Novelist Esi Edugyan On Depicting The ‘Forgotten Figures’ Of Scientific History
Edugyan’s latest novel, Washington Black, tells the story of a boy who escapes slavery and embarks on a voyage of scientific discovery. It has been shortlisted for the 2018 Man Booker Prize.
Phoebe Robinson: There’s No Excuse For The Lack Of Diversity In Comedy

“There are so many talented, amazing people and if you’re not booking them, it’s either out of laziness or the fact you really don’t care,” says the co-host of the 2 Dope Queens podcast.
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If Your Hair Is Seriously Damaged, You Need To Read These 35 Tips And Tricks
“If it’s not a definite yes, it’s a no.”
Sears Filed For Bankruptcy And Plans To Shut Down 142 More Stores
The country’s first “everything store” has lost 96% of its market value since it first went public in 2003.
21 Pictures That’ll Either Make You Smile Or Laugh (And Probably Both!)
Washington Supreme Court Strikes Down State’s Death Penalty

Washington’s Supreme Court ruled that the death penalty is unconstitutional due to its unequal application depending on race and extenuating circumstances, making it the 20th state to do away with capital punishment. What do you think?
Horrified Nurses Discover 40-Pound Baby After Accidentally Leaving It In Incubator Over Weekend

DENVER—Realizing with horror that they had forgotten to do a final sweep of the neonatal intensive care unit, nurses at Saint Joseph Hospital were reportedly mortified to discover a 40-pound baby Monday after accidentally leaving it in an incubator over the weekend. “Oh, God, it totally slipped my mind that we were…