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The New York Times Is Buying Wordle for More than $1 Million
It will initially remain free to new and existing players, the Times said, raising concerns it may eventually go behind a paywall.
Taliban to Stranded, Pregnant New Zealander: ‘You Are Safe Here, Congratulations, We Welcome You’
Unable to return to her own country because of its strict COVID rules, a pregnant New Zealand journalist has found refuge in Afghanistan
The Next Green Must-Have: Showers That Use Recycled Water
High-tech showers are being developed that continuously filter, sterilize and reuse water that would otherwise go down the bathroom drain
Spotify Will Add Advisories to Podcasts Discussing COVID-19 After Neil Young and Other Musicians Protest
The streaming service said it was making the move following protests by Neil Young and others over the spread of vaccine misinformation
North Korea Has Confirmed the Test of a Missile Capable of Striking Guam
White House officials say they see the latest missile test as part of an escalating series of provocations over the last several months
Australia Just Exported Its First Batch of Fuel That Doesn’t Emit CO2. There’s Just One Catch
A debut shipment of liquid hydrogen to Japan proves the fuel is viable, supporters say. Critics aren't so sure
North Korea Has Launched More Missiles This Month Than Ever Before Under Kim Jong-Un
The tests included the launch of two long-range cruise missiles that flew for 1,120 miles, the official Korean Central News Agency said. If confirmed, that would give North Korea the capability to strike almost all of Japan
Honduras’ First Female President Promises Reform – but Already Faces a Political Crisis
President Xiomara Castro faces high expectations to turn around Honduras amid uncertainty about whether an unfolding legislative crisis will allow her the support she needs.
Prince Andrew Claims ‘Consent’ in Defense of Allegations He Had Sex With 17-Year-Old Epstein Victim
Giuffre alleges that while being abused by the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, she was “lent out to other powerful men,” including Andrew.
How Blockchain Could Solve the Problem of Digital Identity
When Vitalik Buterin, the founder of Ethereum, has been asked lately about his favorite projects being built on the blockchain, he often names Proof of Humanity.
Amy Schneider’s Jeopardy! Streak Ends at 40 Consecutive Wins and $1.4 Million
Schneider’s success put her in the ranks of Ken Jennings and the quiz show’s other all-time greats. It also made Schneider, a trans woman, a visible symbol of achievement
The World’s Farmers Need to Prepare for Serious Cash Crop Disruption
Scientists unpack how rising temperatures will upend where avocados, cashews and coffee grow