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This Diabetes Drug Just REWROTE What We Know About Heart Disease

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

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Tech

Why AI-Generated Music Is FLOODING Spotify — And Nobody Asked For It

This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on how AI is changing music and the music industry, follow Terrence O'Brien. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. How it started The use of generative AI in pop music started almost as a gimmick. There was a sense of experimentalism to 2018's I AM AI by Taryn Southern and 2019's Proto by Holly Herndon, albums that were created with signifi

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Fast Company·5 big ideas shaping journalism’s next chapter

How One Creator Built 2026's HOTTEST Camera App

Downey at home in LA with one of his channel’s frequent guest stars. | Image: The Verge; Shutterstock It's not hyperbole to call DualShot Recorder an overnight sensation. It took only 12 hours from the time it was released to hit number one on the App Store's list of top paid apps. It was a surprise success - but what's even more surprising is the app's origin story: it all started with a cadre of friendly neighborhood squirrels and their favorite caretaker. Derrick Downey Jr. built a career

The Verge·Tech·10d ago

How Journalism Is About to TRANSFORM Completely

This article is republished with permission from Wonder Tools, a newsletter that helps you discover the most useful sites and apps. The recent International Journalism Festival in Perugia, Italy drew 2,000+ journalists, including 526 speakers, for four days of conversation about what’s next for our field. It was one of the most vibrant conferences I’ve attended. I spoke on a panel about how journalism training evolves when AI does entry-level work. I also attended 15 other sessions. Five ideas s

Fast Company·Tech·10d ago
Breaking

Amazon Allegedly Pressured Nintendo to Break the LAW

Way back in the DS days, Nintendo decided to stop selling to Amazon. During a recent lecture at NYU, former Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aimé said it was because Amazon was seeking preferential treatment that would have hurt its relationship with other retailers, and potentially broken the law. The two sides have since made amends, and you can buy a Switch 2 through Amazon. But for a long time, Nintendo consoles had been largely unavailable on the site. In the 2000s, Amazon aggress

The Verge·Tech·10d ago
Breaking

Premium Earbuds Drop $40 for Mother's Day SALE

The Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 come in a variety of colors, including a traditional black hue. | Photo by Victoria Song / The Verge If you’re looking to pick up a pair of open-ear headphones for yourself — or your mom — Shokz is running a Mother’s Day sale. Now through May 10th, the company’s best pair of bone conduction headphones, the OpenRun Pro 2, are available from Amazon, Best Buy, and Shokz for around $139.95 ($40 off), their lowest price of the year. If you purchase direct, you’ll also receiv

The Verge·Tech·10d ago
Business

The Strategy That Lets You FUNCTION When Everything Falls Apart

I sat in my car staring at the front door of the community mental health center, questioning if I could walk in. If anyone saw me, they might have assumed I was a patient struggling to face my mental health issues head-on in treatment. But I wasn’t. I was the therapist who was struggling to find the courage to walk in the door. My husband had passed away unexpectedly just two months before, at the age of 26. After my three days of bereavement time, I wasn’t in any shape to return to work. Fortun

Fast Company·Business·10d ago

Spirit Airlines' Desperate Last-Minute PLEA to Trump Administration Revealed

Inside Spirit Airlines’ failed ‘Hail Mary’ to the Trump administration  CNN Spirit Airlines Prepares to Shut Down as Rescue Deal Falls Apart  WSJ Spirit Airlines’ Demise Could Help Other Airlines  The New York Times Sen Warren blasted for cheering blocking of merger that might have saved Spirit Airlines  Fox Business Republicans and Democrats point fingers as Spirit Airlines collapses  Yahoo

Google News·Business·10d ago

A TikTok Creator's Wild Bid to Buy Spirit Airlines Nearly SUCCEEDED

A TikTok creator's plan to crowdfund Spirit Airlines hit nearly $23 million in pledges before the site crashed  Yahoo Spirit Airlines Prepares to Shut Down as Rescue Deal Falls Apart  WSJ Sen Warren blasted for cheering blocking of merger that might have saved Spirit Airlines  Fox Business Spirit Airlines’ Demise Could Help Other Airlines  The New York Times Inside Spirit Airlines’ failed ‘Hail Mary’ to the Trump administration  CNN

Google News·Business·10d ago
Politics

The Trump Administration Just FAST-TRACKED Psychedelic Medicine

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

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Healthline·Trump Reclassifies State-Licensed Medical Cannabis, but It’s Not Legal Just Yet

Trump Just Changed Medical Cannabis Status—But Here's the 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

Healthline·Politics·10d ago

The Supreme Court Fight Over Your Right to ACCESS This Pill

Supreme Court Asked to Restore Access to Abortion Pill by Mail  The New York Times Abortion Providers Forced to Adapt After Court Ruling Blocks Pill Access by Mail  The New York Times Court restricts abortion access across the US by blocking the mailing of mifepristone  AP News Supreme Court asked to pause ruling blocking telehealth and mail access to abortion pills  NBC News Drugmakers file emergency appeal to restore abortion pill access  Politico

Google News·Politics·10d ago

Pentagon's New Leader CONSOLIDATES Power With Striking Confidence

Hegseth tightens control at Pentagon, defiant and more confident than ever  The Washington Post Insiders Spill on ‘Untouchable’ Pentagon Pete’s Crazed Power Grab  The Daily Beast Pete Hegseth ‘emboldened’ by firing of top military officials’: report  The Independent Republican lawmakers increasingly concerned over Hegseth’s ideological military  Salon.com Hegseth clashes with Democrats over Iran war, Pentagon firings  The Hill

Google News·Politics·10d ago

Trump's Ultimatum: Why Iran's Next Move Could RESHAPE Global Tensions

Trump says Iran has not yet ‘paid a big enough price’ as he reviews new peace proposal  The Guardian Day 64 of Middle East conflict — Israel and Hezbollah continue to trade blows despite declared ceasefire  CNN Middle East war live: Trump says he 'can't imagine' Iran's latest peace plan is acceptable  France 24 Iran submits 14-point response to U.S. proposal to end war  NPR Live Updates: Trump says he is reviewing new Iran peace proposal as Israel continues strikes on southern Lebanon  CBS News

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U.S. Military Withdrawal Triggers DOMINO Effect Across Europe

Germany says U.S. troop withdrawal ‘anticipated', Spain and Italy could be next  NPR Trump threatens more cuts after US announced withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany  CNN Trump says US to withdraw ‘a lot’ more troops from Germany than previously announced  The Times of Israel Germany and Europe Have Bigger Trump Problems Than U.S. Troop Withdrawal  WSJ How Germany May Have Misjudged Trump’s Anger on Iran  The New York Times

Google News·Politics·10d ago

ICE Shooting Suspect Faces New CHARGES—Here's What Changed

Man Shot by ICE in California Indicted on Assault Charges  The New York Times Man shot by ICE in Central Valley charged with assaulting federal agents  Los Angeles Times ICE shooting indictment, solar panels, restaurant inspections: Today’s top stories  Modesto Bee Man shot seven times by ICE agents indicted in alleged assault on federal officers  KTVU Man indicted after being shot by federal immigration officers in Stanislaus County  KCRA

Google News·Politics·10d ago
Breaking

Trump's STARK Warning to Iran Could Reshape Middle East Tensions

Trump says new strikes possible if Iran "misbehaves"  Axios Trump says US could restart Iran strikes 'if they misbehave'  Reuters Trump expresses doubt that Iran’s peace proposal is ‘acceptable’  Al Jazeera Trump Weighs Iranian Peace Offer Without Ruling Out More Strikes  Bloomberg.com Trump says renewed attacks 'a possibility' if Iran misbehaves  USA Today

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Breaking

Trump's Disapproval Just Hit a CRITICAL New Peak

Trump disapproval reaches new high, Post-ABC-Ipsos poll finds  The Washington Post Trump Loses Ground on Several Personal Traits as Approval Rating Slips  Pew Research Center Two-thirds of Americans say country is headed in the wrong direction: ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Whole Hog Politics: Trump is in the dumps, but Dems still sweating  The Hill Trump’s Approval Rating Plunges So Low It Breaks Pollster’s Graph  The Daily Beast

Google News·Politics·10d ago

Trump's Iran War Decision: The Price Tag Nobody Expected

Trump Faces the Complicated Reality of a Costly, Unpopular War in Iran  The New York Times A defiant Iran leaves Trump with few options  Los Angeles Times Why Trump Might Come to Regret the Iran War  Foreign Policy Opinion | Trump is 14 days from decisive victory in Iran  The Washington Post Will the Iran War Make Trump Gun-Shy or Trigger-Happy?  Bloomberg.com

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Why Trump Just Shook Up America's Military PRESENCE in Europe

Trump says cutting US troops in Germany 'a lot further'  dw.com Trump threatens more cuts after US announced withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany  CNN Trump says US will reduce number of troops in Germany 'a lot further' than withdrawal of 5,000  Dallas News Germany says U.S. troop withdrawal ‘anticipated', Spain and Italy could be next  NPR How Germany May Have Misjudged Trump’s Anger on Iran  The New York Times

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Six Decades of Power Building — Now EVERYTHING Is at Risk

He spent 60 years building Black political power. He sees a wipeout coming.  The Washington Post Behind Supreme Court Voting Rights Ruling, a Clash Over the Reality of Racism  The New York Times For a Time, the U.S. Protected Democracy  The Atlantic How the Supreme Court Demolished the Voting Rights Act  The New Yorker U.S. Supreme Court restricts Voting Right Act, but effect on Pennsylvania likely limited  Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Google News·Politics·10d ago
Breaking

What Trump's PLUMMETING Approval Means for 2026

Trump’s disapproval rating rose to 62%, a new Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll found.

Forbes Business·Politics·10d ago

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Google News·Trump Administration Live Updates: Blanche Defends Case Against Comey Over ‘86 47’ Image - The New York Times
Breaking

Why Posting '86 47' Won't Get You CHARGED Like Comey

Blanche Says Others Who Post ‘86 47’ Message Won’t Be Charged Like Comey  The New York Times Trump Administration Live Updates: Blanche Defends Case Against Comey Over ‘86 47’ Image  The New York Times Todd Blanche says case against Comey based on more than just Instagram post  The Guardian Acting attorney general says indictment against James Comey goes beyond seashell photo  NBC News Tillis calls Comey 'biggest disappointment' but stands against 8647 indictment  Politico

Google News·Politics·10d ago

Red States Just Got Permission To REVERSE Decades Of Policy

Medicaid work requirements give red states a chance to turn back clock  Politico Nebraska becomes 1st state to implement Medicaid work requirements  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Tens of thousands could lose Medicaid coverage as Nebraska becomes first state to implement GOP work requirement  CNN An Early Look at Policy Decisions as States Get Ready to Implement Work Requirements  KFF Trump’s Big Medicaid Cuts Are About to Get Very Real  The Bulwark

Google News·Politics·10d ago

Comey Case Goes DEEPER Than Instagram—New Evidence EMERGES

Todd Blanche says case against Comey based on more than just Instagram post  The Guardian Tillis calls Comey 'biggest disappointment' but stands against 8647 indictment  Politico Blanche Says Others Who Post ‘86 47’ Message Won’t Be Charged Like Comey  The New York Times Acting attorney general says indictment against James Comey goes beyond seashell photo  NBC News JONATHAN TURLEY: Comey’s shell post may be crass, but charging him is a free speech trap  Fox News

Google News·Politics·10d ago

Senator Claims Supreme Court Decision Just WEAPONIZED Redistricting

Sen. Raphael Warnock says Supreme Court's voting rights decision "poured fuel on this redistricting arms race"  CBS News He spent 60 years building Black political power. He sees a wipeout coming.  The Washington Post Warnock: Supreme Court dealt 'devastating blow' to democracy with Voting Rights Act ruling  Politico Opinion | There is an obvious next step in the wake of the Supreme Court’s Callais ruling  MS NOW Behind Voting Rights Case, a Clash Over the Reality of Racism  The New York Times

Google News·Politics·10d ago

Oregon's 'Red Flag' Law Just STOPPED a Mass Shooting Suspect

MAC attack suspect lost guns under Oregon ‘red flag’ law  OregonLive.com Sources: Suspect in crash, fire at Multnomah Athletic Club was former employee  KPTV PPB investigates explosives found after fiery, fatal crash in Multnomah Athletic Club  KOIN.com Man drives car full of explosives into Oregon athletic club  NBC News Driver dead, Multnomah Athletic Club closed after vehicle with 'explosive devices' crashes into building  KGW

Google News·Politics·10d ago

Trump's Approval Just Hit a HISTORIC Low

Trump’s disapproval rating hits record high, new poll shows  The Guardian Trump disapproval reaches new high, Post-ABC-Ipsos poll finds  The Washington Post Donald Trump’s disapproval rating hits record high  The Telegraph Trump Loses Ground on Several Personal Traits as Approval Rating Slips  Pew Research Center Two-thirds of Americans say country is headed in the wrong direction: ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

Google News·Politics·10d ago

New Evidence in Correspondents' Dinner Shooting CHANGES Everything

Pirro says ballistic evidence shows correspondents’ dinner suspect shot officer  The Washington Post Secret Service agent ‘definitively’ shot by suspected gunman at White House Correspondents’ Dinner, US attorney says  CNN New Video Analysis Suggests Suspect in Correspondents’ Dinner Attack Fired First  The New York Times Pirro reveals new Trump attack evidence; Cole Allen challenges 'suicide precautions'  CNBC Military veterans celebrated at county event, connected with resources  The Frederick

Google News·Politics·10d ago
Breaking

Video Evidence Just OVERTURNED Everything We Knew About the Dinner Attack

A Times analysis of footage released by the F.B.I. on Thursday night appears to show the assailant shot at a Secret Service officer, who then returned fire.

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Breaking

Trump's Bold Move Could RESHAPE Global Oil Markets Overnight

President Trump offered few details on how the new program, which he called Project Freedom, would work, but said interference would be dealt with “forcefully.”

The New York Times·Politics·10d ago

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CNBC·Trump says U.S. will 'free' ships trapped in Persian Gulf by Strait of Hormuz closure
Google News·Iran says US has responded to its latest peace proposal - BBC
Breaking

Trump's Bold Move Could RESHAPE Global Oil Markets Forever

Trump says U.S. will 'free' ships trapped in Persian Gulf by Strait of Hormuz closure  CNBC Live updates: Trump says US will start escorting ships through Strait of Hormuz  CNN Trump says US will help ‘'free up' ships in Strait of Hormuz  Politico Iran war live: Trump announces plan to escort ships stuck in Hormuz Strait  Al Jazeera Trump says the US will 'guide' stranded ships from the Strait of Hormuz, starting on Monday  Dallas News

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MarketWatch·U.S. stock futures rise, oil falls as Trump touts new plan to partially reopen Strait of Hormuz
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Breaking

New Evidence Just Emerged in Secret Service ATTACK Investigation

Pellet found in Secret Service agent's vest links suspect to WHCD attack, Pirro says  NPR New Video Analysis Suggests Suspect in Correspondents’ Dinner Attack Fired First  The New York Times Secret Service agent ‘definitively’ shot by suspected gunman at White House Correspondents’ Dinner, US attorney says  CNN Pirro reveals new Trump attack evidence; Cole Allen removed from 'suicide precautions'  CNBC Fakes, slop, distortions and spin: How the media environment made this Trump assassination att

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International

Iran's Stunning Move Could RESHAPE the Middle East Conflict

Iran has presented a 14-point response to the U.S. proposal to end the war, according to Iranian state media.

NPR·International·10d ago

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BBC News·The clandestine network smuggling Starlink tech into Iran to beat internet blackout
Breaking

Iran's Stunning Counterproposal Could RESHAPE Middle East Peace Talks

Iran submits 14-point response to U.S. proposal to end war  NPR Iran war live: Trump says reviewing 14-point plan; Israel pounds Lebanon  Al Jazeera Trump says he is reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the war  Politico Iran offers Strait of Hormuz deal; Trump dissatisfied but prefers non-military path  CNBC Live Updates: U.S., Iran at odds on peace deal as Israel continues strikes on southern Lebanon  CBS News

Google News·International·10d ago

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BBC News·The clandestine network smuggling Starlink tech into Iran to beat internet blackout

Taiwan President's Bold Move Sparks FURY From Beijing

Taiwan president defiant as begins Eswatini trip; China calls him a 'rat'  Reuters Taiwan president visits Eswatini days after blaming China for cancelled trip  BBC Taiwan Outfoxes China in Test of Wills Over Tiny African Country  WSJ Taiwan's Lai lands in Eswatini in a trip delayed by lack of overflight clearance  NPR Taiwan’s William Lai lands in eSwatini on trip Beijing calls a political ‘stunt’  South China Morning Post

Google News·International·10d ago
Breaking

Two American Soldiers VANISH During Military Drills in Morocco

Search and rescue operation launched after service members reported missing near south-western city of Tan Tan Two US service members are missing in south-western Morocco after taking part in annual multinational military exercises in the North African country, the United States Africa Command (Africom) said Sunday. The US, Morocco and other countries participating in the African Lion exercise have launched a search and rescue operation, Africom said. Continue reading...

The Guardian·International·10d ago
Breaking

Two U.S. Service Members VANISH During Morocco Exercises

Search underway for 2 U.S. service members missing amid training exercise in Morocco  CBS News 2 U.S. service members missing amid training exercise in Morocco  Yahoo The U.S. Army is searching for two service members who went missing while taking part in a joint military exercise in Morocco, according to a statement released by the U.S. Africa Command on Sunday.  Facebook Two US service members missing after military exercises in Morocco  The Guardian 2 US service members missing during Africa

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Breaking

Canada Makes HISTORIC Move at European Summit

PM’s attendance at European Political Community meeting in Yerevan seen as part of effort to build new ties after US rupture Canada is to become the first non-European country to attend a meeting of the European Political Community when the prime minister, Mark Carney, joins Monday’s summit of the 48-plus nation grouping in Yerevan, Armenia. Carney has said he is determined to build a new network of trade and diplomatic alliances after the loss of US markets under Donald Trump. His presence will

The Guardian·International·10d ago
Breaking

Bulk Carrier Under ATTACK Near Strait of Hormuz—Tensions ESCALATE

UK military says a bulk carrier near Strait of Hormuz reports being attacked  AP News Iran submits 14-point response to U.S. proposal to end war  NPR Day 64 of Middle East conflict — Israel and Hezbollah continue to trade blows despite declared ceasefire  CNN Iran says US has responded to its latest peace proposal  BBC Trump Says He Is Reviewing Iran’s Latest Offer but Doubts It Is Acceptable  The New York Times

Google News·International·10d ago

Two US Troops Go MISSING During Military Exercise in Morocco

Two US troops missing during African Lion exercise in Morocco  Reuters Search underway for 2 U.S. service members missing amid training exercise in Morocco  CBS News Two US service members reported missing in Morocco, officials say  BBC Two US service members missing after military exercises in Morocco  The Guardian 2 US service members missing in Morocco after multinational military exercise, search underway  Fox News

Google News·International·10d ago
Breaking

Iran's Next Move Could RESHAPE Middle East Tensions

Live updates: Iran reviewing latest US reply to peace proposal, according to Foreign Ministry  CNN Fact check: Trump denied he made this remark about Iran. He made it on camera one day earlier  CNN What’s Iran’s 14-point proposal to end the war? And will Trump accept it?  Al Jazeera Live Updates: Bulk carrier reports 1st attack in weeks near Strait of Hormuz  CBS News Trump casts doubt on Iran peace deal and says Tehran has not ‘paid a big enough price’  The Guardian

Google News·International·10d ago

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Ukraine's Strikes Hit Russia Where It MATTERS Most

Ukrainian strikes hit key Russian oil infrastructure, including "shadow fleet" tankers  CBS News Ukraine hits key Russian oil-loading port and 3 'shadow fleet' tankers  Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Ukraine drone attacks hit nuclear power plant, Baltic port  Al Jazeera Ukrainian drones hit Russia's Primorsk oil terminal  DW.com Fire Put Out at Russia’s Primorsk Port From Drone, Governor Says  Bloomberg.com

Google News·International·10d ago
Breaking

Trump's Monday ULTIMATUM Could Reshape Global Oil Tensions Overnight

Trump says US to help free up ships in Strait of Hormuz starting Monday morning  Reuters Trump: U.S. Navy will escort ships out of Strait of Hormuz from Monday  Axios Iran War: Trump Says US to Help Some Ships Exit Hormuz  Bloomberg.com U.S.-Iran ceasefire shaky as Trump announces operation to clear Strait of Hormuz  MS NOW Trump says U.S. will guide ships through Strait of Hormuz  The Washington Post

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Two U.S. Soldiers VANISH in Morocco, Search Intensifies

Search underway for two U.S. soldiers missing in Morocco  The Washington Post Two US service members missing after military exercises in Morocco  The Guardian Two US service members reported missing in Morocco, officials say  BBC Missing U.S. Soldiers Thought to Have Fallen Into the Ocean in Morocco  The Daily Beast 2 US service members missing after military exercises in Morocco  AP News

Google News·International·10d ago
Science

The Hidden Cost of Our MINERAL Obsession

There is a troubling contradiction at the heart of the global transition to a cleaner, greener, tech-driven future: Modern technologies—everything from AI to wind turbines, as well as cellphones, electric vehicles and defense systems—depend on critical minerals. But many of the communities where those minerals are mined end up with polluted water and poorer health because of the mining. Lithium powers batteries. Cobalt stabilizes them. Copper carries electricity. Rare earth elements make wind tu

Fast Company·Science·10d ago
Breaking

Scientists Just Discovered Time Itself Has a FLAW

Physicists are rethinking one of quantum mechanics’ biggest puzzles: how fuzzy possibilities become definite reality. New research suggests that spontaneous “collapse” processes—possibly linked to gravity—could subtly blur time itself. This wouldn’t affect clocks we use today, but it reveals a hidden limit to how precise time can ever be. The findings open a new path toward uniting quantum physics with gravity.

Science Daily·Science·10d ago

How An Ancient Disease SHAPED Human Evolution Forever

Long before humans spread across the globe, a deadly disease may have quietly shaped where our ancestors lived—and even how we evolved. New research reveals that malaria didn’t just threaten early human survival; it actively pushed populations away from high-risk regions across Africa, fragmenting groups over tens of thousands of years. This separation influenced how different populations met, mixed, and exchanged genes, helping shape the genetic diversity we see today.

Science Daily·Science·10d ago

Scientists Finally Explain Why Old Buildings Feel So UNSETTLING

A hidden force may be quietly shaping how you feel—and you’d never even know it. Infrasound, an ultra-low-frequency vibration below the range of human hearing, is everywhere from traffic to old buildings. In a small experiment, people exposed to it became more irritable, less engaged, and even showed higher levels of the stress hormone cortisol—despite having no idea it was present. The findings suggest our bodies can “sense” these vibrations without conscious awareness, potentially explaining e

Science Daily·Science·10d ago
Health

This Exercise Hack 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·10d ago

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FDA Pulls Xanax XR Batch Over Shocking Effectiveness FAILURE

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·10d ago

TikTok's Viral Egg Coffee Trend Hides a DANGEROUS Secret

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

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Your Dreams Could Be CONTROLLING Your Entire Morning

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·10d ago

Male Infertility Just Connected to HIDDEN Cancer Risk

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·10d ago

One Ingredient in Ultra-Processed Foods Could FUEL Your Obesity

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·10d ago

The Hidden Syndrome Silently MULTIPLYING Your Cancer Risk

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

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The One Thing 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

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Your Morning Coffee May Be REWIRING Your Brain in Unexpected Ways

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

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Why One Weight-Loss Drug Might OUTPERFORM the Other

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

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The Recovery Secret Olympians Don't Want You to MISS

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

Healthline·Health·10d ago

Drugmakers Make BOLD Supreme Court Move on Abortion Pills

Drugmakers ask Supreme Court to restore abortion pill access by mail  The Washington Post Supreme Court Asked to Restore Access to Abortion Pill by Mail  The New York Times What to know about a mifepristone maker asking the Supreme Court to restore access to the pill by mail  PBS Supreme Court asked to pause ruling blocking telehealth and mail access to abortion pills  NBC News Federal Appeals Court Orders Nationwide Restrictions on Common Medication for Abortion and Miscarriage Care  American C

Google News·Health·10d ago

The Simple Steps Scientists Say Could TRANSFORM Your Life's Purpose

Below, Arthur Brooks shares five key insights from his new book, The Meaning of Your Life: Finding Purpose in an Age of Emptiness. Brooks is a social scientist and professor at Harvard University, where he teaches the science of happiness. He is also a columnist at The Free Press, host of the Office Hours podcast, and CBS News contributor. What’s the big idea? Life hasn’t become meaningless, but most of us have adopted habits that turn meaning on mute. Reconnecting with a deeper purpose awaits i

Fast Company·Health·10d ago

How This Couple Said 'I Do' Despite LIFE-THREATENING Odds

Daniel Phan was in heart failure and days from undergoing lifesaving surgery when he and his girlfriend, Julia, decided to get married — in the ICU. Daniel and Julia Phan on their wedding day in the ICU. Daniel Phan Daniel and Julia Phan met when they were kids after Daniel’s parents hired Julia’s mom to work at their nail salon. “We were the same age. I went to her house when I was, like, eight years old, not knowing she was going to be my future wife,” Daniel told Healthline. While the t

Healthline·Health·10d ago

Your Morning Coffee Habit Is Changing Your BRAIN In Ways You Never Knew

Coffee doesn’t just energize—it actively reshapes the gut and mind. Researchers found that both caffeinated and decaf coffee altered gut bacteria in ways linked to better mood and lower stress. Decaf even improved learning and memory, while caffeine boosted focus and reduced anxiety. Together, they show coffee works through multiple pathways beyond just caffeine.

Science Daily·Health·10d ago

A Cruise Ship Outbreak Just Took a DEADLY Turn

Further three people taken ill, including 69-year-old Briton reported to be in intensive care in South Africa Three people have died after a suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship sailing in the Atlantic. One case of hantavirus infection had been confirmed and there were five additional suspected cases, the World Health Organization told Agence France-Presse on Sunday. Continue reading...

The Guardian·Health·10d ago

Three Dead as MYSTERIOUS Virus Outbreak Strikes Atlantic Cruise Ship

Three dead in suspected virus outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship  BBC Three dead in suspected hantavirus outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship  BBC A viral outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic has killed 3 people, the WHO says  Business Insider 3 MV Hondius cruise ship passengers dead, another fighting for their life after suspected hantavirus outbreak  New York Post A suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean kills 3 people, WHO says  Boston Herald

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Sports

Benavidez vs. Ramirez: Where to Watch the EPIC Boxing Showdown

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

Steve Carell's Emmy CURSE Could Finally Be BROKEN

There’s a secret contender in the Emmy race, and it’s “Rooster.” HBO Max already has an incredibly robust television slate for the Primetime Emmys, with dramas like “The Pitt” and “Task,” comedies like “Hacks” and “The Comeback,” and miniseries such as “Half Man” and “DTF St. Louis.” One legitimate question swirling is whether enough voters […]

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Nicole Kidman Just Revealed Her UNEXPECTED New Life Calling

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

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'SNL U.K.' Just Made the MOST Controversial Trump Joke Yet

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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Beau Starr, 'Goodfellas' Star, DEAD at 81

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 […]

Variety·Entertainment·10d ago

Meryl Streep Just PRAISED Stanley Tucci's 'Elegance'

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 […]

Variety·Entertainment·11d ago

SAG-AFTRA Strikes TENTATIVE DEAL That Could Transform Hollywood

SAG-AFTRA has reached a tentative four-year 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 […]

Variety·Entertainment·11d ago

Why Lily Allen's Radical Tour Strategy Is Upending 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 […]

Variety·Entertainment·10d ago

SNL's Latest Sketch Tackles INFLATION and Foreign Policy

This week’s episode of “Saturday Night Live” stared with a political cold open that brought Aziz Ansari to the sketch show. The segment began with Ashley Padilla’s Karoline Leavitt launching a press briefing at the White House. “You know I’m going on maternity leave, which is when you ask President Trump about maternity, and he […]

Variety·Entertainment·10d ago

Olivia Rodrigo's SNL Surprise Just Revealed What Fans DIDN'T Expect

“Heated Rivalry” star Connor Storrie introduced Olivia Rodrigo for her second performance on Saturday Night Live, where she debuted a new, unreleased song from her upcoming album. Rodrigo performed the track titled ‘begged’ while seated on a swing, a visual that mirrors the cover art for her third album, “you seem pretty sad for a […]

Variety·Entertainment·10d ago

'The Travel Companion' Review: A Bromance That Gently Drifts

So frequently does New York-based independent filmmaker Simon (Tristan Turner) repeat the shaggy one-line pitch for the documentary he’s working on — it’s “a nostalgia-piece travelogue about past, present and future, a eulogy for lost history” — that he’s probably long stopped thinking about what it actually means. If, indeed, it means anything at all. […]

Variety·Entertainment·10d ago
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Fashion Sequel Breaks Records With $233M GLOBAL Haul

Movie theaters are en vogue again — at least based on the blockbuster turnout for “The Devil Wears Prada 2.” Disney’s star-studded sequel has defied box office expectations with $77 million in its opening weekend. Those ticket sales tower above the original, which launched to $27.5 million domestically in 2006. They also rank as the […]

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Devil Wears Prada 2: Lady Gaga VILLAIN and Bezos TWIST Revealed

Trench coats, the perfect pair of jeans, a leather motorcycle jacket, a strand of pearls. In fashion, the most versatile items become the most iconic. The same goes for screenwriting. The magic trick of 2006’s “The Devil Wears Prada” was that it contained razor-sharp insights about the worlds of media and celebrity, packaged as a […]

Variety·Entertainment·10d ago

Tony Awards Face HISTORIC Showdown: What Happens When Records Fall?

The 2026 Tony Awards nominations will be revealed on Tuesday, May 5, capping off one of the most competitive Broadway seasons in years and injecting a fresh round of drama into the cycle. Lincoln Center Theatre’s revival of “Ragtime” will likely lead the nomination field, with the possibility of six performers getting nods, mirroring its […]

Variety·Entertainment·10d ago

Spike Lee's Bold Choice: Why He Left Out The BIGGEST Controversy

During a recent interview with CNN, Spike Lee defended Lionsgate’s Michael Jackson biopic “Michael” from critics who think the pop legend’s allegation of child sexual abuse should’ve been included in the film. Lee, who saw the movie “twice” and “loved it,” said that since “Michael” ends in ‘88, before the first accusation hit in ‘93, […]

Variety·Entertainment·10d ago

Alternativa Film Festival Crowns UNEXPECTED Winners In Medellín

The 3rd Alternativa Film Festival wrapped April 30 in Medellín, Colombia with generous cash prizes doled out to five feature films and two shorts. These were selected from 15 feature-length films and 15 shorts hailing from Latin America and Asia. Liza Surganova, head of the itinerant film festival founded by tech company inDrive, announced that […]

Variety·Entertainment·10d ago

Why Studios Suddenly BELIEVE Audiences Still Care About Fashion

In the juiciest speech in “The Devil Wears Prada,” Miranda Priestly, the frosty-haired, frosty-souled Runway magazine editrix played by Meryl Streep (in a performance that should have won her the Oscar), looks over Andy (Anne Hathaway), her dressed-down second assistant, and dresses her down all the more by explaining that Andy may think she has […]

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Noah Kahan's Surprise Album Just DOMINATED the Charts

Noah Kahan has scored his first No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart with his fourth album “The Great Divide,” opening with 389,000 equivalent album units. Kahan’s debut marks the biggest week for a rock album since the charts started measuring by units at the end of 2014. It also becomes the third-biggest week for […]

Variety·Entertainment·10d ago

Branagh Hints He's Ready to RETURN to Marvel's Thor Universe

Kenneth Branagh, the director behind the 2011 Marvel film “Thor,” says he’d be open to returning to the world of superheroes. Branagh told Business Insider, “Part of me would love to finish my relationship with that character. I’d always wanted to do more and indeed had a couple of ideas, more in the territory of […]

Variety·Entertainment·9d ago
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Vehicle Crash Into Portland Club Leaves One Dead, Explosive Device DISCOVERED

Police say 1 dead, explosive device found after vehicle crash into Portland’s Multnomah Athletic Club  Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB One person dead after crash, fire at Multnomah Athletic Club in Portland  KATU WATCH LIVE: PPB investigates explosives found after fiery, fatal crash near Multnomah Athletic Club  KOIN.com 1 dead after car with explosive device crashes into Multnomah Athletic Club, police say  KPTV UPDATE: PPB Provides Additional Information about Incident in Goose Hollow Neighb

Google News·Other·11d ago

A Mother's Final Words on 911 Reveal TRAGEDY Unfolding

Washington mother's final moments captured on horrific 911 call: "He's got a gun!"  CBS News 48 Hours “The Love Bombing of Gloria Choi” May 2 2026 Preview  IMDb Pierce County woman murdered amid repeated calls for help featured on ‘48 Hours’  Tacoma News Tribune Murder of young, single mother Gloria Choi could've been avoided, lawyer says  Yahoo Lakewood on Edge After Cops Miss Pleas From Slain Young Mom Gloria Choi  Hoodline

Google News·Other·10d ago

Vehicle Crashes Into Health Club, Leaving One DEAD

1 person dead after vehicle crashes into an Oregon health club, police say  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos One person dead after crash, fire at Multnomah Athletic Club in Portland  KATU Suspected Multnomah Athletic Club bomber threatened members for years, court records show  OregonLive.com 1 dead after car with explosive device crashes into Multnomah Athletic Club, police say  KPTV PPB investigates explosives found after fiery, fatal crash in Multnomah Athletic Club  KOIN.com

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Man Crashes Explosive-Filled Car Into Oregon ATHLETIC CLUB

Man drives car full of explosives into building of Oregon athletic club  NBC News Sources: Suspect in crash, fire at Multnomah Athletic Club was former employee  KPTV Suspected Multnomah Athletic Club bomber threatened members for years, court records show  OregonLive.com Driver dead, Multnomah Athletic Club closed after vehicle with 'explosive devices' crashes into building  KGW UPDATE: PPB Provides Additional Information about Incident in Goose Hollow Neighborhood  City of Portland, Oregon (.g

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