Biblical villain King Herod killed his own children—and his wife

If there is a villain in the Nativity story it is surely Herod, the monarch who supposedly slaughtered thousands of infants ...
ABC News

USDA says SNAP benefits won't be issued on Nov. 1

A notice on top of its website says "the well has run dry." The Department of Agriculture has posted a notice on its website warning that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits ...
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Crustacean nativity scene makes a splash on 'Catholic Twitter'

A Cape Cod artist crafted a Nativity set perfect for New England: Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus and others are depicted by ...
USA Today

Time for a Thanksgiving 'fart walk.' Here's how it can help you.

It's Thanksgiving, and those pants are feeling a bit tighter than before dinner. While it might be tempting to curl up on the couch and take a nap, consider going for a "fart walk" instead. Mairlyn ...
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A walk across Alaska’s Arctic sea ice brings to life the losses that appear in climate data

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Alexandra Jahn, University of Colorado Boulder (THE CONVERSATION) As I walked out onto ...
The Grio

‘He was our most incredible jewel’: Chadwick Boseman honored in Walk of Fame Ceremony

Today, Hollywood honored the late actor Chadwick Boseman with the 2,828th star on the Walk of Fame. “Chadwick’s a star deserving of a star on the Walk of Fame, but he was also our most incredible ...
IEEE

Robust Humanoid Walking on Compliant and Uneven Terrain with Deep Reinforcement Learning

Abstract: For the deployment of legged robots in real-world environments, it is essential to develop robust locomotion control methods for challenging terrains that may exhibit unexpected ...