You’ve seen labels advertising “unbleached” flour. Few labels announce that their flour is “bleached,” but that’s exactly what happens to most white flour. It’s not just about the color, though—it’s an actual chemical change. Here’s how it works and why your cakes just wouldn’t taste the same without it. … [Read more...]
1 Dead in Washington State Ice Cave Collapse
An ice cave partially collapsed Monday in Washington state, killing one person and injuring five others, authorities said. The collapse happened at about 5 p.m. at the Big Four Ice Caves, located in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest east of Seattle. … [Read more...]
UN Chief Calls for Inquiry Into Dag Hammarskjold Crash
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon believes further investigation is necessary to uncover the truth behind a 1961 plane crash in which Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjold and 15 others died. … [Read more...]
Malala Calls on Leaders to Invest in Books, Not Bullets
Education activist Malala Yousafzai is calling on world leaders to invest in books, not bullets. Speaking at the Oslo Education Summit in Oslo, Norway, the 17-year-old Nobel Laureate declared that every child deserves access to 12 years of free education. … [Read more...]
Anime Epic Legend of the Galactic Heroes Is Getting a Western Release
There are few things more frustrating for fans than knowing something excellent exists but having no way to (legally) see it. At least in the case of Legend of the Galactic Heroes, Sentai Filmworks has good news. … [Read more...]
Iran Nuclear Program Talks Likely to Miss Deadline as Negotiations Stall
The U.S. and allies were set to miss a new deadline in talks aimed at a formal deal on Iran’s nuclear program. "We’re not there yet," State Department spokesman John Kirby said in Washington. … [Read more...]
Hammer May Have Been Used in Florida Doctor’s Murder
A hammer may have been used in the murder of a Florida doctor who was found dead one week ago inside her home, police reportedly told the victim’s neighbors. Teresa Sievers was found dead June 29 inside her Bonita Springs home, authorities said. Her death has been ruled a homicide. … [Read more...]
How Bond Investors Stand to Lose When Interest Rates Rise
In a key scene in the movie “Wall Street,” when Charlie Sheen’s character is about to be arrested for securities fraud, the seasoned investment pro played by Hal Holbrook likens Sheen’s impending doom to a man “looking into the abyss.” Many bond investors may be looking into their own kind of abyss in the coming months and years, as current low yields rise. … [Read more...]