The past week has seen a significant rise in tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, the Lebanese militia supported by Iran. Back-and-forth attacks have brought the two sides to the brink of their first full-scale war since 2006, when they fought a 34-day confl... More »
Book Riot Managing Editor Vanessa Diaz is a writer and former bookseller from San Diego, CA whose Spanish is even faster than her English. When not reading or writing, she enjoys dreaming up travel itineraries and drinking entirely too much tea. She is a regul... More »
One of the best unofficial October Prime Day deals has come early at Woot, where you can get a new Nintendo Switch OLED with either white or neon blue/red Joy-Con for $299.99 ($50 off). It’s not typical for this console to receive any kind of discount, so we’r... More »
The Biden administration proposed rules Monday prohibiting the sale or import of “smart” cars that have certain technology from China or Russia, citing national security concerns.... More »
COLOMBO — Sri Lanka’s leftist leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake took office as president on Monday, promising change in the island nation long led by powerful political families which is emerging from its worst economic crisis in more than seven decades.Millions... More »
“Urban Glitch 1983,” oil on linen. All images courtesy of the artist, shared with permissionStep Into Beguiling Bygone Eras in Jeff Bartels’s ‘Urban Glitch’ SeriesSeptember 23, 2024Art HistoryKate Mothes Share Pin ... More »
Every year more than 10,000 taxpayer-supported public housing units are lost to disrepair. But federal lawmakers routinely ignore the full amount, around $115 billion, needed to keep the units in “decent, safe and sanitary” condition.One-time fun... More »
WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, Ohio (AP) — Stubborn drought in Ohio and the shifting weather patterns influenced by climate change appear to be affecting North America’s largest native fruit: the pawpaw.Avocado-sized with a taste sometimes described as a cross betwee... More »
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.Sept. 23, 202406:25Now Playing‘Game of Thrones’ actor who played Hodor says his memoir offers a behind-the-scenes look at the show06:25UP NEXT'I'm really the all-American': Aut... More »
The Justice Department has released a letter they allege is from would-be assassin Ryan Routh that basically gives the whole plan up.Except of course, who's funding him. Yeah, we made the same face when we saw this.AdvertisementWTF? Something stinks.Take ... More »
KINGSTON, N.Y. (AP) — On a tributary of the Hudson River, a tugboat powered by ammonia eased away from the shipyard dock and sailed for the first time to show how the maritime industry can slash planet-warming carbon dioxide emissions.The tugboat used to run o... More »
The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is the high-end option in the company's smartwatch lineup, meaning it costs a pretty penny. Ahead of October Prime Day, however, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 has dropped to a record-low price of $689, down from $799. The 14 percent discount ... More »