A leaked list of attendees has revealed that high-profile Hollywood stars like Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Sophia Bush have been part of Peter Thiel’s Dialog group—a private, invite-only network of tech leaders, politicians, and media figures. The group, described as a space for "off-the-record" discus
New York City turned into a sea of orange and blue on June 18 as fans flooded Lower Manhattan to celebrate the Knicks' first NBA Championship since 1973. The victory parade wasn't just any celebration—it was a full-blown citywide party, complete with fireworks and a massive crowd that stretched for
Service workers often see sides of celebrities that fans don’t. Behind the glamour, some stars leave big tips while others barely cover the bill. Elvis Presley, for example, famously tipped $5, 000 after a long meal with officers. That’s a far cry from today’s celebrities, like Victor Wembanyama, wh
The summer movie season isn’t just about bright explosions and superhero capes—horror and sci-fi are still packing theaters. But if you’d rather stay in, a new bundle lets you binge some of the weirdest, wildest, and most terrifying films without breaking the bank. For less than the price of a movie
Every year in June, a quiet valley in Colorado turns into a mini radio nation. Over two days, ham radio fans swap technical tricks and chat across the country—not for profit, but for practice. The Ski Country Amateur Radio Club will join thousands of others in this nation-wide drill, setting up thei
Heart disease stays the top killer worldwide, and even after surviving a heart attack many patients face a slow slide into heart failure. Stem cells could fix damaged heart muscle, but most trials show only small improvements and no clear regrowth of healthy tissue. The biggest problem isn’t the cel
Lyme disease isn’t a new problem, but it’s one that’s getting harder to ignore. Each year, around half a million Americans get bitten by ticks carrying Borrelia bacteria, the germ behind Lyme. Most of the time, a few weeks of antibiotics will clear the infection if caught early. But for some, sympto
Every year, scientists around the globe capture moments that most people never see—tiny ecosystems, dangerous creatures, and fragile environments. A recent photography contest highlighted these hidden scenes, turning complex research into striking images. One shot showed researchers working underwat
Nevada changed its marijuana laws in 2017, making recreational cannabis legal for adults over 21. But don’t think you can light up just anywhere. Public smoking remains off-limits in most places, including parks and streets, unless you're in a specially licensed lounge. The state also bans smoking i
Friday’s downpour turned Dallas roads into risky rivers, catching both human and self-driving cars off guard. In East Dallas, Tiffanie Delgado McMahon and her young daughter got stuck when water rose around their SUV. The eight-year-old panicked, while McMahon struggled to keep calm until a police o
