Enlarge / / Most study participants who watched a video or live performance of a magician performing a card trick chose the exact suit, number, or card they were prepared to choose. Christopher Grigat / Getty Images Choose a card, anyone. It is a staple of traditional magic tricks. But …

The Milwaukee Brewers headed to the south side of Chicago for a tuning against the White Sox ahead of Opening Day. Adrian Houser took the mound for the Brew Crew, while Carlos Rodon did the same for the White Sox. Houser had his plumb bob and his slider working tonight. …

Earlier this month, the much-loved boy band revealed that a new website would launch on July 23, with a celebratory video made for its fans. New content is expected, including interactive playlists, as well as reformatted EPs with B-sides and rare songs, remixes, live recordings, and acoustic versions of tracks. …

Thursday Market minute Global stocks are trading higher as solid corporate earnings offset rising tensions between the United States and China, concerns over coronavirus infection. China’s foreign minister said the United States should “think carefully” about its relationship with Beijing, as the two continue to discuss trade and political interference …

A federal plan from the Seattle City Council may carry out a plan to remove tear gas, blast balls and other equipment against the city police protest. Federal District Judge James Robart’s decision defeated an attempt by Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan and Police Chief Carmen Best to stop the plan, …