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Continental Resources to develop Venezuela’s Orinoco Belt oil block
Continental Resources on Wednesday announced that it reached an agreement with Venezuela’s state-owned oil company to develop oil in the South American country’s prolific Orinoco Belt. The memorandum of understanding with Petroleos de Venezuela S.A. (PDVSA) will see Continental Resources operate…
We got another trailer for ‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping.’ Here’s everything we know about the film.
A new dawn is rising in “The Hunger Games” universe (literally). “The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping” is set to hit theaters on November 20, taking fans back into the world of Panem. This time, they will see it through the eyes of a young Haymitch Abernathy as he competes as a District 12
The happiest states in the US, ranked
Happiness may come from within, but external factors can still play a role in how happy you feel. Even if you’re a glass-half-full kind of person, factors like financial security, access to healthcare, and community can also impact your well-being. A recent WalletHub study ranked all 50 states…
I’ve visited all 50 states solo, but there’s one region I keep coming back to in the fall
After traveling solo through all 50 states, I’ve found that fall has a unique magic in every part of the country. From the golden aspens of my current home in Colorado to New England’s bucket-list-worthy fiery maples, each region has its own seasonal beauty and charm. However, one part of the…
The number of colleges getting rid of student debt is growing
More colleges are reducing the burden of student loans after graduation. Carleton College, a private liberal-arts college in Minnesota, recently joined the list of schools eliminating student loans from their financial aid packages, instead offering students grants and scholarships that do not need…
The Same Surgery Can Cost 30 Times More Across Town — and a New Rule Finally Lets You See It Coming
Two people walk into the same hospital on the same morning for the same knee surgery. One is billed a few thousand dollars. The other is billed tens of thousands. Same operating room. Same surgeon. Same titanium. That’s not a horror story. That’s any Tuesday in American health care. For years, you…
The 25 highest-grossing book adaptations at the box office
Hollywood loves a book adaptation movie. Even better, a franchise of them. Book adaptations have grown significantly in popularity since the 1990s, which represented roughly 8% of major studio releases at the time. Today, they account for 70% of top-grossing films in theaters, according to 2024…
A neuroscientist and psychiatrist shares 4 simple habits to protect brain aging
Throughout a long career in researching the brain and Alzheimer’s disease, Dr. Gary Small picked up a few longevity habits of his own. “When you’re in this field for so many years, it’s hard to resist following your own advice,” Small, a neuroscientist and psychiatrist based in Los Angeles, told…
Why it feels like every brand is having a scandal right now
It was the summer of brand scandals — but not because marketers are suddenly more accident-prone. The reason: the internet has become highly attuned to brand missteps and apt to turn them into full-blown crises. This weekend, Hyrox was plunged into a reputational emergency after an athlete soiled…
I commute from NYC to Washington, DC, every week. It’s not so bad — and even my long Amtrak rides have surprising perks.
It’s 5:52 a.m. in Moynihan Train Hall. I’m balancing a container of fruit and my water bottle in one hand while tightening the straps of a backpack that’s weighed down by two laptops with the other. It’s the start of my twice-weekly commute between New York City and Washington, DC. I’m five months…