iRobot, the U.S. firm that had robots vacuuming homes, will be taken over by its China-based supplier. It’s assuring owners that devices will keep working as usual.
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Zadie Smith’s heads up to young people: ‘You are absolutely going to become old’
Smith was 25 in 2000 when she published her critically acclaimed first novel. Now 50, her latest collection of essays, Dead and Alive, reflects on middle age, climate change and generational gaps.
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The hidden history of ‘White Christmas’
The tune crooned by Bing Crosby is still one of the most popular Christmas songs of all time. It’s endured as a favorite — despite a complicated and controversial history.
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Trump says Rob Reiner had ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome’ in post on his death
Officials are investigating the death of the Hollywood director as a homicide.
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Odeal: Tiny Desk Concert
Right from the first note, Odeal instantly transports us to the warm, soulful pocket that we never leave.
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All about character: Jane Austen fans on their favorites
As Jane Austen fans celebrate the 250th anniversary of her birth, they also celebrate her characters.
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FDA commissioner on growing public mistrust of government health advice
FDA Commissioner Martin Makary discusses vaccine policy, COVID-era decisions and the erosion of trust in government health guidance.
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GOP Rep. says ACA subsidy users shouldn’t ‘pay the price for congressional inaction’
Republican Rep. Kevin Kiley of California says a health care proposal from House Speaker Mike Johnson — which is expected to get a vote this week — was “hastily thrown together.”
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What’s behind the wellness claims for the synthetic dye methylene blue?
Taking drops of a medical dye is trending in wellness and biohacking circles. Some influencers claim it boosts longevity and brain health. Scientists say the hype has gotten ahead of the research.
