gambling I've played the Powerball simulator for 1,092 years and have lost 91% of my money Mark Frauenfelder

retrogaming Atari parts store still operating after 41 years Rob Beschizza

public health Latest nightmare fungus spreads to hospitals in 38 states Ellsworth Toohey

Unfit Trump picks Inept: Pete Hegseth accidentally texts U.S. war plans to Atlantic editor, says new report Carla Sinclair

Pirate's Booty founder loses Long Island village mayoral race by 90% margin Rob Beschizza

travel Frontier Airlines mocks Southwest by offering "free checked bags" Carla Sinclair

international news Prepare for "arrest, detention, and deportation" — Germany warns citizens about stricter US entry requirements Ellsworth Toohey

what makes America great Putin-puppet Musk calls Sen. Mark Kelly "traitor" for standing with allies — gets schooled in return Carla Sinclair

loch ness monster Want to hunt for Nessie? Loch Ness is hiring Gail Sherman

surveillance mishaps Border blimp runs amok in Texas — wreaks havoc for 600 miles before crashing in Dallas Carla Sinclair

politics MAGA Dentist jailed for sending 100 rape and murder threats to people for not loving Trump enough Ellsworth Toohey

denmark PostNord, Denmark's postal service, to end letter delivery Rob Beschizza

protest Teslas vandalized nationally as angry protest grows Jason Weisberger

Science Texas measles outbreak claims first child as anti-vaxxers blame the vaccine Jason Weisberger

public health Norovirus outbreak on the cruise ship Iona sounds like real-life vomiting scene from "Triangle of Sadness" Jennifer Sandlin

politics DOGE upending child safety and human trafficking programs Jason Weisberger

politics GOP Senators enjoying their Dunning-Kruger party Jason Weisberger

attacks Tourist gored to death at elephant "sanctuary" in Thailand Carla Sinclair

House Hippo definitely isn't real Rob Beschizza

tech Britain's online safety rules come into force, and sites are already shutting down. Rob Beschizza