Why Real-Life Disclosure Day Will Look Nothing Like Steven Spielberg’s New Movie

Previous landmark scientific discoveries like the Higgs boson provide a better template for what it will take to confirm whether aliens have made contact with Earth. [...]

Spotify adds editor videos to New Music Friday. We asked its curators why.

As algorithms increasingly shape how people discover music, Spotify is giving its editors a larger role in explaining the artists, trends, and stories behind each week's biggest releases. [...]

FIFA World Cup Fans Visiting America Are Going Viral for the Most Wholesome Reasons

They came for the soccer but they're living for fast food and big box stores. [...]

The perfect family vacation for every age, from infants to post-grads

From a Mexico beach resort for sleep-deprived parents of infants to Japan for post-college travelers finally ready for its depth of culture [...]

The World Cups breakout star is a duck in a tiny Mexico jersey

A duck in a Mexico jersey has become one of the first viral stars of the World Cup. [...]

Donald Trump’s White House UFC Event Would Be Embarrassing Anywhere

A Monster Energy-sponsored MMA show on the White House’s South Lawn was never going to be the height of dignity. But UFC Freedom 250 is failing to clear even the lowest bar. [...]

What is VidCon? Everything to know about the 2026 creator convention

New to VidCon? Here's everything you need to know about the internet's biggest gathering of creators, fans, brands, and industry insiders. [...]

Meta Employees Absolutely Hate Zuckerberg’s Plan for a Companywide AI Hackathon

“I’m not sure that this company supports a hackathon culture anymore,” one employee posted in a forum open to the entire staff. [...]

'Devastating': 'Raising Kanan' Star Patina Miller, Sascha Penn Break Down Shocking Death

Rest in power: I chatted with the showrunner and star about this heartbreaking moment and the final season. [...]