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What’s happening right now — and what it actually means.
Rotator cuff tears appear in nearly all adults over 40 — and may be overtreated
Feb 22, 2026
Another round of cool rainy weather has hit Singapore, and residents are coping with comfort food
Feb 21, 2026
A small clinical trial found that DMT may help treat depression
Feb 21, 2026
Scientists just created a QR code smaller than most bacteria — and it actually works
Feb 21, 2026
Peter Thiel is building a tech neocolonial empire in Honduras, and Trump just helped him do it
Feb 21, 2026
The U.S. collected $175 billion in illegal tariffs. Getting that money back won’t be simple.
Feb 21, 2026
The Supreme Court ruled Trump’s sweeping tariffs illegal — he responded by imposing new ones the same day
Feb 21, 2026
Eric Dane died surrounded by his wife and daughters after a courageous battle with ALS. He was 53
Feb 20, 2026
Experts finally settled the debate over charging your phone to 100%, and most of us had it wrong
Feb 19, 2026
A drunk woman in Singapore was jailed for slapping a taxi driver after refusing to pay a $24 fare
Feb 19, 2026
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