The Merkel era is about to end

Merkel’s legacy of stable, sound leadership runs alongside a course of events that shows the limits of both her influence and her equivocating instincts.

Riyadh Turns East

Since it took office some seven months ago, the Biden administration has upended practically every aspect of its predecessor's approach to the region, with the 76 year U.S.-Saudi relationship one...

The Top 10 Innovations in Mental Health

A look at methods and technologies that are transforming the work of psychiatrists and psychologists-- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Women Compare Experience of Office Rules in 1990s to Victorian Era

One woman shared the archaic reason she got told off at her office job in the 1990s, prompting others to share their now-outdated experiences online.

A Guide to Larry Elder, the Right-Wing Extremist Who Could Be the Next Governor of California

Voting "yes" on the California recall is voting for a MAGA-style Republican who also happens to be accused of demanding his girlfriend get a "Larry's Girl" tattoo

Compass Diversified started at perform with $32 stock price target at Oppenheimer

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...

Texas: Come for the voter suppression, misogyny, and rampant cases of Trump Lung; stay for the...

Jounce Therapeutics upgraded to outperform from market perform at Raymond James

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...

All of the political fashion statements at Met Gala

The star-studded Met Gala was held on Monday night in New York City and the red carpet showed celebrities, politicians and athletes donning politically-inspired attire.

Stocks making the biggest moves in the premarket: Oracle, Angi, Herbalife Nutrition and more

The stocks making the biggest moves in premarket trading include Oracle, Angi, Herbalife Nutrition, and more.

Yum Brands’ CEO: Culture Is What Will You Through A Tight Labor Market

During a presentation this week, Yum Brands' CEO David Gibbs said the company is likely not done acquiring tech startups as the battle becomes "more fought over who has the best technology...

The 11 biggest questions CEOs are asking about Biden's vaccine mandate

The Retail Industry Leaders Association said in a statement that the president's proposed rules could represent "a colossal undertaking."

Five Steps To Incorporate WordPress As An Integrated Management Solution

Adopting WordPress in a more inclusive manner is not a conversation of "if," but "how."

This Cathie Wood Growth Stock Is On Fire: Can It Continue Higher?

DraftKings is operating effectively, as reopening economies have not hurt its growth.

Why Clover Health Might Not Bring You Good Luck

The innovative health insurer presents an intriguing -- but flawed -- risk-to-reward profile.

Patton Oswalt Issues Rip-Roaring Reality Check For People Mad At Him For Canceling Shows

The comedian hilariously hit back at those who disagree with his refusal to perform at venues that ignore COVID-19 safety precautions.

Bitcoin bull Mike Novogratz compares crypto zealots to anti-vaxxers

Questioning cardano feels like "going to an Eagles game with the Giants' jersey on," the Galaxy Digital CEO said.

What's behind the push for a fourth stimulus check

IRS has distributed almost 170 million payments. But hardship remains widespread as the Delta variant spreads.

The SPAC Bubble Is Burst. It May Be Time to Invest

While the SPAC boom has fizzled, blank-check vehicles are now trading at deep enough discounts for even skeptical investors to consider arbitrage trades.

Kentucky man shot and killed his estranged wife during an altercation, police say

The suspect was located and arrested weeks after the woman’s body was found, according to state police.

Amazon partners with ticketing company AXS to use its Amazon One palm scanner at Colorado's Red...

Amazon will read your palms for entry

Debbie Harry wears patriotic dress at Met Gala 2021 to honor 'American Independence' theme

Debbie Harry rocked the Met Gala red carpet in a patriotic dress that was perfectly on-point for the 2021 show’s “American Independence” theme.

12-year-old was driving stolen SUV

Bullets for the gun were found in the boy’s pocket, officials said.

Cannes Psychological Thriller ‘John and the Hole’ Closes New Key Deals, Including France,...

Production, finance and sales outfit Film Constellation has inked new key deals on psychological thriller “John and the Hole,” directed by one of Variety’s top 10 directors to watch, Pascual...

What you need to know about the big iPhone 13 Apple Event next week

Apple is set to announce the iPhone 13, and possibly the Apple Watch 7 and AirPods 3, at a virtual Apple Event.

What Happens When You Fall Off a Mountain

A firsthand account of a free-solo accident in the Sierra Nevada The post What Happens When You Fall Off a Mountain appeared first on Outside Online.

Boeing says pandemic has erased two years of jet industry growth

US aerospace manufacturer predicts demand will bounce back by 2024 despite coronavirus crisis

Oil hits 6-week high as U.S. Gulf braces for storm Nicholas

Oil hits 6-week high as U.S. Gulf braces for storm Nicholas  ReutersWorld Business Watch : US WTI crude up 1 % at $70.43 a barrel  WIONCrude Oil Rallies Above $70 as Another Hurricane Menaces...

14 Typical Mistakes That Many Pet Owners Make

We love our pets to the moon and back but still, oftentimes, we don’t consider the basics of how to take care of them. We indeed want to make everything for the better but instead, we end...

Terrorist behind the 2017 bombing of a Minnesota mosque gets sentenced to 53 years in prison [Followup]

Evergrande's Cash Problem is Now Beijing's Political Problem

Protesters crowded the headquarters of China’s most indebted property developer after some wealth management products it backed failed to pay out on time.

Weekend slaughter of dolphins on Faeroes could revive debate

The slaughter of 1,428 white-sided dolphins as part of a four-century-old traditional drive of sea mammals into shallow water in the North Atlantic islands where they are killed, has reignited a...

Stars hit the red carpet as Met Gala returns after 2-year hiatus

Rihanna, Kim Kardashian and other stars hit the red carpet of the Met Gala in New York. The Al-lister event of the year is back after a two-year hiatus, welcoming a crowd of some 400 actors,...

Afghanistan’s Sahraa Karimi to Head Stockholm Film Festival Jury

Sahraa Karimi, film director (“Hava, Maryam, Ayesha”) and head of the Afghan Film Organization, has been named as head of the jury at the next edition of the Stockholm International Film Festival....

MLB's All-Breakout Team for 2021 Season

It's time to announce Bleacher Report's 2021 MLB All-Breakout Team. There are still a few weeks remaining in the regular season, but the year's biggest breakouts are already well established...

Amazon says it is increasing the US hourly starting wage to $18 and plans to hire another...

Amazon.com Inc has increased its average starting wage in the United States to more than $18 an hour and plans to hire another 125,000 warehouse and transportation workers, an executive told Reuters.

The Morning After: Nintendo's Switch gets a discount, but only in Europe

Apologies in advance to Android phone owners, as it’s new iPhone day. Yes, Apple’s biggest showcase of the year kicks off at 1 PM ET / 10 AM PT / 6 PM BST. Once again, the company is streaming the...

What to Expect from Gary Gensler’s Testimony

After five months on the job, the S.E.C. chair will speak before the Senate Banking Committee about crypto, climate, SPACs and more.

iPhone 13 launch: How to watch Apple's live event today

iPhone 13 launch: How to watch Apple's live event today  CNETWhat to expect at Apple's iPhone 13 event  CNNApple’s iPhone 13 launches tomorrow, but you can see it right now in this stunning...

Journalists, it’s time to talk about our biases

What do journalists tend to have in common, and what about us is the same or different from the communities we serve?Continue reading on Trusting News »

First on CNN: Company behind Tide and Bounty pledges net zero emissions by 2040

Procter & Gamble is launching a new climate goal that for the first time takes aim at slashing the pollution generated by the company's vast supply chain.

Unpacking fresh details from Congress’ green energy plan

Plus, Harvard takes another step back from fossil fuels and the US states with the highest electric vehicle uptake

Why Humans and Wild Animals Just Can’t Get Along

In ‘Fuzz,’ the science journalist travels around the world to examine people’s troubled attempts to coexist with wildlife The post Why Humans and Wild Animals Just Can’t Get Along appeared first...

How to Tell Children the Truth About Cancer and Other Disasters

The day I was diagnosed with cancer—serious cancer, out-of-the-blue cancer—I reeled out of the doctor’s office and onto the familiar street. My children’s dentist was on that block, and the Rite...

How to watch Apple’s ‘California Streaming’ event

It’s September, which means iPhone season is just nearly here. The rumor mill has been spinning about the highly anticipated iPhone 13, as well as the Apple Watch Series 7, a third generation of...

A Stanford Proposal Over AI's 'Foundations' Ignites Debate

A research paper that dubs some artificial intelligence models "foundational" is sparking a dispute over the future of the field.

DeSantis knows that's BS': Cuomo on misinformation at press event

CNN's Chris Cuomo reacts after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis stood by as a speaker at his press conference spread anti-vaccine misinformation.

Covid: Booster jabs for over 50s recommended

Experts say a single dose of Pfizer should be offered at least six months after a second dose.

Ranking the Heisman Favorites Heading into Week 3

Perhaps other than Lamar Jackson a half-decade ago, this short phrase is true: You can't win a Heisman Trophy in September. But you can lose it. Two weeks into the 2021 season, changes are...

Carl Nassib makes NFL history as Las Vegas Raiders beat Baltimore Ravens in thriller

Carl Nassib makes NFL history as Las Vegas Raiders beat Baltimore Ravens in thriller  CNNMike Preston: Same problems persist in Ravens' season-opening loss to Raiders | COMMENTARY  Baltimore...

Stripe banned us for payment disputes but we never had a single dispute

Tiny Robots Could Clean Up Microplastic Pollution

The $3.5 Trillion Question

If the Democrats pass a sweeping piece of legislation, will Americans notice?

Two-thirds of businesses around world struggling to hire..

Most young people think humanity is doomed

Over half of respondents in a survey believe humanity is doomed and governments are failing to act.

Billie Eilish Said "It Was Time For This" After Completing Her British Vogue Cover...

"It just was time. It was time for this and I feel like I've grown so much in the last few years and my confidence."

With many climate activists unable to access vaccines, should Cop26 go ahead?

Because of hoarding by rich countries, those in the global south on the frontline of the crisis will be excluded from the talksMohamed Adow is the director of the climate and energy thinktank...

Putin isolating after members of inner circle contract coronavirus

Russian President Vladimir Putin will isolate himself for an undisclosed amount of time after people in his inner circle tested positive for the coronavirus, the Kremlin said Tuesday.Why it...

Chinese property giant Evergrande warns again that it could default on its enormous debts

Chinese property giant Evergrande warns again that it could default on its enormous debts  CNNChina property giant Evergrande admits debt crisis as protesters besiege HQ  The GuardianChinese...

Barrett's remarks about judges not being "partisan hacks" were "straight-up trolling": legal analyst

Dahlia Lithwick relates Amy Coney Barrett's speech to being like something out of "The Onion"

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

400,000 without power..

Hungary PM Viktor Orban responds to criticism from Timothy Garton Ash

Timothy Garton Ash had accused Orban of having his cake and eating it in terms of Hungary's relationship with the EU.

China's largest property developer, with total liabilities of $310 billion looks like it's on...

Chinese housing giant Evergrande is one of the country's largest private conglomerates and world's most indebted property developer, teetering on the brink of bankruptcy after years of rapid...

Australian Govt to revoke citizenship based on “confidential information”

Condom ‘stealthing’ is a vile practice. California is right to ban it

Twelve per cent of women have experienced stealthing – and 10% of men have perpetrated it. The law is finally catching upShe told him a condom was “non-negotiable,” and that if he would rather not...

EU climate chief: energy prices hike should boost transition

The European Union’s climate czar says the 27-nation bloc should ensure that the most vulnerable people won’t pay the heaviest price of the green transition, amid rising energy prices

Piercing Pagoda Upgrades to ‘Banter’ with a Fresh Vibe and More Piercing Services

Beloved by mall aficionados of the Nineties everywhere, the piercing brand is back as Banter by Piercing Pagoda, sporting unisex pieces and a fresh, new look. Here's why they're worth checking out

With Taliban's Rise, India Sees Renewed Threat In Kashmir

India's leaders are anxiously watching the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan, fearing it will benefit their bitter rival Pakistan and feed a long-simmering insurgency in the disputed region of Kashmir

Bad Bosses

This is a series about jerks, blowhards, racists, creeps, narcs, petty tyrants, tenured incompetents, passive–aggressive underminers, Taylorist fussbudgets, Pinkertonish snoops, pious liberal...

I Worked as a Mail Carrier. My Boss Accused Me of “Malicious Compliance.”

Carl Owen spent most of his adult life working for the United States Postal Service. Unlike other workers in our Bad Bosses series, he wasn’t unjustly fired. He wasn’t sexually harassed. He wasn’t...

Privacy advocate will be new Big Tech threat at FTC

The Biden administration sent another warning to Big Tech on Monday in nominating longtime privacy advocate Alvaro Bedoya to the Federal Trade Commission.Why it matters: Bedoya's expertise on data...

California is 'impatient with patience.' Newsom recall election tests state's frustration point

The gubernatorial recall election demonstrates a truth about modern California: We have lost patience amid many crises, and any proposal that doesn't lead to a fix is reason to mobilize.

Le positivisme

Massimiliano Simons (@MassSimons), a philosopher of science at the University of Ghent, is tweeting charming illustrated threads about French philosophers of science and positivists from the turn...

Senate Democrats Offer A New Voting Bill, But A GOP Filibuster Likely Blocks The Way

Democrats have a deal on revised voting rights legislation, but a major roadblock remains in the evenly divided chamber with Republicans ready to halt the bill's progress.

A Hidden Shame in Nursing Homes

A Times investigation suggests that strict rules on the use of antipsychotic drugs in elder care have a gaping loophole.

Canon's flagship 24-megapixel EOS R3 arrives in November for $6,000

Canon has officially unveiled the EOS R3, its flagship mirrorless camera designed for sports, action and wildlife photography. With the release, it has now filled in the blanks for key...

Drone Racing League lands $100 million deal with crypto platform Algorand

The cryptocurrency firm will take over DRL's title naming rights starting with its sixth season on Sept. 29.

Is Trump running in 2024? Key allies Roger Stone and Jason Miller say yes

Want more Trump? Two advisers close to twice-impeached former president say he's decided to run again in 2024

Help! My Friends Hid Their Break-Up From Me for Two Years

I can only ask what else they're lying to us about.

Peter Thiel Hates a Copycat

This fall, Peter Thiel will celebrate his 54th birthday. He has already lived more lives than most mortals can imagine. He has been a Wall Street lawyer, a hedge-fund trader, a Silicon Valley...

College Football Offensive Coordinators Must Be Watching More NFL

On the opening drive of the college football season, the Nebraska Cornhuskers lined up in “11 personnel,” a package that features one running back, one tight end and three wide receivers. Coach...

Canon’s $5,999 EOS R3 focuses by tracking your eye

Canon confirmed plans for its highest-end mirrorless camera yet back in April, but that was just a notice of development — now the company is ready to announce its specs in full. As expected, the...

Greg LeMond and the Amazing Candy Colored Dream Bike

The Tour de France legend and anti-doping crusader is building an ultralight ebike that he hopes will be fun as hell to ride—and jumpstart a US carbon-fiber boom.

Israel’s Top COVID Truther Claimed COVID that Killed Him Was ‘Poison’ Attack

One of Israel’s top anti-vaxx activists has reportedly died of COVID-19 two days after posting a final message to his followers that ordered them to “keep fighting” against the shot that could...

Anti-Vaxxer Cole Beasley Dropped A Pass And The Jokes About Catching Stuff Came Fast

"I'm assuming that was a personal decision from Cole Beasley not to hold on to that pass," one critic mocked the Buffalo Bills receiver.

Dear Care and Feeding: Can I Make My Son Quit His Travel Sports Team? We’d Like Our Life Back

Parenting advice on youth sports, colorism, and hypochondria.

Just 34 Effective Products That'll Make You Think There Must Be Magic Involved

You honestly won't believe your eyes...

Met Gala: 13 of the most eye-catching looks

Jennifer Lopez, Simone Biles, Dan Levy, Ella Emhoff and Tommy Hilfiger were all on the red carpet.

43 Hospitals Turned Away Alabama Cardiac Patient Due to COVID-19 Surge, Obituary Says

“In honor of Ray, please get vaccinated if you have not, in an effort to free up resources for non-COVID related emergencies,” his obituary read.

Panicked’ Woman Gives Birth in an Airport Bathroom and Suffocates Her Baby With Toilet Paper

The 23-year-old said it was an unwanted pregnancy and felt she had no choice but to kill her baby.

What the Celebrity Phenomenon Is and Why People Are Getting Famous for Seemingly Nothing

Usually, when pronouncing the word “celebrity” or “star” we imply a person who succeeded in a certain area such as cinematography, sports, singing, etc. However, sometimes, everyone seems to know...

32 Pieces Of Decor That'll Upgrade Your Home Without Buying New Furniture

Sometimes you just need to invest in a pretty pastel duvet cover and save the Ikea instructions for another day.

President Biden Urges Californians to Vote ‘No’ Ahead of Gov. Newsom Recall Vote

“The eyes of the nation are on California,” Biden told a rally on Monday

Putin self-isolating after coronavirus cases in his entourage

Should Biden Reappoint Jerome Powell? It Depends on His Theory of Change

Lael Brainard is more aligned with the president, so picking her may please Democrats. Powell may have a more bipartisan seal of approval.

School Apologizes for Asking Pupils to Lift Their Shirts Up to Check Their Underwear

Female students at the Japanese school were asked to lift their shirts up, while their male peers unbuttoned their uniforms.

Putin to self-isolate due to COVID cases among inner circle

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin is going into self-isolation because of coronavirus cases in his inner circle, the Kremlin said Tuesday, adding that he tested negative for...

Earthquake: Magnitude 3.8 quake hits near Coalinga

A magnitude 3.8 earthquake was reported early Tuesday 14 miles from Coalinga, according to the USGS.

Introverts Actually Understand People Way Better Than Extroverts Do, Yale Study Shows

Want to understand human behavior? Ask a wallflower rather than a party animal.Continue reading on Medium »

SCImago Graphica: Explore, visually communicate and make sense of the data

“ SCImago Graphica is a data visualization tool that we have been working on for a long time and that is finally coming out. We'd love to hear your thoughts and suggestions. ” ...

Pope visit a sign of inclusion for Slovakia's excluded Roma

KOSICE, Slovakia (AP) — Pope Francis traveled to the far east of Slovakia on Tuesday to meet with the country’s Roma in a gesture of inclusion for the most socially excluded minority group in...

Facebook Is Raking It in With Shady Anti-Abortion Ads

Rebekah Hagan was a college freshman when she discovered she was pregnant with her second child. In a vulnerable moment, swayed by pressure from the “abortion industry,” she obtained a medication...

Maker Fellowship: Get paid to ship your next side project

“ About a decade ago, when I was starting, many people took blind bets on me. They asked only one thing in return – that when it'd be my time, I'll pay it forward. This is me, just...

Alibaba accuser facing lawsuits as China MeToo backlash builds

Authorities have made it clear that they will not accept a public movement tackling sexual harassment in the workplace.

Subway Worker Scared to Go Home After Robbery, Attacker Has Home Address

The Subway worker who got suspended for aggressively stopping an armed man from robbing the store and then posting the surveillance video says she's afraid to go home ... because the crook has her...

Blueface and Crew Viciously Attack Club Bouncer on Video

Blueface is accused of viciously attacking a doorman at a club, and video of the incident shows 3 other men jumped the guy too ... and it's incredibly brutal and disturbing. TMZ's obtained...

How to make new friends as an adult

These three strategies can help if you’re looking to make new and meaningful connections. If you check out your social media feeds, you’ll see that you’re probably connected to a lot of people....

Wildfire destroyed his kids’ school. So this dad designed a fireproofed replacement

After part of the Ojai Valley School was destroyed in 2017, Frederick Fisher designed a new campus to help the school withstand the next wildfire. On a hilltop overlooking the town of Ojai,...

Digital Light

Meet the Little-Known Genius Who Helped Make Pixar Possible [ungated] - "Alvy Ray Smith helped invent computer animation as we know it—then got royally shafted by Steve Jobs. Now he's got a vision...

Congress' new Afghanistan challenge: Bipartisan oversight of Biden's Pentagon

Democrats and Republicans want to grill Pentagon brass about missteps in pulling out of Afghanistan, particularly abandoning the Bagram airbase.

NHL's Columbus Blue Jackets replace assistant coach because he declined COVID-19 vaccination

Sylvain Lefebvre will not work as a Columbus Blue Jackets assistant coach due to his choice not to get vaccinated against COVID-19."Per NHL protocol, he is unable to do the job we hired him for,"...

What Three Upcoming Elections Can Tell Us About The Political Climate

In this installment of the FiveThirtyEight Politics podcast, the crew checks in on the California recall election and other upcoming races, and talks about how a Trump endorsement is shaping a...

12 machine learning courses that can help you start a career in just about any industry

Whether you're looking to learn some of today's AI systems to beef up your resume or are hoping to head on a new career path because you're so bored of your current desk job you could cry,...

Timothée Chalamet, Sweatpants and All, Walked to the Met Gala

The Met Gala co-chair went extra high-low with his fit.

Dr. Anthony Fauci says he would support a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for airline travel

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Dr. Anthony Fauci says that he would support mandating COVID-19 vaccination as a requirement for airline travelers."I would support...

Rep. Pramila Jayapal Made Her Name As A Worker’s Advocate, But Former Staffers Say Working For...

Former staffers who worked for Rep. Pramila Jayapal, a House Democrat who built her reputation on being a champion of workers, say her treatment of her staff was often inconsistent with her public image.

Intuit buys Mailchimp for $12bn

A lot of money for an email list company. the largest-ever acquisition of a privately-held bootstrapped company, as Mailchimp didn't take any outside funding since its 2001 founding. It's also a...

Both sides of California's recall election want voters of color. Getting their votes is a different task

Officials representing minority groups say historic underrepresentation of people of color in the voting process is a challenge they're hoping to address in this election -- both getting them out...

A Tribute To The Best Met Gala Looks Of All Time

It’s the second Monday in September. Normally, it’d be an unremarkable date. But in the new normal, it’s the night of the Met Gala, the night when A-listers from fashion, music, TV, sports, and...

Bartenders Tell Us The Light Beers They Always Represent For

"Light" beer gets unfairly maligned. Here are eight light or low-cal beers worth drinking year-round.

Norway's center-left heads to victory in general elections

Official projections indicate the governing Conservatives will lose power after a campaign dominated by climate change and the future of the Scandinavian country's oil and gas exploration industry.

Help! I Couldn't Stop Writing Fake Dear Prudence Letters That Got Published

It was a fulfilling creative outlet, until one got featured on Tucker Carlson.

Pop Star Tove Lo Dropped The First Caffeinated Cannabis Drink

Cann and pop star Tove Lo recently debuted a carbonated, naturally caffeinated, cannabis-infused peach-flavored drink. It's fantastic.

At the Met Gala, Pete Davidson Embraces Yet Another Style Evolution

The comedian’s Thom Browne outfit includes a dress—and maybe even underwear.

11 Cashmere Sweaters For Channeling Nancy Meyers’ Movie Energy

Sweater aficionados know that cashmere is the premium cold-weather fabric for its superior warmth and softness. The prized fiber is made from cashmere goats, whose cold home requires their coat to...

The Tongue Goes Inside The Mouth

Unless you are eating a popsicle or making a funny face

Welcome to Cleveland’ Sign in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

On an otherwise unremarkable Wednesday in 1978, photographer Mark Gubin was a bit bored at his studio. He decided to take a tub of white paint and write out “Welcome to Cleveland” in big block...

Joe Manchin Slammed For Stealing Spotlight From Other Democratic Senators Who Also Oppose...

WASHINGTON—Lambasting the West Virginia senator for his blatant self-interest, Joe Manchin (D-WV) was slammed by critics Monday for stealing the spotlight from other Democratic senators who also...

Do These Things Before the Summer Ends or You'll Probably Regret It

Though Home Goods, coffee purveyors, and everyone who already has a “Harvest” sign on their doorstep would have you believe otherwise, it’s not fall yet, dammit. We’ve got no beef with fall...

What the Taliban’s new government tells us about how they will rule

The interim government is showing that it’s still the Taliban. The Taliban announced an interim government last week, as the movement transitions from insurgency to rulers of Afghanistan. The...

Worker and Kolkhoz Woman' in Moscow, Russia

This sculpture was made by Vera Mukhina in 1937 for the World Fair in Paris. It was meant to overshadow the Nazi German pavilion that was located opposite to Russian pavilion in the fair. In the...

How to Finally Organize Your Random iPhone Notes

Tagging is a feature that can separate a basic notes app from a powerful one. And when it comes to note-taking apps, you used to have to choose a third-party option (often one that cost money) to...

CBS Announces New Activism Competition Series

CBS has announced its new reality TV show, The Activist, in which contestants compete in media stunts and digital campaigns to garner public attention for their cause, with results partly measured...

Traffic Citation vs. Ticket: What's the Difference?

Getting a traffic ticket can be an expensive mistake. But is there a difference between a ticket and a citation? And what about a warning?

How Walgreens’ sloppy Covid-19 test registration system exposed patient data

Millions of people got Covid-19 tests through Walgreens. Their information wasn’t adequately protected. If you got a Covid-19 test at Walgreens, your personal data — including your name, date of...

Unusual Progressive-Centrist Alliance Wins Universal Child Care Subsidy

The “major flex” by progressives and moderate Democrats eliminates means-testing for a child care credit in the party’s reconciliation package. The post Unusual Progressive-Centrist Alliance Wins...

How a Syrian War Criminal and Double Agent Disappeared in Europe

In the bloody civil war, Khaled al-Halabi switched sides. But what country does he really serve?

Watch Vincent Price and Johnny Carson Cook Fish in a Dishwasher on The Tonight Show

As this clip from ‘The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson’ proves, dishwasher cooking is more fun when Vincent Price is helping out.

Most Hollywood Writers’ Rooms Look Nothing Like America

Could that finally be changing?

The Polynesian 'Prince' Who Took 18th-Century England by Storm

A new nonfiction release revisits the life of Mai, the first Pacific Islander to visit Britain

Is America Inc getting less dynamic, less global and more monopolistic?

We test three prevailing hypotheses about American business

An FBI Informant's Unlikely Role in Upcoming Supreme Court Case on Surveillance of Muslims

Craig Monteilh's affidavit is central to one of the most significant legal challenges to the FBI’s post-9/11 surveillance of Muslims. The post An FBI Informant’s Unlikely Role in Upcoming Supreme...

Apple wins a court battle with Epic Games

It is not the end of a regulatory war