Columbus likely Spanish and Jewish, study suggests from the BBC
A new study shines light on a hotly contested centuries-old mystery.Read More
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Brazil’s president cancels Russia trip after injuring head at home from the BBC
The 78-year-old president was scheduled to travel to Russia to attend the Brics summit.Read More
Best Buy Drops this week: Here are the upcoming products dropping through Best Buy’s app hack from Mashable
UPDATE: Feb. 27, 2024, 12:15 p.m. EST This post has been updated with details on upcoming Drops through the end of February. When it comes to shopping, a scarcity mindset is just as convincing as that one friend who always enables you to buy something you don’t need. It’s why there’s often a timer breathing…
Why this humanitarian leader carries the key to the home she abandoned in Sudan from NPR Leila Fadel
A year ago, she packed what she could, helped her mother, who’s in a wheelchair, into the car and drove all night to find a haven. In the U.S. to accept an award, she talks about her country’s crisis. (Image credit: Ben de la Cruz) Read More
You can escape this Royal Caribbean cruise aboard a virtual train ride from the Verge Andrew Liszewski
On the Utopia of the Seas you can experience train dining without the bumps and spilled drinks. | Image: Royal Caribbean The new 5,668-passenger Royal Caribbean Utopia of the Seas is docked in Florida, where sites like Cruise Critic have gotten a preview of the amenities before it enters service on July 19th. That includes…
Gen Z is apparently reviving the Facebook ‘Poke’ from Mashable
The Facebook “Poke” is back…though was it really ever in? Young folks — you know, Gen Z and the like — are apparently using the Poke more than ever. Last week, Facebook said it had seen a 13x spike in Pokes over the last month. The oft-forgotten feature on the oft-forgotten social media site is…
Ahead of parliamentary elections, the French left unites against the right from NPR Eleanor Beardsley
A disparate group of left-wing and Green parties unites to fight France’s far-right in legislative elections. Read More
WNBA rookie Angel Reese makes double-double history from NPR Emma Bowman
The “Double-Double Queen” is living up to her name early in her pro career. The Chicago Sky forward earned her seventh consecutive double-double in a win over Dallas — a league record for a rookie. (Image credit: Charles Rex Arbogast) Read More
A stunning phenomenon appeared on the sun during the solar eclipse from Mashable
The rare total solar eclipse packed an extra punch. During totality — when the moon completely blocked the sun — millions could see our star’s glowing, ghostly corona, or outer atmosphere. It’s a sight we almost never witness due to the sun’s blinding light. Yet during the few minutes or so of this cosmic event,…
NYT’s The Mini crossword answers for April 20 from Mashable
The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times‘ revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe. With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who…