CrowdStrike’s Role In the Microsoft IT Outage, Explained
The major Microsoft IT outage on Friday that grounded flights, sent TV stations off air, and disrupted online hospital systems has been linked to a third party—a cybersecurity technology firm…
The 25 Best Disaster Movies of All Time, Ranked
The 2024 box office has been a disaster, but the release of Twisters is making it a disaster in a good way. The loosely connected sequel to the 1996 tornado…
Why France Is Banning the Hijab for Their Olympic Athletes
After months of campaigning by sporting organizations, France has not reversed its decision to ban French athletes who observe the hijab from participating in the summer Olympics; a move that…
Love Island USA Made Me Believe In Love Again
I love reality TV. On any given day, I can be found watching old episodes of the Housewives or Ladies of London on Peacock. The drama, the betrayal, the wealth—these…
The Real History Behind the Tornado-Control Theories in Twisters
Central to the plot of Twisters, the 2024 stand-alone sequel to the 1996 blockbuster Twister, is a scientific dream: researcher Kate Cooper (Daisy Edgar-Jones) wants to launch absorbent polymer material…