What's on HBO Max in January
Roster of movies including "King of Staten Island" and "The Little Things" also coming to HBO streaming service
US rivers are changing color
Blue bodies of water in the United States are turning to jaundiced yellow and even greenish hues
Texas could shield coal co.'s from EPA
The state is close to finalizing a years-long effort to wrangle control of coal ash pollution from the EPA
Trump has always been a sore loser
Trump has no credibility when he claims the election was stolen — because he always accuses opponents of cheating
Poverty surging, but rich got richer
Around the world and in the U.S., the gap between rich and poor got dramatically worse in the year of the pandemic
Why generals shouldn't lead the Pentagon
Like Trump, Biden intends to nominate a retired general to lead the Pentagon. It's not supposed to work that way
Attacking homelessness after COVID’s end
The pandemic highlighted the homeless crisis. Will California’s search for solutions continue after COVID fades?
On the frontlines of pandemic suffering
COVID-19 and the nightmare of food insecurity
How letting go of a grudge healed me
After a betrayal, I had to seek new sources of insight to let go of my anger
Dessa's lifelong Beatles influence
On the final episode of "Everything Fab Four" season 1, Ken Womack talks to Dessa about the Beatles
French pancakes: The history of crêpes
Nearly every culture on earth lays claim to some kind of pancake, made from a liquid batter on a hot, flat surface
Tomato subs for pantry pasta emergencies
Just think "umami," and you're on the right track
How to cook black beans for everything
Everyone should know how to cook black beans — they're much, much better when made from scratch
Why is "The Mandalorian" so good?
Longtime game developer on "playing in George Lucas' driveway" and how "The Mandalorian" has rescued "Star Wars"
Kids' media is teaching pain all wrong
Popular media frequently displays violent pain, a lack of empathy, and perpetuates gender stereotypes around pain
Health officials try changing minds fast
Public health laws typically come long after social norms shift — officials don't have time for that now
How to make pancakes like a flipping pro
A definitive rundown of fluffiness, flip timing and batter secrets for a superior stack
Where do gifted children like Beth go?
While identifying gifted children has helped some receive needed attention, it has sent us down a dangerous path
Dem trio urge Biden to limit lobbyists
They say Biden must "stop special interests from profiting off of the public service of government officials"
Trump's gift: We're not a democracy
Is Trump a threat to liberal democracy, as elite voices tell us — or a reminder that we've never gotten there?
Everything coming to Netflix in January
Along with those delights, Netflix also hosts intriguing documentaries on minimalism and meditation this month
The “molten ring” that Hubble saw
Astronomers say the Molten Ring is a terrific example of an "Einstein ring," caused by gravitational lensing
How food pantries are improving diets
The boxes and bags people get from food pantries contain healthier food than you might suspect