Daily Archives: 09/03/2017


John Ashbery, Celebrated and Challenging Poet, Dies at 90

John Ashbery, an enigmatic genius of modern poetry whose energy, daring and boundless command of language raised American verse to brilliant and baffling heights, died early Sunday at age 90. Ashbery, winner of the Pulitzer Prize and often mentioned as …


Grand Canyon Lives up to its Name

The Grand Canyon — one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World — is one of nature’s most stunning creations. Located in the southwestern state of Arizona, the majestic site has inspired adventurers, poets and painters for hundreds of years. …


San Diego County Declares Emergency to Fight Hepatitis Outbreak

Officials in San Diego County have declared a public health emergency because of the spread of the liver disease hepatitis A.   Infections have killed 15 people and hospitalized nearly 400 more, with the homeless population hit hardest since the …


Internet of Things Relying on Personal Assistants

The world of smart appliances capable of communicating with humans is slowly taking shape, thanks to the increasing popularity and ubiquity of so-called personal assistants. At the International Consumer Electronics Trade Show now being held in Berlin, manufacturers are promoting …