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The greenhouse gases we’re not accounting for
Researchers around the world set to work unraveling the mystery, reviewing readings from satellites, aircraft, and greenhouse-gas monitoring stations. They eventually spotted a clear pattern: Methane emissions had increased...
Chinese EV company BYD is seeing surging European sales—while Tesla continues to tank
On August 5, new automotive industry data revealed how EV brands are faring in the U.K. and Germany, and the update marks yet another chapter in the saga of...
America’s choice: lead the AI revolution or watch from the sidelines
As artificial intelligence reshapes every industry, America stands at a crossroads. We can either double down on our greatest competitive advantage, attracting the world’s brightest minds, or watch our...
RushTok is back. TikTok still can’t get enough of sorority recruitment
The internet’s favorite programming is back on: #RushTok season is officially upon us. If this is your first time tuning in, “rush” is the informal name for the recruitment...
Instagram launches Map feature. It looks a lot like Snap Map
Location sharing among friends, family, and significant others has quietly become the norm in recent years. Now Instagram is looking for a piece of the action with the launch...
All that backlash against Duolingo going ‘AI-first’ didn’t slow its growth: Why DUOL stock is soaring 24% right now
At least one company’s bet on AI appears to be paying off—for now. Language-learning platform Duolingo reported earnings results for the second quarter of 2025 on Wednesday after the...
Trump accuses banks of political discrimination. Here’s what to know
The White House was preparing to act against banks for allegedly dropping customers for political reasons, as President Donald Trump said he believes that banks, including JPMorgan and Bank...
Hulu’s days are numbered, and Disney just made it official
Mickey Mouse and Love Island will soon live under the same roof. The Walt Disney Company announced Wednesday plans to sunset standalone Hulu streaming app to integrate its content...
The real meaning behind that viral Department of Homeland Security painting
In recent months, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has used its social media platforms to promote its vision of an ideal country. In between posts celebrating mass deportations...
WhatsApp removes 6.8 million accounts linked to scam centers
WhatsApp has taken down 6.8 million accounts that were “linked to criminal scam centers” targeting people online around the world, its parent company Meta said this week. The account deletions, which...
