It is a key right of passage for young women in Latin American cultures. The quinceañera -- or fifteenth birthday party. Many families go all out marking a daughter's growth from childhood to ...

Scientists set out to understand all the ways the animals use their eight appendages. It wasn’t easy. By Kate Golembiewski The eight arms of an octopus are right there in its name. But these ...

What once seemed like a foregone conclusion is suddenly in jeopardy. The Mets’ stunning slide now has them essentially eliminated from the NL East race and just two games ahead of the surging Giants ...

Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich, SJ, stated in a recent interview that he “would not define morality — especially sexual morality — as narrowly as the Church does today.” At the same time, the ...

No two dumplings are alike, and these 11 prove it. Spicy, savory, soupy, or crispy, they represent the flavors of regions across China. Tasting them all is like experiencing a country’s culture in ...

Word association time! Quick, when we name a decade, you shout out the bands that come immediately to mind. Ready? The 70s! Okay, we hear you. And those are some of the same bands that we think of, ...

Generative AI has quickly shifted from experimental novelty to everyday utility – and with that shift comes growing scrutiny. One of the most pressing questions is how these systems decide which ...

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Two of this generation's best boxers meet on Sept. 13 when undisputed super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez takes on WBA junior middleweight champion Terence Crawford to settle a debate as to who ...

Aug 28 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told a group of European leaders on Thursday it was important to produce a clear definition of security guarantees for Ukraine as part of a ...

The time I used to spend on Twitter I now spend on Substack, and my life is much better for it. There are a lot of interesting, eclectic writers in the world. This week, for example, I stumbled across ...