A night in November 2012 revealed one of Klay Thompson’s most classic moments, and an early insight into the ingredients that would make him a Golden State Warriors legend. He stepped to the free-throw line at Oracle Arena in Oakland, with the Warriors up by 2 with 13 seconds left in overtime. He missed both. … Read more
In honor of Independence Day, NASA has released an image taken by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) that shows the violent outburst of a young star in bright red, white and blue. The cosmic fireworks come from the nebula L1527, located 460 light-years away in the constellation Taurus. Shaped like an hourglass or butterfly … Read more
By Cassidy Morrison Senior Health Reporter for Dailymail.Com 18:00 04 Jul 2024, updated 19:40 04 Jul 2024 Health authorities in Colorado have confirmed that a resident has contracted the bacterial infection that causes the plague. This deadly medieval disease could cause patients to cough up blood and turn their skin black, hence the ominous nickname … Read more
* Heat warning from 12:00 to 20:00 Thursday and Friday * A somewhat subjective assessment of the day’s weather, on a scale of 0 to 10. 4/10: There is talk of heat and a storm pattern looming. Hopefully not at the right time to disrupt the fireworks. Today: Partly sunny, increasing humidity; afternoon storms possible. … Read more
A deteriorating macroeconomic environment and the collapse of industry giants such as FTX and Terra have had a negative impact on Bitcoin’s price this year. STR | Nurphoto via Getty Images Bitcoin’s price fell to around $57,000 apiece on Thursday, a two-month low after the US Federal Reserve released minutes from its June meeting, which … Read more
Screenshot: Chintzy ink Surprisingly enough, this is the fourth year in a queue Kotaku has celebrated Indie Penance Dayas the holiday was invented to mark the liberation of gaming from the cruel rule of the British monarchy. To mark the occasion, we’ve rounded up some of the most interesting, enticing, unknown upcoming indie games that … Read more
Gareth Cattermole/TAS24/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management Taylor Swift has become something of an Independence Day queen, but this year her Rhode Island estate won’t be her party palace. Swift’s annual bash won’t be taking place on the East Coast like previous years. The pop star is currently on the European leg of her Eras … Read more
It’s the Fourth of July in New York City and that can only mean one thing. No fireworks, sweaty subway rides, and family barbecues. It’s time for Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island. The contest has long been a holiday staple in New York and a must-see on TV across the country. … Read more
How to Do It is Slate’s sex advice column. Do you have a question? Send it here to Jessica and Rich. It’s anonymous! Dear How do you do that, My husband of 20+ years and I have dabbled in BDSM/kink for most of our relationship. While he is more into certain things than I am, … Read more
New York is struggling with a surge in COVID cases, which could put a damper on people’s summer plans. Cases have been rising nationally and locally for about two months, driven by so-called “FLiRT” variants – versions of the virus that have evolved to evade immunity. Mandatory COVID mitigation measures have largely been lifted, and … Read more