There are talented politicians, there are untalented politicians, and then there’s JD Vance — I mean, he tried to calm the furor over his “childless cat ladies” remarks by feebly deadpanning that he’s “got nothing against cats.”Now he’s just gaslighting, claim... More »
The Southern Delta Aquarids and the Alpha Capricornids are reaching their peak this week. The Perseids, one of the best shows of the year, are also ramping up.If you like to stay up late and stare at the night sky, get ready for a back-to-back feature: Two met... More »
With the country reeling after the failed assassination attempt of Donald Trump and the revelation that Joe Biden will not be seeking reelection in November, a lot of important news has been lost in the media frenzy. For example, did anyone notice that the U.S... More »
Paulina Krzysztoszek and Cory Bolotsky, who met in Mexico and continue to live a nomadic lifestyle, have grown their relationship in 29 countries and counting.In December 2020 and January 2021, as much of the world was still locked down by the Covid-19 pandemi... More »
I hate brushing my teeth. I do it because I have to, but it’s a time-consuming, uncomfortable process—two minutes standing in front of the mirror can feel like an eternity. My dentist says I brush too harshly as well. Don't even get me started on flossing.Elec... More »
The governing body of international gymnastics has pushed for an AI-assisted aid for judges. But what justifies the tremendous expense for such a system? The World Gymnastics Championship held an answer, and it might not have anything to do with gymnastics at ... More »
For sailors, fire is an absolute nightmare. Engulfing ships and choking out the light and air, it has the power to take away everything a sailor needs to survive. Even if the crew manages to put out the flames, the fire may still take the ship, leaving the sai... More »
Photographs have a profound power to shape our understanding of the world. And it’s never been more important to be able to discern which ones are genuine and which are doctored to push an agenda, especially in the wake of dramatic or contentious moments.But a... More »
Elon Musk began privately gathering support for Donald Trump’s second presidency long before he tweeted his public endorsement on July 13.At least five months earlier, Musk made a pitch for Trump at the Palm Beach oceanfront mansion of Wendy’s co-founder Nelso... More »
The jeweler’s generously funded Dance Reflections program is having a major influence on the city’s scene. How much impact is too much?Last fall, the New York City dance scene was taken over by a jeweler: Van Cleef & Arpels.The company’s Dance Reflections, a f... More »
Almost half the counties in the United States lack a single cardiologist, according to a new study that puts the decades-long rural health-care crisis into sharp relief.Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston looked at all 3,143 U.S. counties and... More »
The UK science secretary has warned Britain is “desperately exposed” to cyber-threats and the upheaval of another pandemic, claiming that national resilience suffered “catastrophically” under the previous government.Deep public spending cuts under the austerit... More »