The rising toll of Florida’s abortion ban
Nearly two years ago, Florida’s six-week abortion ban went into effect, forcing most people to travel out of state if…
Sam Neill, king of the creature feature
When news of Sam Neill’s death at the age of 78 broke earlier this week, much of the public sentiment…
Trump’s pick for science director: a Silicon Valley investor with no science background
President Donald Trump‘s nominee for director of the National Science Foundation is Jim O’Neill, a polarizing Silicon Valley tech investor…
This new “Cape Fear” has me rooting for Max Cady
It was the Peanut Butter heist that won me over. Everyone watching “Cape Fear” knows what I’m talking about –…
Hantavirus is a warning. The Trump admin isn’t listening
A week ago, most people had probably never heard of hantavirus. Now, millions of people are likely wishing they hadn’t.…
Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” is pointless
Throughout all three hours of Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” — the acclaimed writer-director’s take on the ancient Greek epic attributed…
Lower drug prices won’t fix cancer care
After former President Jimmy Carter used the cancer drug Keytruda — which ultimately helped him become the first U.S. president…
“Daemons of the Shadow Realm”: When twins have an identity crisis
Being born a twin comes with certain expectations. To speak or act in tandem. To share belongings, space and birthdays.…
Supreme Court overrides abortion pill mail ban — for now
On Thursday afternoon, the Supreme Court blocked a ruling that had temporarily banned the mailing of mifepristone, a drug used…
“A Woman of Substance” is a fiercely old-fashioned revenge saga
Julian Fellowes and “Downton Abbey” really did a number on our common understanding of the upstairs-downstairs social dynamic. It isn’t…