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Netflix's hit sci-fi series '3 Body Problem' is based on a real math problem that is so complex it's impossible to solve

The three-body problem is a question in physics that deals with planets and stars. It's considered unsolvable because the system is chaotic.

Sam Bankman-Fried apologized for wrecking the lives of FTX customers while still trying to shift the blame for their losses

At his sentencing hearing Thursday, Sam Bankman-Fried expressed the most remorse for his former FTX colleagues and customers.

Everything to know about Instagram Reels: What they are, when to use them, and how they compare to video

Instagram Reels are short videos with features like audio soundtracks and filters. Users can share reels with friends or watch while browsing the app.

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FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison

Sam Bankman-Fried was sentenced to 25 years in prison. SBF was previously found guilty of fraud and money laundering through his FTX crypto exchange.

Kim Kardashian sued over promotion of 'knockoff' versions of an artist's iconic table and chairs

Kim Kardashian's since-deleted office tour has led to a lawsuit from the foundation of a famous minimalist artist.

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Google Pixel Watch 2 review: Accurate GPS and a fast processor make it a great smartwatch for Android users

The Google Pixel Watch 2 is an upgrade over the first-gen model in almost every way. It's now an accurate fitness tracker and a premium smartwatch.

Meet California's new state bat that eats scorpions and lizards

The fuzzy, golden pallid bat officially became California's state bat. Here's why it's celebrated by farmers, conservationists, and bat enthusiasts.

Fisker reportedly temporarily misplaced millions of dollars in payments for its EVs

Fisker briefly misplaced millions of dollars worth of payments from customers, according to a recent report from TechCrunch.

Walgreens' biggest healthcare bet is floundering as it shutters 160 primary-care clinics

Walgreens said it's exiting 160 VillageMD primary-care clinics, up from the previously planned 60.

China built a mock-up of key area in Taiwan's capital city at a desert training site, satellite images show

The suspected target constructed at a military training site in the desert could highlight China's willingness to use force.

Judge thrashes Sam Bankman-Fried for claiming FTX customers didn't lose any money before handing down 25-year sentence

SBF's legal team claimed FTX customers suffered "zero" losses when the crypto exchange collapsed. The judge rejected the argument "entirely."

There's a new scam targeting iPhone owners with a barrage of notifications

Some iPhone owners have received a series of notifications about resetting their Apple ID password, followed by a spoofed phone call.

Boeing needs a 'strong engineering lead' to clean up the fallout from its latest crisis, airline CEO says

Boeing did have a CEO with an engineering background before Calhoun was appointed in 2019. But he was fired after a different Max-related crisis.

Over 17,000 US bridges are vulnerable to collapse from a single hit, feds say

Of 615,000 bridges in America, 17,468 are fracture critical — or in danger of collapsing from a single, well-placed hit, including the Key bridge in Baltimore.

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Home prices will 'go through the roof' as soon as rates come down a single percentage point, 'Shark Tank' investor Barbara Corcoran says

Home prices could jump another 8%-11% once mortgage rates ease back to 6%, according to Barbara Corcoran.

YouTube could be worth $400 billion — that's more than Disney and Comcast combined. We should be paying more attention.

Sure, TikTok and Netflix are important. But the world's biggest video site, the home of social media sensation MrBeast, is very, very important.

Marissa Mayer has a new photo-sharing app. It looks like it's from 2009, but boomers might love it.

What if the former Yahoo CEO is right, and this new throwback photo-sharing app is acutally something we need?

Palmer Luckey says Anduril is working on AI weapons that 'give us the ability to swiftly win any war'

Anduril is leading Silicon Valley's defense tech boom, and its autonomous drones, weaponry, and surveillance systems are deployed around the world.

King Charles praises 'kindness' and friendship 'in times of need' ahead of his first public appearance since his cancer diagnosis

King Charles III stepped back from public engagements after his cancer diagnosis, but he's set to make an appearance at an Easter Sunday service.

How to comply with evolving AI regulations

AI promises to change the game for businesses, but new regulations illustrate the need for self-contained alternatives.

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The studio behind the biggest video game of 2023 says it won't make a sequel despite its enormous success

Larian Studios, the creator of "Baldur's Gate 3," says it won't make any new content even though it was the biggest game of 2023.

In an ocean of white data, this founder is trying to make AI less biased. Just don't call it 'BlackGPT.'

His startup, Latimer, is backed by Esther Dyson and is weaving Black data into AI model outputs.

The game-changing iPhone life hack to use when you're flying

Texting your flight number to yourself provides up-to-date info on your flight throughout the day, including gate or time changes.

I was just accepted into Princeton University after the repeal of affirmative action. As a person of color, I'm feeling conflicted.

A student of color was accepted into Princeton University post-affirmative action. She's excited but can't forget the other POC who didn't make it.

Marjorie Taylor Greene is turning back to her old ways

MTG arrived in Washington as an embattled outsider. Her move against Speaker Mike Johnson harkens back to her roots, even if she's not the same.

1Password free trial and pricing tiers compared

1Password is offering a free trial for any of its four plans. We'll break down each option so you can pick what's best for you.

A recession indicator flashing red for 23 straight months just reversed — and that's great news for stocks

The average one-year return for the S&P 500 after the LEI turned positive following a negative streak is 15.6% with a win ratio of 85.7%.

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I'm a beauty reporter and these are the basic makeup products under $50 that I regularly buy

Though makeup can be expensive, Business Insider's reporter has a core set of products she regularly splurges on, including a TikTok-viral blush.

5 major challenges that have China headed for a '100-year storm,' according to billionaire investor Ray Dalio

They include a big debt problem, a growing internal wealth gap, and increasingly fraught foreign relations with the US.