The menu bar is the most underrated part of macOS. It sits quietly at the top of your screen, and most people never do anything with it other than checking the time and battery percentage. But if you find the right apps, that thin strip becomes the fastest way to get things done on your…
Jeff Bezos‘s ex-wife MacKenzie Scott recently donated $20 million to US nonprofit Active Minds, marking the largest single gift in the organization’s history. The unrestricted grant will help the nonprofit expand programs that encourage young people to openly discuss mental health, reduce stigma and improve access to support in schools, colleges and communities across the…
One of Apple TV’s best sci-fi series just lost its crown to a brand-new thriller. The streaming platform’s latest charts reveal a surprising shakeup between two major shows. Anya Taylor-Joy’s Lucky tops Silo on Apple TV streaming charts Apple TV’s streaming charts reveal that Lucky has overtaken Silo in the United States rankings. FlixPatrol data from July 16, 2026, shows Lucky…
We like to believe our health decisions are guided by science. Yet history — and modern social media — suggests that fame often competes surprisingly well with evidence. New research shows that the power of celebrity extends far beyond marketing and into real-world medical decision-making. Imagine how bizarre it would be to open up to…
The electric vehicle market has officially crossed a major threshold in the summer of 2026, shifting from the early adopter phase into a ruthless battle for mainstream dominance. For years, the industry has been chasing the holy grail of EV adoption: price parity, bulletproof software, and a range that completely neutralizes driver anxiety. With customer…
Artificial intelligence should not be dominated by a single country, China’s President Xi Jinping said Friday, urging international cooperation on its development at a major conference in Shanghai. Chinese President Xi Jinping. File photo: The White House, via Flickr. Chinese AI models are catching up to the most powerful US offerings, while attracting global users…
Curious about who dies in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey and who makes it out alive? The epic fantasy film puts Matt Damon’s Odysseus through a decade of deadly encounters with mythological creatures, vengeful gods, and treacherous suitors on his journey from Troy to Ithaca. With a massive star-studded cast facing danger at every turn, not everyone survives the 172-minute runtime. Here is a full breakdown of every major…
COVENTRY, England (AP) — Switzerland defender Aurèle Amenda came home from the World Cup to sign for newly promoted Premier League club Coventry on Thursday. Coventry said the 22-year-old Amenda signed a four-year contract without stating the transfer fee paid to Eintracht Frankfurt, which was reportedly 18 million euros ($20.6 million). Amenda has played seven…
Artificial intelligence should not be dominated by a single country, China’s President Xi Jinping said Friday, urging international cooperation on its development at a major conference in Shanghai. Chinese AI models are catching up to the most powerful US offerings, while attracting global users with lower costs. But how to govern the booming sector has…
By Ray Popkess • Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine announced on July 9 that a man who sexually assaulted a woman in Troy after abducting her from the parking lot of a Collinsville coffee shop has been sentenced to 120 years in prison. In May, a jury found Timothy J. Dubois Jr., 42, of…