According to Chinese astrology, there's a reason 2026 may already feel intense: It's the Year of the Fire Horse.
Why it matters: For many people, astrology offers a lens for self-reflection and decision-making, and sometimes a shorthand for explaining why life feels more challenging than expected.
Like shuffleboard or bowling, curling involves throwing an object toward a target for points. But there's one big difference: Players can influence shots after they're thrown. That's where sweeping comes in.
Why it matters: The sweeping in curling might look simple, but it's a real-time mix of strategy, physics and athleticism in a game that can be decided by a matter of inches.
Software stocks are getting dumped as investors price in a world where AI could replace software services.
Why it matters: The software selloff dragged down the entire market on Tuesday—it's the first example of how the market will respond when presented with evidence that AI could disrupt or even replace an entire industry.
SpaceX's acquisition of xAI — likely to be followed by an IPO and possibly even a megamerger with Tesla — will serve as the ultimate test of Elon Musk's seemingly mystical ability to captivate investors based on far-out promises.
Why it matters: The mashup reflects the interlocking nature of Musk's empire — a sprawling mix of companies that have long competed for his attention and now look increasingly like a single enterprise.
UCLA researchers say they've found a way to reduce mineral sunscreen's biggest drawback: the white cast.
Why it matters: The chalky residue — especially on darker skin tones — keeps many people from wearing mineral sunscreen, despite its role in preventing skin cancer.
Two years after exiting Google, the co-founders of Fitbit are launching their next act: an AI-powered service for monitoring the health of one's entire family.
Why it matters: After helping turn personal health tracking into a mass habit at Fitbit, James Park and Eric Friedman are betting the next big shift is shared health, tapping AI to help ease the heavy mental load of caregiving.
