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entertainment2 min read10/14/2026The Mystery Series Leonard Nimoy Hosted
In Search Of gave Leonard Nimoy a major television role outside Star Trek and helped shape later shows about unexplained events.
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business2 min read10/14/2026Building Trust in Food That Might Go to Waste
Discounts alone do not always persuade shoppers to buy rescued food. Labels and logos can help by changing how people judge its quality.
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culture2 min read10/14/2026Mai’s Portrait Brings an Islander’s Story to Los Angeles
A large portrait by Joshua Reynolds is on display at the Getty Center. It shows Mai, whose arrival in Britain attracted attention and led others to present him as a nobleman.
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curious2 min read10/13/2026Sisters Discover Their Connection at a Softball Tournament
A teammate's comment helped Samantha Rensvold find her biological sister at a tournament in Montana. The sisters now plan to spend time together.
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technology2 min read10/13/2026Hotel Receives Questions About a Fake Cash Challenge
Social media videos promoted a nonexistent challenge at Ambiente Sedona, leading to inquiries from callers and a travel agent.
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business2 min read10/13/2026AI May Reshape U.S. Jobs Rather Than Simply Remove Them
McKinsey expects major changes in work by 2035, with job growth possible despite automation. New skills and qualifications could be key challenges.
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business2 min read10/13/2026Economics Nobel Honors Research on Expectations
Hall and Woodford’s research explains how expectations influence consumers and businesses. It also supports clearer communication from central banks, although Kevin Warsh wants less of it.
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environment2 min read10/13/2026Wind and Solar Power Transform Electricity on a Greek Island
An EU-supported project supplies 91% of Agios Efstratios’s electricity from renewable energy and uses surplus power for heating.
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health2 min read10/13/2026New Eye Drainage Route Could Guide Research on Vision Loss
Scientists discovered a pathway in mice that carries fluid away from the back of the eye. They now need to investigate its role in humans and eye disease.
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technology2 min read10/13/2026Greece Proposes Under-15 Social Media Ban
A Greek bill would ban children under 15 from social networking services and require privacy-protecting age checks. The rules are expected to begin in January 2027.
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entertainment2 min read10/13/2026Powderfinger Returns With an Australian Comeback Tour
The reunited rock band will play 18 shows in large tents, starting with four nights in its home city of Brisbane.
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culture1 min read10/13/2026The Story Behind the Name Mongolian Chicken
The dish’s name is linked to a comedian from Beijing who opened a food stall in Taiwan.
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health2 min read10/12/2026Women's Soccer Boom Does Not Benefit All Players
Fifpro says the growing women's soccer business must do more to protect players facing low pay, uncertain work, and stress.
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curious2 min read10/12/2026Remote Scottish Island Comes With a Practical Challenge
Hildasay offers quiet surroundings, lakes, and birdlife, but its new owner will need to organize electricity and seek permission for improvements.
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culture2 min read10/12/2026A Lost Fort and the Mystery of Columbus's Ship
Researchers have identified a possible location for the first Spanish settlement in the Americas, but neither the fort nor the ship used to build it has been conclusively located.
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business2 min read10/12/2026AI Spending Supports Growth as Workers Face Changes
The IMF says AI spending is supporting annual global growth of about 3%. However, young workers face particular challenges as routine entry-level work disappears.
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environment2 min read10/12/2026Restored Dam Reduces Disputes Over Water and Land
A dam in northern Ivory Coast is helping farmers and herders share water, while creating more opportunities to earn money from vegetable farming.
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science2 min read10/12/2026WorMa Uses Moving Water to Handle Land and Swimming
A worm-like robot changes its weight balance to travel over difficult ground and through water. Researchers are developing faster pumps and automatic controls.
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business1 min read7/13/2026SK Hynix warns of a possible memory shortage in 2027
The CEO of SK Hynix said artificial intelligence demand could lead to the biggest memory supply shortage in history in 2027. He also said the crisis may continue for a long time.
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world-news1 min read7/13/2026Deadly fire at Bangkok venue
A fire at a bar in Bangkok killed at least 27 people, Thai officials said. The fire spread quickly, and investigators are now looking into the cause and the escape routes.
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