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The Mets lost their 10th straight game Saturday, the team's longest skid since 2004. Only three teams have made the postseason after a losing streak that long.

Get UFC Winnipeg results for the Burns vs. Malott event in Winnipeg on Saturday night.

Steve Kerr will take some time before meeting with the Warriors' brass regarding his status for next season and beyond.

Iran now says the Strait of Hormuz is fully closed until the end of the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports. Its Revolutionary Guard navy said Saturday night that any vessel "approaching the Strait of Hormuz will be considered as cooperation with the enemy” and be…

Earlier this year, Apple acquired a secretive startup: Q.ai, for over 2 billion dollars. It’s the companies second largest acquisition...

Army 11th Airborne Division soldiers were hurt in the encounter with a brown bear while participating a "land navigation training event."

The meeting comes after Obama offered to be a “sounding board” for the mayor.

A rare look at one of the world's most critical and understudied environmental crises. Southeast Asia produces more than half of the world's fish, yet its waters are among the most depleted and contested.

The competitive landscape for U.S. airlines is confronting seismic turbulence .

Mayor Katie Wilson said Saturday the city has not authorized any new facilities and will explore a potential moratorium.

Discover the busiest U.S. airports by takeoffs and landings in 2025, led by Chicago O’Hare’s nonstop flight activity.

Animal-derived skin care products are gaining popularity, from salmon sperm facials to moisturizers made with beef tallow — the fat around a cow's internal organs. One California rancher who sells farm-raised beef says he and his wife have found a sideline in…

For years, the dangerous rhetoric has been out of control. And things are turning violent.

Multibillion-dollar dealerships have been on the rise amid a decadeslong consolidation that has led to a grow-or-die mentality for many U.S.

Chinese car company NIO is putting up EV battery swapping stations all around the world. NPR took a ride in one car for the experience.

Social News: ChatGPT maker OpenAI’s CTO for B2B applications, Srinivas Narayanan, has announced that he will leave the company next week after nearly three years.

The dueling CEOs of United and American have a long history of circling each other in the industry.

QVC Group, which pioneered live TV shopping but grappled with cord-cutting and digital competition, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

World, which has raised eyebrows (but also a lot of interest) with its Orb-centered anonymous verification project, is looking to expand its influence via a bevy of new partnerships.

Samsung is bringing a major free Galaxy S26 upgrade to millions of Galaxy phones via the One UI 8.5 release.

The creator of Bayonetta argues that the inclusion of the multiverse didn't come out of nowhere and clarifies the ending of Bayonetta 3.

"Every chance of being the best since SNK themselves stopped manufacturing hardware"

Arc Raiders developer Embark Studios has outlined what's coming up in its next Expedition Window, launching on 28th Apr…

Crimson Desert developer Pearl Abyss has said it’s taking the time to make sure it properly tests and polishes the game’s next major patch, which is due out next week. Here's what to expect.

Xbox Game Pass leak points to new cloud gaming tier with monthly playtime cap Microsoft may be preparing another Xbox Game Pass tier reshuffle, and this

If you're someone who always loses their remote control or just want one less thing to keep track of, this third-party app may be exactly what you need.

Pokémon Legends Z-A and more are apparently being sold for just $30

A reported console-bricking issue catches the attention of Xbox’s new CEO, offering a rare moment of direct engagement.

During its Platforms State of the Union segment at WWDC 2025, Apple revealed that macOS 26 Tahoe is the final major macOS version for Intel-based...

New membership levels and boosted earning potential are coming to Microsoft Rewards, though reactions from users who already have access remain mixed.

New data from Appfigures shows a swell of new app launches in 2026, suggesting AI tools could be fueling a mobile software boom.

It was another busy week of Apple news and rumors, with upcoming Apple product categories like the foldable iPhone and smart glasses featuring...

Pragmata is one of the best-scored games on Steam in ages, even beating out Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 at this present moment.

Samsung says its vertical camera layout is the "core identity" of its smartphones, but it's also a massive issue with usability.

Costco has plenty of electronics that should be on your radar, including Joy-Con 2 controllers, a 240Hz computer monitor, earbuds, and the Apple Studio Display.

Money off at Amazon for this absolute gem in Apple's ranks.

An InStyle fashion editor’s 60-year-old mom swears by the Adidas VL Court 3.0 Sneakers for long days on her feet. Shop the travel-perfect pair while it’s on sale for $60 at Amazon for a limited time.

New Apple leaks suggest 4 "Ultra" devices arriving in 2026, including a $2,000 foldable iPhone and the powerful MacBook Ultra.

Take a group of runners circling a track at unique, constant paces. Answering the question of how many will always end up running alone, no matter their speed, has vexed mathematicians for decades.

Check your phone now — before it’s too late.

After years of frustrating misdiagnoses, 23-year-old Phoebe Tesoriere of Wales desperately turned to ChatGPT for answers — and the bot figured out her conditions when her doctors couldn&#8217…

Several liver transplant recipients have stayed off anti-rejection drugs for at least three years following an experimental therapy.

Cancer risk is higher among never-married adults, particularly for preventable cancers, likely due to behavioral and social factors. Adults who have never married may face a much higher risk of developing cancer than those who are or have been married, accord…

Casey Gould wanted to be a mom her whole life. Her long-awaited pregnancy went smoothly — until she saw something alarming.

“Proper nutrition is the foundation upon which our mental acuity and vitality rest."

If you want to protect your ocular health in the long and short term, avoid these behaviors.

Once a rock star novelist, years of ill health and a brutal divorce have left the author wrestling with morality and mortality

State health officials detected medetomidine in one in four opioid samples tested over 19 months as deaths linked to it are climbing

From before their babies are born, men undergo serious hormonal changes that can powerfully influence their behaviour – with consequences for their child's wellbeing.

Exposure to the chemical has been associated with numerous serious health issues, including congenital heart defects and various cancers.

On April 18, 1861, Paul Broca conducted an autopsy on a speechless patient named "Tan," and discovered the seat of language.

A surprising new study suggests that eating a very healthy diet—packed with fruits, vegetables, and whole grains—might be linked to a higher risk of lung cancer in younger non-smokers. Researchers found that patients under 50 diagnosed with lung cancer often …

Stress eating is common. Dietitians explain how a 10-second breathing habit can help you pause, check in and respond with more intention.

Nearly all measles cases involve patients who are unvaccinated or have unknown immunization status, state data shows.

Health Secretary Robert F. has claimed at his first congressional hearing in months that, under his leadership, the U.S. has limited the spread of measles better than any other country in the world.

Restricting calorie intake in species such as mice, rhesus monkeys, and fruit flies has been shown to extend their lifespans. In some cases, these animals not only live longer, but are also free of disease. But when pushed too far, calorie restriction can hav…

“The study is a garbage study; it should be retracted,” said the health secretary, who has warned pregnant women about taking the painkiller.

Health experts explain whether drinking beer every day is healthy, including possible benefits, cancer risk, hydration, and the best types to choose.

Secretary of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. unveiled a redesigned food pyramid earlier this year alongside updated nutrition guidelines to tackle the chronic disease epidemic in the United States and get people eating healthier.

None of four US children diagnosed as having tetanus in 2024 had completed a recommended primary tetanus toxoidcontaining vaccine (TTCV) series, and none received TTCV or preventive tetanus immunoglo…

Can exercise lower cortisol? A randomized clinical trial reveals that a year of aerobic activity reduces stress hormones and protects against brain aging.

A new generation of at-home health testing is beginning to change how deficiencies are detected, and one development is drawing particular attention: a test capable of identifying vitamin B12 deficie…

If you’re ready to feel more energized, this meal plan a practical place to start. Read on for recipes, meal prep tips and more.

Yellowstone has long been one of the most studied volcanic systems on Earth, yet a hidden process deep underground is now coming into focus.

Long hidden beneath the shifting sands of the North Sea, a perfectly preserved anchor has just come to light after nearly 2,000 years.

Superconductivity is a state of matter characterized by an electrical resistance of zero, typically at very low temperatures. Past studies have found that in various materials, this unique state is accompanied by unusual electron arrangements.

A newly reignited supermassive black hole in galaxy J1007+3540 has shocked astronomers with a colossal eruption, creating a cosmic explosion stretching nearly a million light-years.

A stunning green fireball meteor exploded above Lindisfarne Castle, a historic Viking raid site in the UK, leaving witnesses in awe and sparking scientific curiosity.

This next-generation membrane might change how hydrogen is refined. And the most surprising part isn’t just the outcome.

Not all birds of prey hunt from the sky. This bird reveals how an extreme environment is all it takes to reshape anatomy, behavior and survival itself.

A new study explains how dense pockets of matter could have survived over an age-old cycle of multiple ‘Big Bangs.’

Scientists are reexamining when the first animal appeared on Earth after a new discovery in ancient rocks.

A fourth grader's handwritten note reached the top of NASA. The administrator's four word reply changed the conversation overnight.

April 18, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend

New experiments reveal possible η′-mesic nuclei, offering evidence that particle masses shift inside nuclear matter and shedding light on how mass originates from vacuum structure. Almost everything around us has mass, but its origin is still a fundamental qu…