Illuminating the Headlines
A new study links toxic compounds in false morel mushrooms to a rare cluster of ALS cases, raising urgent questions about food safety and long-term exposure.
Defeating obesity is rarely easy.
It seems that a–holes are born, not made.
Ever wondered where in the world your backyard was, within the ancient supercontinent of Pangaea? Now, you can find out for yourself.
May's full moon rises on May Day — May 1 — shortly after sunset, creating a dramatic spectacle for skywatchers.
Iran said it had offered a new proposal to the U.S. to end the war, as the Strait of Hormuz standoff sends costs soaring around the world.
Defense attorneys for the alleged gunman have questioned the evidence in the case, and the U.S. attorney’s X posts go beyond what prosecutors have said in court filings.
The event had the feel of a pep rally for the president at a time when his popularity is flagging, even in Florida.
The Republican governors of Tennessee and Alabama called state lawmakers into special sessions on Friday, initial steps in what could be a scramble to redraw congressional maps after the Supreme Court narrowed the Voting Rights Act.
The price of oil is impacting more than just gas, experts say.
Republican governors in Alabama and Tennessee announced special legislative sessions next week to draw new congressional maps – becoming the latest states to act following the Supreme Court’s further weakening of the Voting Rights Act.
The low-cost carrier, which had been struggling for years, announced it will cease operations. Spirit had been seeking a $500 million lifeline from the White House, but talks failed to yield a deal.
San Francisco officials were arrested after protesters blocked the roadway at SFO’s international terminal during a May Day labor demonstration.
Five more states are joining a federal antitrust lawsuit aimed at stopping the blockbuster merger of Nexstar and Tegna.
What are the Angels of Death bringing to Armageddon?
New Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred patches have fixed some issues and worked on some quality of life aspects of the game.
A recent mysterious green glow over the 50th State had residents, government officials, and even the military baffled, but it turns out it was just our atmosphere putting on a show.
The lytic selection and evolution (LySE) system uses a plasmid-encoded, hypermutagenic T7 DNA polymerase and T7 phagemid-encoded target genes to enable controllable, near-continuous directed evolution of large gene clusters.
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DARPA has awarded contracts to three companies to study concepts for a lunar mission to search for water ice in very low orbits.
A federal appeals court issued a ruling that would temporarily block people from accessing abortion pills through telehealth providers and via mail.
The Cavs were outlasted by the Raptors, 112-110, in overtime of Game 6 at Scotiabank Arena. The best-of-seven series is tied at 3-3, with the finale Sunday in Cleveland.
An all-time defensive showing in the second half opened the door for the Pistons to survive another elimination game.
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Jodie Sweetin's latest residual check from 'Full House' sure isn't buying her a San Francisco townhouse anytime soon.
The two singers were scheduled to perform at Tiger Stadium on May 23.
America’s biggest oil companies are warning that global crude markets may be nearing an inflection point of higher prices the longer the Strait of Hormuz stays closed.
LIV Golf's plight has divided opinion among DP World Tour players, as TG's Ben Parsons found out in Turkey.
The text released Friday blocks crypto firms from offering stablecoin yield offerings that look like bank deposits, but "bona fide" transactions are allowed.
Ford CEO Jim Farley tells CBS News, "Most of our new models are going to be more affordable versions."
GameStop is preparing an offer for eBay as CEO Ryan Cohen pursues plans to boost the struggling videogame retailer's market value more than tenfold, the Wall...
Stock Market Today: The Dow Jones index reversed lower Friday even as Apple popped on earnings. Lumentum does this ahead of earnings.
Is the labor market stuck in ‘low hire, low fire’ mode?
The April 7 high of $113 in Western Texas Intermediate crude futures will likely be broken, traders on the prediction markets platform think.
The cheesy scheme allegedly netted a former employee over $80,000 in fraudulent refunds.
Recently, news emerged about electric vehicle giant Tesla ($TSLA), and the pay structure for CEO Elon Musk. In what sounded like a scene from South Park involving viral video personalities
Yen traders are on watch for signs of further action by Japanese authorities after intervention triggered the currency’s sharpest rally in three years on Thursday.
The two restaurants were part of the Pihakis Restaurant Group, which has seen several recent closures.
A blowout earnings report just triggered one of the most significant analyst moves on Meta this year.
A historic level of dissent within the Federal Open Market Committee may mark a dubious turning point for the stock market.
Although it just began months ago, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is quickly approaching the end of its second season already, but there's still a few characters left joining the roster soon.During Evo Japan 2026, SNK revealed ...
After years of anticipation, Michelin-starred Sushi Nakazawa is set to finally open in West Hollywood.
Unknown Worlds has revealed Subnautica 2's PC system requirements, and they may have players with older PCs diving for more RAM.
The CVE-2026-31431 “Copy Fail” exploit affects nearly all recent Linux distributions, giving attackers with any level of access a way to grant themselves admin privileges without leaving a trail.
The next-generation thruster could one day propel humans to Mars.
Destiny 2's delayed Major Update is still a month away, but we are amassing a list of what we know is coming.
When you just can’t seem to get things moving, try one of these home remedies to relieve constipation quickly. They are all approved by GI doctors.
Doctors suspect three factors, each unremarkable on its own, contributed to his fate.
New research suggests that adjusting the timing of your meals may support more weight loss.
The presence of deuterium, an isotope of hydrogen, in 3I/ATLAS suggests the interstellar comet formed in a much colder place before our solar system existed.
“The results complicate a simple assumption: that extreme environments only cause damage.”
The discarded upper stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will smash into the Moon this summer, according to a new report.
The device could come handy in communication contexts where light sources struggle, such as the deep ocean.
There goes the weather forecast.
‘Penguin’ decays from CERN’s latest Large Hadron Collider experiment hint at weird new physics.
Dinosaurs are among the most majestic and iconic animals to have ever walked on our planet. While they are now extinct, they are estimated to have inhabited Earth for over 165 million years.
University of Oxford has achieved a milestone in quantum physics by demonstrating quadsqueezing, a complex fourth-order quantum interaction.
'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' star Kathy Hilton said the house guest suing her over an alleged fall at her Bel Air mansion may have caused her own injuries ...
More patients will be able to take the pill while it is under review, as the agency cited the dire need for a drug to fight one of the most lethal cancers.
Hundreds of demonstrators poured into Washington Square Park in Greenwich Village determined to take a stand against large corporations and to stand up for organized labor.
Thousands of Spirit Airlines passengers are facing a chaotic weekend as the budget carrier announced it’s halting all flights as of early Saturday after days of mounting shutdown concerns.
The Google Photos wardrobe feature uses AI to scan your camera roll and create a digital version of your closet.
NASA is planning to increase the total value of a contract for robotic lunar lander missions to support a proposed surge in flights for a moon base.
Overtuning can cause models to "prioritize user satisfaction over truthfulness.”...
He'd probably like to take some of it back.
Oscars 2026 rules add AI limits, allow multiple acting nominations and expand international film eligibility for the Academy Awards.
The Pentagon has signed agreements with leading AI firms, including Microsoft, Amazon and Google, advancing military capabilities amid a dispute over safeguards.
What if a distant dinosaur-ruled world still shapes how fast we age today? A surprising scientific idea suggests our lifespan may have been limited long before humans even existed.
Reid Wiseman tells CBS how fellow astronaut Christina Koch pulled out a bag of Peanut M&M's as they waited to be picked up from the Pacific Ocean.
The annual affair is always a lightning rod for controversy, but this year’s, sponsored by Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos, is proving especially contentious.
Atrium's proposed deal with WakeMed would extend the reach of the state's largest hospital system and raise new competition concerns.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will shrink to just under half its current size under its new owners, Post-Gazette employees told 90.5 WESA on Friday. And while the downsizing was no surprise, staffers expressed dismay at its magnitude — and some raised questions…
The date of June 29, 2026 will hold special significance for 20 people who bought Powerball tickets for that day's drawing.
Plus, the race to develop new hair-regrowth drugs and how Chinese humanoid robots are taking over
OpenAI, the AI firm behind ChatGPT, is facing scrutiny after missing key internal targets tied to user growth and revenue. The company’s 2025 goal was to reach 1 billion weekly
Big Tech investors increasingly want clear signs that AI is paying off. In the latest quarter, only Alphabet truly made the case.
Abel will offer an hour-long update about the company and its financial results for the first quarter. Then he will take questions from shareholders.
Rana was reportedly fired from JP Morgan earlier
"Type Lumina is back and better than ever"
Over the last few weeks, Windows 11 received plenty of much-needed fixes and improvements, and Microsoft has now recapped them all.
Will we see this at Google I/O?
30,000 Facebook accounts hacked via AppSheet phishing emails, exploiting Meta lures, leading to large-scale account theft and resale.
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Obviously, going to print with piddly retail squabbles is the stuff of hacks. But I’m hacky enough, and still stunned enough by the upselling tactics, that I just gotta share. I’ve previously noted that some power people here at Defector have occasionally sug…
Apple’s rumored 20th anniversary iPhone might actually just be an all-new design that’s coming to next year’s iPhone Pro models.
Windows 11 update KB5083769 is causing software failures with several backup programs. Microsoft hasn't released a fix yet.
Years later, James Bond officially returns this month with a new release, 007 First Light. Catch up on all the details here.
It can even be 3D-printed.
Speedrunners take note: the freeform nature of The Blood of Dawnwalker means you can attempt to finish it the moment it begins.
Apple faces AI smartphone disruption as OpenAI/Google threaten iPhone dominance and margins. Click here to see why GOOG may win and what it means for investors.
Xbox's recently-refreshed logo will become available today as a dynamic background, and also launch as both a profile background and a gamer pic on Xbox consoles.
"We are refocusing our AI efforts..."
In case you missed it, Sony has already confirmed a PS Plus Premium game for May 2026 for the PS5 and almost certainly the PS4. Buried in February’s PlayStation State of Play was the announcement of PS1 classic Time Crisis joining the classics lineup this mon…
Square Enix laid out big plans and major changes for the MMORPG at Fan Fest 2026
A futurist l predicts humanity could reach "longevity escape velocity", the point where life expectancy grows faster than we age.
Learn how to use Google Gemini's latest update to create Google Docs, analyze Drive files, and build interactive dashboards.
New AGA guidelines emphasize lifestyle changes like increased fiber intake and less toilet time over creams and quick fixes for hemorrhoid relief.
Health News: Oats have become the face of “healthy eating.” From quick breakfasts to late-night snacks, they show up everywhere. Nutrition labels praise their fibr.
A new report echoes what cardiologists are seeing with patients.
Leaning into ADHD strengths like creativity and hyperfocus may be the key to better mental health and a happier life.
The midwife and fertility pioneer Zita West on her key advice for anyone trying for a baby
CDC reports finds that women have more trouble going to sleep than men
(Fremont County, WY) – The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) has confirmed a case of measles in an adult from Fremont County with unconfirmed vaccination status, according to a release issued by the WDH on May 1. The release states that this is the first rep…
These are the lifestyle habits that promote bone health and can help prevent osteoporosis from developing as you get older.
Safely mobilize your shoulders and strengthen muscles in your feet and ankles
Brain cancer is one of the deadliest diseases — and early detection is crucial for better outcomes.
Turmeric is known for its anti-inflammatory properties, but is it bad for your liver? Learn about the risks and benefits of turmeric for liver health,
Discover three surprising factors affecting cholesterol, including genetics, sleep and inflammation, plus expert tips for heart health.
Breast cancer in particular is highly varied in its aggressiveness and can come back after an apparent cure, even after decades.
A new meta-analysis is challenging long-standing assumptions about vitamin D supplements.
Mangoes arrive with summer and instantly take over plates, cravings, and conversations. From breakfast bowls to late-night indulgence, they feel almost impossible to resist. Yet, every season brings the same warning from elders: “Don’t eat too many mangoes, t…
The 30-30-3 can help you get enough protein, fiber, and probiotics in to improve your digestion.
Some older adults keep moving for decades, but the reason may be less obvious than discipline, genes or a perfect routine.
First-trimester screening and intervention has the greatest potential to prevent maternal syphilis. But 1 in 4 pregnant people do not have access to prenatal care during the first trimester.
Junk food is cheaper than healthful food, but a new study reinforces taste preferences play a bigger role than prices.
Experts point to several reasons for the larger-than-usual spike, but there are easy ways to protect yourself.
Research says this matters almost as much as whether you work out at all, especially if you’re already at risk for heart disease.
A newly uncovered property of light suggests it may be far more self-sufficient than previously believed.
Artificial intelligence can undoubtedly help scientists with their academic papers by summarizing research and helping to improve writing. However, one downside is that it has led to a wave of poorly written submissions and reviews, according to a new study p…
Predators are typically larger, faster, and more powerful than the animals they hunt. Yet in nature, most attacks fail. A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, by researchers from the University of Amsterdam Institute for…
Different hunting patterns seem to dictate different distributions of metal.
L-arginine helps protein droplets stay stable and prevents fibril formation linked to Alzheimer’s. This process occurs at droplet surfaces, offering a potential therapeutic target.
Penn Engineers have developed a new way to use AI to solve inverse partial differential equations (PDEs), a particularly challenging class of mathematical problems with broad implications for understanding the natural world.
A fiery eruption in Hawaii is giving scientists an unexpected tool to detect active volcanoes on Venus—and it could change how we read the planet’s hidden surface.
Chinese astronomers report the discovery of DESI-HVS1, which may be an old metal-poor hypervelocity star of galactic center origin. The finding, based on the data from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) and ESA's Gaia satellite, was detailed in a…
This strange object wasn’t supposed to exist… but NASA just detected it in the early universe.
From rigid brow ridges to expressive arches, your eyebrows tell a story of how human faces evolved to signal emotion, identity and social intent.
For decades, no one paid attention to the strange patterns covering this stone. Today, those footprints are at the center of a discovery that few saw coming.
"This terrain is a time capsule from the earliest period of the solar system."
What if there is still an undiscovered planet orbiting our Sun? Scientists are following a trail of unusual patterns that point to a hidden world, one that refuses to reveal itself directly.
Physics has known for decades that most of the universe is missing. A new theory names the particle responsible, one that exists in a dimension beyond anything humans have ever measured.
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