The Reason Gas Stations Charge 9/10 of a Cent
The unusual fractional price you see at gas stations has roots in the Great Depression, but marketing is to blame, too.
2023-06-13 00:49
Here's how Italy's Silvio Berlusconi made his billions
Silvio Berlusconi, the billionaire former prime minister of Italy, died Monday, leaving behind a sprawling business empire.
2023-06-13 00:24
Forget the influencers. Here come the 'deinfluencers'
Step aside, influencers. A new breed of "deinfluencers" has arrived, and they're saying that materialism and overpriced trends are no longer in style.
2023-06-11 19:58
Zelensky signalled Ukraine's counteroffensive against Russia is underway. Here's what to expect
With a few words, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky gave his strongest signal yet that his forces have begun their much-anticipated campaign to regain swathes of territory taken by Russian forces.
2023-06-11 19:50
Explainer-What are the charges against Donald Trump in the classified documents case?
By Jack Queen Here is a look at the charges former President Donald Trump faces and his possible
2023-06-10 03:21
Why judges use gag orders in high-profile cases like the Idaho student killings
A coalition of media organizations and the father of a murder victim are set to come to an Idaho court on Friday with the same goal in mind: challenging a gag order.
2023-06-09 18:23
Why skies in the Northeast are turning orange from the smoke
The photos and videos out of the Northeast look like scenes from "Mad Max," as a monstrous cloud of smoke spewed by Quebec's wildfires engulfed communities.
2023-06-08 15:53
What to know about the Florida grand jury in the Trump documents probe
We learned this week that special counsel Jack Smith, who is investigating former President Donald Trump for potentially mishandling classified documents, is using a second grand jury in Miami to gather new evidence.
2023-06-08 06:17
Who wins in the PGA-LIV tie-up? Hint: It's not the golfers
The PGA Tour agreed to join forces with its rival, LIV Golf, to create a giant as-yet-unnamed new company that, if the merger is allowed to go through, will absolutely dominate the sport. Here's what you need to know.
2023-06-08 05:50
The Slightly Morbid Reason We Tap Our Glasses on the Bar Before Doing a Shot
As with regular toasts, it’s not clear exactly when, where, or why this custom began. But these days, most drinkers will cite one of two common reasons behind it.
2023-06-03 03:47
How Russia's invasion of Ukraine has impacted tennis
Every sport in Europe -- from soccer to fencing to UFC -- has had to grapple with the fallout of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and tennis is no exception.
2023-06-01 15:49
Why Are Hyperlinks Blue?
Unpacking the reason hyperlinks are blue requires dipping into early internet history.
2023-05-31 22:22