ESPN Ranks the Top Players in the WNBA Finals
Angel Reese of the Dream is first and Gabby Williams of the Valkyries is second.
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WNBA Finals Preview: Valkyries and Dream Both Chase a First Title
Some Websites Are Blocking AI Assistants That Shop and Book for You
Ina Garten Says a Roast Chicken Nobody Wanted Taught Her Her Best Lesson
Charging Habits That May Wear Out an Electric Car's Battery
A Study of 38,467 Songs Finds Lyrics Have Become Less Emotional
Is It Safe to Eat an Egg With a Cracked Shell?
Steam Tests "Achievement Sets" So Updates Don't Undo Your Progress
Valve's new beta groups a game's achievements into collections, each with its own progress bar.
A Music Producer's Guide to Picking the Right Headphones
Good Housekeeping says expensive does not always mean better, and the best choice depends on how you listen.
Mantis Shrimp Eyes Contain Pigments That Switch Back and Forth Like Light Switches
Scientists found that some of the animal's vision pigments see red light that few animals can detect.
Technology
Some Websites Are Blocking AI Assistants That Shop and Book for You
Companies promise AI "agents" can handle tasks online, but many sites are saying no.
Wired Earbuds Are Making a Comeback, and Bose Has a New Pair
The $99 Bose earbuds plug into a USB-C port and offer noise cancelling, with no battery or pairing needed.
You Can Now Ask Apple Intelligence to Build iPhone Shortcuts for You
Describe what you want in plain English, and the Shortcuts app tries to assemble it.
How to Check Whether Your Ethernet Cable Is Slowing You Down
A speed of 100 Mbps does not always mean the cable is bad, Engadget explains, and you can test it for free.
Science
A Study of 38,467 Songs Finds Lyrics Have Become Less Emotional
Michigan State University researchers looked at songs from 230 artists between 1947 and 2024.
A New Undersea Cable Called Petal Will Carry Huge Amounts of Internet Data
The 4,300-mile cable between the U.S. and France is planned to start working in 2029.
Was There Ever a Mountain Taller Than Mount Everest?
Geologists say nobody knows for sure, but ancient mountain ranges may have been huge.
Why the UK Has Not Had a Named Storm This Autumn
Calm, dry weather has kept big storms away so far, but forecasters say wetter and windier days may be coming.
Business
KFC Is Switching to Coca-Cola Drinks in the U.S.
After decades of serving Pepsi products, the chicken chain will change its drink supplier, finishing by early 2027.
Nike Plans a New Global Campus in Bengaluru, India
The sportswear company calls the move a long-term investment as it works to turn its business around.
JetBlue Puts Its New First Class, BlueFirst, on Sale
The new seats will be sold on more than 30 routes, starting with flights from Boston on December 8.
What Ice Cream Prices Have to Do With This Year's Nobel Prize in Economics
An economist used an ice cream menu to explain why prices can stay "sticky."
Money
Debt Payments Are Eating a Bigger Share of Pay Raises, a Study Finds
Researchers say higher debt payments have swallowed much of the income gains Americans made since 2022.
Mortgage Rates Dip for the First Time in Seven Weeks, but Forecasts Say They May Rise
The average 30-year rate fell to 7.34%, while Fannie Mae expects rates to average 7.4% by year's end.
Why College Is No Longer Seen as "Good Debt" by Many Borrowers
Rising tuition, new loan rules and an uncertain job market are making students question the cost.
The Problem With Calling Some Debt "Good Debt"
Experts say even mortgages and student loans can become a heavy burden if people stretch too far.
Cars
Charging Habits That May Wear Out an Electric Car's Battery
Engadget says simple limits on how full you charge, how hot it gets and how fast you charge can help a battery last.
Porsche's Electric Macan Turbo Looks Ordinary but Drives Fast
A TechCrunch reviewer says the electric SUV blends into traffic yet accelerates like a sports car.
Waymo's Self-Driving Taxis Are Heading to Canada
The company has approval to join Ontario's pilot program and will start by mapping Toronto's streets.
Porsche Shows Mission S Concept Car, a Preview of Its Next Look
The sleek concept points to a new flagship sports car that would sit above the famous 911.
Sports
WNBA Finals Preview: Valkyries and Dream Both Chase a First Title
Golden State and Atlanta open a best-of-seven series on Saturday in San Francisco.
Milwaukee Brewers Reach the World Series for the First Time in 44 Years
The Brewers swept the two-time champion Dodgers in four games to win the National League pennant.
Dodgers Fall Short of a Third Straight World Series Title
The Milwaukee Brewers beat Los Angeles in the National League Championship Series, outscoring them 21-9.
Sonay Kartal Reaches the Biggest Final of Her Career at the Wuhan Open
The British tennis player, ranked 170th, beat former French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko in two tie-breaks.
Entertainment
How the New "Sense and Sensibility" Mixed Old-Fashioned Costumes With a Modern Look
Costume designer Grace Snell says she wanted to make a period drama feel closer to everyday life.
Singer Jamie Miller on How a Viral Song Changed His Year
The Welsh musician's "Babydoll" reached the UK top two, and an "Off Campus" actor joined him on a new version.
How NBC Brought Live Musicals Back to Television
"The Sound of Music Live!" drew more than 18 million viewers in 2013 and started a series of live shows.
Miley Cyrus Honors Her Godmother Dolly Parton at the Hollywood Bowl
The singer became emotional during her first major show in years.
Lifestyle
Is It Safe to Eat an Egg With a Cracked Shell?
Experts explain why a crack matters and how to cook an egg that cracked on the way home.
Halloween Falls on a Saturday This Year, and It Comes With a Bonus Hour
The end of daylight saving time gives everyone an extra hour after the trick-or-treating is over.
What Experts Say About "Teen-Ternity" Leave for Parents
A social media trend asks whether parents should step back from work when their kids become teenagers.
Why We Still Change the Clocks, Even Though Many Want to Stop
Bills to end daylight saving time have not become law, and the clocks go back on November 1.
Health
A Study Finds That What People Do on Their Phones May Matter Most
Researchers say self-control and fear of missing out play a bigger role in problem phone use than personality.
Gut Bacteria May Change How Many Calories Your Body Absorbs
Arizona State University researchers built a model showing food labels may not tell the whole story.
Scientists Link a Brain Protein to Aging Changes in Mice
Restoring a protein called Menin improved memory, balance and bone mass in older mice within 30 days.
Vanilla's Flavor Compound May Have a Future in Wound Care
Researchers in Australia say vanillin has properties that could help fight germs and swelling.
Kitchen
Ina Garten Says a Roast Chicken Nobody Wanted Taught Her Her Best Lesson
The cookbook author told a podcast that people want simple food at home, not fancy dishes.
TIME's Best Inventions List Includes Three Baking Helpers
A sourdough machine, a sourdough powder and a dough-dissolving soap all made the 2026 list.
How to Pick the Best Apples for Baking
Firm apples that soften without turning to mush make the best pies, cakes and crumbles, says Bon Appetit.
A Blind Taste Test Picks the Best Store-Bought Pasta
Delish tried nine brands of rigatoni, and an Italian pasta with an "al dente" certificate came first.
Travel
Hotels Now Offer Tennis Courts, Surf Lessons and Game Tickets
Condé Nast Traveler says sports tourism is worth about $1.16 trillion, and hotels are joining in.
Sleep at the Real Places Where Jane Austen Films Were Made
Historic estates and cottages from film versions of Austen's books are open to overnight guests in the UK.
20 of the World's Most Beautiful Shops, Chosen by an Expert on Shopkeepers
From an umbrella shop that has existed since 1830 to a Madrid shoe store, these shops are worth a trip.
Walking With Goats on One of Africa's Oldest Migrations in Morocco
Berber families still move their herds up to 180 miles between summer and winter pastures.
Gaming
A Remaster of the Shrek 2 Video Game Appears to Be on the Way
A deleted Xbox Store listing suggests the 2004 game is coming back with sharper graphics and a Photo Mode.
Over the Hill Is a Driving Game That Asks You to Slow Down
The follow-up to Art of Rally drops the racing and focuses on calm off-road exploration.
How to Trick-or-Treat in Pokémon Pokopia's First Halloween Event
Players can scare Pokémon with Ditto's disguises to collect pumpkin candies until November 1.
RuneScape Cancels "Reignited" Mode Less Than Two Weeks After Announcing It
Jagex says it listened to players who worried the new mode would split the community.
Nature
Across the U.S., Removing Old Dams Is Helping Fish Swim Home
More than 2,300 dams have been taken out since 1912, and fish such as herring are returning in the Northeast.
A Tiny Swimming Hunter From the Jurassic Helps Explain How Mammals Evolved
The 165-million-year-old fossil of Megacauda sungei has a soft palate that lets an animal swallow and breathe.
Europe's New Sentinel-3C Satellite Sends Back Its First Images of Earth
Two weeks after launch, the satellite showed the snowy Alps, frozen Arctic islands and turquoise Caribbean waters.
Ancient Rocks Reveal How Earth Kept Its Oxygen for Billions of Years
Scientists say a cycle in the oceans that recycled the nutrient phosphorus may be the answer.
Animals
Scientists Find a Hormone in Spiny Dogfish Sharks That Experts Thought Sharks Lacked
A study in Canada detected cortisol in the blood of a small shark species.
A Big Genetic Study of Cat Cancer Finds Surprising Links to Human Cancer
University of Guelph researchers studied tumors from almost 500 cats and say the results could help both species.
A Humpback Whale Mother Stayed Near Her Calf for Hours, Scientists Report
Researchers say the rare sighting off Australia's Gold Coast may offer clues about whale emotions.
Scientists Find a Hidden "ID Card" in Cat Urine
Japanese researchers say 13 unusual fatty acids may let cats recognize each other long after a scent is left.
Education
The Real Doctor Who Inspired Sherlock Holmes
A new book tells the story of Joseph Bell, an Edinburgh surgeon who taught his students to notice small clues.
A Potty Training Plan in York Is Spreading to 20 More Areas of England
After parents received guides with school offers, fewer children started reception not toilet-trained.
Stimulating a Nerve After Practice Helped Mice Learn a Skill More Strongly
Tohoku University researchers say the vagus nerve may open a "hidden window" for learning to stick.
A UCLA Study Links Gut Bacteria to How Fast the Brain Ages
Researchers say signs of brain aging may be detectable long before memory problems begin.