Eric Williams NFC West Reporter John Lynch understands that his San Francisco 49ers have built a roster capable of hoisting the Lombardi trophy. But so far, the 49ers have failed…
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Why Mississippi, a Covid Hot Spot, Left Millions in Pandemic Aid Unspent
JACKSON, Miss. — When the coronavirus first scythed through the nation in early 2020, few places needed help fighting it more than Scott County, Miss., a rural patch of chicken…
N.F.C. Championship: Eagles Beat 49ers, 31-7, to Claim Spot in the Super Bowl
PHILADELPHIA — Fireworks blasted atop Lincoln Financial Field, and Eagles players and coaches careened toward the end zone in ecstatic celebration as running back Boston Scott trotted untouched for a…
How to Spot ‘Medical Gaslighting’ and What to Do About It.
Christina, who lives in Portland, Me., said she felt ignored by doctors for years. When she was 50 pounds heavier, her providers sometimes blamed her body size when she discussed…
Expert GeoGuessr Players Know That Google Maps Spot Instantly
An unremarkable stretch of highway and trees, as seen on Google Maps’ Street View, appeared on the screen. It could have been anywhere from Tasmania to Texas. “This is going…
Killer Asteroids Are Hiding in Plain Sight. A New Tool Helps Spot Them.
Ed Lu wants to save Earth from killer asteroids. Or at least, if there is a big space rock streaking our way, Dr. Lu, a former NASA astronaut with a…
U.S. Retakes Top Spot in Supercomputer Race
The United States has regained a coveted speed crown in computing with a powerful new supercomputer in Tennessee, a milestone for the technology that plays a major role in science,…
Text Spam Is on the Rise. Here’s How to Spot It and What to Do
A few weeks ago, I woke up to an early morning text message on my smartphone. It wasn’t my editor or a needy friend in a different time zone. It…
How to Spot Scams That Mimic the IRS or Charities
Fraud is a year-round activity, but tax season brings an uptick in calculated schemes to steal money and personal information through spoofed messages and other means. Cybersecurity firms have also…
How to Spot Those Pesky (and Expensive) Lodging Fees
Rather than bundling them into room rates, many hotels have made resort fees more explicit. The Phoenician, a Marriott Luxury Collection resort in Scottsdale, Ariz., for example, has a resort…