Chekhov’s Gun
Although the playwright Anton Chekhov is best known for the dramatic principle referred to as Chekhov's Gun, he also gave his name to a number of other less well-known precepts.
Coup in Russia
Western leaders see the overthrow of Vladimir Putin’s government as one possible end to the Ukraine crisis. But would a coup be popular in Russia?
The Russian Major General
Ukrainian defenders claim to have killed an eighth senior Russian military officer. So who exactly are the men that Vladimir Putin has charged with the task of annexing Ukraine?
CDC urges Americans not to kiss chickens
The Center for Disease Control has advised Americans not to kiss live poultry due to an outbreak of salmonella.
Software error misclassifies female airline passengers as children
A Tui Airlines flight took off heavier than expected after software identified female passengers as children, causing an error in calculating the aircraft’s total weight.
White House seeks to discredit Fauci
The White House has begun attacking a member of its own coronavirus task force, attempting to damage the reputation of Dr. Anthony Fauci by leaking a document containing a list of his comments to several media outlets.