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Cherelle Griner speaks of her emotional turmoil following her wife Brittney's detention in Russia
on May 25, 2022 at 4:16 pm
In her first interview since her wife Brittney Griner was arrested in Russia in February, Cherelle Griner has spoken about how she "laid on this couch and cried my eyeballs out" after first hearing the news. […]
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New evidence suggests Shireen Abu Akleh was killed in targeted attack by Israeli forces
on May 24, 2022 at 6:04 pm
• Video: Last moments of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Ak […]
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'No need for preachers,' Chinese leader Xi Jinping tells UN human rights chief
on May 25, 2022 at 10:54 am
Chinese President Xi Jinping defended his country's human rights record on Wednesday, telling a visiting UN official there is "no need for 'preachers' to boss around other countries." […]
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The Middle East's $13 billion sandstorm problem is about to get worse
on May 25, 2022 at 2:19 pm
The skies from Dubai to as far away as Syria turned an apocalyptic orange as dust and sand whirled through the air this month. […]
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A new billionaire has been minted nearly every day during the pandemic
on May 23, 2022 at 6:32 pm
The Covid-19 pandemic has been good for the wallets of the wealthy. […]
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The bull market minted millions of day traders. They're in for a rough ride
on May 23, 2022 at 12:33 pm
In early 2021, in the midst of speculative stock market euphoria, a pair of day traders went viral on TikTok with a video explaining their winning strategy. […]
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Nissan is launching a comeback. Here's what it's like road tripping in its newest sports car
on May 22, 2022 at 5:42 pm
The new Nissan Z is one of the most important models in the car maker's recent history — not for any concrete business reason (two-seat sports cars aren't big sellers), but because even a car company needs a soul. […]
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Inspired by spiders, one Japanese startup is inventing a new generation of textiles
on May 23, 2022 at 2:19 am
Five times stronger than steel, spider silk's unique qualities were recognized by the Ancient Greeks — and more recently, scientists have looked at applications from medicine to engineering. […]
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Not only is Lake Powell's water level plummeting because of drought, its total capacity is shrinking, too
on March 21, 2022 at 7:54 pm
Lake Powell, the second-largest human-made reservoir in the US, has lost nearly 7% of its potential storage capacity since 1963, when Glen Canyon Dam was built, a new report shows. […]
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These were the best and worst places for air quality in 2021, new report shows
on March 22, 2022 at 4:43 pm
Air pollution spiked to unhealthy levels around the world in 2021, according to a new report. […]
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Big-box stores could help slash emissions and save millions by putting solar panels on roofs. Why aren't more of them doing it?
on March 20, 2022 at 7:01 am
As the US attempts to wean itself off its heavy reliance on fossil fuels and shift to cleaner energy sources, many experts are eyeing a promising solution: your neighborhood big-box stores and shopping malls. […]
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Artworks challenge what it means to be from the United States
on May 22, 2022 at 7:58 am
From the time the Continental Congress gave the stars and stripes its stamp of approval in 1777 amid the American Revolution, the flag of the United States of America has been an emblematic symbol of patriotism; an image of national pride displayed in front of homes, waved at parades and raised with solemnity in […]
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Visiting Venice this summer? Don't miss this
on May 14, 2022 at 10:05 am
The recently opened Venice Biennale -- an 8-month-long international festival of art and culture staged every other year (though it skipped 2021 due to the pandemic) -- is an opportunity to see some of the world's best artists all in one place. […]
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Experiencing the tingling taboo of ASMR
on May 13, 2022 at 8:11 am
ASMR -- short for autonomous sensory meridian response -- is a physical sensation that has dominated a corner of the internet for the best part of a decade. It has a dedicated following, with more than 14 million monthly searches on YouTube, and has launched entire careers, where digital creators ever so gently […]
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How to dress for the office after years of remote working
on May 6, 2022 at 10:24 am
If the thought of retiring your comfortable sweats and choosing a new outfit to leave the house in each morning is an intimidating prospect, you're in good company. For the better part of the pandemic, I've lived in a pair of stretchy, soft wool trousers in the cooler months, switching allegiance in summer to a white […]
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Japanese photographer's family portraits are literally breathtaking
on February 21, 2022 at 12:52 am
Having a family portrait taken by Haruhiko Kawaguchi comes with one unusual condition: That he wrap your entire house in plastic and then vacuum-seal you into an airtight bag. […]
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Gianni Versace's lavish New York mansion is on sale for $70M
on May 4, 2022 at 4:22 pm
Gianni Versace's former townhouse in Manhattan has gone on sale for $70 million. […]
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World's fastest passenger jet goes supersonic in tests
on May 24, 2022 at 2:15 am
The race to resume supersonic passenger flights nearly two decades after the retirement of Concorde was offered a glimmer of excitement on Monday when plane manufacturer Bombardier revealed high speed achievements while confirming the launch of its new business jet. […]
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The remarkable story behind one of Asia's most beautiful trains
on May 3, 2022 at 1:16 am
Taiwan's first-ever gourmet dining train has just hit the tracks -- and this stunning creation is earning fast fans not just for its food, but for its appearance, too. […]
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She sat next to the annoying guy on the plane. Then they fell in love
on May 9, 2022 at 10:43 am
The first time Krystina Burton met Gabriel Solberg, she rolled her eyes. […]