Delta gives Democrats a choice to pass more stimulus, but that may crash into resistance from...

Summary List PlacementPresident Joe Biden promised a "summer of freedom" as Americans underwent mass vaccination, lockdown restriction were lifted, and the pandemic was put in the rearview. The...

Report: companies like Huawei and ZTE have driven the demand for surveillance tech in Latin...

A new report by the digital rights organization Access Now is the first comprehensive look at how foreign companies, mainly from China and Israel, have driven increased demand for surveillance…

How New Investors Can Overcome Challenges

Damien Peters, founder of Wealth Noir, on how to get started investing today despite the obstacles in your way.

At least 40 people killed in floods and mudslides in Turkey

The death toll from severe floods and mudslides in coastal Turkey has climbed to at least 40, the country's emergency and disaster agency said on Saturday.

Bitcoin Surge Fuels $100,000 Price Predictions As Massive Ethereum, Cardano, BNB, XRP And...

As cryptocurrency prices rally across the board, some bitcoin and crypto investors are feeling confident the bitcoin price could exceed its all-time high of over $60,000...

3 Things You Need to Know Before Roblox Reports Earnings

Read this before the earnings report to put the company's results in context.

European And Chilean Wines Gain As Anti-Dumping Duties Hit Australia’s Sales To China

South Africa, Argentina also benefitting

Climate change protest in Frankfurt targets financial sector

In Germany hundreds of protesters marched past the European Central Bank headquarters in Frankfurt to challenge the role the financial sector plays in climate change.

Hi, I'd like to rent a car." "Certainly sir, that will be $1200" [Stupid]

Frontier Airlines passengers say they were treated like criminals because their toddler couldn't...

Summary List PlacementA woman said she felt like she was treated as a criminal on a Frontier Airlines flight when her toddler couldn't keep his mask on.  Rebecca Sylvia-Cramer, her 2-year-old son,...

Why Parents Shouldn’t Hunker Down and Wait for a “Return to Normal”

Even in places where the surge is its worst, pediatricians offer a reassuring message.

Taliban's Afghanistan advance tests Biden's 'America is back' foreign policy promise

As the Taliban routs Afghan forces at a lightning speed, the U.S. retreat from the country raises questions about Biden's "America is back" foreign policy.

Victor Davis Hanson: An American apocalypse

For the first time in their lives, all Americans of all classes and races are starting to fear a self-created apocalypse that threatens their families’ safety and the American way of life.

Return to school and rising infections propel US child vaccine campaign

White House enlists TikTok influencers as less than half of youth are double-jabbed

Spectre of inflation stalks debate on $3.5tn US spending bill

Some lawmakers balk at high cost of Biden plan at time of rising prices

Big Pharma Keeps Trying to Convince Women They Need Libido Drugs

This story was originally published by Undark and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. In the fall of 2016, sex therapist and researcher Leonore Tiefer shuttered the New...

Gavin Newsom Fighting for His Seat with One Month Remaining Until California Recall

California voters will decide on September 14 if they want to keep the Democrat in office or replace him with one of his recall challengers.

Why TikTok Is Obsessed With Alabama Rush Week

The platform’s fixation on Southern sorority girls comes with a whole bunch of -isms attached.

When the Far Right Picks Fights With a Teen

The next front in the culture wars is climate change, and the battle lines have already been drawn. On one side are the climate skeptics—those who see global warming as nothing more than unusual...

AOC Hits Back at Tucker Carlson, Calls Him 'Talking Inferiority Complex'

The Fox News host told Ocasio-Cortez to "get a therapist" after she expressed fears of being raped on January 6.

Tampa Bay Lightning national anthem singer out of hospital after coronavirus battle

Tampa Bay Lightning national anthem singer Sonya Bryson-Kirksey was released from the hospital Friday to cheers from staff, a month after she was admitted with the coronavirus and complications...

Tropical Depression Fred approaching Florida, bringing heavy rains

Tropical Depression Fred approaching Florida, bringing heavy rains  WESH OrlandoTracking the Tropics: Fred's Track Shifts West, Grace Up Next  WFLA News Channel 85:00 am Update - Fred's track...

Fred likely to strengthen into tropical storm as it hits Florida Keys

Tropical Depression Fred will likely strengthen into a tropical storm as it hits the Florida Keys.

For $1.2 million you can have a skinny house in Boston [Interesting]

Russian network's German service denied Luxembourg license

Luxembourg has rejected an application by Russian state broadcaster RT for a license to distribute its German-language service via satellite

Andrew Cuomo Desperately Spins Resignation, Says He'd Have Won Impeachment Fight Anyway

“I’m not gonna drag the state through the mud, through a three-month, four-month impeachment, and then win," claimed the departing New York governor.

UK gunman had gun, license returned to him last month

Britain's police watchdog says it has launched an investigation into why a 22-year-old man who fatally shot five people in southwestern England on Thursday was given back his confiscated gun and...

Making 100 transistors silicon integrated circuit chips in your garage

27 Worth-It Products Reviewers Say They Were Hesitant To Buy At First

They took the risk so you wouldn't have to.

A coyote attacked a child in Massachusetts

A coyote attacked a small child on a Massachusetts beach, prompting fears of a rabies infection, according to the National Park Service.

New Zealand inflict bruising defeat on Australia to claim Bledisloe Cup

New Zealand make a dominant start to the Rugby Championship, inflicting a bruising 57-22 defeat on Australia at Eden Park to claim the Bledisloe Cup.

When Shootings Erupt, These Moms, Pastors And Neighbors Step In To Diffuse Tension

The community members known as "violence interrupters," can play a vital role diffusing potential gun violence retaliation in neighborhoods that don't trust police.

Teens Cash in on the NFT Art Boom

Forget mowing lawns and bagging groceries. Some Gen Z kids are finding other ways to make money this summer.

Thousands of Coinbase users now reporting they cannot access their funds

I Can’t Stop Talking About These Game-Changing Shorts

Scouting Report: Faherty’s All Day Shorts are moisture-wicking, quick-drying, and come in three different inseam lengths so you can exact the perfect fit.Finding a good pair of men’s shorts can be...

M6 delays: Man seriously injured in four-vehicle crash

There were long delays after the crash involving two HGVs, a van and a Mercedes in Cheshire.

Coronavirus live news: New South Wales goes into lockdown; cost of NHS Covid tests for UK...

Latest updates: Australia forced into snap statewide lockdown after enduring worst day of pandemic so far; price of NHS tests cut by a fifthNSW in lockdown as premier warns ‘this is literally a...

34 Products That Solve More Than One Problem In Your Life

Good day to this combination sleep Bluetooth headphone and eye mask for $20 only.

Taliban Launch An Assault On A Northern City After Seizing A Province Near The Capital

The insurgents have captured much of northern, western and southern Afghanistan in a breakneck offensive less than three weeks before the United States is set to withdraw its last troops.

Chart Your Music: Keep track of the music you love... over time...

“ Launched this app about a week ago. To me it is a hobby project come to live. I am just curious whether other persons think this is interesting. Background info on why this app was...

Canada and New Zealand's reopening plans

A new airport has been named the very best in the world. New Zealand says it will start to reopen its borders next year. And dolphins have returned to Lisbon waters.

The Gospel of Philip K. Dick & thepostarchive

The Gospel of Phillip K. Dick from thepostarchive, the latter of which is an incredible and ongoing labor of love compiled by a self described ''NB PoC trying archivist collecting between and...

James Hormel, First Openly Gay U.S. Ambassador, Dead At 88

The philanthropist funded organizations to fight AIDS and promote human rights.

Thank God for Bennifer, a much-needed respite

This is about more than just Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez getting back together. It’s a way to kid yourself that the past 20 years haven’t happenedIt’s OK everyone, you can all stop crying into...

Kelly Clarkson Wants to Sell Montana Ranch Where Estranged Husband Living

Kelly Clarkson Wants to Sell Montana Ranch Where Estranged Husband Living  TMZ

15 People Who Recreated Old Photos and Showed Us the Power of Time

From how places have changed over the years to how people have aged, everything can be easily measured by looking at old photos. Craving the feeling of nostalgia, some people decided to recreate...

DC Comics Creator's Granddaughter Loves Robin Being Bisexual

Batman's sidekick, Robin, coming out as bisexual isn't just big for comic book superheroes, but it's also a major step in the right direction for society ... Dana Wheeler-Nicholson tells TMZ....

Lithuanian migrant crisis enters new phase as influx ceases

VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — An influx of migrants from Iraq and elsewhere into Lithuania allegedly abetted by neighboring Belarus appears to have stopped, but with a pile of asylum applications to...

Back of the line: Charity only goes so far in world vaccines

LONDON (AP) — An international system to share coronavirus vaccines was supposed to guarantee that low and middle-income countries could get doses without being last in line and at the mercy of...

Joe Francis Rebuilding Mexican Property After Extensive Fire Damage

Joe Francis is dropping more than a million bucks to repair his beachfront estate in Mexico after a fire destroyed a large portion of it ... and it looks like it's going to be better than ever....

Fidget Moire: 3-in-1 air freshener with dynamic animation

“ NUMBER ZERO is an international company delivering creative gadgets with powerful design. Founded in 2019 by inventor/designer Mr. Wu, NUMBER ZERO was made famous by its innovative...

Want to design a perfect robot? Study squirrels

Researchers studied how squirrels are able to judge their leaps so successfully—and how their skills could inspire more nimble robots Tree squirrels are the Olympic divers of the rodent world,...

The strange summer land rush in Peoria’s dying south end

A bizarre summer land rush led people from all over the country to buy homes on a long-abandoned block in Peoria, Ill.

Will NIMBYs sink new clean energy projects? Not if developers listen to these concerns

To achieve net zero by 2050, government agencies and energy companies need to work with communities to gain local support. As Congress debates billions of dollars in new infrastructure...

Just a Girl

An essay about Briseis's story, and yours. The academic part of your brain knows that no text is about one thing. The Iliad is about a million things, but for you, right now, it's really just a...

Warner Bros. 'Reminiscence' promo uses deepfake tech to put you in the trailer

If you want to see yourself on screen with Hugh Jackman, this is your chance. The promo for Warner Bros. upcoming Reminiscence movie uses deepfake technology to turn a photo of your face — or...

Netherlands-based Betty Blocks, which offers low-code application development tools to...

Betty Blocks already counts Deloitte, The Salvation Army, and the National Dutch Police as core customers.

Inside Louis C.K.’s Gross, Unapologetic ‘Comeback’ Show at Madison Square Garden

The air in New York City’s Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden was giddy.The space, which can fit up to 5,600 people, was packed. Louis C.K.’s cult following was alive and well, and they were...

In Europe, Afghan asylum seekers had faced an uncertain fate. The Taliban surge changed that

Deportations have been halted amid the Taliban advances, giving a reprieve for Afghans scheduled to be returned.

Marital rape that led to paralysis 'unfortunate', can't say illegal: Mumbai court

16 Celebrities Who Shine on the Red Carpet, and Look Just Like Us in Everyday Life

We always see celebrities at different events dressed in the latest fashion trends, with perfect hair and bright makeup. But this doesn’t mean that they look like that off the red carpet. In their...

Hard-won rights being ripped away from Afghan girls and women: UN chief

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed concern over the violations of women's rights by the Taliban in Afghanistan.

Synchrony's Margaret Keane Credits These Advisers With Helping Her Reach the Top

The former CEO and current executive chair describes mentors who taught her to tackle sensitive issues such as work blunders and uncooperative colleagues.

Biggest Surprises, Questions and Grades for Top Rookies at Summer League

There is only one thing for us to do now that the 2021 NBA Las Vegas Summer League is three or four games old for each team: Check in with every top-10 draft pick. Nearly all of them have seen...

L.A. Councilman Lee says he disagrees with city's plan to require proof of vaccination

After the Los Angeles City council voted in favor of an ordinance that would require proof of coronavirus vaccination to enter certain businesses as the COVID-19 Delta variant continues to spread,...

Gov. Cuomo indicates he would have won impeachment and 'made the State Legislature ... look like...

Outgoing New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo believes he made the right move in choosing to resign from office, telling New York Magazine that if he had stuck around through an impeachment and emerged...

Moderates Threaten Stalemate Over Budget Vote and Infrastructure

The letter from nine Democrats, enough to block passage, threatens their party’s two-track plan to pass both a $3.5 trillion social policy budget blueprint and an infrastructure bill.

Cardinals Beat Cowboys in Preseason Action as Dak Prescott, Kyler Murray Sit

The Arizona Cardinals' preseason debut ended with a 19-16 win over the visiting Dallas Cowboys at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Many...

Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine calls for inclusive language: 'chestfeeding' and 'human milk...

The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine called for language that was more inclusive of transgender and other alternative genders in a statement Friday. The lengthy statement explained why the...

The Best Dog Beds, According To The Internet’s Comfiest Pups

Welcome to Hype Machine, our hit list of the top reviewed products across the web — according to a crowd of die-hard shoppers. Call this your 4-star & up only club, with entry granted by our...

CBS Evening News, August 13, 2021

Taliban topples major Afghan cities in swift advance; Goose gets surprise visitor while recovering from surgery

If you're a little hazy on big data and what it means, this package will clear it all up

Netflix employs big data to store, manage, and optimize terabytes of viewer data every day. AccuWeather uses it to craft its AI-powered forecasts. And Etsy utilizes big data to help leverage...

No pediatric ICU beds left in Dallas, county judge says

"Your child will wait for another child to die," Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins said Friday.

CDC director OKs COVID-19 booster shot for some Americans with weak immune systems

CDC director OKs COVID-19 booster shot for some Americans with weak immune systems  Fox NewsFDA authorizes additional Covid-19 vaccine doses for certain immunocompromised people  CNNOpinion: Why...

Could ‘CODA’ and Marlee Matlin Bring Joyful Storytelling and Family-Friendly Movies Back to the...

One year after “Sound of Metal” made a significant impact at the Oscars, Sian Heder’s “CODA” shows itself as an outstanding example for representation in the disability community, and could be one...

Hy-Vee offering free, third COVID vaccine dose beginning Saturday

Hy-Vee offering free, third COVID vaccine dose beginning Saturday  WDAF FOX4 Kansas CityHow the FDA's full approval could affect COVID-19 vaccinations  Yahoo NewsCDC recommends third Covid-19...

Cascading effects": Excess COVID cases and deaths linked to wildfire smoke in new study

Exposure to high levels of fine particle pollution produced by wildfires may have led to thousands more COVID cases and deaths, according to a new study published in the journal Science...

Thomas H. Maugh II, Los Angeles Times science reporter, dies at 77

Maugh had a doctorate in chemistry and a knack for quickly churning out complex front-page stories.

You can now buy DJI’s leaked $300 Mini SE drone

In June, we got wind that DJI was about to release its most affordable drone yet: the $299 DJI Mini SE. It appeared to be a revamped Mavic Mini for $100 less and a full $150 more affordable than...

Nicki Minaj and Husband Accused of Intimidating Sexual Assault Victim

Nicki Minaj and her husband, Kenneth Petty, were accused in a lawsuit on Friday of intimidating a woman who says Petty sexually assaulted her in 1994, and of trying to bribe the woman to recant...

Google Stadia’s first game that responds directly to touch is coming this August

Amplitude Studios’ upcoming strategy game, Humankind, will be the first Stadia release to feature a new touch-focused control scheme when it comes out on August 17th, according to 9to5Google and...

Biden administration offers aid to Florida schools defying DeSantis order

The Biden administration is stepping in to offer financial assistance to Florida educators defying Gov. Ron DeSantis' (R) law banning local K-12 mask mandates.Why it matters: The battle over mask...

Woman at Johnson County, Kansas commissioners meeting says anyone who votes "yes" on mask...

I don't know who this woman is but she articulately summed up the mainstream Republican party platform in one minute: I'm from Overland Park and I'm here for the children. There's zero evidence...

MLB’s ‘Field Of Dreams’ Game Sparked A Huge Surge In The Film’s DVD Sales

If you play it, they will buy.

Epidemiologist agrees with Fauci, says everybody will someday 'likely' need a booster shot of...

Epidemiologist Dr. Anne Rimoin explains when conditions will warrant everyone needing a Covid vaccine booster.

Apple clarifies its sex abuse scans would look for 'images flagged in multiple countries'

Apple, which basked in ubiquitous praise after refusing to cooperate with federal authorities following the 2016 mass shooting in San Bernardino, California, is now aggressively walking back its...

H'wood may require wearable proof..

Amazon's "Modern Love" got my cancer story wrong

Changing my diagnosis to breast cancer changes everything

Taliban closes in on Afghan capital as US forces arrive to speed withdrawal

UN leaders warn Afghanistan faces a humanitarian tragedy as Taliban forces race across the country. Meanwhile thousands of U.S. troops arrived to help speed up efforts to withdraw from the...

It's an abandonment.' Afghanistan's ambassador on her nation's view of the US withdrawal

The Afghan government is prioritizing protecting its largest cities, like Kabul, against the Taliban's advance to protect its most dense populations and civil services, says Afghanistan's...

Two unlucky stocks over the past month could be due for a rebound, traders say

It's Friday the 13th, and CNBC's "Trading Nation" went looking for some of the unluckiest stocks on Wall Street. But these two could be due for a rebound.

The Lost Leonardo" is a slick, fascinating mystery that uncovers ego and hubris in the art world

Whether or not the "Salvator Mundi" was painted by da Vinci himself is only one of many questions the film probes

Will the U.S. Pass a Point of No Return?

This is the latest installment in a series that began back in 2019, with an article I did for the print magazine on Americans’ long-standing obsession with the decline-and-fall narrative of...

ConocoPhillips, AMC Entertainment, Moderna: Stocks That Defined the Week

Here are seven major companies whose stocks moved on the week’s news.

Rep. Greene’s Ghoulish Covid Message: ‘We’re Human, We Can’t Live Forever’

"Everybody needs to get back down to common sense and remember that, you know, we're human, we can't live forever,” the lawmaker said while denying the current spike in covid hospitalizations

The Illusion of Self

How your sense of self is fabricated by the brainContinue reading on Medium »

Amazon Music’s Latest Offer Gets You Six Months of Disney+ for Free

The new deal gets you instant access to millions of songs on Amazon Music Unlimited, plus free streaming on Disney+

Britney's Dad Finally Agreed to Resign as Her Conservator. What Happens Now?

Jamie Spears will no longer manage his daughter’s estate. An expert on conservatorships explained what that might mean for her future.

The FDA OKs an Extra Vaccine Dose for Immunosuppressed People

The federal agency will allow people living with organ transplants, undergoing cancer treatments and taking some medications to get a third shot.

Americans and Afghans Brace for the Siege of Kabul

As Taliban militants wrest control of Afghanistan by seizing one major city after another, Afghan leaders are scrambling to develop a strategy to defend the capital from the militants, while U.S....

All Your Favorite Shows Inside Of Shows Can Now Be Found On ‘Nestflix’

A graphic designer created an archive of fake TV shows and movies that appear in or are mentioned on real TV shows and movies.

Florida is America's Delta Variant Nightmare

Florida's hospitals are filling up as the Delta variant ravages the state, where less than half the population is fully vaccinated.

Underworld

Five hundred feet below ground with Ohio coal miners.

Moving to LA From the East Coast? Here's What You'll Need

In addition to patience for traffic and Erewhon-ready smugness, here are the supplies you'll need for your new LA life of pool parties and picnics.

Tesla seeks to reduce board terms in October shareholder meeting

Tesla Inc. set its shareholder meeting for Oct. 7 at the Fremont, Calif., factory, with a call for reducing board size and directors' terms among the proposals the electric-car maker will bring to...

U.s. diplomats shredding, burning docs in case taliban wins..

What Airbnb's Summer Boost Reveals About Covid-19 Recovery

The company’s latest earnings report showed an upsurge in business, but also hedges expectations for the fall.

Case Of The Mystery Sea Snakes: Why Are Reptiles Washing Up On New Zealand's Shores?

A famously snake-free country, Aotearoa and its beaches are wrangling with the sporadic arrival of yellow-bellied sea snakes

Personal Finance Daily: What to do if you didn’t receive your child tax credit payments and the...

Reader-Favorite Farm Rio Dropped New 30%-Off Summer Styles

The fashion moment you've been waiting for (or maybe didn't even know you needed) is here: Farm Rio added a fresh batch of summer styles to its up-to-30%-off sale section — and, is also throwing...

A Case for Failure, from the Risk Adverse

Your chances of getting killed by a cow are low, but never zeroContinue reading on Cognitive NeuroEconomics @ UCSD »

11 Questions to Ask Your Partner Before Having Kids

So, you and your partner have decided to have kids. (Or maybe you didn’t “decide” so much as you felt nauseous for days before figuring it out.) Either way, congrats and welcome to a different...

Research Shows Working From Home Doesn’t Work. Here’s How Employers Should Tackle the Problem

Working from home doesn’t work for many workers. Employers need to tackle the problem with a new model, writes Mimi Nguyen

Boeing’s Starliner Launch Is Delayed, Again, Possibly Until Next Year

Problems with the capsule’s propulsion system require more troubleshooting, a setback for a program to carry NASA astronauts to the space station.

These Common Phrases Are Actually Ableist, So Quit Using Them

We might not realize it, but many of the words and phrases we use throughout the day can casually disparage others. Plenty of our idioms and common clichés of speech could accurately be described...

29 Off-the-Wall Shoe Deals on Nikes, Vans, and More

I feel like I did the right thing,' Cuomo tells mag in first interview since resignation

“I’m not disappearing. I have a voice, I have a perspective and that’s not gonna change,” Cuomo said.

We’re Not Going to the Moon Anytime Soon, But Joe Biden Won’t Kill Trump’s Dream

There are some troubling policies and practices from the Trump years that President Joe Biden has chosen to carry forward, even as he’s aggressively worked to undo others. In at least one case,...

Finding a Way Back from Suicide

A journey of recovery through electroconvulsive therapy.

Slice Of Charles And Diana’s 1981 Wedding Cake Auctioned For $2500

A large slice of one of the 23 official cakes made of marzipan and icing from Prince Charles and Princess Diana’s 1981 wedding, which has been kept frozen since the nuptials, has sold at auction...

Columbia Restaurant in Tampa, Florida

Founded by Casimiro Hernandez, Sr., in 1905, Columbia Restaurant started off as a corner cafe that was a favorite among local cigar workers looking for a quick jolt of Cuban coffee or spirits, or...

Kanye West Should Just Keep Hosting Donda Listening Parties

Kanye won't win an album sales war, but no one can beat him in the merch and performance art game.

More Cities Requiring Residents To Root Around In Bag For Vaccine Card Until Bartender Feels Bad...

NEW YORK—In an effort to reduce the spread of the highly transmissible Covid Delta variant, more cities around the nation have reportedly enacted measures this week requiring residents to root...

Sierra Club executive director Brune to step down

Without elaborating, Brune wrote that he apologized "for any instance" in which staff and volunteers of the major green group did not "feel safe, supported and valued."

Here's Why Everyone On TikTok Is Talking About Sorority Rush Right Now

Some related hashtags have more than 28 million views.

Sculpture of Oliver Pollock in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

The dollar sign, a founding father, an outdoor concert space in Baton Rouge: this seemingly disjointed collection of words are woven together in the story behind a sculpture located in Louisiana’s...

The Art of Pondering Earth's Distant Future

Stretching the mind across time can help us become more responsible planetary stewards and foster empathy across generations-- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

The Suicide Squad puts its director on a path to become the Gen X Clint Eastwood

The superhero film’s muddled skepticism of America has a surprising amount in common with American Sniper. James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad, the recently released “standalone” sequel to the 2016...

The Co-Founder Of The Fact-Checking Site Snopes Was Writing Plagiarized Articles Under A Fake Name

"You can always take an existing article and rewrite it just enough to avoid copyright infringement."

We have to accept some risk of Covid-19

The coronavirus may never truly go away. There’s a growing consensus among health experts: Covid-19 may never go away. We’ll likely always have some coronavirus out there, infecting people and,...

Pay-Per-Poop: A History of Pay Toilets

Since the Roman Empire, government has sought to tax your poops. It took four high school students to stand up to this turd tyranny.

Suspect List Narrows in Mysterious Bird Die-Off

The Carolina wren is one of the birds affected by the mysterious, deadly condition.

Left-Handers Can Make Their Android Phone Easier to Use With a Few Clicks

If you find yourself frustrated at the lack of leftie-friendly options on your Android phone, there's an easy way to turn everything around.

The NL East Is Suddenly Very Interesting

A little over two weeks ago, the National League East race was still in roughly the same state it had been in for most of the season: The New York Mets were leading over the Philadelphia Phillies...

New Report Measures 'Return on Investment' of Various College Degrees

A new report measures the “return on investment” offered by various higher education programs.

The Key to Easy, Gooey Trail Brownies? Scramble ‘Em

Those instructions on the brownie box? Feel free to ignore them. This simple technique will get you a chocolatey dessert in just a few minutes. The post The Key to Easy, Gooey Trail Brownies?...

As Purdue Pharma Sought Controversial Bankruptcy Settlement, It Spent Over $1.2 Million on Lobbying

The proposed settlement allows the Sackler family to walk away with over $6 billion. The post As Purdue Pharma Sought Controversial Bankruptcy Settlement, It Spent Over $1.2 Million on Lobbying...

Are You Clever Enough?

Welcome to The Riddler. Every week, I offer up problems related to the things we hold dear around here: math, logic and probability. Two puzzles are presented each week: the Riddler Express for...

Seeking a Grand Theory of Injury Prevention

A new study of Western States ultrarunners illustrates the power of looking beyond simple risk factors to predict injury The post Seeking a Grand Theory of Injury Prevention appeared first on...

Obligation to Remember”: Author Spencer Ackerman on the Casualties of the War on Terror

In his new book, Ackerman makes the case that the Trump years were the logical conclusion of a multidecade borderless war without end. The post “Obligation to Remember”: Author Spencer Ackerman on...

Hear a Georgia Choral Group as They Rediscover the Art of Sacred Harp Singing

Students find lasting resonance in the words and simple notes of the 1869 hymn 'How Can I Keep from Singing?'

Woolly Mammoths Roamed Far and Wide Just Like Living Elephants

A new analysis of a mammoth tusk tracks the movements of an Ice Age icon

One way to make Europe more like Silicon Valley

Making bankruptcy records harder to find gives French entrepreneurs a second chance

Flexibility is the key to success

Our Bartleby columnist bows out