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Freelance journalism can be brutal. Here's how successful writers make it work - Poynter
The only food in my kitchen was a bag of russet potatoes, my pants were starting to fall down my hips, and I wasn't going to make rent that month. This is what life as a freelance journalist looked like for me as I approached my 31st birthday many…
One industry sees 600 UK companies close 'thanks to AI
The UK's translation industry boom could be over thanks to the rise of AI - with businesses increasingly turning to free models to do the work. Analysis by companydata.com found that the translation industry has stopped growing with the number of…
See how gravitational waves warp time and space
The latest gravitational-wave discoveries include record-breaking cataclysms By Clara Moskowitz & Lucy Reading-Ikkanda edited by Clara Moskowitz & Amanda Montañez Join Our Community of Science Lovers! I agree my information will be processed…
UnitedHealth: Lagging, But An Upbeat 2026 Outlook Helps Clear The Path (NYSE:UNH)
UnitedHealth Group (UNH) remains a buy, with attractive valuation and solid fundamentals despite recent underperformance versus the S&P 500. Q2 results delivered an earnings triple play: beats on revenue and EPS, plus raised FY 2026 guidance;…
Trump's Iran strategy is just an expensive photo op until he closes the back door
The UAE is Iran's second-largest trading partner. Dubai is a transshipment hub and the nerve center of Iran's shadow banking system. For generations, Iranian merchants, money changers and front companies have established roots in the economies of…
The questions science may never answer
Will some of the biggest mysteries in science remain forever unsolved? This article is part of a special package on “Impossible Questions”—scientific quandaries that may never get definitive answers. Read the rest of the…
I moved to Berlin. Turns out Germany is not all it's cracked up to be
You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. “I could definitely see myself living here.” This is the standard line of thinking from most Aussies who spend at least a week in…
Poem: 'The Golden Record'
By Jennifer Blackledge edited by Dava Sobel & Clara Moskowitz I agree my information will be processed in accordance with the Scientific American Inc. Privacy Policy. We leverage third party services to both verify and deliver email. By providing…
25 winners of math's 'Nobel Prize' decry the AI invasion of their discipline
A new declaration from winners of the Fields Medal reflects many mathematicians' growing alarm over a “severe misalignment” between the tech industry and their field a week after AI toppled one of math's biggest open problems Read…
I've been the CEO of my children's lives for nearly two decades. It's time to focus on my own.
A few weeks ago, my 18-year-old daughter was planning a weekend beach trip with friends. She's self-reliant, dependable, and not a partier, so I completely trust her to get the job done in situations like this. I knew she'd be OK, but I still…
Corning: AI-Slowdown Fears, Equity Distribution News Hit Hard, EPS Growth Remains (GLW)
Corning Incorporated maintains a Buy rating, with valuation now more appealing despite recent technical deterioration and sector-wide AI-related volatility. Q2 results showed strong growth in Optical Communications and Solar, with enterprise sales…
Amazon October Prime Day: Dates, Early Deals and More
Amazon has announced that its Prime Big Deal Days 2026 event will take place on October 6 and 7. The October Prime Day event is following a similar timeline to previous years, with the sale kicking off just one day later last year. And if the…
Starbucks Surprises Fans With a New, Limited-Edition Cup Collection
As an avid coffee drinker, I find myself at Starbucks on a weekly basis—especially now for those pumpkin spice lattes. Beyond the coffee and pastries, I'm a sucker for cute brand merchandise. Back in July, I was obsessed with the Pink Vibes…
Marathon Makes Major Changes Amidst Bungie Struggles, Delays Next Big Update to December
Bungie's struggles grow more evident as Marathon undergoes a handful of drastic changes, with a move away from seasonal content, a focus on PvE, and a significant delay for the game's next update. Bungie confirmed today that Marathon's next major…
PlayStation Blackout Boycott Reportedly Had No Significant Impact on Platform Engagement
The recent PlayStation blackout boycott reportedly had no 'significant' change in player engagement with the platform, according to an analyst. Last month, fans organized a boycott against PlayStation for the last week of August as a way of…
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