4,000-year-old Assyrian merchant letter finally read by scientists, but left unopened

The X-ray tomography also found a 4,000-year-old barley seed in one of the envelopes, and another revealed a message about ...

Smaller Than a Water Bottle: These Mini Vacuums Tackle Keyboard, Desk, and Car Messes

The Bissell Aero Slim is about the size of a water bottle and compact enough to live on a desk or in a car, but it feels more ...
Occupational Health & Safety

Fire Safety Guide Details Construction Worksite Precautions

Construction employers and workers can use a new federal safety resource to identify fire hazards and review prevention measures before work begins. The September 2026 publication from the National ...
Opinion
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Familiar Halloween staple is hidden public-health hazard

Every fall, San Antonio fills with theatrical fog. It pours through haunted houses, theme parks, concerts, football games, school theaters and even zoo attractions. During Halloween events, theme ...

What’s new at Syracuse football games? Opener gives us a peek at Bryan Blair’s vision

New features inside and outside the JMA Wireless Dome gave us our first look at what new AD Bryan Blair has in store for the ...
Men's Journal

I’ve Smoked Meat for 30 Years. This Space-Saving Smoker Won Me Over

With 1,300 square inches of cooking space, a massive 65-pound hopper, and WiFi temperature control, Pit Boss’s DX 4-Series ...
CNET

The 6 Best Handheld Vacuums Out of 14 We Tested

The Shark WandVac, Shark UltraCyclone, Ryobi Cordless Performance, Bissell and Dustbuster PowerConnect come close to good handling with minor nitpicks. The WandVac, Bissell and PowerConnect feel ...
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OneXPlayer 3 handheld console vs Valve Steam Machine yields surprising results

On the surface, it is completely unfair to compare the OneXPlayer 3 handheld gaming console with a limited 45 W TDP to the Valve Steam Machine home gaming console that can consume up to 140 W. However ...
Popular Mechanics

The 9 Best Cordless Leaf Blowers for Cleanups, Yard Work, and Other Small Jobs

Editor’s Note: August 20, 2026: Just in time for your fall cleanup, we are updating our top picks for cordless leaf blowers. Our latest round of extensive testing is in the works with models from ...
The Verge

The MSI Claw EX is the most important PC handheld since Steam Deck — I still wouldn’t buy one

Intel and MSI’s handheld is a preview of a potato-free portable future. Intel and MSI’s handheld is a preview of a potato-free portable future. is a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who ...
AOL

Hosting Halloween—or Any Party? These Fog Machines Add Instant Atmosphere Without Much Setup

"Hearst Magazines and AOL may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Fog machines are an underrated and, frankly, underutilized device when it comes to Halloween hijinks. An ...
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Ultimate Nissan Z tire smoke showcase in twin drift machines

This automotive video documents an exciting tandem drift session and professional photoshoot featuring matching sports cars at a private track compound. The coverage highlights the behind-the-scenes ...