Social media companies and their respective algorithms have repeatedly been accused of fueling political polarization by promoting divisive content on their platforms. Now, two U.S. Senators have ...

Pictured is a METRO light rail vehicle in February 2024. Houston's Red Line light rail system is making fewer stops again after widespread pushback from downtown riders who shared stories of delays ...

You’re reading Infinite Scroll, Kyle Chayka’s weekly column on how technology shapes culture. When did having lots of followers lose its inherent appeal? It’s a post-pandemic phenomenon. During the ...

These are the creators with the largest followings on your favorite social platforms, from YouTube and Instagram to TikTok and Twitch. With billions of users worldwide, Twitch is one of the world's ...

It's easy to assume that the e-commerce boom is all about flashy storefronts, speedy shipping, and frictionless apps. But behind every "Buy Now" button lies a bigger transformation—one that's ...

The U.S. retreat from its electric-vehicle ambitions is spreading around the globe. In Canada, Prime Minister Mark Carney paused an electric-vehicle sales mandate that was set to take effect next year ...

Throughline fellow Amber Qi tells producer Lawrence Wu about her research on anime, fandom, and the role content piracy plays in a world where many people rely on algorithms to tell them what to watch ...

Light rail riders are experiencing delays along the Houston Metropolitan Transit Authority (METRO) Red Line after adjustments to the timing of traffic lights. Since its launch in 2004, METRORail ...

This year I am helping us laugh and possibly learn by making one of my humorous books available to download for free in this year’s first six columns. The fourth book is Logical Thoughts at 4:00 am.

No. 23 Illinois (4-1, 1-1 Big Ten) needed a confidence-restoring win – and the Illini got it against No. 21 USC (4-1, 2-1 Big Ten) on Saturday in Champaign. After controlling the game through ...