THE FREEDOM BEACON

Photos and video capture the hurricane's devastating aftermath as flooded streets, damaged homes and scattered debris reveal the storm's full impact.

Kelly Clarkson is calling out a store in Brooklyn that she claims snubbed her: "Literally was looked at as if I couldn't afford" to shop there.

Scientists have discovered that the universe's fundamental physical constants may be finely balanced to make life possible. Even tiny changes to these constants could make liquids too thick or too thin for essential biological processes, potentially prev…

Emergency services called to the scene after reports of a man entering the tiger enclosure at a UK wildlife park.

"Other Mommy" ruled over the North American box office while "The Social Reckoning" crumbled in sixth place.

Apple's new smart home controller is the HomeView, and while it's not shipping in October, you'll be able to get your hands on it before the end of 2026.

The new upcoming Apple TV 4K with A19 chip and new HomePod mini with S10 chip will launch on Friday, October 30, according to Bloomberg's Mark...

AI companies are embracing cute mascots like Jolly for Meta's Muse, and Dots for OpenAI. Experts say it's making people feel more comfortable with AI.

Shane Gillis' return to 'Saturday Night Live' featured a not-safe-to-air slip in a Dr. Seuss-inspired sketch.

Bill Gates is sounding the alarm on artificial intelligence ... warning the technology is more dangerous than cars, planes and drugs ... and trusting the companies developing it to police themselves is a terrible idea.

Strong economic growth, high oil prices, and a rush of AI spending mean mortgage rates may be stuck at high levels.

A Canadian ransomware negotiator was arrested in Pennsylvania on federal extortion-related charges amid an FBI investigation into hacking group ShinyHunters

Hybrid batteries have changed the automotive game, including adding a new, expensive-to-replace component to your ride. Here's what it costs in a CR-V.

It's your last chance to save big at the popular retailer. Score a fire pit for the lowest price we've seen in months and save over $60 on a Shark vac.

Waiting to retire may make sense on paper, but the mathematics and personal considerations can vary dramatically from household to household.

Software developer job postings are rebounding, led by senior and AI-focused roles, even as AI automates more coding and entry-level hiring weakens.

Gautam Dev, who lives in Dallas, Texas, resigned from his software engineering job in September 2024 after being asked to relocate to another state to keep his position.

As Denny’s pursues its turnaround strategy, CEO Christopher Bode says staying focused on the company’s biggest priorities is critical to avoiding “organizational creep."

Pledge comes days before Mukesh Ambani’s low-cost Reliance Jio’s parent launches India’s largest-ever IPO.

AI agents have hacked websites, accessed private systems and bypassed security controls during testing

He says it's nothing.

The problem with AI-upscaled monstrosities isn't the AI

iPhone Duo is just about two weeks away from releasing, and according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple has big retail...

We broke the news this week that a next-gen Google TV Streamer is incoming, but it also arrives as Google’s...

Best of luck to these people.

A long day’s haul in the video game slop mines.

Early days of learning to use Hermes Agent and Qwen local models on Mac and Windows hardware.

Here are some hints to help you win NYT Strands #952.

Earlier this year, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman revealed that Apple has a new M7-powered entry level MacBook Pro in the pipeline...

The notorious leaker known as Cyberleek is now threatening to release what is claimed to be a playable build of GTA 6 ahead of the game's November 19 launch. According to a post on the leaker's own website, the build supposedly includes the full story mode, p…

The big selling point for Googlebook is that it’s a desktop platform that deeply integrates with your Android phone but,...

The new Arc Raiders 2.0 update has triggered a seven-month high for its concurrent player count on Steam as fans show up for its "Spider-Man" grappling hook, a new map, a free weekend, and more.

Samsung is now rolling out its Android 17-based update, One UI 9, to its collection of supported Galaxy smartphones and...

USB-C has become a significant part of our daily lives, and not everyone knows what the 'C' may stand for.

Powered by Unreal Engine 5.6.1.0, it's time to benchmark Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival and examine its performance on PC.

A revolutionary treatment may provide relief for the joint inflammation, pain, stiffness and reduced mobility that often come with arthritis or other knee injuries.

Pomegranate juice offers blood pressure and heart health benefits when consumed daily — but what time of day should you drink it?

One popular fruit known for its antioxidant power could hold the key to improving a particular type of heart failure more than 3 million people live with.

Understanding how the human brain processes and represents spoken language remains an important goal for neuroscientists. Understanding spoken words involves more than simply recognizing sounds—it also requires the brain to decipher the meaning of words and h…

Jim LaValle reveals how the gut-immune-brain interface drives chronic inflammation, and why stress, blood sugar and environmental toxins play key roles.

Gut health dietitians recommend yogurt and kefir as top foods for a healthier gut, with oats as a fiber-rich runner-up.

"All of our siblings and friends have kids at varying ages, and I’ve watched some of them grow up to see them have kids of their own now. It’s a privilege to be part of their lives and to have them tell me that I’m important or ask for my advice as a trusted …

Portion size – and the rest of your diet – matters far more than the color or thickness of the sweetener you choose.

Dietitians share snacks that may help lower blood pressure, why they’re heart-healthy, and simple ways to prepare them.

Advances in technology detect far more genetic mutations, which can be lifesaving information for a generation of women first screened years ago.

“One tube of this stuff has changed my life.”

Follow this 30-day high-fiber, high-protein anti-inflammatory meal plan for a month of meals and snacks tailored to reduce inflammation.

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"That’s right, folks. Instead of getting a vaccine, she just ate laundry detergent instead, because ‘There's not enough research.’"

measles cases this year have surpassed 4,000, with over 25 percent of the nation’s reported infections coming from Pennsylvania, according to recently released data from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). There are currently 4,080 measl…

A weekly wall-squat session may help keep blood pressure gains from slipping away.

(WIVB) — The Erie County Department of Health has confirmed a travel-related case of bacterial illness diphtheria, with schools in the West Seneca Central School District being identified as potential exposure sites. According to the district, n…

With two flu-related deaths in Western Washington as of the first week of October, county health officials and medical experts are warning of a much earlier flu

While James Webb looks deep, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope looks wide. Here’s how its giant survey capability redefines our search for new worlds.

Some names carry the stories of people who changed how we understand the world. From unlocking the mysteries of space to transforming medicine and technology, these scientists pushed the boundaries of human knowledge. If you want a name inspired by curiosity,…

Africa boasts up to 25% of Earth's animal and plant species. This diversity is driven by varied habitats: harsh deserts, vast grasslands, dense forests, towering mountains, lush coastlines and teeming seas. It is also due to deep evolutionary roots, as many a…

When we think about a diamond, we often think about a material whose value comes from its perfection. In my research, however, I am interested in something almost opposite: the tiny imperfections inside diamonds. These atomic-scale defects can give diamonds n…

A University of Vienna study suggests the way octopus DNA is folded inside cells may have helped these animals evolve their remarkably complex brains.

Scientists have examined a 165-million-year-old fossil found in China and identified a mammal predecessor that had a broad tail for swimming and throat

Colossal Biosciences CEO Ben Lamm says bringing extinct species back can contribute to conservation, healthcare and developmental biology.

The new image isn’t just stunning—it may also provide clues about how this star survived its own explosion.

Cornell researchers have designed a new, faster form of two-photon fluorescence imaging for observing cell metabolism in real time, a method that could enable quicker screening of new therapeutic treatments. The findings were published Sept.

When a dying star runs out of fuel and sheds its outer layers, its remaining core can become an approximately Earth-sized, extremely dense stellar remnant called a white dwarf. For a white dwarf that is not strongly rotating or magnetized, there is a well-kno…

Researchers from the University Hospital of Bonn and the University of Bonn have succeeded in dramatically rejuvenating human cells in a test tube. To do so, they directly reprogrammed red blood cell precursors into stem cells from which neurons can be derive…