‘Airport Theory’ Will Make You Miss Your FlightThis delusional airport trend only appeals to those who have no concept of how time or space work. Here’s how to actually travel like a pro.
Mark Zuckerberg Doesn’t Want You to Read This BookMeta got an emergency arbitration ruling to stop the memoir’s author from talking about her time at the company.
The Nine Most Intriguing Story Lines in the 2025 NCAA Women’s TournamentBreaking down the key players, stakes, and title contenders that will define the women’s Big Dance.
‘People Are Really Angry’: A Vibe Shift Around Layoffs Is Happening Across the WorkforceA 2023 layoff inspired Melanie Ehrenkranz to launch Laid Off, a newsletter to share all the things you want to spill about a layoff but can’t post on LinkedIn.
An Ex-Microsoft VP of HR Explains 3 Things You Can Do to Stay on Your Boss’s Radar and Off the Layoff ListEx-Microsoft VP of HR, Chris Williams, shared how workers can stay on their boss’s radar and avoid DOGE-like emails requesting accomplishments.
Scientists Are Finally Taking Altered States of Consciousness SeriouslyIf we want to understand our consciousness, we must not be afraid to break new ground.
Tuxedo vs. Suit: A 101 Guide to Men’s Formal Dress CodesCan’t tell a sport coat from a dinner jacket? Allow us to enlighten you.
The Sound of ‘The Birds’How Alfred Hitchcock’s masterpiece revolutionized sound design and film scoring.
When Can Liverpool Win the Premier League Title?Liverpool have built up a 12-point lead at the top of the Premier League table and seem destined to be crowned English champions for a 20th time. But how early could the championship be sealed?
Quantum Speedup Found for Huge Class of Hard ProblemsIt’s been difficult to find important questions that quantum computers can answer faster than classical machines, but a new algorithm appears to do it for some critical optimization tasks.
How a Push to Amend the Constitution Could Help Trump Expand Presidential PowerA draft lawsuit being floated to attorneys general in several states argues Congress must call a convention over the national debt. But the legal theory mixes and matches petitions from states dating back to 1789.
Stanford Professor Who Co-Founded 4 Startups: How to Use AI As a ‘Force Multiplier’ to Start a Business“You don’t want to compete with someone who has an AI at their shoulder,” says Steve Blank. He has co-founded four startups, one of which sold for $329 million.
AI Ruined Chess. Now It’s Making the Game Beautiful Again.Testing variants on the age-old game that can jolt players into creative patterns.
Steven Soderbergh’s Rules of EngagementHis electrifying new thriller is the work of a master craftsman, but Soderbergh says he’s still learning as he goes: “It’s why this is the best job in the world.”
Here’s What Troy Baker Did to Sound Uncannily Like Indiana JonesEven when he’s simply grunting, Baker conveys Indy’s character.
How an American Radical Reinvented Back-Yard GardeningRuth Stout didn’t plow, dig, water, or weed—and now her “no-work” method is everywhere. But behind her secret to the perfect plot lay other secrets and other plots.
What Collective Narcissism Does to SocietyIn everyday settings, it can keep people from listening to one another. At its worst, it might fuel violence.
How Oklahoma’s Superintendent Set Off a Holy War in ClassroomsEven for the devout, Ryan Walters’ mandate requiring that public school students learn from the Bible goes too far.
Texas Schools Have Leaned on Uncertified Teachers to Fill Vacancies. Lawmakers Want to Put a Stop to It.Underprepared teachers have been tied to student learning losses. But amid a teacher shortage crisis, school leaders fear the restrictions will lead to fewer instructors in their classrooms.