WASHINGTON In the wake of the public shootings of strangers, especially when innocent children are the victims, there are lies that we tell ourselves and true things some dare not say.Two children

Aug. 30, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

4 Reasons We’re Reluctant to Grieve (and What to Do about it)Mama slid another flour-coated chunk of banana into the sizzling oil, causing the hot concoction to crackle in response. She had cut each of the Lilliputian-sized Apple bananas into four pieces and rolled them in a mixture of flour, tapioca, and sugar. My father loved the final product: fried bananas. Crispy on the outside, sweet on...

Best dehumidifier in 2025 (UK) Most homes are stocked up with essential appliances, which can range from washing machines to smart speakers. But one you make not have considered is a dehumidifier? It's not the kind of thing you'd usually find on a wedding present list, but a dehumidifier can be a seriously valuable addition to any home, particularly if your home has issues...

Historical Events1904 - American runner Thomas Hicks wins the marathon gold medal with a time of 3:28:53 over a 40 km course at the St. Louis Olympics1926 - Jack Hobbs scores 316 not out at Lord's (Surrey vs. Middlesex)1949 - WTVN (now WSYX) TV channel 6 in Columbus, OH (ABC) begins broadcasting1956 - White mob prevents enrollment of Black students at Mansfield High School, Texas1991 - Mike Powell of the US sets a long jump record of 29 ft 4 in (8.95 m)More Historical Events Famous Birthdays1902 - Arnold Maria Walter, Canadian composer, born in Hanuovice, Moravia, Austria-Hungary (d. 1973)1912 - Edward Mills Purcell, American physicist (Nobel Prize for Physics 1952 for nuclear magnetic resonance), born in Taylorville, Illinois (d. 1997)1922 - Regina Resnik, American mezzo-soprano (Sieglinde-Bayreuth), born in New York City (d. 2013)1927 - Geoffrey Beene, American fashion designer (8 Coty Awards), born in Haynesville, Louisiana (d. 2004)1976 - Mike Koplove, American baseball player (Team USA 2008), born in Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaMore Famous Birthdays Famous Deaths1181 - Alexander III [Orlando Bandinelli], Italian Pope (1159-81), dies1999 - Raymond Povet, French cartoonist, dies at 892005 - Andor Kovach, Romanian composer (Medee), dies at 902022 - Gheorghe Berceanu, Romanian Greco-Roman wrestler (Olympic gold light-flyweight 1972, silver 1976; World C'ship gold 1969, 72), dies at 722023 - Gennady Sapunov, Russian Greco-Roman wrestler (World C'ship gold lightweight 1963, 65; silver 1966) and coach (Soviet GR wrestling team 1979-90), dies at 84More Famous Deaths

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5 Under-$30 Spooky Finds from Williams Sonoma That Are Too Good to Pass Up Halloween entertaining doesn’t have to break the bank. Williams Sonoma’s fall collection features a variety of playful, festive, and practical items under $30 that are perfect for adding spooky flair to your table, kitchen, or dessert spread. From candy to cookware, these affordable finds make it easy to host stylish...

8 of Your Most-Asked Tiny House Questions, Answered by Experts Credit: Mireye Acierto / Getty Images As mortgage rates and home prices soar, the appeal of tiny homes continues, offering a solution for low-cost, minimalist living. If you’ve considered switching to the tiny lifestyle, you likely have plenty of questions about best practices and how it actually works. Below, experts offer...

Amazon Quietly Released New Fall Decor That’s as Elegant as It Is Affordable—Shop It All for Under $50 Credit: Better Homes & Gardens / Amazon Amazon is always adding new home finds to its New Arrivals section, and its first fall drop is finally here. It’s full to the brim with pretty accents that elevate your space and give subtle hints of fall just in time for the upcoming change in...

Amazon’s Hidden Overstock Outlet Has Even Better Deals Than Normal During Labor Day Weekend—Get Up to 80% Off Amazon’s Overstock Outlet is the go-to hub for big discounts no matter what day of the week it is, but now that it’s Labor Day weekend, the outlet has even steeper deals than it usually does. We went digging through all your favorite categories—homewares, kitchenwares, outdoor and...