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Life

Americans Can’t Read—and It’s Getting Worse

The percentage of US adults ranking at the lowest literacy levels has experienced a “substantial” increase.

12.11.24

By Sammi Caramela
America’s TikTok Ban Passed the Lower House. What Does that Mean for Australia?

03.19.24

By Arielle Richards
News

The US Is One Step Closer To MDMA Therapy

12.12.23

By Manisha Krishnan
News

Two Dead Following ‘Vehicle Explosion’ on Niagara Falls Bridge: Reports

11.22.23

By Mack Lamoureux
News

Illinois Landlord Charged With Murder and Hate Crimes After Muslim Boy, 6, Killed

10.16.23

By Tim Hume
News

Andrew Tate and His Brother Tristan Are Suing Their Alleged Victims for $5M

07.14.23

By Tim Hume
Tech

Congress Shocked to Discover 10 Year Olds Check the ‘I’m Over 18’ Box Online

03.23.23

By Matthew Gault
News

Leaked Files Show How a Putin Ally Bankrolled the US Weed Industry

02.16.23

By Max Daly
News

Weather Balloon Gone Rogue or Spy Vessel at Work? We Ask the Experts.

02.06.23

By Rachel Cheung
News

There’s a Suspected Chinese Spy Balloon Floating Peacefully Over Montana

02.03.23

By Mitchell Prothero
News

China and the US Are Racing to Go Nuclear in Space

11.23.22

By Rachel Cheung
News

Boxer From the Balkans Charged With Record US Coke Bust

11.01.22

By Mitchell Prothero

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Tech

Want a Sonos Home Theater Upgrade on a Budget? The Beam Soundbar Is Just $369.

Want better audio without having to sell a kidney? Sonos’ semi-affordable soundbar is on sale for a price that goes full-blown affordable.

06.05.25

By Matt Jancer
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Scientists Used Mushrooms To Invent a Plastic That’s Alive

06.05.25

By Luis Prada
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News

Dji Is… Happy That the White House Will Decide Next Week on Whether To Ban Its Drones?

DJI has swagger as the US government fulfills it wishes and takes a rumored imminent look into whether the Chinese company can keep operating as usual in the US.

06.05.25

By Matt Jancer
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News

There Are 8.2 Billion People on Earth—but There Might Actually Be Billions More

06.05.25

By Luis Prada
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Life

Rare 200-Year-Old Condom Goes on Display at Dutch Museum

A Dutch museum decided to put quite an unusual object on display in its most recent exhibit—a 19th century condom.

06.05.25

By Paige Gawley