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Down to their very DNA, astronauts’ bodies can change in weird and sometimes significant ways, particularly during a long flight high above the Earth: They start to elongate, often developing a taller “space height” and because human bodies are mostly liquid, redistribution of fluids may also give them “chicken legs” and a “puffy head.” Once they’re back, that all starts to readjust. ​ Down to their very DNA, astronauts’ bodies can […]

Officials in Beijing and Hong Kong spoke out Tuesday against a proposal to sell ports in the Panama Canal to a consortium led by BlackRock, sending shares in the Hong Kong-based conglomerate that owns the ports plummeting. ​ Officials in Beijing and Hong Kong spoke out Tuesday against a proposal to sell ports in the Panama Canal to a consortium led by BlackRock, sending shares in the Hong Kong-based conglomerate that […]

Despite a tenure in which keeping the Olympics and politics separate has at times been difficult, Thomas Bach has a clear message for his successors during an uncertain time: keep the Olympics out of it. ​ Despite a tenure in which keeping the Olympics and politics separate has at times been difficult, Thomas Bach has a clear message for his successors during an uncertain time: keep the Olympics out of it. Read […]

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A man believed to be the last person to see missing University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki is asking a court to grant him his freedom, challenging authorities’ treatment of him since the 20-year-old woman’s disappearance nearly two weeks ago. ​ A man believed to be the last person to see missing University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki is asking a court to grant him his freedom, challenging authorities’ treatment of […]

Footage of four majestic snow leopards clambering up snowy cliffs in northern Pakistan has created a frenzy of excitement amongst conservationists. ​ Footage of four majestic snow leopards clambering up snowy cliffs in northern Pakistan has created a frenzy of excitement amongst conservationists. Read More Breaking News, Latest News and Videos | CNN 

Electric vehicle giant BYD unveiled a new charging system in China on Monday, intensifying already fierce competition in the world’s largest auto market and propelling it further ahead of rivals such as Tesla. ​ Electric vehicle giant BYD unveiled a new charging system in China on Monday, intensifying already fierce competition in the world’s largest auto market and propelling it further ahead of rivals such as Tesla. Read More Breaking News, Latest News […]

Tracy Morgan, the comedian and actor celebrated for his roles on “30 Rock” and “Saturday Night Live,” appeared to fall ill while sitting courtside at Monday night’s matchup between the New York Knicks and the Miami Heat at Madison Square Garden. The incident briefly paused play during the third quarter. ​ Tracy Morgan, the comedian and actor celebrated for his roles on “30 Rock” and “Saturday Night Live,” appeared to fall […]

The most chilling aspect of a new White House claim of boundless executive power is not whether officials ignored a judge’s order to halt deportations of Venezuelan gang members. ​ The most chilling aspect of a new White House claim of boundless executive power is not whether officials ignored a judge’s order to halt deportations of Venezuelan gang members. Read More Breaking News, Latest News and Videos | CNN