Biden to Ban More Offshore Oil Drilling Before Trump Return

During his final weeks in the White House, President Joe Biden is expected to issue an executive order prohibiting new offshore oil and gas drilling.

Before Crackpot RFKism There Was Crackpot Lysenkoism

The danger of putting a charlatan and conspiracy theorist in charge of the powerful U.S. health department.

FACT CHECK: No evidence of state of emergency in China over alleged new epidemic

Neither Chinese health authorities nor the World Health Organization confirmed any such outbreak or public health emergency

Inside the Plan to Teach Robots the Laws of War

Meta appoints new Trump-friendly policy chief

Meta has appointed Joel Kaplan, a former Republican White House staffer, as the head of global policy, replacing Nick Clegg.

Defiant mourners march through Bourbon Street

Almost 36 hours after a deadly terrorist attack, amid heightened security, the famed French Quarter of New Orleans is slowly coming back to life.

Eugenics isn't dead—it's thriving in tech

A new book takes on the throughline from the rise of 20th-century eugenics to Silicon Valley.

Costco Is Caught In The Crosshairs Of The DEI Controversy

Costco doubles down on its DEI policy after National Center for Public Policy Research (NCPPR) submits proxy proposal to study its effectiveness.

Video. After the Dragon, China prepares for the Year of the Snake

Video. In China, the Year of the Snake will begin on 29 January 2025.

Federal courts won't refer Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to attorney general over ethics

The federal courts will not refer allegations that Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas may have violated ethics laws to the Justice Department.

The Death of Net Neutrality Is a Bad Omen

While Americans might not mourn the loss of net neutrality, an appeals court’s ruling sets a troubling precedent for consumer protections in every industry.

The Latest Version of 'Doom' Is a CAPTCHA

Are you human? Beat "CAPTCHA DOOM" to prove it.

11 teenagers charged after attack on two gay men

Police in Illinois have charged 11 teens after they used a gay dating app to lure and then beat two male victims in separate incidents.

Justin Baldoni files a million dollar lawsuit against The New York Times

Baldoni, facing legal action from Lively over claims of sexual harassment and orchestrating a smear campaign, claims the NYT reported on her "unverified and self-serving narratives."

Savannah Film Studios Expands Hollywood-Style Backlot to 17,000 Sq. Ft.

Savannah Film Studios expands its backlot with a new production facility and costumes and production design workshops.

Cybertruck Bros Say Las Vegas Car Bombing Is 'Good Advertising'

FBI investigates intentional explosion of Tesla Cybertruck at Trump's Las Vegas hotel as Elon Musk and his fans tout the vehicle's toughness.

Editors at Science Journal Resign En Masse Over Bad Use of AI, High Fees

Members of the Elsevier-published Journal of Human Evolution quit, citing AI production processes introducing errors, high author fees, and concerns over editorial independence.

Simone Biles Says It'd Be 'Greedy' to Return for 2028 LA Olympics

Simone Biles says she is 'humble enough to know when to be done' with gymnastics at an Olympic level.