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Still Booting After All These Years: The People Stuck Using Ancient Windows Computers

Here’s a look inside the strange, stubborn world of obsolete Windows machines.

Are Protein Shakes Good for You?

Shakes can’t replace a balanced, nutrient-dense diet, but they can supplement healthy eating habits.

How Teachers Get Through the Final Weeks of the School Year

Teachers share their tips for ending the school year on a positive note.

‘Comedy Is the Relief Valve’: How Sarah Silverman Survived Grief and Backlash

Comedian Sarah Silverman talks about her new Netflix special, ‘PostMortem,’ about the deaths of her parents, and shares dark family secrets.

Like It or Not, the Like Button Has Changed the World

The internet wouldn’t be the same without the Like button, the thumbs-up icon that Facebook and other online services turned into digital catnip.

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Congress Moves to Cut Off States’ AI Regulations

House Republicans advanced a 10-year moratorium on state AI rules. California would be especially hard hit.

Top 10 Design Flaws in the Human Body

From our knees to our eyeballs, our bodies are full of hack solutions.

New to Gardening? Here Are 8 of the Easiest Flowers to Grow, According to Pros

These flowers will thrive with little effort or fuss.

Why Shouldn’t I Board Before My Boarding Group Is Called?

In this month’s “Dear Eugene,” we explore why boarding order matters and if it’s ever okay to jump the line and board before your group is called.

Fossils Reveal How Ancient Human Relatives Used Their Hands for Climbing and Tools

New research uncovers how two ancient hominids used their hands in unique ways for climbing, tool use, and movement.

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The Price of ‘Sugar Free’: Are Sweeteners as Harmless as We Thought?

We know we need to cut down on sugar. But replacing it with artificial compounds isn’t necessarily the answer.

They’re Facing Deportation With Severe Mental Illness — and Now Without a Lawyer

The Trump administration recently ended a legal aid program, leaving immigrants who have mental health disorders on their own.

The EPA Plans to Vastly Change How It Studies Chemical Risks

Amid restructuring, the agency is likely to gut its research program for evaluating the health risks of toxic chemicals.

Marc Andreessen Says the US Needs to Lead Open-Sourced AI: ‘Imagine If the Entire World — Including the US — Runs on Chinese Software’

The venture capitalist’s comments come amid an intensifying US-China tech rivalry and a growing debate over open- and closed-source AI.

Laughter Not Laptops: Cafe Culture Fights Back Against Keyboard Invaders

Cafe owners seeking convivial atmosphere as well as better turnover are starting to deter remote workers.

NWSL Power Rankings: Chawinga’s Brilliance Keeps Current No. 1

If you make a single mistake against Temwa Chawinga and the Current, you’re likely to get punished. That and more in ESPN’s NWSL Power Rankings.

Housing Market Shift Explained—and Where It’s Happening the Fastest

The Pandemic Housing Boom was too much, too fast. Now, we’re in an affordability-constrained housing market—and it’s driving up the number of active listings for sale.

Beef Tallow Is Trending—Here’s How to Use It in Your Cooking

Beef tallow is making a comeback. Discover why chefs and home cooks are embracing this traditional cooking fat.

How to Make Better Joint Decisions With Your Partner

This is how to sidestep the most common — and frustrating — parts of decision-making and come together as a unit.

What We Know About the Palm Springs Fertility Clinic Bombing

Authorities say the prime suspect in the bombing was also the sole fatality of the attack. Reproductive health care advocacy groups warned about threats faced by medical providers.