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Lost pages with 'ghost' text recovered from one of the world's most important New Testament manuscripts
World

Lost pages with 'ghost' text recovered from one of the world's most important New Testament manuscripts

Researchers recovered 42 lost pages from Codex H, one of the world's most important early New Testament manuscripts dating back to the sixth century.

Luella Wehner · 12 May, 2026
Seized boat may spill Bahamas disappearance secrets — but experts warn ticking clock could wash away the truth
World

Seized boat may spill Bahamas disappearance secrets — but experts warn ticking clock could wash away the truth

Coast Guard investigators seized the sailboat of Brian Hooker, whose wife Lynette went missing in the Bahamas, as their probe reportedly intensifies.

Ryley Lowe · 12 May, 2026
FBI boss Patel faces Senate grilling, seeks $12B boost as controversies swirl
World

FBI boss Patel faces Senate grilling, seeks $12B boost as controversies swirl

Kash Patel will testify before the Senate to defend the FBI's $12 billion budget request as part of Trump's broader DOJ funding proposal of $41 billion.

Arch Tremblay · 12 May, 2026
iRobot announces eight smaller and better Roomba bots after bankruptcy
Technology

iRobot announces eight smaller and better Roomba bots after bankruptcy

It’s only a few months since iRobot filed for bankruptcy, but it has now re-emerged under new ownership and announced eight new Roomba models. The company which...

Ben Lovejoy · 12 May, 2026
The LG Ultragear WQHD OLED curved gaming monitor hits new record-low price at Amazon — save over $800
Technology

The LG Ultragear WQHD OLED curved gaming monitor hits new record-low price at Amazon — save over $800

As of May 12, the LG 39-inch Ultragear WQHD OLED curved gaming monitor has dropped to a new low price at Amazon of $749.99. This is 53% off its list price of $1...

Mariano Quigley · 12 May, 2026
Bucks appear willing to hear offers for Giannis Antetokounmpo: report
World

Bucks appear willing to hear offers for Giannis Antetokounmpo: report

The Milwaukee Bucks are reportedly willing to listen to trade offers for Giannis Antetokounmpo after Milwaukee missed the playoffs for the first time in nine ye...

Mitchel Harris · 12 May, 2026
Ukrainian soldiers are shooting down friendly drones. Companies making them say it's the cost of a chaotic war.
Business

Ukrainian soldiers are shooting down friendly drones. Companies making them say it's the cost of a chaotic war.

The chaotic fight with Russia means Ukraine's troops sometimes down a drone without knowing if it's friend or foe. Drone makers say it's part of war.

Sinéad Baker · 12 May, 2026
The Pokémon TCG Perfect Order Elite Trainer Box is under $70 on Amazon
Technology

The Pokémon TCG Perfect Order Elite Trainer Box is under $70 on Amazon

Amazon has the Pokémon TCG Perfect Order ETB back under $70 at $69.69, with Walmart and TCGplayer in the same bracket.

Caleb Lynch · 12 May, 2026
California billionaire Tom Steyer dodges question on AOC's claim one can't 'earn' a billion dollars
World

California billionaire Tom Steyer dodges question on AOC's claim one can't 'earn' a billion dollars

California gubernatorial candidate and billionaire Tom Steyer sidestepped questions on whether he agrees with AOC's comments on billionaire wealth.

Yesenia Veum · 12 May, 2026
eBay rejects GameStop's offer, calling it 'neither credible nor attractive'
Technology

eBay rejects GameStop's offer, calling it 'neither credible nor attractive'

The reaction may set in motion a hostile takeover attempt from GameStop.

Duncan Schroeder · 12 May, 2026
My mom and I do the Wordle puzzle every day. It's an easy way for us to stay connected.
Business

My mom and I do the Wordle puzzle every day. It's an easy way for us to stay connected.

Wordle connects generations — my mom and I play daily and share our results — so I'm not surprised it's becoming a game show.

Andrea Javor · 12 May, 2026
You can preview the new, new Digg after its takeover by bots
Technology

You can preview the new, new Digg after its takeover by bots

Digg once described itself as “the homepage of the internet,” but a poorly-received redesign in 2010 saw many of its users migrate instead to Reddit, and it was...

Ben Lovejoy · 12 May, 2026