Humans and great apes share a laugh that evolved 15 million years ago, showing laughter's deep roots in social bonding. This suggests laughter's rhythmic patte…

Australia’s social media ban for under-16s is easily bypassed, with 85% of teens still using platforms via weak age checks like self-reporting age or sharing a…

Mamdani’s left-wing insurgent candidates threaten to split the Democratic vote in key House races, risking their razor-thin congressional majority. His strateg…

Democratic socialists like AOC and Bernie Sanders are pushing mainstream Democrats leftward on healthcare, housing, and labor rights by leveraging grassroots s…

Norway’s "Viking row," a synchronized fan chant, went viral after the national team qualified for the World Cup for the first time in 28 years, blending Viking…

"Spot the Pol!" is a new online game where players identify the missing politician in a Politico photo featuring mixed public figures. The game highlights publ…

Wendy's shares dropped nearly 7% after surging 25.7% the previous day due to a Reddit-driven meme-stock frenzy, highlighting how social media hype can temporar…

GOP operatives are using viral videos of confused World Cup tourists struggling at Waffle Houses to argue that immigration is eroding American cultural norms, …

Young people increasingly avoid traditional news, with over a third under 25 never watching TV newscasts or visiting news websites. They now rely more on low-t…

During a heatwave, personal check-ins reduce deaths more than technology alone. Cities must invest in community connections as climate change worsens heatwaves.

The $16 million restoration of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool failed to maintain its promised blue color, instead turning murky green due to algae. This …