Think Twice is the title of my new book (out on September 5) and it is also my advice for today’s puzzles.1. Hello duckiesThere are two ducks in front of two ducks, two ducks behind two ducks and two ducks in between. What is the minimum number of ducks?2. Con... More »
Have you booked your holiday? If not, then what are you waiting for, there are so many flights that can make your vacation even more interesting. Have you ever thought about how? Those who have already gone on the flight might be aware of it. For those who are... More »
When I saw the Michael Shear story in The Times on July 4, recounting how President Biden had stumbled talking to Black radio hosts days after his debate debacle, telling one he was proud to have been “the first Black woman to serve with a Black president,” I ... More »
With the Olympics fast approaching, training camp for the U.S. Olympic men's basketball team is underway — but not everyone will be participating at first. Forward Kevin Durant, one of the core members of Team USA, has a minor calf strain and will sit out the ... More »
Melvyn Jaminet played for France at the 2023 World Cup - Reuters/Stephanie LecocqFrance have sent home Melvyn Jaminet from their tour of Argentina after the full-back posted a video to his Instagram account claiming he would hit “the first Arab I come across o... More »
Editor’s Note: David Axelrod, a CNN senior political commentator and host of “The Axe Files,” was a senior adviser to former President Barack Obama and chief strategist for the 2008 and 2012 Obama presidential campaigns. CNN — ... More »
As Elon Musk’s Starship — the largest rocket ever manufactured — successfully blasted toward the sky last month, the launch was hailed as a giant leap for SpaceX and the United States’ civilian space program.Two hours later, once conditions were deemed safe, a... More »
Unless U.S. energy policy and industry practice is systemically shaped to intercept and exploit the exponential improvements in clean-energy technology and cost reductions now occurring, the United States could end up with the worst of all situations by 2040: ... More »
Scientists have long known invasive insects hitch rides on agricultural vehicles, a behavior that allows them to spread even further. Now, a new analysis suggests ants may do the same with everyday vehicles, too.Published in Ecological Entomology, the study re... More »
We test every aspect of a new phone from the battery and processor to the cameras. John Kim/CNET We test every phone in real-world scenarios focusing on its features, design, performance, cameras, battery life and overall value. We document our findings in an ... More »
It won't be long before the robots rise up and take over, so we should probably put them to work while we can. Forget the long hours of cleaning your floors and keeping your house spotless. Technology is here to help in the form of the latest robot vacuum deal... More »
We've got a lot of devices to keep charged these days and sometimes not quite as many outlets as we need. This Anker power strip is a great solution to that problem. It can turn one wall outlet into three AC outlets, two USB-A ports and a single USB-C port. An... More »