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A selection of Kia EV6 sedans, which are fully electric vehicles, are displayed at a dealership, Friday, July 18, 2025, in Manchester, N.H. Charles Krupa/AP hide caption toggle caption Charles Krupa/AP The clock is ticking on the federal EV tax credit for electric vehicle purchases, worth up to $7,500. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act eliminated the credit, which expires Sept. 30. But this week the IRS clarified that the deadline has a little bit of flexibility. Specifically, as long as a shopper enters a binding contract to buy a vehicle before Sept. 30, the purchase can qualify for the…

David Ketchum, the prolific television writer and comedic actor best known for his role as the hapless Agent 13 on the cult 1965 sitcom Get Smart, died Aug. 10. He was 97. The Ventura County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed Ketchum’s death to PEOPLE. The office did not immediately respond to Entertainment Weekly’s request for comment on Friday. Ketchum made his TV debut in 1961, appearing on episodes of such programs as The Jim Backus Show and The Munsters before joining season 2 of Get Smart in 1966 as Agent 13, a character whose signature became finding himself stationed in tight, uncomfortable…

For the first time, scientists have used the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to study the origins of a bizarre, record-breaking radio signal that flashed past Earth earlier this year.Tracking the bright radio burst to the edge of a galaxy some 130 million light-years from Earth, the researchers used JWST’s infrared eye to identify a powerful explosion of energy coming from a large, old star that may be the strange signal’s progenitor. The team also zoomed in on specific stars clustered nearby, painting a picture of the radio burst’s original environment with unprecedented clarity.The findings, described in two papers published…

Of course, creating an interactive experience such as this one has a lot more spinning plates than a typical theater production. As such, planning began well over six months prior to the party, and included bringing in one of the immersive industry’s heavy hitters, Chris Waters of Constructed Adventures. “He never misses. His ideas are spectacular,” says Waters of Harris, who was the one to come up with the concept of framing the event around a wellness cult. “It’s wild how invested he was, considering he was often in another country doing something for work. It was really cool to…

Serena Williams, one of the most successful athletes of all time, has spoken out about using weight loss drugs – she says, to lift the “stigma” around using such medication.Will her outspoken comments instil a new sense of confidence in those using the drugs? And could her honesty quieten the critics?The 43-year-old tennis star, who broke records and won 23 grand slam titles through her career, was the embodiment of fitness and athletic prowess. But, after having kids, even she, like so many of us, has admitted to struggling to shift those extra pounds.In the end, Williams told the Today…

Trump Mobile has teased its T1 Phone once again, saying, “The wait is almost over!” The question is, what exactly are we waiting for?This week, the company showed off on social media two distinctly different and seemingly Photoshopped looks for the T1, also known as the “Trump Phone.” A Trump Mobile Instagram post shows what appears to be an iPhone 16 Pro Max with a gold finish and a US flag. A post on X (and another on Instagram) shows what looks a lot like a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. Both depictions of the phone sport a US flag and the organization’s distinctive gold finish.Thickening the…

I asked seven top dermatologists from coast to coast about something many of us do every day: washing our faces. Do we really need to do it? Their answer: definitely.The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more.Think about what your face faces in a single day. You might slather on moisturizer, sunscreen or makeup. You get blasted with car exhaust fumes and UV rays. Your office may be dusty, your home even dustier (with a soupçon of pet hair). “And skin’s natural process is to accumulate oil in response…

Grace TsoiBBC World ServiceCourtesy of NetflixNetflix’s latest live-action remake of anime, Solo Leveling, was first published as a Korean web novelWhen Netflix announced plans for a live-action remake of a beloved anime series, it was met with doubtful and even divided fans. Solo Leveling – which charts a lowly monster hunter’s rise to power – is a classic tale of the triumph of an underdog. Originally a hit Korean web novel from 2016, its popularity surged globally after it was made into an anime series eight years later. Fans love it but that has only made them sceptical of a…

Getty Images The contract talks between the Dallas Cowboys and All-Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons are currently in a stalemate. Parsons demanded a trade on Aug. 1 after feeling like Dallas isn’t taking his contract negotiations seriously. Since, neither side has directly spoken to each other, which is why there is still no movement on a long-term extension for arguably the NFL’s top edge rusher. That’s concerning because Parsons has held out of practicing at training camp in order to procure a new deal, and the Cowboys’ NFL season opener at the defending Super Bowl LIX champion Philadelphia Eagles on Sept.…

Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Archaeologists in Norway have uncovered human remains and structural artifacts indicating a 3,000-year-old ritualistic cult site near a highway expansion project. Surveyors initially discovered the first signs of ancient religious activity over a decade ago, but more recent excavation work is offering further looks at the spiritually significant communal location. The surrounding geological environment also points to why locals eventually abandoned it—a giant mudslide in central Norway’s Gauldal river valley around 800 CE. “It’s a very special find. We’ve never found anything quite like it. In…