Were Vikings Really ‘Uncivilized’ Barbarians? Large Textile-Production Site Discovered in Denmark Challenges That Stereotype
The massive settlement, which spans more than a million square feet, likely dates to the late Iron Age or early Viking Age between 600 and 950 C.E.

A Stolen Picasso Just Turned Up During a Drug Raid Near Paris, Reportedly Taken From a Storage Facility
The painting has been authenticated but not revealed. Reports suggest it is one of Picasso's portraits of Marie-Thérèse Walter

Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Might Be the Oldest Object Ever Seen in Our Solar System, a Study Suggests
Based on the composition of gases spewed by the icy space rock, researchers estimate that our guest might be up to 12 billion years old—about three times the age of the solar system

The ‘Odyssey,’ One of the World’s Oldest Stories, Gets a Modern Spin With A.I.-Generated Audiobook Narration by the Voice Clone of an Oscar Winner
Meanwhile, other actors are pushing back against the use of artificial intelligence in creative projects, including through a new “human consent” registry tool

The World's First Nuclear Clocks Are Ticking, Opening a New Way to Investigate Dark Matter and Other Mysteries of Physics
Two independent teams of scientists have created the first functional clocks that can keep ultraprecise time using the nuclei of a radioactive element

This Newly Discovered Spider Builds a Unique Web That Catapults Ants Through the Air
Flung prey can reach speeds of up to 14.4 feet per second, or a little less than ten miles per hour. An insect will land in the spider's main web about a foot above the spring-loaded trap

Revealing Its Original Shape Not Seen in Centuries, Greece Restored Part of the Parthenon's Western Facade
The project in Athens started in 2017 and involved quarrying, transporting, hand-carving and placing new marble blocks in one of the landmark’s triangular pediments

Can Printed 'Skin' Heal Burns and Prevent Scars?
Inks created with a patient’s own cells may one day help the body regrow tissues

A Century and a Half After Custer's Last Stand, the Battle of Little Bighorn Continues to Mystify
The June 1876 firefight resulted in the deaths of George Armstrong Custer and 267 of his men. Historians continue to debate exactly how the Lakota Sioux and the Northern Cheyenne secured their victory over the U.S. Army

The First Edition of Emily Brontë's 'Wuthering Heights' Contained Incorrect Page Numbers, Missing Punctuation and Three Misspellings of the Word 'Heights'
The haunting story set against the Yorkshire moors would become one of the most renowned novels of the 19th century. Now, a rare first-edition copy is heading to auction

Anticrepuscular Rays over Sicily

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Osteopenia is silently weakening bones in millions of people
Osteopenia is a common but often overlooked condition that causes bones to become less dense and more fragile. Because it develops silently, many people only discover they have it after a fracture or bone scan. Aging, menopause, poor diet, and inactivity can all contribute to bone loss. Fortunately, exercise, adequate calcium and vitamin D, and other healthy habits can slow or even partially reverse the decline.

Scientists discover ancient brain cells that help block distractions
Scientists have discovered a tiny group of neurons in an ancient brain region that acts like a built-in focus filter, helping the brain ignore distractions and zero in on what matters most. When researchers temporarily switched off these neurons in mice, the animals became unusually distractible—similar to what is seen in ADHD—but regained normal focus as soon as the neurons were reactivated.

The universe may be hiding conscious minds stranger than we can imagine
What if consciousness isn’t limited to brains like ours? Philosophers Eric Schwitzgebel and Jeremy Pober argue that consciousness could arise in many different forms of life, even in beings built from radically different materials than those found on Earth. Drawing on the vastness of the universe and the likely existence of countless alien civilizations, they suggest it would be surprisingly Earth-centric to assume that only Earth-like biology can support conscious experience.

Early humans were bringing fire into caves 1.8 million years ago
A new study suggests early humans were using fire in South Africa’s Wonderwerk Cave as far back as 1.79 million years ago. Researchers found burned bones deep inside the cave, where natural wildfires could not have reached, indicating that fire was likely carried in and maintained by human ancestors. The discovery pushes back the timeline for fire use and reveals surprisingly sophisticated behavior long before humans could create fire on demand.

Why South Africa’s leopards shrank to half their normal size
A hidden population of South African leopards has revealed a remarkable evolutionary story. Researchers analyzing entire leopard genomes discovered that the Cape Floristic Region’s leopards are not only much smaller than most African leopards, but also genetically distinct after being isolated for roughly 20,000 years. Surprisingly, despite their small population, they have retained much of their genetic diversity.

New superconducting X-ray detector is up to 1,000 times more sensitive
A groundbreaking superconducting X-ray spectrometer has begun operation at BESSY II, giving Europe its first TES-based system and boosting photon detection efficiency by up to 1,000 times. The advance enables scientists to explore atomically thin materials, nanostructures, and ultra-dilute samples with remarkable speed and sensitivity.

Study challenges a common belief about vitamin D and sunlight
A study of nearly 300 people across northern Britain found that vitamin D levels often stay low all year in groups most at risk. Surprisingly, summer sunshine did not significantly boost vitamin D levels among older adults or people from minoritized ethnic backgrounds.

Scientists just discovered how queen bees are really made
For decades, scientists thought royal jelly was the secret ingredient that turned an ordinary honeybee larva into a queen. New research reveals the process is far more remarkable: young worker bees create special “royal cribs” made from customized wax, carefully regulate warmth and humidity, and dedicate entire teams of attendants to raising future queens.

Scientists discover hidden “footprints of death” that may help viruses spread
Scientists have uncovered a surprising new twist in what happens when cells die. As dying cells break apart, they leave behind tiny “footprints of death” packed with newly discovered particles that help guide the immune system to clean up the remains. But researchers found that influenza viruses can exploit this process, hiding inside these microscopic packages and potentially using them to spread to nearby cells.

Scientists open a million-year-old time capsule hidden beneath New Zealand
A cave in New Zealand has yielded fossils from a lost ecosystem that existed about 1 million years ago, including a possible flying ancestor of the kākāpō. The discovery reveals that volcanoes and climate upheaval were reshaping the country’s wildlife and driving extinctions long before humans arrived.

A NASA satellite caught a giant tsunami doing something no one expected
A Pacific-wide tsunami triggered by a magnitude 8.8 Kamchatka earthquake gave scientists their first detailed satellite view of a major tsunami in motion. The observations revealed unexpected wave behavior and helped uncover a larger earthquake rupture than earlier models predicted.

NASA’s Cold Atom Lab is creating one of the weirdest forms of matter in space
NASA’s upgraded Cold Atom Lab is turning the International Space Station into a frontier for quantum research, creating ultra-cold matter that behaves in astonishing ways. The experiments could unlock new discoveries about the universe while paving the way for powerful future technologies in space and on Earth.

This emerging treatment is helping people avoid knee replacement surgery
A minimally invasive treatment called GAE is helping people with chronic knee pain get back to gardening, cycling, and other activities without undergoing knee replacement surgery. Early studies suggest the procedure can provide years of relief by reducing inflammation inside the joint.

One tiny mutation may explain how bat viruses become human threats
Scientists found that one tiny genetic change can completely alter how a coronavirus behaves in different species. Comparing SARS-CoV-2 with a closely related bat-only virus, they showed that a single amino-acid difference affects whether the immune system fights back or gets suppressed. This may help explain how some animal viruses make the leap to humans and become far more dangerous.

Scientists say most people need more protein than current guidelines suggest
A new review suggests that doing more exercise and eating more protein than current minimum recommendations may help people stay stronger, sharper, and more independent as they age. The goal isn't building a beach body—it's extending healthspan and maintaining the ability to fully enjoy life for decades longer.

A common vitamin could help fight one of the deadliest brain cancers
A clinical trial is exploring whether high doses of vitamin B3 could give patients with glioblastoma a better chance against the aggressive brain cancer. Scientists found that niacin may help revive immune cells that tumors shut down, allowing them to attack cancer more effectively. Early results have been promising, with patients showing significantly better progression-free survival than expected.

Butterfly that barely ages could help unlock longevity secrets
Scientists discovered that Heliconius butterflies have evolved an extraordinary lifespan, living several times longer than closely related species. Even more surprising, some show little sign of physical decline as they age. Their unusual pollen-feeding lifestyle may play a role, but the research suggests deeper evolutionary changes are also helping them stay healthy for longer.

Future astronauts could walk across rocks from deep inside the Moon
A colossal ancient collision may have left some of the Moon’s deepest secrets surprisingly close to future Artemis landing sites. By recreating the impact that formed the giant South Pole-Aitken basin—the Moon’s largest and oldest crater—scientists found that a low-angle strike from a large, iron-cored object blasted material from deep inside the Moon, including mantle rocks.

Ebola and hantavirus can start like the flu but turn deadly fast
Two dangerous viruses are back in the spotlight, reminding health officials how quickly infectious diseases can become serious threats. Hantavirus, often linked to rodents, can cause severe heart and lung complications and has no specific treatment or vaccine, while certain strains can even spread between people. Ebola remains one of the world's most feared diseases, with some outbreaks killing up to half of those infected, although vaccines and antivirals have improved outcomes for some strains.

T. rex took 40 years to reach full size, scientists find
Tyrannosaurus rex may have been a much slower grower than scientists realized. A new study of 17 tyrannosaur fossils found that the giant predator likely took about 40 years to reach its full size of roughly eight tons, extending previous estimates by 15 years.

As lakes turn brown, trout and bass decline while pike and walleye thrive
Freshwater lakes across North America and Europe are becoming noticeably browner, reducing underwater visibility and reshaping fish populations. Research found that several popular sport fish, including trout, bass, perch, and whitefish, tend to decline in darker waters. Meanwhile, walleye and northern pike often become more abundant because they are better adapted to low-visibility conditions. The shift could change both lake ecosystems and the fishing experience for millions of anglers.

One common fat may fuel type 2 diabetes while another helps fight it
Not all fats affect your body the same way. Researchers found that palmitic acid, a saturated fat common in many foods, may contribute to insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes by triggering inflammation, toxic fat buildup, and cellular stress. In contrast, oleic acid—the heart-healthy fat abundant in olive oil—appears to help protect insulin function and may even counter some of the harmful effects of palmitic acid.

The tea in your kombucha changes more than just the taste
Scientists discovered that kombucha’s flavor, chemistry, and antioxidant activity vary dramatically depending on the tea used to make it. Green and oolong tea kombuchas emerged as the most biologically active, while fermentation transformed each tea into a distinctly different beverage.

This four-winged dinosaur may have terrorized Earth's earliest birds
A newly discovered feathered dinosaur called Jian changmaensis may be the missing predator responsible for mysterious piles of crushed prehistoric bird bones in China. The four-winged glider, a close cousin of Velociraptor, helps reveal how early birds and their dinosaur relatives shared the same ancient landscape.

A rare interstellar visitor triggered a SETI search for alien technology
SETI scientists searched the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS for radio signals that could indicate extraterrestrial technology but found nothing beyond human-made interference. Even so, the rapid-response observations helped confirm the object's natural origin and showcased how future interstellar visitors can be investigated for signs of intelligent life.

Chinese sodium battery surprised scientists by matching key Tesla benchmarks
Researchers found that a Chinese sodium-ion battery performs far better than expected, with production quality and design features comparable to Tesla’s batteries. If engineers can improve cold-weather charging and energy density, sodium could become a cheaper and more abundant alternative to lithium for EVs and large-scale energy storage.

A tiny diamond defect could reveal a mysterious new kind of magnetism
A newly proposed quantum sensing technique could make it much easier to identify one of physics’ newest and most intriguing classes of magnets: altermagnets. These unusual materials, discovered only a few years ago, appear to combine the speed and efficiency of antiferromagnets with some of the useful electronic properties of traditional magnets, making them promising candidates for next-generation electronics.

Long-lived families reveal a rare genetic clue to healthy aging
A study of long-lived families has identified rare genetic variants that may help people stay healthier for much longer as they age. One standout mutation appears to temper inflammation, potentially delaying disease and extending years of healthy living.

One of the world’s most popular weedkillers may be fueling deadly superbugs
Researchers found that highly drug-resistant bacteria from hospitals are also resistant to glyphosate, a commonly used weedkiller. The discovery suggests that agricultural herbicides may be helping antibiotic-resistant microbes survive and spread far beyond healthcare settings.

Tubulin prevents toxic brain protein clumps linked to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
Scientists at Baylor College of Medicine may have uncovered a promising new way to combat Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. Instead of trying to stop Tau and alpha-synuclein proteins from gathering into tiny droplets inside brain cells, the researchers found that tubulin—the protein that builds the cell’s internal transport network—can redirect these proteins away from forming toxic clumps and toward healthy, productive work.

Hidden bird species discovered in Japan after DNA reveals a stunning secret
A bird long thought to be a single rare species in Japan has turned out to be two. Scientists discovered that the elusive Ijima’s Leaf Warbler and a newly identified Tokara Leaf Warbler look almost identical, but their DNA and songs reveal they are distinct species. The finding marks Japan’s first new bird species discovery in more than 40 years and highlights how modern genetic tools are uncovering hidden biodiversity that would otherwise go unnoticed.

Yale study finds nearly half of older adults improved with age
A long-term Yale study is challenging one of the biggest myths about aging. Nearly half of adults over 65 improved physically, mentally, or both over time, despite the common belief that aging means constant decline. Researchers found that people with more positive attitudes about getting older were significantly more likely to show these gains.

More trees can mean fewer birds, new study reveals
Trees planted to protect farmland from wind may not be the biodiversity boost many assume. In Japan’s wetland farming landscapes, shelterbelts benefited some birds but sharply reduced grassland and wetland species that need open space. Researchers found grassland bird abundance dropped by more than 70% near shelterbelts.

Scientists discover neurons must break their DNA to build the brain
As newborn neurons make their way through the developing brain, they must squeeze through incredibly tight spaces to reach their final destinations. Researchers discovered that this physical journey routinely causes some of the most severe forms of DNA damage—double-strand breaks—yet the young brain has evolved an impressive ability to repair the damage almost immediately.

Scientists finally solved how H5N1 bird flu hid in dairy cows
Researchers uncovered why H5N1 bird flu attacks cows’ udders instead of their lungs: the virus’s preferred receptors are concentrated in mammary tissue. The breakthrough could help scientists predict future bird flu jumps and spot unusual infections before they spread widely.

This simple twist could bring quantum computers closer to reality
Researchers found that twisting layered sheets of hexagonal boron nitride can dramatically change the light produced by quantum emitters embedded within the material. The technique offers an unexpected new level of control over components that could power future quantum computers, communications systems, and sensors.

A single cobalt shock could trigger global EV battery supply chaos
The global cobalt supply chain is more interconnected—and more vulnerable—than previously thought, with disruptions capable of triggering far-reaching cascades across multiple countries and industries. Researchers warn that protecting battery supply chains will require system-wide coordination because critical bottlenecks can turn local shocks into global problems.

This DNA repair gene went rogue and exposed a cancer weakness
Scientists have discovered that a gene normally considered a DNA-protecting "good guy" can become dangerous when cells make too much of it. The gene, EXO1, acts like molecular scissors that help repair DNA, but when overproduced it starts cutting DNA it shouldn't, creating damage linked to cancer.

Meteorite reveals a lost moon-sized world from the dawn of the solar system
A rare meteorite has revealed evidence of a massive lost world that once orbited the young Sun before being destroyed in a catastrophic collision. The discovery suggests some early planets formed from dramatically different materials than Earth and Mars, rewriting part of the solar system’s origin story.

Hidden geological process offsets carbon emissions from thawing permafrost
Scientists found that thawing permafrost can trigger increased rock weathering, a natural process that absorbs CO2 from the atmosphere. In some regions, this carbon uptake was strong enough to fully offset — or even surpass — river greenhouse gas emissions.

The secret language behind animal cooperation
Animals from different species often rely on surprisingly sophisticated communication to work together, whether finding food, cleaning parasites, or gaining protection. New research suggests these interspecies “conversations” are flexible, evolved, and far more important to life in nature than scientists once realized.

Scientists found a cannabis compound that relieves pain without the high
Compounds responsible for the aroma of cannabis and many other plants may offer a surprising new way to relieve chronic pain. Researchers found that several cannabis-derived terpenes significantly reduced pain in mouse models of fibromyalgia and post-surgical pain, with one terpene, geraniol, showing especially strong effects. Unlike THC, these compounds are not associated with psychoactive effects, making them a potentially attractive alternative for pain treatment.

Major review finds vaping likely causes lung and oral cancer
Researchers have concluded that nicotine vapes are likely to cause lung and oral cancers, based on evidence ranging from human biomarkers to animal and laboratory studies. The findings challenge the idea that vaping is a harmless alternative to smoking and suggest health risks may be emerging much sooner than many expected.

Einstein’s “biggest blunder” may finally have an explanation
Scientists have uncovered a surprising connection between quantum gravity and an exotic quantum state of matter that could explain why the universe isn’t expanding wildly fast. The study suggests that the very shape of space-time may protect the cosmological constant from disruptive quantum effects.

New brain study reveals speech learning works differently than we thought
A new study suggests that learning and remembering speech relies more on how the brain processes sounds and sensations than on the areas that control mouth and face movements. The discovery could reshape speech therapy and help improve future brain-based communication technologies.

Think you're eating healthy? You may be missing this heart-protecting nutrient
Eating five servings of fruits and vegetables may not be enough if you're missing foods rich in flavanols, a group of compounds linked to better heart health. Researchers found that choices like blackberries, plums, apples, broad beans, cherries, and green tea can dramatically increase flavanol intake.

Scientists expected a black hole but found a neutrino factory powered by stars
A distant galaxy nicknamed Shadow Blaster may have revealed a surprising source of cosmic neutrinos: extreme star formation instead of a supermassive black hole. The discovery suggests that hidden, dust-filled starburst galaxies could account for a significant fraction of the Universe’s high-energy neutrinos.

Researchers found a Wordle strategy that wins 99% of the time
Researchers developed a Wordle-solving strategy that succeeds 99% of the time by focusing on information gain rather than likely answers. The method uses Shannon entropy to identify guesses that reveal the most about the hidden word. Each guess is designed to slash uncertainty and narrow the possibilities faster. The result significantly outperformed more traditional Wordle tactics.

Scientists reprogram brain immune cells to fight Alzheimer’s
A newly identified molecule called OLE helped restore the brain’s immune cells to a more protective state in Alzheimer’s models. The treatment reduced toxic plaque buildup and improved memory, raising hopes for a new therapeutic approach.

Ozempic changed obesity treatment, but experts say the real revolution is next
The obesity treatment landscape is changing fast, with GLP-1 drugs opening the door to more effective care than ever before. Experts now envision a future where medications, minimally invasive procedures, surgery, and precision medicine work together to deliver better long-term results.

Major errors found in Al Gore-founded Climate TRACE database
A new study from Northern Arizona University is raising red flags about a widely used global emissions database from Climate TRACE, a consortium co-founded by Al Gore. Researchers found that the database may be dramatically undercounting carbon dioxide emissions from cars and trucks in cities—by an average of 70% across 260 U.S. cities, with some cities showing gaps of more than 90%.

DNA time stamps reveal the strawberry’s surprising origins
Researchers have created a new way to reconstruct the evolutionary history of complex plant genomes by analyzing genetic traces left by transposable elements. The technique revealed that modern strawberries were assembled through multiple ancient genome-merging events, shedding new light on how major crop species evolved.

Think human anatomy is finished? Scientists say think again
Despite centuries of study, scientists are still finding new details and even overlooked structures within the human body. As researchers explore anatomical differences between individuals, it’s becoming clear that the body is far more complex—and less fully understood—than textbooks suggest.

This giant tropical fruit could help reverse gum disease damage
A new biomaterial made from jackfruit latex, pomegranate peel, and simvastatin could transform the treatment of severe gum disease. Early tests suggest it not only combats infection and inflammation but may also help rebuild lost bone and tissue around teeth.

SpaceX wants to build AI data centers in space. Will it work?
The race to build data centers in space is gaining momentum as AI drives unprecedented demand for computing power. Orbital facilities could tap into abundant solar energy and avoid many of the environmental challenges faced on Earth. Yet space remains a harsh and expensive place to operate, with major hurdles including cooling, maintenance, radiation exposure, and orbital debris.

Arizona reservoir nearly vanishes after snowpack collapse triggers massive fish kill
A historic lack of snow in the Gila River watershed has left Arizona’s San Carlos Reservoir less than 1% full, triggering a massive fish kill and an indefinite closure. Despite the bleak conditions, heavy summer rains could help the reservoir rebound.

Black hole winds may be robbing giant galaxies of their future stars
Astronomers may be closing in on a long-standing cosmic mystery: why some of the universe’s biggest galaxies seem to have far fewer stars than expected. Using NASA- and JAXA-supported XRISM observations of a galaxy called NGC 4151, researchers found strong evidence that supermassive black holes can unleash powerful winds that blow away the raw material needed to make new stars.

Ancient DNA reveals plague was already killing humans 5,500 years ago
Plague was already a deadly killer 5,500 years ago, long before cities, farming, or the rat-infested conditions usually linked to historic outbreaks. By analyzing ancient DNA from hunter-gatherer cemeteries in Siberia, researchers discovered early plague strains in nearly 40% of the individuals studied and found evidence of rapid family-based outbreaks that wiped out many children and young teenagers.

Superconductivity breakthrough could unlock ultra-efficient electronics
A clever nanoscale redesign may have solved one of superconductivity’s biggest problems. Researchers in Sweden discovered that by subtly sculpting the surface beneath an ultrathin superconducting material, they could make it stay superconducting at higher temperatures and under much stronger magnetic fields.

Scientists May Have Found What Really Triggers Alzheimer’s Disease
Scientists may have uncovered a hidden trigger behind Alzheimer’s disease. Instead of plaques being the root cause, amyloid beta appears to interfere with tau, a protein that helps keep neurons functioning properly. This disruption could set off the damage that eventually leads to the disease’s most recognizable brain changes.

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I track TV prices all year: Here are the Prime Day TV deals that are actually worth buying
Amazon has way more TVs on sale than its own Fire TVs. Prime Day runs June 23 to 26, I found deals on more than 25 TVs.

The Oura Ring 4 is at an all-time low price for Prime Day — save over $200
As of June 24, the Oura Ring 4 (gold, size 6) has hit its lowest price yet at the retailer of $246.05. That's 51% off its full price of $499.

Slate reveals pricing for its affordable electric pickup
Slate has reveal pricing for Slate Auto, its first electric vehicle.

The best Prime Day AirPods deals — AirPods Max 2 have never been cheaper
We're tracking all the best Prime Day AirPods deals, including discounts on the AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 3, and AirPods Max 2.

Regularly $2,590, the ASUS ROG Strix G16 gaming laptop is over $400 off on Prime Day
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) gaming laptop is $490 off at Amazon, dropping from $2,590 to $2,099.99.

7 Prime Day iPhone deals to get ahead of the price increase, including a free iPhone from T-Mobile
How to save on iPhones during Prime Day: T-Mobile is offering free iPhone deals, and Best Buy has discounted models live now.

Amazon hides its best Prime Day sex toy deals, so I found the most exciting discounts across the web
Shop the best early Prime Day sex toy deals of 2026. We found savings on body-safe vibrators, suction toys, and more.

How to sign up for Double Date Island, Tinders new TikTok dating show
Tinder is casting single best friend duos for its new TikTok reality show, Double Date Island. Here's how to sign up.

Star Fox for Switch 2s multiplayer is Mario Kart for dogfighting
Nintendo's new gussied up 'Star Fox 64' remake has probably the best multiplayer in the series yet, but I wish there was more of it.

25+ deals under $25 on Prime Day: Apple AirTags, Soundcore earbuds, and more on sale
Get an Amazon Fire Stick, Apple AirTag, Soundcore earbuds, Owala water bottle, or a Lego set for under $25 on Prime Day.

The best Prime Day gaming laptop deals: Shop Acer, ASUS, and more starting at $1,099.99
We rounded up the best Prime Day gaming laptop deals, fully vetted for current-gen performance, verified discounts, and value.

New Prime Day deal: The Apple MacBook Pro M5 his record-low price of $2,399.99 at Amazon
The Apple 2026 MacBook Pro with M5 Pro chip is $199 off at Amazon dropping from $2,599 to $2,399.99.

Star Fox for Nintendo Switch 2 is a magnificent Hollywood take on a classic
'Star Fox' for Switch 2 feels like a prelude to something bigger, but it also stands on its own as a nice refresh of an N64 gem.

Boys on the internet are telling me nicotine is a productivity hack
Traditionally, nicotine’s whole brand was “this will ruin your life but make you look hot outside a bar.” Now boys on the internet are telling me nicotine is a productivity hack.

The Acer Aspire 14 AI laptop is under $500 for Prime Day — act fast to score this rare deal
The Acer Aspire 14 AI laptop is down to $479.99 at Amazon, saving you $103 on a laptop with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage.

Stop squinting — score the best Samsung gaming monitor deals on Prime Day
Samsung gaming monitors are available with discounts of hundreds of dollars for Amazon Prime Day

Prime Day laptop deals are actually really good — shop MacBooks, Windows PCs, and gaming laptops
The best Prime Day laptop deals (so far) have gone to the Apple MacBook Air and the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7.

The ultimate Prime Day Apple deals guide: Were tracking prices on AirPods, MacBooks, and iPads
The best Prime Day Apple deals include record lows on the AirPods Max 2, the Apple Watch Series 11, and the M3 MacBook Air.

We found the best Apple Watch deals of Prime Day — shop the Series 11 at a record-low price
Prime Day runs June 23-26. It's Amazon's biggest sale of the year and we've found deals on Apple Watches. Shop the Series 11 at a new low price.

iPhone 18 news, leaks, and rumors: Release date, iPhone 18 Pro details, more.
Apple is set to release the iPhone 18 lineup this fall, including a new iPhone 18 Pro Max. What should we expect from it?

The best deals this week, according to Mashables team of shopping experts
The best deals this week. Mashable's shoping team finds deals on AirPods, Pokémon cards, robot vacuums, and so much more.

We found the best Prime Day deals on DJI drones and creator tools — shop wireless mics, drones, and cameras
Amazon Prime Day DJI drone deals are officially live. Save up to $377 on the DJI Mini 3 drone and the Osmo Action 4 before inventory runs out.

The Lego Icons Land Rover Classic Defender 90 hits all-time low price at Amazon — save over $70 on Prime Day
As of June 24, the Lego Icons Land Rover Classic Defender 90 has hit a new low price at Amazon of $167.99 for Prime Day. This is 30% off its full price of $239.99.

The Apple Watch SE 3 is down to its lowest-ever price for Prime Day — save $50 at Amazon
As of June 24, the Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS, 40mm) has dropped to its lowest-ever price at Amazon of $199. This is 20% off its full price of $249.

Apple iPads are on sale for Prime Day — shop iPads for less than $300
Prime Day is officially here. We rounded up the best deals on Apple iPads to shop now the sale is live.

Ive covered Amazon Prime Day for 7 years. Here are the MacBook deals worth buying right now.
The Prime Day MacBook deals include a $949 MacBook Air. Will we get our first big MacBook Neo discount this week? We can only hope.

Bose is going big on Prime Day: Get QuietComfort headphones for $170 off
Find the best Prime Day deals on Bose. On Amazon, Bose QuietComfort headphones are down to $179.

T-Mobile is giving away the Apple iPhone 17 for free — how to claim on Prime Day
How to get the Apple iPhone for free. Score the iPhone 17e, iPhone 17, or iPhone 17 Pro for free with T-Mobile on Prime Day.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra drops to all-time low price on Prime Day — save over $200 right now
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025) is on sale for $357.24 at Amazon, down from $649.99. That’s $292.75 off a rugged LTE smartwatch.

NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for June 24, 2026
Answers to each clue for the June 24, 2026 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

Daily Shows Josh Johnson gives hilarious breakdown of Trumps reflecting pool saga
"Daily Show" host Josh Johnson has broken down the saga of Trump's Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool renovation.

FIFA World Cup schedule today: Games, kickoff times, livestream info for June 24
Everything you need to know to watch the FIFA World Cup on June 24, including the day's schedule, kickoff times, and livestream information.

Geek out over the best gadgets of 2026 (so far)
See the best new tech products of 2026 from brands like Apple and Samsung, plus some surprises from Insta360, Shark, and DJI.

Microsoft 365 is normally $99.99, but right now you can get the same apps for life for $30
Microsoft Office Pro 2021 comes with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more, and you can get lifetime access right now.

Pokémon Legends: Z-A on Switch 2 has had a massive price drop for Prime Day — save $25 with record-low price
'Pokémon Legends: Z-A' for Switch 2 is down to $44.99 at Amazon in this Prime Day deal.

The Pokémon TCG Chaos Rising Booster Bundle is under $50 on Prime Day — buy for close to market price
Amazon's Prime Day deal cuts the Pokémon TCG Chaos Rising Booster Bundle to $45.27, or about $7.55 per pack.

The Pokémon TCG Chaos Rising Booster Display Box hits lowest-ever price for Prime Day — act fast to save $50
Amazon has cut the Pokémon TCG Chaos Rising Booster Display to $229.95 for Prime Day, beating TCGplayer’s market price.

The TCL 65-inch Class QM64L Series TV drops to best-ever price — save over $200 on Prime Day
Find the best deal on TV. Save 34% on the TCL 65-inch Class QM64L Series at Amazon.

The Roborock Saros 10R hits its lowest-ever price in Amazons Prime Day sale — get over $700 off
Find the best robot vacuum deal at Amazon. Save 45% on the roborock Saros 10R at Amazon.

The DJI Mic Mini is over $20 off this Prime Day — act fast to score record-low price
Get the best DJI deal on Prime Day. Save 29% on the DJI Mic Mini (2 TX + 1 RX) at Amazon.

The DJI Neo drone has hit a record-low price at Amazon — save $60 on this beginner-friendly drone on Prime Day
Find the best DJI drone deal on Prime Day. Get the best-ever price on the DJI Neo drone.

The best Prime Day deals under $50: Ninja blenders, Sony headphones, and Lego sets
The best Amazon Prime Day deals from Sony, Ninja, Lego, Coleman, and more are all under $50.

The best Prime Day speaker deals: Shop Sony, Sonos, JBL, and more of our top picks
Shop the best hand-picked Amazon Prime Day speaker deals from top brands like Sonos, Sony, Anker Soundcore, JBL, Marshall and more.

The best streaming stick deals on Prime Day: Score a streaming stick for as low as $16
Shop the best streaming stick deals for Amazon Prime Day, including the Fire TV Stick 4K Plus, Google TV Streamer 4K, and more.

Should you buy a robot vacuum on Prime Day? I test them for a living and found some best-ever deals.
My top robot vacuum recommendations are on sale for Prime Day. Shop the Eufy C28 and Shark UV Reveal 2-in-1.

15+ deals under $25 worth grabbing on Prime Day: Apple AirTags, Soundcore earbuds, and more
Get an Amazon Fire Stick, Apple AirTag, Soundcore earbuds, Owala water bottle, or a Lego set for under $25 on Prime Day.

The best Prime Day deals on portable power stations — shop Jackery, Bluetti, DJI, and more
Portable power stations are on sale at Amazon on Prime Day. Save on Jackery, Bluetti, Anker, DJI, and more.

The gaming deals wed buy this Prime Day: Switch 2 bundles, Asus gaming laptops, Samsung monitors on sale
See the latest gaming deals at Amazon, including a new Switch 2 bundle. Save 30% on Asus gaming laptops and 42% on Samsung monitors for Prime Day 2026.

The best Prime Day drone deals: Land the best-ever deals on DJI, Antigravity, and Holy Stone
Save up to 38% on DJI, Holy Stone, and Antigravity drones during Amazon Prime Day.

Our favorite kitchen gadgets are on sale for Prime Day: Shop Ninja Slushi, Breville espresso machines, and air fryers
Our shopping team found the best Prime Day kitchen deals of 2026. Save up to 43% on the Ninja Slushi, KitchenAid stand mixers, and air fryers.

The best fitness tracker deals on Prime Day: Fitbit and Garmin down to lowest-ever prices
Ahead of Prime Day, get fitness trackers for their lowest price ever. Save up to $500 on Garmin, Fitbit, and Apple.