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Gen Z and millennials are rapidly taking advantage of this health insurance tip for freelancers
When Madelyn Roman, 31, wanted to go freelance, the biggest barrier she faced wasn’t how she would make money, but how she would afford healthcare. Like many people in the U.S., Madelyn’s health insurance was tied to her employer. But then she learned about a way to get health insurance through her fiancé. (And no, it wasn’t pushing forwa
Jensen Huang’s affair with an alleged spy is powering a new class of realistic meme that Nvidia made possible
The scandal surrounding Jensen Huang’s extramarital affair with an alleged spy has escaped the sandbox of Silicon Valley and spread across social media. But in one particularly bizarre corner of the internet, a cinematic universe inspired by the affair is spawning AI-generated music videos and short films starring the Nvidia CEO. The h
Taking Ozempic or Wegovy? The FDA says there’s a new warning you shouldn’t ignore
The FDA is adding a new warning label onto GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound for a rare side effect with serious risk. All GLP-1 drug makers will now be required to include new safety warnings informing patients that the medications could increase risk of sudden vision loss from a condition known as nonarteritic anterior ischemic opti
This celebrity’s unhinged Letterboxd reviews take comedy to a new level
Letterboxd is known for its quippy film reviews, and the platform’s newest member fits right in: Philomena Cunk. For the uninitiated, Cunk is a world-renowned journalist, acclaimed for her work on the documentaries Cunk on Britain, Cunk on Earth, and Cunk on Life. Cunk may not know much about the subjects she covers, and she may put her in
The Jensen Huang scandal could become a legal nightmare for Nvidia
Nvidia’s troubles may be just beginning. Along with stock market losses and massive reputational damage, CEO Jensen Huang’s extramarital affair with an alleged Chinese spy exposes the chipmaking giant to major legal risks. The most clear-cut claim is for securities fraud, Stanford Law professor Robert Bartlett told TechCrunch, which wou
DOJ sues Lyft for allegedly denying rides to people with disabilities
The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Lyft, accusing the company of discriminating against passengers with disabilities who seek rides on its platform. The federal lawsuit, filed Monday, says Lyft “is aware of, but fails to prevent and remedy” several discriminatory practices against riders who need accommodations under the Am
The Iran War led to a decline in carbon emissions in 2026. It doesn’t mean we’ve turned a corner on fossil fuels
As the war in Iran raised global oil prices, oil emissions dropped and solar and wind power expanded. That led to a slight decrease in global greenhouse gas emissions in 2026. But it’s not a sign that we’ve turned the tide on fossil fuel use, experts warn. Global carbon emissions from fossil fuels are projected to decrease by 0.4% in 2
Amazon delivery drivers are getting smart glasses. What they can see might surprise you
Your next Amazon delivery driver could be sporting a new look. Amazon plans to roll out 5,000 pairs of smart delivery glasses—designed in-house—to its drivers this year. By the end of next year, the company aims to get the gadgets onto more than 20,000 delivery drivers.The smart glasses are intended to guide drivers through every step of a