Covid-19 live updates: China passes 1 billion vaccinations amid tightened curbs, questions on...

Beijing has offered others tens of millions of doses as part of a "vaccine diplomacy” competition with Washington, though reports have emerged of people turning down available Sinovac shots.

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Attacks in Mexican border town kill at least 14 people

Reynosa, about 10 miles from McAllen, Tex., has seen a wave of violence.

ampproject.org

The Rolling Stones’ Iconic Lips and Tongue Logo Just Got Turned Into an Underwear Line

The MeUndies x The Rolling Stones collaboration features limited-edition underwear, tees, joggers and accessories for men and women

rollingstone.com

The Settlers Are Naftali Bennett's Biggest Challenge

Bennett should use the bully pulpit of the prime ministership to challenge the misguided and harmful perception that Israeli settlers are an obstacle to peace.

newsweek.com

Get Men’s, Women’s, and Kids Shoes From Top Footwear Brands for Up to 89% Off On Amazon Prime Day

When you’re looking at paying 11% of MSRP for footwear top-rated for quality and comfort, you know you’re doing something right. Amazon Prime Day deals on beloved footwear brands like Rockport,...

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Why Workers Are Telling Their Boss to Shove It

Quitting your job is hot this summer. More Americans quit in May than any other month on record going back to the beginning of the century, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For every...

theatlantic.com

Here’s How Much Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm Is Worth

She and her husband own two homes in California and are sitting on a fortune worth an estimated $8 million.

forbes.com

The Best Prime Day Deals Under $50, Including A Smart Speaker

From daily essentials to Amazon device deals, you can find a ton of great products for under $50 during Amazon Prime Day.

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SentinelOne to offer 32 mln shares in IPO, to be priced between $26-$29/share

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...

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Iran's president-elect tells reporters at press conference that he would not be willing to meet...

Iran's president-elect tells reporters at press conference that he would not be willing to meet President Joe Biden

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Iran's president-elect defends himself over 1988 executions

Iran’s president-elect has called himself “a defender of human rights” after being asked directly about his involvement in the 1988 mass executions of some 5,000 people

go.com

10 things you need to know before the opening bell

Summary List PlacementWelcome to 10 Things Before the Opening Bell. Sign up here to get the day's top stock and crypto news in your inbox every morning. Sign up for Insider Investing for your...

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Kim Kardashian Defends Beauty Standards After Years of Body Image Criticism

The Kardashian-Jenner family has been plagued with accusations of promoting unrealistic body standards over the years. Now, Kim Kardashian has weighed in on the debate.

newsweek.com

What Happened to Sage Therapeutics Stock?

Sage has been struggling for some time to bring its flagship antidepressant to the market.

fool.com

Could Airbnb's $90 Billion Market Cap Actually Be a Bargain?

Airbnb isn't a cheap stock, but that doesn't mean it isn't a good value.

fool.com

Porsche to develop battery cells for EV motorsports

Porsche will produce electric batteries for racing cars and some production vehicles as part of a joint venture with German lithium-ion specialist Customcells.

engadget.com

Shaq on Ben Simmons: 'If he was in my locker room I would have knocked his a-- out'

Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons was one of the focal points of the criticism the team received after losing Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals Sunday night to the Atlanta Hawks.

foxnews.com

GirlsDoPorn sentencing is win for trafficking victims. But justice isn't yet fully served

The women faced a dark reality – that for the rest of their lives people would use the crime scene footage of their abuse for pleasure and profit.

yahoo.com

US Navy tests aircraft carrier with explosives

The U.S. Defense Department says the U.S.S. Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier completed a set of scheduled Full Ship Shock Trials in the Atlantic Ocean on Friday.

euronews.com

Condoms Are Now a Parting Gift After the Olympics, Organizers Say

Athletes at the Tokyo Games won’t get their hands on free condoms until after the competition.

vice.com

Save Up to 35% On Fujifilm Instax Instant Cameras and Film on Amazon Prime Day

Now that most people have smartphones, it’s easy to point and shoot a camera at anything you see — but an old-school instant camera is a choice. This retro-inspired Fujifilm instant camera and...

thedailybeast.com

Best Prime Day 2021 gaming deals

There are usually good gaming deals happening all the time, but Prime Day is especially good to gamers. Amazon is currently hosting some amazing deals on PlayStation 5 games, as well as headsets,...

theverge.com

Investors growing more fearful of a Fed mistake

Stocks have slipped, and bonds have rallied, since the Federal Reserve unexpectedly forecast two interest rate hikes in 2023, and one regional Fed president said the first increase could come next year.

marketwatch.com

Juneteenth celebrations marred by gun violence that killed 7 people and injured 21

Juneteenth commemorates the day enslaved African Americans were set free

yahoo.com

Samsung's best SSD, the 980 Pro, is $100 for Prime Day

The 500GB model is also down to $100.

engadget.com

Hong Kong's Apple Daily Considers Closing Unless Government Releases Funds

The possible closure of Jimmy Lai’s pro-democracy newspaper would herald the biggest blow to press freedom in the city since Beijing imposed a national-security law last year.

wsj.com

DJ Snake, Dhee Bring Spotify Singles to India With Remix of Chartbuster ‘Enjoy Enjaami’

Spotify has debuted its Singles program in India with a new version of singer Dhee’s smash hit Tamil-language track “Enjoy Enjaami” by French record producer William Grigahcine, known by his stage...

variety.com

Tokyo Olympics Will Open Its Doors To A Small Fan Base

Up to 10,000 domestic fans will be allowed at events, or 50% of the venue's capacity, whichever is less, Olympics organizers said Monday.

npr.org

Jon Rahm: Spanish golfer wins first major title at US Open to regain number 1 spot

The 26-year-old became the first Spanish golfer to win the US Open, and also returned to No. 1 in the world.

euronews.com

The New York Times has outed Tucker Carlson, who attacks journalists as 'cringing animals,' as a...

Summary List PlacementThe New York Times has outed Fox News host Tucker Carlson as a frequent anonymous source of information to the media, which he regularly insults and denounces on his...

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Taiwan recalls trade officials from Hong Kong over ‘one-China’ clash

Hong Kong demanded Taiwanese staff sign commitment to Beijing’s one-China principle in visa renewalsTaiwan says it has pulled back all but one staff member from its Hong Kong trade office after...

theguardian.com

Jon Rahm celebrates US Open victory with wife, newborn son

Jon Rahm hit some incredible shots down the stretch to hold off Louis Oosthuizen and win his first U.S. Open title Sunday.

foxnews.com

Why Americans Pay Through the Nose for Brand-Name Drugs

This story was originally published by Undark and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Riti Krishtel’s first case as a legal aid lawyer in India was as tragic as they...

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People want to capitalize on ageing’: a conversation about menopause

Half the population goes through it, and yet doctors can’t seem to get their heads around it. Heather Corrina talks to Jaclyn Friedman about whyWhen Heather Corinna ended up in the emergency room...

theguardian.com

The Escape From the Billionaire Meme Mogul

Click the highlighted text for more. One evening in April, Jennifer Sulkess, a 33-year-old filmmaker, was about to order a burger and watch a hockey game at home in New York when she received a...

motherjones.com

Richest Latin Americans should pay ‘much more’ tax, says IMF

Social unrest highlights need for more equal distribution of income, argues fund director

ft.com

Why Tucker Carlson loves UFOs: Jason Colavito on the hidden links between conspiracy theories

There's immense overlap, Colavito says, between QAnon believers, UFO enthusiasts and Donald Trump's superfans

salon.com

The Places Still Targeting ‘Zero COVID’

On a recent day at Hong Kong’s Kerry Hotel, a few city dwellers escaped the late-spring heat by wading in the property’s shallow pool, which, with its infinity edges, gave the illusion of spilling...

theatlantic.com

The 5 Political Boroughs Of New York City

If you’re one of the approximately 320 million Americans who don’t live in New York City, it might seem like its Democratic mayoral primary has gotten an outsized amount of media coverage. But...

fivethirtyeight.com

25 Dynamite (Non-Amazon) Menswear Deals Worth Shopping Right Now

Prime Day isn't the only way to score big markdowns.

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The best Prime Day deals on Amazon devices

Amazon Prime Day 2021 features a lot of great deals — and many of them on Amazon’s own products. If you’ve been thinking about picking up an Alexa-powered Echo Dot or Show to make your home...

theverge.com

35 Awesome Prime Day Deals for $50 or Less

Don't break the bank in the name of a sale. We found a bunch of budget-friendly discounts on Amazon.

wired.com

Universal Music Isn't the Only Track on Investors' Vivendi Playlist

Activist hedge funds face a potential tax bill when the world’s biggest record label is demerged from its French owner. But there are other ways to profit.

wsj.com

Tom Stoltman: Scot lifts World's Strongest Man title

Tom Stoltman - the first Scot to win the competition - took up sport to help overcome the effects of autism.

bbc.co.uk

Can an NFT Artist Sell Virtually the Same Work More Than Once?

You spent thousands on an NFT, and now the artist has sold a nearly identical one for much less. Now what?

slate.com

The Kindle Paperwhite Is On Sale For Prime Day And You Won't Wanna Miss This

Reading + a great deal = two things you just can't pass up.

buzzfeed.com

Fox News' Dan Bongino claimed he was leaving Twitter to own the libs. Now he's back

Bongino told Twitter to "f**k off" and promised to crush the platform. But with Parler fading, he's tweeting again

salon.com

Hello, Pearly Whites

Let's get that razzle dazzle smile.

buzzfeed.com

The Pandemic Brought More Flavorful Flour Into America’s Kitchens

All-purpose flour shortages boosted small mills, changing the way we bake.

slate.com

Devin Booker's huge night leads Phoenix Suns to NBA playoff win over LA Clippers

Missing star guard Chris Paul, the Phoenix Suns rode the hot hand of Devin Booker to a Game One victory over the Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA playoffs on Sunday night.

cnn.com

Swedish prime minister loses no-confidence vote

Stefan Lofven has 7 days to decide whether to resign, call snap elections or try to form a new government

ft.com

Large late-night tornado sweeps through some Chicago suburbs

Naperville, Woodbridge and Darien among hard-hit areas. Several injuries, none serious. Lots of trees and power lines down.

cbsnews.com

As Lumber Prices Fall, the Threat of Inflation Loses Its Bite

Costs soared partly because of do-it-yourselfers’ spending stimulus checks, but a month of declines show that consumers aren’t about to trigger runaway increases.

nytimes.com

The U.S. Is Increasingly Diverse, So Why Is Segregation Getting Worse?

More than 80% of large metropolitan areas in the United States were more segregated in 2019 than in 1990, according to a new report.

time.com

Tech's war for your wrist

Tech's biggest companies are ramping up competition for the real estate between your hand and your elbow. The big picture: The next big hardware platform after the smartphone will likely involve...

axios.com

Altitude Boards Sales For ‘Wolf Creek 3,’ Launch Set for Cannes Market

Altitude Film Sales has taken worldwide sales rights, excluding Australia/New Zealand, for “Wolf Creek 3,” the latest instalment of the Wolf Creek franchise, and will introduce the project to...

variety.com

10 Women Who Stand Behind Their Men’s Fame and Success

Mothers, wives, sisters — they all play a huge role in men’s lives. The most successful people like Elon Musk or Steve Jobs were not shy about broadcasting words of gratitude to the dear women...

brightside.me

Canadian artist and Gazan paramedic become friends, create 30 years of unqiue perspectives of...

fark.com

Scotland's Gilmour tests positive for Covid-19

Billy Gilmour tests positive for Covid-19 and will miss Scotland's Euro 2020 match with Croatia on Tuesday.

bbc.co.uk

Scenes From the Final Day of Early Voting

The candidates make their last pitches, with Andrew Yang and Kathryn Garcia appearing together and Eric Adams denouncing gun violence.

nytimes.com

Tokyo Olympics to allow up to 10,000 fans at each event, despite warnings from COVID advisers

Organizers of the Tokyo Olympics said Monday that venues can be filled up to 50% capacity when the Games kick off on July 23, with a maximum of 10,000 Japanese spectators at each event, AP...

axios.com

Limited number of local fans to be allowed at Tokyo Olympics

But there's a limit of 50% capacity up to a maximum of 10,000 fans for all Games venues, and even that could be quashed by a COVID surge.

cbsnews.com

Researcher finds iPhone bug that disables wireless functionality after joining a WiFi network...

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bleepingcomputer.com

LibreCellular

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Ask HN: How to learn proper Systems Programming?

ycombinator.com

The 51 Absolute Best Prime Day Deals

The best stuff! From Instant Pots to Echo Dots, here are all the greatest tech deals at Amazon's big sale.

wired.com

Cargo Is Piling Up Everywhere And It's Making Inflation Worse

A surge in imports is overwhelming transportation networks and testing supply chains, making life hard for small business owners.

npr.org

Ons Jabeur becomes first Arab woman to win a WTA title

Tunisia's Ons Jabeur made history on Sunday when she became the first Arab woman to win a WTA title, beating Russian Daria Kasatkina in the final of the grasscourt event in Birmingham.

cnn.com

Tokyo Olympics to allow limit of 10,000 local fans in venues

Tokyo Olympics to allow limit of 10,000 local fans in venues  ESPNUgandan Olympic coach tests positive for Covid after arriving in Japan  CNN Condoms will be given to Olympic athletes — but not...

espn.com

Sweden’s Prime Minister Loses No-Confidence Vote

thelocal.se

The Pandemic Stimulus Was Front-Loaded. That Could Mean a Bumpy Year

When government support fades away, there’s a risk that the affluent will sit on their cash rather than spend it.

nytimes.com

You Should Nab Some New Shoes on Sale During Amazon Prime Day

Sneakers, boots, loafers, lace-ups—you want ‘em, Amazon’s got 'em.

gq.com

Global stocks slide after Wall Street frets about the Fed

Global stocks slide after Wall Street frets about the Fed  CNN Stock market's most popular trade faces 'perfect storm'  Fox BusinessGold Gains as Biggest Weekly Loss in 15 Months Lures...

cnn.com

Global stocks slide after Wall Street frets about the Fed

Global stocks slide after Wall Street frets about the Fed  CNN Stock market's most popular trade faces 'perfect storm'  Fox BusinessGold Gains as Biggest Weekly Loss in 15 Months Lures...

cnn.com

Bitcoin drops as China intensifies crypto mining crackdown

Bitcoin sank Monday on reports that China has intensified its crackdown on cryptocurrency mining.

cnbc.com

Bitcoin drops as China intensifies crypto mining crackdown

Bitcoin drops as China intensifies crypto mining crackdown  CNBCBitcoin slumps in wake of China crackdown  ReutersBitcoin Drops as Hashrate Declines With China Mining Crackdown  Yahoo FinanceChina...

cnbc.com

25+ Times Celebrities Took Their Moms on the Red Carpet and Showed Them Off to the World

Celebrities often appear on the red carpet with their partners, but some of them like to bring their moms as their dates and proudly show them off to the whole world. Leonardo DiCaprio, Charlize...

brightside.me

Schedule.cc by 500apps: Use the power of AI to book appointments

“ One of the best appointment scheduling softwares ” – Tim Fransworth Discussion | Link

schedule.cc

PushNinja by 500apps: Engage visitors with personalized messages

“ One of the Best Push notification softwares ” – Tim Fransworth Discussion | Link

pushninja.com

Forto, a freight forwarding service that gives customers real-time data, raises $240M led by...

Forto has raised $240 million from investors led by Softbank (9984.T), the freight technology startup said on Monday, and will invest in expanding its platform for organising trade shipments...

reuters.com

Hong Kong's pro-democracy Apple Daily newspaper could shut 'in a matter of days' after asset freeze

Hong Kong officials have used a national security law to freeze the assets of the pro-democracy newspaper, an adviser to the paper's jailed founder Jimmy Lai says.

sbs.com.au

Iran’s Only Nuclear Power Plant Undergoes Emergency Shutdown

This is the first time Iran has reported an emergency shutdown of the plant in the southern port city of Bushehr. It went online in 2011 with help from Russia.

time.com

North Carolina councilman suggests arresting people who give money to the homeless. Subby thinks...

fark.com

Tokyo Olympics to allow limit of 10,000 local fans in venues

TOKYO (AP) — The Tokyo Olympics will allow some local fans to attend when the games open in just over a month, organizing committee officials and the IOC said on Monday.Organizers set a limit of...

apnews.com

China has administered more than 1 billion doses of its Covid-19 vaccines

As of Saturday, 1,010,489,000 doses had been given to people in China, and more than 100 million doses were administered in six days.

cnbc.com

Tucker Carlson Outed As Secret Source: Reportedly Dished On Trump, Fox News

New York Times says Fox News host's willingness to gossip to reporters is an "open secret" in Washington.

huffpost.com

Kat Graham Not Down for 'Vampire Diaries' Reboot Amid Nina Dobrev Reunion

Kat Graham just sucked the air out of the room for 'Vampire Diaries' fans ... 'cause she's NOT down to bring it back, despite an off-screen reunion with BFF, Nina Dobrev. We got the 'Vampire...

tmz.com

American Airlines staff shortages: Is my flight canceled?

American Airlines is canceling hundreds of flights due to increased demand and labor shortages. Here’s how to check if your flight is canceled. If you have an American Airlines flight booked...

fastcompany.com

Pentagram rebrands voting for the 21st century

NYC Votes builds a design system as unique as New York itself. Voting used to feel like a joyful American right. But following the 2020 election, with its partisan attacks on the legitimacy of the...

fastcompany.com

Inflation ahead? Even a top economist says it's complicated

WASHINGTON (AP) — Two months of sharply rising prices have raised concerns that record-high government financial aid and the Federal Reserve’s ultra-low interest rate policies — when the economy...

apnews.com

Losers Of The World': Trump Roasted Over Bizarre Father's Day Rant

The former president also tried to sell tickets to his upcoming tour, where plenty of seats remain unsold.

huffpost.com

Colts' Mo Alie-Cox Predicting Huge Season W/ Carson Wentz, Better Than 2020!

Fantasy football nerds, listen up ... Mo Alie-Cox is predicting a BIG season with Carson Wentz now on board -- telling TMZ Sports his 2021 season is going to dwarf his 2020 campaign! Which, of...

tmz.com

Iran’s sole nuclear power plant undergoes emergency shutdown

The report came as top diplomats said that further progress had been made to try to restore a landmark 2015 agreement to contain Iranian nuclear development.

politico.com

Can You Guess Which Baby Names Are Banned?

Some of the options, such as Sex Fruit and alula Does the Hula from Hawaii, should be pretty obvious.

mentalfloss.com

From The Archives

There were no politicians or corporate sponsors when the first Pride parade rolled through San Francisco on June 25, 1972. Spirit Of 1972: Photos from the first S.F. Pride parade [San Francisco Chronicle]

metafilter.com

Hawks' Trae Young 'Had to Find a Way' to Play Through Shooting Struggles in Game 7

If someone told Atlanta Hawks fans their team would win a Game 7 on the road over the top-seeded Philadelphia 76ers while Trae Young shot an abysmal 5-of-23...

bleacherreport.com

John Collins Wears Shirt With Photo of Dunk on Joel Embiid After Hawks Beat 76ers

Atlanta Hawks star John Collins set a new standard for the ignominy incurred by those who get dunked on. Following his team's 103-96 win over the Philadelphia...

bleacherreport.com

Covid-19 broke the CDC. Can Rochelle Walensky fix it?

Now the agency faces its biggest test yet: loosening its public safety guidance as the pandemic recedes, while simultaneously trying to prevent infection rates from spiking.

politico.com

Can the American Recovery Plan's Child Tax Credit be made permanent?

Something really good is happening next month. A celebration of the expanded Child Tax Credit in the American Recovery Plan, and a plea to make it permanent. "Children cost money, but a market...

metafilter.com

US Preparing More Sanctions Against Russia Over Navalny Poisoning, National Security Adviser Says

"We have shown all along the way that we're not going to pull our punches... when it comes to responding to Russia's harmful activities," National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said

rollingstone.com

CNN's Don Lemon says Americans don't see black people as 'human beings,' proclaims US is racist

CNN anchor Don Lemon had some unfavorable remarks about the United States and Americans in a new interview. The left-wing cable TV host made a bizarre claim that Americans don't see black people...

theblaze.com

Women's weightlifting team

reuters.com

Walmart’s Alternative Prime Day Sales Are Heating Up Early

If you’re as in sync as we are with the sacred annual calendar of deals, then you’re well aware that we’re almost in the throes of Prime Day — and you probably also know that you can score savings...

refinery29.com

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott defunds Texas Legislature after Dem lawmakers blocked election integrity bill

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott followed through on a promise to defund the Texas Legislature after Democratic lawmakers staged a walkout to protest legislation meant to strengthen election integrity. The...

theblaze.com

Saudi talks up strength after us cuts military assets..

msn.com

12 dead in Alabama due to Claudette, including 10 children

Forecasters warned of life-threatening flash flooding in parts of the Deep South, particularly across central Alabama, as Tropical Depression Claudette traveled over coastal states early Sunday.

pbs.org

Annoying Songs Get Stuck In Your Head To Help With Long-Term Memory

Yes, there is a reason for those unwanted “earworms”.Continue reading on Medium »

medium.com

The UN has condemned Myanmar’s military coup. Will that matter?

“We cannot live in a world where military coups become a norm,” the UN Secretary-General said. More than four months after the military seized power in Myanmar, the United Nations General Assembly...

vox.com

Fatherhood, addiction and recovery: an Indigenous man's story from Canada's Yellowknife

We've been bringing you a series of short stories from the Indigenous community in Yellowknife, Canada exploring alcohol use, addiction, resilience and healing. The "Turning Points" project, from...

pbs.org

Nicholas Braun Will Play The Awkward, Creepy Older Guy In The Film Version Of The Much-Read...

The hit 'New Yorker' short story is getting the big screen treatment, with Cousin Greg as the awkward, creepy adversary-of-sorts.

uproxx.com

Nine Children And An Adult Were Killed In A Fiery 15-Car Crash In Alabama

The deadly crash on a highway took place as Tropical Depression Claudette tore through the South.

buzzfeednews.com

Dan Harmon talks about "Community," "Rick and Morty," and working with Kanye West

In this Ari Melber interview on MSNBC, Community show runner and Rick and Morty co-creator, Dan Harmon talks about his shows, his creative process, working with Kanye, and more.

boingboing.net

Burglar breaks into Bel-Air home, swims naked in pool and kills two parakeets

Police say Paul K. Kiyan, 34, was arrested by Los Angeles police after a homeowner saw him on surveillance video inside the house.

latimes.com

The Village Raises the Stakes

This new Resident Evil proves to be a game you can’t ignoreContinue reading on SUPERJUMP »

superjumpmagazine.com

Discovering William Shatner's first spoken word album in a bakery

I knew that William Shatner had released music; his 2007 album "Has Been" is legitimately great. But I didn't know how far back that went (nor how weird it really got). Then, the other day, I...

boingboing.net

Hotline set up for information on pair charged in road-rage killing of Aiden Leos, 6

The Orange County district attorney is asking for anyone with information in any road rage incidents involving Marcus Eriz and Wynne Lee to call (714) 834-7000.

latimes.com

How Republicans Became The 'Barstool' Party

The Barstool-ification of the GOP could reconfigure its cultural politics for a generation.

politico.com

The Difference Between Hardscape and Softscape, And How to Use Both in Your Garden

While we may think of landscaping in terms of plants, trees, flowers, and shrubs, that’s only part of the story. Even if your garden was designed to look like a meadow of wildflowers, chances are...

lifehacker.com

When the Local Paper Shrank, These Journalists Started an Alternative

An ambitious news site, The New Bedford Light, has sprung up in an old New England whaling town to fill a void in coverage.

nytimes.com

We admire these do-gooders. We just don’t want to date them

A neuroscientist’s studies show that altruism isn’t always attractive. Picture this: You’ve worked hard all year. You’re burned out. Every atom in your brain and body is crying out for a relaxing...

vox.com

How to Deal With a Moldy Shower Curtain

No matter how often you clean the tiles, fixtures, and tub/shower, you may still find yourself dealing with an annoying, recurring problem: mold on your shower curtain. One day you put in a fresh...

lifehacker.com

The Delusion of Infinite Economic Growth

Even “sustainable” technologies such as electric vehicles and wind turbines face unbreachable physical limits and exact grave environmental costs-- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

scientificamerican.com

Weekend Box Office: ‘The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard’ Is No ‘A Quiet Place Part II’

After 'A Quiet Place Part 2' performed well, this week's a dud for another sequel. 'In the Heights,' meanwhile, continues to plummet.

uproxx.com

Some Medical Examiners Say Sickle Cell Trait Causes Sudden Death. They're Wrong

Normal and distorted red blood cells from a person would sickle cell trait.

scientificamerican.com

He Almost Lost His Father To COVID. He Documented Every Minute

After a photographer who grew up documenting his father almost lost him to COVID, it solidified their bond.

buzzfeednews.com

Recent Covid-19 Spike in Immigration Detention Was a Problem of ICE’s Own Making

The increase coincided with ICE’s decision to transfer people through a Mississippi facility where coronavirus cases were exploding. The post Recent Covid-19 Spike in Immigration Detention Was a...

theintercept.com

The Water Lover’s New Adventure Bucket List

Whether you want to fish, float, or just relax, add these destinations to your water-adventure hit list

outsideonline.com

20 Unforgettable Fashion Trends of the Past 20 Years (Even If You'd Like to Forget Them)

In the new millennium, fashion took a turn toward the maximalist with perilously low-rise jeans, mini-skirts that dared to bare all if you had to bend in any way, graphic tees that let you...

mentalfloss.com

How to Choose the Right Backpack

Which backpack is right for you? Wes Siler is here to explain how they work.

outsideonline.com

What Is Going On At Yale Law School?

Amy Chua, a celebrity professor at the top-ranked law school in the country, is at the center of a campus-wide fracas known as "Dinner Party-gate."

newyorker.com

I Visited a Chinese Lab at the Center of a Biosafety Scandal. What I Learned Helps Explain the...

We should let science and evidence prevail while recognizing that science, like other disciplines, is shaped by competing interests. The post I Visited a Chinese Lab at the Center of a Biosafety...

theintercept.com

The Deep Sea Is Filled with Treasure, but It Comes at a Price

We’ve barely explored the darkest realm of the ocean. With rare-metal mining on the rise, we’re already destroying it.

longform.org

The Legacies Of Black Leaders In The Words Of Their Descendants

In this Juneteenth episode of Voices from ABC News, descendants of Frederick Douglass, Booker T. Washington, Ida B. Wells-Barnett and Malcolm X discuss the impact their ancestors made on America —...

fivethirtyeight.com

Sculpture of Eugenia Martínez Vallejo in Avilés, Spain

One Sunday in 1674, Antonia de la Bodega and José Martínez Vallejo entered their church in the small village of Merindad de Montija to attend mass. Antonia was several months pregnant and began to...

atlasobscura.com

Errol Flynn Reserve in Sandy Bay, Australia

King of Thieves. Hero of the Wild West. Pirate menace of the Brotherhood of Buccaneers. Errol Flynn is an icon of the Golden Age of Hollywood. But before he made a name for himself as the...

atlasobscura.com

Did You Know You Can Shop for LGBTQ Org Wish Lists on Amazon?

Here's an easy way to support unhoused, incarcerated, and underserved queer people this Pride Month (and every month).

vice.com

We Spent Way Too Many Hours On Amazon Digging Up These 55 Fashion Steals

Despite being the biggest e-tailer known to man (with something like 300 million users), Amazon isn't exactly easy to navigate. Anyone who's spent hours scouring pages of padded headbands can...

refinery29.com

New Research of Impact Crater Blows Away Previous Estimates on Its Age

Scientists say the Boltysh crater in Ukraine formed well after the impact in Mexico that caused the dinosaurs to go extinct

smithsonianmag.com

Shot in the Dark

Gulfport police killed a Black veteran. His family waits for answers.

longform.org

This Implant Could One Day Control Your Sleep and Wake Cycles

The so-called 'living pharmacy' will be able to manufacture pharmaceuticals from inside the body

smithsonianmag.com

Rabid Pack Of Starving Barbecue Guests Fight Over Scrap Of Bell Pepper That Fell Into Grass

theonion.com

Laid-Back Dad Just Wants New Pair Of Brandless Aviators He Got At Omaha Gas Station In 1993 For...

BEAVERCREEK, OH—Stressing he did not need anything fancy, local laid-back dad Mark McNaren told his family Friday that he just wanted a new pair of the brandless aviators he got at an Omaha gas...

theonion.com

How to pick the best days to work from home

economist.com

A strange news report briefly rattles the Adani Group

The episode also throws light on a quirk of Indian corporate ownership

economist.com