Rare corpse flower is blooming at Houston museum

HOUSTON – Something stinks at the Houston Museum of Natural Science, but the stench is actually attracting visitors instead of keeping them at bay. A corpse flower, dubbed “Meg,” bloomed inside the Cockrell Butterfly Center at the museum, which is located at 555 Hermann Park Drive. Blooms only last for a couple of days so … Read more

Jordan’s capital turns into open-air party for first major royal wedding in years

AMMAN – Jordan’s capital turned into an open-air party on Thursday as crowds gathered to celebrate the desert kingdom’s first major royal wedding in years and bask in the event’s unmistakable demonstration of Jordan’s influence and importance. Jordanians from all walks of life shared an infectious excitement about the union between Crown Prince Hussein and … Read more

Christopher Nolan breaks down the best ways to watch a movie, ahead of his ‘Oppenheimer’ release

It’s no secret that Christopher Nolan made “ Oppenheimer ” to be seen on the big screen. But not all big screens are created equal. That’s part of the reason why Universal Pictures has made “Oppenheimer” tickets available early for over a thousand “premium large format” (or PLF) screens, with options including IMAX 70mm, 70mm, … Read more