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Putin Critic Artemi Panarin Takes Leave of Absence From NHL After Hit Piece

The Russian newspaper’s story is believed to be a response to Panarin's public criticism of the president

Meet Japan’s New Minister of Loneliness

Tetsushi Sakamoto has been appointed to the new role in response to an uptick in suicides

The Strange, Orbital Afterlife of an Apollo-Era Rocket Booster

How scientists traced 2020 SO, a previously unidentified object, to the Surveyor 2 launch back in 1966

Why Disney+ Added a “Negative Depictions” Disclaimer to “The Muppet Show”

"These stereotypes were wrong then and are wrong now," the disclaimer reads.

Ben Roethlisberger's Future With Steelers Seems Far From Certain

Big Ben's current deal with Pittsburgh will carry a $41 million salary-cap hit next season

Anthony Bourdain’s Crime Novel to Become TV Series

"Gone Bamboo" tells the story of an assassin, his wife and a botched hit

Staub Cookware Is Rarely This Affordable

Cast iron pots, pans and cocottes are up to 57% off at Nordstrom Rack

Foster + Partners Reveal Stunning Design for Stilt Hotel in Saudi Arabia

The design blends high-tech features and the natural environment

Time's Up Criticizes Brett Ratner's Comeback Attempt

Said comeback attempt involves a Milli Vanilli biopic, apparently

Did the Pandemic Increase Inequality in Higher Education?

Schools not requiring standardized test scores has had ripple effects