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IAEA board passes resolution demanding Iran report uranium stocks

The U.N. nuclear watchdog's 35-nation Board of Governors passed a U.S.-backed resolution on Wednesday telling Iran to declare its remaining enriched

IAEA board passes resolution demanding Iran report uranium stocks
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Why the blockbuster SpaceX IPO may spell more bad news for crypto

SpaceX's much-anticipated $75 billion initial public offering, set to be the largest ever, will likely keep cryptocurrency prices in the doldrums as retail investors

Why the blockbuster SpaceX IPO may spell more bad news for crypto
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

National Science Foundation cuts mean researchers like me are losing grants – but impacts extend far beyond academia

As the National Science Foundation starts giving out fewer grants, people worldwide will potentially lose out from potential research findings that could help improve their lives.

National Science Foundation cuts mean researchers like me are losing grants – but impacts extend far beyond academia
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Life on the edge of Musk's Starbase brings fortunes and fractures

By David Jeans STARBASE, Texas, June 10 - The last time SpaceX launched a rocket in South Texas, charter boat captain Eddie Reyes was bobbing in a pontoon boat less than 2 miles from the pad with a

Life on the edge of Musk's Starbase brings fortunes and fractures
Business|Economy|Education|Science|Technology

Half of Americans fear AI could put someone in their household out of work, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Half of Americans fear that the rise of AI could put them or someone in their household out of work, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos

Half of Americans fear AI could put someone in their household out of work, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
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Trump Media and TAE Technologies will not spin off Truth Social

Trump Media and Technology and TAE Technologies said on Wednesday that they had decided against spinning off Truth Social and certain other TMTG media assets into a new publicly

Trump Media and TAE Technologies will not spin off Truth Social
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

How cuts to CDC are dismantling its capacity to protect Americans’ health

In a survey of more than 600 CDC workers, 99% said the Trump administration’s cuts to the agency have made it less able to protect the public’s health.

How cuts to CDC are dismantling its capacity to protect Americans’ health
Education|Health|Science

Dads today talk more freely with their teens about sex and relationships

Teens fare better when both fathers and mothers play key parenting roles, including talking with them about sensitive subjects that were once considered only a mom’s role.

Dads today talk more freely with their teens about sex and relationships
Business|Education|Health|Science

Teens' reading and math scores have stagnated, US test results show

Younger students have regained academic ground lost during the pandemic, but older students' test scores remain stagnant

Teens' reading and math scores have stagnated, US test results show
Arts|Food|Science

Butter or margarine? A food scientist describes their subtle chemical deviations and how they can affect your baked goods

Butter and margarine are both made up of long fatty acid chains, but some slight chemical differences mean differences in how they melt.

Butter or margarine? A food scientist describes their subtle chemical deviations and how they can affect your baked goods
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

Global watchdog calls for tighter controls on agentic AI in finance

Global regulators said increasingly autonomous forms of AI could amplify risks for the financial system and called for new controls as adoption accelerates. 

Global watchdog calls for tighter controls on agentic AI in finance
Environment|Health|Science|Sports|World

Volatile summer weather threatens to turn World Cup into test of heat

The World Cup will kick off on Thursday under familiar North American summer threats: extreme heat, suffocating humidity and thunderstorms

Volatile summer weather threatens to turn World Cup into test of heat
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Lilly stays ahead of the pack as rivals jump on obesity drug bandwagon

Eli Lilly has solidified its leading position in the booming market for obesity drugs ahead of a wave of possible new entrants to

Lilly stays ahead of the pack as rivals jump on obesity drug bandwagon
Asia|Political|Science|Technology|World

Taiwan fires battle-tested rockets in 'shoot-and-scoot' anti-invasion drill

Taiwan's military on Wednesday fired its new mobile HIMARS rocket system, which is widely used by Ukraine, simulating an attack on an

Taiwan fires battle-tested rockets in 'shoot-and-scoot' anti-invasion drill
Business|Education|Environment|Health|Science|World

Rescuers race to reach trapped after powerful quake in southern Philippines

Rescuers searched the rubble on Tuesday of a collapsed building in the southern Philippine city of General Santos, the

Rescuers race to reach trapped after powerful quake in southern Philippines
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

China Inc deploys 'quiet' layoffs as Beijing promotes AI adoption

Liu, a Hangzhou-based contractor at a large Chinese internet firm, says her employer began quietly firing contractors in March after it ordered staff to use

China Inc deploys 'quiet' layoffs as Beijing promotes AI adoption
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Travel|World

Pumice clogs island shores after Papua New Guinea eruption, stoking fears of food shortage

Thick rafts of volcanic

Pumice clogs island shores after Papua New Guinea eruption, stoking fears of food shortage
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Solar power hits new milestones in the US even as Trump boosts coal over clean energy

Even as President Donald Trump boosts coal over clean energy, solar power is hitting new milestones in the U.S. and remains the leading source of new power

Solar power hits new milestones in the US even as Trump boosts coal over clean energy
Environment|Europe|Science|World

May was the world's second-hottest on record, EU scientists say

The world has just experienced the second-hottest May since records began, as climate change and the developing El Niño weather pattern conspired to push

May was the world's second-hottest on record, EU scientists say
Health|Political|Science|World

Sidelined US research on alcohol's health effects published in independent journal

A study that found even low levels of drinking alcohol can increase health risks was published in full on Tuesday in an independent journal after a draft

Sidelined US research on alcohol's health effects published in independent journal
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

GM to offer EV owners ability to sell power to US electricity grid

General Motors is releasing a software update that allows some U.S. electric-vehicle owners to pipe power back to the electric grid,

GM to offer EV owners ability to sell power to US electricity grid
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

SpaceX aims to launch orbital AI computing tests by end of next year, sources say

SpaceX executives say the company is aiming to launch initial demonstrations of space-based artificial intelligence computing infrastructure by late 2027,

SpaceX aims to launch orbital AI computing tests by end of next year, sources say
Europe|Science|World

Iron Age woman likely had her brains scooped out before burial, study suggests

Iron Age woman likely had her brains scooped out before burial, study suggests

Iron Age woman likely had her brains scooped out before burial, study suggests
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NASA's Artemis III crew: a test pilot, an Italian, a record-holder and a first-timer

NASA on Tuesday named three U.S. astronauts and an Italian astronaut as the crew for its next Artemis mission, a docking demonstration involving three spacecraft in Earth's orbit

NASA's Artemis III crew: a test pilot, an Italian, a record-holder and a first-timer
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The Latest: US military launches strikes against Iran in response to downing of American helicopter

The U.S. military says it has carried out strikes against Iran following the crash of a U.S. Army Apache helicopter off the coast of Oman that U.S. President Donald Trump blamed on the Islamic Republic

The Latest: US military launches strikes against Iran in response to downing of American helicopter
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NASA reveals Artemis III crew that will take the next big step on its journey back to the moon

NASA reveals Artemis III crew that will take the next big step on its journey back to the moon

NASA reveals Artemis III crew that will take the next big step on its journey back to the moon
Education|Health|Science|Technology

Future Leaders winner developing treatment for women's reproductive disorder

Future Leaders winner developing treatment for women's reproductive disorder

Future Leaders winner developing treatment for women's reproductive disorder
Education|Science|Travel

Archaeologists digging for clues about Battle of Bunker Hill fortification find key, gun flint

Archaeologists digging for clues about Battle of Bunker Hill fortification find key, gun flint

Archaeologists digging for clues about Battle of Bunker Hill fortification find key, gun flint
Health|Science

Glucosamine supplements may speed memory loss from Alzheimer’s, new research shows

Animal experiments and analysis of patient records suggest that taking glucosamine is safe for a healthy brain but is associated with further decline in diseased brains.

Glucosamine supplements may speed memory loss from Alzheimer’s, new research shows
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

SpaceX IPO demand is approaching four times oversubscribed, source says

Elon Musk's SpaceX has drawn more than $250 billion of investor demand for what stands to be the largest-ever IPO, said people familiar with

SpaceX IPO demand is approaching four times oversubscribed, source says
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NASA taps US astronauts, Italian for Artemis mission with SpaceX, Blue Origin mooncraft

NASA named three U.S. astronauts and an Italian astronaut on Tuesday to serve as the crew for its next Artemis mission, a spacecraft docking demonstration in

NASA taps US astronauts, Italian for Artemis mission with SpaceX, Blue Origin mooncraft
Business|Crime|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

‘Hey, this box stinks’: the weird work of intercepting trafficked wildlife in Alaska

Chris Andrews is a wildlife inspector for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

‘Hey, this box stinks’: the weird work of intercepting trafficked wildlife in Alaska
Science|Technology|US|World

NASA unveils Artemis III astronauts to test technology for a future moon landing

NASA has revealed the crew for its Artemis III mission, the next step in eventually landing astronauts on the moon

NASA unveils Artemis III astronauts to test technology for a future moon landing
Health|Science|Technology

New gym opening uses AI to help people rethink their workout

New gym opening uses AI to help people rethink their workout

New gym opening uses AI to help people rethink their workout
Science|Technology|World

What is the sea drone that rescued US helicopter crew?

A U.S.

What is the sea drone that rescued US helicopter crew?
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

Oil inventories headed toward multi-decade lows, US EIA warns

Oil stockpiles in the world's largest economies are headed toward the lowest levels since at least 2003 as inventories are drawn down at a record pace due

Oil inventories headed toward multi-decade lows, US EIA warns
Science|Sports

Michigan State University researchers helped create the grass for all 16 FIFA World Cup stadiums

Michigan State University researchers helped create the grass for all 16 FIFA World Cup stadiums

Michigan State University researchers helped create the grass for all 16 FIFA World Cup stadiums
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

FDA OKs first new sunscreen ingredient in more than 25 years

Federal health regulators have signed off on the first new sunscreen ingredient for the U.S. market in more than 25 years

FDA OKs first new sunscreen ingredient in more than 25 years
Business|Economy|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

OpenAI joins Anthropic in IPO push

OpenAI said on Monday it confidentially filed for a U.S. initial public offering recently, joining rival Anthropic in a push toward the stock market as investors seek exposure to

OpenAI joins Anthropic in IPO push
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Apollo, Blackstone back Anthropic's $35 billion capacity expansion in new Broadcom tie-up

Apollo and Blackstone are financing a $35 billion expansion of AI computing capacity for Anthropic using Broadcom's custom chips and networking solutions as part of a tie-up between

Apollo, Blackstone back Anthropic's $35 billion capacity expansion in new Broadcom tie-up
Environment|Health|Science|Technology

FDA approves new sunscreen ingredient used for years in Europe and Asia

FDA approves new sunscreen ingredient used for years in Europe and Asia

FDA approves new sunscreen ingredient used for years in Europe and Asia
Business|Science|Technology

From Siri AI to child safety tools: Key takeaways from Apple's WWDC

Apple unveiled its long-awaited overhaul of Siri, introducing a new AI-powered version of the personal assistant alongside expanded child-safety tools and software updates across

From Siri AI to child safety tools: Key takeaways from Apple's WWDC
Economy|Health|Political|Science|World

Gavi plans to use U.S. cash for malaria, while meeting Kennedy's conditions

The global vaccine group Gavi said on Monday it hopes to use $600 million in soon-to-be-restored U.S. funding to boost malaria and other vaccination

Gavi plans to use U.S. cash for malaria, while meeting Kennedy's conditions
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

Strongest earthquake in nearly 150 years hits off Cuba, shakes Mexico, Florida

A historically strong earthquake struck off Cuba's northwest coast on Monday, according to official reports, shaking parts of Cuba, Mexico and Florida that are

Strongest earthquake in nearly 150 years hits off Cuba, shakes Mexico, Florida
Education|Health|Science

US health department says 19 more medical schools pledge nutrition training requirements

The U.S.

US health department says 19 more medical schools pledge nutrition training requirements
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

New York state's electricity reserves are shrinking, grid operator says

Electricity supplies in New York have shrunk over the last five years, leaving one of the most populous U.S. states at risk of falling short of the energy

New York state's electricity reserves are shrinking, grid operator says
Environment|Science|Travel

Why did thousands of squid wash up on a Massachusetts beach? Harbormaster explains "completely natural process."

Why did thousands of squid wash up on a Massachusetts beach? Harbormaster explains "completely natural process."

Why did thousands of squid wash up on a Massachusetts beach? Harbormaster explains "completely natural process."
Food|Health|Lifestyle|Science

A government-commissioned study found drinking risks. US guidelines didn't feature its findings

Researchers commissioned by President Joe Biden's Democratic administration to investigate alcohol-related health harms have released their findings independently

A government-commissioned study found drinking risks. US guidelines didn't feature its findings
Environment|Food|Health|Science

Summer berries can be full of pesticides. Learn the best ways to wash them

Summer berries can be full of pesticides. Learn the best ways to wash them

Summer berries can be full of pesticides. Learn the best ways to wash them
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

SpaceX IPO fever sparks hunt for proxy plays in Asia

SpaceX's $75 billion IPO is fuelling a frenzy among investors in Asia for ETFs and supply chain partners linked to

SpaceX IPO fever sparks hunt for proxy plays in Asia
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

China prepares $295 billion plan to fund nationwide AI buildout, Bloomberg News reports

China is preparing to spend around 2 trillion yuan ($295.43 billion) over the next five years on building data centers across the country, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, as

China prepares $295 billion plan to fund nationwide AI buildout, Bloomberg News reports
Arts|Environment|Science|Sports|Technology|World

Soccer-Climate cost of expanded World Cup under scrutiny as emissions set to soar

The World Cup kicks off on Thursday as a celebration of goals, drama and global fandom, but it is also expected to carry a climate cost more than

Soccer-Climate cost of expanded World Cup under scrutiny as emissions set to soar
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Samsung Elec considers building chip packaging plant, Korea Economic Daily says

Samsung Electronics is considering the construction of an advanced semiconductor packaging facility in the southwestern South Korean city of Gwangju, the Korea Economic Daily

Samsung Elec considers building chip packaging plant, Korea Economic Daily says
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Apple's AI Siri will be held back by aging devices, Morgan Stanley says

Apple's newly introduced AI Siri will have limited use across much of the company's install base because older iPhones lack the capabilities to run advanced AI features, Morgan

Apple's AI Siri will be held back by aging devices, Morgan Stanley says
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OpenAI files for US IPO after Anthropic as AI giants head to public markets

OpenAI confidentially filed for a U.S. initial public offering recently, the ChatGPT maker said on Monday, joining rival Anthropic in a push toward

OpenAI files for US IPO after Anthropic as AI giants head to public markets
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

GSK boosts cancer portfolio with $10.6 billion Nuvalent takeover

GSK has agreed to buy U.S.-listed cancer drug developer Nuvalent for $10.6 billion in its largest deal in more than a decade, marking a

GSK boosts cancer portfolio with $10.6 billion Nuvalent takeover
Business|Science|Technology|Travel|World

Musk's Starlink leads Bezos' Amazon as airlines rush to boost in-flight Wi-Fi

Global airlines' push to attract premium customers is making fast in-flight Wi-Fi an increasingly important perk, turning a once-patchy paid

Musk's Starlink leads Bezos' Amazon as airlines rush to boost in-flight Wi-Fi
Business|Health|Science|World

No boots, masks running out: why Congo’s Ebola medics are exposed

Nearly a month into one of the world’s largest ever Ebola outbreaks, medics in eastern

No boots, masks running out: why Congo’s Ebola medics are exposed
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Chinese hackers pose biggest espionage threat to tech firms, CrowdStrike says

China-linked hackers posed the biggest espionage threat to technology companies over the past year,  CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity firm, said in a  report published on

Chinese hackers pose biggest espionage threat to tech firms, CrowdStrike says
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Embraer sees revenue boost from electric aircraft subsidiary

Brazilian planemaker Embraer expects electric aircraft subsidiary Eve to contribute $1 billion to $1.5 billion of revenue per year after its production

Embraer sees revenue boost from electric aircraft subsidiary
Science|Sports|Technology|World

We ran 100,000 computer simulations of the World Cup. And the winner will be …

Data science and machine learning algorithms can help us form probabilistic forecasts of things like sporting events.

We ran 100,000 computer simulations of the World Cup. And the winner will be …
Arts|Education|Science|Sports

Bingles, knuckleballs and ‘Beer Barrel Polka’ – hundreds of forgotten works showcase the eclectic world of baseball scholarship

A new database includes more than 850 dissertations and theses, spanning everything from baseball slang and cigarette smoking to postage stamps and ballpark organs.

Bingles, knuckleballs and ‘Beer Barrel Polka’ – hundreds of forgotten works showcase the eclectic world of baseball scholarship
Africa|Environment|Health|Science|World

Congo's Ebola outbreak rises to over 100 deaths out of 550 cases as conflict slows response

At least 100 people have died from Ebola less than a month after authorities declared an outbreak of the disease in eastern Congo

Congo's Ebola outbreak rises to over 100 deaths out of 550 cases as conflict slows response
Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Firefighters face a higher risk of skin cancer – nano fabrics with tiny, rough fibers can help keep them safer

The risk to firefighters isn’t just from breathing wildfire smoke – it’s also in the chemicals that get on their clothes and filter through to their skin.

Firefighters face a higher risk of skin cancer – nano fabrics with tiny, rough fibers can help keep them safer
Environment|Europe|Science|World

Rare footage of Mediterranean great white shark captured by ghost diver

Rare footage of Mediterranean great white shark captured by ghost diver

Rare footage of Mediterranean great white shark captured by ghost diver
Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

How high-tech walls are helping elephants thrive at Zoo Atlanta

How high-tech walls are helping elephants thrive at Zoo Atlanta

How high-tech walls are helping elephants thrive at Zoo Atlanta
Business|Europe|Science|Technology|World

Apple and Brussels blame each other for delaying European Union rollout of Siri AI

Apple and the European Union are blaming each other for delaying the rollout of Apple's Siri AI app to European users

Apple and Brussels blame each other for delaying European Union rollout of Siri AI
Health|Science|Technology

A Maryland family struggled with their child's hidden seizures. New technology gave them answers.

A Maryland family struggled with their child's hidden seizures. New technology gave them answers.

A Maryland family struggled with their child's hidden seizures. New technology gave them answers.
Education|Health|Science

Summer between high school graduation and college is a critical time for preventing risky behaviors – here’s how parents can play a key role

Honest conversations between parents and teens can help incoming college students make safer choices and be more aware of risks.

Summer between high school graduation and college is a critical time for preventing risky behaviors – here’s how parents can play a key role
Education|Health|Science

Kids learn to bully from adults’ threats, manipulation and criticism – a child psychologist explains how parents can model better tactics

Observing how grown-ups operate provides children with information on how they can shape their worlds to get what they want and avoid what they don’t want.

Kids learn to bully from adults’ threats, manipulation and criticism – a child psychologist explains how parents can model better tactics
Education|Science|Technology

MIT researchers channel AI to turn hand gestures into robot training data

Humanoid robots struggling with tasks like grasping a cup have a new teacher — a person wearing an ultrasound wristband that captures the movement of muscles, tendons and ligaments beneath the skin

MIT researchers channel AI to turn hand gestures into robot training data
Environment|Europe|Science|Technology|Travel

Italian commuters find a moment of peace on a cable-guided ferry sketched by Leonardo da Vinci

Dubbed "Leonardo's Ferry," a cable-guided vessel offers commuters a peaceful five-minute ride across northern Italy's Adda River

Italian commuters find a moment of peace on a cable-guided ferry sketched by Leonardo da Vinci
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science

What screwworm means for your beef prices

What screwworm means for your beef prices

What screwworm means for your beef prices
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China can build humanoids at scale. The hard part is finding enough buyers

Chinese humanoid robots are making waves with their ability to do backflips, direct traffic and even make coffee

China can build humanoids at scale. The hard part is finding enough buyers
Health|Science|World

Survivors share experiences and lessons from Congo’s 2018 Ebola outbreak

Survivors including health and aid workers recall their experiences and lessons during the 2018-2020 Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo

Survivors share experiences and lessons from Congo’s 2018 Ebola outbreak
Environment|Health|Science|US|World

US confirms new screwworm cases, as ranchers brace for spread

The U.S. confirmed three additional cases of New World screwworm on Monday, raising the total number of cases to five since the first domestic screwworm infestation

US confirms new screwworm cases, as ranchers brace for spread
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US

OpenAI files confidential SEC paperwork for IPO, opening the door to a Wall Street debut

OpenAI has filed preliminary paperwork to potentially become a publicly traded company

OpenAI files confidential SEC paperwork for IPO, opening the door to a Wall Street debut
Asia|Science|World

A 7.8 magnitude quake in the Philippines kills at least 35, collapses buildings and sparks tsunami

A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake has rocked the southern Philippines, killing at least 35 people

A 7.8 magnitude quake in the Philippines kills at least 35, collapses buildings and sparks tsunami
Education|Health|Science|Technology

Atkins High School students create AI tool to diagnose Parkinson’s disease

Atkins High School students create AI tool to diagnose Parkinson’s disease

Atkins High School students create AI tool to diagnose Parkinson’s disease
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Prostate cancer survivor offers free screenings at Des Moines Farmer's Market

Prostate cancer survivor offers free screenings at Des Moines Farmer's Market

Prostate cancer survivor offers free screenings at Des Moines Farmer's Market
Education|Environment|Health|Science|Travel

Dead juvenile humpback whale draws crowds in Pacific Grove

Dead juvenile humpback whale draws crowds in Pacific Grove

Dead juvenile humpback whale draws crowds in Pacific Grove
Environment|Health|Science|Sports|Technology

'Community-wide kind of testing': Wastewater testing monitors pathogens during College World Series

'Community-wide kind of testing': Wastewater testing monitors pathogens during College World Series

'Community-wide kind of testing': Wastewater testing monitors pathogens during College World Series
Science|Technology|World

New image of the Crystal Ball Nebula captures the ‘spectacular’ throes of a dying star

New image of the Crystal Ball Nebula captures the ‘spectacular’ throes of a dying star

New image of the Crystal Ball Nebula captures the ‘spectacular’ throes of a dying star
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Apple bets on overdue Siri fix to close AI gap

Apple on Monday rolled out a long-delayed overhaul of Siri, betting the

Apple bets on overdue Siri fix to close AI gap
Business|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Travel|World

Bay Area Filipino community worried after 7.8 quake strikes southern Philippines

Bay Area Filipino community worried after 7.8 quake strikes southern Philippines

Bay Area Filipino community worried after 7.8 quake strikes southern Philippines
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Apple finally lays out its AI plans with a brand new version of Siri

Apple finally lays out its AI plans with a brand new version of Siri

Apple finally lays out its AI plans with a brand new version of Siri
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

Apple unveils an upgraded Siri voice assistant with new AI features at its annual conference

Apple is unveiling new artificial intelligence features at its annual developers conference

Apple unveils an upgraded Siri voice assistant with new AI features at its annual conference
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Filmmakers capture the deepest part of Lake Superior as part of new documentary

Filmmakers capture the deepest part of Lake Superior as part of new documentary

Filmmakers capture the deepest part of Lake Superior as part of new documentary
Africa|Health|Science|World

WHO's Tedros says Uganda should reconsider Congo border closure over Ebola

The director-general of the World Health Organization said on Monday that Uganda should reconsider its decision to close its border with Democratic Republic of Congo

WHO's Tedros says Uganda should reconsider Congo border closure over Ebola
Asia|Environment|Science|World

Dozens killed after deadly 7.8 magnitude earthquake hits southern Philippines

Dozens killed after deadly 7.8 magnitude earthquake hits southern Philippines

Dozens killed after deadly 7.8 magnitude earthquake hits southern Philippines
Environment|Science|Sports|Technology

This Colorado farm grew the World Cup’s perfect pitch

FIFA picked Green Valley Turf in Platteville to grow natural grass turf for three of the sixteen World Cup sites. The challenge? The grass must grow indoors without direct sunlight.

This Colorado farm grew the World Cup’s perfect pitch
Health|Science

Childhood egg allergies fall as early introduction becomes more common, new study finds

Childhood egg allergies fall as early introduction becomes more common, new study finds

Childhood egg allergies fall as early introduction becomes more common, new study finds
Business|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Nashville Zoo fights proposed data center next door, citing risks to rare animals

Nashville Zoo fights proposed data center next door, citing risks to rare animals

Nashville Zoo fights proposed data center next door, citing risks to rare animals
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Lilly shares rise on hopes that next-gen drug will extend lead in weight-loss market

Eli Lilly shares rose 4% on Monday, driven by compelling new data for its next-generation obesity drug, retatrutide, with analysts and investors expecting it to extend the

Lilly shares rise on hopes that next-gen drug will extend lead in weight-loss market
Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Ötzi the Iceman is long dead, but some of his ancient microbes are still alive

Ötzi the Iceman is long dead, but some of his ancient microbes are still alive

Ötzi the Iceman is long dead, but some of his ancient microbes are still alive
Political|Science|World

IAEA calls on Iran to 're-engage' as West pressures it with resolution

U.N. nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi called on Iran on Monday to "re-engage" with him so inspections can resume at sites the U.S

IAEA calls on Iran to 're-engage' as West pressures it with resolution
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

Alphabet taps Intel to make three million in-house chips, The Information reports

Alphabet's Google has placed an order with Intel to manufacture more than three million tensor processing units in 2028, The Information reported on Monday, citing people with

Alphabet taps Intel to make three million in-house chips, The Information reports
Health|Science

The late-night eating habit that may throw your gut health into chaos

The late-night eating habit that may throw your gut health into chaos

The late-night eating habit that may throw your gut health into chaos
Crime|Science|Technology

Detroit is spending millions on gunshot detection tech – is it an effective tool in the fight against violent crime?

New research on ShotSpotter’s deployment in Detroit suggests the technology did not reduce officer response times.

Detroit is spending millions on gunshot detection tech – is it an effective tool in the fight against violent crime?
Arts|Education|Opinion|Political|Science

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, The Federalist remains an indispensable guide to understanding the constitutional system and the nation’s enduring independence

You know how important the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were to making the United States. But do you know about The Federalist and the crucial role it played in the founding era?

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, The Federalist remains an indispensable guide to understanding the constitutional system and the nation’s enduring independence
Environment|Science|Travel|World

Tropical Storm Boris forms off Mexico's southern Pacific coast and brings flooding threat

Tropical Storm Boris has formed and is expected to bring heavy rain to parts of southern Mexico's Pacific coast

Tropical Storm Boris forms off Mexico's southern Pacific coast and brings flooding threat
Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Upcoming telescopes could shed light on dark matter – astronomers are looking for these ‘fingerprints’ of the elusive substance

Scientists study small galaxies to look for hints of dark matter in the universe.

Upcoming telescopes could shed light on dark matter – astronomers are looking for these ‘fingerprints’ of the elusive substance
Health|Science|Technology

HIV enters the brain and doesn’t leave – paradoxically, drugs intended to reduce brain inflammation increase virus levels

Immune cells can carry HIV into the brain, leading to problems with memory and cognition. Blocking other immune cells from the brain can make matters worse.

HIV enters the brain and doesn’t leave – paradoxically, drugs intended to reduce brain inflammation increase virus levels
Environment|Health|Science|Travel

How to stay safe while traveling during extreme heat

Make sure to take precautions when traveling during extreme summer heat

How to stay safe while traveling during extreme heat
Business|Science|Technology

How SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell has achieved Musk's lofty ambitions

When SpaceX goes public on Friday with what is expected to be a record-setting IPO, it will cap two decades of founder and CEO Elon Musk's ambition to

How SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell has achieved Musk's lofty ambitions
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science

'They're betting our herd': Texas ranchers question USDA as screwworm returns

Like many ranchers in South Texas, Susan Storey said nightmarish screwworm outbreaks were among her first childhood memories.

'They're betting our herd': Texas ranchers question USDA as screwworm returns
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

5 ways data centers endanger their local communities and the country as a whole

Even as they create and enable expansive virtual worlds, data centers are physical buildings in real communities around the nation and the globe.

5 ways data centers endanger their local communities and the country as a whole
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Spacecraft developer Quantum Space to go public in $1.2 billion SPAC deal

Space infrastructure company Quantum Space said on Monday it would go public through a merger with special purpose acquisition company Inflection Point Acquisition in a deal that

Spacecraft developer Quantum Space to go public in $1.2 billion SPAC deal
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In Mexico City, axolotl salamanders are everywhere before the World Cup — except in the wild

One of the first things visitors arriving in Mexico City for the World Cup are likely to see is the wide grin of an axolotl, with the salamander unique

In Mexico City, axolotl salamanders are everywhere before the World Cup — except in the wild
Business|Science|Technology

Nvidia's AI PC push banks on unproven demand beyond niche users

Nvidia's entry into the AI PC market with its RTX Spark superchip last week is less a breakthrough for regular users than a high-stakes bet that a

Nvidia's AI PC push banks on unproven demand beyond niche users
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J&J to buy cancer drug technology developer Firefly Bio for $1 billion

Johnson & Johnson said on Monday it will acquire biotech Firefly Bio for $1 billion in cash, as it looks to expand its cancer drug pipeline.

J&J to buy cancer drug technology developer Firefly Bio for $1 billion
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Uber and Wayve team up to launch driverless cars in London this summer

Uber and Wayve team up to launch driverless cars in London this summer

Uber and Wayve team up to launch driverless cars in London this summer
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Panasonic to start US data centre battery production by fiscal 2028

Panasonic Holdings

Panasonic to start US data centre battery production by fiscal 2028
Asia|Environment|Science|World

Powerful Philippine quake leaves at least 32 feared dead, survivors recount fear

The death toll in a powerful 7.8‑magnitude earthquake off the southern Philippine island of Mindanao on Monday has

Powerful Philippine quake leaves at least 32 feared dead, survivors recount fear
Health|Science|Sports|Technology|World

Health experts to screen US wastewater for disease outbreaks during World Cup

Epidemiologists will be busy this summer sifting through sewage and social media with the goal of keeping soccer fans and the public safe from severe illness during

Health experts to screen US wastewater for disease outbreaks during World Cup
Business|Science|Technology

Samsung Elec's chip chief says he discussed next-generation foundry with Nvidia CEO

Samsung Electronics' co-CEO and head of its chip division, Jun Young-hyun, said on Monday he discussed cooperation in next-generation foundry chips with Nvidia CEO Jensen

Samsung Elec's chip chief says he discussed next-generation foundry with Nvidia CEO
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Fragments of Ukrainian drone found in Moldova, ministry says

A Ukrainian drone crossed into Moldova early on Monday and fragments of it showing traces of an explosion were found in a field near the eastern village of Lopatna, not

Fragments of Ukrainian drone found in Moldova, ministry says
Asia|Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Nvidia clinches deals with South Korean giants including SK Group to advance AI boom

Nvidia on Monday announced a series of deals in South Korea with tech giants including SK Hynix and Naver, as it looks to secure crucial

Nvidia clinches deals with South Korean giants including SK Group to advance AI boom
Education|Environment|Science|World

Japanese city suspends 94 schools after first-ever bear sighting

The Japanese city of Utsunomiya has suspended all 94 of the primary and middle schools that it operates on Monday after its first-ever bear sighting, a municipal official

Japanese city suspends 94 schools after first-ever bear sighting
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Chinese military hovered as global executives flocked to Taiwan tech show

By Ben Blanchard, Max A.

Chinese military hovered as global executives flocked to Taiwan tech show
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Nvidia CEO says company is working with LG on humanoid robots and data centers

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said on Monday that it is partnering with South Korea's tech conglomerate LG Group on humanoid robots and data centers.

Nvidia CEO says company is working with LG on humanoid robots and data centers
Health|Science|World

Health workers at the epicenter of Congo's Ebola outbreak labor with little pay or rest

Health workers inside the epicenter of Congo's outbreak say they are working with little pay or rest

Health workers at the epicenter of Congo's Ebola outbreak labor with little pay or rest
Business|Science|Technology

Saving Siri: After two years of stumbles, is Apple's AI moment here?

When Apple holds its developer conference at its Cupertino, California headquarters on Monday, the big draw will be a widely expected overhaul to Siri, the AI

Saving Siri: After two years of stumbles, is Apple's AI moment here?
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Psychiatrist Robert Coles, Pulitzer Prize-winning author who championed needs of children, dies

Harvard University psychiatrist and author Robert Coles has died

Psychiatrist Robert Coles, Pulitzer Prize-winning author who championed needs of children, dies
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World Cup creates perfect conditions for infectious diseases to spread – here are the biggest threats health experts are watching for

Respiratory diseases like measles and flu pose a much bigger threat to public health for the World Cup than does Ebola.

World Cup creates perfect conditions for infectious diseases to spread – here are the biggest threats health experts are watching for
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NASA to wear Prada as luxury group pushes into space industry

Italian fashion house Prada <1913

NASA to wear Prada as luxury group pushes into space industry
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Why heat, travel and sleep could challenge teams as much as the opposition at the World Cup

Why heat, travel and sleep could challenge teams as much as the opposition at the World Cup

Why heat, travel and sleep could challenge teams as much as the opposition at the World Cup
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US draft resolution at IAEA demands Iran open up on sites, uranium stocks

The U.S. is lobbying other countries on the U.N. nuclear watchdog's Board of Governors to back a draft resolution demanding that Iran

US draft resolution at IAEA demands Iran open up on sites, uranium stocks
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Big beauty brands are going all in on longevity. Here’s what I learned

Big beauty brands are going all in on longevity. Here’s what I learned

Big beauty brands are going all in on longevity. Here’s what I learned
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Russian drone hits nuclear-fuel storage facility near Chornobyl, Ukraine says

Russian forces deliberately struck a storage facility for spent nuclear fuel near Ukraine's Chornobyl power plant, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday, in an "

Russian drone hits nuclear-fuel storage facility near Chornobyl, Ukraine says
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OpenAI plans ChatGPT 'superapp' overhaul ahead of listing, FT reports

OpenAI is planning its biggest ChatGPT overhaul yet, aiming to turn it into a "superapp" with coding tools and AI agents to boost revenue ahead of a potential stock market listing,

OpenAI plans ChatGPT 'superapp' overhaul ahead of listing, FT reports
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California police roll out AI-powered body cameras that translate over 50 languages in real time

California police roll out AI-powered body cameras that translate over 50 languages in real time

California police roll out AI-powered body cameras that translate over 50 languages in real time
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Where do the fish at the New England Aquarium in Boston come from? They're not plucked from the ocean.

Where do the fish at the New England Aquarium in Boston come from? They're not plucked from the ocean.

Where do the fish at the New England Aquarium in Boston come from? They're not plucked from the ocean.
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A Maine gubernatorial candidate is running as a political outsider. His last name is Bush

A Maine gubernatorial candidate is running as a political outsider. His last name is Bush

A Maine gubernatorial candidate is running as a political outsider. His last name is Bush
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Russian-run Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant says power supply has been restored

The Russian-installed management of Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant said on Saturday that it had restored the Ferrosplavnaya-1 power line, which supplies

Russian-run Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant says power supply has been restored
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A total solar eclipse will occur this summer. Everything you need to know

A total solar eclipse will occur this summer. Everything you need to know

A total solar eclipse will occur this summer. Everything you need to know
Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Accessorize with earplugs at this summer's concerts so you can enjoy more music in the future

Wearing earplugs at concerts can help prevent hearing damage

Accessorize with earplugs at this summer's concerts so you can enjoy more music in the future
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Science|Technology

US states preparing lawsuit to block Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros, sources say

California, New York and other U.S. states are preparing a lawsuit to block Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros, sources familiar with the

US states preparing lawsuit to block Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros, sources say
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Science|Technology

Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders and Sam Altman are all talking about public ownership in AI

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has met with Sen. Bernie Sanders to discuss public ownership in AI companies — a meeting that highlighted the tension between AI powerhouses and policymakers

Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders and Sam Altman are all talking about public ownership in AI
Americas|Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Health|Science|US|World

Second Texas screwworm case confirmed as outbreak fears grow

A second case of the flesh-eating screwworm parasite was confirmed in Texas by the U.S.

Second Texas screwworm case confirmed as outbreak fears grow
Business|Health|Lifestyle|Science

J&J beats lawsuit alleging that talc caused three women's cancer

A Los Angeles jury on Friday sided with Johnson & Johnson in a lawsuit by the families of three women who alleged that the company's talc products

J&J beats lawsuit alleging that talc caused three women's cancer
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Marvell to join S&P 500 after AI boom helps chipmaker pass profitability test

Marvell Technology is set to join the benchmark S&P 500 later this month, S&P Dow Jones Indices said on Friday, after the chipmaker cleared a key profitability hurdle riding an AI-

Marvell to join S&P 500 after AI boom helps chipmaker pass profitability test
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Anthropic urges AI labs to pause development, warns humans risk losing control

Anthropic is calling on major artificial intelligence labs to consider a coordinated and verifiable pause in development, warning that rapid advances in the

Anthropic urges AI labs to pause development, warns humans risk losing control
Health|Science|World

Argentina expands hantavirus probe, sending teams to trap and test rats in Mendoza

Argentina is expanding its investigation into a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship

Argentina expands hantavirus probe, sending teams to trap and test rats in Mendoza
Environment|Science|Technology|Travel|World

East Asia’s tallest tree is the ‘Heaven Sword,’ an environmental guardian

East Asia’s tallest tree is the ‘Heaven Sword,’ an environmental guardian

East Asia’s tallest tree is the ‘Heaven Sword,’ an environmental guardian
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Trump says his team will 'look into' US taking stake in AI companies

U.S.

Trump says his team will 'look into' US taking stake in AI companies
Health|Science|World

Ebola outbreak in Central Africa could reach 20,000 cases without strong public health measures

The Ebola outbreak in Central Africa could grow to 20,000 cases or more, depending on how quickly infected people are isolated to slow the spread

Ebola outbreak in Central Africa could reach 20,000 cases without strong public health measures
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|Science

Texas governor wants to speed up work on a fly-breeding factory to fight a cattle parasite

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is concerned that a new factory isn’t expected to start work for more than a year on mitigating the New World screwworm fly infestation in his state

Texas governor wants to speed up work on a fly-breeding factory to fight a cattle parasite
Political|Science|Technology|US|World

US says it will speed development and use of AI for national security

The White House said on Friday it would accelerate the development and use of AI for national security applications, while

US says it will speed development and use of AI for national security
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Trump calls for military to accelerate use of AI while protecting Americans

President Donald Trump is calling for the U.S. military and national security agencies to accelerate their use of artificial intelligence

Trump calls for military to accelerate use of AI while protecting Americans
Economy|Health|Science|World

Congo warns of 'rapid' community spread of Ebola, 71 new cases confirmed

Democratic Republic of Congo said on Friday that 71 new Ebola cases were confirmed in a 24-hour period and warned of rapid community transmission of the deadly disease.

Congo warns of 'rapid' community spread of Ebola, 71 new cases confirmed
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

Texas ranchers on edge after screwworm parasite detected in calf

The quiet Texas cattle town of La Pryor has become ground zero in the fight against screwworm after the first U.S. case in decades was detected

Texas ranchers on edge after screwworm parasite detected in calf
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Witkoff, Kushner meet nuclear experts at national lab in Tennessee, source says

U.S.

Witkoff, Kushner meet nuclear experts at national lab in Tennessee, source says
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Russia's Rosatom says Ukrainian drone hit engineers demining areas around Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

Russia's nuclear energy corporation Rosatom said on Friday that a Ukrainian drone had deliberately struck engineers demining an area around the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear

Russia's Rosatom says Ukrainian drone hit engineers demining areas around Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science

USDA expects to contain screwworm case in Texas, Rollins says

U.S.

USDA expects to contain screwworm case in Texas, Rollins says
Business|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Oklahoma prepares for potential spread of screwworm pest

Oklahoma prepares for potential spread of screwworm pest

Oklahoma prepares for potential spread of screwworm pest
Environment|Interview|Opinion|Science|Technology

Why a leading AI company wants the world to slow down on the technology

Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark explains a need for an option to pause or slow AI advancement, as the technology could eventually build newer versions of itself, with enormous implications for the world.

Why a leading AI company wants the world to slow down on the technology
Health|Political|Science|World

FDA launches study of abortion pill safety, WSJ reports

The FDA has launched a safety study of the abortion pill, also called mifepristone, a step that could pave the way for the Trump administration to

FDA launches study of abortion pill safety, WSJ reports
Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

Energy Department says advanced nuclear reactor first to reach critical milestone

The Energy Department says a small nuclear reactor under development at a national lab has reached a crucial milestone that could allow it to produce electricity in the next few years

Energy Department says advanced nuclear reactor first to reach critical milestone
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A federal judge strikes down Trump administration immigration policy affecting 39 countries

A federal judge has struck down a Trump administration policy enacted after the shooting of two National Guard members that made it harder for immigrants from dozens of countries to stay and enter the country

A federal judge strikes down Trump administration immigration policy affecting 39 countries
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Inside the 6-year process of turning American football fields into World Cup pitches

Inside the 6-year process of turning American football fields into World Cup pitches

Inside the 6-year process of turning American football fields into World Cup pitches
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Study warns biodiversity loss could trigger wave of debt crises

Financial markets are underestimating the economic risks of biodiversity loss, potentially exposing countries to sovereign debt crises and sharply higher

Study warns biodiversity loss could trigger wave of debt crises
Science|Technology|World

Who is aboard the International Space Station during the air leak?

NASA ordered five astronauts aboard the International Space Station to take shelter and prepare for possible evacuation for on Friday as a Russian crew tried to fix a

Who is aboard the International Space Station during the air leak?
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NASA reverses evacuation alert order for astronauts aboard space station

A worsening air leak aboard the International Space Station prompted five astronauts to take shelter and prepare for evacuation for roughly two hours on

NASA reverses evacuation alert order for astronauts aboard space station
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Global oil inventories depleted, next price spike could roil economies, markets

Global oil inventories are running dangerously low as a deal to re-open tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has

Global oil inventories depleted, next price spike could roil economies, markets
Science|Technology|World

NASA directs its ISS crew members to board spacecraft amid leak repair attempt

NASA directs its ISS crew members to board spacecraft amid leak repair attempt

NASA directs its ISS crew members to board spacecraft amid leak repair attempt
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Anthropic urges industry coordination to allow for a 'pause' in AI development if risks grow

Anthropic is proposing that top AI companies coordinate a way to pause the development of advanced AI systems if they become too dangerous

Anthropic urges industry coordination to allow for a 'pause' in AI development if risks grow
Science|Technology|World

Astronauts briefly take shelter during repair to fix leak on the International Space Station

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station have briefly taken shelter during a repair to fix a new leak

Astronauts briefly take shelter during repair to fix leak on the International Space Station
Health|Science|US

US heat forecast: See where Americans are at the most risk for extreme heat

US heat forecast: See where Americans are at the most risk for extreme heat

US heat forecast: See where Americans are at the most risk for extreme heat
Crime|Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World

Drone explodes in Romanian port as Ukraine blames Russia for jamming it

A sea drone self-destructed near an oil terminal in Romania's Black Sea port of Constanta on Friday, without causing casualties, as Ukraine said Russia

Drone explodes in Romanian port as Ukraine blames Russia for jamming it
Health|Science|World

WHO launches $518 million plan to curb Africa Ebola outbreak

The World Health Organization chief announced a $518 million six-month joint plan to fight Ebola on Friday, calling for money and

WHO launches $518 million plan to curb Africa Ebola outbreak
Political|Science|World

US preparing draft resolution condemning Iran at IAEA, diplomats say

The United States is preparing a draft resolution condemning Iran ahead of next week's meeting of the U.N. nuclear watchdog's Board

US preparing draft resolution condemning Iran at IAEA, diplomats say
Health|Science|World

As Ebola spreads in Congo, a radio station tries to stop health misinformation

In Congo, the battle against the rare Bundibugyo type of Ebola has been complicated by skepticism, attacks on health workers and misinformation

As Ebola spreads in Congo, a radio station tries to stop health misinformation
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Auction of oil drilling rights in Alaska wildlife refuge draws tepid response

The Trump administration's Friday auction of oil and gas leases in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge attracted only $3.7 million in winning bids for five

Auction of oil drilling rights in Alaska wildlife refuge draws tepid response
Education|Health|Science|Technology

What Pennsylvania’s AI chatbot lawsuit teaches us about the psychology behind medical trust

A Carnegie Mellon researcher explains the connection between our brains and AI chatbots – and what a new Pennsylvania lawsuit reveals about the dangers of AI.

What Pennsylvania’s AI chatbot lawsuit teaches us about the psychology behind medical trust
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Building more renewable energy sources means rethinking land use for agriculture and conservation

Generating solar power requires a lot of land – but which land should it be? And what else can be done on that land?

Building more renewable energy sources means rethinking land use for agriculture and conservation
Food|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Amanita mushroom poisonings prompt concerns after deaths. A doctor explains what to know

Amanita mushroom poisonings prompt concerns after deaths. A doctor explains what to know

Amanita mushroom poisonings prompt concerns after deaths. A doctor explains what to know
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Blockbuster SpaceX IPO set to test high-flying US stocks rally

The long-awaited, massive SpaceX initial public offering is expected next week, a major event for the U.S. stock market, with investors wary of possible

Blockbuster SpaceX IPO set to test high-flying US stocks rally
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Signs global trade in goods is starting to slow, WTO says

The World Trade Organization said on Friday there were signs global merchandise trade growth may be starting to slow, though it had shown resilience in

Signs global trade in goods is starting to slow, WTO says
Business|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Methane rocket fuel is easier to handle and convenient but, as Blue Origin saw, it can be very explosive

A physical chemist outlines the promises and risks associated with methane fuel and describes why SpaceX and Blue Origin use it in their superheavy rockets.

Methane rocket fuel is easier to handle and convenient but, as Blue Origin saw, it can be very explosive
Food|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

A healthier gut may be key to cancer care

A healthier gut may be key to cancer care

A healthier gut may be key to cancer care
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Anthropic warns that AI will soon be able to improve itself without human intervention

Anthropic warns that AI will soon be able to improve itself without human intervention

Anthropic warns that AI will soon be able to improve itself without human intervention
Business|Environment|Science|Sports

Fishermen prepared for the longest red snapper season in recent memory. A court order stopped it

A federal judge in Washington has blocked a plan to loosen rules for fishing red snapper in the Atlantic, halting what was expected to be the longest recreational snapper season in years

Fishermen prepared for the longest red snapper season in recent memory. A court order stopped it
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Blacklisted AI company Anthropic, White House ease tensions ahead of IPO, sources say

A months-long dispute between Trump administration officials and AI firm Anthropic is showing signs of easing across parts of the U.S.

Blacklisted AI company Anthropic, White House ease tensions ahead of IPO, sources say
Health|Science|World

US domestic treatment centers ready for Ebola even as Kenya plans persist

Most of the 13 U.S. treatment centers in a government-funded hospital network for severe infectious diseases are ready to handle patients, including those with

US domestic treatment centers ready for Ebola even as Kenya plans persist
Business|Science|Technology|World

Drone crashes and severed fingers at a $13 billion Silicon Valley military startup

A year ago, Ryan Tseng, the head of U.S. defense tech startup Shield AI, announced his company had turned a new page.

Drone crashes and severed fingers at a $13 billion Silicon Valley military startup
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Sports

Many soccer fans will be drinking alcohol and watching the World Cup. In heat, doing that is risky

Popping a cold beer — or two or three — while watching sports at home, at a bar or during a live game is an age-old tradition

Many soccer fans will be drinking alcohol and watching the World Cup. In heat, doing that is risky
Health|Science|Travel|World

Miraculous story of survival high on Everest as Sherpa guide missing for a week found alive

Miraculous story of survival high on Everest as Sherpa guide missing for a week found alive

Miraculous story of survival high on Everest as Sherpa guide missing for a week found alive
Business|Science|Technology|World

Japan could end up an 'AI colony' if it falls behind, digital minister warns

Japan could fall prey to a new form of colonialism in the AI era if it fails to keep pace with the technology's rapid development, the country's digital

Japan could end up an 'AI colony' if it falls behind, digital minister warns
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Small miss, big hit

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook The drawdown in tech stocks that has followed a narrow earnings miss at U.S. chipmaker Broadcom deepened in Asia on Friday,

Small miss, big hit
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North Korea's Kim calls for 'exponential' nuclear expansion after inspecting new plant, KCNA says

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for an "exponential" expansion of the country's atomic arsenal during a visit to a newly operational nuclear material

North Korea's Kim calls for 'exponential' nuclear expansion after inspecting new plant, KCNA says
Health|Science|Technology|World

PAHO strengthens Ebola preparedness, prepares shipments for virus detection

The Pan American Health Organization said on Thursday it is stepping up efforts to help countries across the Americas to strengthen their preparedness for Ebola, although the risk

PAHO strengthens Ebola preparedness, prepares shipments for virus detection
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science

US races to contain flesh-eating parasite screwworm, reports no further cases

Following the first confirmation of screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, on a U.S. farm in decades, federal and

US races to contain flesh-eating parasite screwworm, reports no further cases
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Honeywell's Quantinuum valued at $17.6 billion as shares rise in Nasdaq debut

Shares of Quantinuum rose 13.3% in their Nasdaq debut, fetching a valuation of $17.63 billion as Honeywell's quantum computing company became

Honeywell's Quantinuum valued at $17.6 billion as shares rise in Nasdaq debut
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science

What to know about the New World screwworm fly and its reappearance in the US

The New World screwworm fly is threatening the $113 billion U.S. cattle industry for the first time in more than a half century

What to know about the New World screwworm fly and its reappearance in the US
Political|Science|Technology

US House lawmakers release draft bill to prohibit state AI rules

A bipartisan pair of U.S.

US House lawmakers release draft bill to prohibit state AI rules
Health|Science|Technology|Travel|World

'Smelled like a clogged toilet': Family experienced travel horror story aboard Turkish Airlines flight

'Smelled like a clogged toilet': Family experienced travel horror story aboard Turkish Airlines flight

'Smelled like a clogged toilet': Family experienced travel horror story aboard Turkish Airlines flight
Environment|Science|Technology|US

Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration's attempt to dismantle Boulder's NCAR lab

Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration's attempt to dismantle Boulder's NCAR lab

Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration's attempt to dismantle Boulder's NCAR lab
Environment|Health|Science|World

Wildfires are making the US smoggy again, reversing progress on cleaner air, study finds

A new study finds that smoke from larger wildfires is reversing more than a decade of American improvements in smog

Wildfires are making the US smoggy again, reversing progress on cleaner air, study finds
Environment|Health|Science

Wildfires are reversing America’s progress on ozone pollution, the main ingredient in smog

The number of ozone-related premature deaths due to wildfires is also rising.

Wildfires are reversing America’s progress on ozone pollution, the main ingredient in smog
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Science|World

U.S. revokes endangered species listing for Permian Basin lizard, resolves Texas attorney general lawsuit

The Trump administration agreed to strip endangered species protection from a lizard whose habitat overlapped the largest oil-producing region in the United

U.S. revokes endangered species listing for Permian Basin lizard, resolves Texas attorney general lawsuit
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Fed's Daly says AI is not for now driving inflation up or down

San Francisco Federal Reserve President Mary Daly on Thursday said that while she believes AI over a five- to 10-year window could be a deflationary force, the effect is "not a

Fed's Daly says AI is not for now driving inflation up or down
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

Louisville Zoo announces birth of 3 tiger cubs, the first in decades

Louisville Zoo announces birth of 3 tiger cubs, the first in decades

Louisville Zoo announces birth of 3 tiger cubs, the first in decades
Business|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Cullman woman is first patient to receive medical cannabis in Alabama

Cullman woman is first patient to receive medical cannabis in Alabama

Cullman woman is first patient to receive medical cannabis in Alabama
Economy|Education|Political|Science|Technology|World

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney warns foreign AI platforms can be used against Canadians

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is warning that foreign artificial intelligence platforms could be used against Canadians

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney warns foreign AI platforms can be used against Canadians
Europe|Science|Technology|World

What are the Gripen fighter jets Ukraine will buy from Sweden?

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in May Ukraine would buy 20 of Saab's Gripen E fighter jets and Sweden will gift another 16 of an older

What are the Gripen fighter jets Ukraine will buy from Sweden?
Economy|Political|Science|World

First IAEA report on Iran's nuclear programme since February shows little change despite war

The U.N. nuclear watchdog sent a report to member states on Thursday with no major changes to its assessment of Iran's nuclear programme, despite three months of U.S.-

First IAEA report on Iran's nuclear programme since February shows little change despite war
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

Goldman Sachs expects SpaceX's AI revenue to surge 100-fold by 2030, FT reports

Goldman Sachs expects revenue from SpaceX's AI division to surge to $322 billion by 2030, up from $3.2 billion in 2025, according to the Wall Street bank's forecasts shared with a

Goldman Sachs expects SpaceX's AI revenue to surge 100-fold by 2030, FT reports
Business|Environment|Health|Political|Science

Screwworm fly detected in Texas decades after cattle threat was largely eradicated in US

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed that the New World screwworm fly has arrived in south Texas

Screwworm fly detected in Texas decades after cattle threat was largely eradicated in US
Science|Technology|World

UN nuclear watchdog says it's been unable to inspect Iranian facilities

The U.N. nuclear watchdog has been unable to inspect nuclear facilities in Iran affected by the war last June, according to a confidential report by the U.N. nuclear watchdog

UN nuclear watchdog says it's been unable to inspect Iranian facilities
Education|Environment|Science

Fossil reveals bizarre gliding creature that hunted birds 120 million years ago

Fossil reveals bizarre gliding creature that hunted birds 120 million years ago

Fossil reveals bizarre gliding creature that hunted birds 120 million years ago
Business|Education|Environment|Health|Political|Science|Technology

Researchers say this new Trump rule could destroy American science as we know it. They’re fighting back

Researchers say this new Trump rule could destroy American science as we know it. They’re fighting back

Researchers say this new Trump rule could destroy American science as we know it. They’re fighting back
Crime|Environment|Health|Opinion|Political|Science

For Black women in abusive relationships, gun-control loopholes can engender deadly disparities

Guns are what make violent partners so dangerous. And in the US, Black women get less protection from laws meant to keep firearms out of abusers’ hands.

For Black women in abusive relationships, gun-control loopholes can engender deadly disparities
Education|Health|Science|Technology

Some of what happens during youth can’t be reversed. It’s another reason to rethink kids’ screen time

Some of what happens during youth can’t be reversed. It’s another reason to rethink kids’ screen time

Some of what happens during youth can’t be reversed. It’s another reason to rethink kids’ screen time
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

Hungary reports African swine fever in domestic pigs for first time

Hungarian authorities ordered the culling of 3,000 pigs on a farm after African swine fever was reported in domestic pigs for the first time in the country, the National

Hungary reports African swine fever in domestic pigs for first time
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Fossil fishes buried in the desert reveal a missing chapter in marine history

A team of researchers worked grueling, hot hours in the desert to understand the history of life in Earth’s oceans after a major extinction event.

Fossil fishes buried in the desert reveal a missing chapter in marine history
Business|Opinion|Science|Technology

From oversight to coercion: How authoritarian governments are twisting AI safety to get tech companies to fall in line

Authoritarian governments, including the Trump administration, are reorienting AI safety provisions away from protecting the public toward coercing support for the regime.

From oversight to coercion: How authoritarian governments are twisting AI safety to get tech companies to fall in line
Economy|Education|Science|Technology

We analyzed paper money printed by Ben Franklin to uncover his anti‑counterfeiting techniques and materials innovations

Ben Franklin led an effort to print paper bills in the American colonies, after a coin shortage constrained the economy.

We analyzed paper money printed by Ben Franklin to uncover his anti‑counterfeiting techniques and materials innovations
Education|Health|Opinion|Science|Technology

Eroding a virtue: AI trains people to expect instant answers – and that’s bad news for patience

Patience is a virtue that researchers have linked to many parts of well-being. But it’s also something that needs a bit of practice and training – and can be undermined by instant, easy gratification.

Eroding a virtue: AI trains people to expect instant answers – and that’s bad news for patience
Arts|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Sports|Technology|World

Coloradans are getting squeezed by credit cards while trying to navigate high costs

About a third of Americans report using high-interest credit cards for everyday expenses as costs continue to rise.

Coloradans are getting squeezed by credit cards while trying to navigate high costs
Business|Education|Environment|Finance|Science

Bison restoration efforts and grazing rights hinge on one question: Are bison wildlife?

Approximately 400,000 bison roam the North American landscape today, of which nearly 90% are considered livestock.

Bison restoration efforts and grazing rights hinge on one question: Are bison wildlife?
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Europe|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Amazon unveils new AI warehouse robot in $12 billion Europe push

Amazon on Thursday unveiled an upgraded AI-powered mobile robot for its warehouses that can respond to conversational prompts, as part of a €10

Amazon unveils new AI warehouse robot in $12 billion Europe push
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

US Senate faces tough vote on nationwide E15 gasoline sales expansion

Supporters of a long-stalled push to expand nationwide sales of higher-ethanol E15 gasoline are pursuing an uphill

US Senate faces tough vote on nationwide E15 gasoline sales expansion
Asia|Science|Technology|World

Satellite images show suspected structure at disputed South China Sea atoll, but later gone

Satellite images obtained by Reuters confirmed the presence of a structure at the entrance of the hotly disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South

Satellite images show suspected structure at disputed South China Sea atoll, but later gone
Asia|Political|Science|Technology|World

Kim Jong Un inspects new nuclear plant, plans ‘exponential’ weapons production ramp-up

Kim Jong Un inspects new nuclear plant, plans ‘exponential’ weapons production ramp-up

Kim Jong Un inspects new nuclear plant, plans ‘exponential’ weapons production ramp-up
Asia|Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Foxconn and Intel team up to build next-gen AI systems

Foxconn said on Thursday it will work with U.S. chipmaker Intel to jointly develop and deploy next-generation AI infrastructure and intelligent computing platforms in a move

Foxconn and Intel team up to build next-gen AI systems
Asia|Business|Economy|Science|Technology

TSMC working hard to meet chip demand, would 'like' to hike prices

Taiwan's TSMC, the world's largest contract chipmaker, is striving to keep up with demand and avoid becoming a bottleneck in the global supply chain

TSMC working hard to meet chip demand, would 'like' to hike prices
Americas|Asia|Political|Science|Technology|World

North Korea unveils a new plant to produce fuel for nuclear weapons

North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un has visited a new facility to produce nuclear materials and announced plans to bolster the country’s nuclear forces “at an exponential rate."

North Korea unveils a new plant to produce fuel for nuclear weapons
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A leaner, more focused Honeywell Aerospace projects strong growth after spinoff

Honeywell Aerospace told investors on Wednesday that it expects to book $6.5 billion in adjusted earnings by 2030, fueled by strong demand from jetmakers and

A leaner, more focused Honeywell Aerospace projects strong growth after spinoff
Business|Science|Technology

Meta repeatedly pushes back new AI model release for developers, WSJ says

Meta has repeatedly pushed back plans to release its new Muse Spark AI model API to developers, and as of Tuesday, had no scheduled launch date, the Wall Street Journal reported,

Meta repeatedly pushes back new AI model release for developers, WSJ says
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

AI companies are barreling toward huge Wall Street debuts. A look at the biggest players

Some of the leading artificial intelligence companies are moving toward initial public offerings this year at eye-popping valuations

AI companies are barreling toward huge Wall Street debuts. A look at the biggest players
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science

Flesh-eating New World screwworm detected in Texas calf, USDA says, signaling major threat to food production

Flesh-eating New World screwworm detected in Texas calf, USDA says, signaling major threat to food production

Flesh-eating New World screwworm detected in Texas calf, USDA says, signaling major threat to food production
Health|Science|World

Foodborne illnesses kill millions. Make these changes to reduce your risk

Foodborne illnesses kill millions. Make these changes to reduce your risk

Foodborne illnesses kill millions. Make these changes to reduce your risk
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

SpaceX wins Texas tax breaks for chip project, ahead of record IPO

SpaceX secured tax incentives on Wednesday for its proposed Terafab chip manufacturing project in Grimes County, Texas,

SpaceX wins Texas tax breaks for chip project, ahead of record IPO
Business|Science|Technology

Honeywell's Quantinuum raises $1.68 billion in US IPO as quantum computing heats up

Honeywell's Quantinuum said on Wednesday it has raised $1.68 billion in its U.S. initial public offering after pricing shares at $60 apiece, as

Honeywell's Quantinuum raises $1.68 billion in US IPO as quantum computing heats up
Health|Science|World

Tools to fight hantavirus show promise despite limited funding. Now researchers hope to continue

There were no treatments or vaccines to protect people during the recent hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship

Tools to fight hantavirus show promise despite limited funding. Now researchers hope to continue
Health|Political|Science|World

Americans who test positive for Ebola at Kenya facility could be treated in US, federal officials say

Americans who test positive for Ebola at Kenya facility could be treated in US, federal officials say

Americans who test positive for Ebola at Kenya facility could be treated in US, federal officials say
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Canadian government endorses a plan to move whales from shuttered Marineland park to US and Spain

The Canadian government has endorsed a plan to move the last remaining captive whales from a shuttered theme park and zoo in Ontario to aquariums in the U.S. and Spain

Canadian government endorses a plan to move whales from shuttered Marineland park to US and Spain
Business|Health|Science

Acting US FDA chief meets with rare disease groups to mend fences

Acting U.S.

Acting US FDA chief meets with rare disease groups to mend fences
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Fatal Virginia crash raises questions about bus safety and the records of the driver and company

A commercial bus crash in Virginia that killed five people and injured dozens of others has raised questions about the driver, the company that employed him and the overall safety of the industry

Fatal Virginia crash raises questions about bus safety and the records of the driver and company
Environment|Science|Technology

The oceans are in deep trouble. The Trump administration is ditching a vital deep-sea monitoring system

The oceans are in deep trouble. The Trump administration is ditching a vital deep-sea monitoring system

The oceans are in deep trouble. The Trump administration is ditching a vital deep-sea monitoring system
Health|Science|World

'We’re still behind' in Congo's Ebola outbreak even as testing improves, WHO chief says

The World Health Organization chief says Congo's Ebola outbreak had a head start but that testing is improving, even as violence plagues the region

'We’re still behind' in Congo's Ebola outbreak even as testing improves, WHO chief says
Science

Trump’s new ‘Aliens’ website exploits UFO intrigue to demean immigrants

Trump’s new ‘Aliens’ website exploits UFO intrigue to demean immigrants

Trump’s new ‘Aliens’ website exploits UFO intrigue to demean immigrants
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Oil prices climb back toward $100, and US stocks halt their record-breaking rally

Oil prices rose following the latest threats to the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, and U.S. stocks retreated from their records

Oil prices climb back toward $100, and US stocks halt their record-breaking rally
Environment|Science|Technology

Radio scans find no alien tech from the latest interstellar comet

The group leading the charge in the search for extraterrestrial life has given the all clear

Radio scans find no alien tech from the latest interstellar comet
Health|Science|Technology|World

US equipment, experts arrive at Kenya Ebola facility despite court order, protests

Around 20 flights carrying medical equipment and specialist staff have landed at a base in Kenya where the U.S. government is continuing

US equipment, experts arrive at Kenya Ebola facility despite court order, protests
Business|Crime|Science|Technology|World

British lawmaker sues Musk's xAI over sexualised Grok images

British lawmaker Jess Asato is suing Elon Musk's xAI, saying in a statement on Wednesday the Grok AI platform had been used to create fake sexualised images of her.

British lawmaker sues Musk's xAI over sexualised Grok images
Business|Science|Technology

Uber's commitment to self-driving startup Nuro is close to $500 million, sources say

Uber has committed close to half a billion dollars in self-driving startup Nuro, two sources directly aware of the matter told Reuters, detailing the

Uber's commitment to self-driving startup Nuro is close to $500 million, sources say
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

It’s a fight for two lives: a mother is trying to survive for her unborn daughter

It’s a fight for two lives: a mother is trying to survive for her unborn daughter

It’s a fight for two lives: a mother is trying to survive for her unborn daughter
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Tesla rolls out unsupervised robotaxis in Austin

Tesla said on Wednesday it was rolling out its unsupervised robotaxis in the Austin Metro area in Texas, as the electric-vehicle maker looks to speed up its autonomous ride-hailing

Tesla rolls out unsupervised robotaxis in Austin
Business|Science|Technology|World

OpenAI's Altman to urge US lawmakers not to require AI model approvals

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman will advocate against proposals that AI developers obtain U.S. government approval before releasing new models to the public,

OpenAI's Altman to urge US lawmakers not to require AI model approvals
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Automakers, retailers warn US memory-chip shortage is impacting prices

The increasing need for memory chips to power artificial intelligence data centers could lead to dramatic price hikes in U.S. consumer goods and

Automakers, retailers warn US memory-chip shortage is impacting prices
Arts|Education|Environment|Science|Technology|Travel|World

Cannons lost underwater during the American Revolution will soon go on display at a Georgia museum

Georgia's oldest city is welcoming a truckload of historical treasures from the earlier period of U.S. history

Cannons lost underwater during the American Revolution will soon go on display at a Georgia museum
Americas|Environment|Science|World

Tropical Storm Amanda is the first of the Pacific hurricane season, meteorologists say

The National Hurricane Center says the first tropical storm of the Pacific season has formed

Tropical Storm Amanda is the first of the Pacific hurricane season, meteorologists say
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Energy, water use and pollution of AI and data centers rival most countries

According to a United Nations University report, the environmental footprint of data centers already rivals some of the world’s largest countries

Energy, water use and pollution of AI and data centers rival most countries
Environment|Health|Science

FWC testing for algae following fish kill at Laishley Park Marina in Punta Gorda, Florida

FWC testing for algae following fish kill at Laishley Park Marina in Punta Gorda, Florida

FWC testing for algae following fish kill at Laishley Park Marina in Punta Gorda, Florida
Health|Science|World

WHO says Ebola response catching up as confirmed DRC cases hit 344

The World Health Organization said on Wednesday that the world is "catching up" with the Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo, where

WHO says Ebola response catching up as confirmed DRC cases hit 344
Arts|Entertainment|Science

Steven Spielberg on his faith in alien life, the future of the movies and the power of empathy

Steven Spielberg's “Disclosure Day” returns Hollywood’s preeminent big-screen craftsman to one of his most abiding questions: Are we alone

Steven Spielberg on his faith in alien life, the future of the movies and the power of empathy
Education|Environment|Health|Science

A diet of royal jelly isn't the only thing that makes a queen bee

Scientists have identified a group of worker honeybees that are specially adapted to build their queen’s home within the hive

A diet of royal jelly isn't the only thing that makes a queen bee
Health|Lifestyle|Science|Sports

Table tennis helps metro Atlantans with neurological disorders bounce back

Table tennis helps metro Atlantans with neurological disorders bounce back

Table tennis helps metro Atlantans with neurological disorders bounce back
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

USA Rare Earth finalizes deals for up to $1.6 billion in funding under CHIPS Act

USA Rare Earth said on Wednesday it has signed agreements with the U.S.

USA Rare Earth finalizes deals for up to $1.6 billion in funding under CHIPS Act
Arts|Education|Environment|Science|Travel|World

Indonesian parrot, seen once in a century, reappears in mountain forest

For the past century, the Blue-fronted Lorikeet was one of Indonesia's most elusive birds, known only from a 2014 photographic record and a handful of museum

Indonesian parrot, seen once in a century, reappears in mountain forest
Business|Science|Technology

Meta enters enterprise AI race with new business agent

Meta Platforms on Wednesday unveiled an artificial intelligence agent aimed at helping businesses carry out day-to-day operations, positioning the social media

Meta enters enterprise AI race with new business agent
Asia|Environment|Political|Science|World

Philippines probes possible new structure at disputed Scarborough Shoal

A special Philippine task force said on Wednesday that it is investigating reports of an alleged new structure on the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea,

Philippines probes possible new structure at disputed Scarborough Shoal
Health|Lifestyle|Science

GLP-1 drugs may have a beneficial effect across many types of cancer

A growing body of evidence suggests that popular GLP-1 drugs, widely used for weight loss and diabetes, can provide protection against many types of cancer.

GLP-1 drugs may have a beneficial effect across many types of cancer
Health|Science|Technology

'It's still working': More are living with cancer as era of targeted drugs takes hold

Cathy Smithwick, now 67, has lived with breast cancer, and then ovarian cancer, for more than 20 years with the help of targeted drugs, drugs that harness the

'It's still working': More are living with cancer as era of targeted drugs takes hold
Education|Environment|Health|Science

Multiple teachers diagnosed with breast cancer at Uxbridge, Massachusetts high school, prompting investigation

Multiple teachers diagnosed with breast cancer at Uxbridge, Massachusetts high school, prompting investigation

Multiple teachers diagnosed with breast cancer at Uxbridge, Massachusetts high school, prompting investigation
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

EU targets Big Tech dependence with 'made-in-Europe' drive

The European Commission proposed laws on Wednesday to boost domestic cloud, AI and semiconductor industries and cut reliance on U.S.

EU targets Big Tech dependence with 'made-in-Europe' drive
Environment|Health|Science|Sports

PFAS in ski wax: Despite bans, these forever chemicals linger in wax rooms, study shows – so does their health risk

New research offers a cautionary tale about the difficulty of removing ‘forever chemicals’ from the environment.

PFAS in ski wax: Despite bans, these forever chemicals linger in wax rooms, study shows – so does their health risk
Arts|Entertainment|Opinion|Science|Technology

How ‘monoculture’ became a catchall for two opposing anxieties – that we no longer share enough, and that we all share too much

The term’s contradictory uses signal deeper worries about cultural fragmenting and algorithmic-induced flattening.

How ‘monoculture’ became a catchall for two opposing anxieties – that we no longer share enough, and that we all share too much
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Russia's Sberbank offers AI model to Global South states keen to bridge digital divide

(Amends dateline) By Gleb Bryanski and Elena Fabrichnaya ST.

Russia's Sberbank offers AI model to Global South states keen to bridge digital divide
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

The world’s biggest tech companies are betting big on computers that control themselves

The world’s biggest tech companies are betting big on computers that control themselves

The world’s biggest tech companies are betting big on computers that control themselves
Science|Technology|World

US, South Korea discuss nuclear cooperation in security talks

South Korea and the U.S. held inaugural talks this week to discuss nuclear cooperation under a joint fact sheet on security agreed by U.S.

US, South Korea discuss nuclear cooperation in security talks
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology|World

ECB to ask banks for targeted measures to counter AI risk

The European Central Bank met commercial lenders last week to discuss the potential threat from the newest artificial intelligence models and will follow up with demands

ECB to ask banks for targeted measures to counter AI risk
Education|Environment|Food|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Ultraprocessed food scientists say Americans are ‘fed up’ with industry and government inaction

Ultraprocessed food scientists say Americans are ‘fed up’ with industry and government inaction

Ultraprocessed food scientists say Americans are ‘fed up’ with industry and government inaction
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

DeepSeek slated to raise $7 billion in maiden funding round, sources say

DeepSeek, China's best-known AI startup, is set to raise about 50 billion yuan ($7.4 billion) in its first funding round from investors including Tencent Holdings and CATL, people

DeepSeek slated to raise $7 billion in maiden funding round, sources say
Asia|Environment|Science|World

Cave rescuers investigating ‘knocking response’ in search for two missing men

Rescuers in Laos say they are investigating a possible “knocking response” deep inside a flooded cave network where two men are believed to remain trapped. The response sounds came as rescuers rappelled down a newly discovered vertical shaft that may provide a safer entry into a flooded cave and lead to a chamber where the men could be.

Cave rescuers investigating ‘knocking response’ in search for two missing men
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

Bayer says no plans to restructure despite litigation threat

Bayer has no plans to spin off Monsanto, a representative said on Tuesday, even as the company faces an avalanche of lawsuits over its

Bayer says no plans to restructure despite litigation threat
Crime|Health|Science|World

2 scientists charged with bringing deactivated mpox virus into the US and lying to authorities

Two scientists at a U.S. government lab have been charged with smuggling vials of deactivated mpox virus into the country from Africa without permits and lying about it to investigators

2 scientists charged with bringing deactivated mpox virus into the US and lying to authorities
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Scientists lose critical climate record as ocean observatory will go dark under Trump funding cuts

The Trump administration is dismantling a $386 million network of more than 900 ocean sensors funded by the National Science Foundation

Scientists lose critical climate record as ocean observatory will go dark under Trump funding cuts
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

ChatGPT app hits 1 billion monthly active users in record time, data shows

OpenAI's ChatGPT has crossed 1 billion global monthly active app users, becoming the fastest app ever to reach the milestone, according to estimates from market intelligence firm

ChatGPT app hits 1 billion monthly active users in record time, data shows
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump administration to ask US AI firms to voluntarily submit models for cybersecurity tests

The Trump administration will ask leading AI developers to voluntarily submit their most capable models for government

Trump administration to ask US AI firms to voluntarily submit models for cybersecurity tests
Health|Political|Science|World

US to re-engage with Gavi vaccine alliance amid Ebola outbreak, Rubio says

U.S.

US to re-engage with Gavi vaccine alliance amid Ebola outbreak, Rubio says
Environment|Science|World

A strong El Nino may be imminent. Climate change will make its effects worse

The El Nino weather pattern is forming, and is expected to cause extreme weather around the world this year, the WMO said on Tuesday.

A strong El Nino may be imminent. Climate change will make its effects worse
Business|Science|Technology

Microsoft teases new era of AI-driven devices at annual developer conference

Microsoft on Tuesday announced a sweeping slate of AI initiatives, from autonomous workplace assistants and gadgets to Nvidia-

Microsoft teases new era of AI-driven devices at annual developer conference
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Anthropic Mythos access to quadruple to about 200 Glasswing partners

Anthropic on Tuesday said it was planning a wider rollout of its artificial intelligence that has caught the attention of government and financial

Anthropic Mythos access to quadruple to about 200 Glasswing partners
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology|US|World

Meta scales back plan for internal mouse-tracking tech, citing staff concerns

Meta is dialing back elements of its plan to collect employee mouse movements, keystrokes and other actions for use as AI training data, it said in an internal memo on

Meta scales back plan for internal mouse-tracking tech, citing staff concerns
Education|Science|Technology

Maryland schools to implement AI guidance, training under new law taking effect Monday

Maryland schools to implement AI guidance, training under new law taking effect Monday

Maryland schools to implement AI guidance, training under new law taking effect Monday
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

US picks Louisiana, Oklahoma rare earth projects for $134 million funding

The U.S. Department of Energy said on Tuesday it has selected projects in Louisiana and Oklahoma for $134 million in funding to extract rare earth elements from waste streams.

US picks Louisiana, Oklahoma rare earth projects for $134 million funding
Business|Environment|Health|Science

A lot of ‘recycled’ plastic is being burned overseas – and causing widespread pollution linked to health problems

As more countries ban waste imports, plastic waste generators like the US will need to find better solutions. A few states are putting more responsibility on producers.

A lot of ‘recycled’ plastic is being burned overseas – and causing widespread pollution linked to health problems
Business|Science|Technology

Microsoft reveals new quantum chip made with AI, says it will have systems by 2029

Microsoft on Tuesday unveiled a new quantum computing chip that it redesigned with the help of AI, saying it now believes it will have commercially

Microsoft reveals new quantum chip made with AI, says it will have systems by 2029
Business|Education|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Hybrid work is not always the golden compromise employees expect – even as more companies implement it

Many employees say they prefer flexibility when it comes to working in the office, but they find it creates uncertainty and unpredictability.

Hybrid work is not always the golden compromise employees expect – even as more companies implement it
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Trump signs executive order asking for access to new AI models before they launch

Trump signs executive order asking for access to new AI models before they launch

Trump signs executive order asking for access to new AI models before they launch
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump signs an executive order that invites vetting of top AI models for national security risks

President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order on oversight of artificial intelligence, less than two weeks after postponing a White House ceremony over his concerns that a similar policy could dull America’s edge on AI technology

Trump signs an executive order that invites vetting of top AI models for national security risks
Business|Health|Science|Technology

People are flooding AI chatbots with health questions. Microsoft is teaming up with Mayo Clinic to help

People are flooding AI chatbots with health questions. Microsoft is teaming up with Mayo Clinic to help

People are flooding AI chatbots with health questions. Microsoft is teaming up with Mayo Clinic to help
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Science|Technology|US

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket to return to flight before year ends, CEO says

Blue Origin will return its New Glenn rocket to flight before the year ends, CEO Dave Limp said late on Monday, days after one of the rockets exploded, damaging the

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket to return to flight before year ends, CEO says
Health|Science|Technology

Breakthrough drug nearly doubles survival with advanced pancreatic cancer – an oncologist explains how daraxonrasib overcame an ‘undruggable’ disease

Around 97% of patients with advanced pancreatic cancer die within five years. Researchers have figured out a way to target the mechanism that makes these tumors so deadly.

Breakthrough drug nearly doubles survival with advanced pancreatic cancer – an oncologist explains how daraxonrasib overcame an ‘undruggable’ disease
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science

Flesh-eating screwworm detected 25 miles from US border in Mexico, USDA says

A parasitic fly that eats warm-blooded animals alive and could cause millions of dollars in economic damage was found in Mexico within 25 miles of the

Flesh-eating screwworm detected 25 miles from US border in Mexico, USDA says
Health|Science|Travel|US|World

US CDC flags health risks linked to travel-related cosmetic procedures

The U.S.

US CDC flags health risks linked to travel-related cosmetic procedures
Asia|Environment|Science|World

Rescuers search for new ways into cave in Laos where two men feared trapped

Rescuers search for new ways into cave in Laos where two men feared trapped

Rescuers search for new ways into cave in Laos where two men feared trapped
Environment|Science|Technology

NOAA celebrates 50 years of 'riding a roller coaster through a washing machine'

NOAA celebrates 50 years of 'riding a roller coaster through a washing machine'

NOAA celebrates 50 years of 'riding a roller coaster through a washing machine'
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

Pints of Science' at New World Tampa blends beer and brainpower at monthly minglings

Pints of Science' at New World Tampa blends beer and brainpower at monthly minglings

Pints of Science' at New World Tampa blends beer and brainpower at monthly minglings
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Letting private companies use Cold War-era plutonium could set a dangerous precedent, senator says

Letting private companies use Cold War-era plutonium could set a dangerous precedent, senator says

Letting private companies use Cold War-era plutonium could set a dangerous precedent, senator says
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

How a nudge from Nvidia propelled frugal Micron into the AI boom and a $1 trillion market cap

Micron Technology's march toward a $1 trillion valuation is nothing if not dramatic: a year ago it was a little over $100 billion.

How a nudge from Nvidia propelled frugal Micron into the AI boom and a $1 trillion market cap
Africa|Health|Science|World

WHO says suspected Ebola cases drop to 116 after hundreds ruled out

The World Health Organization said there have been 321 confirmed cases of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo outbreak and 116

WHO says suspected Ebola cases drop to 116 after hundreds ruled out
Business|Science|Technology

Cisco rolls out software tools to protect IT systems from AI agents

Cisco Systems on Tuesday announced a new suite of software tools that businesses can use to build their own armies of bots known as AI agents, to

Cisco rolls out software tools to protect IT systems from AI agents
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Morningstar values SpaceX at $780 billion, half its IPO target

Morningstar analysts pegged SpaceX's valuation at $780 billion, less than half of what the Elon Musk-led company is reportedly targeting in its initial public

Morningstar values SpaceX at $780 billion, half its IPO target
Health|Interview|Opinion|Science

Women are over-apologizing. It’s more complex than you might think

Women are over-apologizing. It’s more complex than you might think

Women are over-apologizing. It’s more complex than you might think
Science|Technology

Powerful AI is making facial recognition better at identifying you

New AI-based facial recognition techniques are reducing false positive and false negative matches.

Powerful AI is making facial recognition better at identifying you
Education|Opinion|Science

How Fox News viewership increases belief in the anti-immigrant great replacement theory

White Americans who watch Fox News are more likely to agree that shadowy political elites are embracing permissive immigration policies to replace native-born white Americans.

How Fox News viewership increases belief in the anti-immigrant great replacement theory
Asia|Business|Economy|Science|Technology|US|World

Arm Holdings CEO says US would have difficulty banning AI CPU chip exports to China

By Max A.

Arm Holdings CEO says US would have difficulty banning AI CPU chip exports to China
Business|Health|Science|Technology

Fulcrum plummets 50% after scrapping lead sickle-cell drug on FDA concerns

Shares of Fulcrum Therapeutics plunged 50% in premarket trading on Tuesday after the company said it would abandon development of its experimental sickle-cell disease drug following

Fulcrum plummets 50% after scrapping lead sickle-cell drug on FDA concerns
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

UN urges the world to ready for extreme heat risk from El Nino

The United Nations weather agency forecast on Tuesday a moderate or possibly a strong El Nino that could drive up global temperatures and increase the

UN urges the world to ready for extreme heat risk from El Nino
Arts|Entertainment|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

'Love my woke pope': Why Leo's first encyclical went viral and how it speaks to his papal approach

Pope Leo XIV has issued a manifesto calling for robust regulation of artificial intelligence

'Love my woke pope': Why Leo's first encyclical went viral and how it speaks to his papal approach
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

America’s stock market is surging, but it’s still all about AI

America’s stock market is surging, but it’s still all about AI

America’s stock market is surging, but it’s still all about AI
Health|Science|Travel|World

Congo re-opens airport at centre of Ebola outbreak

Democratic Republic of Congo has re-opened the airport in the capital city of the province hit hardest by the ongoing Ebola outbreak, a government statement said,

Congo re-opens airport at centre of Ebola outbreak
Asia|Political|Science|Technology|World

Robot patrol dogs could be coming to Taiwan's South China Sea islands

The Taiwan military's top weapons development institute showed off on Tuesday three robot patrol dogs that could one day be used on Taiwan's islands in the disputed South

Robot patrol dogs could be coming to Taiwan's South China Sea islands
Health|Science|World

Health officials oppose US plan to treat Ebola-exposed Americans overseas

Healthcare officials in the U.S., including former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials, on Monday warned Congress against adopting a proposed policy to treat

Health officials oppose US plan to treat Ebola-exposed Americans overseas
Arts|Science|Travel|World

Under Notre Dame cathedral, a 'dig of the century' unearths 1,700 years of history

Archaeologists are digging beneath Notre Dame cathedral to explore as far back as Roman Paris from 2,000 years ago

Under Notre Dame cathedral, a 'dig of the century' unearths 1,700 years of history
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Australia's CBA flags surging AI costs as tasks grow complex, slams 'work slop'

The cost of using AI will rise in less predictable ways as companies deploy the technology for complex tasks, the head of Australia's biggest bank said on Tuesday, calling

Australia's CBA flags surging AI costs as tasks grow complex, slams 'work slop'
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Blue Origin launch pad repairs could take 'serious time', NASA chief tells CNBC

Damage to a Blue Origin launch pad from the spectacular explosion of the company's giant New Glenn rocket during a test firing of its engines last week will "take some serious time"

Blue Origin launch pad repairs could take 'serious time', NASA chief tells CNBC
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Some hantavirus-exposed cruise ship passengers return home to finish quarantine

Some hantavirus-exposed cruise ship passengers return home to finish quarantine

Some hantavirus-exposed cruise ship passengers return home to finish quarantine
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Meteor as heavy as an elephant causes widespread speculation across New England

NASA says a fireball as heavy as an elephant caused the double boom that rang out over New England

Meteor as heavy as an elephant causes widespread speculation across New England
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5 American cruise ship passengers leave Nebraska quarantine facility

Five American cruise ship passengers exposed to hantavirus are leaving a Nebraska quarantine facility

5 American cruise ship passengers leave Nebraska quarantine facility
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8 crested ibises released in Japanese town decades after extinction in Japan

Eight crested ibises have been released into the wild in a north-central Japanese town, decades after going extinct in the country

8 crested ibises released in Japanese town decades after extinction in Japan
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Duke Energy exploring tech partnerships to offset nuclear expansion risks

Duke Energy, one of the largest U.S. electric utilities, said on Monday it has talked to hyperscalers about the prospect of building new

Duke Energy exploring tech partnerships to offset nuclear expansion risks
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Florida sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming company concealed serious risks of ChatGPT

The state of Florida has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming the company knowingly released and aggressively marketed ChatGPT to the public while concealing serious risks

Florida sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming company concealed serious risks of ChatGPT
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Wyoming’s ‘Path of the Pronghorn’ is a signature away from protections sought for a quarter century

Wyoming is close to designating a migration corridor for pronghorn, a move conservation biologist Joel Berger has long supported

Wyoming’s ‘Path of the Pronghorn’ is a signature away from protections sought for a quarter century
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Anthropic races toward a Wall Street debut with a confidential SEC filing

Artificial intelligence company Anthropic is moving toward going public on Wall Street, the latest chapter in its meteoric rise from a little-known research laboratory to one of the leading AI companies valued at $965 billion

Anthropic races toward a Wall Street debut with a confidential SEC filing
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Florida sues OpenAI, alleging it’s unsafe for children

Florida sues OpenAI, alleging it’s unsafe for children

Florida sues OpenAI, alleging it’s unsafe for children
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Emergency fish salvage in place at reservoir on Colorado's Eastern Plains

Emergency fish salvage in place at reservoir on Colorado's Eastern Plains

Emergency fish salvage in place at reservoir on Colorado's Eastern Plains
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Kīlauea eruption episode 48 begins early Monday morning

Kīlauea eruption episode 48 begins early Monday morning

Kīlauea eruption episode 48 begins early Monday morning
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Anthropic files to go public in a potentially trillion-dollar debut

Anthropic files to go public in a potentially trillion-dollar debut

Anthropic files to go public in a potentially trillion-dollar debut
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Ebola cases in Congo near 300 as more joyful stories from recovered medical workers emerge

Congo has confirmed at least 282 Ebola cases in its growing outbreak

Ebola cases in Congo near 300 as more joyful stories from recovered medical workers emerge
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Merck exec says company is discussing use of COVID antiviral drug in Ebola response

Merck is in discussions with various global health authorities about making its COVID antiviral pill molnupiravir available as an Ebola treatment to

Merck exec says company is discussing use of COVID antiviral drug in Ebola response
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Moderna and other groups get $60 million to develop Ebola vaccine

Global health organisation CEPI will give roughly $60 million to Moderna and two other groups to accelerate the development of

Moderna and other groups get $60 million to develop Ebola vaccine
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Florida becomes first state to sue OpenAI over child safety risks

Florida sued OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman on Monday, accusing the company of misrepresenting the safety of its ChatGPT platform, which the lawsuit said has

Florida becomes first state to sue OpenAI over child safety risks
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One way to improve your sleep? Imitate the habits of hunter-gatherers

One way to improve your sleep? Imitate the habits of hunter-gatherers

One way to improve your sleep? Imitate the habits of hunter-gatherers
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WHO chief wraps up visit to Ebola-hit Congo, briefs president on response

The head of the World Health Organization on Monday concluded his visit to Democratic Republic of Congo by briefing the president on the response to the

WHO chief wraps up visit to Ebola-hit Congo, briefs president on response
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Nvidia courts Korea's tech giants at Taipei dinner as AI push deepens

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang hosted top South Korean tech executives including the boss of chipmaker SK Hynix at a boisterous dinner on Monday,

Nvidia courts Korea's tech giants at Taipei dinner as AI push deepens
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Nvidia launches new chip to bring AI directly to personal computers

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Nvidia launches new chip to bring AI directly to personal computers
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Climate summits are falling short of what the planet needs, EU climate chief says

The outcomes of most of the United Nations' recent COP climate summits have fallen short of the more ambitious action scientists say is needed to address climate change,

Climate summits are falling short of what the planet needs, EU climate chief says
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What are AI PCs that Nvidia's Jensen Huang is betting on?

Nvidia has turned the spotlight on AI PCs after CEO Jensen Huang launched a new chip that would put artificial intelligence capabilities directly into laptops and desktop computers,

What are AI PCs that Nvidia's Jensen Huang is betting on?
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Rare blue micromoon dances through Massachusetts sky

Rare blue micromoon dances through Massachusetts sky

Rare blue micromoon dances through Massachusetts sky
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Central Florida 7-year-old joins Mensa after scoring in top 0.1% of her age group

Central Florida 7-year-old joins Mensa after scoring in top 0.1% of her age group

Central Florida 7-year-old joins Mensa after scoring in top 0.1% of her age group
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Birmingham Zoo bird thrives after receiving custom prosthetic beak from UAB dental team

Birmingham Zoo bird thrives after receiving custom prosthetic beak from UAB dental team

Birmingham Zoo bird thrives after receiving custom prosthetic beak from UAB dental team
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Nvidia bets on AI personal computers with new 'superchip' powering Windows laptops

Nvidia has unveiled powerful new chips to bring advanced artificial intelligence to Windows laptops and desktops

Nvidia bets on AI personal computers with new 'superchip' powering Windows laptops
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Federal flood insurance carries 2 moral hazards – which you face depends largely on how wealthy you are

Subsidized insurance makes waterfront property seem safer than it is for wealthier buyers, while many low-income homeowners face repeat disasters with no help.

Federal flood insurance carries 2 moral hazards – which you face depends largely on how wealthy you are
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Dr. ChatGPT is getting remarkably good at diagnosing health problems - but actual doctors are still better at weighing treatment options

Uncertainty is common in medicine, and AI isn’t very good at navigating it.

Dr. ChatGPT is getting remarkably good at diagnosing health problems - but actual doctors are still better at weighing treatment options
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Your phone screen doesn’t have the same color range as the human eye – and AI widens the gap between digital images and the real thing

A photographer describes how your phone camera flattens and dulls the colors in photos – and how to regain an appreciation for the wide spectrum of colors.

Your phone screen doesn’t have the same color range as the human eye – and AI widens the gap between digital images and the real thing
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A robot is helping an ailing couple stay in their home. Are more to come for an aging population?

The decades-long quest to build home robots that are both helpful and lifelike — spurred on by fictional machines like The Jetsons’ humanoid maid Rosie —- is still mostly a pipe dream, but some developers are getting closer

A robot is helping an ailing couple stay in their home. Are more to come for an aging population?
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Black teachers improve outcomes for all students, but the profession remains largely white

Many Black teachers were pushed out of classrooms from the 1950s through ‘70s. Despite new recruitment programs, the teacher workforce remains mostly white.

Black teachers improve outcomes for all students, but the profession remains largely white
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Venice’s growing flamingo population finds refuge in recovering wetlands

Flamingos are flocking to the Venetian Lagoon in record numbers as ecological efforts restore damaged wetlands

Venice’s growing flamingo population finds refuge in recovering wetlands
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Ebola recoveries bring signs of hope in DRC as suspected cases emerge outside Africa

Four nurses who were being treated for Ebola caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the virus have been discharged from a hospital in Bunia in the Democratic

Ebola recoveries bring signs of hope in DRC as suspected cases emerge outside Africa
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Blue Origin rocket explodes during ground test

Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket experienced an anomaly during a ground test known as a hotfire Thursday in Cape Canaveral, Florida, the company shared on X. "All personnel are accounted for," according to the X post.

Blue Origin rocket explodes during ground test
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Kenya pushes ahead with Ebola quarantine facility in partnership with US despite court order

Kenya pushes ahead with Ebola quarantine facility in partnership with US despite court order

Kenya pushes ahead with Ebola quarantine facility in partnership with US despite court order
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Russia says Ukrainian drone struck Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, Kyiv denies

Russia's state nuclear energy company Rosatom said on Saturday a Ukrainian drone had struck the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, Europe's largest, causing no

Russia says Ukrainian drone struck Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, Kyiv denies
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WHO chief urges safe burials in visit to heart of Ebola outbreak

The World Health Organisation chief travelled on Saturday to the Congolese province hardest hit by an Ebola outbreak, urging residents to seek

WHO chief urges safe burials in visit to heart of Ebola outbreak
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Dead gray whale found in water off California coast

Dead gray whale found in water off California coast

Dead gray whale found in water off California coast
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WHO chief visits epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo as cases outpace response

The head of the World Health Organization has visited Bunia in eastern Congo, where a rare Ebola outbreak is spreading rapidly

WHO chief visits epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo as cases outpace response
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Poop tests and blood tests join colonoscopy as options for colorectal cancer screening

The American Cancer Society updated its colorectal cancer screening guidelines to reflect advances in technology and increase access to screening.

Poop tests and blood tests join colonoscopy as options for colorectal cancer screening
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First Windows PC powered by Nvidia chips to debut next week, Axios reports

AI chip firm Nvidia and Microsoft are expected next week to debut the first Windows PCs that use Nvidia's chips as the main processor, Axios reported on Saturday, citing sources.

First Windows PC powered by Nvidia chips to debut next week, Axios reports
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A violent volcanic eruption may have revealed a new weapon to tackle a potent planet-heating gas

A violent volcanic eruption may have revealed a new weapon to tackle a potent planet-heating gas

A violent volcanic eruption may have revealed a new weapon to tackle a potent planet-heating gas
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A visual guide to the Laos cave rescue

A visual guide to the Laos cave rescue

A visual guide to the Laos cave rescue
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Blue Origin faces months of delays after rocket explosion damages launch pad

Blue Origin faces a months-long setback after the explosion of a rocket damaged its launch pad, company and industry sources said, scrambling schedules for

Blue Origin faces months of delays after rocket explosion damages launch pad
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Most new moms get the baby blues. But it could be something more serious: postpartum depression

Postpartum depression is a potentially dangerous condition that can fill a typically joyous time with despair

Most new moms get the baby blues. But it could be something more serious: postpartum depression
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AUKUS to develop unmanned undersea vehicles, delivery set for 2027

The United States, Britain and Australia are working together to develop unmanned undersea vehicles as part of their trilateral AUKUS defence pact, U.S.

AUKUS to develop unmanned undersea vehicles, delivery set for 2027
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As Ebola scourges Congo, experts warn of link to eating wild animals

For many in Congo and elsewhere in Central and West Africa, there is no shame in craving wild meat, a key part of the culture

As Ebola scourges Congo, experts warn of link to eating wild animals
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Trump’s physician says the president is in 'excellent health' and is 'fully fit' to serve

Donald Trump’s physician says the president is in “excellent health” and is “fully fit” to serve as commander in chief after a medical exam Tuesday at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

Trump’s physician says the president is in 'excellent health' and is 'fully fit' to serve
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Trump tells agencies to align with study calling for narrower childhood vaccine recommendations

President Donald Trump is giving his endorsement to a January study by the Department of Health and Human Services that calls for cutting the number of vaccines recommended for every American child

Trump tells agencies to align with study calling for narrower childhood vaccine recommendations
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California air regulators update a key climate program, sparking pushback from environmentalists

California air regulators have updated a key climate program Friday

California air regulators update a key climate program, sparking pushback from environmentalists
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A trivia champ, 2 brothers and a helpful grandfather were among victims of Washington tank collapse

Crews have recovered another victim from a massive chemical tank rupture at a paper mill in Washington state

A trivia champ, 2 brothers and a helpful grandfather were among victims of Washington tank collapse
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Trump signs order to use HHS vaccine assessment as federal guide

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Trump signs order to use HHS vaccine assessment as federal guide
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Flesh-eating screwworm found within 31 miles of US border, says USDA

A devastating parasitic fly that eats warm-blooded animals alive and could cause millions of dollars in economic damage to the U.S. economy has been

Flesh-eating screwworm found within 31 miles of US border, says USDA