People looking to quit vaping are seeking an unexpected substitute.

People looking to quit vaping are seeking an unexpected substitute.

E-cigarettes have been seen as a substitute for traditional smoking, yet recent public health data indicates that some adults attempting to quit vaping are reverting to cigarettes. Findings from Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) suggest that individuals who smoke or use both cigarettes and vapes might turn back to conventional tobacco products when they […]

Sam Bankman-Fried’s unexpected connections to the system shaping your perception of AI

Sam Bankman-Fried's unexpected connections to the system shaping your perception of AI

Billionaires in Silicon Valley who are driving the growth of Artificial Intelligence are not just investing financially; they’re also shaping how the technology is perceived. This includes sponsoring research, creating testing labs, and influencing journalists. A notable effort is by supporters of the Effective Altruism (EA) movement, which has rapidly elevated Anthropic from a startup […]

Trump Sidesteps Army’s Second-in-Command in Unexpected Leadership Change

Trump Sidesteps Army’s Second-in-Command in Unexpected Leadership Change

On Thursday, President Donald Trump appointed Adam Telle as the acting Army secretary, skipping over the service’s second-highest civilian official after the resignation of former Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, which reportedly stemmed from friction with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. Before this new role, Telle was the assistant secretary of the Army for civil works. […]

Masculinity is making a comeback — and it’s emerging from an unexpected place.

Masculinity is making a comeback — and it's emerging from an unexpected place.

What happens when programming that leans heavily towards feminism unwittingly turns an accused chauvinist into an unexpected star? You get a blend of television spectacle and unchecked populism. Take a glance at TLC’s schedule, and it’s obvious: the network isn’t trying to attract a male viewership. Shows like “Double Lives of Suburban Wives,” which looks […]