The so-called “father of the bomb” helped bring us prematurely into the age of

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s resignation could be a bellwether for the European Union

A plan starting in the spring will toll cars driving downtown. It’s a great

The law that takes effect this weekend has already sparked fear — and could carry human

Brand collabs and Barbenheimer memes catapulted Barbie hype to new heights.

The wonderfully weird series returns for its final season.

The internet gave us too much choice. TikTok’s leading the lean-back charge.

The myths and questions doctors are hearing from patients about Ozempic.

Los Alamos was the centerpiece of the Manhattan Project, but how did Oppenheimer get the

The former president offered a confusing, and likely damaging, defense of his latest indictment.

Putin is still very much in power, but Wagner’s uprising showed the cracks in

Tricks for lifelong learning that will change your approach to education.

America’s biggest companies are hiring AI leadership as fast as they can.

The FDA on Monday approved a new preventative treatment for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), the

Why it’s so appealing to use pop psychology terms — and when to stop.

The long history of kids decapitating their Barbies and making them kiss, explained.

Dude, where’s my show?

Vietnam banned Barbie over a map featuring the nine-dash line. Here’s why.

Americans shouldn’t take a malaria-free future for granted.

The 25-year bet between neuroscientist Chris Koch and philosopher David Chalmers is settled. Consciousness

Swishes and swoops have dominated the sides of huge RVs on American highways for decades

Our reliance on delivery gives the Teamsters union a lot more leverage in UPS negotiations

Why cases of alpha-gal syndrome are on the rise.

Is a movie still just a movie if it becomes a culture war battleground?

A new congressional report about an internet privacy violation might actually lead to consequences.

The AI debate splitting the tech world, explained.

There’s more to the housing affordability crisis than Airbnb.

Ben McKenzie has a new book out criticizing crypto, SBF, FTX, and the since-faded

What to make of the uptick of Covid-19 this summer — and what to expect

Several right-wing parties walked away with some surprising — and troubling — wins.

There hasn’t been local transmission of malaria in the US for 20 years.

Neanderthals are extinct. But “molecular de-extinction” is reviving their molecules to combat antibiotic resistance

Scientists are reporting increasing insecticide resistance among American Culex mosquitoes that spread West Nile virus

Food writer Alicia Kennedy’s new book explores the tensions and triumphs of leaving meat

Why concertgoers keep throwing things at celebrities and no one can shut up at the

Generative AI tools are generating less interest than just a few months ago.

The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has climbed above 7 percent

The city’s bumpy experiment with self-driving taxis is spreading nationwide, too.

From struggling writers and actors to makeup artists and camera operators, a look at how

We’ve heard a lot about what the WGA and SAG-AFTRA want out of

Sorry, Swifties, Scooter Braun probably isn’t about to be arrested

The Fraud, a Victorian novel for the post-Trump era, is elegant, flawed, and sharp

Covid shots are — and are not — like your annual flu vaccine.

The new show’s hair and wardrobe team explain the significance of these seemingly small

Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner’s divorce is an exercise in decoding PR spin.

An extraordinary autumn is expected after a record-smashing summer.

Semaglutide, the main ingredient in weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, could soon be used

However bad you think lead poisoning is for the world, it’s worse.

Phenylephrine and other medications that contain it, like Sudafed PE, don’t work.

Yes, avian flu is a threat. It’s time to take it seriously.