How a Billionaire Benefited From a Disastrous Oil Spill Caused by Her Company

There’s an oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico that has been ongoing since 2004, potentially spilling as much or more oil over the course of 17 years as the Deepwater Horizon disaster. Yet rather than being held accountable, the owner of the company at fault used the slow cleanup as a write-off so she could pay no federal…

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Microsoft Offers Pirates a Discount to Get Them to Use Microsoft 365

Microsoft is using an unconventional method to make an ally out of a longtime enemy: offering people who use pirated copies of its Office suite apps a 50% discount on a legitimate version.

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The Expanse's Keon Alexander Reflects on Marco Inaros' Troubling Journey

On season five of The Expanse, we really got to know Marco Inaros, the charismatic villain who bombards the Earth with asteroids as part of his plan to grab power for the Belt (and himself). His reign of terror continues in season six, and as part of a recent Expanse press day, io9 got a chance to ask actor Keon…

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Jordan Klepper Shades Anti-Vaxxers In Sunny Southern California For ‘The Daily Show’

When it comes to anti-vaccine misinformation, some people in the Los Angeles area are no angels.

FDA Expands Pfizer COVID-19 Booster To 16- And 17-Year-Olds

The U.S. is expanding COVID-19 boosters, ruling that 16- and 17-year-olds can get a third dose of Pfizer’s vaccine.

New York A.G. Tish James Unexpectedly Withdraws From Governor’s Race

James, a progressive whose investigation of former Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) pushed him out of office, is running for reelection as attorney general.

Sarah Jessica Parker Pays Homage To Iconic ‘Sex And The City’ Look At Premiere

Parker arrived at the premiere of “And Just Like That” with her husband, Matthew Broderick, and their 19-year-old son, James.

Young People Worldwide Are Extremely Anxious About The Climate Crisis: Survey

Nearly 60% of young people are “very” or “extremely” worried about the climate crisis, and 45% say this negatively affects their daily life and functioning.

The Iconic Revlon One-Step Hair Dryer Brush Is 50% Off Right Now

For $30, get the 3-in-1 styling tool that makes your hair styling routine so much quicker.

Body Found, Boyfriend Arrested Amid Search For Florida Woman Abducted From Work

Xavier Johnson was charged with murder in the death of Andreae Lloyd following a desperate search for the pregnant mother.