Scientists Say They’ve Cracked Code for Ultimate Boiled Egg NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth There may be an art to creating the ultimate boiled egg, but scientists say they have cracked the code through mathematics and rigorous experimentation. While today might not be the best day to test the technique—given the recent surge in the price … Read more
Vatican Staff Bound to Secrecy Oath Prior to Papal Conclave By Vanessa Gera, Associated Press VATICAN CITY (AP) — Drivers and elevator operators. Cleaners and cooks. Nurses and doctors. All workers who are helping the cardinal electors at the upcoming papal conclave are taking a sacred oath of secrecy this Monday, just prior to the … Read more
Stormy Start to the Week for D.C. Area The D.C. area will begin the workweek with active weather, including fog, scattered storms, and the potential for lightning, damaging winds, and large hail. If the weekend rain and hail weren’t enough, get ready for more wet weather. Monday morning begins wet and foggy, setting up a … Read more
New York Needs a Clean Fuel Standard Gov. Kathy Hochul’s newly issued $1 billion investment in climate initiatives is a welcome step forward, but work remains to be done. For New York to reach its ambitious climate goals and protect public health, the Legislature must act now by passing a Clean Fuel Standard (CFS). New … Read more
‘10,000 Ways to Belong’: Fraser Expands Sensory-Inclusive Training For nearly a century, Fraser, a Minneapolis-based nonprofit, has championed support for people with autism, mental health challenges, and disabilities. In recent years, Fraser has broadened its focus to a growing need: helping businesses and public spaces better accommodate individuals with sensory-processing challenges. Bright lights, loud noises, … Read more
Philly Fifth-Grader Jayden Jiang Heads to National Spelling Bee Again The 11-year-old made it through by taking the Philadelphia regional bee in March at WHYY Studios. He will participate in the 100th annual Scripps National Spelling Bee, May 27–29 at the Gaylord National Resort in Washington, D.C. “I was happy, relieved, and felt glad,” Jayden … Read more
Liberal Elites Made a Covid Mistake — Say Princeton Scholars More than five years since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, scholars and commentators are reexamining how Western governments handled the crisis. Leading this call is Princeton professor Stephen Macedo, along with colleague Frances Lee, in their new book In Covid’s Wake: How Our Politics … Read more
Federal Trial of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Begins Jury Selection to Begin in Federal Trial of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs on Racketeering, Sex Trafficking Indictments LOWER MANHATTAN — Jury selection will begin today in the much-anticipated federal criminal trial of music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, indicted on serious crimes such as conspiracy to commit racketeering and sex … Read more
Herbert Migdoll, Visionary Artist and Joffrey Ballet Photographer, Dies at 90 Herbert Migdoll, Visionary Artist and Longtime Joffrey Ballet Photographer, Dies at 90 Herbert Migdoll, the visionary artist and prolific photographer behind the Joffrey Ballet’s most iconic imagery for more than five decades, has died at 90. He passed away in New York City on … Read more
Braman Motors’ Colossal Facelift Gets a Split Green Light Introduction: The Dawn of a New Era for Braman Motors For decades, Braman Motors has been an institution in the automotive community. A reliable resource for nice automobiles and reasonable service, it has captured the community’s trust. The dealership recently embarked on an enormous upgrade plan—a … Read more