Enlarge / The risk of violence has become a backdrop for protests and polls in the US. (credit: Nathan Howard / Getty Images) It’s no secret that the US is suffering from a reduced commitment to one of its foundational principles: democratic representation. Gerrymandering, political violence, and unfounded accusations of election fraud are in the…
Ukrainian soldiers (L) scavenge an abandoned Russian T-90A tank in Kyrylivka, in the recently retaken area near Kharkiv, on September 30, 2022. YASUYOSHI CHIBA/AFP via Getty Images A Ukrainian soldier stands near the damaged sign “Kupiansk district” close to the recently retaken Kupiansk in the Kharkiv region, Ukraine, Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022. AP Photo/Kostiantyn Liberov…
Former President Donald Trump. Spencer Platt/Getty Images Donald Trump’s real-estate and golf-resort company is on trial on tax fraud charges in Manhattan. The DA began its case by calling a less-than-ideal prosecution witness, the company’s controller. The witness was asked about his $450K-a-year salary — and said he’d prepped with Trump lawyers. Manhattan prosecutors called…
“Till death do us part.” That’s your belief going into a marriage. Through thick and thin, you’ll work it out and be the strongest couple to walk the planet. Sadly, no matter how perfect a marriage might seem on the outside, insider problems can build up over time and lead to a divorce. While many…
Right now, you can save on the Apple Watch Series 7 and other cool tech as part of Target’s ongoing Black Friday sale. | Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge The holiday shopping season has begun and several retailers, including Target, have already kicked off some spectacular Black Friday deals in the lead-up to…
Enlarge / Rochelle Walensky, director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), adjusts her protective mask during a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee hearing in Washington, DC. (credit: Getty | Bloomberg) Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has experienced a COVID-19 rebound—a return of mild…
Uber recently launched its new advertising division and in-app ads. Apparently, those ads aren’t staying within the app. Instead, ads from other companies are being sent out as push notifications, much to the chagrin of some Uber users. Over the weekend, people turned to Twitter to complain about the notifications, sharing screenshots of ads, including…
The Ukrainian army liberated the town of Balakliya in the southeastern Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine, on September 11, 2022. Metin Aktas/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images A new Reuters investigation highlights the dysfunction in Russia’s military occupation of Kharkiv. Notes from soldiers to superiors show them begging for non-military-grade drones. Once received, the drones were not ready…
If you’ve ever snorkeled near a reef, you understand that these underwater structures are part of a sensitive ecosystem. Coral reefs provide food, shelter and breeding grounds for fish and marine invertebrates. The reefs constantly change; new polyps grow on the reef’s surface, while animals and storms grind the oldest parts into sand. Even the…
Playwright William Shakespeare holds a place of honor in the world’s literature. For centuries, his uniquely powerful and innovative language has moved a vast audience of readers and theater audiences, most of whom know very little about the author’s life and milieu. There are still many pages missing from Shakespeare’s own history, but the bard…