Illuminating the Headlines
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising the public that a confirmed case of measles has been identified in Rhode Island.
Tiny organisms on the ground – bacteria and fungi – have a "superpower" that allows them to reach up into the atmosphere and pull down the rain, according to a recent study.
The growth of the human population has not always been a smooth ride, but has been punctuated by some strange fluctuations.
Harvestmen are some of the weirdest-looking arachnids to roam this Earth, and they've been doing so for millions of years.
Even if fuel shortages can be avoided, airfare prices overseas and in the United States are expected to continue to climb as the war in Iran disrupts supplies.
Democrats still face serious challenges to flipping the chamber. But Republicans are no longer dismissing the threat as quickly as they once did.
The Supreme Court has increasingly relied on ruling on high-stakes policy through the “shadow docket.”
The launch is the fourth such operation this month and the seventh of the year. Experts say it is meant to display North Korea's self-defense capabilities.
Trump's supporters in Nevada and Arizona believe that Pope Leo XIV is in the wrong, not the president, in their spat over the Iran war.
Amazon is weirdly warning only some customers that they will not be able to sideload apps on the new Fire TV Stick HD.
Analysts and former diplomats say they fear the hand of the Kremlin in Bulgaria’s election Sunday as Moscow seeks to retain influence inside the E.U.
'Lee Cronin's The Mummy' made $5.2 million on opening day, but it wasn't enought to beat 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie,' which added $7.4 million.
Fermi America is emerging as a high-profile test of ambitious AI data center projects.
The White House is in a tricky position with Anthropic right now.
Warsh will be pressed on his outlook for rates at his Senate confirmation hearing Tuesday
A new federal ruling on attorney-client privilege has grim implications for anyone using AI chatbots for legal advice.
For a second consecutive year, actions taken by the president are expected to directly affect Social Security payouts.
Details on how long it takes to beat the Mouse: P.I. For Hire campaign, whether or not the game includes a new game plus mode, and a complete mission list.
Human evolution has accelerated since our ancient ancestors began farming to favour traits like red hair and lower body fat, according to a new study. Led by researchers from Harvard University, the study analyzed DNA samples from nearly 16,000 ancient humans…
A marine organism long known for its regenerative abilities has revealed an unusual survival strategy, reverting from adulthood to a juvenile state
It's listed for less than the statewide median sales price of $570,000.
The Bengals acquired a superstar DT for the 10th overall pick
Justin Bieber closed out his second weekend at Coachella with a serenade of BIllie Eilish and duet with SZA.
Luke Kennard scored a career playoff-high 27 points, LeBron James had 19 points and 13 assists, and the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers capitalized on Kevin Durant’s injury absence for a 107-98 victory over the Houston Rockets in the opener of their first-rou…
Report card from the Knicks’ 113-102 Game 1 win over the Hawks on Saturday night.
A gunman has killed six people and injured at least 14 in a mass shooting in Ukraine's capital before he was shot and killed by police.
The show will be visible across the globe, but views will be best in the Northern Hemisphere. And there's no risk of the crescent moon photobombing the Lyrid shower. It'll set before the fun starts.
The new mark is a very international one.
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The GENIUS Act makes stablecoin issuers financial institutions under the Bank Secrecy Act. The compliance costs will consolidate the market. Here is who survives and why.
Between rising gas prices and tariffs, I think we could all use a few money-saving tips right now.
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Amid confusion over the Strait of Hormuz, a starkly different reality is unfolding defined by disrupted supply lines and damaged infrastructure.
How Original Joe’s grew from a San Francisco classic into a Bay Area restaurant empire, with Walnut Creek emerging as its latest hit.
Housing market experts dive into what mortgage rates could do next and how they affect the home-buying season.
A new drug that works by making tumors more susceptible to chemotherapy and the immune system has increased survival in those with advanced pancreatic cancer in a trial.
While the overall market was soaring over the past two weeks, Berkshire wasn't doing much of anything, as its shares slipped to MTD drops of just under 1%.
Since 2010, frequent flyer Richard Robinson has logged 945 flights. Here’s what he says travelers should consider before splurging on an upgrade.
QVC Group, the parent company behind the iconic television shopping networks QVC and HSN, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, according to Deadline, in a move aimed at restructuring its finances and adapting to the rapidly evolving retail landscap…
It released Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 last year
The next big PS5 exclusive game, which is set to release later this month, has confirmed a huge PS5 Pro upgrade.
Steam users have a free alternative to Crimson Desert they've been sleeping on.
Super Mario-kun has been a long-running manga in Japan having started in 1990, but it could finally be coming to an end soon. We’re hearing that the series has reached its final arc. The story seems to be wrapping up and fans believe that it won’t be long unt…
It's been a little more than a month since Mega Crit's hugely anticipated sequel Slay the Spire 2 released in early acc…
A survey shows Americans listen to nearly four hours of audio a day. There are good reasons to take breaks and be comfortable with silence, experts say.
Learn the best time to take magnesium for sleep, which forms to choose and how to use it safely for better rest.
Researchers have developed a method to enhance bread by incorporating compounds from red dragon fruit peel, a commonly discarded by-product.
If you have diabetes, you don't need to give up ice cream entirely. Learn how ice cream affects your blood sugar and how to choose the best for you.
AI analysis of Reddit posts uncovered potential side effects of GLP-1 drugs that may be underreported, demonstrating the value of social media in early drug safety insights.
I don't think her reason makes sense!
500 years later, scientists have solved Leonardo da Vinci's human heart mystery. He sketched intricate muscular structures half a millennium ago.
Comet Pan-STARRS, also known as comet C/2025 R3 (Pan-STARRS), just got closest to the sun and should still be visible from the Northern Hemisphere on Monday, April 20.
A moderate geomagnetic storm could produce northern lights visible “as low as New York to Wisconsin to Washington state,” the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says.
People often solve simple arithmetic problems, such as basic addition, subtraction, multiplication or division, in their minds. The precise mental processes they rely on to solve these problems, however, are not entirely clear. Researchers at Université de Bo…
A new study has solved the mystery of Antarctica’s Blood Falls, revealing the hidden pressure and salt-rich water that causes the red water to flow from beneath Taylor Glacier.
A new study published in Nature Communications has shown that in the asymptotic limit, extracting the maximum possible work from many copies of a quantum system does not require knowing exactly what state that system is in.
Solar cells, devices that convert sunlight into electricity, are now widely used in many countries. While most existing solar cells are based on silicon, energy engineers have been working on other devices made of so-called perovskites.
NASA's Curiosity Rover discovered a large cluster of polygonal rocks on the planet of Mars, which may indicate evidence of water.
Jelly Roll just proved there is nothing soft about him as he just smashed Pat McAfee through the announcer’s table during the main event of WrestleMania 42.
The warning comes after a north-west London synagogue was hit by an arson attack overnight.
“The gaps remain wide and some fundamental issues are still unresolved,” an Iranian official said.
The largest 3D map of the universe, created based on data from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument, shows 47 million galaxies in stunning detail.
BEIJING — Dozens of Chinese-made humanoid robots showed off their fast-improving athleticism and autonomous navigation skills as they whizzed past human runners in a half-marathon race in Beijing on Sunday, highlighting the sector's rapid technical advances
This week, NASA announced it had shut down one of that spacecraft's remaining science instruments — not because the mission has failed, but to keep it alive a little longer.
One resident said she was watching the tornado rumble through her neighborhood when half her roof tore off.
Microsoft now says it's preparing a big update for File Explorer that would allow it to run faster, address 'white flashes,' and more.
"Leo has started to shed the soft-spoken reputation, raising his voice with a newfound fervor to decry the corruption and violence plaguing much of the African continent in messages that have rippled worldwide," writes NCR's Justin McLellan.
Huawei has already showcased the official look of the Pura X Max foldable via teasers, but if you have been waiting for a real-life appearance, then the live images of this device are out. Some key specs of the wide folding phone have also been tagged along.
It was seven months ago that the body of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez was found in gruesome condition in the trunk of D4vd's Tesla in a Hollywood tow yard. So why is the singer now behind bars?
Why are gas prices going up? Consider that 40% of U.S. refinery oil is imported and 20% of the world’s oil passes through the Strait of Hormuz.
A 15-year-old cancer patient dreamed of meeting Elon Musk. After she died, he answered her handwritten questions and made her plushie a SpaceX mascot.
Mayor Katie Wilson said Saturday the city has not authorized any new facilities and will explore a potential moratorium.
In recent months, the company announced an agreement with Amazon Web Services to use Cerebras chips in Amazon data centers, as well as a deal with OpenAI reportedly worth more than $10 billion.
Tesla launched its robotaxi service in small areas of Houston and Dallas today, but with ~25 sq mi geofences and no fleet size data, it trails Waymo's existing Texas operations.
I recently had the chance to try beef Wellington on an American Airlines first class and against all odds, it turned out very well.
Discover the busiest U.S. airports by takeoffs and landings in 2025, led by Chicago O’Hare’s nonstop flight activity.
The Facebook and Instagram owner will lay off about 10 per cent of its global workforce, in that initial round, one of the sources said. Further layoffs are expected in later half of the year
For years, the dangerous rhetoric has been out of control. And things are turning violent.
American Airlines said on Friday that it was not interested in a merger with United Airlines and had not held any talks.
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.
Ever encountered a minor annoying bug in a video game? How about one dating back to 2018? Usually, you have no hope of fixing it, but this time is different.
Apple has a chip problem. MacBook Neo is selling far better than the company had expected, and now it seems...
New dynamic updates for Windows 11 26H1, 25H2, and 24H2, as well as Windows 11 22H2, under KB5083826, and more, have been released.
Samsung is bringing a major free Galaxy S26 upgrade to millions of Galaxy phones via the One UI 8.5 release.
Apple's key design decision has forced and inspired its rivals to follow suit. A (partially) new way to making foldable phones will quickly become the norm.
Apple has already unveiled numerous products to date, including new versions of the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, the iPad...
The creator of Bayonetta argues that the inclusion of the multiverse didn't come out of nowhere and clarifies the ending of Bayonetta 3.
A bug with the Gemini app today is responsible for several recent features being rolled back.
"Every chance of being the best since SNK themselves stopped manufacturing hardware"
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream and Animal Crossing: New Horizons are similar in many ways, but Tomodachi Life feels less demanding
Arc Raiders developer Embark Studios has outlined what's coming up in its next Expedition Window, launching on 28th Apr…
Once you finish Pragmata, these sci-fi anime all make a great follow-up.
Earlier this year, Apple acquired a secretive startup: Q.ai, for over 2 billion dollars. It’s the companies second largest acquisition...
A new Spearhead expansion and Ossiarch Bonereapers reinforcements are available to pre-order now.
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.
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.
Discover the top open-source apps Reddit users recommend, from browsers to productivity tools.
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.
This is one bug you don't want to be 'kissed' by
Research suggests that the Mediterranean diet and certain others can lower Parkinson’s risk, while those high in ultraprocessed foods can increase it.
A fatty bulge at the base of the neck, known as a buffalo hump, can sometimes signal an underlying health condition, experts warn.
In a detailed video post shared on X, Mikhaila said the family has found out that Peterson, 63, is suffering from a "psych med-induced neurological injury."
Switching from smoking to vaping promises less harm, yet quitting is rarely simple. Many people treat ecigarettes as a bridge, but end up maintaining a habit. Evidence suggests vaping can help some s…
NYT relays story of Joe Riley, who insisted that chatbot put him on better path than oncologist
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’…
Metformin, a long-standing treatment for type 2 diabetes, may work in an unexpected way.
I was promoted twice while burned out, answering emails at midnight and staring at walls on weekends—because high-functioning burnout doesn't look like collapse, it looks like success.
Researchers have applied a temperature proxy to exceptionally well-preserved fossil phytoplankton for the first time. The results suggest that conditions in the North Atlantic have been cooler than previously believed since the Miocene epoch.
Sitting all day might not be as damaging as once feared—if you’re willing to move more. A massive study tracking over 72,000 people found that simply increasing daily steps can significantly reduce the risk of death and heart disease, even for those who spend…
A new and potentially safer opioid has been tested in lab rats, and the results suggest it relieves pain with a lower risk of addiction than other drugs in its class.
Several liver transplant recipients have stayed off anti-rejection drugs for at least three years following an experimental therapy.
A large, decades-long study of over 390,000 U.S. adults challenges a widespread assumption about daily multivitamins.
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.
NASA astronaut Christina Koch revealed how her body is still adapting after the Artemis II mission.
Scientists have discovered that the solar phenomenon of sympathetic flares, long seen only on our Sun, is common among distant stars.
Yellowstone has long been one of the most studied volcanic systems on Earth, yet a hidden process deep underground is now coming into focus.
Early humans crossed Philippine seas 40,000 years ago, building coastal networks, fishing offshore, and developing maritime skills.
Neanderthals babies were bigger and grew quicker than typical modern infants, a team of scientists discovered.
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.
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
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