One of the best things about The Flash’s first season was that it took on the challenge of Gorilla Grodd, a giant, talking, psychic gorilla. That would be a challenge on a movie budget, with a movie’s post-production time. The Flash did it for TV. … [Read more...]
Sinosphere Blog: Q. and A.: Holden Chow on China, Elections and Hong Kong’s Attitude
Hong Kong’s legislature is set to vote this week on a proposal to allow all eligible voters in the former British colony the chance to vote in the 2017 election for the city’s top leader, the chief executive. Supporters and opponents say the measure, which will require the support of two-thirds of the 70 delegates, is likely to be voted down. … [Read more...]
First Draft: Today in Politics: Jeb Bush Is Set to Make Official What Was Widely Known
Good Monday morning from Washington, where, yet again, there is work to be done and drama to watch over the trade bill. But after this week, nearly every hopeful will be formally accounted for on the campaign trail, as Hillary Rodham Clinton held her official kickoff rally on Saturday and Jeb Bush tells us he is, indeed, running for president. … [Read more...]
Game of Thrones Finale Recap: A Bloody End to a Bloody Season
In the end we learned that we had the answer all along, and it’s one of the crueler ironies “Game of Thrones” has offered up over its five seasons: Jon Snow understood better than anyone the magnitude of what humanity is up against, but when it counted most he really did know nothing. … [Read more...]
One Neighboring Galaxy Is a Bright Smear Across Space
The sphere surrounding the Milky Way is called the Local Volume, and it is 35 million lightyears in diameter. In the Local Volume is PGC 18431, a galaxy the Hubble caught as part of a mission to figure out how galaxies cluster and move. … [Read more...]
Well: The Y.M.C.A.’s Work Outside the Gym
As a Y.M.C.A. member since 1984, I know it as a great place to become and remain fit, make friends and receive encouragement and support. … [Read more...]
Two Teens Mauled in Shark Attacks at North Carolina Beach
Two teenagers were mauled in separate shark attacks on the same stretch of North Carolina beach today, both suffering life-threatening injuries, local officials said. … [Read more...]
Yankees’ Alex Rodriguez Keeps Security Guard Busy Chasing Down History
When Stephen Drew hit a home run into the right-field stands last Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium, Nick Paccione watched it sail over his head. The next thing he knew, the ball ricocheted off a seat behind him and right into his hands. … [Read more...]
LeBron James Says He’s the Best Player in the World
Well, that settles it. Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James remained steadfast following his team’s 104-91 loss to the Golden State Warriors in Game 5 of the NBA Finals Sunday. … [Read more...]
Could This Be The ESA’s Missing Comet Lander?
After months of searching, the European Space Agency says it may have finally caught a glimpse of the missing Philae Lander on the surface of Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko. During its historic descent back in November 2014, the lander’s harpoons failed to properly deploy and its ice screws were not enough to secure it at its intended landing site, an area known as Agilkia. … [Read more...]