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'I'm the boss', Trump says at G7, as he warms to Ukraine's war aims

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'I'm the boss', Trump says at G7, as he warms to Ukraine's war aims
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US, Europe near approval of Boeing 737 MAX 7, 10 airplanes

Europe and the U.S. are making progress toward approving two new variants of the Boeing 737 MAX for use, a top European aviation regulator

US, Europe near approval of Boeing 737 MAX 7, 10 airplanes
Arts|Science|Technology

Archaeologists find musket balls and fort linked to the Battle of Bunker Hill

An archaeological dig at the site of the Battle of Bunker Hill has revealed ammunition used in the fight along with the outlines of an earthen fort built to protect the patriots fighting the British

Archaeologists find musket balls and fort linked to the Battle of Bunker Hill
Environment|Science|Technology

NOAA’s Hurricane Hunter fleet is aging. Senators want to make it bigger and newer

NOAA’s Hurricane Hunter fleet is aging. Senators want to make it bigger and newer

NOAA’s Hurricane Hunter fleet is aging. Senators want to make it bigger and newer
Health|Science|World

Congo Ebola response strained a month after WHO declares international emergency

Health workers battling an Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo lack the personnel to

Congo Ebola response strained a month after WHO declares international emergency
Economy|Europe|Science|Technology|World

At G7, Macron says he expects progress on broadening access to Anthropic's Mythos

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday he believed progress would be made in coming weeks on broadening access to

At G7, Macron says he expects progress on broadening access to Anthropic's Mythos
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

G7 sets up critical minerals alliance, platform to cut reliance on China

Group of Seven leaders agreed on Wednesday to step up coordination to cut their countries' reliance on China for critical minerals,

G7 sets up critical minerals alliance, platform to cut reliance on China
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Quantum tech firm EigenQ to go public in $3 billion SPAC deal

EigenQ will go public through a merger with blank-check company Silicon Valley Acquisition in a deal valuing the quantum tech firm at about $3 billion, they said on Wednesday.

Quantum tech firm EigenQ to go public in $3 billion SPAC deal
Health|Science

Ancient teeth from Siberia rewrite the plague’s timeline, dating back to over 5,500 years ago

Scientists have found evidence of the oldest known plague, dating back about 5,500 years ago — some 200 years earlier than previously thought

Ancient teeth from Siberia rewrite the plague’s timeline, dating back to over 5,500 years ago
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

How parents can talk to their kids about vaping as FDA authorizes some flavored e-cigarettes

Nearly 6% of U.S. middle and high school students vape

How parents can talk to their kids about vaping as FDA authorizes some flavored e-cigarettes
Health|Science|World

A 16-month-old and his mother recover from Ebola in rare good news from outbreak in Congo

A 16-month-old baby and his mother have recovered from Ebola in eastern Congo

A 16-month-old and his mother recover from Ebola in rare good news from outbreak in Congo
Economy|Education|Environment|Science

Why states are walking back their own climate and energy laws, and what they could do instead

Many steps that are good for clean energy also dovetail with federal priorities, from affordable housing to data centers and rural development.

Why states are walking back their own climate and energy laws, and what they could do instead
Environment|Health|Science|World

Africa's Ebola outbreaks complicated by victims who prefer traditional healers over hospitals

Whenever Ebola comes, some of those stricken choose the road to the nearest hospital

Africa's Ebola outbreaks complicated by victims who prefer traditional healers over hospitals
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Big Tech-backed coalition for carbon removal increases funding by $915 million, adds Anthropic

A coalition backed by Big Tech companies

Big Tech-backed coalition for carbon removal increases funding by $915 million, adds Anthropic
Africa|Asia|Environment|Political|Science|World

Taiwan says its delegates have been barred from ocean conference in Kenya

Kenya has barred delegates from Taiwan from attending an international conference on oceans in the east African country under pressure from China, Taiwan's government said

Taiwan says its delegates have been barred from ocean conference in Kenya
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Opinion|Science|Technology

Energy costs are high and unaffordable – what utilities, governments, communities and you can do to help save consumers money

There are opportunities at every level of the US energy market to save consumers money – if governments, companies, communities and individuals choose to act.

Energy costs are high and unaffordable – what utilities, governments, communities and you can do to help save consumers money
Business|Economy|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Opinion|Science|Technology|World

Most American workers are checked out, and like ‘The Office,’ their bosses are the last to know

Less than half of American workers feel that they clearly know what their employers expect from them. And many employees are too discouraged to do their best.

Most American workers are checked out, and like ‘The Office,’ their bosses are the last to know
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South Florida shark diving operators push back against Florida Safe Seas Act: "There's a huge double standard here"

South Florida shark diving operators push back against Florida Safe Seas Act: "There's a huge double standard here"

South Florida shark diving operators push back against Florida Safe Seas Act: "There's a huge double standard here"
Arts|Political|Science|Sports|World

How political leaders use combat spectacles to symbolize national power and purpose

For both Roman gladiators and modern-day mixed martial arts participants, physical contests become moral dramas about sacrifice and human limits. That has led today’s fighters to right-wing politics.

How political leaders use combat spectacles to symbolize national power and purpose
Economy|Health|Science

Rural areas lag behind in cancer treatment and prevention – even as rich, urban areas increasingly leave dying from cancer in the rearview

Cancer deaths in the US have dropped steeply since 1991. But the medical and public health advances leading to these declines have been concentrated among high-income areas.

Rural areas lag behind in cancer treatment and prevention – even as rich, urban areas increasingly leave dying from cancer in the rearview
Business|Science|Technology|World

AI use in UK hits 'tipping point' as companies scale up, Google exec says

Adoption of artificial intelligence has reached a "tipping point" in Britain, as companies move from experimentation to large-scale deployment and start

AI use in UK hits 'tipping point' as companies scale up, Google exec says
Business|Economy|Europe|Science|Technology|World

AI will lead to labour shortages, Bezos says in optimistic talk

Artificial Intelligence will lead to labour shortages, not the replacement of humans, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos predicted in a highly optimistic appearance at the VivaTech

AI will lead to labour shortages, Bezos says in optimistic talk
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

US awards $500 million to Nvidia-backed SandboxAQ for finding new chipmaking materials

The U.S. government awarded $500 million on Wednesday to startup SandboxAQ to develop new chemicals and materials for domestic semiconductor

US awards $500 million to Nvidia-backed SandboxAQ for finding new chipmaking materials
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

China's BYD ramps up battery production in Brazil

Chinese electric carmaker BYD is scaling up battery production in Brazil, a senior executive told Reuters, as it pushes deeper into local

China's BYD ramps up battery production in Brazil
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

HSBC partners with Google Cloud to expand AI usage

HSBC on Wednesday announced a multi-year partnership with Alphabet Inc-owned Google Cloud focused on building the British bank's artificial intelligence capabilities.

HSBC partners with Google Cloud to expand AI usage
Business|Finance|Science|Technology

A New York House primary has become an AI industry family feud with millions in corporate spending

New York Democratic Assemblyman Alex Bores is running for Congress, and the tech industry is deeply involved

A New York House primary has become an AI industry family feud with millions in corporate spending
Business|Economy|Europe|Science|Technology|World

Europe frets about U.S. AI as tech world flocks to France for G7, VivaTech

By Supantha Mukherjee and Leo Marchandon PARIS/STOCKHOLM, June 17 - Europe's quest for technological sovereignty will dominate discussions at the G7 in France and the VivaTech conference in Paris this

Europe frets about U.S. AI as tech world flocks to France for G7, VivaTech
Education|Environment|Europe|Health|Science|Technology|World

Italian mother takes on Meta, TikTok after daughter's death

In the span of just a few months, Irene Roggero Ugues watched her daughter Rossella's behaviour change as social media

Italian mother takes on Meta, TikTok after daughter's death
Arts|Environment|Health|Science

Crews battle algae bloom in Washington's newly repainted Reflecting Pool

Work crews poured hydrogen peroxide into the newly repainted Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Tuesday to combat an algae bloom, a little over a week after

Crews battle algae bloom in Washington's newly repainted Reflecting Pool
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology|World

US progesterone supplies tighten as menopause treatment demand grows

U.S. supplies of progesterone are coming under strain, with patients, clinicians, and pharmacists reporting recent intermittent shortages of oral

US progesterone supplies tighten as menopause treatment demand grows
Asia|Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

China to support IPOs by 'future industry' startups, large model companies

China took fresh steps on Wednesday to fund tech innovation amid an intensifying rivalry with the U.S., saying it would

China to support IPOs by 'future industry' startups, large model companies
Health|Political|Science|US|World

Kennedy orders American exposed to hantavirus to stay quarantined against her will, WSJ reports

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F.

Kennedy orders American exposed to hantavirus to stay quarantined against her will, WSJ reports
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Using the stars and paddles, indigenous Taiwanese recreate risky sea journey of Great Pacific Migration

Using the stars and paddles, indigenous Taiwanese recreate risky sea journey of Great Pacific Migration

Using the stars and paddles, indigenous Taiwanese recreate risky sea journey of Great Pacific Migration
Business|Economy|Interview|Science|Technology

Nvidia's Jensen Huang says society needs 'new social norms' in the age of AI

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang — whose work helped propel artificial intelligence — is stressing in an Associated Press interview that society has no choice but to change in the advent of AI

Nvidia's Jensen Huang says society needs 'new social norms' in the age of AI
Arts|Business|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|US

Trump administration uses hydrogen peroxide and tiny bubbles against algae in Reflecting Pool

President Donald Trump's remodeled Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has turned chartreuse from an algal bloom

Trump administration uses hydrogen peroxide and tiny bubbles against algae in Reflecting Pool
Asia|Environment|Science|World

A 6.7 magnitude earthquake shakes part of Indonesia, killing at least 1, causing damage and injuries

A 6.7 magnitude earthquake has shaken central Indonesia’s Sulawesi island, killing at least one resident and injuring dozens of people

A 6.7 magnitude earthquake shakes part of Indonesia, killing at least 1, causing damage and injuries
Arts|Environment|Political|Science|Technology

Reflecting Pool woes: Trump administration turns to hydrogen peroxide in latest bid to beat back algae

Reflecting Pool woes: Trump administration turns to hydrogen peroxide in latest bid to beat back algae

Reflecting Pool woes: Trump administration turns to hydrogen peroxide in latest bid to beat back algae
Business|Finance|Science|Technology|US|World

Snap bets on life beyond smartphones with $2,195 Specs augmented-reality glasses

Snap on Tuesday launched its first augmented-reality glasses for consumers at a hefty price of $2,195, pitching the device as the future of how

Snap bets on life beyond smartphones with $2,195 Specs augmented-reality glasses
Environment|Science|Technology

The Milky Way’s black hole is eerily quiet. Scientists have now found evidence of its missing wind

The Milky Way’s black hole is eerily quiet. Scientists have now found evidence of its missing wind

The Milky Way’s black hole is eerily quiet. Scientists have now found evidence of its missing wind
Health|Science|US|World

RFK Jr. overrules experts to keep hantavirus cruise ship passenger in quarantine

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has refused to release a cruise ship passenger exposed to hantavirus from the Nebraska quarantine facility where she is being held

RFK Jr. overrules experts to keep hantavirus cruise ship passenger in quarantine
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

GM, Lockheed to collaborate on defense projects

General Motors and defense company Lockheed Martin are collaborating on projects to strengthen the U.S. manufacturing and defense industrial base, the

GM, Lockheed to collaborate on defense projects
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

EssilorLuxottica, Applied Materials strike deal to develop smart glasses, AR technology

EssilorLuxottica, the world's largest eyewear maker, has signed a long-term deal with chipmaking equipment company Applied Materials to develop augmented reality display technology

EssilorLuxottica, Applied Materials strike deal to develop smart glasses, AR technology
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RFK Jr. orders passenger from hantavirus-stricken cruise to remain in quarantine in Nebraska, despite CDC recommendation

RFK Jr. orders passenger from hantavirus-stricken cruise to remain in quarantine in Nebraska, despite CDC recommendation

RFK Jr. orders passenger from hantavirus-stricken cruise to remain in quarantine in Nebraska, despite CDC recommendation
Business|Crime|Science|Technology

Hacking group claims major hack of Novo Nordisk and attempted $25 million extortion

A cyber extortion group claimed on Tuesday to have stolen more than a terabyte of data from pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk and said it is exploring selling parts of

Hacking group claims major hack of Novo Nordisk and attempted $25 million extortion
Science|Technology|World

G7 leaders discuss 'trusted partners' access to cutting-edge US AI models, sources say

G7 leaders discussed a plan to grant select “trusted partners” access to advanced AI models from U.S. firms

G7 leaders discuss 'trusted partners' access to cutting-edge US AI models, sources say
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

Potential Tropical Cyclone One forms off Texas coast, threatening dangerous flash flooding

A tropical storm was expected to form off the Texas coast by Wednesday morning from a system labeled Potential Tropical Cyclone One,

Potential Tropical Cyclone One forms off Texas coast, threatening dangerous flash flooding
Europe|Health|Science|World

G7 leaders call for strong, coordinated response to Ebola outbreak

G7 leaders called on Tuesday for a strong and coordinated response to the Ebola outbreak in Congo, urging other nations to dedicate resources in a bid to ensure the virus

G7 leaders call for strong, coordinated response to Ebola outbreak
Health|Science|World

Congo Ebola outbreak may be worst ever, Africa CDC says

The head of Africa's Centres for Disease ​Control and Prevention warned on Tuesday that the Ebola outbreak in Congo could be the

Congo Ebola outbreak may be worst ever, Africa CDC says
Business|Entertainment|Science|Technology

B-52 on test flight plunged at nearly a mile a minute before crashing, killing 8

Limited tracking data shows that the B-52 involved in a deadly crash during a test flight at an Air Force base in California made a sharp right and then nearly completed a 180-degree turn before plunging to the ground at nearly a mile a minute

B-52 on test flight plunged at nearly a mile a minute before crashing, killing 8
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Pentagon commits $500 million loan to Phoenix Tailings for rare earth plant

Phoenix Tailings said on Tuesday the Pentagon's Office of Strategic Capital has conditionally committed $500 million in long-term debt financing to the company to construct a rare

Pentagon commits $500 million loan to Phoenix Tailings for rare earth plant
Business|Health|Science

Moderna flu shot data may support use in older adults, US FDA staff says

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Moderna flu shot data may support use in older adults, US FDA staff says
Environment|Science|US|World

Rain along the Gulf Coast could become the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season

A cluster of storms along the Gulf Coast of Texas could become the first tropical storm of the Atlantic hurricane season

Rain along the Gulf Coast could become the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season
Economy|Environment|Science|Travel|World

MoDOT spent $2.6 million on invasive tree removal in preparation for World Cup

MoDOT spent $2.6 million on invasive tree removal in preparation for World Cup

MoDOT spent $2.6 million on invasive tree removal in preparation for World Cup
Political|Science|Travel|World

Trump says memo states clearly Iran will not have a nuclear weapon

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Trump says memo states clearly Iran will not have a nuclear weapon
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Nvidia's Huang pledges AI will boost manufacturing jobs. A test will come in Texas

Nvidia is betting on artificial intelligence to revive U.S. manufacturing

Nvidia's Huang pledges AI will boost manufacturing jobs. A test will come in Texas
Health|Science|US|World

The US infant mortality rate fell to an all-time low, though it still trails other similar nations

The nation’s infant mortality dropped to a new all-time low in 2025

The US infant mortality rate fell to an all-time low, though it still trails other similar nations
Business|Finance|Science|Technology|World

Meta's Threads reaches 500 million monthly users, rolls out new features

Meta Platforms said on Tuesday its Threads app had reached 500 million monthly active users, nearly three years after the social network platform was launched as a competitor to

Meta's Threads reaches 500 million monthly users, rolls out new features
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

SpaceX locks in $60 billion Cursor deal to close gap with rivals in AI coding race

Elon Musk's SpaceX is buying the startup behind the popular AI coding agent Cursor, Anysphere, for $60 billion in an all-stock deal to boost

SpaceX locks in $60 billion Cursor deal to close gap with rivals in AI coding race
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Self-driving tech supplier Mobileye plans US robotaxi service next year

Mobileye Global said on Tuesday it would launch its own robotaxi service in the United States next year, putting the self-driving technology supplier in direct

Self-driving tech supplier Mobileye plans US robotaxi service next year
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Olin to buy Huntsman in a $2.43 billion deal amid challenging chemicals market

Olin said on Tuesday it will acquire Huntsman in an all-stock deal valued at about $2.43 billion, combining two U.S. chemical producers as the industry seeks scale

Olin to buy Huntsman in a $2.43 billion deal amid challenging chemicals market
Environment|Science|Sports

Colorado Parks and Wildlife salvages over 1,000 trout as Denver Water drains reservoir

Colorado Parks and Wildlife salvages over 1,000 trout as Denver Water drains reservoir

Colorado Parks and Wildlife salvages over 1,000 trout as Denver Water drains reservoir
Business|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Invasive golden mussels run rampant in San Joaquin County, spark plea for federal assistance

Invasive golden mussels run rampant in San Joaquin County, spark plea for federal assistance

Invasive golden mussels run rampant in San Joaquin County, spark plea for federal assistance
Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

After a long childhood cancer journey, this family is embracing life – and dancing

After a long childhood cancer journey, this family is embracing life – and dancing

After a long childhood cancer journey, this family is embracing life – and dancing
Education|Health|Science

Why fatherhood matters more than ever before

Dads today are spending dramatically more time with their kids than they did a generation ago. But there’s a less encouraging trend tucked into this development.

Why fatherhood matters more than ever before
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US

SpaceX buys AI coding startup Cursor for $60 billion in race for an edge over Anthropic and OpenAI

SpaceX will move forward with its $60 billion acquisition of artificial intelligence startup Cursor as Elon Musk’s space exploration and AI company seeks a competitive edge against rivals Anthropic and OpenAI after its Wall Street debut last week

SpaceX buys AI coding startup Cursor for $60 billion in race for an edge over Anthropic and OpenAI
Environment|Science|US|World

Tropical storm chances increase for major Gulf flood threat that has killed 1 in Texas

Tropical storm chances increase for major Gulf flood threat that has killed 1 in Texas

Tropical storm chances increase for major Gulf flood threat that has killed 1 in Texas
Business|Economy|Finance|Opinion|Political|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Prediction markets are opening many new opportunities for unregulated insider trading and unethical bets – in the name of making a game out of politics

The rapidly growing popularity of prediction markets is sparking worries about the markets’ effects on US politics, where campaign staff has bet on its candidate’s electoral performance.

Prediction markets are opening many new opportunities for unregulated insider trading and unethical bets – in the name of making a game out of politics
Education|Environment|Health|Science

Microplastics are everywhere in Pennsylvania’s water – but the tide may be turning

An environmental engineer who mapped microplastic pollution in three of Pennsylvania’s watersheds explains what it means for our health.

Microplastics are everywhere in Pennsylvania’s water – but the tide may be turning
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Asteroid or comet? Meteor or meteorite? How to identify and classify the rocks you see streaking through the sky

An observatory director describes the differences between the types of rocks that fly through space.

Asteroid or comet? Meteor or meteorite? How to identify and classify the rocks you see streaking through the sky
Education|Science|Technology

Atlanta nonprofit's STEM summer camp inspires students to dream bigger through robotics

Atlanta nonprofit's STEM summer camp inspires students to dream bigger through robotics

Atlanta nonprofit's STEM summer camp inspires students to dream bigger through robotics
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Building data centers in space is an intriguing idea on paper, but major engineering challenges must be solved

A data center could get more solar power and be kept much colder in space, but it would be extremely difficult to repair and update.

Building data centers in space is an intriguing idea on paper, but major engineering challenges must be solved
Health|Science|Technology

Paralyzed Minnesota man's invention aims to help people with mobility issues walk again

Paralyzed Minnesota man's invention aims to help people with mobility issues walk again

Paralyzed Minnesota man's invention aims to help people with mobility issues walk again
Environment|Science|World

How one devastating cyclone wiped out 7% of the planet’s rarest great apes

How one devastating cyclone wiped out 7% of the planet’s rarest great apes

How one devastating cyclone wiped out 7% of the planet’s rarest great apes
Business|Science|Technology|World

Cybersecurity executives urge the Trump administration to ease restrictions on Anthropic AI models

A group of cybersecurity executives and experts is asking the Trump administration to lift its directive preventing the use of Anthropic’s latest artificial intelligence models by foreign nationals, saying the move could help U.S. adversaries more than it hurts them

Cybersecurity executives urge the Trump administration to ease restrictions on Anthropic AI models
Business|Science|Technology|World

SoftBank launches cybersecurity product based on OpenAI models

Japan’s SoftBank Group has launched a cybersecurity product designed to counter breaches enabled by artificial intelligence, the company said on Tuesday.

SoftBank launches cybersecurity product based on OpenAI models
Health|Lifestyle|Science

What you’re getting wrong about feeling loved, according to relationship experts

What you’re getting wrong about feeling loved, according to relationship experts

What you’re getting wrong about feeling loved, according to relationship experts
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Japan's tech business SoftBank rolls out OpenAI 'patches' against cyberattacks

Japanese technology giant SoftBank Group Corp. is launching a service using OpenAI technology to protect against the looming threat of cyberattacks

Japan's tech business SoftBank rolls out OpenAI 'patches' against cyberattacks
Business|Economy|Health|Science|World

Novo Nordisk to seek approval soon to sell Wegovy pill in China

Novo Nordisk plans to seek Chinese regulatory approval for its Wegovy weight-loss pill "very soon," its CEO said on Tuesday, as it moves to catch up with

Novo Nordisk to seek approval soon to sell Wegovy pill in China
Australia|Economy|Environment|Science|World

Australia declares El Nino set to be strongest in decades

Australia's weather bureau warned on Tuesday that an El Nino weather pattern has formed in the tropical Pacific and could intensify in the

Australia declares El Nino set to be strongest in decades
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

OpenAI spending hit $34 billion last year ahead of planned IPO, FT reports

OpenAI spent $34 billion last year to dominate the booming AI market ahead of its planned IPO, the Financial Times reported on Monday.

OpenAI spending hit $34 billion last year ahead of planned IPO, FT reports
Education|Environment|Health|Science|World

Almost all of world's children exposed to climate hazards, UN agency says

Almost all of the world's children are exposed to at least one climate hazard, with as many as 1.8 billion put in danger by droughts and 1.2 billion by extreme heat, the

Almost all of world's children exposed to climate hazards, UN agency says
Business|Crime|Environment|Science|Technology|World

US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes in flames in California, killing all 8 crew aboard

A U.S.

US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes in flames in California, killing all 8 crew aboard
Business|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

The world agreed to protect 30% of the ocean by 2030 – but marine protection can’t be judged by area alone

So far, about 10% of the ocean has formal protection as countries work toward the 30x30 goal, but many areas are still protected on paper only.

The world agreed to protect 30% of the ocean by 2030 – but marine protection can’t be judged by area alone
Economy|Health|Science|World

True scale of Congo Ebola outbreak still unknown one month in, responders say

One month after Ebola cases were confirmed in eastern Congo, its true scale remains unknown, with major data gaps muddying the picture and

True scale of Congo Ebola outbreak still unknown one month in, responders say
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Some of the 11 skydivers killed in Missouri plane crash were experienced jumpers

Several of the skydivers who were killed when their plane crashed moments after taking off from a Missouri airfield were experienced jumpers

Some of the 11 skydivers killed in Missouri plane crash were experienced jumpers
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Qualcomm in talks to buy Tenstorrent, The Information reports

Qualcomm is in talks to acquire AI chip startup Tenstorrent for $8 billion to $10 billion, The Information reported on Monday citing a person with knowledge of the deal.

Qualcomm in talks to buy Tenstorrent, The Information reports
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

SpaceX raised $75B in record IPO – here’s why insiders like Elon Musk are much likelier than public stock buyers to get rocket-powered returns these days

In the old days, companies went public early to access cash to grow. These days, soon-to-be-public companies are already flush with cash from private finance.

SpaceX raised $75B in record IPO – here’s why insiders like Elon Musk are much likelier than public stock buyers to get rocket-powered returns these days
Education|Opinion|Science|World

Trump’s US-Iran ceasefire deal is a costly return to prewar conditions – and resolving nuclear questions will run into the ‘indivisibility problem’

Iran has emerged with its uranium enrichment knowledge intact, its stockpile buried and fresh reason to believe that only a nuclear weapon would have deterred the US-Israel attack.

Trump’s US-Iran ceasefire deal is a costly return to prewar conditions – and resolving nuclear questions will run into the ‘indivisibility problem’
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

US saw risk of Anthropic models being diverted to foreign military intelligence

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US saw risk of Anthropic models being diverted to foreign military intelligence
Political|Science|World

Key issues the US and Iran must address in nuclear talks

Iran and the United States say they have reached a deal to end their war, which is expected to pave the way for talks on Iran's nuclear programme.

Key issues the US and Iran must address in nuclear talks
Business|Science|Technology|World

Cyber leaders urge US to lift curbs on Anthropic's security models

Cybersecurity leaders at major U.S. firms, including Nvidia and Adobe, have asked the Trump administration to lift restrictions on Anthropic's most powerful AI

Cyber leaders urge US to lift curbs on Anthropic's security models
Business|Science|Technology

US judge dismisses Musk's xAI trade secret lawsuit against OpenAI

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit on Monday by Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company xAI that accused rival Sam Altman's OpenAI of stealing trade

US judge dismisses Musk's xAI trade secret lawsuit against OpenAI
Arts|Food|Interview|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Technology

Mother-daughter duo navigate loss while changing laws in Utah farming

Mother-daughter duo navigate loss while changing laws in Utah farming

Mother-daughter duo navigate loss while changing laws in Utah farming
Business|Food|Health|Science

Baby formula maker Nara issues US-wide recall after FDA, CDC flag infant botulism cases

Baby formula maker Nara Organics said it is voluntarily recalling all of its infant formula, currently available in the United States, over potential risk of bacterial

Baby formula maker Nara issues US-wide recall after FDA, CDC flag infant botulism cases
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Xenophobic attacks are hurting South Africa's image abroad, says minister

A surge in attacks on foreign nationals in South Africa is damaging the country's global image and fuelling a backlash against businesses and artists

Xenophobic attacks are hurting South Africa's image abroad, says minister
Education|Health|Science|Technology|World

Chinese-linked hackers targeted U.S.,Canadian research facilities for a year, Google says

A Chinese-linked hacking group spent more than a year secretly stealing data from U.S. and Canadian academic, medical and military research institutions, before being

Chinese-linked hackers targeted U.S.,Canadian research facilities for a year, Google says
Health|Science

Scientists say GLP-1s improved male testosterone levels and sperm count

Scientists say GLP-1s improved male testosterone levels and sperm count

Scientists say GLP-1s improved male testosterone levels and sperm count
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Sonic booms from meteors can release the energy of hundreds of tons of TNT – here’s how they work

2026 has already been a banner year for meteor spottings and sonic booms across the world.

Sonic booms from meteors can release the energy of hundreds of tons of TNT – here’s how they work
Education|Science|Technology

AI schools like Alpha promise efficiency, but can’t replicate the messy process that helps kids learn

AI schools try to tailor learning to match students’ abilities. But they can’t help young people learn who they are.

AI schools like Alpha promise efficiency, but can’t replicate the messy process that helps kids learn
Health|Science|World

Congo reports large daily jump in Ebola cases a month after outbreak was declared

Congolese authorities report a large daily increase in Ebola cases as the virus without a approved medicine or vaccine spreads rapidly

Congo reports large daily jump in Ebola cases a month after outbreak was declared
Environment|Science|World

This successful Arctic fishing treaty has kept Russia, China, the US and others working together for 5 years – it could be a model for future diplomacy

As sea ice melts, more of the Arctic Ocean opens up. A former ambassador explains how this treaty creates time for scientists to figure out what lives there.

This successful Arctic fishing treaty has kept Russia, China, the US and others working together for 5 years – it could be a model for future diplomacy
Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

How window-mounted heat pumps can give tenants efficient heating and cooling

Permanently installing a heat pump system in a building is expensive. But new window units can deliver many of the benefits with far less cost and go with renters when they move.

How window-mounted heat pumps can give tenants efficient heating and cooling
Environment|Science

Paving paradise: Dismantling the US Roadless Rule threatens to disrupt wildlife, water and peace in the last quiet places in America

The constant noise of traffic is so ubiquitous, it is barely noticeable to our ears – until we step into a roadless forest and experience true quiet.

Paving paradise: Dismantling the US Roadless Rule threatens to disrupt wildlife, water and peace in the last quiet places in America
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US immigration policies interfere with prenatal care and parenting choices, hurting people and communities

Limits on healthcare for undocumented women are reshaping pregnancy and family health.

US immigration policies interfere with prenatal care and parenting choices, hurting people and communities
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Lawmakers fight to stop the Trump administration's dismantling of a $386M ocean observatory project

Lawmakers are demanding the National Science Foundation stop dismantling the Ocean Observatories Initiative, a $386 million ocean monitoring network being wound down under President Donald Trump's administration

Lawmakers fight to stop the Trump administration's dismantling of a $386M ocean observatory project
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Who was the first transgender person?

There is evidence of people who crossed gender boundaries even in ancient civilizations, though the terms naming them have evolved over time.

Who was the first transgender person?
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Kīlauea eruption episode 49 ends after 700-foot lava fountains

Kīlauea eruption episode 49 ends after 700-foot lava fountains

Kīlauea eruption episode 49 ends after 700-foot lava fountains
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Three coconut rhinoceros beetles found dead in traps in Waikapu

Three coconut rhinoceros beetles found dead in traps in Waikapu

Three coconut rhinoceros beetles found dead in traps in Waikapu
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A diamond, a whale bone and lots of letters: What's inside the America 250 time capsule

A 900-pound time capsule marking the 250th anniversary of American independence has been sealed shut and shipped to Philadelphia, where it will be buried next month

A diamond, a whale bone and lots of letters: What's inside the America 250 time capsule
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Highly dangerous plutonium offers no quick fix to US nuclear fuel crunch

The

Highly dangerous plutonium offers no quick fix to US nuclear fuel crunch
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Ebola risk for World Cup is 'extremely low', but US is ready, experts say

The risk that a traveler infected with Ebola could arrive in the United States during the 2026 World Cup tournament that kicked off last week is low

Ebola risk for World Cup is 'extremely low', but US is ready, experts say
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SpaceX set to extend rally after record Wall Street debut

Shares of SpaceX rose more than 6% in early trading on Monday, adding to gains after a blockbuster debut last week that pushed the company's valuation past $2 trillion and cemented

SpaceX set to extend rally after record Wall Street debut
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Australia's richest person Rinehart takes $1 billion stake in SpaceX IPO, WSJ reports

Australia's wealthiest person, mining baron Gina Rinehart, has taken a stake of more than $1 billion in the record-setting $75 billion SpaceX IPO, the Wall Street

Australia's richest person Rinehart takes $1 billion stake in SpaceX IPO, WSJ reports
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ByteDance in talks with China's Iluvatar CoreX to purchase AI chips, sources say

Chinese technology company ByteDance is in talks with Shanghai-based Iluvatar CoreX to purchase AI chips for inference work and is also considering a similar deal with

ByteDance in talks with China's Iluvatar CoreX to purchase AI chips, sources say
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What is the G7 and what's on the agenda at the Evian-les-Bains summit?

The Group of Seven wealthy nations will meet on Monday in the French lakeside resort of Evian-les-Bains to discuss wars in Ukraine and Iran, global

What is the G7 and what's on the agenda at the Evian-les-Bains summit?
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Some anglers praise forward-facing sonar, others say high-tech fishing ruins a day at the lake

The use of advanced sonar to catch fish has some anglers divided about the point of heading out onto the lake

Some anglers praise forward-facing sonar, others say high-tech fishing ruins a day at the lake
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Ebola cases in eastern Congo climb to 782 and deaths reach 181, authorities say

The Congolese Ministry of Health reports that confirmed Ebola cases in Congo have increased to 782, with 181 deaths

Ebola cases in eastern Congo climb to 782 and deaths reach 181, authorities say
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Swiss reject population cap in referendum, avoiding EU clash and cheering business

Switzerland on Sunday rejected a proposal to cap its population at 10 million as voters prioritised economic stability and

Swiss reject population cap in referendum, avoiding EU clash and cheering business
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Anthropic staff to meet White House officials next week, Axios reports

Senior Anthropic technical staff are in Washington to meet with White House officials to try resolving a dispute that has taken the company's most advanced AI models offline, Axios

Anthropic staff to meet White House officials next week, Axios reports
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Families, friends gather at San Francisco Zoo to raise money for brain cancer research

Families, friends gather at San Francisco Zoo to raise money for brain cancer research

Families, friends gather at San Francisco Zoo to raise money for brain cancer research
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Most World Cup stadiums have Rutgers turfgrass, which is tested for toughness at a research farm in New Jersey

Most World Cup stadiums have Rutgers turfgrass, which is tested for toughness at a research farm in New Jersey

Most World Cup stadiums have Rutgers turfgrass, which is tested for toughness at a research farm in New Jersey
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says US AI restrictions underscore risks of dependence

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says countries must learn the lesson of diversification after AI giant Anthropic said it has taken its latest artificial intelligence models, known as Fable 5 and Mythos 5, offline to comply with a directive from the Trump administration to prevent their use by foreign nationals

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says US AI restrictions underscore risks of dependence
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The world wants more high-protein products, but there's not enough whey to go around

Global consumers want more protein in every bite, but the dairy industry is struggling to give it to them

The world wants more high-protein products, but there's not enough whey to go around
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EU Commission looking at practical consequences of Anthropic decision, spokesperson says

The European Commission said on Sunday that it is assessing the practical implications of a U.S. export control directive impacting artificial intelligence company

EU Commission looking at practical consequences of Anthropic decision, spokesperson says