Francis X. Clines, lyric writer for The Times, dies at 84
Francis X. Clines, a reporter, columnist and foreign correspondent for The New York Times whose news commentary and lyrical profiles of ordinary New Yorkers were… Read More »Francis X. Clines, lyric writer for The Times, dies at 84
Twitter Shares Continue to Fall as Doubts Swirl Over Musk’s Acquisition
Shares of Twitter fell more than 9 percent in trading Monday as investors anticipated a potentially protracted legal battle between the social media company and… Read More »Twitter Shares Continue to Fall as Doubts Swirl Over Musk’s Acquisition
Juul is nearing its last gasp – after being addicted to vaping for a generation
A federal court sided with health groups in 2019, forcing the FDA to begin enforcing the authorization process for e-cigarette companies. The FDA gave e-cigarette… Read More »Juul is nearing its last gasp – after being addicted to vaping for a generation
Greek Prime Minister slams map with major Greek islands like Turks
ATHENS, Greece (AP) – The Greek prime minister on Monday called Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to clarify whether a map shown by a nationalist… Read More »Greek Prime Minister slams map with major Greek islands like Turks
Richard Branson won the space tourism battle, but his company lost the war
enlarge † Richard Branson flew high in VSS Unity a year ago. Today? Virgo Galactic It has now been 12 months since Sir Richard Branson… Read More »Richard Branson won the space tourism battle, but his company lost the war
A look inside a Florentine silk weaving factory
In a quiet corner of the bohemian neighborhood of San Frediano, hidden behind an 18th-century iron gate that opens onto a whimsical alley covered with… Read More »A look inside a Florentine silk weaving factory
‘Las Vegas of Asia’ tells casinos to grow beyond gambling
BEIJING (AP) — The US casino giants that helped make Macau the “Las Vegas of Asia” are losing money from COVID and facing a new… Read More »‘Las Vegas of Asia’ tells casinos to grow beyond gambling
NASA names first five targets for Webb images
On Friday, NASA continued to build hype for next week’s image release by the Webb Space Telescope by announcing the five objects in the first… Read More »NASA names first five targets for Webb images
Airline pilots aim for big raises and wider changes
Staff shortages, bad weather, high fuel prices and runaway inflation – airlines face numerous challenges if they are to take advantage of a strong travel… Read More »Airline pilots aim for big raises and wider changes
Arizona makes it illegal for bystanders to watch police at close range
The same week that a federal judge sentenced ex-cop Derek Chauvin to increased prison terms for killing George Floyd, Arizona passed a law that would… Read More »Arizona makes it illegal for bystanders to watch police at close range
Capitol Police Officer Brutally Beaten on Jan. 6 Says Trump ‘Never Go Near White House Again’
In this Jan. 6, 2021 truce, rioters who support President Donald Trump storm the Capitol in Washington.John Minchillo/AP In an article for The New York… Read More »Capitol Police Officer Brutally Beaten on Jan. 6 Says Trump ‘Never Go Near White House Again’
Surprisingly good news: bookstores are growing and becoming more diverse
Many stores have also seen an increase in profits. In a survey of booksellers earlier this year, the association found that about 80 percent of… Read More »Surprisingly good news: bookstores are growing and becoming more diverse
Starlink Unveils $5,000 Per Month Internet for Oil Rigs and Premium Yachts
enlarge † Starlink Maritime places double terminals on large boats. starlink SpaceX yesterday announced a Starlink Maritime service that will bring satellite Internet service to… Read More »Starlink Unveils $5,000 Per Month Internet for Oil Rigs and Premium Yachts
South African police say 15 dead in bar shooting
Reuters Videos Gunmen ‘randomly’ kill 15 people in South Africa: police STORY: Gunmen killed 15 people in the South African township of Soweto in the… Read More »South African police say 15 dead in bar shooting