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This enormous protoplanetary disk is confounding astronomers.

2025 Was the Year AI Slopified All Our Gadgets

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Lady Loki Might Be the Most Impressive ‘Marvel Rivals’ Skin Yet

The trickster goddess descends on ‘Rivals’ in style later this week.

Disney to Pay $10 Million After Feds Say It Broke Kids’ Privacy Rules on YouTube

The DOJ accused Disney of mislabeling videos aimed at children, resulting in targeted ads and unlawful data collection.

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DOGE Cuts and Borked Code Delay Important Energy Report

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A Deadly, Drug-Resistant Fungus Threatens People Around the World, Scientists Warn

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George Clooney Would Like You to Remember ‘Batman Has Nipples, Dude’

The star of 1997’s ‘Batman & Robin’ looks back on his superhero moment—and that infamous costume.

Nepal Is Throwing Out Its Decade-Old Scheme to Clean Mount Everest

The world’s tallest peak has a serious trash problem. Officials hope a revised cleanup plan could finally make a difference.

Right-Wing Influencers Rejoice: Trump Admin Gives a Visa to Accused Russian Propagandist

Dave Rubin, Tim Pool, and Benny Johnson are probably thrilled.