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The One Drug RFK Jr. Should Actually Ban

The world’s “most controversial” food additive, explained.

Corporate-TV Branding Has Gotten Out of Control

From Versant to de-Maxing to all those Pluses, Hollywood marketers need to get back to the simple.

Mario Kart World Wouldn’t Be in the Running for Game of the Year Even If It Was Perfect

Nintendo’s Switch 2 launch title hasn’t reviewed quite well enough, but racing games are shut out anyway.

10 Beautiful Plants That Thrive in Extreme Heat, According to Gardening Experts

Summer is a wonderful time to tend to your garden—but not all plants can survive in warmer temperatures. Here are a few that thrive in hot climates, according to horticulturists.

From Strain to Support: Your AC Could Help Stabilize the Power Grid

It is possible to coordinate the operation of large numbers of home air-conditioning units to balance supply and demand on the power grid.

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‘Queer As Folk’ Star: People Forget “All the F***ing Time” How Series Paved Way for TV’s Golden Age

Pride LIVE! Hollywood hosted a 25th anniversary screening and panel discussion on Thursday night to celebrate Showtime’s LGBTQ series at NeueHouse Hollywood.

At Last, Wireless Earbuds That Sound Great, Feel Comfortable, and Won’t Break the Bank

If you’re a fan of clip-on earbuds and don’t want to shell out hundreds of dollars, check out the Baseus MC1 -- especially while they’re on sale.

This Kitchen Appliance Brand Might Be the Most Unreliable One Yet

Kitchen appliances should be mechanical allies that make cooking and related tasks easier. However, Haier products have been known to fall short.

Computer Simulations Reveal the First Wheel Was Invented Nearly 6,000 Years Ago

Like the evolution of species, the wheel emerged gradually from an accumulation of small improvements.

What’s the Best Time of Day to Walk? All the Benefits of Having a Dawn, Lunchtime or Dusk Stroll

Believe it or not, there are specific benefits (and pitfalls) of walking at certain times of the day…

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Scientists Are Redefining Time Itself, Starting With the Second

Switching to optical clocks would have cascading ripple effects from meteorology to basic physics.

The Best Moisturizer for Men: Top Picks for Every Skin Type

Whether you’re searching for your new perfect night mask or have never even used a face moisturizer before, it’s time for an upgrade.

Kate Winslet, Inspired by King Charles’s “Amazing Work,” Might Be Joining His Foundation

Vanity Fair has learned that the actor, who attended an awards ceremony at St James’s Palace on Thursday, may take on a more official role within The King’s Foundation.

How To Figure Out The Next Big Move In Your Life Journey

Instead of wanting change, you must force change. Then you’ll be on the way to finding your next step.

How to Use AI to Write Your Résumé

Experts provide tips on how to use AI to write a resume that helps you stand out and what mistakes to avoid.

The Scared Stiff Economy

Americans are uneasy about buying real estate, changing careers, and more. Here’s what to know about timing big purchases and risks in this economy.

Why Presenteeism Wins Out Over Productivity

If the pandemic taught us anything about work, it’s that we don’t need to be in an office to be productive. So why is presenteeism still so important?

With the Famous Amos Podcast, Sarah Amos Is Running Toward Her Father’s Complicated, One-of-a-Kind Legacy

On Wednesday, the Tribeca Film Festival premiered a visual preview for the forthcoming podcast about the American mogul, which later took home the Nonfiction Audio Storytelling Award.

How the U.S. Army Was Born - and a Free Nation Realized

On June 14, 1775, the Continental Congress voted to replace the colonies’ part-time militias with a full-time army – and after 1,300 battles and skirmishes, the Army, led by Gen. George Washington, defeated the British Empire, winning our independence.

All the New Movies Pixar Will Release Through 2027, Including the Latest Installment of a Fan-Favorite Franchise

Sequels to beloved classics, and new additions to the Pixar universe, will be released through 2027. Here’s what parents and kids can look forward to watching.