Life & Style
AP criticized for reference to Amal Clooney as ‘actor’s wife’
August 30, 2015
AP criticized for reference to Amal Clooney as ‘actor’s wife’
In a recent tweet that quickly became controversial, the Associated Press (AP) referred to well-known human rights lawyer Amal Clooney…
Ten years later, ‘unbowed’ New Orleans reflects on Hurricane Katrina disaster
August 30, 2015
Ten years later, ‘unbowed’ New Orleans reflects on Hurricane Katrina disaster
From the Lower Ninth Ward to the Superdome, New Orleans observed the 10th anniversary of devastating Hurricane Katrina, paying tribute…
Lottery dreams turn to nightmares in Illinois budget crisis
August 30, 2015
Lottery dreams turn to nightmares in Illinois budget crisis
It's an unlucky time to hit the jackpot in Illinois.
The dharma of dollars: What Buddhism says about money and meaning
August 29, 2015
The dharma of dollars: What Buddhism says about money and meaning
Buddhism, which holds that wealth is temporary and no path to happiness, might not sound like the best source for…
In first, headscarf-wearing woman named minister in Turkey
August 29, 2015
In first, headscarf-wearing woman named minister in Turkey
For the first time in the history of Turkey, a Muslim but secular country, a woman who wears an Islamic…
Instagram breaks out of the square
August 29, 2015
Instagram breaks out of the square
After five years of square-shaped tyranny, Instagram will finally allow users to post portrait and landscape photos and videos. The Facebook…
La Tomatina: The world’s biggest food fight
August 29, 2015
La Tomatina: The world’s biggest food fight
Each August, around 20,000 people head to the tiny Valencian town of Bunol, Spain for the La Tomatina festival --…
How to fly cross-country without using airports
August 29, 2015
How to fly cross-country without using airports
It's no secret that crowded airports can be a hassle and a giant time-suck for cross-country travelers. Soon, a workaround…
High blood pressure in pregnancy tied to family risk
August 29, 2015
High blood pressure in pregnancy tied to family risk
For women with pregnancy-related high blood pressure, the higher risk of hypertension that follows them through life may be due…
Sleep-deprived kids are more tempted by food
August 29, 2015
Sleep-deprived kids are more tempted by food
Children who don’t get enough sleep might be more tempted by food, a new study suggests. Five-year-olds who slept less than…