Meta’s Zuckerberg testifies about social media’s effects on children in landmark trial

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg was grilled Wednesday about whether his company intentionally designed Instagram to be addictive, in front of the young woman accusing Meta and YouTube of hooking her as a ...

After 4 years of no Luke Skywalker, Star Wars fans are plotting ways in which he can return to the franchise

Whether it's through an animated series or recasting the role, Star Wars fans are eager to see Luke Skywalker again ...

Beyond Mendel: Researchers call for a new understanding of genetics

For more than a century, Mendelian genetics has shaped how we think about inheritance: one gene, one trait. It is a model that still echoes through textbooks—and one that is increasingly reaching its ...

Four NC Democrats want to take longtime Rep. Richard Hudson’s seat in Congress

Rep. Richard Hudson is running unopposed among Republicans, so there is no GOP primary. Hudson, of Southern Pines, has represented North Carolina in Congress since 2013.

A few weeks of X’s algorithm can make you more right-wing – and it doesn’t wear off quickly

Elon Musk’s social media platform is boosting conservative content – and it’s having long-lasting effects on how users see the world.

Long-term exposure to bushfire smoke linked to increased risk of heart disease

Researchers found people living in areas with higher average smoke exposure over a three-year period were more likely to be ...

Jacob Elordi would make a brilliant Bond

COMMENT: The Wuthering Heights star is the latest to be declared a shoo-in for the next 007. Charm, animal magnetism, danger? He’s got those. Patrick Smith thinks they’ve found the right man ...