Are human beings fundamentally good or fundamentally bad? Are people mostly generous, or are they mostly selfish?Over the centuries, many of our leading lights have taken the view that people are basically selfish. Machiavelli argued that people are deceitful,... More »
It's always important to stay hydrated. After all, more than half of the human body is made of water.Drinking water keeps you from becoming thirsty and can help cool you off on a hot day. But staying hydrated provides many other health benefits, such as regula... More »
WASHINGTON − Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas on Thursday disclosed additional travel paid for by GOP GOP mega-donor Harlan Crow, including a private jet flight last year to Texas.In an annual disclosure report made public on Thursday, Thomas noted a flig... More »
The number of Americans who say they are stretched thin has remained stubbornly high, according to several reports. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell recently called for continued vigilance in the fight against inflation, warning there may even be more inter... More »
A video appearing to show late Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin alive has sparked a flurry of conspiracy theories. The Russian warlord, 62, was killed alongside nine others after his private jet caught fire and fell 28,000 feet to the ground last week (August 23)... More »
When people consider popular places in America, they often think of big cities like New York City or Denver. However, a new study focuses on the best small cities and towns across the U.S., and the factors that make them great places to call home. The study ex... More »
Disney has been hit again with another lawsuit from investors over the alleged sleight of hand accounting the company used to hide streaming losses.And once again, some big names, Bobs past and present, are being spotlighted.“Plaintiff brings this ... More »
In an era of artificial wonders, authenticity—or at least the illusion of it—is only going to become a more coveted commodity. Perhaps that’s one reason country music has ruled the highest reaches of the Billboard Hot 100 for most of the summer. And no one is ... More »
John Mellencamp, who is often outspoken about racial injustice in the U.S., recently revealed why he's not a fan of rap songs.In a podcast interview with Bill Maher that released Sunday, the rock singer explained that he disagrees with the use of racial slurs.... More »
More than once, I’ve run around looking everywhere for my smartphone, only to find that it’s already in the palm of my hand. C’mon, fess up, you’ve probably done that too. It’s no wonder, really, that we confuse our go-to gadgets with an actual body part. We r... More »
Written by Jonathan Chan and Gabriel Morgan Updated August 31, 2023 The robot vacuum cleaners you see today are not the clunky furniture destroyers from a decade or two ago. Like many small appliances in your home, modern automated fl... More »