Emma Scales had big dreams when she chose science as her path. Growing up near the coast in New Jersey, she loved the ocean and decided to study how tiny living things inside fungi can help food grow better. Now studying as a PhD student at Cornell University, she’s seen firsthand how research labs
For centuries, humans lived without kings or billionaires calling all the shots. Then, food surpluses showed up, and some people started hoarding wealth for their kids. Suddenly, cooperation turned into conquest, and for 5, 000 years, we’ve watched this system trickle down problems instead of soluti
The second Test between England and New Zealand at The Oval isn’t just another cricket match. It’s a clash of strategy, fresh faces, and unexpected challenges. England enters the game with a lead after winning the first Test by 115 runs, but their lineup looks completely different this time. With ca
Two big-name comedians from Canada are back in the spotlight, but this time it’s not for laughs. John Candy and Martin Short, who first teamed up decades ago on a sketch show, now have full documentary films about their lives in the running for Emmy awards. Candy’s film, made by Colin Hanks, digs in
A low-key HBO series from 2000 took a different path through Baltimore’s tough streets. Instead of chasing action scenes, it showed daily life—shopping for groceries, fighting addiction, and watching a neighborhood crumble. Based on a reporter’s real experiences, it felt more like a raw documentary
Chicago’s top officials once again showed how fast they point fingers when something shocking pops up online. A burning cross in Grant Park made headlines before anyone bothered to ask why it was there. Governor JB Pritzker immediately called it proof that racism is spreading unchecked, while Mayor
A young Ukrainian man recently found himself in a UK courtroom facing serious charges—not for something he did alone, but for what he was paid to do. Roman Lavrynovych, just 22, was convicted for setting fire to three properties linked to UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. His targets? Starmer’s ol
For years, Indian cricket fans have debated who was greater: Sachin Tendulkar or Virat Kohli. Tendulkar, known for his graceful timing and 24-year career, set the gold standard for run-making. Kohli, meanwhile, has spent over a decade smashing records at a relentless pace while staying in peak physi
Plenty of people mess up in life. Some make big mistakes, then own up to them and grow. That’s the story Graham Platner is sharing. He admits he wasn’t perfect in the past, faced tough battles like alcohol after returning from combat, and now focuses on becoming a better person. The real question is
The idea that no statue ever honors a critic is false. A bronze plaque for Roger Ebert stands in Illinois, and other statues exist too. Yet critics often prefer a work that shows their role rather than just their likeness. House of Criticism shifts focus from one person to a pair: Jerry Saltz, a Ne
