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7 Paint Colors That Make a Small Room Feel Bigger

Even a small space can feel a bit bigger if you choose the right paint color. Here, we asked interior designers for the favorite hues to help maximize square footage in tiny rooms.

Trump HHS Eliminates Office That Sets Poverty Levels Tied to Benefits for at Least 80 Million People

Recent cuts eliminated a small, specialized workforce that sets the poverty standards determining who is eligible for Medicaid as well as assistance with food, home heating, child care, and more.

How Worried Should You Be About Alcohol-Related Brain Damage?

Alcohol’s effects extend well beyond your hangover the next day.

Who Killed the Tween Girl Movie?

At the turn of the millennium tween girls had plenty of films made for them – nowadays, there’s next to nothing. Why did Hollywood give up?

Netflix’s Bad Influence Exposes the Unregulated, Allegedly Abusive Side of YouTube’s Kid Influencers

The docuseries goes deep on YouTube star Piper Rockelle; her mother, Tiffany Smith; and the child stars known as the Squad.

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Apple Was on Brink of Crisis Before Tariff Concession From Trump

Apple Inc. has managed to dodge its biggest crisis since the pandemic — for the moment, at least.

Five Shocking Animal Hybrids That Truly Exist in Nature, From Narlugas to Grolar Bears to Coywolves

The now-famous “virgin” stingray Charlotte is not having hybrid babies, scientists say. But in nature, distinct species sometimes interbreed to produce surprising offspring.

The AI Agent Era Requires a New Kind of Game Theory

Zico Kolter, a Carnegie Mellon professor and board member at OpenAI, tells WIRED about the dangers of AI agents interacting with one another—and why models need to be more resistant to attacks.

Trump Trade Team Chases 90 Deals in 90 Days. Experts Say Good Luck With That

President Donald Trump's administration wants to strike 90 trade deals in 90 days, but the challenges to quickly resolving the president's trade war are already apparent.

Health Bars and Power Ups: The ‘Freaky and Unpleasant’ World When Video Games Leak Into the Physical Realm

Video games are the biggest form of entertainment in the world, but sometimes they bleed into people’s lives offline in surprising and disturbing ways.

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11 Signs of Emotional Abuse in Relationships That You Should Never Overlook

It can be hard to recognize these signs and break this toxic cycle, but you deserve better.

In a Cashless Culture, Parents Have to Think Differently About Teens’ Financial Literacy

With shifting appetites around summer jobs and in-store spending, parents are forced to get creative when teaching teens about money.

The Melatonin-Ification of Childhood Bedtimes

More children are taking the hormone in the form of nightly gummies or drops. The long-term effects are unclear.

The Mysterious Source Behind the Monkeypox Virus Is a Squirrel

Even though the virus was first discovered in laboratory monkeys in 1958, the original source came from a squirrel.

The Secret to More Refreshing Weekends Is the Exact Opposite of What You’d Expect

The counterintuitive truth according to experts: Too much rest can actually add to your stress.

How AI Is Interacting With Our Creative Human Processes

Three books examine what we gain and lose when we let machines create.

Job Seekers Turn to AI Tools to Gain a Competitive Edge. It Can Also Backfire

Employers and job seekers are divided over when the use of AI goes too far.

Emmy Predictions: Supporting Actor (Limited/TV Movie) — Will ‘Adolescence’ Young Breakout Star Owen Cooper Make History?

2025 Emmys Supporting Actor Limited Predictions include Owen Cooper, Javier Bardem, Diego Luna, Jay Duplass, and Rhenzy Feliz.

How to Be a Norwegian Parent: Let Your Kids Roam Free, Stay Home Alone, Have Fun – and Fail

In Norway, children walk to school aged six, or even travel across the country – and no one bats an eyelid. Why do these kids have so much independence, while other countries are so risk-averse?

Even Buying American Won’t Keep You Safe From Car Tariffs

One major auto company’s CEO said the tariffs will “blow a hole” in the industry.