For many in the New England region of the United States, the lobster roll is synonymous with summer. Loaded on a toasted bun, the sweet meat chunks are served hot and drenched in butter, or chilled and smeared with celery-herb mayonnaise. The only thing more debated than the recipe is the price: the once humble … Read more
Forget silk rods and curling socks. Kayla Fawcett found a new beauty tool in the last place you’d expect: her CPAP machine. One night before bed, the Wisconsinite wrapped her hair around the soft tubing of her headgear, clipped it in place and hit record. She sent the video to friends, who convinced her to … Read more
Listen to this articleDear 3 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated using AI-based technology. Pronunciation errors may occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve results. The mission to save NASA’s sinking Swift Observatory was canceled Wednesday, dooming the telescope to a fiery re-entry later this year. NASA and … Read more
A woman has been charged with providing support to a terrorist group after allegedly plotting an ISIS-inspired attack on the New York State Capitol building in Albany, federal officials said Thursday. Jessica Bowie, 35, allegedly told a confidential source that she supported ISIS and asked for help learning how to make explosives, according to a … Read more
The mayor of Como has set off controversy by banning bicycles in the city’s walled lakeside historic center after being hit by one. Alessandro Rapinese’s ban, which comes into effect in September, affects about 30 streets and means cyclists, whether on electric or push bikes, will have to dismount and walk through those areas. Activists … Read more
The federal debt surpassed $40 trillion for the first time this week. Investors buying government bonds are demanding higher interest rates to finance the growing debt load. Mandel Ngan/AFP hide title toggle title Mandel Ngan/AFP Subscribe to the Planet Money newsletter. The world is confusing. The economy can help. The Treasury Department reported this week … Read more
Apple is rumored to be launching a new MacBook Ultra this fall as part of its expanding ‘Ultra’ lineup. Here are six new features to expect with the MacBook Ultra. #1: New design that’s thinner and lighter than the MacBook Pro Bloomberg says Apple’s new MacBook model is a “total redesign” that’s thinner and lighter … Read more
GENEVA (AP) — A group of soccer fan groups around the world launched a petition Thursday calling for Gianni Infantino to resign as FIFA president after he attempted to sell future World Cup profits to private investors. The petition with the hashtag InfantinOut also calls for FIFA “to be rebuilt so that the current debacle … Read more
While tracking whale calls near Massachusetts, oceanographer John Spiesberger noticed that the software he was using recorded speeds of whale calls above the speed limit for sound traveling in seawater. Spiesberger, of the University of Pennsylvania, initially thought something was wrong with his program. After all, if the software wasn’t to blame, it would mean … Read more
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