A tiny, old star just 12 light-years away might host two temperate, rocky planets, astronomers announced today. If they’re confirmed, both of the newly spotted worlds are nearly identical to Earth in mass, and both planets are in orbits that could allow liquid water to trickle and puddle on their surfaces.

Scientists estimate that the stellar host, known as Teegarden’s star, is at least eight billion years old, or nearly twice the sun’s age. That means any planets orbiting it are presumably as ancient, so life as we know it has had more than enough time to evolve. And for now, the star is remarkably quiet, with few indications of the tumultuous stellar quakes and flares that tend to erupt from such objects.

Read more at National Geographic.

iOS 13 and iPadOS now warn you if you attempt to delete apps with active subscriptions.

The new popup, which was introduced in Apple’s second beta builds on Monday, also includes a “Manage Subscription” button that makes it easier to cancel subs you no longer need.

Subscriptions are becoming an increasingly popular method of generating revenue for mobile app developers. If you install a high-quality app, and it didn’t cost you anything to download it, there’s a good chance it has a subscription.

Read more at Cult of Mac.

Amazon on Monday said Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's comment that the company pays warehouse workers "starvation wages" is just wrong.

"Amazon is a leader on pay at $15 min wage + full benefits from day one," the company said in a tweet Monday, accompanying a clip of Ocasio-Cortez on ABC's This Week. "We also lobby to raise federal min wage."

Read more at CNET.

Sometimes men get the raw end of the deal in life. Men have shorter lifespans, are more likely to grow back hair, are subject to the viral “man flu,” and get beer guts. Fortunately, at least when it comes to beer bellies, science can explain why you’re more likely to see a spare tire around men than women.

Read more at Ask Men.

Mississippi politicians have been touting a recent Amazon announcement that highlights the Magnolia State's small business growth. But they consistently misrepresent the company's findings.

The latest spin on the Amazon report comes from Gov. Phil Bryant, in a radio ad supporting Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves' candidacy for governor. Bryant discusses his administration's accomplishments in recent years, and how it couldn't have been done without Reeves as his "teammate" in office.

Read more at Clarion Ledger.

The global video and electronic games market will generate $152.1 billion in 2019, up 9.6% over last year as gaming morphs into content and communication, according to a report by gaming analytics firm Newzoo on Tuesday.

It is "the complete convergence of different forms of digital entertainment all coming together," Peter Warman, chief executive of the Netherlands-based firm, told Reuters in a phone interview.

Read more at Investing.com.

Tuesday morning started strong on Wall Street, with investors reacting positively to the possibility that a long meeting between the leaders of the U.S. and China could result in a thawing of trade relations between the two nations. Market participants also hope for help from the Federal Reserve, as it began its two-day meeting today. As of 11:10 a.m. EDT, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES:^DJI) was up 401 points to 26,514. The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX:^GSPC) jumped 40 points to 2,930, and the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX:^IXIC) picked up 159 points to 8,004.

Boeing (NYSE:BA) has been at the center of the trade issue, as its aircraft are a key U.S. export, and the aerospace giant got some good news today after having suffered through most of 2019. Meanwhile, Pinterest (NYSE:PINS) received positive comments about its business, prompting some investors to look more favorably upon the social media stock.

Read more at The Motley Fool.

Pedestrian deaths are the highest they have been since 1990. Nearly 50,000 people have died on U.S. roads since 2009, according to federal statistics.

The reasons vary. Some blame cell phones and distracted driving. Others say sprawling cities and wide roads are the bigger culprits.

Read more at PBS News.

Hong Kong is in the middle of the most significant protests since a 2014 pro-democracy movement known as the Umbrella Revolution.

This weekend, protesters gained a substantial win when the city's chief executive suspended controversial legislation that would allow for the extradition of suspected criminals to mainland China. But, on Sunday, they said that wasn't enough. And two million filled the streets to demand the permanent withdrawal of the legislation and the resignation of Chief Executive Carrie Lam.

Read more at PBS News.

The 1969 police raid at Stonewall Inn in New York City was a watershed moment in LGBTQ history, when, after years of police harassment and mistreatment, the bar’s patrons fought back.

The initial raid and the resulting violent protests began June 28, 1969, and lasted several days. Though the gay rights movement had already begun to gain momentum, the explosive pushback at Stonewall got the nation’s attention.

Read more at PBS News.