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Spirit Airlines Shutdown Sparks a Viral 'People's Airline' Meme That's Actually Kind of Genius

A voice actor's joking pitch to crowdfund a new airline got 36,000 pledges in hours. Here's why it matters.

GameStop's $56 Billion eBay Takeover Bid: A Gamble That Defies Logic

GameStop launches unsolicited $56bn takeover offer for eBay. Can a video game retailer really compete with Amazon?

How to Watch the Miami Grand Prix: Streaming Guide for F1's Apple TV Era

Kimi Antonelli leads F1 into its Apple TV era. Here's where to watch the Miami GP from the US, UK, Canada, and Australia.

Stop Wish-Cycling: The Seven Items Destroying Your Recycling Program

Your good intentions are landfilling entire truckloads. Here's what actually belongs in the blue bin.

Can a Tiny E-Ink Screen Actually Break Your Social Media Addiction?

The Xteink X3 promises to fight doomscrolling with a MagSafe e-ink reader. Does it work? Maybe, but only if you meet it halfway.

NYT Mini Crossword for May 2: All the Answers and Why This Puzzle Nails Pop Culture

Stuck on today's Mini Crossword? Here are all the answers for May 2, plus what makes this puzzle worth solving.

NYT Mini Crossword for May 2: All the Answers You Need

Stuck on today's Mini Crossword? Here are all the clues and answers for May 2, plus tips for solving faster.

The Academy Just Drew a Line in the Sand on AI in Film

The Oscars just banned AI-generated performances and screenplays. Here's what that means for Hollywood's future.

Science's Greatest Hits: The Stories You Almost Missed This Month

Dolphins, ancient ships, and mushroom communications: April's wildest science stories prove curiosity still trumps headlines.

The Pentagon's AI Vendor Spree Signals a Messy New Era for Defense Tech

The DOD locks in deals with Nvidia, Microsoft, AWS, and others. But the Anthropic fight reveals deeper tensions ahead.

AI is Automating Opinion Polls. That Should Worry Us.

French startup Naratis is replacing human pollsters with AI. It's faster and cheaper—but at what cost to trust?

How Big Should Your TV Actually Be? The Math (and Reality) Behind Screen Size

Stop guessing. Here's the science behind picking the right TV size for your room, plus why bigger might be better than you think.