The technology industry is obsessed with the future. Many of our modern marvels are rooted in the legacy of Bell Labs, an innovation powerhouse in suburban New Jersey. Bell Labs, the once-famed research arm of AT&T, celebrated the centennial of its founding last year. In its heyday, starting in the 1940s, the lab created a […]
They told me they were custodians at the nearby university dorms. “Must be a tough job,” I said, to which they replied by nodding emphatically. As we continued to wait, the one who spoke the best English agreed to an interview with me. She requested a pseudonym—Maria—because her supervisor had restricted how often she and […]
Feb 19, 2026; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) dribbles up court against the Detroit Pistons during the first quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images The New York Knicks missed their last chance to make a statement against the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons on Thursday […]
Is your hair parting like the Red Sea? A few extra chunks of hair blocking the tub drain lately? Nobody wants to look for the best hair growth products, but you’ve come to the right place to finally address those few extra millimeters of forehead you’ve been seeing of late. Do these things actually work, […]
printable shopping list We’ve made it to week 78, which means these weekly meal plans are working! Thank you for letting me be part of your weekly routine. This plan includes simple dinners and a printable grocery list to help take one thing off your plate. What’s for Dinner? These are the kinds of dinners […]
This post first appeared on Addy Osmani’s Elevate Substack newsletter and is being republished here with the author’s permission. TL;DR: Aim for a clear spec covering just enough nuance (this may include structure, style, testing, boundaries. . .) to guide the AI without overwhelming it. Break large tasks into smaller ones versus keeping everything in one large […]
Politics / February 20, 2026 The president wants you to know he had a Black friend, sort of. Ad Policy Donald Trump and Jesse Jackson on June 27, 1988. (Ron Galella / Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images) Donald Trump enjoys speaking ill of the dead. He is instinctively boorish and hates to be tied […]
Seven minutes every four years to show the world what you can do. That is the life of a figure skater. To be sure, there are competitions beyond the Winter Olympics. World Championships, National Championships, and more. But every four years the eyes of the world focus on the skaters on the eyes, and those […]
The following is excerpted from a press release issued by the City of Vancouver. The City of Vancouver Public Art Program is unveiling four Platforms: Nine Places for Seeing projects this month. The first two to be presented are Coming Home To by Robin Roberts and Eagle Woman by Shain Niniwem Selapem Jackson. Shain Niniwem Selapem […]
This ground beef stir fry brings takeout-style flavor with crisp veggies and a savory hoisin-ginger sauce, and is on the table in about 30 minutes. It’s a quick, colorful dinner that’s perfect over rice or noodles. Why Make It: Ground beef cooks fast, the sauce stirs together in one bowl, and it’s a one-pan dinner […]