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Here’s the Surprising Reason Steve Wozniak Co-Founded Apple — And It Wasn’t to ‘Make Money’

by Sherin Shibu on May 26, 2026 at 2:58 pm

Steve Wozniak did not start Apple to get rich; he was motivated by something else entirely.

This $173,000 Chinese Luxury Car Is Loaded With 40 Speakers and a 40-Inch Screen — It’s Half the Price of a Maybach

by Jonathan Small on May 26, 2026 at 2:30 pm

The Chinese have dominated EVs and now they want to do the same with luxury cars. Meet the Maextro S800 — all the gadgetry at half the price.

He Loaned Elon Musk $1 Million When Tesla Was Nearly Bankrupt — Now He’s About to Make More Than $100 Billion

by Jonathan Small on May 26, 2026 at 1:53 pm

Elon Musk’s best friend Antonio Gracias bet early on Musk. His 7.3% SpaceX stake could soon make him one of the 50 wealthiest people alive.

Apple’s Top Executive Uses a Whoop — What That Says About the Company’s $100 Billion Apple Watch Problem

by Jonathan Small on May 26, 2026 at 1:45 pm

Apple Watch has dominated fitness trackers, but its leaders are retiring, talent is fleeing and innovation has stalled, Bloomberg reports.

The Man Who Built 7-Eleven Into a Global Empire Had One Three-Word Motto —Here’s What It Was

by Jonathan Small on May 26, 2026 at 1:30 pm

Toshifumi Suzuki, known as “The God of Retail,” started with one Tokyo store and built up an empire with tens of thousands of locations.

Are You Using These 4 Common Phrases That Indicate Your Company Culture Might Actually Be Toxic?

by Dr. Kyle Elliott on May 26, 2026 at 12:00 pm

Certain phrases in your company and job descriptions may signal a culture that’s driving top talent away. Here’s what to listen for — and how to fix it.

How Delayed Decisions Train Your Team to Hide Problems From You

by Bayo Akinola-Odusola on May 26, 2026 at 6:30 am

Here’s what it really costs an organization every time leadership delays a decision.

What My First Major Business Setback Taught Me About Rebuilding Stronger Companies Across 22+ Ventures

by Dr. Christina Rahm on May 25, 2026 at 7:00 pm

That early failure didn’t stop my entrepreneurial path — it shaped how I built 22+ ventures with stronger systems, sharper judgment and better resilience.

Most Entrepreneurs Think They’re Winning at AI — They’re Not and Their Competitors Already Know It

by Jason Barnard on May 25, 2026 at 7:00 pm

Most entrepreneurs think they’re ahead on AI because they use the tools every day — but the businesses pulling ahead are building systems that turn institutional knowledge into a lasting competitive advantage.

Working Hard Isn’t Enough — Why Self-Awareness Is What Actually Moves Your Career Forward

by Jissan Cherian on May 25, 2026 at 7:00 pm

Why high performers stall despite doing everything “right,” and how building real self-awareness can help you make better decisions, earn trust and accelerate your career faster than effort alone.

Brilliant-green fireball meteor explodes over erupting volcano in the Philippines

on May 26, 2026 at 5:31 pm

Multiple videos show a rare “fireball” meteor breaking apart with a flash of emerald light over the erupting Mount Mayon. Initial reports suggested that the falling space rock hit the volcano, but this was untrue.

Gold glitters around Ghana’s ‘lake of souls’ thanks to catastrophic meteor strike — Earth from space

on May 26, 2026 at 2:43 pm

A 2015 satellite photo shows a series of golden tendrils surrounding Ghana’s Lake Bosumtwi, which is considered sacred to the local Asante people. The lake and its surroundings were shaped by a massive meteor impact around 1 million years ago.

A new test could flag people at risk for anemia by filming their eyeballs — no needles required

on May 26, 2026 at 11:00 am

A new needle-free technology isn’t ready to replace blood draws, but it could serve as a screening tool to flag people who need a full-blown blood test.

Toxic plant on Ming dynasty-era surgical tools may be world’s oldest chemical evidence of topical anesthetic

by kkillgrove@livescience.com (Kristina Killgrove) on May 25, 2026 at 11:01 pm

An analysis of residue on centuries-old surgical tools reveals the use of a toxic anesthetic in Ming dynasty-era Chinese medicine.

Rare genetic disease makes scientists reconsider what the ‘seat of fear’ in the brain really is

on May 25, 2026 at 6:00 pm

People with a rare genetic disorder that damages the amygdala are helping neuroscientists rethink how the brain shapes fear, trust and concern for others.

It’s illegal to repair most of our devices. There’s a surprising reason for that.

on May 25, 2026 at 4:00 pm

If your phone breaks, it’s impossible to fix it yourself. The reason for that lies with a set of laws that emerged decades ago.

Bizarre patterns on Venus have scientists puzzled

on May 25, 2026 at 11:00 am

Scientists are trying to understand Venus’ bright surface formations, called coronae, using new 3D maps.

Bead net funerary shroud: A 2,500-year-old beaded veil from Egypt depicting the deceased’s transformation into Osiris

by kkillgrove@livescience.com (Kristina Killgrove) on May 25, 2026 at 10:00 am

This funerary shroud was made from thousands of multicolored beads and woven to represent a human face and a large scarab beetle.

The solar system’s largest moon may be heating up — offering clues to its mysterious origins

on May 25, 2026 at 10:00 am

The largest moon in the solar system — Jupiter’s Ganymede — has a unique and inexplicable magnetic field. New research could finally explain it: the moon is heating up.

Scientists trained an AI model using an IBM quantum computer — and it answered questions correctly that the base model couldn’t

on May 25, 2026 at 9:00 am

When running an AI model through a quantum computer, scientists have increased accuracy by only adding a relatively small number of parameters.

Catapult the cow! 6 medieval castles that were never conquered

on May 24, 2026 at 3:05 pm

Many medieval castles were formidable stone fortifications. Live Science takes a look at six that were never conquered.

‘We can identify these really early, before the clinical diagnosis’: Epigenetic markers may help explain why Native Hawaiians are aging faster

on May 24, 2026 at 3:00 pm

Live Science spoke with Alika Maunakea, an Native Hawaiian epigeneticist, about how epigenetics underpins health disparities between Native Hawaiians and others in Hawaii.

China launches ‘human artificial embryos’ to space in bid to see whether reproduction is possible off-world

on May 24, 2026 at 11:00 am

China’s Tianzhou-10 mission just delivered embryo-like structures made from living stem cells to the Tiangong space station. Experiments could shed light on how radiation and microgravity affect human reproduction.

Mars looks blue and bruised in surreal new images from Psyche spacecraft — Space photo of the week

on May 24, 2026 at 10:00 am

On its way to a metal asteroid, NASA’s Psyche probe tested its cameras as it got a gravity assist from the Red Planet.

How did animals survive the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs?

on May 24, 2026 at 9:00 am

It helped to have a number of features to aid survival following the end-Cretaceous mass extinction.

DNA sequencing is rewriting our understanding of historic outbreaks, but it can’t tell the whole story

on May 23, 2026 at 2:00 pm

Techniques for analyzing DNA have advanced, enabling scientists to better understand disease outbreaks throughout history.

AI-generated images are making it impossible to distinguish truth from fiction. We need laws and AI watermarks to protect our shared reality.

on May 23, 2026 at 2:00 pm

Generative AI is destroying the baseline assumption that photographs bear some causal connection to reality. That’s bad news for democracy.

Levoit Sprout Evaporative Humidifier review: A great addition to nurseries and toddlers’ rooms

on May 23, 2026 at 11:00 am

The Levoit Sprout Evaporative Humidifier is quiet, easy to clean and effective at combating dry air — and it has a built-in night light, too.

Science news this week: Laotian ‘death jar,’ climate change threatens rice crops, and an asthma drug treats tough cancer

by ben.turner@futurenet.com (Ben Turner) on May 23, 2026 at 11:00 am

May 23, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend

How hot is Earth’s core?

on May 23, 2026 at 9:00 am

What’s the temperature in Earth’s core, and how did we figure that out?

UK sanctions Huobi and ruble stablecoin issuer in crackdown on Russia crypto networks

by Francisco Rodrigues on May 26, 2026 at 5:33 pm

Britain applied banking-style sanctions to crypto exchanges for the first time, requiring U.K. financial firms to freeze funds and trace transactions.

Bermuda, the small island nation with huge crypto ambitions

by Olivier Acuna on May 26, 2026 at 4:23 pm

The government recently announced it would become the world’s first economy to go fully onchain, a move officials believe will bring its people new opportunities.

Coinbase’s Base launches AI tool for ChatGPT to manage crypto wallets and DeFi apps

by Margaux Nijkerk on May 26, 2026 at 4:00 pm

The product, called Base MCP, connects a user’s Base Account to AI clients such as ChatGPT, Claude and Cursor using the Model Context Protocol (MCP), an emerging standard that allows AI systems to securely interface with external tools and applications.

XRPL could close its biggest DeFi gap if new AMM amendment passes

by Shaurya Malwa on May 26, 2026 at 3:34 pm

A draft proposal filed Tuesday would extend the XRP Ledger’s native automated market maker with three swappable curve types, giving liquidity providers more efficient ways to deploy capital and closing one of XRPL DeFi’s longest-standing gaps.

The Clarity Act won’t lead to adoption without crypto tax reform

by Robin Singh on May 26, 2026 at 3:19 pm

The legislation is being framed as a turning point for U.S. crypto policy, but there’s a major piece of the puzzle being overlooked, argues Singh.

TeraWulf jumps 13% on AI data center expansion in Kentucky

by Krisztian Sandor on May 26, 2026 at 2:48 pm

The bitcoin miner turned HPC infrastructure developer unveiled plans for a new 1 gigawatt facility in Kentucky aimed at servicing AI workloads.

Live markets: bitcoin on sidelines as markets surge on Iran peace hopes

by Stephen Alpher on May 26, 2026 at 2:43 pm

Oil prices and bond yields have opened the week sharply lower following President Trump’s weekend announcement of an imminent Middle East agreement.

Bitmine made its largest ETH purchase this year despite Tom Lee’s slowdown suggestion

by Krisztian Sandor on May 26, 2026 at 1:27 pm

The company bought 111,942 ether last week worth $237 million, ramping up purchases to take advantage of ETH’s drop below $2,200.

CoinDesk 20 performance update: SUI drops 1.1%, leading index lower

by CoinDesk Indices on May 26, 2026 at 1:18 pm

Cronos (CRO), also down 1.1%, joined Sui (SUI) as an underperformer.

Strive acquires 1,109 bitcoin, raising total holdings to 16,500 coins

by James Van Straten on May 26, 2026 at 12:46 pm

ASST climbs 133% in three months as Strive grows holdings to 16,500 BTC and explores fresh capital raising options.

Strategy taps cash reserve to retire $1.5 billion in convertible debt

by James Van Straten on May 26, 2026 at 12:19 pm

Michael Saylor and team funded the repurchases using cash as it restructures liabilities tied to its BTC treasury strategy.

Spain joins growing list of countries shutting out Polymarket and Kalshi

by Francisco Rodrigues on May 26, 2026 at 12:06 pm

The platforms were blocked for operating without licenses required by Spanish gambling law, citing a lack of safeguards for minors and self-excluded gamblers.

Bitcoin demand gauge sinks to worst level since December as spot buying weakens

by Shaurya Malwa on May 26, 2026 at 12:03 pm

CryptoQuant’s 30-day apparent demand indicator is negative, signaling that buyers aren’t absorbing the available supply and leaving the market vulnerable.

StablR freezes USDR and EURR after attacker mints $13.5 million in unbacked tokens

by Francisco Rodrigues on May 26, 2026 at 11:25 am

The breach, linked to a 1-of-3 multisig wallet weakness, allowed attackers to compromise a key and mint $13.5 million in unbacked tokens, netting them $2.8 million.

Bitcoin ETFs crushed by billions in outflows as Treasuries stifle interest-rate cut hopes

by Omkar Godbole on May 26, 2026 at 11:20 am

Your day-ahead look for May 26, 2026

Bitcoin risks another lower high as stocks rally, AI tokens outperform

by Oliver Knight on May 26, 2026 at 10:42 am

The bitcoin price chart is forming a potential lower high while ether languishes in a months-old range even as S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 index futures push higher.

Bitcoin caught between critical onchain support and an options showdown

by James Van Straten on May 26, 2026 at 9:11 am

Heavy supply concentration and large options positioning continue to suppress volatility and keep bitcoin range-bound.

XRP Ledger to delete NFT junk and patch key bugs in a new upgrade

by Omkar Godbole on May 26, 2026 at 9:06 am

The XRP Ledger is rolling out the fixCleanup3_1_3 upgrade on Wednesday, to clean up expired NFTs.

Hyperliquid takes a swing at Polymarket with macro outcome bets

by Sam Reynolds on May 26, 2026 at 6:44 am

The decentralized exchange’s new HIP-4 product lets traders bet on offchain events like inflation and interest-rate decisions, using validators rather than UMA-style external dispute resolution.

At $322 billion, the stablecoin market value exceeds the FX reserves of 95 nations

by Omkar Godbole on May 26, 2026 at 6:16 am

The amount of dollars and other fiat currencies held by users outside traditional banking channels now exceeds the official FX reserves of 95 nations.

Are Satellite Megaconstellations Accidentally Geoengineering the Earth?

by Andy Tomaswick (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/andy-tomaswick) on May 26, 2026 at 5:26 pm

We’ve been reporting a lot lately on the negative impacts of satellite constellations. And unfortunately it’s time for another article about a paper pointing out the potential hazards of them. This one, by lead author Conner Barker of University College London, focuses on the pollution caused by rocket launches – and admittedly contains some good news, but also a cautionary tale that policy makers should be aware of.

The Risk of Stellar Flybys and GJ 710

by Evan Gough (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/ion23drive) on May 26, 2026 at 2:12 pm

In a stellar flyby, a star approaches our Solar System close enough to create gravitational mayhem. The last one was 70,000 years ago. There are more in the future, and it’s possible that they could disrupt comets from the Oort Cloud and send them into the inner Solar System, with the risk of catastrophic impact.

How Mars Can Help Us Understand ‘Marginal’ Exoplanets

by Evan Gough (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/ion23drive) on May 25, 2026 at 9:43 pm

We’ve discovered large numbers of small rocky exoplanets, but they’re at such great distances that habitability is extremely difficult to determine. New research suggests than since Mars is on the edge of being habitable, studying it in detail can shed light on rocky exoplanets. If we can understand things like tectonic activity and atmospheric escape on Mars, we can understand how they may play out on rocky exoplanets.

Ultrahigh-energy Cosmic Rays May Be Ultraheavy in Origin

by Matthew Williams (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/houseofwilliams) on May 25, 2026 at 8:28 pm

New research led by Penn State scientists suggests that some of the highest-energy cosmic rays may consist of atomic nuclei heavier than iron and could help narrow down the cosmic sources capable of accelerating these particles.

NASA’s Next-Generation AI Processor Passes Early Testing

by Matthew Williams (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/houseofwilliams) on May 25, 2026 at 8:28 pm

As part of a commercial partnership, NASA is developing a sophisticated chip that will give spacecraft the processing capabilities to think for themselves.

Early Life on Earth May Have Thrived in Impact Craters

by Evan Gough (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/ion23drive) on May 25, 2026 at 6:25 pm

A team of South Korean scientists has uncovered new evidence that could help explain how Earth’s atmosphere became rich in oxygen, one of the most transformative events in the planet’s history. Researchers from the Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources (KIGAM) report the finding of stromatolites, layered structures formed by microbial communities, within the Hapcheon impact crater on the Korean Peninsula. While the Hapcheon crater is only about 40,000 years old, it shows how stromatolites got a boost from the heat in impact crater hydrothermal systems.

A Brief-ish History of SETI. Part VII: Brief Windows and Transcendence

by Matthew Williams (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/houseofwilliams) on May 24, 2026 at 11:27 pm

Could the “Great Silence” be the result of extraterrestrial civilizations dying out before they can make contact, or will they evolve to the point where communication with them is no longer possible?

Alien life may be missed by current space missions, but AI might help

by Laurence Tognetti, MSc (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/laurencetognetti) on May 24, 2026 at 10:47 pm

It’s 2035 and NASA’s Dragonfly quadcopter has been “hopping” around the surface of Saturn’s largest moon Titan for just over a year taking images, scanning pebbles, drilling holes, and analyzing surface material for potential signs of life. You’re at NASA JPL and just moved to Blue Team (12am-8am) from Red Team (4pm-12am), so you’re hyped up on coffee, Red Bull, and will power. It’s 3:30am, you’ve been analyzing data since you clocked in, and you keep discarding what you’ve been told looks like positive signs of life but is more commonly known as false positives. In the meantime, some microbes on Titan that got scanned by Dragonfly keep posing in front of its main camera with signs saying, “We’re here!”

Mars Fungi Could Make Red Planet Regolith Fertile for Crops

by Laurence Tognetti, MSc (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/laurencetognetti) on May 23, 2026 at 2:56 am

You’re on the fourth human mission to Mars, and you’ve been tasked with establishing the first self-sustaining food crop on a Martian settlement. You’re nervous because you’re using a new type of fungi called beneficial fungi, which you’re told will help enhance Martian regolith, enabling it to be used for growing crops. You were privately told that doing this will not only get a high school named after you, but you will successfully feed future settlers without the need to bring food from Earth. But you really only care about having your name on a high school.

SpaceX’s Next-Gen Starship Passes Its First Flight Test Despite Snags

by Alan Boyle (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/cosmiclog) on May 22, 2026 at 11:42 pm

SpaceX’s next-generation Starship V3 rocket got off to a glorious start for its first test flight, and although not all of its engines fired fully according to plan, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said the mission “scored a goal for humanity.”

Is Dust the Best Thing in the Universe? Part 4: We Owe Dust Our Lives

by Paul Sutter (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/pmsutter) on May 22, 2026 at 11:16 pm

No dust, no way to cool a collapsing gas cloud. No way to cool it, no stars. No dust, no first rung on the ladder from grain to pebble to planet. The substance I spent two articles complaining about turns out to be the substance that makes me possible.

NASA’S Juno Makes Closest Ever Approach To Jupiter’s Moon Of Thebe

by Bruce Dorminey (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/bruce) on May 22, 2026 at 10:11 pm

NASA’S Juno spacecraft images Jupiter’s tiny moon of Thebe in a recent close approach.

A Beautiful Death: How a Dying Star Created the Crystal Ball Nebula

by Evan Gough (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/ion23drive) on May 22, 2026 at 7:06 pm

Planetary nebula are created when a dying star sheds it outer layers. The gas is lit up by the star and all the gorgeous, changing detail is exposed. NGC 1514, the Crystal Ball Nebula, is about 1500 light years away and contains a binary pair in its center. The orbits and winds from the stars create the Crystal Ball’s beautiful form.

Supermassive Black Holes Can Render Exoplanets Uninhabitable at Great Distances

by Evan Gough (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/ion23drive) on May 22, 2026 at 3:19 pm

Life on Earth relies on energy from astrophysical sources. But what if the astrophysical source isn’t a star, but a supermassive black hole and its active galactic nuclei? Life needs shelter from their powerful energy, and the only shelter is distance. New research shows that SMBH and their AGN could strip away exoplanet atmospheres and destroy their ozone at vast distances.

Is Dust the Best Thing in the Universe? Part 3: Tiny Chemistry Labs

by Paul Sutter (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/pmsutter) on May 22, 2026 at 2:16 pm

Two hydrogen atoms can’t form an H2 molecule on their own in empty space. They need a surface. The universe has only one surface available, and it’s something I have just spent two articles complaining about.

Both Hemispheres of 3I/ATLAS Observed Simultaneously by JUICE and Europa Clipper

by Matthew Williams (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/houseofwilliams) on May 22, 2026 at 12:21 am

The Southwest Research Institute-led Ultraviolet Spectrograph (UVS) instruments aboard ESA’s Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) spacecraft and NASA’s Europa Clipper made unique observations of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS in late 2025. SwRI leads the UVS instruments on both spacecraft, simultaneously imaging both hemispheres of the comet and detecting the comet’s ultraviolet emissions.

Crypto Investor Works on a Plan to Ride SpaceX’s Starship Around Mars

by Alan Boyle (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/cosmiclog) on May 22, 2026 at 12:16 am

Chinese-born cryptocurrency investor Chun Wang has become the latest deep-pocketed space enthusiast to set his sights on a trip around Mars. But first, he wants to take a ride around the moon on SpaceX’s Starship. And SpaceX is willing to work with him.

The Magnetar at the Heart of a Superluminous Supernova

by Evan Gough (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/ion23drive) on May 21, 2026 at 3:39 pm

Superluminous supernovae are the royalty in the supernova world. They’re up to 100 times brighter than a standard supernova, and astrophysicists want to know why. New research shows that magnetars are responsible.

Is Dust the Best Thing in the Universe? Part 2: The Astronomer’s Headache

by Paul Sutter (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/pmsutter) on May 21, 2026 at 2:16 pm

Dust scatters light, absorbs light, re-emits light, and ruins everything. It’s why our maps of the Milky Way were wrong before 1930, and it’s why one of the biggest cosmological announcements of the 2010s quietly evaporated.

Study Shows How Sunspot Activity Speeds Up Reentries

by David Dickinson (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/david-dickinson) on May 21, 2026 at 1:52 pm

It’s getting crowded up there. Over the past few years, the advent of SpaceX’s Starlink and other players in the mega-satellite constellation game are adding an exponential load of satellites and orbital debris to the low Earth orbit environment. But all that goes up, must eventually come down. Now, a new study looks at solar activity over time as a predictor for how reentries trend.

Queen Latifah, 56, Returns to Host AMAs After 31 Years With a Powerful Message

by jdennison on May 26, 2026 at 1:58 am

If you grew up rocking door-knocker earrings, memorizing every word of “U.N.I.T.Y.” and watching Living Single on Thursday nights, this one’s for you. Queen Latifah is back on the American Music Awards stage. And not just as a presenter or a performer. She’s hosting — 31 years after she first held that mic. The rapper,

Riley Green’s Cowboy-Cool AMAs Look—and 7 More Stars Who Wowed Us on the Red Carpet

by jdennison on May 26, 2026 at 1:38 am

The 2026 American Music Awards red carpet rolled out Monday, May 25, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, and the looks did not disappoint. From sparkly gowns to suits with a twist, the stars served up the kind of glamour that makes you want to dig through your own closet and reimagine

New High Cholesterol Guidelines for Women and How To Bring Your Levels Down

by Cailey Griffin on May 26, 2026 at 1:30 am

If your doctor has ever told you to “keep an eye on your numbers,” here’s good news: The rules around what’s considered high cholesterol have gotten clearer—and a little more personal. In March, the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association released updated cholesterol guidelines that lower the screening age, sharpen long-term risk assessment

Crime Show Stars Who Served in Military & Law Enforcement IRL

by Raquel Lekic on May 25, 2026 at 7:30 pm

Whether it’s drama you’re looking for, action, or even a little bit of occasional romance, crime shows often deliver hours upon hours of pure entertainment. From cult classics like Magnum P.I. to more modern series that have stood the test of time thanks to wildly loyal fan bases such as Law & Order: SVU, there’s

This Air Force Vet Built a Makeup Platform for Women Over 40

by Carissa Mosness on May 25, 2026 at 5:30 pm

Watching yet another young online beauty influencer share tips for applying makeup, 48-year-old Dawn Pfingsten couldn’t help but shake her head. “How about us older women with mature skin?” the Bell Buckle, Tennessee, resident sighed. An idea suddenly sprang to life. What if I started a platform of my own for women over 40 to

These WWII and Civil War Novels Are Perfect Memorial Day Reads

by Carissa Mosness on May 25, 2026 at 2:00 pm

Every Memorial Day, millions of Americans pause to remember those who gave their lives in service. This year, we’re honoring that legacy through unforgettable stories—spotlighting heroes both real and fictional who helped shape the world we live in today. From Revolutionary War bravery to Civil War sacrifice and World War II resilience, these powerful novels

12 Skin Secrets Dermatologists Wish You Knew—Number 6 Surprised Us!

by Rachel Cosma on May 25, 2026 at 11:50 am

Dermatologists are specialists best known for inspecting iffy moles, calming rashes and erasing fine lines. But they also see hidden clues the rest of us miss about our skin health. Plus, they’re bursting with expert insights that help us look our best. The problem? They rarely get the chance to share these gems with patients.

She Donated a Kidney to Her High School Prom Date—Here’s Why

by Carissa Mosness on May 24, 2026 at 10:00 pm

More than 35 years had passed since prom night, but Elena Hershey still fondly recalled the harbor boat cruise, the beautiful gowns and dancing under the stars with her date, Shawn Moyer. Elena was a junior, Shawn a senior—they were only friends, but Shawn’s date had canceled at the last minute. “I was his backup,”

Elizabeth Perkins’ Diabetes Diagnosis Was Missed by Doctors for 3 Years

by Carissa Mosness on May 24, 2026 at 7:30 pm

For three long years, actress Elizabeth Perkins knew something was terribly wrong. She was exhausted, losing weight at an alarming rate, constantly thirsty and battling pounding headaches that kept her in bed for days. Yet doctor after doctor told her she was fine. Her story is a powerful reminder that when it comes to your

How to Read All of Sarah J. Maas’s Books in the Right Order

by Carissa Mosness on May 24, 2026 at 4:30 pm

If you’ve ever stared at a shelf full of Sarah J. Maas books and had absolutely no idea where to begin, you’re not alone. Known for her incredible world building, swoon-worthy love stories and devastating cliffhangers, the author is truly one of a kind. Currently, she has three bestselling series—Throne of Glass, A Court of