Could underwater tsunamis beneath Antarctica’s glaciers be speeding up ice melt Posted February 18, 2026 A major international research mission, led by the British Antarctic Survey (BAS), is underway to investigate a newly discovered phenomenon: powerful underwater tsunamis triggered…
Luxury supercars raise cash for charity at Detroit Auto Show Posted February 17, 2026 Sparkling Porsches and Jaguars are just some of the sports cars and luxury vehicles that are helping to raise money for a local Detroit charity. About 500 guests spent $250 per…
Average US long-term mortgage rate hits the lowest point in more than 3 years Posted February 16, 2026 The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate is now down to its lowest level in more than three years. The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage eased to 6.06%, down …
Trump administration funding threats set child care providers and parents on edge Posted February 15, 2026 Without federal subsidies, Breyanna Rodriguez's child care bill for her four children would run $4,400 a month, which would eat up most of her husband's paycheck.…
Apple calls on Google to help smarten up Siri and bring other AI features to the iPhone Posted February 14, 2026 Apple will rely on Google to help finish its efforts to smarten up its virtual assistant Siri and bring other artificial intelligence features to the iPhone as the trendsetting co…
Mattel adds an autistic Barbie to doll line devoted to showcasing diversity and inclusion Posted February 13, 2026 Mattel Inc. is introducing an autistic Barbie as the newest member of its line, intended to celebrate diversity, joining a collection that alread…
Letter writing enjoys a revival as fans seek connection and a break from screen time Posted February 12, 2026 At a time when productivity means optimizing every second and screens blur the line between work and home, some people are slowing down and disconnecting by looki…
Jellyfish sleep similar to humans despite having no brain, study finds Posted February 11, 2026 Sleep is usually associated with complex animals with brains and nervous systems. But new research suggests it may be far older and far more basic than previously thought. Scie…
Cyber-pets, 3D printed shoes, and autonomous mobility devices on display at CES Posted February 10, 2026 Crowds flooded the freshly opened showroom floors on Day 2 of the CES and were met by thousands of robots, AI companions, assistants, health longevity tech,
Experts say Trump pullout from UN climate fighting will hurt world and leave US out of green surge Posted February 9, 2026 President Donald Trump's withdrawal from the entire United Nations climate-fighting apparatus takes America's environmental isolation to another level and is like…