Polio still threatens millions despite a 99% global decline
For most of human history, this was a feared and poorly understood illness. Today, scientists know polio as a viral infection capable of invading the nervous system and triggering paralysis…
6 ways to reduce anxiety in the workplace starting today
Workplace anxiety has been climbing steadily across the country, and the numbers behind it are difficult to ignore. According to the American Psychological Association, 77 percent of workers report experiencing…
Trump is betting his blockade will defy history and finally break Iran
President Donald Trump's maritime blockade of Iran rests on a straightforward premise. Cut off the country's oil exports and the imports that sustain ordinary life, and the resulting economic collapse…
YouTube expands PiP feature beyond Premium
YouTube is broadening access to one of its most convenient viewing tools, allowing more users to take advantage of picture-in-picture mode, often referred to as PiP. The update signals a…
Elon Musk’s casual yes to a SpaceX tour for Hideo Kojima is now part of public record
Elon Musk has fielded a lot of requests over the years. Few, however, are as quietly charming as the one that arrived in his inbox in late 2018 from Gabe…
Lil Tjay responds to the Offset shooting drama with caution and a focus on his music
Lil Tjay is not saying much about the Offset shooting, and there is a reason for that. In a recent interview about his upcoming album They Just Ain't You, the…
Ving Rhames, 66 released from hospital after scary collapse
Ving Rhames is back home and recovering after a frightening health scare that sent him to the hospital on Wednesday, April 29. The Mission: Impossible actor was dining with his…
McDonald’s Germany just launched 5 wild purple menu
It started with a milkshake. In the summer of 2023, McDonald's released its Grimace Birthday Shake a berry flavored, brilliantly purple drink tied to the chain's beloved mascot and the…
How Drake went from rapper to the world’s biggest artist
When Drake released Views as an Apple Music exclusive in the spring of 2016, the conversation around him was complicated. A months-long, very public feud with Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill…
Chris Brown’s dog attack lawsuit just got far more complex
A housekeeper's injury claim is pulling his darkest chapter back into the spotlight
