President Donald Trump plans to issue an executive order this week that’ll create a single set of rules for AI, forgoing the need for companies to litigate across states, the president posted on Truth Social on Monday. The post didn’t detail how the executive order would regulate AI, but... Read more

A team of physicians specializing in genetics and neurology discovered that mental illnesses such as schizophrenia are closely linked to mutations in the GRIN2A gene. The scientists mantain that identifying this genetic risk factor opens up the possibility of designing preventive therapies in the future. The GRIN2A gene regulates... Read more

“We acknowledge the European Commission’s statement,” said Meta. “Personalized ads are vital for Europe’s economy.” The investigation took place under the EU’s landmark Digital Markets Act, which is designed to tackle the power of Big Tech giants and is among the bloc’s tech regulations that have drawn fierce pushback... Read more

Whether your personal water-to-grounds ratio is a rich 15:1 or a mellower 20:1, whether you prefer a bold Sumatran blend or a floral Ethiopian, and whether you’re team pour-over or team French press as a morning ritual, there’s actually another coffee-making element recommended by coffee pros that potentially plays... Read more

Despite the Grip’s smaller size, JBL pegs battery life on both speakers at the same 14-hour maximum. On the Grip at least, that might be overpromising. When I ran the speaker at 50% volume continuously, I only got about 10.5 hours. Using JBL’s PlayTime Boost mode could help if... Read more

Fanatics has officially gone all in on prediction markets as it announces its launch into the controversial world through ‘Fanatics Markets.’ The platform is built to let people trade on the moments within sports, finance, and culture. It was at the end of November when the CEO, Michael Rubin,... Read more

The $7,500 discount you used to get on electric vehicles has officially gone away. Now that the federal discount is no more, the fundamental question remains: Is it actually cheaper to skip the EV and stick with a gas car? We made it our mission to find out. The total cost of ownership... Read more

The duration of a total solar eclipse always varies. In April 2024, the eclipse that crossed North America lasted 4 minutes and 28 seconds. By contrast, the one that will reach Spain in August 2026 will only last 1 minute and 43 seconds. In less than two years, both... Read more

Those on the waitlist can now use prediction market Polymarket once again, as its app makes a return to the United States. After several months of preparing, Polymarket has officially returned to the US, with a waitlist now open for iOS users to get access to the app. To... Read more

Looking for the most recent regular Connections answers? Click here for today’s Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles. Today’s Connections: Sports Edition is a mix. It helps to know your football, and also, perhaps, to be from... Read more