What Really Happened to Oppenheimer's Girlfriend?
It happens so fast in the movie it's easy to miss. As physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer's on-again, off-again, girlfriend kneels before her bathtub, a black gloved hand pushes her head into the water. For years after Jean Tatlock's death, conspiracy theorists speculated that it was not a suicide, but a murder. Director Christopher Nolan's biopic appears to buy into that idea.
Read full storyElon Musk's X Nabs Another User's Twitter Handle
In recent weeks, X--previously known as Twitter--took over handles from two users without their consent. Now the corporation has commandeered a third handle, @music, from a man with close to half a million followers.
Read full storyNo-Bake 3-Ingredient Nutella Cheesecake Pie
This no-bake Nutella cheesecake pie is creamy with an Oreo crust and a dollop of whipped cream on top. If you buy the crust instead of making it from scratch, it's just three ingredients: a package of cream cheese, a jar of Nutella and a container of whipped cream. The chocolate hazelnut filling tastes silky smooth with a dash of cheesecake tang.
Read full storyPutin Strikes Back: Russia Clamps Down on Dissidents While Mercenaries Have Free Rein
Note: Story has been updated to reflect that Alexei Navalny was sentenced to an additional 19 years in prison yesterday. Russian President Vladimir Putin shocked the world when he dealt lightly with the mercenary leader of an armed rebellion in June. As Yevgeny Prigozhin and his private military company advanced on Moscow, Putin agreed to a brokered settlement for the Wagner Group mercenaries.
Read full storyArchaeologists Uncover High Altar, Hidden Crypt with Empty Tombs at Exeter Cathedral
Archaeologists have uncovered the foundations of a high altar at Exeter Cathedral, along with a hidden medieval crypt and two empty tombs. According to a statement posted on the cathedral's website last week, "This is surely the most exciting archaeological discovery ever made at Exeter Cathedral."
Read full storyVintage No-Bake Lemon Icebox Pie
Icebox pies are named after the ice boxes they were kept in when most households didn't have electricity or refrigerators. They date back to the 1830s but remain a summer classic even now, when we no longer need 25- to 50-pound blocks of ice to keep our food cool.
Read full storyEasy Summer Pasta: Whipped Ricotta Rigatoni with Baby Spinach and Sundried Tomatoes
This dish is bursting with flavor but only takes about 20 minutes to make and is surprisingly light. You would think whipped ricotta wouldn't taste that much better than regular ricotta, but it does. It's smooth, glossy and blends easily with the tomato sauce. The sundried tomatoes provide delicious texture, while the baby spinach adds a dash of green.
Read full storyArchaeologists Uncover 'Spectacular' Samson Mosaic in Galilee
An archaeological dig led by University of North Carolina Professor Jodi Magness has uncovered a "spectacular" mosaic in an ancient synagogue that depicts the legendary warrior Samson, whose uncut hair endowed him with prodigious strength.
Read full storyScientists Use AI to Save Endangered Pink Dolphins
Scientists are using artificial intelligence to map the movements of two endangered species of dolphins across vast stretches of the Amazon rainforest that become submerged each year during the rainy season.
Read full story15-Minute Homemade Pesto Makes a Perfect Summer Meal
There's nothing better than pasta tossed with homemade pesto in the summer. It's a quick, easy meal that doesn't skimp on flavor--or heat up your kitchen. I've tried many store-bought jars of pesto and none can compare to the homemade version.
Read full storyDalgona Coffee Makes a Comeback
Dalgona coffee--the delicious, frothy drink that went viral during the pandemic--is making a comeback. Called Dalgona coffee because it tastes like the South Korean candy of the same name, the recipe is simple to prepare and sooo good.
Read full storyDetransitioner Chloe Cole's Congressional Testimony (video, transcript and full hearing)
Yesterday, on her 19th birthday, detransitioner Chloe Cole testified before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government. The hearing, "The Dangers and Due Process Violations of 'Gender-Affirming Care' for Children," was held to "examine and expose how children are being coerced by adults in positions of authority into life-altering and medically questionable gender transition procedures without full understanding of the meaning or impact."
Read full storyWatch: A Haunting in Venice Trailer Pits Hercule Poirot Against Supernatural Forces
A Haunting in Venice, Kenneth Branagh's latest adaptation of an Agatha Christie mystery, will hit theaters on September 15--right on time for Halloween. That's fitting, since the third installment is based on Hallowe'en Party, one of Christie's final novels.
Read full storyEasy & Delicious Vintage Strawberry Coconut Poke Cake (Cake Mix Hack)
This is another delicious cake mix hack I recently discovered. While it lacks the dramatic colorful streaks poke cakes usually have, it's incredibly moist and the coconut flavor pairs well with the strawberry. The sweetened condensed milk adds richness and the airy whipped cream sets off the denser cake texture.
Read full storyElon Musk's X Takes @x and @xai Handles from OG Users
Elon Musk, who bought Twitter for $44 billion last October, announced over the weekend that he was rebranding Twitter as X. The name Twitter is no more and the iconic blue bird has been replaced by a white letter X on a black background. If you follow social media at all, the change--and the fallout--has been hard to miss.
Read full storyRFK, Jr. Leads Other Candidates in New Harvard-Harris Poll
According to a recent Harvard-Harris poll, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s favorability rating tops every other presidential candidate. Although the press has repeatedly characterized his campaign as a long shot, 47 percent of those surveyed rated him favorably--a figure that puts him ahead of Donald Trump (45%), Ron DeSantis (40%), Joe Biden (39%) and Vivek Ramaswamy (34%).
Read full story#CodeOrange2023: Why Are Stores Selling Halloween Decor Earlier Than Ever?
Yesterday I had to pick up some cleaning supplies, so I popped into my local dollar store. I was surprised to see a burst of Halloween decor as I crossed the threshold. I’ve been seeing school supplies for weeks–practically since the 2022 academic year ended–but do I really need to buy that plastic Jack-o-lantern now? It’s July. While I love pumpkin everything as much as the next person, am I ready for fall in the middle of the summer?
Read full storyStrawberry White Chocolate Gooey Bars (Cake Mix Hack)
The name says it all. What combination beats strawberries and white chocolate? Even better, these Strawberry White Chocolate Gooey Bars use just 5 ingredients: a box of strawberry cake mix, white chocolate chips, butter, an egg and sweetened condensed milk. The result is a pan of sweet,gooey strawberry blondies that are moist and delicious.
Read full storyGot 90k? Haunted Lighthouse for Sale
Ever dreamt of buying an old lighthouse, complete with its own island and a ghost who lives on the premises? Well, here's your chance. Penfield Reef Lighthouse went up for auction in late June and the current bid is just $90,000.
Read full storyStar-Crossed: Three Meteor Showers Collide This Weekend
This summer has already been pretty impressive when it comes to the night sky. For the past two weeks the Perseid meteor shower has lit up the heavens--not to mention the flashes of aurora borealis that have illuminated some states. On Sunday night, stargazers have the chance to witness not one, not two, but three meteor showers.
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