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A tape measure, a metal detector and a spirit level: 25 surprisingly useful things you can do with your phone
While many use our phones predominantly to doomscroll, smartphones have a range of little-known functions that could make life better and easier – from heart monitoring to even developing camera film
Global warming could trigger the next ice age
Scientists have uncovered a missing feedback in Earth’s carbon cycle that could cause global warming to overshoot into an ice age. As the planet warms, nutrient-rich runoff fuels plankton blooms that bury huge amounts of carbon in the ocean. In low-oxygen conditions, this process can spiral out of control, cooling Earth far beyond its original state. While this won’t save us from modern climate change, it may explain Earth’s most extreme ancient ice ages.
Hidden seismic signals hint at a tsunami threat in Alaska
Researchers studying a massive landslide in Alaska have detected strange seasonal seismic pulses caused by water freezing and thawing in rock cracks. These faint signals could become an important early clue to changes that might someday trigger a dangerous landslide-driven tsunami.
Proposed Space Station Could Be Deployed in a Single Launch
A prototype of Max Space's Thunderbird could launch as early as 2027.
This real estate CEO is going to war with Zillow. He could reshape how you buy your next home.
Robert Reffkin is one of real estate's most polarizing figures. Meet the Compass CEO at war against Zillow and the National Association of Realtors.
3 markers of health could help with weight-loss strategies, obesity expert reveals
Obesity medicine specialist Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen, M.D., author of the new book "Weightless," shared that the best way to determine the suitability of a GLP-1 is through body composition testing.
Scientists found a hidden clock inside dinosaur eggshells
Researchers have found that fossilized dinosaur eggshells contain a natural clock that can reveal when dinosaurs lived. The technique delivers surprisingly precise ages and could revolutionize how fossil sites around the world are dated.
Hand on Government: Rising health insurance costs and subsidy expiration threaten coverage for 1.5 million Floridians
As 2026 approaches, affordability remains a dominant concern for Americans, with health insurance costs poised to rise sharply, especially in Florida. Government law attorney Chris Hand explained on This Week in Jacksonville that the end of COVID-era subsidies for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) could have severe consequences.
Saturday’s Powerball drawing could bring someone a $1.5 billion holiday windfall
Someone could become $1.5 billion richer after this evening — if they pick the winning numbers in the latest Powerball jackpot.
Column | Republican women shrinking their ranks in Congress
Retirements, resignations and tough elections could cut into their growing numbers from recent elections.
Cards Wallop #17 Tennessee 89-65
In the first month of the season Louisville had some games against top-ranked opponents that they lost because they went flat for a quarter and couldn’t recover. Today the Cards flattened #17 Tennessee in the 4th quarter. In the first half both teams were playing evenly in a fast-paced game full of pressing and aggressive […]
Quantum entanglement could connect drones for disaster relief, bypassing traditional networks
Any time you use a device to communicate information—an email, a text message, any data transfer—the information in that transmission crosses the open internet, where it could be intercepted. Such ...
Scientists build a device that pulls electricity directly from Earth's rotation
Physicists at NASA and Princeton generate electricity from the Earth's rotation: could wind energy be our energy source of the future?
Why California could be contending with $5 gas next year
California could soon be running short of gasoline, potentially hiking some of the highest gas prices in the country.
Congress didn’t throw a lifeline on health care. Why you should act now
Don’t make assumptions, says Covered California chief. Shopping now could help many Californians avoid steep January premium hikes.
A guide on candidates running for the Michigan Senate's 35th District
A special election to fill the vacancy in the Michigan Senate's competitive 35th District could sway the power dynamic in Lansing.
How a Year of Political Peril Could Unfold for Keir Starmer
Prime Minister Keir Starmer told his cabinet this week that 2026 would be the year Britain’s fortunes turn around and year Labour gains the upper hand. For his skeptical Members of Parliament the question is whether they oust him.
Jackson councilman concerned about business closures in city
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Businesses leaving Jackson is a trend many officials said they’re seeing more and more. Now, another long-standing business could be next if a major bridge stays…
What scientists found inside Titan was not what anyone expected
For years, scientists thought Saturn’s moon Titan hid a global ocean beneath its frozen surface. A new look at Cassini data now suggests something very different: a thick, slushy interior with pockets of liquid water rather than an open sea. A subtle delay in how Titan deforms under Saturn’s gravity revealed this stickier structure. These slushy environments could still be promising places to search for life.
Concern grows over health care costs in Chicago area as ACA premiums could double in January
Health insurance premiums are slated to go up on January first after the House passed a GOP health care bill that doesn't extend ACA subsidies. People in the Chicago area are bracing for what that could mean for their budgets.
Medical giant Mayo closes 6 rural health clinics in Minnesota there could be more to come
Mayo Clinic Health Systems just closed a half dozen clinics in rural towns and small cities in southeastern Minnesota, and it is consolidating some others, as the giant medical care provider struggles with staffing shortages in rural areas.
Trump seeks meeting with health insurers, eyes price cuts
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said he wants to meet with health insurers in coming weeks in a bid for lower prices, saying that could be another way to lower healthcare costs as millions of Americans face a potential spike in premiums.
Vermont cannabis businesses react to Trump directive
Vermont cannabis business owners are cautiously optimistic about a new directive from President Trump that could change how the federal government classifies marijuana.
Inside Matt Holt's new health data venture Thoreau
The $30 billion entity, which would roll up five New Mountain Capital portfolio companies, could create a worthy competitor to Optum.
Cheaper, lower-capacity Switch 2 cartridges could mean fewer Game Key Cards
Inin suggests new low-cost options allowed it to “recalculate production” for full cartridge.
Mysterious Structure Identified Beneath Bermuda Could Explain Its Weird Geology
A massive discovery.
Scientists push back on Trump plan to break up a critical climate and weather center
The White House plans to break up a key weather and climate research center in Colorado, a move experts say could jeopardize the accuracy of forecasting and prediction systems.
Intriguing science discoveries of 2025
This year, our scientists offered new hope for treating neurodegeneration and obesity and dramatically improved the odds that a once-promising immunotherapy could still prove to be a game-changer for cancer patients. They gained new insight into the mechanics of hearing, the emergence of spoken language, and how brand new genes can arise out of […]
An asteroid could hit the moon in 2032, scattering debris toward Earth
Researchers are keeping an eye on the building-sized asteroid 2024 YR4, which has a 4 percent chance of hitting the moon seven years from now.
UN agencies welcome news that famine has been pushed back in the Gaza Strip, but warn fragile gains could be reversed without increased and sustained support
The latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) analysis for Gaza confirms that no areas of the Strip are currently classified in famine following the October ceasefire and improved humanitarian and commercial access.
YouTube Shorts is testing a new location and fresh phrasing for its Dislike button
Google is testing out new ways to improve dislikes on YouTube Shorts, and it could come with hiding the button in a new menu.
Whole Hog Politics: Jasmine Crockett’s Texas tornado could do damage in other states
Texas has been taking us all on a wild ride for the midterm elections. There’s obviously the gerrymandering wars that were touched off in Austin by the GOP’s mid-decade land grab. We’re a lon…
Why quantum computers have memory problems over time
A team of Australian and international scientists has, for the first time, created a full picture of how errors unfold over time inside a quantum computer—a breakthrough that could help make future ...
Kansas City spent decades healing a racial divide. Redistricting could reopen it
A recently enacted US House map would again make Troost Avenue a dividing line in the community, part of a plan to have Democratic-leaning Kansas City represented by three separate Republican lawmakers.
Column | Feeling wonder every day improves our health. Here’s how to do it.
Research has established the power of awe. I experienced it myself in a way I never thought I could.
McVay turned down multiple chances to go for 2
Rams could have had much stronger leads if they went for just 1 more point
The Kings of Titanium EDC Perfected a Tiny Travel Staple Like No One Else Could
The Rubik's Cube of zipper locks boasts three (adjustable) levels of nuanced security, with fidgety bliss as a happy byproduct.
Pediatrician says HHS grant cuts ‘clearly detrimental to the health of America's children’
Dr. Peter Hotez joins Meet the Press NOW to explain how grant cuts to the Department of Health and Human Services could impact millions of American children and their parents. NBC News Medical Reporter Erika Edwards reports on the Trump administration's moves to end transition-related care for minors nationwide.
Eagles-Commanders Preview
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) Jalen Hurts played the worst game of his career two weeks ago and one of the best of this season last week. Another good one could help the Philadelphia Eagles do something that hasn't happened in two decades: winning consecutive NFC East titles.
The Memory Shortage Could End the Era of Physical Games
Get ready for even more game-key cards on Switch 2.
Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 could bring two key upgrades in the camera department alone
The next big book-style foldable is shaping up to be a lot better than the Galaxy Z Fold 7.
Could the Bears move to... Northwest Indiana?
In today's edition: The Bears could move to Indiana, Alcaraz splits with his coach, Anthony Joshua's "license to kill," the World Cup's record $50 million prize, baseball behind bars, and more.
Tom Durkin | The journey: People over politics
“Everyone’s on a journey,” Dianna Hill used to remind me gently whenever I got upset with what someone did or didn’t do. Maybe 5’2” in heels and just barely topping 100 pounds, Dianna had the look and soft voice of the perfect kindergarten teacher. She taught 8th-grade algebra. Dianna was empathy personified. She could feel […]
Swearing could give you a hidden physical edge, study finds | BBC Science Focus Magazine
Cursing isn't just when you stub your toe or get road rage. Science says it can boost your physical performance
Kuo: iPhone Fold Production Challenges Could Limit Supply Next Year
Apple's highly anticipated foldable iPhone could face supply shortages into 2027 despite a planned launch next year, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Kuo said in a new research note: "Development of the foldable iPhone is behind earlier expectations, but the product is still expected to [sic] announce in 2H26. Due to early-stage yield and ramp-up challenges, smooth shipments may not occur until 2027.
A Filmmaker Made a Sam Altman Deepfake—and Got Unexpectedly Attached
The director of “Deepfaking Sam Altman” created a “Sam Bot” when he couldn’t get an interview with the OpenAI CEO. Watch an exclusive trailer for the documentary, which comes out in January.
Americans Facing Soaring Health Insurance Costs May Get a Lifeline in 2026, Experts Say
By Amina Niasse and Ahmed Aboulenein NEW YORK/WASHINGTON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Americans facing skyrocketing Obamacare health insurance premiums could still get a break from expanded government subsidies in 2026 through retroactive legislation and possibly a special enrollment period, investors,
Examining Democrats’ 2025 Victories in Pennsylvania and What They Could Mean for the Future
A look at key 2025 results as well as voter registration trends in Pennsylvania
Trump has vowed to strike Venezuela ‘soon’ for months
In President Donald Trump’s telling, a land strike on Venezuela could come “soon.”
Potential lack of funding for plan to prevent violence against women ‘deeply concerning’, says victims’ commissioner
Claire Waxman warns government’s delayed strategy to halve violence against women and girls could end up ‘less than the sum of its parts’
Omaha community health expert talks Pillen's new Medicaid work requirements
Nebraska is the first state require proof of work for those using expanded Medicaid services. One health expert shares what the changes could mean for
Council to hold last stated meeting of term
As many as 70 bills could be voted, with some already facing opposition.
What Rob and Michele Reiner said about how much they loved their son Nick
“He’s more important than anything that could happen to me,” Rob Reiner once said.
I Won't Use This Potential iOS 26.3 Feature, but You Can if You're Craving an Android
Apple could also make it easier for you to connect a non-Apple smartwatch to your iPhone with the upcoming update.
American Academy of Pediatrics loses HHS funding after criticizing RFK Jr.
HHS cuts key AAP grants, citing concerns about “identity-based language” and insufficient focus on agency priorities. The organization said the cuts could harm child health.
Jack Smith tells Congress he could prove Trump engaged in a 'criminal scheme' to overturn 2020 election
Smith testified about his investigations into Trump during a closed-door hearing with members of the House Judiciary Committee.
How much the bankers are getting paid in the Warner Bros. Discovery deal
Warner Bros. Discovery's sale could rake $225 million in fees for Allen & Co., J.P. Morgan, and Evercore.
Danville City Council says ‘yes’ to new entertainment center
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — An all-in-one trampoline park, restaurant and rock climbing facility could be coming to one city in Central Illinois. The Danville City Council voted Tuesday night wit…
Max Space unveils plans for commercial space station
Max Space, a startup developing expandable module technologies, plans to build a commercial space station that could launch on a single Falcon 9 rocket.
AppleInsider.com
The iPhone Fold could be a lot wider open than expected, with a schematic of unknown provenance depicting the device shaped more like a paperback when folded.
'False hope': Why families who celebrated California's new mental health court feel let down by it
Ronda Deplazes thought Gov. Newsom's CARE Court could save her son as he struggled with mental illness. Almost three years later, she and other families say little has changed for them.
Snakes' mind-bending 'heat vision' inspires scientists to build a 4K imaging system that could one day fit into your smartphone
The human eye can only detect wavelengths in the visible light range, but a new imaging system will let us "see" infrared radiation using smartphones.
NVIDIA Plans to Reduce RTX 50 Production by Up to 40% in Early 2026
Reports from Asian supply chain sources suggest that NVIDIA might cut back on making GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs in the first six months of 2026, Videocardz reports. According to Board Channels, overall supply during H1 2026 could be down by roughly 30-40% compared to the same period in 2025, althoug...
The Best TV Shows Of 2025
"The Pitt," "Paradise," “The Four Seasons,” “Forever” and more TV series that we couldn't get enough of this year.
Trump spent 2025 attacking science. That could set back his “Genesis Mission.”
Trump’s AI “Manhattan Project” will fail if DOGE cuts are kept, critics say.
US Dietary Guideline Reforms Are Coming, and Health Experts Are Concerned
Ahead of the guidelines’ release, RFK Jr. and the MAHA movement consider changes that could go against science-based research.
Jake Paul vows to beat Anthony Joshua and 'shock the world', promises 'biggest upset in sports history'
Jake Paul the underdog for fight with former two-time world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua but vows to shock the world; AJ , who says he is honoured to be invited to America, could fight Tyson Fury in 2026 with talks taking place between the respective camps
Meta Considering Charging Business Pages to Post Links
Meta could be set to make a big push to increase Meta Verified take-up.
Analysis: What Trump can learn from Vance ahead of his national address
President Donald Trump could do worse than stick to JD Vance’s script in his primetime national address on Wednesday night.
NASA Completes Next-Gen Telescope, And It Could Soon Reveal Whether We're Alone
A new era begins.
What's next for the historic Valley Plaza shopping center, set for demolition
City leaders said the site could be redeveloped, potentially including affordable housing
Myanmar junta says Aung San Suu Kyi ‘in good health’ after son raises alarm
Myanmar’s junta said on Tuesday that detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi is “in good health,” a day after her son told Reuters he has received little information about the 80-year-old’s condition and fears she could die without him knowing.
SC measles outbreak could soon reach Charlotte, health director warns
More than 1 in 10 elementary school students in Mecklenburg County are vaccinated, but that’s still below the threshold needed for immunity.
In 2025, Trump Couldn’t Escape Questions About His Health
What’s going on with the president’s hands? Why can’t he stay awake during meetings? And why does he always seem to be taking cognitive tests? Let’s review.
Aristotle’s Politics has wisdoms and warnings for our age of tech utopias and inequality
Are we all political animals? Aristotle thought so. Politics, he believed, was the art of the possible, but extremes of wealth could harm democracies.
Leaked debug kit suggests Apple is testing a new “iMac Pro,” among many other Macs
Resurrected high-end all-in-one could be a worthy successor to 2017’s iMac Pro.
AI blueprint from NAACP prioritizes health equity in model development
Artificial intelligence could further widen race-based disparities in healthcare, the organization says. Its new blueprint is meant as a first step in a larger, more ambitious campaign to ensure that racial fairness is a priority for U.S. healthcare AI.
Apple’s next iPhone 17 model could fix predecessor’s biggest flaw
A new report from The Information included an exciting detail about the forthcoming iPhone 17e: MagSafe support is coming.
Elmhurst Business Group Barred From City Committee
The association's representative could have conflicts of interest, according to a city committee.
New M5 iMac model aimed at pro users might be coming, per leak
The latest details emerging from a recent Apple code leak indicates there could be a surprise reappearance of the iMac Pro with M5.
Inside Apple’s iPhone Road Map, From Foldable Screens to Curved Glass Cases
The iPhone family is growing again. Over the next two years, Apple is planning a major expansion of its smartphone product line that could see it selling at least seven new models of its flagship device by fall 2027, up from five iPhone models today, according to multiple people working directly ...
Why theater owners are nervous about the Warner Bros. sale
Theater owners fear a sale of Warner Bros. to another major media player could further decrease movie production at a time when the industry has faced multiple setbacks.
Larian's Last Engine Held Baldur’s Gate 3 Back
In fact, Act III was split up because the engine couldn’t stream well enough for a contiguous city.
Apple Best Positioned to Weather DRAM Price Surge, Says Counterpoint
Apple and Samsung are best equipped to handle rising memory chip costs that could drive down global smartphone shipments by 2.1% in 2026, according to new data from Counterpoint Research. Image credit: iFixit In its latest projection for the smartphone market next year, the firm has downgraded its forecast from a previously expected 0.45% growth, citing a memory shortage that has pushed component costs up 10% to 25%.
Why 2026 could be the year of anti-AI marketing
It’s getting harder to escape AI slop. But a growing backlash could put a premium on “human-made” content.
Why 2026 could be the year of anti-AI marketing
It’s getting harder to escape AI slop. But a growing backlash could put a premium on “human-made” content.
Immigration raids could threaten the rise of youth sports
The Aspen Institute’s National State of Play details how raids of parks where children play as well as rising costs, NIL, AI could reshape landscape.
These Orcas Are on the Brink—And So Is the Science That Could Save Them
Inside the desperate rush to save the southern resident killer whales
Rob Reiner was more than a Hollywood liberal. He was a sophisticated political operator.
Reiner could “code switch from directing actors into political strategy,” one friend recalled.
Pending vote could bring entertainment complex to Albany Mall
A tennis center proposed years ago in Albany is moving closer to reality after a local investor offered to donate property near the Albany Mall for the project.
iOS 26.3 beta arrives launch of new Siri nears
This beta release should bring more polish to iOS 26, but the next release could be a big one.
Chicago small business advocate pushes for less red tape
(The Center Square) – Small Business Advocacy Council President Elliott Richardson prides himself on tirelessly pushing the envelope when it comes to making life more bearable for Chicago small business owners. “Small businesses really could use a point person at City Hall to help them through the process,” Richardson told The Center Square.
OPB’s First Look: Women’s sports could be an economic win for Portland
How the WNBA and NWSL could factor into the city's post-pandemic economy. Here's your First Look at Monday's news.
Oregon’s economy is struggling, but its women’s sports industry could be a lifeline
The state’s economy has yet to recover from the pandemic, but leaders hope the success of women’s sports can help spark economic growth while preserving its grassroots culture.
Dark matter ‘nuggets’ could explain the Milky Way’s mysterious glow
A mysterious excess of far-ultraviolet light seen across the Milky Way could come from the annihilation of clumpy dark matter.
Oregon’s economy is struggling, but its women’s sports industry could be a lifeline
The state’s economy has yet to recover from the pandemic, but leaders hope the success of women’s sports can help spark economic growth while preserving its grassroots culture.
How mammograms could transform to predict the future
And other health news from the Morning Rounds newsletter
Johnson’s health bill hits snag with GOP moderate drama
Speaker Mike Johnson is facing a rebellion among moderates, which could blow up the GOP's proposed Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act.
'Scary' if Foden still to improve
Former England forward Theo Walcott says that if there is "a lot more to come" for Manchester City's Phil Foden then it could be "scary". Boss Pep Guardiola was critical of Foden in his post-match interview with Match of the Day after their 3-0 win over Crystal Palace and Foden agreed with his manager in his own response to the game. "It was constructive criticism I felt," Walcott said.