World

An interstellar object is passing through our solar system right now, and you can stream it live online
An interstellar object called 3I/ATLAS is passing through our solar system this year, NASA announced yesterday. Today at 6 p.m. ET, you can see it for yourself, thanks to...
This ‘Elden Ring’ book costs nearly $300. Fans say it’s worth it
The $297 collector’s edition of Grace Given has shimmering gilded edges, a simulated white antique leather cover, lush full-color illustrations on heavy coated stock, and a flocked slipcase with...
House passes Trump’s big budget bill
President Donald Trump’s tax-cut package cleared its final hurdle in the U.S. Congress on Thursday, as the Republican-controlled House of Representatives narrowly approved the massive bill and sent it...
New AI outlines lung tumors better and faster than doctors, study finds
Scientists have developed a revolutionary new AI tool which, according to a new study, may become crucial in lung cancer screening and treatment.The study, published in the journal npj...
Average long-term U.S. mortgage rate drops to lowest level since April
The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage fell for the fifth straight week to its lowest level since early April, an encouraging sign for potential buyers who have wrestled...
Six Flags says no final decision on the closure of California’s Great America has been made—yet
Good night, Great America?  Amusement park operator Six Flags Entertainment Corporation may close its Santa Clara, California-based Great America park after five decades, according to comments made by company...
The fight over who gets to regulate AI is far from over
Welcome to AI Decoded, Fast Company’s weekly newsletter that breaks down the most important news in the world of AI. You can sign up to receive this newsletter every week here. The AI...
Is Tesla screwed?
Elon Musk’s anger over the One Big Beautiful Bill Act was evident this week as the world’s richest man took to X, the social media platform he owns, to...
How will AI change the restaurant business?
Restaurant industry leaders are excited for artificial intelligence to make the business better.  But many feel unprepared to handle its implementation.  That’s according to a new survey from consulting...
Measles update: Kentucky now has a confirmed outbreak 
Kentucky has its first measles outbreak of 2025, as the U.S. case count sits just short of a 30-year high.There have been 1,267 confirmed measles cases this year, the...
Out of control wildfire on Greek island unleashes evacuations in homes and hotels
Firefighters were struggling Thursday to bring a major wildfire on Greece’s southern island of Crete under control, hampered by gale force winds whipping up the flames.Thousands of people were...
Leaders, here’s how to close the gap between your words and actions
It’s one thing to declare, “We care about our people.” It’s entirely different to prove it in messy, unscripted moments, especially when no one is watching.  Too often, corporate...