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Federal Reserve Says Prediction Markets Are a Valuable Tool for Policymakers

Thu, 02/19/2026 - 09:55
If you're not a Federal Reserve economist, you should probably still be wary of Kalshi.

The New ‘Toy Story 5’ Trailer Reminds Us Tech Is a 4-Letter Word

Thu, 02/19/2026 - 09:11
Andrew Stanton wrote and directed the latest in Pixar's much-loved animated franchise, starring the voices of Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, and series newcomer Greta Lee.

CT Scans Reveal Gruesome Details of Inca Child Sacrifices

Thu, 02/19/2026 - 09:10
New research investigates the centuries-old remains of sacrificial victims recovered from volcanoes in Peru.

‘Starfleet Academy’ Gives Its Kids (and Itself) the Grace to Find Their Own Path

Thu, 02/19/2026 - 09:00
'Ko'Zeine' puts the spotlight on the overachievers of its cadet cast, and in doing so, takes the opportunity to relieve itself from the weight of its own expectations.

The US Is Working on a Site to Help Europeans Bypass Content Bans on Hate Speech: Report

Thu, 02/19/2026 - 08:55
The online portal is set be hosted at Freedom.gov.

Italy’s Iconic Lovers’ Arch Collapsed—Of All Days—On Valentine’s Day

Thu, 02/19/2026 - 08:30
The beloved attraction fell victim to a recent surge in destructive storms that have ravaged southern Italy.

Nintendo’s Adorable Wooden Amiibos Will Hook Kids on Mario Even Earlier

Thu, 02/19/2026 - 08:15
Nintendo has a slew of new early childhood toys, plus an app that harkens back to the N64.

Study Confirms: Reentering SpaceX Rockets Are Peppering the Upper Atmosphere With Metal Pollution

Thu, 02/19/2026 - 08:00
For the first time, scientists were able to directly detect upper-atmospheric pollution from space debris.

‘House of the Dragon’ Teases an Absolutely Scorching Season 3

Thu, 02/19/2026 - 08:00
HBO returns to Westeros this June with a new installment in the war-torn 'Game of Thrones' prequel.

It’s Not Just Your Screens: Why So Many People Suddenly Need Glasses

Thu, 02/19/2026 - 07:25
A new study suggests that dim lighting may be the underlying reason behind the surge in nearsightedness.

The ‘Doctor Who’ TV Movie Is Getting the Remaster It Deserves

Thu, 02/19/2026 - 07:00
As Paul McGann's debut as the eighth Doctor turns 30 this year, the BBC is celebrating in style.

The ‘Sonic’ Movies Have Found Their Amy Rose

Thu, 02/19/2026 - 06:00
Plus, could the new 'Mario' movie include a wild Nintendo crossover?

‘Predator: Badlands’ Is a Huge Hulu Hit

Thu, 02/19/2026 - 05:00
Director Dan Trachtenberg notched the streamer’s biggest movie debut since another Trachtenberg-directed ‘Predator’ entry: 2022’s ‘Prey.’

How ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Nailed Dunk’s Nightmarish Trial by Combat

Thu, 02/19/2026 - 04:00
Showrunner Ira Parker and director Owen Harris explain how they made 'In the Name of the Mother' a brutally immersive experience.

AI-Generated Passwords Are Apparently Quite Easy to Crack

Thu, 02/19/2026 - 04:00
LLMs like to repeat themselves, which isn't great for password creation.

A Simple Blood Test Could Eventually Tell You When Alzheimer’s Is Coming

Thu, 02/19/2026 - 02:00
WashU researchers have created a model that can seemingly predict a person's symptoms of Alzheimer's within a few years.

This Galaxy Is 99% Dark Matter—and Basically Invisible

Wed, 02/18/2026 - 16:00
The galaxy is unusually dim and appears to be held together by invisible mass—dark matter.

Tom Noonan, Frankenstein of ‘The Monster Squad,’ Dies at 74

Wed, 02/18/2026 - 15:00
He also starred in 'Last Action Hero,' 'RoboCop 2,' 'Heat,' and 'Manhunter.'

Mark Zuckerberg Takes the Stand, No Meta Ray-Bans Allowed

Wed, 02/18/2026 - 14:41
At least two people accompanying Mark Zuckerberg to court on Wednesday wore the AI glasses.

Uber Is Sinking Over $100 Million Into Charging Stations for Self-Driving Cars

Wed, 02/18/2026 - 14:30
The move signals the ride-hailing company is preparing for the rise of robotaxis.

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