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Gen Z is ditching bars for run clubs — and finding more than friends along the way
As young adults denote less wallet share to bars, run clubs, races and recreational leagues become increasingly popular places to build community.
After 50 years of playing video games, I’m finally starring in one
Voicing the main character in Black Tides Draga’s Wake led to me making the kinds of noises I haven’t made since my honeymoon but also one of my favourite moments as a f…
The Best Handheld Translators for Work and Travel (2026)
Your cell phone can handle basic language translation, but dedicated translator devices can offer a much more immersive, versatile experience.
Male Insecurity Over Penis Size Is a Booming Business
Manhood, a new documentary about “girth enhancement,” explores how wellness professionals are encouraging men to undergo increasingly extreme procedures to be sexually d…
Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Rani Mukerji, Salman Khan Starrer ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ to Mark 30th Anniversary at Edinburgh Film Festival With Karan Johar
“Kuch Kuch Hota Hai,” Karan Johar’s first film as director, starring Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol and Rani Mukerji, will screen at the Edinburgh International Film Festival in…
Djokovic suffers SHOCK defeat to put ATP Finals place in doubt
Highlights of the Swiss Indoors match between Novak Djokovic and Jan-Lennard Struff.
Ronaldo closes in on 1,000th goal with hat-trick
Cristiano Ronaldo scores the 67th hat-trick of his career in Al-Nassr's 5-3 win against Al-Kholood in the Saudi Pro League.
Wales aim to cap 2026 revival with Japan double
Wales have the opportunity to finish the international year on a high on Saturday as they seek to complete a WXV double over Japan.
Why some “lower-risk” childhood cancers turn deadly
Scientists have uncovered hidden aggressive cancer cells in children whose tumors were previously considered lower risk, revealing why some cases of rhabdomyosarcoma bec…
‘He was heartbroken’: My husband’s kids abandoned him when he was dying. Was he right to leave everything to me?
“In the end, he left them a few sentimental mementos, some collectibles and old photographs.”
It Sure Looks Like the Department of Education Is Promoting a Right-Wing ‘Harry Potter’ Meme
The meme appeared to reference gender-swapping “Malfoid” fan fiction, a term with incel roots.
Israel elections: Difficult negotiations lie ahead after Netanyahu's bloc lost majority
Israel's final election results confirmed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc lost its majority of parliamentary seats and that weeks of difficult negotiations amon…
Battle lines redrawn in Spain’s snap election after latest train disaster
Spain began demanding answers on Thursday after the toll from the country's second high-speed train collision this year rose to 69 people, with scores injured and distra…
Britain’s blighted high streets will improve by next election, says Rayner
Housing secretary says Labour wants to reverse fortunes of towns plagued by boarded-up shops and rogue businesses Angela Rayner has said voters will begin to see a diffe…
Trump vowed to reduce prices, but his policies have fueled US inflation | Steven Greenhouse
Instead, some of his most important policy decisions – most notably his war against Iran and his tariff wars – have increased inflation instead of reducing it.
Josh Shapiro aims for a strong finish in a campaign with 2028 implications
The Pennsylvania governor has more at stake Tuesday than other 2028 contenders.
Samsung S95H OLED TV Review (2026)
It performs great, with rich texture and high brightness, but faces new competition when it comes to color dominance.
Crematoria Are Being Used to Heat Homes and Swimming Pools
European countries are leading the way harvesting heat that would otherwise be wasted as green death practices become more common.
November’s Night Sky Notes: Light-Day Away
Twin Travelers In 1977, NASA launched twin spacecraft Voyager 1 and 2, taking advantage of a once-every-175-year planetary alignment of the four largest planets in our s…
Why Aston Villa was the perfect destination for Jackson
The move was mutually beneficial - but the early success has exceeded expectations.
‘American History X’ Director Tony Kaye Takes On Leicester’s Giant Monsters in Short ‘Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Tony Kaye, the British director of “American History X” and “Detachment,” will direct “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?,” a short running five minutes that blends docume…
Carrick keeps Fernandes as captain and says he needs no assurances on United future
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick says there are "no issues" with captain Bruno Fernandes after he was dropped from the team against Bournemouth.
Afcon to return to two-year cycle after Caf U-turn
The Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) will return to its traditional two-year cycle after a review into December's decision to host it every four years instead.
Here’s when Binance plans to reopen after what’s believed to be the largest-ever $6.3 billion hack
Binance has vowed to get the exchange back up within a couple of days after a record $6.3 billion heist, which has rattled the industry and investors.
Microdrama Platform FlareFlow Sets Thailand Launch on AIS Play (EXCLUSIVE)
Microdrama platform FlareFlow will launch in Thailand on Nov.
Crypto giant Binance hit by $6.3bn hack suspected to be largest in history
Two analytics firms have attributed the incident to a North Korean hacking unit called TraderTraitor.
Gift Ideas for Friends (2026): Wellness Tech, Kitchen Essentials
These are the WIRED-tested gadgets, kitchen tools, and cozy comforts I’d actually buy for my own inner circle.
Dream serve up lunchtime rout of Valkyries to force historic WNBA finals Game 7
Facing elimination at a lunchtime tipoff, the Dream overwhelmed the Golden State Valkyries 80-69 on Thursday afternoon to force a decisive seventh game in the WNBA final…
Mohammad Rasoulof, Shahrbanoo Sadat Push Back on Idea of Separate Oscar Category for Exiled Filmmakers as Cate Blanchett’s Displacement Film Fund Hits Tokyo
The first five short films produced under Cate Blanchett’s Displacement Film Fund screened this afternoon at the Tokyo Film Festival, and the two-time Oscar winner was p…
Oh to Believe in Another World review – William Kentridge’s amazing animated ballet of black comic pain
Oh to Believe in Another World is an hour-long collage animation with live-action choreography by the 71-year-old South African artist and film-maker William Kentridge.
Amazon falls 7%, Intel plunges 25% in premarket trading, as pressure mounts after earnings
Investors are nervous about the massive AI spending from the tech giants and whether that will pay off.
Supermodel Rose Bertram On Her Revealing Feature Doc: “The Thing I’ve Kept Secret For So Long Is Now, In A Way, Being Shared With The World”
EXCLUSIVE: Belgian supermodel Rose Bertram has opened up about the documentary that chronicles her professional and family life and how she has coped with her mother’s a…
My father has early Alzheimer’s and his caregiver is using his debit card for DoorDash. What can I do?
“I suspect the live-in caregiver is benefiting from my parent’s generosity.”
As Voters Worry About Prices, Many Senate Candidates Are Millionaires
The wealthy are well represented in the ranks of major candidates for the chamber, according to a New York Times review of financial disclosure forms.
‘I left shellshocked’: writers on their scariest non-horror movies
That’s perhaps the most commonplace horror of our times, whether on the internet or politics, and you feel the tremors of it steadily breaking the surface in Yoo Ah-in’s…
Here are the Senate races to watch ahead of Election Day
Senate has expanded considerably in the final days before Election Day.
2026 midterm election voter guides: Find local resources in your community
Scroll through to find your state and the resources available from your local member station.
The Iran War’s Impact on Oil Is Hitting Key Senate Races Hard
Democrats are using the high price of diesel, heating oil, and fertilizer to tie Republicans to President Donald Trump’s unpopular, costly war in Iran.
Nearly 2 out of 3 teens and tweens use AI chatbots, new research shows
Most kids say they use chatbots for help with homework and when they're stressed, lonely, or anxious.
Former Movistar Plus Content Chief Domingo Corral On His HBO Deal & Why Quality TV Can Be Commercial
Former Movistar Plus content boss Domingo Corral sees his production deal with HBO Max as the route to realising an ambition to make independent TV and film that is both…
Florida sees spike in dengue fever cases
Florida is seeing a record number of dengue fever cases this year as the tropical disease thrives in warming climates.
Opinion: What a mother’s 1834 letter about measles tells us about MAHA
An 1834 letter about a measles outbreak sheds light on today’s anti-vaccine movement, writes a medical historian.
STAT+: FDA, CMS scramble to avoid regulatory logjam as more states look to test AI in clinical settings
Officials are moving behind the scenes to head off a conflict brewing between states and the federal government over regulating AI.
Opinion: How Congress can fix expert advisory committees
“This evisceration of scientific advice is untenable,” write C.
STAT+: How a simple UTI turns into a $1,756 bill
They visited for what they thought were obvious urgent care issues — coughs, congestion, flu — and were shocked to get bills for ER care instead, totaling thousands of d…
Everton ease past Newcastle to set up Fleetwood trip after Grealish is dropped
A quarter-final at Fleetwood Town is their prize after a clinical, committed display shattered Newcastle’s hopes of lifting the Carabao Cup for a second time in three se…
Annecy Winner ‘The Violinist’ Found Its Italian Co-Producers at Tokyo Market, Director Ervin Han Tells Anime Co-Production Panel
A meeting at TIFFCOM in 2023 brought Italian co-producers to “The Violinist,” the animated feature that went on to win the top prize at France’s Annecy International Ani…
Week in wildlife: a fishing anhinga, a northern nutcracker and cuddling seals
This week’s best wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading...
‘I saw the script and went: oooh!’ Olivia Colman and Alexander Skårsgard on their steamy folk-horror movie Wicker
“I fucking loved Pillion so much!” says Olivia Colman, reliably sweary straight out of the gate, as she brings up last year’s British indie hit starring Skarsgård as a l…