How space tourism is skyrocketing
Sales in the space tourism space, admits Mr. Curran, “are fairly hard to make,” and mostly come from peer-to-peer networks. “You can imagine that people… Read More »How space tourism is skyrocketing
Philippine election narrows to rights defender Marcos
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — More than three decades after a largely peaceful “People Power” uprising toppled Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos, his son and namesake is… Read More »Philippine election narrows to rights defender Marcos
David Walden, computer scientist at Dawn of Internet, dies aged 79
Mr. Walden eventually enrolled at San Francisco State College (now university) and received his bachelor’s degree in mathematics in 1964. His interest in computer science… Read More »David Walden, computer scientist at Dawn of Internet, dies aged 79
A nationwide baby food shortage is getting worse
The manufacturer of Ashley Hernandez’s favorite baby food for her two girls said it was out of stock on its website. Ads on eBay showed… Read More »A nationwide baby food shortage is getting worse
Corals convert sun fuel into a poison that kills them
For years, medical authorities have convinced people to use sunscreen to limit their exposure to UV light. But that effort has met with a bit… Read More »Corals convert sun fuel into a poison that kills them
Three American tourists mysteriously die in Bahamas resort
Three American tourists mysteriously die in Bahamas resort
Supreme Court leak investigation exposes gray area of press protection
“The court’s standards of confidentiality are not gentle or subtle,” said Allison Orr Larsen, a professor at William and Mary Law School who worked as… Read More »Supreme Court leak investigation exposes gray area of press protection
How to digitize childhood memories stuck in film
Photography started going digital about 30 years ago, so if you’re older, your relatives probably documented some of your childhood on film-based formats, such as… Read More »How to digitize childhood memories stuck in film
Mary Trump Calls Susan Sarandon an ‘Idiot’ for Suggesting It’s Useless to Vote for the Democratic Party
Mary Trump (L), Susan Sarandon (R).CBS via Getty Images (L), Amy Sussman/Getty Images (R) Mary Trump said Susan Sarandon is a “complete idiot” who “thinks… Read More »Mary Trump Calls Susan Sarandon an ‘Idiot’ for Suggesting It’s Useless to Vote for the Democratic Party
Been to Shanghai Xinjianged? – The New York Times
Shanghai and Xinjiang were the two sides of the Chinese currency. Shanghai was glamorous China, with skyscrapers, art deco apartments and a thriving middle class… Read More »Been to Shanghai Xinjianged? – The New York Times
Museum installs N64 GoldenEye with multiple screens to prevent “screencheating”
enlarge † One console, four screens, no “split-screen” antics Anyone who can remember playing GoldenEye 007 on the N64 probably remembers having to reckon with… Read More »Museum installs N64 GoldenEye with multiple screens to prevent “screencheating”
The Week in Business: more job gains
How are you? (May 1-7) US regains most jobs lost in pandemic The Department of Labor reported another solid month of job growth in April… Read More »The Week in Business: more job gains
Russian space agency chief claimed his country could destroy NATO countries in ‘half an hour’ during nuclear war
Dmitry Rogozin is the head of the Russian space agency Roscosmos.Mikhail Svetlov/Getty Images Roscosmos chief Dmitry Rogozin claimed that NATO countries could be quickly destroyed… Read More »Russian space agency chief claimed his country could destroy NATO countries in ‘half an hour’ during nuclear war
Online decision makers like Apple have a point
Gatekeepers like powerful tech companies have a bad reputation for controlling what happens online. But they don’t quite deserve the heat. One of the joys… Read More »Online decision makers like Apple have a point
Faced with rising rents, some US renters are fighting back
Before the beginning of each month, Anh-Thu Nguyen and her two roommates send rent checks to their landlord. A few days later, the checks are… Read More »Faced with rising rents, some US renters are fighting back
