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Ryan Gosling broke and dissolved into giggles cold-reading several surprise jokes — including one poking fun at his 'Barbie' role — in a hilarious 'SNL' sketch about passing notes in class.

The Kurdish minority in Iraq has come under Iranian fire in recent days.

Formula 1's new era kicked off with an action-packed weekend full of intrigue, politicking and an on-track product that has divided opinions. But some drivers and teams rose to the challenge of 2026 much more convincingly than others

The migration into Britain had its origins in the prehistoric wetlands of Belgium and the Netherlands.

Two cases of mumps have been reported at Berkeley High School, prompting the city to issue a public health advisory.

Samsung launched the Galaxy S26 Ultra, a phone that comes with a new Privacy Display feature. This feature is meant to keep what’s on your screen private, so people sitting next to you in public places can’t see it. While it sounds useful, some buyers are ret…

Hawaii health officials say they have confirmed a case of measles in a vaccinated adult visitor to Oahu.

Debi Weiss thought her fatigue and weakness was a seasonal illness, but her condition quickly worsened.

DJI will pay Sammy Azdoufal $30,000 after he used Claude Code to accidentally access a network of 7,000 robot vacuums.

Deveillance’s Spectre I, developed by a recent Harvard grad, wants to give people control over the always-on wearables surrounding their lives.

Women’s heart health took center stage Friday at the Go Red for Women Experience in Salt Lake City.

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Kalinowski wrote she has "deep respect" for OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and the team, but the company announced the ⁠Pentagon deal "without the guardrails defined."

Target’s new CEO plans investments amid persistent store problems.

Shoppers who’ve tried the Activscience Triple Firming Neck Cream say it reduces crepiness, tightens skin, and smooths out turkey neck in less than two weeks. Shop the anti-aging retinol neck cream for only $25 on Amazon.

Private capital firm seeks big return on investment in CoolIT Systems as AI boom boosts valuations

Changan Automotive claims that its solid-state EV batteries have an energy density of 400 Wh/kg and can travel about 900 miles on a single charge.

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Podiatrists swear by Hoka’s Bondi 9 sneakers for reducing joint pain. Grab them on sale in three colors for a limited time.

Passengers on a Southwest Airlines flight out of Nashville experienced tense moments after a man’s behavior prompted the plane to make an emergency landing.

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Tesla isn't your typical car company, and here's why it chooses to celebrate your multi-thousand-dollar purchase with a low-resolution meme of a hedgehog

According to the FBI, if you have certain older Wi-Fi routers from Linksys or Cisco, consider replacing them to avoid known vulnerabilities to malware.

Smartphone cases are something we all use, but I don’t get why Samsung and Google keep making the same annoying...

The only games beating indie darling Slay the Spire 2's Steam concurrent player peak this weekend are PUBG, Dota 2, and…

Apple is planning to launch an all-new "MacBook Ultra" model this year, featuring an OLED display, touchscreen, and a higher price point,...

Marathon developer Bungie has committed to revising its approach to in-game currency, claiming it will boost the amount…

Edgelord animation, riffing on Warhammer Space Marines, develops exciting new ways to ruin brains

Could we get any of them in 2026?

Apple's upcoming "HomePad" will offer a magnetic snap-to-wall feature and more, according to the leaker and prototype collector known as...

der8auer says two China raw material orders turned into a loss Roman Hartung, better known as der8auer, has published a new video detailing a costly

The massive expansion to Granblue Fantasy: Relink, which is titled Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok, has received a new trailer today and introduces new playable character Beatrix.

There’s a well-known movie trope in which a hacker takes control of the traffic lights in a city, causing general mayhem or creating a clear getaway path. Unlike many Hollywood representation…

Catching you up on the past week’s most notable product releases.

Laptop batteries lag in performance as they age. But you can slow down their deterioration by tweaking your Mac’s charging settings.

It was meant to make things easier.

Satellites are giving scientists a powerful new way to watch over the world’s bridges. Using radar imaging, researchers can detect millimeter-scale movements that may signal early structural problems long before inspectors notice them. The study found many br…

Mario Day, or "MAR10 Day," is back again this year, and Nintendo is kicking off the festivities for fans in honor of the Super Mario Bros. 40th anniversary, alongside the upcoming release of the Supe…

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W look at Donkey Kong Bananza's Emerald Rush mode, one of Nintendo's most underrated (and highest-value) DLC packages in recent times.

Korean giant’s device chief says its future Galaxy devices will host multiple models as users mix and match AI tools

During the 1990s the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant – formerly the Chernobyl NPP – continued operating with its remaining three RBMK reactors, but of course the 1970s-era automation with…

One of the most bothersome things about being sick or having seasonal allergies is that it makes your nose stuffy and blocked. This makes breathing in through your nostrils frustrating – if not altogether impossible.

New research suggests GLP-1 drugs may increase the risk of bone and tendon injuries and other conditions, including osteoporosis and gout.

It’s linked to lower cholesterol, steadier blood sugar and better gut health — and chances are you need more of it.

New research suggests that difficult people, aka hasslers, contribute to chronic stress and elevate epigenetic biomarkers associated with aging.

Most of us slow down as we age. But research suggests explosive exercise is the secret to retaining muscle mass and mobility, and preventing pain as we get older

Kenyan celebrities are driving a surge in weight‑loss and cosmetic procedures, sparking criticism and concerns.

Studies from Drexel University and the University of Fukui reveal alarming new insights into the effects of screen time on toddlers.

Study maps five major eras of brain wiring from birth to old age, revealing the key turning points that shape how we learn, think, and age.

Scientists studying 1,300 golden retrievers have uncovered genetic clues explaining why some dogs are more anxious, energetic, or aggressive than others. Remarkably, several of the same genes linked to canine behavior are also tied to human traits like anxiet…

A new scientific statement from the American Heart Association breaks down how your dental health may impact your heart. Here’s what cardiologists say.

Scientists have mapped a direct link between a common brain gas and the hyperactive cell growth often seen in autism. Protecting a specific protein from this gas normalized behavior in animal models and human cell cultures.

Sunlight can have positive effects on your sleep, mood, metabolic health and more. Here’s how much exposure you need to see benefits, and how to get it safely.

These are the science-backed staples that researchers and longevity doctors put on their own plates for energy, resilience, and a longer, healthier life.

Health officials urge everyone 6 months and older to get vaccinated.

A newly discovered gene switch may help turn chemotherapy-resistant pancreatic cancer into a treatable disease.

A new national poll highlights a surprising gap in public awareness about a major dietary risk factor for colorectal cancer.

State officials announced the pediatric death on Friday.

While eating enough serving of vegetables is always a good choice, there's one vegetable that stands above the rest when it comes to packing in more nutrients.

We all have a concept of reality. We know what is “fact” and what isn’t. However, the truth of the matter is that the definition of “real” is a mere construc...

Millions of years later, an ancient marine monster has revealed a hidden truth about its appearance, thanks to a rare skin fossil discovery

A discovery in Germany has sent shockwaves through the archaeological community, after seven centuries, a large pit containing human remains has been unearthed.

Buried deep within one egg, scientists uncovered a rare internal feature that could rewrite what we know about how titanosaurs laid their clutches.

The aptly named Cave of Crystals, in Chihuahua, Mexico, is buried around 300 metres underground and contains giant gypsum crystals up to 11 metres long. Some are big enough to walk on and are so imp…

These tools may seem like ancient junk, but they’re actually treasure maps to Neanderthal culture. What secrets do these stones hold?

The latest findings from the LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA collaboration more than double the size of the gravitational-wave catalog, revealing unprecedented insights into black holes and the universe's most extreme phenomena.

rex might not have been the fast-growing predator we thought it was. A new study has turned everything we knew about this dinosaur’s development upside down.

The nebula was formed when a star went supernova 5,000 light-years from Earth.

A mummified woman from Siberia holds an unexpected treasure, tattoos that have been preserved for over two millennia. What did they mean, and how were they created?

Little Foot, a 3.67 million-year-old human ancestor, is getting a digital facial reconstruction after her skull was crushed in a cave.

The Peruvian desert has kept its greatest mystery hidden for 2,000 years, concealing ancient inscriptions from all human expeditions, until an advanced AI system has scanned the desert.