If it’s really about the economy, can Dollar General fulfill its ‘food first’ mission?

Food insecurity is a complex issue. Dollar General aims to tackle both affordability and access.

Dollar General was a brand generating some media buzz at the end of last year, but not for the reasons the company had hoped. After an appearance on Glenn Greenwald’s Rumble show, Tucker Carlson ranted about his distaste for dollar stores.

Influencer houses are dead. Welcome to the production studio era

A slew of creators are buying up plots of studio land to film and edit their content.

Influencers today look a lot more like Hollywood executives than ragtag social media users. And they’re buying up the real estate to prove it.

You need a Black Friday game plan. Here are 5 ways to ensure you buy exactly what you need

Black Friday returns are an environmental catastrophe. Consider this your guide to shopping more consciously.

Across the country, as soon as people are done eating their turkey this week, they’ll be gearing up for that other big tradition: Black Friday.

49 Products That’ll Make Your Home Look So Festive You’ll Be Crowned The Holiday Cheermeister

Sit down, Mayor MayWho. We'll take it from here.

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Combining AI and Crispr Will Be Transformational

The genome-editing technology can be supercharged by artificial intelligence—and the results are already being felt.

Best Black Friday Deals on Outdoor Gear (2024)

Our favorite tents, sleeping bags, backpacks, and other outdoor gear are on sale now.

How Murderbot Saved Martha Wells' Life

Martha Wells created one of the most iconic characters in 21st-century science fiction: Murderbot, reluctant savior of humanity. Then she faced an existential threat of her own.

Video leaks of Samsung’s curvier Galaxy S25 Ultra flagship

The edges of the leaked Galaxy S25 Ultra look much softer than the current S24 Ultra flagship. | Image: 1gzlim3 / Reddit

The Samsung Galaxy S25 series is poised to launch in early 2025, but a new leak gives us a good idea of what it will look like. A misleadingly titled “S24 Ultra definitely” video posted to Reddit, determined to be the Galaxy S25 Ultra by reliable leaker Ice Universe, shows off rounded corners not found on Samsung’s current flagship smartphones, backing up...

We Need a New Right to Repair for Artificial Intelligence

A growing movement to allow access to algorithmic workings won’t stop the ubiquitous spread of artificial intelligence, but it could restore public confidence in it.

Algorithms Are Coming for Democracy—but It's Not All Bad

Beyond the deepfakes and disinformation, the potential for AI to make politics more accessible and equitable cannot be ignored.

The Climate-Driven Diaspora Is Here

In 2025, extreme weather will drive more people from their homes. Governments have no plan. Where will they be welcome?

The Fossil Fuels Conversation Needs a Hard Reset

The term “reducing emissions” has outlived its usefulness, a crutch to soften the blow that’s being exploited by greenwashers. Now it’s time to get real.

It's Time to Make the Internet Safer for Kids

Parent power alone won’t ensure the next generation’s safety—politicians and tech firms must take steps, too.

If You Tend To Make Overly Ambitious To-Do Lists, These 34 Products Might Help You Save Some Time

When you can fly through getting ready, prepping meals, and handling chores, you'll be amazed by all the freed-up time in your schedule.

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38 Decadent Products That Are (Shhhhh) Actually Super Affordable

You'll be in full "your highness" mode once you get your hands on these ridiculously soft lined joggers and cult-fave perfume rollerball.

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32 Things To Help Make Your Home Look "Better Than Move-In Day" Levels Of Good

...Like before your grout stopped being white and your lawn had patches of dead grass.

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45 Products That Solve Super Specific Problems, And Do It Really, Really Well

This "hide-a-key" rock is a must-have for anyone who has locked themselves out too many times to count.

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31 "Treat Yourself" Products From TikTok That Are Actually Super Handy

Life hack: If you want your teenagers to clear out the dishwasher, use this Prison Mike clean/dirty dishes indicator.

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Embrace the Shift to ‘Prosocial Media’

Engagement and profits on social platforms are built on fomenting dissatisfaction and disinformation—but there’s a better alternative.

26 Products With Reviews So Great You’ll Say, “OK, Me Next”

*Pushes my way to the front of the line to get my hands on some ceiling fan filters and the beloved Grampa's Weeder*

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