The study found that every sponge tested lost material during use, resulting in the release of microplastics. Depending on the sponge type, annual emissions ranged from about 0.68 grams to 4.21 grams ...

So much for Starbucks using AI to count the milk in its inventory. The coffee shop giant said it is ending its use of an automated program to count inventory. The company said the decision was ...

Using AI chatbots for even just 10 minutes may have a shockingly negative impact on people’s ability to think and problem-solve, according to a new study from researchers at Carnegie Mellon, MIT, ...

ICE agents leave a residence after knocking on the door on Jan. 28, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security continues its immigration enforcement operations after two ...

Many CES product announcements leave us hanging for a while on pricing and availability. Today, one of this year's updated laptop series finally has official pricing and release info. LG's 2026 Gram ...

Eating 100 grams of protein per day may help some people meet their health goals, such as improving their body composition and gaining muscle mass. Add protein-rich foods to every meal and snack to ...

Working artists in San Diego and Tijuana could soon give the cities a better understanding of the realities of trying to make a living in the arts, while having access to $1.3 million in project ...

What really happens after you hit enter on that AI prompt? WSJ’s Joanna Stern heads inside a data center to trace the journey and then grills up some steaks to show just how much energy it takes to ...

People who use GLP-1 weight-loss drugs tend to eat a “critically low” amount of protein and skip meals, making it even harder to meet their protein needs, a new study has found. The findings, which ...

The Portland Bureau of Transportation just released their latest Bicycle Count Report and the numbers could be read as a case of “no news is good news.” Overall, PBOT counted 1% more bicycle riders on ...

Learn how to scale any recipe up or down precisely using grams. Perfect for baking or cooking, this guide ensures consistent results whether you’re making a small batch or feeding a crowd.

[Maximilian Milovidov is a freshman at Columbia University and a member of TikTok's Youth Council. He used a large language model to edit this essay for length and a human to edit for content. This ...