As the Soviet Union Fell, Did the K.G.B. Leave Behind a Gift in Brazil?
A forensic analysis of birth certificates used by deep-cover operatives suggests a tantalizing possibility.
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Green Bay files waiver to play in The Basketball Tournament
Kyle BonaguraMay 23, 2025, 01:33 PM ET Close Covers college football. Joined ESPN in 2014. Attended Washington State University. Green Bay filed for a waiver from the NCAA to allow its men’s basketball team to compete in The Basketball Tournament, the $1 million, winner-take-all summer tournament that features many high-profile college alumni teams and active…
Readers discuss the biology of sex, plastic in the brain and more
It’s a matter of size A January executive order by President Donald Trump designates people as female if they make the “large” reproductive cell (the egg) and male if they make the “small” one (the sperm). But the human sexes don’t fit neatly into a male–female binary due to factors such as genetics and hormones,…
Landa promised real estate investing for $5. Now it’s gone dark.
The idea of becoming a real estate investor for as little as $5 may seem too good to be true. And for many users of Landa, a proptech company that promised just that — it has been. Landa emerged from stealth in August 2022, announcing a total of $33 million in funding and a pledge…
Margaret Qualley Stars As A Gutsy Private Eye
Even after his death in 2004, there’s still only one Russ Meyer, and this, the second solo outing from the Coen brothers’ Ethan, is a sad reminder of the talent he took with him to the grave. Meyer gave big parts to big women in films that shouted about SEX! in great big capital letters,…
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In the Midst of War, a Tale of Hot Dogs
Nathan’s Famous has found a foothold in Ukraine, a hot dog-loving country.
Why a Hurricane’s Storm Surge Can Be So Dangerous
The beginning of June marks the start of the Atlantic hurricane season, the six-month period when strong storms can brew in the ocean and then wreak havoc on land. Among the hazardous consequences of hurricanes are storm surges, in which water rapidly rises above the normal tide level on shore. These dangerous events can cause…
F1 qualifying results: Full Monaco Grand Prix qualifying coverage
In a few hours, one of the most dramatic events of the Formula 1 season will begin. Qualifying at the Monaco Grand Prix. While the race itself has become something of a procession, as overtaking is rather difficult on the narrow Monte Carlo streets, Saturday’s qualifying session rarely fails to deliver drama. The lack of…
Nvidia said to plan cheaper Blackwell AI chip for China market
Nvidia’s new AI chip would reportedly be priced between US$6,500 and US$8,000, significantly lower than its H20 model.