Dutch authorities seize thousands of illegal ‘fatbikes’
Dutch transport authorities said Thursday they have seized thousands of illegal electric “fatbikes” imported from China, as the bicycle-loving country grapples with a new craze that has even prompted heated…
NYC bills propose sign marking Wall Street as first slave market, along with reparations study
New York City lawmakers approved legislation Thursday to study the city’s significant role in slavery and consider reparations to descendants of enslaved people. If signed into law, the package of…
Entire Annapurna video game team resigns over dispute with owner
The entire staff of Annapurna Interactive, the video-game publishing division of Megan Ellison’s Annapurna studio, resigned this month following a dispute with its owner, according to people familiar with the situation.…
Ig Nobel Prize goes to scientists who discovered butt-breathing mammals
A study that explores the feasibility of using pigeons to guide missiles and one that looks at the swimming abilities of dead fish were among the winners Thursday of this year’s…
Disney Hosts ‘Blaze Your Path: A Star Wars Adventure’ for Wish Kids in Galaxy’s Edge
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Disney granted wishes for 19 kids fighting critical illnesses as part of “Blaze Your Path: A Star Wars Adventure” in Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland. This shares details…
Chanel owners, billionaire L’Oreal heiress invest in Olsens’ fashion label
The family behind luxury brand Chanel and the billionaire heiress of L’Oreal have bought a stake in the fashion label The Row, founded by the Olsen sisters. The Wertheimer brothers, via…
TIFF suspends ‘Russians At War’ screenings due to ‘significant threats’
The Toronto International Film Festival said Thursday it is suspending upcoming screenings of the controversial documentary Russians At War due to “significant threats to festival operations and public safety.” The…
How did a Missouri resident get bird flu without exposure to animals? Officials say it’s a rare ‘one-off’
Health officials on Thursday said they don’t know how a Missouri person caught bird flu but believe it may be a rare instance of a “one-off” standalone illness. Investigators trying to determine…
How to watch, stream NFL Thursday Night Football Week 2 games live online free without cable: NBC, Amazon
After sitting on the sidelines for the pre-season and the start of the 2024-2025 season, Amazon Prime is finally getting in the game. The streaming service will broadcast its first…
Deepak Chopra launched an AI digital twin that gives his advice on everything ‘from sex to spirituality’
What’s next for Chopra: Reaching more people by distilling the lessons he has championed for decades. It’s precisely why the “poet-prophet of alternative medicine” as he was named by Time…
