Cosmic Luck: NASA’s Apollo 11 Moon Quarantine Broke Down
When the astronauts of Apollo 11 went to the moon in July 1969, NASA was worried about their safety during the complex flight. The agency was also worried about what…
What All the Single Ladies (and Men) Say About the Economy
Aftershocks from the coronavirus pandemic continue to rumble across the U.S. economy, and Signet Jewelers shared a surprising one this week: The company is selling fewer engagement rings this year…
Opinion | The Four Hurdles to Overcome for a Trump Conviction
It has been expected for months, but the reality of it is no less staggering: The special counsel Jack Smith has brought seven federal charges against Donald Trump. It is…
They Spoke Up for Free Speech. Now They Are Being Sued for Defamation.
The Thai activist, Sutharee Wannasiri, knew the poultry company had violated labor laws. She went on Twitter in 2017 to share a video containing an interview with an employee who…
Energy Drinks Are Surging. So Are Their Caffeine Levels.
It has been more than 25 years since Red Bull hit the market and introduced caffeinated energy drinks to the United States. While the company claimed its beverage would “give…
Did N.Y. Leaders Leave Residents Unprepared for the Air Quality Crisis?
New Yorkers have grown accustomed to being inundated with well-intentioned warnings from city and state leaders, for everything from incoming snowstorms to virus outbreaks. But as the skies darkened dramatically…
Justice Department Charges Trump in Documents Case
The Justice Department on Thursday took the legally and politically momentous step of lodging federal criminal charges against former President Donald J. Trump, accusing him of mishandling classified documents he…
Victims laud ending child sex abuse lawsuits curbs
Survivors of child sexual abuse in three states are praising opportunities to seek long-delayed justice after lawmakers removed the statute of limitations for such crimes. (9 June 2023) (AP Video:…
Biden: LGBTQ community ‘we have your back’
President Joe Biden on Thursday condemned a wave of “cruel” and “callous” state legislation curbing the rights, visibility and health care access of LGBTQ+ people, while causing the community to…
Pat Robertson and his life in pictures
American media mogul and religious broadcaster Pat Robertson died at age 93 on June 8, 2023.