Neymar, Barcelona and the Brazilian Who Still Wants His Money
A Brazilian supermarket magnate saw promise in the soccer star long before he became a household name. Now, believing he was cheated, he’s going to court for the payday that…
On Taiwan, Xi Jinping warns against international ‘interference.’
The Chinese leader struck a firm note on unification with Taiwan, saying that Beijing reserved the right to use force.
China Doubles Down on ‘Covid Zero’ Despite Economic Toll
Xi Jinping doubled down on the idea that the measures have saved lives and vowed to continue the stringent set of policies.
As White House Presses for Booster Shots, Americans Are Slow to Get Them
Only about 15 million doses of the new shots have been administered so far, and many Americans appear to be unaware of or simply uninterested in them.
Alex Jones: Will a $965m damages demand crush his Infowars empire?
The talk show host faces severe financial and legal problems, but shows no signs of changing.
Opioid crisis: US teens fastest growing group to die
Fentanyl is typically smuggled into the United States by Mexican drug cartels. While it used to be laced into the hardest drugs like heroin, the cartels now mass-produce fentanyl pills…
Can Cold Water Plunges Really Reduce Anxiety and Depression?
Early research suggests this age-old practice might benefit mental health, but more research is needed.
Why Daydreaming Is Actually Good For Your Brain
Letting your mind wander can benefit the brain, researchers say.
Robert De Niro’s Career in Five Artifacts
The actor recently donated hundreds of boxes of scripts, props, notes and other objects from his work on “Raging Bull,” “Taxi Driver” and more. We dived in.
Food waste solutions
Around the world, lawmakers and entrepreneurs are taking steps to tackle two of humanity’s most pressing problems: hunger and climate change.