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Anxious thoughts about aging may speed biological wear and tear, research says

A long-term cohort study links fear of aging to faster biological wear and tear, and finds that neither Botox nor diet explain the longevity advantage seen in people with positive beliefs about getti

A woman drinking water
A London bus circles Trafalgar Square in London December 16, 2011.

Passenger paid for an English bus ride with a coin dating back two millennia

 Grindr app is seen on a mobile phone in this photo illustration taken in Shanghai, China March 28, 2019.

Research: Sex a priority for seniors on dating platforms

A combination image shows an injection pen of Zepbound, Eli Lilly's weight loss drug, and boxes of Wegovy, made by Novo Nordisk.

Doors open for a wave of cheap weight-loss drugs, but global distribution will be uneven


Steve Jobs’ 2001 music gadget is back: eBay searches surge as refurbished iPod sales jump

Driven by nostalgia for 'simpler' times and viral social media, people are choosing 'single-purpose' music players over smartphones to avoid ads, apps, and distractions.

Steve Jobs

Brazilian court acquits 35-year-old of statutory rape of 12-year-old, citing 'consensual bond'

The case began after the girl’s absence from school triggered a report to the local child-protection council.

São Paulo, Brazil.

The app that will keep you dry? Former Apple engineers reimagine the forecast

A new app emphasizes hyperlocal forecasting, minute-by-minute precipitation, and sleek design.

People walking in the rain on Jaffa Road, Jerusalem, December 28, 2025.

40,000-year-old markings may be the roots of script

German discovery of Stone Age art may reveal a precursor to writing

The mammoth figurine from Vogelherd Cave, approximately 40,000 years old, bears multiple sequences of crosses and dots on its surface.

Survey: 67% of Gen Z choose sleep over sex

In a poll of 2,000 people born between 1997 and 2012 conducted by EduBirdie/EduBuddy, 64% placed maintaining a stable job ahead of sexual intercourse

 Experts highlight the critical importance of sleep for health.

Winter Olympics: Atlhletes ran through nearly 1.8 km of pizza a day

Andrea Varnier, CEO of the Milano Cortina Games, said the volume matched the needs of young competitors and the energy demands of elite sport.

After an outing, before an outing, whenever you like. Pizza X.

Amateur diver finds Crusader-era sword off Israel’s coast, for the second time

Tests indicate the meter-long (3.3-foot) weapon likely belonged to a 12th-century Crusader who brought it from Europe.

Ancient Crusader sword, dated to the 12th century CE, discovered off of Israel's Dor Beach in northern Israel, February 22, 2026.

Supermarket tourism: Gen Z travelers skip landmarks for local aisles

Can you mix cost-cutting and cultural immersion? Why not says a new generation of travelers

An illustration of an Israeli supermarket.

Flying soon? Put a tennis ball in your carry-on, says expert

Registered osteopath and qualified sleep therapist Tracy Hannigan advises pairing the ball with a hand towel to keep it steady and easier to position against sore spots

 Airplane cabin in flight

Journalist for German media detained in Turkey for 'misinformation,' 'insulting president'

DW Director General Barbara Massing called the accusations baseless and said the arrest was "a deliberate act of intimidation and shows how severely the government is suppressing press freedom."

 The logo of German international broadcaster Deutsche Welle is pictured in Berlin