Ellie Kemper: I’m giving my kids a less scheduled summer. It’s made me a better parent.
Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty ImagesEllie Kemper is mom to two kids, ages 6 and 9.She's prioritizing unstructured time and imaginative...
COVID may reactivate dormant viruses hidden in the bodies of otherwise healthy people
It’s a viral blast from the past. A new study suggests that COVID-19 can flip the switch on long-dormant viruses...
Ex-gubernatorial candidate pleads not guilty to threats in model ex-girlfriend’s case
Stephen Cloobeck — a one-time California gubernatorial candidate ensconced in Democratic political circles — pleaded not guilty to witness tampering...
Public Offers Implausible Number of Alibis for Man Accused of Destroying Flock Cameras
When police in West Virginia’s Monongalia County arrested 20-year-old Wesley Jackson for his alleged involvement in the destruction of automatic...
Mamdani wants to form business panel with ex-Lazard, UBS bankers
Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration is asking a former top executive for UBS Group AG in the US, an ex-global head...
‘The Odyssey’ Becomes Christopher Nolan’s 3rd $1 Billion Box Office Hit
After 14 years, Christopher Nolan has returned to the Box Office Billion club, as Universal/Syncopy’s “The Odyssey” has become the...
After blowing its entire 2026 AI budget in months, Uber CTO says ‘We’re coming to the end of the so-called ‘tokenmaxxing’ era’
Uber believes it’s found a solution to its AI spending problem after it blew through its budget for the technology...
The Internet Is in Crisis
Almost 20 years ago, I had tickets to see Amy Winehouse perform in London, at a show that was canceled...
Lounging mountain lion shuts down road in San Dimas
A mountain lion lounging on the sidewalk under the shade of a tree has shut down a street in San...
Monoculture is Dead, and Lollapalooza Proved Why That’s Actually a Great Thing
Pop culture feels really weird in 2026. Have you looked at Billboard’s Hot 100 lately? It’s a particularly chaotic selection...
