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Adventurous board games that take you to another world
Get board, not bored. (Christopher Paul High via Unsplash/)When work and real life responsibilities get to be overwhelming, the desire to just leave it all behind and set off on an adventure...
Chanterelle mushrooms as a taste enhancer
Chanterelles (Cantharellus cibarius) are one of the most popular mushrooms in Germany. Depending on the weather, chanterelle season starts in early July. Connoisseurs value the mushroom's delicate fruity aroma, which...
Racist cop shows and biased news fuel public fears of crime and love for the police
Earlier this month, President Donald Trump tweeted that defunding the police would "be good for Robbers & Rapists." Last week, after signing his tepid executive order on policing, he proffered...
'Ozark': Netflix renews series for fourth and final season
"Ozark," starring Jason Bateman, Laura Linney and Julia Garner, will return for a "supersized" two-part final season.
Sufjan Stevens announces new album for September, 'The Ascension'
Sufjan Stevens announced on Tuesday that he is set to release a new solo album, titled "The Ascension," on September 25.
EU to accept travelers from 15 nations; U.S. stays on blacklist
Travelers from the United States will still be denied entry in the European Union when the 27-member bloc reopens external borders on Wednesday, the alliance said.
The US’s flagship fighter jet simulator is now multiplayer
An F-35 lifts off from Nellis Air Force Base in 2019. (R. Nial Bradshaw / U.S. Air Force /)Pilots sometimes train in simulators—machines on the ground that do their best to mimic...
What primates can teach us about managing arguments during lockdown
The world may be reopening in some places, with people looking forward to pubs, restaurants and haircuts. Many of us will no doubt also be looking forward to some time...
Countries group into clusters as COVID-19 outbreak spreads
Mathematicians based in Australia and China have developed a method to analyze the large amount of data accumulated during the COVID-19 pandemic. The technique, described in the journal Chaos, can...
Shell expects $22 billion decline in asset value due to depressed oil prices
The coronavirus crisis is the primary factor in a forecast by energy giant Royal Dutch Shell that the value of assets will take a $22 billion hit for the quarter,...
La Liga slip leads to rift between Barcelona players, manager Setien
The relationship between FC Barcelona manager Quique Setien and his Spanish soccer squad has grown tense amid the team's slip from the top of the La Liga standings.
Putting the microscope on Pacific workers' scheme media coverage
A study of the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme has raised questions of how Pacific workers are portrayed in New Zealand regional media.
'Hamilton' original cast to reunite during virtual roundtable
"Hamilton In-Depth with Kelley Carter," featuring Lin-Manuel Miranda, Daveed Diggs, Renée Elise Goldsberry and more, will premiere Friday alongside the filmed version of "Hamilton" on Disney+.
Lenny Kravitz to release memoir 'Let Love Rule' on Oct. 6
Lenny Kravitz announced Tuesday that he will release a memoir titled "Let Love Rule" through publisher Henry Holt and Company on Oct. 6.
Huawei beats Samsung in global smartphone market
China's Huawei defeated Samsung Electronics in the global smartphone market in April and May, according to a research firm.
How small towns are responding to the global pandemic
Before the global pandemic hit, small towns across America were dealing with struggling economies, aging roads and bridges, and declining populations.
It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood... or is it?
Contrary to what many would think, characteristics of your neighborhood have little to do with how satisfied you are with it.
Alessia Cara, Shawn Mendes win big at 2020 Juno Awards
Alessia Cara and Shawn Mendes were among the big winners at the 2020 Juno Awards, which honors the best in Canadian music.
Wearable-tech glove translates sign language into speech in real time
UCLA bioengineers have designed a glove-like device that can translate American Sign Language into English speech in real time though a smartphone app. Their research is published in the journal Nature Electronics. “Our hope is...
Could your computer please be more polite? Thank you
In a tense time when a pandemic rages, politicians wrangle for votes and protesters demand racial justice, a little politeness and courtesy go a long way. Now researchers have developed...
Number of Australians facing housing stress doubles
The number of Australians who couldn't pay their rent or mortgage on time has more than doubled due to COVID-19, new data from The Australian National University (ANU) shows.
No. 1 basketball prospect Emoni Bates picks Michigan State
Emoni Bates -- the No. 1 boys high school basketball prospect in the class of 2022 -- has decided to attend Michigan State.
IRS, Treasury say tax filing deadline will stay at July 15
The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service say the tax filing deadline won't be extended beyond July 15.
Jacksonville to require masks at Republican National Convention
Jacksonville, the Florida city set to host President Donald Trump's Republican National Convention acceptance speech, announced a mandatory mask requirement for public locations on Monday.
House passes Affordable Care Act expansion bill largely as symbolic gesture
Days after the Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to declare the Affordable Care Act unconstitutional, the House on Monday passed legislation to expand the landmark healthcare law.
Here’s what we’ve learned in six months of COVID-19 — and what we still don’t know
Just six months ago, the World Health Organization got a troubling report from Chinese health officials. A mystery pneumonia had sickened dozens of people in Wuhan. That virus, which had crossed from an...
House passes Affordable Care Act reinforcement bill
Days after the Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to scrap the Affordable Care Act, the House of Representatives passed legislation that would see it expanded.
The price of taking a stance: How corporate sociopolitical activism impacts bottom line
As the political climate in the United States becomes increasingly charged, some businesses are looking to have their voices heard on controversial issues. The impact of corporate sociopolitical activism on...