Following decades of forced abortions and sterilizations carried out under Beijing's infamous one-child policy, and five years of a two-child policy, Chinese couples are now allowed to have three children.

The Kings of Calm

Photographs by Sarah JohnsonAcathedral-like mountain towers above me; a lake laps at my feet; sunshine distilled through pine needles warms my skin. Close your eyes, a voice intones. Let your...

What Is The Likelihood Of A Rise In Alibaba’s Stock?

Alibaba’s stock (NYSE: BABA) has risen by 4% over the last five trading days. In comparison the broader S&P500 rose by 0.6% over the last five trading days. Alibaba’s stock witnessed a rise in the...

Hobby Lobby sues antiquites professor alleging that the ancient manuscripts he sold them to go...

Lululemon's Growth Story Isn't Much of a Stretch

The company’s beaten-down shares are hardly moving after another impressive quarter. It is time for investors to relax.

Biden's G-7 tax offer will win crucial political points in Europe with tougher battles ahead

Many European officials have for a long time called for joint approach to taxation.

Massages for Men, Doubleheaders for Women

We look at the differences between men’s and women’s college sports.

EU and U.K. Open Antitrust Probes Into Facebook

The European Union and the U.K. opened formal antitrust investigations into Facebook’s classified-ads service Marketplace, ramping up regulatory scrutiny for the company in Europe.

EU Bans Belarus Airlines And Reroutes Flights Around Its Airspace

The move, affecting about 400 flights per day, is a reaction to the shocking arrest of a journalist last month after Belarussian officials forced his plane Greece-to-Lithuania flight to land in Minsk.

EU, ASEAN conclude landmark air transport agreement

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the European Union have concluded the world's first bloc-to-bloc air transport agreement, ASEAN said, to allow their airlines to easier...

Taito's Egret II Mini is an arcade replica with a rotating screen

Taito is releasing a mini replica of its Egret II sit down arcade cabinet from the '90s.

Broadcom stock price target raised to $565 from $540 at KeyBanc Capital

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...

Head of Germany's Catholic Church offers resignation over 'catastrophe of sexual abuse'

The head of the Catholic Church in Germany has written to Pope Francis to offer his resignation over what he described as his shared "responsibility for the catastrophe of sexual abuse" by church...

Facebook hit with new antitrust probes in the UK and EU

Regulators in the U.K. and the EU launched formal competition investigations into Facebook on Friday.

UK approves Pfizer jab for use in 12-15-year-olds

The UK regulator says the vaccine is safe and effective and the benefits outweigh risks in this age group.

Explainer-What is 'ranked-choice voting,' the new system for New York's mayoral election?

When New York City voters go to the polls on June 22 to select their party's mayoral nominee, they will fill out a new kind of ballot that allows them to pick up to five candidates in order of...

The Only Unwritten Rule of Baseball That Matters

On the night of May 17, at Target Field in Minneapolis, something terrible happened. It divided clubhouses, spawned a wrenching national conversation, resulted in fines and suspensions, and pitted...

EU and UK open antitrust investigations into Facebook's classified ad service Marketplace,...

The European Union and the U.K. opened formal antitrust investigations into Facebook’s classified-ads service Marketplace, ramping up regulatory scrutiny for the company in Europe.

Here's one thing we should be happy Trump destroyed: The "Goldwater rule" bites the dust

An obsolete professional code kept mental health experts and the media silent far too long. It can't happen again

Jim Crow is Back Because John Roberts Let It Happen

The last nine months have seen the most terrifying assault on American democracy in 150 years. A quarter of Americans believe Trump’s “Big Lie” that the 2020 election was stolen. On transparently...

Everyone Loves Malala’s Vogue Cover Except These People Who Love to Hate Malala

Pakistani trolls attacked the global icon's comments on marriage but her father says the magazine interview is being taken out of context.

Race and Taxes

If Joe Biden is serious about tackling the racial wealth gap, Emory law professor Dorothy Brown says he should start with the tax code. The post Race and Taxes appeared first on The Intercept.

Zombie Fires in the Arctic Are an Environmental Time Bomb

This story was originally published by Wired and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Each winter, as snow blankets Alaska and northern Canada, the wildfires of the summer...

Jessie Ware Dances It Out on New Single ‘Hot N Heavy’

The song is off the upcoming deluxe edition of What’s Your Pleasure?

Want To Mix 2 Different COVID-19 Vaccines? Canada Is Fine With That

As of late May, 50.6% of Canada's population had received at least one vaccination shot — but only 4.6% of the population was fully vaccinated.

One Family’s Escape From Trump’s Border Hell: A 130-Week Diary

Week 124 Their story—the one I was writing, and the one I wasn’t—had to have a happy ending. There was no other way. Juan Carlos Perla, a man of faith and a man of rules, insisted. Of course, it...

Hillsborough: Police forces agree cover-up compensation for victims

Two forces agree to pay more than 600 people over a Hillsborough disaster cover-up, lawyers say.

What Donald Trump taught America: Democracy can die slowly, or all at once

The Trump years offered a brutal seminar in how democracy can crumble into tyranny. Did Americans pay attention?

How Much Do Americans Really Care About Bipartisanship?

Welcome to Pollapalooza, our weekly polling roundup. Poll(s) of the week Despite the country’s deeply polarized politics, President Biden has suggested he can get the GOP to work with him. But he...

EU investigates Facebook over classified advertising data

European Union regulators have opened an antitrust investigation into Facebook to look into whether the company distorts competition in the classified advertising market by using data it collects...

Are Workers Staying on Sidelines? Economists Will Look to Jobs Report

Many employers report having trouble finding applicants. Economists say the labor market may simply need time to get sorted out.

German archbishop offers to quit over church abuse scandals

One of Germany’s most prominent Catholic archbishops has offered his resignation to Pope Francis

Think You’re Smarter Than Mark Joseph Stern? Find Out With This Week’s News Quiz

Test your knowledge of this week’s big stories.

Relevel by Unacademy: Apply to India’s finest companies with one score

“ Hey PH fam 👋 Happy to share Relevel by Unacademy with you all. It is a first of its kind 'job hunt' tournament. Based on the tournament score, you can be hired directly by some of the...

38 Organization Products Under $30 You'll Probably Wonder Why You Waited So Long To Buy

Time to make Marie Kondo proud.

What if Dating Apps Aren’t Just Awkward

In her latest book, Nancy Jo Sales examines the real-life dangers of online dating.

Jimmy Kimmel Asks People To ID Jill Biden And The Answers Are Doozies

Nope. It’s not Carole Baskin. Or Hillary Clinton.

UK and EU launch antitrust probes into Facebook

Investigations will focus on the social media group’s use of customer data

Can the Pandemic Rescue Britain’s Shopping Areas? This Town Hopes So

In a British coastal town, a major landlord is giving away free rent for two years as part of a redevelopment plan.

A Second Restaurant Named After Pablo Escobar Has Popped Up in Singapore

“If the food is good, we can call it anything – people will still come," its co-owner was quoted as saying.

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NHS GP appointments app announces £3bn US stock market listing

Babylon founder Ali Parsa will net almost £1bn from Spac merger with Alkuri GlobalA virtual GP appointments app used by the NHS has announced a £3bn US stock market listing after agreeing to a...

UN: Cost of food rises at fastest pace in over a decade

Soaring food prices are likely to fuel concerns about the threat of inflation after the pandemic.

Remember the Castle Fire in California last year? Turns out it killed about 10% of the world's...

“It Isn’t Perfect, but I’m Grateful It’s Ours” How Pink and Carey Hart’s Relationship Proves to...

One of the world’s best-selling music artists, Pink, is seen as a role model by her fans not only because of her music but also because of her life off-camera. Her candidness about her personal...

Netanyahu, facing ouster, claims his potential replacement can't stand up to Biden

Netanyahu, facing ouster, claims his potential replacement can't stand up to Biden  Fox NewsNethanyahu's rivals strike deal that could oust him from power  CNNFragile Israeli Coalition to Oust...

Fitlink V2: The team wellness app that gets people moving

“ If you haven’t met Fitlink before, we think you’ll definitely want to get acquainted now. Say hello to Fitlink v2: New and transformed. Believe in the power of movement - we do at...

European markets hold near highs before US employment numbers

Non-farm payrolls data loom over global trading day

Rachel Maddow Warns What May Come Next From Donald Trump's Supporters

"I’m not trying to be scary about this but I find the place we are in here to be scary," said the MSNBC anchor.

B/R NBA Roundtable: Is This the Beginning of the End for LeBron James?

Eight months ago, LeBron James and Anthony Davis were celebrating their 2020 Finals win in the NBA 's Orlando bubble. On Thursday, the upstart Phoenix Suns handed them a third straight...

Roger Federer says 'misunderstanding' caused heated debate with chair umpire in French Open win

Roger Federer has become known for his cool and composed tennis but the 20-time grand slam champion wasn't happy during his French Open win against Marin Cilic.

Kim Kardashian Finally Broke Down Over Her Marriage To Kanye West Ending On "KUWTK." Here’s What Happened

"I honestly can't do this anymore..."

Kim Kardashian Wept About Feeling Like A "Failure" And A "Loser" As Her Marriage To Kanye West...

Kim Kardashian Wept About Feeling Like A "Failure" And A "Loser" As Her Marriage To Kanye West Ended After Admitting She’d Been Unhappy "For Years"  BuzzFeed NewsKardashian-Jenners Take Last...

How Kourtney Kardashian's Feud With Kim And Khloé Was The Final Blow To "KUWTK"

Kim, Kourtney, and Khloé’s relationship was always at the heart of the show. But when they descended into hatred and physical violence, the dwindling ratings KUWTK had been experiencing for years...

Iran nuclear talks take a break: Here are the sticking points

Among them: Whether to destroy Iran’s centrifuges, how to ensure nuclear site access and a possible promise of future ballistic missile talks.

TikTok just gave itself permission to collect biometric data on US users, including ‘faceprints...

A change to TikTok’s U.S. privacy policy on Wednesday introduced a new section that says the social video app “may collect biometric identifiers and biometric information” from its users’ content....

CJ ENM Unveils Four Series Mandarin-Language Package

CJ ENM Hong Kong, an offshoot of South Korean conglomerate CJ ENM, has unveiled a slate of four Mandarin-language scripted series. They are to be independently made and targeted at the global...

Apple’s new TV remote is great, but only when apps properly support it

Users are complaining that the Disney Plus and HBO Max Apple TV apps aren’t properly supporting the excellent new Siri Remote. Disney Plus has yet to be updated to make use of the remote’s helpful...

Vivendi Enters Talks With Pershing Square Funds to Sell 10% of UMG

Vivendi has entered into discussions with Pershing Square Tontine Holdings, Ltd. (PSTH), to sell 10% of Universal Music Group’s (UMG BV) share capital ahead of its planned IPO. The sale of 10%...

Bitcoin price takes a hit on Musk tweet

Bitcoin price takes a hit on Musk tweet  Fox BusinessElon Musk May Be Planning a Restaurant Chain. Here's Why That's Brilliant  Inc.Bitcoin falls after Elon Musk tweets breakup meme  CNBCOp-Ed: Is...

‘Vax-n-win’: Guam launches lottery prize for vaccine recipients

Governor announces online lottery which offers $10,000 in cash, a brand-new car and other small prizes each weekGuam has joined other US states dangling lottery money and other cash prizes in a...

Watch The Linda Lindas Perform ‘Racist, Sexist Boy’ on ‘Kimmel’

The teen group also discussed the origins of the viral song

Apple is reportedly developing an iPad Pro with wireless charging

Apple is reportedly working on a new iPad Pro with wireless charging and a new iPad mini.

As electric vehicle sales surge, discussions are now turning to noise and safety

As electric vehicle sales surge, discussions are now turning to noise and safety  CNBC

Amazon’s newest euphemism for overworked employees is ‘industrial athlete’

'Drag Race' Star Widow Von'Du Claims Self-Defense, Racism in Wild Arrest Video

The "RuPaul's Drag Race" star arrested for allegedly pummeling a romantic partner is claiming self-defense, and she let cops know it as she was arrested -- while also blasting white "privilege,"...

Roy Jones Says Logan Paul Has ZERO Chance to Beat Floyd Mayweather, 'Are You Serious?'

Roy Jones Jr. thinks there's a better chance Earth will be invaded by aliens before Logan Paul knocks out Floyd Mayweather. ... actually, that might be too generous of a comparison. Roy gave an...

US taps groups to pick asylum-seekers to allow into country

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Biden administration has quietly tasked six humanitarian groups with recommending which migrants should be allowed to stay in the U.S. instead of being rapidly expelled from...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Opponents Push for a Quick Vote to End His 12-Year Rule

Opposition parties hope to head off any last-minute attempts to derail the newly announced coalition government

As Opposition Mounts to the Tokyo Olympics, Here’s What It’s Like for Some of the First Athletes...

"It's not going to be the Olympics of the past," says Australian softball player Clare Warwick

Apple insults developers by denying the value apps bring to iOS and ignoring the part marketing...

I’m Marco Arment: a programmer, writer, podcaster, geek, and coffee enthusiast.

She once sang at Carnegie Hall. Now she’s charged with attacking police with a flagpole in the...

Audrey Ann Southard, 52, used a flagpole to push a police officer into a statue during the Capitol riots, the FBI said.

Rhabdomyolysis: Why to take it easy when returning to the gym post-pandemic

I was sent to the ER with ‘rhabdo’ after a routine gym session. And it could have been worse. I didn’t know anything was wrong during my workout—my first back at the gym since the start of the...

Google and MIT prove social media can slow the spread of fake news

Jigsaw and MIT have published a new study that proves sharing misinformation can be thwarted with a simple UX fix. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the public has been battling a whole other threat:...

21 People Shared Their Witty Comebacks That Made Us Believe in Instant Karma

The typical sayings, “loose lips sink ships,” or “listen before you speak,” are perfectly adapted to those who are willing to talk about everything, even though they don’t know much about...

Protests as Austria grapples with violence against women

VIENNA (AP) — The 35-year-old woman was working at a tobacco shop in Vienna when authorities say her ex-boyfriend doused her in gasoline and set her ablaze in March. In April, another woman the...

How Much Do You Know About Farts?

Do you know which U.S. president blamed his farts on the Secret Service? Or what the medical term for 'fart' is?

What Streaming Service Offers The Best Options This Weekend?

Ed and Lorraine Warren's exorcisms, the adventures of a hybrid deer-boy, and more. Here's the best streaming service options this weekend.

Better productivity requires a full brain overhaul. This training can help make it happen

The numbers prove it — the American worker is actually getting the job done against some very long odds.  Since the late '50s, the productivity of the average American worker is up more than 250...

The people who can't go numb at the dentist's

Some people are resistant to local anaesthetic, meaning they must endure dental and medical procedures without such pain relief. And we're only beginning to understand why.

Harvey Katz AKA Athens Boys Choir

Provocative trans spoken word artist Harvey Katz performs as Athens Boys Choir. A poem: Queer Revolution. [CW: descriptions of violence]A rap: Fagette. [CW: very very queer]Want a bit more?...

‘That’s where we get the leg up’: How former government officials boost Amazon’s cloud computing unit

Amazon Web Services is snapping up former government officials who can help them gain access to lucrative federal contracts.

L.A. County mass COVID-19 vaccination sites to be replaced by smaller ones this month

Amid a drop-off in demand for vaccines, Los Angeles County will soon be closing four large-scale vaccination sites and replacing them with smaller ones, officials said.

Where Did It All Go Wrong for the Defending Champion Los Angeles Lakers?

The defending champion Los Angeles Lakers are out of the 2021 postseason after three straight losses to the Phoenix Suns . On Thursday, they fell behind by 29 points in the first half of Game 6...

20-year-old OnlyFans star suffered a heart attack after attempting the 'dry scooping' TikTok challenge

A 20-year-old stripper and OnlyFans star said that she suffered a heart attack when she attempted the "dry scooping" challenge on TikTok. "I never thought something like this would ever happen...

Pence says he and Trump 'may never see eye to eye' on Capitol riot, but he is still proud of...

Former Vice President Mike Pence addressed the Jan. 6 Capitol riot during a speech on Thursday, revealing that he and former President Donald Trump "may never see eye to eye" on the events of that...

Man arrested in connection with vandalism of West L.A. synagogue

A man has been arrested in connection with a series of vandalisms in West L.A., including an incident at a Pico-Robertson synagogue last month.

Top Chef Portland Power Rankings, Week 10: A Tofu Tournament! A Tofuournament!

It was Chipotle ingredients and tofu desserts on this week's 'Top Chef: Portland.' Here's who got bounced and who landed atop our rankings.

Facebook Plans to End Hands-Off Approach to Politicians’ Posts

The social network, under pressure since barring former President Donald J. Trump, will no longer automatically give world leaders special treatment.

Publications Are Erasing Jewish Voices

The liberal tendency to silence Jewish writers cannot be ignoredContinue reading on Politically Speaking »

Govt finds no evidence of alien spacecraft

White house warns companies to act now on defenses..

Seaham Hall Beach in Seaham, England

From 1850 to 1921, the seaside town of Seaham in northern England was home to Londonderry Bottleworks, reportedly the biggest bottle-making factory in Great Britain. For those 70 years, waste from...

News Wrap: Biden scraps corporate tax hike in push for infrastructure deal

In our news wrap Thursday, President Biden has scrapped his call for a corporate tax hike with the hope of sealing an infrastructure deal, the Justice Department is investigating Postmaster...

Maggie Haberman Is Right

Donald Trump really does believe that he, along with two former GOP senators, will be 'reinstated' to office this summer.

White House plans to donate 80 million COVID-19 vaccine doses internationally

The U.S. will donate 75 percent of its unused Covid-19 vaccine doses to nations in need. The Biden administration announced Thursday its plan to ship 80 million doses by month's end to countries...

7 times star athletes spurned the media

Naomi Osaka isn’t alone in her desire to avoid talking to the media.Continue reading on Insider »

Naomi Osaka Is Here To Remind Us: Work Won’t Love You Back

One might say that tennis champion Naomi Osaka withdrew from the French Open under duress. It started last Wednesday, when Osaka notified her fans — in a now-deleted Instagram post — that she...

Meet the Appalachian Apple Hunter Who Rescued 1,000 'Lost' Varieties

As Tom Brown leads a pair of young, aspiring homesteaders through his home apple orchard in Clemmons, North Carolina, he gestures at clusters of maturing trees. A retired chemical engineer, the 79...

This deep-dive course package can teach you American Sign Language for under $20

A Chicago-area kindergarten teacher is teaching it to her young students. A new AI-driven game is teaching it to families. And Apple is recognizing it with staff support in all of its retail...

And Now, 115 (!!!) Menswear Deals to Enhance Your Summer Looks

Major gets on everything from sneakers to jewelry to swim trunks and more.

Our Place Launched (& We Tested) A New Internet-Favorite Kitchen Staple

Despite the copious amount of hours I’ve devoted to watching chefs dart around kitchens, whip up braised short ribs, and run out of time while making desserts on television, I still don’t own any...

How to Tell If Your Company's Pride Campaign Is BS (and What to Do About It)

Buried toward the lower end of the New York City Pride parade’s partner section on its website, beneath community organizations devoted to the cause of advancing equal rights for LGBTQ people, are...

The Biggest Changes in Firefox 89

The recent Firefox 89 update overhauls the browser’s desktop interface and introduces several welcome quality of life tweaks and expanded data privacy protections. Mozilla based the updated...

The far right is weaponizing climate change to argue against immigration

The right-wing solution to environmental problems: more borders and exclusion. As the impacts of human-induced climate change become harder and harder to ignore, some on the right have moved away...

A Brief History Of 'The Sims'

In the year 2000, kids could do chores and frustrate their parents at the same time. An addictive video game called "The Sims" made it possible.

20 Things Under $20 We're Digging This June

Including a next-level noodle bowl, a year's supply of razor blades, and the perfect summer hat.

Pentagon Undercounts Civilian Casualties in New Report, Experts Say

The annual report vastly understates civilians killed by the U.S. military, and condolence payments are not offered even in confirmed cases. The post Pentagon Undercounts Civilian Casualties in...

Trump Forced To Shut Down Blog After Publishing Hulk Hogan Sex Tape

PALM BEACH, FL—In the wake of numerous legal threats from the professional wrestling legend, sources confirmed Thursday that former President Trump was forced to shut down From The Desk Of Donald...

Is United’s green supersonic jet too good to be true?

Several startups are racing to get supersonic planes flying again, nearly two decades after the Concorde was retired. On Thursday, United Airlines announced it was purchasing a fleet of 15 planes...

Congress Takes Field Trip To Goldman Sachs To Learn How Laws Get Made

NEW YORK—Listening enraptured as the most powerful people in the world discussed their process, the United States Congress took a field trip to Goldman Sachs headquarters Thursday to learn about...

NASA Picks Two Missions to Explore Venus, the First in Decades

Composite image of Venus based on data from NASA’s Magellan spacecraft and Pioneer Venus Orbiter. The space agency is now developing two new missions to Venus, each designed to reveal hidden...

The Last American Man

At age 17, Eustace Conway moved into the North Carolina woods. He hasn’t compromised since.

Record Heat Bakes Drought-Stricken West

In an aerial view, rows of almond trees sit on the ground during an orchard removal project on May 27, 2021 in Snelling, California. As the drought emergency takes hold in California, some farmers...

Mike Krzyzewski Became The GOAT By Being The Ultimate Chameleon

The winningest college basketball coach of all time — and perhaps the only person capable of getting students to willingly downsize from dorm rooms — will have a farewell tour. Duke head...

Carbonated Crack: When Pop Rocks Exploded In the 1970s

Pop Rocks—General Foods' famously carbonated candy—flew off shelves in the 1970s, but rumors of exploding children brought the food fad to an untimely end.

Microsoft’s Vote Tracking Software Clears a Major Hurdle

Hart InterCivic will be the first private vendor to partner with the company on using its open-source ElectionGuard system.

This Is What Biden’s Budget Does for the Environment

Here’s how President Biden plans to address climate change, pollution, and public lands in the greatest detail we’ve seen so far

America Has a Drinking Problem

A little alcohol can boost creativity and strengthen social ties. But there’s nothing moderate, or convivial, about the way many Americans drink today.

Puppies Are Born Ready to Communicate With Humans

A new study finds very young dogs with little human contact can understand pointing gestures—and that the ability has a strong genetic basis

Google's New Nest Hub Beats Wearing a Sleep Tracker to Bed

The new version of the smart display can now track your sleep without a camera—and it gave me fresh insight into some of my sleep habits.

The Enduring Nostalgia of American Girl Dolls

The beloved line of fictional characters taught children about American history and encouraged them to realize their potential

Do I Have to Share My Campsite?

Dispersed camping is getting less dispersed. Our ethics columnist weighs in on whether you need to share.

How to be the next Tesla

A traffic jam of upstarts is vying to follow in Elon Musk’s tyre tracks. Does any stand a chance?

Vonovia and Deutsche Wohnen combine to create a giant landlord

It comes with political baggage