Journalists have walked out of two dozen newsrooms over layoffs, budget cuts and fraught contract talks in just the past few weeks. All of them belong to the leading newspaper union, the NewsGuild.
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Tai chi reduces blood pressure better than aerobic exercise, study finds
The slow-moving Chinese martial art tai chi is known to increase flexibility and balance. Now, research suggests it’s more effective at reducing blood pressure than more vigorous forms of exercise.
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The CDC may be reconsidering its COVID isolation guidance
The current guidance advises five days of isolation. Unnamed health officials have indicated that this guidance may soon go away, a move that troubles public health experts.
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Ukraine’s military says it sank a Russian landing ship in the Black Sea
Ukraine’s military says it destroyed Russia’s Caesar Kunikov ship off the coast of occupied Crimea, although Russia has so far not confirmed the incident.
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5 takeaways from Democrats flipping George Santos’ House seat in New York
Tuesday’s special election was a sort of test for Republicans’ and Democrats’ campaign messaging in 2024, particularly around immigration and abortion.
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Recent gaffes by Biden and Trump may be signs of normal aging — or may be nothing
President Biden and former President Trump have both experienced public memory lapses. But brain experts say such slips, on their own, are not a cause for concern.
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How to have ‘Perfect Days’ in a flawed world — this film embraces beauty all around
Shot entirely in Tokyo, this elegant fable is Wim Wenders’ best fiction feature in decades. Although it flirts with glibness, Perfect Days asks questions about how to find joy in imperfect situations.
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What is Temu, and should you let your parents order from it?
Temu aggressively markets “hot deals,” such as a hooded button-up fleece jacket for $8.32. But some U.S. officials accuse Temu of unfair and/or unethical practices.
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A small fish is at the center of a big fight in the Chesapeake Bay
Recreational fishermen and conservation groups worry overfishing for menhaden threatens the Chesapeake Bay. Industry says current data doesn’t support shutting down the more than century-old fishery.
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Dating habits are changing — again. Here are 3 trends and tips for navigating them
Technology, burnout and generational differences are creating new habits in the dating scene. Two dating coaches share advice on how to navigate them.
