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Three-person IVF technique spared children from inherited diseases, scientists say

Eight children in the UK have been spared from devastating genetic diseases thanks to a new three-person in vitro fertilization technique, scientists from

Three-person IVF technique spared children from inherited diseases, scientists say
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US tells automakers they face no fuel economy penalties for last three years

Automakers face no fines for failures to meet fuel efficiency rules dating back to the 2022 model year under a law signed by President Donald Trump this month

US tells automakers they face no fuel economy penalties for last three years
Business|Science|Technology

OpenAI lists Google as cloud partner amid growing demand for computing capacity

OpenAI has included Alphabet's Google Cloud among its suppliers to meet escalating demands for computing capacity, according to an updated list published on the ChatGPT maker's website.

OpenAI lists Google as cloud partner amid growing demand for computing capacity
Health|Science|Technology|World

Healthy babies born in Britain after scientists used DNA from three people to avoid genetic disease

Researchers report that eight healthy babies were born with the help of an experimental technique that uses DNA from three people to help mothers avoid passing rare diseases to their children

Healthy babies born in Britain after scientists used DNA from three people to avoid genetic disease
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Federal judge says she would block Trump's birthright citizenship order nationwide

A federal judge in Maryland may soon become the second to block President Donald Trump’s order restricting birthright citizenship from taking effect nationwide

Federal judge says she would block Trump's birthright citizenship order nationwide
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China-linked hackers target Taiwan's chip industry with increasing attacks, researchers say

Chinese-linked hackers are targeting the Taiwanese semiconductor industry and investment analysts as part of a string of cyber espionage campaigns, researchers said on

China-linked hackers target Taiwan's chip industry with increasing attacks, researchers say
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

Trump administration pauses research on flooding risk as over 100 perish in deadly summer floods

Trump administration pauses research on flooding risk as over 100 perish in deadly summer floods

Trump administration pauses research on flooding risk as over 100 perish in deadly summer floods
Business|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Largest piece of Mars on Earth fetches $5.3 million at auction, but young dinosaur steals the show

The largest piece of Mars ever found on Earth has sold for just over $5 million at a Sotheby's auction in New York

Largest piece of Mars on Earth fetches $5.3 million at auction, but young dinosaur steals the show
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Travel|World

Gulf Coast braces for flooding as storm system builds into possible tropical depression

A tropical weather system near the Florida Panhandle is showing a moderate chance of becoming a tropical depression

Gulf Coast braces for flooding as storm system builds into possible tropical depression
Environment|Science|World

Brazil tackles COP30 hotel costs, under pressure from developing nations

Brazil assured worried governments on Wednesday it has organized enough rooms to accommodate the tens of thousands of people crowding into the rainforest city

Brazil tackles COP30 hotel costs, under pressure from developing nations
Health|Science|Technology|World

Researchers try new ways of preserving more hearts for transplants

Two university hospitals are pioneering new ways to expand access to the lifesaving heart transplants for adults and babies

Researchers try new ways of preserving more hearts for transplants
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|Technology|World

Ecuador’s capital rocked by water shortage crisis upending daily life

Ecuador’s capital rocked by water shortage crisis upending daily life

Ecuador’s capital rocked by water shortage crisis upending daily life
Health|Lifestyle|Science

Increasing your walking cadence can improve mobility

Increasing your walking cadence can improve mobility

Increasing your walking cadence can improve mobility
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Solar and wind groups seek California aid after Trump subsidy cuts

Clean energy companies are asking California leaders for help getting their projects going before changes to federal subsidies in President Donald Trump's sweeping new tax and spending law

Solar and wind groups seek California aid after Trump subsidy cuts
Health|Science|Technology

RFK Jr. and other Trump officials embrace psychedelics after FDA setback

Health Secretary Robert F

RFK Jr. and other Trump officials embrace psychedelics after FDA setback
Environment|Health|Science

Battling mosquitoes with a sterile insect program

Battling mosquitoes with a sterile insect program

Battling mosquitoes with a sterile insect program
Science|Technology|World

Astronomers capture the birth of planets around a baby sun outside our solar system

Astronomers have discovered the earliest seeds of rocky planets forming around a baby sun-like star

Astronomers capture the birth of planets around a baby sun outside our solar system
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Why drones and AI can’t quickly find missing flood victims, yet

It might seem like an obvious move to deploy drones to help look for flood victims, but floods pose unique challenges that stymie the technology.

Why drones and AI can’t quickly find missing flood victims, yet
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Air India probe finds no issues with fuel control switches on Boeing 787s, NDTV says

Air India has completed the inspection of fuel control switches on Boeing 787 planes with no issues being found, Indian broadcaster NDTV said on Wednesday, citing an official.

Air India probe finds no issues with fuel control switches on Boeing 787s, NDTV says
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Texas probes M&M maker Mars over use of synthetic food dyes

Texas' attorney general said on Wednesday he has begun investigating Mars, which makes M&M's and Skittles candies, for its alleged refusal to remove synthetic food dyes

Texas probes M&M maker Mars over use of synthetic food dyes
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Oil settles down; build in US fuel inventories offsets signs demand growing

Oil prices settled marginally lower on Wednesday as U.S. fuel inventory builds and concerns about wider economic impact from U.S. tariffs outweighed some signs

Oil settles down; build in US fuel inventories offsets signs demand growing
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Air traffic control overhaul to cost $31.5 billion, transportation secretary tells Congress

Air traffic control overhaul to cost $31.5 billion, transportation secretary tells Congress

Air traffic control overhaul to cost $31.5 billion, transportation secretary tells Congress
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World’s biggest Mars rock sells for $5.3 million at auction

World’s biggest Mars rock sells for $5.3 million at auction

World’s biggest Mars rock sells for $5.3 million at auction
Economy|Environment|Science|World

A tropical system poses serious flood risk to Louisiana and the Gulf Coast

A tropical system poses serious flood risk to Louisiana and the Gulf Coast

A tropical system poses serious flood risk to Louisiana and the Gulf Coast
Environment|Science|Technology

Astronomers detect most massive black hole collision to date

Astronomers detect most massive black hole collision to date

Astronomers detect most massive black hole collision to date
Business|Science|Technology

US FAA not considering replacing L3Harris, Verizon contracts with Musk's Starlink

The Federal Aviation Administration told lawmakers it is not considering replacing the telecommunication contracts it holds with L3Harris and Verizon

US FAA not considering replacing L3Harris, Verizon contracts with Musk's Starlink
Crime|Europe|Science|Technology|World

Seven arrest warrants issued in global swoop on suspected Russia-linked hackers

Germany and Spain issued arrest warrants for seven suspected members of a pro-Russian hacking group accused of carrying out cyber attacks

Seven arrest warrants issued in global swoop on suspected Russia-linked hackers
Environment|Science|Technology

FEMA’s flood maps often miss dangerous flash flood risks, leaving homeowners unprepared

FEMA flood maps are essential tools for identifying flood risks, but they have significant coverage gaps, and politics can get in the way.

FEMA’s flood maps often miss dangerous flash flood risks, leaving homeowners unprepared
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World

Russian attack targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure injures at least 15

Russia has launched overnight attacks on four Ukrainian cities, injuring at least 15 people and targeting energy infrastructure

Russian attack targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure injures at least 15
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

The golden oyster mushroom craze unleashed an invasive species – and a worrying new study shows it’s harming native fungi

Kits that help people grow their own golden oyster mushrooms at home may be one reason this nonnative species is now spreading in the wild.

The golden oyster mushroom craze unleashed an invasive species – and a worrying new study shows it’s harming native fungi
Environment|Science|Travel|World

Iceland volcano eruption forces evacuation of town and iconic geothermal spa

A volcanic eruption in southwestern Iceland has once again forced the evacuation of local residents and tourists at the internationally known Blue Lagoon geothermal spa

Iceland volcano eruption forces evacuation of town and iconic geothermal spa
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Microsoft, US national lab tap AI to speed up nuclear power permitting process

Microsoft and a U.S. national laboratory on Wednesday said they are partnering to examine how artificial intelligence could be used to speed up the process

Microsoft, US national lab tap AI to speed up nuclear power permitting process
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Health|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

Thermo Fisher acquires Sanofi's New Jersey manufacturing site

Thermo Fisher said on Wednesday it will buy Sanofi's manufacturing site in Ridgefield, New Jersey, to produce critical medicines for the French drugmaker.

Thermo Fisher acquires Sanofi's New Jersey manufacturing site
Arts|Crime|Europe|Science|Travel|World

Erotic mosaic, stolen by German officer in World War II, returned to Pompeii

Erotic mosaic, stolen by German officer in World War II, returned to Pompeii

Erotic mosaic, stolen by German officer in World War II, returned to Pompeii
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

China vows to regulate 'irrational' competition in EV industry

China's cabinet on Wednesday pledged to regulate what it called "irrational" competition in the country's electric vehicle industry, vowing to strengthen cost investigation and

China vows to regulate 'irrational' competition in EV industry
Education|Health|Science|Technology

What is peer review? The role anonymous experts play in scrutinizing research before it gets published

Peer review is an important step after a researcher has carried out a scientific study but before it gets published by a journal and shared with the world.

What is peer review? The role anonymous experts play in scrutinizing research before it gets published
Environment|Health|Science|Travel|World

Veterans, service members help restore oysters and clean water

Veterans, service members help restore oysters and clean water

Veterans, service members help restore oysters and clean water
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

A look inside a lab making the advanced fuel to power growing US nuclear energy ambitions

At Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee, a half-dozen workers are making what appear to be gray billiard balls

A look inside a lab making the advanced fuel to power growing US nuclear energy ambitions
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

California farmers identify a hot new cash crop: Solar power

Solar is helping farmers in California save water and secure reliable income in the face of drought and economic pressure.

California farmers identify a hot new cash crop: Solar power
Environment|Health|Science|Sports|Technology

How climate change could force FIFA to rethink the World Cup calendar

Soccer faces growing challenges from extreme heat, as seen during the FIFA Club World Cup in the U.S. this summer

How climate change could force FIFA to rethink the World Cup calendar
Education|Opinion|Science|Technology

University students feel ‘anxious, confused and distrustful’ about AI in the classroom and among their peers

Whether students and faculty are actively using AI or not, it is having significant interpersonal, emotional effects on learning and trust in the classroom.

University students feel ‘anxious, confused and distrustful’ about AI in the classroom and among their peers
Arts|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Examining mushrooms under microscopes can help engineers design stronger materials

Some mushrooms are sturdier than others, but it isn’t necessarily because of their chemistry – it’s how the filaments that make them up are arranged.

Examining mushrooms under microscopes can help engineers design stronger materials
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Nvidia CEO downplays role in lifting US ban on chip sales to China

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says export controls on advanced chips require companies to adapt

Nvidia CEO downplays role in lifting US ban on chip sales to China
Business|Science|Technology

Meta and AWS are teaming up to win over developers in the AI race

Meta and AWS are teaming up to win over developers in the AI race

Meta and AWS are teaming up to win over developers in the AI race
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Many US employers plan to pare health benefits as weight-loss spending soars

More than half of large U.S. employers plan to

Many US employers plan to pare health benefits as weight-loss spending soars
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A new recall of injected penicillin may put gains against syphilis in peril

A new recall of injected penicillin may put gains against syphilis in peril

A new recall of injected penicillin may put gains against syphilis in peril
Health|Lifestyle|Science

Making these lifestyle changes reduces chronic disease, even if you have a genetic risk

Making these lifestyle changes reduces chronic disease, even if you have a genetic risk

Making these lifestyle changes reduces chronic disease, even if you have a genetic risk
Business|Science|Technology|World

Bulgaria secures Citi to help finance nuclear expansion at Kozloduy site

Bulgaria has secured a partnership with U.S. bank Citi to finance the construction of nuclear power units at Kozloduy NPP, marking the country's largest energy project in decades, its

Bulgaria secures Citi to help finance nuclear expansion at Kozloduy site
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

How Canada's oil sands transformed into one of North America's lowest-cost plays

Giant shovels, driverless trucks and a dog-like robot have all helped Canada's oil sands companies including Imperial Oil and Suncor become some of North

How Canada's oil sands transformed into one of North America's lowest-cost plays
Business|Science|Technology|World

Australian AI startup granted AUKUS exemption for autonomous vessel software

An Australian AI startup developing software for crewless boats said it has been granted one of the first AUKUS exemption licences by the Australian government,

Australian AI startup granted AUKUS exemption for autonomous vessel software
Americas|Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Finance|Health|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

AstraZeneca therapy for clearing protein deposits fails main goal in late-stage study

AstraZeneca's experimental therapy anselamimab did not meet the main goal of a late-stage study for the treatment of a rare condition that causes a buildup of protein

AstraZeneca therapy for clearing protein deposits fails main goal in late-stage study
Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump's 50-day ultimatum gives Russia a chance to wear down Ukraine

President Donald Trump’s ultimatum to Russia to accept a peace deal in Ukraine within 50 days or face bruising sanctions has given the Kremlin extra time to pursue its summer offensive

Trump's 50-day ultimatum gives Russia a chance to wear down Ukraine
Business|Science|World

Iran parliament rules out resumption of US talks until preconditions are met

Iran's parliament said the country should not resume nuclear negotiations with the United States until preconditions are met, in a statement reported on Wednesday by Iranian state

Iran parliament rules out resumption of US talks until preconditions are met
Environment|Science|World

More slow-moving storms move across a flood-weary East Coast. When will the rain end?

More slow-moving storms move across a flood-weary East Coast. When will the rain end?

More slow-moving storms move across a flood-weary East Coast. When will the rain end?
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

New Zealand weather events prompt rethink of government housing protections

The New Zealand government is considering ending bailouts for homeowners affected by floods and landslides as it develops a framework for addressing the impact of

New Zealand weather events prompt rethink of government housing protections
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

New plants, US trade worries to drive China's 2025 naphtha imports to record

China's naphtha imports will hit record levels this year as new plants and caution over U.S. propane and ethane purchases will drive demand and

New plants, US trade worries to drive China's 2025 naphtha imports to record
Business|Science|Technology|World

Air India crash rekindles debate over cockpit video recorders 

The deadly Air India crash last month has renewed a decades-old debate in the aviation industry over installing video cameras monitoring airline pilot actions to

Air India crash rekindles debate over cockpit video recorders 
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‘Utterly foolish’: 12 hours before World War II ended, the US firebombed this Japanese city

‘Utterly foolish’: 12 hours before World War II ended, the US firebombed this Japanese city

‘Utterly foolish’: 12 hours before World War II ended, the US firebombed this Japanese city
Economy|Health|Political|Science|World

Senate votes to move ahead with Trump's request for $9 billion in spending cuts

Senate Republicans have advanced President Donald Trump’s request to cancel some $9 billion in previously approved spending

Senate votes to move ahead with Trump's request for $9 billion in spending cuts
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump administration sues to oust Corporation for Public Broadcasting board members

President Donald Trump's administration filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against three board members of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting who have not left their

Trump administration sues to oust Corporation for Public Broadcasting board members
Education|Environment|Science|World

Some Australian dolphins use sponges to hunt fish, but it's harder than it looks

Some dolphins in Australia use sponges on their noses to hunt fish, a skill passed down through generations

Some Australian dolphins use sponges to hunt fish, but it's harder than it looks
Environment|Science|Travel|World

National Park Service defends the handling of lightning-sparked blaze that destroyed historic lodge

The National Park Service is defending its handling of a lightning-sparked wildfire that destroyed the Grand Canyon Lodge

National Park Service defends the handling of lightning-sparked blaze that destroyed historic lodge
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology

Trump joins tech and energy executives amid AI push

President Donald Trump joined executives from some of the largest U.S. tech and energy companies for a summit in Pittsburgh on Tuesday as the

Trump joins tech and energy executives amid AI push
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Lupita Nyong’o advocates for uterine health legislation after revealing fibroids diagnosis

Lupita Nyong’o advocates for uterine health legislation after revealing fibroids diagnosis

Lupita Nyong’o advocates for uterine health legislation after revealing fibroids diagnosis
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Japan manufacturers' sentiment improves in July despite tariff woes: Reuters Tankan poll

Japanese manufacturers' business confidence improved slightly in July and is expected to strengthen further in the coming months despite ongoing concerns about U.S.

Japan manufacturers' sentiment improves in July despite tariff woes: Reuters Tankan poll
Crime|Education|Science|Technology|World

University of Michigan faces federal investigation after arrest of 2 Chinese scientists

The University of Michigan is under federal scrutiny after two Chinese scientists linked to the school were separately charged with smuggling biological materials into the United States

University of Michigan faces federal investigation after arrest of 2 Chinese scientists
Business|Science|Technology|World

US National Guard unit was 'extensively' hacked by Salt Typhoon in 2024, memo says

A U.S. state's Army National Guard network was thoroughly hacked by a Chinese cyberespionage group nicknamed "Salt Typhoon," according to a Department of Homeland Security memo.

US National Guard unit was 'extensively' hacked by Salt Typhoon in 2024, memo says
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Nvidia's resumption of AI chips to China is part of rare earths talks, says US

Nvidia's planned resumption of sales of its H20 AI chips to China is part of U.S. negotiations on rare earths, Commerce

Nvidia's resumption of AI chips to China is part of rare earths talks, says US
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology

Trump promotes energy and tech investments at a summit in Pennsylvania

President Donald Trump is touting tens of billions of dollars of energy and tech investments at a new summit focusing on energy and innovation

Trump promotes energy and tech investments at a summit in Pennsylvania
Crime|Science|Technology|US

Democrats seize on Epstein files as a campaign issue and a chance to rile Trump’s base

Democrats seize on Epstein files as a campaign issue and a chance to rile Trump’s base

Democrats seize on Epstein files as a campaign issue and a chance to rile Trump’s base
Business|Economy|Education|Science|Technology

Google partners with Youngkin and offers AI training courses to Virginia job seekers

Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced on Tuesday that Google will partner with his administration to provide free and low-cost artificial intelligence certification courses to Virginians as part of his office’s ongoing effort to connect citizens to new jobs amid changes to the state’s economy

Google partners with Youngkin and offers AI training courses to Virginia job seekers
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Political|Science|Technology

Tech and energy giants pour billions to turn Pennsylvania into an AI hub as part of Trump’s tech push

Tech and energy giants pour billions to turn Pennsylvania into an AI hub as part of Trump’s tech push

Tech and energy giants pour billions to turn Pennsylvania into an AI hub as part of Trump’s tech push
Political|Science|Technology|World

White House National Security Council hit by more departures, sources say

Two senior officials at the White House National Security Council have left their roles in recent days, according to two sources familiar with the moves, the

White House National Security Council hit by more departures, sources say
Environment|Science|Travel

Grand Canyon fire that was left to burn swells 50% after destroying historic lodge

A wildfire in tinder-dry forest on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon grew around 50% on Tuesday after it destroyed dozens of buildings, prompting public outrage that it was

Grand Canyon fire that was left to burn swells 50% after destroying historic lodge
Business|Political|Science|Technology

US auto safety nominee calls for active oversight of self-driving cars

President Donald Trump's nominee to head the nation's auto safety regulator will argue on Wednesday that the agency must actively oversee self-driving vehicle

US auto safety nominee calls for active oversight of self-driving cars
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Apple in $500 million rare earth magnet deal with MP to expand US supply chain

Apple has signed a $500 million deal with MP Materials for rare earth magnets, mitigating supply risks after China curbed exports this year and representing a major coup

Apple in $500 million rare earth magnet deal with MP to expand US supply chain
Political|Science|Technology

US senator seeks safety reforms after fatal collision between Army helicopter, regional jet

U.S.

US senator seeks safety reforms after fatal collision between Army helicopter, regional jet
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Big US investments announced at Trump's tech and AI summit

American companies rolled out a series of big-ticket AI and energy investment pledges on Tuesday, part of a push by President Donald Trump to maintain the country's edge in the

Big US investments announced at Trump's tech and AI summit
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Science|Technology

America's only rare earth producer gets a boost from Apple and Pentagon agreements

MP Materials, the operator of the only rare earths mine in the United States, has signed a $500 million deal with Apple

America's only rare earth producer gets a boost from Apple and Pentagon agreements
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Financial problems and affairs led Colorado dentist to poison wife's protein shakes, prosecutors say

A Colorado dentist accused of killing his wife of 23 years by poisoning her protein shakes is on trial for murder

Financial problems and affairs led Colorado dentist to poison wife's protein shakes, prosecutors say
Health|Science|US|World

West Virginia ban on abortion medication upheld

A divided federal appeals court on Tuesday upheld West Virginia's near-total ban on abortion, including limits on the widely used medication abortion drug mifepristone.

West Virginia ban on abortion medication upheld
Business|Environment|Science|World

System over Florida has potential to develop into tropical depression, weather service says

A weather system moving across Florida wasn’t even a tropical something but it has the potential to develop into a tropical depression as it moves across the Gulf later in the week

System over Florida has potential to develop into tropical depression, weather service says
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Nvidia says it will restart sales of a key AI chip to China, in a reversal of US restrictions

Nvidia says it will restart sales of a key AI chip to China, in a reversal of US restrictions

Nvidia says it will restart sales of a key AI chip to China, in a reversal of US restrictions
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Israeli research finds that when plants talk, insects listen

There is evidence that plants and insects interact through sound, researchers at Tel Aviv University said on Tuesday, opening a new frontier in the study of acoustic communication

Israeli research finds that when plants talk, insects listen
Business|Health|Science|Technology|World

FDA to screen all imports, exemptions for low-value shipments revoked

The U.S.

FDA to screen all imports, exemptions for low-value shipments revoked
Business|Science|Technology|Travel

Flames from engine cause flight to declare an emergency and return to LAX

Flames from engine cause flight to declare an emergency and return to LAX

Flames from engine cause flight to declare an emergency and return to LAX
Business|Finance|Political|Science|Technology

Senator to introduce a bill requiring Army helicopters to fly with key flight tracking technology turned on

Senator to introduce a bill requiring Army helicopters to fly with key flight tracking technology turned on

Senator to introduce a bill requiring Army helicopters to fly with key flight tracking technology turned on
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Apple just spent $500 million to source a material that’s critical for iPhones from the US

Apple just spent $500 million to source a material that’s critical for iPhones from the US

Apple just spent $500 million to source a material that’s critical for iPhones from the US
Business|Science|Technology

Alphabet's Waymo picks up speed as Tesla robotaxi service expands

Alphabet's Waymo robotaxis have driven more than 100 million miles without a human behind the wheel, doubling the mileage in about six months,

Alphabet's Waymo picks up speed as Tesla robotaxi service expands
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

Merchandise trade volume growth stronger than expected in Q1 2025, says WTO report

The volume of world merchandise trade grew more than forecast in the first quarter of 2025 from the previous three months, but growth is expected to slow, a new

Merchandise trade volume growth stronger than expected in Q1 2025, says WTO report
Business|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Some airlines checking Boeing fuel switches after Air India crash

(Corrects story in paragraph 9, 16 to reflect official clarification from ANA that it began inspections last week, not in 2018.)

Some airlines checking Boeing fuel switches after Air India crash
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Tesla's top North American sales executive leaves, WSJ reports

Tesla's top sales executive in North America, Troy Jones, has left the electric vehicle maker in the latest senior departure at the company, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday,

Tesla's top North American sales executive leaves, WSJ reports
Health|Science

What you should know about supplements, according to an expert

What you should know about supplements, according to an expert

What you should know about supplements, according to an expert
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

With global sales slumping, Tesla tries to break into a new market

With global sales slumping, Tesla tries to break into a new market

With global sales slumping, Tesla tries to break into a new market
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

US defense department awards contracts to Google, Musk's xAI

OpenAI, Alphabet's Google, Anthropic and Elon Musk's AI firm xAI have won contracts of up to $200 million each, aimed at scaling up adoption of advanced AI capabilities in the U.S.

US defense department awards contracts to Google, Musk's xAI
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Broadcom launches new Tomahawk Ultra networking chip in AI battle against Nvidia

By Max A.

Broadcom launches new Tomahawk Ultra networking chip in AI battle against Nvidia
Economy|Environment|Science|World

Lebanon's worst drought on record drains largest reservoir

Water levels at Lebanon's largest reservoir on the Litani River have fallen to historic lows amid what experts describe as the country's worst drought on record,

Lebanon's worst drought on record drains largest reservoir
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

OPEC says world economy may do better in second half of year

OPEC said the global economy may perform better than expected in the second half of the year despite trade conflicts and refineries' crude intake would remain elevated

OPEC says world economy may do better in second half of year
Education|Environment|Opinion|Science|Technology

Many Texas communities are dangerously unprepared for floods − lack of funding plays a big role

There are ways the state could help these communities, as a team of disaster planning specialists explains.

Many Texas communities are dangerously unprepared for floods − lack of funding plays a big role
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Weird space weather seems to have influenced human behavior on Earth 41,000 years ago – our unusual scientific collaboration explores how

Two geophysicists and an archaeologist teamed up to connect space weather 41,000 years ago to human behaviors that might have been in response – and show the value in cross-discipline teamwork.

Weird space weather seems to have influenced human behavior on Earth 41,000 years ago – our unusual scientific collaboration explores how
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Sculptor galaxy image provides brilliant details that will help astronomers study how stars form

Researchers stitched together hundreds of images from the Very Large Telescope to form a breathtaking photo of a nearby galaxy.

Sculptor galaxy image provides brilliant details that will help astronomers study how stars form
Arts|Science|Technology|World

A law from the era of Red Scares is supercharging Trump administration’s power over immigrants and noncitizens

A 1952 law that President Harry S. Truman opposed, calling it a step backward, now underpins many actions by the Trump administration against noncitizens in the US.

A law from the era of Red Scares is supercharging Trump administration’s power over immigrants and noncitizens
Arts|Environment|Science|Sports|Technology|Travel|World

When big sports events expand, like FIFA’s 2026 World Cup matches across North America, their climate footprint expands too

Sports face a sustainability challenge: They’re under pressure to grow, but more travel means more emissions that add to rising global temperatures. The NCAA is also weighing expanding March Madness.

When big sports events expand, like FIFA’s 2026 World Cup matches across North America, their climate footprint expands too
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Scientists recover proteins from a 24 million-year-old rhino fossil. Are dinosaurs next?

Scientists recover proteins from a 24 million-year-old rhino fossil. Are dinosaurs next?

Scientists recover proteins from a 24 million-year-old rhino fossil. Are dinosaurs next?
Arts|Environment|Health|Science|Technology|Travel

What happened in the hours before, during and after a catastrophic deluge hit Texas Hill Country

What happened in the hours before, during and after a catastrophic deluge hit Texas Hill Country

What happened in the hours before, during and after a catastrophic deluge hit Texas Hill Country
Business|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Why the US is under water

Why the US is under water

Why the US is under water
Environment|Europe|Science|World

How climate change is fuelling wildfires in Europe

Wildfires have scorched hotspots in several Mediterranean countries this month, with blazes forcing thousands of people into lockdown in Catalonia in Spain, and

How climate change is fuelling wildfires in Europe
Economy|Environment|Science|World

World risks up to $39 trillion in economic losses from vanishing wetlands, report says

The global destruction of wetlands, which support fisheries, agriculture and flood control, may mean the loss of $39 trillion in economic benefits by 2050,

World risks up to $39 trillion in economic losses from vanishing wetlands, report says
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Google inks $3 billion US hydropower deal in largest clean energy agreement of its kind

Google has agreed to secure as much as 3 gigawatts of U.S. hydropower in the world's largest corporate clean power pact for hydroelectricity, the company said on

Google inks $3 billion US hydropower deal in largest clean energy agreement of its kind
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CoreWeave commits $6 billion to Pennsylvania data center amid Trump AI push

CoreWeave plans to spend up to $6 billion on building a new artificial intelligence data center in Pennsylvania, as part of a push by U.S.

CoreWeave commits $6 billion to Pennsylvania data center amid Trump AI push
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Private spaceflight ends with a Pacific splashdown for astronauts from India, Poland and Hungary

The first astronauts in more than 40 years from India, Poland and Hungary are back on Earth

Private spaceflight ends with a Pacific splashdown for astronauts from India, Poland and Hungary
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Tim Cook was hand-picked to lead Apple. Some say it’s time for him to go

Tim Cook was hand-picked to lead Apple. Some say it’s time for him to go

Tim Cook was hand-picked to lead Apple. Some say it’s time for him to go
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India orders airlines to inspect certain Boeing models after Air India crash

India's aviation regulator has ordered airlines to inspect fuel control switches on certain Boeing models

India orders airlines to inspect certain Boeing models after Air India crash
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ASML's 2026 growth outlook hinges on second-quarter bookings

Investors are hoping that ASML's bookings are robust enough to support its 2026 growth ambitions when the world's biggest chip-making equipment supplier reports

ASML's 2026 growth outlook hinges on second-quarter bookings
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NHC says 40% chance system will form into cyclone near Florida

A low pressure area located just offshore of the east coast of Florida has a 40% likelihood of evolving into a cyclone within the next 48 hours, the U.S.

NHC says 40% chance system will form into cyclone near Florida
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Texas flood death toll rises to 131 as new storms loom

The official tally of storm-related deaths across Texas rose to 131 on Monday as authorities warned of yet another round of heavy rains 10 days after a Hill Country flash

Texas flood death toll rises to 131 as new storms loom
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US nuclear regulator asks job seekers political questions

A job notice posted by the U.S. nuclear

US nuclear regulator asks job seekers political questions
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SpaceX expected to launch Starlink services in Vietnam from fourth quarter

SpaceX is expected to launch Starlink satellite internet services in Vietnam from the fourth quarter of this year, state media cited a government official as saying on Tuesday.

SpaceX expected to launch Starlink services in Vietnam from fourth quarter
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China suffers $7.6 billion in losses from natural disasters in H1 2025

Natural disasters across China in the first half of 2025 brought direct economic losses of 54.11 billion yuan ($7.55 billion) and affected more than 23 million people, an official

China suffers $7.6 billion in losses from natural disasters in H1 2025
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Astronauts from India, Poland, Hungary return with NASA veteran from space station

NASA retiree turned private astronaut Peggy Whitson splashed down safely in the Pacific early on Tuesday after her fifth trip to the International Space Station,

Astronauts from India, Poland, Hungary return with NASA veteran from space station
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A Florida county leads the way with a high-tech 911 system that improves emergency response

Collier County, Florida, uses one of the most advanced 911 systems in the U.S., allowing callers to send texts and videos

A Florida county leads the way with a high-tech 911 system that improves emergency response
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Japan calls China's military activity its biggest strategic challenge

Japan has warned of escalating military threats from China in a new defense report

Japan calls China's military activity its biggest strategic challenge
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Lockheed Martin delivers 72 F-35 jets facing upgrade delays, Bloomberg News reports

Lockheed Martin has delivered 72 F-35 jets to the U.S. government as of May 1, after several months of delay due to late software improvements, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citing the

Lockheed Martin delivers 72 F-35 jets facing upgrade delays, Bloomberg News reports
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Republican-led US Senate confirms Trump's first second-term judicial nominee

President Donald Trump secured approval of his first judicial nominee of his second term, as the U.S.

Republican-led US Senate confirms Trump's first second-term judicial nominee
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Arizona seeks probe of feds' response to Grand Canyon fire

Arizona's governor has demanded an investigation into why a wildfire that destroyed a historic lodge and dozens of other structures on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon was

Arizona seeks probe of feds' response to Grand Canyon fire
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Global childhood vaccination shows slight improvement but challenges remain

A million more children completed the critical three-dose vaccination against diseases like diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough in 2024 compared to the previous year,

Global childhood vaccination shows slight improvement but challenges remain
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The world has hit a ‘very stubborn glass ceiling’ on childhood vaccination

The world has hit a ‘very stubborn glass ceiling’ on childhood vaccination

The world has hit a ‘very stubborn glass ceiling’ on childhood vaccination
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Trump administration says it won't publish major climate change reports on NASA website as promised

The Trump administration has made it harder for people, local and state governments to find critical climate change reports

Trump administration says it won't publish major climate change reports on NASA website as promised
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Astronauts from India, Poland, Hungary depart space station for return flight

NASA retiree turned private astronaut Peggy Whitson and three crewmates from India, Poland and Hungary

Astronauts from India, Poland, Hungary depart space station for return flight
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US rare earth pricing system is poised to challenge China's dominance

U.S. efforts to break China's dominance of the rare earths market and to drive investment in its own industry have moved up a gear with a Washington-backed plan to

US rare earth pricing system is poised to challenge China's dominance
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UN says 14 million children did not receive a single vaccine in 2024

U.N. health officials reported that more than 14 million children did not receive a single vaccine last year

UN says 14 million children did not receive a single vaccine in 2024
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Sugar, sex and your health: The connection you might be ignoring

Sugar, sex and your health: The connection you might be ignoring

Sugar, sex and your health: The connection you might be ignoring
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A chaotic raid, 360 arrests, and a tragic death: What happened at California's Glass House Farms

Federal authorities now say they arrested more than 360 people at two Southern California marijuana farms

A chaotic raid, 360 arrests, and a tragic death: What happened at California's Glass House Farms
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As nicotine pouches’ popularity soars, they’re also responsible for more poisonings in young kids, study finds

As nicotine pouches’ popularity soars, they’re also responsible for more poisonings in young kids, study finds

As nicotine pouches’ popularity soars, they’re also responsible for more poisonings in young kids, study finds
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Two meteorites found in the Sahara could be from the solar system’s least studied rocky planet, scientists say

Two meteorites found in the Sahara could be from the solar system’s least studied rocky planet, scientists say

Two meteorites found in the Sahara could be from the solar system’s least studied rocky planet, scientists say
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US delays rule on Gulf of Mexico whale protections by two years

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US delays rule on Gulf of Mexico whale protections by two years
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New York official again rebuffs Texas judgment against doctor over abortion pills

A county official in New York on Monday rejected for a second time efforts by Texas to enforce a $100,000 judgment against a New York doctor accused of violating Texas'

New York official again rebuffs Texas judgment against doctor over abortion pills
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The next ‘Storm of the Century’ could be even stronger, new study shows

The next ‘Storm of the Century’ could be even stronger, new study shows

The next ‘Storm of the Century’ could be even stronger, new study shows
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Many US ice cream producers to phase out artificial food dyes by 2028

By Leah Douglas WASHINGTON -Dozens of U.S. ice cream producers are planning to remove artificial colors from their products by 2028, a dairy industry group and government officials said on Monday. 

Many US ice cream producers to phase out artificial food dyes by 2028
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Trump to unveil $70 billion in AI and energy investments

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Trump to unveil $70 billion in AI and energy investments
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Cognition AI to buy Windsurf, doubling down on AI-driven coding

Artificial intelligence startup Cognition AI on Monday agreed to acquire Windsurf, an integrated development environment platform, strengthening its position in the rapidly evolving

Cognition AI to buy Windsurf, doubling down on AI-driven coding
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China-based Hesai appeals ruling over US linking firm to Chinese military

China-based lidar manufacturer Hesai Group appealed a ruling on Monday upholding a U.S. government decision to add it to a list of companies allegedly working with Beijing's

China-based Hesai appeals ruling over US linking firm to Chinese military
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Meta's Zuckerberg pledges hundreds of billions for AI data centers in superintelligence push

Mark Zuckerberg said on Monday that Meta Platforms would spend hundreds of billions of dollars to build several massive AI data centers for

Meta's Zuckerberg pledges hundreds of billions for AI data centers in superintelligence push
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Russian rouble, stock market gain after Trump's statement on Russia

The Russian rouble reversed losses against the dollar and rose against China's yuan after U.S.

Russian rouble, stock market gain after Trump's statement on Russia
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Waters to buy Becton unit in a $17.5 billion deal amid tariff pressures

Lab equipment maker Waters Corp on Monday said it will buy a bioscience and diagnostics unit spun off from medtech provider Becton Dickinson in a stock-

Waters to buy Becton unit in a $17.5 billion deal amid tariff pressures
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Oil falls as Trump gives Russia 50 days to avoid new sanctions

Oil prices settled down on Monday by more than $1, as investors weighed new threats from U.S.

Oil falls as Trump gives Russia 50 days to avoid new sanctions
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Canada struggled to advise travelers on Trump trans policies, documents show

Over two months, Canadian officials scrambled to advise and reassure Canadians wanting to travel to the U.S. after President Donald Trump's executive order on

Canada struggled to advise travelers on Trump trans policies, documents show
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A designer dressed Chappell Roan with seaweed. But don't expect to find the approach in stores — yet

Fast fashion relies heavily on synthetic fibers that are made from oil and gas, fossil fuels that cause climate change

A designer dressed Chappell Roan with seaweed. But don't expect to find the approach in stores — yet
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GM to produce lower-cost battery cells at Tennessee plant

General Motors is planning to produce lower-cost battery cells at its joint-venture plant with South Korea's LG Energy Solution in Tennessee.

GM to produce lower-cost battery cells at Tennessee plant