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Christopher Nolan's next film 'The Odyssey' is an IMAX epic starring Matt Damon. Here's everything we know.
Business

Christopher Nolan's next film 'The Odyssey' is an IMAX epic starring Matt Damon. Here's everything we know.

Christopher Nolan's adaptation of Homer's epic "The Odyssey" stars Matt Damon as Odysseus. Here's what we know about the movie.

Jason Guerrasio · 12 May, 2026
iOS 26.5’s Apple Maps app has two notable changes, here’s what’s new
Technology

iOS 26.5’s Apple Maps app has two notable changes, here’s what’s new

Apple Maps is one of several apps with new features in iOS 26.5, the latest iPhone update. Here’s what’s new for Maps users. more…

Ryan Christoffel · 12 May, 2026
Sam Altman says Elon Musk’s mind games were damaging OpenAI
Technology

Sam Altman says Elon Musk’s mind games were damaging OpenAI

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says Elon Musk did "huge damage" to the culture of the AI startup. During testimony as part of Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI, Altman said...

Emma Roth · 12 May, 2026
I spent 5 days in the Great Smoky Mountains with just a backpack. Here are 9 items I'm glad I packed and 1 thing I didn't need.
Business

I spent 5 days in the Great Smoky Mountains with just a backpack. Here are 9 items I'm glad I packed and 1 thing I didn't need.

For my five-day trip to the Great Smoky Mountains, I'm glad that I packed quick-dry layers and wipes, but I wish I'd left my iPad behind.

Joey Hadden · 12 May, 2026
10 Shows Like 'Paradise' You Should Watch Next
Technology

10 Shows Like 'Paradise' You Should Watch Next

These shows all come at their dystopian narratives sideways, using science fiction in surprising ways.

Ross Johnson · 12 May, 2026
eBay rejects GameStop offer: neither credible nor attractive
Technology

eBay rejects GameStop offer: neither credible nor attractive

eBay has rejected GameStop's unsolicited offer to buy its company.

Otilia Jacobi · 12 May, 2026
RNC launches multimillion-dollar election integrity push in 17 states ahead of midterms
World

RNC launches multimillion-dollar election integrity push in 17 states ahead of midterms

The RNC is hiring election integrity directors in 17 states including Arizona, Georgia and Michigan ahead of the 2026 midterms in a major field push.

Emie Dooley · 12 May, 2026
Trump's FDA boss resigning as admin taps next acting leader
World

Trump's FDA boss resigning as admin taps next acting leader

FDA Commissioner Marty Makary resigns after clashes over the abortion drug mifepristone and mounting pro-life group frustrations.

Cayla Bayer · 12 May, 2026
eBay rejects GameStop's $56B offer: "Your proposal is neither credible nor attractive"
Technology

eBay rejects GameStop's $56B offer: "Your proposal is neither credible nor attractive"

eBay board doubts GameStop's ability to buy and operate the much larger firm.

Jon Brodkin · 12 May, 2026
Alabama Republicans plow forward after key Supreme Court win puts congressional map in question
World

Alabama Republicans plow forward after key Supreme Court win puts congressional map in question

The Supreme Court allowed Alabama to revisit its congressional map, overturning a 2023 ruling that created a second Black-population-conscious district.

Tate Schowalter · 12 May, 2026
CNN commentator snaps at Kevin O'Leary to not 'be a d---' during heated debate over Supreme Court ruling
World

CNN commentator snaps at Kevin O'Leary to not 'be a d---' during heated debate over Supreme Court ruling

Bakari Sellers unloads on Kevin O'Leary during CNN debate over Supreme Court ruling on Alabama's House map and voting rights, telling him not to be a "d---."

Rhianna Beahan · 12 May, 2026
Butt-end incident leads to off-ice war of words between Wild's Michael McCarron and Avalanche's Josh Manson
World

Butt-end incident leads to off-ice war of words between Wild's Michael McCarron and Avalanche's Josh Manson

Josh Manson says he wanted to punch Michael McCarron but claims the butt-ending was unintentional as the Avalanche lead the Wild 3-1 in the series.

Retta Bradtke · 12 May, 2026