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After the quake came the blast: Inside Japan's shopping mall disaster

Workers in a mall in southern Japan described being thrown to the floor or enveloped in a disorienting cloud of

After the quake came the blast: Inside Japan's shopping mall disaster
Environment|Science|World

Wildfires are more extreme in Europe and North America, but global burning is oddly decreasing

Experts say the world is experiencing two opposing fire trends because of human impact

Wildfires are more extreme in Europe and North America, but global burning is oddly decreasing
Asia|Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

China’s humanoid robots have been taking over the global market. Now the US is banning them

China’s humanoid robots have been taking over the global market. Now the US is banning them

China’s humanoid robots have been taking over the global market. Now the US is banning them
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

US weapons stockpiles continue to dwindle with permanent end to Iran war nowhere in sight

US weapons stockpiles continue to dwindle with permanent end to Iran war nowhere in sight

US weapons stockpiles continue to dwindle with permanent end to Iran war nowhere in sight
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

AI race redraws Asian air cargo, replacing e-commerce as growth engine

The global race to build artificial intelligence is redrawing Asia's air cargo map, prompting airlines to redesign networks

AI race redraws Asian air cargo, replacing e-commerce as growth engine
Environment|Europe|Science|World

Wildfire response must evolve to keep pace with climate change, EU says

The European Union's response to wildfires needs more funding, greater focus on forest management and enhanced education about fire risk as the climate

Wildfire response must evolve to keep pace with climate change, EU says
Business|Science|Technology|World

Meta's Zuckerberg warns against curbs on Chinese AI models, FT reports

The U.S. government should not block Chinese models to gain an edge in the AI race, Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg told the Financial Times in an interview published on Tuesday

Meta's Zuckerberg warns against curbs on Chinese AI models, FT reports
Americas|Environment|Science|Travel|World

Tropical Storm Fausto to splash past Hawaii as Hurricane Genevieve sends swells to Mexico

Large waves are coming ashore in Hawaii thanks to Tropical Storm Fausto and in Mexico thanks to Hurricane Genevieve

Tropical Storm Fausto to splash past Hawaii as Hurricane Genevieve sends swells to Mexico
Political|Science|Technology|World

Zelenskiy says he told Trump, senators that Ukraine needs anti-ballistic systems, missiles

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Tuesday said he shared Ukraine's need for anti-ballistic missile systems and interceptors with U.S.

Zelenskiy says he told Trump, senators that Ukraine needs anti-ballistic systems, missiles
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

India's capital part of aggressive electric vehicle targets in bid to curb air pollution

Delhi has adopted a new policy to make most new vehicles electric, aiming to improve air quality

India's capital part of aggressive electric vehicle targets in bid to curb air pollution
Business|Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|US

Powerful tornado leaves widespread damage in Wisconsin but time of day may have saved lives

First responders are checking homes and buildings for possible victims of a powerful tornado that ravaged communities in northeastern Wisconsin

Powerful tornado leaves widespread damage in Wisconsin but time of day may have saved lives
Environment|Science|US|World

New York City, Philadelphia are at the center of a serious Northeast flash flood threat

New York City, Philadelphia are at the center of a serious Northeast flash flood threat

New York City, Philadelphia are at the center of a serious Northeast flash flood threat
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Minnesota IT officials disclose 'coordinated cyberattack' at more than 30 local water systems

A "coordinated cyberattack" targeted more than 30 community water systems in the U.S. state of Minnesota on July 26 and July 27, the state's IT agency said in a

Minnesota IT officials disclose 'coordinated cyberattack' at more than 30 local water systems
Business|Science|Technology

Tech employees call for US-backed global effort to manage risks of advanced AI

More than 1,100 employees from leading tech firms on Tuesday urged the U.S. government to support an international effort to develop tools for managing the pace of advanced AI

Tech employees call for US-backed global effort to manage risks of advanced AI
Business|Finance|Science|Technology|World

Employees at the world’s biggest AI companies are calling for a slowdown in AI development

Employees at the world’s biggest AI companies are calling for a slowdown in AI development

Employees at the world’s biggest AI companies are calling for a slowdown in AI development
Asia|Environment|Science|World

A 7.1 magnitude quake hits Japan's southern Kyushu island killing at least 3

An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 has shaken Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu, killing at least three people and leaving dozens of others missing or injured

A 7.1 magnitude quake hits Japan's southern Kyushu island killing at least 3
Business|Economy|Education|Science|Technology

Coursera backs co-founder Andrew Ng's new AI education firm with $100 million investment

Andrew Ng, co-founder of online learning platform Coursera, on Tuesday announced a new artificial intelligence startup focused on teaching white-

Coursera backs co-founder Andrew Ng's new AI education firm with $100 million investment
Environment|Food|Health|Science|World

Michigan cyclosporiasis cases increase to 9,680 in ongoing outbreak

Michigan health officials reported 9,680 cases of cyclosporiasis on Tuesday, an increase of 427 cases from a day earlier, as the growing

Michigan cyclosporiasis cases increase to 9,680 in ongoing outbreak
Environment|Health|Science|World

What to know about the US outbreak of cyclosporiasis intestinal illness

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and dozens of states are investigating a surge in cases of cyclosporiasis intestinal illness.

What to know about the US outbreak of cyclosporiasis intestinal illness
Business|Crime|Science|Technology

OpenAI's rogue agent compromised a customer at a second tech firm, executive says

The rogue agent that escaped from OpenAI and went on a days-long hacking spree at the AI firm Hugging Face also

OpenAI's rogue agent compromised a customer at a second tech firm, executive says
Science|Technology|World

Private mission to rescue NASA's aging telescope runs into its own trouble

The spacecraft rushing to the rescue of NASA's sinking Swift Observatory has run into trouble

Private mission to rescue NASA's aging telescope runs into its own trouble
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

More than half of Earth’s migratory bird species are declining – here’s how we can still save them

A new global assessment of the world’s migratory species finds reason for alarm, but also hope – and a road map for helping them survive.

More than half of Earth’s migratory bird species are declining – here’s how we can still save them
Education|Science|Technology

New York school pauses plan to deploy humanlike AI robot teacher after backlash

A school district in a rural corner of upstate New York is hitting pause on plans to deploy an AI-powered, humanoid robot in the classroom

New York school pauses plan to deploy humanlike AI robot teacher after backlash
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

5 states offer to accept nuclear waste in exchange for help developing nuclear energy

Five states have agreed to accept nuclear waste from around the country in exchange for federal help to develop nuclear energy and create thousands of jobs

5 states offer to accept nuclear waste in exchange for help developing nuclear energy
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Food|Science

Wildfires darken the clouds over France's Bordeaux wine industry

Wildfires burning outside Bordeaux are underscoring the climate challenges facing France's largest wine region, where producers are grappling with

Wildfires darken the clouds over France's Bordeaux wine industry
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

US agency proposes accelerated approval for commercial space missions

The U.S. aviation regulator on Tuesday proposed new rules to speed up approval of commercial space missions like SpaceX's rocket and satellite

US agency proposes accelerated approval for commercial space missions
Africa|Environment|Science|World

The deaths of 15 elephants in Kenya's Amboseli National Park spark investigation

Kenya’s wildlife authorities are investigating the deaths of 15 elephants over the past month in Amboseli National Park

The deaths of 15 elephants in Kenya's Amboseli National Park spark investigation
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Lifestyle|Science|Technology|Travel|World

eBay agreed to pay nearly $50 million to couple sent cockroaches, bloody pig mask

eBay agreed to pay nearly $50 million to Massachusetts journalists David and Ina Steiner under a newly finalized settlement resolving a lawsuit over a 2019 cyberstalking campaign carried out by former company employees

eBay agreed to pay nearly $50 million to couple sent cockroaches, bloody pig mask
Business|Economy|Environment|Science

Hundreds gather in-person and online in opposition to proposed Tooele data center

Hundreds gather in-person and online in opposition to proposed Tooele data center

Hundreds gather in-person and online in opposition to proposed Tooele data center
Environment|Europe|Science|World

France, Spain make headway against huge blazes as new heatwave looms

Firefighters raced on Tuesday to subdue huge wildfires that have forced unprecedented evacuations of tens of

France, Spain make headway against huge blazes as new heatwave looms
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

BIS says AI boom risks clouding central banks' inflation signals

The artificial intelligence boom could make it significantly harder for central banks to judge the state of the economy and set interest rates, as the

BIS says AI boom risks clouding central banks' inflation signals
Education|Environment|Science

‘A moment in time’: Fossil footprints shed new light on the extinct ‘Nutcracker Man’

‘A moment in time’: Fossil footprints shed new light on the extinct ‘Nutcracker Man’

‘A moment in time’: Fossil footprints shed new light on the extinct ‘Nutcracker Man’
Africa|Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

US backs Madagascar rare earths project in push to loosen China's supply chain grip

The U.S. is

US backs Madagascar rare earths project in push to loosen China's supply chain grip
Business|Economy|Health|Science|World

GSK raises margin outlook, plots $2.5 billion restructuring to fast-track new drugs

GSK launched a £1.9 billion ($2.52 billion) cost-savings effort on Tuesday to help fund the British drugmaker's expanded late-stage

GSK raises margin outlook, plots $2.5 billion restructuring to fast-track new drugs
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

How to see July’s full buck moon

How to see July’s full buck moon

How to see July’s full buck moon
Business|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Japan quake kills at least two after blast at Kumamoto mall, one in building collapse

A 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit Japan's southern Kumamoto Prefecture on Tuesday, killing at least two people after an

Japan quake kills at least two after blast at Kumamoto mall, one in building collapse
Economy|Environment|Europe|Science|World

France has seen its first 'fire-cloud'. What is it?

France is grappling with an unprecedented fire season that has led to the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people and dealt a blow to the economy during

France has seen its first 'fire-cloud'. What is it?
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

China's chip tool push shows ASML caught in US-China squeeze

China's launch of a homegrown type of advanced lithography chip printing machine is spotlighting how European chip tool maker ASML, whose recent share

China's chip tool push shows ASML caught in US-China squeeze
Environment|Europe|Science|Technology|World

The future of the UK's renowned Lovell radio telescope is in question after a funding cut

Scientists are alarmed by the British government's decision to cut funding for the Lovell radio telescope at Jodrell Bank Observatory

The future of the UK's renowned Lovell radio telescope is in question after a funding cut
Education|Health|Science|Sports|Technology

D1 tennis player's rare autoimmune disorder inspires path to medical school

D1 tennis player's rare autoimmune disorder inspires path to medical school

D1 tennis player's rare autoimmune disorder inspires path to medical school
Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Dog and her owner are helping find pets displaced by the Aspen Acres Fire

Dog and her owner are helping find pets displaced by the Aspen Acres Fire

Dog and her owner are helping find pets displaced by the Aspen Acres Fire
Business|Environment|Health|Science|World

Johnson & Johnson offers up to $5.5 billion to settle baby powder cancer lawsuits

Johnson & Johnson offers up to $5.5 billion to settle baby powder cancer lawsuits

Johnson & Johnson offers up to $5.5 billion to settle baby powder cancer lawsuits
Health|Political|Science

Mother says CBD oil that controls her daughter's seizures could soon be illegal

Mother says CBD oil that controls her daughter's seizures could soon be illegal

Mother says CBD oil that controls her daughter's seizures could soon be illegal
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Amazon winds down most flagship AI models in strategy overhaul, Business Insider reports

Amazon.com is revamping its AI strategy, winding down many in-house AI models and sharpening focus on a new frontier-model effort, Business Insider reported on Tuesday citing

Amazon winds down most flagship AI models in strategy overhaul, Business Insider reports
Education|Environment|Health|Science

Spirit the bald eagle donates blood to help critically injured eagle Jackie from Big Bear

Spirit the bald eagle donates blood to help critically injured eagle Jackie from Big Bear

Spirit the bald eagle donates blood to help critically injured eagle Jackie from Big Bear
Economy|Environment|Science|Travel|World

Record seaweed blankets Mexico's Caribbean coast, threatening tourism and the environment

A record wave of brown, smelly seaweed is washing up on beaches along Mexico's Caribbean coast, forcing closures in top

Record seaweed blankets Mexico's Caribbean coast, threatening tourism and the environment
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Science

Do bonds appreciate over time?

Bond prices can change in the short term, but they’re not the best way to generate long-term growth

Do bonds appreciate over time?
Arts|Education|Science

Play is essential for young children, including when it comes to their learning

Play-based early childhood programs can help young kids develop emotional regulation and problem-solving skills, traits that can serve them well throughout childhood.

Play is essential for young children, including when it comes to their learning
Education|Health|Opinion|Political|Science

How the Trump administration’s rhetoric promotes anti-transgender views

How invented threats, provocative language and repulsive imagery contribute to declining support for transgender people and other marginalized groups.

How the Trump administration’s rhetoric promotes anti-transgender views
Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology|Travel

Sargassum, the smelly nemesis of beach vacations, has become a self-sustaining disaster that will keep coming back

Communities and entrepreneurs are experimenting with ways to turn this nuisance into a valuable resource.

Sargassum, the smelly nemesis of beach vacations, has become a self-sustaining disaster that will keep coming back
Health|Science

Cyclosporiasis sickens some people worse – why your diarrhea could be more explosive than others

Explosive diarrhea has been spreading across the US, and the parasite that causes the disease has already sickened thousands – and counting.

Cyclosporiasis sickens some people worse – why your diarrhea could be more explosive than others
Environment|Food|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Do you toss food once the date on the label has passed? Experts say that's often a waste

Many people throw away food based on confusing expiration labels like “Best By” or “Sell By.”

Do you toss food once the date on the label has passed? Experts say that's often a waste
Food|Health|Science

4 out of 5 toddler foods are ultraprocessed. Nearly half fail to meet nutrition standards

4 out of 5 toddler foods are ultraprocessed. Nearly half fail to meet nutrition standards

4 out of 5 toddler foods are ultraprocessed. Nearly half fail to meet nutrition standards
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

China starts production of home-grown immersion DUV chipmaking tools, source says

China has begun mass producing domestically developed immersion deep-ultraviolet (DUV) lithography machines, a technology crucial to advanced chipmaking,

China starts production of home-grown immersion DUV chipmaking tools, source says
Environment|Europe|Health|Science|World

France braces for fourth major heatwave as crews tackle Bordeaux blaze

France was bracing for its fourth major heatwave of the year on Tuesday, as soaring temperatures and tinder-dry conditions across

France braces for fourth major heatwave as crews tackle Bordeaux blaze
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Fitch warns AI market correction emerging as major global credit risk

The AI boom and the risk of a correction are emerging as major global credit risks, ratings agency Fitch has warned, adding to growing concerns that soaring

Fitch warns AI market correction emerging as major global credit risk
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

AMD signs AI data center deal with Core Scientific

AMD on Tuesday signed a deal with Core Scientific to secure up to 2.5 gigawatts of data center capacity as the chip firm expands infrastructure to meet growing demand for AI

AMD signs AI data center deal with Core Scientific
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Several feared trapped in collapsed shopping mall after Japan quake

Several feared trapped in collapsed shopping mall after Japan quake

Several feared trapped in collapsed shopping mall after Japan quake
Health|Science|World

Ebola cases in Congo top 3,200, nearing record of the country's worst outbreak

The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo has surpassed 3,200 cases

Ebola cases in Congo top 3,200, nearing record of the country's worst outbreak
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

AI is making your life more expensive. Here’s how

AI is making your life more expensive. Here’s how

AI is making your life more expensive. Here’s how
Science|Technology|World

Taiwan drills to test relocating arms production under Chinese attack

Taiwan will test relocating weapons production lines and converting civilian factories for military use in annual drills next month, the defence ministry said on Tuesday,

Taiwan drills to test relocating arms production under Chinese attack
Business|Economy|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

Chips jolted as momentum shifts in AI

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook Chip stocks tanked across Asia on Tuesday, spooked by the twin threats of rising Chinese competition and mounting questions

Chips jolted as momentum shifts in AI
Environment|Science|World

Major Hurricane Genevieve roars in the Pacific as Fausto weakens to a tropical storm near Hawaii

Major Hurricane Genevieve is roaring in the Pacific Ocean far from land while Tropical Storm Fausto increases impacts on Hawaii

Major Hurricane Genevieve roars in the Pacific as Fausto weakens to a tropical storm near Hawaii
Business|Health|Science|World

Company at center of US cyclospora outbreak complained to White House, source says

U.S. produce supplier Taylor Farms complained to White House and Food and Drug Administration officials about the

Company at center of US cyclospora outbreak complained to White House, source says
Business|Science|Technology|World

FAA says seats on hundreds of Boeing 737 MAX jets may need inspections

The U.S.

FAA says seats on hundreds of Boeing 737 MAX jets may need inspections
Political|Science|Technology

OpenAI's Sam Altman, Nvidia's Huang to meet with Senate Intelligence Committee's top Democrat

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang will meet with U.S.

OpenAI's Sam Altman, Nvidia's Huang to meet with Senate Intelligence Committee's top Democrat
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Science|US|World

Federal survey shows promising trends for youth mental health and drug use

A key U.S. government report on mental health, substance use and addiction shows continued improvements in several metrics, especially among young people

Federal survey shows promising trends for youth mental health and drug use
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Nvidia to invest $5 billion in Ilya Sutskever's AI startup, source says

By Deepa Seetharaman SAN FRANCISCO, July 27 - Nvidia will make a $5 billion equity investment in Safe Superintelligence as part of a strategic partnership between the chipmaker and the startup co-

Nvidia to invest $5 billion in Ilya Sutskever's AI startup, source says
Science|Technology|World

NTSB chair urges Congress to pass aviation safety legislation

The head of the National Transportation Safety Board on Monday urged Congress to resolve a months-long standoff over competing aviation safety

NTSB chair urges Congress to pass aviation safety legislation
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Pentagon says US industry still years from matching Ukraine's wartime drone output

The Pentagon official tasked with building a domestic drone industry said on Monday the United States is still in

Pentagon says US industry still years from matching Ukraine's wartime drone output
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Flocking together – how a birding hobby may boost your mental health and build community

With social media communities and naturalist apps, birding is easier to get into than ever. A psychologist explains why it may also be just what the doctor ordered.

Flocking together – how a birding hobby may boost your mental health and build community
Food|Health|Science|World

Michigan reports 9,253 cyclosporiasis cases as infection outbreak expands

Michigan health officials reported 9,253 cases of cyclosporiasis on Monday, an increase of 1,077 cases since their last update on Friday, as the intestinal

Michigan reports 9,253 cyclosporiasis cases as infection outbreak expands
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Why El Niño's promise of a quieter hurricane season may not guarantee good news for insurers

For insurers, the periodic El Niño climate phenomenon has traditionally lowered the risk of costly Atlantic hurricanes, but

Why El Niño's promise of a quieter hurricane season may not guarantee good news for insurers
Economy|Health|Political|Science|World

World risks HIV resurgence as funding falls 18%, UNAIDS says

The world risks a resurgence of the HIV epidemic after global funding fell by nearly a fifth last year, the U.N. body fighting AIDS said on Monday.

World risks HIV resurgence as funding falls 18%, UNAIDS says
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|World

China begins making homegrown DUV chipmaking tools, The Information reports

China has begun manufacturing domestically developed immersion deep ultraviolet lithography machines, a key chipmaking tool long dominated by Dutch supplier ASML, The Information

China begins making homegrown DUV chipmaking tools, The Information reports
Environment|Europe|Science|World

French wildfire created a monster cloud, unleashing lightning that ignited more fires

A wildfire in southwest France grew so powerful that its towering smoke column became a thunderstorm, generating lightning that struck the ground and ignited new fires beyond the original blaze, French officials said

French wildfire created a monster cloud, unleashing lightning that ignited more fires
Business|Environment|Science|Technology|US

Cal Fire reopens Ramona Air Attack Base with new aircraft and faster refueling upgrades

Cal Fire reopens Ramona Air Attack Base with new aircraft and faster refueling upgrades

Cal Fire reopens Ramona Air Attack Base with new aircraft and faster refueling upgrades
Arts|Europe|Health|Science|Technology|World

Gunther von Hagens, the German anatomist behind the 'Body Worlds' exhibition, dies at 81

Gunther von Hagens, the German anatomist who generated both fascination and revulsion around the globe with his “Body Worlds” exhibits of preserved human corpses, has died

Gunther von Hagens, the German anatomist behind the 'Body Worlds' exhibition, dies at 81
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

China accuses US of 'AI hegemonism', threatens countermeasures over potential probes

China's commerce ministry on Monday accused the United States of "AI hegemonism" and threatened countermeasures after senior U.S. officials said

China accuses US of 'AI hegemonism', threatens countermeasures over potential probes
Arts|Food|Opinion|Science|Technology|World

Bird droppings were a foundation of modern agriculture and American empire

Long before synthetic fertilizers, the global guano trade reshaped farming, fueled American expansion and exposed the hidden human costs of feeding the modern world.

Bird droppings were a foundation of modern agriculture and American empire
Environment|Science|Technology

Severe storms battered Pittsburgh twice as often as usual this spring – a meteorologist explains why

Pennsylvania logged 852 severe weather reports from March through June – more than double the 30-year average. A meteorologist explains what keeps the storms coming.

Severe storms battered Pittsburgh twice as often as usual this spring – a meteorologist explains why
Health|Lifestyle|Science

Considering statins? New US cholesterol guidelines may change your decision

Considering statins? New US cholesterol guidelines may change your decision

Considering statins? New US cholesterol guidelines may change your decision
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Amazon's Leo proposes satellite constellation for direct-to-phone service

Amazon's Leo on Monday proposed a constellation of up to 5,105 satellites to provide direct-to-device voice and data connectivity,

Amazon's Leo proposes satellite constellation for direct-to-phone service
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Hedge fund bets on rising US healthcare stocks near 5-year high, Goldman says

Hedge fund bets that healthcare stocks will rise neared a five-year high last week, a Goldman Sachs note showed, as cash-rich speculators believe AI-

Hedge fund bets on rising US healthcare stocks near 5-year high, Goldman says
Education|Health|Science

What makes muscles contract? A physiologist explains how muscles move

It takes an entire team of electricity, calcium, energy and proteins all working together to move your muscles.

What makes muscles contract? A physiologist explains how muscles move
Education|Health|Science

How vaccine skeptics use storytelling effectively to create powerful but medically inaccurate messaging

Recognizing the stories behind people’s concerns with vaccines can help public health advocates build a more inclusive approach to healthcare.

How vaccine skeptics use storytelling effectively to create powerful but medically inaccurate messaging
Arts|Education|Environment|Health|Science

It’s getting hotter in classrooms and on playgrounds – schools aren’t ready to handle extreme temperatures

A rising number of school districts across the country are beginning their new academic years in July or August, raising the likelihood that kids and educators will encounter scorching days.

It’s getting hotter in classrooms and on playgrounds – schools aren’t ready to handle extreme temperatures
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Science|Technology

Trump may need to allow Chinese minerals as US industry struggles to meet 2027 deadline

U.S.

Trump may need to allow Chinese minerals as US industry struggles to meet 2027 deadline
Business|Science|Technology

Nvidia forms industry alliance for open AI security after Hugging Face hack

Nvidia said on Monday it had formed a coalition with other companies to develop and share tools for AI safety and cybersecurity, days after the Hugging Face incident drew attention

Nvidia forms industry alliance for open AI security after Hugging Face hack
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

Africa facing up to $20 billion economic hit from 'super' El Niño, AfDB climate chief warns

An impending "super" El Niño is likely to inflict a combined $10 billion to $20 billion hit on affected African countries and trigger mass

Africa facing up to $20 billion economic hit from 'super' El Niño, AfDB climate chief warns
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

Chipmaker CXMT vaults to top of China's valuation with 466% surge in Shanghai debut

Shares of CXMT Corp soared 466% on their Shanghai trading debut on Monday following Asia's biggest IPO this year, catapulting

Chipmaker CXMT vaults to top of China's valuation with 466% surge in Shanghai debut
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

China memory chipmaker CXMT's shares soar in a blockbuster share listing in Shanghai

Shares of Chinese memory chipmaker CXMT have soared as the company began trading in Shanghai in mainland China’s biggest IPO in recent years

China memory chipmaker CXMT's shares soar in a blockbuster share listing in Shanghai
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

Emerging markets stare at inflation risks as powerful El Niño looms

Emerging economies already strained by the Middle East conflict face a new threat: a potentially powerful El Niño that could push up food prices

Emerging markets stare at inflation risks as powerful El Niño looms
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

Nvidia in talks with OpenAI to guarantee $250 billion financing for data center, WSJ reports

Nvidia is in talks to provide roughly $250 billion in financing guarantees for OpenAI as part of a massive data center project, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday. 

Nvidia in talks with OpenAI to guarantee $250 billion financing for data center, WSJ reports
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|World

As Indonesia cuts methane emissions, life atop a mountain of garbage begins to change

At Indonesia’s largest landfill, Bantargebang, waste picker Nur Wencih fears a sweeping government crackdown on open dumping could threaten the livelihood that has supported her family for two decades

As Indonesia cuts methane emissions, life atop a mountain of garbage begins to change
Environment|Health|Science|US|World

Sweltering heat wave grips central and southern US for a second straight day

A scorching heat wave continues across the central and southern United States, leaving at least 40 million people under extreme heat warnings

Sweltering heat wave grips central and southern US for a second straight day
Economy|Environment|Science|Travel|World

Genevieve becomes a major Pacific hurricane off Mexico, but no direct threat to land is forecast

Hurricane Genevieve has strengthened into a major Category 4 storm southwest of Mexico in the Pacific Ocean

Genevieve becomes a major Pacific hurricane off Mexico, but no direct threat to land is forecast
Arts|Economy|Health|Science|Technology|World

For some, so-called 'Skynet Day' came too close to sci-fi after a rogue agent hacked into a startup

In 1984, the Skynet of "The Terminator" films were science fiction

For some, so-called 'Skynet Day' came too close to sci-fi after a rogue agent hacked into a startup
Business|Lifestyle|Opinion|Science|Technology

AI devices that see, listen and record: Are we ready for the post-smartphone world?

AI devices that see, listen and record: Are we ready for the post-smartphone world?

AI devices that see, listen and record: Are we ready for the post-smartphone world?
Environment|Health|Political|Science|Technology

As Trump boosts nuclear power, regulators seek to eliminate a longstanding radiation safety practice

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is proposing to eliminate a foundational safety principle that has for 50 years minimized the radiation people in the United States are exposed to, and that has been adopted around the world

As Trump boosts nuclear power, regulators seek to eliminate a longstanding radiation safety practice
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary sets up a battle of generations

Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary sets up a battle of generations

Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary sets up a battle of generations
Arts|Crime|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Technology|Travel|World

The US military hasn’t blown up an alleged drug boat in a month. Has the campaign worked?

The US military hasn’t blown up an alleged drug boat in a month. Has the campaign worked?

The US military hasn’t blown up an alleged drug boat in a month. Has the campaign worked?
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Cheaper, open and intelligent: Chinese AI models gain ground, as they make inroads in the US

Chinese AI models are gaining popularity in the U.S. for their affordability and efficiency

Cheaper, open and intelligent: Chinese AI models gain ground, as they make inroads in the US
Business|Environment|Science|Technology|Travel|World

Hurricane Genevieve moves through the Pacific off Mexico, but no direct threat to land is forecast

Tropical Storm Genevieve has strengthened into a hurricane in the Pacific Ocean southwest of Mexico

Hurricane Genevieve moves through the Pacific off Mexico, but no direct threat to land is forecast
Arts|Environment|Science|World

Whale 'supergroups' show numbers are rebounding from hunting. But Iran war holds dangers for them

A renowned wildlife photographer says he and his wife documented the rare sight of around 300 humpback whales coming together off the coast of South Africa in what's known as a whale “supergroup.”

Whale 'supergroups' show numbers are rebounding from hunting. But Iran war holds dangers for them
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Dr. Paul Offit: 'No,' the US cannot still claim to have measles elimination status

Dr. Paul Offit, director of the Vaccine Education Center at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, joins CNN's Brianna Keilar on measles cases in the US reaching a 35-year high, with a second record-breaking year in a row. Health officials will meet in November to discuss whether the US can still claim to have measles elimination status.

Dr. Paul Offit: 'No,' the US cannot still claim to have measles elimination status
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Heat dome expands across the central United States, creating dangerous conditions for millions

A heat dome is set to expand across much of the central United States, pushing temperatures above 100 degrees from Dallas to North Dakota

Heat dome expands across the central United States, creating dangerous conditions for millions
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Michigan battles massive cyclosporiasis outbreak as state reels from Trump cuts

Two weeks before the U.S.

Michigan battles massive cyclosporiasis outbreak as state reels from Trump cuts
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‘A miracle’: Teen murdered nearly 26 years ago identified through genetic genealogy

‘A miracle’: Teen murdered nearly 26 years ago identified through genetic genealogy

‘A miracle’: Teen murdered nearly 26 years ago identified through genetic genealogy
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More health workers strike as Ebola cases in Congo near 3,000, including over 1,300 deaths

Health workers at an Ebola treatment center in eastern Congo have gone on strike over payment issues, disrupting patient care

More health workers strike as Ebola cases in Congo near 3,000, including over 1,300 deaths
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Georgia's Okefenokee Swamp among new additions to join UNESCO's World Heritage List

The Okefenokee Swamp in Georgia, an ornate 13th-century Buddhist temple in Thailand and tidal flats in western South Korea were among several sites added to the World Heritage List on Saturday at a U.N. committee meeting in South Korea

Georgia's Okefenokee Swamp among new additions to join UNESCO's World Heritage List
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Cyclospora outbreaks start with human contamination. Nobody has ever been able to figure out how

Cyclospora outbreaks start with human contamination. Nobody has ever been able to figure out how

Cyclospora outbreaks start with human contamination. Nobody has ever been able to figure out how
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If another advanced civilization lived on Earth before us, would we know?

If another advanced civilization lived on Earth before us, would we know?

If another advanced civilization lived on Earth before us, would we know?
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Water hauling is the new chore no rancher asked for

The combination of the worst snowpack on record and fast-spreading wildfires is changing the job description for ranchers in the Rocky Mountains

Water hauling is the new chore no rancher asked for
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Jetting off for a summer vacation? How to eat and drink to minimize jet lag

Jet lag threatens to turn even a dream vacation into a slog

Jetting off for a summer vacation? How to eat and drink to minimize jet lag
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Samsung Elec, SK Group seal $950 billion deals as South Korea hosts AI powers

By Max A.

Samsung Elec, SK Group seal $950 billion deals as South Korea hosts AI powers
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What’s horned, fluffy, and ethically dubious? Yak clones

What’s horned, fluffy, and ethically dubious? Yak clones

What’s horned, fluffy, and ethically dubious? Yak clones
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US measles cases hit 35-year high as vaccinations decline

The United States has confirmed 2,318 measles infections this year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Friday,

US measles cases hit 35-year high as vaccinations decline
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SpaceX launches Starship on another test flight, this time with the most advanced Starlinks

SpaceX’s Starship rocket has blasted off on another test flight, this time carrying 20 of the most advanced Starlinks

SpaceX launches Starship on another test flight, this time with the most advanced Starlinks
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Nvidia, SK Group unveil $500 billion-plus AI data centers initiative, memory partnership

Nvidia and South Korea's SK Group on Friday unveiled a more than $500 billion AI initiative spanning large-scale AI data centers and next-generation memory, Nvidia

Nvidia, SK Group unveil $500 billion-plus AI data centers initiative, memory partnership
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US targets $2.2 billion in rebates to airlines that retrofit planes over wireless interference

Major U.S. airlines will need to retrofit planes by the end of 2030 to address potential wireless interference after a new auction of wireless

US targets $2.2 billion in rebates to airlines that retrofit planes over wireless interference
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Its AI agent spent days hacking a company, but sources say OpenAI did not notice for a week

The OpenAI agent that broke into tech firm Hugging Face went on a dayslong hacking spree that OpenAI

Its AI agent spent days hacking a company, but sources say OpenAI did not notice for a week
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Bertha’s gone, but its moisture isn’t. Southeast remains on alert for flash floods

Bertha’s gone, but its moisture isn’t. Southeast remains on alert for flash floods

Bertha’s gone, but its moisture isn’t. Southeast remains on alert for flash floods
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US FDA widens investigation into cyclosporiasis cases to four more states

The U.S.

US FDA widens investigation into cyclosporiasis cases to four more states
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Salmonella outbreak tied to eggs has sickened 98 people since November

Federal health officials report that nearly 100 people in 17 states have been sickened in a salmonella outbreak linked to recalled eggs

Salmonella outbreak tied to eggs has sickened 98 people since November
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Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite linked to 4 more states

Federal health officials have linked four more states to an outbreak of a diarrhea-causing parasite

Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite linked to 4 more states
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Virginia study on groundwater, data centers calls for tighter water regulations

Virginia officials have released a scientific study on the state's groundwater supply and the possible impact of data centers after months of delays and mounting criticism

Virginia study on groundwater, data centers calls for tighter water regulations
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Nvidia, Microsoft and other tech giants back open-source AI models 

Nvidia, Microsoft and other tech heavyweights made a public case to lawmakers on Friday in favor of open-source AI models, wading into a debate

Nvidia, Microsoft and other tech giants back open-source AI models 
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Cyclosporiasis outbreak has affected about 1 in every 1,000 people in Michigan

Cyclosporiasis outbreak has affected about 1 in every 1,000 people in Michigan

Cyclosporiasis outbreak has affected about 1 in every 1,000 people in Michigan
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Anthropic rolls out Opus 5 AI model in efficiency upgrade

Anthropic on Friday launched Opus 5, its latest AI model that the startup says nears the capabilities of its more powerful cousin Fable 5 at half the price.

Anthropic rolls out Opus 5 AI model in efficiency upgrade
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Aerospace fights for young recruits as AI drains talent pool

For Hassan Butt, a 17-year-old British student volunteering at the Farnborough airshow this week, there was nothing

Aerospace fights for young recruits as AI drains talent pool
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Final contenders revealed for 2026 Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition

Final contenders revealed for 2026 Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition

Final contenders revealed for 2026 Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition
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US measles cases reach 35-year high, for second record-breaking year in a row

US measles cases reach 35-year high, for second record-breaking year in a row

US measles cases reach 35-year high, for second record-breaking year in a row
Health|Science|US|World

There are already more US measles cases this year than in all of 2025

The U.S. has surpassed 2025’s record for measles cases, with five months left in 2026

There are already more US measles cases this year than in all of 2025
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Massive cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to four more states

Massive cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to four more states

Massive cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to four more states
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Wisconsin voters sue to allow for vote to count if absentee ballot is late

A new lawsuit argues that voters in swing state Wisconsin whose absentee ballots haven't arrived by Election Day should be allowed to cast provisional ballots at the polls to ensure their vote is counted

Wisconsin voters sue to allow for vote to count if absentee ballot is late
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Jimothy the raccoon survived against the odds, a testament to sophisticated brains and devoted mothers

Surviving in the wild is no small feat for animals, especially ones like Jimothy, with rare conditions And yet he persevered to viral celebration, thanks to an adaptable brain and a caring mother.

Jimothy the raccoon survived against the odds, a testament to sophisticated brains and devoted mothers
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AstraZeneca 'magic' faces rare test after trial failure, share slide

AstraZeneca's long-time CEO Pascal Soriot has rarely put a foot wrong.

AstraZeneca 'magic' faces rare test after trial failure, share slide
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Spain declares national emergency over wildfires near Madrid and in Avila

The Spanish government on Thursday night declared a national emergency after a series of wildfires threatened communities near Madrid and in the neighbouring province of

Spain declares national emergency over wildfires near Madrid and in Avila
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China's CATL tops quarterly profit forecasts on robust energy storage business

Chinese battery giant CATL reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter profit, driven by robust growth in its energy storage business that helped offset softer demand

China's CATL tops quarterly profit forecasts on robust energy storage business
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How do scientists know if climate change made a heat wave, extreme storm or wildfire worse?

A National Academy of Sciences report examined the latest advances in extreme event attribution science. As four of the authors explain, the type of disaster makes a difference.

How do scientists know if climate change made a heat wave, extreme storm or wildfire worse?
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Pennsylvania roads are being coated in radioactive wastewater − here’s why

Wastewater from Pennsylvania’s oil and gas wells is salty and radioactive, and doesn’t suppress dust. Two researchers explain why it keeps ending up on rural roads.

Pennsylvania roads are being coated in radioactive wastewater − here’s why
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The Benadryl Challenge isn’t going away – here’s how public health officials are trying to stop this deadly viral trend

This is just one example of an online trend with real-world health consequences.

The Benadryl Challenge isn’t going away – here’s how public health officials are trying to stop this deadly viral trend
Health|Lifestyle|Science

Millions of family caregivers manage complex diets for older relatives – often with little nutritional guidance

Caregivers often don’t recognize how much time, energy and effort is dedicated to their nutrition-related responsibilities, and many feel unprepared for them.

Millions of family caregivers manage complex diets for older relatives – often with little nutritional guidance
Health|Lifestyle|Opinion|Science|Technology

‘Maxxing’ isn’t the best approach to any part of your health

‘Maxxing’ isn’t the best approach to any part of your health

‘Maxxing’ isn’t the best approach to any part of your health
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Brazil uses forensic science to trace gold's origin and tackle illegal mining in the Amazon

Brazil is using forensic science to tackle illegal gold mining in the Amazon

Brazil uses forensic science to trace gold's origin and tackle illegal mining in the Amazon
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

Colorado prepares for screwworms, as the pest that was eradicated in 1966 returns to the US

After screwworm cases were reported in Texas and New Mexico, Colorado is taking preventive measures against the pest.

Colorado prepares for screwworms, as the pest that was eradicated in 1966 returns to the US
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Nestle pushes for simpler US food labels to shed 'Frankenstein' ingredients image

As shoppers increasingly scrutinise ingredient labels to avoid products perceived as heavily processed, Nestle, maker of Nescafe coffee and

Nestle pushes for simpler US food labels to shed 'Frankenstein' ingredients image
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As AI grows more powerful, a US-China feud threatens safety efforts

U.S. threats to sanction Chinese AI developers over alleged intellectual property theft and export-control violations risk unravelling efforts to establish

As AI grows more powerful, a US-China feud threatens safety efforts
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China's CiDi eyes overseas sales of autonomous mining machines this year

CiDi, the Hong Kong-listed Chinese autonomous mining equipment maker, expects overseas deployments to grow this

China's CiDi eyes overseas sales of autonomous mining machines this year
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China’s memory chip makers ride AI boom to new power — and U.S. scrutiny

For months, Chinese chip manufacturer ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) had been

China’s memory chip makers ride AI boom to new power — and U.S. scrutiny
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Tropical Storm Bertha moves inland near Texas-Louisiana border, NHC says

The U.S. National Hurricane Center said on Thursday that Tropical Storm Bertha had moved inland near the Texas-Louisiana border about 75 miles (121 km) from Galveston, Texas.

Tropical Storm Bertha moves inland near Texas-Louisiana border, NHC says
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In a first, two Chinese scholars win the ‘Nobel Prize’ of mathematics – and China is thrilled

In a first, two Chinese scholars win the ‘Nobel Prize’ of mathematics – and China is thrilled

In a first, two Chinese scholars win the ‘Nobel Prize’ of mathematics – and China is thrilled
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Brazil report cites icing, pilot actions, safety culture in deadly Voepass crash

Brazilian air accident investigators said on Thursday that a buildup of ice, failures in the aircraft's de-icing system,

Brazil report cites icing, pilot actions, safety culture in deadly Voepass crash
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What is China’s Kimi K3 and why is the US so rattled by it?

What is China’s Kimi K3 and why is the US so rattled by it?

What is China’s Kimi K3 and why is the US so rattled by it?
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How Trump upended the Saudi nuclear deal less than 24 hours after its signing

How Trump upended the Saudi nuclear deal less than 24 hours after its signing

How Trump upended the Saudi nuclear deal less than 24 hours after its signing
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FDA panel narrowly backs unapproved peptide drugs favored by RFK Jr. and wellness influencers

Federal health advisers are recommending broader access to controversial chemicals called peptides

FDA panel narrowly backs unapproved peptide drugs favored by RFK Jr. and wellness influencers
Health|Science|Technology

The future of peptides in the US is about to become clearer. Here’s what you should know

The future of peptides in the US is about to become clearer. Here’s what you should know

The future of peptides in the US is about to become clearer. Here’s what you should know
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Nvidia, Amkor strike $1.5 billion chip packaging deal

Amkor Technology said on Thursday it had entered a multi-year agreement with Nvidia worth $1.5 billion to expand advanced semiconductor packaging and test capacity in the U.S., as

Nvidia, Amkor strike $1.5 billion chip packaging deal
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New warnings that Russian operatives are targeting the emails of US nuclear scientists and defense contractors

New warnings that Russian operatives are targeting the emails of US nuclear scientists and defense contractors

New warnings that Russian operatives are targeting the emails of US nuclear scientists and defense contractors
Business|Science|Technology

Google rolls out new selfie video sign-in feature

Google on Thursday launched a new selfie video sign-in feature, allowing users another option to log in to their accounts or recover them in case they are locked out due to

Google rolls out new selfie video sign-in feature
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Sweden declares mining national security interest to counter dependence on China

Sweden's government declared mining of critical metals and rare earth minerals a national security interest on Thursday, saying a new mining strategy was needed to

Sweden declares mining national security interest to counter dependence on China
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What went wrong: How an OpenAI model went rogue

What went wrong: How an OpenAI model went rogue

What went wrong: How an OpenAI model went rogue
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Eric Trump-backed Foundation partners with AMD to develop humanoid robots

Eric Trump-backed Foundation Future Industries said on Thursday it is partnering with AMD to use its chips to co-develop autonomous humanoid robots for military

Eric Trump-backed Foundation partners with AMD to develop humanoid robots
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France wildfire forces thousands to flee as tinder box conditions persist in warming Europe

A fast-moving wildfire has forced more than 10,000 people from homes and campsites near France's Atlantic coast, as extreme heat and

France wildfire forces thousands to flee as tinder box conditions persist in warming Europe
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy says Raytheon wants to help produce interceptors

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday the U.S. aerospace and defence company Raytheon had expressed an interest in joint production of Patriot interceptors, as

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says Raytheon wants to help produce interceptors
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Trump says Xi will visit US on September 24

U.S.

Trump says Xi will visit US on September 24
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Taylor Farms temporarily shuts Mexico processing facility as U.S. cyclosporiasis cases rise, source says

Taylor Farms has temporarily shut down the Central Mexico processing facility that U.S. health officials have linked to an ongoing multi-state cyclosporiasis outbreak, an industry

Taylor Farms temporarily shuts Mexico processing facility as U.S. cyclosporiasis cases rise, source says
Environment|Food|Health|Science

US health officials are investigating a new outbreak of a diarrhea-causing parasite

U.S. health officials are investigating a new outbreak involving the diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora

US health officials are investigating a new outbreak of a diarrhea-causing parasite
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'It is musty': Wisconsin residents fed up with odor, bad taste in tap water

'It is musty': Wisconsin residents fed up with odor, bad taste in tap water

'It is musty': Wisconsin residents fed up with odor, bad taste in tap water
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Vote on CDC nominee clinched with change to CDC’s website on vaccines and autism

Vote on CDC nominee clinched with change to CDC’s website on vaccines and autism

Vote on CDC nominee clinched with change to CDC’s website on vaccines and autism
Health|Political|Science|World

Senate committee postpones vote on whether to advance CDC director nominee

The Senate health committee has delayed a vote planned for Thursday on whether to advance the nomination of Dr. Erica Schwartz to lead the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Senate committee postpones vote on whether to advance CDC director nominee
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2 confirmed dead after West Virginia flooding, governor’s office says

2 confirmed dead after West Virginia flooding, governor’s office says

2 confirmed dead after West Virginia flooding, governor’s office says
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DNA evidence identifies suspect in 1995 killing of mother; Case closed

DNA evidence identifies suspect in 1995 killing of mother; Case closed

DNA evidence identifies suspect in 1995 killing of mother; Case closed