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2025 NBA Mock Draft: 59 Picks As Trade Talks Heat up for 30 Teams

With the draft eight days away, Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo share the latest intel from around the league.

Why Costs Are Rising for Workplace Accidents, Even As Their Numbers Fall

A new study found aging workforces and higher turnover rates have influenced workplace accidents, making them more costly to companies.

How Jaws Wreaked Havoc on Marine Conservation

50 years after Jaw’s release, swimmer and ocean advocate Lewis Pugh reflects on the impact it had on shark conservation.

Borderlands 4 Won’t Be $80 After All

The Borderlands 4 pricing debacle is over but what does it mean moving forward?

Are Matcha Men the New Soy Boys?

Everywhere you look, men are drinking matcha. How the green tea coffee alternative ended up at the center of a gendered debate.

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Two Suns, One City: Karachi’s Dueling Realities in a Warming World

As another punishing summer edges into Karachi, a Stanford researcher and a former climate minister confront the same crisis—extreme heat—from opposite ends of Pakistan’s most populous city.

How AI Tools Collect Your Data Across Devices—and How to Be Selective About What You Share

Data collected by AI tools may initially reside with a company that you trust, but can easily be sold and given to a company that you don’t trust.

Phineas Gage, Neuroscience’s Most Famous Patient

Each generation revises his myth. Here’s the true story.

10 Ways Travel Insiders Deal With Annoying Flight Delays

Clever advice on how to quickly rebook your flight, skip long lines and avoid flight issues in the future. One tip? Try queuing up for an agent in the airport lounge.

Billionaires Love His Sweaters. They Love His Ideas Even More

Since 1978, Brunello Cucinelli has sought to lead his luxury empire—and the town that became its heart—with benevolence. And with the industry bracing for tariffs and trade wars, protecting his self-made Umbrian paradise has never felt more vital.

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Homemade Fly Trap: Three Fast Methods With Common Household Ingredients

If swarming critters are moving in, use any of these DIY solutions to kick them out quickly.

The Japanese Way to Multiply Is So Much Cooler Than Ours

Whatever its origins, this way to multiply likely wasn't meant to look cool, but rather, be practical.

Why It’s Perfectly Normal (and Good, Even) to Question What You Do for a Living

Rather than seeing midlife career questioning as a crisis, consider it a pivot point.

Surf Tourism Is on the Rise—Here Are the Best Places to Ride the Waves

In the age of digital detoxes, sleep retreats, and wellness out the wazoo, surfing provides travelers with a more active way to unwind—here’s where to do it.

10 Backyard Deck Ideas for Stylish Outdoor Entertaining on a Budget

Give your backyard deck a refresh without breaking the bank. From planters to colorful textiles, here are 11 ways you can give your outdoor space a new, affordable look.

Why You’re More Creative in Coffee Shops

Why do we work better in a public setting?

How to Add More Fun to Your Workday (While Still Getting Work Done)

A little mischief or creating some connection can leave you feeling a little lighter at the end of a day at work.

Parents’ DIY Summer Camps: A New Way to Save Big

Depending on where you live, camp for kids can be a major expense. Here’s how to create a similar experience for your kids, without breaking the bank.

Puerto Rico’s Power Struggles

The island is staring down a dirtier, and potentially darker, future — with little say over what happens.

These Images of an F-22 Raptor’s Crumbling Radar Absorbent Skin Are Fascinating

The photos are a reminder of just how much work goes into keeping the F-22’s skin ready for combat and the amazing science behind its stealthy design.