Peak commute time has long ruled our lives, our cities, our tax dollars. But it doesn’t have to.
At Euro 2020, Fatigue May Be the Toughest Foe
The world’s biggest stars have been playing almost nonstop for a year, meaning Euro 2020 and other championships may be decided by which ones have the most left in the tank.
Schumer Demands That Barr Testify About Seizure of Lawmakers’ Data
Democrats including Senator Chuck Schumer said the actions by William Barr and other Trump officials were a gross abuse of power. Get the latest in politics.
Study finds brain areas involved in seeking information about bad possibilities
The term “doomscrolling” describes the act of endlessly scrolling through bad news on social media and reading every worrisome tidbit that pops up, a habit that unfortunately seems to have become common during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Promising ovarian cancer treatment proves effective and efficient
Preclinical trials of a new radiopharmaceutical to treat ovarian cancer have produced successful results, dramatically limiting tumor growth and decreasing tumor mass. Designed specifically for ovarian cancers that are resistant to traditional therapies, the new radiopharmaceutical can be produced in 25 minutes at low cost, which leads to better efficiency compared with alternative methods. This …
Analysis: What to do — and not do — when you meet the Queen
A version of this story appeared in the June 11 edition of CNN’s Royal News, a weekly dispatch bringing you the inside track on the royal family, what they are up to in public and what’s happening behind palace walls. Sign up here.
How to buy a soundbar
Built-in TV speakers suck, so naturally, you want to get a soundbar. How do you choose one? We cover the features and jargon you should know before you buy.
History shows just how ugly it can get when people don’t want you to vote
As a curator of political history at the Smithsonian, I’ve spent years studying the bad old days of American politics. Leafing through contested election trial transcripts, constable’s reports and boxes of fraudulent ballots, I’ve studied the voter suppression and violence that was once a common feature of our democracy in the 19th century. It always …
UK says Delta variant 60 percent more transmissible
The British government said Friday that the new Delta coronavirus variant is 60 percent more transmissible in households than the variant that forced the UK to lock down in January.
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Viral skin bumps that are a common occurrence in childhood
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 7-year-old son developed a small pink bump on his arm recently. Soon we started noticing more on his back and under his arms. His pediatrician said they were called “molluscum,” and we didn’t have to do anything about them. But I am worried about them spreading to his little sister. What …