What My Stupid Body Taught Me About Organ Donation During a Pandemic

Four weeks ago, I strolled into Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital to a ghost waiting room. All the trappings of a normal outpatient hospital were there: TVs blaring cable news, taupe-colored chairs, fake plants. But where patients and their loved ones would usually be waiting, there was just one solitary person.

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NASA’s OSIRIS-REx completes its rehearsal for its asteroid-sampling mission

NASA has announced that its OSIRIS-REx spacecraft was able to complete its first “Checkpoint” rehearsal successfully. The successful completion of the rehearsal mission brings the spacecraft one step closer to touching down on the asteroid called Bennu. The first practice run for the mission was conducted this week. The practice mission had the spacecraft reach an approximate altitude of 246 … Continue reading

Lister Stealth SUV claims to be the world’s fastest with a 200 mph top speed

Lister has unveiled a new preview video for its SUV that it claims to be the world’s fastest. The vehicle, called the Lister Stealth, promises a 200 mph top speed. The engine that pushes the SUV to such a high top speed is a 675 horsepower supercharged 5.0-liter V-8 engine. If the Lister Stealth reminds you bit of the Jaguar … Continue reading

Engadget Podcast: iPhone SE, OnePlus 8 Pro and a ton of new phones

Gadget nerds, iPhone diehards and OnePlus fans — lend me your ears. This has been a big week for you. Apple launched a new version of the iPhone SE on Wednesday, while OnePlus unveiled its latest flagships on Tuesday. LG also teased the unexpected na…

Facebook introduces a 'care' reaction in difficult times

The coronavirus pandemic has forced everyone to stay indoors and support loved ones that don’t live in the same household from afar. It’s a tough time, but Facebook is hoping a new reaction can make it a little easier to show how much you care about…

Most Americans Worried Country Will Reopen Too Quickly, Poll Finds

Nearly two-thirds of people in a Pew survey also said President Trump had acted too slowly to respond to the pandemic.

Colbert Endorses Trump’s Coronavirus Radio Show Idea, With A Taunting Twist

“The Late Show” host suggested an alternative to the president’s daily task force briefings.

Jimmy Kimmel Tweaks Trump’s 3 Phases To Reopen The Economy

The “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” host made the president’s coronavirus recovery plan a bit more Trump-like.

Gina Prince-Bythewood Reflects On ‘Love & Basketball’ 20 Years Later

The romantic drama showed a powerful tenderness to the love story that continues to inspire filmmakers today.

America Needs New Names For the State Alliances Forming to Circumvent Trump

In the early 1980s, Washington Post editor Joel Garreau wrote about how he would redraw the map of North America as new countries, giving each region a new name. There was Dixie in the south, Ecotopia in the northwest, and the Breadbasket in the Midwest, among plenty of others. With the U.S. currently splintering into…

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