Rock&Gem Magazine
Is Earth Rusting the Moon??
The Moon resides nearly a quarter of a million miles from Earth, give or take, but that great distance doesn't appear to protect it from Earth's \"pollution.\" According to several space and planetary scientists, the Moon is rusting, and oxygen from Earth is to blame.
1 min |
January / February 2026
Rock&Gem Magazine
Satellites High in Space Suggest Changes Deep in Earth
High above us in space are twin satellites dubbed GRACE, for Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment. One pair orbited between 2002 and 2017 before running out of battery power.
1 min |
January / February 2026
The New Yorker
THE PUZZLE MAESTRO
For Stephen Sondheim, crafting crosswords and treasure hunts was as fun as writing musicals.
10+ min |
December 22, 2025
The New Yorker
CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTORS
The second Presidency of Donald Trump has been unprecedented in myriad ways, perhaps above all in the way that he has managed to cajole, cow, or simply command people in his Administration to carry out even his most undemocratic wishes with remarkably little dissent.
4 min |
December 22, 2025
The New Yorker
GREETINGS, FRIENDS!
As now the year two-oh-two-five, Somewhat ragged but alive, Reels and staggers to the finish, All its drawbacks can't diminish, Friends, how gladly 'tis we greet you! We aver, and do repeat, you Have our warm felicitations Full of gladsome protestations Of Christmastime regard! Though we have yet to rake the yard, Mercy! It's already snowing.
2 min |
December 22, 2025
The New Yorker
SELECTIVE MEMORY
\"Marjorie Prime\" and \"Anna Christie.\"
7 min |
December 22, 2025
The New Yorker
KICKS DEPT.ON THE LINE
On a chilly night last month, the Rockette Alumnae Association held its first black-tie charity ball, at the Edison Ballroom, in midtown.
4 min |
December 22, 2025
The New Yorker
NINE LIVES DEPT. NIGHT THOUGHTS
First, a moment of silence. The beloved cat of the actor-comedian Kumail Nanjiani died three months ago. Her name was Bagel. She was seventeen.
2 min |
December 22, 2025
The New Yorker
RISK, DISCIPLINE
When Violet and I finally decided to get married, I was in the middle of a depression so deep it had developed into something more like psychosis.
10+ min |
December 22, 2025
The New Yorker
SPLIT TAKE
\"Is This Thing On?\"
6 min |
December 22, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Petition seeks November vote on O.C. surf park
A project approved at a Newport Beach golf course already makes waves in community.
2 min |
December 15, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Tesla rises into Consumer Reports' top 10 in reliability for its first time
Tesla Inc. made its first appearance in the top 10 for reliability in Consumer Reports' rankings released earlier this month, a stark turnaround for the electric vehicle maker that was a laggard just a few years ago.
2 min |
December 15, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Heavy snow around Northeast; more rain for Pacific Northwest
A weekend storm sent temperatures plunging well below zero in the Midwest and dumped heavy snow on parts of the Northeast on Sunday, creating many airport delays and slick roads as the Pacific Northwest braced for more rain after days of flooding and mudslides.
2 min |
December 15, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Police announce arrest in mass shooting at Brown University
Eight students were in critical condition after the attack that left 2 dead during exams.
4 min |
December 15, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Netflix-Warner tie-up is not a done deal. What could stop it
It was just Dec. 5 that Netflix announced a blockbuster $72-billion deal to acquire Warner Bros. film and television studios, HBO and HBO Max — a tie-up that could fundamentally change Hollywood.
4 min |
December 15, 2025
Los Angeles Times
L.A. groups ramp up Hanukkah festivities after attack
In the hours after two gunmen opened fire at a Hanukkah celebration on Australia's Bondi Beach in Sydney, killing at least 15 people, Rabbi Noah Farkas, president of the Jewish Federation Los Angeles, fielded a barrage of calls from Jewish parents across Los Angeles.
4 min |
December 15, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Why homes are 'filtering' up from poor to wealthy buyers
Are American families better off than they were 30 and 60 years ago? Or are they struggling to hold on? Yes.
2 min |
December 15, 2025
Los Angeles Times
UCLA flashes bar gains in sneak peek
The UCLA gymnastics team offered fans a sneak peek of what can be expected during the 2026 season at its annual “Meet the Bruins” event Saturday.
2 min |
December 15, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Did old friends set up musician who was killed?
Pair who say they knew Maria De La Rosa from childhood are suspects in case.
3 min |
December 15, 2025
Los Angeles Times
U.S. indictment alleges child sex abuse ring
The 15-year-old girl was sitting in her bedroom when \"Sociopath\" and \"Rohan\" added her to a Discord chat that, several months later, would nearly end in her death.
10+ min |
December 15, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Mortgage law doesn't help all fire victims
Servicers sometimes deny relief, despite state officials' promises
7 min |
December 15, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Still a holiday TV treat 30 years later
'The Weinerville Chanukah Special' on Nickelodeon remains a pioneering wonder.
5 min |
December 15, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Venezuela's holidays shadowed by rumors
Social media fuel the daily rumor mill, in part because access to independent news is severely restricted.
4 min |
December 15, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Tour guides in a rift at Ravine
A vote to unionize divides those seeking a raise with some who want free-tickets perk.
5 min |
December 15, 2025
Los Angeles Times
THIS CLINCH IS NO CINCH
Rams roar back from 10 down and fend off Lions to earn playoff spot
3 min |
December 15, 2025
Los Angeles Times
15 killed in attack at Jewish event in Sydney
Shooters at Hanukkah celebration on Bondi Beach are father and son, authorities say.
5 min |
December 15, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Kehlani sees success as divine intervention
The Oakland-born singer-songwriter believes it's finally time for her big break as she hits a 'new peak'
8 min |
December 15, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Modest LAPD hiring boost is rebuff to mayor
Council OKs only 40 recruits, rejects Bass' request to significantly increase police ranks.
3 min |
December 15, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Palmer, Santa Margarita cap riveting season with Open title
In a high school football season full of surprises, the biggest was a Heisman Trophy winner guiding his alma mater to a state championship in California's toughest division in his rookie season of coaching.
3 min |
December 15, 2025
Los Angeles Times
UCLA's defense wilts and a key signature win slips away
Nothing the No. 25 Bruins do to protect the rim works in 82-72 loss to No. 8 Gonzaga.
4 min |