One of Big Walk's puzzles is simple to solve but still gave us an existential crisis
The solution is a snap, but it still almost broke us.
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Netflix Finds Next Docuseries Obsession as ‘The Idaho Murders’ Scores Over 18 Million Views
"72 Hours" held onto its top spot on film list with 25.1 million views The post Netflix Finds Next Docuseries Obsession as ‘The Idaho Murders’ Scores Over 18 Million Views appeared first on TheWrap .
Colleges Are Avoiding Transparency on Jersey Patch Deals
Ohio State said the jersey patch deal was made between Learfield and Chase.
Iran Cyberattacks Against Minnesota Water Systems
Attribution is preliminary , and so far it seems no real damage. And it seems like this is a campaign that has targeted at least seven states .
3D DNA mapping in rare immune cells reveals new genes linked with autoimmune disease risk
Our DNA is often pictured as a simple spiral, like a piece of rope held taut. But inside cells, it folds into a complex three-dimensional structure, with 2 meters (6.6 feet) of DNA scrunched like a…
3D brain tissue model recreates key Alzheimer's interactions for drug testing
How can Alzheimer's research be made faster, better and more effective? After decades of intensive research worldwide and despite recent therapeutic advances, scientists have not managed to fully…
Do aging microplastics increase environmental risks from organic contaminants? Study suggests less than expected
Researchers find that soil aging of polyethylene microplastics has only a limited effect on their interactions with organic contaminants.
Scientists unmask immune cells that supercharge the fight against cancer
A little-known group of hard-to-find immune cells could help transform cancer treatment, scientists at the University of Manchester's Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute have found.
New study shows the devastating impact high infant formula milk prices are having on families in the UK
A new study led by Swansea University has laid bare the devastating impact that soaring infant formula prices are having on the health, finances and mental well-being of UK parents and their children.
Pakistan Bets on Security and Trade as Ties with Iran Grow
Pakistan has played a key role as a mediator in the U.S./Israel war on Iran. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, have raised…
Trump Begins Selling $100,000 Monthly Subscription Service to Wall Street
Trump Media has officially launched its $100,000-per-month data feed giving trading firms machine-readable access to Truth Social posts milliseconds before the public.
‘The Voice’ Celebrity Season to Air in 2027 With Keke Palmer as Host, Joe Jonas Joins Coach Roster
Queen Latifah and Riley Green also coach the special edition of NBC's music competition series The post ‘The Voice’ Celebrity Season to Air in 2027 With Keke Palmer as Host, Joe Jonas Joins Coach…
Return of the Red Scare: how the US right is weaponising the word ‘communism’
As democratic socialists make inroads into mainstream US politics, one loaded word is doing a lot of work for their ideological opponents.
Chipotle Drops 9% After Pulling Jalapeños Possibly Linked To Salmonella Outbreak In Minnesota
Chipotle has not been officially linked to the outbreak and removed jalapeños from some stores “out of an abundance of caution.”
Sustainability storytelling in a rapidly changing environment
Expectations around sustainability are evolving quickly. As investors, customers, employees, and regulators seek clarity and progress, the language used to articulate our sustainability programs…
Mistral releases Shieldstral, a 3B multimodal safety classifier that it says matches models up to 7x its size on text safety, available under Apache 2.0 (Mistral AI Blog)
Every product that ships a model needs to answer questions like these — but the right answer depends on the product, the audience, and the moment.
Oil prices tumble after Bessent says Strait of Hormuz deal may come this week
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz would allow freedom of navigation.
Companies laying off staff this year include Meta, Amazon, and Visa — see the list
Layoffs have hit over 35 companies in 2026, including Meta, Walmart, and Visa, as AI and economic conditions reshape the business landscape.
Brittany Ferries to cease live animal exports
Brittany Ferries will cease live animal exports to France from next month, a decision that has raised concern with the Irish Farmers Association.
LINE IN THE SAND: Treasury again cracks transfers whip over errant municipalities
It is deeply worrying that the situation has reached this point. The Treasury has clearly hit the limits of its patience, forcing it to draw a line in the sand. Years of support and guidance have been flushed down a drain of negligence
ANALYSIS: Treasury’s backward-looking Draft Crypto Asset Manual fails to tell the full story
The Treasury’s draft crypto manual retrofits 1960s exchange controls onto digital assets, leaves threshold blanks and bans self‑custody transfers — risking South Africa’s Web3 access and the rand.
AFTER THE BELL: Of restaurants, memories and problems with the town council
From first jobs to family nights out, restaurants create memories, but in Joburg, rising operating costs, unreliable municipal services and the need for back-up power and water are choking the sector.
AJK elections: PPP, IPP ahead in two Muzaffarabad constituencies
ISLAMABAD/ MUZAFFARABAD: The PPP and Istehkam-i-Pakistan Party (IPP) appeared set to win the two constituencies in Muzaffarabad division where polling had been postponed due to landslides and bad…
Estimating the Economic Value of Zoning Reform
We estimate the economic value of zoning reform in São Paulo, which altered maximum permitted construction along transportation corridors.
Koei Tecmo is putting out an “AI chat RPG” based on the Atelier Ryza series, and it sounds bleak
Koei Tecmo has partnered with a generative AI startup to create an AI chat RPG that lets you talk with Ryza from the Atelier Ryza series.
Solving the solvent problem
By focusing on electrolytes, MIT scientists are making sodium-metal batteries a more practical energy storage option.
Cuba, a oscuras: “Hay días completos, las 24 horas, sin corriente”
La isla, acostumbrada ya a una red inestable, acumula la séptima caída total del suministro en 2026
White House set to extend Jones Act waiver to push down gas prices
White House set to extend Jones Act waiver to push down gas prices The White House is expected to extend the Jones Act waiver in the coming days as a tool to try to hold down gas prices as a result of…
DraftKings Dragged Into Prediction-Market Lawsuit Wave
DraftKings Predictions has been sued three times in the last week.
Startup Unveils Underwater Living Chamber for Human Dwellers
"It's been over 40 years since we've had an undersea habitat built for humans and launched." The post Startup Unveils Underwater Living Chamber for Human Dwellers appeared first on Futurism .
Global Warming Is Rapidly Accelerating, New Paper Finds
"If the warming rate of the past 10 years continues, it would lead to a long-term exceedance of the 1.5 degree C limit of the Paris Agreement before 2030." The post Global Warming Is Rapidly…
Controlled the fire in the Sierra Oeste of Madrid after 14 days burning
Luz verde al regreso de los vecinos de dos urbanizaciones de Pelayos de la Presa y de cinco de San Martín que permanecían desalojados mientras Leo Messi dona 80.000 euros a la reconstrucción
'National tragedy': Experts warn of concerning NAPLAN knowledge gaps
NAPLAN test scores have revealed one-third of Australian students are not meeting "challenging but reasonable" expectations in literacy and numeracy.
OpenAI vs Apple text messages reveal something about Apple, but probably not what you’re thinking
In the ongoing lawsuit between Apple and OpenAI, the ChatGPT parent just released messages and emails that paint a picture of something far more mundane than corporate espionage.
Influencers are being dragged for indulging in a luxury New York nature retreat on OpenAI’s dime
When you think ChatGPT, do you think of lush forests, relaxing retreats, and community bonding? Probably not—but with its first-ever brand trip, OpenAI seemingly aimed to change that perception.
Why Capital One says it really closed more than 300 of Trump’s accounts
Trump’s family organization saw hundreds of accounts closed after a major bank found it was moving money around in a suspicious way. In a new court filing , Capital One revealed that it closed the cluster of more than 300 bank accounts belonging to Trump and his family in 2021 after they were flagged over money-laundering concerns.
Green Feathers TV connectable bird box camera review: a compact cam that does exactly what it needs to
The Rookie is a compact AI bird feeder camera that gets the basics just right
These 10 wildflowers all have superpowers. Only one can win your vote
Move over waratahs and banksias! These 10 flowers from the unsung understorey are not just pretty faces, they have surprising tricks up their sleeves.
One Nation's new Victorian leader promoted conspiracy
The new state One Nation leader warned of a debunked "globalist" plot to control Australians.
'Closer to the dream': After GC shake-up, Niewiadoma-Phinney says Tour will 'properly start' in the mountains
The former Tour winner executed her Stage 4 plan to perfection, limiting her losses before the Tour's decisive mountain stages
Scott Bessent is using moves from his hedge fund days to prop up Japan’s yen—and America’s $40 trillion national debt
The man who once shorted currencies is now propping them up. “He takes risks that other Treasury Secretaries over the past two generations wouldn't.”
MLB Reacts: Fallout from the trade deadline
Not every trade deadline pays out the way fans want. Some end with more of a whimper than a bang. This was not one of those years.
McDonald’s CEO turns to a trusted lieutenant with a turnaround record to revive its biggest market
CEO Chris Kempczinski is betting on Skye Anderson, the exec he's tapped for tough assignments before, to boost sales growth and improve its value push.
“Not All Cubans Are MAGA”: The Cuban Women Who Broke With the GOP
Maria Eugenia Laurencio—who was 12 years old when her family left Cuba and settled in Beaumont, Texas— was a lifelong Republican. When her parents became US citizens, they registered as Republicans. “We hated Kennedy,” she told me, referring to the failed Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba in 1961 that led many exiles to permanently […]
Amazon Has a Well-Reviewed 12V 4,000A Cordless Car Jump Starter for Just $25.64 After Coupon
Powerful enough to jump start most consumer cars and trucks in the United States (many times over).
Hunt on for private overseas investment in NZ's second rocket launchpad
The National Aerospace Centre says it expects to tap intense global demand for rocket launches.
AI Uses MRIs to Generate Brain Aging Maps for Neurodegenerative Disease Research
An AI-based method uses MRI scans to generate detailed maps highlighting how different areas of the brain age, and shedding light on how patterns of brain changes correlate with changes in cognitive…
Weight loss drugs could boost chances of getting a job
International research suggests losing weight may help people get a job - and their New Zealand counterparts say it can't be ruled out here, either.
Here’s the first Asus Googlebook as the floodgates start to open
Another Googlebook has surfaced online just a day after images of a separate PC maker’s version made an appearance. This is the Asus Googlebook CX9406.
March romance walkthrough: All the best gifts for the grumpy blacksmith in Fields of Mistria
Here's how to beat March's competitive side and finally get onto his good side.
Scientists discover that giant octopuses were top predators of ancient oceans
Finned octopus species alive today are all small, deep-sea animals that mostly live in pitch-black darkness thousands of meters beneath the surface of the sea.
Harry and Meghan connected with younger audiences ‘not really there with the rest of the royal family,’ claims author
Author Catherine Mayer argued that the Sussexes had a broader appeal among younger audiences that is difficult for the remaining working royals to replicate.
Sources: the White House doesn't plan to publicly release its voluntary AI framework; details will be available to the companies that are part of the process (Maria Curi/Axios)
The White House does not plan to publicly release its new framework for evaluating advanced AI models, three sources familiar with the discussions told Axios.
BLM Protester Transferred Thousands of Miles Away After They Organized Against Their Solitary Confinement
A misconduct report before the transfer noted that Malik Muhammad, a Black Lives Matter protester, was critical of Israel in communications from prison.
Activists storm Israeli Knesset meeting in protest against additional $36m for settlement expansion
Activists storm Israeli Knesset meeting in protest against additional $36m for settlement expansion The Israeli Knesset Finance Committee held a session on Tuesday to approve the allocation of an…
AirPods Pro 3 just got new firmware release in beta, more models too
Apple has just released new beta firmware for AirPods Pro 3 and more models, with the update expected to launch to all users alongside iOS 27 next month .
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Sega's '90s-era Fire Emblem Competitor Was Years Ahead of Its Time
Tactical RPGs have gotten way more popular since Fire Emblem: Three Houses, and it's time other developers took note
Today’s Codex will feel “primitive” by fall — and its own team’s roadmap backs it up
Thibault Sottiaux, who leads core products at OpenAI, believes that today’s version of Codex will seem outdated before the year The post Today’s Codex will feel “primitive” by fall — and its own…
Lord Huron Announce “23 Nights at the Broken Bottle” Traveling Residency Tour
The pared-down run will transform each stage into the Broken Bottle, the desert honky-tonk from the band's fictional universe. Lord Huron Announce “23 Nights at the Broken Bottle” Traveling Residency Tour Alex Krinsky