'She was a bitch in the best possible way': the life and mysterious death of drag queen Heklina
In the tributes and memorials after her death, the consensus was clear: Heklina had been a bitch. In San Francisco’s…
The secret behind spiky mats: Can acupressure mats relieve pain, stress, and insomnia?
Since a car accident in 2023, Keith, 39, from Kansas, has lived with near-constant pain in his mid-back and shoulders.…
A doctor treating protesters in Iran described a harrowing scene: "On one street, I saw blood pooled in a gutter, with a trail stretching for several meters."
By January 8, Iran’s anti-regime protests, which began in late December, had spread across the country, with reports indicating that…
"People can be cruel—I learned that early," says US pop star Madison Beer, reflecting on the challenges of childhood fame and the harsh criticism from fans.
Madison Beer is only 26, but she’s already a veteran of the pop industry. She began her career at 13…
'We are fighters, it's in our DNA': Greenland takes pride in its rare pursuit of futsal glory.
Greenland’s futsal players line up, then turn left to face their flag on the far wall. No one looks away…
In the age of Trump, satire feels more essential than ever. But we shouldn't count on it to rescue democracy.
Sometimes the freedom and openness of comedy allows it to respond to world events more effectively than traditional news media.…
Russia intensifies attacks on Ukraine while peace negotiations are underway.
Russia launched a major drone and missile attack targeting Ukraine’s two largest cities, Kyiv and Kharkiv, early on Saturday. This…
German economists recommend bringing gold reserves back from US vaults.
Germany is facing calls to repatriate its gold reserves, worth billions of euros, from vaults in the United States. This…
Ryan Wedding went from Olympic snowboarder to an alleged cocaine kingpin.
To compete at the highest levels of snowboarding, racers must master carving, edging, and balance at unimaginable speeds. They learn…
"To say I was the favorite would imply I was liked": Mark Haddon reflects on a childhood without love.
Looking at faded photographs of English life in the 60s and 70s—grandmothers in cardigans eating picnics beside Morris Minors, pale…