A year ago, a guy in Boston started posting funny videos online just for fun. He pretended to be a ridiculous version of a finance bro—loud, obnoxious, and obsessed with private equity. No one expected it to go anywhere. But something unexpected happened: people loved it. Companies started paying hi
The U. S. research funding system has long been praised for its careful, expert-driven approach to awarding grants for basic science. Typically, researchers submit detailed proposals showing what they plan to study, why it matters, and how they’ll test their ideas. These proposals then go through ri
A24 is teaming up with Kojima Productions to turn the hit video game Death Stranding into a movie, but fans shouldn’t expect a direct copy of the original story. Director Michael Sarnoski has been working hand-in-hand with Hideo Kojima, the game’s creator, to shape a fresh script that blends new cha
Science fiction on TV started as fun space adventures for kids but grew into deep stories for grown-ups. Shows like Captain Video in 1949 showed robots and rockets long before real space travel. Others like Flash Gordon and Superman made science fiction feel exciting yet familiar. These early shows
The 2017 film tied to Stephen King’s book series was a box office flop and got terrible reviews when it first came out. People scratched their heads asking why it even existed. Strangely enough, this same movie is now quietly thriving in places like Brazil and Haiti. Streaming platforms deserve much
A study looked at kids born from frozen embryo transfers, fresh embryo transfers, and natural pregnancies to see if the way they were conceived affects their size at age 12. The research found that children from frozen embryo transfers tend to be slightly larger than those from fresh transfers or na
Michael Jackson spent years trying to outsmart sleepless nights. Toward the end, even extreme doses of cough syrup couldn’t deliver the rest he craved. Reports from someone who saw him firsthand describe a night where Jackson downed enough syrup to knock out most people—but not him. He chugged two f
The story begins with a man named Kilimanjaro Robbs, who grew up in Jamaica and later moved to California. He now runs a nonprofit called Hidden Genius Project that helps young black men learn tech and business skills. Robbs says the United States offers many ways to get ahead. He points out that s
A leader’s most powerful tool can be the confidence they give someone else. Marvell Technology’s chief executive says this belief shaped his own path. When he was early in his career at Maxim, a senior manager told him not to give direct instructions but to trust that staying on the business‑mana
Jack Antonoff, known for polishing hits for big names, finally turned the spotlight onto his own project. The indie pop band Bleachers opened a new tour at Chicago’s Salt Shed, giving fans a full 105‑minute showcase of fresh songs and classic tunes. The set started with the brand‑new track “I Kne
