A landmark submarine deal may be aimed at China, but it has upset France

A U.S.-British pact to give Australia nuclear-powered submarines didn’t just upset China. It infuriated France.

Economics Needs to Reckon With What It Doesn’t Know

How the past decade upended economic policy.

Dancing with the Stars' Season 30 Start Date, Line-up, Host, and Judges

"Dancing with the Stars" Season 30 is fast approaching, with 15 famous faces taking to the ballroom floor.

Alaska once had the highest vaccination rate. Now it's in a COVID-19 crisis

In January, Alaska had the highest per capita vaccination rate in the nation. Now, hospitals are overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients.

European stocks edge up on China stimulus hopes

The regional Stoxx index was also lifted by travel shares

LeVar Burton Reveals He Now Doesn't Want to Be the New 'Jeopardy!' Host

LeVar Burton arrived as "Jeopardy!" guest host with much fanfare and an army of supporters—but he has now had a change of heart.

Millions Watched This YouTuber Raise a Pet Pig. Then He Shared His Dinner

The heartwarming videos took a dark turn. Or so we thought.

Lebanon signs contract for forensic audit of central bank

Lebanon’s incoming finance minister has signed a contract with a New-York-based company to conduct a forensic audit of the country’s central bank, a key demand of the international community to...

Giant blanket wrapped around base of world's biggest tree, a sequoia

The aluminum around the General Sherman Tree is fire-resistant and part of a gallant effort to protect the sequoias in California's rugged Sierra Nevada from threatening wildfires.

Oppo shows off new ColorOS 12 following OnePlus merger

Oppo has announced ColorOS 12, the latest version of its Android-based operating system. The update will come to OnePlus phones as well as Oppo’s own phones in China, where OnePlus has used...

America fought the pandemic economy

The U.S. economy is emerging from the pandemic with more well-paying jobs for those who want them, less hunger, less poverty, higher wages, less inequality, and more wealth for everyday...

Yes, We're Calling It Hispanic Heritage Month And We Know It Makes Some Of You Cringe

Opinions around the word Hispanic versus Latino or the newer Latinx are rooted in personal experiences. Here's a look at how more than 62 million people in the U.S. fall under the Hispanic umbrella.

In a Pennsylvania Town, Tainted Water Was Only the Beginning

In a Pennsylvania town, fracking, contamination and a community unbound.

A Single Fire Killed Thousands Of Sequoias. Scientists Are Racing To Save The Rest

The world's largest trees are adapted to wildfires. But with fires getting more extreme, scientists warn that giant sequoias are running out of time.

Some Black leaders eye direct talks with police organizations to address reforms and crime

A Black Baptist minister is pushing for Black communities to engage directly with police organizations on criminal justice reform — a counter to progressive groups urging radical changes.Why it...

The Best Deals This Week, From Deadhead Merch to Bidets

From fancy bidets to West Elm linens to life-changing clitoral toys, this week's dealsdealsdeals are looking mighty fine, indeed.

Just Circling Back on That Whole Management Thing

America has too many managers.In a 2016 Harvard Business Review analysis, two writers calculated the annual cost of excess corporate bureaucracy as about $3 trillion, with an average of one...

Is A Fall Imminent For Quidel Stock After A 22% Rise In A Month?

A few months back we discussed that Quidel stock looks undervalued at levels of around $108, based on the testing demand and the company’s future growth prospects. QDEL stock has since rallied 36%...

2 Investing Superpowers You Aren't Paying Enough Attention To

It's imperative for investors to understand and take advantage of these two concepts as soon as possible.

Gabby Petito's dad blasts Brian Laundrie's family and their 'version of love'

New Book Reveals Trump’s Apoplectic Reaction To McConnell Congratulating Biden

Donald Trump "spewed expletives" at the then-Senate Majority Leader, according to Bob Woodward and Robert Costa's "Peril."

No, It's Not Photoshop: These 25 Products Actually Work This Well

We wouldn't blame you for thinking these photos were edited...but they weren't.

Kash Patel: Milley, Biden admin ‘peddling false facts’ on China phone-call controversy

The former chief of staff to the nation’s acting defense secretary during the Trump administration shared his views Thursday on "The Ingraham Angle."

Cheesed off: Brexit blues wipe out UK cheesemaker's European business

One Derbyshire cheesemaker says it has fallen victim to the extra paperwork, costs and confusion that have hit many a British exporter to the continent since the UK left the EU.

It's still sinking in!'

British teenager Emma Raducanu tells BBC Breakfast about the "whirlwind" experience of winning the US Open.

Google And Apple Take Down Putin-Rival Navalny’s App Ahead Of Russian Elections

Alexei Navalny’s supporters have termed the removal of the app as an act of political censorship.

Denmark set to ban life-term prisoners from new romances

Prisoners will be able to maintain contact by letter or telephone with people who were close to them before their detention.

Reverb's latest feature lets you track the value of your music gear

Reverb, the Etsy-owned online used musical instrument site, has added a feature called Collections that lets you track the value of your musical gear. It can show you at a glance exactly what you...

Tom Brady says he could play in NFL until 50

Tom Brady has already cemented his legacy as one of the greatest to ever play the game but the legendary quarterback says he's got many more years left in him.

Venice Winner ‘El Gran Movimiento’ Picked up for U.K. Distribution by Sovereign (EXCLUSIVE)

Sovereign Film Distribution has acquired U.K. and Ireland rights to “El Gran Movimiento,” which won the special jury prize at the Venice Film Festival Horizons strand recently. Sovereign is...

Michael Gove: What will he do with beefed-up planning and levelling up job?

Michael Gove is known as a reformer and is now in charge of controversial planning changes.

Florida doesn’t want its own Surgeon General to testify in mask lawsuit

The state's top health official has been noticeably mum on the issue of masks as COVID-19 ravages the state

Spain’s Film Factory Closes Germany on Iciar Bollaín’s ‘Maixabel.’ in San Sebastian Competition...

Vicente Canales’ Film Factory Entertainment has sold Icíar Bollaín’s San Sebastian Festival-bound Basque reconciliation drama “Maixabel” to Germany, striking a deal with Berlin-based distributor...

Singapore unveils $1.1bn fund to lure listings to floundering exchange

Government and Temasek offer financing in bid to boost SGX following spate of delistings

JPMorgan to launch digital bank Chase in Britain next week

LONDON (Reuters) -JPMorgan is set to launch its big assault on British high street banks and online lenders from next week, with the launch of its long-planned digital retail bank Chase. The...

Experimenting with a new OpenBSD development lab

Egypt plans a $4.5 billion high-speed rail line

Passengers and cargo will soon be able to shoot through the Egyptian desert aboard a high-speed train, in a first for the country.

Italy makes Covid passports mandatory for all employees

Italy has become the first European country to make a Covid certificate mandatory for all workers.

Sling: Play YouTube video in the background, for free and no ads

“ This app is a practice program for me and my seniors this semester. We've spent two months researching and developing, so we hope you'll give us your valuable advice. -With Sling you...

3 Chinese astronauts return to Earth from budding space station

They landed in the Gobi Desert. It was China's longest such mission yet. Astronaut trios are expected to be sent on 90-day missions to the station over the next two years to make it fully functional.

Nancy Pelosi Reveals The Dismissive Way She Now Refers To Donald Trump

The House Speaker also mocked Trump for the history-making way he’ll be remembered if he runs for president again in 2024.

A Single Fire Killed at Least 10% of the World's Giant Sequoias, Study Says

The Morning Show’ Season 2 Is Absolutely Bonkers

This is a preview of our pop culture newsletter The Daily Beast’s Obsessed, written by senior entertainment reporter Kevin Fallon. To receive the full newsletter in your inbox each week, sign up...

This Police Department Is So Bad, a Cop Reported It to Black Lives Matter

By September 2020, police officer Robert Black was at his wit’s end.Over his year of service in the department of Millersville, Tennessee, Black had allegedly been subjected to sexual harassment,...

34 Matching Sweatsuits For Living Your Best Stay-At-Home Life

While many of 2019's most-popular fashion trends didn't feel quite right for the life of stay-at-home orders and social distancing that followed (I definitely wasn't wearing a tailored vest, for...

Buildings account for 39% of global greenhouse emissions

Investing in sustainable buildings could offer a real solution to reducing emissions in one of the world's most polluting sectors, Taronga Ventures said.

Stock Futures Edge Higher, European and Asian Indexes Rise

U.S. stock futures crept up, while Brent crude fell.

10 Body Features That Actually Are Nothing to Be Ashamed Of

Whether it’s facial hair or wrinkles around your elbow, these conditions don’t indicate that you’re any less beautiful than anyone else. It’s just something unique that makes your whole appearance...

30 Of The Best Fall Dresses Under $50 That You Can Get On Amazon

Whether it's warm or chilly, these fall dresses are so freaking cute, you may be tempted to grab 'em all.

Internet Star Antoine Dodson's Mom Dies, Needs Help for Funeral Costs

Antoine Dodson -- known for going viral in 2010 for his "Hide yo kids, hide yo wife" interview -- is reeling after the death of his mother ... and asking for help to cover her funeral costs....

Telegram has seen a sharp rise in cybercriminal activities, report says

Cybercriminals have been using Telegram for years, because it's encrypted and easy to access. According to a recent investigation conducted by The Financial Times and cyber intelligence group...

Now former Walmart associate informs the store of her intention to quit. Over the PA system....

Marketing for Startups: Free e-book with 47 practical user acquisition tactics

“ Only practical, proven marketing hacks, suitable for early-stage startups and makers, covering how to: - maximise your existing network - share your story with the world - work with...

Blinken deletes tweet saying US would ‘stand with people of Hong Kong’

Blinken deletes tweet saying US would ‘stand with people of Hong Kong’  South China Morning PostView Full Coverage on Google News

Alex Murdaugh's legal team is 'casting a defense that doesn't exist,' lawyer for his former...

Alex Murdaugh's legal team is 'casting a defense that doesn't exist,' lawyer for his former housekeeper says  CNNAlex Murdaugh tried to 'have himself executed,' his attorney says, blaming opioid...

US rightwing group targets academics with Professor Watchlist

Turning Point USA’s list gains fresh attention after it expands and some notice it disproportionately names academics of colorKellie Carter Jackson, an associate professor of Africana studies at...

As New York City goes back to its old self, remind me: why do we live like this?

The airlessness of lockdown as a family has been replaced with uncomfortable proximity to 8.5 million peopleMore than 1 million kids went back to school in New York this week. In the largest...

Ted Lasso’ Recap: Beard’s Dark Night of the Soul

A spotlight episode on Ted's trusty assistant coach finds him tumbling through London's after-hours scene and spiraling in his own mind

How Pay-Per-Mile Auto Insurance Works

Pay-per-mile auto insurance includes all the same types of coverage you receive from a traditional auto policy - but you pay for the miles you actually drive

Retailers Rethink Pandemic-Battered Manhattan

Starbucks has closed more than 40 stores, while adding mobile-order pickup counters in others. Other chains like Sonic are taking advantage of vacancies to establish themselves in New York.

Navalny app removed from online stores as Russian polls open

MOSCOW (AP) — An app created by allies of imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny disappeared from Apple and Google stores on Friday as polls opened across Russia for three days of...

UFC's Ryan Spann Says NBA Star Deron Williams Beat Him Up While Sparring

UFC fighter Ryan Spann trains at the gym owned by ex-NBA star Deron Williams ... and the light heavyweight contender once sparred with the hooper -- AND GOT HIS BUTT KICKED!! "Deron whooped my ass...

Mike Lindell is trying to get his MyPillow ads back on Fox News, but the network keeps turning...

Lindell has pitched at least four commercials to Fox News recently, but all have been turned down, The Daily Beast reported.

Such A Polite Elon Musk-Jeff Bezos Exchange. If Only It Was Like This All The Time

Such A Polite Elon Musk-Jeff Bezos Exchange. If Only It Was Like This All The Time  NDTVAfter SpaceX Inspiration4 success, Bezos, Musk have 'kumbaya' moment  Fox BusinessIn defence of Elon Musk,...

Latest: China reports 62 new cases, 1 billion vaccinated

BEIJING -- China has reported another 62 cases of COVID-19, even as the number of Chinese citizens fully vaccinated has topped 1 billion. All but one of the cases was detected over the previous 24...

Subway worker pulls out a footlong [Scary]

Under pressure from Russian government Google, Apple remove opposition leader's Navalny app from...

Alphabet's Google and Apple have removed jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny's tactical voting app from their stores, his team said on Friday, after Russia accused the U.S. tech firms of meddling...

Banks beware, outsiders are cracking the code for finance

Banks beware, outsiders are cracking the code for finance  ReutersView Full Coverage on Google News

Google, Apple remove Navalny app from stores as Russian elections begin

RUSSIA-ELECTION/IT (PIX):Google, Apple remove Navalny app from stores as Russian elections begin

Trump-Appointed Special Counsel Indicts Lawyer With Ties to Hillary Clinton

The indictment indicates that the special counsel is pursuing a legal theory that Democratic operatives intentionally fed the FBI information to harm the candidacy of Donald Trump

Why the Fate of Troubled Property Developer Evergrande Group Is Posing a Huge Headache for China

One analyst calls it “the biggest test that China's financial system has faced in years”

Photos: Windy fire blows through Sequoia National Forest

Photos of the Windy fire near the Tule River Reservation in the Sequoia National Forest as crews from the Sierra Cobras and Roosevelt Hotshots fight to tamper the flames.

15 Objects We Use Daily That Changed Drastically Over Time

Nowadays, everything seems to change so fast and everything in our lives looked totally different several years ago. Certain objects have definitely changed our lives, so it’s always good...

Telegram has exploded as a hub for criminals to buy, sell, and share stolen data and hacking...

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You may not be ready to lead a hybrid team. Here’s what to know

The founder of Working Simply says leaders must create a culture that supports and enables remote workers to be visible, engaged, and active contributors to the team. Exclusion. Inequality....

Can You Match the Lyrics to the Spooky Songs?

See if you can identify the lyrics to popular Halloween hits like "The Monster Mash" and "I Put a Spell On You."

Beginning of the end for religious exemption of vaccine mandates?

A hospital system in Arkansas wants to make sure anyone claiming religious exemption to vaccines is sincere, by also making them attest, acknowledge, and affirm that they object to the use of...

Rune Labs, whose software aggregates the myriad of brain data into an integrated environment,...

Deciphering the inner workings of the brain to get to the root of neurological conditions like Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis is a lot like translating ancient writing systems into our...

Photos of the Week: Grenadier Guards, Floating Island, Wrapped Arch

Flooding in southern France, cliff diving in Ireland, the MTV Video Music Awards in Brooklyn, civilian astronauts launch from Florida, an elephant bath in Pakistan, theater re-openings in...

Daniel Jones Downplays Video of Kenny Golladay Appearing to Yell at Giants QB

New York Giants wide receiver Kenny Golladay appeared to be yelling at Daniel Jones on the sidelines during Thursday's 30-29 loss to the Washington Football...

Bright Cellars is making wine selection a lot easier

There's a reason why the movie Sideways was such a hit with audiences. Sure, it had a great cast and a fun script, but part of its success was baked into its premise. It was a comedy about people...

Covid-19 live updates: Biden accuses Republican governors of risking lives as 24 states threaten...

He accused the governors of Florida and Texas of “the worst kind of politics” by pushing back against vaccination and testing requirements.

Financial Crime: Shoe company exec embezzled $30 million in failed bid to woo TV news anchor

Richard Hajjar admitted stealing from Alden Shoes to fund a TV talk show and beauty line for former Boston newscaster Bianca de la Garza.

CEO's Father Gets a $3.6 Billion Stock Windfall at Carvana

Ernie Garcia II has benefited from an ownership structure that confers benefits on him and his family and allows them to maintain control of the business—benefits that can come at the expense of...

Tesla’s Elon Musk praises Chinese auto makers, vows to ensure cars’ data security: reports

Elon Musk praised Chinese auto makers Friday during an online appearance at an green-vehicle conference, and said Tesla Inc. will work with authorities around the world to secure the data from...

They Got Next: Luka Doncic, Zion Williamson and the NBA's Top 25 Under 25

Prepare for youth to be served! These 25 players are the top young talents in the league, though that's where their commonalities end...

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We Rustled Up The Internet’s Best Cardigans For Fall

If you were wondering whether or not cardigan sweaters are still "in" this season, fear not. The cozy button-down/sweater hybrid item has not stopped trending since THAT Harry Styles moment last...

Residents displaced by LAPD fireworks explosion demand names of officers, repair of homes

South Los Angeles residents whose homes were damaged in a fireworks explosion by the LAPD demanded mental health services and the names of police officers involved.

Reuters/Ipsos poll: President Biden's approval rating has fallen to the lowest level of his...

President Joe Biden's approval rating is under water, according to a Reuters/Ipsos national poll carried out Sept. 15-16.According to the poll, while 50% of U.S. adults disapprove of the...

HeartFlow: A Deep Dive

Today we explore a tech company focused on heart health.

Lindsey Graham told Trump he believes Trumpism 'will die' if the GOP doesn't win back control of...

"If we come back in 2022 and recapture the House and take back the Senate, you'll get your fair share of credit," Graham reportedly told Trump.

Facebook says it targeted a network pushing a 'conspiracy' that the German government's COVID-19...

Facebook has targeted a network of accounts, pages, and groups run by people connected with the Querdenken movement in Germany who sought to disseminate "violating content" that mainly focused on...

Tasting Notes On What Might Be 2021’s Best New Rum

Equiano might be the most important rum blender working today. Here are our thoughts on their latest release.

The Activist" implosion: How a reality show working for greater good became a capitalist nightmare

From making urgent causes compete to its celeb hosts, there was no way the show would air in its original format

Concrete Thinking

"What's the most underrated material in the modern world? How about CONCRETE? Often dismissed as boring, ugly & inert. Concrete is actually surprising, dynamic & incredibly complex. With that in...

GOP Rep. Gonzalez says he won't run for reelection against Trump-backed challenger

Ohio Rep. Anthony Gonzalez (R) announced his retirement on Thursday, declining to run against a Trump-backed primary challenger in 2022.Why it matters: Gonzalez has suffered politically since...

This ultra-compact, totally wireless portable charger is only $24

Nothing is worse than having your devices die when you're out and about. Sure, standard portable power banks will do the trick, but most are too bulky to carry around in your pockets. Plus, then...

Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk Get Polite After Inspiration4 Launch

The rivalry between Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos over spaceflight is well known, but the two made nice on Twitter over the Inspiration4 launch.

The iPad Mini doesn’t support mmWave 5G

Apple’s newly redesigned iPad Mini was one of the most exciting announcements at its iPhone 13 event on Tuesday, but in the aftermath a limitation has been identified: As spotted by Jason Snell...

Marathon runners required to wear face masks in san fran..

Shake Shack And Milk Bar Teamed Up For Two Fall Shakes

Shake Shack and Milk Bar have teamed up for a new fall shake line. Here are our thoughts.

660,000 white flags and climbing: artist shows what america's death toll looks like..

News Wrap: New migrant emergency builds along the Texas border with Mexico

In our news wrap Thursday, more than 8,000 people have crossed the border at Del Rio, Texas in the past few days as federal agencies rush to provide assistance, storm-battered Louisiana and other...

One Of The Michigan Kidnapping Case’s Key Informants Will Avoid Prison Time After A Plea Deal On...

Stephen Robeson of Wisconsin, who helped infiltrate the alleged conspiracy, will serve two years of probation for a separate gun possession charge.

France furious over new U.S. pact meant to confront China's growing ambitions in Asia

Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday tried to calm tensions with France over a new defense pact between the U.S., United Kingdom and Australia. Australia had scrapped a $40 billion...

Which iPhone 13 Should You Buy? Here's How to Preorder

Get those Apple Wallets ready. From the Mini to the Pro Max, we break down all your options.

This org wants to use NFTs for a new purpose: #MeToo activism

Storytelling platform Lioness is selling an NFT linked to an anonymous account that details allegations against spiritual leader Deepak Chopra. In March, a piece of digital art by graphic...

Dystopian Reality Series The Activist Is Caving to the Backlash

The series was to be fronted by Usher, Priyanka Chopra and Julianne Hough.

Introverts Prefer Aisle Seats: Incidental Social Distancing

Personality remains one of the overlooked individual differences regarding COVID19 outcomes & behavioral adherence to safety policiesContinue reading on Medium »

How a First Nations Chef Found Her Family Through Food

For much of her life, Inez Cook knew nothing about her biological family. Though her birth certificate identified her as adopted, she had no idea that she was born a member of the Nuxalk Nation,...

Norm Macdonald’s Memoir Was Mostly Lies, but One Part Rings True

Only after his death is it clear what he was really writing about.

10 Ways to Get Cardio That Aren't Running or Cycling

Cardio workouts are so good for your body—and your mental health!—but not all of us have learned to like running. Cycling is great, but not everybody has a bike or the patience to troubleshoot...

The Great Shortage

How three restaurateurs have navigated materials shortages and skyrocketing prices, food shortages and missing ingredients and the hospitality labor shortage amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gonzalez, House Republican impeach-backer, won't seek reelection

The second-term Ohio congressman blamed the "toxic dynamics" within the GOP for his decision to retire.

How to Keep Your Car's Key Fob From Being Hacked

Someone recently broke into my car two nights in a row. The first time I figured it was a slip up on my end, and that I forgot to lock it after I got home. So I made a point of locking it and...

Biden’s Border Policy Is Trapping LGBTQ Asylum-Seekers In Dangerous Conditions In Mexico

"We're exposed here and very scared of what might happen to us now."

At Rikers Island, Inmates Locked in Showers Without Food and Defecating in Bags

Two years of fearmongering over criminal justice reform led to a humanitarian crisis at the notorious New York City jails. The post At Rikers Island, Inmates Locked in Showers Without Food and...

23 Hot Menswear Deals to Get You Prepped for Your Most Stylish Fall Yet

Bonkers savings on Nike, The Row, The North Face, and more.

I Inherited Some Land With A Disturbing History

I'm not sure what my obligations are.

What’s Fact and What’s Fiction in Impeachment’s Episode About the Clinton

The first kiss, the thong flash, and Leaves of Grass.

Kõpu Lighthouse in Mägipe, Estonia

In the 16th century, the construction of a warning marker for risky and shallow waters around the island of Hiiumaa was ordered by the Hanseatic League in order to secure the important trade...

Jilted France cancels events over lost submarine deal

If Algae Has Not Found Its Way Onto Your Plate Yet, It Probably Will Soon

A new video series from Scientific American and Spektrum der Wissenschaft gives you a serving of science. In this episode, we take a look at edible seaweed.-- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

California Governor Gavin Newsom Survives Recall Vote

California governor Gavin Newsom has defeated a Republican effort to remove him from office in a recall election, with incomplete returns already showing ‘no’ votes ahead by a margin of 30 points....

It’s getting harder for people to believe that Facebook is a net good for society

Why the latest Facebook scandal might stick. At this point, it isn’t exactly surprising that social media platforms like Facebook can have negative effects on society. For years, journalists,...

A Last Laugh: Norm Macdonald Eulogizes Norm Macdonald

Here’s one. A humourist¹ walks into a bar. He pulls up a stool, orders a banana for the table², tips the bartender, and, 61 years later, checks out, leaving friends and foes, laughs and groans,...

Stop Torturing Animals in the Name of Science

Beagles are often chosen as research subjects because they tend to be docile, sweet, trusting and don't fight back.

10 Rich Facts About Billions

'Billions' is the perfect show about God-like wealth and our complicated feelings about those who wield it at a divisive time in American history.

Vaccine Protests Prove the Only Personal Liberties Cops Care About Are Their Own

One of the biggest threats to public safety right now is the people who are charged with protecting it. As both the virus and the culture wars over how to end the pandemic rage, law enforcement...

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The First Week Of The NFL Season Was Pure Chaos. What Does That Mean For The Rest Of It?

Week 1 of the 2021 NFL season was deeply strange. Whether it was the Saints thrashing the Packers to start the post-Drew Brees era, the Steelers upending the ballyhooed Bills in Buffalo or the...

Dancing Through New York in a Summer of Joy and Grief

During the brief moment when the pandemic was receding and we could be together again, all we wanted to do was move our bodies.

Join Us for RE:WIRED

This November, some of the most interesting thinkers, technologists, and artists in the world will convene to discuss how tech is shaping our future.

The Seductive Appeal of Adidas’s “Illegal” Running Shoe

The Prime X is banned for professional athletes, but that might be its main selling point The post The Seductive Appeal of Adidas’s “Illegal” Running Shoe  appeared first on Outside Online.

American Oligarch

Peter Thiel gamed Silicon Valley, the IRS, and Donald Trump.

Justin Williams Has a $100,000 Plan to Save American Bike Racing

Williams is offering the biggest prize purse in U.S. cycling at a new criterium in Sacramento The post Justin Williams Has a $100,000 Plan to Save American Bike Racing appeared first on Outside Online.

The housing crisis is the top concern for urban residents

A new poll shows people are fed up with housing costs. And they want to build more housing. Housing costs and homelessness in America’s cities are so bad that people in growing metro areas now...

Our Best Tool For Predicting Midterm Elections Doesn’t Show A Republican Wave

As it is every two years, control of the House and Senate will once again be at stake in the November 2022 midterm elections, and one of the best tools we have for predicting those election...

South Korea’s government sees tech firms as the new chaebol

It accuses online darlings like Coupang and Naver of picking up the old conglomerates’ bad habits

Japanese companies try to reduce their reliance on Chinese manufacturing

Intelligence Contract Funneled to Pro-War Think Tank Establishment

The Center for Strategic and International Studies received a hefty sum from Alion Science as part of a military contract. The post Intelligence Contract Funneled to Pro-War Think Tank...

This Calculator Estimates Your Risk of Getting Covid-19

The online tool draws on recent data to approximate your chances of contracting the virus in different scenarios

When George Washington Took a Road Trip to Unify the U.S

Nathaniel Philbrick's new book follows the first president on his 1789 journey across America