Trump Opens State Visit To Japan With Remarks About Trade Imbalance

Trump joked about Japan’s “substantial edge” in trade, telling business leaders, “Maybe that’s why you like me so much.”

Common Western diet ingredient may put pregnant women at risk

An essential fatty acid commonly found in Western diets may put pregnant women at risk for increased uterine contractions, inflammation, and more, according to a new study out of the Physiological Society. The potential changes caused by this fatty acid, the research reveals, may result in poor fetal development and increased risk of experiencing pregnancy complications. The study implicates omega … Continue reading

Saturday's Best Deals: Timbuk2, Lawn Care Essentials, Twelve South's AirFly, and More

Baggu’s Memorial Day Sale, PowerBlock adjustable dumbbells, and discounts at Joe’s New Balance Outlet lead off Saturday’s best deals.

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Why Disney+ Freaks Me Out About the Future of Streaming

It certainly seems like the world of streaming video entered a new epoch recently. Last week, Comcast finally handed the reigns of Hulu over to Disney, which means the company will have not only the impending Disney+ streaming service but also a live TV service that competes with the big cable companies. Then, the…

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Hitting the Books: An army of temps put a man on the moon

Welcome to Hitting the Books. With less than one in five Americans reading just for fun these days, we’ve done the hard work for you by scouring the internet for the most interesting, thought-provoking books on science and technology we can find and…

Xbox One S Fortnite Limited Edition bundle detailed in full leak

A purple version of the Xbox One S console, part of an upcoming Fortnite bundle, has fully leaked in a series of images ahead of its official launch. The console and its related controller designs are clearly inspired by the battle royale game’s iconic storm, featuring multiple shades of purple accented by purple buttons and a bright white Xbox logo. … Continue reading

India's Monkeys Keep Killing People, so Scientists Are Trying Radical New Sterilization Strategies

One evening last November, a young woman named Neha was feeding her infant son inside their house in Runkata, a small town in the outskirts of Agra, India. Suddenly, a monkey broke into the house, snatched the baby boy from her arms, and made away with him. Neighbors chased the unexpected kidnapper with stones, but to…

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Intelligence Director Puts Barr on Notice Not To Imperil National Security

“Highly sensitive classified information … if publicly released would put our national security at risk.”

Maxine Waters’ Committee Will Seek Signs Of ‘Illicit Funds’ In Trump Records

“No other bank would lend him money. We want to understand that relationship,” the congresswoman tells Chris Hayes.

Patriotic ‘Trade War’ Song Goes Viral In China

“If the perpetrator wants to fight, we will beat him out of his wits,” the lyrics warn.