In Act Of Compassion And Generosity, Airbnb Will Provide Housing To 20,000 Afghan Refugees

Airbnb announced that it will provide temporary housing to 20,000 Afghan refugees worldwide. The resettlement will be conducted through Airbnb.org, an independent nonprofit organization dedicated...

What You Might Have Missed in Home Depot's Earnings

The home improvement giant is firing on all cylinders right now.

A San Francisco Hotel Leans Into The Pandemic With Unusual Amenities

Peruse new offerings like an outdoor silent disco yoga class and a respite concierge who organizes soothing experiences.

School bus driver shortage linked to COVID-19 fear

As schools reopen nationwide, bus drivers are in high demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Errol Barnett has this story.

He's All That' Cameos: All The Original Stars Returning For Netflix Remake

"He's All That" is a new gender-swapped version of the beloved 1999 teen romcom "She's All That," with some familiar faces returning.

Can burying power lines prevent California’s next big wildfire?

PG&E, one of the country’s largest utilities, wants to put 10,000 miles of lines underground

3 Battery Companies That Could Make Bank on the Electric Vehicle Surge

Novonix, FREYR, and Microvast have some unique advantages in the space.

Chad's former dictator Hissene Habre dies of COVID-19 at 79

Senegalese officials say that Chad's former dictator Hissene Habre has died at the age of 79 of COVID-19 in Senegal

Chinese tech stocks rally as JD.com and Alibaba surge nearly 9%

Chinese tech stocks rallied on Tuesday as investors got some clarity on the regulatory outlook and bought some of the names that have taken a beating.

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Facebook Gaming said it is reopening applications for the Black Gaming Creator Program, an initiative announced in December.

RAF flies over 130 evacuees from Kabul airport

More than 130 evacuees boarded a British military cargo plane leaving Kabul airport for refuge in the UK from Taliban-controlled Afghanistan.

Screaming baby found on ground after mom wrecks SUV in 100-mph chase, Minnesota cops say

The woman’s SUV hit a retaining wall and rolled over multiple times.

Texas power demand to hit record high during Tuesday heat

The grid, however, also forecast power use would reach that level on Monday, only to pull back that outlook as cooler weather reduced the peaks. The United States has been beset by extreme...

Ron DeSantis Polls Show Mixed Picture as He Battles Florida COVID Crisis

A majority of likely voters polled in Florida said DeSantis "cares more about running for president" than Florida's future.

A 10% pay increase and 8 other stats show how crazy it is to work in fast food right now

Summary List PlacementFew workers have had such a tumultuous year as those in the food-service industry. While full-service restaurants struggled to keep their doors open, fast-food establishments...

Covid in Scotland: Warning over restrictions as cases hit new high

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says "limited and proportionate" restrictions could be in reintroduced.

Search and rescue operations are ongoing after deadly Tennessee floods killed at least 22 people

Families in central Tennessee continue to search for loved ones following catastrophic flooding that has killed at least 22 people. Jessi Mitchell reports from Waverly, where the floodwaters rose...

British Member of Parliament asks how Biden will help coming wave of Afghan refugees

A member of the U.K. Parliament questioned how President Biden will help Afghan refugees as Europe prepares to grapple with a rush of migrants fleeing the Taliban.

Paralympics Open in Tokyo as COVID Cases Surge to 25,000 Per Day

The hugely controversial 2020 Paralympic Games opened one year late in COVID-ridden Tokyo on Tuesday, with a dramatic firework display and a celebration of Japanese culture in a nearly empty...

Netflix cofounder Marc Randolph says successful entrepreneurs all share 3 key traits, including...

Summary List PlacementMarc Randolph was Netflix's first CEO. Before he left in 2002, he played a crucial role, as cofounder, in turning the idea of a DVD-by-mail service into a business now worth...

Spider-Man Breaks the Multiverse in New Trailer for ‘No Way Home’

New film stars Tom Holland and Zendaya, while Willem Dafoe, Alfred Molina and Jamie Foxx will reprise their roles as villains from old Spidey flicks

Another thing Aussies have to worry about that can kill them, wearing a face-mask for the Covid...

Bosch says the semiconductor supply chains in the car industry no longer work

Bosch, which is the world's largest car-parts supplier, believes semiconductor supply chains in the automotive industry are no longer fit for purpose.

Live updates: Biden to decide on extending Afghan evacuation mission as soon as Tuesday

The Taliban has warned the United States and its allies against remaining in Afghanistan into September.

4-year investigation finds 'thin blue line' is 'thin unconstitutional line' in Bakersfield CA [Giggity]

Does Flour Expire?

Even if you don’t bake all that much, you probably have a bag of flour in your pantry. Beyond bread and other baked goods, the processed wheat powder is used as a breading and thickening agent in...

7 People At A University Were Victims Of Attempted Poisoning

Employees and students at a German university received medical treatment after showing symptoms of poisoning, and prosecutors have opened an investigation into suspicions of attempted murder.

Confusion in Kyiv amid claims Kabul evacuation plane was 'hijacked'

Ukraine's deputy foreign minister claimed an aircraft was "de facto hijacked" from Kabul airport before heading to Iran.

CIA director met with Taliban leader in Kabul on Monday amid evacuation efforts

CIA director met with Taliban leader in Kabul on Monday amid evacuation efforts  CNNAfghanistan: Lyse Doucet on America's looming deadline - BBC News  BBC NewsJust getting started  The Week...

Heat wave emerges as Henri exits US

A fairly-quiet weather day is ahead as we say goodbye to what's left of Henri exiting the coast.

London Markets: Sainsbury retreats from three-year high as FTSE 100 slips

U.K. supermarket chain J Sainsbury on Tuesday retreated from a three-year high, as no bid has yet to materalize.

Outside the Box: 3 money traps that can drain a retiree’s savings

Surprising costs that can break even the most careful budget

Two-year-old dies in fire at Ingoldmells caravan park

The child's mother and three siblings escaped the blaze in Ingoldmells, Lincolnshire Police say.

The Shadowy Business of International Education

Foreign students are lied to and exploited on every front. They’re also propping up higher education as we know it

COVID politics and fatigue work against contact-tracing foot soldiers

Local health officials find themselves once again behind the curve as the delta variant drives their case counts

Thailand legalizes kratom, popular plant-based painkiller

Thailand has decriminalized the possession and sale of kratom, a plant that's native to Southeast Asia whose leaves are used as a mild stimulant and painkiller

A new Supreme Court case could blow up decades of US diplomacy

The Court must decide whether rogue judges have the power to blow up US foreign policy. Texas v. Biden, a case with profound implications for American foreign policy, reached the Supreme Court...

Tokyo Paralympics Opening Ceremony: Live Updates

Tokyo Paralympics Opening Ceremony: Live Updates  The New York TimesJapan emperor hoping Paralympians can reach highest highs  Kyodo News PlusAfghanistan flag to be displayed in Paralympic...

UAE Unlikely to Set Net-Zero Emissions Target Before COP26

No major OPEC producer has announced a net-zero target, and the UAE was among the most likely to do so before the COP26 in Glasgow

What to Make of Isaac Asimov, Sci-Fi Giant and Dirty Old Man?

Josh Sapan Segues to AMC Networks Vice Chairman, Matt Blank Named Interim CEO

Josh Sapan, a cable pioneer who has headed AMC Networks and its predecessors in the Dolan cable dynasty for more than 25 years, is seguing to the vice chairman role at AMC Networks. Matt Blank, a...

Disney Animated Afternoons

Looking back on the ups and downs of the Disney Afternoon.Continue reading on FanFare »

Peloton announces new safety features for Tread treadmill after reported injuries and death

Peloton will once again sell its Tread treadmill model in the U.S., UK and Canada on Aug. 30 and in Germany later this fall, the company announced Tuesday.Why it matters: The move comes three...

Big donors helping Newsom fight California recall also have a big wish list in Sacramento

Newsom's anti-recall campaign raked in more money in its first five months — $54 million — than the $50.2 million his 2018 campaign raised over four years.

How social media helped the tech-savvy Taliban retake Afghanistan

Online communities are not just used for propaganda but are valuable fundraising tools and crucial to recruitmentThe Taliban took over Afghanistan in two weeks, ending 20 years of fighting with...

Peloton's newer, safer Tread will be available to buy on August 30th

Last year, Peloton introduced its new lower-cost Peloton Tread to the market, which is around $1,800 cheaper than the original Tread+ ($4,295). It was then sold for a short period of time in the...

More Vaccine Mandates

The F.D.A.’s full approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus shot gives companies more cover to require vaccinations for workers.

Mux (YC W16) is hiring devs to contribute to open source players

How Noname Is Reimagining Fame (and Everything Else)

Fatimah Warner is one of the best rappers alive — and perhaps the most outspoken. In the face of vitriol, she’s backing her words with a remarkable program of action and education

LAFD captain attacks city's vaccination requirement, prompting internal investigation

Los Angeles Fire Captain Cristian Granucci recorded a video of himself criticizing the city's new COVID-19 vaccination requirement. It was posted on YouTube.

Mexico May Free the Cartel ‘Godfather’ Behind a DEA Agent’s Murder

President AMLO said Miguel Ángel Félix Gallardo, who is deaf and blind in one eye and now confined to a wheelchair, could be freed if “justified.”

A Brutal Mexican Turf War Is Sending Thousands of People to the US Border

Mexican kingpin "El Mencho" is fighting other cartels to control his home state of Michoacan, fueling mass displacement to Tijuana.

One Good Thing: A rom-com that celebrates the joy of easy watching

Netflix’s Someone Great is a forgotten film that just works, all tropes aside. I watch no fewer than eight romantic comedies a month. The formula — a slightly outlandish meet-cute, some heady...

Podcast: Beishan Broadcast Wall

Listen and subscribe on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast apps. In this episode of The Atlas Obscura Podcast, we visit tiny Kinmen Island, where, on a strip of land between...

Flexible Microprocessor Could Enable an 'Internet of Everything'

Researchers have developed a microprocessor built on high-performance plastic, rather than silicon--and they say it could enable smarter food labels and supply chain management.-- Read more on...

First-Time Harley Owner Has No Idea Where To Buy Clothes With Skeletons On Them

OnlyFans To Ban Sexually Explicit Videos

OnlyFans, which has amassed a base of more than 130 million users largely for adult-oriented subscription fan pages, has announced that it will ban sexually explicit content this fall to comply...

Jonah Hill Is SuperGood

Jonah Hill opens up to director Adam McKay about shifting gears from comedy to drama—and how nice it is when your happiness finally catches up with your success.

The Best Rain Boots to Keep You Fly and Dry

All the weather-stomping, dry-feet-having, swaggy rain boots to buy right now.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 review: nearly normal

As good as foldables get, but is that good enough? Continue reading…

The rise of the TikTok tour guide

TikTok tour guides will show you their city — and the places hooking them up Continue reading…

Hackers Could Up Medication Doses Through Infusion Pump Flaws

It would take a determined hacker to break into the vulnerable B. Braun products, but the impact could be devastating.

The Hisense U8G Is the Best Affordable Android TV

This moderately priced TV looks great and has every app you will ever need.

8 Ways to Make Everything on Your iPhone Easier to See

If you frequently find yourself wishing for larger text or icons on your phone, you’re not alone. Some people prefer microscopic font sizes but others want large, bold text everywhere. Luckily,...

Opinion: My son was lucky to get a pediatric ICU bed. He shouldn't have needed luck

When my husband and I were counting down the days to the birth of our son last year, one of my best friends shared this quote with me: "Making the decision to have a child -- it's momentous. It is...

25 Tweets About The "Love Island" Final Last Night Which Are Equal Parts Funny And True

"The British public voted for Brexit & Boris like what do y’all expect".

The Dumbest Argument Against Vaccine Passports

Thanks to Sean Hannity, one U.S. senator, and a party that would rather own the libs than save lives.

Orange Studio Poaches SND’s Longtime Executive Charlotte Boucon to Head World Sales

Orange Studio, the Paris-based film and TV arm of France’s leading telco operator Orange, has poached Charlotte Boucon, SND’s longtime international sales topper. Boucon will be head of world...

Wood Group suffers drop in revenue as investment decisions delayed

Aberdeen-based company banks on upturn in remainder of the year

US troops surge evacuations, CIA chief meets with Taliban

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military has pulled off its biggest day of evacuation flights from Afghanistan since the operation began, but deadly violence that has blocked many desperate evacuees...

Biden’s America is confused

Many allied nations prefer the Democratic president to Trump but crave clarity about Washington’s world role

Stocks making the biggest moves in the premarket: Best Buy, Palo Alto Networks, Camping World and more

Stocks making the biggest moves in the premarket: Best Buy, Palo Alto Networks, Camping World and more  CNBCPalo Alto Networks, CrowdStrike, Pinduoduo: What to Watch When the Stock Market Opens...

29 Beauty Products That Succeeded Where All Others Had Failed

Including a dreamy cream blush, a translucent highlighter to give you "glass skin," and an exfoliating face wash that's disgustingly satisfying to use.

Police suspect poisoning at German university as students turn blue

Several people experience nausea and some watch their limbs change colour after using a campus kitchenSeven people have fallen ill after consuming a variety of food and drink from one of the...

3.5 trillion budget plan stalls in House amid standoff between Pelosi and centrists

The $3.5 trillion budget framework stalled in the House early Tuesday after tense negotiations between Democratic leaders and centrists failed to reach an agreement. Driving the news: Moderate...

Ramp, which provides corporate cards and spend management software, raises $300M Series C at a...

5 things to know before the stock market opens Tuesday

5 things to know before the stock market opens Tuesday  CNBC

Andrew Cuomo Was Only Ever Good at Cruel Manipulation

It’s Tuesday, which means Kathy Hochul is the governor of New York and a brutal decade is at an end here.Andrew Cuomo’s “farewell speech” on Monday, 12 hours before officially resigning in...

Fact Check: Governors claim immigrants are causing Covid-19 rise

Some Republicans are trying to blame the rise in Covid-19 cases on immigrants crossing the border, but experts say there's something else causing it.

20 Celebrities Who Proudly Revealed They Had Cosmetic Surgery and Didn’t Regret It

Modern plastic surgery was born in 1814. Today plastic surgery and procedures have come a long way and have become a beauty aid. It’s natural for celebrities to get a nip or tuck here or there,...

This Avocado Stock Won't Toast Your Portfolio

There’s good fat and there’s bad fat. Mission Produce, a rare pure-play avocado seller with diverse suppliers south of the border, could help investors take advantage of America’s avocado craze.

De'Aaron Fox Reportedly 'Content' with Kings amid Link to Ben Simmons in Trade Rumors

Guard De'Aaron Fox reportedly isn't interested in getting traded by the Sacramento Kings despite his inclusion in rumors surrounding Philadelphia 76ers point...

Follow the Tokyo Paralympics Opening Ceremony

The Paralympic Games are opening in a largely empty stadium, a little more than two weeks after the Olympics closing ceremony. Here’s the latest.

The Morning After: Crypto heist hacker returns all $610 million they stole

It’s the weirdest cryptocurrency heist so far. On Monday, Poly Network, a cryptocurrency finance platform, was hacked by “Mr. White Hat” who exploited a vulnerability in its code to steal $610...

just like Olympics

TOKYO (AP) — The Paralympics began Tuesday in the same empty National Stadium — during the same pandemic — as the opening and closing ceremonies of the recently completed Tokyo Olympics.Japanese...

A Mortgage Stock With Room to Grow

Investors have been focused on falling refinancing volumes, but there is upside for New Residential as the mortgage market shifts gears.

Jaguars RB Travis Etienne Reportedly out Indefinitely with Foot Injury

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Travis Etienne is reportedly out indefinitely after suffering a foot injury in Monday's preseason game against the New Orleans Saints ...

A New Book Examines What We Lost in the Camp Fire

Journalist Lizzie Johnson provides a comprehensive postmortem of how the notorious 2018 inferno came to destroy Paradise, California—and what it means for the future of wildfires The post A New...

Larry elder leader among ca recall candidates. that might help newsom?

Yelp reviews fuel fights over shot requirements..

COVID Vaccines Show No Signs of Harming Fertility or Sexual Function

Pregnant woman receives a dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine against COVID-19 at a vaccination center in Bogotá, Colombia, on July 23, 2021.

Afghan refugee with suspected links to the Taliban in custody in France

Delta cases show 300 times higher viral load

People infected with the more transmissible Delta variant have a viral load 300 times higher than those with the original version of the COVID-19 virus, when symptoms are first observed, a South...

McDonald's has Run Out of Milkshake in all GB restaurants following supply chain issues

The fast food chain becomes the latest to admit that it is struggling to keep all of its products on the menu after being hit by severe lorry driver shortages.

Stay Cool the Rest of Summer in These Wool Basics

Merino wool staples to keep you cool, dry and comfortable when temperatures rise The post Stay Cool the Rest of Summer in These Wool Basics appeared first on Outside Online.

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F.D.A., Not F.D.R

One chose bureaucratic caution. One didn’t.

Natives Chat: Languages, native speakers

“ In learning a language with a native speaker, students often had problems: 1. It's expensive. 2. Lessons are rarely held due to the high price. 3. You need to adjust to the schedule. 4....

Boosters Before the World Is Vaccinated Isn’t Just Unjust. It Could Prolong the Pandemic for Everyone

As the Delta variant spreads across the country, and breakthrough cases among vaccinated people are on the rise, health officials in the United States are rolling out plans for booster shots—even...

He Was Just Trying to Study COVID Treatments. Ivermectin Zealots Sent Hate Mail Calling Him a Nazi

When David Boulware read in 2020 that a cheap and plentiful drug called ivermectin had shown some promise in treating COVID-19, he was eager to study it. Vaccines were slowly being rolled out in...

Parents Had Dreamed of a Smooth Return to School This Fall. This Is the Nightmare We’re Facing Instead

Across the U.S. children are heading back to school, despite spiking COVID-19 cases. The emergence of the more contagious Delta variant as the most prominent virus strain in the country is causing...

Help! My Mother-in-Law Yells and Cries if We Don’t Regularly Give Her Money

Do we have ethical obligations to help our in-laws?

Why Parents Kept Their Kids Home From School

Last fall, reports from New York City and other large public school districts highlighted a worrisome pattern—parents of white children were tending to send their kids back to school in person,...

He Walks the Line

More than 20 years ago, I sat down to talk with a Black cop from New York City. He had a weightlifter’s powerful hands, a quick-trigger tongue, and a scar on the back of his shaved head from his...

Can Democrats Move Forward A Voting Rights Bill By Making A Moral Case For It?

Earlier this month, right before senators departed for their summer recess, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York made an 11th-hour plea to his colleagues to take up the omnibus voting rights...

Dear Care and Feeding: I’m Lonely and Friendless Since Becoming a Parent

Parenting advice on friendship, vaccination, and childhood independence.

Harris Rebukes China In Major Speech On Indo-Pacific

The Vice President warned China that its actions in the South China Sea amount to "coercion" and "intimidation."

U.S. Veteran Reunites With 3 Italian Children He Saved During WWII

On Monday, Martin Adler, 97, met the three siblings — now octogenarians themselves — in person for the first time since the war.

Proud Boys Leader Enrique Tarrio Who Burned BLM Flag Gets 5 Months In Jail

The leader of the Proud Boys extremist group, Enrique Tarrio, has been sentenced to five months in jail.

8 Pics That Made People’s Brains Glitch as They Struggled to Decide the Colors of the Objects in Them

Optical color illusions can make us believe in magic, but their true mysterious effect is all due to the changes in the lighting or background of the objects. However, one more thing that can...

First look: The new trailer for ‘Burning Man: The Musical’ will have you rooting for Molly

You knew it was inevitable. A musical about Burning Man seems like one of those ideas that had to happen eventually, but it took the global pandemic to actually get one off the ground.Read Full Story

Britcoin? No thanks, U.K. residents say

We could power our homes with kitchen scraps. Here’s what has to happen first

The technology is there, but public perception needs to change. Imagine if you could power your kettle using the energy generated from the vegetable cuttings quietly breaking down in your...

San Francisco’s top prosecutor was 3 when his dad went to prison. Cuomo just granted his father clemency

An outgoing Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo granted clemency to the San Francisco District Attorney's father, a left-wing radical convicted in the murders of two police officers.

Check out these FIREFLY action figures that look like 70s Mattel Toys

Back in 2014, toy company Super 7 released a series of "ReAction" action figures inspired by everyone's favorite sci-fi western, Firefly. They basically took the aesthetic of 70s Star Wars toys...

Jeopardy!' Accommodating Mayim Bialik's Schedule, Still Wants Her Full-Time

"Jeopardy!" honchos really want Mayim Bialik to step in as new daily host following the quick exit of Mike Richards, and they're willing to bend over backwards to show her how much they mean it...

They Still Live in the Shadow of Theranos’s Elizabeth Holmes

Female entrepreneurs said they were constantly compared to Ms. Holmes, the disgraced founder of Theranos, who faces trial soon.

Guess Who This Smiling Sweetheart Turned Into!

Before this cheerful child was writing and producing some of the best beats in music, he was just another smiling sweetheart growing up in Oxnard, California. This grinning guy has been making...

The tallest man in the U.S. has passed away at 38-years-old

The tallest man in the United States passed away from heart disease on Friday at the age of 38-years-old.The Star Tribune reported that Igor Vovkovinskiy was a a bit more than 7 feet, 8 inches...

Lorde's Third Album

First came the single Solar Power. Next came Stoned At The Nail Salon. Then the full album, Solar Power [43m, track time jumps in the description]. This NYT profile Lorde's Work Here Is Done. Now,...

Rep. Adam Schiff admits Americans and allies are 'unlikely' to be evacuated from Afghanistan by...

Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff of California said Monday that the Biden administration was "unlikely" to be able to evacuate Americans and allies from Afghanistan by the Aug. 31 deadline. Schiff,...

Learn new skills, get a highly-rated VPN, and manage your passwords with this stellar subscription bundle

You do everything online these days, from banking to chatting with long-distance family members to car shopping. And thanks to the plethora of services and apps we have at our fingertips today, we...

Is The Widespread Diagnosis Of BPD The New Freudian Coverup?

It’s easier to blame the one with the emotional trauma symptoms than tackle societal symptoms of rape culture head-onContinue reading on Invisible Illness »

The First ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Trailer Shows Peter Parker And Doctor Strange Messing With...

Peter Parker tries to change the past in Tom Holland's third go as Marvel's web-slinger.

Dance of the p values

"You could play this at parties, develop a dance for the dance of the p values and reflect on how ridiculous it is that p values are right at the centre of our thinking about drawing conclusions...

Portland's Bizarre Experiment With Not Policing Proud Boys Rampage Ends in Gunfire

Portland's police force chose to stand back and stand by as Proud Boys who came to the city to fight with anti-fascists assaulted protesters and a right-wing gunman opened fire. The post...

Arizona Senate GOP's 2020 election report delayed due to COVID

The delay is the latest for the unprecedented partisan review. It has so far taken more than double the 60 days it was originally supposed to take.

A Woman Who Moved In With R. Kelly When She Was 17 Said He Forced Her To Do Humiliation Porn And...

The woman testified Monday in Kelly’s federal racketeering and sex trafficking trial. This story contains graphic descriptions of alleged abuse.

I Tried This Amazon Slip Dress

When it comes to Amazon’s fashion offerings, I have to admit that I’m hesitant to pull the trigger unless I get a rave review from a friend or coworker first. But sometimes, I find something so...

This $35 Amazon Sheet Set Is So Soft, It Made Me Want To Shave My Legs

Never once have I owned a sheet set that was so plush, it made me want to shave my legs. That sensation of buttery soft limbs skating across crisp clean linens is one for the books — but it was...

Mayim Bialik to guest host 'Jeopardy!' after Richards' exit

"Jeopardy!" is back to guest hosts after the resignation of new host Mike Richards, and actor Mayim Bialik will return as the first behind the podium.

Screenwriter Jack Thorne Says He’s Been Told That Representing Disabled People In His Work Was...

While the industry is getting better at including marginalized folks, Thorne says one group is still largely ignored: disabled people.

For Sale: Boston’s Skinny Spite House

The celadon house at 44 Hull Street in Boston’s North End neighborhood has handsome exposed brick and a bathroom with vivid blue tiles. It boasts a lush, green private yard and enviable views from...

A Waitress Came In Sick To Work. An Ohio US Senate Candidate Tweeted About It. Then It Got Ugly

Republican Josh Mandel peppers his Twitter account with photos of restaurant workers and other people he meets on the campaign trail for US Senate. Over the weekend, one such tweet landed a...

Formerly Incarcerated People Shared What It's Like To Readjust To Society After Prison

"When you’re released, everything has changed. You can be in long enough for people to die, people to be born, for the beeper to become the smartphone."

Knives Outback

A man is presumed murdered. In this town of 12, everyone is a possible suspect.

11 Surprising Facts About Janis Joplin

Janis Joplin didn’t have a long or prolific career. The freewheeling Texas blues-rock howler recorded just four albums between 1967 and 1970. But in that short time, she left an indelible mark on...

Where Do We Get the Term Spitting Image?

The figurative meaning of ‘spitting image’ couldn’t be clearer. The literal meaning depends on which linguist you ask.

Race in America

A new Smithsonian initiative explores how Americans understand, experience and confront racism

The Relationship Between Race and Wellness Has Never Been More Pressing

A new Smithsonian initiative kicks off this week with a virtual summit examining these urgent issues

USAID’s Samantha Power Reaches New Summit of Cynicism About International Criminal Court

Power recently celebrated Sudan for voting to join the ICC. She discreetly did not mention who hasn’t joined: the United States. The post USAID’s Samantha Power Reaches New Summit of Cynicism...

Why Wheelchair Racers Outpace Olympic Distance Runners

In 2019, Eliud Kipchoge became the first non-disabled runner to complete a marathon in under two hours. But wheelchair racers have been beating that barrier for decades: The fastest official time...

Apple has had a successful decade. The next one looks tougher

As Tim Cook celebrates his tenth anniversary at the helm, the world’s most valuable company faces fresh challenges

JetBlue launches a low-cost transatlantic flight

It has a better chance to stay aloft than failing forerunners