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Financial strain, lockdowns and fear of infection during disease outbreaks magnify violence against women and girls − new research

Disease outbreaks can make women and girls especially vulnerable to violence, but health surveillance systems do a poor job tracking these trends.

Financial strain, lockdowns and fear of infection during disease outbreaks magnify violence against women and girls − new research
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Galaxies of life are collecting dust in museums – digitizing microscope slides can uncover billions of fossils for natural history

Pollen, algae, insects, radiolarians – each unique microfossil holds clues to how Earth has changed over millions of years. Combining AI with digital scanners helps researchers piece it all together.

Galaxies of life are collecting dust in museums – digitizing microscope slides can uncover billions of fossils for natural history
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Photographic memory is a myth – here’s what research really says about remembering

Hollywood loves a character who has the perfect total recall of a photographic memory. But this idea is a fantasy. It’s not how memory works – for good reason.

Photographic memory is a myth – here’s what research really says about remembering
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GlobalFoundries forecasts upbeat second quarter on data center demand

Specialty chipmaker GlobalFoundries forecast second-quarter revenue above Wall Street expectations on Tuesday, driven by acceleration in data center deployments globally.

GlobalFoundries forecasts upbeat second quarter on data center demand
Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World

Ukraine steps up medium-range strikes on Russian forces

Ukrainian troops are rapidly increasing medium-range drone strikes on Russian forces, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday, demonstrating a growing

Ukraine steps up medium-range strikes on Russian forces
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Child safety lab launching ‘independent crash testing’ for AI tools

Child safety lab launching ‘independent crash testing’ for AI tools

Child safety lab launching ‘independent crash testing’ for AI tools
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Use of Gilead's HIV prevention shot rises, but US insurance gaps remain

Use of Gilead Sciences' Yeztugo, a twice-yearly injection to prevent HIV infection, has climbed since its June launch, but U.S. health providers say not all patients

Use of Gilead's HIV prevention shot rises, but US insurance gaps remain
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Thailand scraps 25-year-old agreement with Cambodia on joint energy exploration

Thailand on Tuesday unilaterally terminated a longstanding agreement with Cambodia to work towards joint offshore energy exploration, defying calls from its neighbour to

Thailand scraps 25-year-old agreement with Cambodia on joint energy exploration
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Tesla faces EU skepticism over automated-driving tech, records show

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has projected confidence that the European Union will soon green-light the carmaker's "Full Self-Driving" (FSD) system, but

Tesla faces EU skepticism over automated-driving tech, records show
Health|Science|Travel|World

How an ocean cruise turned into a hantavirus nightmare

The first victim of a suspected hantavirus outbreak had already been dead 21 days when fellow passenger Jake Rosmarin posted a video about cows he had seen

How an ocean cruise turned into a hantavirus nightmare
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

OpenAI co-founder discloses nearly $30 billion stake, financial ties to Altman

OpenAI's co-founder and president, Greg Brockman, on Monday disclosed deeper financial ties to CEO Sam Altman than previously

OpenAI co-founder discloses nearly $30 billion stake, financial ties to Altman
Business|Economy|Environment|Science

California probes Trump administration deal to cancel offshore wind lease

California energy officials on Monday opened an investigation into the Trump administration's agreement with an offshore wind company to cancel a planned project off the state's

California probes Trump administration deal to cancel offshore wind lease
Environment|Europe|Science|Technology|World

IAEA says drone damaged equipment at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine

The International Atomic Energy Agency said on Monday meteorological monitoring equipment at the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southeastern Ukraine had been

IAEA says drone damaged equipment at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine
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A United jet narrowly avoided catastrophe when it struck a truck near Newark airport during landing

A United Airlines jet came dangerously close to disaster Sunday when it hit a semitrailer truck and a light pole on the New Jersey turnpike as it came into land at Newark Liberty International Airport

A United jet narrowly avoided catastrophe when it struck a truck near Newark airport during landing
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Palantir lifts annual revenue forecast on robust US government demand

Palantir Technologies raised its annual revenue forecast and beat estimates for quarterly results on Monday, a sign of growing demand for its data analytics

Palantir lifts annual revenue forecast on robust US government demand
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US intelligence indicates limited new damage to Iran's nuclear program, sources say

U.S. intelligence assessments indicate that the time Iran would need to build a nuclear weapon has not changed since last

US intelligence indicates limited new damage to Iran's nuclear program, sources say
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Reuters wins two Pulitzer Prizes for national and beat reporting

Reuters won two Pulitzer Prizes on Monday, one for national reporting for stories on U.S.

Reuters wins two Pulitzer Prizes for national and beat reporting
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

OpenAI president discloses his stake in the company is worth $30B

Greg Brockman, OpenAI’s president and CEO Sam Altman’s top lieutenant, disclosed in court Monday that his stake in the artificial intelligence company is worth nearly $30 billion

OpenAI president discloses his stake in the company is worth $30B
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White House considers government reviews for AI models, NYT reports

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White House considers government reviews for AI models, NYT reports
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Roomba pioneer aims to crack the household market again with an AI-powered pet robot

The robotics pioneer who helped unleash the Roomba vacuum is now betting that you might one day replace your beloved dog or cat with a plush robot that follows you around your home and adapts to your daily habits

Roomba pioneer aims to crack the household market again with an AI-powered pet robot
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Reuters wins beat reporting Pulitzer for Meta investigations

Reuters won the Pulitzer Prize for beat reporting on Monday for a series of stories revealing how social-media behemoth Meta knowingly exposed users, including

Reuters wins beat reporting Pulitzer for Meta investigations
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European Commission is in contact with Anthropic on Mythos, Dombrovskis says

The European Commission is in contact with Anthropic regarding Mythos and is assessing its possible implications, European Economic Commissioner Valdis ​Dombrovskis told

European Commission is in contact with Anthropic on Mythos, Dombrovskis says
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A professor, a Paralympian and a mentor: How Dr. Cassie Mitchell is shaping lives at Georgia Tech

A professor, a Paralympian and a mentor: How Dr. Cassie Mitchell is shaping lives at Georgia Tech

A professor, a Paralympian and a mentor: How Dr. Cassie Mitchell is shaping lives at Georgia Tech
Health|Science|World

South Carolina confirms second measles case in Saluda County

The South Carolina Department of Public Health on Monday confirmed a second measles case in Saluda County, saying it was linked to the initial case reported on April 17.

South Carolina confirms second measles case in Saluda County
Health|Political|Science|World

US Supreme Court lets abortion pill mail delivery restart for now

The U.S.

US Supreme Court lets abortion pill mail delivery restart for now
Health|Science|World

Evacuations planned as suspected hantavirus outbreak traps 150 on ship off Cape Verde

Medics were working on Monday to evacuate two people with symptoms of the deadly

Evacuations planned as suspected hantavirus outbreak traps 150 on ship off Cape Verde
Education|Environment|Science

Milwaukee County Zoo celebrates new rhino care center to protect endangered species

Milwaukee County Zoo celebrates new rhino care center to protect endangered species

Milwaukee County Zoo celebrates new rhino care center to protect endangered species
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US

US factory orders rise more than expected in March

New orders for U.S. factory goods rose more than expected in March, led by surging demand for electronics products amid the artificial intelligence investment boom.

US factory orders rise more than expected in March
Environment|Science|World

Earthquake hits southern Mexico, no victims reported

An earthquake of magnitude 5.6 hit southern Mexico on Monday morning, Mexico's National Seismological Institute said, while authorities reported no initial fatalities or

Earthquake hits southern Mexico, no victims reported
Americas|Crime|Environment|Health|Science|World

A second sloth dies after transfer to a central Florida zoo from troubled Sloth World

A second sloth has died after being taken to a central Florida zoo for rehabilitation

A second sloth dies after transfer to a central Florida zoo from troubled Sloth World
Environment|Science|Technology|World

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a plastic trash nightmare. It could also be part of a much bigger, hidden problem

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a plastic trash nightmare. It could also be part of a much bigger, hidden problem

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a plastic trash nightmare. It could also be part of a much bigger, hidden problem
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Astronomers believe they've detected an atmosphere around a tiny, icy world beyond Pluto

A new study suggests that a tiny, icy world beyond Pluto harbors a thin, delicate atmosphere

Astronomers believe they've detected an atmosphere around a tiny, icy world beyond Pluto
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What is hantavirus and how does it spread?

What is hantavirus and how does it spread?

What is hantavirus and how does it spread?
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology|World

Amgen to invest additional $300 million to boost US manufacturing footprint

Amgen said on Monday it was investing an additional $300 million in Puerto Rico to expand its U.S. manufacturing network.

Amgen to invest additional $300 million to boost US manufacturing footprint
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

How balcony solar can help renters and homeowners save money

Small-scale solar panels usable by renters and without rooftop installation can boost renewable energy use and reduce the effects of high electricity prices.

How balcony solar can help renters and homeowners save money
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Your beliefs could add or subtract years to your life

Your beliefs could add or subtract years to your life

Your beliefs could add or subtract years to your life
Environment|Health|Science|Travel|World

A cruise ship is waiting for help after a suspected outbreak of rare hantavirus onboard killed 3

A Dutch cruise ship with nearly 150 people on board including 17 Americans is waiting for help off Cape Verde after a suspected hantavirus outbreak killed three passengers

A cruise ship is waiting for help after a suspected outbreak of rare hantavirus onboard killed 3
Education|Health|Science

Bullying is common in elementary school – and it’s more likely to happen in classrooms that are chaotic

New research suggests that bullying prevention work should address the broader classroom environment, not just students’ individual characteristics and behaviors.

Bullying is common in elementary school – and it’s more likely to happen in classrooms that are chaotic
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

A quiet Alaska fault is missing the fluids scientists expected – and it’s changing what we know about earthquake zones

Understanding why some faults creep rather than sticking and causing massive earthquakes is important for gauging the future risk of both earthquakes and tsunamis.

A quiet Alaska fault is missing the fluids scientists expected – and it’s changing what we know about earthquake zones
Opinion|Science|Technology

Mythos AI is a cybersecurity threat, but it doesn’t rewrite the rules of the game

Mythos’ dramatic hacking abilities are as much a reflection of the precarious state of digital defenses as a revolutionary tech breakthrough.

Mythos AI is a cybersecurity threat, but it doesn’t rewrite the rules of the game
Education|Health|Science

Why do you have to wear a helmet when you’re skateboarding?

An expert in traumatic brain injuries explains why you need to protect your noggin.

Why do you have to wear a helmet when you’re skateboarding?
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Is it wrong to pay incarcerated people in jail? This Pennsylvania county says no

A new policy at Allegheny County Jail allows incarcerated people to earn money for their work. The goal is to improve conditions for everyone involved.

Is it wrong to pay incarcerated people in jail? This Pennsylvania county says no
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Opinion|Science|World

Does frequent worship lead to better mental health? Often, but not always, experts say

There is a long-running discussion about the role that religion can play in enhancing personal well-being and lowering the risk of mental health problems

Does frequent worship lead to better mental health? Often, but not always, experts say
Health|Political|Science

Warned off vaccine actions, Kennedy seeks quick health wins ahead of midterms

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F.

Warned off vaccine actions, Kennedy seeks quick health wins ahead of midterms
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Flight data bolsters claim China Eastern plane was deliberately crashed in 2022

Flight data bolsters claim China Eastern plane was deliberately crashed in 2022

Flight data bolsters claim China Eastern plane was deliberately crashed in 2022
Australia|Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Australia, Japan strengthen critical minerals ties

Australia and Japan have beefed up their cooperation around critical minerals amid a state visit by Japan's prime minister, with the countries providing A$1.67 billion ($

Australia, Japan strengthen critical minerals ties
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Abortion pill makers ask US Supreme Court to restore mail-order access

Two drugmakers have asked the U.S.

Abortion pill makers ask US Supreme Court to restore mail-order access
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China robot-hand-building unicorn Linkerbot targets $6 billion valuation

Chinese robotics startup Linkerbot, the global market leader in highly dexterous robotic hands for humanoids, will seek a $6 billion valuation in its next

China robot-hand-building unicorn Linkerbot targets $6 billion valuation
Health|Science|Travel|World

A suspected outbreak of the rare hantavirus on a cruise ship in the Atlantic kills 3 people

The World Health Organization says that a suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean has killed three people and sickened at least three others

A suspected outbreak of the rare hantavirus on a cruise ship in the Atlantic kills 3 people
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At this party, everyone is the same height

At this party, everyone is the same height

At this party, everyone is the same height
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Foxconn launches second-generation satellites via SpaceX Falcon 9

Taiwan’s Foxconn said on Sunday its second-generation low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites were launched via a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from California, marking the electronics

Foxconn launches second-generation satellites via SpaceX Falcon 9
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Barry Levinson’s box-office flop ‘Toys’ predicted the future of warfare

Barry Levinson’s box-office flop ‘Toys’ predicted the future of warfare

Barry Levinson’s box-office flop ‘Toys’ predicted the future of warfare
Europe|Science|Technology|World

IAEA says a drone targeted Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant's external radiation control laboratory

The Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southeastern Ukraine informed the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Sunday that a drone had targeted its external

IAEA says a drone targeted Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant's external radiation control laboratory
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Trump keeps us up in the air with his hints of what’s coming in a new batch of UFO files

President Donald Trump is promising to release new UFO records that he says will be “very interesting.”

Trump keeps us up in the air with his hints of what’s coming in a new batch of UFO files
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The Supreme Court keeps overturning precedent. It swears that it’s not

The Supreme Court keeps overturning precedent. It swears that it’s not

The Supreme Court keeps overturning precedent. It swears that it’s not
Health|Political|Science|US|World

Fight over online access to abortion pill reaches Supreme Court in emergency appeal

Fight over online access to abortion pill reaches Supreme Court in emergency appeal

Fight over online access to abortion pill reaches Supreme Court in emergency appeal
Business|Health|Science

Danco seeks Supreme Court stay of ruling that pauses mail-order access to abortion drugs

Pharmaceutical company Danco Laboratories filed an application with the U.S.

Danco seeks Supreme Court stay of ruling that pauses mail-order access to abortion drugs
Health|Science|Travel

What it’s like to go on a US retreat built around ‘magic’ mushrooms

What it’s like to go on a US retreat built around ‘magic’ mushrooms

What it’s like to go on a US retreat built around ‘magic’ mushrooms
Environment|Europe|Science|World

Humpback whale 'Timmy' released in the North Sea after weeks stranded off Germany

A rescue team has released from a barge in the North Sea a humpback whale that had been stranded in shallow waters near Germany since March, witnesses said

Humpback whale 'Timmy' released in the North Sea after weeks stranded off Germany
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Bay Area teen's ReCap Project targets medical plastic waste for recycling

Bay Area teen's ReCap Project targets medical plastic waste for recycling

Bay Area teen's ReCap Project targets medical plastic waste for recycling
Health|Science|Technology

UAB completes Alabama's first bone marrow transplant using deceased donor

UAB completes Alabama's first bone marrow transplant using deceased donor

UAB completes Alabama's first bone marrow transplant using deceased donor
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Aging better isn’t just about adding more years. Tech to reduce chronic disease is just as important

Aging better isn’t just about adding more years. Tech to reduce chronic disease is just as important

Aging better isn’t just about adding more years. Tech to reduce chronic disease is just as important
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Did you find an animal nesting near your house? Here's what to do

Spring is when wildlife from birds to deer to alligators nest or bear young, often close to humans

Did you find an animal nesting near your house? Here's what to do
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Science

A bright moon may dim the Eta Aquarid meteor shower made up of Halley's comet debris

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower will soon light the sky with debris from Halley’s comet

A bright moon may dim the Eta Aquarid meteor shower made up of Halley's comet debris
Crime|Science|Technology

How ChatGPT conversations became ‘a treasure trove’ of evidence in criminal investigations

How ChatGPT conversations became ‘a treasure trove’ of evidence in criminal investigations

How ChatGPT conversations became ‘a treasure trove’ of evidence in criminal investigations
Health|Science|Technology|World

Ghana becomes the latest African country to reject a US health deal, citing data sharing concerns

Ghana has rejected a proposed health deal with the U.S. due to concerns over data privacy

Ghana becomes the latest African country to reject a US health deal, citing data sharing concerns
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China was the birthplace of recreational drones. Now you can’t buy one in Beijing

China was the birthplace of recreational drones. Now you can’t buy one in Beijing

China was the birthplace of recreational drones. Now you can’t buy one in Beijing
Business|Health|Science|Technology|US

US FDA approves Pfizer, Arvinas' breast cancer drug

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US FDA approves Pfizer, Arvinas' breast cancer drug
Environment|Science|World

U.S. border wall construction threatens endangered wolves, conservationists say

For the first time in decades, a radio-collared endangered Mexican wolf crossed from the U.S. into Mexico last week in New Mexico, a federal official said on Friday,

U.S. border wall construction threatens endangered wolves, conservationists say
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What is mifepristone?

What is mifepristone?

What is mifepristone?
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Oscars organization expands international film eligibility, addresses AI in new rules

The organization behind the Oscars is for the first time addressing the use of artificial intelligence in performances and scripts for the 2027 Academy Awards

Oscars organization expands international film eligibility, addresses AI in new rules
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WHO delays pandemic treaty amid pathogen-sharing dispute

World Health Organization member states said on Friday they had extended talks on pathogen-sharing rules, casting doubt on when a pandemic treaty adopted last year can come into

WHO delays pandemic treaty amid pathogen-sharing dispute
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US military reaches deals with 7 tech companies to use their AI on classified systems

The Pentagon says it has reached deals with seven tech companies to use their artificial intelligence in its classified computer networks This will allow the military to tap into AI-powered capabilities to help it fight wars

US military reaches deals with 7 tech companies to use their AI on classified systems
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US FDA authorizes early access to Revolution's pancreatic cancer pill

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US FDA authorizes early access to Revolution's pancreatic cancer pill