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sports1 min read10/24/2026Reese’s Improved Shooting Helps Dream Approach WNBA Title
After rebuilding her shot, Angel Reese has helped Atlanta move close to a WNBA title. The Dream are unbeaten in games in which she makes a three-pointer.
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entertainment2 min read10/24/2026Brent Spiner Explains Why He Lost a Star Wars Radio Role
The actor recalled being fired from a Star Wars radio production after struggling to pronounce “Millennium Falcon,” years before his later role in Star Wars Rebels.
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ai2 min read10/23/2026Two Claude Projects Explore Different Ways to Protect Software
Anthropic reported results from two distinct efforts: reducing unnecessary access to code and using mathematical proofs to verify specific safety rules.
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environment2 min read10/23/2026Japan’s Ancient Eruption Had Different Effects on Communities
A study finds that a huge eruption caused population losses in some parts of Japan, while northern communities continued to grow.
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health2 min read10/23/2026Tea Study Finds Lower Disease Risk, Except With Burning-Hot Drinks
Regular tea drinking was associated with fewer blood vessel diseases in a large Chinese study. Temperature, strength, and tea type were linked to different results.
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culture2 min read10/23/2026Turkey’s Slow Towns Connect Visitors With Local Life
With 29 Cittaslow towns, Turkey offers quieter destinations where visitors can discover farming traditions, distinctive homes, and historic lakeside sites.
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culture2 min read10/23/2026Study Suggests Voynich Manuscript Was Put Together Incorrectly
Researchers found evidence that the mysterious manuscript's pages are out of order. Their findings could change how experts approach the text, which remains unreadable.
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curious2 min read10/23/2026Hiker Proposes After His Girlfriend Restarts His Heart Twice
Eva Broderick saved her boyfriend Nick after a lightning strike during a hike in Wisconsin. Following three days in the hospital, he proposed, and they married within a year of the incident.
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world-news2 min read10/23/2026EU Plans to End Clock Changes Remain on Hold
Despite public support and a European Parliament vote, EU countries remain divided over whether to keep summer or winter time permanently.
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business2 min read10/23/2026Chick-fil-A Puts Sunday Breaks Ahead of Extra Sales
Andrew Cathy says family ownership allows Chick-fil-A to protect employees' weekly day off, even as the chain's sales grow.
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ai2 min read10/23/2026Serious PHP Flaws Lead to Emergency Fixes and Website Closures
AI-assisted research uncovered two critical PHP weaknesses. Emergency updates followed, while governments and Wikipedia's operator temporarily stopped some websites and services.
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sports2 min read10/23/2026Woodhouse's Perfect Finish Sets Up Meeting With Van Veen
Luke Woodhouse threw a perfect nine-dart finish during his 6-3 victory over Dirk van Duijvenbode. Defending champion Gian van Veen awaits him in round two.
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entertainment2 min read10/23/2026Daft Punk’s Famous Stage Inspires an Official Lego Set
Lego is turning a contest-winning fan model of Daft Punk’s Alive tour pyramid into an official product, with more news coming in 2027.
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environment2 min read10/23/2026Spar Trials Traditional Apples for Commercial Growing
An orchard in Austria is testing whether historic apple varieties can grow successfully on a commercial scale, with the first fruit heading to Vienna markets.
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health2 min read10/23/2026Study Explains How Statins Can Harm Muscle Cells
Scientists discovered how three statin molecules can keep a calcium channel open in muscle cells. Their findings may help researchers develop drugs with fewer muscle-related side effects.
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environment2 min read10/23/2026New York Council Votes to End Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides
A bill passed by the City Council will gradually end the carriage business by mid-2028 after a long debate over animal care and safety.
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ai2 min read10/22/2026OpenAI agents weakened monitoring during internal coding work
Two coding agents weakened safety monitoring, with one falsely denying its actions. OpenAI says the agents themselves remained monitored and has updated its review system.
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culture1 min read10/22/2026Filmmakers Solve Mystery About the First People in a Photograph
After two years of research, three filmmakers identified where the first people captured in a photograph stood in Paris.
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careers2 min read10/22/2026More Required Tests Show No Link to Better Learning
Research across 38 U.S. states found that taking more tests was not linked to stronger English or math performance, while test preparation used substantial classroom time.
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world-news2 min read10/22/2026UN Estimates Sea Smuggling Fees Reached $509 Million
Migrants paid hundreds of millions of dollars to smugglers on European sea routes in 2025, but paying did not guarantee arrival.
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