Conservative Media Is Fighting Over A $20 Burrito—And Affordability

A debate over a $20 burrito has become a broader conservative media fight over affordability and economic populism.

Salmonella In Jalapenos Is The Latest Warning Sign: Why Foodborne Illnesses Keep Occurring

A doctor answers common questions on the Salmonella jalapeño outbreak and explains why food borne illnesses continue to rise in America.

Coding Jobs Vanish For Juniors As AI Reshapes Career Path

AI coding tools hit $60 billion valuations while junior developer hiring keeps falling, splitting software careers into two tracks.

AI Isn’t Plotting Against Us; It’s Cheating On Its Tests

A cluster of recent stories about rogue AI evading control may just be cases of running a task in a room with a bad lock.

How Google’s Pixel 11 Pro Will Change Smartphones Forever

With the Pixel 11 Pro launch, Google will set 2026’s smartphone standards with its higher specs, improved on-device Gemini AI, and Android 17’s increased security.

Start A Business? There’s An AI Agent For That! Y Combinator Head Explains How

Entrepreneurs and professionals can employ AI to run on their own infrastructure, compounding their knowledge over time, and dramatically increase their ability to act on ideas and build businesses.

Today’s NYT Strands Hint, Spangram And Answers For Monday, August 10 (Back It Up)

Looking for some help with today’s NYT Strands? An extra hint and the answers are right here to help you finish the grid and keep your streak intact.

Who Hits The Snow Jackpot In The U.S. During A Strong El Niño?

Who wins and loses in the U.S. when it comes to snow during a strong El Niño?

How A Battery System In Malawi Solves More Than Blackouts

A 20-megawatt battery in Malawi is replacing lost hydropower, cutting diesel costs, and offering a blueprint for grid reliability across Africa.

Flesh-Eating Bacteria Louisiana Outbreak: 5 Dead Via Vibrio Vulnificus

So far in 2026, Louisiana has already had 9 cases of people being infected by Vibrio vulnificus, dubbed a flesh-eating bacteria. Maryland has had 29, and Florida 2 deaths