COVID-19: Which countries will be the next to see a big spike in cases?
Beneath the many complexities of the marathon that is the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a simple hypothesis: if the coronavirus is introduced into a susceptible population,...
Daily Archive: May 20, 2021
TimeSplitters revival in the works by its original developer
The TimeSplitters series is returning and will do so under publisher Deep Silver. In addition, Free Radical Design is being re-formed to develop the project.
A Wedding in Hawaii for Sade’s Son
Growing up, Sade’s music had always given Emily Shakeshaft a feeling of comfort. Years later, when she met the recording artist’s son, Izaak Adu-Watts, their connection...
They’re Reluctant to Get Vaccinated. Will a Knock on the Door Help?
As demand shrinks, the city is turning to door-to-door outreach to overcome vaccine skepticism. “Nobody I know took the shot,” one man said.
Why Have There Been So Many No-Hitters in 2021?
Pitchers are better than ever. Hitters seem worse than ever. With six no-hitters by May 19, baseball is two away from tying the full-season record, which...
Exclusive: The 27-year-old behind ethereum isn’t surprised by the crypto crash
The crypto crash of the past few days has shocked investors around the world. Vitalik Buterin isn’t among them — even though the meltdown wiped out...
Why Australia should reschedule MDMA and psilocybin for the treatment of mental illness
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is considering rescheduling psilocybin and MDMA from their current classification as Schedule 9 prohibited substances to Schedule 8 controlled substances.
Analysis: Here’s the single most powerful moment from the House vote on the January 6 commission
In the midst of the House debate over whether to pass a bipartisan proposal that would establish a commission to dig into the events surrounding the...
Where’s the Water? Drought Threatens California’s Lifeline
Thursday: Amid another dry year, the state’s water supply is low — but the effects may not be seen in urban areas.
