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A man standing atop one of the historic Teotihuacan pyramids opened fire on tourists Monday, killing one Canadian and leaving at least 13 people, authorities said.

The problem, as it unfolded in front of a stunned Garden crowd, is that it should’ve never come down to that Bridges shot at the buzzer.

There is a case to be made that Pope Leo XIV found his voice on his epic and ongoing trip through Africa. He has been criticizing the “handful of tyrants” and “chains of corruption” that have held parts of the continent hostage for centuries.

Apple just announced Tim Cook will become executive chairman of Apple’s board of directors and John Ternus will become Apple’s next CEO.

The 2026 Boston Marathon was held on Monday, crowning several repeat winners and seeing many people fulfill a lifelong goal. Here are the highlights.

The Cavs scored a convincing win Monday in Game 2 at Rocket Arena.

Sony may introduce a major redesign to its flagship phones, though some details remain unclear.

'The Devil Wears Prada 2' press tour has been nothing short of a global fashion phenomenon. Now, the film lands in New York for the world premiere.

Following NASA’s Artemis II mission successfully splashing down on Earth, engineers started diving into detailed analysis of data to assess how key systems

Researchers say analysis of the microbiome may help identify people at higher risk of the disease

Deezer says it receives almost 75,000 AI-generated song submissions to its music streaming platform each day, which accounts for about 44 percent of all daily uploads.

Compute capacity is the currency of the AI race and is most likely to define who wins.

Kelonia Therapeutics, a small biotech company, long struggled to stay afloat. Now it's been acquired by Eli Lilly for $3.25 billion.

The US Supreme Court expressed little enthusiasm for curbing one of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s most important enforcement tools, as the justices weighed restricting the financial watchdog’s power to collect ill-gotten gains.

NSA is said to be using Anthropic's restricted Mythos AI model.

The startup, co-founded by former U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry, has faced headwinds with its AI campus in Texas.

The District reached a settlement with Live Nation, the owner of Ticketmaster, that will refund up to $8.9 million to customers.

The tornado hit a newer part of the factory, primarily used for R2 logistics such as deliveries of parts. Rivian has paused operations in the building and expects to start back up sometime this week.

The software maker’s new AI agents are aimed at getting ahead of the risk of artificial intelligence to its business

Apple Inc.’s newly combined hardware engineering and hardware technologies division will be organized across five key areas, its new leader told staffers on Monday.

KitchenAid stand mixers might be iconic, but that doesn't mean they're still the best when innovations and modern technologies are being added to appliances.

This June, Night City 2045 will reveal the official hidden history of Cyberpunk 2077.

It's not clear when exactly the feature will roll out, but Sony's aiming to implement it "later this year."

Samsung introduced several new Galaxy AI features with the Galaxy S26 series in early 2026. With the One UI 8.5 update, the company is bringing some of those features to older devices. The Galaxy S26 series launched with four new Galaxy AI features: Advanced …

NFTs, the metaverse and AI are the most recent Silicon Valley enthusiasms. Does anyone remember how to build a consumer product?

The original definition of a sports car was a two-seat convertible you could drive in a race. CR's list raises the question: Does this need updating?

A reliable source has elaborated on Microsoft's launch plans for its Surface Laptop 8 and Surface Pro 12 releases. Unfortunately, neither are now expected to arrive as soon as previously suggested. New Surface Laptop and Surface Pro models are still tipped to…

The MacBook Neo has done something Apple almost never does: it surprised the industry. When Asus co-CEO described Apple's $599 laptop as a genuine shock to the...

"He asked to do some ridiculous things, and I said, 'No.'"

You won’t want to miss the game’s official unveiling.

Apple has released the second iOS 26.5 beta for developers. The previous beta introduced a new splash screen that signaled the...

Blizzard shares official Overwatch Nintendo Switch 2 vs. Switch graphics comparison video, available here.

Every year, the countries competing in the International Mathematical Olympiad arrive with a booklet of their best, most original problems. Those booklets get shared among delegations, then quietly disappear. No one had ever collected them systematically, cle…

A Half Mount UDH Plate adds protection to non T-Type derailleurs

Apple’s flagship iPhone 18 launch could look fairly different than usual, with later timing and new cost-cutting measures for the base model.

Google says it will make image generation feel 'deeply personal.'

Over the weekend, we first reported the name of Google’s Whoop competitor as “Fitbit Air,” and now more details are...

Everything you need to know about Apple’s first smart glasses

Apple's first foldable iPhone will be eSIM only and feature a Camera Control despite its ultra-thin design, according to a known leaker.

A study looks into the affect of vitamin D supplementation on people with irritable bowel disease, gut health, and the immune system. Experts explain the fin...

A Mass General Brigham prospective cohort study of older adults found excessive napping, especially in the morning, was associated with higher mortality rates.

Donna Gustafson was 72 years old and facing one of the most feared diagnoses in medicine. Pancreatic cancer kills roughly 87% of patients within five years. But today, the New Jersey grandmother is cancer-free, and researchers say she may hold a key to changi…

A Baltimore-area resident who traveled internationally has a confirmed case of measles, Maryland state health officials announced Sunday.

Research into ancient DNA samples has discovered that those who carry genes for red hair also are have immune benefits — but are more likely to have celiac...

A new study reveals colorectal cancer deaths are climbing for younger adults without college degrees, driven by differences in key risk factors.

Lyme disease cases in Michigan nearly quadrupled between 2022 and 2025 as the state's tick population surges.

Scientists at UCLA have uncovered a medical breakthrough that could be a potential miracle for millions of Los Angeles residents.

Researchers filmed 10 species eating or scavenging bats at known Marburg-virus hotspot — and caught hundreds of humans visiting.

Rotavirus in particular, a gastrointestinal illness that can cause fatal diarrhea in small children, is much higher in 2026 compared with 2025.

Yogurt is one of the healthiest foods you can eat. But is it healthy to eat yogurt every day? It can be, a dietitian says, if you choose the right kind of yogurt.

People vaccinated against COVID in Germany in 2023 experienced reduced hospitalization rates, fewer long-COVID diagnoses, and lower all-cause mortality than those who weren't vaccinated, according to…

Chances are, you’re not eating enough of this essential mineral. Here’s how to get more magnesium from food, and why it’s important for health.

A recent study tracked self-reported GLP-1 side effects among Reddit users and found several overlooked side effects like chills and hot flashes linked to weight loss medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro.

Dylan Law didn't have a heartbeat for 22 minutes when he was born and suffered stroke at 14 years old – but he's never given up when faced with adversity.

INDIANAPOLIS — Multiple positive cases of chronic wasting disease (CWD) have been found in white-tailed deer during the 2025-2026 hunting season. CWD, a neurological disease that results in the death of deer, was found in three deer in Noble, Franklin, and Ru…

Vigorous activity may reduce your risk of multiple diseases, according to a recent study.

Best known as a type 2 diabetes treatment, metformin is also being investigated for its possible effects on PCOS and ageing.

A key gene tied to hyperemesis gravidarum, an extreme form of vomiting in pregnancy, is also linked to a heightened risk of type 2 diabetes, scientists report.

Fatty fish are the easiest way to get omega-3 fatty acids. But how often should you have fish in your meals? A dietitian gives advice.

A landmark study led by researchers at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) and published in Molecular Psychiatry has identified a significant association between prenatal prescription of commonly utilized medications and the risk of autism spectr…

Taken together, these four features can create a trancelike state that can keep us stuck on social media apps or video games for hours. Children are particularly vulnerable.

Scientists have captured glowing treetops during thunderstorms for the first time ever, revealing hidden electrical discharges.

The textured acrylic plastic surface, inspired by insect wings, could help prevent the spread of major viruses.

In a world first, the team, led by Professor Stephen Liddle, discovered a new type of aromatic molecule made entirely of metal atoms, the heaviest of its kind ever confirmed. The team stabilized an extremely rare three‑atom ring of bismuth, held between two l…

Autonomous agents aren’t just creating their own research — on the Reddit-style website Agent4Science, they’re chatting about it, too.

Exposed to the vacuum of space, this moss endured conditions that should have destroyed it...yet the opposite happened.

A decade-long effort to measure one of physics’ most fundamental constants culminates in a moment of uncertainty and revelation.

What if a massive reservoir had been sitting unnoticed beneath the Great Salt Lake all along? Scientists are now gathering evidence that points strongly in that direction.

It turns out that living in space can have a lasting impact on how your brain works, researchers have found.

A rare solar flare captured in real time reveals the Sun’s explosive power and the growing role of independent observers.

A dark patch in Mars' Utopia Planitia region has grown significantly since it was first photographed in 1976. Scientists have a loose understanding of what it is, but they can't properly explain its gradual growth.

Astronomers expected to find countless planets orbiting two stars, yet only a handful have ever been detected. So where are all the planets?

A lab-made version of Mercury’s interior reveals sulfur-driven processes that challenge how scientists understand planetary evolution.

An international study published in Current Biology presents the results of the analysis of ancient mitochondrial DNA obtained from eight Neanderthal teeth discovered in Stajnia Cave, Poland. For the first time, the research reconstructs the genetic profile o…