How President Joseph Boakai wants to rid Liberia of its problems

He won power by promising to end corruption, but tell that to the people who want him to just hand out jobs. “Many people join government because they think they are there to enrich themselves,” said Liberian President Joseph Boakai. “They don’t understand what public service means.” In the three months since he defeated President… Read More »

George Washington’s family secrets revealed by DNA from unmarked 19th-century graves

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. Genetic analysis has shed light on a long-standing mystery surrounding the president’s fate George Washington‘s younger brother Samuel and his relatives. Two of Samuel’s descendants and their mother were recently identified from skeletal remains found… Read More »

Bold fantasy baseball predictions for the 2024 MLB season

Now that MLB Opening Day is here and the fantasy baseball season is kicking off in earnest, our teams are making their best predictions for 2024. Which of these will come true? Someone steals 80 bases this season I’m not entirely sure if this is wish-casting or analysis, but let’s give it a try: We’re… Read More »

Is Nikola Stock a Buy?

Almost 24% less driving since the beginning of this year, Nikola (NASDAQ:NKLA) has failed to keep pace with the S&P500, which is up almost 10%. Enthusiasm for the battery truck maker has waned significantly from several years ago, when the stock made its debut on the public markets. The company has hit several bumps in… Read More »

The Giants Opening Day roster contains surprises and notable omissions

Giants Opening Day Roster Features Surprises and Notable Omissions originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN DIEGO – While the Opening Day roster is still a major concern for players, their families and fans, front offices are spending as much as possible this week protecting those already on the 40-man roster while also trying… Read More »

Ancient DNA reveals intriguing details about a sixth-century Chinese emperor

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. Ancient DNA recovered from the remains of a sixth-century Chinese emperor who ruled during the country’s Dark Ages has shed some light on what the leader may have looked like. Emperor Wu ruled China as… Read More »

The Two Most Important Things Your Farts Reveal About Your Health, According to GI Docs

Woman having gas pain while farting Although it can be embarrassing and the subject of childhood jokes, farting is a normal part of the digestive system. It’s the way you release excess gas from your gastrointestinal tract – a necessary part of being a living, functioning person! But if you notice that you’re feeling more… Read More »

2 energy stocks to buy now before they rise even further

Energy stocks are off to a good start this year. The average energy stock has increased by more than 10%, measured by the Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF. Some have risen even higher. ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM) And Energy transfer (NYSE:ET) are notable for their gains starting this year, with both outperforming the Energy Select Sector SPDR… Read More »