Tropical Storm Hilary reaches California after pummeling northern Mexico
By Rollo Ross and Alan Devall PALM SPRINGS, California (Reuters) -Tropical Storm Hilary made its historic arrival in California on
2023-08-21 07:47
Fewer vs. Less: When to Use Each
‘Less’ versus ‘fewer’ is pretty straightforward. ‘Less than’ vs. ‘fewer than’ is slightly less so. Here’s how to get it right every time.
2023-08-18 21:25
The Lost Library of Herculaneum: Unravelling the Scrolls That Mount Vesuvius Almost Destroyed
Historians were struck by the tantalizing possibility that this library might contain missing works of some of history’s greatest writers—works thought to have been lost forever.
2023-08-17 05:16
4 of the Best Ergonomic Office Chairs, According to Experts
The best ergonomic office chairs on Amazon and other sites can be pricey, but experts say these picks are well worth the investment.
2023-08-17 04:26
Time Traveler’s Guide: Verb Tenses in 8 Languages From Around the World
If you've ever felt that English could use a couple more tenses to truly capture the nuances of the past, present, and future, this exploration of languages that have taken verb tenses to fascinating new heights is for you.
2023-08-17 00:28
Typhoon Lan makes landfall in Japan, thousands urged to seek safety
TOKYO (Reuters) -Nearly 900 flights in Japan were cancelled and 240,000 people were ordered to move to safety as a
2023-08-16 12:57
Make Family Game Night Even Better With This New Cookbook Inspired by ‘The Settlers of Catan’
Settle your sweet tooth (and build some alliances in the process) with this all-new cookbook inspired by 'The Settlers of Catan.'
2023-08-16 03:27
Maui wildfire death toll hits 67 as questions raised over warnings
By Marco Garcia and Mike Blake MAALAEA, Hawaii (Reuters) -The death toll from the Maui wildfires rose to 67 on
2023-08-12 10:29
Analysis-Biden's China tech curbs to keep investors sidelined, fearing more steps
By Kane Wu and Michael Martina HONG KONG/WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Joe Biden's move to prohibit some U.S. technology investments in
2023-08-10 18:54
UK considers response to U.S ban on tech investments in China
LONDON Britain said on Thursday it was weighing how to respond to a decision by U.S. President Joe
2023-08-10 16:53
Make Your Year Smarter With Mental Floss’s Amazing Facts 2024 Calendar
Mental Floss’s Amazing Facts 2024 calendar can provide the daily serving of trivia your brain craves.
2023-08-08 03:49
"We ran for our lives": historic floods destroy Beijing couple's home
By Josh Arslan and Tingshu Wang BEIJING (Reuters) -For years, Gao enjoyed a big apartment in scenic west Beijing and
2023-08-04 20:16