He was the most famous magician of the 20th century. Yet Harry Houdini’s peers were often scathing about him. His tricks were ...

When I think back to break time in the 1970s, I remember my hands – so icy cold I can hardly feel them – stiff and red in a ...

A lot of good products touted as ahead of their time don’t get the mainstream traction they deserve because consumers are afraid of true innovation. Some may argue that product development is ...

IT is said that Christmas has become too commercial—as if in Early Christian times it was just commercial enough—but the real ...

Discover how to create beautiful, bouncy curls on natural hair with this step-by-step flat iron curls tutorial. Maryam J. Hampton demonstrates her process, from detangling and preparing afro-textured ...

While the number of complaints against Bakersfield Police Department officers remained essentially flat in 2024 from 2023, a monitoring team said the high number of complaints associated with a small ...

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Since the launch of the Crossword in 1942, The Times has captivated solvers by providing engaging word and logic games. In 2014, we introduced the Mini Crossword — followed by Spelling Bee, Letter ...

No matter the texture, hair is a canvas. This rings true particularly for straight hair, which, because of its smooth surface and flexibility, can be pinned, curled, slicked, and more without much ...

LONDON -- Combining running and art isn't the easiest thing in the world, but one British man seems to have managed it. SEE ALSO: This clever pilot used flight radar to spell out a friendly message ...