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Healthy 18-year-old welder nearly died of anthraxthe 9th such puzzling case

Welder's Anthrax was first coined in 2022, when seven cases had been identified.

3 Jan 2026 4:06 am

OpenAI plans new voice model in early 2026, audio-based hardware in 2027

Voice has lagged in adoption behind screens. OpenAI wants to change that.

3 Jan 2026 2:57 am

Researchers spot Saturn-sized planet in the Einstein desert

Rogue, free-floating planets appear to have two distinct origins.

3 Jan 2026 2:24 am

Tesla sales fell by 9 percent in 2025, its second yearly decline

Deadly doors, a busted battery bet, and a toxic owner: what's not to like?

2 Jan 2026 10:00 pm

Streaming stops feeling infinite: What subscribers can expect in 2026

Streaming may get a little worse before it gets better.

1 Jan 2026 6:30 pm

Film Technica: Our top picks for the best films of 2025

Streamers made a strong showing this year, as did horror. Big tentpoles, superhero sagas mostly fell flat.

1 Jan 2026 5:30 pm