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Health Insurance Brokers Fight For Their Future

The new health law may threaten the future of hundreds of thousands of health insurance brokers. But many brokers are convinced their services are worth the fees lawmakers have blamed for driving up health costs.

Tina Brown's Must-Reads: Style Vs. Substance

The Newsweek editor highlights a book and a pair of articles that turn on the intersection of style and substance — from the methods and motivation behind the AMC hit Mad Men to one man's attempt to bring reality television to Russian audiences.

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, left, visits Capitol Hill earlier this month. DeJoy is set to testify before Senate and House panels in the coming days over his controversial plans to cut costs at the U.S. Postal Service. Many Democrats fear these changes could slow the delivery of mail ballots this fall.

Democrats Question Whether Postmaster General's Hiring Skirted Background Checks

A pair of House Democrats suggest that Postmaster General Louis DeJoy was not part of a pool of candidates cultivated and vetted by an outside hiring firm that was contracted to fill the post.

One Or More

You say "I love Prince!" and I respond, "Yes, paisley is my favorite!" Confusing, until I realize you did not mean "p-r-i-n-t-s." In this game, host Ophira Eisenberg quizzes contestants on pairs of English homonyms that, when spoken out loud, can sound either singular or plural.

Russia Aims To Implement The Tightest Security In Olympic History

Russian officials say high-tech surveillance and the deployment of tens of thousands of troops are part of the most extensive Olympic security measures ever. The region surrounding host city Sochi is home to Europe's deadliest insurgency, and Islamist militants have proven their ability to strike.

A visitor at the "NEXT Berlin" conference tries out Google Glass on April 24 in Berlin.

Google Fights Glass Backlash Before It Even Hits The Street

From privacy concerns to technology saturation, Google's new technology has had its fair share of criticism — and it's not even on sale yet. The company wants to change those negative perceptions of its wearable computer before it goes on sale to the public.

A study of twins shows why being a good reader and a good math student may go hand in hand.

Math Nerd Or Bookworm? Many Of The Same Genes Shape Both Abilities

About half the genetic contribution to a child's reading ability also shapes how math-savvy she is, a big study of twins finds. But there's still no telling exactly which genes are involved.

Irish-American actress Maureen O'Hara, seen in 1947 and known as the "Queen of Technicolor," died Saturday at her home in Boise, Idaho. She was 95.

Maureen O'Hara, Hollywood's 'Queen Of Technicolor,' Dies At 95

The Irish-American actress, known for her cascading red hair and sea-green eyes and who often starred opposite John Wayne, passed away at her home in Boise, Idaho, Saturday.

Douriean Fletcher made everything from earrings to armor for the 2018 film <em>Black Panther.</em> Fletcher spent time studying in South Africa, and learned that, for some, "what you wear is telling somebody who you are — whether it's the region you're from, the status you have within your family, or in your community. ... I wanted to make sure that I had applied that to my own work."

The Goal Is To Feel Strong, Says 'Black Panther' Jewelry Designer

Douriean Fletcher made the powerful adornments worn in the 2018 film Black Panther.She's happy to see people "taking chances" with their jewelry — breaking away from the "dainty pair of hoops."

Facing The 'Benefits Cliff': How A $1-An-Hour Raise Can Push You Over The Financial Edge

To avoid what's been dubbed the "benefits cliff," some workers turn down higher-paying jobs because it would disqualify them from public assistance.

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