Covid-19 live updates: Alabama has ‘negative’ ICU beds free as U.S. hospitals struggle with...

Live updates: Kabul airport is open for evacuations. Getting there past Taliban checkpoints isn’t easy

The militants erected checkpoints near the airport entrance, beating some Afghans who attempted to cross and intimidating others from leaving, according to reports and an eyewitness account.

Female gunned down for not wearing burqa..

Is 'Nine Perfect Strangers' on Hulu Based on a Book?

"Nine Perfect Strangers" is the second book from author Liane Moriarty to become a major TV series. The first project, "Big Little Lies," also starred Nicole Kidman.

UK Demands More Women Leaders: How To Attract Them After Covid-19?

The COVID-19 continues affecting the world in many different ways; one of them continues to be limiting the progress towards gender equality.

Family of 3 and their dog found dead on remote hiking trail

Search teams found the bodies of John Gerrish, Ellen Chung and their 1-year-old daughter, Muji, near an area known as Devil's Gulch, the sheriff's office said.

Dance Music Documentary ‘Laurent Garnier: Off the Record’ Sells to Multiple Territories (EXCLUSIVE)

Gabin Rivoire’s documentary “Laurent Garnier: Off the Record,” which explores the origins and rise of techno music through the eyes of one of its pioneers, has sold to multiple territories. The...

Payments In Chaos

The key lesson from disasters past, present and future is that the critical design characteristic for central bank digital currencies is their ability to work offline.

Belarus guards crossing border to push migrants into Lithuania, claims Vilnius

Twelve Belarusian border guards forced a group of 35 migrants into Lithuanian territory on Tuesday, the Interior Ministry said.

John Bolton said Donald Trump 'fully supported' withdrawing from Afghanistan and would have done...

Summary List PlacementDonald Trump's former National Security Adviser John Bolton said there was no difference between Trump and President Joe Biden's position on the withdrawal of US troops from...

Belgium: Teenager seeks to break women's solo flight record

A Belgian-British teenager has started the first leg of her quest to become the youngest woman to fly around the world solo

Retail sales' mixed bag and what it means for the economic recovery

Retail sales fell by a lot more than experts expected in July. However, the shopping trends underlying the data don’t paint a picture of nervous consumers pulling back amid renewed COVID...

2 Top Growth Stocks to Buy Now

Both of these tech companies help clients operate more efficiently.

Paris Hilton Revealed She's Filming Her Wedding Planning And Ceremony To Show Fans She's Found...

"I just wanted my fans to see that I found my Prince Charming."

New York Community Bancorp Is Making Progress on Its Transition to a Commercial Banking Model

The bank, which has historically operated on more of a thrift model, has made some good progress on diversifying its funding and loan mix.

TJX Q2 EPS 64 cents vs. per-share loss 18 cents a year ago

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...

Outdoor Learning Is Here to Stay

The pandemic forced schools to teach outside. Many teachers, parents, and kids want to keep it that way. The post Outdoor Learning Is Here to Stay appeared first on Outside Online.

General Hospital' airs tribute to Jay Pickett nearly 3 weeks after actor's sudden death

At the end of Tuesday’s episode of “General Hospital,” ABC’s iconic soap opera paid an emotional tribute to late cast member Jay Pickett.

Storm the what now? [Asinine]

Rare photo of Susan B. Anthony found in attic

In what continues to be a familiar story, an individual buys a building and finds a treasure trove of artifacts in an untouched area of the building. Attorney David Whitcomb is just that...

Biden's Afghanistan Bungle: Wrong Man, Right Thing, Worst Way

At issue today is the failure of the Woke military and intelligence apparatus that the president commands.

12 Popular Clothing Items That Can Be Dangerous to Our Health

Many popular items of clothing or accessories are not as harmless as we think. If we don’t pay attention to the fabrics we wear, or if we buy sunglasses on the street or opt for fashionable but...

Not-a-Linux distro review: SerenityOS is a Unix-y love letter to the ‘90s

New comic "Radiant Black" asks: what if the Power Rangers were depressed 30-somethings?

It's a familiar trope of kid-friendly superhero stories, specifically those designed to sell action figures: a group of people (usually teenagers) are randomly gifted with super-powered uniforms...

Gov. Ducey blocks money to Arizona schools mandating masks

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey is blocking funds from going to schools with mask mandates unless they reverse course and follow the state’s ban on such requirements.

Tesla is facing a critical technical support level

Investors should pay attention to the $610 level on the downside and the $730 level on the upside in Tesla, MKM Partners' JC O'Hara says.

Nationwide shrimp recall expanded amid more salmonella illnesses

Nationwide shrimp recall expanded amid more salmonella illnesses  CBS NewsFrozen shrimp sold at Kroger, Whole Foods, Albertsons, more stores recalled for possible salmonella  Yahoo FinanceAvanti...

Ubisoft Singapore probed by national watchdog after toxic workplace allegations

Ubisoft Singapore, the lead studio on Skull & Bones and co-developer of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, is being investigated by a national employment watchdog over allegations of misconduct at the...

What's behind the push for a fourth stimulus check

As the IRS distributes the $1,400 stimulus payments, some lawmakers say the money won't last three months.

Will You Have to Pay for a Coronavirus Test? Here's How to Avoid a Surprise Bill

Get tested at a public facility. Question what services are being provided. And know your rights under federal law.

100x multiples and cold calls: Hedge fund Tiger Global is blowing up the unwritten rules of...

Summary List PlacementThe journey into the portfolio of one of the world's most prolific tech investors often begins with a cold call. Startups nearing the conclusion of a fundraise report being...

The Hundred: Pick your men's team of the tournament

As the inaugural Hundred draws to a close, pick your men's team of the tournament.

Is This The Beginning Of The End Of The American Gas Station?

Market Snapshot: U.S. stock futures point to consolidation ahead of Fed minutes

U.S. stock-index futures point Wednesday to a flat start for U.S. equities as investors await minutes of the Federal Reserve's July policy meeting a day after the Dow Jones Industrial Average and...

Broadcaster Jack Morris Apologizes for Offensive Accent Before Shohei Ohtani At-Bat

Hall of Fame pitcher Jack Morris, who currently works as a Detroit Tigers broadcaster, apologized for an accent he used while describing how to pitch Los...

US, Germany hold memorial for Army helo crash 50 years on

American and German officials held a ceremony to commemorate a U.S. Army helicopter crash that killed 37 soldiers in Bavaria 50 years ago

T-Mobile Says Hackers Stole Details on More Than 40 Million People

The cellphone carrier said the stolen data included first and last names, birth dates, social-security numbers and driver’s license information from a subset of current and potential customers.

US, Germany hold memorial for Army helo crash 50 years on

American and German officials held a ceremony on Wednesday to commemorate a U.S. Army helicopter crash that killed 37 soldiers in Bavaria 50 years ago. The crash over Pegnitz, a town about 45...

The Morning After: Fortnite’s new game mode sounds a lot like ‘Among Us’

Epic Games’ latest addition to Fortnite is called Imposters, and it helps players scratch their Among Us itch without, well, playing Among Us. Each match features two teams of eight agents and two...

11th volume of Afghanistan watchdog report reflects 20 years of getting it all wrong

The Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction released (by coincidence) a new "Lessons Learned" report on Tuesday. My heart sank when I read the seven takeaways in "What We Need to...

What's Safe To Do During Summer's COVID Surge? STAT Asked Public Health Experts About Their Own Plans

Paris Hilton Explained Why She's Filming Her Wedding Planning And Ceremony And Revealed Some...

"I just wanted my fans to see that I found my Prince Charming."

Venice and Toronto Title ‘Inu-Oh’ Picked up by Fortissimo

Fortissimo Films has acquired sales rights outside Asia to “Inu-Oh,” a Japanese animation film that will play at both the Venice and Toronto festivals. The film is directed by Yuasa Masaaki with...

China regulator says livestreaming sales stars should speak Mandarin, dress well

Hosts in China's livestreaming industry should speak Mandarin and dress appropriately when they market products online, the country's commerce ministry said on Wednesday, as it looks to tighten...

Tesla, Volta are EV owners' top picks for charging away from home, JD Power finds

J.D. Power's first ever survey on electric vehicle charging providers also found that U.S. EV owners are frustrated by a lack of options.

Tencent profits jump 29% despite China’s regulatory crackdown

Internet group reports strong second-quarter earnings even as Beijing takes aim at sector

BlackBerry QNX flaw left cars and medical devices vulnerable to attack

A major vulnerability affecting older versions of BlackBerry's QNX operating system could allow hackers to gain control of a variety of products, including cars and medical devices. Apparently,...

Taliban Block Routes to Kabul Airport, Hampering Evacuations

Afghans and Westerners stranded in Kabul started trickling into the city’s U.S.-controlled airport for evacuation flights, but entry remained extremely difficult, with Taliban checkpoints on most...

Latest Odds and Predictions for Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley

It's almost time for one of the Paul brothers to step into a boxing ring again. And like the previous matches featuring either Jake or Logan Paul, this one is also drawing a ton of attention...

Biden administration faces daunting odds of pulling off massive Afghanistan evacuation in 2 weeks

The Biden administration is still struggling to answer basic questions about whether it can successfully evacuate tens of thousands of Americans and vulnerable Afghans in a race against a ticking...

Carlos Santana and Rob Thomas Are Together Again. It Only Took 22 Years

Santana's new, all-star album also includes the Matchbox 20 frontman for the first time since that massive hit. Will that magic strike again?

Is ESG a bottom-line risk?

Plus, the rise of ‘clean slate’ hiring and Australia’s BHP to exit the oil and gas industry

Biden Is Expanding Trump’s War on “Domestic Violent Extremism”

Far from breaking with Trump’s civil disorder prosecutions, Biden has doubled down with an expansive view of extremism. The post Biden Is Expanding Trump’s War on “Domestic Violent Extremism” —...

A vocal group got its way’: Florida parents condemn schools’ lack of mask mandates

Amid powerful resistance to mandates from Florida’s governor and his supporters, some parents are frustrated that others are ignoring safety protocolsIn Pinellas county, Florida, Maggie, a mother...

Illinois city’s reparations plan was heralded

Evanston was the first city to implement a plan to repair the harm caused by slavery – and what occurred there could set the tone for what may happen at a national levelIn March, Evanston,...

Homemade Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich Recipe

Homemade breakfast sausage and a cheesy egg is sandwiched between pieces of fluffy, skillet-cooked biscuits in this breakfast of champions.

The Year of Postponed Grief

On Saturday, we buried my grandmother. Meemaw died in April 2020, during the first wave of COVID-19 casualties in America, at the age of 94. For months, her death had felt abstract; I was 900...

The Opposite of Toxic Positivity

Countless books have been written on the “power of gratitude” and the importance of counting your blessings, but that sentiment may feel like cold comfort during the coronavirus pandemic, when...

Wildfires Used to Be Helpful. How Did They Get So Hellish?

Fires are supposed to reset ecosystems, paving the way for new growth. But human meddling and climate change have turned them into monsters.

The Push for Ad Agencies to Ditch Big Oil Clients

An activist coalition is pressuring firms to stop promoting fossil fuel companies—some of which have advertised oil and gas as “climate friendly.”

Extreme weather in Europe: a continent battling flames and heavy rain

Euronews rounds up the latest weather dangers across the continent.

We have let you down'

British Gymnastics chairman Mike Darcey apologises to the gymnastics community for failing to act on allegations of mistreatment within the sport.

Biden finds few capitol hill allies amid backlash..

Natural Mosquito Repellent's Powers Finally Decoded

The Dalmatian chrysanthemum produces a potent repellent.

Airbnb says it will change its TOS this fall to no longer require arbitration in cases involving...

The Taliban are sitting on $1 trillion worth of minerals the world desperately needs

The swift fall of Afghanistan to Taliban fighters two decades after the United States invaded the country has triggered a political and humanitarian crisis. It's also causing security experts to...

The Taliban are sitting on $1 trillion worth of minerals the world desperately needs

The Taliban are sitting on $1 trillion worth of minerals the world desperately needs  CNNFrom India to China, the Taliban's return leaves Afghanistan’s neighbors scrambling to...

Samsung confirms it’s removing ads from its stock apps later this year

Samsung has confirmed that it will stop showing ads in default apps including Samsung Weather, Samsung Pay, and Samsung Theme. It follows comments made by its mobile chief TM Roh in an internal...

To China, Afghan Fall Proves U.S. Hubris. It Also Brings New Dangers

The Taliban’s return to power is no victory for Beijing, which faces the threat of extremism and an American military no longer bogged down by the “war on terror.”

Target clobbers Q2 earnings estimates, reveals new $15 billion stock buyback plan

Target clobbers Q2 earnings estimates, reveals new $15 billion stock buyback plan  Yahoo FinanceTarget earnings top estimates, retailer raises forecast as back-to-school spending kicks...

Target clobbers Q2 earnings estimates, reveals new $15 billion stock buyback plan

Target clobbers Q2 earnings estimates, reveals new $15 billion stock buyback plan  Yahoo FinanceTarget earnings top estimates, retailer raises forecast as back-to-school spending kicks...

I’d Never Made Anything in My Life. Then My Dad Sent Me a Saw

Our senior editor’s foray into woodworking got off to a rough start The post I’d Never Made Anything in My Life. Then My Dad Sent Me a Saw. appeared first on Outside Online.

There is no pandemic": How a LA megachurch became a bastion of evangelical coronavirus denial

Coronavirus denial is by no means universal in Christianity

MobileCoin, a privacy-focused cryptocurrency that Signal is offering in the UK as a payment...

Sean Lock: Comedian and 8 Out of 10 Cats captain dies aged 58

The comedy panel show favourite was best known as a team captain on the series 8 Out of 10 Cats.

Taliban Destroy Statue Of Foe, Raising Fears Over Their Claims of Moderation

The insurgents' every action is being watched closely. They insist they have changed and won't impose the same restrictions they did when they last ruled, but many remain skeptical.

Major nuclear fusion milestone reached as 'ignition' triggered in a lab

Afghanistan's All-Girls Robotics Team is Desperately Fighting to Escape the Country. Reports...

The "Afghan Dreamers" want to be able to continue their education and be the future of Afghanistan.

DeSantis Top Donor Invests In Regeneron COVID Drug Governor Promotes

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has been criticized for efforts to ban mask mandates and vaccine passports.

Afghans Try to Flee U.S.-Caused Crisis

For those left behind, crises are far from over. The post Afghans Try to Flee U.S.-Caused Crisis appeared first on The Intercept.

Senators Demand TikTok Reveal How It Plans To Collect Voice And Face Data

Sens. Amy Klobuchar D-Minn., and John Thune, R-SD., said they are alarmed by TikTok's recent changes to its privacy policies that automatically collect biometric data of its users.

How health experts are navigating daily life amid the delta variant surge

With the highly transmissible Delta variant spreading, caution prevails.

Unchecked Climate Change Will Make Life Hellish for Outdoor Workers

This story was originally published by HuffPost and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. As temperatures in the Pacific Northwest soared above 110 degrees in late June,...

Ron Desantis and Regeneron: Is a GOP donor the reason why Florida's governor won't promote vaccines?

DeSantis has not held an event promoting vaccines since May but plugs Regeneron drug as hospitalizations skyrocket

Why People Who Brush Still Get Cavities

Our dental health changed with our diets. Ancient humans and their hominin ancestors really didn’t have much of a problem with cavities. In fact, finding an ancient skull with a cavity is such a...

Disney’s Dusty Crophopper—the Little Airplane that Could

Iconic Air Tractor aircraft on display at the Udvar-Hazy Center this Saturday

Eminem Set to Play White Boy Rick in Starz’s ‘Black Mafia Family’

The series premieres September 26th

Dear Care and Feeding: I Got Too Physical With Our Son in a High-Stress Moment

Parenting advice on bullies, baby fever, and chores.

Afghans Who Fled the First Taliban Regime Found Precarious Sanctuary in Pakistan. New Refugees...

“Even after 40 years, nothing has changed in Afghanistan," says one refugee in Pakistan. "Fear, hunger, displacement, and uncertainty are our destiny."

The Problem With “Doing Your Own Research”

Researching is a skill set, and no, you don’t have itContinue reading on Medium »

A Bubble Tea

It means more than consistent boba.

Somewhere, a village is missing its idiot [Dumbass]

21 People Whose Day Went So Completely Wrong They Had to Laugh About It

We all have better and worse days, times when everything goes just as we wanted or had planned, and other days when we would have preferred to stay in bed and sleep under a pile of blankets. These...

China's 47-mile-long problem with the Taliban

Beijing’s big fear is that the Taliban in Afghanistan will provide cross-border support to Uyghur separatists.

Creavor: Create pages for your audiences, fans, reader with templates

“ We just launch Creavor! 🚀 A web app to create a page that can link you to your audiences, readers, fans and others! with other features like payment link that can be link to the...

30 Inexpensive And Useful Products To Help You Get Through The Week

Wrinkle spray, mini heating pads, mushroom coffee, and more to get ya through looooooong weeks.

Team MAGA Goes Full Nativist On Afghan Refugees

After a couple days of road-testing scattered messages, major players in the GOP and conservative media have started to coalesce around a unified message to Afghans seeking refuge in the United...

Kenneth Petty’s Sexual Assault Victim Wants You (and Nicki Minaj) to Know One Thing: ‘This Happened’

The morning before her lawsuit against Nicki Minaj and Kenneth “Zoo” Petty went public, Jennifer Hough was crying hysterically on the phone with her lawyer.Petty was convicted of first-degree...

Pope urges world to get vaccinated against coronavirus

Watch Afghan Women Hold Momentous Protest Under Taliban Rule

The small but daring demonstration occurred as women fear a reversal of hard-earned freedoms, while other protests cropped up nationwide.

ICU Doc Shows What 'Anxious and Scared' Gov. Greg Abbott Did After COVID-19 News

The Texas governor tested positive for the coronavirus on Tuesday.

GamerzClass: We help gamers improve through e-learning

“ Hey guys! Jonas (Co-Founder) from GamerzClass here! In short, here is what you get with GamerzClass: 👉 Access to in-depth Dota 2 and FIFA (and much more to come) classes from the top...

The Latest: China says waiting before recognizing government

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — BEIJING — China says it is waiting for the establishment of an “open, inclusive, and widely representative” government in Afghanistan before it decides on the issue of...

4 Hong Kong Students Arrested Under Security Law for Mourning Attacker Who Stabbed Police Officer

Those arrested included University of Hong Kong student union leaders who passed a motion to mourn the “sacrifice” of an attacker who stabbed a police office, local media reported.

Taliban destroy statue of Shiite foe from 1990s civil war

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Taliban have blown up the statue of a Shiite militia leader who had fought against them during Afghanistan's civil war in the 1990s, according to photos circulating...

Erika Jayne Does Not Recognize 2 Lingerie Items in Estranged Husband's Auction

Erika Jayne's estranged husband's unloading a bunch of his stuff -- including some of her "collectibles" -- to pay off creditors, but 2 items on the auction block stand out because they're more...

How to react when an employee discloses a disability

Disclosing in a professional setting can be fraught. Here’s how I hope my employer (or prospective employer) will respond. One time in a job interview, the hiring manager asked me to tell them...

Is building tall really best? Researchers dispel the myth of climate-friendly skyscrapers

According to a new study, a neighborhood of skyscrapers results in about 140% more total emissions than a lower-rise area with the same population, like most Parisian neighborhoods. In a world of...

Alligator Handler Bitten at Zoo, First Photos of Injured Hand

The alligator handler who got mauled by the creature she's paid to control suffered a damaged tendon and multiple fractures -- and while the pics of her injuries are gnarly, she's already smiling....

25 super hot moms. 50 eighth grade boys. No rules

Nestflix: the Netflix for shows and movies that don't actually exist, except in other shows and movies.

The Art of Not Taking Things Personally

Why other people’s emotions might not be about you — and your emotions might not be about themContinue reading on The Founder Coach »

Do You Know Who Invented These Life-Saving Vaccines?

Do you know who helped create Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine, or who helped develop a vaccine against both influenza A and B?

Cox served with subpoena, Elder blasted for remarks on women at California recall debate

Republican candidates Kevin Faulconer, John Cox and Kevin Kiley debated each other at the Guild Theater in Sacramento on Tuesday.

VIDEO: Assailant launches hatchet attack in Manhattan, bloodies victim

Shocking video footage shows an assailant attacking another man with a hatchet during an incident that occurred in a Chase Bank vestibule on Sunday evening, according to the New York Post.The...

Hobby Lobby ordered to pay $220K to transgender employee the company barred from using women's bathroom

Hobby Lobby was ordered to pay $220,000 to a transgender employee who had been barred from using the women's bathroom as she requested. The crafts supply company tried to accommodate Meggan...

After Times investigation, city orders LAFD to report on bias and retaliation complaints

A Times report detailed how L.A. Fire Department leaders failed to take prompt action against a white commander reportedly intoxicated on duty.

The War’s Bottom Line

What 20 years of fighting in Afghanistan cost — in dollars and in lives.

Here's why the Taliban is promising a softer approach to governing Afghanistan

As the Taliban cemented their hold on Afghanistan Tuesday and spoke in detail about plans for the country, evacuations resumed. The top American general in the Middle East visited the Kabul...

Make Summer’s End Extra Tart With These Bartender-Approved Sour Beers

We asked a handful of our favorite bartenders to tell us their picks for the best sour beers to drink this summer. Here are their favorites.

How Is ‘Sea Of Thieves’ More Popular Than Ever?

Sea of Thieves recently had their biggest month ever. How did a game that launched the way it did become so popular?

It’s Way Too Early To Judge NFL Rookie Debuts (So Let’s Do It Anyway)

First, we talk about the race in the NL East between at least the Braves and the Phillies — and perhaps, also, maybe the struggling Mets. Since it’s only Neil and Geoff today, much attention is...

Politico Is Looking for a $1 Billion Deal with Axel Springer

Robert Allbritton, the owner of Politico, is weighing a lucrative payday against maintaining full control over a widely read Washington news site.

We Have A Lot Of Questions About Black Irish, Mariah Carey’s New Liquor

Once upon a time, there were the Lady Gaga Oreos; even more recently, there was the Saweetie meal. Now, Mariah Carey — who blessed us last December with her own line of Christmas cookies — is...

How to Encrypt Your Own Windows and Mac Devices (and Why You Need To)

Data encryption makes it nearly impossible for someone to access a protected file without the proper decryption key or password. Many apps use encryption to keep your data safe, including password...

The Shang-Chi Crew Brought Suiting Mastery to the Red Carpet

Tie-fronts, loafers, baggy pants: the Marvel movie's premiere was an orgy of killer tailoring.

Lorde Goes “Solar Power” Blonde For Her New Video

Today, Lorde released the music video for the single “Mood Ring” from her upcoming album, Solar Power. In the video, which is already trending on YouTube, the New Zealand musician looks like we’ve...

How to Protect Your Ears From Tinnitus, Because the Damage May Have Already Begun

Since the beginning of the pandemic, I’ve stayed fit and (relatively) sane through daily walks around my neighborhood, listening to my favorite true crime podcasts and K-pop songs. One afternoon...

Do These 4,000 Federal Inmates Belong Behind Bars?

COVID allowed Raquel Esquivel and 4,500 others to be released from overcrowded federal prisons. So why is she back behind bars?

Cats. Trees. Cat trees

Cat trees. Reload for a new tree. Guaranteed to contain a cat tree. Not guaranteed to contain a cat. But sometimes: many cats!via scruss on mltshp. Source code.

Historical Evidence Suggests Boston Strangler Too Chickenshit To Strangle In A Real City Like New York

NEW YORK—Shedding new light on the notorious killer’s life, researchers at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice announced Tuesday they had uncovered evidence that the late Albert DeSalvo,...

Everything You Should Buy From Todd Snyder's Big Fall Drop

All the autumnal bangers your closet can handle.

A Few Thoughts on Mike Pompeo and That Missing $5,800 Whisky Bottle

Ah, Mike Pompeo. Back in the news for his stage-setting role in the run-up to Afghanistan’s fall. Accountability could be coming, but as questions mount, don’t forget last week’s revelation that...

Rea Ann Silva Invented the 'Beautyblender' and Changed Makeup Forever

Silva’s work as a makeup artist on "Girlfriends" unexpectedly thrust her into the beauty products industry as an innovator and entrepreneur

James C. Dent House in Washington, D.C

James Clinton Dent was born into slavery in 1855 in Charles County, Maryland. It is believed that he gained his freedom after the United States' abolition of slavery in 1864.  In the 1870s, Dent...

What’s happening in Afghanistan?

Following Biden’s decision to remove the remainder of US troops from Afghanistan, the Taliban have quickly seized control of the country. Nearly three months after President Joe Biden announced US...

Man Mid-Shower Facing Grim Realization He’ll Have To Retrieve Face Wash He Left On Sink

TEMPE, AZ—Struggling to come to terms with the harsh departure from his morning routine, local man Michael Simpson reportedly faced the grim reality Tuesday that he would have to leave his warm...

Real Santuario Insular de Nuestra Señora de las Nieves (Royal Island Sanctuary of Our Lady of...

Like most places in Spain, the Canary Islands are filled with Christian churches both big and small that dot the landscape. These churches focus on Marian devotion and around terracotta statues of...

Why Bad Science Is Sometimes More Appealing Than Good Science

Researchers cite studies that can’t be replicated weirdly often-- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

How the US made affordable homes illegal

The rules that keep American housing expensive. Over the past year, housing prices rose precipitously, shattering the dreams of many would-be homeowners and highlighting the underlying...

The Spine Collector

For years, a mysterious figure has been stealing books before their release. Is it espionage? Revenge? Or a complete waste of time?

This Eco-Friendly Nightstand Holds What You Need Without Taking Up Floor Space

Check out the eco-friendly BedShelfie on Amazon which will save you space while holding everything you need before bed.

Lincoln Center Hopes a $20 Million Donation Will Help Fuel a Revival

Eager for a comeback amid the pandemic, the center will distribute the gift to Jazz at Lincoln Center, Lincoln Center Theater, the Metropolitan Opera and New York City Ballet.

Billions are pouring into the business of decarbonisation

Wall Street giants and corporate titans are betting on climate innovation

One way to make Europe more like Silicon Valley

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