In U.S.-China clash, Taiwan takes center stage

Whether the defense of Taiwan should be a red line for the United States is emerging as one of the dominant foreign policy debates in Washington.

Fairphone 4: A sustainable, modular phone built to last

“ I'm really impressed with the attention to detail that Fairphone has taken to ensure that their devices are easily repairable, sustainable and e-waste neutral, all while delivering...

Burkina Faso starts trial on killing of ex-leader Sankara

Fourteen people in Burkina Faso including former President Blaise Compaore are to stand trial Monday in a military court, charged with the murder of influential leftist leader Thomas Sankara, who...

NASA to Use Artificial Intelligence to Discover Rogue Exoplanets Wandering the Galaxy

The planet-spotting method unites the future of astronomy—the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope—and its past, a technique used by 19th-century astronomers.

Israeli archaeologists discover ancient winemaking complex

Israeli archaeologists say they have unearthed a massive ancient winemaking complex dating back some 1,500 years

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6 Major applications of media monitoring for business

Understanding what is going on around the world that can and may affect your business positively or negatively, that is news or media…Continue reading on Medium »

Southwest Airlines Cancellations Not Due to Vaccine Mandate Walkout

Ted Cruz was one of those who speculated about issues at Southwest after the pilots' union sought to block the company's COVID-19 vaccination mandate.

She's been on the front lines of the Democratic Party's struggles with representation

Sarah Audelo has spent years behind the scenes in Democratic politics. She's the first Latina to lead the Alliance for Youth Action and is stepping down to make room for younger leaders.

Paul McCartney says John Lennon was behind Beatles' breakup, not him

Music legend disputes long-held belief by many of the super group's fans that he caused its demise.

Smoking marijuana could lead to breakthrough COVID cases, study finds

Heavy marijuana users who are also vaccinated may be more susceptible to breakthrough cases of COVID-19, a new study found.

Nobel Prize in Economics to be awarded in Stockholm

The prize in economics was developed by Sweden's central bank in memory of Alfred Nobel.

UK's Data Regulator Claims Goverment Plans Threaten ICO Independence

The UK's data regulator, information commissioner Elizabeth Denham, has fired a parting shot against the government, saying its new regulatory framework jeopardises her office's independence.

Dualnback.works: Brain training with Dual N-back exercise

“ I've been interested in brain training with Dual N-back, for quite a while. It seems that Dual N-back, is one of the few brain training exercises that has some research done over its...

Kelley Blue Book: Lucid’s second trick, the Gravity, is a full-size luxury crossover EV

The California startup Lucid Motors is on a roll, with its first EV, the Air, expected soon. Here's what planned for its next act.

Corey Lewandowski in Exile: Banned at Trump Properties

After a GOP donor accused Corey Lewandowski of sexual misconduct late last month, the former top aide and confidant to ex-President Donald Trump didn’t just lose his cushy job leading a pro-Trump...

Her Son Was Killed in a Mass Shooting, Hers Was the Shooter: Inside the Heartbreaking New Film ‘Mass’

Linda’s son was shy, even as a baby. He didn’t play well with others. Not that he was mean; he just didn’t know how.At age 13, he started a gaming profile to play fantasy games. Hearing him...

NerdWallet: This couple paid off $114,151 in debt and nearly doubled their income from the effort

They managed to stay debt-free in the pandemic, and have some tips for others hoping to ditch debt of their own?

3 Reasons You Might Regret Claiming Social Security at 70

Before you decide to sign up for benefits at 70, consider the drawbacks involved.

William Shatner is bound for space, but the rest of us will have to wait

New space companies are touting space tourism. But so far the final frontier has been the playground of the rich or famous, plus a few everyday folks who had a bit of luck.

Flooding could shut down a quarter of all critical infrastructure in the U.S

About 25%, or 1 in 4 units of critical infrastructure, such as police stations, airports and hospitals, are at risk of being rendered inoperable due to flooding, a comprehensive new report finds....

Poll: Young Americans say spending could offset sagging Biden approval

Data: The Generation Lab; Chart: Jacque Schrag/AxiosTwo-thirds of adults under 30 want Congress to pass some mix of the $1.2 trillion infrastructure deal and President Biden's bigger social...

DocuSign Poised For A Strong Move Next Month?

DocuSign Inc. stock (NASDAQ: DOCU) has gained over 4% in the past week and currently trades at almost $268 per share. Additionally, DocuSign, an eAgreement management company, has seen its stock...

Inside the Courtroom With Theranos’s Elizabeth Holmes

Behind the closed doors are whispers, gestures and a daily rhythm, plus two court artists, numbered tickets and some true-crime fans.

There’s More Than One Way to Play Dead

The Senate is in a tizzy. Education is in a tizzy. Also, Democratic strategists.

Halting Extinction Is an Issue We Actually Agree On

People on both sides of the aisle can work together to prevent future calamities from unfolding.

We aim to make inclusive hiring easier

Helping companies hire people for what they have to offer.

So You Want to Rust the Linux Kernel?

Apple's AirPods Max headphones are $100 off at Amazon

With excellent sound, solid ANC and good battery life, Apple's AirPods Max headphones have a lot going for them. If you've been eyeing a pair but find the $549 price hard to swallow, take note....

John Oliver Crafts Perfect Meme For Aging Relatives Who Share BS On Social Media

The "Last Week Tonight" host shows how the problem is even bigger than most people realize.

The Latest: Sri Lanka to start vaccinating schoolchildren

Sri Lankan authorities have decided to inoculate schoolchildren for COVID-19 starting next week. According to the Health Ministry, inoculations will begin on Oct. 21 and initially, the vaccine...

31 Things From Target That’ll Make Your Whole House Spookier

'Tis the season to be spooky 🎃👻🎃👻

If one person watches and says "I need help" that would be a major success story'

In a new film coming to BBC One, former England footballer Paul Merson investigates his addiction to gambling.

Russian plane carrying parachutists crashes, 16 killed

A plane carrying a group of parachute jumpers crashed after takeoff in the Russian region of Tatarstan early on Sunday, killing 16 people and injuring six, the Emergencies Ministry said.

Pixel Pass’ is Google’s rumored response to Apple One

Google seems poised to announce a new subscription bundle called “Pixel Pass,” which would combine a new Pixel device with an extended warranty and premium subscriptions for several Google...

American Industrial Partners: the buyout firm taking on Sanjeev Gupta

Little-known US company says it has taken control of industrialist’s top European asset

Russia's daily COVID-19 death toll hovers near all-time high

MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia reported 957 coronavirus-related deaths on Monday, close to the all-time high of 968 reported two days earlier. The government coronavirus task force also said it...

The inventor of one of the most popular 3-d printed "ghost guns" becomes a ghost at age 28 [Followup]

COVID immunity through infection or vaccination: Are they equal?

Does recovering from an infection make you as immune as a vaccine does? Here's what we know

European government bonds knocked by inflationary pressures

Regional Stoxx 600 share index dips in early dealings

Poland sees pro-EU rallies as battle lines drawn over court ruling

"I am European. I am also a Pole, but mainly a European," Robert Galemba, a protester, said.

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Tesla took 12 years to build 100,000 cars. China's Xpeng and Nio took about half that time

China's electric car companies are racing to ramp up production, faster than Tesla did in its early days.

Paul McCartney says John Lennon 'instigated' the Beatles' break-up

"It was John who wanted a divorce," he says, setting the record straight on the band's break-up.

Gogoro launches its battery-swapping tech in China

Gogoro has announced that its hot-swappable battery technology has arrived China and will be compatible with two local scooter brands so far. It's the company's first large-scale expansion, after...

Men Who Spent 29 Days Lost at Sea Say It Was a Nice Break From the Pandemic

The castaways survived on a diet of floating coconuts and rainwater.

Britney Spears' Conservatorship Changes Won't Affect Custody, Says K-Fed's Lawyer

Britney Spears' Conservatorship Changes Won't Affect Custody, Says K-Fed's Lawyer  TMZBritney Spears' fiancé gifts her a dog to 'protect' her from anyone 'with bad intentions'  Yahoo...

Tensions Persist Between Native People and the Legacy of Christopher Columbus

Spurred by national calls for racial equity, communities across the U.S. have taken a deeper look at Columbus' legacy

Mystery Boom And Unexplained Shakes Freak Out People In New Hampshire

It was also heard and felt in parts of Massachusetts and Maine.

HBO Max, Radio Canada Acquire Franck Gastambide’s Groundbreaking Canal Plus Show ‘All The Way...

After breaking grounds in France, Franck Gastambide’s hit Canal Plus show “All The Way Up” (“Validé”), a comedy drama series unfolding in France’s vibrant rap scene, is set to roll out around the...

Hey this may seem crazy, but let's get together and eat 100 tacos maybe [Amusing]

Stock Futures Edge Down as Energy Prices Climb

U.S. stock futures ticked lower while prices for crude oil and natural gas extended their gains.

15+ Times We Couldn’t Help but Say, “Yup, I Can Relate!”

One of the things we all miss from our childhood is the afternoon naps that we never wanted to take. As adults, napping might be one of our top 5 favorite activities; among others like not having...

A Trump-endorsed candidate for Arizona governor is claiming that the January 6 Capitol rioters...

Trump's pick for Arizona Gov. Kari Lake parroted a debunked claim at the former president's Iowa rally, saying the Capitol rioters were "invited in."

Video shows police officers dragging Black paraplegic man out of car during traffic stop

A Black paraplegic man from Ohio has filed a complaint with the NAACP after video showed police officers pulling him out of his car by his hair and arms during a traffic stop late last month.

Afghanistan: US and Taliban discuss aid in first direct talks since US exit

Afghanistan: US and Taliban discuss aid in first direct talks since US exit  BBC NewsView Full Coverage on Google News

International Day of the Girl Child 2021: Raising strong girls during a pandemic

On International Day of the Girl Child, the second in a pandemic, I am grateful for this United Nations-designated day. It's given us a moment to step back to consider what we can do to parent our...

R. Kelly Victim Says Singer Can't be Rehabilitated, Supporters Should Get Help

A guilty conviction and a prison sentence won't be enough to rehabilitate R. Kelly, but it's not too late for his supporters to see the light ... so says one of Kelly's victims. We got Faith...

Stan Rothenstein in 'My Cousin Vinny' 'Memba Him?!

Brooklyn born actor Mitchell Whitfield was in his 20s when he took on the role of the best friend Stan Rothenstein -- who was one of the two youts behind bars after they were wrongly accused of...

BTC price hits $57K five-month high

BTC price hits $57K five-month high — 5 things to watch in BTC this week  CointelegraphBitcoin Enters A Phase Of Consolidation Amid String Of Bullish News — Ethereum, Dogecoin Head Lower -...

Fairphone 4 review: the price of sustainability

A modular smartphone that (mostly) feels like a modern device Continue reading…

BioNTech begins Phase 2 trial of mRNA-based vaccine against cancer

BERLIN The second phase trial of an mRNA-based cancer vaccine developed by BioNTech has started, the German biopharmaceutical company announced on Friday. The first colorectal cancer patient was do…

Malaria vaccine will change African lives forever

As African countries get the vaccine, Newsbeat speaks to two people who've grown up with Malaria.

Nobel panel to announce 2021 economics prize

STOCKHOLM (AP) — The winner of the 2021 Nobel prize for outstanding work in the field of economics will be announced Monday.Unlike the other Nobel prizes, the economics award wasn’t established in...

UK police won't act against Prince Andrew over abuse claim

LONDON (AP) — British police have announced they will not take any action against Prince Andrew after a review prompted by a Jeffrey Epstein accuser who claims that he sexually assaulted...

Serbian Canneseries Player ‘Awake’ Weaves Dreams into Crime Drama

Gritty crime drama “Awake” is the first Serbian series to be in the official selection at Canneseries. It follows Sonja Kljun, a cold-yet-caring detective relegated from her case in Belgrade to...

Latest news updates: Asos chief Nick Beighton to step down

Latest news updates: Asos chief Nick Beighton to step down  Financial TimesAsos CEO Beighton to Step Down as Sales Growth Slows  BloombergView Full Coverage on Google News

Washington Is Getting China Wrong

Evergrande Group, one of China’s largest property developers, is tottering on the brink of bankruptcy. Its founder, Hui Ka Yan, is scrounging to find the cash to meet payments on the $300 billion...

Evergrande faces fresh debt deadline as property market woes widen

Expectations are slim that the troubled Chinese developer will make $148m worth of payments due on Monday, as it wrestles with more than $300bn in liabilitiesFinancial markets were braced for more...

In a video, former President Donald Trump wished Capitol rioter Ashli Babbitt a happy birthday...

Babbitt was an Air Force veteran who endorsed conspiracy theories from the far-right QAnon movement. She was killed on January 6 while storming the Capitol.

13 Halloween Gift Baskets And Boxes For Anyone Obsessed With Spooky Season

Because celebrating Halloween with your fave people is #SquashGoals.

Test: the Image You See First Can Reveal Hidden Sides of Your Personality

Images are a great way for psychologists to find out about your personality and subconscious. But it depends on what you spot first when looking at an illustration. Specifically, this...

5 charts show Russia's economic highs and lows under Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin has been instrumental in keeping Russia firmly on the global geopolitical and economic stage during his time in office.

French startup Homa Games, which provides an SDK for indie developers and studios to make and...

Chinese Developer Modern Land Asks to Delay Bond Repayment

Chinese property developer Modern Land asked investors for permission to defer repaying a $250 million bond due later this month, in the latest sign of the financial stress that has gripped China...

Your approach to work is making you unhappy. Here’s a better perspective

Professional coach Kristin Brownstone says, ‘What’s in it for me’ thinking is the short bus ride to work hell. The word “retirement” is coming up more frequently in conversations with friends....

How to blow the whistle on Facebook

This April, Sophie Zhang told the world about her employer’s failure to combat deception and abuse. Her advice? No screenshots, lawyer up – and trust yourselfTwo years ago, I did something I...

Among England’s most critically ill covid patients, 1 in 5 is pregnant and unvaccinated

U.S. hospitals are also encountering a wave of severe illness and death among young, pregnant and unvaccinated people.

Buffalo Bills on Their Way to the Top of AFC After Destroying Mahomes, Chiefs

If the Buffalo Bills aren't the AFC's best squad, they're right in the mix to take the spot now vacated by the Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs made appearances in the last two Super Bowls...

The U.S. and the Taliban Discuss Security and Terrorism Concerns in Doha

It's their first direct talks since the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in August

Jerick McKinnon, Darrel Williams' Fantasy Outlook After Edwards-Helaire Injury

The Kansas City Chiefs ' backfield is facing uncertainty after Clyde Edwards-Helaire suffered was ruled out for the remainder of Sunday night's game against the Buffalo Bills with a knee injury...

How to master the most important skill you need as a freelancer

No matter what type of freelance work you’re doing, you need to excel at this. Freelancers often need to develop a range of new skills in order to transition into self-employment, but in many...

The Many Ways the USMNT Screwed Up in Panama

A bad day on the road in World Cup qualifying.

Man is fatally shot by sheriff's deputy near Whittier

An L.A. County sheriff's deputy fatally shot a man near Whittier just before 5 p.m. Sunday, officials said.

In Wall Street Earnings Season, Costs Are Weighing Heavily on the Big Banks

America's big banks report earnings this week — JPMorgan on Wednesday, then Bank of America, Citigroup, Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo on...

Channel your inner Van Gogh with these online painting courses

If you're new to the painting game, sitting in the middle of a crowded (and likely expensive) art class, only to feel judged by your fellow art peers, sounds like pure nightmare material. In order...

11 Indigenous Leaders You Should Know

These Indigenous politicians, activists, linguists, teachers, and artists—who work to preserve their heritage and secure civil rights—deserve to be better known.

France is fascinated by Eric ‘the French Trump’ Zemmour

Like Donald Trump, Eric Zemmour is winning the match against his rivals and against the media.

A look at Pix, a mobile payments system launched 11 months ago by Brazil's Central Bank and used...

The origins of 25 fall traditions

Many of our autumnal traditions — like asking strangers for sugar — are pretty bizarre

European Union unity faces fresh test over Northern Ireland

The Commission is preparing for a partial suspension of the Northern Ireland protocol by the United Kingdom.

11 Bizarre Tricks From a 19th Century Magic Book

While there are tons of videos on sites like YouTube that have magic tricks today, before the internet, people learned these spells from books.

Eric Clapton Isn’t Just Spouting Vaccine Nonsense

Eric Clapton went from setting the standard for rock guitar to making ‘full-tilt’ racist rants to becoming an outspoken vaccine skeptic. Did he change? Or was he always like this?

People Online Had A Lot Of Reactions To The First Look At Timothée Chalamet As A Hot Willy Wonka

A lot of people weren't sure what to think about a hot take on the iconic Roald Dahl character.

More than a week after oil spill, cleanup crews continue combing Orange County beaches

More than 1,400 workers fanned out across the county's coastline and to area wetlands, wearing hazmat suits and carrying sifting nets as they combed the sand for black tar.

This Is How To Get The Secret Ending In ‘Far Cry 6’

'Far Cry 6' continued the series tradition of having a secret ending. This one, unfortunately, isn't very upbeat.

It was fuelled by combinations of "fetid effluvia"

James Tilly Matthews is one of the first well-documented cases of someone suffering from what was probably paranoid schizophrenia. His delusions featured an influencing machine, the Air Loom....

Navy nuclear engineer and wife arrested on espionage charges for trying to sell submarine...

A U.S. Navy nuclear engineer and his wife have been charged with trying to sell nuclear submarine secrets to what they thought was a foreign power. The couple were charged with espionage charges...

NC Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson takes defiant stand as he faces calls to resign after calling...

North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson (R) is taking a stand as he faces calls to resign for describing homosexuality as "filth."What is the background?While speaking at Asbury Baptist Church in...

Schiff: Republican Party “Is Now an Autocratic Cult Around Donald Trump”

The lawmaker from California said the GOP has "completely abandoned its ideology."

No. 2 House Republican refuses to say election wasn't stolen

The House's second-ranking Republican, Rep. Steve Scalise, repeatedly refused to say on Sunday that the 2020 election wasn't stolen, standing by Donald Trump's lie that Democrat Joe Biden won the...

There Is Shadow Inflation Taking Place All Around Us

Some companies haven’t been raising prices. Instead, they’ve been cutting back customer services and conveniences, but how should that be measured?

Facebook unveils new controls for kids using its platforms

Facebook, in the aftermath of damning testimony that its platforms harm children, will be introducing several features including prompting teens to take a break using its photo sharing app...

Lebanon’s electricity was down for a day, but the crisis was years in the making

A power outage is just the latest political nightmare for Lebanon. Lebanon’s electricity failed over the weekend, plunging the country into further difficulty on top of economic collapse,...

A Nuclear Engineer And His Wife Have Been Arrested For Allegedly Trying To Sell Classified...

Jonathan and Diana Toebbe were caught in a FBI sting while trying to sell nuclear submarine secrets to a foreign country, authorities said.

It’s Shameful Moderna Is Sending All its Vaccines to Wealthy Countries. It’s Also Dangerous

Over the weekend, the New York Times reported that Moderna, the Massachusetts-based pharmaceutical company that is producing the most effective COVID vaccine, had shipped almost all its doses to...

This wine delivery box will be the talk of the town and it's 80% off

The air is getting chiller. The leaves are turning are changing from vibrant green to rusty orange. And pumpkin spice lattes are making your local Starbucks line twice as long as usual. That can...

Paul McCartney Claims John Lennon ‘Instigated’ the Beatles’ Breakup in New Interview

"This was my band, this was my job, this was my life, so I wanted it to continue," McCartney says in upcoming BBC Radio 4 interview

What Dave Chappelle Keeps Getting Wrong

There are queer and trans people in Selma, Alabama, something Dave might need to be aware of.

Wendy's manager douses drive-thru patron with hot oil..

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We Don’t Talk Nearly Enough About How Kids of Color Are Disproportionately Suffering During the Pandemic

As kids across the country settle into the rhythm of outbreaks and school closures during the second pandemic school year, a staggering number of children are having to do so without their parents...

The Jokes Only Make Kim Kardashian More Powerful

You don’t get to the status Kim Kardashian West occupies without knowing exactly what people think about you and using it to your advantage. So when the mogul, former reality star, and Instagram...

Scottish nightclub to generate power from dancers' body heat

The venue will save an estimated 70 tonnes of carbon per year

How to Prepare Your Chimney for the Winter (and Why You Should)

When discussing cleaning chimneys, it’s hard not to picture a singing-and-dancing Dick Van Dyke and his unique interpretation of a Cockney accent stepping-in-time on the rooftops of London in...

The Best Places In The US To Travel In An RV, According To A Couple Who Drove One Through 48 States

Julie and Marc Bennett shared the states, parks, and attractions in the US you must see in an RV.

These Photos Of Rescued Animals Will Restore Your Faith In The World

"I think the strangest situation was trying to photograph a household of 25 Chihuahuas and a very large iguana at the same time."

Use This Map to Find the Best Halloween Candy in Your Neighborhood

Those of us who grew up trick-or-treating in the days before the internet had to rely on word-of-mouth, or memories and/or notes from the previous year to help stake out the best Halloween houses....

Steven Mnuchin Stepped In to Prevent Ivanka Trump World Bank Appointment

President Donald Trump very much wanted Ivanka at the helm, and it was the Treasury secretary who blocked her ascent. The post Steven Mnuchin Stepped In to Prevent Ivanka Trump World Bank...

Laurie Anderson Has a Message for Us Humans

For half a century, she has taken the things we know best— our bodies, our rituals, our nation — and shown us how strange they really are.

Bodies Are Canceled. Thanks, Instagram

It's almost inevitable that social media forces us to see ourselves as objects—so why not opt out of the human image?

The Best RSS Feed Readers (Because the Internet Is a Mess)

The internet is a mess. Ignore the algorithm and distill the web down to the things you actually care about.

Is socially responsible investing all a lie?

Think you’re investing ethically? You might be surprised. It’s easier than ever to invest ethically — or, at least, to be told by marketers you are. Whether you’re actually doing it is harder to...

Evan Mock's Pink Buzz Cut Looks Great When It's Growing Out, Too

And more from the week in celebrity grooming.

The Ultimate Road Trip Guide to California’s Highway 395

The stunning, adventure-filled road parallels the eastern Sierra Nevada range and has ample stops for hot springs, hikes, and backcountry skiing The post The Ultimate Road Trip Guide to...

Will the Outdoor Industry Ever Stop Booming?

A month of high-profile acquisitions indicates investors are bullish on the long-term strength of the outdoor economy, even as the industry itself struggles to keep pace with the maturing moral...

Toward Better Pain Control

Advances in understanding the cells and molecules that transmit pain signals are providing new targets for drugs that could relieve various kinds of pain--including those poorly controlled by...--...

Black Children Were Jailed for a Crime That Doesn’t Exist. Almost Nothing Happened to the Adults...

Judge Donna Scott Davenport oversees a juvenile justice system in Rutherford County, Tennessee, with a staggering history of jailing children. She said kids must face consequences, which rarely...

Landmark Ozone Treaty Could Prevent More Than 400 Million Cases of Cancer

The Montreal Protocol has helped heal the ozone layer that blocks harmful ultraviolet rays-- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Jay-Z Makes It Official: This Is the Year of the Crash

Average collectors and A-listers alike are leaning into Cartier’s lineup of funky watches.

Shuttered Venues and Theaters Are Being Denied a Financial Lifeline by the SBA

“We did our part, we closed our doors, our business has suffered. Quite honestly, the government has an obligation to help us survive.” The post Shuttered Venues and Theaters Are Being Denied a...

Just In Time For Fall, Your Cool-Weather Skin-Care Capsule

Winterizing your closet is a process. Often, it involves a donation trash bag, a back-and-forth with the dry cleaners, and trying to find space for all the coats you pulled out of storage. But,...

The Sales You Should Shop According To Your Zodiac Sign

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

The Best Deals This Week, From Giant Grim Reapers to Camping Gear

Whether you're in search of a 12-foot-tall demon, a retro sleeping bag, the cult-fave Always pan, or a tasteful art print, it's all on sale, baby!

Is This the End of Switzerland’s Chimney Sweep 'Mafia'?

Imagine opening your front door, still in your pajamas, on a frosty Swiss morning, only to find a man dressed entirely in black staring back at you. Charcoal trousers, top hat, and boots, a little...

New to Gastro Obscura? Start Here!

So you've heard about Gastro Obscura—maybe thanks to our new book—and you're wondering what it's all about. Well, you're in the right place. Gastro Obscura is run by a team within Atlas Obscura of...

Idaho Lieutenant Governor Bans Vaccine Mandates While Governor Out Of State

Idaho lieutenant governor Janice McGeachin issued executive orders, which included banning vaccine mandates and attempting to activate national guard service members to send to the Mexico border,...

5 Things To Know About ‘No Time To Die’

How Carmelo Anthony Can Help The Lakers

After LeBron James lost in the first round of the NBA playoffs last season for the first time in his career, big changes were bound to come to the Los Angeles Lakers. The splashiest, of course,...

Can You Evade Your Evil Twin?

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...

A $15bn new canal for Istanbul

Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s dream risks becoming Istanbul’s nightmare

The “Pandora papers” ensnare a Czech leader and a Dutch minister

Leaked documents show Andrej Babis and Wopke Hoekstra made investments via tax havens