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'Hidden' group of gut bacteria may be essential to good health

Scientists have pinpointed a group of bacteria that consistently appear in high numbers in healthy people, suggesting that these could one day be...

The State Of The $1.7 Trillion AI Bubble: The End Of Thinking

Writing is thinking and thinking is understanding. Like understanding that the AI bubble has been around for a long time and that it's better to...

Inside the Community Effort Helping Elephants Travel Safely Between Forests

Wildly Expressive Paper Masks by Marianne Eriksen Scott-Hansen Radiate Emotion

"A face tells a story of life," says Marianne Eriksen Scott-Hansen. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today...

Flights halted, highways shut: Powerful winter storm hits US, blizzard warnings pile up — all you need to know

A powerful winter storm has unleashed blizzard conditions across the US Northeast, prompting widespread travel bans and flight cancellations. New...

What to wear on your next flight? Luxury hotel branded merch, of course

A flurry of new collaborations offer chic yet comfortable options for your next travel day.

Beyond The Flagship: Why The Xiaomi 17 Ultra Is A Photographer’s Dream

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra has cutting-edge camera technology, including a 1-inch LOFIC sensor and a 200MP continuous zoom, that bring a true ultra...

Scientists discover diet that tricks the body into burning fat without exercise

Researchers found that cutting two amino acids common in animal protein—methionine and cysteine—made mice burn significantly more energy. The...

Getting ’90s New York Right in Love Story

Talking to the production designer about Calvin Klein’s minimalist interiors, John Jr.’s Tribeca loft, and the fantasy of streets devoid of trash.

The 3 Traits That Separate High-Impact Masterminds From the Rest

Elite entrepreneurs crave emotional safety, vulnerability, and expert‑led frameworks that help them stay grounded while they scale.

Burger King’s New AI Assistant Is Designed to Be Helpful, But Will Workers Beef With It?

Burger King employees will talk with Patty, an AI voice in their headsets that may keep tabs on words like ‘please’ and ‘thank you.’

Bumble adds AI-powered photo feedback and profile guidance tools

Bumble and other popular dating apps, like Match Group's Tinder and Hinge, have all embraced AI-powered features.

How GLP-1 Medications Are Driving Food and Beverage Innovation

GLP-1 drugs are reshaping appetite, sensory preferences, and nutrition priorities, accelerating innovation in food and beverage product design....

How to Build a Brand That Actually Connects (For Businesses of Any Size)

Brand growth in 2026 isn’t about shouting louder; it’s about clarity, consistency, and human connection that customers genuinely trust. The post...

Starbucks Has Its Own Coffee Farm, and I Got to Visit—Here’s What It Was Like

Coffee fans, get ready. If you're looking for a travel experience like no other, you have to go to the Starbucks coffee farm in Costa Rica. The...

Buddhist monks announce spiritual journey will continue after DC: 'The Walk for Peace will not end'

The 19 venerable monks have journeyed nearly 2,300 miles across the country, promoting peace and community. They say their efforts will take a...

Check Your Gmail Account Security Now As Hackers Continue Attacks

Gmail support forums continue to fill with pleas for help as hackers strike, and a new report warns of ongoing attacks. Ensure your account is...

New Report Says ‘Job Huggers’ Feel Little Love for Their Current Employers

Half your workers want to leave. There are things you can do to prevent that from happening.

AI Is Disrupting the College-to-Career Pipeline. Here’s Where Young Workers Are Placing Their Bets Now.

As white-collar opportunities shrink, young workers are betting on hands-on careers that offer real security.

Playbook developed to help businesses survive social media firestorms

Sexist. Dystopian. This was how critics labeled a 30-second Peloton holiday ad in 2019 that featured a man giving a woman an exercise bike as a...

Your smart TV may be crawling the web for AI

This is Lowpass by Janko Roettgers, a newsletter on the ever-evolving intersection of tech and entertainment, syndicated just for The Verge...

Osaka Stunned by Anonymous Gift of Gold Bars to Fix Aging Water Pipes

Have you seen the price of gold recently? In the Japanese city of Osaka, one man obviously did, and decided to cash in for the sake of his...

After ICE took these pets' owners, this Minneapolis shelter is keeping them safe: 'The goal is always reunification'

The Bond Between has been a safe haven for pets left to fend for themselves after their owners were detained — as well as a provider of resources...

10 Daily Habits that Often Drain 97 Percent of Our Joy in Life

You ultimately become what you repeatedly do. If your daily habits aren’t helping you, they’re hurting you. Here are some fairly common and...