The Mermaid Mask is a perfect vacation murder mystery
The Mermaid Mask, the next point-and-click game from Tangle Tower developer SFB Games, has everything you could ask for in a great murder mystery.
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As Americans go direct with GLP-1 prescriptions, Walmart, Costco, Amazon will be big weight-loss winners
As Americans are encouraged to go direct with weight-loss drug prescriptions, retail pharmacy chains are poised to win big.
OpenAI's Hugging Face hack confirmed months of AI cyber warnings: 'Pandora's box is open'
The wake-up call to the cyber industry comes as industry experts descend on Black Hat, a major cybersecurity conference.
To keep growing, incoming Best Buy CEO says he first wants to go smaller
As incoming CEO Jason Bonfig prepares to take the reins, he told CNBC he's focused on expanding the company's reach and enhancing the customer experience.
The OG reading app just got a big update
Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 138, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, happy August, and also you can read all the old editions at the…
Look Closer: David Hockney’s Rules of Beauty
What the artist found in a corner of the Louvre
The Two Great Threats to Truth
Moral relativism and fanaticism may seem to have nothing in common, but they lead to the same result.
Nature’s Most Extraordinary Stories
The natural world’s marvels are revealed when you look a little closer.
15 Best Office Chairs of 2026—We Tested 70 to Pick Them
Upgrade your WFH setup and work in style with these comfy, WIRED-tested seats.
Cyberattacks hit water facilities in seven states across the US
The FBI has issued a warning after water facilities from seven states reported that they were hacked.
Best Organic Mattresses (2026): Certified Nontoxic, Natural Sleep
These natural, organic mattresses are eco-friendly alternatives to conventional models and just as comfortable.
Truck chaos, climbing with dual-mouse controls and other new indie games worth checking out
Here's our roundup of new indie games you can try now, as well as ones to look forward to in the weeks to come.
National Spritz Day is here: Score these deals today around the country
Sitting in the office, scrolling social media, and seeing friends live their best lives on an Italian vacation is not a fun way to spend your summer. Thankfully, there is a remedy. Today (Saturday, August 1) just so happens to be National Spritz Day. Sipping on a spritz can help dull the FOMO.
Why legendary sneaker designer D’Wayne Edwards won’t give up his morning routine
D’Wayne Edwards, legacy sneaker designer at Nike and president of Pensole Lewis College, has been studying Bruce Lee since he was in high school. “I thought he was this guy who did karate,” says Edwards. “But he was an incredible philosopher.” Having received his design education entirely on the job (first at Skechers and then at Nike)…
Why Trump is at war with the International Criminal Court
The International Criminal Court is in the trenches right now. Last week, its chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, was voted out of his position. In a first-of-its-kind vote, 82 member states decided that he engaged in misconduct and a serious breach of duty. The vote comes after he was accused of sexual misconduct by a female […]
China’s EV Market Is Booming. There’s Just One Problem
More EVs reaching the end of their life means more batteries to recycle. But waste management companies have yet to catch up to the new reality.
Dems are increasingly desperate to get their Senate candidates to drop out in these races
But Alani Bankhead in Montana and Julian Beaudion in South Dakota say they have no plans to clear the way for independents in their races.
How working parents can maintain their summer sanity
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world it was possible to balance work and parenting over a 10-week summer.
Trump’s Truth Social API Is a Blatantly Corrupt Favor to Wall Street
By selling off early access to his posts at a premium, the president is merging a public good with his own profit motives.
Journalists Catch You Up on Fauci Hearing, Peptides, and Kids’ Caffeine Consumption
KFF Health News journalists made the rounds on national or local media recently to discuss topical stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances.
Nurses chase Cyclospora using grocery receipts, food apps and detailed interviews
Public health nurses have been pulled from other duties in Washtenaw County, MI, to call hundreds of people sick with cyclosporiasis, and try to help them remember everything they ate in recent days.
Wall Street’s hidden recruiting pipeline isn’t an Ivy League diploma—it’s the teammate who triples your odds of getting hired
A new study of more than 120,000 Ivy League graduates finds locker room ties, not diplomas, do the real gatekeeping into finance's top firms
Building for 131°F: Europe races to protect its infrastructure from a ‘quiet catastrophe’
A summer of weather extremes and severe infrastructure stress has prompted companies and policymakers across Europe to respond.
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 Rocket Is About to Crash Into the Moon—and It Could Be Visible From Earth
The impact will kick up a plume of debris so high, it’ll likely be visible through some telescopes. Astronomers will be watching.
Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Aug. 1 #881
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Strands puzzle No.881 for Aug. 1.
Western states face more water cutbacks as Colorado River shrinks
After years of battles over its use — and a long-running drought — states that rely on the Colorado River are facing the prospect of further cutbacks.
Why states want to change 'Sell By' labels on food
Changes are coming to the commonly used sell-by dates on groceries in at least one state. PBS News multiplatform reporter Tim McPhillips spoke to two experts to get their take on the food labels and…
Lenovo's first Googlebooks have leaked
The company appears to have built new laptops and a 2-in-1 for the Googlebook initiative.
With Switch 2, iPhone, and laptop tricks, the Sharge Disk Pro 2 is finally a worthy EDC
Sharge, the company that makes delightful retro Mac-shaped chargers and see-inside batteries, is finally impressing me with a portable SSD.
Rivian spinoff Also to start delivering e-bikes after months of delays
Also has big plans beyond the TM-B. The startup mostly refers to itself as a "vehicle" company and has plans to make four-wheel pedal-assist cargo vehicles for Amazon.
Doctors took a look at man's painful shoulder—they found the joint was missing
The term "Milwaukee Shoulder Syndrome" was coined in 1981, based on cases in four women.
Fintech broker Clear Street offers investors pre-IPO access to $188 billion AI giant Databricks
Fintech brokerage Clear Street is launching a private markets platform, beginning with Databricks stakes, to give investors more access to late-stage startups.
Trump's AI executive order nears key deadline as regulation debate intensifies
OpenAI's Sam Altman and Nvidia's Jensen Huang were among tech leaders in Washington, D.C., ahead of a deadline the White House set in its AI executive order.
Sony’s Plan to Kill Physical PlayStation Discs Faces Gamer Backlash
Gamers are planning a boycott called PSBlackout for the week of Aug. 23.
Study Reassures on Probiotic Sepsis Risk in Very Preterm Infants
(MedPage Today) -- Probiotic-associated invasive infections were rare in very preterm infants, according to a large retrospective cohort study. Among over 100,000 very preterm infants, 11 developed Bifidobacterium or Lactobacillus invasive infections...
Massachusetts Close to Giving Doctors Final Say on Whether to Perform Late Abortions
(MedPage Today) -- Massachusetts is on the way to giving doctors the final say on whether an abortion should be allowed late in pregnancy, a move expected to affect few cases but that supporters say is needed because hospitals are now turning away...
India is starting to pay for apps, not just download them
India's app market generated a record $345 million in Q2.
Today’s NYT Connections Hints and Answers for Aug. 1, #1147
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle No. 1147 for Aug. 1.
Opioids for Routine Hysterectomies Really Necessary?
(MedPage Today) -- Managing pain with non-opioid options was just as effective as routine pain management with opioids after minimally invasive hysterectomy, a randomized trial showed.
VC-backed startups commit more fraud, and researchers think they know why
New research from the U.K.’s Imperial College and France’s Emlyon Business School mapped out how Silicon Valley founders commit fraud — and the role investors play.
Chinese AI Researchers Are Finding Their Voice on X
As OpenAI and Anthropic employees grow quieter online, researchers at Chinese AI labs are flocking to X to explain their work, recruit talent, and shape the global conversation on AI.
STAT+: Trump administration revises rebate pilot for 340B drug discount program, angering hospitals
The Trump administration is revising its rebate pilot for the 340B drug discount program, angering hospitals.
Coinbase shares fall after crypto exchange posts disappointing second-quarter results
Coinbase's Thursday report marked its third straight quarter missing Wall Street's forecasts for revenue and earnings.
AI Slop Melodramas Are Taking Over X—and Their Creators Are Cashing In
Viral tales of good triumphing over evil are racking up millions of views. They’re almost entirely AI-generated clickbait.
Apple earnings takeaways: Weak forecast, supply concerns overshadow sales beat in Cook's last report as CEO
Apple reported third-quarter earnings on Thursday after the closing bell, and Tim Cook addressed investors for the last time as CEO.
STAT+: Up and down the ladder: The latest comings and goings
From new hires to departures, promotions and transfers, here are the latest comings and goings in the pharmaceutical industry.
STAT+: Novo Nordisk inflammation-targeting drug misses mark in heart disease study
A Novo Nordisk drug missed the mark in a heart disease study, raising questions about targeting inflammation to prevent cardiovascular complications.
The glorious burden of stockpiling little glass jars
“Ooooh, a jar, a tiny little jar,” the overlapping voices of the popular social audio say in a hushed, awed tone, evoking an intrusive thought.