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Business
Meta told to pay another $567m in New Mexico child safety lawsuit
Meta faces a $567 million penalty in New Mexico for harm to children's mental health on its platforms.
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#2 ▲ Peaking
Science
Environmental groups challenge FCC approval of startup’s plan to beam on-demand sunlight from space
Environmental groups are pushing back against a startup's plan to beam sunlight from space, approved by the FCC.
#3 ↓ Cooling
Entertainment
'Grown Ups 3' Cast Revealed: Adam Sandler, Chris Rock and More
The cast of 'Grown Ups 3' is out, and it's a reunion of familiar faces.
#4 ▲ Peaking
Sports
Darren Elkins explains decision to retire after UFC Vegas 120, rules out going to BKFC: ‘I’d probably die’
Darren Elkins' retirement from UFC after his next fight has fans and analysts reflecting on his career and the future of the sport.
#5 ↑ Rising
Sports
NFL suspends Saints WR Brock Rechsteiner for the first six games
The New Orleans Saints will be without their rookie wide receiver for the first six games of the season.
#6 ▲ Peaking
Sports
Longtime Liberty player Betnijah Laney-Hamilton waived
Betnijah Laney-Hamilton, a key player in the WNBA Finals, has been waived by the Liberty.
#7 ▲ Peaking
World
Trump’s Gaza Board of Peace issues first building contract
The Trump-led Gaza Board of Peace has awarded its first construction contract, marking a new phase in Gaza's post-war rebuilding efforts.
#8 ↑ Rising
Entertainment
"Real horror slop": Eli Roth slammed for using AI in Ice Cream Man
Horror fans are reacting to Eli Roth's use of AI in his latest film, Ice Cream Man.
#9 ▲ Peaking
Sports
Alex Pereira explains why he’s upset with Herb Dean and not Ciryl Gane after UFC White House controversy
Alex Pereira is pushing for a November return to the octagon, but he's still upset with Herb Dean over a controversial call.
#10 ▲ Peaking
Health
Dronabinol for nightmares in post-traumatic stress disorder: a randomized controlled trial
A randomized controlled trial shows THC can reduce trauma-related nightmares in PTSD patients.
#11 ▲ Peaking
Science
Encapsulation epitaxy of air-stable 2D superconductors for quantum circuits
Scientists have created air-stable, ultrathin superconductors, defying conventional wisdom about 2D materials
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Science
Perseverance Finds Organic Carbon Preserved Just Beneath the Martian Surface
NASA's Perseverance rover has discovered organic carbon on Mars, reigniting the search for extraterrestrial life.
#13 ▲ Peaking
World
Russian drones attack German cargo ship 'EMIL' in Black Sea, media reports
A German cargo ship has been attacked in the Black Sea, escalating tensions in the region.
#14 ▲ Peaking
Technology
Square Enix teases Octopath Traveler 3, aware of high expectations for the game
Square Enix has sparked excitement among fans by acknowledging the anticipation for a potential new entry in the Octopath Traveler series.
#15 ▲ Peaking
Health
Study reveals new role for tau, a top target for Alzheimer’s drug development
A new study has uncovered a previously unknown role for tau, a key protein in Alzheimer’s research, reshaping the landscape for drug development.