Landlines Aren't Dead Yet: Here's Why They Matter in 2026Landline phones now seem like ancient technology. As the precursor to today's iPhones and foldable smartphones, they were once a staple in every household. But they are still useful today, especially in the event of a massive mobile network outage.Outages can leave you stranded without one of your most critical lines of...

Police officer catches baby thrown from window of house on fireBody cam footage shows the moment a baby was caught by a police officer, after a mother threw the infant from a window during a house fire in Kalamazoo, in the US state of Michigan.After arriving on the scene, the officer spotted the mother through the upstairs window. He told her to kick out the screen window and drop her baby to...

Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for April 17, #571Looking for the most recent regular Connections answers? Click here for today's Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles.Today's Connections: Sports Edition is a tricky one, especially the purple category. If you're...

ChatGPT Creator OpenAI Could Go Public Soon in Major Market Move OpenAI is reportedly planning to become a publicly traded company as soon as September. Blake has over a decade of experience writing for the web, with a focus on mobile phones, where he covered the smartphone boom of the 2010s and the broader tech scene. When he's not in front of a keyboard, you'll most likely find...

McDonald's KPop Demon Hunter Meals Include Bright Purple Nugget SauceMcDonald's has seen success with themed combo meals, including its holiday Grinch Meal. Now, the fast-food chain is capitalizing on Netflix's Oscar-winning animated film, KPop Demon Hunters, with new upcoming menu items and both a breakfast meal and a lunch/dinner offering. Let's hope you like the color purple.The HUNTR/X...