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I watched a $500K sci-fi thriller starring AI actors. The movie made me feel something real — for a moment.
Business

I watched a $500K sci-fi thriller starring AI actors. The movie made me feel something real — for a moment.

Higgsfield AI made "Hell Grind," a 95-minute movie, fully using artificial intelligence. I went to a screening to see how it held up.

Dan Whateley · 06 Jun, 2026
Some ancient microbes frozen with Ötzi the Iceman are still growing
Technology

Some ancient microbes frozen with Ötzi the Iceman are still growing

What’s the difference between a person, an artifact, and an ecosystem?

Kiona N. Smith · 06 Jun, 2026
I typically stay in luxury hotels, but my sister asked me to go to an adult summer camp. I was surprised by how much I loved it.
Business

I typically stay in luxury hotels, but my sister asked me to go to an adult summer camp. I was surprised by how much I loved it.

I went to an adult summer camp with my sister. I didn't miss the amenities I'm used to in luxury travel, and was surprised by how much I loved it.

Alesandra Dubin · 06 Jun, 2026
The hot woman in that Facebook Marketplace listing might be AI.
Business

The hot woman in that Facebook Marketplace listing might be AI.

Sellers are adding AI-generated babes to listings for cars, boats, and more to draw attention. It's a new spin on the old adage of "sex sells."

Katie Notopoulos · 06 Jun, 2026
AI is reducing hours of work to minutes. Some employees say they're just as busy.
Business

AI is reducing hours of work to minutes. Some employees say they're just as busy.

Business Insider asked six tech workers which task AI is saving them the most time on. The gains aren't always reducing workloads.

Jacob Zinkula · 06 Jun, 2026
Trump moves to slash intelligence office ahead of permanent chief's arrival
World

Trump moves to slash intelligence office ahead of permanent chief's arrival

Trump says he instructed acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte to begin shrinking the office, calling it unnecessary and too big with holdovers fr...

Tressie Quigley · 06 Jun, 2026
WATCH: Mackenzie Shirilla’s father calls her ‘a dumb 18-year-old’ while berating police in bodycam video
World

WATCH: Mackenzie Shirilla’s father calls her ‘a dumb 18-year-old’ while berating police in bodycam video

Bodycam footage shows Mackenzie Shirilla's father calling her "a dumb 18-year-old" while demanding police not question her after her arrest in Ohio for fatal cr...

Dock Hane · 06 Jun, 2026
I've taken 5 maternity leaves. Some experiences did not go well — but I learned how important it is to have choices.
Business

I've taken 5 maternity leaves. Some experiences did not go well — but I learned how important it is to have choices.

Mom of five Alexandra Frost has experienced multiple parental leave policies — and says there are some she'd like to forget.

Alexandra Frost · 06 Jun, 2026
Serena Williams' comeback is huge for peptide bros
Business

Serena Williams' comeback is huge for peptide bros

Serena Williams is part of a growing cohort of people using peptides like GLP-1 drugs for longevity, recovery, and performance — not just weight loss.

Hilary Brueck · 06 Jun, 2026
Millions of student-loan borrowers risk facing debt collectors who were penalized for 'misleading' behavior
Business

Millions of student-loan borrowers risk facing debt collectors who were penalized for 'misleading' behavior

The transfer of defaulted student-loan from the Education Department to the Treasury brings back agencies once criticized for predatory behavior.

Ayelet Sheffey · 06 Jun, 2026
West Virginia woman battling stage 4 cancer crosses Taco Bell grand opening off her bucket list at age 86
World

West Virginia woman battling stage 4 cancer crosses Taco Bell grand opening off her bucket list at age 86

Pauline Monk dreamed of a Taco Bell in Sissonville, West Virginia, for years and became a local legend when she attended the grand opening ceremony.

Jo Buckridge · 06 Jun, 2026
GOP victor in CA House primary cites major momentum shift in deep blue state: ‘Californians are tired’
World

GOP victor in CA House primary cites major momentum shift in deep blue state: ‘Californians are tired’

Republican candidate Jenny Rae Le Roux says Californians are tired of one-party rule as she challenges Rep. Dave Min in the 47th District.

Erwin Kris · 06 Jun, 2026