People are exploring National Parks more than ever before. Visitation increased 4% from 2022 to 2023, according to the National Parks Service, with a record 325.5 million visits in the year. This popularity doesn’t stop at the parks themselves, either […]
Illustration of Socrates, in a basket, based on Aristophanes’s The Clouds. Was Socrates a real person? is one of the most googled questions about perhaps the most important philosopher in history. Socrates’s existence as a historical figure is, however, universally
There’s a reason why House of the Dragon has such a solid fan base — this epic prequel to Game of Thrones is replete with political intrigue, fierce dragons, and unforgettable characters. Be it the ambitious Rhaenyra Targaryen or the
Courtney Cronin, ESPN Staff WriterNov 19, 2024, 06:00 AM ET Close Courtney Cronin joined ESPN in 2017, originally covering the Minnesota Vikings before switching to the Chicago Bears in 2022. Courtney is a frequent panelist on Around the Horn and
Google Gemini can now “remember” certain things about you, such as your interests and personal preferences. The change is rolling out to subscribers with access to Gemini Advanced, and it will allow the AI chatbot to tailor its responses based
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it’s investigating the financials of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing
When the Central Overland California and Pikes Peak Express Co. launched the Pony Express on April 3, 1860, fanfare for the new express mail service made newspaper headlines from New York to San Francisco. The cheers came loudest from California
Long before he created the Star Wars TV series “Andor,” Tony Gilroy spent the 1990s as a rising screenwriter — his credits include “The Devil’s Advocate” and “Armageddon.” Once the new millennium came, he wrote all three “Bourne” screenplays. (“Identity”
By most mathematical measures, the Philadelphia 76ers are more or less cooked. They are 2-11. They are tied with the Washington Wizards for the NBA’s worst record. Joel Embiid is clearly not back to full strength yet. Tyrese Maxey is nursing
Two years ago, Valve told The Verge it wanted a successor to its cult classic Steam Controller, whose incredibly customizable buttons and touchpads paved the way for the Steam Deck handheld PC. Now, Valve watcher Brad Lynch claims a Steam
