The Australian city key to US plan to counter China
Darwin, a city shaped by war, is the focus of Australian and US efforts to deter another.
2023-10-24 00:26
21 French Names You’re Probably Mispronouncing
The pronunciations of names like ‘Yves’ and ‘Geneviève’ aren’t hard once you’ve heard them a few times.
2023-10-24 00:20
Why Is It Called the “Placebo Effect”?
What is a placebo? Technically, a Latin phrase meaning ‘I will please.’ It’s also a Catholic prayer and a clever insult.
2023-10-23 23:57
Chiefs rumors: More trade interest, Bolton injury, Hardman usage
As the Kansas City Chiefs improve to 6-1, they may still scour the trade market for offensive weapons.
2023-10-23 22:24
This Updated Pegboard Game Helps Stroke Victims Relearn Motor Skills
One startup is using games to make physical therapy more engaging.
2023-10-23 20:23
Skulls and flowers on parade at Mexico's Catrinas procession
Mexicans dressed as skeletons parade through the streets of the capital ahead of the Day of the Dead.
2023-10-23 19:48
Lyanna Mormont Was Only Supposed to Appear in One Game of Thrones Scene
The iron-fisted Lady of Bear Island totally stole the one scene she was hired to appear in back in season 6, and a fan-favorite (and now-recurring) character was born.
2023-10-23 18:55
The Time Australia Accidentally Overran Itself With Toads
Humans have a long history of clever ideas that go horribly wrong.
2023-10-23 18:27
US Senator Menendez to be arraigned on foreign agent charge
By Luc Cohen NEW YORK U.S. Senator Bob Menendez is set to enter a plea on Monday to
2023-10-23 18:24
Biden administration picks 31 regional tech hubs to spur US innovation
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON The U.S. Commerce Department said on Monday it was naming 31 regional tech hubs
2023-10-23 17:26
Japan’s Ruling Party Loses a Special Election in Blow to Kishida
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida underscored his plan to return some tax revenues to the public, fund more
2023-10-23 16:49
China's special envoy is on a Middle East mission. Peace is just part of the picture
Zhai Jun, Beijing's special envoy to the Middle East, has embarked on a whirlwind tour of the region aimed at promoting peace talks between Israel and Hamas -- even though Beijing still refuses to condemn or even name the Palestinian militant group in any of its statements.
2023-10-23 15:18