Taliban puts bodies of alleged kidnappers on public display, in a sign of return to harsh Islamic justice

One body was suspended from a crane in the main square of Herat by Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers, and three others were displayed elsewhere in the city.

8 things you should never say in a job interview

You have one chance at a first impression, so avoid giving one-word answers or talking badly about previous employers.

NBC’s 2022 IndyCar Schedule Could Be A Preview Of What’s To Come For Nascar Fans

This past week the NTT IndyCar series released a 17-race schedule for 2022. NBC will broadcast those races with one only on its streaming platform. NBC’s IndyCar schedule could show that NASCAR...

It's hard to be bearish on the stock market as risk-happy Millennials inherit $2 trillion per...

Lee identified four factors that show why investors ought to take a long-term bullish view on stocks - perhaps even through 2038.

The Book Report: Recommendations from Washington Post critic Ron Charles (September 26)

News of upcoming fall fiction and non-fiction titles.

Book except: "The Lincoln Highway" by Amor Towles

The author of the bestseller "A Gentleman in Moscow" returns with a period story of four youngsters who embark on an epic journey from Nebraska to New York City.

In redistricting, big say for big cities in DC power balance

As political muscle goes, bigger doesn't always mean better. Just ask New York, Los Angeles and Chicago every four years, when those cities become mostly irrelevant blips on the Electoral College...

Haitians returning to a homeland that's far from welcoming

This is the Port-au-Prince that awaits Haitian deportees: An archipelago of gang-controlled islands in a sea of despair

I'm 77, I Started a Sneaker Company With My Grandson'

Bernardo first talked to me about starting a sneaker business in 2018 when I was 74. He came to me with the idea to make sneakers from cannabis or hemp, I told him, "Not a chance! That's drugs,...

Why it’s easier to spend cryptocurrency than regular money

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NCAA Football Rankings 2021: Predicting Top Movers in Week 5 Post-Week 4 Results

The Arkansas Razorbacks have been the most surprising team of the 2021 college football season. Sam Pittman's team earned its second victory over a ranked team from Texas on Saturday to move to 4-0...

Afghans Are Among Thousands Of Migrants Hoping To Reach Europe Via Serbia

Some 5,000 refugees and migrants are in Serbia, trying to reach European Union countries. With EU leaders fearing an influx of refugees, "Serbia is in a difficult position," says a refugees' advocate.

Naval Group vows to claw back millions for cancelled submarine deal

French defence contractor says Australia faces penalty clauses after pulling out of A$90bn contract in favour of rival Aukus deal

Trump went all-out to win farmer support. Now they're in on Biden's infrastructure plan

Former President Donald Trump sent billions in federal aid in a bid to win over America's farmers -- but now they're all for President Joe Biden's $1.2 trillion infrastructure package, in hopes it...

The US and EU should talk about competition

They can find common ground by agreeing on rules for the 21st century economy, rather than allying against China

Nest Hello (Battery) Review: A Solid Video Doorbell Eliminates Wiring

If you need a battery-powered video doorbell, the new Nest Hello can keep an eye on your front door while identifying packages, people and animals.

Reflect (YC S20) is hiring a software engineer to revolutionize web testing

Gabby Petito gets all the attention. Why not these others missing in South Florida?

Janie Duval Del Rosario was torn in recent weeks as she watched repeated news broadcasts about the disappearance of Gabby Petito. “I can identify with the parents of that child,” Del Rosario said....

Help! I Teased My Infertile Friend About Kidnapping My Kid. It Didn’t Go Well

Her actions have always seemed desperate to me.

False Dawn

Waking, you’re delighted: “Oh!” A long, loud cry. But the dog’s not there. You were dreaming. I woke looking at the hands you said were beautiful. All this dead-end summer, the hours at the end of...

5 Reasons Why Now Is The Best Time To Visit Chattanooga

Chattanooga has topped many “best of” U.S. cities lists for years, but its popularity boomed during the pandemic with its affordability, outdoor access, and high quality of living. Turns out: the...

Our Favorite Smart Pens for Writing Digital Notes

These handy tools combine the ease of jotting notes by hand with the power of saving them digitally.

The Complex Truth About ‘Junk DNA’

Genomes hold immense quantities of noncoding DNA. Some of it is essential for life, some seems useless, and some has its own agenda.

Bond-Picking Investors Follow the Workers

Wages, labor shortages and supply-chain disruptions have become make-or-break factors for many investors weighing bets on corporate debt.

Category Theory Illustrated

Is Sundial Growers Too Cheap to Pass Up?

The once-popular cannabis stock just hit lows it hasn't seen for months.

California Enacts New Measures To Handle Housing Shortage

NPR's Lulu Garcia Navarro speaks with Conor Dougherty, an economics reporter at The New York Times, about what a series of new measures mean for California's housing crisis.

4 Ways to Shift Your Stock Portfolio Into Overdrive

Unlock higher returns in your stock portfolio with these four strategies.

Afghans in hiding could wait years for another airlift

Afghans hiding from the Taliban are faced with a choice: attempt a perilous journey to escape Afghanistan by land or wait possibly years before airlifts are established.

I'm Obsessed With The "Sex Education" Cast, So Here Are 24 Behind-The-Scenes Pictures Of Them

BRB — bingeing Season 3 of Sex Education all over again.

40-Year-Old Woman, 2-Year-Old Boy Die From Fall at Padres' Petco Park

A 40-year-old woman and her two-year-old son died at Petco Park on Saturday after falling from the third-level concourse, per <a...

Switzerland same-sex marriage: Voters set to back yes

Projections suggest more than 60% have voted yes to the proposal, already law in most of western Europe.

Nyc busts illicit vans used for airbnbs..

15 Things Needed to Fly During the Pandemic

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Ukrainian lawmakers pass law on oligarchs after assassination attempt

Ukraine's parliament passed a law on Thursday to order "oligarchs" to register and stay out of politics, a day after an attempt to kill a top aide to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, which officials...

London police make new arrest in Sabina Nessa murder investigation

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London police make new arrest in Sabina Nessa murder investigation

The arrest of a man in connection with the murder of teacher Sabina Nessa is a "significant development" in the case, London's Metropolitan Police said on Sunday.

Rome has been invaded by Gauls, Visigoths and vandals over the centuries. Now we can add wild...

Haitians returning to a homeland that's far from welcoming

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Deported from the United States, Pierre Charles landed a week ago in Port-au-Prince, a capital more dangerous and dystopian than the one he’d left four years before....

Abdirahim Mohamed: Seventh murder charge after teenager stabbed

Abdirahim Mohamed, 18, died after being found with multiple stab wounds in Leicester.

Matthew Barnett: What motivates us to stay and serve COVID-ravaged Los Angeles

The pandemic has hit the city of Los Angeles in unprecedented ways, the battle being waged on two fronts: the loss of lives through the virus and the loss of livelihoods.

The pandemic created a boom in online influencers

The number of people looking to become online influencers has exploded during the pandemic.Why it matters: Almost anyone can find themselves in a position to become an influencer, and brands are...

Federal Prisons' Switch to Scanning Mail Is a Surveillance Nightmare

The Bureau of Prisons has piloted a program that can give authorities “huge secret intelligence into the public sender of postal mail.” The post Federal Prisons’ Switch to Scanning Mail Is a...

These Republicans helped craft the infrastructure bill. They might not vote for it

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Jake Sullivan: the Biden insider at the center of the Afghanistan crisis

Critics say Biden’s national security adviser should have considered the worst case scenario On the afternoon of 30 August, a White House aide brought a note into the Oval Office confirming that...

Dear Care and Feeding: My SIL’s “Baby” Might Endanger My Actual Baby

Parenting advice on pets, breastfeeding, and parental support.

How America’s Vaccination Campaign Fell Behind the World’s

In April, when I received my second Moderna shot, America was on a roll. Adjusted for population, the United States had distributed more COVID-19 vaccines per capita than any country but Israel,...

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Iceland's coalition government set to retain power after election

The ruling parties won 37 seats altogether, gaining two from the last election.

Payson McElveen Just Biked Across Iceland in Less than a Day

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15 Celebrities Who Played Famous People and Met Their Characters in Real Life

Every celebrity must be prepared to play many characters, especially when it comes to personalities that actually exist. This makes the challenge of reflecting their lives even greater because...

Behave normally, UK transport minister tells Britons queuing for fuel

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A felon sued a Texas doctor for performing an abortion. Flustered ‘pro-lifers’ are backpedaling

Anti-choice groups are embarrassed that their draconian law is being enforced the way it was designedDr Alan Braid, an OBGYN based in San Antonio, broke the law on purpose. In an essay published...

Airstrike kills, wounds Turkey-backed gunmen in north Syria

Syrian opposition activists and pro-government media say warplanes have attacked Turkey-backed opposition fighters in northern Syria, killing and wounding more than a dozen militants

Rwanda genocide 'kingpin' Théoneste Bagosora dies in prison

Bagosora was serving a 35-year sentence for his role in the massacre of 800,000 people.

25 Products It’s Finally Time To Buy So You Can Stop Trying To Hack Your Way Through Life

When baking soda and vinegar don't solve all your problems, these products are here to help.

Survey of ~5,000 gig workers across 15 countries: over 60% say they are financially satisfied...

A survey of nearly 5,000 gig workers in 15 countries compares the experience of platform work worldwide.

German election exposes lingering East-West political divide

Although the East may not be the biggest prize for the different parties, it can be crucially important to their fortunes.

Killings of Islamic State Militants Highlight Power Struggle With Taliban

Afghanistan’s new rulers and Islamic State’s regional affiliate ISKP both want to impose strict Islamic rule on Afghanistan, but they have deep religious and political differences and have...

Canada, China and US were all doomed to lose in Meng Wanzhou's case

The deal allowing Meng Wanzhou to return home to China (The Guardian) nearly three years after her arrest will come as a relief to all the participants in a saga that rapidly turned from a narrow...

The “Most Important Question” on Earth: How Soon Will China Quit Coal?

This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. The pledge by China’s president, Xi Jinping, on Tuesday to cease building new...

FDR once tried to purge disloyal Democrats

Roosevelt sought to drive out a passel of conservative Democrats in 1938. Spoiler: It didn't go as planned

Go from zero to hero as a professional Java programmer for $30

Computer programming is how the future is being built. With the tech industry advancing at record speeds, there's always someone behind the scenes making it all come together. With a bit of...

What the German election could mean for European health policy

The parties in the running diverge, sometimes fundamentally, on important European initiatives.

Putin plays down 'health rumors'..

Pikkukala Taps Sardinha em Lata, Atom Art for ‘Saari 2,’ ‘Taste Buddies’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Portugal’s Sardinha em Lata and Latvia’s Atom Art have boarded two new projects – “Saari 2” and “Taste Buddies” respectively – at Cartoon Forum, the biggest European animation event devoted to TV...

Cargo Delays Are Getting Worse, but California Ports Still Rest on Weekends

Cargo Delays Are Getting Worse, but California Ports Still Rest on Weekends  The Wall Street JournalLA port backup grows to record 62 ships as supply chain crunch worsens  New York Post Dozens of...

Arte France Boards Les Valseurs’ Cartoon Forum Wow, Animated Musical ‘Samuel’

French culture TV channel Arte France has boarded the animated TV series “Samuel,” directed by Émilie Tronche and produced by French Les Valseurs. The project received one of the longest industry...

Nobody Illuminates Everyday Reality Better Than Shakespeare

In My Year Off, Robert McCrum wrote in absorbing detail about the consequences of a massive stroke that left him paralyzed on the left side at the age of 42. This acclaimed memoir was followed by...

OMG, I Want to Rent That House: Marrakech, Morocco

The Domaine des Salines, Marrakech, Morocco (Vrbo): It can be tough to tread that very fine line between luxury and authenticity when you’re searching for the perfect holiday home. You want digs...

Covid Rapid Test Prices: How a Law Allows Labs to Charge Any Price

Insurers say it’s price-gouging, but a law left an opening for some labs to charge any price they wished.

Abortion Law in Texas Leads Women to Head to Oklahoma Clinic

The new law prohibits abortions after about six weeks, a very early stage of pregnancy. Many women are now traveling out of state for the procedure.

Host for extremist sites subpoenaed by law enforcement following Jan. 6, hacked documents show

"This is like the mother of all data lodes because Epik was at the center of so many extremist websites"

Dominant Usyk ends Joshua's 2nd reign as heavyweight champ

There will be a rematch. “Oh, 100% ... 110%,” Joshua said.

Tony Awards and TV special hope to be the jab Broadway needs

NEW YORK (AP) — The Oscars, Grammys, Emmys and Golden Globes have all held their ceremonies during the pandemic. Now it's time for the Tony Awards, celebrating an art form that really needs the...

Possible With Elementor: Elementor marketplace dedicated to Elementor users

“ Possible With Elementor is a Marketplace Dedicated For Elementor Lovers Best place to buy and sell any elementor elements. Become Seller Now - https://possiblewithelementor.co... ...

Offset Helps Pay For 'Friday' Star Anthony Johnson's Funeral

Anthony Johnson's family is no longer burdened with funeral costs ... thanks to the generosity of celebs like Offset. The late actor's widow, Lexis Jones Mason, tells TMZ ... Anthony's funeral has...

VOS: A wellbeing companion to help you get better at being you

“ Hello everyone — We built VOS to help people get better at being themselves. Just one minute a day's use for personal growth, and you will start to feel better in no time. What's in it...

Thousands flee raging California Fawn fire as woman arrested with lighter in her pocket

Workers at a quarry in Shasta County said they saw the woman, who is suspected of arson, trespassing.

10 Things Every Child Should Hear From Their Parents to Strengthen Their Self-Esteem

We parents all hope that in the future our children will be responsible, successful, and happy adults. Their childhood will be the perfect time to start encouraging them and giving them the...

Many Amen breaks, and other breaks, and arps, and other 90s things

A two hour DJ set by Four Tet, recorded at the Lost Village Festival on August 28th, 2021. (Rough set list at MixesDB)

Lil Baby's Jeweler Has a Plan to Avoid Another Fake Patek Philippe Blunder

Lil Baby's celeb jeweler is doing more than just profusely apologizing to the rapper for selling him a fake Patek Philippe watch ... he's taking costly action so it never happens again. Gabriel...

Germans head to the polls in historic election marking the end of Merkel's era

Millions of Germans are heading to the polls on Sunday in an election that will change the face of Germany, and Europe.

The social media industry needs its own version of journalism's firewall to shield safety,...

Government regulation will never fix everything wrong with online discourse. The industry needs to develop professional norms—just as journalism once did.

Photos: Ruff waves at the annual dog surfing competition in Huntington Beach

Canines and humans hit the waves Saturday at the annual Surf City Surf Dog competition in Huntington Beach.

This underappreciated leadership style has 3 major advantages

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Who will replace Angela Merkel? One of the most powerful women in world politics is stepping down

Germans go to the polls on Sunday to elect a new Bundestag, or parliament, in a vote that will have implications throughout Europe and the world. After 16 years as Germany’s chancellor—and, some...

25 deals you definitely don't want to miss out on this weekend

If you could make an adult wish-list, you'd probably burn your way through two or three notepads. While everything you need these days may not be within your budget, we have deals on 25 must-have...

Watch BTS Kick Off Global Citizen’s 24-Hour Festival With ‘Permission to Dance’

Superstars also perform "Butter" to open 24-hour festival also featuring Ed Sheeran, Billie Eilish, Stevie Wonder, Elton John and Shawn Mendes

At a grim convention, California GOP seeks to regroup after bruising recall defeat

California Republicans, stinging from their lopsided loss in this month's recall election, sought to regroup at their party convention this weekend.

Amtrak train derails in Montana, leaving multiple people injured

An Amtrak train derailed near Joplin, Montana, killing at least three people and wounding many others on Saturday afternoon, the Liberty County Sheriff's Office told local news outlets.Details:...

Watch Elton John Bring Greatest Hits to Global Citizen 2021

Superstar performs "Rocket Man," "Your Song" and "Tiny Dancer" in Paris alongside new song with Charlie Puth

Multiple Injuries After Amtrak Train Derails In Montana

Multiple people were injured after an Amtrak train derailed in north-central Montana.

Joe Rogan believes Trump will run in 2024 and probably win: 'How is Joe Biden gonna win?'

Joe Rogan delivered a dire prediction for President Joe Biden and the Democrats for the 2024 election. The hugely successful podcast host doesn't believe Biden or Vice President Kamala Harris have...

What We Know About Missing Arizona Geologist Daniel Robinson

The 24-year-old's clothes, phone and wallet were in his crashed car, which was found abandoned on its side in rough desert terrain.

Tesla drivers can now request Full Self-Driving Beta with the press of a button, despite safety concerns

Tesla rolls out 'FSD Beta button' after NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy voiced safety concerns

Matt Walsh takes extraordinary measure to speak at school board meeting after rules changed at...

The Loudoun County School Board reportedly changed the rules for an upcoming school board meeting at the last minute to prevent conservative commentator Matt Walsh from speaking at the...

Arizona finished its “audit.” Other states are just getting started

Ten months later, the GOP is still trying to dispute the 2020 election. Arizona’s spurious election “audit” concluded on Friday, confirming yet again that President Joe Biden won Maricopa County...

How a Mysterious Russian Businessman Got His Picture Taken With Donald Trump

On Monday, the Justice Department announced the indictment of two Republican operatives for allegedly funneling $25,000 from a Russian citizen to Donald Trump’s campaign and the Republican...

Nintendo is releasing a six-button Genesis controller for Switch, but only in Japan

Next month, Nintendo will give Switch Online subscribers the chance to purchase Sega Genesis games as part of a DLC pack with N64 titles. And to make the experience as authentic as possible while...

In Michigan, an effort to take politics out of redistricting

In a gerrymandered state, it's not unusual to see towns carved in half and shared school districts split into different political districts. This is by no means accidental -- the redistricting...

NASA's AR graphic novel is meant to recruit a new wave of astronauts

NASA clearly needs more astronauts if programs like Artemis are to be successful, and it thinks it has a clever sales pitch: a tech-savvy comic. The space agency has released an augmented reality...

How the expulsion of Haitian migrants is affecting the crisis-torn nation

Thousands of Haitian migrants who have been deported by the U.S. have been arriving home as authorities scramble for resources including food and medical supplies. Haiti is reeling from a...

Mutual Funds Weekly: These money and investing tips can help you build a portfolio for all seasons

Money and investing stories popular with MarketWatch readers over the past week.

The World Thought This Cheer Mom Created A Deepfake To Harass Her Daughter's Rival — But The...

How a small-town scandal turned into an artificial intelligence tech nightmare.

The biggest news and trailers from Netflix’s Tudum event

Everything from The Witcher to Tiger King Continue reading…

Netflix confirms there will be a third season of The Witcher

At its big Tudum event, Netflix confirmed that it will make a third season of The Witcher. No other details were shared, so we don’t know when we might expect it just yet. Netflix also said that...

Netflix teases new seasons of ‘Ozark,’ ‘Stranger Things,’ ‘Bridgerton’ at Tudum event

Netflix Inc. gave a glimpse into its future Saturday, releasing a slew of trailers and clips for upcoming releases, including new seasons of "Stranger Things," "Ozark" and "Bridgerton."

How to Clean an Outdoor Rug Before Putting It Away for the Season

Anyone fortunate enough to live somewhere with outdoor space—whether it’s a compact patio, sprawling deck, or tiny balcony—has had a distinct advantage throughout the pandemic: Having a place to...

Federal Judge Blocks Vaccine Mandate for NYC teachers

The worker mandate for the the nation’s largest school system was set to go into effect Monday

Volcanic Ash Cloud Closes La Palma Airport

The recent volcanic eruption is the first since 1971 on La Palma, which has a population of 85,000

Has Chris Pratt Even Played 'Super Mario Bros.'?

Unshockingly, the response from basically everyone was extremely negative. No one wants him to be Mario.

Remembering ‘Blade’ And Its Influence On Seeing More Black Characters Thrive In Horror And Sci-Fi

Before Jordan Peele's horror-verse and Marvel's Black superhero run, there was "Blade."

How to Watch the 2021 Tony Awards, and What to Know About This Year's Show

Over the past few weeks, Broadway shows have slowly been returning to the stage, after theaters have sat dark since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020. Along with the plays and...

8 Photo Stories That Will Challenge Your View Of The World

Here are some of the most interesting and powerful photo stories from across the internet.

The Bond Films Will Allegedly Never Not Play In Movie Theaters First

Franchise producer Barbara Broccoli claims the long-running spy series will never drop on streamers first, like other movies.

Self-Driving' Cars Begin to Emerge from a Cloud of Hype

Self-driving car from the autonomous vehicle company Pony.ai drives along a road in Shanghai, China, this past summer.

A Texas School Board Voted To Not Renew A Black Principal’s Contract After A Controversy Over...

“What they’re attacking is anything with a sibilance of inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment that celebrates diversity,” principal James Whitfield told BuzzFeed News.

How does progress happen?

The discipline of “progress studies” wants to figure out what drives discoveries and inventions so we can supercharge human flourishing. What makes inventions and discoveries happen? Are they...

A Plot Twist for Climate Change, the Power of Occam's Razor, and Other New Books

Recommendations from the editors of Scientific American-- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Drake Gets Some Watch Inspiration from [Checks Notes] Queen Elizabeth II

Also this week: a legendary watch on a modern musician and a modern watch on a legendary musician.

A Woman and a Philosopher

An interview with Amia Srinivasan.

3.5 Trillion for the Build Back Better Agenda Is Much, Much Less Money Than You Think

This big, scary-sounding number represents just 1.2 percent of U.S. GDP over the next 10 years. The post $3.5 Trillion for the Build Back Better Agenda Is Much, Much Less Money Than You Think...

One Solution to a Shortage of Skilled Workers? Diversify the Construction Industry

Biden’s infrastructure plan would create a hiring challenge, but also an opportunity to recruit from communities that the industry has long ignored.

Your Mountain Bike Is Probably Too Big for You

Long, low, and slack is essentially the de facto geometry in mountain bikes today, especially the trail and enduro segments that make up the vast majority of bikes sold. But if a little...

You Can Now Shop Every Look From Target’s Anticipated Fall Designer Collaboration

Every September brings the oh-so-beautiful sights of schoolchildren in clean backpacks, bushels of apples, and turning leaves. Another regular feature of September is the new Target designer...

This Weekend’s Best Amazon Deals Include Levoit Air Purifiers, Apple Mac Minis, And eufy by...

Does This High-End, Sustainable Cardigan Live Up To The Hype? The R29 Shopping Team Tested It To Find Out

We are always on the hunt for the ever-elusive closet staple that is sustainable, high-quality, and size-inclusive. Recently, that meant keeping an eye out for the perfect fall cardigan. The ideal...

Brunswick Stew Monument in Brunswick, Georgia

A great debate rages between Brunswick, Georgia and Brunswick County, Virginia. The feud is over which region originated the the concoction known as Brunswick stew. This tomato-based Southern dish...

Virginia Woolf and the Complexities of Cottage Loaf

What we most often remember from Virginia Woolf’s 1929 essay A Room of One’s Own are her thoughts on real estate: “A woman must have money and a room of her own if she is to write fiction.” Yet...

New Zealand In Talks With Fast Food Restaurants To Offer Covid Vaccines To Customers

New Zealand officials are in talks with fast food brands like KFC and Taco Bell to offer customers Covid-19 vaccines while they wait in line for their meals in an effort to boost vaccination rates...

Fancy Pillowcases Are the Newest Self-Care Item (and These Are on Sale)

Here are the best face and hair-pampering pillowcases, from the copper and CBD-infused to sweet Mulberry silk.

The Coolest New Stuff That Dropped This Week, From Art Scarves to Overalls

We're eyeing Parade's Ice Cream Underwear, Uniqlo's collab with Jeff Koons, and Caraway's retro bakeware line.

Rihanna Still Using Her Now "Experimental" Next Album to Mess With Our Heads

Here's a timeline of every way Rihanna has described R9 so far.

14 Fascinating Facts About Dateline

This year marks the 30th season of NBC’s 'Dateline.' To celebrate, here’s what you need to know about the show’s early days, how “To Catch a Predator” came to be, the show’s pivot to true crime,...

Worst Opening Lines You Can Send On Dating Apps

It’s already creepy enough you’re looking for love on the internet. Don’t make it worse by opening a conversation with the following lines.Read more...

What You Need To Know About This Week’s Elections In Canada And Germany

It’s a big election week for liberal democracies. On this installment of the FiveThirtyEight Politics podcast, we turn our focus abroad, to Canada and Germany, to see how other democracies’...

Could This Covid Wave Reverse the Recovery? Here’s What to Watch

Some businesses are still hurting, and federal aid has wound down. But economists see sources of resilience and signs of strength.

Is The Mere Threat Of A Three Enough To Affect A Defense?

Three-point percentage is often thought of as a barometer for spacing, and for good reason: The higher a team’s percentage, the riskier it is for opposing teams to roam away from the shooters....

The Energy Future Needs Cleaner Batteries

To deal with climate change and power the cars of tomorrow, we’ll have to solve the cobalt problem.

A takeover in Britain shows shareholders still rule the corporate roost

Talk of the importance of stakeholders is just that

Japanese companies want to win back their battery-making edge

They think that solid-state technology will help them do so

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