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Money
6 Investments That Made a Few Americans Filthy Rich
In the early 2000s, the dot-com bubble burst, erasing fortunes and leaving investors terrified of risk. If you pitched certain ideas back then — like an online bookstore that survived the crash or a DVD mail service — you were laughed out of the room. Yet, the investors who ignored the consensus and bought into these dismissed assets built generational…
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Money
Expert Tips on How to Get the Most Out of Garage Sales (Whether You’re Selling or Shopping)
Daniel M Ernst / Shutterstock.com Even though we can buy just about anything with the click of a mouse, garage and yard sales are bigger than ever. Sellers want to declutter their homes and are tempted by an easy path to making extra money. Shoppers are eager to score great deals at other people’s sales, rather than paying top retail…
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Religion
A Pope, an AI founder and the most important document of our moment
(RNS) — On May 25, Pope Leo XIV will publish his first encyclical, “Magnifica Humanitas” (“Magnificent Humanity”) that will focus on addressing artificial intelligence and human dignity. It was signed on May 15, the 135th anniversary of Pope Leo XIII’s “Rerum Novarum,” confirming its place in the tradition of Catholic social teaching as a response to massive cultural change wrought…
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History
Oscar Wilde Bothered and Bewildered Westerners While Touring to Promote Gilbert and Sullivan
Of all the city slickers ever to venture into the 19th century American West, Oscar Wilde towered above the rest, preening like a peacock with his ostentatious wardrobe, his philosophy of art and his knack for spilling printer’s ink across the pages of Western newspapers. In the parlance of the cowboy, Wilde exemplified the “swivel dude,” a gaudy fellow worthy…
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Nature
China moves AI brain implants from trials towards real-world use
A brain-computer interface developed by Chinese company NeuroXess.Credit: Chengdu Economic Daily/VCG via Getty Chinese companies are racing to develop and deploy artificial-intelligence powered brain–computer interfaces (BCIs) that can help people to move, speak and control devices. BCIs, which link a person’s brain to an external device or a computer using sensors placed around or inside the head, have been used…
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Sports
Nolan Arenado’s first-inning slam sparks D-backs’ blowout of Giants
May 18, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Nolan Arenado (28) celebrates with right fielder Corbin Carroll (7) and shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (2) after hitting a grand slam home run in the first inning against the San Francisco Giants at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images Nolan Arenado hit Robbie Ray’s sixth pitch of the game for…
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Health
How Your Diet Shapes the Way Your Skin Ages
The Newsletter We Promised Just Got Much Better IMPORTANT The Newsletter We Promised Just Got Much Better Since our original announcement, Dr. Mercola personally rebuilt the search engine from the ground up — five parallel search methods, 18 health categories searched daily, 30–50x more comprehensive than conventional tools. The upgraded newsletter launches in the coming weeks. See exactly what changed…
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Music
Hayley Williams, Mitski, Ethel Cain Set for All Things Go Festival 2026
All Things Go Festival has unveiled the lineup for its 2026 edition. Lola Young, Hayley Williams, Mitski, and Brandi Carlile will headline the three-day music festival at Maryland’s Merriweather Post Pavilion, with Ethel Cain, Zara Larsson, and Muna rounding out the bill. It takes place from September 25 to 27. That same weekend, the New York edition of the fest…
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Food
Dr Pepper BBQ Sauce Recipe
This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my disclosure policy. My Dr Pepper BBQ sauce is sweet, tangy, smoky, and seriously addictive! Made with simple ingredients and Dr Pepper for a rich caramelized flavor. It’s perfect for all your BBQ sauce needs! Meet Your New Cookout MVP Ridiculously Easy: Just whisk, simmer,…
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Movie
Bob Odenkirk Breaks Down His Better Call Saul Heart Attack
Bob Odenkirk, best known for his role as Saul Goodman in Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, opened up about his 2021 heart attack on the set of the hit spinoff in a new interview. In July 2021, Odenkirk, who was 58 at the time, collapsed while filming Better Call Saul Season 6. The actor reflected on how the incident…
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