Ward Christensen, Early Visionary of Social Media, Dies at 78
Housebound during a 1978 blizzard, he and a friend began devising the first computer bulletin board, a forerunner…
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Bruce Ames, 95, Dies; Biochemist Discovered Test for Toxic Chemicals
The Ames Test offered a fast and inexpensive way to identify carcinogens, leading to the banning of chemicals…
Olivia Nuzzi and New York Magazine Part Ways After RFK Jr. Relationship
Ms. Nuzzi, a political writer for the magazine, had been on leave since she disclosed a personal relationship…
How Trump’s Stop at McDonald’s Was Covered by Partisan Media
Former President Donald J. Trump’s campaign event at a McDonalds in Pennsylvania was described by right-leaning outlets as…
Arkansas May Have Vast Lithium Reserves, Researchers Say
Federal and state researchers said there might be five million to 19 million tons of lithium, more than…
‘Blade Runner 2049’ Producers Sue Elon Musk Over ‘Robotaxi’ Imagery
Alcon Entertainment, the Hollywood company behind “Blade Runner 2049,” said it had denied a request to use images…
Ralph Jennings, 86, Dies; Built Up Fordham’s Public Radio Station
He transformed WFUV from “a sandbox” into a professional operation, increasing its listenership nearly tenfold.
Disney Names James Gorman Chairman, Sets ‘Early 2026’ for C.E.O. Change
In a board shake-up, James Gorman, a director in charge of planning for a successor to the chief…
Why Elon Musk’s $1 Million Giveaways Could Be Troublesome
Legal experts question the billionaire’s plan to hand out huge payments in battleground states as part of a…
A Cheapskate in New York City: How to Visit on a Budget
Pop-up art, cheap theater tickets, Chinese food and a well-situated, if noisy, hotel: How to see Manhattan (and…