Queueing theory—a mathematical framework that’s typically used to study, understand, and manage wait times and lines—is usually applied to improve efficiency in settings such as grocery stores, ...

The 151st running of the Kentucky Derby is set for next Saturday, May 3 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. On Saturday the 20 horses in the Derby field learned what post they would be running ...

Larian has confirmed the hotly anticipated Patch 8 update for Baldur’s Gate 3 finally launches on Tuesday, April 15. Patch 8 has been available in stress test form for some time now, but Larian has ...

Several years ago, here at CinemaBlend, I began writing stories about what was, at the time, only a rumor of a new third theme park at Universal Orlando Resort. The park would eventually be announced, ...

It’s not uncommon these days to hear the internet described as a hellscape. Hate speech proliferates in online spaces. Algorithms designed to maximize user engagement amplify divisive content that ...

If airports weren’t already a hellscape, TikTok has found a way to make them worse. Welcome to airport theory, a viral delusion that suggests you can roll up to the airport 15 minutes before boarding, ...

The user, who was traveling with a large group of people, didn't show if he or she had priority security. After 13 minutes, the TikToker revealed a successful arrival at the gate in time to catch the ...

A viral trend has taken over social media showcasing a risky move made by many flight passengers. Travelers are participating in the "airport theory" trend by arriving at their gates 15 minutes prior ...

From speculation that JFK's assassination was an "inside job" to claims that vaccines contain microchips, the world is awash with conspiracy theories. The term was coined in the 1860s, appearing in a ...

This week I spoke with retired Post-Tribune newsroom colleague Mark Taylor, a long-familiar byline for Post-Tribune readers. During the past three decades, usually I crossed paths with Mark as a ...