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RIP to the Iconic and Delightful Tim Curry

Wed, 08/26/2026 - 09:36
The star of 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show,' 'Annie,' 'Legend,' 'Clue,' 'Muppet Treasure Island,' 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars,' and the 'It' miniseries, to name just a few, has died at 80.

Sugar Substitute Xylitol Tied to Higher Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke, and Death, Study Finds

Wed, 08/26/2026 - 09:25
New research has found a link between greater consumption of xylitol and a higher chance of major cardiovascular problems like heart attack.

Apple’s Big Fall Event, Where We’ll Finally See the Foldable iPhone, Has a Date

Wed, 08/26/2026 - 09:02
We're expecting to finally see the first foldable iPhone, the iPhone 18 Pros, and new Apple Watches and AirPods.

The 25 Genre Films We’re Most Excited to See This Fall

Wed, 08/26/2026 - 09:00
Here are our picks for the most exciting sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and superhero movies coming out this fall and winter.

Here’s Xbox’s Plan To Let You Save All Your Game Discs

Wed, 08/26/2026 - 08:45
Xbox will let you make 'thousands' of physical games work as digital copies, though only as a license.

SpaceX’s Plan to Build the World’s Biggest Spaceport Could Be an Environmental Disaster

Wed, 08/26/2026 - 08:30
Wildlife advocacy groups are standing up against proposed waivers to federal regulations intended to expedite development.

Saoirse Ronan Wants to Play a James Bond Villain

Wed, 08/26/2026 - 08:05
Plus, Paul Greengrass made a secret Robin Hood movie with Andrew Garfield.

Meta Settles ‘Trillion Dollar’ Teen Addiction Case for Significantly Less Than a Trillion Dollars

Wed, 08/26/2026 - 08:04
The deal also requires Meta to make several changes to Facebook and Instagram for younger users.

Teacher Arrested for Clapping Against Data Centers Gets All Charges Dropped

Wed, 08/26/2026 - 07:50
It turns out you can fight city hall.

Smart Glasses Are Creeping Out Entire Countries

Wed, 08/26/2026 - 07:25
Glasses with cameras are giving Norway the ick.

Ikea Invites You to Plant Your Butt on an Xbox Joystick

Wed, 08/26/2026 - 07:10
The furniture brand’s YXSTABY collection includes pillows, chairs, and one of the strangest stools ever devised.

A Nearly Total Lunar Eclipse Will Turn the Moon Blood Red This Week. Here’s How to See It

Wed, 08/26/2026 - 06:35
The deep partial eclipse will see 96% of the Moon cloaked in Earth's dark shadow.

Back to School: The Best Speakers to Bring to College

Wed, 08/26/2026 - 05:30
Whether your priority is portability, sound, multi-functionality, or having, um, large social gatherings, there's a speaker for every occasion.

Ryan Gosling to Produce a Surprising Take on ‘The Flintstones’

Wed, 08/26/2026 - 05:00
The upcoming 'Star Wars' and Marvel star is working on a film about Bamm-Bamm, the son of Barney and Betty.

How the New ‘D&D’ Video Game ‘Warlock’ Is Different From ‘Baldur’s Gate’

Wed, 08/26/2026 - 04:00
Voice actors Tricia Helfer and Maggie Robertson talk about 'Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons' as a new gameplay reveal arrives.

A Defunct Nuclear Site Had a Meltdown in 1959. A New Study Shows It’s Still Causing Health Problems

Tue, 08/25/2026 - 21:00
Researchers found elevated reports of autoimmune and endocrine disorders among people living within 5 miles (8 kilometers) of the Santa Susana field Laboratory.

At Trial, Instagram Head Denies Having ‘Stalled’ Teen ‘Take a Break’ Feature Despite Slow Rollout

Tue, 08/25/2026 - 19:15
How quickly is a responsible company supposed to make such a feature the default?

Congresswoman Wants to Add Images to Legislation to Keep Pace With the Post-Literate Future

Tue, 08/25/2026 - 15:55
"For too long, our laws have been written for 'staffer bros' with bow ties," writes Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez.

The EPA’s Response to AI Data Center Backlash: Keep Building, but Keep It Hush-Hush

Tue, 08/25/2026 - 15:03
A proposed change to the 1970 Clean Air Act would eliminate a 30-day public comment period before construction of so-called “minor sources” of industrial pollution.

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