Doctor Whohad a bit of an up-and-down 2024. Belinda wants to go home. Ian and Barbara, the first companions alongside the Doctors granddaughter Susan those six decades ago, were abducted. © BBC/Disney Belinda is immediately challenging to the Doctor, but not in an antagonistic way. Theyre not squabbling with each other; they do clearly begin to find some connection together across the episode. And perhaps most importantly, its a relationship we actually get to see developing on-screen....

The first major frontier of de-extinction has just been crossed. Colossalannouncedits seismic accomplishment Monday morning, accompanied by a lengthycover articlein Time magazine. I could not be more proud of the team. Romulus and Remus, seen above, were born six months ago.© Colossal Biosciences It was once said, any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. Its these variants, the company says, that make dire wolves truly distinct from wolves alive today....

RealPage is a controversial company that has beenlikened to a cartelby some lawmakers across the United States. RealPage serves as something of an outlet to express that frustration. Critics contend that RealPages practice of comparing rental prices to make a suggestion amounts to illegal price-fixing. Real estate software company RealPage says Berkeley’s ban on algorithmic rental pricing is a violation of its First Amendment rights.Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP Prosecutors say RealPage controls 80% of the market for commercial revenue management software....

The Texas Department of Health and Human Servicesreportedthe second death late Saturday night, though it actually occurred Thursday. These are the first documented measles deaths in the U.S. since 2015. There have also been isolated, travel-related cases in over a dozen other states. RFK Jr has touted the benefits of several unsupported treatments for measles during the outbreaks, such as steroids and cod liver oil.© Joshua Sukoff via Shutterstock There were 1,274 cases in 2019, as the U....

But over several days stretching from last month through Wednesday, the website wouldnt let Stecher schedule a visit. When she finally reached someone on the phone, the websites booking tool wasnt working, she said. So much was changing so fast at the agency, the employee said. Stefan Zaklin/Getty He has promised to protect Social Security, and every recipient will continue to receive their benefits. News from the future, delivered to your present....

In 2013, dozens of dolphins living in Floridas Indian River Lagoon mysteriously began to die. Their remains washed up, showing the animals had been emaciated. Now, over a decade later, ecologists believe theyve figured out the cause of the bizarre die-off. Image of a stranded dolphin from Florida’s Indian River Lagoon.© Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute. Stranding response conducted under a Stranding Agreement As the ecologistsnotein the journalFrontiers in Marine Science, the long-lasting phytoplankton blooms began in 2011....

However, the White House has now called the information fake news. The tweet has since been deleted. Gizmodo reached out to the account via email for comment. © Andrew Harnik/Getty Images Indeed, the Walter Bloomberg accounthas claimedthat he first heard the news from Reuters. The White House denied the report. Reuters has withdrawn the incorrect report and regrets its error. However, the White House was quick to shoot down the media reports....

The internet isnt rotting your brain. Algorithm-driven doomscrolling is rotting your brain. But there is something you’ve got the option to do. Mobile phone in hand against the background of an endless scroll of words - doomscrolling. Screen dependency disorder.© SashaMagic via Shutterstock. Ive done it, and you’re able to, too. I wont lie; this will be work. You might have to install some software, learn some new tools, and even pay for some things....

The second season ofThe Last of Usis going to make people mad, sad, anduncomfortable. Its exciting, bold, tense, and in some moments, damn near transcendent. Its not scaredto take big swingsand somehow remains hugely entertaining while doing so. Joel and Ellie are back in The Last of Us Season 2.Image: HBO He then lied to her about it, creating an unspoken strain that remains five years later. Its everything fans of the franchise couldve wanted....

The only lingering question is, how much more expensive could iPhones get? However,BloombergsApple guru Mark Gurman says things are a little more complicated. Apple has an expansive supply chain, and doesnt have all its eggs in one basket. © Florence Ion / Gizmodo Gurman argued the Cupertino, California tech giant builds iPhones in both China andincreasinglyIndia. India has a smaller, 26% tariff than the total 54% levy against China. Apple could shift more production toward India, but that takes time and money....

Nintendo fans waking days are still haunted by the stick drift issues with the original Switchs Joy-Cons. Those hoping for drift-lessSwitch 2sticks may want to keep hold of their third-party controllers for now. This leads to less friction and lengthens the lifespan of the joystick. © Alex Cranz / Gizmodo So the lack of Hall effect is surprising, especially given the increased price of the console and controllers. But Nintendo is still insisting itll be fine....

Ever notice how your favorite shows sound a bit… flat? At 33% off, this is the lowest price weve seen for this easy-to-use audio upgrade. No need to mess with HDMI cables or optical connections. © Roku Its the definition of plug-and-play simplicity. The wireless connectivity also means you might position the soundbar anywhere in your space without worrying about cable management. The sound quality is where this soundbar really shines....

And Trumps new threat isnt exactly calming anyones nerves. But that tariff was already on top of an existing 20% tariff on imports from the country. As always, Trumps threats on Monday provided little clarity on how everything may actually work. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters prior to departing from the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, on April 3, 2025, as he travels to Florida for the weekend....