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Houthis Strikes Riyadh
- 0.43 · explainers · keep 0.19 · 10 ways that Saudi Arabia violates human rights
- 0.43 · explainers · keep 0.09 · Saudi Arabia began investing in international sports in the mid-2010s
- 0.40 · news-in-context · keep 0.12 · An interactive overview of the human toll of the Yemen conflict
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AI Murder Tip
- 0.51 · explainers · keep 0.35 · When AI agents "go rogue," they take unintended actions to accomplish their assigned goals, often because users provided vague or conflicting instructions.
- 0.47 · explainers · keep 0.47 · Experiments involving AI agents operating in virtual societies for 15 days produced diverse outcomes, ranging from every agent dying to the creation of a functioning democracy, depending on the AI model used.
- 0.46 · explainers · keep 0.33 · AI may enable smart cities to drastically improve public safety
- 0.46 · experiences · keep 0.17 · Anthropic's Frontier Red Team assesses the dangers of its AI tools through 'evals'—safety tests that probe models to disclose sensitive information.
- 0.45 · explainers · keep 0.28 · AI experts argue that artificial intelligence could annihilate humanity in two primary ways: Humans weaponizing extremely powerful AI, or humans losing control of it.
- 0.43 · news-in-context · keep 0.51 · The Anthropic Economic Index shows AI adoption is highest in computer science roles.
- 0.42 · explainers · keep 0.12 · As occurred during the 2026 hack of an AI platform by OpenAI, agentic AI may exploit a system vulnerability to access sensitive data if that information enables it to complete its assigned task.
- 0.42 · explainers · keep 0.29 · AI hallucinations are inaccuracies or falsehoods in generated content
- 0.42 · explainers · keep 0.72 · Some experts suggest there is an approximately 10% chance that AI agents will cause human extinction if they become superintelligent, go rogue, and hijack critical computer systems.
- 0.41 · longform · keep 0.09 · True crime fans can derail lives with misguided accusations
- 0.41 · explainers · keep 0.25 · AI hallucinations are inaccuracies or falsehoods in the outputs of generative AI tools, which can result from insufficient training data, data biases, or incorrect assumptions.
- 0.41 · explainers · keep 0.07 · A merger between OpenAI and Anthropic was reportedly proposed after Sam Altman's firing to keep OpenAI safety-oriented amid the internal turmoil.
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Surprise Ceasefire
- 0.44 · explainers · keep 0.50 · Ceasefires rarely produce a total cessation of violence.
- 0.43 · explainers · keep 0.07 · Ukraine's pro-Russian President halted an EU deal in 2013, leading to a mass protest movement
- 0.42 · news-in-context · keep 0.14 · The value of fracking is dependent on international energy markets
- 0.41 · news-in-context · keep 0.11 · Breaking down Europe's reliance on Russian energy (preinvasion)
- 0.40 · news-in-context · keep 0.11 · Since World War II, US and Soviet/Russian leaders have repeatedly agreed to arms control treaties, though strained tensions have led to the expiration of agreements in recent years.
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Community raises $18K to help a recently divorced woman secure pet-friendly housing and reunite her with her 1
- 0.40 · explainers · keep 0.41 · A growing number of Americans are leaving trust funds behind for their pets
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Department of Justice is investigating whether ABC, CBS, CNN, NBC, and Fox News violated antitrust laws after
- 0.41 · longform · keep 0.36 · Listen to a podcast that traces the history of DOJ antitrust enforcement
- 0.41 · longform · keep 0.27 · The quiz show scandals eroded trust in the media
- 0.41 · explainers · keep 0.13 · In 2018, the Supreme Court sided with American Express in a case that significantly changed antitrust regulation.
- 0.40 · explainers · keep 0.17 · The Supreme Court has greatly expanded executive power in recent years
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Georgia rises to No. 1 in Top 25 college football rankings after win over Alabama; Texas slides six spots to N
- 0.43 · curiosity · keep 0.70 · The 2007 college football season was one of the wildest in history
- 0.43 · news-in-context · keep 0.34 · College football coaches are the highest-paid state employees in a majority of US states.
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"Crazy Rich Asians," the 2018 romantic comedy based on Kevin Kwan's internationally bestselling book, is getti
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Apple is expected to unveil HomeView tomorrow, a voice-activated device competing with products like Amazon's
- 0.51 · curiosity · keep 0.66 · Apple's latest invention
- 0.47 · explainers · keep 0.16 · Apple's future will likely continue to incorporate mixed reality hardware and AI
- 0.45 · news-in-context · keep 0.12 · CNET previews CES 2026
- 0.43 · news-in-context · keep 0.21 · The next technology epoch is here
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Larger dog breeds lose control over self-copying genes 35% faster than small dogs each year, potentially expla
- 0.60 · explainers · keep 0.65 · The Dog Aging Project uses information from over 50,000 dogs to explore longevity
- 0.53 · explainers · keep 0.87 · Environment and genetics explain why animals have widely different lifespans
- 0.50 · explainers · keep 0.54 · Larger animals like giraffes, elephants, and blue whales have developed a unique defense against cancer, a phenomenon known as Peto's Paradox
- 0.49 · explainers · keep 0.70 · Humans have evolved over thousands of years, with some populations developing traits that enable them to thrive at high elevations, resist frostbite, and digest lactose.
- 0.49 · explainers · keep 0.64 · Why your dog’s DNA isn’t destiny
- 0.49 · explainers · keep 0.47 · Indefinite cloning of some endangered species may not sustain their longevity because cloning success rates decrease as genetic mutations accumulate.
- 0.47 · explainers · keep 0.67 · Multiple research avenues aim to slow (or even reverse) aging, including fasting, epigenetic reprogramming, and parabiosis.
- 0.46 · curiosity · keep 0.77 · Dogs began to evolve from gray wolves at least 20,000 years ago, with a hypersociability trait in some wolves contributing to initial interactions with humans.
- 0.46 · experiences · keep 0.40 · The science of dogs, from wolf origins to color-blindness
- 0.45 · explainers · keep 0.85 · Studies suggest only 9% of a dog's personality comes from its breed
- 0.44 · explainers · keep 0.43 · Can humans delay or reverse old age?
- 0.44 · curiosity · keep 0.56 · The genetic diversity of dogs is greater within Chernobyl than in surrounding areas
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Cannabis use linked to poorer sleep quality, including greater nighttime disruptions, per new research; long-t
- 0.67 · explainers · keep 0.35 · Emerging research suggests that cannabis, used by about 9% of American adults as a sleep aid, may suppress rapid eye movement and lead to worse quality sleep and fewer remembered dreams. (Paywall may apply.)
- 0.47 · explainers · keep 0.67 · The negative effects of cannabis use
- 0.46 · explainers · keep 0.54 · Intense meditation can worsen sleep because heightened concentration can act like a stimulant.
- 0.45 · explainers · keep 0.50 · Artificial lighting and modern practices like working late are linked with sleep shifts
- 0.44 · explainers · keep 0.64 · Obsessing over sleep metrics leads to worse sleep quality
- 0.44 · explainers · keep 0.23 · Circadian rhythm disruption can influence various mental health disorders, including schizophrenia, anxiety, and bipolar disorder.
- 0.44 · explainers · keep 0.67 · The brain will attempt to rest itself in periods of chronic sleep deprivation
- 0.44 · explainers · keep 0.40 · Genetics play a role in the reliability of the body's biological clocks
- 0.43 · explainers · keep 0.79 · Poor sleep increases the risk of developing Alzheimer's, and a main reason appears to be that the brain disposes of toxic protein buildup during high-quality sleep.
- 0.43 · explainers · keep 0.30 · Studies suggest when you sleep is as important as how much you get, and syncing with your circadian rhythms may lead to less fatigue and improved long-term health outcomes
- 0.43 · explainers · keep 0.51 · A sleep expert discusses the broad benefits of quality rest
- 0.42 · explainers · keep 0.40 · Do sleep-tracking apps work?
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US stock markets close higher Friday (S&P 500 +0.6%, Dow +0.8%, Nasdaq +0.6%) after President Donald Trump say
- 0.45 · news-in-context · keep 0.17 · Track how American tariffs have impacted different countries and industries.
- 0.43 · explainers · keep 0.65 · See how the S&P 500 performed throughout the first 100 days of each modern presidency.
- 0.40 · news-in-context · keep 0.15 · See a chart showing how US tariff revenue has grown in recent years.
- 0.40 · news-in-context · keep 0.10 · The overall economic effect of President Trump's 2025 tariffs remains unclear
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AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon shares drop over 8% on news SpaceX agreed to acquire spectrum; Starlink bids to be
- 0.51 · curiosity · keep 0.45 · SpaceX's Starlink is a satellite internet service that provides broadband internet by connecting users to satellites in low Earth orbit, which then communicate with ground stations connected to the internet.
- 0.49 · explainers · keep 0.22 · Millions of Americans will be invested in SpaceX because of the fast-tracked process to list SpaceX on the NASDAQ 100, and, subsequently, the index funds that track it.
- 0.49 · news-in-context · keep 0.51 · See how SpaceX compares to history's other largest IPOs.
- 0.48 · curiosity · keep 0.36 · SpaceX has launched thousands of its Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit
- 0.44 · news-in-context · keep 0.25 · View the docket of future SpaceX launches
- 0.44 · news-in-context · keep 0.11 · US IPO issuance—the total dollar amount of new stock sold to the public via IPOs—hit a record high in 2026.
- 0.44 · experiences · keep 0.21 · A quick guide to everything SpaceX
- 0.44 · explainers · keep 0.59 · Billionaires are racing to space to control future markets
- 0.43 · explainers · keep 0.09 · SpaceX's S-1 or 'prospectus' revealed many previously unknown details about the company, including its unprofitability despite doing $18.7B in revenue in 2025, exactly how many voting shares Elon Musk will have in the company (roughly 85%), and more.
- 0.43 · curiosity · keep 0.20 · Overcoming industry skeptics, SpaceX provides low-cost, high-publicity spaceflights
- 0.42 · explainers · keep 0.31 · NASA and SpaceX combine public support and funding with private enterprise
- 0.42 · curiosity · keep 0.78 · How SpaceX Made Space Affordable
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Sequoia-backed semiconductor startup Nuvacore reportedly pursues $2.5B valuation in latest funding round
- 0.45 · news-in-context · keep 0.23 · In 2023, venture capital firms invested $170B in over 15,000 US companies
- 0.44 · news-in-context · keep 0.31 · Worth more than $14T, Silicon Valley may be getting too expensive for future founders.
- 0.42 · news-in-context · keep 0.07 · The main bank serving Silicon Valley startups and venture capitalists collapsed in 2023
- 0.41 · news-in-context · keep 0.08 · Global investing in startups hit a record $297B in Q1 2026
- 0.41 · explainers · keep 0.62 · Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang once saved Nvidia from bankruptcy with a multi-million dollar Hail Mary
- 0.40 · explainers · keep 0.21 · Startups fundraise in 'rounds' as they prove out their business and scale
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Indian "cockroach" protests continue in Delhi after leaders of Cockroach Janta Party are released from detenti
- 0.44 · explainers · keep 0.07 · In 2025, Gen Z-led protests swept across Indonesia, Madagascar, Mexico, Morocco, Nepal, Peru, the Philippines, and Timor-Leste.
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Ethiopian forces retake regional capital city of Mekelle from Tigrayan rebels amid renewed fighting
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Boat carrying migrants capsizes off the coast of Djibouti, killing at least 139 people, with over 80 more miss
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FBI arrests suspect, a Canadian citizen in Philadelphia, allegedly affiliated with ShinyHunters, the group acc
- 0.44 · news-in-context · keep 0.07 · The FBI once raided Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan's home
- 0.41 · curiosity · keep 0.16 · Fancybear: The state-backed hacker cell
- 0.41 · longform · keep 0.26 · Burglars accessed the DNC once before their failed June 17 attempt
- 0.40 · longform · keep 0.59 · Searching for a hate crime's unknown victim
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What winter preparations looked like 100 years ago.
- 0.51 · experiences · keep 0.73 · How the Winter Games used to look
- 0.41 · curiosity · keep 0.80 · Medieval European winters were colder than ours, but peasants stayed warm
- 0.40 · curiosity · keep 0.84 · Niagara’s frozen river once hosted winter carnivals
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More than 18,000 animal species photographed in "Photo Ark" project.
- 0.85 · experiences · keep 0.71 · View photographs of over 18,500 species of animals captured for Photo Ark—a project to take pictures of every animal in human care worldwide.
- 0.44 · experiences · keep 0.55 · View a breakdown of the identified species on Earth, led by about one million insect species, while mammals such as humans make up one of the smallest groups.
- 0.43 · curiosity · keep 0.58 · See the winning photos from a major European nature photography contest
- 0.43 · experiences · keep 0.72 · See how each of the more than 2 million known species relates to each other—and to common ancestors—in this zoomable tree of life.
- 0.43 · curiosity · keep 0.40 · National Geographic's 2022 Photo of the Year
- 0.42 · experiences · keep 0.70 · Forty-nine top-notch photos of springtime around the world
- 0.42 · experiences · keep 0.51 · See a gallery of winning photos from the Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards for 2025
- 0.41 · experiences · keep 0.25 · As of 2023, there are about 1.1 billion objects stored in 73 of the world's largest natural history museums, but only about 16% of specimens are available in digital archives.
- 0.41 · experiences · keep 0.57 · The beauty of the Earth in 80 photos
- 0.40 · experiences · keep 0.37 · Explore over 46,000 pages of Charles Darwin's manuscripts
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A guide to bumper stickers, sorted by type.
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Tips to keep your carved pumpkins looking fresh longer.
- 0.52 · experiences · keep 0.84 · Watch a time-lapse of the 120-day journey of a pumpkin seed growing into an adult fruit.
- 0.47 · curiosity · keep 0.40 · The agricultural history of the pumpkin
- 0.43 · curiosity · keep 0.60 · One artist's horrifyingly ornate jack-o-lanterns
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Why you should always shut the toilet lid before flushing.
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Michelin-starred chefs have a secret: They love Taco Bell.
- 0.50 · curiosity · keep 0.52 · Chefs face intense pressure to maintain Michelin stars
- 0.48 · curiosity · keep 0.84 · How Michelin-starred chefs cook steak
- 0.46 · curiosity · keep 0.78 · There are roughly 90 Michelin judges around the world
- 0.46 · curiosity · keep 0.34 · Some chefs relinquish their Michelin stars
- 0.46 · curiosity · keep 0.71 · The Michelin Guide, explained
- 0.45 · explainers · keep 0.32 · Why diners and chefs are ditching the Michelin Guide
- 0.44 · curiosity · keep 0.28 · Fast-casual restaurant Chili's is experiencing a resurgence, with its parent company recently reporting a nearly 32% increase in sales, thanks to passionate Gen Z fans on TikTok.
- 0.44 · explainers · keep 0.83 · Michelin judges act as anonymous restaurant inspectors
- 0.43 · curiosity · keep 0.42 · Michelin stars aren't permanent
- 0.43 · curiosity · keep 0.22 · The Michelin Guide is the gold standard in fine dining
- 0.43 · explainers · keep 0.51 · Thoughts from an anonymous Michelin inspector
- 0.42 · explainers · keep 0.54 · Michelin stars don't guarantee financial success
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Would you eat a bone marrow birthday cake?
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How to make Julia Child's favorite two-ingredient cocktail.
- 0.45 · curiosity · keep 0.55 · James Beard and Julia Child were close friends and collaborators
- 0.42 · curiosity · keep 0.55 · Cocktails now increasingly feature strange ingredients like bacon fat
- 0.41 · curiosity · keep 0.68 · Explore a list of 12 recipes incorporating techniques from molecular gastronomy
- 0.41 · curiosity · keep 0.75 · Watch Anthony Bourdain's meal at El Bulli, which popularized molecular gastronomy
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If you haven't seen Bigfoot, have you tried calling him?
- 0.47 · curiosity · keep 0.73 · A large number of Bigfoot sighting claims come from southeastern Ohio
- 0.45 · curiosity · keep 0.45 · Famous Bigfoot footage stabilized using AI
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