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Mind-blowing. Those are the two words I’d use to describe the “Mysteries of the Universe” weekender discovery tour, hosted by New Scientist. Over two days in the Cheshire countryside, a group of space enthusiasts, myself included, were treated to fascinating …

It is “grimly fortuitous timing” that “Britain’s Nuclear Bomb Scandal: Our Story” is being broadcast on BBC Two just as “Vladimir Putin’s finger seems to be hovering close to the red button”, said Carol Midgley in The Times. The “weighty” …

The Democratic Party appears to be in limbo following an unexpected electoral sweep by the GOP; Republicans won back the White House with the reelection of Donald Trump, and they will also control the House of Representatives and the U.S. …

The vice president of the Philippines, Sara Duterte, has claimed to have hired someone to assassinate the president in the event that she herself is killed. Duterte is the daughter of Rodrigo Duterte, president of the Philippines from 2016 to …

When Robert F. Kennedy Jr. first joined Donald Trump’s campaign team as a high-profile surrogate in the late stages of the 2024 race, he punctuated the move by offering his own spin on the GOP’s “Make America Great Again” slogan, …

What happened Special Counsel Jack Smith Monday officially requested that a federal judge dismiss his office’s longstanding indictment against Donald Trump for allegedly working to subvert the 2020 presidential election. Who said what Smith’s request is a “final acknowledgment” of …

What happened A police officer was shot dead and dozens of people were injured as clashes between Pakistani authorities and protesters demanding the release of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan intensified Monday. Pakistan’s capital city of Islamabad has been …

What happened Three bodies have been recovered after a tourist boat capsized in the Red Sea Monday. Another 13 people remain missing from the vessel, which sank south of the Egyptian coastal town of Marsa Alam. Who said what The …

‘I ran Operation Warp Speed. I’m concerned about bird flu.’ David A. Kessler at The New York Times The incoming administration “must be prepared to tackle one issue immediately: the possibility that the spreading avian flu might mutate to enable …

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The end of the year — and next year’s beginning — are awash with opportunities for cooking and feasting. There are brunches and late-night gatherings, cocktail parties and family-or-friend meals. You will need some blowout dishes, like a gobsmacking take …

“Ahem, ‘Wicked’ moviegoers,” said IndyStar. “Break out your best pink ensemble. Paint yourself green. But resist the urge to make watching the film adaptation of the Broadway musical a sing-a-long.” That’s the message from AMC Theatres, anyway. Earlier this week, …

The suspected mass poisoning of six tourists in Laos last week has sent shockwaves through the backpacker scene, and highlighted Southeast Asia’s problem with tainted alcohol. A Briton, two Australians, two Danes and an American are all believed to have …

“You wait years for the arrival of a super new luxury train and then along come two. Or three. Oh very well, let’s make that four,” said Adrian Bridge in The Telegraph. In the next two years, a “dazzling array” …

The word Samarkand, for many, conjures up exotic images – from majestic blue tiled mosques to fragrant spice markets. Located in east-central Uzbekistan, it is one of the oldest cities in Central Asia. This mesmerising ancient city embraces its legacy, …

A controversy is brewing in New Zealand, as thousands of Kiwis have taken to the streets to protest a bill that would legally define the country’s founding treaty — a change that opponents say would strip fundamental rights from the …

State capture comes in many flavors. When Donald Trump won the election on a promise to punish his enemies, I expected him to follow the Hungarian model. MAGA Republicans have spoken admiringly of dissident-turned-strongman Viktor Orban, after all, and some …

Ojo Sarco, New Mexico (Image credit: Mediakingsmen) This two-bedroom adobe home sits on 5.56 acres abutting Carson National Forest. Built in 1980 with modern and Spanish elements, the open-plan house features heated concrete floors, arched windows, a circular viga-and-latilla ceiling, …

Even by the freewheeling standards set during President-elect Donald Trump’s first administration, former Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz stood out as a particularly surprising pick for a Cabinet position, to say nothing of being tapped to lead the Department of Justice …

When you make a purchase using links on our site, The Week may earn a commission. All reviews are written independently by our editorial team. Nigel Hamilton‘s new book, “Lincoln vs. Davis,” is a study of its subjects as rival …