More than 57 million people watched the matchup on CBS; Fox and NBC games also drew large numbers.https://www.wsj.com/business/media/cowboys-chiefs-nfl-thanksgiving-ratings-5effb0da?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f
K-pop, Buldak noodles and K-beauty took the world by storm. A company launched by South Korean internet giant Naver hopes online comics will be next.https://www.wsj.com/business/media/webtoon-bets-on-global-fandomand-24-million-creatorsto-crack-u-s-market-3c49fe12?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f
Vodka brand’s ‘Fembot’ character is back after more than 10 years in retirement.https://www.wsj.com/articles/svedkas-first-super-bowl-ad-will-be-made-primarily-with-ai-c2662f5e?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f
Tech lovers continue to tout the superior resolution of Sony’s Betamax—even though it became obsolete after VHS overtook ithttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/this-revolutionary-but-largely-forgotten-video-recorder-debuted-50-years-ago-devoted-fans-say-the-machine-had-the-best-quality-of-its-time-180987794/
The health agency supports the long-term use of the medications in combination with a healthy diet and exercise, and calls for equitable access to the drugshttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/heres-what-the-world-health-organization-had-to-say-about-glp-1s-in-its-first-ever-guideline-on-the-drugs-180987780/
Veterinarians will conduct a full exam and necropsy to determine the cause of death, but Claude had been undergoing treatment for a suspected infection in recent weekshttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/claude-san-franciscos-beloved-albino-alligator-and-unofficial-mascot-dies-at-age-30-180987788/
New research suggests that a collection of conch shells unearthed in Spain may have once produced melodies, in addition to enabling communication across long distanceshttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/archaeologists-say-these-conch-shells-may-have-been-used-as-early-musical-instruments-6000-years-ago-180987786/
Chunks of satellites and pieces of debris falling from space are causing trouble down here on Earthhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/the-astronomical-problem-of-space-junk-180987782/
December’s full moon will reach peak brightness on Thursday, but it will look striking for the next few nights—especially when it’s just above the horizonhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/look-up-this-week-to-see-the-bright-cold-moon-the-last-supermoon-of-the-year-180987787/
Buck and Carlotta Stahl built their home in the Hollywood Hills in 1960. Soon after the structure's completion, it was captured in an era-defining photographhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/this-historic-mid-century-modern-home-overlooking-los-angeles-is-on-the-market-for-the-very-first-time-180987770/
The rediscovered artwork, which depicts Jean Renoir with his nanny, Gabrielle Renard, had been held in private hands for many yearshttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/this-renoir-painting-of-the-artists-young-son-hadnt-been-seen-for-100-years-it-just-sold-at-auction-for-2-million-180987784/
Two macaques learned to keep time with various songs, which might point to how humans got their sense of rhythm. But some scientists doubt that the primates’ feat, which required extensive instruction, can give evolutionary clueshttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/these-monkeys-learned-to-tap-to-the-beat-of-the-backstreet-boys-can-they-teach-researchers-about-the-origins-of-human-musicality-180987779/
A new study found 332 types of complex sugar molecules in the seals' milk, some of which help protect young from harmful bacteria. The discovery might one day help improve human health by boosting babies’ immune systemshttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/the-mammal-with-the-most-complex-milk-might-not-be-humans-after-all-the-atlantic-gray-seal-could-take-that-title-180987778/
The InnAIO T10 clips magnetically to the back of your phone, but it needs further development to be worth the money.https://www.wired.com/review/innaio-t10-ai-translator/
The Antigravity A1 is fun all around, if you don’t mind the steep price or wearing goggles to control it.https://www.wired.com/review/antigravity-a1/
Save up to 25% on Nomad Goods accessories such as Nomad phone cases, Nomad wallets, and more this December.https://www.wired.com/story/nomad-discount-code/
BMW’s first car on its new EV platform has finally arrived. But will a big range, thumping charging tech, and a new driving brain that aims to deliver the ultimate ride be enough to beat China?https://www.wired.com/review/bmw-ix3-2026/
Missed out on Cyber Monday? Auk Mini's stylish herb garden makes a great gift, and its discount is still live.https://www.wired.com/story/auk-mini-herb-garden-sale-2025/
The Trump administration has been virtually begging immigrants in the US to self-deport, even offering money. But some immigrants say it’s been nearly impossible.https://www.wired.com/story/trump-administration-wants-immigrants-to-self-deport/
One of Vladimir Putin’s favorite sabers to rattle seems to have lost its edge.https://www.wired.com/story/russia-icbm-crash-putin/