Why period pain shoppers miss better relief
New research using supermarket sales data suggests many women buy less effective branded painkillers for period cramps instead of cheaper, stronger generic ibuprofen.
2026-06-15
Top News
When a Lost Phone Can Take Down a Plane
Cabin crews warn that a phone crushed inside a seat can trigger a lithium‑ion battery fire, making a minor mishap a potentially fatal inflight emergency.
2026-06-15
Leak points to F2P co‑op Witcher spin‑off
A reported leak outlines an unannounced free‑to‑play Witcher co‑op action RPG for PC and mobile, set earlier in the saga with custom Witchers and session‑based monster hunts.
2026-06-15
Health
Ebola toll in eastern Congo continues to rise
Confirmed Ebola infections in eastern Congo have risen to 782 with 181 reported deaths, as health officials struggle with transmission, surveillance gaps, and strained clinical capacity.
2026-06-15
Measles exposure linked to Bay Area travel
Health officials report a measles case in a Santa Clara County adult who passed through San Francisco International Airport and two San Jose grocery stores, prompting exposure alerts and vaccination guidance.
2026-06-15
Hundreds of birds destroyed at Providence market
Rhode Island health and environmental agencies ordered the euthanasia of 445 birds at a Providence market after detecting highly pathogenic avian influenza, triggering testing, disinfection, and surveillance.
2026-06-14
Technology
Apple’s Foldable iPhone As Price Shield
Apple’s rumored $1,999 foldable iPhone Ultra is less a vanity project than a pricing shield, soaking up rising component costs to keep iPhone 18 Pro prices stable.
2026-06-15
Google teases next Pixel Drop in new ads
New Google ads hint that the next Pixel Drop will introduce Screen Reactions and deeper Gemini Omni integration across Pixel phones.
2026-06-15
Fitbit Air review: almost invisible but truly persuasive
A screenless Fitbit prototype shows how AI, sensors and haptics can replace displays, turning fitness tracking into an ambient, voice-driven companion on your body.
2026-06-14
Games
Dead by Daylight Marks a Milestone
Behaviour’s 10th Anniversary Broadcast for Dead by Daylight outlines new chapters, modes, and crossovers while doubling down on its live‑service future.
2026-06-15
Ex-Bungie Manager: Marathon Must Survive
A former Destiny community manager urges fans to stop fixating on player counts and argues Bungie’s survival now depends on supporting extraction shooter Marathon.
2026-06-13
Xbox Floats In‑Game Ads To Hold Down Prices
Xbox strategy chief Matthew Ball is exploring in‑game ads, arguing they could subsidize development costs and keep hardware and subscriptions affordable while trying not to overload players.
2026-06-12
Information
Feds charge foreign scientists at NIH
Federal prosecutors charge foreign nationals working within National Institutes of Health programs over alleged grant fraud, undisclosed foreign ties, and data transfer risks tied to biomedical research.
2026-06-03
A sidewalk attack and a family’s defiance
A recorded assault in East Harlem, where a teen girl was kicked and stomped after refusing advances, now collides with a boy’s mother who labels her the bully.
2026-05-17
VC rage bait lights up Andreessen
General Catalyst’s X post baited the VC crowd, drawing repeated public replies from Marc Andreessen and amplifying a meta‑debate about status, engagement, and power in venture capital.
2026-05-16