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Take Another Trip to the End of the World with Sony’s Stellar Blade
A weak year for video games so far should get a little bit of a jolt from Sony and Shift Up’s “Stellar Blade,” available this week exclusively on the PS5. Inspired by all kinds of post-apocalyptic gaming, it sometimes feels like a blend of “The Last of Us,” “Fallout,” and “Final Fantasy,” and those influences…
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Cicadas Are Emerging Now. How Do They Know When to Come Out?
Scientists are making computer models to better understand how the mysterious insects emerge collectively after more than a decade underground.
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What’s the Best Way to Salt Scrambled Eggs
Paying close attention to timing can help you avoid watery eggs. Kenji López-Alt explains why.
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My ex wants me back after marrying someone else. Hax readers give advice.
He said he wasn’t ready for marriage then showed up married to someone else six months later. Now, he’s asking the letter writer for another chance.
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Cooking chat: Are cooked chicken thighs that show ‘blood’ safe to eat?
Every Wednesday at noon Eastern, Aaron Hutcherson and Becky Krystal answer your cooking questions.
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6 kid-friendly, vegetable-packed recipes for picky eaters
Bulk up enchiladas or mac and cheese with a generous helping of vegetables for dishes even the pickiest eaters will love.
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Baked fish sticks are a healthful way to channel a childhood favorite
These baked fish sticks are delightfully crispy, and work well in the air fryer, too.
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Inside the Crisis at NPR
Listeners are tuning out. Sponsorship revenue has dipped. A diversity push has generated internal turmoil. Can America’s public radio network turn things around?
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Divestment From Israel Is a Rallying Cry for College Protesters
The campaign is likely to have a negligible impact on the companies or Israel, but activists see divestment as a clear way to force colleges to take action on the issue.
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Meta Says It Plans to Spend Billions More on A.I.
Along with the higher spending, the owner of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp projected lighter-than-expected revenue, causing its stock to plummet.