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Every Two Years, Staffers at the Met Get to See Their Own Art on the Prestigious Museum's Walls
The museum has been staging exhibitions featuring employee art since 1935. This year's show is only the second in history that's been open to the public


A Man Noticed a Strange Shape on the Ground on Google Earth. It Turned Out to Be the Mark of an Undetected Tornado
Geoscientists in Australia suggest a strong tornado swept across the Nullarbor Plain in November 2022 and made the 6.8-mile-long scar on the landscape—without anyone noticing


These Endangered Wolves Have a Sweet Tooth—and It Might Make Them Rare Carnivorous Pollinators
Ethiopian wolves like to lick up the flower nectar of red hot poker plants, and researchers have caught the behavior on camera


Archaeologists Discover Ancient Canals Used to Trap Fish in Belize 4,000 Years Ago
Pre-Maya hunter-gatherers built the system in Central America in response to a drought between 2200 and 1900 B.C.E., according to a new study


Archaeologist Discovers Two Neolithic Stone Circles in England, Supporting a 'Sacred Arc' Theory
The idea suggests prehistoric people built a ring of stone circles in modern-day Dartmoor National Park around the same time that Stonehenge was created—and the new finds have just added another piece to the puzzle


Keith Haring Created These Striking Subway Drawings While Waiting for Trains on His Way to Work
The artist used white chalk to draw on blank advertising panels inside subway stations. Now, 31 surviving examples of these works have sold at auction for more than $9 million


Mysterious, Repetitive 'Quacking' Noise in the Southern Ocean May Have Been a Conversation Between Whales
During a 1982 experiment, researchers recorded the unusual sound, termed “bio-duck.” Now, a researcher suggests they may have been listening in on animals talking to each other


The Ten Best History Books of 2024
Our favorite titles of the year resurrect forgotten histories and examine how the United States ended up where it is today


Vandals Destroy Ebenezer Scrooge's Fictional Tombstone Featured in a Film Adaptation of 'A Christmas Carol'
Located in an English churchyard, the stone was inscribed with the name "Ebenezer Scrooge" for the 1984 movie. Police are investigating the vandalism, which occurred earlier this month


Where Do Butterflies Migrate From? Clues Can Be Found in Pollen on Their Bodies
Trillions of insects move around the globe each year. Scientists are working on new ways to map those long-distance journeys


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What lies at the center of our galaxy? What lies at the center of our galaxy?




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The Medusa Nebula

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Sound of traffic increases stress and anxiety, study finds
Manmade sounds such vehicle traffic can mask the positive impact of nature soundscapes on people's stress and anxiety, according to a new study.


Global food yields have grown steadily during last six decades, study finds
Contrary to widespread concerns that global crop yields have stagnated in recent decades, a comprehensive study of worldwide food production finds yields have continued to grow at roughly the same rate since the 1960s.


Discovering the traits of extinct birds
Analysis of 216 extinct species by biologists found birds endemic to islands, occupied ecologically specific niche, lacking flight, with large bodies and sharply angled wings were the ones likely to disappear the soonest after 1500.


For those with CTE, family history of mental illness tied to aggression in middle age
People who have chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) who have a family history of mental illness may have a higher risk of aggression in middle age, according to a new study.


Gold beats platinum for chemo drugs in new lab study
Researchers have used a new gold-based drug to slow tumor growth in animals by 82% and target cancers more selectively than standard chemotherapy drugs, according to a new study.


Moving 'hotspot' created world's longest straight underwater mountain belt
New research has revealed that the Ninetyeast Ridge -- the Earth's longest straight underwater mountain chain -- formed through a different process than previously believed. Stretching 5000 km along the Indian Ocean's 90-degree east longitude and nearly matching the length of North America's Rocky Mountains, the ridge offers crucial new insights into the movement of the Earth's tectonic plates.


Making a difference: Efficient water harvesting from air possible
A research team has found a way to make more efficient the desorption of water-adsorption polymers used in atmospheric water harvesting and desiccant air conditioning.


Soccer heading damages brain regions affected in CTE, study finds
Soccer heading may cause more damage to the brain than previously thought, according to a new study.


Shells, teeth and bones of 'weird and wonderful organisms' provide historical environmental clues
A groundbreaking international study shows how chemical fingerprints left by 'underappreciated' aquatic organisms could help scientists monitor global environmental change.


Caregivers experience decline in well-being
New research, based on data from more than 28,000 caregivers in three countries, shows that the longer individuals spend caring for loved ones, the more their well-being suffers, regardless of the caregiving context. These findings underscore the need for policy discussions to alleviate the burden of informal care.


AI can predict study results better than human experts, researchers find
Large language models, a type of AI that analyses text, can predict the results of proposed neuroscience studies more accurately than human experts, finds a new study. The findings demonstrate that large language models (LLMs) trained on vast datasets of text can distil patterns from scientific literature, enabling them to forecast scientific outcomes with superhuman accuracy. The researchers say this highlights their potential as powerful tools for accelerating research, going far beyond just knowledge retrieval.


Brains grew faster as humans evolved
Brain size increased gradually within each ancient human species rather than through sudden leaps between species.


New discovery could offer significant answers on Alzheimer's disease
A new study represents a significant step forward in scientists' understanding of Alzheimer's disease. A team of investigators has examined the role of two proteins found in the brain and suggest the stability of their relationship to one another is crucial for memory formation and maintenance. Disruptions in this mechanical signalling pathway could lead to the disease. This is the first time this connection has been identified and could pave the way for therapeutic interventions.


How fungi colonize plant roots
Researchers have identified two fungal enzymes that hijack the immune system of plants, playing a critical role in the colonization of plant roots. These findings open new avenues for interventions in both medicine and agriculture.


'Genetic time machine' reveals complex chimpanzee cultures
Chimpanzees are known for their remarkable intelligence and use of tools, but could their cultures also evolve over time like human cultures? A new, multidisciplinary study suggests that some of their most advanced behaviors may have been passed down and refined through generations.


No 'one size fits all' treatment for Type 1 Diabetes
Factors beyond carbohydrates have a substantial influence on blood glucose levels meaning current automated insulin delivery systems miss vital information required for glucose regulation, a new study has found.


Food additive carrageenan (E 407) could disrupt the intestinal barrier and increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, study finds
The food additive carrageenan (E 407) can be responsible for the development of chronic inflammatory bowel disease, ulcers, and increased blood sugar levels in animals. Researchers have now investigated the effects of carrageenan on the human intestine and sugar metabolism. They found increased permeability of the small intestine, most likely due to intestinal inflammation.


Drug research: Decoding the structure of nano 'gene ferries'
Researchers have investigated how cationic polymers organize on a molecular level when transporting RNA drugs.


Fowl play: Why the hunt for Thanksgiving's favorite bird could get tougher
If hunters continue to follow their current strategies and prey continue their same routine, turkeys may become tougher to harvest in the future, according to new research.


Making quantum physics easier to digest in schools
A team of physics educators is focusing on a new approach to teaching quantum physics in schools. Traditional classroom teaching has tended to focus on presenting the history of the origins of quantum physics, which often poses problems for learners. Using the quantum measurement process as an example, the researchers have now published their first empirical findings on learning quantum physics -- based on two-state systems.


Scientists discover shared genetic foundations between musical rhythm and human language
A study has revealed that genetic variants associated with higher likelihood of rhythm impairments tended to be also associated with higher likelihood of dyslexia. The reverse was also the case: Genetic variants associated with more accurate musical rhythm skills co-occurred with genes linked to higher performance on language and reading tests, and to language-related educational outcomes.


Newer epilepsy medications used during pregnancy do not affect neurological development in children
Children of mothers who took certain anti-seizure medications while pregnant do not have worse neurodevelopmental outcomes at age 6, according to a long-running study.


Cellular traffic congestion in chronic diseases suggests new therapeutic targets
Chronic diseases such as diabetes are on the rise and are costly and challenging to treat. Scientists have discovered a common denominator driving these diverse diseases, which may prove to be a promising therapeutic target: proteolethargy, or reduced protein mobility, in the presence of oxidative stress.


New research points way to more reliable brain studies
A new study identifies research strategies for tying brain function and structure to behavior and health.


'Alzheimer's in dish' model shows promise for accelerating drug discovery
A decade ago, researchers introduced a new model for studying Alzheimer's disease. Known as 'Alzheimer's in a dish,' the model uses cultures of mature brain cells suspended in a gel to recapitulate what takes place in the human brain over 10 to 13 years in just six weeks. But does the model truly produce the same changes that take place in patients? In a new study, researchers created an algorithm to assess, in an unbiased manner, how well models of Alzheimer's disease mimic the function and gene expression patterns seen in patients' brains. Their results identify crucial shared pathways, confirming that the Alzheimer's in a dish model can be used to assess new drugs accurately and rapidly as well as point the way to drug discovery.


Researchers redefine what it means for a cell to be alive or dead
Cellular death is a fundamental concept in the biological sciences. Given its significance though, its definition depends on the context in which it takes place, and lacks a general mathematical definition. Researchers propose a new mathematical definition of death based on whether a potentially dead cell can return to a predefined 'representative state of living,' which are the states of being that we can confidently call 'alive.' The researchers' work could be useful for biological researchers and future medical research.


What a gut fungus reveals about symbiosis and allergy
A fungus discovered in the mouse stomach may hold a key to fungal evolution within the gastrointestinal tract, according to new research. The finding suggests that preclinical studies until now have overlooked a major influencer of mouse physiology.


Cervical cancer deaths in young women plummet after introduction of HPV vaccine
Researchers found a reduction in cervical cancer mortality in women under the age of 25, which is likely due to the introduction of the HPV vaccine.


Breakthrough could revolutionize future of tick control
Scientists create potential for genetic tools to control disease-spreading ticks.


Long COVID brain fog linked to lung function
In patients with long COVID, lower pulmonary gas exchange may be associated with impaired cognitive function, according to a new study.


Concussions slow brain activity of high school football players
A new study of high school football players found that concussions affect an often-overlooked but important brain signal.


World's most common heart valve disease linked to insulin resistance in large national study
A large new population study of men over 45 indicates insulin resistance may be an important risk factor for the development of the world's most common heart valve disease -- aortic stenosis (AS).


Simple secret to living a longer life
Increasing physical activity levels could extend your life up to 11 more years according to new research using accelometry data. The study found that for the least active people in the population, a single one-hour walk could return a benefit of six additional hours of life.


Same plant, different tactic: Habitat determines response to climate
A research team has found some clues to how plants survive in colder regions.


It might be wrecking the climate, but carbon dioxide is actually good for your cells
Chemists unravel how bicarbonate can protect cells from oxidative stress in a study that challenges how cell damage has been studied for decades.


Scientists identify important factor in neural development
Scientists have shed new light on how certain biological processes determine the development of neural cells. Their findings on a molecular 'bridge' complex demonstrate a new level of detail in the understanding of early neural development -- which is fundamental for the further understanding of neurodevelopmental syndromes.


New imaging platform revolutionizes 3D visualization of cellular structures
A team of researchers has developed an innovative imaging platform that promises to improve our understanding of cellular structures at the nanoscale. This platform, called soTILT3D for single-objective tilted light sheet with 3D point spread functions (PSFs), offers significant advancements in super-resolution microscopy, enabling fast and precise 3D imaging of multiple cellular structures while the extracellular environment can be controlled and flexibly adjusted.


Drinking plenty of water may actually be good for you
Public health recommendations generally suggest drinking eight cups of water a day. And many people just assume it's healthy to drink plenty of water.


World's oldest lizard wins fossil fight
A storeroom specimen that changed the origins of modern lizards by millions of years has had its identity confirmed.


Team unlocks new insights on pulsar signals
Results showed that in almost all cases, measured bandwidths were higher than predictions by widely used models of the galaxy, highlighting a need for updates to current ISM density models.


How long ring fingers can point to a love of alcohol
There is evidence that alcohol consumption is influenced by prenatal sex steroids, so experts decided to use a sample of students for their research into the subject.


Eliminating physical activity disparities between male and female youth could save hundreds of millions of dollars, new study says
Eliminating current physical activity disparities between male and female youth in the United States could save around $780 million for each new cohort of six-to-17-year-olds, according to a new study. In fact, bringing more equity to sports participation could save even more: $1.55 billion.


Unexplained heat-wave 'hotspots' are popping up across the globe
A striking new phenomenon is emerging: distinct regions are seeing repeated heat waves that are so extreme, they fall far beyond what any model of global warming can predict or explain. A new study provides the first worldwide map of such regions, which show up on every continent except Antarctica like giant, angry skin blotches.


Great apes visually track subject-object relationships like humans do, study finds
Great apes track events with their eyes in the same way that humans do, according to a new study.


Recovery of testing for heart disease risk factors post-COVID remains patchy
Routine screening to detect risk factors for heart disease dropped sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic in England, and some key measurements, such as blood pressure readings, may still lag behind pre-pandemic levels, according to a new study.


Oil spill still contaminating sensitive Mauritius mangroves three years on, study finds
Three years after bulk carrier MV Wakashio ran aground on a coral reef off Mauritius, spilling 1000 tonnes of a new type of marine fuel oil, research has confirmed the oil is still present in an environmentally sensitive mangrove forest close to important Ramsar conservation sites.


Quantum mechanism identified as a key to accelerating ocean temperatures
Accelerating rates of heat uptake by oceans that don't fit current climate models can now be explained by quantum physics.


Predicting the weather: New meteorology estimation method aids building efficiency
Researchers propose a new method to generate meteorological data that takes into account the interdependence of meteorological factors, such as temperature, humidity, and solar radiation.


Brain test shows that crabs process pain
Researchers have demonstrated that painful stimuli are sent to the brain of shore crabs providing more evidence for pain in crustaceans. EEG style measurements show clear neural reactions in the crustacean's brain during mechanical or chemical stimulation.


Cancers grow uniformly throughout their mass, study finds
Cancer cells on the surface are thought to have natural advantages compared to cells deep within, which is why scientists have hypothesized tumors grow more in their periphery than in the core. A recent study found the opposite is true: tumors grow throughout their mass. The findings challenge the idea that a tumor is a 'two-speed' entity.


A pathway towards new quantum devices: Electrically defined quantum dots in zinc oxide
Creating and controlling quantum dots via electrical methods, is likely to lead to new frontiers in the quest to develop stable and efficient qubits. Exploring how zinc oxide can be used in electrically defined quantum dots, researchers have unearthed some surprising phenomenon.


Astronomers may have discovered the answer to a mysterious stellar event
Researchers have made a record-breaking astrophysical discovery while simultaneously uncovering a possible explanation for the rare and extreme astrophysical event known as long-period radio transients.


Delay and pay: Climate tipping point costs quadruple after waiting
The cost of reversing the effects of climate change -- restoring melted polar sea ice, for example -- quickly climbs nearly fourfold soon after a tipping point is crossed, according to new work. Much work has been done to explore the environmental costs tied to climate change. But this new study marks the first time researchers have quantified the costs of controlling tipping points before and after they unfold.


Magnetic tornado is stirring up the haze at Jupiter's poles
Dark ovals in Jupiter's polar haze, visible only at UV wavelengths, were first noticed 25 years ago, then ignored. A new study shows that these dark UV ovals are common, appearing at the south pole in 75% of Hubble Space Telescope images taken since 2015. They appear less often at the north pole. The scientists theorize that a magnetic vortex generated in the ionosphere stirs up and concentrates the hydrocarbon haze that blankets the poles.


Air fryers confirmed as least polluting cooking method
Air fryers produce a tiny fraction of the indoor air pollution emitted by other cooking methods including pan and deep frying, a new study has shown.


New approach to epilepsy treatment combines genetics and brain mapping
Researchers have developed a new method called MoPEDE, which has the potential to improve epilepsy treatment. The method combines brain measurements with genetic analyses, offering deeper insights into the origins and mechanisms of epileptic seizures.


Wild boars could be a potential source of hepatitis E transmission to humans in the Barcelona metropolitan area
Over the last few decades, wild boar populations have increased in the urban areas of Barcelona and in other parts of Catalonia. This wild animal is an important reservoir of the hepatitis E virus. Now, a team has identified a relevant molecular similarity between the hepatitis E virus (HEV) strains of wild boars in the metropolitan area of Barcelona and the citizens of this area. According to the researchers, these data suggest that these animals could be a source of human hepatitis E infections in the metropolitan region.


Machine learning reveals behaviors linked with early Alzheimer's, points to new treatments
Scientists used a new video-based machine learning tool to pinpoint otherwise-undetectable signs of early disease in mice that were engineered to mimic key aspects of Alzheimer's. Their work sheds light on a new strategy for identifying neurological disease earlier than currently possible and tracking how it develops over time.


Under-ice species at risk as Arctic warms
'Specialist' lifeforms that live under Arctic sea ice are at risk as the ice retreats, new research shows.


How cancer cell death may harm the immune system and promote tumor growth
A new study has uncovered an unexpected way cancer cells can escape the immune system, making it harder for treatments to work. The study explains how a type of cancer cell death can actually make tumors grow faster by turning off the immune system's ability to fight the cancer.


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Black Friday 2024: The best deals tech in Australia
Here are the top Black Friday deals we've spotted in Australia for 2024, with huge savings on robot vacuums, headphones, laptops, TVs and more!


NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for November 28, 2024
Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle.


Wordle today: Answer, hints for November 28
Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1258 on November 28, as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.


NYT Strands hints, answers for November 28
The NYT Strands hints and answers you need to make the most of your puzzling experience.


25+ Black Friday beauty tech deals, handpicked by a beauty tech reporter
Get the latest beauty tech deals from across the web. Save on skincare tech, hair dryers, multi-stylers, and more during Black Friday.


All the best early Black Friday deals at Amazon, Target, Best Buy, and Walmart
Early Black Friday deals are live across all major retailers. We're tracking the best deals on Apple, iRobot, Ninja, Sony, and tons more.


Spy on the birds in your yard with a discounted Bird Buddy feeder for Black Friday
An impressive holiday markdown on the solar feeder known as the Bird Buddy.


Amazons official Black Friday sale is on, and a ton of new deals are here
Amazon's Black Friday sale officially started on Nov. 21. So far, the best deals live now are on Echos, robot vacuums, and Kindles.


Beats Studio Pro headphones are 54% off as part of a record-low Black Friday deal
Amazon, Best Buy, Target, and Walmart have the Beats Studio Pro on sale for just $159.99 during their Black Friday sales. That's 54% off the headphones' $349.99 MSRP and an all-time low.


Get $75 in Amazon credit when you redeem this early Black Friday Meta Quest 3S bundle deal
As of Nov. 27, early bird Black Friday shoppers can score $75 in store credit from Amazon and Target when they purchase a Meta Quest 3S bundle at Amazon.


The best gifts for teenage girls, according to teenage girls
Teenage girls are one group for which "winging it" won't work as an approach to gifting. So, we've compiled the best gifts for teenage girls in 2024.


How to watch the Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade without cable
Want to watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade without cable? Here's what streaming service you'll need.


Chatbots pushing pro-anorexia messaging to teen users
A investigation by Futurism found the popular character AI chatbot site is hosting chats that encourage teens to stop eating and other pro-anorexia behavior.


All the best Black Friday deals to shop for less than $25
The best Black Friday deals under $25 include Lego sets, Echo devices, streaming sticks, and more.


57+ unique gift ideas for Dad that are way better than a tie
Browse our favorite dad gift ideas for the holiday season. Try to think outside the gift card this year.


Best Buy and Walmart are absolutely schooling Amazon in Black Friday TV deals
Black Friday is one of the best times of year to buy a TV, and some sweet early TV deals are live: I like the $219.99 Hisense 55-inch QLED and $899.99 55-inch Samsung The Frame.


Our favorite tech gifts for the gadget-loving set
Find the year's top gadgets and best tech gifts from brands like Apple, Anker, Nintendo, and GoPro.


Shop a bounty of tablet deals ahead of Black Friday
Find early Black Friday deals on tablets from Apple, Samsung, and more. Shop now for early savings of up to 40% off.


Bluesky has growing pains. Heres what it can learn from X/Twitter
Bluesky, the Twitter/X alternative, is growing fast but also running into the same content moderation problems of its predecessor.


OpenAI Sora leak: What it was and what it wasn’t.
Early testers for OpenAI's Sora made the AI video generator publicly available on Tuesday before it was shut down. But we still know next to nothing about the model and the early testing program.


Spotify Wrapped 2024 date: When it comes out, how to view yours
Spotify users eagerly await their Wrapped every year. Here's what you need to know about the date it drops and how to view yours.


How to watch New Zealand vs. England 1st Test online for free
Live stream New Zealand vs. England 1st Test for free from anywhere in the world.


Suction up these Dyson deals ahead of Black Friday 2024
Amazon is offering early Dyson Black Friday deals on cordless vacuums, hair products, and air purifiers. Here are the best ones so far.


iOS 18.2 Apple Mail gets major redesign: 3 biggest updates
Apple's iOS 18.2 update is coming out in early December with big changes to the Mail app. Here's what's new.


The music of ‘Moana 2’: Auliʻi Cravalho goes ‘Beyond’
“Moana 2’ star Auliʻi Cravalho, and songwriters Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear on making “Beyond.”


Black Friday stocking stuffer deals you wont want to miss — shop palm-sized gadgets, mini portable speakers, and more
Find the perfect gifts for everyone on your list with Black Friday deals from Best Buy, Target, and Amazon.


FCC approves T-Mobiles Starlink cell coverage plans
The FCC just approved of T-Mobile and Elon Musk's Starlink joining forces to extend coverage.


The latest deals from Best Buys Black Friday sale: Sony earbuds, our favorite gaming laptop, and more
The best Black Friday deals at Best Buy include heavy discounts on an Alienware gaming laptop, huge QLED TVs, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds, and a GoPro bundle.


25+ of the best Bluetooth speaker deals ahead of Black Friday
With just a couple days left until Black Friday, tons of speaker brands already have new low prices available. Our top picks, at a glance: Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 for $78.96 (save $21.03), JBL Go 4 for $39.95 (save $10), and the


xAI could release a standalone Grok app soon
Elon Musk's AI company, xAI, plans to release a standalone Grok app similar to ChatGPT.


20+ sweet Lego deals live ahead of Black Friday
We rounded up more than 20 great Lego deals live ahead of Black Friday, including the Lego Orchid for $39.99 or the Lego Infinity Gauntlet for $45.


Amazon has up to 50% off premium gifts from brands like Dyson, Samsung, TheraGun, and more
The Amazon Black Friday sale has up to 50% off on premium gifts from Dyson, Apple, PlayStation, and more.


Is Samsung making a gaming handheld?
Is Samsung making a gaming handheld?


One million public Bluesky posts scraped for AI training
A machine learning librarian scraped public posts and created a searchable AI training dataset, without consent of users.


Get both Hulu and Disney+ for $2.99 per month for Black Friday
The Hulu and Disney+ bundle with ads is only $2.99 per month for an entire year if you sign up by Dec. 2. That's 72% off the usual cost.


Found it: Heres the cheapest 55-inch QLED TV so far this Black Friday
As of Nov. 27, Best Buy has the best cheap 55-inch QLED TV deal this Black Friday, which is almost 50% off a Hisense model — now just $219.99.


How to watch Liverpool vs. Real Madrid online for free
Watch Liverpool vs. Real Madrid in the Champions League for free from anywhere in the world.


Check out some of the best Nintendo Switch deals weve seen ahead of Black Friday
As of Nov. 27, plenty of Nintendo Switch deals are live ahead of Black Friday 2024. Check out our favorite discounts on consoles, games, accessories, and beyond.


2024 Black Friday ads: Best deals from Amazon, Target, Best Buy, Walmart, Kohls, Home Depot, and more
The best 2024 Black Friday ad deals from Target, Best Buy, Walmart, Kohls, Home Depot, and more.


The best Black Friday streaming deals so far: Hulu, Peacock, Max, and more
The best Black Friday streaming deals include Prime Video add-ons up to 75% off, $1.99 Peacock Premium, and $2.99 Max subscriptions.


Can stan Twitter be recreated on Bluesky? Swifties think so.
Taylor Swift fans explain why they are leaving X / Twitter for Bluesky.


Walmart undercuts Best Buy and Target by two bucks on the Xbox Series X
As of Nov. 27, the Microsoft Xbox Series X (1TB, Digital Edition) is available at Walmart for $398. That's $51.99 off the list price.


Best PS5 Black Friday deals: Compare Best Buy, Amazon, Target, and more
The best PS5 Black Friday deals. Compare the best PlayStation 5 deals from Best Buy, Amazon, Target, and more.


Walmarts second Black Friday sale is live: Get a $149 Apple Watch SE, a $178 55-inch 4K Roku TV, and more
The best deals from Walmart's second Black Friday Deals event include a $149 Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen), a $178 55-inch Roku TV, and $29 JLab headphones.


How to watch Red Star Belgrade vs. Stuttgart online for free
Watch Red Star Belgrade vs. Stuttgart in the Champions League for free from anywhere in the world.


Best Buy Black Friday ad: The best deals you can buy online
Best Buy Black Friday Ad. Browse the best deals from Best Buy's Black Friday sale in 2024.


Walmart Black Friday ad: The best deals you can buy online
Walmart Black Friday Ad. Browse the best deals from Walmart's Black Friday sale in 2024.


Keeping track of where the Ninja Slushi is in stock, as well as the best Black Friday Ninja deals
The Ninja Slushi is in stock, but likely won't get a Black Friday discount. We're tracking where to get it and keeping tabs on Ninja stuff that is on sale, like the Creami.


Target Black Friday ad: The best deals you can buy online
Target Black Friday Ad. Browse the best deals from Target's Black Friday sale in 2024.


Home Depot Black Friday ad: The best deals you can buy online
Home Depot Black Friday Ad. Browse the best deals from the Home Depot's Black Friday sale in 2024.


Kohls Black Friday ad: The best deals you can buy online
Kohl's Black Friday Ad. Browse the best deals from Kohl's Black Friday sale in 2024.


Hulus Black Friday deal is back. Get a whole year for just $0.99 per month.
Hulu's Black Friday deal might be the best Black Friday streaming deal of 2024.


The Sticky review: The Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist gets a darkly funny adaptation
All episodes of "The Sticky," starring Margo Martindale and Jamie Lee Curtis, hit Prime Video December 6. Review.


Annoyingly, Spotify teases Spotify Wrapped 2024 without saying when its actually coming
Spotify now opens with a popup announcing the upcoming Spotify Wrapped feature.


How to watch the Champions League online for free
Live stream the 2024-25 Champions League for free from anywhere in the world.


How to share your live location on Instagram
Finally, Instagram has added the feature pretty much every other messaging app has: live location sharing.


Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 has hit its lowest-ever price this Black Friday
Samsung's 44mm Galaxy Watch 6 normally retails for $329.99. As of Nov. 27, it's down to $159.99.


How Daniel Craig and Drew Starkey filmed the ayahuasca scene in Queer
Daniel Craig and Drew Starkey give us a behind-the-scenes look at how Luca Guadagnino approached filming the ayahuasca scene in 'Queer'.


Black Friday came early: Get an eSIM with $50 of data credits half off
Save 50% on aloSIM, an eSIM that comes with $50 of data credits for only $24.97 (reg. $50) ahead of Black Friday.


Save up to 50% on mattresses in the DreamCloud Black Friday sale
Save up to 50% in the DreamCloud Black Friday sale. Save an extra $100 when you spend $1,000.


Kristin Chenowith is Lindsay Lohans monster-in-law in Our Little Secret
Lindsay Lohan, Kristin Chenowith and Ian Harding dive into the hilarious holiday chaos in 'Our Little Secret'


Save up to 50% on luxury mattresses in the Nectar Black Friday sale
Save up to 50% in the Nectar Black Friday sale. Plus get an extra $100 off when you spend $1,000.


Beats Studio3 headphones are on sale for under $100 in Walmarts Black Friday sale
As of Nov. 27, Beats Studio3 headphones are on sale for $89. Normally they retail for $159.


LGs stunning 65-inch G4 OLED TV has dropped to its lowest-ever price this Black Friday
LG's 65-inch G4 OLED TV normally costs $3,399.99. As of Nov. 27, it's down to $2,296.99 in Black Friday sales.


Squid Game Season 2 trailer gives us our best glimpse yet at one of the new games
Netflix has shared its "Squid Game" Season 2 trailer, which gives us a glimpse of one of the new games.


NYT Strands hints, answers for November 27
The NYT Strands hints and answers you need to make the most of your puzzling experience.


Challengers screenwriter Justin Kuritzkes on his trippy, scary adaptation of Queer
"Challengers" screenwriter Justin Kuritzkes breaks down his latest film with director Luca Guadagnino, which adapts William S. Burroughs' "Queer."


The best and worst Thanksgiving foods, ranked
The biggest eating holiday of the year is upon us. But not all Thanksgiving dishes are created equal. Here are the best and worst Thanksgiving foods, ranked.


NASA plane swooped over the Arctic. It detected a buried military base.
A NASA research aircraft spotted Camp Century, home to the secretive Cold War project Iceworm, deep beneath Greenland's ice.


Get a refurbished mini HP EliteDesk for $280 and declutter your desk
This compact EliteDesk mini desktop may be compact, but it comes with Intel Core i5, 16GB RAM, and 256GB SSD for $279.97 (reg. $379).


Wow them with an Apple Watch band with a built-in charger
Give the gift of convenience with the PowerBand Apple Watch Band with a Built-In MagSafe-compatible Charger for just $29.97.


Never pay for cloud storage again with 1TB at your disposal for a lifetime — now $60 for Black Friday
FolderFort's 1TB plan lasts for life and gives you one place to store all your files. Get this cloud storage plan for $59.97 for Black Friday.


Queer review: Daniel Craig tackles William S. Burroughs in hot, heart-wrenching romance
The team behind "Challengers" is back with more problematic crushing in "Queer," an adaptation of the novel by William S. Burroughs. Review.


September 5 review: a blinkered, noncommittal thriller about an Olympic hostage crisis
Review of "September 5": a film re-telling the 1972 Munich Olympics hostage crisis and a journalistic retrospective about TV broadcasting.


Maria review: Angelina Jolie sets an opera biopic ablaze
Angelina Jolie stars as Maria Callas in Pablo Larraín's opera biopic, "Maria." Review.


The best TikTok food trends of 2024
TikTok food trends are still popular in 2024, from the cottage cheese renaissance to Chili's Triple Dipper. But they've mostly shifted from stunt food to good food, which is great.


Of all the Shark robot vacuums, these are the top 3 to consider on Black Friday
After overhauling its lineup recently, Shark's robot vacuums are as good as Roombas. I tested most of them to choose the top 3 Shark robot vacuum for every type of home.


Black Friday 2024 is here: how to find the best deals
How to shop during Black Friday 2024: comparing prices, staying updated on new deals, taking advantage of coupons, and more.


NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for November 27, 2024
Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle.


Wordle today: Answer, hints for November 27
Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1257 on November 27, as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.


Mini crossword answers for November 27
Answers to each clue for the November 27, 2024 edition of Arkadium daily mini crossword on Mashable.com.


Hurdle hints and answers for November 27
Hints and answers to today's Hurdle all in one place.


Kindles arent the only e-readers on sale this Black Friday
Ahead of Black Friday, e-readers are on sale, including Amazon Kindle and Rakuten Kobo e-readers. Shop our expert's top picks.


Stock your bookshelf with these early Black Friday books
Get your holiday reading (and gifting) in order with early Black Friday deals on books. Find Gregory Maguire's "Wicked" for just $10 at Walmart.


Save $75 on the PS5 Fortnite Cobalt Star bundle in the Walmart Black Friday sale
The PS5 'Fortnite Cobalt Star' bundle is usually listed for $499.99. As of Nov. 27, it's on sale for $424.


Get salon treatments at home with the best Black Friday IPL bundle deal
Save 21% on the Braun IPL Skin i·expert bundle at Amazon.


NYTs The Mini crossword answers, hints for November 27, 2024
Answers to each clue for the November 27, 2024 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.


Get $300 off this impressive gaming laptop in Amazons Black Friday sale
Save 21% on the ASUS ROG Strix G16 at Amazon.


NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for November 27
Connections: Sports Edition is a New York Times word game about finding common sports threads between words. How to solve the puzzle.


The Apple Watch 10 is at its lowest-ever price in the Amazon Black Friday sale
Save 18% on the Apple Watch Series 10 at Amazon.


The Oura Ring Gen3 is down to its lowest-ever price in Amazons Black Friday sale
Save 22% on the Oura Ring Gen3 Heritage at Amazon.


Save 30% on the OLYMPUS OM-1 camera this Black Friday
As of Nov. 27, the OM SYSTEM OLYMPUS OM-1 is on sale for $1,399.99 at Amazon. That’s 30% off its $2,009.51 list price. The OM SYSTEM OLYMPUS OM-1 features 120fps shooting and a weather-sealed design.


Save 30% on the Fitbit Google Ace LTE kids smartwatch this Black Friday
As of Nov. 27, the Fitbit Google Ace LTE kids smartwatch is on sale for $160.97 at Amazon. That’s 30% off its $229.95 list price, with features like GPS, calls, and activity games.


Create custom stickers for less with this Black Friday deal
As of Nov. 27, the Nelko Sticker Printer is on sale for $33.99 at Amazon. That’s 43% off its $59.99 list price, plus additional savings on thermal paper.


This powerful space heater is 50% off for Black Friday
As of Nov. 27, the MORENTO space heater is on sale for $32.39 at Amazon. That’s 40% off its $59.99 list price, with an extra 10% coupon available at checkout.


The best speakers in 2024
Treat your ears with this selection of top speakers from popular brands like Sonos and Logitech.


A lifetime subscription to 1TB of cloud storage is 86% off
Save on the Koofr Cloud Storage 1TB plan at the Mashable Shop.


How to watch the 2024 Qatar Grand Prix online for free
Watch the 2024 Qatar Grand Prix in F1 for free from anywhere in the world.


How to watch Celtic vs. Club Brugge online for free
Watch Celtic vs. Club Brugge in the Champions League for free from anywhere in the world.


The best Black Friday TV deals in Australia
Our selection of the top TV deals we've spotted in the online Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales for Australia.