The first episode of the final season was dense with reunions, recriminations and revelations as just about the entire cast made it to Winterfell.
Do You Love Lying In Bed? Get Paid By NASA To Do It For Space Research
Researchers are currently looking for candidates who will stay in bed 24 hours a day, seven days a week for 60 straight days for a study on how the body adapts to weightlessness.
Trump Spokesman Calls Plan To Send Immigrants To ‘Sanctuary Cities’ An ‘Olive Branch’
White House Deputy Press Secretary Hogan Bidley said a threat by President Trump to send detained immigrants to sanctuary cities should not be seen as a form of “political retribution.”
With A Wingspan Wider Than A Football Field, The World’s Largest Plane Takes Flight
The Stratolaunch is the world’s largest plane by wingspan. During its first test flight on Saturday, the plane reached an altitude of 17,000 feet and a speed of 189 mph.
High Stress Drives Up Your Risk Of A Heart Attack. Here’s How To Chill Out
A study of siblings finds those who have a stress-related disorder have a 60 percent higher risk of heart attack or other cardiovascular event, compared to their less-stressed brothers and sisters.
Tiger Woods Wins His 5th Masters Title, Marking A Career Comeback
Sunday’s victory at Augusta came nearly 11 years after Woods’ last major title and capped a remarkable personal comeback for Woods after facing career-threatening injuries.
At Least 8 People Dead As Severe Weather Moves Across Southern U.S.
Three children died after a tree struck a vehicle in eastern Texas and flash floods hit Lousiana. Severe weather warnings are in effect for regions from Ohio to southern New York to northern Florida.
How Can We Be Sure Artificial Intelligence Is Safe For Medical Use?
Software that can replace doctors for certain tasks has a big responsibility. The Food and Drug Administration is now figuring out how to determine when computer algorithms are safe and effective.
With Indian Elections Underway, The Vote Is Also A Referendum On Hindu Nationalism
Many see India’s election as a turning point in which the country may seek to redefine itself via Hinduism, its majority faith. Secularism has become “a four-letter word,” says one expert.
‘Debatable’ List Of ‘100 Most Jewish’ Foods Leaves Plenty Of Room For Kibbitzing
As families around the country fill their freezers with matzo balls and gefilte fish in preparation for the coming Passover Seder, a new book asks: What does it mean for a food to be Jewish?
Watch BTS Further Its Quest For World Domination On The ‘SNL’ Stage
The multilingual boy-band juggernaut, SNL’s first musical guest from South Korea, performed kinetically choreographed renditions of “Boy With Luv” and “MIC Drop.”
‘I Love You, But You’re Wrong,’ And Other Salvos On The Front Lines Of Civility
Don’t talk politics with strangers, we’re told. But these days, conversations with even those closest to us can be fraught. How are friends, families keeping things civil across the political divide?
Pete Buttigieg Helped Transform South Bend As Mayor, But Some Feel Left Out
On the campaign trail he talks a lot about how being mayor since 2012 of the once-industrial city in northern Indiana has prepared him to be president of the United States.
The Wait Is Almost Over For The (Almost) Full Mueller Report To Be Released
After a letter detailing the special counsel’s principal findings — which the GOP saw as a vindication for Trump — the attorney general is expected to release the lengthy report, with redactions.
‘Uncharted Waters’: Union Tells Hollywood Writers To Fire Their Agents
The abrupt directive on Friday followed a breakdown in talks over proposed changes to the agreement that has guided the basic business relationship between writers and agents for the past 43 years.
Cellist Yo-Yo Ma Plays Bach In Shadow Of Border Crossing
The world-renowned cellist brought his Bach Project to the sister cities of Laredo, Texas, and Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, on Saturday.
Former ‘Ebony’ Publisher Declares Bankruptcy, And An Era Ends
For millions of African-Americans who did not otherwise see themselves in the mainstream media, Ebony was more than a magazine. It was a public trust. This week marks its final chapter.
Supporters Sue To Open Safe Injection Site In Philadelphia, Citing Religious Freedom
A Philadelphia group hopes to open a site for people to use drugs under medical supervision. Faced with legal challenges, the group is making a moral and religious case for its proposed facility.
Can This Breakfast Cereal Help Save The Planet?
Some environmentalists say food production needs a fundamental reboot, with crops that stay rooted in the soil for years, like Kernza, a prairie grass. Even General Mills says it likes the idea.
In Colombia’s Coca Heartland, Photos And Drawings Show Life Between War And Peace
A Venezuelan photographer travels to a Colombian coca-growing region and uses instant photography and drawings to portray a country in limbo.
For Some Quidditch Players, The Magic Wears Off As Injury Risks Grow Clearer
Concussions, broken bones, and torn ligaments are a few serious injury concerns in Quidditch — a new sport where the rules are still evolving, and players are testing the safety of them.
Whistleblower Protections Key Tool To Investigators Probing Waste And Abuse Of Power
The independent agency that provides legal protections to individuals revealing government waste or wrongdoing reports an uptick in those coming forward in recent years.
Taunted As A ‘Sissy Boy,’ Siddharth Dube Shares His Life Story In New Memoir
The public health advocate came of age in India when homosexuality was outlawed. He reflects on his experiences in An Indefinite Sentence: A Personal History of Outlawed Love and Sex.
How One Mother’s Battle Is Changing Police Training On Disabilities
Patti Saylor’s son, Ethan, died after an encounter with law enforcement when he was 26. She believes the incident could have been prevented with better training.
Under Employers’ Gaze, Gen Z Is Biting Its Tongue On Social Media
The post-millennial generation, known as Generation Z, is entering the workforce at a time when 70 percent of employers check social media during the hiring process.
Trump Administration To Allow 2,700 Central American Children Into The U.S.
A federal court settlement benefits those who had been conditionally approved to join their parents already residing legally in the U.S. under an Obama administration program.
World Criminal Court Rejects Probe Into U.S. Actions In Afghanistan
The judges at the International Criminal Court said that the probe would be “inevitably doomed to failure.” It’s a victory for the White House, which has spoken out against an investigation.
The Mystery Of Julian Assange’s Cat
Assange was arrested Thursday after the Ecuadorian Embassy in London said he was no longer welcome. But what happened to the self-proclaimed master of “counter-purrveillance?”
A Van, An Excavator And A Slew Of ATM Thefts, Northern Ireland Police Plead For Help
With the help of heavy construction equipment and a van with an ATM-size hole cut out of its roof, thieves are clawing entire cash boxes out of local businesses and disappearing into the night.
‘New York Post’ Denounced For Publishing Sept. 11 Photo With Rep. Ilhan Omar Words
The newspaper’s cover featured an image of the 2001 terrorist attack and a partial quote by Omar about the incident. Fellow lawmakers and activists expressed outrage at the paper’s editorial decision.
Analysis: Does Netanyahu’s Win Maintain Status Quo Or Push Israel Further Right?
The Israeli prime minister’s fourth consecutive term — fifth total — comes as he flirts with lightning-rod issues and hard-right and religious factions.
How Much Did WikiLeaks Damage U.S. National Security?
This question has been a source of debate since the group published hundreds of thousands of U.S. military documents and diplomatic cables in 2010, many related to U.S. wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Trump Threatens To Send Detained Immigrants To ‘Sanctuary Cities’ As Retaliation
After his administration knocked down reports that such a policy was being considered, the president tweeted that “strong considerations” were being given to the idea as political retribution.
Watchdogs Cite Lax Medical And Mental Health Treatment Of ICE Detainees
The Adelanto ICE Processing Center houses nearly 2,000 people in California. Federal, state and watchdog reviews say the Florida-based firm that runs Adelanto fails to provide adequate health care.
Chevron To Expand In Permian Basin, Acquiring Anadarko Petroleum For $33 Billion
Anadarko, an oil and gas production and exploration company, has assets in Mozambique, the Gulf of Mexico and, significantly, in Texas — where multinationals are doubling down on the Permian boom.
Does Empathy Have A Dark Side?
It’s good to feel empathy, right? Not always, according to a forthcoming book. Humans are empathetic beings, and we sometimes harm others, not out of a failure of empathy, but because of it.