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NASA offers 0,000 to develop next-generation electric rocket engines
NASA has announced a 0,000 competition aimed at accelerating the development of next-generation electric rocket engines for satellites and future space ...
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Man City whistleblower Rui Pinto could help UK uncover more sporting crime
Rui Pinto, the whistleblower behind the Football Leaks revelations that exposed financial misconduct across European football, is reportedly in talks with ...
Economy
Poundland set for more time to secure a rescue deal as emergency talks continue
Poundland is set to be granted additional time to secure a rescue deal, the BBC understands, as emergency talks over the discount chain's future continue. ...
Technology
X-energy gets green light to build its first small modular nuclear reactors
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has granted X-energy a construction permit to build four small modular nuclear reactors in Texas, marking a signific...
Health
Cancer uses antioxidants to disarm the immune system, scientists discover
Scientists have uncovered a mechanism by which tumors exploit natural antioxidants to disable the immune cells tasked with destroying cancer, according to ...
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NASA’s CHAPEA Mars crew finally emerges after more than a year in isolation
After 378 days sealed inside a 3D-printed habitat at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, the four volunteers of the CHAPEA mission emerged on Saturday,...
World Affairs
Putin is not ready to make peace in Abu Dhabi
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signaled he is not prepared to engage in peace negotiations in Abu Dhabi, according to diplomatic sources familiar wit...
Economy
Christmas toy rush being driven by stickers and building sets
The global toy industry is experiencing a robust sales surge this year, with collectible stickers and construction building sets emerging as the primary dr...
Technology
Nvidia’s crisis has corporate governance experts reaching for the popcorn
Corporate governance specialists are closely monitoring the unfolding situation at Nvidia, describing the current developments as unprecedented in recent c...
Health
Eating less protein could slow aging, review of 350 studies finds
A major review of more than 350 studies suggests that reducing protein intake could slow aging, improve metabolic health, and potentially extend lifespan, ...
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237-million-year-old fossils reveal a bizarre armored sea amphibian
Scientists have unearthed fossils in China of a bizarre, heavily armored amphibian that lived 237 million years ago, offering rare insight into a creature ...
World Affairs
South African swimmer Tatjana Smith switches allegiance to Netherlands
South African swimming champion Tatjana Smith has confirmed she will switch her sporting allegiance to the Netherlands, citing persistent financial and pra...
Economy
Stickers and building sets help drive toy sales ahead of Christmas rush
Toy manufacturers are reporting robust sales growth in the run-up to the Christmas season, with stickers and building sets emerging among the strongest per...
Technology
Proximal Ventures raises debut fund to back startups bringing AI to drug development
Proximal Ventures has closed its debut fund at .5 million, the firm announced, as it seeks to back startups applying artificial intelligence to drug dev...
Health
Why heart attacks can still happen even when bad cholesterol is low
A new study offers a possible explanation for why some people remain at risk of heart attacks even after their low-density lipoprotein, or bad cholesterol,...
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Scientists discover a giant 66-pound rodent that lived 34 million years ago
Scientists have identified fossils of a giant rodent that inhabited what is now Thailand approximately 34 million years ago, a discovery indicating that en...
World Affairs
Kennedy family joins US lawsuits to block Trump’s ‘unlawful’ arch plan
Members of the Kennedy family have joined federal lawsuits seeking to halt the construction of a triumphal arch near the gravesite of President John F. Ken...
Economy
Poundland hopeful for last-minute rescue deal to stave off collapse
Poundland is hopeful that a last-minute rescue deal could stave off collapse, with the discount chain understood to be edging towards administration. The B...
Technology
X launches its own clipping feature to spur influencer engagement
X has introduced a native clipping feature aimed at boosting influencer engagement on the platform, the company announced this week. The tool allows users ...
Health
Scientists discover why chronic back pain feels so personal
Scientists at the University of California, San Diego, have uncovered a neurological mechanism that may explain why chronic lower back pain often resists c...
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Scientists predict 2026 hottest year on record as climate talks begin
Scientists warn that 2026 could become the hottest year ever recorded, a projection released as delegates gathered for the opening of the COP31 climate sum...
World Affairs
Massive fire as Israeli settlers burn down business near Nablus
A large fire broke out in the village of Luban ash-Sharqiya, south of Nablus in the occupied West Bank, after Israeli settlers set fire to Palestinian comm...
Economy
Nvidia hires major US law firm to investigate alleged Chinese spy affair
Nvidia has engaged a prominent United States law firm to conduct an internal investigation following allegations that a woman with whom Chief Executive Jen...
Technology
OpenAI acquires Odessia, travel startup created by Sonder founder
OpenAI has acquired Odessia, a travel startup founded by Francis Davidson, the entrepreneur behind hospitality company Sonder. The deal, announced this wee...
Health
Less than 42 minutes of bright daylight linked to higher dementia risk
A new study involving more than 87,000 adults has found that higher daytime exposure to bright light is associated with a 16 percent lower risk of dementia...
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Birds return to waterfowl park after oil vandalism
A waterfowl park has recorded the return of its bird population following an environmental contamination incident linked to vandalism at a nearby property....
World Affairs
US soldier arrested in UK on suspicion of spying for Russia
A United States soldier has been arrested in the United Kingdom on suspicion of spying for Russia, London's Metropolitan Police confirmed. According to the...
Economy
Nvidia hires major New York law firm to investigate Jensen Huang affair
Nvidia has retained a prominent New York law firm to conduct an internal investigation following revelations that Chief Executive Jensen Huang engaged in a...
Technology
OpenAI, Anthropic face new oversight as New York’s AI safety law takes effect
New York State has begun enforcing a comprehensive artificial intelligence safety law that imposes new compliance obligations on major developers, includin...
Health
Why some “lower-risk” childhood cancers turn deadly
Scientists have identified hidden aggressive cancer cells in children whose tumors were previously classified as lower risk, offering an explanation for wh...
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The superpower battle over energy – and what it means for your bills
The intensifying strategic competition between China and the United States over energy dominance is emerging as a decisive factor in global power markets, ...
World Affairs
Iran backs nuclear treaty even as hardliners raise prospect of bomb
Iran reaffirmed its commitment to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty on Tuesday, even as influential hardliners within the country publicly urged a recon...
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Anthropic set for .3tn stock market debut despite 'catastrophic' AI warningAnthropic, the artificial intelligence company behind the Claude chatbot, is preparing for a stock market debut that could value it at approximately
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Anthropic has unveiled Claude Meetings, a new workplace tool designed to convert live discussions into structured plans and actionable tasks. According to ...
HealthSix popular sugar substitutes linked to faster brain aging
A new study of nearly 13,000 adults has found that individuals consuming the highest amounts of artificial sweeteners experienced a 62 percent faster decli...
ScienceThe swan sanctuary wetland fighting climate change
Wetland restoration projects are gaining international attention as scientists increasingly view these ecosystems as critical allies in the fight against c...
World AffairsHegseth impeachment: What is he accused of, and could he be removed?
Eight articles of impeachment have been introduced against US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth by a Republican lawmaker, accusing the Pentagon chief of wagin...
EconomyAnthropic heads for lower than expected .3 trillion valuation in stock market debutAnthropic, the artificial intelligence company behind the Claude chatbot, is set to make its stock market debut at a valuation below earlier expectations, ...
TechnologyAdobe brings AI agents and new creative tools to Photoshop, Premiere, and Firefly
Adobe unveiled a suite of artificial intelligence agents and creative tools across Photoshop, Premiere, and Firefly at its annual MAX conference, marking a...
HealthA surprising vitamin A discovery is changing what scientists know about vision
Scientists at Johns Hopkins University have uncovered a previously unknown process that helps humans develop sharp vision before birth, challenging decades...
ScienceScientists discover stunning new Amazon fish that may already be endangered
Researchers have identified a striking new species of killifish in the Brazilian Amazon, named Laimosemion laranja for its vivid orange markings. The tiny ...
World AffairsMalaysian court clears former PM Najib Razak for house arrest transfer
A Malaysian court has cleared the way for former Prime Minister Najib Razak to serve the remainder of his prison sentence under house arrest, a decision th...
EconomySales of tinned food and bottled water jump after 'Be Ready' campaign launch
Retail data released this week shows a sharp increase in sales of tinned food, bottled water and hand sanitiser following the government's launch of its "B...
TechnologyJensen Huang’s alleged honeypot scandal has inspired some top-notch memes
The internet has responded with a wave of satirical memes following unverified allegations that Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang was ensnared in a so-called honeypo...
HealthScientists discover a bacterial defense so strange they thought it was broken
Scientists have identified a previously unknown bacterial defense system that operates in a manner so unusual researchers initially assumed it was malfunct...
ScienceAfter 40 years, CERN finds evidence of a one-in-10-billion particle decay
The European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) announced on Wednesday that its researchers have observed evidence of an exceptionally rare particle ...
World AffairsCalifornia voters reject billionaire tax
California voters have rejected a ballot measure that would have imposed a one-time 5 percent tax on the state's billionaires to fund healthcare, according...
EconomyFaisal Islam: What Jensen Huang told me about China, national security and persuading Trump
Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang has said that persuading President Trump on technology policy requires direct engagement with national security priorit...
TechnologyOtter AI can now follow conversations across 30+ languages
Otter AI announced this week that its transcription and meeting-assistant platform now supports more than 30 languages, following the addition of 27 new la...
HealthLow testosterone linked to 18% higher risk of dying from cancer
A major international study tracking more than 26,000 men over an extended period has found that very low testosterone levels are associated with an 18 per...
ScienceScientists finally discover why we learn to love bitter coffee
Scientists have identified a previously unknown gut-to-brain dopamine pathway that explains how initially unpleasant flavors, such as bitter coffee, can be...
World AffairsFirms tied to West Bank settlements win m UK deals despite sanctions
Two UK-based companies with links to Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank have secured government contracts worth approximately million, accor...
EconomyHow a civil servant got away with juggling five jobs for so long
Kashim Chowdhury, a civil servant, has been convicted of fraud after systematically pocketing approximately £284,000 in taxpayers' money over a three-year...
TechnologyCalifornia’s proposed ‘billionaire tax’ fails to pass
California voters have rejected Proposition 40, a proposed one-time 5 percent tax on billionaires, the Associated Press reported Monday. The measure, close...
HealthScientists wipe out deadly brain tumors in every mouse tested with new cancer therapy
Scientists at the University of California, San Francisco, have reported that an experimental cancer therapy completely eliminated diffuse midline glioma, ...
ScienceAlzheimer’s may have early warning signs outside the brain
Scientists studying inherited forms of Alzheimer’s disease have reported that some of the earliest measurable changes may occur outside the central nervo...
World AffairsHarare demolitions leave families homeless after years of building
HARARE, Zimbabwe — Municipal authorities in Harare have demolished homes in several settlements, leaving numerous families homeless after residents say t...
EconomyZoe Kleinman: Nvidia CEO's affair will cause ripples across US and beyond
Nvidia has confirmed it is investigating an extramarital affair involving its chief executive, Jensen Huang, after allegations emerged that the woman at th...
TechnologyAnthropic reportedly plans to move forward with IPO plans
Anthropic is reportedly preparing to advance its plans for an initial public offering, with the artificial intelligence company expected to set its valuati...
HealthEinstein's equations reveal how gravity could break, reconnect, and release energy
Scientists at Columbia University and Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez report a newly identified theoretical phenomenon, termed gravitational reconnection, hidd...
ScienceA quantum breakthrough makes light behave like both a solid and a liquid
Scientists have observed a quantum state of matter in which light behaves simultaneously like a solid crystal and a frictionless liquid, according to resea...
World AffairsUS Supreme Court allows border wall in Big Bend National Park to proceed
The US Supreme Court has cleared the way for border wall construction to proceed within Big Bend National Park in Texas, rejecting efforts to halt the proj...
EconomyTrump says FBI investigating Nvidia boss's affair with alleged Chinese spy
US President Donald Trump said on Monday that the FBI is investigating an alleged affair between Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang and a woman described ...
TechnologyJensen Huang reportedly engaged a PR firm with a history of handling high-profile sex scandals a year ago
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang reportedly engaged a public relations firm with a history of managing high-profile sex scandals approximately one year ago, accordi...
HealthA simple supplement may help clear brain fog after cancer
A new study from the University of California, Los Angeles, suggests that a naturally occurring molecule may help breast cancer survivors manage persistent...
ScienceDNA on the Shroud of Turin reveals centuries of hidden secrets
Scientists analyzing the Shroud of Turin have identified a complex mixture of biological traces embedded in the linen, offering new insight into the artifa...
World AffairsDeadly explosion at Iron and steel plant in Turkiye
A deadly explosion struck an iron and steel plant in Turkiye on Tuesday, killing at least three workers and injuring several others, according to local off...
EconomyNvidia shares tumble over investigation into Huang's affair with alleged Chinese spy
Nvidia’s stock suffered a sharp selloff on Tuesday, wiping hundreds of billions of dollars from the chipmaker’s market capitalization, after reports em...
TechnologyFervo now has B in orders for its geothermal power tech
Fervo Energy has secured billion in orders for its enhanced geothermal power technology, the company announced, as it works to reduce drilling costs at...
HealthWhen your gut bacteria run out of fiber, they may start eating your gut lining
Scientists have identified a mechanism by which gut bacteria deprived of dietary fiber may begin consuming the protective mucus lining of the intestines, p...
ScienceCaltech robot makes history by building a structure in space
A robotic system developed at the California Institute of Technology has autonomously assembled part of a structure in space, marking the first demonstrati...
World AffairsIsraeli tourists spark outrage over video pushing tour guide into sea
A video circulating on social media has ignited widespread outrage after appearing to show an Israeli tourist pushing a Sri Lankan tour guide off a boat in...
EconomyCivil servant who secretly held five jobs found guilty of fraud
Kashim Chowdhury, a civil servant who secretly held five full-time public sector positions simultaneously, has been found guilty of fraud following an inve...
TechnologyUber launches parking service following SpotHero acquisition, with an eye on robotaxis
Uber has launched a new parking service, Uber Parking, following its acquisition of SpotHero, as the ride-hailing giant continues to expand beyond its core...
HealthScientists discover a surprising link between acorns and lyme disease
After more than 35 years of research, scientists have uncovered surprising clues about what drives Lyme disease risk, challenging longstanding assumptions ...
ScienceNASA reveals bold new plan to return astronauts to the Moon in 2028
NASA has unveiled an accelerated plan to return astronauts to the lunar surface in 2028, shortening the timeline for its flagship exploration program. The ...
World AffairsUK court hands comedian Russel Brand 10.5 years for rape, sexual assault
A UK court has sentenced comedian and actor Russell Brand to 10.5 years in prison after he was convicted of rape and multiple counts of sexual assault, in ...
EconomyWhat we know so far about Jensen Huang's affair with suspected Chinese spy
The controversy surrounding Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang has intensified following reports linking him to a woman identified by authorities as a sus...
TechnologyMeet Drops, the new music app bringing back the fun of sharing songs with friends
A new music discovery application called Drops is seeking to revive the social experience of sharing songs among friends, positioning itself as a departure...
HealthCommon osteoporosis drugs linked to 24% lower dementia risk in major study
A major study involving more than 120,000 older adults has found that commonly prescribed osteoporosis drugs may be associated with a significantly reduced...
ScienceCommon supplement could help fight psoriasis, scientists discover
Scientists have identified pantethine, a readily available derivative of vitamin B5, as a potential treatment for psoriasis after it demonstrated the abili...
World AffairsParaguay former president’s mansion raided in ongoing investigation
Paraguayan authorities have raided the mansion of former President Horacio Cartes, uncovering a hidden vault as part of an ongoing investigation into a spr...
EconomyWhat do we know about Nvidia CEO’s affair with a suspected Chinese spy?
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is facing heightened scrutiny following reports alleging a personal relationship with a woman suspected of links to Chinese intelli...
TechnologyTesla expands robotaxi service to San Antonio
Tesla has confirmed the expansion of its robotaxi service to San Antonio, marking the fourth Texas city where the company has launched its autonomous ride-...
ScienceHidden climate superpower: Why some ocean “snow” carries six times more carbon
Scientists have identified a previously overlooked factor in the ocean's ability to sequester carbon: the stickiness of marine snow. According to research ...
World AffairsUS top Democrat backs impeachment of Pete Hegseth
A senior Democratic lawmaker has publicly endorsed calls for the impeachment of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, intensifying partisan pressure on the Penta...
EconomyJensen Huang: Why a personal scandal for the face of the AI boom has provoked a national security scare
Jensen Huang, the Nvidia chief executive once celebrated as the "Taylor Swift of tech," is now at the center of a scandal that has escalated from personal ...
TechnologyIf Snap’s Specs are still ridiculously expensive, they’re also a lot more comfortable than they used to be
Snap’s long-developing Specs smart glasses will reach consumers this fall, marking the company’s most serious push yet into wearable technology. The de...
ScienceAn ancient ocean full of giant predators reveals a surprising twist in evolution
A remarkable fossil discovery in Colombia is challenging conventional understanding of how major evolutionary changes occur on Earth. Researchers have unco...
World AffairsSmog blankets New Delhi as Diwali firecrackers worsen air quality
A thick blanket of toxic smog has again enveloped New Delhi, with air quality indices plunging to severe levels as the aftermath of Diwali fireworks compou...
EconomyDoing these things now will help you save money at Christmas
As household budgets face sustained pressure, consumer charities are advising families to begin planning their Christmas spending months in advance, arguin...
TechnologyIs Jensen Huang’s job on the line? Yale’s Jeffrey Sonnenfeld estimates it’s “about a 50-50”
Nvidia’s board of directors has launched an internal investigation into CEO Jensen Huang over his alleged relationship with a figure suspected of espiona...
ScienceA little-known protein could be a major culprit in type 2 diabetes
Scientists have identified a little-known protein called Miro1 as a potentially significant contributor to insulin resistance in Type 2 diabetes, according...
World AffairsMoldova launches new power line to Romania to cut reliance on Russia
Moldova has inaugurated a new high-voltage power line linking its grid to Romania, a move officials say will reduce the country's longstanding dependence o...
EconomyNvidia launches investigation into CEO's affair with suspected Chinese spy
Nvidia has launched an internal and security investigation after CEO Jensen Huang acknowledged an extramarital affair with a woman suspected of espionage t...
TechnologyNvidia will investigate CEO Jensen Huang’s relationship with possible Chinese spy
Nvidia has confirmed it will investigate the relationship between its chief executive, Jensen Huang, and a woman identified in reports as a possible Chines...
HealthScientists discover hidden brain changes linked to common sleep disorders
Scientists have identified structural changes in brain regions governing attention, decision-making and emotion among people with common sleep disorders, a...
ScienceScientists squeeze record-breaking X-ray power into an incredibly tiny spot
Scientists have achieved record-breaking X-ray flashes lasting just 300 attoseconds, concentrating unprecedented power into an incredibly tiny focal spot. ...
World AffairsChancellor Merz to nominate Aigner as Germany’s first woman president
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to nominate Ilse Aigner, speaker of the Bavarian state parliament, as the country's first woman president, a move t...
EconomyThe Indian workers filming their work to train AI
A growing number of workers across India are being paid to film themselves performing routine job tasks, with the resulting footage sold to technology comp...
TechnologyApps to distract you from the endless cycle of doomscrolling
As digital fatigue mounts, a growing category of applications is emerging to help users break the cycle of doomscrolling. These tools aim to redirect atten...
HealthMIT scientists turn immune cells into cancer killers inside the body
MIT researchers have developed a nanoparticle-based technique that reprograms immune cells directly inside the body, converting them into agents capable of...
ScienceMysterious gas leaks suggest Mars may still be volcanically alive
Scientists studying Mars have detected mysterious gas emissions and freshly formed volcanic fissures, raising the prospect that the Red Planet may not be g...
World AffairsPope Leo XIV delivers homily to thousands in Uruguay
Pope Leo XIV delivered a homily to thousands of faithful gathered in Uruguay on Sunday, drawing one of the largest crowds of his pontificate in South Ameri...
Economy'An annoying buzz': The search for stealthier drones
As drone deliveries move from pilot projects to routine commercial operations, manufacturers are confronting an often-overlooked obstacle: noise. Residents...
TechnologyCoordinated disturbances haunt grids worldwide. Here’s how researchers solved the mystery.
Researchers at Germany’s Karlsruhe Institute of Technology have identified the source of coordinated power drops that have unsettled grid operators world...
HealthA 24-hour fast triggers a surprising repair response in the gut
Scientists have identified a surprising regenerative mechanism in the gut triggered by a 24-hour fast, according to preclinical findings that could reshape...
ScienceAncient Siberian tomb reveals surprising secrets of cannabis use 2,800 years ago
Archaeologists examining a 2,800-year-old tomb in Siberia have uncovered approximately 1,000 cannabis seeds alongside chemical evidence indicating that anc...
World AffairsJerusalem Daily: Eisenkot picked over Netanyahu to form government
Israel’s President has tasked former military chief Gadi Eisenkot with forming the next government, passing over incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netany...
EconomyHe spent ,000 on Labubus but now the craze is dying
A collector who spent ,000 amassing Labubu figures has become a symbol of the shifting fortunes of the quirky collectible craze, as parent company Pop M...
TechnologyHe arrested a hacker, then spent 18 months clearing his own name. Now he’s a cybersecurity VC.
Stephen Ward, a former U.S. Secret Service agent and one-time chief information security officer at Home Depot, is preparing a second fund of roughly 0 ...
HealthStronger flu shot linked to nearly 55% lower Alzheimer's risk
A new study from researchers at UTHealth Houston suggests that a high-dose influenza vaccine may offer older adults significantly greater protection agains...
ScienceA nuclear blast could save Earth from an asteroid, but there's a catch
New research suggests that a nuclear explosion could deflect an asteroid on a collision course with Earth, but the outcome may hinge on which side of the o...
World AffairsTearful Alex Eala loses Hong Kong Open final to Claire Liu in straight sets
Philippine tennis star Alex Eala was visibly emotional after suffering a 6-3, 6-0 defeat to American Claire Liu in the final of the Hong Kong Open on Sunda...
Economy'My mortgage is going up £200 a month': How rising interest rates are hitting people's pockets
Millions of households across the United Kingdom are bracing for higher borrowing costs after the Bank of England signalled further increases in the base r...
TechnologyRamp data shows AI spending stalling just as Anthropic nears its IPO
New data from spend management platform Ramp indicates that corporate spending on artificial intelligence has plateaued, even as usage of AI tools continue...
HealthScientists discover a hidden warning sign of cannabis addiction
A new study of more than 17,700 U.S. adults has identified a hidden warning sign of cannabis addiction: using the drug in multiple forms. Researchers found...
ScienceA hidden limit of space and time could unlock electronics 100,000 times faster
Scientists have identified a fundamental quantum limit governing the precision with which electrons can be tracked in both space and time, a constraint tha...
World AffairsWill Eisenkot be able to form Israel’s next gov’t amid divided opposition?
Former Israeli military chief Gadi Eisenkot has been handed the mandate to form the country's next government following an inconclusive election that left ...
EconomyGovernment 'looking seriously' at banning under-16s from Vinted and eBay
The UK government is reportedly considering extending its forthcoming social media ban for under-16s to include online marketplaces such as Vinted and eBay...
TechnologyFox completes its B acquisition of Roku
Fox Corporation has completed its billion acquisition of streaming platform Roku, the company confirmed, finalizing a deal that reshapes the competitiv...
HealthType 2 diabetes breakthrough as 54% achieve remission in just 6 months
A new clinical study offers encouraging evidence that type 2 diabetes may be reversible in younger adults through intensive lifestyle intervention. Researc...
ScienceNASA’s Perseverance Mars rover breaks historic record after traveling 28 miles
NASA’s Perseverance rover has set a historic record by traveling 28.10 miles across the Martian surface, surpassing every previous vehicle operated on an...
World AffairsUS military attacks cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman
The United States military has confirmed it fired on and disabled a cargo vessel flagged to St. Kitts and Nevis in the Gulf of Oman, according to an offici...
Economy'I live with a ghost' - inside the haunted homes attracting bargain hunters
Across the UK, a growing number of property listings are attracting buyers with steep discounts tied to tragic histories, as homes where previous occupants...
TechnologyPentagon offers battery startup 6K 0M loan to build US factory
The Pentagon has conditionally approved a 0 million loan to battery materials startup 6K, aimed at helping the company scale up its microwave-plasma man...
HealthScientists discover that some “unhealthy” diets can boost cancer immunotherapy in mice
Scientists have found that certain diets typically associated with obesity may enhance the effectiveness of cancer immunotherapy in mice, challenging conve...
ScienceNASA reveals a haunting skull hidden in Antarctica’s ice
NASA satellites have captured an eerie, skull-shaped formation on a remote Antarctic island, an image that has circulated widely for its haunting appearanc...
World AffairsHaitians cheer El Salvador’s Bukele amid gang war
Amid escalating gang violence in Port-au-Prince, some Haitians have voiced support for El Salvadoran troops deployed to combat the armed groups, according ...
EconomyHow video game remakes tap the power of nostalgia
The global video game industry is increasingly leaning on nostalgia as a commercial strategy, with remakes and remasters of classic titles becoming a domin...
TechnologyAmazon’s new basic Kindle proves you don’t need all the bells and whistles
Amazon has unveiled a redesigned entry-level Kindle, positioning the device as a compelling option for readers who do not require premium features. The new...
HealthA simple blood test could reveal Alzheimer’s risk 10 years before symptoms
A major international study has found that a simple blood test could help predict Alzheimer’s-related cognitive decline years before symptoms appear, off...
ScienceScientists accidentally solve a chemistry mystery that lasted 60 years
Scientists have isolated stable examples of elusive boron-oxygen molecules that had frustrated chemists for more than six decades, according to findings pu...
World AffairsUS launches task force to disrupt Iran’s land-based supply routes
The United States has established a new interagency task force aimed at disrupting Iran’s land-based supply routes, officials announced, saying the opera...
EconomyLabubu hype seemed unstoppable, now the fluffy monster mania is dying
Pop Mart, the Chinese collectible toy giant, has reported a sharp decline in revenue as global appetite for its flagship Labubu line appears to be waning. ...
TechnologyMegaspeed exec was recruited to spy on Nvidia CEO, according to US intelligence memo
A US intelligence memo circulated earlier this year reportedly alleges that China’s Ministry of State Security recruited a female technology executive to...
HealthScientists discover a surprising brain benefit of eating peanuts every day
A new study suggests that daily consumption of peanuts may support brain health and memory in older adults, offering a potentially accessible dietary strat...
ScienceA dead star's mysterious rings reveal what could happen when our Sun dies
Astronomers have discovered a peculiar double ring of planetary debris encircling a dead star, offering a possible glimpse into the distant future of our o...
World AffairsReal Madrid beat Valencia 3-0 to draw level with La Liga leaders Barcelona
Real Madrid secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Valencia on Saturday, a result that moves them level on points with La Liga leaders Barcelona. First-half...
EconomyAsda hires ex-Morrisons boss in bid to grow firm
Asda has appointed former Morrisons chief executive David Potts as its new boss with immediate effect, the Leeds-based supermarket chain confirmed on Monda...
TechnologyAfter the midterms, things are looking rocky for Elon Musk and data centers
The 2022 U.S. midterm elections have introduced new uncertainty for Elon Musk and the broader data center industry, according to analysis discussed on the ...
HealthScientists discover a hidden driver of high cholesterol and a way to stop it
Scientists have identified a previously unknown biological mechanism through which high-cholesterol diets impair the body's natural cholesterol-regulating ...
ScienceRubin Observatory discovers two hidden companions of the Milky Way. Hundreds more may be waiting
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has identified two previously unknown companions of the Milky Way using preliminary observations that covered only seven perc...
World AffairsAbdul El-Sayed slams Trump’s tariff war with Canada
Michigan Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed has sharply criticised President Donald Trump’s escalating tariff war with Canada, warning that the trade dispute t...
EconomyCanva announces major job cuts after 'our hardest year yet'
Australian design software company Canva has confirmed it will cut more than 1,000 roles, with affected staff either losing their jobs or being asked to mo...
TechnologyParents want safer phones for kids. These companies are answering the call.
A growing number of technology companies are developing mobile devices specifically designed for children, responding to rising parental concerns over unre...
HealthScientists use sound waves to deliver a new attack on deadly brain cancer
Scientists at the University of Virginia have unveiled an experimental strategy to combat glioblastoma, one of the deadliest and most treatment-resistant f...
ScienceHuman bodies produce 2 billion metric tons of CO2 a year just by staying alive
A new analysis finds that the global human population collectively produces more than two billion metric tons of carbon dioxide each year simply by convert...
World AffairsLebanese footballer refuses to give up after injuries from Israeli strike
Celine Haidar, a Lebanese footballer who survived an Israeli airstrike that left her in a coma, has returned to the pitch, this time as a coach. Haidar was...
EconomyAustralia's oldest department store David Jones folds after 188 years
Australia’s oldest department store, David Jones, has entered administration after 188 years of operation, marking one of the most significant retail col...
TechnologyBinance CFO is leaving to ‘pursue a new venture’ after .3 billion hack
Binance’s chief financial officer has announced he is leaving the cryptocurrency exchange to “pursue a new venture,” according to a company statement...
HealthA compound hidden in broccoli could help fight a devastating genetic disease
Scientists have identified a naturally occurring compound in broccoli that may help combat Friedreich ataxia, a rare and devastating genetic disorder that ...
ScienceScientists discover Europe's ancient forests were nothing like we imagined
A new study published in a leading scientific journal has overturned long-held assumptions about Europe's prehistoric landscape, revealing that for more th...
World AffairsIraq’s FM says external parties using Iraqi soil to attack neighbours
Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein has said that external parties are using Iraqi territory to launch attacks on neighbouring countries, telling Al Jazeer...
EconomyFood, fuel and taxes – can the Democrats actually make life cheaper?
Democrats are pivoting from campaign rhetoric to governance, confronting the challenge of translating cost-of-living promises into tangible relief for Amer...
TechnologyMeta introduces Spaces, a new way to collaborate with your Muse agent
Meta Platforms unveiled Spaces on Tuesday, a new collaborative environment designed to deepen user interaction with its Muse artificial intelligence agents...
HealthMagic mushrooms rewire the brain in a way scientists didn't expect
Scientists have uncovered an unexpected mechanism by which psilocybin, the active compound in magic mushrooms, rapidly reshapes the brain, according to fin...
ScienceDrinking 2–3 cups of coffee a day linked to dramatically lower dementia risk
A study spanning up to 43 years has found that drinking two to three cups of caffeinated coffee daily is associated with a dramatically lower risk of demen...
World AffairsRains flood thousands of displaced families’ tents in Gaza
Heavy rains and a severe storm swept through displacement camps in Gaza, flooding the tents of thousands of already displaced families, the territory's Civ...
EconomyWelsh aviation firm AerFin bought in £475m deal
AerFin, the Welsh aviation services company, has been acquired in a deal valued at £475 million, the firm confirmed. The Caerphilly-based business, which ...
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Across the UK, a growing number of property listings are attracting buyers with steep discounts tied to tragic histories, as homes where previous occupants...
Technology
Pentagon offers battery startup 6K 0M loan to build US factory
The Pentagon has conditionally approved a 0 million loan to battery materials startup 6K, aimed at helping the company scale up its microwave-plasma man...
Health
Scientists discover that some “unhealthy” diets can boost cancer immunotherapy in mice
Scientists have found that certain diets typically associated with obesity may enhance the effectiveness of cancer immunotherapy in mice, challenging conve...
Science
NASA reveals a haunting skull hidden in Antarctica’s ice
NASA satellites have captured an eerie, skull-shaped formation on a remote Antarctic island, an image that has circulated widely for its haunting appearanc...
World Affairs
Haitians cheer El Salvador’s Bukele amid gang war
Amid escalating gang violence in Port-au-Prince, some Haitians have voiced support for El Salvadoran troops deployed to combat the armed groups, according ...
Economy
How video game remakes tap the power of nostalgia
The global video game industry is increasingly leaning on nostalgia as a commercial strategy, with remakes and remasters of classic titles becoming a domin...
Technology
Amazon’s new basic Kindle proves you don’t need all the bells and whistles
Amazon has unveiled a redesigned entry-level Kindle, positioning the device as a compelling option for readers who do not require premium features. The new...
Health
A simple blood test could reveal Alzheimer’s risk 10 years before symptoms
A major international study has found that a simple blood test could help predict Alzheimer’s-related cognitive decline years before symptoms appear, off...
Science
Scientists accidentally solve a chemistry mystery that lasted 60 years
Scientists have isolated stable examples of elusive boron-oxygen molecules that had frustrated chemists for more than six decades, according to findings pu...
World Affairs
US launches task force to disrupt Iran’s land-based supply routes
The United States has established a new interagency task force aimed at disrupting Iran’s land-based supply routes, officials announced, saying the opera...
Economy
Labubu hype seemed unstoppable, now the fluffy monster mania is dying
Pop Mart, the Chinese collectible toy giant, has reported a sharp decline in revenue as global appetite for its flagship Labubu line appears to be waning. ...
Technology
Megaspeed exec was recruited to spy on Nvidia CEO, according to US intelligence memo
A US intelligence memo circulated earlier this year reportedly alleges that China’s Ministry of State Security recruited a female technology executive to...
Health
Scientists discover a surprising brain benefit of eating peanuts every day
A new study suggests that daily consumption of peanuts may support brain health and memory in older adults, offering a potentially accessible dietary strat...
Science
A dead star's mysterious rings reveal what could happen when our Sun dies
Astronomers have discovered a peculiar double ring of planetary debris encircling a dead star, offering a possible glimpse into the distant future of our o...
World Affairs
Real Madrid beat Valencia 3-0 to draw level with La Liga leaders Barcelona
Real Madrid secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Valencia on Saturday, a result that moves them level on points with La Liga leaders Barcelona. First-half...
Economy
Asda hires ex-Morrisons boss in bid to grow firm
Asda has appointed former Morrisons chief executive David Potts as its new boss with immediate effect, the Leeds-based supermarket chain confirmed on Monda...
Technology
After the midterms, things are looking rocky for Elon Musk and data centers
The 2022 U.S. midterm elections have introduced new uncertainty for Elon Musk and the broader data center industry, according to analysis discussed on the ...
Health
Scientists discover a hidden driver of high cholesterol and a way to stop it
Scientists have identified a previously unknown biological mechanism through which high-cholesterol diets impair the body's natural cholesterol-regulating ...
Science
Rubin Observatory discovers two hidden companions of the Milky Way. Hundreds more may be waiting
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has identified two previously unknown companions of the Milky Way using preliminary observations that covered only seven perc...
World Affairs
Abdul El-Sayed slams Trump’s tariff war with Canada
Michigan Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed has sharply criticised President Donald Trump’s escalating tariff war with Canada, warning that the trade dispute t...
Economy
Canva announces major job cuts after 'our hardest year yet'
Australian design software company Canva has confirmed it will cut more than 1,000 roles, with affected staff either losing their jobs or being asked to mo...
Technology
Parents want safer phones for kids. These companies are answering the call.
A growing number of technology companies are developing mobile devices specifically designed for children, responding to rising parental concerns over unre...
Health
Scientists use sound waves to deliver a new attack on deadly brain cancer
Scientists at the University of Virginia have unveiled an experimental strategy to combat glioblastoma, one of the deadliest and most treatment-resistant f...
Science
Human bodies produce 2 billion metric tons of CO2 a year just by staying alive
A new analysis finds that the global human population collectively produces more than two billion metric tons of carbon dioxide each year simply by convert...
World Affairs
Lebanese footballer refuses to give up after injuries from Israeli strike
Celine Haidar, a Lebanese footballer who survived an Israeli airstrike that left her in a coma, has returned to the pitch, this time as a coach. Haidar was...
Economy
Australia's oldest department store David Jones folds after 188 years
Australia’s oldest department store, David Jones, has entered administration after 188 years of operation, marking one of the most significant retail col...
Technology
Binance CFO is leaving to ‘pursue a new venture’ after .3 billion hack
Binance’s chief financial officer has announced he is leaving the cryptocurrency exchange to “pursue a new venture,” according to a company statement...
Health
A compound hidden in broccoli could help fight a devastating genetic disease
Scientists have identified a naturally occurring compound in broccoli that may help combat Friedreich ataxia, a rare and devastating genetic disorder that ...
Science
Scientists discover Europe's ancient forests were nothing like we imagined
A new study published in a leading scientific journal has overturned long-held assumptions about Europe's prehistoric landscape, revealing that for more th...
World Affairs
Iraq’s FM says external parties using Iraqi soil to attack neighbours
Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein has said that external parties are using Iraqi territory to launch attacks on neighbouring countries, telling Al Jazeer...
Economy
Food, fuel and taxes – can the Democrats actually make life cheaper?
Democrats are pivoting from campaign rhetoric to governance, confronting the challenge of translating cost-of-living promises into tangible relief for Amer...
Technology
Meta introduces Spaces, a new way to collaborate with your Muse agent
Meta Platforms unveiled Spaces on Tuesday, a new collaborative environment designed to deepen user interaction with its Muse artificial intelligence agents...
Health
Magic mushrooms rewire the brain in a way scientists didn't expect
Scientists have uncovered an unexpected mechanism by which psilocybin, the active compound in magic mushrooms, rapidly reshapes the brain, according to fin...
Science
Drinking 2–3 cups of coffee a day linked to dramatically lower dementia risk
A study spanning up to 43 years has found that drinking two to three cups of caffeinated coffee daily is associated with a dramatically lower risk of demen...
World Affairs
Rains flood thousands of displaced families’ tents in Gaza
Heavy rains and a severe storm swept through displacement camps in Gaza, flooding the tents of thousands of already displaced families, the territory's Civ...
Economy
Welsh aviation firm AerFin bought in £475m deal
AerFin, the Welsh aviation services company, has been acquired in a deal valued at £475 million, the firm confirmed. The Caerphilly-based business, which ...
Technology
The Duo apps are coming, says Apple
Apple announced Wednesday that its dual-screen Duo application ecosystem has reached a significant milestone, with 100,000 apps now optimized for the platf...
Health
Scientists finally discover how a common gut bacterium can trigger colon cancer
Scientists at Johns Hopkins University have identified a long-sought mechanism linking a common gut bacterium to colorectal cancer, resolving a question th...
Science
A tiny squeeze dramatically changes the magnetism of exotic materials
Scientists have discovered that applying a simple mechanical squeeze can dramatically alter the magnetic properties and electrical behavior of exotic mater...
World Affairs
Doncic’s 53 points lift Lakers as Cavs top Sixers in LeBron James’s return
Luka Doncic delivered a spectacular 53-point performance to propel the Los Angeles Lakers to victory, highlighting a busy night in the National Basketball ...
Economy
Second buyer makes rescue bid for Poundland as retailer faces collapse
A little-known investment group has emerged as a second potential buyer for Poundland, the British discount retailer facing collapse. The unnamed suitor su...
Technology
From the front row to the hot seat — what the midterms mean for Big Tech
After two years of cultivating close ties with the White House, major technology companies are now pivoting to court Democrats in the wake of the midterm e...
Health
Common pesticide linked to 2.5 times the risk of Parkinson’s disease
A new study from the University of California, Los Angeles, has found that long-term exposure to a widely used pesticide is associated with more than 2.5 t...
Science
All 5 genetic “letters” of DNA and RNA discovered in a 4.5-billion-year-old asteroid
Scientists analyzing pristine samples from the asteroid Ryugu have identified all five nucleobases essential to DNA and RNA, according to findings publishe...
World Affairs
President Herzog faces key choice as Israel struggles to form government
President Isaac Herzog is weighing a pivotal decision as Israel's political parties struggle to assemble a governing coalition following recent elections. ...
Economy
PM tells firms to publish salaries in job adverts ahead of new law
The Prime Minister has urged British employers to begin publishing salary details in job advertisements voluntarily, ahead of planned legislation that woul...
Technology
Sequoia shutting down its Scouts program marks the end of an era
Sequoia Capital has confirmed it is winding down its Scouts program, the talent-spotting initiative through which the venture firm backed early-stage compa...
Health
New diabetes implant uses electricity to lower blood sugar and promote weight loss
Researchers have unveiled an electronic implant that may fundamentally change how type 2 diabetes is treated, offering an alternative to insulin injections...
Science
Dead stars could break one of physics' most famous limits
A new study suggests that white dwarfs, the dense remnants of dead stars, may be able to exceed a limit that has constrained astrophysics for decades. Acco...
World Affairs
CDC reports more than 5,000 measles cases, highest number in 35 years
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported more than 5,000 confirmed measles cases nationwide, the highest tally in 35 years and a sharp rever...
Economy
The engine parts that 'fight the laws of the universe'
Investment in the manufacturing of jet turbine blades has surged in recent months, reflecting growing confidence in one of the most technically demanding s...
Technology
Crusoe sells troubled Wyoming data center project to Google
Crusoe Energy Systems has sold its troubled Wyoming data center project to Google, the companies confirmed this week, marking a notable exit for the Denver...
Health
Scientists reverse liver cell aging and cut Alzheimer’s-linked protein in half
Scientists at the University of Southern California have reported that an experimental drug reversed signs of aging in liver cells of rats, sharply reducin...
Science
Five-inch-long beetle larvae are quietly destroying blueberry roots
Researchers in North Carolina have identified the beetle species responsible for more than a decade of unexplained damage to blueberry bushes, resolving a ...
World Affairs
EU tells TikTok to fix ‘harmful’ For You feed, threatens fines
The European Commission has issued a formal warning to TikTok, demanding the company amend its "For You" recommendation algorithm, which regulators say exp...
Economy
Why smoky bacon crisps threaten to reignite rows over EU rules
A post-Brexit agreement on food standards has raised questions over the future naming of smoky bacon crisps, threatening to reignite disputes over EU regul...
TechnologyOpenAI reportedly raises an additional billion at a
OpenAI reportedly raises an additional billion at a .25 trillion valuationOpenAI has reportedly secured an additional billion in capital as part of a funding round that has not yet closed but is expected to conclude in the co...
HealthScientists find surprisingly little evidence that medical cannabis helps you sleep
A major new review published this week challenges the growing enthusiasm for medical cannabis as a treatment for insomnia, finding surprisingly little reli...
ScienceScientists just found dinosaur blood that survived 115 million years
Scientists have chemically confirmed traces of ancient blood preserved inside dinosaur bones dating back 115 million years, a discovery that challenges lon...
World AffairsMeghan Markle’s father arrested in US over alleged child sex abuse photos
US authorities have arrested Thomas Markle, the estranged father of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, following the discovery of sexually explicit photographs tha...
EconomyWhy the US midterms sparked an AI stock selloff
The recent US midterm elections have triggered a pronounced selloff in artificial intelligence-related stocks, as investors react to the possibility of int...
TechnologyHundreds of Artex AI hacking tools found publicly exposed to the web
Security researchers have discovered that hundreds of servers hosting Artex, an artificial intelligence-powered penetration testing tool, are publicly expo...
HealthEven moderate drinking linked to cancer and early death, major study finds
A major new study has challenged the widely held belief that moderate alcohol consumption is safe, finding that even relatively small amounts of drinking a...
ScienceNASA’s Swift telescope falls to Earth after nearly 22 years in space
NASA’s Swift Observatory, a space telescope that spent nearly 22 years monitoring the universe’s most violent explosions, re-entered Earth’s atmosphe...
World AffairsValencia vs Real Madrid: La Liga – preview, team news, predictions
Valencia host Real Madrid at Mestalla on Sunday in a La Liga fixture with significant implications at both ends of the table. A victory for the visitors wo...
EconomyAI stocks climb after trillions wiped from market values
Global equity markets saw a sharp rebound in artificial intelligence-linked stocks on Wednesday, recovering a portion of the trillions in market value lost...
TechnologyAfter the midterms, is the AI industry in for a rough two years?
The U.S. midterm elections have delivered historic Democratic victories that could reshape the technology sector, with particular pressure falling on the a...
HealthAn anti-aging drug may help protect the brain before Alzheimer's symptoms begin
A new study suggests that rapamycin, an anti-aging drug, may help protect the brains of people genetically predisposed to Alzheimer's disease. Researchers ...
ScienceDon't miss: Meteor showers, fireballs, and a supermoon light up November's night sky
November's night sky will offer stargazers a series of notable celestial events, including meteor showers, bright fireballs, and a supermoon, according to ...
World AffairsVeto or deals: Can Trump find a way to work with Democrats?
President Trump faces a narrowing set of options to influence legislation as he navigates a divided government, analysts say. According to political observ...
EconomyElon Musk appears to signal the end of the road for Cybertruck
Elon Musk has appeared to signal the end of the road for Tesla's Cybertruck, indicating that production capacity for the polarizing electric pickup will be...
TechnologyAfter blocking Muse, Amazon now lets users text Alexa to help them shop
Amazon has introduced a new feature allowing users to send text messages to its Alexa assistant to facilitate shopping, the company announced. The update e...
HealthFor decades, we were told to avoid full-fat dairy. New research says otherwise
A new study is challenging decades of dietary guidance that urged consumers to avoid full-fat dairy products. Researchers found that participants who consu...
ScienceMajor trial challenges how doctors decide who really needs statins
A major clinical trial involving nearly 5,800 adults has challenged conventional approaches to determining which patients require statin therapy, researche...
World AffairsTanzania’s smallholder farmers struggle to benefit from digital agriculture
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania — Smallholder farmers across Tanzania remain largely unable to capitalize on the country’s expanding digital agriculture servic...
EconomyHow does it affect me if share prices fall?
Falls in major share indexes such as the FTSE 100 are not confined to trading floors and City analysts; they can ripple through ordinary households in tang...
TechnologyTesla will stop making the Cybertruck in 2027
Tesla will cease production of its Cybertruck in 2027, company chief executive Elon Musk confirmed this week, marking the end of a vehicle that entered the...
HealthDrinking tea may help protect your heart, but there’s a surprising catch
A large-scale study involving nearly 486,000 adults has found that regular tea consumption is associated with an 11 percent lower risk of cardiovascular di...
ScienceA tiny supercurrent could unlock quantum information without destroying it
Researchers have proposed a new technique for reading quantum information without destroying the fragile states that underpin quantum computing. The method...
World AffairsUK jailing of Indian sailor over Russia sanctions sets off ‘perfect storm’
The jailing of Indian ship captain Ajay Pant by a UK court over alleged breaches of Russia sanctions has triggered a diplomatic and legal firestorm, with a...
Economy'I was asked if I was a crier': Your worst job interviews revealed
Recent reporting on candidate experiences has surfaced a striking account from a job seeker who was asked during an interview whether they were “a crier,...
TechnologyAt least 10 local governments have moved to drop Flock’s surveillance cameras since summer
The concerns range from privacy to how data is shared (and with whom) to procurement concerns. ...
HealthScientists discover surprising heart benefits of eating avocado and mango every day
A new study involving adults with prediabetes suggests that eating one avocado and a cup of mango daily may deliver unexpected cardiovascular benefits. Res...
ScienceThe brain’s hidden fear mechanism may explain anxiety and PTSD
Scientists have uncovered a surprising mechanism in how the brain processes fear, suggesting that threatening experiences may cause neural representations ...
World AffairsWhy one Republican won a redrawn Texas district despite blue tsunami
Republican redistricting efforts in Texas largely failed to deliver expected gains, but one newly drawn district bucked the national trend. In a midterm cy...
EconomyFirms told to publish salaries in job adverts ahead of new law
The government has instructed companies to publish salary details in job advertisements ahead of new legislation aimed at improving transparency in the lab...
TechnologyMeta, Google, and TikTok sue California AG over teen social media law
Meta, Google, and TikTok have jointly filed a lawsuit against California Attorney General Rob Bonta, challenging a state law set to take effect next year t...
HealthKids who eat more ultra-processed foods show a troubling brain response
A new study from researchers at the University of Southern California suggests that ultra-processed foods may influence children's developing brains in way...
Science400,000-year-old teeth reveal a stunning twist in human evolution
A team of scientists has extracted proteins from 400,000-year-old Homo erectus teeth unearthed in China, yielding evidence that the ancient species interbr...
World AffairsGaza turns discarded cooking pots into seawalls
As winter approaches, Palestinians in Gaza are repurposing damaged cooking pots into makeshift seawalls to prevent flooding along the coastal enclave’s s...
EconomyGlobal tech stocks plunge as US midterms add to AI slowdown fears
Global technology stocks fell sharply on Wednesday as investors weighed the outcome of the US midterm elections alongside mounting concerns over a slowdown...
TechnologyThe New York Times reportedly in talks to buy Letterboxd for 0 million
The New York Times is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire Letterboxd, the social platform for film enthusiasts, for approximately 0 million, accordi...
HealthScientists trick cancer cells into making the drugs that kill them
Scientists have developed a novel cancer-fighting strategy that tricks tumor cells into manufacturing the very drugs that destroy them, according to early ...
ScienceA 50-year-old mystery of vanishing frogs reveals a hidden killer
A nearly 50-year-old scientific mystery surrounding the abrupt disappearance of frog populations in Brazil may finally be resolved. Researchers have uncove...
World AffairsNithya Raman wins LA mayoral race, becoming city’s first South Asian mayor
LOS ANGELES — Nithya Raman has won the city’s mayoral race, becoming the first South Asian mayor of the second-largest city in the United States. Raman...
EconomyMajor tech stocks plunge as US midterms add to fears of AI slowdown
Major technology stocks suffered steep losses on Wednesday as investors weighed the outcome of the US midterm elections and its potential implications for ...
TechnologyAirbnb says it’s launching an AI travel agent in the first half of 2027
Airbnb has announced plans to launch an artificial intelligence travel agent in the first half of 2027, marking a significant expansion of the company's te...
HealthScientists solve 30-year-old mystery and discover a hidden defense against inflammation
Scientists have resolved a decades-old immunological mystery, uncovering a previously unknown defense mechanism that shields healthy cells from inflammatio...
ScienceA clever molecular trick unlocks previously impossible properties in glass
Scientists have discovered a molecular method to reprogram the internal structure of glass, a breakthrough that could yield materials with precisely contro...
World AffairsSaudi coalition intercepts missile fired towards Medina
Saudi Arabia's air defence forces intercepted a ballistic missile fired toward the holy city of Medina on Wednesday, according to a coalition statement, in...
EconomyThree ways the interest rate rise could affect you
The Bank of England has raised its benchmark interest rate, a decision that will ripple through household finances across the United Kingdom. For borrowers...
TechnologyMeta says US users can now video chat with their Muse AI avatar
Meta announced Wednesday that users in the United States can now conduct video chats with Muse, its AI agent, which appears as a customizable animated avat...
HealthScientists discover mysterious “lonely” brain waves linked to memory loss
Scientists have identified a previously unknown pattern of isolated brain activity, described as “lonely” brain waves, that appears linked to memory lo...
ScienceScientists discover that a clogged filter could revolutionize oil refining
Scientists have unveiled a novel membrane capable of separating crude oil at room temperature, a breakthrough that could significantly reduce the energy de...
World AffairsJordanian officer killed in stabbing attack in Amman
A Jordanian security officer was killed and a second was wounded in a stabbing attack near the Sri Lankan embassy in Amman on Sunday, according to Jordania...
EconomyInterest rates hiked to 4% in first increase in over three years
The central bank raised its benchmark interest rate to 4 percent on Thursday, marking its first increase in more than three years and lifting borrowing cos...
TechnologyHarbinger raises 0M after expanding into defense
Los Angeles-based electric vehicle startup Harbinger has raised 0 million in new funding following its expansion into the defense sector, the company an...
HealthScientists turn viruses into weapons against deadly superbugs
Scientists are advancing a promising new strategy against antibiotic-resistant infections by harnessing bacteriophages, viruses that specifically target an...
ScienceGoodbye, cavities? Scientists create gel that could regrow tooth enamel
Scientists have developed an experimental gel capable of regrowing lost tooth enamel by harnessing minerals naturally present in saliva, according to findi...
World AffairsCan Iran’s new supreme leader make peace from behind the scenes?
Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Iran’s supreme leader and a powerful figure within the clerical establishment, has launched a series of quiet consultations ...
EconomyFaisal Islam: How high will interest rates go?
The Bank of England is expected to raise its benchmark interest rate once more in the coming months, according to BBC economics editor Faisal Islam, who as...
TechnologyAina’s smart ring has a screen, a joystick and a mic so you can talk to AI agents
Aina has unveiled a smart ring that departs sharply from the screenless designs dominating the wearable category, incorporating a display, a joystick and a...
HealthExtra weight may be aging your brain faster than you think
A 24-year study tracking more than 8,200 adults has found that excess body weight may accelerate brain aging, with researchers reporting faster declines in...
ScienceScientists identify two overlooked skills that predict reading success
A large-scale new study has found that general intelligence plays a surprisingly limited role in predicting children's reading success, while visual proces...
World AffairsWhy more investment is not making housing affordable in Ghana
Despite sustained investment inflows into Ghana’s real estate sector, housing affordability continues to deteriorate, with high construction costs, limit...
EconomyDrunk and dangerous e-bike riders face on-the-spot fines under crackdown
The UK government has launched a consultation on measures to tackle dangerous e-bike use, including on-the-spot fines for riders deemed intoxicated or reck...
TechnologyAmazon ditches GrubHub, taps Uber Eats for Prime
Amazon has ended its restaurant delivery partnership with GrubHub and named Uber Eats as its official provider for Prime members in the United States. The ...
HealthExperts say high blood pressure guidelines are missing half the equation
A new scientific report is urging a major rethink of global guidelines for managing high blood pressure, arguing that current recommendations focus too hea...
ScienceScientists may have finally explained why our brains and bodies are cross-wired
Scientists may have finally explained one of biology’s most enduring puzzles: why the brain’s hemispheres are cross-wired to the opposite sides of the ...
World AffairsWembanyama pours in career-high 52 points as Spurs edge Mavericks 112-111
Victor Wembanyama delivered a career-defining performance on Wednesday night, scoring 52 points and grabbing 24 rebounds to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a...
EconomyFood, fuel and taxes – can the Democrats do anything to ease cost of living pressures?
Democrats are set to retain control of Congress following the latest electoral results, a outcome that party leaders say provides a mandate to advance legi...
TechnologyNothing CEO says company’s mysterious AI-first device is dropping next month
Nothing CEO Carl Pei has confirmed that the London-based smartphone startup will unveil its mysterious AI-first device next month, though the company has y...
HealthScientists discover new Alzheimer’s drug that repairs DNA damage and reduces brain inflammation
Scientists have identified that an experimental drug originally developed for spinal cord injuries may address several core features of Alzheimer's disease...
ScienceA hidden star is plowing through Betelgeuse’s atmosphere, new evidence suggests
Astronomers have reported new evidence suggesting that a previously hidden companion star is interacting with the atmosphere of Betelgeuse, the prominent r...
World AffairsZelenskyy hopes Democratic Congress will bring more US help for Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed hope that the new Democratic-controlled US Congress will approve additional assistance for Kyiv as the wa...
EconomyElon Musk's millions failed to deliver Republican wins in fierce midterms
Elon Musk’s unprecedented personal spending in the 2026 US midterm elections failed to translate into the Republican victories his donations were intende...
TechnologyAfter the midterms, a bigger clash over data centers could be coming
Voters across the United States delivered a fragmented but unmistakable message on data centers in Tuesday’s midterm elections, with opposition to new fa...
HealthScientists discover a surprising clue to autism's origins hidden in the placenta
Scientists have identified a potential clue to autism's origins in the placenta, according to research examining inflammation during pregnancy. The study f...
ScienceNASA’s Voyager 1 is about to reach a historic one-light-day milestone
NASA’s Voyager 1 spacecraft is set to reach a historic milestone on November 18, becoming the first human-made object to travel one light-day from Earth....
World AffairsEl Salvador’s Bukele touts military intervention in Haiti
Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele has publicly promoted military intervention in Haiti, framing the deployment of Salvadoran troops as a decisive response ...
EconomyInterest rates expected to rise for first time in over three years
Most financial analysts are forecasting that the central bank will raise its benchmark interest rate from 3.75 percent to 4 percent, marking the first incr...
TechnologyApple is reportedly cutting budgets for its internal AI usage
Apple is reportedly implementing significant reductions in its internal budget for artificial intelligence usage, according to industry sources familiar wi...
HealthGene editing could replace a lifetime of medication, but there's a catch
Scientists are exploring whether a single gene-editing treatment could one day provide decades of protection against heart disease, high cholesterol and ot...
ScienceNASA smashed into an asteroid. Now Hera is closing in to see what happened
Europe’s Hera spacecraft has returned its first clear images of the binary asteroid system targeted by NASA’s 2022 Double Asteroid Redirection Test, of...
World AffairsDemocratic Socialists of America see record wins in US midterm elections
The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) has recorded a series of electoral victories in the US midterm elections, marking the left-wing movement's most ...
EconomyPound rises to its highest level since the Brexit referendum
The British pound has climbed to its highest level against a basket of currencies since the 2016 Brexit referendum, marking a significant milestone for ste...
TechnologyAI PACs spent millions trying to shape Congress — here’s how they fared
Artificial intelligence industry political action committees spent millions of dollars attempting to shape the 2026 midterm elections, according to campaig...
HealthPermanent daylight saving time has a dark side, scientists warn
A new study warns that adopting permanent daylight saving time in the United States could carry significant public health and safety consequences, particul...
ScienceMIT scientists break a 20-year rule and unlock never-before-seen crystal structures
MIT researchers have overturned a 20-year-old assumption in materials science, discovering that flexible molecular connections, rather than rigid ones, can...
World AffairsUkraine raises death toll from Russian strike on Zaporizhia to 40 people
Ukrainian authorities have raised the death toll from a Russian strike on the city of Zaporizhia to 40 people, in what has become one of the deadliest sing...
EconomyKellogg's admits snap, crackle and pop is quieter after uproar over Rice Krispies recipe change
Kellogg's has acknowledged that its Rice Krispies cereal now produces a less pronounced “snap, crackle and pop” after the company altered the recipe, f...
TechnologyHackers stole DreamHost customer files and inboxes during months-long attack
Web hosting provider DreamHost has disclosed that unauthorized actors accessed customer files and email inboxes during a sustained intrusion spanning sever...
HealthAI helps Stanford scientists discover a “natural Ozempic” with a surprising advantage
Stanford University researchers have identified a naturally occurring molecule, dubbed BRP, that sharply suppresses appetite and drives fat loss in animal ...
ScienceNASA is racing against time to save the Hubble Space Telescope
NASA is exploring a daring plan to rescue the Hubble Space Telescope from an eventual fiery reentry into Earth's atmosphere, the agency has confirmed. Afte...
World AffairsPresidential hopeful Vance appears to question Iran war after polls debacle
Presidential hopeful Vance appeared to question the strategic logic of a potential war with Iran this week, citing a trusted pollster's findings that the c...
EconomyPoundland owner in crunch talks as retailer's collapse looms
Gordon Brothers, the US investment firm that owns Poundland, is scheduled to meet Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds on Wednesday for crunch talks as con...
TechnologySequoia hits rewind, undoing 20 years of expansion
Sequoia Capital is reversing two decades of global expansion, consolidating into a smaller, Bay Area–centered firm and shutting down the offices and prog...
HealthA surprising discovery could help aging muscles repair themselves
Scientists have identified a compound that transforms a natural muscle-repair protein into a more potent form, dubbed "Super HGF," potentially offering a n...
ScienceSLAC scientists find conclusive proof of a mysterious third type of magnetism
Scientists at the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory have announced conclusive proof of a third form of magnetism, ending a nearly 90-year assumption tha...
World AffairsYemeni government forces claim control of strategic al-Jawf mountain range
Yemeni government forces announced on Tuesday they had seized control of the al-Dahida heights, a strategic mountain range in the northern al-Jawf governor...
EconomyElon Musk's millions fail to deliver Texas for the Republicans in fierce midterms
Elon Musk’s substantial financial backing failed to secure a Republican victory in Texas during the fiercely contested midterm elections, despite a m...
TechnologyTitan OS raises million to expand its smart TV OS internationally
Titan OS, the Barcelona-based developer of an independent operating system for smart televisions, has secured million in a new funding round, the compa...
TechnologyUS tech stocks see sharp falls as AI spending nears tnUS technology stocks extended a sharp sell-off on Tuesday, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq opening at its lowest level in more than two months as investor anxie...
TechnologyCanva lays off over 1,200 people amid slowing growth
SYDNEY—Australian graphic design platform Canva announced it will lay off approximately 1,200 employees, representing 22 percent of its global workforce,...
TechnologyWhy North Korea's 'elite' hackers are the prime suspect in major Binance hack
The record-breaking breach of Binance, one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has placed North Korea's state-linked hacking units under renew...
TechnologyTed Schlein’s Ballistic Ventures seeks 0M for new funds amid AI-driven cybersecurity boom
Ballistic Ventures, the cybersecurity-focused venture capital firm co-founded by Ted Schlein, is seeking to raise 0 million across two new investment ve...
TechnologyThese firms you've never heard of are feeding fears the AI bubble could burst
The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure is increasingly being financed through opaque corporate debt structures, raising concerns amo...
TechnologyIndia’s EloElo nabs M from NBCUniversal to bet on the country’s rising microdrama market
India’s EloElo has secured million in funding from NBCUniversal, a significant bet on the country’s rapidly expanding microdrama market. The invest...
TechnologyGraduates are managing AI - but are they learning much else?
A growing share of early-career graduates report that their day-to-day work is increasingly devoted to supervising, correcting and prompting artificial int...
TechnologyData centers are turning to old jet engines as the wait for power grows
Facing years-long delays for grid connections and new power turbines, data center developers are increasingly turning to retired jet engines to meet surgin...
TechnologyBinance users withdraw .6bn after largest-ever crypto hack
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has processed withdrawals exceeding .6 billion following a major security breach that the company...
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