NASA’s “Teacher in Space” added joy to many Americans’ lives and increased excitement for the future of spaceflight, though she never reached her destinationhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/christa-mcauliffes-life-ended-in-tragedy-on-the-challenger-shuttle-heres-how-the-high-school-teacher-was-chosen-for-the-ill-fated-flight-180987010/
These reptiles often get a bad rap, but there are plenty of reasons to celebrate snakeshttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/see-15-images-of-sensational-slithering-snakes-180986993/
Known as the painter of "The Scream," the Norwegian artist and his loved ones spent many years suffering from health conditions. A new exhibition explores how the world of medicine influenced his arthttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/edvard-munch-was-haunted-by-physical-and-mental-illnesses-but-he-was-also-fascinated-by-them-180987001/
Gathering minerals such as nickel, cobalt, manganese and lithium from the seabed could affect everything from sponges to whales. The long-term effects of these extractions remain uncertainhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/as-interest-in-deep-sea-mining-grows-scientists-raise-alarms-about-the-possible-ecological-consequences-180987009/
In 1758, during the French and Indian War, the future president saved lives by stepping into the middle of a deadly skirmish in Pennsylvaniahttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/archaeologists-discover-site-where-george-washington-stopped-a-friendly-fire-incident-by-blocking-muskets-with-his-sword-180987008/
The mind-bending concept of time dilation results from a seemingly harmless assumption—that the speed of light is the same for all observers.https://www.wired.com/story/why-time-is-relative/
Ari Aster tells WIRED he wrote Eddington during the height of the pandemic and BLM protests. The western depicts the explosive consequences of his characters’ conspiracy-fueled social media diets.https://www.wired.com/story/eddington-director-ari-aster-couldnt-stand-living-in-the-internet-so-he-made-a-movie-about-it/
The school has attracted attention for its refusal to join the higher-ed resistance and, perhaps not coincidentally, for its avoidance of any direct sanctions by the Trump Administration.https://www.newyorker.com/news/the-lede/how-dartmouth-became-the-ivy-leagues-switzerland
Trump rode the paranoid style of MAGA politics to power. Has he discovered that he can’t control it?https://www.newyorker.com/news/fault-lines/donald-trump-jeffrey-epstein-and-three-conspiracy-theory-theories
"There's a growing desire especially among women for depth, intentionality, and shared values, even in the context of something temporary," Qloo CEO Alex Elias said.https://www.newsweek.com/why-women-are-rejecting-summer-fling-dating-apps-2101020
Texas state Representative James Talarico joined The Joe Rogan Experience and urged Republicans to compete for young voters rather than trying to suppress them.https://www.newsweek.com/texas-democrat-tells-joe-rogan-his-advice-gop-that-trump-tapped-2101025
Bipartisan pressure is mounting over the limited scope of the Justice Department's disclosures regarding Epstein.https://www.newsweek.com/jeffrey-epstein-files-doj-donald-trump-grand-jury-2101044
The nearly 10-year-old dog began backing away from her when she came home.https://www.newsweek.com/woman-heart-breaks-when-dog-doesnt-recognize-her-year-apart-2101004
Laura Loomer name-dropped Tucker Carlson as one of the right-wing "grifters" who are cashing in on the chaos surrounding Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein.https://www.newsweek.com/laura-loomer-trump-epstein-grifters-tucker-carlson-2101035
The Cincinnati Reds have been without their ace, Hunter Greene, since June 3. When is he going to return to the mound for the Reds?https://www.newsweek.com/sports/mlb/terry-francona-provides-huge-injury-update-reds-ace-hunter-greene-2101039
Team Penske driver Joey Logano makes his 600th career start in NASCAR on Sunday at Dover Motor Speedway.https://www.newsweek.com/sports/racing/joey-logano-provides-update-nascar-retirement-ahead-600th-cup-series-start-2101055
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has voiced his support for Fred Vasseur amid rumors of his exit from Ferrari.https://www.newsweek.com/sports/racing/mercedes-chief-defends-lewis-hamiltons-ferrari-boss-amid-replacement-rumors-2100891
Trump wrote on Truth Social that he had filed a "powerhouse" lawsuit over the Wall Street Journal's Jeffrey Epshttps://www.newsweek.com/trump-reacts-libel-lawsuit-wsj-jeffrey-epstein-letter-2101061
Group A play in the 2025 Copa América Femenina continues Friday with Argentina taking on Chile.https://www.newsweek.com/sports/how-watch-argentina-vs-chile-live-stream-2025-copa-america-femenina-tv-channel-2101007
The stars of the WNBA take center stage on Friday as All-Star Weekend kicks off with the Skills Challenge and 3-Point Contest live from Gainbridge Fieldhouse.https://www.newsweek.com/sports/how-watch-wnba-3-point-contest-skills-challenge-live-stream-all-star-weekend-friday-tv-channel-2100549