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Smoke exposure, researchers have found, raises the risk of dementia, poor mental health, fertility problems, and neurodegenerative diseases.

Plus: The FBI discovers a historic trove of homemade explosives, new details emerge in China’s hack of the US Treasury Department, and more.

One year-end summary from Fable, a social app where people share what books they read, told the user, “Don’t forget to surface for the occasional white author, OK?”

Musk’s posts, which have racked up hundreds of millions of views on X, are his latest effort at inserting himself into UK politics.

Many people reported they hit a screen preventing them from seeing the alert unless they signed in.

These weatherproof outdoor security cams keep a watchful eye on your property while you get on with life. Our list includes battery-powered and LTE devices and options that need no subscription.

A network of Facebook pages has been advertising “fuel filters” that are actually meant to be used as silencers, which are heavily regulated by US law. Even US military officials are concerned.

It may seem like a perfect fit: dispassionate software that streamlines the agendas of dastardly regimes. But they’ll find that the tech cuts both ways.

While Americans might not mourn the loss of net neutrality, an appeals court’s ruling sets a troubling precedent for consumer protections in every industry.

Members of the Elsevier-published Journal of Human Evolution quit, citing AI production processes introducing errors, high author fees, and concerns over editorial independence.

The first meteor shower of the year peaks on the night of January 2–3. Here’s everything you need to know to watch it and the many other showers that will appear in 2025.

Whether you’re skiing in the backcountry or trampolining in the backyard, we have an activity tracker for you.

Oppressive, unstimulating urban architecture isn’t just about eyesores; there’s evidence that it can cause actual harm to its residents. To fix this in 2025, we must start building for joy.

The small step back to Earth’s satellite will provide a giant leap for exploring our solar system.

An innovative new coldbrew machine makes for wonderfully frothy nitro and espresso martinis. But is the flavor fully cooked?

After Jaguar's chaotic relaunch and the pomp and theater of Tesla's Cybercab reveal party, it's hard to imagine the coming year will top 2024—until you see our picks for the best EVs of 2025.

Whether you want to run a marathon or learn to play the guitar, here’s how to set yourself up for success.

Your messages going back years are likely still lurking online, potentially exposing sensitive information you forgot existed. But there's no time like the present to do some digital decluttering.

Don’t panic, doomscrollers: It’s possible to reframe your habits and make screen time more positive and curated.