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AI has this harmful belief about women
A new study out Wednesday in the journal Nature from the University of California, Berkeley found that women are systematically presented as younger than men online and by artificial intelligence—based...
Tesla took its shot—and missed
Too late. Too expensive. Too bland. Too antiquated. Too much of the same. There are just too many toos when it comes to Tesla’s new “cheap” cars, which the...
American Airlines has quietly changed its bag-check policy. If you travel with large luggage, plan accordingly
If you’re a frequent flier, chances are you’ve been seized by the fear that your carry-on bag is too big for the overhead compartments. Now, for American Airlines passengers,...
Studio Ghibli: It’s good for your health, a new study shows
As any Studio Ghibli fan will testify, an afternoon spent binging Hayao Miyazaki classics is guaranteed to leave a warm, fuzzy feeling inside. Now we know this feeling is...
‘Who was president in 2020?’ is more than a viral meme
When treating a head injury, one of the questions doctors ask their patients is whether they know who is currently the president. It’s part of a standard neurological exam...
Trader Joe’s Halloween mini totes are back—and they’re already causing chaos
Trader Joe’s stores have a reputation for getting crowded at the best of times, but if you’re planning to make a stop there in the next few days, beware:...
Trump’s labor department says Trump’s mass deportations pose ‘immediate dangers’ to our food supply
About 40% of farm workers in the U.S. are undocumented immigrants, and they’ve become a focus of the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration crackdown. Terrorized farm workers have been forced...
Meta’s next big bet for VR: your living room
Forget magical virtual worlds. In its quest to broaden the audience for virtual reality, Meta is now embracing much more familiar surroundings: Owners of Meta’s Quest VR headsets will...
Amazon is trying out a new kind of vending machine. What’s inside could make your community healthier
Amazon is rolling out kiosks that let patients get their prescriptions while they are still at the doctor’s office. Starting in December 2025, the tech behemoth will be stepping...
Kentucky’s AG launches Roblox lawsuit claiming platform isn’t safe for kids
Kentucky’s attorney general claimed Tuesday that the online gaming platform Roblox has become a “playground for predators” as he announced a lawsuit accusing the company of lax child safety...
