50 Years After Apollo 11 Moon Landing, NASA Sets Its Sights On Mars
As the world looks back at the Apollo mission, NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine looks ahead to the “moon shot” of the modern era: landing a human on Mars.
Crowds Gather Each Week In Wisconsin To Watch Their Teams Play Ball — In Snowshoes
Snowshoe baseball commentator Jimmy Soyck says you can’t actually run in snowshoes. It’s all in the shuffle.
Alan Turing, Computing Genius And WWII Hero, To Be On U.K.’s New 50-Pound Note
For decades, Turing’s status as a giant in mathematics was largely unknown, thanks to the secrecy around his computer research and the social taboos about his sexuality.
Neo-Nazi James Fields Gets 2nd Life Sentence For Charlottesville Attack
The Virginia court’s sentence is largely symbolic. Last month, a federal judge sentenced Fields to life in prison for killing a woman protesting a white nationalist rally in 2017.
Giant Shipper Bets Big On Ending Its Carbon Emissions. Will It Pay Off?
Maersk, the world’s largest container shipping company, has set a massive goal for itself: going carbon neutral by 2050. This would be good for the world. But how would it be good for the bottom line?
We All Watch In Our Own Way: A Critic Tracks The ‘TV Revolution’
New Yorker TV critic Emily Nussbaum won’t appear on panels pitting TV against movies or books. “Everything is valuable in its own way and they don’t need to be in tension with one another,” she says.
More Kids Are Getting Placed In Foster Care Because Of Parents’ Drug Use
With drug use surging in the past decade and a half, many parents are losing custody of their kids. But is foster care the best solution?
Lawmakers Respond To Trump’s Racist Comments: We Are Here To Stay
President Trump said that four women who have been critical of his policies “are free to leave” the country. The members of Congress accused Trump of advocating a racist agenda.
China’s Economy Falters; Slowest Growth In Nearly 3 Decades
The pace of growth in the second quarter was its slowest since 1992. The National Bureau of Statistics attributed the change to a complicated international environment.
Trump Administration Implementing ‘3rd Country’ Rule On Migrants Seeking Asylum
Immigrants who want to seek asylum at the U.S. southern border must first apply for refugee status in another country, according to a new rule that is set to take effect Tuesday.
This Fearless Woman Is Fighting To Keep Slavery Out Of Your Seafood
Ghost Fleet, a gripping new documentary about modern-day slaves in the global fishing industry, follows Patima Tungpuchayakul, a Thai woman who’s devoted her life to freeing men from forced labor.
‘It’s A Career Ender’: 2 LGBTQ Former Dell Workers Share Their Stories
A former Dell worker said she had such a rough time at the company because of her appearance that she filed a human rights complaint. Another former worker alleges bias over her gender transition.
3-Year-Old Asked To Pick Parent In Attempted Family Separation, Her Parents Say
A Honduran couple says a Border Patrol agent told them one parent could stay in the U.S. with their three kids. The agent turned to their youngest and asked her which parent she wanted to be with.
Democrats Have The Religious Left. Can They Win The Religious Middle?
Faith voters who have a mix of liberal and conservative values are up for grabs in the 2020 election. Democrats hope to win them over.
Trump’s Nationwide Immigration Raids Fail To Materialize
Rumors of mass raids swirled, leading many immigrants to stay inside their homes. Immigrant advocates in several cities took to the streets to demonstrate.
Novak Djokovic Defeats Roger Federer in Record-Breaking Wimbledon Match
After a nearly five-hour match, the 32-year-old Serbian claimed his fifth Wimbledon title, defending his 2018 win.
Tennessee Governor Faces Backlash for Honoring Confederate General And KKK Leader
The day of observation for Nathan Bedford Forrest follows a decades-long tradition of honoring him and other Confederate leaders, as mandated by state law.
In Puerto Rico, The Campaign For A Hurricane Proof House
In the nearly two years since Hurricane Maria, about half a million people still don’t have a safe affordable home. One architect is working to change that.
Congresswomen Denounce Trump Tweets Telling Them To ‘Go Back’ To Their Home Countries
Four freshman lawmakers, all minorities, targeted in a series of tweets by the president on Sunday denounced his remarks as racist and responsible for “stoking white nationalism.”
Cool Your Jets! Science Might Explain Your Weird And Emotional Airplane Behavior
The reason some passengers weep uncontrollably or order strange beverages in the sky might be related to high levels of noise and air pressure in the cabin.
Founder Of African American History Museum Discovered Dead In Car Trunk
Sadie Roberts-Joseph was a prominent civil rights activist and community leader in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She founded the city’s African American History Museum in 2001.
‘I Was Utterly Gutted’: Farai Chideya Endures 3 Failed Adoptions
The journalist, author and former NPR host speaks out about her painful quest for motherhood: “There’s a lot of emotional blood on the floor.”
A Weakened Tropical Depression Barry Creeps North, But Heavy Rain Remains A Concern
Forecasters estimate rainfall over south-central Louisiana at about 3 to 5 inches, and isolated maximum rainfall could reach up to 10 inches, posing potential “dangerous, life-threatening flooding.”
Caregiving For A Loved One? How To Get The Help You Need
Your friends want to help you out when there’s a family health crisis. But it can be overwhelming to manage the offers of support. Here’s advice to help friends help you.
Simple Ways To Prevent Falls In Older Adults
Older adults are dying from falls at a higher rate today than 20 years ago. But you can take simple steps to improve balance, vision and alertness — and keep from falling.
Federal Clampdown On Burning Man Imperils Festival’s Free Spirit Ethos, Say Burners
As the Bureau of Land Management tightens its grip on the annual gathering’s population growth at Nevada’s Black Rock desert, a freewheeling community finds its core identity under threat.
Mixing Alcohol And Sun? Beware, A Buzz Begets A Faster Burn
Drinking alcohol is linked to an increased risk of skin cancer. Part of the risk may be explained by the direct effect that alcohol has on antioxidant levels in the skin, which can hasten a sunburn.
Clarence Thomas: From ‘Black Panther Type’ To Supreme Court’s Conservative Beacon
The longest-serving member of the current court is also its furthest to the right, least traditional and most controversial — and with a new conservative majority, he may be having a moment.
Utility Says Power Restored In New York City After Outage Hits 73,000 Customers
Most of Manhattan’s West Side went dark Saturday evening, halting subways, traffic and elevators. Officials say power has been fully restored after about five hours.
New Zealand Starts Gun Buyback Program In Response To Christchurch Mosque Shootings
In response to the March shootings that left 51 people dead, the nation’s gun buyback program asks owners of now-banned weapons to turn them in to police departments for cash.
States Are Ratcheting Up Reading Expectations For 3rd-Graders
Almost 20 states have passed laws requiring third-graders who aren’t proficient in reading to repeat the grade. The policy started in Florida 17 years ago.
U.S. Cities Prepare For Planned ICE Raids
The operations are expected to take place in at least 10 major cities and last for days. According to reports, ICE is prepared to target about 2,000 recently arrived migrant families.
Simona Halep Defeats Serena Williams To Win Her First Wimbledon Title
Williams was vying for a record-tying 24th Grand Slam singles title, but fell to the 27 year old from Romania, 6-2, 6-2.
Climate Change Fuels Wetter Storms — Storms Like Barry
The water in the Gulf of Mexico is hot and the Mississippi River is high. That could spell disaster for Louisiana.
Barry Makes Landfall In Louisiana, Weakening To Tropical Storm
The storm system has prompted tornado and flash flood warnings, and officials are keeping a close watch on New Orleans’ levee system and infrastructure, which failed during Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
Video Of An Uber Driver In South Africa Singing Opera Goes Viral
Menzi Mngoma is hoping that the exposure will help him further his dream of becoming an international singing sensation who doesn’t have to drive for Uber.