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business2 min read10/17/2026Internet Shutdowns Push Russian Companies Toward Fixed-Line Phones
Spending on landline phones has risen sharply at Russian state-owned companies, while mobile internet restrictions continue to disrupt everyday services.
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environment2 min read10/17/2026Supreme Court Rejects Hearing on Lobster Boat Tracking
Maine’s tracking requirement remains in place after the Supreme Court declined a fisherman’s appeal. Supporters say boat location data can help manage lobster fishing and protect rare whales.
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culture2 min read10/17/2026The Traditions Behind Rugby’s Pregame Challenges
The All Blacks’ haka has deep cultural roots, and rules set limits on how opponents can respond to it.
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health1 min read10/17/2026Experiments Suggest How Microplastics May Damage the Body
Tiny plastic particles may react with water inside the body, producing molecules that can cause harmful changes and inflammation.
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entertainment2 min read10/17/2026Comic Con Previews TV Endings and Blade Runner’s Future
Marvel and Star Trek announced final-season plans, while Blade Runner fans explored an interactive experience.
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careers2 min read10/17/2026Remote Work May Help Raise Birth Rates
An economist estimates that working from home has increased fertility by 5% in the United States and Northern Europe, with the strongest link among certain mothers.
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culture2 min read10/17/2026Exploring Spain’s Foods by Season
Local ingredients and traditions shape a year of eating across Spain, with onion feasts, cold soup, cheese, and warming winter dishes.
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science2 min read10/16/2026NASA Battery Tests Show Promise for Future Moon Missions
NASA’s SPEARS batteries survived temperatures of minus 274 degrees Fahrenheit without damage. They could support future lunar equipment, although they must be warmed before operating in extreme cold.
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culture2 min read10/16/2026Ancient Shipwreck Jars Offer Clues About Trade and Life at Sea
Jars discovered near Kekova may belong to the world's oldest shipwreck. Researchers are examining what they reveal about trade routes and sailors' food.
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travel2 min read10/16/2026Renovated Mountain Hotel Becomes France’s Highest
Hôtellerie des Laquets has reopened in the Pyrenees after a closure lasting more than 30 years. Its location offers mountain views and clear night skies.
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world-news2 min read10/16/2026Hungary Removes Restrictions on LGBTQ+ Content From Law
Parliament approved changes to a 2021 child protection law, removing restrictions on LGBTQ+ content. The EU welcomed the vote, although other rights restrictions remain.
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business2 min read10/16/2026Higher Rent Threatens a 94-Year-Old Woman’s Home in Florence
A planned rent increase could force Franca to leave the apartment where she has lived for more than 60 years. Her daughter is seeking help from a tenants’ union.
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environment2 min read10/16/2026Fossils Reveal an Enormous Snake from Ancient India
Researchers estimate that Vasuki indicus measured between 36 and 50 feet long. The ancient snake probably moved slowly and waited for prey to approach.
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sports2 min read10/16/2026Rwanda to Host Formula 1’s Return to Africa
A 10-year agreement will bring Formula 1 back to Africa in the early 2030s. Rwanda plans a new track and hopes for economic benefits, but the deal has drawn criticism over human rights.
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health2 min read10/16/2026Bubble-Control Chip Offers a Possible Path to Targeted Medicine
Cornell researchers can control tiny hydrogen bubbles as they form on a chip. Sound waves make the bubbles vibrate, allowing the team to direct the surrounding liquid.
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entertainment2 min read10/16/2026Why Rocky Was Not Always a Hand-Operated Puppet
James Ortiz explains why Rocky was usually a rod puppet, while a mechanical version was useful for scenes surrounded by screens.
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careers2 min read10/16/2026From Law Plans to Repairing Ski Lifts
A job at a Utah ski resort led Victoria Madsen to leave college for a hands-on career, as more young Americans consider similar work.
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culture2 min read10/16/2026The Practical Roots of Spain’s Traditional Foods
Across Spain, people developed foods that lasted longer, reduced waste, or avoided cooking in the heat.
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curious2 min read10/16/2026Kazakh Traveler, 76, Prepares for a Walk Across America
After long walks across Kazakhstan, Asia, and Europe, Sarsenbay Kotyrashov plans a US journey and hopes to enter Guinness World Records.
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world-news2 min read10/15/2026Baden-Württemberg Reports Hundreds of Child Marriage Cases
Officials recorded 358 child marriages since 2012, but only eight were annulled by courts. Other cases were closed for several different reasons.
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