Biden heads to Europe this week. Some Europeans are wary

The president is bent on "restoring" U.S. leadership and revitalizing the transatlantic alliance. Not everyone in Europe will buy his pitch.

Marjorie Taylor Greene Says Eric Swalwell Learned From 'Chinese Spy Girlfriend'

Mo Brooks, a staunch Donald Trump ally, took to Twitter on Sunday to complain about Eric Swalwell, alleging that his team broke into his house to serve a complaint to his wife.

Aja Naomi King Revealed She's Given Birth With A Series Of Photos Celebrating Her "Gorgeous"...

"After experiencing the unimaginable beauty of childbirth, this is what is left behind."

3 Things to Do if Your Retirement Savings Fall Short

Low on funds for your senior years? Here's how to compensate.

California entry wins US tap water prize at tasting contest

A southern California water district has won the top prize for U.S. tap water at an international tasting contest

Back To The Office? No Thanks…

On June 2, Apple announced that from September, its employees should return to working from its offices. In response to that, several thousand employees have signed a letter of protest pointing...

Crypto Frauds Target Investors Hoping to Cash In on Bitcoin Boom

A huge rally in cryptocurrency, a lack of regulation and the anonymity of digital money have created a ripe environment for fraudsters.

ECB decision to suspend Robinson 'over the top', says Culture Secretary

Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden says the England and Wales Cricket Board "has gone over the top" in suspending bowler Ollie Robinson for historical racist and sexist tweets.

The Federal Student Loan System Isn't Worth It for Students or Taxpayers

President Joe Biden's administration still hasn't decided whether it should forgive student loan debt.

Is Oracle’s Stock Above Its Near Term Potential?

Having grown by 60% since the end of FY 2019 (FY ends in May), Oracle’s stock seems to be overvalued. ORCL’s stock grew from $51 at the end of FY 2019 to $81 now, compared to the S&P 500 which has...

SoundPoint to Buy CVC Lending Unit

Expected purchase would triple SoundPoint’s direct-lending assets to $1.5 billion.

You Can Either Watch John Oliver Explain the Model Minority Myth or Watch Him Rant About...

Iran cleric who founded Hezbollah, survived book bomb, dies

A Shiite cleric who as Iran’s ambassador to Syria helped found the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah and lost his right hand to a book bombing reportedly carried out by Israel has died

Covid Vaccine Lag in U.S. South May Lead to Summer Wave of Infections

In 15 states, including Arkansas, the Carolinas, Georgia and Louisiana, about half of adults or fewer have had a dose. Here’s the latest pandemic news.

BoE says 'stablecoin' payments need same regulation as banks

The Bank of England said on Monday that payments with 'stablecoins' - a form of digital currency - would need to regulated in the same way as payments currently handled by banks if they become...

Here Are The 50 Greatest Movie Quotes Ever

“Toto, I’ve got a feeling we’re not in ______ anymore.” — The Wizard of Oz

10 Things in Politics: Biden suffers blow in voting-rights push

Summary List PlacementWelcome back to 10 Things in Politics. Sign up here to receive this newsletter. Send tips to bgriffiths@insider.com or tweet me at @BrentGriffiths. I hope you had a great...

Almost 40 killed as 2 express trains collide in Pakistan

Search and rescue efforts continued hours after a train derailed and was hit by another in Sindh province, with some people still trapped in the wreckage.

New York City Is Reopening. But Some Aren’t Celebrating Yet

After a year of cancellations and delays, some people are still cautious about planning large gatherings.

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Dell sued over Alienware laptop’s ‘unprecedented upgradeability’ claims

Dell is being sued in California over its claims that its Alienware Area-51m R1 laptop would offer “unprecedented upgradeability,” Tom’s Hardware reports. Alienware customer Robert Felter is...

EU capitals hit back at UK Brexit minister’s Northern Ireland claims

Irish and French reject Frost comments over EU inflexibility saying bloc has ‘consistently proposed new solutions’ to fix protocol

1 Number You Missed From Nordstrom's Earnings

Investors were so focused on Nordstrom's not raising guidance for 2021 that they could have missed this number.

Aja Naomi King Shared Photos Celebrating Her "Gorgeous" Post-Childbirth Body Following "Days Of Labor"

"After experiencing the unimaginable beauty of childbirth, this is what is left behind."

Quirino Awards Best Series Winner ‘Petit’ Set For New Installment (EXCLUSIVE)

“Petit,” the best series winner at May’s Quirino Ibero-American Animation Awards, will have a third season. Employing 2D cutout animation, the third season will have 26 episodes more episodes,...

Remote Resort Town Struggles To Find Restaurant Workers For Summer Season

As pandemic restrictions loosen, tourists flock to Jack Sprat restaurant in Girdwood, Alaska. But like many businesses in resort towns, it's having trouble hiring servers as the economy rebounds.

Kelley Blue Book: This is the electric car that costs the least over 5 years

With low maintenance costs and low depreciation compared with the segment average, the Leaf is a good choice for buyers looking for their first EV.

Livability: 5 small cities that are surprisingly LGBTQ-friendly

Move over San Francisco, if you're looking for tolerance, culture and diversity, you're no longer limited to major metropolises.

A Lifeline For The Unemployed Is About To End In Half Of U.S. Here's What's At Stake

Republican governors are moving to end a $300-a-week pandemic lifeline for the unemployed in a controversial effort to push people back to work, with four states set to end them this week.

Scoop: Conservatives sound alarm against taking Big Tech money

Conservatives in Washington are growing much more leery of groups with financial ties to Big Tech. Driving the news: The American Principles Project, a conservative advocacy group, will send a...

Reinventing the World’s Oldest Spirit for the Modern Drinker

In 2007, Nader Muaddi moved from his home in Philadelphia to the West Bank to work with an organization that focused on displacement and resettlement. He’s still there—with a wife, two daughters...

An energy reporter’s quest for a clean, affordable and versatile car

After 13 years without owning a car, I finally got one.Why it matters: Driving is one of the most direct ways we as individuals benefit from our activities raising Earth’s temperature. It’s also...

Jason Chaffetz: Justice Department losing trust of the American people. Here's why

Doing a little light reading of the quarterly report from the Justice Department Office of Inspector General (OIG) last week, I came across an interesting pattern: the DOJ may be the safest place...

‘Win a car in a raffle!’ Small US firms get creative in hunt for workers

Labour shortages hurt independent companies that can’t offer same incentives as corporations

Living on the Margins, ‘Surfing’ on the Buses

In the Brazilian city of Olinda, a group of thrill seekers has taken up an illegal and death-defying hobby: riding on the outside of public buses.

There’s a Bipartisan Way to Save $1 Trillion: Cut Benefits for the Rich

As structural budget deficits grow to trillions of dollars and politicians promise even more spending, “tax the rich” has become a progressive rallying cry. Meanwhile, conservatives typically...

G7 countries reach agreement to set "global minimum" tax rate for multinational corporations

The nations agreed to push for a minimum tax rate of 15% — a move aimed at curbing the use of tax havens

What Biden Is Really Up Against

Five months into Joe Biden’s presidency, his efforts at bipartisanship have yielded little progress. The depth of Republican intransigence has placed his presidency at a hinge point. If Biden can...

Report suggests two percent of the top 1,000 App Store titles were scams

A report suggests two percent of the top 1,000 App Store titles were scams, including VPNs, dating apps and QR readers.

Thousands of police officers, sniffer dogs and drones descend on an English seaside town, at a...

Summary List PlacementThe world's most powerful leaders are descending on a tiny English seaside town for this week's G7 summit. Carbis Bay, in Cornwall, has a population of just 3,500 and lies in...

Express,’ from ’Locked Up’ Creator Ivan Escobar & Star Maggie Civantos: 7 Takes

Produced with U.S. streamer Pantaya and top European production house The Mediapro Studio, “Express,” Starzplay’s first Spanish-language original, is rounding the final bend of production,...

NFTX.PRO: A decentralised marketplace for NFTs

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Odio: immerse yourself in beautifully composed spatial soundscapes

“ Hey there! We're launching our spatial soundscape iOS app today! Yes, enjoy true 3D compositions by internatioartists in your own audio cocoon, using the latest spatial features of iOS...

French watchdog fines Google 220 million euros for abuse of market power in the ad business

The French antitrust authority said on Monday it had handed down a 220 million euro ($267 million) fine to Alphabet's Google for abusing its market power in the online advertising business. The...

Major Chinese city battles Delta Covid variant first detected in India with lockdowns, mass testing

Authorities in Guangzhou have carried out more than 16 million coronavirus tests and locked down certain parts of the city to control a flare up of cases.

Two people have been arrested in the suspected road rage shooting death of a 6-year-old boy in California

Two people were arrested in a fatal suspected road rage shooting in Orange County, California that killed a 6-year-old boy last month.

Alaska Airlines employee alleges the uniform policy discriminates against non-binary and gender...

An Alaska Airlines employee is alleging the airline's uniform policy discriminates against employees whose gender does not fall within the policy's binary "male" and "female" dress and grooming...

Not News: Man creates anti-fog device for mask/glasses. News: Jerk did not call it Opti-Grab 2.0...

10 Years of Open Source

Train Crash in Pakistan Kills Dozens

Train Crash in Pakistan Kills Dozens  The New York TimesPakistan train collision: 2 trains crash killing at least 25  Fox NewsDozens killed after two trains collide in Pakistan  Guardian...

Putin signs law ending Russia’s Open Skies treaty with the US

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday signed a law to officially end the country’s Open Skies Treaty with the U.S. less than two weeks before his meeting with President Biden in Geneva.

Merkel's party wins big in crunch state election as Greens 'hype' fades

The regional results are likely to give Chancellor Angela Merkel's party a boost ahead of Germany's federal election in September.

Meghan and Harry name baby girl after Queen Elizabeth and Princess Diana

Meghan and Harry name baby girl after Queen Elizabeth and Princess Diana  CNNMeghan Markle, Prince Harry say they 'were blessed' with their daughter's birth  Fox NewsLilibet Diana: British react...

Apple apparently has a spatial audio event right after today’s WWDC keynote

Apple appears to have planned a dedicated event on Apple Music’s upcoming spatial audio feature for later today. According to a video that MacRumors says was uploaded to Apple Music as a teaser —...

Australia’s Most Wanted Crime Bosses May Have Infiltrated Its Biggest Airline to Traffick Drugs

The so-called “Aussie Cartel” is an alliance forged by the “baddest of the bad.”

Senate Sergeant-At-Arms Says Divisive Politics ‘Key Driver’ In Threats Against Lawmakers

"I am concerned about people who just cannot separate fact from fiction," Karen Gibson said.

Implicit Bias Inhibits Emotional Recognition

Continue reading on Unpacking Implicit Bias »

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10 Celebrities Who Admitted They Used Dating Apps

Being a celebrity doesn’t mean that they live totally different lives and that everything comes easy to them, including dates. They also struggle and search for true love. And sometimes they also...

Australian Farmer Tackles Mouse Plague by Burning the Rodents Alive on TikTok

One man's ruthless methods of dealing with the country's "unprecedented" mouse infestation has gone viral on the social media platform.

Kay Burley returns to Sky News after six-month Covid breach absence

The presenter stepped back from her presenting role following a row about her 60th birthday party.

Cobby, The Oldest Male Chimpanzee Living In U.S. Zoo, Dies At 63

“Cobby was part of San Francisco. He touched so many lives."

We are running out of time to reach deal to save natural world, says UN talks chair

Warning comes amid fears of further delays to Kunming summit, which aims to agree on curbing destruction of ecosystemsThe world is running out of time to reach an ambitious deal to stem the...

‘Truly an emergency’: how drought returned to California

The state is facing another drought just two years after the last one ended. Here’s what you need to knowJust two years after California celebrated the end of its last devastating drought, the...

'Call on Me' DJ Eric Prydz to Pay Ex Almost a Mil in Divorce Settlement

Eric Prydz's ex-wife won't be calling on him for any monthly spousal support in the future -- but he is forking over 6 figures in one lump sum to wrap up his divorce. The famed Swedish DJ has...

Climate crisis to shrink G7 economies twice as much as Covid-19, says research

G7 countries will lose $5tn a year by 2050 if temperatures rise by 2.6C

Roy Jones Jr. Says Jake Paul Can Definitely Beat Tyron Woodley, Here's How ..

Roy Jones Jr. -- one of the greatest fighters ever -- says he believes Jake Paul has a REAL shot to beat Tyron Woodley. ... but only if he fights like Mike Tyson. Here's the deal ... Jake famously...

Nissan's next-gen Ariya EV has been delayed in the US until early 2022

Nissan's next-gen Ariya EV was set to arrive in the US and Europe by the end of this year, but the company is now saying that those dates will be pushed back.

Arrests in road rage shooting that killed 6-year-old in California

Authorities in Orange County say the two suspects are likely to face murder charges. Aiden Leos was hit in the abdomen in the back seat of his mother's car.

G7 nations committing billions more to fossil fuel than green energy

In spite of green rhetoric, money has piled into aviation and car industries since start of pandemic, report finds

Turkish mafia boss dishes dirt, becomes YouTube phenomenon

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — From alleged drug trafficking and a murder cover-up to weapons transfers to Islamic militants, a convicted crime ringleader has been dishing the dirt on members of Turkish...

Magnitude 3.6 earthquake shakes near Brawley

A magnitude 3.6 earthquake was reported Sunday at 10:44 p.m. 14 miles from Brawley, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

China buys fewer American goods in May; trade surplus grows

China buys fewer American goods in May; trade surplus grows  CNBCChina's imports grow at fastest pace in decade as materials prices surge  ReutersChina Exports Holding Up Quite Well, BofA's Qiao...

An insider's look at how YouTube tackled its 2008 to 2014 hypergrowth years with a set of...

A peek inside how YouTube tackled the 2008 to 2014 hypergrowth years with a unique set of rituals for everything from strategic planning to effective meetings.

EXCLUSIVE Some on Wall Street try options trade to bet against AMC

EXCLUSIVE Some on Wall Street try options trade to bet against AMC  ReutersIf You Invested $1,000 In Dogecoin, AMC and Gamestop On Jan. 1, Here's How Much You'd Have Now  BenzingaHow to Tell...

4 ways to make the hybrid workplace more equitable

Establishing a fair and consistent experience regardless of an employee’s location is understandably intimidating, but it’s not impossible. Preparing to return to the office is a welcome and...

18 Tweets That Show Family Is a Combination of Realism and Romance

Romance doesn’t die even after many long years of running a family. It’s simply seasoned with realism and the routine of everyday life. But then, suddenly you understand the meaning of true love...

She remembered being drawn to the Batmobile and the Mystery Machine

How the Ford F-150 Lightning's Chief Engineer Linda Zhang Brought the World an Electric Pickup - "Zhang came to the U.S. when she was eight years old without knowing any English. Now she's the...

4 ways dissent and alternative viewpoints can power growth

Speaking coach Eileen Smith observes that responding to employee calls for change can be a minefield for business leadership. She outlines how management can make the most of it. Companies often...

Lakers' LeBron James: Floyd Mayweather vs. Logan Paul Looks Like Mike Tyson Punch-Out

LeBron James is <a...

Do You Remember Who Wrote These Beloved Children's Books?

Do you remember who wrote children's books like 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar,' 'Where the Wild Things Are,' and 'Charlotte's Web?'

Mo Brooks accuses investigator of ‘unlawfully sneaking’ into his home to serve Democrat’s...

Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.), has sued Brooks and accused him of inciting violence at a Jan. 6 “Stop the Steal” rally before the deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.

Daniel Cormier: 'Not a Good Look' for Floyd Mayweather to Go 8 Rounds With Logan Paul

Former UFC star Daniel Cormier wasn't impressed with what he saw from Floyd Mayweather in Mayweather's exhibition with Logan Paul on Sunday night. Cormier...

We [...] immediately drove on, to hunt fascists

Legendary fencing coach David Dushman, 98, and the last surviving Soviet soldier involved in the liberation of the Nazi death camp at Auschwitz, has died.One of just 69 men in his 12,000-strong...

Mexico president appears to hold key majority in elections

President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s Morena party will have to rely on votes from its allies in the Workers Party and Green Party, but together they were expected to capture between 265 and 292...

Time ticking away, Democrats face wrenching test on agenda

WASHINGTON (AP) — Bracing for political trouble, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer warned Democratic colleagues that June will “test our resolve” as senators return Monday to consider...

Dozens of people die after two trains collide in southern Pakistan

Two express trains collided in southern Pakistan early Monday. According to railway officials, about 1,100 passengers were on board the two trains.

Last Soviet Soldier Who Liberated Auschwitz Dies at 98

As a young Red Army soldier, David Dushman flattened the electric fence around the Nazi death camp with his T-34 tank

How the Characters of Pose Built Their Own Church

This article contains spoilers through the series finale of Pose.In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the actor Billy Porter explained the monumental meaning of his role in the FX...

RS Recommends: This UV Sanitizer Kills 99% of Germs on Your Phone, Earbuds and Wallet

Your phone and accessories are a lot dirtier than you think - here's how to keep them germ-free

Two suspects arrested in alleged road rage shooting of 6-year-old Aiden Leos

Six-year-old Aiden Leos died in his mother's arms on the 55 Freeway in Orange last month.

The Simple One-Hitter and Dugout make quick, on-the-go smoking easier than ever

It's a new day for herb smoking. Nobody wants to just carry around a dirty, smelly old pipe anymore. Now that quick hit pipes are everywhere, smokers are looking for subtle, compact, yet efficient...

Pride 2021: 7 LGBTQ-Themed Collaborations We Can Actually Get Behind

Each of these collections either partner with LGBTQ artists, donate to charity, or use their proceeds to support a number of prominent and worthwhile causes

Apple paid millions to settle a woman's claims that, after sending her iPhone to Apple for...

10 fun facts about "Ted Lasso"

No. 3: Marcus Mumford of Mumford & Sons composes music for the heart-warming comedy

Europe’s moral dilemma

Many European countries plan to open vaccinations to teens in June despite health workers elsewhere not being jabbed.

I Struggle to Pay Our Bills. My Husband Just Bought His Dream Car

He says he just can’t afford to help more.

Amazon off hook?

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Christina Ricci Has Joined ‘The Matrix 4,’ Reuniting Her With Her ‘Speed Racer’ Director Lana Wachowski

The actress will reunite with her 'Speed Racer' co-director Lana Wachowski.

Bill Maher rails against 'free college,' trashes higher education as a 'grift' like Scientology...

HBO host Bill Maher delivered a scathing rebuke of colleges on Friday, calling higher education "a racket that sells you a very expensive ticket to the upper-middle class." In Maher's "New Rule"...

COVID death toll suddenly drops 25% when California county officials make policy change

Alameda County, a Northern California county that includes the city of Oakland, has revised their COVID-19 data methodology, resulting in a massive 25% decrease in their reported COVID-19...

What Happened to Hyper Magazine?

After 25 years of publishing the magazine disappeared without a traceContinue reading on SUPERJUMP »

Boris Johnson calling on G-7 to 'vaccinate the world'

The plea is bound to raise eyebrows after EU leaders accused Britain of effectively banning Covid vaccine exports.

Yellen Won a Global Tax Deal. Now She Must Sell It to Congress

The Treasury secretary worked with finance ministers from the G7 to win support for a global minimum tax. But selling the idea to Republican lawmakers will not be easy.

What the “Fauci Gate” emails tell us about Covid-19 and American politics

How social media has triggered conspiracy theories over Dr. Anthony Fauci’s emails. In March 2020, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the United States’ top federal infectious disease expert, quickly became a...

The Biden Administration Just Delivered a Stark Warning About Ransomware

Key oil and gas pipelines and one of the world’s largest meat suppliers have ground to a halt in recent weeks by cyberattackers who have demanded exorbitant ransoms. Today, Energy Secretary...

A 'Hail Mary' to save some species of birds in Maryland

On Maryland's eastern shore, small islands used by birds for nesting are disappearing. That coincides with a steep drop in several species of colonial nesting birds in the state. But this spring,...

Save an extra 20% on wallets and multitools for Father's Day

Let's just get this out of the way first. We know giving a wallet or a keychain to your dad on Father's Day probably instinctively feels like a failure. You couldn't come up with something better...

A School District Agreed To Pay $3 Million After An 8-Year-Old Who Was Bullied Killed Himself

The parents of Gabriel Taye said the school covered up the bullying on multiple occasions, which they believe led to his death.

Millions of Mexicans vote in a violence-marred midterm election

Mexicans voted on Saturday in the nation's largest election in history, which saw all 500 seats in the lower house of Congress, nearly half the state governorships and almost 20,000 local offices...

Several Answers To Vanessa Bryant's Questions About Nike Kobe 6 Protro Shoe Release

The confusion around the shoes' potential release stems from a variety of calendar quirks surrounding the manufacturing timeline, contract clauses heading into the expiration window, and a crucial...

Her Name Is Lilibet Diana and Apparently That’s a Problem

Prince Harry and his wife the American actress Meghan Markel announced Sunday that their daughter was born Friday. Named Lilibet “Lili” Diana Mountbatten-Windsor—after the baby’s great grandmother...

Despite Their Rift, Meghan & Harry’s Daughter’s Name Has Major Royal Family Connections

Meghan and Harry, the Duchess and Duke of Sussex, confirmed via a spokesperson that they welcomed their second child on Friday, June 4. The baby, a girl, was born at 11:40 a.m. and weighed 7 lbs,...

The Greatest Draft Pick Ever

Fifty years later, Mike Schmidt stands alone as the baseball player who did the most for the team that drafted him. To one scout, Schmidt's potential was obvious.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Welcome Second Child

Prince Harry and Meghan said Sunday the couple welcomed their child Lilibet “Lili” Diana Mountbatten-Windsor

Weekend Box Office: ‘The Conjuring 3’ Battled It Out With ‘A Quiet Place Part II’ For The Top Spot

Plus, 'Cruella' aims to stay ahead of 'Spirit Untamed.'

Death by Primordial Black Hole

If such an object a mere thousand times bigger than an atom passed through your body, the result would not be pretty-- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

How to Recognize the Signs of 'Main Character Syndrome'

It can be easy to get caught up in your own life—especially after a year of limited opportunities to socialize in person. Living through a global pandemic has been strange: Everyone is aware that...

Get a Free Frosty Every Friday in June at Wendy's

Although it definitely doesn’t have to be summer to treat yourself to a frozen dairy dessert, the rising temperatures make them especially enjoyable this time of year. And even if you aren’t...

In Case You Missed It

Top news from around the world-- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Kevin Abstract and His Snow-Cone Dye Job Are Ready for Summer

Plus more from the week in celebrity grooming.

RevAir's Hair Dryer Is a One-Stop Blow Out Shop

This expensive hair vacuum quickly dries and smoothes kinks out of your hair. It's impressive, if you can afford to pay for it and can store it.

China Has Triggered a Bitcoin Mining Exodus

The promise of a crackdown is sending the country's crypterati scrambling for the exit.

Rhode Island Coalition Pushes Most Equitable Legal Cannabis Regulations Yet

Ahead of inevitable national legalization, Rhode Island activists urge the state to right the wrongs of the war on drugs. The post Rhode Island Coalition Pushes Most Equitable Legal Cannabis...

17 Hill Climbing Strategies

9 Hacks to Avoid Camp Kitchen Setup Disasters

Tips from a pro on how to keep your outdoor kitchen operating flawlessly

How America Inc is coping with rising inflation

Companies face a long-forgotten problem

China extends reach in Hong Kong over Tiananmen Square vigil

Turnout for the vigil was down, though some protesters defied orders. In the face of a new national security law and the arrests of political activists, people in Hong Kong still took to the...

The Lab-Leak Theory: Inside the Fight to Uncover COVID-19’s Origins

Throughout 2020, the notion that the novel coronavirus leaked from a lab was off-limits. Those who dared to push for transparency say toxic politics and hidden agendas kept us in the dark.

Ed Sheeran Is Back to Remind Everyone He’s One of the Best Watch Collectors on the Planet

The musician wore a Patek Philippe that requires real deep knowledge to truly appreciate.

13 Facts About The Haunting True Story Behind The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It

'The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It' is the third entry in this frightening film series to dive into the case files of Ed and Lorraine Warren.

Firefighters Denied Coverage by Veterans Affairs After Exposure to PFAS Firefighting Foam

The VA and insurers have rejected claims from firefighters despite evidence linking PFAS foam and disease. The post Firefighters Denied Coverage by Veterans Affairs After Exposure to PFAS...

The Most Romantic Airbnbs For A Much-Needed Couples Getaway

Quarantining with a romantic partner for over a year certainly had its high points, but it’s natural to feel a little cooped up after a while. And when that happens, the best antidote is to take a...

At Pizza Picaya, the Oven Is an Active Volcano

The earthquake had already woken up Mario David García Mansilla, a Guatemalan cook, when he saw the "balls of fire" flying over his house. It was the night of May 27, 2010, and the Pacaya Volcano...

1912 Herschell-Spillman Carousel in Ocean City, Maryland

Billed as the "Pride of the Boardwalk" in Ocean City, Maryland, the magnificent, hand-carved Herschell-Spillman carousel bought by Daniel Trimper in 1912 is a hard act to beat. It is truly a...

Politics Podcast: How The Politics Of Cities Shape The Democratic Party

In 2021, cities around the country are choosing mayors to try to lead them through a long list of challenges, both pre-existing and brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Last week on the...

Conclusive Series Of Diagnostic Tests Determines Lump On Man’s Neck Fun To Poke

AUSTIN, TX—Employing tools such as a tongue depressor, a reflex hammer, and an extended index finger, a comprehensive series of diagnostic tests conducted Friday reportedly found that a lump on...

Celebrity Designers Describe Their Home Decluttering Tips

Unless you’re living in a one bedroom with nothing but a mattress, there’s always room to downsize! The Onion asked several celebrity designers to give us their best home decluttering tips, and...

Objects of Fire

Oral histories from the California wildfires.

Remembering the Supermarine Spitfire, Iconic Fighter Plane of World War II

'Spit' pilots flew their first combat missions over Dunkirk during the Battle of France

The Astros Are Good Again. That’s Complicating Their Story

When the Houston Astros spent most of the 2020 regular season underperforming, it was tempting to see their struggles as proof that their sign-stealing system fueled the franchise’s recent rise....

Climate Change Redefines What 'Normal' Means in the Arctic

As Earth’s climate changes, people around the world are witnessing insidious changes and responding to their new normal

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?