What HBO's 'Chernobyl' gets right (and wrong) about the world's worst nuclear power plant accident

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The HBO series "Chernobyl" is mostly accurate, but the writer had to invent a character and change the chronology of a few events.

A 'Jeopardy!' contestant's 32-day, $2.4 million winning streak has come to an end. Here are the tricks he used to stay on top.

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Venture-backed health-insurance startup Bright Health is plotting a major expansion into 5 new states

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HBO's 'Chernobyl' series invented a main character to depict the world's worst nuclear power plant accident

Ulana Khomyuk represents a composite of several Soviet scientists, but some experts have challenged the accuracy of her character.

'I believe there's a change in weather:' Trump gives confusing answer when confronted on whether he believes in climate change

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What makes mānuka honey 100 times more expensive than regular honey

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China could restrict its export of rare-earth metals as a trade-war tactic. Here's what they are and why they're so crucial.

China controls a lion's share of the planet's rare-earth elements, which are hard to mine and used in everything from missile tech to smartphones.

8 aquatic animals that might be extinct in 100 years

From krill to blue whales, here are some aquatic animals that could become extinct as a result of climate change's impact.

Three untapped opportunities wearables present to health insurers, providers, and employers

"Wearables in Healthcare" is a new research report from Business Insider Intelligence exploring how consumer adoption of wearables is enabling insurers, healthcare providers, and employers to lower costs, foster productivity, engage customers, and improve health outcomes.