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NASA 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 ...
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UK 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 ...
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What 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...
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Meet 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...
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Common 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...
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Common 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...
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Paraguay 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...
Economy
What 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...
Technology
Tesla 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-...
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Hidden 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 Affairs
US 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...
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Jensen 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 ...
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If 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...
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An 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 Affairs
Smog 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...
Economy
Doing 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...
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Is 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...
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A 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 Affairs
Moldova 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...
Economy
Nvidia 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...
Technology
Nvidia 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...
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Scientists 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...
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Scientists 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. ...
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Chancellor 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...
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The 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...
Technology
Apps 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...
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MIT 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...
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Mysterious 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 Affairs
Pope 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...
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'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...
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Coordinated 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...
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A 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...
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Ancient 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...
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Jerusalem 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...
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He 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...
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He 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 ...
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Stronger 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...
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A 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...
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Tearful 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...
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'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...
Technology
Ramp 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...
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Scientists 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...
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A 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...
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Will 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 ...
Economy
Government '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...
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Fox 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...
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Type 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...
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NASA’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 Affairs
US 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...
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...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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. ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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
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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
US 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...
TechnologyAnthropic is working on a system to prove AI models’ identity
Anthropic has confirmed it is developing an identity-verification system, internally named FlashProve, designed to let users confirm that an AI-generated r...
TechnologyIf hackers can take control of a supermarket freezer, how vulnerable is other tech?
A coordinated cyber-attack has disrupted refrigerator systems in dozens of supermarkets across several European countries, forcing retailers to address foo...
TechnologyOrbital Matter 3D printed the first rigid beam in the vacuum of space
Orbital Matter has successfully 3D printed the first rigid beam in the vacuum of space, marking a significant milestone in in-space manufacturing and const...
TechnologyBinance says fake job interviews used as part of .3bn crypto hack
Binance has disclosed that a sophisticated social engineering campaign involving fake job interviews was used to facilitate a cryptocurrency hack totaling ...
TechnologyCrowdStrike to shell out nearly 0M for 2 AI security startups as the market for securing agents takes off
CrowdStrike announced it will acquire two artificial intelligence security startups, Fiddler AI and Dreadnode, in deals valued at nearly 0 million combi...
TechnologyNorth Korea denies being behind record .3bn Binance hack
North Korea has denied responsibility for the record-breaking .3 billion hack of the cryptocurrency exchange Binance, rejecting allegations by US governm...
TechnologyThe TechCrunch Founder Summit agenda is only half the reason to be in Boston on Nov. 4
TechCrunch will convene its Founder Summit 2026 on November 4 at Boston's SoWa Power Station, gathering early-stage founders, investors, and operators for ...
EconomyCentral Banks Signal Gradual Rate Adjustments Amid Evolving Inflation Dynamics
**Central Banks Signal Gradual Rate Adjustments Amid Evolving Inflation Dynamics**
World AffairsInternational Clean Energy Grid Summit Reaches Landmark Modernization Accord
**International Clean Energy Grid Summit Reaches Landmark Modernization Accord**
ScienceBreakthrough Quantum Sensing Array Opens New Horizons in Deep Space Navigation
**Breakthrough Quantum Sensing Array Opens New Horizons in Deep Space Navigation**
HealthGlobal Health Alliances Expand Early Diagnostics Framework Across Urban Centers
**Global Health Alliances Expand Early Diagnostics Framework Across Urban Centers**
CultureLeading Cultural Heritage Archives Complete Milestone Multilingual Digital Catalog
**Leading Cultural Heritage Archives Complete Milestone Multilingual Digital Catalog**
US 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...
Technology
Canva 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,...
Technology
Why 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...
Technology
Ted 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...
Technology
These 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...
Technology
India’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...
Technology
Graduates 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...
Technology
Data 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...
Technology
Binance 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...
Technology
Anthropic is working on a system to prove AI models’ identity
Anthropic has confirmed it is developing an identity-verification system, internally named FlashProve, designed to let users confirm that an AI-generated r...
Technology
If hackers can take control of a supermarket freezer, how vulnerable is other tech?
A coordinated cyber-attack has disrupted refrigerator systems in dozens of supermarkets across several European countries, forcing retailers to address foo...
Technology
Orbital Matter 3D printed the first rigid beam in the vacuum of space
Orbital Matter has successfully 3D printed the first rigid beam in the vacuum of space, marking a significant milestone in in-space manufacturing and const...
Technology
Binance says fake job interviews used as part of .3bn crypto hack
Binance has disclosed that a sophisticated social engineering campaign involving fake job interviews was used to facilitate a cryptocurrency hack totaling ...
Technology
CrowdStrike to shell out nearly 0M for 2 AI security startups as the market for securing agents takes off
CrowdStrike announced it will acquire two artificial intelligence security startups, Fiddler AI and Dreadnode, in deals valued at nearly 0 million combi...
Technology
North Korea denies being behind record .3bn Binance hack
North Korea has denied responsibility for the record-breaking .3 billion hack of the cryptocurrency exchange Binance, rejecting allegations by US governm...
Technology
The TechCrunch Founder Summit agenda is only half the reason to be in Boston on Nov. 4
TechCrunch will convene its Founder Summit 2026 on November 4 at Boston's SoWa Power Station, gathering early-stage founders, investors, and operators for ...
Economy
Central Banks Signal Gradual Rate Adjustments Amid Evolving Inflation Dynamics
**Central Banks Signal Gradual Rate Adjustments Amid Evolving Inflation Dynamics**
World Affairs
International Clean Energy Grid Summit Reaches Landmark Modernization Accord
**International Clean Energy Grid Summit Reaches Landmark Modernization Accord**
Science
Breakthrough Quantum Sensing Array Opens New Horizons in Deep Space Navigation
**Breakthrough Quantum Sensing Array Opens New Horizons in Deep Space Navigation**
Health
Global Health Alliances Expand Early Diagnostics Framework Across Urban Centers
**Global Health Alliances Expand Early Diagnostics Framework Across Urban Centers**
Culture
Leading Cultural Heritage Archives Complete Milestone Multilingual Digital Catalog
**Leading Cultural Heritage Archives Complete Milestone Multilingual Digital Catalog**