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Why do some clothes shrink in the wash

When your favorite dress or shirt shrinks in the wash, it can be devastating, especially if you followed the instructions closely. Unfortunately, some fabrics just...

How AI is revolutionizing travel planning

Not long ago, planning a trip meant juggling guidebooks and hours of searching the web for the best restaurants and must-see sights. Now, travelers are...

What happens if the Fed cuts interest rates — and what does it mean...

Recent headlines have painted a complex picture of the U.S. economy: announcements of trade deals and tariffs, a slight uptick in inflation, and a disappointing jobs report that tanked...

What is personalized pricing, and how do I avoid it

Recently, Delta Air Lines announced it would expand its use of artificial intelligence to provide individualized prices to customers. This move sparked concern among flyers...

Tourism’s dirty secret: How party spots enable sexual assault

Every summer, thousands of young people flock to famous party spots like Ayia Napa, Magaluf, Ibiza, and Mykonos for a carefree escape filled with...

Researchers warn AI chatbots can be tricked into giving suicide instructions

Despite promises of safety measures, new research has found that some of today’s most advanced AI chatbots can be easily manipulated into giving detailed...

Netflix is now using generative AI—but it risks leaving viewers and creatives behind

Netflix's recent use of generative AI to create a building collapse scene in the sci-fi show "El Eternauta" ("The Eternaut") marks more than a...

As Trump has pulled back from the highest tariffs, this chart shows the economic...

It’s tariff season again, with the next deadline looming on Friday, August 1. Since the beginning of July, the United States has issued another flurry...

Why we stick with long-term goals—even when it doesn’t make sense

Have you ever kept pushing toward a goal, even when switching to something else might have been smarter or easier? You’re not alone—and scientists are...

Genius Act: This new US cryptocurrency law could pave the way for the next...

On June 17, the US senate passed the GENIUS Act, which was seen as a big win for the cryptocurrency sector. The bill aims to...