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Replit CEO Reveals Why He Turned Down MAJOR Acquisition Offers

At TechCrunch's sold-out StrictlyVC event in San Francisco on Thursday night, we covered a lot of ground in a short time, beginning with the question everyone in the industry is asking right now: in a world where rival Cursor is reportedly in talks to be acquired by SpaceX for $60 billion, is Replit also bound to sell?

TechCrunch·Tech·11d ago

Switch 2's Hottest Game Just Hit 20% OFF Before LAUNCH

Nintendo recently announced a new pricing policy, which knocks $10 off the cost of digital versions of future first-party titles exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2. Splatoon Raiders, for instance, is available for preorder ahead of its July 23rd release for $49.99 digitally or $59.99 for the physical edition. However, Amazon and Walmart are the exception in how they’re pricing preorders for the cartridge version. Right now, you can reserve the upcoming title at both retailers for $49.94, which i

The Verge·Tech·12d ago

Your AI Chatbot Is Learning From You—And You Can STOP It

When you interact with a chatbot, there’s a good chance that everything you say, and every prompt you give, isn’t just used to generate replies to your queries. Nearly every chatbot company on the planet also uses the information you provide to train its AI models. This can leave your privacy—and even your employer’s confidential information—exposed. But you can mitigate these privacy risks by telling chatbots not to use your data for training. Here’s how. What is AI chatbot training? In order f

Fast Company·Tech·11d ago

This Free Website Combines Wikipedia's Knowledge With CIA-Style INTELLIGENCE

You may or may not have ever realized it, but for more than six decades, the CIA published an incredible resource called The World Factbook​. It was a free reference guide to all the countries on Earth, along with several non-state entities such as the European Union, and it was filled with all sorts of eye-opening info. You might’ve noticed I’m referring to it in the past tense. That’s because after having maintained this project since 1962—first as a printed book and then in more recent years

Fast Company·Tech·11d ago

What We're Building Next Could CHANGE Everything

Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 126, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, I need 10 or 15 skirts from Calvin Klein, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) Happy Ruthless Self-Promotion Week! We're dedicating almost all of this issue to the stuff we've been making recently. Personally, I've been reading about the Tesla diner and Dwarkesh Patel and The Rest Is History, starting a Ted Lasso rewatch to get read

The Verge·Tech·11d ago

Anker's Cable Deal Is Almost TOO GOOD — Just $15 for This

I’ll never stop gushing about 2-in-1 USB-C cables. They’re really nice to have because, at this point, I’ve amassed so many devices that charge via USB-C. It’s also common for more than one to need to be recharged at a time, which is where they come in handy. I can charge my Nintendo Switch 2 and work-issued MacBook Air, or my Google Pixel 9 Pro and Kindle, without taking up more than one port on the power adapter. A couple of models that offer up to 140W passthrough charging speeds are currentl

The Verge·Tech·11d ago

This Smart Photo Frame Just Dropped to an IRRESISTIBLE Price

The Aura Aspen offers a bright, vivid display that looks surprisingly lifelike for a digital photo frame. | Image: Aura Aura’s digital frames are kind of like living photo albums that get better with time, which is why we often recommend them for Mother’s Day. They’re gifts that keep on giving, in a way, and right now, a number of Aura’s connected frames are on sale ahead of the holiday. One of the best deals is on the Aura Aspen, which is available for $199 ($30 off) from Amazon, Best Buy, an

The Verge·Tech·11d ago
Breaking

Meta's Legal Loss Could Cost FAR MORE Than Anyone Expected

Mark Zuckerberg. | Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty Images New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez won a historic sum of $375 million in a landmark child safety case against Meta earlier this year. But the next stage of the fight could be even more consequential for Meta and the social media industry at large. Beginning Monday, attorneys for Meta and New Mexico will return to a Santa Fe courthouse for a three-week public nuisance trial, where they'll argue over the changes the AG wants

The Verge·Tech·11d ago
Business

How a Desperate Airline Rescue Plan UNRAVELED in Days

How the Trump Administration’s Spirit Airlines Rescue Unraveled  WSJ Spirit Airlines Prepares to Shut Down After Trump Administration Bailout Falls Through  The New York Times Trump gives Spirit final rescue proposal as airline prepares shutdown  Reuters Rival airlines "stand ready to assist" Spirit Airlines customers  Axios Future of Spirit Airlines in doubt, Trump says a Spirit bailout still is possible  WOAI

The Energy Shift That Could TRANSFORM America's Future

Construction of an advanced nuclear power plant partly funded by the U.S. government -billed as the first of its kind this century, is now underway in Wyoming. The Bill Gates-backed company says its technology is proven but there are still hurdles to nuclear.

NPR·Business·11d ago

The Secret to Staying Sane When You're TRAPPED in a Job

At one point or another, most of us have stared at our computer screen and wondered: Is this it? For some, it’s a passing feeling. Yet, for others, that boredom turns into lingering dissatisfaction, leading to quiet quitting, or even walking away from a job entirely, which rarely solves the deeper problem. New data from Gallup shows that while only 30% of workers think it’s a good time to find a new job, more than half are actively looking anyway.  In a decade and a half of working as a therapis

Breaking

A Legendary Budget Airline Just VANISHED—Here's What Happens Next

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.

NPR·Business·11d ago
Breaking

Housing Market Splits Into Winners and LOSERS by State

Want more housing market stories from Lance Lambert’s ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClub newsletter. When assessing home price momentum, ResiClub believes it’s important to monitor active listings and months of supply. If active listings start to increase rapidly as homes remain on the market for longer periods, it may indicate pricing softness or weakness. Conversely, a rapid decline in active listings beyond seasonality could suggest a market where sellers are gaining power. Sin

Lululemon's Next Move Could REDEFINE Athletic Retail

Heidi O’Neill is having a tough week. In late April, the Lululemon board announced it had ended its monthslong search to replace CEO Calvin McDonald, who left the company abruptly in 2025 after six years at the helm. As soon as the company announced that O’Neill, a 26-year Nike veteran, would be taking on the position, things got messy. Lululemon’s stock took a plunge, suggesting that investors didn’t think O’Neill was the right pick. And many analysts—including myself—argued that following the

Breaking

Why This Major U.S. Airline Just VANISHED Overnight

Spirit Airlines shuts down after White House rescue deal falls through  The Washington Post Spirit Airlines, a Pioneer of Low-Fare Flights, Shuts Down  The New York Times Spirit Airlines shuts down: How to protect yourself if your airline goes under  Yahoo Finance Spirit’s CEO on the Airline’s Last Days  WSJ Spirit cancellations leave counters empty, travelers scramble for new flights  WPLG Local 10

Breaking

After 34 Years, This Airline Just Made A SHOCKING Decision

Spirit Airlines says it’s going out of business after 34 years and is ending operations immediately  Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Spirit Airlines goes out of business after 34 years, ending operations immediately  AP News Airlines offer discounts to stranded Spirit Airlines travelers  Axios Spirit’s CEO on the Airline’s Last Days  WSJ Trump Transportation Sec Duffy announces relief for Spirit Airlines flyers, employees  Fox Business

Berkshire's New Leader Just Took the Stage—With Buffett WATCHING

Greg Abel takes stage at Berkshire's first annual meeting, with Buffett in first row  Reuters WATCH: 2026 Berkshire Hathaway shareholders meeting  WOWT Berkshire Hathaway shareholders gather for 1st annual meeting without Warren Buffet on stage  CBS News 'Rewarding for us as an organization': New acquisition debuts during Berkshire Hathaway weekend  KETV Berkshire Hathaway CEO Abel stresses technology opportunity at annual meeting (BRK.A:NYSE)  Seeking Alpha

Berkshire's New Leader Just REVEALED What Buffett's Successor Actually Believes

Berkshire annual meeting live: Abel reviews core stock holdings, reiterates Buffett principles  CNBC Crowd shrinks as Berkshire Hathaway's new CEO leads the annual meeting for the first time Saturday  NBC News Berkshire CEO Greg Abel Takes the Stage, Talks Through Quarterly Results  WSJ WATCH: 2026 Berkshire Hathaway shareholders meeting  WOWT Warren Buffett's exit as CEO doesn't mean Berkshire is going all-in on AI, Greg Abel says  Business Insider

Breaking

The Geopolitical Decision That Just GROUNDED an Entire Airline

Spirit Airlines planes are parked on the tarmac at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on May 02, 2026 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. | Getty Images The ultra-low-cost air carrier Spirit Airlines shut down operations after 34 years in business and canceled all flights at 3AM ET on Saturday morning. Its website now redirects to spiritrestructuring.com, instructing fliers not to go to airports, with air traffic control records capturing controllers and pilots signing off to each ot

Berkshire's New Leader Just Revealed What's NEXT for the Empire

Berkshire CEO Greg Abel Takes the Stage, Talks Through Quarterly Results  WSJ WATCH: 2026 Berkshire Hathaway shareholders meeting  WOWT Berkshire Hathaway shareholders gather for 1st annual meeting without Warren Buffet on stage  CBS News Crowd shrinks as Berkshire Hathaway’s new CEO leads the annual meeting for the first time Saturday  New York Post 'Rewarding for us as an organization': New acquisition debuts during Berkshire Hathaway weekend  KETV

Spirit Airlines' Collapse: Where Your Money DISAPPEARED

How do I get my money back from Spirit Airlines? What to know after shutdown.  The Washington Post Delta offers rescue fares to support travelers following Spirit Airlines suspension of operations  Delta News Hub Trump Transportation Sec Duffy announces relief for Spirit Airlines flyers, employees  Fox Business Frontier Airlines Announces Discounted Rescue Fares to Support Spirit Airlines Customers  Frontier Airlines Political blame game begins and passengers left adrift after Spirit ceases oper

Breaking

The Airline That Just VANISHED: What Went Wrong

Spirit Airlines shutting down after failed effort at government rescue deal  CBS News Travel plans upended as Spirit Airlines shuts down, leaving passengers scrambling for other options  CNN Spirit Airlines shutdown: How to get home and get refunds  The Guardian Delta offers rescue fares to support travelers following Spirit Airlines suspension of operations  Delta News Hub Frontier Airlines Announces Discounted Rescue Fares to Support Spirit Airlines Customers  Frontier Airlines

Politics

Trump Administration Fast-Tracks PSYCHEDELIC Therapies for PTSD

The Trump administration has directed the FDA to fast-track psychedelic therapies like ibogaine to treat PTSD and other mental health disorders. farmer images/Getty Images A sweeping executive order aims to fast-track psychedelic therapies, putting drugs like ibogaine in the national spotlight. The policy expands research funding, accelerates FDA review pathways, and opens access routes for patients with serious mental illness. The executive order explicitly calls out ibogaine therapy, despi

Breaking

The Court Decision That Just TRANSFORMED Abortion Access Overnight

Court restricts abortion access across the US by blocking the mailing of mifepristone  NPR Federal Appeals Court Temporarily Halts Abortion Pills by Mail  The New York Times U.S. court blocks mail-order access to abortion drugs, for now  The Detroit News Appeals court limits abortion pill access  Axios Appeals court blocks FDA rule that allows women to obtain abortion drugs by mail  CNN

Trump Just RECLASSIFIED Medical Cannabis—But There's a CATCH

Flowers, also known as buds, grow at the top of a mature marijuana plant on a farm owned and operated by Qualla Enterprises, LLC in Cherokee, NC. Image credit: Charlotte Observer/Getty Images An executive order signed by the Trump administration reclassifies medical cannabis as a less dangerous drug. Although this does not legalize cannabis under federal law, it marks a significant shift in policy. The change will provide significant tax breaks for businesses that sell cannabis and ease barr

Breaking

Federal Court Just Made a Decision That Could TRANSFORM Abortion Access Nationwide

Appeals court limits abortion pill access nationwide  The Washington Post Federal Appeals Court Temporarily Halts Abortion Pills by Mail  The New York Times Court restricts abortion access across the US by blocking the mailing of mifepristone  NPR Appeals court blocks FDA rule that allows women to obtain abortion drugs by mail  CNN Appeals court blocks access to abortion pills via telehealth and mail nationwide  NBC News

Cuba Accuses Trump of Weaponizing SANCTIONS Against Its People

The US sanctions target people operating in broad sections of Cuban economy, including energy, defence and mining Cuba’s government has said new sanctions imposed on the island by Donald Trump amounted to “collective punishment”, as an enormous 1 May procession outside the American embassy in Havana vowed to “defend the homeland”. In an executive order on Friday, the US president said he would impose sanctions on people involved in broad sections of the Cuban economy, as he seeks to put more pr

LA Mayoral Rivals Unite Behind Unlimited Film INCENTIVES

L.A. Mayor Karen Bass is the latest politician to back an unlimited state tax incentive for film and TV production, following a similar move by her rival, Councilwoman Nithya Raman, last week. Bass is facing a tough fight for reelection on June 2, and the dramatic downturn in production jobs has become a key issue […]

Variety·Politics·11d ago

Trump Finds His BASE in Florida's Most Unexpected Place

‘What’s a more secure place than The Villages?’: Trump finds his people again in Florida  Politico Trump returns to public events, delivering profane speech  The Washington Post Pickleball and protests: Trump visit stirs up world's largest retirement community  BBC Pickleball, protests and MAGA. Trump stirs FL retirement community  USA Today Trump bashes Rep. Omar, talks weight-loss drugs, Medicare in Villages  Leesburg Daily Commercial

Why This Governor's Legal Strategy Is Drawing UNEXPECTED Criticism

During California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s last appearance on “Real Time with Bill Maher” in 2025, the titular host took pains to grill his governor on what he felt were the many needless layers of bureaucracy in the Golden State — namely, that he was forced to pay for two roof inspections on his home following […]

Variety·Politics·11d ago

Video Captures the Moment Gunfire ERUPTED at Washington's Most Exclusive Event

Pirro says video shows moment gunman fired outside correspondents’ dinner  The Washington Post Authorities Share New Video of Suspect in White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting  The New York Times New security footage of WHCD suspected shooter released  CNN Video shows Cole Allen scouting hotel, storming checkpoint in alleged Trump assassination attempt  CNBC Brooks and Capehart on fallout from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting  PBS

Trump Rejects Iran Deal as Tensions ESCALATE Unexpectedly

Live Updates: Trump "not satisfied" with new peace deal offered by Iran as standoff's costs multiply  CBS News Iranian proposal rejected by Trump would open strait before nuclear talks, Iran official says  Reuters Oil prices fall after Iran sends updated peace proposal to mediators in Pakistan  CNBC Trump ‘Not Satisfied’ With Iran’s Proposal on Ending War  The New York Times Trump rejects Iran’s latest proposal as he reviews new military options to relaunch war  PBS

Trump's Surgeon General Pick Faces CONFIRMATION Hurdle

Can Trump's latest pick for surgeon general make it through confirmation?  NPR Trump Picks Nicole Saphier for Surgeon General After Withdrawing Casey Means Nomination  The New York Times Cassidy’s uphill reelection race is getting steeper  Politico Trump drops MAHA favorite for surgeon general pick who has critiqued RFK Jr.  The Washington Post MAHA scores on farm bill but loses ally for surgeon general  Axios

Breaking

How Middle East Tensions Are About to Hit Your WALLET

The U.S.-Iran war and Strait of Hormuz closure have caused a global economic ripple effect, your credit score included as banks and lenders get tighter.

CNBC·Politics·11d ago

Trump's Candid Comment About Dancing Sparks CONTROVERSY

Donald Trump on Friday acknowledged that Melania Trump “hates” when he performs his signature stiff-armed, fist-pumping dance to the Village People’s “YMCA” at his rallies and other events. He then proceeded to bust a few moves to the 1978 disco hit. Trump, speaking to a crowd at Florida’s The Villages retirement community Friday evening, said […]

Variety·Politics·11d ago

2026 Senate Races Could FLIP — Here's Which Ones Matter MOST

2026 Senate races to watch: From most likely to flip to Democratic long shots  NPR Six months out, control of the Senate is a dead heat, traders on Kalshi say  CNBC Extreme candidates threaten to blunt a Democratic wave election  Jewish Insider US Midterms Odds Tracker: Democrats In The Lead To Flip The Senate  Newsweek Which states to watch as the battle for Senate control heats up ahead of 2026 midterms  PBS

Trump Faces MOUNTING Pressure Over Gas Prices—Options DWINDLING

Trump is running out of options to contain gas price backlash  The Washington Post ‘There’s a day of reckoning coming’: Energy experts expect another spike at the pump  Politico President Trump says highest gas prices since 2022 are worth it as Iran War approaches 10th week  WMTW Oil’s Near Wartime Highs. The Shock Is Now Slamming a Trump Political Stronghold.  WSJ The White House has begun shying away from gas price predictions. Trump only sometimes follows suit.  Yahoo Finance

Three Million Americans Just Lost Federal Food Assistance SUDDENLY

More Than Three Million People Have Lost Federal Food Aid  WSJ SNAP benefit changes take effect in Nevada as grace period ends, impacting thousands  mynews4.com 120,000 Illinoisans may lose SNAP food assistance starting Friday due to work requirements  Chicago Tribune SNAP food assistance cutoffs begin Friday in Illinois — what you need to know  WBEZ Chicago FACT FOCUS: Why nearly 4.3 million people are no longer receiving food stamps  AP News

International

Trump Vows Not to Exit Iran Early Despite CONTRADICTING Congress

Trump told Congress in a Friday letter the war in Iran was “terminated,” issuing the letter just before a deadline that would have required congressional approval to continue military operations.

May Day Protests Escalate as Workers Face SURGING Energy Costs

What to know about May Day demonstrations as workers face rising energy costs due to Iran war  AP News May Day protests across Europe and Asia turn into anti-American, anti-Israel political battlegrounds  Fox News Labour Day marches and Buddha’s birthday: photos of the day – Friday  The Guardian May Day protests erupt around the world from DC to Paris  USA Today May Day marked by protests, celebrations, arrests  DW.com

Trump Claims the Iran Conflict Is OVER—But Congress Wasn't Convinced

Trump says Iran conflict is ‘terminated’ as he hits congressional deadline  The Washington Post Trump Tells Congress Why He Doesn’t Need Its Authorization for the Iran War  The New York Times A deadline for the Iran war is here. What does the War Powers Act say?  The Washington Post Trump says Iran war 'terminated,' as war powers deadline arrives  Reuters The Iran War Is Terminated Because Trump Said So  Esquire

Russia's Oil Infrastructure Under SIEGE As Environmental Crisis Deepens

Ukraine war briefing: Russian oil hub of Tuapse hit for fourth time as environmental disaster mounts  The Guardian Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 1, 2026  Institute for the Study of War ‘Oil is literally falling from the sky’: Russian town fears environmental disaster after Ukrainian drone strikes on refinery  CNN Black Sea town faces environmental catastrophe as Ukrainian strikes rock Russia  NBC News ‘Environmental disaster’: Ukrainian attacks on oil refineries rock Russia  Al Jaze

Breaking

Why America's Economic Weapon Against Iran Just STOPPED Working

Two months after the United States, along with Israel, launched a war against Iran, that conflict appears far from a lasting resolution. Much commentary on the protracted nature of the conflict has centered on the limits of both the military and diplomatic approaches to the war. But the conflict has also exposed another key reality: the limits of U.S. sanctions. The U.S. has been the world’s preeminent economic and military power for decades, certainly since the end of the Cold War. It is at the

Breaking

Why America Just Pulled Thousands of Troops Out of GERMANY

US to cut troop levels in Germany by 5,000 amid Trump spat with Merz  BBC Germany urges stronger European defense after U.S. reduces troops  CNBC US withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany after chancellor criticized war with Iran  CNN Germany says it expected Trump’s withdrawal of US troops as row over Iran comments grows – live  The Guardian NATO: working with US to understand details of troop reduction in Germany  Reuters

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Museum Returns Rare Dinosaur Skull to Brazil in Historic REPATRIATION

Spinosaurid fossil bought by Stuttgart institution in 1991 has been the subject of a long restitution campaign It is a 113-million-year-old bone of contention. After Stuttgart’s museum of natural history bought a fossilised dinosaur skull in 1991, researchers found it was the most complete spinosaurid skull known to date, belonging to a previously unknown genus of the huge meat-eating dinosaurs. Continue reading...

Breaking

Why One Country Just SHUT DOWN a Major Tech Rights Summit

Government blocks RightsCon 2026 conference saying it did not ‘align with national values’ The world’s largest conference on human rights and technology has been cancelled just days before it was due to start after the Zambian government told organisers it did not align with “national values”. Zambia’s government had originally welcomed the RightsCon 2026 summit on “human rights in the digital age”, due to be held in the capital, Lusaka, on 5-8 May, but Thabo Kawana, permanent secretary for the

Breaking

Iran Just Warned of RENEWED Conflict After Trump's Stunning Rejection

Live updates: Iran says renewed conflict possible after Trump rejects latest peace proposal  CNN 'Fully Prepared For American Foolishness': Iran Warns Of Possible Renewed War  NDTV Iran war live: Diplomacy in danger as threat of resumed war elevates  Al Jazeera Iran war live: Tehran official warns renewed fighting with the US ‘likely’  The Independent Iran Is Grasping for a Solution to an American Blockade It Can’t Break  WSJ

Breaking

NATO's Worst Fear May Be HAPPENING as Allies Brace for Withdrawal

Germany says US troop withdrawal 'foreseeable' as Nato seeks clarification  BBC How Germany May Have Misjudged Trump’s Anger on Iran  The New York Times Germany and Europe Have Even Bigger Trump Problems Than U.S. Troop Withdrawal  WSJ Hegseth orders withdrawal of 5,000 US troops from Germany  Politico Germany says US troop drawdown should spur Europe, but top Republicans worried  Reuters

US Issues Stark Warning Over Iran Payments in Strait of Hormuz

US warns shipping firms over paying Iran to transit the Strait of Hormuz  AP News Strait of Hormuz: US threatens shipping firms with sanctions if they pay Iran tolls  BBC US warns shippers against paying Strait of Hormuz tolls, ‘donations’  Al Jazeera US Treasury warns shippers not to pay Hormuz tolls, even in form of charity  Reuters US warns shippers not to pay Hormuz tolls, even in charity form  France 24

Nobel Laureate's Fate Hangs as INTERNATIONAL Outcry Intensifies

Calls grow over hospital care for jailed Iranian Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi  BBC Jailed Iranian Nobel Peace Prize Winner Hospitalized in Critical Condition  The New York Times Nobel laureate Mohammadi's life in Iran's hands, Nobel committee chief says  Reuters Imprisoned Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner in critical condition  NPR Narges Mohammadi, imprisoned Iranian Nobel laureate, hospitalized after a health crisis  NBC News

A Famous Whale Just Made an UNEXPECTED Journey North

Timmy the humpback whale escapes to the North Sea  Al Jazeera Rescuers release humpback whale that was stranded off German coast  The Guardian Timmy the stranded humpback whale released into North Sea by rescue team  CNN A barge carrying Timmy the humpback whale journeys to the North Sea  AP News Timmy the Stranded Whale Is Released After an Elaborate Rescue  The New York Times

Science

Stranded Whale Timmy Freed After Extraordinary RESCUE Operation

Timmy the Stranded Whale Is Released After an Elaborate Rescue  The New York Times Humpback whale ‘Timmy’ released in the North Sea after weeks stranded off Germany  AP News Whale carried by barge out of German waters after weeks stranded on coast  BBC Stranded whale Timmy swims on to barge in German rescue attempt  The Guardian The effort to rescue ‘Timmy’ the humpback whale just took a risky turn  Scientific American

Breaking

After Years of Planning, This NASA Astronaut Finally LAUNCHES

Anil Menon might have the world’s spaciest resume. After several years as a NASA flight surgeon, he became SpaceX’s medical director in 2018, where he authored research on the effects of space on the human body. In 2021, he was selected as a NASA astronaut and has spent the past several years training for his own journey to space. Along the way, he also supported his wife, Anna Menon, who traveled to space on a private mission in 2024 and was herself selected as a NASA astronaut last year. Somew

West Coast Faces a Double Earthquake THREAT Scientists Warn

Two of the most dangerous fault systems on the U.S. West Coast may be more connected than scientists once thought. New research suggests the Cascadia subduction zone and the San Andreas fault can “sync up,” triggering earthquakes within minutes or hours of each other. This rare “synchronization” could dramatically increase the scale of a major West Coast disaster. Instead of one massive quake, multiple regions could be hit at nearly the same time.

Ancient Mechanical Volcano AWAKENS After 250 Years of SILENCE

A centuries-old vision of a mechanical volcano has finally erupted into reality, as two University of Melbourne engineering students recreated a design first imagined in 1775 by volcanology enthusiast Sir William Hamilton. Drawing from an 18th-century watercolor and a preserved sketch, they used modern tools like LED lighting and electronic systems to simulate the glowing flows and explosive drama of Mount Vesuvius.

Scientists Just Solved Why Crabs Walk SIDEWAYS — 200 Million Years Ago

Crabs’ famous sideways walk may trace back to a single evolutionary moment 200 million years ago. Researchers found that most modern crabs inherited this trait from one ancestor—and never looked back. The movement likely gave them an edge, helping them dodge predators with quick, unpredictable bursts. It’s a rare example of a behavior evolving once and then dominating an entire group.

Health

This Syndrome SECRETLY Increases Your Cancer Risk Dramatically

New research indicates that cancer prevention should be part of the treatment protocol for people with CKM syndrome. Sean Locke/Stocksy Researchers say people with cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome have a higher risk of developing cancer. They note that the cancer risk rises as the severity of CKM syndrome increases, ranging from a 3% higher risk at stage 1 to a 30% higher risk at stage 4. Experts say people can lower their cancer risk by maintaining a healthy diet, getting regu

Healthline·Health·11d ago

Why Mounjaro Users Are Losing More Muscle Than Ozempic PATIENTS

Research shows that Ozempic may preserve lean body mass better than Mounjaro. Image Credit: Iuliia Burmistrova/Getty Images A recent study found that semaglutide medications, such as Ozempic, may better preserve lean body mass than tirzepatide medications, such as Mounjaro.  This may be due in part to tirzepatide leading to more significant weight loss.  The findings show that maintaining a strength-training routine may help reduce muscle loss when using GLP-1s.  GLP-1 drugs have exploded in

Healthline·Health·11d ago

The Exercise Secret That MAXIMIZES Muscle With Minimal Effort

Eccentric exercise may help build muscle strength with less strain on the body, which may benefit older individuals. DragonImages/Getty Images A lesser-known type of exercise can build strength and improve fitness while remaining accessible to less active individuals. Eccentric exercises like lowering weights or walking downhill can generate more force with less energy while supporting muscle, heart, and even brain health. Whether you’re an advanced athlete or just beginning, eccentric exerc

Healthline·Health·11d ago

Coffee's Hidden Power: How It REWIRES Your Gut to Fight Stress

Coffee, even without caffeine, can reduce stress, improve learning, and boost mood by influencing your gut-brain axis. Oleg Breslavtsev/Getty Images New research suggests both caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee can improve mood and reduce stress by influencing the gut–brain axis. Coffee may alter the gut microbiome, increasing bacteria linked to digestion, immunity, and emotional regulation. Decaf coffee was associated with improved learning and memory, while caffeinated coffee enhanced at

Healthline·Health·11d ago

FDA Recalls Xanax XR Batch Over ALARMING Effectiveness Issues

The FDA issued a nationwide recall of Xanax XR for failing to meet dissolution specifications. BSIP/Universal Images Group via Getty Images The FDA has issued a report regarding the voluntary recall of a single lot of Xanax XR. Viatris has recalled 3-milligram tablets in 60-tablet bottles with the lot number 8177156. The company reports that this lot failed to meet dissolution specifications. Experts say this could cause the pills to not be as effective in controlling symptoms. They advise t

Healthline·Health·11d ago

Aspirin Won't Prevent Colorectal Cancer—Here's What ACTUALLY Works

A new study demonstrates limited protective benefits for daily aspirin use and colorectal cancer risk. Viktoriya Skorikova/Getty Images Research suggests that daily low dose aspirin doesn’t appear to reduce a person’s risk of colorectal cancer. Frequent aspirin use may increase a person’s risk of bleeding in and around the brain. Experts say you can lower your colorectal cancer risk with lifestyle habits such as eating a plant-based diet, limiting alcohol consumption, and exercising daily. A

Healthline·Health·11d ago

These Popular Weight-Loss Drugs Just SLASHED Death Risk in Heart Patients

GLP-1 drugs containing tirzepatide significantly reduce cardiovascular risks in people with serious heart conditions. Indranil MUKHERJEE / AFP via Getty Images GLP-1 weight loss medications containing tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) can reduce heart-related health risks for people with serious heart conditions, according to new research. Experts say the heart health benefits are produced by the drugs’ ability to help people lose weight and control blood sugar levels. People using these medi

Healthline·Health·11d ago

One Hidden Ingredient in Your Food May Be FUELING the Obesity Crisis

Research shows that fructose, especially in ultra-processed foods, may increase the risk of metabolic diseases. Image Credit: Ivan Solis/Stocksy A recent study has shown that fructose plays a role in driving disease.  The research shows that the effects fructose can have on the body may be associated with metabolic syndrome.  Understanding the effects of fructose on the body may help develop new strategies to prevent and treat metabolic diseases.  Fructose is a simple sugar that is found bot

Healthline·Health·11d ago

The Fitness Secret That Could ADD Years to Your LIFE After 40

A recent study found that your midlife fitness can affect your life span and health span. Image Credit: Emilija Manevska/Getty Images Recent research has shown that adults with higher levels of midlife cardiorespiratory fitness may live longer, healthier lives. The study found that people with higher fitness levels not only lived longer but also developed chronic conditions later than those with lower fitness levels.  Experts share tips to help improve your cardiorespiratory fitness. Regular

Healthline·Health·11d ago

Why Male Infertility May Signal HIDDEN Cancer Risk Later

Research shows a possible association between male infertility and the risk of certain cancers. Image Credit: Fiordaliso/Getty Images A recent study has found a possible association between severe male infertility and an increased risk of thyroid and colorectal cancers.  The study notes that this association may be due to genetic factors.  Certain lifestyle factors may also increase the risk of developing these cancers, such as obesity and diabetes.  Around 1 in 6 people will experience infe

Healthline·Health·11d ago

The TikTok Trend That Looks Delicious but Poses SERIOUS Health Risks

Egg coffee is going viral on social media, but experts say the trendy drink may come with food safety risks depending on how it is prepared. VU PHAM VAN/Getty Images Egg coffee, made with whipped egg yolks, sugar, and condensed milk, is going viral on social media platforms like TikTok. Experts warn that the drink may increase the risk of Salmonella contamination from raw or undercooked eggs. It can also be high in sugar and saturated fat. Simple swaps can make it safer and healthier. A swee

Healthline·Health·11d ago

Olympic Champion Reveals the RECOVERY Secret Everyone's Missing

Track and field star Allyson Felix shares rest and recovery tips and explains why motherhood inspired her to advocate for paid leave. Allyson Felix, mom of two and the most decorated track and field athlete in U.S. history, understands the importance of rest and recovery. Photography courtesy of Allyson Felix When it comes to national policies around paid sick or family leave, the United States falls short compared to other developed countries. Around 28 million Americans lack access to pa

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The Breakthrough That Could TRANSFORM Infant Healthcare Worldwide

WHO prequalification of Coartem Baby means newborns can be safely treated rather than using medication for older children The first malaria treatment for babies has been approved by the World Health Organization, opening the door to widespread use around the globe. In parts of Africa, up to 18% of children under six months will be infected with malaria, but there has historically been no safe treatment for the smallest of them. There were 610,000 deaths from malaria in 2024, about three quarters

Scientists Discover a Protein That Could REWRITE Alzheimer's Treatment

Scientists have discovered a way to help the brain clean itself of harmful Alzheimer’s plaques by activating its own support cells. By increasing a protein called Sox9, researchers were able to boost the activity of astrocytes, star shaped cells that help maintain brain health. In mice that already showed memory problems, this approach reduced plaque buildup and preserved cognitive function over time.

Deadly Amoebas Are Spreading Globally—Here's What You NEED to Know

Free-living amoebae are emerging as a global health concern, fueled by warming temperatures and outdated water systems. While many are harmless, some can cause deadly infections and even protect other dangerous microbes. Their ability to survive heat and disinfectants makes them especially hard to control. Scientists say improved surveillance and water treatment are urgently needed.

Your Dreams May Be SECRETLY Controlling Your Entire Day

Research shows that your dreams may affect your morning mood. Image Credit: Studio Firma/Stocksy A recent study has found that your dreams can affect your mood in the morning.  The study showed that those who experienced fear in their dreams were more likely to have a low mood upon waking.  The researchers suggest that dreams may help you process emotions.  Sleep is an important part of overall health, but the impacts of your dreams are less well understood. A study recently published in Sle

Healthline·Health·11d ago

How One Actress's Campaign TRANSFORMED Rape Kit Reform Nationwide

On May 1st, after 16 years, the Joyful Heart’s End the Backlog Campaign has achieved what once felt impossible: all 50 states, with Maine becoming the 50th and final state, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico have enacted at least one pillar of rape kit reform in a testament to the power of sustained, survivor-centered advocacy, led by actress Mariska Hargitay.

Sports

Boxing's Next LEGENDARY Showdown Is Here

In a title bout for the undisputed super bantamweight (junior featherweight) championship, Japanese fighter Naoya Inoue takes on fellow Japanese boxer Junto Nakatani in a 12-round match. What’s on the line? Inoue’s IBF, WBC and WBO World Super Bantam title belts. At the end of the contest, one of these fighters will have both titles […]

Variety·Sports·11d ago

Watch the Kentucky Derby Without Cable — Here's How

The first race of the 2026 Triple Crown is here with Kentucky Derby. The 152nd annual running of the horse-racing event features 20 thoroughbreds and jockeys on Saturday, May 2. Want to watch Kentucky Derby? Here’s what you need to know. When Is Kentucky Derby 2026? Date, Time Broadcasting on NBC, Kentucky Derby takes place […]

Variety·Sports·11d ago

Benavidez vs. Ramirez: Boxing's Next HEAVYWEIGHT CLASH

The best boxers in the world travel to “Sin City,” where American fighter David Benavidez (31-0-0) takes on Mexican Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez (48-1-0) for the unified WBA and WBO cruiserweight titles in the main event on Saturday, May 2. Benavidez vs. Ramirez PPV takes place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Coverage and free-to-watch […]

Variety·Sports·11d ago
Entertainment

Nicole Kidman Training to Become Death Doula Following Mom's PASSING

Nicole Kidman’s recent announcement that she’s training to become a death doula is increasing visibility for the profession and the need to improve how end-of-life care is approached. Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images Nicole Kidman says she’s training to become a death doula following her mother’s death in 2024. Death doulas provide non-medical support to people nearing the end of life, focusing on emotional, practical, and spiritual care. Experts say growing awareness is helping spark

NBC Cancels 'Brilliant Minds' and 'Stumble' in SURPRISE Move

NBC has canceled the medical drama “Brilliant Minds” after two seasons and the mockumentary comedy “Stumble” after one season, Variety has learned. “Brilliant Minds” is based on the books “The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat” and “An Anthropologist on Mars” by Oliver Sacks. The series stars Zachary Quinto as neurology physician Oliver […]

Breaking

Why Post Malone Just POSTPONED His Biggest Tour Yet

Post Malone’s “Big Ass Stadium Tour Part 2” just got smaller. The artist took to social media Friday night to announce that he was canceling the first few weeks of his outing in stadiums with Jelly Roll, saying that he wants to get his forthcoming album finished before hitting the road in earnest. The cancellation […]

This New Game Is Like D&D—But WILDLY Unpredictable

It took me a while to get into Esoteric Ebb, a new CRPG from developer Christoffer Bodegård. The elevator pitch is basically Disco Elysium, but in the fantasy style of Dungeons & Dragons: You play as a cleric wandering around a small town who's trying to figure out, among other things, the mystery of why a tea shop in town exploded, and all the while, you're having conversations with different character traits in your head. Like Disco Elysium, you see the world from an isometric, top-down perspe

'Devil Wears Prada 2' Just Crushed Box Office EXPECTATIONS on Day One

“Don’t be ridiculous, Andrea. Everybody wants this. Everybody wants to be us.” That’s most likely the attitude at 20th Century Studios this weekend, because “The Devil Wears Prada 2” easily topped the box office charts on Friday with $32.5 million from 4,150 North American theaters. The fashion-forward sequel is targeting $75 million to $80 million […]

How 'Prada 2' Pulled Off Fashion's Most AUDACIOUS Callback

SPOILER WARNING: This story discusses plot details for “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” in theaters now. After reading the script for “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” costume designer Molly Rogers had one thought, “I have to put the cerulean blue sweater in 2.” It was the first call she put into 20th Century Studios, and […]

Ralph Fiennes and Colin Farrell Team for CONTROVERSIAL Art World Satire

Ralph Fiennes, Colin Farrell and Wagner Moura are set to play three friends in upcoming comedy “Art,” based on French playwright Yasmina Reza’s Tony-winning pay satirising modern art, friendship and intellectual pretension. The film — launching in the Cannes market with Patrick Wachsberger’s Legendary-backed 193 — is being directed by Fernando Meirelles, the Oscar-nominated Brazilian director best […]

Adam Scott's Audition Gambit: Returning to 'Hellraiser' After Being KILLED OFF

Adam Scott once attempted an unlikely return to the “Hellraiser” franchise, even after his character was killed off. During a recent appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers, where he was promoting his latest project “Hokum,” Scott reflected on auditioning for 2002’s “Hellraiser: Hellseeker,” years after making his film debut in “Hellraiser: Bloodline.” In the […]

Breaking

Hollywood's Biggest Labor Fight Just ENDED: Here's the Deal

SAG-AFTRA has reached a tentative deal with the major studios, as negotiators have managed to avoid a repeat of the strikes of three years ago. The union agreed to a deal about a month after the Writers Guild of America announced its tentative agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. Both unions […]

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SNL U.K. Made a Joke That Just SHOCKED Everyone

Donald Trump bore the brunt of the “SNL U.K.” Weekend Update on Saturday, with co-hosts Paddy Young and Ania Magliano joking that the President had shat himself ahead of the White House Correspondents Dinner attack. After describing the gunman’s storming of the Washington event as “an undeniably terrifying event,” Magliano delivered the punchline: “President Donald […]

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Hollywood Lost a LEGENDARY Character Actor

Beau Starr, the American actor best known for playing Sheriff Ben Meeker in “Halloween 4” and “Halloween 5,” has died, according to TMZ. He was 81 years old. TMZ confirmed the death via Beau’s younger brother, Mike, who said the actor died of natural causes at his Vancouver home. Mike described his brother as “very […]

Lily Allen's Intimate Tour Defies Everything About Pop Music

There’s something deeply counterintuitive about the idea that we would go to a pop concert — the most communal-seeming of all gathering places, outside of a football game or church — in order to stop cheering, forget about everyone around us and just go deep into someone’s personal headspace. That is the stuff of live […]

Meryl Streep Just Said Something CONTROVERSIAL About Masculinity

Meryl Streep paid tribute to Stanley Tucci as he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, using the moment to reflect on both his career and their decades-long friendship. Tucci was honored alongside Emily Blunt in a rare joint ceremony in Los Angeles, drawing a crowd that included John Krasinski, Matt Damon and […]

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Car With Explosive Device Crashes Into Portland Athletic Club, One DEAD

1 dead after car with explosive device crashes into Multnomah Athletic Club, police say  KPTV One person dead after crash, fire at Multnomah Athletic Club in Portland  KATU Vehicles crashes into Multnomah Athletic Club, evidence of 'explosive device' found inside  KGW Crash and Fire Investigation Underway in Goose Hollow Neighborhood  City of Portland, Oregon (.gov) Federal agents to investigate after explosives found in Oregon vehicle crash that killed 1  CBS News

Google News·Other·11d ago

Athletic Club DESTROYED in Explosive Attack by Former Employee

Multnomah Athletic Club ‘destroyed’ after former employee drives explosives-filled car into building, sources  OregonLive.com 1 dead after car with explosive device crashes into Multnomah Athletic Club, police say  KPTV One person dead after crash, fire at Multnomah Athletic Club in Portland  KATU Multnomah Athletic Club closed, driver dead after vehicle with 'explosive device' crashes into building  KGW Crash and Fire Investigation Underway in Goose Hollow Neighborhood  City of Portland, Oregon

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