Journalist Leslie Katz, a Forbes contributor since October 2023, covers science and consumer technology, often focusing on how they overlap with art and creativity. She’s the former culture editor at news and tech website CNET, where she led a team that tracked movies, TV shows,
Beluga Whale Accused Of Being A Russian Spy Feared Shot To Death
Animal rights organizations file a police report in Norway seeking a criminal probe into the death of Hvaldimir, saying preliminary evidence points to death by gunshot.
Beluga Whale Charged With Spying For Russia Found Dead Off Norway Coast
Hvaldimir, a whale accused of being a Russian spy after it was spotted wearing a harness that read "Equipment St. Petersburg," has died. The animal had fans worldwide.
After Uproar, Google Revives AI-Generated Images Of People, With Limits
Google is restarting an Imagen feature that lets users create AI-generated images of people after pausing it amid criticism it produced historically inaccurate depictions.
Scientist Claims To Solve MH370 Mystery, But Expert Urges Caution
Australian researcher Vincent Lyne says he knows why the Malaysia Airlines flight disappeared in 2014 and that his findings change the narrative of the doomed plane.
Tiny Clay Tablet Found In Turkey Reveals Big 3,500-Year-Old Shopping List
Archaeologists discovered a fascinating Late Bronze Age bookkeeping receipt while restoring the Alalah excavation site, which was damaged in the 2023 earthquakes.
Viral TikTok Trend ‘They Both Reached For The Gun’ Explained
"We Both Reached for the Gun," a song from the hit film "Chicago," has found new life as a foot-tapping TikTok meme. One video even stars Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.
Back To School But Not To Screens: States Ramp Up Cellphone Bans
From Indiana to Louisiana and South Carolina, kids returning for a new school year are facing more restrictions on how they can use cellphones in class, if at all.
Dramatic Video Shows Lithium-Ion Battery Catch Fire As Dog Chews On It
As a cautionary tale to consumers, the Tulsa Fire Department has shared home monitoring footage of a lithium-ion battery catching a pet bed on fire. Plus, safety tips.
High-Tech Scans Peer Inside Cameras From Famed 125-Year-Old Photo Hoax
Scientists examine cameras behind the early 20th century images of the Cottingley Fairies that some, including Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, saw as proof spirits exist.
Viral TikTok Trend ‘Just Give Me My Money’ Explained
Will Smith, Sylvester Stallone, Idris Elba, Los Angeles Chargers players and many others have become unsuspecting victims in a prank that's taking over TikTok.