Elon Musk’s Starlink Is Keeping Modern Slavery Compounds Online

A WIRED investigation reveals that criminals who make billions from scam compounds in Myanmar—where tens of thousands of people are enslaved—are using Starlink to get online.

DOGE’s Chaos Reaches Antarctica

Daily life at US-run Antarctic stations has already been disrupted. Scientists worry that the long-term impacts could upend not only important research but the continent’s delicate geopolitics.

Toxic Town stars Jodie Whittaker and Aimee Lou Wood speak to the real mothers behind the case

Toxic Town, a new four-part Netflix drama out today, is a based on a sadly true story. Written by Jack Thorne (Enola Holmes, His Dark Materials), the limited series traces the child poisonings of Corby, Northamptonshire, and the long legal battle led by the families, primarily mothers, of children born with deformities caused by toxic dust from the former British Steel factory, closed in 1979.

In a heartbreaking video by Netflix, Toxic Town stars Jodie Whittaker and Aimee Lou Wood spoke to...

Amazon has knocked over $30 off our favorite fitness tracker for runners

SAVE OVER $30: As of Feb. 27, the Garmin Forerunner 55 fitness tracker is on sale at Amazon for $169.50. That's 15% off its list price of $199.99.

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Score Beats Studio Buds for under $100 at Best Buy

SAVE $50: As of Feb. 27, the Beats Studio Buds are on sale at Best Buy for $99.99. That's 33% off their retail price of $149.99.

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Need new headphones? The Sennheiser Momentum 4 are over $100 off at Best Buy.

SAVE $116: As of Feb. 27, the Sennheiser Momentum 4 headphones are on sale for $263.99 at Best Buy. This is 30% off their list price of $379.99.

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The White Lotus Season 3 star Natasha Rothwell shares BTS of meeting her lizard co-star

In The White Lotus Season 3, Natasha Rothwell's character Belinda is spooked by the appearance of a monitor lizard.

Appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live! in the interview above, Rothwell shares a behind-the-scenes clip of meeting her green co-star – and it's clear that she didn't have to do too much acting to appear nervous around the scaly beast.

Maybe she'd have been more comfortable joining co-stars Sarah Catherine Hook and Sam Nivola on their road trip to meet Moo Deng.

Just 34 Of The Most Comfortable Chairs Your Butt Will Thank You For

Sit down, stay awhile.

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Cognizant Classic in the Palm Beaches means one thing: The Masters is almost here

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The Florida Swing begins this week at the Cognizant Classic, which means spring is quickly approaching.

This week’s Cognizant Classic at PGA National signals one thing, and one thing only: The Masters is right around the corner.

We are exactly six weeks from the first tee shots being struck at Augusta National, a holiday celebrated across the golf world. Between now and then, the PGA Tour will hold four events in Florida, including The Players, and two more in Texas...

North Korea Is Sending More Troops to Russia, South Korea’s Spy Agency Says

The fresh deployment comes after North Korea suffered heavy casualties on the front lines in Russia’s war against Ukraine, the South’s spy agency says.

Some European Allies Fear Trump Is Out to Destroy Them

Debate is building over just how deep the Trump administration’s antagonism runs, and whether the real goal is to destroy the European Union.

Gene Hackman: 5 Memorable Performances to Stream

He played a complicated hero in “The French Connection” and an arch-villain in “Superman.” Here are some of Hackman’s career highlights.

Gene Hackman, Hollywood’s Consummate Everyman, Dies at 95

The winner of two Oscars, he was hailed for his nuanced performances in films like “The French Connection,” “Unforgiven” and “The Royal Tenenbaums.”

U.S. Economy Under Stress, and a Behind-the-Scenes Look at DOGE

Plus, Gene Hackman’s everyman legacy.

GOP Gambles on Budget Plan That Helps the Rich and Cuts Aid to the Poor

The House Republican budget plan would pair tax cuts that primarily benefit the rich with cuts to programs that help the poor.

U.S. Economy Shows Signs of Strain From Trump’s Tariffs and Spending Cuts

Consumer and business sentiment is wobbling as fiscal support fades and fears rise that tariffs will lead to higher prices.

34 Travel Products That Will Make You The Happiest Little Clam In Economy

These cult-fave protein bars that taste like candy and these $20 AirPods Max alternatives are going to hit different on hour five of that flight.

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The New York City Subway Is Using Google Pixels to Listen for Track Defects

New York City's transit authority is one of a few US systems experimenting with using sensors and AI to improve track inspections.

Running Point review: Mindy Kalings latest combines Ted Lasso, Succession, and basketball

Stop me if you've heard this one before: An underestimated woman takes over a failing sports team whose players include a gruff veteran, a talented but out-of-control diva, and a sweet newbie. That's Ted Lasso, right? Wrong! It's Running Point.

SEE ALSO: Kate Hudson and Mindy Kaling join forces in 'Running Point' trailer

Or what about this one: A dysfunctional group of four siblings — three brothers, one sister — fights over their father's...

Apple shareholders voted to keep DEI policies, and Trump is mad about it

Apple's shareholders voted to continue the tech giant's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives on Tuesday, rejecting a proposal from the National Center for Public Policy Research (NCPPR) to end them. Predictably, President Donald Trump is mad about it.

The NCPPR's attempt to abolish Apple's DEI initiatives was shot down in a landslide during the company's annual shareholder meeting this week, garnering only 210.45 million votes compared to 8.84 billion against it. In its...