Europe’s climate plans could provoke friction with U.S

Europe is racing ahead with measures that could, in theory, provoke tension with the United States.

Peter Lohmann quit his engineering job to start a property management company and scaled it from...

Summary List PlacementIn 2007, Peter Lohmann graduated right into the subprime mortgage crisis.  Luckily, the Ohio native landed a job as an engineer right away. Witnessing the brunt of the...

Surgeon General Says COVID-19 Misinformation Is An ‘Insidious Threat’ To The U.S

“Modern technology companies have enabled misinformation to poison our information environment with little accountability,” Dr. Vivek Murthy said.

Woman breaks into dentist's office to steal thousands of dollars, unnecessarily pull 13 of...

France, US urge Lebanese politicians to quickly form Cabinet

France and the U.S. are urging Lebanese politicians to quickly form a Cabinet while leaders in Paris announced an international conference next month in support of Lebanon’s population

Afghan forces battle Taliban at border post with Pakistan

Afghan government forces are fighting to retake a border crossing with Pakistan from Taliban insurgents

Jack Dorsey's Square is building a bitcoin-inspired financial services business

Summary List PlacementSquare is building a new business to help bitcoin developers build financial services products, CEO Jack Dorsey said Thursday. Dorsey, who is also CEO of Twitter, said that...

Bernie Sanders has forged a remarkable bond with Joe Biden

Sanders has unexpected clout in the White House, and has successfully pushed Biden to the left — but only so far

Bill Cosby’s Release Exposes One of the Biggest Problems With America’s Legal System

Our justice system does not have “finding the truth” as an objective.

Buy This Stock Before It Becomes a Dividend Aristocrat

Once it gets on the list, people are more likely to realize how cheap it is.

Sex Pistols at War As ‘Johnny Rotten’ Tries to Block Band’s Music for Danny Boyle’s ‘Pistols’ FX Show

A spat between members of 1970s punk band The Sex Pistols over the use of their music in Danny Boyle’s new FX series about the group has reached London’s High Court. Former lead singer Johnny...

Exxon and Shell join Scottish carbon capture project

Large-scale CCS initiative Acorn now involves most of the big oil and gas groups in the North Sea

Could the World’s Largest Green Energy Hub Redefine How Companies Work With Indigenous People?

In Australia, development has sometimes been undertaken without support from local communities. But a $75 billion green energy project has set out to change that dynamic.

Climate change has arrived in Germany': What's fueling the floods

Six Unbelievable Moments 'Heist' Missed Out About Heather Tallchief and Roberto Solis

The first two episodes of "Heist" tell the incredible story of Heather Tallchief, a 21-year-old nurse who successfully pulled off a $3.1 million heist in 1993.

Woman Held Captive and Abused for Days After Meeting Man on Tinder

The woman managed to escape and ran down the streets of Oakland screaming for help.

Yield Premium on Riskier Corporate Bonds Nears All-Time Low

Investors are scooping up lower-rated debt, pushing yields closer to those of government bonds.

There's something in my eye... 10 tear-jerking Olympic Games moments

It isn't always the big names and blue-riband events that create all the memories. Here are 10 times the Olympics has set spines tingling and tears flowing

Migrants returned to Libya suffer horrific abuse, Amnesty says

Amnesty is calling for European states to end cooperation with Libya on migration and border control.

The activist antidote to ESG guff

While PwC hires 100,000 people for new initiative, a new hedge fund has shown a more effective way

Businesses face disinformation chaos

Ransomware may be the threat everyone is talking about right now, but businesses also face another growing risk: becoming a disinformation campaign's direct target or collateral damage.Why it...

Biden officials invite union and business groups to the White House

Biden administration officials are inviting labor and business groups to the White House on Friday to strategize on how to pass the $579 bipartisan infrastructure deal, according to an...

Why Missouri is ground zero for new COVID surge: "We are going to see a lot of people die"

Just 46% of adults in Missouri have been vaccinated against COVID-19, one of the lowest rates in the country

12 Pairs of Actors Who Played the Same Character but at Different Ages

Many times, movies tell us stories that relate to the life of a person, from the time they are a child until they become an adult. For that, the production has an arduous task. It is not only...

3-D Printing Company Fathom Nears $1.4 Billion SPAC Deal to Go Public

Fathom is close to a deal to combine with the SPAC Altimar Acquisition Corp. II.

Woman breaks into dentist and pulls 13 teeth from clueless patient

She used the anaesthetic her employer had discarded

PayPal ups its weekly cryptocurrency buy limit to $100,000

One way fintechs have set themselves apart from traditional banks is by embracing crypto trading. For some of the biggest names in the sector, the expansion has been a success. Take PayPal....

Didi Faces Cybersecurity Investigation By Seven Government Departments

Beijing is ramping up its scrutiny of ride-sharing giant Didi Global, announcing on Friday that seven government departments have jointly launched an on-site cybersecurity investigation into the company.

Social Security Recipients May Get a Big Raise in 2022. Here's Why That's a Bad Thing

More money may seem like a good thing, but there's more to the story than that.

Lake Ozark, Missouri, shooting leaves at least 1 dead: reports

One man was dead and at least four other people were wounded Thursday night when gunfire broke out outside a bar in Lake Ozark, Missouri, according to reports.

James Blunt Announces Greatest Hits Album ‘The Stars Beneath My Feet’

The collection will feature four new tracks

Illinois Is The First State To Tell Police They Can't Lie To Minors In Interrogations

Under a law that goes into effect January 2022, officials can't use common manipulative tactics, including offering leniency or suggesting that incriminating evidence exists, to people under 18.

Trending In London: Sustainable Fashion, Manifesting, And New Ways To Fitness

As the weather hots up in the capital city of all things British, so do the trends in sustainable fashion, mindfulness and fitness. Here are what to look out for in London in the month of July.

The largest wildfire in the US is only 7% contained as more evacuations take place

The Bootleg Fire, the largest wildfire in the United States, remained only 7% contained early Friday, having scorched more than 200,000 acres in southern Oregon, where more evacuations have been...

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Kelley Blue Book: Got stuff? These SUVs have the most cargo space

If you’re looking for an SUV that’s not just for hauling people but also excels when you need to fold all the seats flat and pack it full of gear, this list is for you.

34 Makeup Products To Try If You're Looking To Mix Things Up

Mix it up with some new lip colors, makeup palettes, and lashes — you've got this.

NerdWallet: ‘Read the fine print’ and other money lessons from millennials approaching 40

Listen up, Gen Z, we know you make fun of our skinny jeans, but in 15 years, you’ll be us: trying to save for down payment, day care and retirement.

Trump Lawyers Who Spread False Election Claims Are Now Defending Themselves In Court

Some legal experts argue the profession needs to engage in deep soul-searching after serious abuses of ethics rules by attorneys in the Trump years.

Building Solar Farms May Not Build the Middle Class

Some of the wealthiest companies in the world are investing in the green economy. But they’re not investing in paying union wages.

World can’t tolerate ‘premature death’ of Brazil’s democracy, says Bolsonaro rival

The centre-left politician Ciro Gomes tells the Guardian that Brazil is ‘living through the worst government in its history’The international community must signal that it will not tolerate “the...

Covid’s racial impact in US clouded by failure to collect race and ethnicity data

Glaring absences in US data despite disproportionate effect on Black, Latino and Native American communitiesThe full picture of the racial impact of the Covid-19 pandemic is clouded by systemic...

Biden’s Spaghetti-at-the-Wall Vaccine Campaign

What will it take? Eighty-year-old Anthony Fauci is on TikTok trying to reach the young and unvaccinated. Dating apps are steering people toward health clinics. The first lady, Jill Biden, is...

Fiesta: Social network for events

“ Hi Product Hunt! 👋 We are the Fiesta team that started developing an event search service in February 2021. The main idea was to create an application where you can choose an event for...

Explosive Interview Directly Implicates Trump in Tax Scheme

A witness in the New York investigation against the Trump Organization has told prosecutors that Donald Trump personally guaranteed he would cover school costs for the family members of two...

Tokyo Olympics: How quiet rebel Naomi Osaka is changing Japan

Naomi Osaka's relationship with Japan has not always been easy, but change rarely is. How the face of the Games is changing the host nation.

Victim of Real-Life ‘Dr. Death’ Believes There Are Others Like Him Out There

A grim new drama is making its way to TV screens this week, sure to lure in fans with its tale of a ruthless killer with a god complex against a backdrop of high-stakes surgeries, a group of...

Ex-Trump Official Calls The GOP America's 'Number One National Security Threat'

Miles Taylor also warns of what could happen if Republicans retake the House.

Watch Lorde’s Rooftop Performance of ‘Solar Power’ on ‘Colbert’

The song will appear on her upcoming album Solar Power

Texas House speaker wants Dems back from DC, charters flight for them

10th Circuit vacates conviction of 'Innocent Man'

Jul. 16—A federal appellate panel vacated the conviction of a man found guilty in 1988 of kidnapping and killing a woman based upon trial evidence a federal judge found "unreliable, contradictory,...

Canada likley to reopen border to vaccinated Americans in August

With COVD cases dropping and vaccination efforts steaming ahead, PM Justin Trudeau says non-essential travel from U.S. likely to resume in mid-August.

Bridgerton’ Series 2 Production Resumes After COVID-19 Caused Pause

Production on the second season of Netflix’s hugely popular series “Bridgerton” is back up and running on Friday after a day’s pause when a crew member tested positive for COVID-19. Variety...

Tesla’s Table Salt Patent Could Be a Game Changer

Twitter is finally rolling out auto-captions for voice tweets

Twitter rolled out voice tweets over a year ago now and has taken a lot of heat for the lack of accessibility features. Now, it's finally rolling out automatically generated captions that appear...

31 Things Under $50 From Target That Just Look *So* Darn Comfy

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Courtney Stodden Says Chrissy Teigen is a Bully Playing Victim

Courtney Stodden is tired of Chrissy Teigen talking like she's a victim of cancel culture -- they say she's really just a bully trying to score sympathy points. Here's the deal ... Chrissy...

20+ Pics That Prove Anything Can Vanish Into Thin Air With the Right Background

Sometimes, reality can be deceptive, we all know that. However, some things or animals have the natural ability to perfectly “melt” into their surroundings and that gives us the illusion that they...

Hardloop 2.0: Customize, schedule and track your training goals

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Iron ore is in a bull market

Iron ore has been in a bull market for more than two years, and it's not about to end soon, according to Nicholas Snowdon of Goldman Sachs.

Bad Girls Club' Star Whitney Collings Died of Booze, Cocktail of Drugs

Whitney Collings -- one of the early members of TV's "Bad Girls Club" -- died from a toxic mix of booze and hard drugs ... including fentanyl and cocaine. According to her death certificate,...

Japan ends one-China policy, new map no longer shows Taiwan as part of China

New Delhi, July 16: For the first time, Japan has removed Taiwan from a map of China in its Defence of Japan white paper published this week. The 2021 white paper by Japan's Defence Ministry...

Xiaomi overtakes Apple as number two smartphone vendor for first time

Xiaomi overtakes Apple as number two smartphone vendor for first time  The VergeXiaomi Overtakes Apple as World’s No. 2 Phone Maker, Canalys Says  Yahoo FinanceChina's Xiaomi overtakes Apple in...

Xiaomi overtakes Apple as number two smartphone vendor for first time

Xiaomi is now the second largest smartphone vendor based on worldwide shipments in the second quarter of 2021, according to a new report from Canalys. The Chinese company captured 17 percent of...

Valve Steam Deck Console Specs, LP-DDR5, Price, Release Date vs. Nintendo Switch

Valve Steam Deck Console Specs, LP-DDR5, Price, Release Date vs. Nintendo Switch  Gamers NexusSteam Deck Tech Specs, Full Unit Layout Revealed  http://mp1st.com/category/newsSteam Deck: First...

2 charged with plotting to attack Democratic HQ in Sacramento

Both Northern California residents are accused of conspiring to destroy the building with fire or explosives, and one faces various weapons charges.

The G-20’s global crackdown could create a new kind of tax haven

So far, 132 countries have signed up to the OECD's proposal, although several countries are known to harbor serious reservations over the terms of the deal.

Women can be sacked for wearing hijab in customer-facing jobs, highest EU court rules

Women are allowed to be sacked by employers for refusing to remove their hijabs, Europe's highest court has ruled. EU judges decreed that businesses can ban employees from wearing a headscarf...

The Nature and Purpose of Intelligence, Aptitude, and Special Aptitude Tests

The Evolution of Measuring Ability and PotentialContinue reading on Psych Pstuff »

Jimmy Fallon: Trump Wanted a General With Coup Appeal

“You can tell a leader really knows his stuff when he uses the phrase ‘do a coup,’” Fallon said of Trump, who belittled a general for fearing he might try to stay in power.

IOC's Bach gets mixed reaction in one-day visit to Hiroshima

HIROSHIMA, Japan (AP) — IOC President Thomas Bach got a mixed reception in his visit on Friday to Hiroshima to mark the first day of the so-called Olympic Truce.Such a one-day visit by a dignitary...

Chinese regulators from 7 departments visit Didi for cybersecurity review

Chinese regulators from 7 departments visit Didi for cybersecurity review  CNBCChina Dispatches Officials to Inspect Didi's Data Security  BloombergChinese regulators send teams to Didi for...

People Offered Guns, Drugs and Teslas as an Incentive to Get Vaxxed

Governments and private companies are battling vaccine hesitancy with prize incentives – from cows and chickens to bars of gold.

Haiti police reject reports that the country's interim prime minister is behind the assassination

A Colombian news report suggested government officials had masterminded Jovenel Moise's assassination - but Haitian authorities rejected this as "a lie".

Pulitzer Prize-winning Reuters photojournalist killed in Afghanistan

Siddiqui was embedded with Afghan forces attempting to retake a handful of districts that recently fell to militants.

Freedom or folly? UK's end to mandatory masks sows confusion

LONDON (AP) — For many, it’s a common courtesy or a sensible precaution. For others, it's an imposition, a daily irritation.The face mask — a highly charged source of debate, confusion and anger...

Netflix’s Naomi Osaka doc explains why she withdrew this summer without ever addressing it

Once you understand more about who the tennis superstar is and the life she was suddenly hurled into, what happened at the French Open in June makes perfect sense. The phrase “self-care” has been...

The compliment sandwich and 4 other common mistakes leaders make

An organizational psychologist explains how company culture needs to be more than stuffing negative feedback into a positive assessment and offering ping-pong and bagels. Most companies recognize...

Can You Guess These Bad Luck Superstitions From Around the World?

Forget Friday the 13th—in which country is Tuesday the 13th considered to be bad luck?

What Streaming Service Offers The Best Options This Weekend? (The Game Is Getting Real)

The most controversial movie of the year's here, and the competition is otherwise fierce for your streaming dollars this weekend.

Photos of the Week: Stone Stacking, Rodeo Riding, Inflatable Art

Anti-government protests in Cuba, a stranded orca in New Zealand, a spaceplane above New Mexico, destructive flooding in Europe, images from the Tour de France, power outages in Tehran, scenes...

Man charged with trying to enter downtown L.A. federal facility with weapons

Prosecutors have filed a charge against a Riverside County man accusing him of attempting to enter a downtown L.A. federal building with firearms.

It Took Me a Long Time to Come Out as a ‘Plushie’ Lover

As the second wave of coronavirus battered us in India, my partner and I found solace and pride in our stuffed animals.

Woman makes history by becoming the first female to finish Navy special warfare training

A woman has made history by becoming the first female to successfully finish the demanding monthslong training course to become a Naval Special Warfare combatant-craft crewman, according to the...

Fully Vaccinated Americans Should Be Able to Enter Canada From Mid-August

By early September, fully vaccinated travelers from all countries could be welcome

Ticket sales are moving slowly for the coming Trump-O’Reilly stadium tour

Time remains to sell out the stadiums. But those familiar with the current sales pace say it lags behind other acts.

Normal is not good enough’: After Trump, pressure’s on Biden to create new ethics rules

Government watchdog groups are urging Biden to hire an ethics director at the White House the way George W. Bush and Barack Obama did.

A specific fetish for forcing himself upon women': Prosecutors lay out expansive account of the...

San Luis Obispo prosecutors anticipate that dozens of women will testify about the predatory sexual behavior of Paul Flores

Paytm files for an IPO in India, looking to raise $2.2B, says it will issue new shares worth $1.1B

Get access to over 400,000 stock images with a Scopio account

Most everyone has a proper respect for the old ways. But at a certain point, the old ways get old. Tired, stale, and played out needs to give way to something newer and fresher with more life....

AWS announces general availability of Amazon HealthLake, a HIPAA-eligible service that allows...

The service is part of the cloud giant's AWS for Health initiative, which provides specialized cloud services for healthcare, biopharma and genomics customers.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez calls for US to ditch 'absurdly cruel' embargo on Cuba

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) issued a statement Thursday night in which she expressed support for the Cuban people and decried "anti-democratic actions" led by Cuba President Miguel...

What Lionsgate's Huge Deal with Spyglass Means for Tarantino, Scream, and Hellraiser Fans

What Lionsgate's Huge Deal with Spyglass Means for Tarantino, Scream, and Hellraiser Fans  /FILMLionsgate Takes 20% Of Spyglass Media, Most Of Its 200-Title Library In Broad Strategic Partnership...

A Definitive Guide To The Best Casual Summer Dresses

While it’s technically true that any outfit revolving around a dress could be categorized as an easy, breezy, one-and-done look, not all frocks are created equally effortless. With humidity levels...

Busy doing what?

The person who paid $28 million to join Jeff Bezos on a trip to space is unable to do so because they are busy, the private rocket company has announced.

United States Tops Martinique 6-1, Clinches Spot in 2021 Gold Cup Quarterfinals

Daryl Dike's two goals propelled the United States men's national soccer team to a 6-1 win over Martinique in CONCACAF Gold Cup group play on Thursday evening...

Twitter adds captions to voice tweets more than a year after they first launched

Twitter is now rolling out captions for voice tweets, the company announced Thursday. Twitter first launched voice tweets in June 2020, but they were quickly criticized at the time by...

Psst, Athleta’s Semi-Annual Sale Is Happening Right Now (Up To 60% Off)

If you've been craving some brand new activewear, either to psyche yourself up for heading back to the gym or to feel good while doing your morning workout at home — Athleta's got you covered....

Impact Wrestling Results: Winners, Grades, Reaction and Highlights from July 15

On the final Impact Wrestling before Slammiversary this Saturday on pay-per-view, Moose sought to send a message loudly and clearly to former world champion Chris Sabin in singles competition...

EA Teases New ‘Star Wars’ Games For Next Year, But Won’t Be Showing Them At EA Play

EA won't have any new Star Wars games to show at EA Play this year, but they did tease some more in the future.

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These Are America's 10 Cheapest States To Live In For 2021

The specter of inflation has many companies looking for locations where their workers — and their customers — have more spending power.

The surgeon general wants Facebook to do more to stop Covid-19 lies

Dr. Vivek Murthy considers social media misinformation to be a deadly public health threat. United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy says that misinformation — much of it on tech platforms —...

The Munch Box in Los Angeles, California

Very little has changed about Chatsworth’s “The Munch Box" since it opened in 1956. The original roadside burger stand has been owned and operated by the same family, originating with Buck Barker,...

Study finds more racial diversity in LGBTQ film characters

The study looked at 44 films released in theaters by major studios in 2020, a limited number due to the pandemic.

Was Jeffrey Epstein A Spy?

The notorious financier pedophile told exaggerated stories of his time in intelligence circles — but some of those stories may have been, at least partially, true

Biden says U.S. will protect Haiti embassy, won't send troops

Haiti's interim government last week asked the U.S. and the United Nations to deploy troops to protect key infrastructure following President Jovenel Moïse's assassination. Biden is signaling he...

I Never Know If I Should Trust Men When They Drop This Line on Me

I have plenty of reasons to doubt them.

This Is What The Historic Anti-Government Protests In Cuba Look Like

The protests started on Sunday and have spread rapidly as thousands of Cubans are frustrated by hunger and basic supply shortages.

The incredible NuPenny Toy Store is on exhibit in the middle of a Kansas prarie

The NuPenny Toy Store is a small building filled with toys from an alternate retrofuturist universe. You can look through the windows, but you can't open the door to get in. I've long been...

Los Angeles County Is Reinstating Indoor Mask Requirements As COVID Cases Surge

"This is an all hands on deck moment," the county's health officer said.

Meet the Italian Brothers Who Grew the World's Biggest Cherry

This summer, Guinness World Records enshrined a monster cherry as the heaviest ever recorded. A Carmen cherry, harvested by brothers Giuseppe and Alberto Rosso, clocked in at 33 grams, or 1.16...

Los angeles re-masks

Biden considering intervention in cuba..

Ella Paradis Is Offering Up to 85% Off in a Summer Sex Toy Flash Sale

The promo starts on July 14 and runs until July 25, with different deals each day—a literal advent calendar of the best kind of vibes.

Why Narcissists Never Grow Out of Being the “Center of the Universe”

Narcissistic traits start as early as infancy and last a lifetime.Continue reading on Invisible Illness »

Politics Podcast: Americans And Experts Agree That Democracy Is Struggling

In this installment of the FiveThirtyEight Politics podcast, we assess the state of American democracy with the help of a new survey from Bright Line Watch, a group of political scientists that...

The Fight of Our Lives

The first and perhaps only term of America’s 45th president began with alternative facts about inauguration crowds. It comes to a close in a bonfire of deception that literally kills. Hundreds of...

The SolarWinds Hackers Used an iOS Flaw to Compromise iPhones

Security researchers say the group exploited a zero-day in Apple’s operating system to target European government officials over LinkedIn.

Cory Booker Just Picked a Fight With Giant Meatpackers

On July 13, for the second time in less than two years, Sen. Cory Booker (D.-N.J.) floated a bill that challenges the business model of a powerful, corporate-dominated industry: meat. When Booker...

How to Make Your iPhone or iPad Faster by Clearing Its Browser Caches

If your iPhone or iPad has been running slower than normal, all it might need is a clearing the device’s browser cache for a quick performance boost. Every browser app stores a cache of website...

Jeff Bezos Picks 18-Year-Old Dutch Student for Blue Origin Rocket Launch

Oliver Daemen will fly to the edge of space after another passenger who paid $28 million for the seat had a scheduling conflict.

Right Now Is a Great Time to Buy Jeans

Save big on denim from Levi's, A.P.C, and more.

Keep an eye on breakthrough Covid-19 cases. But don’t freak out

Some vaccinated people have gotten Covid-19. That’s expected. Let’s explain. The recent headlines have been alarming: “2% of COVID Deaths in Illinois This Year Have Been Fully Vaccinated...

Panicked Man Wondering If There Something He Doesn’t Know After Child Tax Credit Hits Bank Account

FORT COLLINS, CO—Feeling panicked and bewildered by the unexpected deposit, local 30-year-old Dean Osterman was reportedly wondering Thursday if there was something he didn’t know about after a...

How to Stretch the Waistline of Your Pants for a Little Extra Room

After we shared how to unshrink your clothes, we were asked if it was possible with pants—so, naturally, we went to find out. Adjusting your pants’ waistline is especially helpful if you’re...

The Guy's Guide to Cosmetic Procedures

Acne, dark spots, and wrinkles are no match for current technology.

Valve's Steam Deck Will Take PC Games On the Go This December

The $400 handheld will let you bring your Steam library anywhere. But before you reserve one, here's what you need to know.

Popeyes Originalist Decries Nuggets As Stain On Founder’s Vision

ASHEVILLE, NC—Calling it the greatest threat to the restaurant’s ideals since the Butterfly Shrimp Tackle Box was added to the menu in 2009, strict Popeyes originalist Ryan Malburg spoke out...

Providers Sue to Block Law That Would Eliminate Nearly All Abortions in Texas

Senate Bill 8, Texas’s six-week ban, “places a bounty on people who provide or aid abortions,” the lawsuit argues. The post Providers Sue to Block Law That Would Eliminate Nearly All Abortions in...

Pacific Northwest Heat Wave Killed More than 1 Billion Sea Creatures

Sea creatures, such as the mussels and other marine life seen in this tidepool on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, perished in droves from a major heat wave.

Spiders on Tiny Treadmills Give Scientists the Side Eye

Jumping spiders are known for their unique behavior and sets of large, round eyes.

Dairy Queen's Frozen Treats Aren't Technically Ice Cream

Dairy Queen, home of The Blizzard, is careful not to advertise "ice cream" on its menu. Here's the curious reason why.

5 Tips for Adventuring With Your Dog

We love bringing our dogs with us everywhere we go, but especially on camping trips and along for big adventures in the mountains. The days we spend in nature are most rewarding when everyone’s...

The Bucks And Suns Didn’t Build Like Recent NBA Finalists

Four games in, the 2021 NBA Finals have certainly lived up to the pre-series billing. This was supposed to be an exciting, even matchup between two teams that basketball junkies have gotten hooked...

The Toppling of Saddam’s Statue: How the US Military Made a Myth

In 2003, the destruction of one particular statue in Baghdad made worldwide headlines and came to be a symbol of western victory in Iraq. But there was so much more to it—or rather, so much less.

Staffing firms look beyond the pandemic

Matching workers to employers has become a hot business again

Hard Bargain

How Amazon turned a generation against labor.

An American ISIS Fighter Describes the Caliphate's Final Days

A new documentary podcast from The Intercept and Topic Studios offers the most detailed account yet of an American who lived and died inside the Islamic State. The post An American ISIS Fighter...

I Went Camping as My Dungeons & Dragons Character

After a year spent inside with too much time on his hands, a writer survives two days in the woods with only the equipment available to his hobbit alter ego—rapier and lute included The post I...

Ridiculous Reviews of Some of the Best National Parks

A new book combines illustrations of the parks with laughably bad critiques from disgruntled tourists

Has the Pandemic Put an End to the SAT and ACT?

Many colleges and universities stopped requiring the tests during Covid, and it is unclear if they will return to testing in the future

China Inc’s new inconspicuous expansion

Chinese companies are adapting to a more hostile global climate—and thriving