Every year, Santa Claus races around the globe in a matter of hours to bring presents to children all over the world.

Want to stay current with Arthur’s writing? Sign up to get an email every time a new column comes out. Early in my academic career, I noticed that one of the most popular classes on campus was ...

Jean-Charles Pelland's work has been made possible by financial support from the ‘QUANTA: Evolution of Cognitive Tools for Quantification’ project, which has received funding from the European ...

Two straight wins over the Milwaukee Brewers has landed the Cincinnati Reds a new magic number. After the New York Mets lost while the Reds won on Sept. 26, Cincinnati held the last wild card spot in ...

The Mariners lead in the American League West with a three-game margin and are now achingly close to a division title. And if they clinch that this week, it will be their first division title since ...

With the MLB postseason quickly approaching, the Cleveland Guardians' have a new magic number ahead of their final two three-game series of the regular season. With six games left to play, the ...

Note: This story is outdated. See the newest magic number for the Cleveland Guardians in our latest story here. With the MLB postseason quickly approaching, the Cleveland Guardians' have a new magic ...

A ruling on a dispute over shortening “groceries” to “grosh.” Sarah writes: My husband shortens words. Groceries become “grosh,” uterus is “utes,” the Spanish word for sandals (chanclas) is “chanks.” ...

The odds are not in your favor when it comes to winning the Powerball’s staggering $1.3 billion jackpot on Wednesday night, but there are a few things you can to tip the scales ever-so-slightly in ...

In Luke's Gospel, Jesus pauses during his triumphal entry into Jerusalem to weep over the holy city. His lament is heartbreaking: "If you had only recognized on this day the things that make for peace ...