Book review: “American Bulk: Essays on Excess,” by Emily Mester
In a startling collection, Emily Mester explores why she, and we, seek satisfaction by obsessively choosing, purchasing, and judging the objects we desire.
Italian Palazzo illuminated in orange to highlight the campaign to end violence against women
The Palazzo Madama in Turin, Italy, was lit orange “from dusk to dawn” from November 24 to 25 in support of the UN Women's Orange… Read More »Italian Palazzo illuminated in orange to highlight the campaign to end violence against women
What delusions can tell us about the cognitive nature of belief
Natalie also remembered other beliefs, including that she was dead (known as Cotard delusions), which she did not share with doctors at the time. She… Read More »What delusions can tell us about the cognitive nature of belief
DHL cargo plane crashes near airport in Lithuania, killing 1
The crash near Vilnius airport caused a fire in a residential area, an airport official said. There were four people on board.
DNA confirms man who passed polygraph test was suspected murderer in 1979 cold case
After 45 years, authorities in California were finally able to tell the Gonzalez family who they believe killed their loved one. The Riverside County Sheriff's… Read More »DNA confirms man who passed polygraph test was suspected murderer in 1979 cold case
Phillips 66 is accused of violating the Clean Water Act
The oil company was sued for dumping nearly 800,000 gallons of contaminated wastewater into the Los Angeles County sewer system.
Washington limits Intel's chip subsidy after company stumbles
The Biden administration is cutting pay to the chipmaker, partly to account for a multi-billion dollar military contract.
Dubai Rabbi Zvi Kogan killed in 'horrific terror incident', Israel says
Israel has vowed to bring to justice those responsible for the murder of a prominent rabbi in the United Arab Emirates, denouncing his killing as… Read More »Dubai Rabbi Zvi Kogan killed in 'horrific terror incident', Israel says
After the Russian ship docks with the space station, astronauts report a foul odor
The Russian space program faces ongoing challenges Zak reported that the cosmonauts aboard the Russian part of the station had donned protective equipment and activated… Read More »After the Russian ship docks with the space station, astronauts report a foul odor
Without drama or banter, art auctions struggle
In addition to making headlines during the fall auction season, the market is trying to recover from its two-year slump.
Socorro police investigate an apparent fatal accident
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – Socorro Police are investigating a serious motor vehicle crash on Sunday afternoon, November 24th. The crash occurred at Socorro Road… Read More »Socorro police investigate an apparent fatal accident
'Wicked' and 'Gladiator II' boost the box office, but at a price
Battling a 27 percent drop in domestic ticket sales compared to before the pandemic, studios left no marketing drum unturned in releasing the films.
Former BP chief joins AI data center developer
Bernard Looney will join Prometheus Hyperscale, a Wyoming startup, to help the company meet the massive energy needs of the artificial intelligence industry.
Japan keeps Sado mining monument despite South Korean boycott
Japan keeps Sado mining monument despite South Korean boycott
The latest FAFSA form is available. It works fine.
The rollout of the new student finance form last year was a debacle. This year's beta testing went better. Next up: millions of users and… Read More »The latest FAFSA form is available. It works fine.
