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The pandemic had a noticeable impact on the environment, though not always on the same scale. While the rare absence of humans reduced some pollution to nature, that sudden change also encouraged more aggressive behavior from invasive species. Then there are cases, like the one involving the dark-eyed juncos in California, that don’t quite fit in either category. In a recent paper published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, scientists reported that during and after the pandemic, dark-eyed juncos experienced two quick evolutionary changes. Specifically, the small songbirds’ beaks grew longer during the pandemic and then became…

Ryan S. ClarkCloseRyan S. ClarkESPN NHL reporterRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN.Kristen ShiltonCloseKristen ShiltonESPN NHL reporterKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN.Jan 1, 2026, 07:00 AM ETFor the first time since 2014, NHL players will be competing in the Olympic Games — minus those who call Russia home.On the women’s side, the best players have been participating without restriction this whole time.You might have several questions based on those two sentences.ESPN reporters Ryan S. Clark and Kristen Shilton are here with answers to those — and many more about the format, favorites, etc. — as…

If WIRED doesn’t write about Brooks running shoes more often, it’s because they’re so good and so reliable that it simply doesn’t occur to us. We just buy the next edition of the Brooks Ghost and carry on with our day. Several WIRED writers and editors wear Brooks running shoes as their everyday trainers, and these Brooks Running promo codes are some of the best that we’ve seen all season. As the days get shorter and colder, this is also the perfect time of year to upgrade your winter running gear for waterproof, warmer, brighter, or more compressive clothing to…

All products featured on Vogue are independently selected by our editors. However, we may earn affiliate revenue on this article and commission when you buy something.Winter workwear is all about balancing polish and practicality. Getting dressed during the most frigid days might seem like a challenge after a week and change spent at home relaxing in loungewear; the solution lies in thoughtful layering—adding rich textures and opting for versatile outerwear that will instantly make you feel put together. This season’s best work outfits prove that warmth doesn’t have to compromise style.I like to start with the coat—a sharp tailored piece…

LegalZoom is one of those online legal services that in most cases can handle basic legal tasks for you. I recently tried it out to make an LLC for my cosmic country band, Steel Fringe (shameless plug), and it appears to have worked just fine (we’re still waiting on a full evaluation from legal experts for a future guide to these services). If you use a LegalZoom promo code right now, you will get a discount on the service.I found it super easy to set up my LLC, and after about $500 and 30 minutes of my time, I was…

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Sensing the game might be getting away, Georgia coach Kirby Smart junked any semblance of conservatism in favor of straight-up gambling in the second half of a quarterfinal College Football Playoff clash against Mississippi at the Sugar Bowl.His decisions to run offensive plays on fourth down three times from Bulldogs territory produced two drive-sustaining first downs. But on balance, it did not pay off in a 39-34 loss.AdvertisementSmart called or a fake punt on fourth-and-6 from the Bulldogs’ 29 after the Rebels scored a touchdown to pull within 21-19 in the third quarter.That one worked, with…

A general view of the Baidu logo is seen at the Shanghai New Expo Center during the World Artificial Intelligence Conference 2025 in Shanghai, China, on July 28, 2025.Ying Tang | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesChinese tech giant Baidu has announced plans to spin off its artificial intelligence chip subsidiary, Kunlunxin, and list it in Hong Kong, as more domestic chipmakers seek funds amid Beijing’s push for semiconductor self-sufficiency.The company said in an announcement Friday that it had confidentially filed a listing application on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, though details of the offering, including size and structure, remain undecided.The move would still require…

The New Year is here, and in a few weeks, so will Wonder Man. Marvel’s next TV series left its December 2025 for later this month, and a new trailer reminds you it’s not that far off, and finally establishes some big stakes. Plot-wise, we’ve known Simon Williams (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) is looking to book the title role in a superhero reboot of the old pulp movie Wonder Man. As the trailer says, he’s got a problem: he’s got superpowers, and he’s trying to hide them so they don’t hurt his chances of becoming a big-shot actor. His efforts to hide his…

As the new year inches closer, it’s time to close the chapter on one footballing journey and embrace another. As professional leagues and global competitions prepare for a long winter’s nap, it’s also the time of year to get reflective, which means this is the perfect moment to do a Ballon d’Or Power Rankings. The 2025-26 UEFA Champions League looks ahead to the knockout rounds in February after celebrating a new era with the league phase. A new generation of stars has risen alongside established icons to define this historic season. An 18-team, six-round, gauntlet introduced new faces alongside established icons…

I’ve tried out a host of New Year’s resolutions over the course of my adult life (quit weed! Do Pilates every week! Throw more dinner parties! Regularly clean the bathtub!), but seldom, if ever, have I actually put them into practice in the cold, appraising light of January 1st. In general, I don’t find an annual deadline to stop doing things I like—or to start doing things I dread—to be helpful in actually changing my behavior in a sustainable way.I’ve found a lot more success with “mottos,” a concept my friend Eliza introduced to me. Instead of pinpointing a specific…