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Samsung unveils first multi-folding phone as competition set to heat up

Samsung Electronics unveiled on Tuesday its first multi-folding smartphone, in a bid to strengthen its position in a sector of the phone market where

Samsung unveils first multi-folding phone as competition set to heat up
Asia|Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Intel to invest additional $208 million in Malaysia, PM says

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said U.S. chipmaker Intel has announced an additional investment of 860 million ringgit ($208 million) in the country for

Intel to invest additional $208 million in Malaysia, PM says
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Australia rolls out AI roadmap, steps back from tougher rules

Australia on Tuesday unveiled a roadmap to ramp up the adoption of artificial intelligence across its economy but said it would rely on existing laws to manage

Australia rolls out AI roadmap, steps back from tougher rules
Arts|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Technology|World

Don't be enraged, 'rage bait' is Oxford's word of the year

CNN's Harry Enten explains the "frustrating, provocative, or offensive" word of the year and how its use has tripled in 2025.

Don't be enraged, 'rage bait' is Oxford's word of the year
Business|Environment|Science|World

The growing exotic pet trade drives illegal sales online and a push for tighter rules

Conservationists are hoping to strengthen regulations at a wildlife trade conference on birds, reptiles and other animals that are seeing their numbers decline due to the exotic pet trade

The growing exotic pet trade drives illegal sales online and a push for tighter rules
Education|Science|Technology

AI may be scoring your college essay. Welcome to the new era of admissions

Students applying to college know they're not supposed to use AI chatbots to write their essays

AI may be scoring your college essay. Welcome to the new era of admissions
Economy|Education|Science|Technology|World

AI's impact could worsen gaps between world's rich and poor, a UN report says

A new report by the United Nations Development Program is urging governments to focus more on how artificial intelligence technologies might affect people already disadvantaged in a data-driven world

AI's impact could worsen gaps between world's rich and poor, a UN report says
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

China issues first batch of streamlined rare earth export licences, source says

China has issued the first batch of new rare earth export licences that should accelerate shipments to certain customers, a source said on Tuesday, fulfilling a key outcome of the

China issues first batch of streamlined rare earth export licences, source says
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

A Japanese regional assembly is set to vote by December 22 on restarting nuclear plant

A Japanese regional assembly on Tuesday began deliberations on whether to partially restart the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant, the

A Japanese regional assembly is set to vote by December 22 on restarting nuclear plant
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

'Mischievous hands': Indonesians blame deforestation for devastating floods

Indonesian Reliwati Siregar gestured angrily at deforestation around her home on the island of Sumatra, where landslides and floods

'Mischievous hands': Indonesians blame deforestation for devastating floods
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Malaysia tightens nuclear controls under amended law

Malaysia has amended its nuclear regulatory framework to require permits be obtained for all atomic energy activities including import, exports and transshipment of

Malaysia tightens nuclear controls under amended law
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Health|Science|World

EU vets assess Barcelona swine fever outbreak as cases rise to nine

A task force of EU vets began work in Barcelona on Tuesday to help contain an African swine fever outbreak as Spain, one of the world's

EU vets assess Barcelona swine fever outbreak as cases rise to nine
Health|Political|Science|US|World

Data supports current US policy of hepatitis B vaccine for newborns, as officials push for change

An independent review released on Tuesday by vaccine experts of more than 400 studies and reports found that long-standing U.S. policy of giving the

Data supports current US policy of hepatitis B vaccine for newborns, as officials push for change
Business|Economy|Education|Science|Technology|World

AI could increase divide between rich and poor states, UN report warns

Artificial Intelligence could widen gaps between developed and developing countries, a U.N. report said on Tuesday, calling for policy measures to limit the impact.

AI could increase divide between rich and poor states, UN report warns
Environment|Science|Technology

Google plans to power a new data center with fossil fuels, yet release almost no emissions – here’s how its carbon capture tech works

To reduce emissions put into the atmosphere, Google is using carbon capture and sequestration. But not all CCS projects are the same.

Google plans to power a new data center with fossil fuels, yet release almost no emissions – here’s how its carbon capture tech works
Education|Political|Science

Ranked choice voting outperforms the winner-take-all system used to elect nearly every US politician

Ranked choice voting largely avoids the pitfalls of plurality voting, giving voters the power to express their true candidate preferences rather than being strategic.

Ranked choice voting outperforms the winner-take-all system used to elect nearly every US politician
Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

Why protecting Colorado children from dying of domestic violence is such a hard problem

Lethal domestic violence is persistent, despite a statewide decline in overall homicides.

Why protecting Colorado children from dying of domestic violence is such a hard problem
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Opinion|Science|Technology|World

Larry Summers’ sexism is jeopardizing his power and privilege, but the entire economics profession hinders progress for women

In 2024, only about 1 in 3 newly minted economics Ph.D.s were women.

Larry Summers’ sexism is jeopardizing his power and privilege, but the entire economics profession hinders progress for women
Health|Science

Sugar starts corroding your teeth within seconds – here’s how to protect your pearly whites from decay

Bacteria living in your mouth get to work as soon as you take your first bite or sip of something sweet. Consuming your sugar more strategically can help keep cavities at bay.

Sugar starts corroding your teeth within seconds – here’s how to protect your pearly whites from decay
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology|Travel

High-speed rail moves millions throughout the world every day – but in the US, high cost and low use make its future bumpy

Although some high-speed rail has been built in the northeastern US, the rest of the country has almost none.

High-speed rail moves millions throughout the world every day – but in the US, high cost and low use make its future bumpy
Health|Lifestyle|Science

‘Scromiting,’ a bizarre condition linked to chronic marijuana use, is on the rise

‘Scromiting,’ a bizarre condition linked to chronic marijuana use, is on the rise

‘Scromiting,’ a bizarre condition linked to chronic marijuana use, is on the rise
Education|Science|World

Flat Earth, spirits and conspiracy theories – experience can shape even extraordinary beliefs

Conspiracy thinking, supernatural beliefs and pseudoscience can seem impervious to evidence. An anthropologist suggests the opposite: Extraordinary beliefs may be supported by an individual’s experience.

Flat Earth, spirits and conspiracy theories – experience can shape even extraordinary beliefs
Economy|Education|Europe|Science|Technology

Fearing AI job losses, some young workers in Britain shift towards skilled trades

In a labour market where artificial intelligence is quickly transforming and sometimes replacing jobs, student Maryna Yaroshenko wanted

Fearing AI job losses, some young workers in Britain shift towards skilled trades
Business|Science|Technology

Amazon to use Nvidia tech in AI chips, roll out new servers

Amazon.com's AWS cloud computing unit on Tuesday said it will adopt key Nvidia technology in future generations of its artificial

Amazon to use Nvidia tech in AI chips, roll out new servers
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology

Trump removes 'renewable' from title of U.S. energy lab

The Trump administration has renamed one of the country's energy laboratories to remove the word 'renewable' in the latest effort to downplay

Trump removes 'renewable' from title of U.S. energy lab
Health|Science

Shingles vaccine may slow progression of dementia, new study suggests

Shingles vaccine may slow progression of dementia, new study suggests

Shingles vaccine may slow progression of dementia, new study suggests
Business|Science|Technology

Axiado raises $100 million for chip to save space, power in AI data centers

Axiado, a Silicon Valley-based startup that is making a chip designed to save space and power in artificial intelligence servers, said on Tuesday it

Axiado raises $100 million for chip to save space, power in AI data centers
Health|Science|Technology

Researchers identify birthmark that signals serious neurological condition

Researchers identify birthmark that signals serious neurological condition

Researchers identify birthmark that signals serious neurological condition
Business|Health|Science

FDA’s top drug officer set to exit, weeks into new role

FDA’s top drug officer set to exit, weeks into new role

FDA’s top drug officer set to exit, weeks into new role
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

The real estate industry is pressuring Zillow and other sites to nix extreme weather risk data buyers have come to rely on

The real estate industry is pressuring Zillow and other sites to nix extreme weather risk data buyers have come to rely on

The real estate industry is pressuring Zillow and other sites to nix extreme weather risk data buyers have come to rely on
Business|Health|Science|US

US FDA's newly appointed drugs chief set to retire

The U.S.

US FDA's newly appointed drugs chief set to retire
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Nvidia CFO says chipmaker yet to finalize $100 billion OpenAI deal

Nvidia's agreement with ChatGPT parent OpenAI to invest up to $100 billion in the startup is still not finalized, the chipmaker's chief financial officer Colette Kress said on

Nvidia CFO says chipmaker yet to finalize $100 billion OpenAI deal
Business|Science|Technology

Anthropic acquires developer tool startup Bun to scale AI coding

Artificial intelligence startup Anthropic said on Tuesday it has acquired Bun, which helps developers run and manage codes more effectively, as the Claude maker looks to boost the

Anthropic acquires developer tool startup Bun to scale AI coding
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump's NASA pick to tell Congress about moon race with China, deep-space ambition

Billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman, President Donald Trump's pick to lead NASA, will tell senators on Wednesday that he wants to expand investments in nuclear

Trump's NASA pick to tell Congress about moon race with China, deep-space ambition
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Science|Technology|World

European nations agree 30% boost in three-year space budget

European nations agreed on Thursday to increase spending on space over the next three years by about 30% to 22.1 billion euros, part of an effort to try to catch

European nations agree 30% boost in three-year space budget
Business|Science|Technology|World

US defense firm Anduril faces setbacks from drone crashes

A U.S. military plane soared over Florida's Eglin Air Force Base earlier this month and released a drone made by the

US defense firm Anduril faces setbacks from drone crashes
Business|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Man getting new lease on life thanks to wife's donation through paired kidney exchange program

Man getting new lease on life thanks to wife's donation through paired kidney exchange program

Man getting new lease on life thanks to wife's donation through paired kidney exchange program
Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Travel

Lake effect snow piles up in Great Lakes region, impacting Thanksgiving travel

Strong lake effect snow bands are expected to dump several inches of snow across the Great Lakes region Thanksgiving Day, with the most accumulation hitting the Upper Peninsula of Michigan

Lake effect snow piles up in Great Lakes region, impacting Thanksgiving travel
Business|Environment|Europe|Science|Technology|World

EU should reject automakers' biofuel plea, says campaign group

The European Commission should resist automakers' calls to allow cars to run on biofuels beyond 2035 because they are in short supply and not truly carbon-

EU should reject automakers' biofuel plea, says campaign group
Science|Technology|World

Launch pad damaged as Russian rocket blasts off for space station, agency says

Launch pad damaged as Russian rocket blasts off for space station, agency says

Launch pad damaged as Russian rocket blasts off for space station, agency says
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

The global AI race is supercharging Taiwan’s economy. But many don’t feel better off

The global AI race is supercharging Taiwan’s economy. But many don’t feel better off

The global AI race is supercharging Taiwan’s economy. But many don’t feel better off
Health|Science|World

Measles cases are surging, making global elimination a ‘distant goal,’ WHO says

Measles cases are surging, making global elimination a ‘distant goal,’ WHO says

Measles cases are surging, making global elimination a ‘distant goal,’ WHO says
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

Eel populations are falling, and new protections were defeated. Japan and the US opposed them

Valuable eels are in decline all over the world, leading to a new push for restrictions on trade to try to help stave off extinction

Eel populations are falling, and new protections were defeated. Japan and the US opposed them
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Keeping cool: heat a key challenge for data centers and AI

The global boom in data centers as companies increasingly outsource information storage and ramp up use of energy-intensive

Keeping cool: heat a key challenge for data centers and AI
Environment|Science|US

Tracking winter weather advisories across the US

Tracking winter weather advisories across the US

Tracking winter weather advisories across the US
Education|Environment|Science|World

Where did house cats come from? Ancient DNA shakes up their origin story

Where did house cats come from? Ancient DNA shakes up their origin story

Where did house cats come from? Ancient DNA shakes up their origin story
Environment|Science|Travel

Cross-country winter storm disrupts post-Thanksgiving travel in the Midwest, and another system is behind it

Cross-country winter storm disrupts post-Thanksgiving travel in the Midwest, and another system is behind it

Cross-country winter storm disrupts post-Thanksgiving travel in the Midwest, and another system is behind it
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

I took my shoes off and went for a barefoot hike. I couldn’t believe what happened next

I took my shoes off and went for a barefoot hike. I couldn’t believe what happened next

I took my shoes off and went for a barefoot hike. I couldn’t believe what happened next
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

European Space Agency boosts budget to catch up in space race

The European Space Agency has announced a significant budget increase for the next three years, reaching nearly $26 billion

European Space Agency boosts budget to catch up in space race
Science|Technology|World

Soyuz spacecraft blasts off for International Space Station with Russian and American crew

A Russian Soyuz MS-28 spacecraft blasted off for the International Space Station (ISS) on Thursday with two Russian cosmonauts and one NASA astronaut on board, a live stream of the

Soyuz spacecraft blasts off for International Space Station with Russian and American crew
Health|Science|Technology

Scientists found tryptophan, the ‘sleepy’ amino acid, in an asteroid. Here’s what it means

Scientists found tryptophan, the ‘sleepy’ amino acid, in an asteroid. Here’s what it means

Scientists found tryptophan, the ‘sleepy’ amino acid, in an asteroid. Here’s what it means
Science|Technology|World

US-Russian crew of 3 starts 8-month mission on the International Space Station

A U.S.-Russian crew of three has started a mission at the International Space Station after their launch on a Russian spacecraft

US-Russian crew of 3 starts 8-month mission on the International Space Station
Political|Science|Technology|World

New Zealand navy ship made rare transit through Taiwan Strait this month

The New Zealand navy's largest ship, the oiler HMNZS Aotearoa, made a rare transit through the sensitive Taiwan Strait

New Zealand navy ship made rare transit through Taiwan Strait this month
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

What bubble? The analysts and investors making the bull case for AI

What bubble? The analysts and investors making the bull case for AI

What bubble? The analysts and investors making the bull case for AI
Environment|Science

How trading wild turkeys for other animals became a conservation success story

Swapping turkeys for other animals was once a key part of North America's wildlife conservation efforts

How trading wild turkeys for other animals became a conservation success story
Health|Science|Sports

Age is just a number: How Emma Mazzenga is redefining athletic longevity at 92 years old

Age is just a number: How Emma Mazzenga is redefining athletic longevity at 92 years old

Age is just a number: How Emma Mazzenga is redefining athletic longevity at 92 years old
Environment|Health|Science|World

How extreme weather is making plastic pollution more mobile, more persistent and more hazardous

How extreme weather is making plastic pollution more mobile, more persistent and more hazardous

How extreme weather is making plastic pollution more mobile, more persistent and more hazardous
Environment|Science|Travel

Post-Thanksgiving cross-country winter storm could wreck travel as it brings the most widespread snow of the season

Post-Thanksgiving cross-country winter storm could wreck travel as it brings the most widespread snow of the season

Post-Thanksgiving cross-country winter storm could wreck travel as it brings the most widespread snow of the season
Asia|Business|Science|Technology|World

Alibaba starts selling Quark AI glasses in China, enters global wearables race

Alibaba released on Thursday its new Quark artificial intelligence glasses in China, heralding the Chinese tech company's efforts to break into the AI wearables market dominated by

Alibaba starts selling Quark AI glasses in China, enters global wearables race
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

China's tech giants move AI model training overseas to access Nvidia chips, FT reports

Top Chinese firms are training their artificial intelligence models abroad to access Nvidia's chips and avoid U.S. measures aimed at curbing their progress in advanced technology, Financial

China's tech giants move AI model training overseas to access Nvidia chips, FT reports
Business|Education|Environment|Science|World

From hunters to guardians: Angolan villagers help to save endangered sea turtles

Once a sea turtle hunter, Joaquim Avelino Fragoso now patrols Angola’s Longa estuary to protect the very creatures he once killed.

From hunters to guardians: Angolan villagers help to save endangered sea turtles
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Toyota October output grows for fifth straight month on strong US demand

Toyota Motor said on Thursday its global production rose for a fifth consecutive month in October, lifted by strong U.S. demand for hybrid vehicles that offset weaker sales in Japan

Toyota October output grows for fifth straight month on strong US demand
Environment|Science

Great Lakes region preparing for bad weather as lake-effect snowfall ingredients begin mixing

Cold air is sweeping across the Great Lakes region, bringing lake-effect snow from Michigan's Upper Peninsula to Western New York

Great Lakes region preparing for bad weather as lake-effect snowfall ingredients begin mixing
Election|Finance|Science|Technology

FACT FOCUS: It is not illegal for voters to show ID in New York and California

As the leadup to the 2026 midterm elections begins, social media users — among them billionaire X owner Elon Musk, who briefly served as a top advisor to President Donald Trump — have claimed that it is illegal for voters to show ID when casting a ballot in New York and California

FACT FOCUS: It is not illegal for voters to show ID in New York and California
Arts|Environment|Science|Technology

Drones, physics and rats: Studies show how the people of Rapa Nui made and moved the giant statues – and what caused the island’s deforestation

The mysteries of Easter Island, subjects of speculation for centuries, yield to scientific inquiry.

Drones, physics and rats: Studies show how the people of Rapa Nui made and moved the giant statues – and what caused the island’s deforestation
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Bayer unveils new soy seed for Brazil's farmers

German conglomerate Bayer on Wednesday said it will sell a new soybean product called Intacta 5+ for farmers in Brazil, the world's largest exporter and producer of

Bayer unveils new soy seed for Brazil's farmers
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Easter Island quarry reveals how Polynesians made enigmatic stone statues

Easter Island quarry reveals how Polynesians made enigmatic stone statues

Easter Island quarry reveals how Polynesians made enigmatic stone statues
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Telescope in Chile captures stunning new picture of a cosmic butterfly

A telescope in Chile has captured a stunning new picture of the Butterfly Nebula, a grand and graceful cosmic wonder

Telescope in Chile captures stunning new picture of a cosmic butterfly
Business|Science|Technology|World

Mexico plans to build Latin America's most powerful supercomputer

Mexico plans to build Latin America's most powerful supercomputer

Mexico plans to build Latin America's most powerful supercomputer
Education|Health|Science|Technology

University of Vermont study finds new way to detect dementia before symptoms start

University of Vermont study finds new way to detect dementia before symptoms start

University of Vermont study finds new way to detect dementia before symptoms start
Science|Technology|World

South Korea's largest satellite launched on Nuri rocket in ambitious space mission

South Korea launched its largest satellite yet on its nationally developed space rocket in the fourth of six launches planned through 2027

South Korea's largest satellite launched on Nuri rocket in ambitious space mission
Environment|Science|Technology

NASA rover detects electrical discharges - 'mini-lightning' - on Mars

NASA's Perseverance rover has obtained evidence that the atmosphere of Mars is electrically active, detecting electrical discharges - what one scientist called "

NASA rover detects electrical discharges - 'mini-lightning' - on Mars
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Teens turning to AI for companionship

Teens turning to AI for companionship

Teens turning to AI for companionship
Business|Entertainment|Science|Technology

Patents published for new safety technology at Universal parks

Patents published for new safety technology at Universal parks

Patents published for new safety technology at Universal parks
Arts|Science|World

New finds in Turkey's southeast add to picture of Neolithic age

Turkey unveiled dozens of new finds at a major archaeological site in southeast Turkey on Wednesday, giving fresh insight into an area seen as showing

New finds in Turkey's southeast add to picture of Neolithic age
Arts|Entertainment|Science|Technology

A foot-tall elephant? 'Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age' on Apple TV reveals surprising creatures

Apple TV has launched “Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age,” a five-part series that brings the Pleistocene era to life with stunning visuals

A foot-tall elephant? 'Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age' on Apple TV reveals surprising creatures
Health|Science|Technology

Vietnam veteran regains hearing after decades thanks to cochlear implant

Vietnam veteran regains hearing after decades thanks to cochlear implant

Vietnam veteran regains hearing after decades thanks to cochlear implant
Science|Technology|World

Scientists capture the crackling sounds of what they believe is lightning on Mars

Scientists have detected what they believe to be lightning on Mars by eavesdropping on the whirling wind recorded by NASA's Perseverance rover

Scientists capture the crackling sounds of what they believe is lightning on Mars
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump team wants Taiwan to train US chip plant workers, sources say

U.S.

Trump team wants Taiwan to train US chip plant workers, sources say
Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World

Russia says its proposals on New START arms treaty are intended to prevent negative global scenarios

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Wednesday that Moscow's proposals regarding the New START nuclear arms control treaty are designed to prevent negative global

Russia says its proposals on New START arms treaty are intended to prevent negative global scenarios
Business|Europe|Science|Technology|World

European states buy underwater drones for military use, manufacturer says

Two European governments have agreed to buy underwater drones for military use, their German manufacturer told Reuters,

European states buy underwater drones for military use, manufacturer says
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Chinese regulators block ByteDance from using Nvidia chips, The Information reports

Chinese regulators have barred TikTok-owner ByteDance from deploying Nvidia chips in new data centers, The Information reported on Wednesday, citing two company employees.

Chinese regulators block ByteDance from using Nvidia chips, The Information reports
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Tesla flags low maintenance and fuel costs to woo Indian buyers

Tesla's low running costs, including maintenance and fuel, can help Indian buyers to recoup about one-third of the Model Y's $67,000 price tag over four to

Tesla flags low maintenance and fuel costs to woo Indian buyers
Health|Science

How does Narcan work? Mapping how it reverses opioid overdose can provide a molecular blueprint for more effective drugs

Naloxone can reverse an overdose in minutes, but exactly how it does this at the molecular level has previously been unclear.

How does Narcan work? Mapping how it reverses opioid overdose can provide a molecular blueprint for more effective drugs
Health|Science

Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence – and that affects what scientific journals choose to publish

Researchers design studies that might disprove what’s called their null hypothesis – the opposite of the claim they’re interested in exploring.

Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence – and that affects what scientific journals choose to publish
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

OpenAI projects 220 million paying ChatGPT users by 2030, The Information Reports

Artificial intelligence firm OpenAI has projected at least 220 million of ChatGPT weekly users will pay for a subscription, The Information reported on Tuesday, citing a person familiar

OpenAI projects 220 million paying ChatGPT users by 2030, The Information Reports
Science|Technology|World

Vast trove of medieval Jewish records opened up by AI

Researchers in Israel are hoping to make new discoveries about Jewish history by loading a digital database of manuscripts stretching back a thousand years into

Vast trove of medieval Jewish records opened up by AI
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

FAA probes Amazon after delivery drone snaps internet cable in Texas

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said on Tuesday it is probing Amazon after one of its delivery drones downed an internet cable in central Texas last week.

FAA probes Amazon after delivery drone snaps internet cable in Texas
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Science|Technology

Ambitious plan to store CO2 beneath the North Sea set to start operations

INEOS plans to transform the Nini oil field in the North Sea into a carbon storage site

Ambitious plan to store CO2 beneath the North Sea set to start operations
Environment|Science|Travel|World

Kilauea displays lava fountains for the 37th time since its eruption began last year

The on-and-off volcanic eruption that’s been dazzling residents and visitors on Hawaii’s Big Island for nearly a year is back

Kilauea displays lava fountains for the 37th time since its eruption began last year
Crime|Science|Technology

Judge's footnote on immigration agents using AI raises accuracy and privacy concerns

A federal judge has called out an immigration enforcement agent for using artificial intelligence to write the narrative of a use-of-force report as just a small part of a scathing opinion that rebutted federal officials' narratives about appropriate force used against protesters and others during an ongoing immigration crackdown in Chicago

Judge's footnote on immigration agents using AI raises accuracy and privacy concerns
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Global demand for rare earths is wreaking havoc on one of Asia’s mightiest river systems

Global demand for rare earths is wreaking havoc on one of Asia’s mightiest river systems

Global demand for rare earths is wreaking havoc on one of Asia’s mightiest river systems
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Central bank body BIS appoints new head of tech hub

The Bank for International Settlements, the umbrella body for central banks, on

Central bank body BIS appoints new head of tech hub
Business|Science|Technology|World

Pentagon advances Golden Dome missile defense with new Space Force contracts

The U.S.

Pentagon advances Golden Dome missile defense with new Space Force contracts
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science

USDA chief economist Seth Meyer to step down

Seth Meyer, the U.S.

USDA chief economist Seth Meyer to step down
Health|Political|Science|US

Louisiana surgeon general who stopped promoting vaccination will be second in command at CDC

Louisiana surgeon general who stopped promoting vaccination will be second in command at CDC

Louisiana surgeon general who stopped promoting vaccination will be second in command at CDC
Arts|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

A database could help revive the Arapaho language before its last speakers are gone

Many Native American languages only have a few native speakers left.

A database could help revive the Arapaho language before its last speakers are gone
Health|Science|World

Trump-era global funding cuts devastate HIV prevention programmes, UNAIDS says

An uncounted number of extra people have died from AIDS and 2.5 million have lost access to medicine to block the spread of HIV, because of cuts to global

Trump-era global funding cuts devastate HIV prevention programmes, UNAIDS says
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Robinhood CEO's math-focused AI startup Harmonic valued at $1.45 billion in latest fundraising

Harmonic, an artificial intelligence startup co-founded by Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev, has raised $120 million in new funding, valuing the company at $1.45 billion, as it

Robinhood CEO's math-focused AI startup Harmonic valued at $1.45 billion in latest fundraising
Business|Science|Technology

Dozens of state attorneys general urge US Congress not to block AI laws

Republican and Democratic attorneys general from 35 states and the District of Columbia urged congressional leaders on Tuesday not to block state laws governing artificial

Dozens of state attorneys general urge US Congress not to block AI laws
Business|Education|Food|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Investigators race to find the cause of botulism contamination in ByHeart infant formula

Investigators race to find the cause of botulism contamination in ByHeart infant formula

Investigators race to find the cause of botulism contamination in ByHeart infant formula
Environment|Science|Travel

Big temperature drop and snow on the menu this Thanksgiving for millions across the US

Big temperature drop and snow on the menu this Thanksgiving for millions across the US

Big temperature drop and snow on the menu this Thanksgiving for millions across the US
Economy|Education|Health|Science

How food assistance programs can feed families and nourish their dignity

Free food may fill your stomach, but it doesn’t always satisfy the desire to feel fully human.

How food assistance programs can feed families and nourish their dignity
Crime|Environment|Health|Science

Woman attacked by rabid bobcat

Woman attacked by rabid bobcat

Woman attacked by rabid bobcat
Environment|Science|World

Volcano in Ethiopia erupts for the first time in 10,000 years

Videos show large plumes of smoke as Ethiopia's Hayli Gubbi volcano erupts for the first time in 10,000 years, spewing ash high into the sky and impacting air travel thousands of miles away in India.

Volcano in Ethiopia erupts for the first time in 10,000 years
Environment|Health|Science|World

Eruption of long-dormant Ethiopian volcano subsides

Volcanic activity in northern Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi volcano has subsided days after an eruption

Eruption of long-dormant Ethiopian volcano subsides
Arts|Food|Science

How pecans went from ignored trees to a holiday staple – the 8,000-year history of America’s only native major nut crop

Pecans are a truly American nut: They grew on George Washington’s estate, and they flew to space on an Apollo mission.

How pecans went from ignored trees to a holiday staple – the 8,000-year history of America’s only native major nut crop
Crime|Science|Technology|World

3D-printed guns FBI boss Kash Patel gifted to New Zealand officials were toy-inspired

Inoperable pistols gifted by FBI Director Kash Patel to senior New Zealand security officials were revolvers inspired by toy Nerf guns and popular among 3D-printed weapons hobbyists

3D-printed guns FBI boss Kash Patel gifted to New Zealand officials were toy-inspired
Environment|Science

In a scientific first, biologists recorded a wild wolf potentially using tools

In a scientific first, biologists recorded a wild wolf potentially using tools

In a scientific first, biologists recorded a wild wolf potentially using tools
Business|Food|Health|Science

ByHeart baby formula from all lots may be contaminated with botulism bacteria, tests show

The makers of ByHeart infant formula say tests of products tied to a botulism outbreak show that all of the company's products may have been contaminated

ByHeart baby formula from all lots may be contaminated with botulism bacteria, tests show
Economy|Environment|Health|Science

New York firefighters union demands 9/11 toxins records be released after boxes of documents are uncovered

New York firefighters union demands 9/11 toxins records be released after boxes of documents are uncovered

New York firefighters union demands 9/11 toxins records be released after boxes of documents are uncovered
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New VR simulator teaches drivers to navigate snow squalls, dangerous winter weather to drive in

New VR simulator teaches drivers to navigate snow squalls, dangerous winter weather to drive in

New VR simulator teaches drivers to navigate snow squalls, dangerous winter weather to drive in
Education|Environment|Science

Archaeologists uncover 13,000-year-old mystery at dig site

Archaeologists uncover 13,000-year-old mystery at dig site

Archaeologists uncover 13,000-year-old mystery at dig site
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France says 'bon voyage' to 2 giant pandas as they head back to China

A pair of giant pandas who lived in France for 13 years are heading back to China

France says 'bon voyage' to 2 giant pandas as they head back to China
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US set to narrow its rare earth gap, others not so much

A multi-billion dollar pipeline of rare earth projects around the world is set to partly wean the U.S. off Chinese rare earths, but

US set to narrow its rare earth gap, others not so much
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More people are addicted to marijuana, but fewer of them are seeking help, experts say

Cannabis use among young adults has reached historic levels, with nearly 18 million Americans using marijuana daily in 2022

More people are addicted to marijuana, but fewer of them are seeking help, experts say
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They relied on marijuana to get through the day. But then days felt impossible without it

As daily cannabis use rises to historic levels in the U.S., some longtime users are finding it harder to quit

They relied on marijuana to get through the day. But then days felt impossible without it
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Fern stems reveal secrets of evolution – how constraints in development can lead to new forms

Is an organism a sum of its parts, or should they be considered as a whole? New research on ferns shows how the way scientists understand evolution affects how they study life.

Fern stems reveal secrets of evolution – how constraints in development can lead to new forms
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When darkness shines: How dark stars could illuminate the early universe

Some unique ‘stars’ might be fueled by dark matter annihilation.

When darkness shines: How dark stars could illuminate the early universe
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From concrete to community: How synthetic data can make urban digital twins more humane

Urban digital twins pull together tremendous amounts of data to realistically model cities, but they’ve been missing a critical ingredient: people.

From concrete to community: How synthetic data can make urban digital twins more humane
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The ChatGPT effect: In 3 years the AI chatbot has changed the way people look things up

ChatGPT has dramatically altered how people retrieve information, muscling aside Google search as the first stop on the hunt for answers.

The ChatGPT effect: In 3 years the AI chatbot has changed the way people look things up
Environment|Science|World

Sea level doesn’t rise at the same rate everywhere – we mapped where Antarctica’s ice melt would have the biggest impact

Understanding what happens to Antarctica’s ice matters, because as it melts, sea levels rise, affecting lives and economies around the world.

Sea level doesn’t rise at the same rate everywhere – we mapped where Antarctica’s ice melt would have the biggest impact
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Russian hackers target US engineering firm because of work done for Ukrainian sister city

Hackers working for Russian intelligence attacked an American engineering company this fall, seemingly because that firm had worked for a U.S. municipality with a sister city in Ukraine

Russian hackers target US engineering firm because of work done for Ukrainian sister city
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

A quarter of early child care educators in Colorado reported mistreatment from co-workers

Younger and more diverse teachers reported higher rates of bullying and discrimination by their colleagues. This can also affect the kids they care for.

A quarter of early child care educators in Colorado reported mistreatment from co-workers
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Colleges teach the most valuable career skills when they don’t stick narrowly to preprofessional education

Parents and policymakers want job security for graduates, but in the AI and automation era, careers may depend as much on curiosity and initiative as on credentials.

Colleges teach the most valuable career skills when they don’t stick narrowly to preprofessional education
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What parents should know about autism and vaccines

What parents should know about autism and vaccines

What parents should know about autism and vaccines
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The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis follows science and steady funding to a broader mission

Since Marc Buoniconti

The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis follows science and steady funding to a broader mission
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Big buzz, small market: Meta's smartglasses are a specialty gadget this holiday

Early tech adopters are gobbling up smartglasses like Thanksgiving turkey - especially Meta's new, retro-chic version with a visual display in the lens.

Big buzz, small market: Meta's smartglasses are a specialty gadget this holiday
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Meta in talks to spend billions on Google's chips, The Information reports

Meta Platforms is in talks with Google to spend billions of dollars on the Alphabet-owned company's chips for use in its data centers starting from 2027, The Information reported, a move

Meta in talks to spend billions on Google's chips, The Information reports
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China completes first emergency mission to Tiangong space station

China's first emergency space launch went ahead without incident on Tuesday, as the country plugged safety risks at its crewed space station after a vessel was

China completes first emergency mission to Tiangong space station
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Germany stagnates in innovation ranking as rivals surge ahead

Germany's innovation capacity is stagnating, with the country remaining stuck at 12th place in an innovation ranking while competitors including the United States,

Germany stagnates in innovation ranking as rivals surge ahead
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China launches Shenzhou 22 spacecraft to assist in return of 3 astronauts stranded on space station

China has launched the Shenzhou 22 spacecraft to help bring back a team of astronauts after a damaged spacecraft left them temporarily stranded on China's Tiangong space station

China launches Shenzhou 22 spacecraft to assist in return of 3 astronauts stranded on space station
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This volcano erupted for the first time in 10,000 years sending ash clouds across continents

This volcano erupted for the first time in 10,000 years sending ash clouds across continents

This volcano erupted for the first time in 10,000 years sending ash clouds across continents
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Lynas Rare Earths warns of production hit from power disruptions at Kalgoorlie

Lynas Rare Earths warned on Tuesday of a one-month production shortfall this quarter due to significant power supply disruptions at its Kalgoorlie processing

Lynas Rare Earths warns of production hit from power disruptions at Kalgoorlie
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Amazon pushes in-house AI coding tool Kiro over competitors', memo shows

Amazon suggested its engineers eschew AI code generation tools from third-party companies in favor of its own, a move to bolster its proprietary Kiro service

Amazon pushes in-house AI coding tool Kiro over competitors', memo shows
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Google, Accel partner to back Indian AI startups

Alphabet's Google and venture capital firm Accel will partner to fund at least 10 early-stage Indian AI startups, marking the U.S. technology

Google, Accel partner to back Indian AI startups
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Lawsuit blames Tesla design flaws for crash that killed Washington state woman, injured her husband

A lawsuit claims design flaws caused a Tesla Model 3 to accelerate uncontrollably before crashing into a utility pole and bursting into flames, killing Wendy Dennis and severely injuring her husband, Jeff

Lawsuit blames Tesla design flaws for crash that killed Washington state woman, injured her husband
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Trump aims to boost AI innovation, build platform to harness government data

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Trump aims to boost AI innovation, build platform to harness government data
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NASA reduces flights on Boeing's Starliner after botched astronaut mission

NASA on Monday slashed the number of astronaut missions on Boeing's Starliner contract and said the spacecraft's next mission to the International Space Station will fly

NASA reduces flights on Boeing's Starliner after botched astronaut mission
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Trump’s new executive order brings together Big Tech, academics and the government on AI research

Trump’s new executive order brings together Big Tech, academics and the government on AI research

Trump’s new executive order brings together Big Tech, academics and the government on AI research
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Trump signs executive order for AI project called Genesis Mission to boost scientific discoveries

President Donald Trump is directing the federal government to share scientific data and use artificial intelligence to accelerate discovery, including streamlining the nation’s electric grid

Trump signs executive order for AI project called Genesis Mission to boost scientific discoveries
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Amazon to invest $15 billion in Indiana to boost data center infrastructure

Amazon.com is planning to invest about $15 billion in Northern Indiana to build data center campuses, the tech giant said as it looks to boost its cloud computing capacity to support

Amazon to invest $15 billion in Indiana to boost data center infrastructure
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Thousands of genomes reveal the wild wolf genes in most dogs’ DNA

Today’s wolves and dogs share a common ancestor. But a deeper look at their genes reveals that interbreeding since dogs were domesticated 20,000 years ago hasn’t been as rare as scientists assumed.

Thousands of genomes reveal the wild wolf genes in most dogs’ DNA
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Boeing's troubled capsule won't carry astronauts on next space station flight

Boeing and NASA have agreed to keep astronauts off the company's next Starliner flight

Boeing's troubled capsule won't carry astronauts on next space station flight
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Dutch authority RDW to test Tesla's FSD in February

The Dutch vehicle authority RDW said on Monday it expects to decide on Tesla's Full Self-Driving software in February after the EV maker demonstrates that the driver assistance system meets

Dutch authority RDW to test Tesla's FSD in February
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Sheriff’s office detonated an unexploded military phosphorus flare

Sheriff’s office detonated an unexploded military phosphorus flare

Sheriff’s office detonated an unexploded military phosphorus flare
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US lawmakers probe FAA grant delays over aircraft mechanic shortage before Thanksgiving

A U.S. government delay on funding a grant program risks worsening a shortage of aircraft mechanics at a time when the country's aging aviation

US lawmakers probe FAA grant delays over aircraft mechanic shortage before Thanksgiving
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Amazon pledges up to $50 billion to expand AI, supercomputing for US government

Amazon.com said on Monday it would invest up to $50 billion to expand AI and supercomputing capabilities for Amazon Web Services U.S. government customers, in one of the

Amazon pledges up to $50 billion to expand AI, supercomputing for US government
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Here's what's next in the fight to curb climate change, now that talks in Brazil have ended

Experts have mixed reactions to the recent U.N. climate talks in the Amazon

Here's what's next in the fight to curb climate change, now that talks in Brazil have ended