Gen Z’s retirement revolution: Outpacing past generations with three times more in their 401(k)s and saving up to 20% of income, young workers are primed for financial security — find out how employers can help.
Before your FI journey begins: ChooseFI co-host Brad Barrett breaks down his path to financial independence and nine years of podcast insights into three critical questions—are you ready to change, can you commit to long-term saving, and will your partner get on board? — find out what to ask.
Neanderthal ‘fat factory’ uncovered: A new study reveals how Neanderthals at Neumark-Nord in Germany systematically crushed 125,000-year-old bones to extract marrow and grease — find out how advanced they were.
Rare interstellar comet inbound: Recently spotted by the ATLAS survey in Chile, 3I/ATLAS is racing toward our inner solar system at about 130,000 mph and will swing inside Mars’s orbit this fall, offering a unique glimpse into material from another star — find out.
Reconnecting with old friends: Before you hit “accept” on that decade-old request, consider why you fell out, how you’ve both changed, and whether renewed ties will uplift or drain you — find out what to consider.
Patient’s eye view of radiation: A guest writer details how 10-day courses at Sibley Memorial Hospital can ease pain with fewer side effects and offer human connections with skilled therapists — find out what it’s really like.
Thimerosal back under scrutiny: A newly reconfigured CDC advisory committee has recommended only thimerosal-free flu vaccines this fall, despite decades of FDA-backed safety data — find out what it means.
Balancing help and boundaries: Parents of a 24-year-old with paranoid schizophrenia grapple with offering financial aid without enabling, exploring clear, consistent measures like tying support to treatment check-ins and tapping NAMI resources — find out what strategies can support both love and limits.
First ancient Egyptian genome decoded: Researchers sequenced the entire genome of a man buried 4,500–4,800 years ago, revealing 80% North African and 20% West Asian ancestry and confirming early Egypt–Fertile Crescent links — find out what it reveals.
Nissan engine failure recall: Over 480,000 U.S. and Canadian vehicles are being recalled for defective turbo engine bearings that can lead to sudden power loss — find out if your vehicle is affected.
High-res ocean carbon mapping: The new OceanSODA-ETHZ dataset delivers eight-day, 25-kilometer resolution snapshots of CO₂ uptake, storm-driven releases, and acidification hotspots — find out how it’s transforming climate science.
No fines, just education: Denver’s pay-as-you-throw trash, free recycling and expanded compost rollout leans on 20+ warnings to cut contamination under 1% before any cart confiscations — find out how.
Musk launches America Party: Elon Musk has formed the America Party on X aiming to claim swing Senate and House seats amid his spat with Trump over the “Big Beautiful Bill,” drawing support from Mark Cuban and Anthony Scaramucci — find out what this means.
Justice’s rising influence: She’s become a swing vote at the center of the Supreme Court, weathered MAGA threats, and authored a landmark birthright citizenship ruling this term — find out what’s at stake.
NIH budget cuts imperil science: The White House’s FY 2026 proposal slashes nearly $18 billion in NIH funding, freezing or canceling over 4,400 grants and thrusting researchers and trainees into uncertainty — find out what’s at stake.
Other national stories this week
- Space burial capsule crashes into Pacific Ocean
- Ultra-processed foods raise mortality risk 10%
- Doctors question TikTok’s viral cortisol cocktail
- Congress considers the Safe Bet Act
- Ethicist weighs disclosing genetic cancer to family
- SSA phishing scam preys on retirees
- Courteney Cox recalls Friends cast’s pre-show huddle
- US tariffs threaten world’s largest trade relationship
- Millions of scientific papers bear AI fingerprints
- Southern Ocean current reversed, signaling collapse risk
