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Silicon Alley” Provides Path To Prosperity For New York City

The Survivor Tree, a symbol of NYC’s resilience, flourishes in the same soil it nearly died in those 20 years ago.

Singapore Kwek Leng Beng’s City Developments Exits Cash-Strapped Chinese Subsidiary

In an exchange filing late Friday, the Singapore-based property developer said it has agreed to sell the group’s 63.8% stake in HCP Chongqing Property Development for $1.

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway took a $2.4 billion hit from the 9/11 attacks. The investor...

The investor said for insurers, the losses from a nuclear explosion "could have bankrupted most of the industry, Berkshire very much included."

Dog Pulls Knife on Woman in Shocking Video

A video has gone viral online showing a dog go and get a knife after his owner pretended to pass out on the kitchen floor.

Buy This Cloud Stock Before It Jumps Higher

The switch to a subscription-based model and a terrific end-market opportunity could send this cloud stock soaring.

1 Warren Buffett Stock Perfect for Dividend Investors

This isn't Berkshire's most exciting investment, but could be a great fit for income seekers.

Flight 93 Memorial ceremony marks 20 years after September 11 attacks

On September 11, 2001, 33 passengers, five flight attendants and two pilots aboard United Airlines Flight 93 were killed after four members of the Islamic extremist group al Qaeda crashed the...

You might be one of the 3 groups benefiting from the chaotic southwestern housing market

The pandemic drove even more people into the fastest-growing corner of the US. Certain groups found sweet deals amid the chaos.

China tells Alibaba, Tencent to open platforms up to each other

China's industry ministry has told technology companies including Alibaba Group Ltd and Tencent Holdings Ltd to stop blocking each other's website links from their platforms, the 21st Century...

The Friend Zone is a Cruel Place to Live

What is the friend zone? Who is actually in it? And what should you do if you find yourself there?Continue reading on The Spiritual Anthropologists »

Pence reflects on 9/11: Biden admin's 'failings' cannot diminish the heroism and service of US military

Former Vice President Mike Pence, reflecting on Sept. 11, 2001, told Fox News that the “failings” of the Biden administration in Afghanistan “cannot diminish the heroism and service” of U.S....

Steve From ‘Blue’s Clues' Recalls Playboy Model Date With Wild Twist In Resurfaced Video

A story that Steve Burns told in 2011 is gaining renewed traction following his viral return as the children's TV character.

Utah woman loses her hair, her dignity, and her confidence in a phone scam convincing her to...

A message of resilience': Americans reflect on 20th anniversary of Sept. 11

Twenty years after hijacked airliners smashed into New York City's World Trade Center and the Pentagon outside Washington, Americans will honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001, and...

My Favourite Film of the 21st Century: The Lives of Others

I went into the cinema determined to hate it. I came out speechless with awe.Continue reading on FanFare »

O’Leary says Wizz Air and easyJet must merge or be taken over

Ryanair boss sees airline sector as ripe for consolidation after being hit hard by the pandemic

53 Clever Products That Might Make You Think "I Need An Upgrade"

The stuff you already own, but make it ✨better.✨

What If I’m Not as Good at My Sport as I Used to Be?

Being rusty now doesn’t mean you’ll be rusty forever The post What If I’m Not as Good at My Sport as I Used to Be? appeared first on Outside Online.

The Messy Truth About Carbon Footprints

This story was originally published by Undark and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. How much attention should each of us be paying to our individual carbon footprint?...

How to Watch the U.S. Open Women's Final in the U.S. and Canada

The most improbable women’s Grand Slam final in history features the unseeded teenagers Leylah Fernandez and Emma Raducanu.

How August Wilson and the New Yorker’s Theater Critic Processed 9/11 in Real Time on Slate

They were talking about numbers runners, selling out, and the merits of the movie Iris. Then they weren’t.

ER Doctor Overwhelmed by COVID Patients Fears 'We Are Only on the Front Edge of a Wave'

Lance VanGundy, ER director at UnityPoint Health in Marshalltown, Iowa, told Newsweek that sceptics need to put their politics aside and get the shot.

Antiracism Push Prompts Rethink of Asia's 'Beautiful White' Creams

Global skin-care companies are split over a term commonly used on Asian antiblemish creams that means “beautiful white,” with Unilever erasing it from products while Johnson & Johnson says it...

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The show’s simian sidekick was played by the same capuchin who played Marcel. Then came the reshoots.

Axios AM Special Report: 9/11 at 20 years

Welcome to a special edition of Axios AM that looks at the lasting impact of the Sept. 11 attacks and what we can expect in the coming years. It's led by Dave Lawler, author of the Axios World...

Six men arrested in £160m cocaine haul off Plymouth coast

A British man is among six arrested on a luxury yacht carrying more than two tonnes of cocaine.

DoorDash and Grubhub's Tussles With Regulators Heat Up

Food-delivery companies are facing commission caps and other rules that threaten their growth.

80 homes evacuated after Mexico landslide

A section of mountain on the outskirts of Mexico City gave way, plunging rocks the size of small homes onto a densely populated neighbourhood.

The Latest: Brother of former Afghan VP shot dead by Taliban

A family member says the Taliban have shot dead the brother of Amrullah Saleh, the former vice president of Afghanistan, and his driver in northern Panjshir province

New York’s Magic Road Mile Returns

As the Fifth Avenue Mile celebrates its 40-year anniversary on Sunday, here’s a look at the legacy of the race The post New York’s Magic Road Mile Returns appeared first on Outside Online.

20+ People Who Just Wanted to Take a Picture but Got a Renaissance-Like Masterpiece

Our lives are full of very different moments, and we want to capture some of them. And when you see the photos, you realize that they are like masterpieces from the Renaissance era. So some...

Queen offers 'thoughts and prayers' on anniversary of 9-11

Queen Elizabeth II marked the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks by offering her sympathies to the victims, survivors and families affected by the atrocity

The Latest: Brother of former Afghan VP shot dead by Taliban

KABUL, Afghanistan — The Taliban shot dead the brother of Amrullah Saleh, the former vice president of Afghanistan, and his driver in northern Panjshir province, Saleh’s nephew said...

UK running out of edible food thanks to Brexit, may have to resort to British food [Obvious]

The Team Behind NatGeo’s ‘9/11: One Day In America’ Discuss Their Incredibly Comprehensive Docuseries

Steve Bramucci speaks to director Daniel Bogado and South Tower survivor, Kathy Comerford, about the groundbreaking six-part docuseries.

Qovery: The simplest way to deploy your apps on AWS

“ On AWS, all developers are not equal; some know-how to deploy their applications, others don’t. But now it’s over! With Qovery, all developers can deploy their applications on AWS in...

For World Trade Center cook, surviving 9/11 led to activism

WASHINGTON (AP) — Twenty years after 9/11, Sekou Siby still feels the pangs of survivor's guilt. A cook and dishwasher at the World Trade Center's Windows on the World restaurant, Siby had swapped...

America marks ‘unconscionable tragedy’ of 9/11 two decades on

President Joe Biden to visit sites of terrorist attacks as commemorations begin across the nation

Wall Street Was Once The Home Of The Big Banks. 9/11 Led To A Radical Reinvention

For centuries, Wall Street was where some of the biggest banks in the world were based. Today, it's home to Uber and Spotify, and new residents have poured in.

The Photographs of 9/11

Photographers reflect on shooting the terrorist attacks of 9/11 and their aftermath.

Every message was copied to the police’: the inside story of the most daring surveillance sting...

Billed as the most secure phone on the planet, An0m became a viral sensation in the underworld. There was just one problem for anyone using it for criminal means: it was run by the policeThe rain...

Will declassifying long-secret 9/11 files answer lingering questions about that tragic day?

Biden says he will open up the government’s secret files about the plot—will they answer the questions that remain?

Maybe It’s Finally Time for You to Get a Vaccine Card Holder

With vaccine mandates rolling out across the country to help curb the spread of COVID-19, it’s time to address the elephant in the room. The vaccine cards handed out after your final jab are big...

America Did Al-Qaeda’s Work for It

The United States today does not have so much as an embassy in Afghanistan, Iran, Libya, Syria, or Yemen. It demonstrably has little influence over nominal allies such as Pakistan, which has been...

How Europe's doors are slamming shut for Americans

It was too good to last.

Raducanu US Open final to be shown live on Channel 4

British teenager Emma Raducanu's history-making US Open final against Leylah Fernandez will be shown on Channel 4

Hamas threatens to escalate West Bank clashes after capture of fugitives

Hamas threatens to escalate West Bank clashes after capture of fugitives  The Jerusalem PostIsrael Captures 4 of 6 Palestinian Fugitives Who Escaped Prison  The New York TimesFour of six...

Apple says motorcycle vibrations can damage iPhone cameras

Apple says motorcycle vibrations can damage iPhone cameras  EngadgetiPhone 13 Apple Event Final Leaks!  MacRumorsApple iPhone 13 event: Here are all the new products being announced  Yahoo...

Mumbai woman, raped and tortured with iron rod inside tempo in Sakinaka, dies in hospital

One accused has been arrested for the gruesome crime. According to reports, she succumbed after a 33-hour-long battle in the hospital

Apple says motorcycle vibrations can damage iPhone cameras

Hold off on purchasing that iPhone mount for your motorbike. In a new Apple Support post first seen by MacRumors, the tech giant has warned that high amplitude vibrations, "specifically those...

Facial Recognition Technology: How to Opt Out at the Airport

Emma Raducanu’s Historic U.S. Open Final Broadcast to be Shared Across Amazon Prime Video and...

Amazon will share the its coverage of the live coverage of Saturday’s U.S. Open women’s singles final in the U.K. on both Prime Video and public service broadcaster Channel 4. The historic final...

Joni Ernst’s Attack On Joe Biden’s Vaccine Mandates Has People Saying, 'Wait, What?'

"These guys really have to stretch for some of these criticisms," one critic responded to the Republican senator's claim.

Mistakes I've Made in AWS

US marks 20 years since 9/11, in shadow of Afghan war's end

President Joe Biden commemorated those who died 20 years ago with a call for unity. “To me that’s the central lesson of September 11,” he said. “Unity is our greatest strength.”

College football fans and traditions are back, even with Covid-19 still here

At Virginia Tech last Friday, the packed crowd bounced to "Enter Sandman." At the University of Wisconsin the next day, fans jumped around to "Jump Around."

Last American drone strike in Afghanistan killed U.S.-allied aid worker

The man was loading canisters of water into a car trunk, which the military may have mistaken for explosives

US drone strike that Pentagon said killed Kabul suicide bomber actually 'killed aid worker and...

Zemari Ahmadi, 43, was driving the 1996 Toyota Corolla that was destroyed in the August 29 drone strike, killing him and nine family members, including seven children, the New York Times reported.

14 Grandparents That Defy Age Stereotypes and Prove You Can Never Be Too Old to Have Fun

Many grandparents know that age is just a number. So even though we still associate the elderly with that image of an old person sitting down and looking tired or devoting their time to taking...

Diddy Expands Star Island Empire, Buys Gloria and Emilio Estefan’s Pad

Diddy is snatching up more property on Miami's exclusive Star Island -- TMZ has learned he's the mystery buyer who dropped a huge sum on Gloria and Emilio Estefan's mansion. According to sources...

Stars and Scars -- You Be the Judge

Donald Trump's making millions calling the boxing match on the 20th anniversary of 9/11, and Howard Stern is fed up with the unvaccinated and isn't gonna take it anymore!!! So, we gotta ask ...

Resolly: Monthly reminder to keep track of your birthday resolutions

“ Hi Product Hunt! All of us set resolutions to achieve by the next birthday and tend to forget them and never achieve them. So here we are with a web app that lets you make resolutions...

I knew I was pushing buttons’: Kacey Musgraves on breaking country music taboos

She’s already broken out of Nashville to become an unconventional pop superstar. Now she’s stretching the limits of country again – with the help of psychedelics and a four-poster bed in her...

Who Pays If Your Friend Crashes Your Car?

Despite the fact that your friend was driving your car—and you weren’t anywhere near the car—your insurance rates could go up at renewal time

Remembering 9/11

The weeks and months that followed the attacks were a defining time for many, including on Wall Street.

America Latina’ Review: Italy’s D’Innocenzo Brothers Are Guilty of Empty Posturing in This...

It’s been a while since Italian cinema has raised a major enfant terrible, but the country’s film industry firmly believes it has a pair in twin brothers Damiano and Fabio D’Innocenzo. Hot off a...

20 years later, the 9/11 attacks are still seen as the biggest news event of the last half-century

According to a new Fast Company-Harris Poll, Americans across demographics view the events of September 11, 2001 as the most significant news in 50 years. The vast majority of Americans still see...

The simple way to make companies responsible for their waste? Make them pay for it

There are laws in Maine and Oregon that do exactly that. Most consumers don’t pay much attention to the packaging that their purchases come in, unless it’s hard to open or the item is really...

Race Against Time: The CIA and 9/11"

Former CIA officials share their firsthand accounts of the 9/11 terror attacks and how the agency helped track down al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden in the CBS News special "Race Against Time: The...

Antitrust action in Europe and the US is inevitable and Apple should rethink its stance towards...

Silicon Valley investor and tech activist Roger McNamee is frustrated that Apple does not appear to recognize how vulnerable it is in a changing political landscape

El Salvador’s Bitcoin detractors: Opposition groups gather as crypto law rolls out

El Salvador’s Bitcoin detractors: Opposition groups gather as crypto law rolls out  CointelegraphCrypto crash: Here's why billionaire John Paulson's 'worthless' call might be right  Yahoo...

Facebook has been giving misinformation researchers incomplete data

Misinformation researchers who've been relying on the data Facebook provides them may have lost months or even years of work. That's because the social network has been giving them flawed and...

Bruised, Naked, Dumped: The Mystery Death of New York’s ‘Jane Doe’

Shortly before noon on Valentine’s Day, 1988, police in Mount Vernon, New York, responded to a macabre scene near a junkyard at 22 Carlton Avenue. On the sidewalk, the body of a dead naked woman...

The Best Ways to Watch College Football Online (Even if You Don’t Have Cable)

Never miss your favorite team play again. We found the best streaming services for watching live college football this season, from Sling TV to ESPN+

Everything Must Go! The American Car Dealership Is for Sale

Everything Must Go! The American Car Dealership Is for Sale.  The Wall Street Journal

California lawmakers move to cut down on time required for the terminally ill to obtain lethal drugs

California legislators have moved to extend and alter the Golden State's assisted suicide law with a bill that would significantly cut down on the amount of time that a terminally ill patient must...

West Hollywood to require COVID-19 vaccination proof at restaurants, bars, nightclubs

West Hollywood officials issued an emergency order Friday that will require the public to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination in order to enter some businesses beginning in October.

Zoom has invested an additional $30M in Norway-based Neat, which makes video conference devices,...

Zoom’s latest investment in videoconferencing hardware partner Neat brings the total to $41 million.

US Open Tennis 2021 Men's Final Prediction and Prize Money

Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev will face off in the U.S. Open final on Sunday at 4 p.m. ET from Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens, New York. Djokovic is...

CBS Evening News, September 10, 2021

GOP governors resist Biden’s COVID vaccine mandate; Widow fought for 9/11 memorial after husband’s death.

Learn to master the fundamentals of mathematics for only $30

Math always seems to be one of those subjects that people either love or hate. However, the fact of the matter is, it may just be the most important tool we have in understanding how our world...

California lawmakers vote to speed up state process for terminally ill to end their lives

The action comes five years after a California law allowed doctors to prescribe lethal doses of drugs to terminally ill people who want to ingest them on their own to end their lives.

Arizona Dumps Bonds After Ben & Jerry's Stops Selling In Israeli-Occupied Territories

Arizona has sold off $93 million in Unilever bonds in the global consumer products company over subsidiary Ben & Jerry's decision to stop selling its ice cream in Israeli-occupied territories.

Novak Djokovic Outlasts Alexander Zverev in 5-Set Thriller to Reach U.S. Open Final

No. 1 Novak Djokovic is heading back to the U.S. Open final and his quest for a calendar-year Grand Slam remains alive after defeating No. 4 Alexander...

U.S. Education Department launches investigation into Florida policy allowing parents to opt...

The U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights is launching a probe into the requirement in Florida that schools must permit parents to opt their children out of wearing face...

When people retreated from cities to the suburbs due to COVID, low-skilled workers left behind...

Researchers tracked population movements and consumer spending, and found one ‘hopeful implication.’

Don't Believe the Salad Millionaire

You're smart enough to pick your own lunch, no matter what Sweetgreen's CEO says. "More interesting, though, is how telling Neman's salvational ramblings are of a harmful conviction about health...

Reviewers Love These 27 Pieces Of Clothing So Much They've Bought 'Em In Multiple Colors

And I bet you will too...🛍

Salesforce offers to relocate employees and their families after Texas abortion law goes into effect

In a message to employees, Salesforce said on Friday that it will help employees and their families relocate if they're concerned about reproductive care.

Andy Card recalls one of the first calls President Bush made from Air Force One after 9/11 attacks

Andy Card, who served as chief of staff to President George W. Bush, recalls a lesser-known phone call made by the president on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001.

Here’s What The Apple-Epic Lawsuit Decision Means For Gamers

Epic Games and Apple had their lawsuit come to an end. This could have a big long term impact, but more importantly what is Mr. Peely?

11 Books That Were Banned For Ridiculous Reasons

Each year, The American Library Association complies a list of books that are challenged and banned. There are some books that get banned because of insensitive material; however, others get...

The Pure and Unexpected Joy of Leylah Fernandez

The 18-year old who came from nowhere to beat Naomi Osaka and make the U.S. Open final represents hope.

Apple and Epic both lost today

Apple stands to lose billions; Epic failed to #FreeFortnite Continue reading…

The Wall Street Journal: Biden administration releases $25 billion

Hospital officials have said they have seen revenue from elective procedures decline, while costs for staff, drugs, supplies and some services such as sterilization have increased.

Disney backs theatrical releases for all remaining 2021 films

The Walt Disney Co. on Friday announced that all of its remaining films this year will open exclusively in theaters. That includes the Marvel release "Eternals" (Nov. 5), Ridley Scott's "The Last...

The Sales You Should Shop According To Your Zodiac Sign

September is chock-full of astrological events that will no doubt impact all of us. From the new moon in Virgo to Mercury going into Retrograde, we're certainly in for a wild ride. Some of us will...

Biden's vaccine rules to set off barrage of legal challenges

President Joe Biden's sweeping new vaccine requirements have Republican governors threatening lawsuits. His unapologetic response: "Have at it."

One Of California’s Favorite Escapes May Never Be The Same Because Of Climate Change

“I'm not trying to say the sky is falling, but it may be. We just don't know yet.”

Go read this report about the horrifying leaks coming from school ransomware attacks

Ransomware has been a hot-button topic in 2021 due to its impact on critical infrastructure, hospitals, and computer manufacturers. However, a recent report from NBC News may be one of the more...

Short Films, Science Fiction Edition

DUST is a YouTube channel featuring short science fiction films. They post a new film every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Most are live action, some pure CGI, and there are a few animated films as...

California to Become First State to Ban Nonconsensual Condom Removal

California is on the cusp of becoming the first state to outlaw “stealthing,” the depressingly common practice of removing a condom during sex without verbal consent. Earlier this week, lawmakers...

19 Travel Duffel Bags To Freshen Up Your Travel Style

Finding a good duffel bag should be priority number one when it comes to travel gear. A duffel/weekender/hands-free carry-on should be just oversized enough and just flexible enough to fulfill all...

Appeals court rules against Tennessee's restrictive abortion ban

The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday upheld a lower court's decision to block a Tennessee law barring abortions after the detection of a "fetal heartbeat."Why it matters: The ban, which...

Inside Tyler Mitchell's Star-Studded, Star-Making Photo Show

Check out some seriously big fits from the photographer's gallery opening Thursday night.

Joe Biden Wants to Honor 9/11

On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, it was Joe Biden’s wife Jill who told him on the phone that a second plane had crashed into New York’s Twin Towers. Biden was on board an Amtrak commuter train...

Meet the Woman Writing the First Garifuna Cookbook

When Isha Gutierrez-Sumner cooks, she’s often swept away by memories of her grandmother, who taught her how to prepare cassava—a tuberous root packed with cyanide. She remembers how her...

Legal powerhouse boies suffers lawyer exodus over controversies..

Epic Leaves a Big Crack in Apple’s Walled Garden

A judge ordered significant changes to the App Store today, but the fight between Epic Games and Apple isn't over yet.

Biden Had Given Asylum-Seekers Hope. Now That "Remain In Mexico" Is Coming Back, They're...

"One day we were waiting on the call to enter the US, and the next we don't know if we will ever be allowed in."

Joe Manchin's Dirty Empire

The West Virginia senator reaps big financial rewards from a network of coal companies with grim records of pollution, safety violations, and death.

Inside the Company Printing America's Community Cookbooks

Kearney, Nebraska, is best known as a stopping point for migrating sandhill cranes. Other than seasonal birdwatchers, the town doesn’t get too many other tourists. But some people make the...

Can ISPs, Websites, and Your Boss Tell If You're Using a VPN?

VPNs keep your internet activity hidden, but if someone knows what they’re looking for, they can tell when you’re using one. That might sound alarming, but as long as you’re using a reliable VPN...

What’s Happening to my City?’ Memories of Being Near Ground Zero on the Morning of 9/11

About 17 minutes passed between the time I stepped out of the subway station and United Airlines flight 175 crashing into the south tower

Make sure your Apple Watch never dies with this $40 ultra-portable charger

Do you love your Apple Watch, but sometimes forget to charge it, leaving you out of luck when you're out and about? Well, now you can charge it on the go with the OMNIA A1 Apple Watch Magnetic...

Cum Again? Our Fave Luxury Sex Toy Brand Is Having a 30% Off Sale

Save a noice chunk of change on the best high quality condoms, multi-tasking rabbit vibes, and couples vibrators.

The Best Deals This Week, From Massage Guns to Shag Rugs

We've got a Carhartt dog coat, cool planters, shaggy rugs, and a sex toy that is making people climax in whole new ways.

There Are Less Annoying Ways to Hydrate During Your Run

There’s no need to overthink hydration for a short jog, but if you’re running long distances, you’ll need to hydrate before the workout is over. (The American Council on Exercise recommends 7-10...

The S&P 500 drops for a fifth day, its worst stretch since February

Apple led the losses, but companies relying on the end to pandemic-related precautions took a beating, too.

Newsom received pricey wine from weinstein hired gun..

Michael K. Williams Was Something Different

To appreciate Williams's cultural stamp, you have to go back to the early 2000s muck of unsubtle colorism, uninventive casting and unapologetic homophobia.

You’re Smart Enough to Pick Your Own Lunch

Jonathan Neman really seemed to think he was onto something. Last week, in a lengthy, now-deleted post on LinkedIn, the CEO and co-founder of the upscale salad chain Sweetgreen expounded on a...

Rep. Lloyd Doggett Dismisses Senate Proposal to Use Veterans’ Rates for Drug Pricing Reform

The Texas Democrat argues that Americans deserve more affordable international prices as the Senate considers domestic referencing. The post Rep. Lloyd Doggett Dismisses Senate Proposal to Use...

Just Catching Up On The California Recall Election? Start Here

On Sept. 14, California will hold a gubernatorial recall election, only the fourth ever in American history. FiveThirtyEight Politics podcast host Galen Druke and senior elections analyst...

Epic’s win over Apple is actually an Apple victory

Epic Games may have won a small battle in the Epic-Apple trial, but Apple won the war. The great Apple-Epic Games trial about Apple’s control over its own App Store and whether it was an unfair...

Can Of Soup Wounded By Proclamation That There Nothing To Eat In House

MEDDYBEMPS, ME—Wincing at the use of a phrase that did not even place it within the realm of edible objects, a can of Campbell’s soup was said to be deeply hurt Friday when local homeowner Mike...

King Manchin

He has the power to make or break the Biden agenda. Who is Sen. Joe Manchin, and what do people in his home state think of him? The post King Manchin appeared first on The Intercept.

Polar Bears Inbreeding Due To Climate Change

A new study has found that polar bear populations have seen a 10% loss in genetic diversity over 20 years due to inbreeding, which scientists say is a result of fewer encounters with mates due to...

Republicans are priming their voters to believe the California recall was stolen

And right-wing media is helping them. With polling ahead of California’s gubernatorial recall election showing Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom more likely to survive the Republican effort, GOP elites...

Newsom's rebound papers over broader trouble for Democrats

The California governor has improved his position ahead of Tuesday’s recall election even as President Joe Biden has slipped.

Biden administration opens investigation into Florida’s school masking policies

COVID, Quickly, Episode 14: Best Masks, Explaining Mask Anger, Biden's New Plan

Today we bring you a new episode in our podcast series COVID, Quickly. Every two weeks, Scientific American’s senior health editors Tanya Lewis and Josh Fischman catch you up on the...-- Read more...

Smithsonian's Chris Browne Was the Manager at Ronald Reagan National Airport on 9/11

The acting director of the National Air and Space Museum reflects 20 years later on the rapid grounding of air traffic across the US

I Like Dating Latino Men. Am I Fetishizing Them?'

Papi advises a letter writer who is attracted to Latino men and who wonders if he just has a "type" or at what point he should be concerned that he's in fact fetishizing Latino guys. And if he is,...

Sweeping Mandates, New Vaccines Underway, and More News

Catch up on the most important updates from this week.

The World's Narrowest Street Barely Fits Most Pedestrians

It's hard not to feel like the walls are closing in on you while walking down Spreuerhofstrasse in Reutlingen, Germany—the narrowest street in the world.

Explosive' Dixie Fire Could Become Biggest in CA History

A utility worker uses a hose to extinguish fire near power poles as the Dixie Fire moves through the area on August 16, 2021 near Janesville, California.

Is This Weed-Spotting, Yield-Predicting Rover the Future of Farming?

The robot, developed by Alphabet Inc.'s X, will make its public debut at the Smithsonian

Twelve hours in a Florida COVID-19 ICU

On this ward at Morton Plant Hospital, nurses are overwhelmed by the number of new, desperate cases.

Lebanon gets a new government after 13 months of collapse

Najib Mikati’s Cabinet will be charged with rescuing the country from economic collapse, but hopes are muted that it will be able to undertake crucial reforms.

The world 9/11 created: The waning of the American superpower

The U.S. reaction to 9/11 involved costly invasions, the massive expansion of the U.S. security state and a new global awareness of the limits — rather than the potency — of American power.

Can You Get The Paper Cut?

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...

Direct-to-consumer retailers try to bring pizzazz to dull goods

E-merchants also put profitability ahead of growth at all cost

Germany’s DAX blue-chip stockmarket index gets an update