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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says US AI restrictions underscore risks of dependence

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says countries must learn the lesson of diversification after AI giant Anthropic said it has taken its latest artificial intelligence models, known as Fable 5 and Mythos 5, offline to comply with a directive from the Trump administration to prevent their use by foreign nationals

June 15, 2026
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says US AI restrictions underscore risks of dependence
Business|Economy|Environment|Food|Health|Science

The world wants more high-protein products, but there's not enough whey to go around

Global consumers want more protein in every bite, but the dairy industry is struggling to give it to them

June 13, 2026
The world wants more high-protein products, but there's not enough whey to go around
Business|Economy|Europe|Science|Technology|World

EU Commission looking at practical consequences of Anthropic decision, spokesperson says

The European Commission said on Sunday that it is assessing the practical implications of a U.S. export control directive impacting artificial intelligence company

June 14, 2026
EU Commission looking at practical consequences of Anthropic decision, spokesperson says
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

Health workers struggle to contain Ebola in Congo camps as distrust grows

After the Kpangba displacement camp became the first in this part of war-torn Congo to record deaths from

June 14, 2026
Health workers struggle to contain Ebola in Congo camps as distrust grows
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Opinion|Science|Technology|World

Steven Spielberg’s career has been an alien crusade culminating in ‘Disclosure Day’

Steven Spielberg’s career has been an alien crusade culminating in ‘Disclosure Day’

June 14, 2026
Steven Spielberg’s career has been an alien crusade culminating in ‘Disclosure Day’
Australia|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Shark attack pushes Australian state to review drone curbs

Restrictions on drones flying over Australia's Coogee Beach will be reviewed by a regulator so rescuers in New South Wales state can monitor for sharks, after an attack

June 14, 2026
Shark attack pushes Australian state to review drone curbs
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Japan to send delegation to Greenland to evaluate rare earth extraction, Nikkei says

Japan is preparing to send a delegation to Greenland this summer to evaluate possible rare earth extraction, the Nikkei newswire reported on Sunday.

June 14, 2026
Japan to send delegation to Greenland to evaluate rare earth extraction, Nikkei says
Business|Food|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Nara Organics recalls baby formula sold at Target after multistate infant botulism outbreak

Nara Organics has recalled its organic baby formula sold at Target stores and online due to a multistate outbreak of infant botulism

June 14, 2026
Nara Organics recalls baby formula sold at Target after multistate infant botulism outbreak
Political|Science|Technology|World

North Korea says 'denuclearisation' is a matter terminated irreversibly

North Korea said on Sunday denuclearisation is a matter that is terminated irreversibly, as it condemned recent nuclear deterrence talks between the U.S. and South Korea.

June 14, 2026
North Korea says 'denuclearisation' is a matter terminated irreversibly
Business|Science|Technology

Amazon voiced concerns about Anthropic AI models before US government's crackdown, source says​

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy was among tech leaders who raised concerns to senior Trump administration officials this week about security risks in Anthropic’s most

June 14, 2026
Amazon voiced concerns about Anthropic AI models before US government's crackdown, source says​
Business|Crime|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

OpenAI hit with multistate probe into possible user harm as its IPO looms

OpenAI received a subpoena from several states as part of a probe into the safety of customers using its chatbot as it prepares to offer stock to the public for the first time

June 14, 2026
OpenAI hit with multistate probe into possible user harm as its IPO looms
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

How much of Musk’s wealth comes from government help? Virtually all of it

How much of Musk’s wealth comes from government help? Virtually all of it

June 14, 2026
How much of Musk’s wealth comes from government help? Virtually all of it
Arts|Education|Environment|Political|Science|World

Judge orders Trump administration to restore signs changed at national parks

Judge orders Trump administration to restore signs changed at national parks

June 13, 2026
Judge orders Trump administration to restore signs changed at national parks
Business|Political|Science|Technology

Anthropic suspends all access to Mythos model after US government bans foreign nationals use

Anthropic suspends all access to Mythos model after US government bans foreign nationals use

June 13, 2026
Anthropic suspends all access to Mythos model after US government bans foreign nationals use
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

From rockets to brain implants, here's a look at Elon Musk's vast empire

Elon Musk, the world’s richest man and now first-ever trillionaire, controls a lot of different businesses

June 13, 2026
From rockets to brain implants, here's a look at Elon Musk's vast empire
Crime|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Some people are making guns with 3D printers. A new law seeks to cancel their print jobs

Legislation in two of the nation's most populous states could force 3D printers to come equipped with technology blocking them from making guns

June 13, 2026
Some people are making guns with 3D printers. A new law seeks to cancel their print jobs
Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

Exclusive: Iran sealed uranium cache and placed mines amid fears of US operation to seize material

Exclusive: Iran sealed uranium cache and placed mines amid fears of US operation to seize material

June 13, 2026
Exclusive: Iran sealed uranium cache and placed mines amid fears of US operation to seize material
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Anthropic disables top-tier AI models after US order limiting foreign access

Anthropic said on Friday it will "abruptly disable" its most advanced AI models for all users after the U.S. government ordered it

June 13, 2026
Anthropic disables top-tier AI models after US order limiting foreign access
Business|Science|Technology|World

Anthropic says it has taken its latest AI models offline to comply with new export controls

AI giant Anthropic says it has taken its latest artificial intelligence models, known as Fable 5 and Mythos 5, offline to comply with a directive from the Trump administration to prevent their use by foreign nationals

June 13, 2026
Anthropic says it has taken its latest AI models offline to comply with new export controls
Environment|Science|US|World

Storm threat shifts into the East after tornadoes, winds kill multiple people and level homes in the central US

Storm threat shifts into the East after tornadoes, winds kill multiple people and level homes in the central US

June 11, 2026
Storm threat shifts into the East after tornadoes, winds kill multiple people and level homes in the central US
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|World

OpenAI under investigation by group of state attorneys general, source says

A coalition of U.S. state attorneys general has opened a sweeping investigation into OpenAI, a source familiar with the matter said on Friday.

June 13, 2026
OpenAI under investigation by group of state attorneys general, source says
Business|Science|Technology|World

Zuckerberg says Meta made 'mistakes' in AI workforce shift

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has told employees that the social media giant has made mistakes in its AI transformation of its workforce, according to an internal memo

June 13, 2026
Zuckerberg says Meta made 'mistakes' in AI workforce shift
Business|Economy|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

By the numbers: Here’s what you might have missed in SpaceX’s record market debut

By the numbers: Here’s what you might have missed in SpaceX’s record market debut

June 13, 2026
By the numbers: Here’s what you might have missed in SpaceX’s record market debut
Business|Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Tornadoes in Illinois and Indiana leave residents grappling with damage; cleanup efforts underway

Residents in tornado-ravaged areas in Illinois and Indiana are grappling with damage to their homes and neighborhoods after a strong line of storms barreled through communities south of Chicago

June 12, 2026
Tornadoes in Illinois and Indiana leave residents grappling with damage; cleanup efforts underway
Health|Science|Technology

Prehospital blood program already saving lives across central Kentucky

Prehospital blood program already saving lives across central Kentucky

June 13, 2026
Prehospital blood program already saving lives across central Kentucky
Political|Science|Technology|World

New UFO files describe spinning discs, glowing orbs and one object shaped like a potato

New UFO files have been released by the Trump administration that include several vivid descriptions of mysterious sightings in the sky

June 13, 2026
New UFO files describe spinning discs, glowing orbs and one object shaped like a potato
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

Main provisions of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal abandoned by Trump

The U.S. says it is close to signing a peace deal that would end the three-month-old war with Iran, though terms have not yet been made public.

June 13, 2026
Main provisions of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal abandoned by Trump
Business|Economy|Science|Sports|Technology

Soccer-World Cup fans caught up in SpaceX IPO spectacle in New York

Soccer fans expecting little more than selfies and street noise in Times Square instead found themselves swept into another global spectacle on Friday, the

June 12, 2026
Soccer-World Cup fans caught up in SpaceX IPO spectacle in New York
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

Putin says Russia developing satellite-based drone control system, Ifax says

Russia is developing a satellite-based system for controlling combat drones, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday during a meeting with military officials, the Interfax

June 13, 2026
Putin says Russia developing satellite-based drone control system, Ifax says
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

Space stocks slump as blistering rally cools after SpaceX market debut

U.S. space stocks tumbled on Friday as investors rushed to lock in gains on the day of SpaceX's market debut, snapping a months-long rally fueled by anticipation over the

June 12, 2026
Space stocks slump as blistering rally cools after SpaceX market debut
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Europe|Finance|Lifestyle|Opinion|Political|Science|Technology|Travel|World

Ahead of G7, Canada's Carney softens tone toward Trump with trade talks at stake

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to be more muted in his criticism of U.S. President Donald Trump at an upcoming summit in Europe

June 12, 2026
Ahead of G7, Canada's Carney softens tone toward Trump with trade talks at stake
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

What Elon Musk's trillion means in real terms

Catapulted by the market debut of his rocket company SpaceX, Elon Musk is now the world's first trillionaire

June 12, 2026
What Elon Musk's trillion means in real terms
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Family shares warning after Kansas dad develops severe tick-borne illness

Family shares warning after Kansas dad develops severe tick-borne illness

June 13, 2026
Family shares warning after Kansas dad develops severe tick-borne illness
Environment|Science|Technology|World

A submersible ride revealed a vast whale graveyard. And it holds more than just bones

A submersible ride revealed a vast whale graveyard. And it holds more than just bones

June 12, 2026
A submersible ride revealed a vast whale graveyard. And it holds more than just bones
Business|Europe|Science|Technology|World

Google to challenge German ruling saying it is liable for AI-generated false claims

Alphabet's Google will appeal a German court ruling which said it is legally liable for false claims appearing in AI Overviews, the U.S. tech company said

June 12, 2026
Google to challenge German ruling saying it is liable for AI-generated false claims
Education|Health|Science|Technology

Tweens on social media: Experts say it could lead to earlier substance use

Tweens on social media: Experts say it could lead to earlier substance use

June 12, 2026
Tweens on social media: Experts say it could lead to earlier substance use
Crime|Science|Technology

Human remains found in 2 Twin Cities lakes 33 years ago identified as Denise Hartley

Human remains found in 2 Twin Cities lakes 33 years ago identified as Denise Hartley

June 12, 2026
Human remains found in 2 Twin Cities lakes 33 years ago identified as Denise Hartley
Health|Political|Science|Technology|World

Gabbard rescinds Biden-era intel assessments that were skeptical about ‘Havana Syndrome’

Gabbard rescinds Biden-era intel assessments that were skeptical about ‘Havana Syndrome’

June 12, 2026
Gabbard rescinds Biden-era intel assessments that were skeptical about ‘Havana Syndrome’
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Embraer's Eve vows to spend cautiously, eyes 2028 'flying car' certification

Embraer-controlled electric aircraft maker Eve vowed on Friday to spend money in a cautious manner as it eyes a 2028 certification

June 12, 2026
Embraer's Eve vows to spend cautiously, eyes 2028 'flying car' certification
Science|Technology|US|World

New Pentagon UFO file reveals glowing orbs in US Northeast

The Pentagon released a third tranche of previously classified files on alleged UFO sightings on Friday, which include reports of glowing, sometimes red, orbs seen by

June 12, 2026
New Pentagon UFO file reveals glowing orbs in US Northeast
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Science|Technology

SpaceX IPO makes Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire

Few business leaders have been as deeply embedded in popular culture as Elon Musk, the ambitious entrepreneur who has become a central figure in

June 12, 2026
SpaceX IPO makes Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire
Education|Health|Science

Emory University team explores promising new therapy for childhood leukemia with fewer toxic effects

Emory University team explores promising new therapy for childhood leukemia with fewer toxic effects

June 12, 2026
Emory University team explores promising new therapy for childhood leukemia with fewer toxic effects
Health|Science|Technology

Killing cancer requires immune cells to infiltrate tumors’ hostile microenvironment – sugar shields can help them break in

CAR-T therapy engineers a patient’s own immune cells to fight cancer. Making these cels more resilient can make treatments more effective.

June 12, 2026
Killing cancer requires immune cells to infiltrate tumors’ hostile microenvironment – sugar shields can help them break in
Arts|Education|Environment|Opinion|Science

Efforts to combat climate change often exclude Indigenous people – and they may not have any recourse

Efforts to protect land and environmental resources, including fighting climate change, often end up displacing people who have lived in those places for generations.

June 12, 2026
Efforts to combat climate change often exclude Indigenous people – and they may not have any recourse
Environment|Science|World

El Niño is back, and ocean temperatures are already near record highs – that can spell disaster for fish and corals

El Niño can trigger intense periods of extreme ocean warming known as marine heat waves that can devastate marine life.

June 12, 2026
El Niño is back, and ocean temperatures are already near record highs – that can spell disaster for fish and corals
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump’s AI security order acknowledges risks but stops short of regulating industry

The executive order is voluntary for AI companies but aligns with AI safety experts on the potential for harm.

June 12, 2026
Trump’s AI security order acknowledges risks but stops short of regulating industry
Europe|Science|Technology|World

Ukraine's defence AI chief predicts 'new paradigm' of warfare

Warfare in Ukraine and beyond faces a paradigm shift in the coming years as artificial intelligence systems integrate into unified networks that speed up

June 12, 2026
Ukraine's defence AI chief predicts 'new paradigm' of warfare
Health|Science|World

'Blind spots' could hide full spread of Congo's Ebola outbreak, WHO suggests

There are many "blind spots" in the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a World Health Organization expert said on Friday, suggesting the spread of the

June 12, 2026
'Blind spots' could hide full spread of Congo's Ebola outbreak, WHO suggests
Business|Science|Technology|World

Tech executives to attend G7 summit as leaders address AI, online safety

AI executives from Anthropic, OpenAI, Google and Mistral AI are expected to attend next week's G7 summit, said officials from France, which is crafting an agenda aimed at

June 12, 2026
Tech executives to attend G7 summit as leaders address AI, online safety
Health|Science|World

Ebola outbreak spreads to crowded displacement camp in Congo

The U.N. refugee agency confirmed the first Ebola-related deaths in a displacement camp in eastern Congo, as aid workers warned of a

June 12, 2026
Ebola outbreak spreads to crowded displacement camp in Congo
Economy|Education|Health|Science|Technology

Smartphones arrived just before the US fertility rate plunged. One study says it’s a direct cause

Smartphones arrived just before the US fertility rate plunged. One study says it’s a direct cause

June 12, 2026
Smartphones arrived just before the US fertility rate plunged. One study says it’s a direct cause
Arts|Entertainment|Science|Technology

As UFOs go mainstream, the jury is out on what the existence of alien life might mean for religion

Steven Spielberg's new film “Disclosure Day” explores extraterrestrial life and its impact on religion

June 12, 2026
As UFOs go mainstream, the jury is out on what the existence of alien life might mean for religion
Environment|Science|World

A mysterious ‘cold blob’ in the ocean has puzzled scientists. A new study says it’s an ominous sign

A mysterious ‘cold blob’ in the ocean has puzzled scientists. A new study says it’s an ominous sign

June 12, 2026
A mysterious ‘cold blob’ in the ocean has puzzled scientists. A new study says it’s an ominous sign
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

SpaceX playbook set to fuel China's IPO ambitions but tech gap persists

SpaceX's record $75 billion IPO is poised to supercharge Chinese space startups racing to fund the same technologies that have

June 12, 2026
SpaceX playbook set to fuel China's IPO ambitions but tech gap persists
Asia|Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Nvidia begins Vera CPU sales pitch to Chinese clients, sources say

Nvidia has told Chinese clients that its new "Vera" central processors for AI data centres could be available as soon as August and that they can begin placing orders, three

June 12, 2026
Nvidia begins Vera CPU sales pitch to Chinese clients, sources say
Education|Environment|Science|World

Disaster drills helped prevent more deaths when powerful quake hit the southern Philippines

Philippine officials say that years of disaster-preparedness drills helped prevent a larger casualty toll when one of the strongest earthquakes in 50 years struck the south

June 12, 2026
Disaster drills helped prevent more deaths when powerful quake hit the southern Philippines
Business|Science|Technology|World

Japan's struggling flagship H3 rocket returns to flight with the debut of a low-cost variant

Japan’s H3 rocket has returned to flight with the debut of its new low-cost variant

June 12, 2026
Japan's struggling flagship H3 rocket returns to flight with the debut of a low-cost variant
Environment|Science|World

China warns of risk of 'extreme floods' in desert regions

HONG KONG, June 12 - China warned communities in its northwestern Xinjiang and nearby regions on Friday to prepare for "extreme floods" this summer, driven by abnormally high temperatures, heavy

June 12, 2026
China warns of risk of 'extreme floods' in desert regions
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|Science

Political blame game follows as screwworm parasite threatens cattle in Texas

The return of the screwworm parasite to the U.S. has some politicians trying to figure out who to blame

June 12, 2026
Political blame game follows as screwworm parasite threatens cattle in Texas
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

SpaceX by the numbers: Six charts map businesses behind the largest-ever IPO

SpaceX made its Nasdaq debut on Friday, capping the meteoric rise of a company that has reshaped the space business with reusable rockets and

June 11, 2026
SpaceX by the numbers: Six charts map businesses behind the largest-ever IPO
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Musk's SpaceX prices record $75 billion IPO at $135 a share

SpaceX on Thursday priced the biggest-ever U.S. initial public offering at $135 per share, making Elon Musk’s rocket and spacecraft manufacturer one of the

June 12, 2026
Musk's SpaceX prices record $75 billion IPO at $135 a share
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

More than 30 lawsuits filed against aerospace company in California over damaged chemical tank

More than 30 lawsuits have been filed against GKN Aerospace after one of the company’s tanks containing a highly flammable chemical overheated and threatened a catastrophic explosion in California's Orange County

June 12, 2026
More than 30 lawsuits filed against aerospace company in California over damaged chemical tank
Health|Political|Science|Technology

Inflatable IUD displayed at Mississippi Capitol to promote contraception access

Inflatable IUD displayed at Mississippi Capitol to promote contraception access

June 12, 2026
Inflatable IUD displayed at Mississippi Capitol to promote contraception access
Economy|Environment|Science|World

El Niño has arrived - what is it and how it affects global weather

El Niño is officially here and may become one of the strongest on record, but what is this global weather influencing phenomenon? CNN Meteorologist Derek Van Dam shows what it is and how it might affect you.

June 11, 2026
El Niño has arrived - what is it and how it affects global weather
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Anthropic pursues data center leases, seeks financial backing from Google, The Information reports

June 11 - AI firm Anthropic is planning to lease and manage its own data centers and is seeking financial backing from Alphabet's Google for the lease payments, The Information reported on Thursday.

June 11, 2026
Anthropic pursues data center leases, seeks financial backing from Google, The Information reports
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Sports

Going fishing? Officials confirm carp from Utah Lake are safe to eat after 20 years

Going fishing? Officials confirm carp from Utah Lake are safe to eat after 20 years

June 12, 2026
Going fishing? Officials confirm carp from Utah Lake are safe to eat after 20 years
Business|Environment|Food|Science

Regenerative farming helps this farmer use less water during dry year

Regenerative farming helps this farmer use less water during dry year

June 12, 2026
Regenerative farming helps this farmer use less water during dry year
Education|Health|Science

Four months after a stroke, teen graduates and looks ahead to nursing career

Four months after a stroke, teen graduates and looks ahead to nursing career

June 12, 2026
Four months after a stroke, teen graduates and looks ahead to nursing career
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

After facing closure, Idaho Reptile Zoo keeps rescuing animals and educating families

After facing closure, Idaho Reptile Zoo keeps rescuing animals and educating families

June 12, 2026
After facing closure, Idaho Reptile Zoo keeps rescuing animals and educating families
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

Longtime researcher celebrates his final butterfly release at Jefferson Farm

Longtime researcher celebrates his final butterfly release at Jefferson Farm

June 11, 2026
Longtime researcher celebrates his final butterfly release at Jefferson Farm
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|World

Brazil reports drop in Amazon deforestation rates, pushing back on US tariff accusations

Brazilian officials have announced a significant drop in deforestation rates

June 11, 2026
Brazil reports drop in Amazon deforestation rates, pushing back on US tariff accusations
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

El Nino conditions are present, US forecaster says

El Nino conditions are present and expected to strengthen into the Northern Hemisphere winter of 2026–27, the U.S. Climate Prediction Center said on Thursday.

June 11, 2026
El Nino conditions are present, US forecaster says
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Race to launch weight-loss pills heats up as smaller players advance

Kailera Therapeutics' oral obesity drug helped patients lose up to 10.9% of their body weight at week 44 in a late-stage trial in China.

August 07, 2025
Race to launch weight-loss pills heats up as smaller players advance
Health|Science|Technology|World

FDA's e-cigarette authorization: Fruity vapes not significantly better than tobacco ones

A new memo from U.S. health regulators is raising questions about a recent decision to authorize the first fruit-flavored e-cigarettes for adult smokers

June 11, 2026
FDA's e-cigarette authorization: Fruity vapes not significantly better than tobacco ones
Environment|Science|World

El Niño is here and rapidly strengthening. Here’s what it means for your weather

El Niño is here and rapidly strengthening. Here’s what it means for your weather

June 11, 2026
El Niño is here and rapidly strengthening. Here’s what it means for your weather
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Here’s how we find out how strong tornadoes were

Here’s how we find out how strong tornadoes were

June 11, 2026
Here’s how we find out how strong tornadoes were
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

On brink of IPO, Musk's SpaceX already a household name, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Even before going public, Elon Musk’s SpaceX has become a household name in America — more widely recognized than legacy Apollo-era

June 11, 2026
On brink of IPO, Musk's SpaceX already a household name, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

US, South Korea hold nuclear deterrence talks as North Korea expands arms push

U.S. and South Korean officials discussed strengthening nuclear deterrence and readiness against North Korea’s growing weapons programme on Thursday, South Korea’s defence

June 11, 2026
US, South Korea hold nuclear deterrence talks as North Korea expands arms push
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

KKR launches $10 billion AI infrastructure company with Nvidia, Vistra

A KKR-led group on Thursday launched a new company with more than $10 billion in committed capital to finance the build-out of AI infrastructure, the latest effort by an

June 11, 2026
KKR launches $10 billion AI infrastructure company with Nvidia, Vistra
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

US screwworm cases test months of federal preparation

The U.S. government is fast-tracking drugs and accelerating grant funding in its multi-agency strategy to beat back the New World screwworm, a parasite

June 11, 2026
US screwworm cases test months of federal preparation
Business|Health|Science|Technology

Heart drug developer Kardigan targets $1.4 billion valuation in US IPO

Clinical-stage ​biotech Kardigan is targeting a valuation of up to $1.4 billion in its initial public offering in the United States, it said on Thursday, as

June 11, 2026
Heart drug developer Kardigan targets $1.4 billion valuation in US IPO
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Google in talks with Samsung to make part of next-gen chip, The Information reports

Alphabet's Google is in talks with Samsung Electronics to manufacture part of its next-generation artificial intelligence processor, The Information reported on Thursday, citing

June 11, 2026
Google in talks with Samsung to make part of next-gen chip, The Information reports
Business|Science|Technology|World

Ukraine's drone commander wants to cut Crimea off from Russia

Deep in an underground bunker, where walls of screens stream live data from across the battlefield, the

June 11, 2026
Ukraine's drone commander wants to cut Crimea off from Russia
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Anthropic v. OpenAI: Behind the bitter battle for the future of AI

If not for the intense rivalry between Anthropic and OpenAI, the generative AI boom might not have arrived so quickly.

June 11, 2026
Anthropic v. OpenAI: Behind the bitter battle for the future of AI
Health|Science|US|World

FDA grants emergency approval for over-the-counter drug to treat screwworm in pets

The U.S.

June 11, 2026
FDA grants emergency approval for over-the-counter drug to treat screwworm in pets
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Drone use poised to soar as FAA homes in on rule change allowing pilots to fly them out of sight

Allowing people to fly drones beyond their line of sight could greatly expand commercial applications.

June 11, 2026
Drone use poised to soar as FAA homes in on rule change allowing pilots to fly them out of sight
Business|Economy|Education|Science|Technology

Anthropic announces 'Claude Corps' to teach nonprofits to use AI more effectively

Anthropic will donate $150 million to launch a fellowship program called Claude Corps that plans to help nonprofits effectively use artificial intelligence by embedding 1,000 trained fellows in various organizations for a year

June 11, 2026
Anthropic announces 'Claude Corps' to teach nonprofits to use AI more effectively
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

El Nino is here and scientists fear it'll be big, bad and costly with heat, floods, droughts, fires

U.S. meteorologists say an El Nino has formed

June 11, 2026
El Nino is here and scientists fear it'll be big, bad and costly with heat, floods, droughts, fires
Business|Economy|Education|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

The skills people still perform better than AI, according to workplace experts

Many workers fear machines will supplant them as adoption of artificial intelligence accelerates

June 11, 2026
The skills people still perform better than AI, according to workplace experts
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science

How Colorado hospitals are caring for pregnant patients with substance use disorders by overcoming stigma

Nearly 1,500 healthcare professionals completed the training in hospitals, birth centers and community organizations across the state.

June 11, 2026
How Colorado hospitals are caring for pregnant patients with substance use disorders by overcoming stigma
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

How the development of solar and wind farms on the Tibetan Plateau is affecting local communities

China’s national government policies on energy and economic development are changing pastoral life on the Tibetan Plateau.

June 11, 2026
How the development of solar and wind farms on the Tibetan Plateau is affecting local communities
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

How Pennsylvania towns are protecting themselves from the noise, heat and utility costs of massive data centers

Communities across the state are demanding to know how proposed data centers would affect their electric and water bills, landscapes and quality of life.

June 11, 2026
How Pennsylvania towns are protecting themselves from the noise, heat and utility costs of massive data centers
Education|Environment|Health|Science

Garlic mustard is on the Prohibited Plant List in Massachusetts. Here's why.

Garlic mustard is on the Prohibited Plant List in Massachusetts. Here's why.

June 11, 2026
Garlic mustard is on the Prohibited Plant List in Massachusetts. Here's why.
Health|Science|Technology

For better or worse, young people are turning to AI chatbots for emotional support

For better or worse, young people are turning to AI chatbots for emotional support

June 11, 2026
For better or worse, young people are turning to AI chatbots for emotional support
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology

Americans wary of AI-driven data center boom, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows

Just one-in-three Americans approve of the fast pace of data-center construction that supports artificial intelligence and most

June 11, 2026
Americans wary of AI-driven data center boom, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows
Africa|Health|Science|World

A cracked coffin, a funeral and the hunt for Ebola's patient zero

By the time the truck pulled away from the morgue in Bunia, the morning heat hung heavily over the road to Mongbwalu.

June 11, 2026
A cracked coffin, a funeral and the hunt for Ebola's patient zero
Americas|Crime|Environment|Health|Science|US

Flesh-eating screwworm has reached the US — a comeback driven by organized crime

Flesh-eating screwworm has reached the US — a comeback driven by organized crime

June 11, 2026
Flesh-eating screwworm has reached the US — a comeback driven by organized crime
Arts|Entertainment|Science|Technology

'Doctor Who' future uncertain as BBC scraps Christmas special and showrunner exits

The future of "Doctor Who” is uncertain after the BBC canceled a planned Christmas special

June 11, 2026
'Doctor Who' future uncertain as BBC scraps Christmas special and showrunner exits
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

India monsoon slows; below-average rain seen over next two weeks

India is expected to receive below-average rainfall over the next two weeks, especially in central and northern regions, as "western disturbances" have

June 11, 2026
India monsoon slows; below-average rain seen over next two weeks
Science|Technology|World

NATO commander highlights critical role of data in modern combat

NATO's top military commander on Thursday highlighted the importance of battlefield data processing in modern warfare, pointing to conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.

June 11, 2026
NATO commander highlights critical role of data in modern combat
Business|Economy|Health|Science|World

Project Nashville: GSK boosts oncology rebuild with $11 billion Nuvalent deal

GSK's record $10.6 billion deal for U.S. company Nuvalent will accelerate the British drugmaker's rebuild of its cancer drug business as

June 11, 2026
Project Nashville: GSK boosts oncology rebuild with $11 billion Nuvalent deal
Business|Science|Technology

Musk to speak at chip tool giant ASML event ahead of SpaceX IPO

Elon Musk is expected to appear virtually at an event by computer chip equipment giant ASML on Thursday to discuss Terafab, his plan for a massive

June 11, 2026
Musk to speak at chip tool giant ASML event ahead of SpaceX IPO
Business|Environment|Science|World

Philippine town seeks immediate airlift of food to ease hunger in quake-hit villages

The mayor of a quake-hit southern Philippine town is pleading for air force helicopters to transport food to stave off hunger in places isolated by landslides

June 11, 2026
Philippine town seeks immediate airlift of food to ease hunger in quake-hit villages
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

China's control over indium phosphide exports threatens AI data centre rollout

Barely a week after Nvidia-backed chipmaker Coherent warned of a shortage of indium phosphide in an earnings call in early May, its CEO Jim

June 11, 2026
China's control over indium phosphide exports threatens AI data centre rollout
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Reactor reboot at world's largest nuclear plant highlights flaws in Japan's radioactive waste plans

A reactor at the world’s largest nuclear power plant in Japan has resumed operations

June 11, 2026
Reactor reboot at world's largest nuclear plant highlights flaws in Japan's radioactive waste plans
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Short seller Jim Chanos doubts SpaceX valuation, says IPO fueled by 'hopes and dreams'

Prominent short seller Jim Chanos took aim at the highly anticipated IPO of SpaceX, warning the Elon Musk-led space company's offering is fueled by

June 11, 2026
Short seller Jim Chanos doubts SpaceX valuation, says IPO fueled by 'hopes and dreams'
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Anthropic pledges $200 million to research AI's economic impact as CEO suggests job loss solutions

Anthropic has joined calls for the AI industry to find ways to cushion people from AI's disruptions to the workforce

June 11, 2026
Anthropic pledges $200 million to research AI's economic impact as CEO suggests job loss solutions
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Travel

South Florida beachgoers annoyed by smelly "tsunami" of seaweed. Cities try to rake it, but it keeps coming back

South Florida beachgoers annoyed by smelly "tsunami" of seaweed. Cities try to rake it, but it keeps coming back

June 11, 2026
South Florida beachgoers annoyed by smelly "tsunami" of seaweed. Cities try to rake it, but it keeps coming back
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Anthropic urges US not to block state AI laws without setting federal standards

Anthropic called on the U.S.

June 11, 2026
Anthropic urges US not to block state AI laws without setting federal standards
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|US

FBI seizing evidence at California plant where chemical tank overheated and forced evacuations

Federal authorities served a search warrant on Wednesday at a Southern California aerospace facility where a chemical tank overheated last month, forcing 50,000 residents to evacuate because authorities feared an explosion

June 10, 2026
FBI seizing evidence at California plant where chemical tank overheated and forced evacuations
Business|Science|Technology|World

Microsoft limits employee use of Anthropic's Claude Fable 5 over data retention concerns, The Verge reports

Microsoft is limiting employees' use of Anthropic's Claude Fable 5 because of the AI startup's new data retention requirements, The Verge reported on Wednesday, citing sources.

June 10, 2026
Microsoft limits employee use of Anthropic's Claude Fable 5 over data retention concerns, The Verge reports
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

AI boom sparks rally, frenzy and fear

An AI boom has driven stock markets to record highs, big tech firms are piling hundreds of billions of dollars into new tech,

June 10, 2026
AI boom sparks rally, frenzy and fear
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Life after death: From burned trees to bleached corals, how dead organisms live on as the building blocks of new life

The dead remains of foundation species can boost or deter how well future generations are able to grow and thrive.

June 11, 2026
Life after death: From burned trees to bleached corals, how dead organisms live on as the building blocks of new life
Health|Science|US|World

OB-GYN group makes vaccine recommendations for the first time

A prominent OB-GYN group announced a set of vaccine recommendations on Wednesday that differs from what the U.S. government advises

June 11, 2026
OB-GYN group makes vaccine recommendations for the first time
Business|Economy|Health|Science

New World Screwworm raises concern for cattle industry, consumer prices in New Mexico

New World Screwworm raises concern for cattle industry, consumer prices in New Mexico

June 11, 2026
New World Screwworm raises concern for cattle industry, consumer prices in New Mexico
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|World

Climate change makes once-rare coastal floods more likely, study says

New research shows that extreme floods in coastal areas are becoming more common as climate change causes sea levels to rise

June 11, 2026
Climate change makes once-rare coastal floods more likely, study says
Health|Science|World

Motorcycle taxi drivers in Congo rally for Ebola awareness as attacks hinder response

Dozens of motorcycle taxi drivers have joined an Ebola awareness caravan in eastern Congo

June 10, 2026
Motorcycle taxi drivers in Congo rally for Ebola awareness as attacks hinder response
Economy|Science|Technology|World

US shortens cyber fix window to three days as AI threats rise

The U.S. cyber defense agency said on Wednesday that government officials now have three days to deal with the most serious categories of digital

June 10, 2026
US shortens cyber fix window to three days as AI threats rise
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

ASML to cut fewer jobs after talks with Dutch unions

Chip-equipment maker ASML will cut fewer jobs than initially planned, Dutch unions said in a statement after talks with ASML.

June 10, 2026
ASML to cut fewer jobs after talks with Dutch unions
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Musk's xAI accused of illegally firing engineer who raised safety concerns

A former engineer at Elon Musk's xAI who now heads a think tank focused on AI safety filed a lawsuit claiming he was fired from the SpaceX subsidiary for raising

June 10, 2026
Musk's xAI accused of illegally firing engineer who raised safety concerns
Asia|Environment|Science|World

Deadly Indonesia floods wiped out at least 7% of rare orangutan population, report says

Deadly floods and landslides in Indonesia's Sumatra last year have wiped out at least 7% of the total population of the critically endangered Tapanuli

June 10, 2026
Deadly Indonesia floods wiped out at least 7% of rare orangutan population, report says
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science

About one-third of adults misunderstand medical directions. One question could change that

About one-third of adults misunderstand medical directions. One question could change that

June 10, 2026
About one-third of adults misunderstand medical directions. One question could change that
Environment|Health|Science|Travel|World

An ancient whale graveyard in the Indian Ocean teems with life

Scientists have unearthed marine communities thriving on a millions-year-old whale graveyard

June 10, 2026
An ancient whale graveyard in the Indian Ocean teems with life
Business|Environment|Health|Science|World

Ebola testing stalled in three Congo labs due to shortages, says WHO

Three laboratories in Democratic Republic of Congo have run out of supplies to test for Ebola, the World Health Organization said, as the outbreak of the

June 10, 2026
Ebola testing stalled in three Congo labs due to shortages, says WHO
Health|Science|World

Two babies from Congo orphanage die of Ebola, highlighting risk to children

After her mother died in late May, baby Buswaza was brought to a church-run orphanage in eastern

June 10, 2026
Two babies from Congo orphanage die of Ebola, highlighting risk to children
Business|Education|Environment|Finance|Science|Technology|World

An underground detector in China unveils its first major findings about mysterious ghost particles

A massive underground detector aimed at understanding the mysterious ghost particles in our universe has released its first major findings

June 10, 2026
An underground detector in China unveils its first major findings about mysterious ghost particles
Business|Crime|Environment|Science|Technology

Google and Meta denied new trial in youth social media addiction case

A California state court judge has denied motions by Meta Platforms and Google's YouTube seeking a new trial after a jury found the companies liable for designing

June 10, 2026
Google and Meta denied new trial in youth social media addiction case
Science|World

IAEA board passes resolution demanding Iran report uranium stocks

The U.N. nuclear watchdog's 35-nation Board of Governors passed a U.S.-backed resolution on Wednesday telling Iran to declare its remaining enriched

June 10, 2026
IAEA board passes resolution demanding Iran report uranium stocks
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Why the blockbuster SpaceX IPO may spell more bad news for crypto

SpaceX's much-anticipated $75 billion initial public offering, set to be the largest ever, will likely keep cryptocurrency prices in the doldrums as retail investors

June 10, 2026
Why the blockbuster SpaceX IPO may spell more bad news for crypto
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

National Science Foundation cuts mean researchers like me are losing grants – but impacts extend far beyond academia

As the National Science Foundation starts giving out fewer grants, people worldwide will potentially lose out from potential research findings that could help improve their lives.

June 10, 2026
National Science Foundation cuts mean researchers like me are losing grants – but impacts extend far beyond academia
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Life on the edge of Musk's Starbase brings fortunes and fractures

By David Jeans STARBASE, Texas, June 10 - The last time SpaceX launched a rocket in South Texas, charter boat captain Eddie Reyes was bobbing in a pontoon boat less than 2 miles from the pad with a

June 10, 2026
Life on the edge of Musk's Starbase brings fortunes and fractures
Business|Economy|Education|Science|Technology

Half of Americans fear AI could put someone in their household out of work, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Half of Americans fear that the rise of AI could put them or someone in their household out of work, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos

June 10, 2026
Half of Americans fear AI could put someone in their household out of work, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump Media and TAE Technologies will not spin off Truth Social

Trump Media and Technology and TAE Technologies said on Wednesday that they had decided against spinning off Truth Social and certain other TMTG media assets into a new publicly

June 10, 2026
Trump Media and TAE Technologies will not spin off Truth Social
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

How cuts to CDC are dismantling its capacity to protect Americans’ health

In a survey of more than 600 CDC workers, 99% said the Trump administration’s cuts to the agency have made it less able to protect the public’s health.

June 10, 2026
How cuts to CDC are dismantling its capacity to protect Americans’ health
Education|Health|Science

Dads today talk more freely with their teens about sex and relationships

Teens fare better when both fathers and mothers play key parenting roles, including talking with them about sensitive subjects that were once considered only a mom’s role.

June 10, 2026
Dads today talk more freely with their teens about sex and relationships
Business|Education|Health|Science

Teens' reading and math scores have stagnated, US test results show

Younger students have regained academic ground lost during the pandemic, but older students' test scores remain stagnant

June 10, 2026
Teens' reading and math scores have stagnated, US test results show
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

Global watchdog calls for tighter controls on agentic AI in finance

Global regulators said increasingly autonomous forms of AI could amplify risks for the financial system and called for new controls as adoption accelerates. 

June 10, 2026
Global watchdog calls for tighter controls on agentic AI in finance
Environment|Health|Science|Sports|World

Volatile summer weather threatens to turn World Cup into test of heat

The World Cup will kick off on Thursday under familiar North American summer threats: extreme heat, suffocating humidity and thunderstorms

June 10, 2026
Volatile summer weather threatens to turn World Cup into test of heat
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Lilly stays ahead of the pack as rivals jump on obesity drug bandwagon

Eli Lilly has solidified its leading position in the booming market for obesity drugs ahead of a wave of possible new entrants to

June 10, 2026
Lilly stays ahead of the pack as rivals jump on obesity drug bandwagon
Asia|Political|Science|Technology|World

Taiwan fires battle-tested rockets in 'shoot-and-scoot' anti-invasion drill

Taiwan's military on Wednesday fired its new mobile HIMARS rocket system, which is widely used by Ukraine, simulating an attack on an

June 10, 2026
Taiwan fires battle-tested rockets in 'shoot-and-scoot' anti-invasion drill
Business|Education|Environment|Health|Science|World

Rescuers race to reach trapped after powerful quake in southern Philippines

Rescuers searched the rubble on Tuesday of a collapsed building in the southern Philippine city of General Santos, the

June 09, 2026
Rescuers race to reach trapped after powerful quake in southern Philippines
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

China Inc deploys 'quiet' layoffs as Beijing promotes AI adoption

Liu, a Hangzhou-based contractor at a large Chinese internet firm, says her employer began quietly firing contractors in March after it ordered staff to use

June 10, 2026
China Inc deploys 'quiet' layoffs as Beijing promotes AI adoption
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Travel|World

Pumice clogs island shores after Papua New Guinea eruption, stoking fears of food shortage

Thick rafts of volcanic

June 10, 2026
Pumice clogs island shores after Papua New Guinea eruption, stoking fears of food shortage
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Solar power hits new milestones in the US even as Trump boosts coal over clean energy

Even as President Donald Trump boosts coal over clean energy, solar power is hitting new milestones in the U.S. and remains the leading source of new power

June 10, 2026
Solar power hits new milestones in the US even as Trump boosts coal over clean energy
Environment|Europe|Science|World

May was the world's second-hottest on record, EU scientists say

The world has just experienced the second-hottest May since records began, as climate change and the developing El Niño weather pattern conspired to push

June 10, 2026
May was the world's second-hottest on record, EU scientists say
Health|Political|Science|World

Sidelined US research on alcohol's health effects published in independent journal

A study that found even low levels of drinking alcohol can increase health risks was published in full on Tuesday in an independent journal after a draft

June 09, 2026
Sidelined US research on alcohol's health effects published in independent journal
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

GM to offer EV owners ability to sell power to US electricity grid

General Motors is releasing a software update that allows some U.S. electric-vehicle owners to pipe power back to the electric grid,

June 10, 2026
GM to offer EV owners ability to sell power to US electricity grid
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

SpaceX aims to launch orbital AI computing tests by end of next year, sources say

SpaceX executives say the company is aiming to launch initial demonstrations of space-based artificial intelligence computing infrastructure by late 2027,

June 10, 2026
SpaceX aims to launch orbital AI computing tests by end of next year, sources say
Europe|Science|World

Iron Age woman likely had her brains scooped out before burial, study suggests

Iron Age woman likely had her brains scooped out before burial, study suggests

June 10, 2026
Iron Age woman likely had her brains scooped out before burial, study suggests
Science|Technology|World

NASA's Artemis III crew: a test pilot, an Italian, a record-holder and a first-timer

NASA on Tuesday named three U.S. astronauts and an Italian astronaut as the crew for its next Artemis mission, a docking demonstration involving three spacecraft in Earth's orbit

June 10, 2026
NASA's Artemis III crew: a test pilot, an Italian, a record-holder and a first-timer
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Europe|Finance|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Technology|Travel|World

The Latest: US military launches strikes against Iran in response to downing of American helicopter

The U.S. military says it has carried out strikes against Iran following the crash of a U.S. Army Apache helicopter off the coast of Oman that U.S. President Donald Trump blamed on the Islamic Republic

June 09, 2026
The Latest: US military launches strikes against Iran in response to downing of American helicopter
Science|Technology|World

NASA reveals Artemis III crew that will take the next big step on its journey back to the moon

NASA reveals Artemis III crew that will take the next big step on its journey back to the moon

June 09, 2026
NASA reveals Artemis III crew that will take the next big step on its journey back to the moon
Education|Health|Science|Technology

Future Leaders winner developing treatment for women's reproductive disorder

Future Leaders winner developing treatment for women's reproductive disorder

June 10, 2026
Future Leaders winner developing treatment for women's reproductive disorder
Education|Science|Travel

Archaeologists digging for clues about Battle of Bunker Hill fortification find key, gun flint

Archaeologists digging for clues about Battle of Bunker Hill fortification find key, gun flint

June 10, 2026
Archaeologists digging for clues about Battle of Bunker Hill fortification find key, gun flint
Health|Science

Glucosamine supplements may speed memory loss from Alzheimer’s, new research shows

Animal experiments and analysis of patient records suggest that taking glucosamine is safe for a healthy brain but is associated with further decline in diseased brains.

June 10, 2026
Glucosamine supplements may speed memory loss from Alzheimer’s, new research shows
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

SpaceX IPO demand is approaching four times oversubscribed, source says

Elon Musk's SpaceX has drawn more than $250 billion of investor demand for what stands to be the largest-ever IPO, said people familiar with

June 10, 2026
SpaceX IPO demand is approaching four times oversubscribed, source says
Science|Technology|World

NASA taps US astronauts, Italian for Artemis mission with SpaceX, Blue Origin mooncraft

NASA named three U.S. astronauts and an Italian astronaut on Tuesday to serve as the crew for its next Artemis mission, a spacecraft docking demonstration in

June 09, 2026
NASA taps US astronauts, Italian for Artemis mission with SpaceX, Blue Origin mooncraft
Business|Crime|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

‘Hey, this box stinks’: the weird work of intercepting trafficked wildlife in Alaska

Chris Andrews is a wildlife inspector for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

June 10, 2026
‘Hey, this box stinks’: the weird work of intercepting trafficked wildlife in Alaska
Science|Technology|US|World

NASA unveils Artemis III astronauts to test technology for a future moon landing

NASA has revealed the crew for its Artemis III mission, the next step in eventually landing astronauts on the moon

June 09, 2026
NASA unveils Artemis III astronauts to test technology for a future moon landing
Health|Science|Technology

New gym opening uses AI to help people rethink their workout

New gym opening uses AI to help people rethink their workout

June 10, 2026
New gym opening uses AI to help people rethink their workout
Science|Technology|World

What is the sea drone that rescued US helicopter crew?

A U.S.

June 09, 2026
What is the sea drone that rescued US helicopter crew?
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

Oil inventories headed toward multi-decade lows, US EIA warns

Oil stockpiles in the world's largest economies are headed toward the lowest levels since at least 2003 as inventories are drawn down at a record pace due

June 09, 2026
Oil inventories headed toward multi-decade lows, US EIA warns
Science|Sports

Michigan State University researchers helped create the grass for all 16 FIFA World Cup stadiums

Michigan State University researchers helped create the grass for all 16 FIFA World Cup stadiums

June 10, 2026
Michigan State University researchers helped create the grass for all 16 FIFA World Cup stadiums
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

FDA OKs first new sunscreen ingredient in more than 25 years

Federal health regulators have signed off on the first new sunscreen ingredient for the U.S. market in more than 25 years

June 09, 2026
FDA OKs first new sunscreen ingredient in more than 25 years
Business|Economy|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

OpenAI joins Anthropic in IPO push

OpenAI said on Monday it confidentially filed for a U.S. initial public offering recently, joining rival Anthropic in a push toward the stock market as investors seek exposure to

June 09, 2026
OpenAI joins Anthropic in IPO push
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Apollo, Blackstone back Anthropic's $35 billion capacity expansion in new Broadcom tie-up

Apollo and Blackstone are financing a $35 billion expansion of AI computing capacity for Anthropic using Broadcom's custom chips and networking solutions as part of a tie-up between

June 09, 2026
Apollo, Blackstone back Anthropic's $35 billion capacity expansion in new Broadcom tie-up
Environment|Health|Science|Technology

FDA approves new sunscreen ingredient used for years in Europe and Asia

FDA approves new sunscreen ingredient used for years in Europe and Asia

June 09, 2026
FDA approves new sunscreen ingredient used for years in Europe and Asia
Business|Science|Technology

From Siri AI to child safety tools: Key takeaways from Apple's WWDC

Apple unveiled its long-awaited overhaul of Siri, introducing a new AI-powered version of the personal assistant alongside expanded child-safety tools and software updates across

June 09, 2026
From Siri AI to child safety tools: Key takeaways from Apple's WWDC
Economy|Health|Political|Science|World

Gavi plans to use U.S. cash for malaria, while meeting Kennedy's conditions

The global vaccine group Gavi said on Monday it hopes to use $600 million in soon-to-be-restored U.S. funding to boost malaria and other vaccination

June 08, 2026
Gavi plans to use U.S. cash for malaria, while meeting Kennedy's conditions
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

Strongest earthquake in nearly 150 years hits off Cuba, shakes Mexico, Florida

A historically strong earthquake struck off Cuba's northwest coast on Monday, according to official reports, shaking parts of Cuba, Mexico and Florida that are

June 09, 2026
Strongest earthquake in nearly 150 years hits off Cuba, shakes Mexico, Florida
Education|Health|Science

US health department says 19 more medical schools pledge nutrition training requirements

The U.S.

June 09, 2026
US health department says 19 more medical schools pledge nutrition training requirements
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

New York state's electricity reserves are shrinking, grid operator says

Electricity supplies in New York have shrunk over the last five years, leaving one of the most populous U.S. states at risk of falling short of the energy

June 09, 2026
New York state's electricity reserves are shrinking, grid operator says
Environment|Science|Travel

Why did thousands of squid wash up on a Massachusetts beach? Harbormaster explains "completely natural process."

Why did thousands of squid wash up on a Massachusetts beach? Harbormaster explains "completely natural process."

June 09, 2026
Why did thousands of squid wash up on a Massachusetts beach? Harbormaster explains "completely natural process."
Food|Health|Lifestyle|Science

A government-commissioned study found drinking risks. US guidelines didn't feature its findings

Researchers commissioned by President Joe Biden's Democratic administration to investigate alcohol-related health harms have released their findings independently

June 09, 2026
A government-commissioned study found drinking risks. US guidelines didn't feature its findings
Environment|Food|Health|Science

Summer berries can be full of pesticides. Learn the best ways to wash them

Summer berries can be full of pesticides. Learn the best ways to wash them

June 09, 2026
Summer berries can be full of pesticides. Learn the best ways to wash them
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

SpaceX IPO fever sparks hunt for proxy plays in Asia

SpaceX's $75 billion IPO is fuelling a frenzy among investors in Asia for ETFs and supply chain partners linked to

June 09, 2026
SpaceX IPO fever sparks hunt for proxy plays in Asia
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

China prepares $295 billion plan to fund nationwide AI buildout, Bloomberg News reports

China is preparing to spend around 2 trillion yuan ($295.43 billion) over the next five years on building data centers across the country, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, as

June 09, 2026
China prepares $295 billion plan to fund nationwide AI buildout, Bloomberg News reports
Arts|Environment|Science|Sports|Technology|World

Soccer-Climate cost of expanded World Cup under scrutiny as emissions set to soar

The World Cup kicks off on Thursday as a celebration of goals, drama and global fandom, but it is also expected to carry a climate cost more than

June 09, 2026
Soccer-Climate cost of expanded World Cup under scrutiny as emissions set to soar
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Samsung Elec considers building chip packaging plant, Korea Economic Daily says

Samsung Electronics is considering the construction of an advanced semiconductor packaging facility in the southwestern South Korean city of Gwangju, the Korea Economic Daily

June 09, 2026
Samsung Elec considers building chip packaging plant, Korea Economic Daily says
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Apple's AI Siri will be held back by aging devices, Morgan Stanley says

Apple's newly introduced AI Siri will have limited use across much of the company's install base because older iPhones lack the capabilities to run advanced AI features, Morgan

June 09, 2026
Apple's AI Siri will be held back by aging devices, Morgan Stanley says
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US

OpenAI files for US IPO after Anthropic as AI giants head to public markets

OpenAI confidentially filed for a U.S. initial public offering recently, the ChatGPT maker said on Monday, joining rival Anthropic in a push toward

June 09, 2026
OpenAI files for US IPO after Anthropic as AI giants head to public markets
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

GSK boosts cancer portfolio with $10.6 billion Nuvalent takeover

GSK has agreed to buy U.S.-listed cancer drug developer Nuvalent for $10.6 billion in its largest deal in more than a decade, marking a

June 09, 2026
GSK boosts cancer portfolio with $10.6 billion Nuvalent takeover
Business|Science|Technology|Travel|World

Musk's Starlink leads Bezos' Amazon as airlines rush to boost in-flight Wi-Fi

Global airlines' push to attract premium customers is making fast in-flight Wi-Fi an increasingly important perk, turning a once-patchy paid

June 09, 2026
Musk's Starlink leads Bezos' Amazon as airlines rush to boost in-flight Wi-Fi
Business|Health|Science|World

No boots, masks running out: why Congo’s Ebola medics are exposed

Nearly a month into one of the world’s largest ever Ebola outbreaks, medics in eastern

June 09, 2026
No boots, masks running out: why Congo’s Ebola medics are exposed
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Chinese hackers pose biggest espionage threat to tech firms, CrowdStrike says

China-linked hackers posed the biggest espionage threat to technology companies over the past year,  CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity firm, said in a  report published on

June 09, 2026
Chinese hackers pose biggest espionage threat to tech firms, CrowdStrike says
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Embraer sees revenue boost from electric aircraft subsidiary

Brazilian planemaker Embraer expects electric aircraft subsidiary Eve to contribute $1 billion to $1.5 billion of revenue per year after its production

June 09, 2026
Embraer sees revenue boost from electric aircraft subsidiary
Arts|Education|Science|Sports

Bingles, knuckleballs and ‘Beer Barrel Polka’ – hundreds of forgotten works showcase the eclectic world of baseball scholarship

A new database includes more than 850 dissertations and theses, spanning everything from baseball slang and cigarette smoking to postage stamps and ballpark organs.

June 09, 2026
Bingles, knuckleballs and ‘Beer Barrel Polka’ – hundreds of forgotten works showcase the eclectic world of baseball scholarship
Science|Sports|Technology|World

We ran 100,000 computer simulations of the World Cup. And the winner will be …

Data science and machine learning algorithms can help us form probabilistic forecasts of things like sporting events.

June 09, 2026
We ran 100,000 computer simulations of the World Cup. And the winner will be …
Africa|Environment|Health|Science|World

Congo's Ebola outbreak rises to over 100 deaths out of 550 cases as conflict slows response

At least 100 people have died from Ebola less than a month after authorities declared an outbreak of the disease in eastern Congo

June 09, 2026
Congo's Ebola outbreak rises to over 100 deaths out of 550 cases as conflict slows response
Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Firefighters face a higher risk of skin cancer – nano fabrics with tiny, rough fibers can help keep them safer

The risk to firefighters isn’t just from breathing wildfire smoke – it’s also in the chemicals that get on their clothes and filter through to their skin.

June 09, 2026
Firefighters face a higher risk of skin cancer – nano fabrics with tiny, rough fibers can help keep them safer
Environment|Europe|Science|World

Rare footage of Mediterranean great white shark captured by ghost diver

Rare footage of Mediterranean great white shark captured by ghost diver

June 09, 2026
Rare footage of Mediterranean great white shark captured by ghost diver
Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

How high-tech walls are helping elephants thrive at Zoo Atlanta

How high-tech walls are helping elephants thrive at Zoo Atlanta

June 09, 2026
How high-tech walls are helping elephants thrive at Zoo Atlanta
Business|Europe|Science|Technology|World

Apple and Brussels blame each other for delaying European Union rollout of Siri AI

Apple and the European Union are blaming each other for delaying the rollout of Apple's Siri AI app to European users

June 09, 2026
Apple and Brussels blame each other for delaying European Union rollout of Siri AI
Health|Science|Technology

A Maryland family struggled with their child's hidden seizures. New technology gave them answers.

A Maryland family struggled with their child's hidden seizures. New technology gave them answers.

June 09, 2026
A Maryland family struggled with their child's hidden seizures. New technology gave them answers.
Education|Health|Science

Summer between high school graduation and college is a critical time for preventing risky behaviors – here’s how parents can play a key role

Honest conversations between parents and teens can help incoming college students make safer choices and be more aware of risks.

June 09, 2026
Summer between high school graduation and college is a critical time for preventing risky behaviors – here’s how parents can play a key role
Education|Health|Science

Kids learn to bully from adults’ threats, manipulation and criticism – a child psychologist explains how parents can model better tactics

Observing how grown-ups operate provides children with information on how they can shape their worlds to get what they want and avoid what they don’t want.

June 09, 2026
Kids learn to bully from adults’ threats, manipulation and criticism – a child psychologist explains how parents can model better tactics
Education|Science|Technology

MIT researchers channel AI to turn hand gestures into robot training data

Humanoid robots struggling with tasks like grasping a cup have a new teacher — a person wearing an ultrasound wristband that captures the movement of muscles, tendons and ligaments beneath the skin

June 09, 2026
MIT researchers channel AI to turn hand gestures into robot training data
Environment|Europe|Science|Technology|Travel

Italian commuters find a moment of peace on a cable-guided ferry sketched by Leonardo da Vinci

Dubbed "Leonardo's Ferry," a cable-guided vessel offers commuters a peaceful five-minute ride across northern Italy's Adda River

June 09, 2026
Italian commuters find a moment of peace on a cable-guided ferry sketched by Leonardo da Vinci
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science

What screwworm means for your beef prices

What screwworm means for your beef prices

June 09, 2026
What screwworm means for your beef prices
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

China can build humanoids at scale. The hard part is finding enough buyers

Chinese humanoid robots are making waves with their ability to do backflips, direct traffic and even make coffee

June 06, 2026
China can build humanoids at scale. The hard part is finding enough buyers
Health|Science|World

Survivors share experiences and lessons from Congo’s 2018 Ebola outbreak

Survivors including health and aid workers recall their experiences and lessons during the 2018-2020 Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo

June 09, 2026
Survivors share experiences and lessons from Congo’s 2018 Ebola outbreak
Environment|Health|Science|US|World

US confirms new screwworm cases, as ranchers brace for spread

The U.S. confirmed three additional cases of New World screwworm on Monday, raising the total number of cases to five since the first domestic screwworm infestation

June 08, 2026
US confirms new screwworm cases, as ranchers brace for spread
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US

OpenAI files confidential SEC paperwork for IPO, opening the door to a Wall Street debut

OpenAI has filed preliminary paperwork to potentially become a publicly traded company

June 09, 2026
OpenAI files confidential SEC paperwork for IPO, opening the door to a Wall Street debut
Asia|Science|World

A 7.8 magnitude quake in the Philippines kills at least 35, collapses buildings and sparks tsunami

A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake has rocked the southern Philippines, killing at least 35 people

June 08, 2026
A 7.8 magnitude quake in the Philippines kills at least 35, collapses buildings and sparks tsunami
Education|Health|Science|Technology

Atkins High School students create AI tool to diagnose Parkinson’s disease

Atkins High School students create AI tool to diagnose Parkinson’s disease

June 09, 2026
Atkins High School students create AI tool to diagnose Parkinson’s disease
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Prostate cancer survivor offers free screenings at Des Moines Farmer's Market

Prostate cancer survivor offers free screenings at Des Moines Farmer's Market

June 09, 2026
Prostate cancer survivor offers free screenings at Des Moines Farmer's Market
Education|Environment|Health|Science|Travel

Dead juvenile humpback whale draws crowds in Pacific Grove

Dead juvenile humpback whale draws crowds in Pacific Grove

June 09, 2026
Dead juvenile humpback whale draws crowds in Pacific Grove
Environment|Health|Science|Sports|Technology

'Community-wide kind of testing': Wastewater testing monitors pathogens during College World Series

'Community-wide kind of testing': Wastewater testing monitors pathogens during College World Series

June 09, 2026
'Community-wide kind of testing': Wastewater testing monitors pathogens during College World Series
Science|Technology|World

New image of the Crystal Ball Nebula captures the ‘spectacular’ throes of a dying star

New image of the Crystal Ball Nebula captures the ‘spectacular’ throes of a dying star

June 09, 2026
New image of the Crystal Ball Nebula captures the ‘spectacular’ throes of a dying star
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Apple bets on overdue Siri fix to close AI gap

Apple on Monday rolled out a long-delayed overhaul of Siri, betting the

June 08, 2026
Apple bets on overdue Siri fix to close AI gap
Business|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Travel|World

Bay Area Filipino community worried after 7.8 quake strikes southern Philippines

Bay Area Filipino community worried after 7.8 quake strikes southern Philippines

June 09, 2026
Bay Area Filipino community worried after 7.8 quake strikes southern Philippines
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Apple finally lays out its AI plans with a brand new version of Siri

Apple finally lays out its AI plans with a brand new version of Siri

June 08, 2026
Apple finally lays out its AI plans with a brand new version of Siri
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

Apple unveils an upgraded Siri voice assistant with new AI features at its annual conference

Apple is unveiling new artificial intelligence features at its annual developers conference

June 06, 2026
Apple unveils an upgraded Siri voice assistant with new AI features at its annual conference
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Science|Technology|Travel

Filmmakers capture the deepest part of Lake Superior as part of new documentary

Filmmakers capture the deepest part of Lake Superior as part of new documentary

June 09, 2026
Filmmakers capture the deepest part of Lake Superior as part of new documentary
Africa|Health|Science|World

WHO's Tedros says Uganda should reconsider Congo border closure over Ebola

The director-general of the World Health Organization said on Monday that Uganda should reconsider its decision to close its border with Democratic Republic of Congo

June 08, 2026
WHO's Tedros says Uganda should reconsider Congo border closure over Ebola
Asia|Environment|Science|World

Dozens killed after deadly 7.8 magnitude earthquake hits southern Philippines

Dozens killed after deadly 7.8 magnitude earthquake hits southern Philippines

June 08, 2026
Dozens killed after deadly 7.8 magnitude earthquake hits southern Philippines
Environment|Science|Sports|Technology

This Colorado farm grew the World Cup’s perfect pitch

FIFA picked Green Valley Turf in Platteville to grow natural grass turf for three of the sixteen World Cup sites. The challenge? The grass must grow indoors without direct sunlight.

June 08, 2026
This Colorado farm grew the World Cup’s perfect pitch
Health|Science

Childhood egg allergies fall as early introduction becomes more common, new study finds

Childhood egg allergies fall as early introduction becomes more common, new study finds

June 08, 2026
Childhood egg allergies fall as early introduction becomes more common, new study finds
Business|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Nashville Zoo fights proposed data center next door, citing risks to rare animals

Nashville Zoo fights proposed data center next door, citing risks to rare animals

June 08, 2026
Nashville Zoo fights proposed data center next door, citing risks to rare animals
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Lilly shares rise on hopes that next-gen drug will extend lead in weight-loss market

Eli Lilly shares rose 4% on Monday, driven by compelling new data for its next-generation obesity drug, retatrutide, with analysts and investors expecting it to extend the

June 08, 2026
Lilly shares rise on hopes that next-gen drug will extend lead in weight-loss market
Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Ötzi the Iceman is long dead, but some of his ancient microbes are still alive

Ötzi the Iceman is long dead, but some of his ancient microbes are still alive

June 08, 2026
Ötzi the Iceman is long dead, but some of his ancient microbes are still alive
Political|Science|World

IAEA calls on Iran to 're-engage' as West pressures it with resolution

U.N. nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi called on Iran on Monday to "re-engage" with him so inspections can resume at sites the U.S

June 08, 2026
IAEA calls on Iran to 're-engage' as West pressures it with resolution
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

Alphabet taps Intel to make three million in-house chips, The Information reports

Alphabet's Google has placed an order with Intel to manufacture more than three million tensor processing units in 2028, The Information reported on Monday, citing people with

June 08, 2026
Alphabet taps Intel to make three million in-house chips, The Information reports
Health|Science

The late-night eating habit that may throw your gut health into chaos

The late-night eating habit that may throw your gut health into chaos

June 08, 2026
The late-night eating habit that may throw your gut health into chaos
Crime|Science|Technology

Detroit is spending millions on gunshot detection tech – is it an effective tool in the fight against violent crime?

New research on ShotSpotter’s deployment in Detroit suggests the technology did not reduce officer response times.

June 08, 2026
Detroit is spending millions on gunshot detection tech – is it an effective tool in the fight against violent crime?
Arts|Education|Opinion|Political|Science

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, The Federalist remains an indispensable guide to understanding the constitutional system and the nation’s enduring independence

You know how important the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were to making the United States. But do you know about The Federalist and the crucial role it played in the founding era?

June 08, 2026
As America approaches its 250th anniversary, The Federalist remains an indispensable guide to understanding the constitutional system and the nation’s enduring independence
Environment|Science|Travel|World

Tropical Storm Boris forms off Mexico's southern Pacific coast and brings flooding threat

Tropical Storm Boris has formed and is expected to bring heavy rain to parts of southern Mexico's Pacific coast

June 08, 2026
Tropical Storm Boris forms off Mexico's southern Pacific coast and brings flooding threat
Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Upcoming telescopes could shed light on dark matter – astronomers are looking for these ‘fingerprints’ of the elusive substance

Scientists study small galaxies to look for hints of dark matter in the universe.

June 08, 2026
Upcoming telescopes could shed light on dark matter – astronomers are looking for these ‘fingerprints’ of the elusive substance
Health|Science|Technology

HIV enters the brain and doesn’t leave – paradoxically, drugs intended to reduce brain inflammation increase virus levels

Immune cells can carry HIV into the brain, leading to problems with memory and cognition. Blocking other immune cells from the brain can make matters worse.

June 08, 2026
HIV enters the brain and doesn’t leave – paradoxically, drugs intended to reduce brain inflammation increase virus levels
Environment|Health|Science|Travel

How to stay safe while traveling during extreme heat

Make sure to take precautions when traveling during extreme summer heat

June 08, 2026
How to stay safe while traveling during extreme heat
Business|Science|Technology

How SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell has achieved Musk's lofty ambitions

When SpaceX goes public on Friday with what is expected to be a record-setting IPO, it will cap two decades of founder and CEO Elon Musk's ambition to

June 08, 2026
How SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell has achieved Musk's lofty ambitions
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science

'They're betting our herd': Texas ranchers question USDA as screwworm returns

Like many ranchers in South Texas, Susan Storey said nightmarish screwworm outbreaks were among her first childhood memories.

June 08, 2026
'They're betting our herd': Texas ranchers question USDA as screwworm returns
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

5 ways data centers endanger their local communities and the country as a whole

Even as they create and enable expansive virtual worlds, data centers are physical buildings in real communities around the nation and the globe.

June 08, 2026
5 ways data centers endanger their local communities and the country as a whole
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Spacecraft developer Quantum Space to go public in $1.2 billion SPAC deal

Space infrastructure company Quantum Space said on Monday it would go public through a merger with special purpose acquisition company Inflection Point Acquisition in a deal that

June 08, 2026
Spacecraft developer Quantum Space to go public in $1.2 billion SPAC deal
Environment|Science|Sports|Travel|World

In Mexico City, axolotl salamanders are everywhere before the World Cup — except in the wild

One of the first things visitors arriving in Mexico City for the World Cup are likely to see is the wide grin of an axolotl, with the salamander unique

June 08, 2026
In Mexico City, axolotl salamanders are everywhere before the World Cup — except in the wild
Business|Science|Technology

Nvidia's AI PC push banks on unproven demand beyond niche users

Nvidia's entry into the AI PC market with its RTX Spark superchip last week is less a breakthrough for regular users than a high-stakes bet that a

June 08, 2026
Nvidia's AI PC push banks on unproven demand beyond niche users
Business|Health|Science|Technology

J&J to buy cancer drug technology developer Firefly Bio for $1 billion

Johnson & Johnson said on Monday it will acquire biotech Firefly Bio for $1 billion in cash, as it looks to expand its cancer drug pipeline.

June 08, 2026
J&J to buy cancer drug technology developer Firefly Bio for $1 billion
Business|Science|Technology|World

Uber and Wayve team up to launch driverless cars in London this summer

Uber and Wayve team up to launch driverless cars in London this summer

June 08, 2026
Uber and Wayve team up to launch driverless cars in London this summer
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Panasonic to start US data centre battery production by fiscal 2028

Panasonic Holdings

June 08, 2026
Panasonic to start US data centre battery production by fiscal 2028
Asia|Environment|Science|World

Powerful Philippine quake leaves at least 32 feared dead, survivors recount fear

The death toll in a powerful 7.8‑magnitude earthquake off the southern Philippine island of Mindanao on Monday has

June 08, 2026
Powerful Philippine quake leaves at least 32 feared dead, survivors recount fear
Health|Science|Sports|Technology|World

Health experts to screen US wastewater for disease outbreaks during World Cup

Epidemiologists will be busy this summer sifting through sewage and social media with the goal of keeping soccer fans and the public safe from severe illness during

June 08, 2026
Health experts to screen US wastewater for disease outbreaks during World Cup
Business|Science|Technology

Samsung Elec's chip chief says he discussed next-generation foundry with Nvidia CEO

Samsung Electronics' co-CEO and head of its chip division, Jun Young-hyun, said on Monday he discussed cooperation in next-generation foundry chips with Nvidia CEO Jensen

June 08, 2026
Samsung Elec's chip chief says he discussed next-generation foundry with Nvidia CEO
Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

Fragments of Ukrainian drone found in Moldova, ministry says

A Ukrainian drone crossed into Moldova early on Monday and fragments of it showing traces of an explosion were found in a field near the eastern village of Lopatna, not

June 08, 2026
Fragments of Ukrainian drone found in Moldova, ministry says
Asia|Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Nvidia clinches deals with South Korean giants including SK Group to advance AI boom

Nvidia on Monday announced a series of deals in South Korea with tech giants including SK Hynix and Naver, as it looks to secure crucial

June 08, 2026
Nvidia clinches deals with South Korean giants including SK Group to advance AI boom
Education|Environment|Science|World

Japanese city suspends 94 schools after first-ever bear sighting

The Japanese city of Utsunomiya has suspended all 94 of the primary and middle schools that it operates on Monday after its first-ever bear sighting, a municipal official

June 08, 2026
Japanese city suspends 94 schools after first-ever bear sighting
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Chinese military hovered as global executives flocked to Taiwan tech show

By Ben Blanchard, Max A.

June 08, 2026
Chinese military hovered as global executives flocked to Taiwan tech show
Business|Science|Technology|World

Nvidia CEO says company is working with LG on humanoid robots and data centers

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said on Monday that it is partnering with South Korea's tech conglomerate LG Group on humanoid robots and data centers.

June 08, 2026
Nvidia CEO says company is working with LG on humanoid robots and data centers
Health|Science|World

Health workers at the epicenter of Congo's Ebola outbreak labor with little pay or rest

Health workers inside the epicenter of Congo's outbreak say they are working with little pay or rest

June 07, 2026
Health workers at the epicenter of Congo's Ebola outbreak labor with little pay or rest
Business|Science|Technology

Saving Siri: After two years of stumbles, is Apple's AI moment here?

When Apple holds its developer conference at its Cupertino, California headquarters on Monday, the big draw will be a widely expected overhaul to Siri, the AI

June 08, 2026
Saving Siri: After two years of stumbles, is Apple's AI moment here?
Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science

Psychiatrist Robert Coles, Pulitzer Prize-winning author who championed needs of children, dies

Harvard University psychiatrist and author Robert Coles has died

June 08, 2026
Psychiatrist Robert Coles, Pulitzer Prize-winning author who championed needs of children, dies
Health|Science|Sports|World

World Cup creates perfect conditions for infectious diseases to spread – here are the biggest threats health experts are watching for

Respiratory diseases like measles and flu pose a much bigger threat to public health for the World Cup than does Ebola.

June 08, 2026
World Cup creates perfect conditions for infectious diseases to spread – here are the biggest threats health experts are watching for
Arts|Business|Economy|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Lifestyle|Science|Technology|US

NASA to wear Prada as luxury group pushes into space industry

Italian fashion house Prada <1913

June 08, 2026
NASA to wear Prada as luxury group pushes into space industry
Arts|Health|Science|Sports|Travel|World

Why heat, travel and sleep could challenge teams as much as the opposition at the World Cup

Why heat, travel and sleep could challenge teams as much as the opposition at the World Cup

June 07, 2026
Why heat, travel and sleep could challenge teams as much as the opposition at the World Cup
Political|Science|World

US draft resolution at IAEA demands Iran open up on sites, uranium stocks

The U.S. is lobbying other countries on the U.N. nuclear watchdog's Board of Governors to back a draft resolution demanding that Iran

June 07, 2026
US draft resolution at IAEA demands Iran open up on sites, uranium stocks
Business|Fashion and Beauty|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Big beauty brands are going all in on longevity. Here’s what I learned

Big beauty brands are going all in on longevity. Here’s what I learned

June 07, 2026
Big beauty brands are going all in on longevity. Here’s what I learned
Environment|Europe|Science|World

Russian drone hits nuclear-fuel storage facility near Chornobyl, Ukraine says

Russian forces deliberately struck a storage facility for spent nuclear fuel near Ukraine's Chornobyl power plant, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday, in an "

June 07, 2026
Russian drone hits nuclear-fuel storage facility near Chornobyl, Ukraine says
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

OpenAI plans ChatGPT 'superapp' overhaul ahead of listing, FT reports

OpenAI is planning its biggest ChatGPT overhaul yet, aiming to turn it into a "superapp" with coding tools and AI agents to boost revenue ahead of a potential stock market listing,

June 07, 2026
OpenAI plans ChatGPT 'superapp' overhaul ahead of listing, FT reports
Business|Crime|Economy|Science|Technology

California police roll out AI-powered body cameras that translate over 50 languages in real time

California police roll out AI-powered body cameras that translate over 50 languages in real time

June 07, 2026
California police roll out AI-powered body cameras that translate over 50 languages in real time
Business|Education|Environment|Science

Where do the fish at the New England Aquarium in Boston come from? They're not plucked from the ocean.

Where do the fish at the New England Aquarium in Boston come from? They're not plucked from the ocean.

June 07, 2026
Where do the fish at the New England Aquarium in Boston come from? They're not plucked from the ocean.
Election|Finance|Political|Science|Technology|World

A Maine gubernatorial candidate is running as a political outsider. His last name is Bush

A Maine gubernatorial candidate is running as a political outsider. His last name is Bush

June 06, 2026
A Maine gubernatorial candidate is running as a political outsider. His last name is Bush
Science|Technology|World

Russian-run Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant says power supply has been restored

The Russian-installed management of Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant said on Saturday that it had restored the Ferrosplavnaya-1 power line, which supplies

June 06, 2026
Russian-run Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant says power supply has been restored
Science|Technology|World

A total solar eclipse will occur this summer. Everything you need to know

A total solar eclipse will occur this summer. Everything you need to know

June 06, 2026
A total solar eclipse will occur this summer. Everything you need to know
Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Accessorize with earplugs at this summer's concerts so you can enjoy more music in the future

Wearing earplugs at concerts can help prevent hearing damage

June 06, 2026
Accessorize with earplugs at this summer's concerts so you can enjoy more music in the future
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Science|Technology

US states preparing lawsuit to block Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros, sources say

California, New York and other U.S. states are preparing a lawsuit to block Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros, sources familiar with the

June 05, 2026
US states preparing lawsuit to block Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros, sources say
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Science|Technology

Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders and Sam Altman are all talking about public ownership in AI

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has met with Sen. Bernie Sanders to discuss public ownership in AI companies — a meeting that highlighted the tension between AI powerhouses and policymakers

June 06, 2026
Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders and Sam Altman are all talking about public ownership in AI
Americas|Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Health|Science|US|World

Second Texas screwworm case confirmed as outbreak fears grow

A second case of the flesh-eating screwworm parasite was confirmed in Texas by the U.S.

June 06, 2026
Second Texas screwworm case confirmed as outbreak fears grow
Business|Health|Lifestyle|Science

J&J beats lawsuit alleging that talc caused three women's cancer

A Los Angeles jury on Friday sided with Johnson & Johnson in a lawsuit by the families of three women who alleged that the company's talc products

June 06, 2026
J&J beats lawsuit alleging that talc caused three women's cancer
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

Marvell to join S&P 500 after AI boom helps chipmaker pass profitability test

Marvell Technology is set to join the benchmark S&P 500 later this month, S&P Dow Jones Indices said on Friday, after the chipmaker cleared a key profitability hurdle riding an AI-

June 06, 2026
Marvell to join S&P 500 after AI boom helps chipmaker pass profitability test
Business|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Anthropic urges AI labs to pause development, warns humans risk losing control

Anthropic is calling on major artificial intelligence labs to consider a coordinated and verifiable pause in development, warning that rapid advances in the

June 05, 2026
Anthropic urges AI labs to pause development, warns humans risk losing control
Health|Science|World

Argentina expands hantavirus probe, sending teams to trap and test rats in Mendoza

Argentina is expanding its investigation into a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship

June 06, 2026
Argentina expands hantavirus probe, sending teams to trap and test rats in Mendoza
Environment|Science|Technology|Travel|World

East Asia’s tallest tree is the ‘Heaven Sword,’ an environmental guardian

East Asia’s tallest tree is the ‘Heaven Sword,’ an environmental guardian

June 06, 2026
East Asia’s tallest tree is the ‘Heaven Sword,’ an environmental guardian
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology

Trump says his team will 'look into' US taking stake in AI companies

U.S.

June 06, 2026
Trump says his team will 'look into' US taking stake in AI companies
Health|Science|World

Ebola outbreak in Central Africa could reach 20,000 cases without strong public health measures

The Ebola outbreak in Central Africa could grow to 20,000 cases or more, depending on how quickly infected people are isolated to slow the spread

June 06, 2026
Ebola outbreak in Central Africa could reach 20,000 cases without strong public health measures
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|Science

Texas governor wants to speed up work on a fly-breeding factory to fight a cattle parasite

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is concerned that a new factory isn’t expected to start work for more than a year on mitigating the New World screwworm fly infestation in his state

June 06, 2026
Texas governor wants to speed up work on a fly-breeding factory to fight a cattle parasite
Political|Science|Technology|US|World

US says it will speed development and use of AI for national security

The White House said on Friday it would accelerate the development and use of AI for national security applications, while

June 06, 2026
US says it will speed development and use of AI for national security
Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump calls for military to accelerate use of AI while protecting Americans

President Donald Trump is calling for the U.S. military and national security agencies to accelerate their use of artificial intelligence

June 06, 2026
Trump calls for military to accelerate use of AI while protecting Americans
Economy|Health|Science|World

Congo warns of 'rapid' community spread of Ebola, 71 new cases confirmed

Democratic Republic of Congo said on Friday that 71 new Ebola cases were confirmed in a 24-hour period and warned of rapid community transmission of the deadly disease.

June 06, 2026
Congo warns of 'rapid' community spread of Ebola, 71 new cases confirmed
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

Texas ranchers on edge after screwworm parasite detected in calf

The quiet Texas cattle town of La Pryor has become ground zero in the fight against screwworm after the first U.S. case in decades was detected

June 05, 2026
Texas ranchers on edge after screwworm parasite detected in calf
Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

Witkoff, Kushner meet nuclear experts at national lab in Tennessee, source says

U.S.

June 06, 2026
Witkoff, Kushner meet nuclear experts at national lab in Tennessee, source says
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Russia's Rosatom says Ukrainian drone hit engineers demining areas around Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

Russia's nuclear energy corporation Rosatom said on Friday that a Ukrainian drone had deliberately struck engineers demining an area around the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear

June 05, 2026
Russia's Rosatom says Ukrainian drone hit engineers demining areas around Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science

USDA expects to contain screwworm case in Texas, Rollins says

U.S.

June 04, 2026
USDA expects to contain screwworm case in Texas, Rollins says
Business|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Oklahoma prepares for potential spread of screwworm pest

Oklahoma prepares for potential spread of screwworm pest

June 06, 2026
Oklahoma prepares for potential spread of screwworm pest
Environment|Interview|Opinion|Science|Technology

Why a leading AI company wants the world to slow down on the technology

Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark explains a need for an option to pause or slow AI advancement, as the technology could eventually build newer versions of itself, with enormous implications for the world.

June 05, 2026
Why a leading AI company wants the world to slow down on the technology
Health|Political|Science|World

FDA launches study of abortion pill safety, WSJ reports

The FDA has launched a safety study of the abortion pill, also called mifepristone, a step that could pave the way for the Trump administration to

June 05, 2026
FDA launches study of abortion pill safety, WSJ reports
Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

Energy Department says advanced nuclear reactor first to reach critical milestone

The Energy Department says a small nuclear reactor under development at a national lab has reached a crucial milestone that could allow it to produce electricity in the next few years

June 06, 2026
Energy Department says advanced nuclear reactor first to reach critical milestone
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Food|Health|Interview|Lifestyle|Opinion|Political|Science|Sports|Technology|Travel|World

A federal judge strikes down Trump administration immigration policy affecting 39 countries

A federal judge has struck down a Trump administration policy enacted after the shooting of two National Guard members that made it harder for immigrants from dozens of countries to stay and enter the country

June 05, 2026
A federal judge strikes down Trump administration immigration policy affecting 39 countries
Environment|Science|Sports|Technology|World

Inside the 6-year process of turning American football fields into World Cup pitches

Inside the 6-year process of turning American football fields into World Cup pitches

June 06, 2026
Inside the 6-year process of turning American football fields into World Cup pitches
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

Study warns biodiversity loss could trigger wave of debt crises

Financial markets are underestimating the economic risks of biodiversity loss, potentially exposing countries to sovereign debt crises and sharply higher

June 05, 2026
Study warns biodiversity loss could trigger wave of debt crises
Science|Technology|World

Who is aboard the International Space Station during the air leak?

NASA ordered five astronauts aboard the International Space Station to take shelter and prepare for possible evacuation for on Friday as a Russian crew tried to fix a

June 05, 2026
Who is aboard the International Space Station during the air leak?
Science|Technology|World

NASA reverses evacuation alert order for astronauts aboard space station

A worsening air leak aboard the International Space Station prompted five astronauts to take shelter and prepare for evacuation for roughly two hours on

June 05, 2026
NASA reverses evacuation alert order for astronauts aboard space station
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Science|World

Global oil inventories depleted, next price spike could roil economies, markets

Global oil inventories are running dangerously low as a deal to re-open tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has

June 05, 2026
Global oil inventories depleted, next price spike could roil economies, markets
Science|Technology|World

NASA directs its ISS crew members to board spacecraft amid leak repair attempt

NASA directs its ISS crew members to board spacecraft amid leak repair attempt

June 05, 2026
NASA directs its ISS crew members to board spacecraft amid leak repair attempt
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Anthropic urges industry coordination to allow for a 'pause' in AI development if risks grow

Anthropic is proposing that top AI companies coordinate a way to pause the development of advanced AI systems if they become too dangerous

June 05, 2026
Anthropic urges industry coordination to allow for a 'pause' in AI development if risks grow
Science|Technology|World

Astronauts briefly take shelter during repair to fix leak on the International Space Station

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station have briefly taken shelter during a repair to fix a new leak

June 05, 2026
Astronauts briefly take shelter during repair to fix leak on the International Space Station
Crime|Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World

Drone explodes in Romanian port as Ukraine blames Russia for jamming it

A sea drone self-destructed near an oil terminal in Romania's Black Sea port of Constanta on Friday, without causing casualties, as Ukraine said Russia

June 05, 2026
Drone explodes in Romanian port as Ukraine blames Russia for jamming it
Health|Science|World

WHO launches $518 million plan to curb Africa Ebola outbreak

The World Health Organization chief announced a $518 million six-month joint plan to fight Ebola on Friday, calling for money and

June 05, 2026
WHO launches $518 million plan to curb Africa Ebola outbreak
Political|Science|World

US preparing draft resolution condemning Iran at IAEA, diplomats say

The United States is preparing a draft resolution condemning Iran ahead of next week's meeting of the U.N. nuclear watchdog's Board

June 05, 2026
US preparing draft resolution condemning Iran at IAEA, diplomats say
Health|Science|World

As Ebola spreads in Congo, a radio station tries to stop health misinformation

In Congo, the battle against the rare Bundibugyo type of Ebola has been complicated by skepticism, attacks on health workers and misinformation

June 05, 2026
As Ebola spreads in Congo, a radio station tries to stop health misinformation
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Science|World

Auction of oil drilling rights in Alaska wildlife refuge draws tepid response

The Trump administration's Friday auction of oil and gas leases in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge attracted only $3.7 million in winning bids for five

June 05, 2026
Auction of oil drilling rights in Alaska wildlife refuge draws tepid response
Education|Health|Science|Technology

What Pennsylvania’s AI chatbot lawsuit teaches us about the psychology behind medical trust

A Carnegie Mellon researcher explains the connection between our brains and AI chatbots – and what a new Pennsylvania lawsuit reveals about the dangers of AI.

June 05, 2026
What Pennsylvania’s AI chatbot lawsuit teaches us about the psychology behind medical trust
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Building more renewable energy sources means rethinking land use for agriculture and conservation

Generating solar power requires a lot of land – but which land should it be? And what else can be done on that land?

June 05, 2026
Building more renewable energy sources means rethinking land use for agriculture and conservation
Food|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Amanita mushroom poisonings prompt concerns after deaths. A doctor explains what to know

Amanita mushroom poisonings prompt concerns after deaths. A doctor explains what to know

June 05, 2026
Amanita mushroom poisonings prompt concerns after deaths. A doctor explains what to know
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Blockbuster SpaceX IPO set to test high-flying US stocks rally

The long-awaited, massive SpaceX initial public offering is expected next week, a major event for the U.S. stock market, with investors wary of possible

June 05, 2026
Blockbuster SpaceX IPO set to test high-flying US stocks rally
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Signs global trade in goods is starting to slow, WTO says

The World Trade Organization said on Friday there were signs global merchandise trade growth may be starting to slow, though it had shown resilience in

June 05, 2026
Signs global trade in goods is starting to slow, WTO says
Business|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Methane rocket fuel is easier to handle and convenient but, as Blue Origin saw, it can be very explosive

A physical chemist outlines the promises and risks associated with methane fuel and describes why SpaceX and Blue Origin use it in their superheavy rockets.

June 05, 2026
Methane rocket fuel is easier to handle and convenient but, as Blue Origin saw, it can be very explosive
Food|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

A healthier gut may be key to cancer care

A healthier gut may be key to cancer care

June 05, 2026
A healthier gut may be key to cancer care
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Anthropic warns that AI will soon be able to improve itself without human intervention

Anthropic warns that AI will soon be able to improve itself without human intervention

June 05, 2026
Anthropic warns that AI will soon be able to improve itself without human intervention
Business|Environment|Science|Sports

Fishermen prepared for the longest red snapper season in recent memory. A court order stopped it

A federal judge in Washington has blocked a plan to loosen rules for fishing red snapper in the Atlantic, halting what was expected to be the longest recreational snapper season in years

June 05, 2026
Fishermen prepared for the longest red snapper season in recent memory. A court order stopped it
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Blacklisted AI company Anthropic, White House ease tensions ahead of IPO, sources say

A months-long dispute between Trump administration officials and AI firm Anthropic is showing signs of easing across parts of the U.S.

June 05, 2026
Blacklisted AI company Anthropic, White House ease tensions ahead of IPO, sources say
Health|Science|World

US domestic treatment centers ready for Ebola even as Kenya plans persist

Most of the 13 U.S. treatment centers in a government-funded hospital network for severe infectious diseases are ready to handle patients, including those with

June 05, 2026
US domestic treatment centers ready for Ebola even as Kenya plans persist
Business|Science|Technology|World

Drone crashes and severed fingers at a $13 billion Silicon Valley military startup

A year ago, Ryan Tseng, the head of U.S. defense tech startup Shield AI, announced his company had turned a new page.

June 05, 2026
Drone crashes and severed fingers at a $13 billion Silicon Valley military startup
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Sports

Many soccer fans will be drinking alcohol and watching the World Cup. In heat, doing that is risky

Popping a cold beer — or two or three — while watching sports at home, at a bar or during a live game is an age-old tradition

June 05, 2026
Many soccer fans will be drinking alcohol and watching the World Cup. In heat, doing that is risky
Health|Science|Travel|World

Miraculous story of survival high on Everest as Sherpa guide missing for a week found alive

Miraculous story of survival high on Everest as Sherpa guide missing for a week found alive

June 05, 2026
Miraculous story of survival high on Everest as Sherpa guide missing for a week found alive
Business|Science|Technology|World

Japan could end up an 'AI colony' if it falls behind, digital minister warns

Japan could fall prey to a new form of colonialism in the AI era if it fails to keep pace with the technology's rapid development, the country's digital

June 05, 2026
Japan could end up an 'AI colony' if it falls behind, digital minister warns
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Small miss, big hit

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook The drawdown in tech stocks that has followed a narrow earnings miss at U.S. chipmaker Broadcom deepened in Asia on Friday,

June 05, 2026
Small miss, big hit
Political|Science|Technology|World

North Korea's Kim calls for 'exponential' nuclear expansion after inspecting new plant, KCNA says

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for an "exponential" expansion of the country's atomic arsenal during a visit to a newly operational nuclear material

June 04, 2026
North Korea's Kim calls for 'exponential' nuclear expansion after inspecting new plant, KCNA says
Health|Science|Technology|World

PAHO strengthens Ebola preparedness, prepares shipments for virus detection

The Pan American Health Organization said on Thursday it is stepping up efforts to help countries across the Americas to strengthen their preparedness for Ebola, although the risk

June 05, 2026
PAHO strengthens Ebola preparedness, prepares shipments for virus detection
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science

US races to contain flesh-eating parasite screwworm, reports no further cases

Following the first confirmation of screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, on a U.S. farm in decades, federal and

June 04, 2026
US races to contain flesh-eating parasite screwworm, reports no further cases
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Honeywell's Quantinuum valued at $17.6 billion as shares rise in Nasdaq debut

Shares of Quantinuum rose 13.3% in their Nasdaq debut, fetching a valuation of $17.63 billion as Honeywell's quantum computing company became

June 04, 2026
Honeywell's Quantinuum valued at $17.6 billion as shares rise in Nasdaq debut
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science

What to know about the New World screwworm fly and its reappearance in the US

The New World screwworm fly is threatening the $113 billion U.S. cattle industry for the first time in more than a half century

June 05, 2026
What to know about the New World screwworm fly and its reappearance in the US
Political|Science|Technology

US House lawmakers release draft bill to prohibit state AI rules

A bipartisan pair of U.S.

June 04, 2026
US House lawmakers release draft bill to prohibit state AI rules
Health|Science|Technology|Travel|World

'Smelled like a clogged toilet': Family experienced travel horror story aboard Turkish Airlines flight

'Smelled like a clogged toilet': Family experienced travel horror story aboard Turkish Airlines flight

June 05, 2026
'Smelled like a clogged toilet': Family experienced travel horror story aboard Turkish Airlines flight
Environment|Science|Technology|US

Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration's attempt to dismantle Boulder's NCAR lab

Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration's attempt to dismantle Boulder's NCAR lab

June 05, 2026
Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration's attempt to dismantle Boulder's NCAR lab
Environment|Health|Science|World

Wildfires are making the US smoggy again, reversing progress on cleaner air, study finds

A new study finds that smoke from larger wildfires is reversing more than a decade of American improvements in smog

June 05, 2026
Wildfires are making the US smoggy again, reversing progress on cleaner air, study finds
Environment|Health|Science

Wildfires are reversing America’s progress on ozone pollution, the main ingredient in smog

The number of ozone-related premature deaths due to wildfires is also rising.

June 05, 2026
Wildfires are reversing America’s progress on ozone pollution, the main ingredient in smog
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Science|World

U.S. revokes endangered species listing for Permian Basin lizard, resolves Texas attorney general lawsuit

The Trump administration agreed to strip endangered species protection from a lizard whose habitat overlapped the largest oil-producing region in the United

June 05, 2026
U.S. revokes endangered species listing for Permian Basin lizard, resolves Texas attorney general lawsuit
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Fed's Daly says AI is not for now driving inflation up or down

San Francisco Federal Reserve President Mary Daly on Thursday said that while she believes AI over a five- to 10-year window could be a deflationary force, the effect is "not a

June 04, 2026
Fed's Daly says AI is not for now driving inflation up or down
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

Louisville Zoo announces birth of 3 tiger cubs, the first in decades

Louisville Zoo announces birth of 3 tiger cubs, the first in decades

June 05, 2026
Louisville Zoo announces birth of 3 tiger cubs, the first in decades
Business|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Cullman woman is first patient to receive medical cannabis in Alabama

Cullman woman is first patient to receive medical cannabis in Alabama

June 05, 2026
Cullman woman is first patient to receive medical cannabis in Alabama
Economy|Education|Political|Science|Technology|World

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney warns foreign AI platforms can be used against Canadians

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is warning that foreign artificial intelligence platforms could be used against Canadians

June 04, 2026
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney warns foreign AI platforms can be used against Canadians
Europe|Science|Technology|World

What are the Gripen fighter jets Ukraine will buy from Sweden?

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in May Ukraine would buy 20 of Saab's Gripen E fighter jets and Sweden will gift another 16 of an older

October 22, 2025
What are the Gripen fighter jets Ukraine will buy from Sweden?
Economy|Political|Science|World

First IAEA report on Iran's nuclear programme since February shows little change despite war

The U.N. nuclear watchdog sent a report to member states on Thursday with no major changes to its assessment of Iran's nuclear programme, despite three months of U.S.-

June 04, 2026
First IAEA report on Iran's nuclear programme since February shows little change despite war
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

Goldman Sachs expects SpaceX's AI revenue to surge 100-fold by 2030, FT reports

Goldman Sachs expects revenue from SpaceX's AI division to surge to $322 billion by 2030, up from $3.2 billion in 2025, according to the Wall Street bank's forecasts shared with a

June 04, 2026
Goldman Sachs expects SpaceX's AI revenue to surge 100-fold by 2030, FT reports
Business|Environment|Health|Political|Science

Screwworm fly detected in Texas decades after cattle threat was largely eradicated in US

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed that the New World screwworm fly has arrived in south Texas

June 04, 2026
Screwworm fly detected in Texas decades after cattle threat was largely eradicated in US
Science|Technology|World

UN nuclear watchdog says it's been unable to inspect Iranian facilities

The U.N. nuclear watchdog has been unable to inspect nuclear facilities in Iran affected by the war last June, according to a confidential report by the U.N. nuclear watchdog

June 04, 2026
UN nuclear watchdog says it's been unable to inspect Iranian facilities
Education|Environment|Science

Fossil reveals bizarre gliding creature that hunted birds 120 million years ago

Fossil reveals bizarre gliding creature that hunted birds 120 million years ago

June 04, 2026
Fossil reveals bizarre gliding creature that hunted birds 120 million years ago
Business|Education|Environment|Health|Political|Science|Technology

Researchers say this new Trump rule could destroy American science as we know it. They’re fighting back

Researchers say this new Trump rule could destroy American science as we know it. They’re fighting back

June 04, 2026
Researchers say this new Trump rule could destroy American science as we know it. They’re fighting back
Crime|Environment|Health|Opinion|Political|Science

For Black women in abusive relationships, gun-control loopholes can engender deadly disparities

Guns are what make violent partners so dangerous. And in the US, Black women get less protection from laws meant to keep firearms out of abusers’ hands.

June 04, 2026
For Black women in abusive relationships, gun-control loopholes can engender deadly disparities
Education|Health|Science|Technology

Some of what happens during youth can’t be reversed. It’s another reason to rethink kids’ screen time

Some of what happens during youth can’t be reversed. It’s another reason to rethink kids’ screen time

June 04, 2026
Some of what happens during youth can’t be reversed. It’s another reason to rethink kids’ screen time
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

Hungary reports African swine fever in domestic pigs for first time

Hungarian authorities ordered the culling of 3,000 pigs on a farm after African swine fever was reported in domestic pigs for the first time in the country, the National

June 04, 2026
Hungary reports African swine fever in domestic pigs for first time
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Fossil fishes buried in the desert reveal a missing chapter in marine history

A team of researchers worked grueling, hot hours in the desert to understand the history of life in Earth’s oceans after a major extinction event.

June 04, 2026
Fossil fishes buried in the desert reveal a missing chapter in marine history
Business|Opinion|Science|Technology

From oversight to coercion: How authoritarian governments are twisting AI safety to get tech companies to fall in line

Authoritarian governments, including the Trump administration, are reorienting AI safety provisions away from protecting the public toward coercing support for the regime.

June 04, 2026
From oversight to coercion: How authoritarian governments are twisting AI safety to get tech companies to fall in line
Economy|Education|Science|Technology

We analyzed paper money printed by Ben Franklin to uncover his anti‑counterfeiting techniques and materials innovations

Ben Franklin led an effort to print paper bills in the American colonies, after a coin shortage constrained the economy.

June 04, 2026
We analyzed paper money printed by Ben Franklin to uncover his anti‑counterfeiting techniques and materials innovations
Education|Health|Opinion|Science|Technology

Eroding a virtue: AI trains people to expect instant answers – and that’s bad news for patience

Patience is a virtue that researchers have linked to many parts of well-being. But it’s also something that needs a bit of practice and training – and can be undermined by instant, easy gratification.

June 04, 2026
Eroding a virtue: AI trains people to expect instant answers – and that’s bad news for patience
Arts|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Sports|Technology|World

Coloradans are getting squeezed by credit cards while trying to navigate high costs

About a third of Americans report using high-interest credit cards for everyday expenses as costs continue to rise.

June 04, 2026
Coloradans are getting squeezed by credit cards while trying to navigate high costs
Business|Education|Environment|Finance|Science

Bison restoration efforts and grazing rights hinge on one question: Are bison wildlife?

Approximately 400,000 bison roam the North American landscape today, of which nearly 90% are considered livestock.

June 04, 2026
Bison restoration efforts and grazing rights hinge on one question: Are bison wildlife?
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Europe|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Amazon unveils new AI warehouse robot in $12 billion Europe push

Amazon on Thursday unveiled an upgraded AI-powered mobile robot for its warehouses that can respond to conversational prompts, as part of a €10

June 04, 2026
Amazon unveils new AI warehouse robot in $12 billion Europe push
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

US Senate faces tough vote on nationwide E15 gasoline sales expansion

Supporters of a long-stalled push to expand nationwide sales of higher-ethanol E15 gasoline are pursuing an uphill

June 04, 2026
US Senate faces tough vote on nationwide E15 gasoline sales expansion
Asia|Science|Technology|World

Satellite images show suspected structure at disputed South China Sea atoll, but later gone

Satellite images obtained by Reuters confirmed the presence of a structure at the entrance of the hotly disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South

June 04, 2026
Satellite images show suspected structure at disputed South China Sea atoll, but later gone
Asia|Political|Science|Technology|World

Kim Jong Un inspects new nuclear plant, plans ‘exponential’ weapons production ramp-up

Kim Jong Un inspects new nuclear plant, plans ‘exponential’ weapons production ramp-up

June 04, 2026
Kim Jong Un inspects new nuclear plant, plans ‘exponential’ weapons production ramp-up
Asia|Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Foxconn and Intel team up to build next-gen AI systems

Foxconn said on Thursday it will work with U.S. chipmaker Intel to jointly develop and deploy next-generation AI infrastructure and intelligent computing platforms in a move

June 04, 2026
Foxconn and Intel team up to build next-gen AI systems
Asia|Business|Economy|Science|Technology

TSMC working hard to meet chip demand, would 'like' to hike prices

Taiwan's TSMC, the world's largest contract chipmaker, is striving to keep up with demand and avoid becoming a bottleneck in the global supply chain

June 04, 2026
TSMC working hard to meet chip demand, would 'like' to hike prices
Americas|Asia|Political|Science|Technology|World

North Korea unveils a new plant to produce fuel for nuclear weapons

North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un has visited a new facility to produce nuclear materials and announced plans to bolster the country’s nuclear forces “at an exponential rate."

June 04, 2026
North Korea unveils a new plant to produce fuel for nuclear weapons
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

A leaner, more focused Honeywell Aerospace projects strong growth after spinoff

Honeywell Aerospace told investors on Wednesday that it expects to book $6.5 billion in adjusted earnings by 2030, fueled by strong demand from jetmakers and

June 03, 2026
A leaner, more focused Honeywell Aerospace projects strong growth after spinoff
Business|Science|Technology

Meta repeatedly pushes back new AI model release for developers, WSJ says

Meta has repeatedly pushed back plans to release its new Muse Spark AI model API to developers, and as of Tuesday, had no scheduled launch date, the Wall Street Journal reported,

June 04, 2026
Meta repeatedly pushes back new AI model release for developers, WSJ says
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

AI companies are barreling toward huge Wall Street debuts. A look at the biggest players

Some of the leading artificial intelligence companies are moving toward initial public offerings this year at eye-popping valuations

June 04, 2026
AI companies are barreling toward huge Wall Street debuts. A look at the biggest players
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science

Flesh-eating New World screwworm detected in Texas calf, USDA says, signaling major threat to food production

Flesh-eating New World screwworm detected in Texas calf, USDA says, signaling major threat to food production

June 04, 2026
Flesh-eating New World screwworm detected in Texas calf, USDA says, signaling major threat to food production
Health|Science|World

Foodborne illnesses kill millions. Make these changes to reduce your risk

Foodborne illnesses kill millions. Make these changes to reduce your risk

June 04, 2026
Foodborne illnesses kill millions. Make these changes to reduce your risk
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

SpaceX wins Texas tax breaks for chip project, ahead of record IPO

SpaceX secured tax incentives on Wednesday for its proposed Terafab chip manufacturing project in Grimes County, Texas,

June 03, 2026
SpaceX wins Texas tax breaks for chip project, ahead of record IPO
Business|Science|Technology

Honeywell's Quantinuum raises $1.68 billion in US IPO as quantum computing heats up

Honeywell's Quantinuum said on Wednesday it has raised $1.68 billion in its U.S. initial public offering after pricing shares at $60 apiece, as

June 04, 2026
Honeywell's Quantinuum raises $1.68 billion in US IPO as quantum computing heats up
Health|Science|World

Tools to fight hantavirus show promise despite limited funding. Now researchers hope to continue

There were no treatments or vaccines to protect people during the recent hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship

June 04, 2026
Tools to fight hantavirus show promise despite limited funding. Now researchers hope to continue
Health|Political|Science|World

Americans who test positive for Ebola at Kenya facility could be treated in US, federal officials say

Americans who test positive for Ebola at Kenya facility could be treated in US, federal officials say

June 04, 2026
Americans who test positive for Ebola at Kenya facility could be treated in US, federal officials say
Business|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|World

Canadian government endorses a plan to move whales from shuttered Marineland park to US and Spain

The Canadian government has endorsed a plan to move the last remaining captive whales from a shuttered theme park and zoo in Ontario to aquariums in the U.S. and Spain

June 04, 2026
Canadian government endorses a plan to move whales from shuttered Marineland park to US and Spain
Business|Health|Science

Acting US FDA chief meets with rare disease groups to mend fences

Acting U.S.

June 04, 2026
Acting US FDA chief meets with rare disease groups to mend fences
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Finance|Lifestyle|Science|Technology|Travel|US|World

Fatal Virginia crash raises questions about bus safety and the records of the driver and company

A commercial bus crash in Virginia that killed five people and injured dozens of others has raised questions about the driver, the company that employed him and the overall safety of the industry

June 04, 2026
Fatal Virginia crash raises questions about bus safety and the records of the driver and company
Environment|Science|Technology

The oceans are in deep trouble. The Trump administration is ditching a vital deep-sea monitoring system

The oceans are in deep trouble. The Trump administration is ditching a vital deep-sea monitoring system

June 04, 2026
The oceans are in deep trouble. The Trump administration is ditching a vital deep-sea monitoring system
Health|Science|World

'We’re still behind' in Congo's Ebola outbreak even as testing improves, WHO chief says

The World Health Organization chief says Congo's Ebola outbreak had a head start but that testing is improving, even as violence plagues the region

June 03, 2026
'We’re still behind' in Congo's Ebola outbreak even as testing improves, WHO chief says
Science

Trump’s new ‘Aliens’ website exploits UFO intrigue to demean immigrants

Trump’s new ‘Aliens’ website exploits UFO intrigue to demean immigrants

June 04, 2026
Trump’s new ‘Aliens’ website exploits UFO intrigue to demean immigrants
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Oil prices climb back toward $100, and US stocks halt their record-breaking rally

Oil prices rose following the latest threats to the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, and U.S. stocks retreated from their records

June 03, 2026
Oil prices climb back toward $100, and US stocks halt their record-breaking rally
Environment|Science|Technology

Radio scans find no alien tech from the latest interstellar comet

The group leading the charge in the search for extraterrestrial life has given the all clear

June 04, 2026
Radio scans find no alien tech from the latest interstellar comet
Health|Science|Technology|World

US equipment, experts arrive at Kenya Ebola facility despite court order, protests

Around 20 flights carrying medical equipment and specialist staff have landed at a base in Kenya where the U.S. government is continuing

June 03, 2026
US equipment, experts arrive at Kenya Ebola facility despite court order, protests
Business|Crime|Science|Technology|World

British lawmaker sues Musk's xAI over sexualised Grok images

British lawmaker Jess Asato is suing Elon Musk's xAI, saying in a statement on Wednesday the Grok AI platform had been used to create fake sexualised images of her.

June 04, 2026
British lawmaker sues Musk's xAI over sexualised Grok images
Business|Science|Technology

Uber's commitment to self-driving startup Nuro is close to $500 million, sources say

Uber has committed close to half a billion dollars in self-driving startup Nuro, two sources directly aware of the matter told Reuters, detailing the

June 04, 2026
Uber's commitment to self-driving startup Nuro is close to $500 million, sources say
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

It’s a fight for two lives: a mother is trying to survive for her unborn daughter

It’s a fight for two lives: a mother is trying to survive for her unborn daughter

June 04, 2026
It’s a fight for two lives: a mother is trying to survive for her unborn daughter
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Tesla rolls out unsupervised robotaxis in Austin

Tesla said on Wednesday it was rolling out its unsupervised robotaxis in the Austin Metro area in Texas, as the electric-vehicle maker looks to speed up its autonomous ride-hailing

June 03, 2026
Tesla rolls out unsupervised robotaxis in Austin
Business|Science|Technology|World

OpenAI's Altman to urge US lawmakers not to require AI model approvals

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman will advocate against proposals that AI developers obtain U.S. government approval before releasing new models to the public,

June 03, 2026
OpenAI's Altman to urge US lawmakers not to require AI model approvals
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Automakers, retailers warn US memory-chip shortage is impacting prices

The increasing need for memory chips to power artificial intelligence data centers could lead to dramatic price hikes in U.S. consumer goods and

June 03, 2026
Automakers, retailers warn US memory-chip shortage is impacting prices
Arts|Education|Environment|Science|Technology|Travel|World

Cannons lost underwater during the American Revolution will soon go on display at a Georgia museum

Georgia's oldest city is welcoming a truckload of historical treasures from the earlier period of U.S. history

June 03, 2026
Cannons lost underwater during the American Revolution will soon go on display at a Georgia museum
Americas|Environment|Science|World

Tropical Storm Amanda is the first of the Pacific hurricane season, meteorologists say

The National Hurricane Center says the first tropical storm of the Pacific season has formed

June 03, 2026
Tropical Storm Amanda is the first of the Pacific hurricane season, meteorologists say
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Energy, water use and pollution of AI and data centers rival most countries

According to a United Nations University report, the environmental footprint of data centers already rivals some of the world’s largest countries

June 03, 2026
Energy, water use and pollution of AI and data centers rival most countries
Environment|Health|Science

FWC testing for algae following fish kill at Laishley Park Marina in Punta Gorda, Florida

FWC testing for algae following fish kill at Laishley Park Marina in Punta Gorda, Florida

June 03, 2026
FWC testing for algae following fish kill at Laishley Park Marina in Punta Gorda, Florida
Health|Science|World

WHO says Ebola response catching up as confirmed DRC cases hit 344

The World Health Organization said on Wednesday that the world is "catching up" with the Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo, where

June 03, 2026
WHO says Ebola response catching up as confirmed DRC cases hit 344
Arts|Entertainment|Science

Steven Spielberg on his faith in alien life, the future of the movies and the power of empathy

Steven Spielberg's “Disclosure Day” returns Hollywood’s preeminent big-screen craftsman to one of his most abiding questions: Are we alone

June 03, 2026
Steven Spielberg on his faith in alien life, the future of the movies and the power of empathy
Education|Environment|Health|Science

A diet of royal jelly isn't the only thing that makes a queen bee

Scientists have identified a group of worker honeybees that are specially adapted to build their queen’s home within the hive

June 03, 2026
A diet of royal jelly isn't the only thing that makes a queen bee
Health|Lifestyle|Science|Sports

Table tennis helps metro Atlantans with neurological disorders bounce back

Table tennis helps metro Atlantans with neurological disorders bounce back

June 03, 2026
Table tennis helps metro Atlantans with neurological disorders bounce back
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

USA Rare Earth finalizes deals for up to $1.6 billion in funding under CHIPS Act

USA Rare Earth said on Wednesday it has signed agreements with the U.S.

June 03, 2026
USA Rare Earth finalizes deals for up to $1.6 billion in funding under CHIPS Act
Arts|Education|Environment|Science|Travel|World

Indonesian parrot, seen once in a century, reappears in mountain forest

For the past century, the Blue-fronted Lorikeet was one of Indonesia's most elusive birds, known only from a 2014 photographic record and a handful of museum

June 03, 2026
Indonesian parrot, seen once in a century, reappears in mountain forest
Business|Science|Technology

Meta enters enterprise AI race with new business agent

Meta Platforms on Wednesday unveiled an artificial intelligence agent aimed at helping businesses carry out day-to-day operations, positioning the social media

June 03, 2026
Meta enters enterprise AI race with new business agent
Asia|Environment|Political|Science|World

Philippines probes possible new structure at disputed Scarborough Shoal

A special Philippine task force said on Wednesday that it is investigating reports of an alleged new structure on the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea,

June 03, 2026
Philippines probes possible new structure at disputed Scarborough Shoal
Health|Lifestyle|Science

GLP-1 drugs may have a beneficial effect across many types of cancer

A growing body of evidence suggests that popular GLP-1 drugs, widely used for weight loss and diabetes, can provide protection against many types of cancer.

June 03, 2026
GLP-1 drugs may have a beneficial effect across many types of cancer
Health|Science|Technology

'It's still working': More are living with cancer as era of targeted drugs takes hold

Cathy Smithwick, now 67, has lived with breast cancer, and then ovarian cancer, for more than 20 years with the help of targeted drugs, drugs that harness the

June 03, 2026
'It's still working': More are living with cancer as era of targeted drugs takes hold
Education|Environment|Health|Science

Multiple teachers diagnosed with breast cancer at Uxbridge, Massachusetts high school, prompting investigation

Multiple teachers diagnosed with breast cancer at Uxbridge, Massachusetts high school, prompting investigation

June 03, 2026
Multiple teachers diagnosed with breast cancer at Uxbridge, Massachusetts high school, prompting investigation
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

EU targets Big Tech dependence with 'made-in-Europe' drive

The European Commission proposed laws on Wednesday to boost domestic cloud, AI and semiconductor industries and cut reliance on U.S.

June 03, 2026
EU targets Big Tech dependence with 'made-in-Europe' drive
Environment|Health|Science|Sports

PFAS in ski wax: Despite bans, these forever chemicals linger in wax rooms, study shows – so does their health risk

New research offers a cautionary tale about the difficulty of removing ‘forever chemicals’ from the environment.

June 03, 2026
PFAS in ski wax: Despite bans, these forever chemicals linger in wax rooms, study shows – so does their health risk
Arts|Entertainment|Opinion|Science|Technology

How ‘monoculture’ became a catchall for two opposing anxieties – that we no longer share enough, and that we all share too much

The term’s contradictory uses signal deeper worries about cultural fragmenting and algorithmic-induced flattening.

June 03, 2026
How ‘monoculture’ became a catchall for two opposing anxieties – that we no longer share enough, and that we all share too much
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Russia's Sberbank offers AI model to Global South states keen to bridge digital divide

(Amends dateline) By Gleb Bryanski and Elena Fabrichnaya ST.

June 03, 2026
Russia's Sberbank offers AI model to Global South states keen to bridge digital divide
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

The world’s biggest tech companies are betting big on computers that control themselves

The world’s biggest tech companies are betting big on computers that control themselves

June 03, 2026
The world’s biggest tech companies are betting big on computers that control themselves
Science|Technology|World

US, South Korea discuss nuclear cooperation in security talks

South Korea and the U.S. held inaugural talks this week to discuss nuclear cooperation under a joint fact sheet on security agreed by U.S.

June 03, 2026
US, South Korea discuss nuclear cooperation in security talks
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology|World

ECB to ask banks for targeted measures to counter AI risk

The European Central Bank met commercial lenders last week to discuss the potential threat from the newest artificial intelligence models and will follow up with demands

June 03, 2026
ECB to ask banks for targeted measures to counter AI risk
Education|Environment|Food|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Ultraprocessed food scientists say Americans are ‘fed up’ with industry and government inaction

Ultraprocessed food scientists say Americans are ‘fed up’ with industry and government inaction

June 03, 2026
Ultraprocessed food scientists say Americans are ‘fed up’ with industry and government inaction
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

DeepSeek slated to raise $7 billion in maiden funding round, sources say

DeepSeek, China's best-known AI startup, is set to raise about 50 billion yuan ($7.4 billion) in its first funding round from investors including Tencent Holdings and CATL, people

June 03, 2026
DeepSeek slated to raise $7 billion in maiden funding round, sources say
Asia|Environment|Science|World

Cave rescuers investigating ‘knocking response’ in search for two missing men

Rescuers in Laos say they are investigating a possible “knocking response” deep inside a flooded cave network where two men are believed to remain trapped. The response sounds came as rescuers rappelled down a newly discovered vertical shaft that may provide a safer entry into a flooded cave and lead to a chamber where the men could be.

June 01, 2026
Cave rescuers investigating ‘knocking response’ in search for two missing men
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

Bayer says no plans to restructure despite litigation threat

Bayer has no plans to spin off Monsanto, a representative said on Tuesday, even as the company faces an avalanche of lawsuits over its

June 03, 2026
Bayer says no plans to restructure despite litigation threat
Crime|Health|Science|World

2 scientists charged with bringing deactivated mpox virus into the US and lying to authorities

Two scientists at a U.S. government lab have been charged with smuggling vials of deactivated mpox virus into the country from Africa without permits and lying about it to investigators

June 03, 2026
2 scientists charged with bringing deactivated mpox virus into the US and lying to authorities
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Scientists lose critical climate record as ocean observatory will go dark under Trump funding cuts

The Trump administration is dismantling a $386 million network of more than 900 ocean sensors funded by the National Science Foundation

June 03, 2026
Scientists lose critical climate record as ocean observatory will go dark under Trump funding cuts
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

ChatGPT app hits 1 billion monthly active users in record time, data shows

OpenAI's ChatGPT has crossed 1 billion global monthly active app users, becoming the fastest app ever to reach the milestone, according to estimates from market intelligence firm

June 03, 2026
ChatGPT app hits 1 billion monthly active users in record time, data shows
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump administration to ask US AI firms to voluntarily submit models for cybersecurity tests

The Trump administration will ask leading AI developers to voluntarily submit their most capable models for government

June 02, 2026
Trump administration to ask US AI firms to voluntarily submit models for cybersecurity tests
Health|Political|Science|World

US to re-engage with Gavi vaccine alliance amid Ebola outbreak, Rubio says

U.S.

June 02, 2026
US to re-engage with Gavi vaccine alliance amid Ebola outbreak, Rubio says
Environment|Science|World

A strong El Nino may be imminent. Climate change will make its effects worse

The El Nino weather pattern is forming, and is expected to cause extreme weather around the world this year, the WMO said on Tuesday.

June 02, 2026
A strong El Nino may be imminent. Climate change will make its effects worse
Business|Science|Technology

Microsoft teases new era of AI-driven devices at annual developer conference

Microsoft on Tuesday announced a sweeping slate of AI initiatives, from autonomous workplace assistants and gadgets to Nvidia-

June 02, 2026
Microsoft teases new era of AI-driven devices at annual developer conference
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Anthropic Mythos access to quadruple to about 200 Glasswing partners

Anthropic on Tuesday said it was planning a wider rollout of its artificial intelligence that has caught the attention of government and financial

June 02, 2026
Anthropic Mythos access to quadruple to about 200 Glasswing partners
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology|US|World

Meta scales back plan for internal mouse-tracking tech, citing staff concerns

Meta is dialing back elements of its plan to collect employee mouse movements, keystrokes and other actions for use as AI training data, it said in an internal memo on

June 03, 2026
Meta scales back plan for internal mouse-tracking tech, citing staff concerns
Education|Science|Technology

Maryland schools to implement AI guidance, training under new law taking effect Monday

Maryland schools to implement AI guidance, training under new law taking effect Monday

June 03, 2026
Maryland schools to implement AI guidance, training under new law taking effect Monday
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

US picks Louisiana, Oklahoma rare earth projects for $134 million funding

The U.S. Department of Energy said on Tuesday it has selected projects in Louisiana and Oklahoma for $134 million in funding to extract rare earth elements from waste streams.

June 02, 2026
US picks Louisiana, Oklahoma rare earth projects for $134 million funding
Business|Environment|Health|Science

A lot of ‘recycled’ plastic is being burned overseas – and causing widespread pollution linked to health problems

As more countries ban waste imports, plastic waste generators like the US will need to find better solutions. A few states are putting more responsibility on producers.

June 03, 2026
A lot of ‘recycled’ plastic is being burned overseas – and causing widespread pollution linked to health problems
Business|Science|Technology

Microsoft reveals new quantum chip made with AI, says it will have systems by 2029

Microsoft on Tuesday unveiled a new quantum computing chip that it redesigned with the help of AI, saying it now believes it will have commercially

June 03, 2026
Microsoft reveals new quantum chip made with AI, says it will have systems by 2029
Business|Education|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Hybrid work is not always the golden compromise employees expect – even as more companies implement it

Many employees say they prefer flexibility when it comes to working in the office, but they find it creates uncertainty and unpredictability.

June 03, 2026
Hybrid work is not always the golden compromise employees expect – even as more companies implement it
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Trump signs executive order asking for access to new AI models before they launch

Trump signs executive order asking for access to new AI models before they launch

June 03, 2026
Trump signs executive order asking for access to new AI models before they launch
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump signs an executive order that invites vetting of top AI models for national security risks

President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order on oversight of artificial intelligence, less than two weeks after postponing a White House ceremony over his concerns that a similar policy could dull America’s edge on AI technology

June 02, 2026
Trump signs an executive order that invites vetting of top AI models for national security risks
Business|Health|Science|Technology

People are flooding AI chatbots with health questions. Microsoft is teaming up with Mayo Clinic to help

People are flooding AI chatbots with health questions. Microsoft is teaming up with Mayo Clinic to help

June 03, 2026
People are flooding AI chatbots with health questions. Microsoft is teaming up with Mayo Clinic to help
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Science|Technology|US

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket to return to flight before year ends, CEO says

Blue Origin will return its New Glenn rocket to flight before the year ends, CEO Dave Limp said late on Monday, days after one of the rockets exploded, damaging the

June 02, 2026
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket to return to flight before year ends, CEO says
Health|Science|Technology

Breakthrough drug nearly doubles survival with advanced pancreatic cancer – an oncologist explains how daraxonrasib overcame an ‘undruggable’ disease

Around 97% of patients with advanced pancreatic cancer die within five years. Researchers have figured out a way to target the mechanism that makes these tumors so deadly.

June 02, 2026
Breakthrough drug nearly doubles survival with advanced pancreatic cancer – an oncologist explains how daraxonrasib overcame an ‘undruggable’ disease
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science

Flesh-eating screwworm detected 25 miles from US border in Mexico, USDA says

A parasitic fly that eats warm-blooded animals alive and could cause millions of dollars in economic damage was found in Mexico within 25 miles of the

June 02, 2026
Flesh-eating screwworm detected 25 miles from US border in Mexico, USDA says
Health|Science|Travel|US|World

US CDC flags health risks linked to travel-related cosmetic procedures

The U.S.

June 02, 2026
US CDC flags health risks linked to travel-related cosmetic procedures
Asia|Environment|Science|World

Rescuers search for new ways into cave in Laos where two men feared trapped

Rescuers search for new ways into cave in Laos where two men feared trapped

June 01, 2026
Rescuers search for new ways into cave in Laos where two men feared trapped
Environment|Science|Technology

NOAA celebrates 50 years of 'riding a roller coaster through a washing machine'

NOAA celebrates 50 years of 'riding a roller coaster through a washing machine'

June 02, 2026
NOAA celebrates 50 years of 'riding a roller coaster through a washing machine'
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

Pints of Science' at New World Tampa blends beer and brainpower at monthly minglings

Pints of Science' at New World Tampa blends beer and brainpower at monthly minglings

June 02, 2026
Pints of Science' at New World Tampa blends beer and brainpower at monthly minglings
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Letting private companies use Cold War-era plutonium could set a dangerous precedent, senator says

Letting private companies use Cold War-era plutonium could set a dangerous precedent, senator says

June 02, 2026
Letting private companies use Cold War-era plutonium could set a dangerous precedent, senator says
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

How a nudge from Nvidia propelled frugal Micron into the AI boom and a $1 trillion market cap

Micron Technology's march toward a $1 trillion valuation is nothing if not dramatic: a year ago it was a little over $100 billion.

June 02, 2026
How a nudge from Nvidia propelled frugal Micron into the AI boom and a $1 trillion market cap
Africa|Health|Science|World

WHO says suspected Ebola cases drop to 116 after hundreds ruled out

The World Health Organization said there have been 321 confirmed cases of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo outbreak and 116

June 02, 2026
WHO says suspected Ebola cases drop to 116 after hundreds ruled out
Business|Science|Technology

Cisco rolls out software tools to protect IT systems from AI agents

Cisco Systems on Tuesday announced a new suite of software tools that businesses can use to build their own armies of bots known as AI agents, to

June 02, 2026
Cisco rolls out software tools to protect IT systems from AI agents
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Morningstar values SpaceX at $780 billion, half its IPO target

Morningstar analysts pegged SpaceX's valuation at $780 billion, less than half of what the Elon Musk-led company is reportedly targeting in its initial public

June 02, 2026
Morningstar values SpaceX at $780 billion, half its IPO target
Health|Interview|Opinion|Science

Women are over-apologizing. It’s more complex than you might think

Women are over-apologizing. It’s more complex than you might think

June 02, 2026
Women are over-apologizing. It’s more complex than you might think
Science|Technology

Powerful AI is making facial recognition better at identifying you

New AI-based facial recognition techniques are reducing false positive and false negative matches.

June 02, 2026
Powerful AI is making facial recognition better at identifying you
Education|Opinion|Science

How Fox News viewership increases belief in the anti-immigrant great replacement theory

White Americans who watch Fox News are more likely to agree that shadowy political elites are embracing permissive immigration policies to replace native-born white Americans.

June 02, 2026
How Fox News viewership increases belief in the anti-immigrant great replacement theory
Asia|Business|Economy|Science|Technology|US|World

Arm Holdings CEO says US would have difficulty banning AI CPU chip exports to China

By Max A.

June 02, 2026
Arm Holdings CEO says US would have difficulty banning AI CPU chip exports to China
Business|Health|Science|Technology

Fulcrum plummets 50% after scrapping lead sickle-cell drug on FDA concerns

Shares of Fulcrum Therapeutics plunged 50% in premarket trading on Tuesday after the company said it would abandon development of its experimental sickle-cell disease drug following

June 02, 2026
Fulcrum plummets 50% after scrapping lead sickle-cell drug on FDA concerns
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

UN urges the world to ready for extreme heat risk from El Nino

The United Nations weather agency forecast on Tuesday a moderate or possibly a strong El Nino that could drive up global temperatures and increase the

June 02, 2026
UN urges the world to ready for extreme heat risk from El Nino
Arts|Entertainment|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

'Love my woke pope': Why Leo's first encyclical went viral and how it speaks to his papal approach

Pope Leo XIV has issued a manifesto calling for robust regulation of artificial intelligence

June 02, 2026
'Love my woke pope': Why Leo's first encyclical went viral and how it speaks to his papal approach
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

America’s stock market is surging, but it’s still all about AI

America’s stock market is surging, but it’s still all about AI

June 02, 2026
America’s stock market is surging, but it’s still all about AI
Health|Science|Travel|World

Congo re-opens airport at centre of Ebola outbreak

Democratic Republic of Congo has re-opened the airport in the capital city of the province hit hardest by the ongoing Ebola outbreak, a government statement said,

June 02, 2026
Congo re-opens airport at centre of Ebola outbreak
Asia|Political|Science|Technology|World

Robot patrol dogs could be coming to Taiwan's South China Sea islands

The Taiwan military's top weapons development institute showed off on Tuesday three robot patrol dogs that could one day be used on Taiwan's islands in the disputed South

June 02, 2026
Robot patrol dogs could be coming to Taiwan's South China Sea islands
Health|Science|World

Health officials oppose US plan to treat Ebola-exposed Americans overseas

Healthcare officials in the U.S., including former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials, on Monday warned Congress against adopting a proposed policy to treat

June 02, 2026
Health officials oppose US plan to treat Ebola-exposed Americans overseas
Arts|Science|Travel|World

Under Notre Dame cathedral, a 'dig of the century' unearths 1,700 years of history

Archaeologists are digging beneath Notre Dame cathedral to explore as far back as Roman Paris from 2,000 years ago

June 02, 2026
Under Notre Dame cathedral, a 'dig of the century' unearths 1,700 years of history
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Australia's CBA flags surging AI costs as tasks grow complex, slams 'work slop'

The cost of using AI will rise in less predictable ways as companies deploy the technology for complex tasks, the head of Australia's biggest bank said on Tuesday, calling

June 02, 2026
Australia's CBA flags surging AI costs as tasks grow complex, slams 'work slop'
Business|Science|Technology|World

Blue Origin launch pad repairs could take 'serious time', NASA chief tells CNBC

Damage to a Blue Origin launch pad from the spectacular explosion of the company's giant New Glenn rocket during a test firing of its engines last week will "take some serious time"

June 02, 2026
Blue Origin launch pad repairs could take 'serious time', NASA chief tells CNBC
Health|Science|Travel|World

Some hantavirus-exposed cruise ship passengers return home to finish quarantine

Some hantavirus-exposed cruise ship passengers return home to finish quarantine

June 02, 2026
Some hantavirus-exposed cruise ship passengers return home to finish quarantine
Americas|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Meteor as heavy as an elephant causes widespread speculation across New England

NASA says a fireball as heavy as an elephant caused the double boom that rang out over New England

June 02, 2026
Meteor as heavy as an elephant causes widespread speculation across New England
Health|Science|Travel|US|World

5 American cruise ship passengers leave Nebraska quarantine facility

Five American cruise ship passengers exposed to hantavirus are leaving a Nebraska quarantine facility

June 02, 2026
5 American cruise ship passengers leave Nebraska quarantine facility
Asia|Environment|Science|World

8 crested ibises released in Japanese town decades after extinction in Japan

Eight crested ibises have been released into the wild in a north-central Japanese town, decades after going extinct in the country

June 01, 2026
8 crested ibises released in Japanese town decades after extinction in Japan
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Duke Energy exploring tech partnerships to offset nuclear expansion risks

Duke Energy, one of the largest U.S. electric utilities, said on Monday it has talked to hyperscalers about the prospect of building new

June 02, 2026
Duke Energy exploring tech partnerships to offset nuclear expansion risks
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Health|Science|Technology

Florida sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming company concealed serious risks of ChatGPT

The state of Florida has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming the company knowingly released and aggressively marketed ChatGPT to the public while concealing serious risks

June 01, 2026
Florida sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming company concealed serious risks of ChatGPT
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Science

Wyoming’s ‘Path of the Pronghorn’ is a signature away from protections sought for a quarter century

Wyoming is close to designating a migration corridor for pronghorn, a move conservation biologist Joel Berger has long supported

June 01, 2026
Wyoming’s ‘Path of the Pronghorn’ is a signature away from protections sought for a quarter century
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

Anthropic races toward a Wall Street debut with a confidential SEC filing

Artificial intelligence company Anthropic is moving toward going public on Wall Street, the latest chapter in its meteoric rise from a little-known research laboratory to one of the leading AI companies valued at $965 billion

June 01, 2026
Anthropic races toward a Wall Street debut with a confidential SEC filing
Business|Crime|Education|Science|Technology

Florida sues OpenAI, alleging it’s unsafe for children

Florida sues OpenAI, alleging it’s unsafe for children

June 02, 2026
Florida sues OpenAI, alleging it’s unsafe for children
Environment|Science|Travel

Emergency fish salvage in place at reservoir on Colorado's Eastern Plains

Emergency fish salvage in place at reservoir on Colorado's Eastern Plains

June 02, 2026
Emergency fish salvage in place at reservoir on Colorado's Eastern Plains
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Kīlauea eruption episode 48 begins early Monday morning

Kīlauea eruption episode 48 begins early Monday morning

June 02, 2026
Kīlauea eruption episode 48 begins early Monday morning
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

Anthropic files to go public in a potentially trillion-dollar debut

Anthropic files to go public in a potentially trillion-dollar debut

June 01, 2026
Anthropic files to go public in a potentially trillion-dollar debut
Health|Science|World

Ebola cases in Congo near 300 as more joyful stories from recovered medical workers emerge

Congo has confirmed at least 282 Ebola cases in its growing outbreak

June 01, 2026
Ebola cases in Congo near 300 as more joyful stories from recovered medical workers emerge
Business|Health|Science|World

Merck exec says company is discussing use of COVID antiviral drug in Ebola response

Merck is in discussions with various global health authorities about making its COVID antiviral pill molnupiravir available as an Ebola treatment to

June 01, 2026
Merck exec says company is discussing use of COVID antiviral drug in Ebola response
Business|Health|Science|World

Moderna and other groups get $60 million to develop Ebola vaccine

Global health organisation CEPI will give roughly $60 million to Moderna and two other groups to accelerate the development of

June 01, 2026
Moderna and other groups get $60 million to develop Ebola vaccine
Business|Crime|Education|Science|Technology

Florida becomes first state to sue OpenAI over child safety risks

Florida sued OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman on Monday, accusing the company of misrepresenting the safety of its ChatGPT platform, which the lawsuit said has

June 01, 2026
Florida becomes first state to sue OpenAI over child safety risks
Health|Science

One way to improve your sleep? Imitate the habits of hunter-gatherers

One way to improve your sleep? Imitate the habits of hunter-gatherers

June 02, 2026
One way to improve your sleep? Imitate the habits of hunter-gatherers
Africa|Health|Science|World

WHO chief wraps up visit to Ebola-hit Congo, briefs president on response

The head of the World Health Organization on Monday concluded his visit to Democratic Republic of Congo by briefing the president on the response to the

June 01, 2026
WHO chief wraps up visit to Ebola-hit Congo, briefs president on response
Business|Science|Technology|World

Nvidia courts Korea's tech giants at Taipei dinner as AI push deepens

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang hosted top South Korean tech executives including the boss of chipmaker SK Hynix at a boisterous dinner on Monday,

June 01, 2026
Nvidia courts Korea's tech giants at Taipei dinner as AI push deepens
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Nvidia launches new chip to bring AI directly to personal computers

By Max A.

June 01, 2026
Nvidia launches new chip to bring AI directly to personal computers
Environment|Europe|Science|World

Climate summits are falling short of what the planet needs, EU climate chief says

The outcomes of most of the United Nations' recent COP climate summits have fallen short of the more ambitious action scientists say is needed to address climate change,

June 01, 2026
Climate summits are falling short of what the planet needs, EU climate chief says
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

What are AI PCs that Nvidia's Jensen Huang is betting on?

Nvidia has turned the spotlight on AI PCs after CEO Jensen Huang launched a new chip that would put artificial intelligence capabilities directly into laptops and desktop computers,

June 01, 2026
What are AI PCs that Nvidia's Jensen Huang is betting on?
Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Rare blue micromoon dances through Massachusetts sky

Rare blue micromoon dances through Massachusetts sky

June 01, 2026
Rare blue micromoon dances through Massachusetts sky
Education|Entertainment|Science

Central Florida 7-year-old joins Mensa after scoring in top 0.1% of her age group

Central Florida 7-year-old joins Mensa after scoring in top 0.1% of her age group

June 01, 2026
Central Florida 7-year-old joins Mensa after scoring in top 0.1% of her age group
Entertainment|Health|Science|Technology

Birmingham Zoo bird thrives after receiving custom prosthetic beak from UAB dental team

Birmingham Zoo bird thrives after receiving custom prosthetic beak from UAB dental team

June 01, 2026
Birmingham Zoo bird thrives after receiving custom prosthetic beak from UAB dental team
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Nvidia bets on AI personal computers with new 'superchip' powering Windows laptops

Nvidia has unveiled powerful new chips to bring advanced artificial intelligence to Windows laptops and desktops

June 01, 2026
Nvidia bets on AI personal computers with new 'superchip' powering Windows laptops
Economy|Education|Environment|Science

Federal flood insurance carries 2 moral hazards – which you face depends largely on how wealthy you are

Subsidized insurance makes waterfront property seem safer than it is for wealthier buyers, while many low-income homeowners face repeat disasters with no help.

June 01, 2026
Federal flood insurance carries 2 moral hazards – which you face depends largely on how wealthy you are
Health|Science|Technology

Dr. ChatGPT is getting remarkably good at diagnosing health problems - but actual doctors are still better at weighing treatment options

Uncertainty is common in medicine, and AI isn’t very good at navigating it.

June 01, 2026
Dr. ChatGPT is getting remarkably good at diagnosing health problems - but actual doctors are still better at weighing treatment options
Arts|Science|Technology

Your phone screen doesn’t have the same color range as the human eye – and AI widens the gap between digital images and the real thing

A photographer describes how your phone camera flattens and dulls the colors in photos – and how to regain an appreciation for the wide spectrum of colors.

June 01, 2026
Your phone screen doesn’t have the same color range as the human eye – and AI widens the gap between digital images and the real thing
Business|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

A robot is helping an ailing couple stay in their home. Are more to come for an aging population?

The decades-long quest to build home robots that are both helpful and lifelike — spurred on by fictional machines like The Jetsons’ humanoid maid Rosie —- is still mostly a pipe dream, but some developers are getting closer

May 29, 2026
A robot is helping an ailing couple stay in their home. Are more to come for an aging population?
Arts|Education|Science|World

Black teachers improve outcomes for all students, but the profession remains largely white

Many Black teachers were pushed out of classrooms from the 1950s through ‘70s. Despite new recruitment programs, the teacher workforce remains mostly white.

June 01, 2026
Black teachers improve outcomes for all students, but the profession remains largely white
Health|Science|Travel|World

Countries tighten travel rules as Ebola risk rises

The World Health Organization on May 17 declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) a Public Health Emergency of International Concern and said there was a

May 27, 2026
Countries tighten travel rules as Ebola risk rises
Environment|Europe|Science|Travel|World

Venice’s growing flamingo population finds refuge in recovering wetlands

Flamingos are flocking to the Venetian Lagoon in record numbers as ecological efforts restore damaged wetlands

May 31, 2026
Venice’s growing flamingo population finds refuge in recovering wetlands
Health|Science|World

Ebola recoveries bring signs of hope in DRC as suspected cases emerge outside Africa

Four nurses who were being treated for Ebola caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the virus have been discharged from a hospital in Bunia in the Democratic

May 31, 2026
Ebola recoveries bring signs of hope in DRC as suspected cases emerge outside Africa
Business|Science|Technology

Blue Origin rocket explodes during ground test

Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket experienced an anomaly during a ground test known as a hotfire Thursday in Cape Canaveral, Florida, the company shared on X. "All personnel are accounted for," according to the X post.

May 29, 2026
Blue Origin rocket explodes during ground test
Health|Science|World

Kenya pushes ahead with Ebola quarantine facility in partnership with US despite court order

Kenya pushes ahead with Ebola quarantine facility in partnership with US despite court order

May 29, 2026
Kenya pushes ahead with Ebola quarantine facility in partnership with US despite court order
Business|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Russia says Ukrainian drone struck Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, Kyiv denies

Russia's state nuclear energy company Rosatom said on Saturday a Ukrainian drone had struck the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, Europe's largest, causing no

May 30, 2026
Russia says Ukrainian drone struck Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, Kyiv denies
Africa|Health|Political|Science|World

WHO chief urges safe burials in visit to heart of Ebola outbreak

The World Health Organisation chief travelled on Saturday to the Congolese province hardest hit by an Ebola outbreak, urging residents to seek

May 30, 2026
WHO chief urges safe burials in visit to heart of Ebola outbreak
Environment|Science|Travel|World

Dead gray whale found in water off California coast

Dead gray whale found in water off California coast

May 30, 2026
Dead gray whale found in water off California coast
Africa|Health|Science|World

WHO chief visits epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo as cases outpace response

The head of the World Health Organization has visited Bunia in eastern Congo, where a rare Ebola outbreak is spreading rapidly

May 30, 2026
WHO chief visits epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo as cases outpace response
Health|Science

Poop tests and blood tests join colonoscopy as options for colorectal cancer screening

The American Cancer Society updated its colorectal cancer screening guidelines to reflect advances in technology and increase access to screening.

May 30, 2026
Poop tests and blood tests join colonoscopy as options for colorectal cancer screening
Business|Economy|Education|Science|Technology

First Windows PC powered by Nvidia chips to debut next week, Axios reports

AI chip firm Nvidia and Microsoft are expected next week to debut the first Windows PCs that use Nvidia's chips as the main processor, Axios reported on Saturday, citing sources.

May 30, 2026
First Windows PC powered by Nvidia chips to debut next week, Axios reports
Environment|Science|Technology

A violent volcanic eruption may have revealed a new weapon to tackle a potent planet-heating gas

A violent volcanic eruption may have revealed a new weapon to tackle a potent planet-heating gas

May 30, 2026
A violent volcanic eruption may have revealed a new weapon to tackle a potent planet-heating gas
Asia|Environment|Health|Science|World

A visual guide to the Laos cave rescue

A visual guide to the Laos cave rescue

May 30, 2026
A visual guide to the Laos cave rescue
Business|Science|Technology|World

Blue Origin faces months of delays after rocket explosion damages launch pad

Blue Origin faces a months-long setback after the explosion of a rocket damaged its launch pad, company and industry sources said, scrambling schedules for

May 30, 2026
Blue Origin faces months of delays after rocket explosion damages launch pad
Health|Science

Most new moms get the baby blues. But it could be something more serious: postpartum depression

Postpartum depression is a potentially dangerous condition that can fill a typically joyous time with despair

May 30, 2026
Most new moms get the baby blues. But it could be something more serious: postpartum depression
Economy|Science|Technology|World

AUKUS to develop unmanned undersea vehicles, delivery set for 2027

The United States, Britain and Australia are working together to develop unmanned undersea vehicles as part of their trilateral AUKUS defence pact, U.S.

May 30, 2026
AUKUS to develop unmanned undersea vehicles, delivery set for 2027
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

As Ebola scourges Congo, experts warn of link to eating wild animals

For many in Congo and elsewhere in Central and West Africa, there is no shame in craving wild meat, a key part of the culture

May 30, 2026
As Ebola scourges Congo, experts warn of link to eating wild animals
Health|Political|Science|US|World

Trump’s physician says the president is in 'excellent health' and is 'fully fit' to serve

Donald Trump’s physician says the president is in “excellent health” and is “fully fit” to serve as commander in chief after a medical exam Tuesday at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

May 30, 2026
Trump’s physician says the president is in 'excellent health' and is 'fully fit' to serve
Health|Political|Science|US|World

Trump tells agencies to align with study calling for narrower childhood vaccine recommendations

President Donald Trump is giving his endorsement to a January study by the Department of Health and Human Services that calls for cutting the number of vaccines recommended for every American child

May 30, 2026
Trump tells agencies to align with study calling for narrower childhood vaccine recommendations
Business|Economy|Environment|Science

California air regulators update a key climate program, sparking pushback from environmentalists

California air regulators have updated a key climate program Friday

May 30, 2026
California air regulators update a key climate program, sparking pushback from environmentalists
Arts|Business|Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology|World

A trivia champ, 2 brothers and a helpful grandfather were among victims of Washington tank collapse

Crews have recovered another victim from a massive chemical tank rupture at a paper mill in Washington state

May 30, 2026
A trivia champ, 2 brothers and a helpful grandfather were among victims of Washington tank collapse
Health|Political|Science|World

Trump signs order to use HHS vaccine assessment as federal guide

U.S.

May 30, 2026
Trump signs order to use HHS vaccine assessment as federal guide
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science

Flesh-eating screwworm found within 31 miles of US border, says USDA

A devastating parasitic fly that eats warm-blooded animals alive and could cause millions of dollars in economic damage to the U.S. economy has been

May 30, 2026
Flesh-eating screwworm found within 31 miles of US border, says USDA
Education|Entertainment|Science|Technology|World

What is a blue moon? Everything to know before the upcoming celestial event

What is a blue moon? Everything to know before the upcoming celestial event

May 29, 2026
What is a blue moon? Everything to know before the upcoming celestial event
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

To travel far on cloudy days, pigeons listen to their gut

To travel far on cloudy days, pigeons listen to their gut

May 29, 2026
To travel far on cloudy days, pigeons listen to their gut
Health|Political|Science|World

White House breaks from precedent by not releasing Trump’s medical report

White House breaks from precedent by not releasing Trump’s medical report

May 30, 2026
White House breaks from precedent by not releasing Trump’s medical report
Environment|Health|Science|US|World

California warns of wild mushroom poisoning outbreak after 50 cases and four deaths

California warns of wild mushroom poisoning outbreak after 50 cases and four deaths

May 30, 2026
California warns of wild mushroom poisoning outbreak after 50 cases and four deaths
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Blue Origin investigates rocket explosion as public is warned about possible wreckage washing ashore

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin is assessing damage to its Florida launch pad after a rocket exploded during a test firing

May 29, 2026
Blue Origin investigates rocket explosion as public is warned about possible wreckage washing ashore
Economy|Environment|Health|Science

US adult cigarette smoking rate hits another all-time low

The cigarette smoking rate among U.S. adults dropped to another all-time low last year

May 30, 2026
US adult cigarette smoking rate hits another all-time low
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Trump administration wants to raise North American auto content to 82%, with half from US

The Trump administration issued a sweeping demand to Mexico to raise the level of regional

May 29, 2026
Trump administration wants to raise North American auto content to 82%, with half from US
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

SpaceX wins $4.16 billion US Space Force contract for threat-detection satellites

The U.S. Space Force said on Friday it has awarded Elon Musk's IPO-bound SpaceX a $4.16 billion deal for a satellite program designed to track and target airborne threats.

May 30, 2026
SpaceX wins $4.16 billion US Space Force contract for threat-detection satellites
Africa|Health|Science|World

WHO chief lands in Congo, saying Ebola outbreak 'can be stopped'

The head of the World Health Organization has arrived in Congo's capital, Kinshasa, to support efforts against an Ebola outbreak

May 29, 2026
WHO chief lands in Congo, saying Ebola outbreak 'can be stopped'
Economy|Health|Science|World

What’s wrong with how US and Uganda plan to stop Ebola spreading

Geography may not provide meaningful protection once an outbreak is already underway.

May 30, 2026
What’s wrong with how US and Uganda plan to stop Ebola spreading
Science|Technology|World

Blue Origin rocket exploded on launchpad, throwing the future of NASA’s Artemis program into question

NASA has several contracts with Blue Origin as part of its Artemis program – this setback for the company could delay the program.

May 29, 2026
Blue Origin rocket exploded on launchpad, throwing the future of NASA’s Artemis program into question
Business|Health|Science

US FDA approves MannKind's inhaled insulin for children

The U.S.

May 29, 2026
US FDA approves MannKind's inhaled insulin for children
Political|Science|Technology|World

Iran's strongest card in nuclear talks: its highly enriched uranium

Iran and the United States are in discussions to extend their ceasefire so as to start negotiations on issues including Tehran's nuclear program, where

May 30, 2026
Iran's strongest card in nuclear talks: its highly enriched uranium
Business|Economy|Education|Political|Science|US|World

White House moves to give political appointees more power over federal grants

The White House is moving to give political appointees more control over federal grants

May 29, 2026
White House moves to give political appointees more power over federal grants
Science|Technology|World

Russian Oreshnik missile fired in January was nine years old, Ukrainian experts say

A Russian Oreshnik missile fired at Ukraine in January appears to have been made nine years ago and contains only Russian and Belarusian components, Ukrainian

May 29, 2026
Russian Oreshnik missile fired in January was nine years old, Ukrainian experts say
Health|Science|Technology|World

China's Shenzhou-21 astronaut crew returns to Earth

China's Shenzhou-21 crew of three astronauts returned to Earth on Friday after nearly seven months in space and were in good health, state media reported.

May 29, 2026
China's Shenzhou-21 astronaut crew returns to Earth
Asia|Science|Technology|World

3 astronauts from China return to Earth after nearly 7 months in space, a record for a Chinese crew

Three Chinese astronauts have returned to Earth after spending seven months in space

May 29, 2026
3 astronauts from China return to Earth after nearly 7 months in space, a record for a Chinese crew
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

In China, AMD CEO Lisa Su is understated while Nvidia's Huang is more razzmatazz

When AMD CEO Lisa Su

May 29, 2026
In China, AMD CEO Lisa Su is understated while Nvidia's Huang is more razzmatazz
Economy|Environment|Europe|Health|Science|World

Record-breaking heat and dry spring leave parts of England without water

Thousands of households in southeast England were left without water or facing low pressure during a record-breaking heatwave

May 29, 2026
Record-breaking heat and dry spring leave parts of England without water
Science|Technology

Scientists used a method from ecology to identify whether icy moons could hold conditions for life

Future missions may be able to take only a small, damaged sample from space back to Earth. A simple analysis tool could help determine whether its contents suggest the presence of life.

May 29, 2026
Scientists used a method from ecology to identify whether icy moons could hold conditions for life
Americas|Education|Environment|Science|World

Inca child mummy returned to indigenous community in Argentina

The mummy of a child from the Inca period, discovered frozen in 1905 on a mountain in northwestern Argentina, has been returned to an indigenous

May 29, 2026
Inca child mummy returned to indigenous community in Argentina
Health|Lifestyle|Science|World

Protect yourself from contagious viruses (and we don’t mean Ebola), with these expert tips

Protect yourself from contagious viruses (and we don’t mean Ebola), with these expert tips

May 29, 2026
Protect yourself from contagious viruses (and we don’t mean Ebola), with these expert tips
Arts|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|MidEast|Opinion|Political|Science|Sports|Technology|US|World

When ICE ramped up enforcement, US-born workers didn’t see any economic gains

Contrary to the belief that an immigration crackdown would lead to more jobs for US-born workers, ICE enforcement hasn’t produced economic gains for Americans.

May 29, 2026
When ICE ramped up enforcement, US-born workers didn’t see any economic gains
Health|Science|World

I’m a doctor who helped rename PCOS to PMOS – a 10-year process of listening to 14,000 patients and health professionals speak on how to improve care

Polycystic ovary syndrome is an inaccurate name for a condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Its new name can help address missed diagnoses and fragmented care.

May 29, 2026
I’m a doctor who helped rename PCOS to PMOS – a 10-year process of listening to 14,000 patients and health professionals speak on how to improve care
Health|Science|World

US setting up Ebola care facility in Kenya for Americans

The Trump administration says it's setting up a "state-of-the-art facility” in Kenya for Americans who may have been exposed to the Ebola virus but who do not have symptoms.

May 29, 2026
US setting up Ebola care facility in Kenya for Americans
Health|Science|World

906 suspected cases and 223 suspected deaths from Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, WHO says

The World Health Organization said on Friday that there are 906 suspected cases of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, including 223 suspected

May 29, 2026
906 suspected cases and 223 suspected deaths from Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, WHO says
Africa|Health|Science|World

WHO reports 906 suspected cases and 223 suspected deaths from Bundibugyo strain of Ebola

The World Health Organization said on Friday that there were 906 suspected cases of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, including 223 suspected

May 29, 2026
WHO reports 906 suspected cases and 223 suspected deaths from Bundibugyo strain of Ebola
Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

Iran’s nuclear stockpile — a key part of negotiations to end the war and a focus of Trump’s — explained

Iran’s nuclear stockpile — a key part of negotiations to end the war and a focus of Trump’s — explained

May 29, 2026
Iran’s nuclear stockpile — a key part of negotiations to end the war and a focus of Trump’s — explained
Health|Science|Travel|World

Hantavirus-exposed cruise passengers may soon be allowed to return home but must remain under 24/7 watch

Hantavirus-exposed cruise passengers may soon be allowed to return home but must remain under 24/7 watch

May 29, 2026
Hantavirus-exposed cruise passengers may soon be allowed to return home but must remain under 24/7 watch
Arts|Science|Technology

Living, dying (and flying) artworks — Inside Anicka Yi’s ephemeral universe

Living, dying (and flying) artworks — Inside Anicka Yi’s ephemeral universe

May 29, 2026
Living, dying (and flying) artworks — Inside Anicka Yi’s ephemeral universe
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

OpenAI gives Japan banks access to latest model, Japan's finance minister says

OpenAI has given some Japanese financial institutions access to its GPT-5.5 model to help prevent cyberattacks, Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama

May 29, 2026
OpenAI gives Japan banks access to latest model, Japan's finance minister says
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

At Computex, Nvidia and Taiwan's expanding role in AI infrastructure set to take centre stage

At Taiwan's annual Computex trade show next week, the spotlight is likely to be dominated, as usual, by Nvidia and its products, but also by the island's

May 29, 2026
At Computex, Nvidia and Taiwan's expanding role in AI infrastructure set to take centre stage
Crime|Science|Technology

AI ‘voice cloning’ scams are on the rise. Here’s how to protect yourself

AI ‘voice cloning’ scams are on the rise. Here’s how to protect yourself

May 29, 2026
AI ‘voice cloning’ scams are on the rise. Here’s how to protect yourself
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

Lucid to recall over 2,000 vehicles in US due to drive power issues

Electric vehicle maker Lucid is recalling 2,039 vehicles in the U.S. due to a loss of drive power that increases the risk of a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety

May 29, 2026
Lucid to recall over 2,000 vehicles in US due to drive power issues
Science|Technology|World

China is building launch pads near its nuclear missile silos

In a remote Chinese desert, a vast military complex is taking shape that some security scholars say appears built to ensure

May 29, 2026
China is building launch pads near its nuclear missile silos
Business|Science|Technology

Blue Origin rocket explodes during ground test

Blue Origin rocket explodes during ground test

May 29, 2026
Blue Origin rocket explodes during ground test
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

For the third time this month, a chip giant has joined the $1 trillion club

For the third time this month, a chip giant has joined the $1 trillion club

May 29, 2026
For the third time this month, a chip giant has joined the $1 trillion club
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Blue Origin rocket explodes on the launch pad during an engine-firing test

A rocket belonging to Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin has exploded during a test at the launch pad

May 29, 2026
Blue Origin rocket explodes on the launch pad during an engine-firing test
Business|Science|Technology|World

Huawei bets on speed over shrinking transistors to sidestep US chip sanctions

Huawei's new chip design principle focused on boosting transmission speed rather than continuing to shrink semiconductors offers a path for

May 29, 2026
Huawei bets on speed over shrinking transistors to sidestep US chip sanctions
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Blue Origin rocket explodes on launchpad in a setback for bid to catch Musk's SpaceX

An uncrewed Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded on a Florida launchpad during a test on Thursday, in a major setback for Jeff Bezos’ space

May 29, 2026
Blue Origin rocket explodes on launchpad in a setback for bid to catch Musk's SpaceX
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Samsung Electronics ships faster HBM4E chip samples to customers; shares jump

Samsung Electronics on Friday said it started shipping samples of its latest high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chip to customers, pulling ahead of rivals in

May 29, 2026
Samsung Electronics ships faster HBM4E chip samples to customers; shares jump
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Humanoids dance and thread needles as Japanese robotics developers look to outdo Chinese

The Humanoids Summit Tokyo showcases advanced robotics, highlighting China's growing influence

May 28, 2026
Humanoids dance and thread needles as Japanese robotics developers look to outdo Chinese
Education|Environment|Science|Travel|World

What to know about Manhattanhenge, NYC's sunset spectacle

New York City residents and visitors are treated to a phenomenon twice a year known as Manhattanhenge, when the setting sun aligns with the Manhattan street grid and sinks below the horizon framed in a canyon of skyscrapers

May 29, 2026
What to know about Manhattanhenge, NYC's sunset spectacle
Americas|Europe|Political|Science|Technology|US|World

Russia brushes off US call not to launch 'systemic strikes' on Kyiv

The United States on Thursday leveled unusually harsh criticism against Russia and called for it to refrain from its promised "

May 29, 2026
Russia brushes off US call not to launch 'systemic strikes' on Kyiv
Business|Science|Technology|World

Samsung Electronics ships HBM4E chip samples to global customers

Samsung Electronics said on Friday it has started shipping samples of its latest high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chip, or the 12-layer HBM4E, marking what it said was the

May 29, 2026
Samsung Electronics ships HBM4E chip samples to global customers
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science|Technology|World

How a tank rupture disrupted life in a tight-knit Washington town that has lived with pulp mills for generations

How a tank rupture disrupted life in a tight-knit Washington town that has lived with pulp mills for generations

May 28, 2026
How a tank rupture disrupted life in a tight-knit Washington town that has lived with pulp mills for generations
Business|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Brazil rare earths miner Viridis to sell to US, European buyers, not China, CEO says

Australian rare earths miner Viridis Mining and Minerals is in advanced discussions with potential offtake buyers in Europe and the U.S. for its

May 29, 2026
Brazil rare earths miner Viridis to sell to US, European buyers, not China, CEO says
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Cheniere signs $4.69 billion deal with Bechtel to expand LNG export capacity

Cheniere Energy Partners said on Thursday it signed a contract with Bechtel Corp for engineering, procurement and construction of the first phase of its Sabine Pass LNG expansion

May 28, 2026
Cheniere signs $4.69 billion deal with Bechtel to expand LNG export capacity
Business|Finance|Health|Science|Technology

23andMe data breach victims deserve $46.75 million payout, bankruptcy administrator says

Victims of a 2023 data breach at 23andMe will share $46.75 million under a plan approved by the genetic testing company's bankruptcy administrator, a court

May 29, 2026
23andMe data breach victims deserve $46.75 million payout, bankruptcy administrator says
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Apollo, Blackstone work on $36 billion debt deal for Anthropic, Bloomberg News reports

Apollo Global Management and Blackstone are working to bring in additional investors for about $36 billion debt financing tied to AI startup Anthropic PBC's efforts to expand its AI

May 29, 2026
Apollo, Blackstone work on $36 billion debt deal for Anthropic, Bloomberg News reports
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

Anthropic vaults to a $965 billion valuation with new funding as Claude demand surges

Artificial intelligence company Anthropic said Thursday it raised $65 billion in private funding that will push its valuation to $965 billion, a whopping number that makes the 5-year-old research laboratory behind the Claude chatbot one of the world’s most valuable startups as it careens toward a likely Wall Street debut

May 29, 2026
Anthropic vaults to a $965 billion valuation with new funding as Claude demand surges
Crime|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Newly declassified FBI documents detail UFO sighting by officers — and one of them filmed it

Newly declassified FBI documents detail UFO sighting by officers — and one of them filmed it

May 29, 2026
Newly declassified FBI documents detail UFO sighting by officers — and one of them filmed it
Business|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

San Joaquin County warns of invasive pest threat to Northern California wine industry

San Joaquin County warns of invasive pest threat to Northern California wine industry

May 29, 2026
San Joaquin County warns of invasive pest threat to Northern California wine industry
Health|Science|World

WHO identifies Ebola treatments, vaccines be tested in trials amid outbreak

The World Health Organization recommended prioritizing three experimental treatments for the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, including Mapp Biopharmaceutical's MBP134, Regeneron's

May 29, 2026
WHO identifies Ebola treatments, vaccines be tested in trials amid outbreak
Business|Economy|Education|Science|Technology

AI is changing this job so fast the interview process can’t keep up

AI is changing this job so fast the interview process can’t keep up

May 28, 2026
AI is changing this job so fast the interview process can’t keep up
Business|Health|Science|Technology

Small biotech firms quicker to 'latch onto' AI than big ones, says Tencent Healthcare President  

Small biotech firms "latch onto" AI more quickly than bigger firms, the head of Chinese tech giant Tencent's healthcare division said on Thursday, as more businesses

May 28, 2026
Small biotech firms quicker to 'latch onto' AI than big ones, says Tencent Healthcare President  
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

IBM to invest $10 billion for large-scale quantum computer by 2029

IBM said on Thursday it plans to invest more than $10 billion in quantum computing over five years as it aims to build by 2029 the first large-scale quantum computer capable of

May 28, 2026
IBM to invest $10 billion for large-scale quantum computer by 2029
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Private equity firm EQT partners with Google Cloud for AI rollout

EQT has partnered with Alphabet's

May 28, 2026
Private equity firm EQT partners with Google Cloud for AI rollout
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

CVS brings back coverage for Lilly's obesity drug Zepbound

CVS Health will restore Eli Lilly's weight-loss injection Zepbound to its list of covered drugs and add the drugmaker's newly approved obesity pill, Foundayo, it

May 28, 2026
CVS brings back coverage for Lilly's obesity drug Zepbound
Business|Science|Technology

US auto safety regulator opens probe into nearly 115,000 Rivian vehicles

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Thursday it has opened a preliminary probe into 114,922 Rivian vehicles over an issue with the rear toe link.

May 28, 2026
US auto safety regulator opens probe into nearly 115,000 Rivian vehicles
Health|Political|Science|Technology|World

FDA advisers to weigh composition of COVID vaccines for 2026-2027

The U.S.

May 28, 2026
FDA advisers to weigh composition of COVID vaccines for 2026-2027
Business|Science|Technology

From diapers to drugs: How India's global corporate hubs are putting AI to work

Whether they are recruiting the ideal "momfluencer" to sell diapers or trawling through reams of data to fast-track drug launches, global

May 28, 2026
From diapers to drugs: How India's global corporate hubs are putting AI to work
Health|Science|World

WHO chief heads to Congo amid surging Ebola cases

The World Health Organization chief said on Thursday he was on his way to the Democratic Republic of Congo where an Ebola outbreak is outpacing the world's ability to

May 28, 2026
WHO chief heads to Congo amid surging Ebola cases
Environment|Science|Technology|World

A rare blue micromoon rises this weekend

Get set for a rare blue micromoon this weekend

May 28, 2026
A rare blue micromoon rises this weekend
Health|Science|Technology

Is my brain wired to never see a ghost? A psychologist on three factors that make a paranormal experience more likely

The human mind is always searching for meaning in ambiguity. Could misinterpretations of the external world create the experience of the supernatural?

May 28, 2026
Is my brain wired to never see a ghost? A psychologist on three factors that make a paranormal experience more likely
Arts|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Why your co-worker might be listening to music tuned to 432 hertz

Music recorded in 432 hertz is taking off on social media platforms and music streaming services

May 28, 2026
Why your co-worker might be listening to music tuned to 432 hertz
Crime|Opinion|Science

To ‘86’ occasionally means to kill but usually doesn’t: A linguistic investigation into the Instagram threat charge against James Comey

Does a seashell arrangement in the form of the numerals ‘86 47’ amount to a criminal threat to assassinate President Donald Trump, as prosecutors suggest?

May 28, 2026
To ‘86’ occasionally means to kill but usually doesn’t: A linguistic investigation into the Instagram threat charge against James Comey
Health|Lifestyle|Science|Sports|Technology

Young men seek muscle in the ‘Wild West’ of alternative PEDs

Young men seek muscle in the ‘Wild West’ of alternative PEDs

May 28, 2026
Young men seek muscle in the ‘Wild West’ of alternative PEDs
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

What to do if a bat gets in your house: Here’s how to remove it safely

A bat biologist walks through the steps for persuading a bat to leave your home, and what to do when a whole family decides to roost in your attic.

May 28, 2026
What to do if a bat gets in your house: Here’s how to remove it safely
Africa|Health|Political|Science|World

Aid supplies reach heart of Congo's Ebola outbreak as WHO head travels to Kinshasa

Aid supplies have been rushed in to the center of Congo's Ebola outbreak where medical workers are struggling with equipment shortages, distrustful locals and armed groups

May 28, 2026
Aid supplies reach heart of Congo's Ebola outbreak as WHO head travels to Kinshasa
Arts|Entertainment|Science|Technology

Taylor Swift trademarking her voice and likeness points to a new legal frontier in combating AI deepfakes

When AI is used to manufacture fake endorsements, copyright law doesn’t do enough to protect celebrities, influencers and other public figures.

May 28, 2026
Taylor Swift trademarking her voice and likeness points to a new legal frontier in combating AI deepfakes
Health|Opinion|Science

Should you get a second medical opinion? A surgeon explains why doing so can make you a more confident patient

Seeking a second opinion is a patient’s right. Knowing how empowering another perspective can be may make it less awkward to ask for one.

May 28, 2026
Should you get a second medical opinion? A surgeon explains why doing so can make you a more confident patient
Health|Political|Science|World

US to quarantine citizens exposed to Ebola in Kenya, not bring them home

The U.S. is setting up a facility in Kenya to quarantine U.S. citizens who have been exposed to Ebola, and will not bring them home

May 28, 2026
US to quarantine citizens exposed to Ebola in Kenya, not bring them home
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

Nebius shares hit two-week high as former OpenAI employee's fund buys stake

Nebius Group's shares climbed 9% on Thursday after a fund run by former OpenAI employee Leopold Aschenbrenner disclosed a stake in the AI infrastructure firm.

May 28, 2026
Nebius shares hit two-week high as former OpenAI employee's fund buys stake
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

From biotech to orbit: Rocket One's AI and space rebrand sends shares flying

Shares of biotech-turned-AI company Rocket One jumped almost 40% on Thursday as the company rebranded to capitalize on hot investment themes, a strategy many

May 28, 2026
From biotech to orbit: Rocket One's AI and space rebrand sends shares flying
Health|Science|World

EU secures emergency deliveries of potential treatment against hantavirus

The first doses of an experimental antiviral for hantavirus treatment are being dispatched to France, Spain and the Netherlands, the European Commission said on Thursday. 

May 28, 2026
EU secures emergency deliveries of potential treatment against hantavirus
Education|Political|Science|Technology|World

Spurning just war, Pope Leo ends Catholic 'permission slip' for conflicts

Pope Leo this week repudiated a major teaching used by the Catholic Church since at least the fifth century to evaluate when countries might be

May 28, 2026
Spurning just war, Pope Leo ends Catholic 'permission slip' for conflicts
Health|Science|World

WHO chief says Ebola testing being scaled up in Congo

The World Health Organization said on Thursday on X that, in partnership with the national medical research organization of the Democratic Republic of Congo, it is scaling

May 28, 2026
WHO chief says Ebola testing being scaled up in Congo
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Science|Technology|World

It’s not just high gas prices – inflation is now spreading through the US economy

A key challenge for the Federal Reserve is that higher gas prices are inflationary, but they also reduce households’ spending power and dampen growth.

May 28, 2026
It’s not just high gas prices – inflation is now spreading through the US economy
Education|Environment|Science

Massive marine predator crowned T. rex of the ocean and ‘a true terror of its time’

Massive marine predator crowned T. rex of the ocean and ‘a true terror of its time’

May 28, 2026
Massive marine predator crowned T. rex of the ocean and ‘a true terror of its time’
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Groq raising up to $650 million from existing investors, source says

Groq is raising up to $650 million from existing investors, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Thursday, after the AI chip startup signed a $17 billion licensing deal

May 28, 2026
Groq raising up to $650 million from existing investors, source says
Business|Economy|Europe|Science|Technology

Anthropic to boost hiring in Europe after opening Milan office

Anthropic will continue expanding in Europe after opening its sixth office on the continent in Milan on Thursday, Chris Ciauri, managing director for international at the U.S

May 28, 2026
Anthropic to boost hiring in Europe after opening Milan office
Health|Science|Technology

Vaping is often touted as less toxic than smoking. But new research raises concerns about cancer risk

Vaping is often touted as less toxic than smoking. But new research raises concerns about cancer risk

May 28, 2026
Vaping is often touted as less toxic than smoking. But new research raises concerns about cancer risk
Africa|Health|Science|World

Kenya approves US Ebola quarantine request as WHO chief heads to Congo

Kenya has approved a request from the U.S. to open a quarantine facility in the East African nation for Americans exposed to Ebola, U.S. officials told Reuters on

May 28, 2026
Kenya approves US Ebola quarantine request as WHO chief heads to Congo
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Energy use forcing rethink of AI chip design, TSMC says

A senior TSMC executive said on Thursday that surging electricity demands from AI are making energy efficiency rather than computing power the main

May 28, 2026
Energy use forcing rethink of AI chip design, TSMC says
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Microsoft to release new coding model next week, the Information reports

Microsoft will unveil a suite of new homegrown AI models next week at its annual "Build" conference for developers in San Francisco, including a coding model to boost the usage of

May 28, 2026
Microsoft to release new coding model next week, the Information reports
Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Pigeons may be navigating with their liver, study suggests

A study details a surprising new way into how pigeons find their way home

May 29, 2026
Pigeons may be navigating with their liver, study suggests
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Anthropic's valuation surges to $965 billion, surpassing OpenAI

Anthropic said on Thursday it has raised $65 billion at a post-money valuation of $965 billion, as it aims to bolster computing capacity to meet growing demand for chatbot Claude

May 29, 2026
Anthropic's valuation surges to $965 billion, surpassing OpenAI
Business|Science|Technology

Anthropic to roll out Claude Mythos in coming weeks, launches Opus 4.8

Anthropic on Thursday said it is launching an upgraded Claude Opus 4.8 model even as it works to release its powerful, market-moving Mythos model to all customers in the coming

May 28, 2026
Anthropic to roll out Claude Mythos in coming weeks, launches Opus 4.8
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Ohio suspends data center tax break as tech firms face pressure to pay the cost to power AI

Ohio is suspending a tax break that has been critical to its competition with other states to attract the massive new facilities that power and train artificial intelligence chatbots

May 29, 2026
Ohio suspends data center tax break as tech firms face pressure to pay the cost to power AI
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Musk says SpaceX agreed only six-month Colossus AI lease to Anthropic

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said on Thursday the IPO-bound company had only agreed to lease its Colossus AI training data center clusters to Anthropic for six months, though he added it

May 28, 2026
Musk says SpaceX agreed only six-month Colossus AI lease to Anthropic
Health|Science|Technology|World

Experimental hepatitis B drug may offer 'functional cure' for some patients

New research suggests a first-of-its-kind drug for hepatitis B may let some patients stop treatment without showing signs of the dangerous liver virus

May 28, 2026
Experimental hepatitis B drug may offer 'functional cure' for some patients
Environment|Health|Science

Happy, who taught researchers that elephants can recognize themselves, is euthanized at Bronx Zoo

A Bronx Zoo elephant who gave researchers new insights and became the crux of a closely watched animal rights case has died

May 28, 2026
Happy, who taught researchers that elephants can recognize themselves, is euthanized at Bronx Zoo
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Japan state-backed fund considering sale of chipmaking materials maker JSR, sources say

Japan Investment Corp (JIC), a state-backed fund, is considering selling JSR, two people familiar with the matter said, two years after it took

May 28, 2026
Japan state-backed fund considering sale of chipmaking materials maker JSR, sources say
Asia|Environment|Science|World

Rescuers in Laos say more oxygen needed to save 7 people trapped in cave

The leader of a Thai volunteer group helping to extract seven people trapped in a cave in Laos

May 28, 2026
Rescuers in Laos say more oxygen needed to save 7 people trapped in cave
Environment|Science|World

Global temperatures to reach near-record highs in next five years, report finds

Average global temperatures are forecast to reach near-record levels in the next five years, with Arctic temperatures expected to

May 28, 2026
Global temperatures to reach near-record highs in next five years, report finds
Asia|Business|Science|Technology|World

ByteDance developing custom CPU chips to support AI rollout, sources say

Chinese technology giant ByteDance is developing its own central processing units (CPUs) to support its growing AI infrastructure needs,

May 28, 2026
ByteDance developing custom CPU chips to support AI rollout, sources say
Political|Science|Technology|World

US-China conflict over Taiwan risks a nuclear escalation, study finds

A conflict between the U.S. and China over Taiwan would risk a nuclear escalation with both militaries likely to stage sweeping

May 28, 2026
US-China conflict over Taiwan risks a nuclear escalation, study finds
Business|Environment|Science|World

Think it's hot now? The next five years will smash records, UN says

A new report from the United Nations weather agency gives a three-out-of-four chance that the next five years will average more than 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial temperatures

May 28, 2026
Think it's hot now? The next five years will smash records, UN says
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

Australia sues 3M for $1.4 billion over PFAS 'forever chemicals' contamination

The Australian government said on Thursday it had launched legal action against 3M over contamination from firefighting foam supplied by the U.S. company

May 28, 2026
Australia sues 3M for $1.4 billion over PFAS 'forever chemicals' contamination
Economy|Education|Health|Science

About 8% of the country lacked health insurance in 2025, new data shows. That could rise next year

The proportion of Americans without health insurance held steady at around 8% of the population in 2025, according to new findings from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

May 28, 2026
About 8% of the country lacked health insurance in 2025, new data shows. That could rise next year
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology|World

Fed's Goolsbee says oil shock could exacerbate inflationary impulse of AI hype

Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee on Thursday amped up his warning that mounting expectations for the productivity-boosting potential of AI could send inflation

May 28, 2026
Fed's Goolsbee says oil shock could exacerbate inflationary impulse of AI hype
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Bayer sued for allegedly monopolizing US market for GMO corn seeds

Bayer used illegal and anti-competitive practices to monopolize the U.S. market for genetically engineered corn seeds, reaping "hundreds of millions, if not

May 28, 2026
Bayer sued for allegedly monopolizing US market for GMO corn seeds
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Eleven feared dead in Washington state chemical vat rupture, operation moves to recovery effort

The search for nine people missing after a chemical tank imploded and ruptured a day earlier in Washington state has moved from a rescue to a

May 28, 2026
Eleven feared dead in Washington state chemical vat rupture, operation moves to recovery effort
Business|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

West Coast chemical emergencies raise questions about the safety of massive industrial tanks

There are millions of chemical tanks around the U.S., and experts say it is exceedingly rare for them to fail

May 28, 2026
West Coast chemical emergencies raise questions about the safety of massive industrial tanks
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Health|Political|Science|US|World

Fair housing groups file lawsuit arguing a federal rule change removes protections

Fair housing groups have filed a lawsuit over a rule change by the Trump administration that they allege reverses decades of lending protections and opens the door to discrimination against Black people, Latinos and other minorities

May 28, 2026
Fair housing groups file lawsuit arguing a federal rule change removes protections
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|Travel|World

Scientists newly identify species of tiny, blue octopus that fits in the palm of your hand

Scientists newly identify species of tiny, blue octopus that fits in the palm of your hand

May 28, 2026
Scientists newly identify species of tiny, blue octopus that fits in the palm of your hand
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|World

The Latest: Trump convened his Cabinet as talks to end Iran war remain in flux

President Donald Trump convened his Cabinet on Wednesday at a precarious moment for talks aimed at ending the Iran war, saying “things are going very well” days after insisting a settlement was “largely negotiated.”

May 27, 2026
The Latest: Trump convened his Cabinet as talks to end Iran war remain in flux
Business|Science|Technology|US

SpaceX's Starship rockets are grounded pending investigation after test flight

SpaceX Starship launches are on hold pending an investigation into last week's test flight

May 28, 2026
SpaceX's Starship rockets are grounded pending investigation after test flight
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

Synopsys reaches settlement with Elliott, says Jesse Cohn to join board

Chip design software maker Synopsys has reached an agreement with activist investor Elliott Investment Management that will give one board seat to

May 28, 2026
Synopsys reaches settlement with Elliott, says Jesse Cohn to join board
Arts|Crime|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

How Arizona finds the home of human remains

How Arizona finds the home of human remains

May 28, 2026
How Arizona finds the home of human remains
Business|Science|Technology|US|World

FAA orders SpaceX to investigate Starship booster mishap

The U.S.

May 27, 2026
FAA orders SpaceX to investigate Starship booster mishap
Health|Science|Travel|World

US puts its focus on keeping Ebola cases out of the country

The United States on Wednesday said it must prevent any cases of Ebola from entering the country from the Democratic Republic of

May 27, 2026
US puts its focus on keeping Ebola cases out of the country
Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Students make local history as first student-built plane takes flight

Students make local history as first student-built plane takes flight

May 28, 2026
Students make local history as first student-built plane takes flight
Science|Technology

Introducing Argus, a robot with 20 legs and eyes built to move and see in any direction instantly

Robots that look like dogs or people try to replicate symmetrical shapes found in nature

May 28, 2026
Introducing Argus, a robot with 20 legs and eyes built to move and see in any direction instantly
Business|Economy|Health|Political|Science|Technology

Iowa law funds pediatric cancer research through vape tax

Iowa law funds pediatric cancer research through vape tax

May 28, 2026
Iowa law funds pediatric cancer research through vape tax
Europe|Political|Science|Technology|US|World

Zelenskiy asks Trump for air defence as Russia escalates strike threats

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged U.S.

May 27, 2026
Zelenskiy asks Trump for air defence as Russia escalates strike threats
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Capgemini says AI widens client spending pool

By Leo Marchandon and Coralie Lamarque (REUTERS), May 27 (Rtrs) - Capgemini on Thursday said artificial intelligence was opening access to client spending beyond traditional information technology

May 27, 2026
Capgemini says AI widens client spending pool
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Community honors Nicole Amor, Minnesota soldier killed in Kuwait, with memorial stone

Community honors Nicole Amor, Minnesota soldier killed in Kuwait, with memorial stone

May 27, 2026
Community honors Nicole Amor, Minnesota soldier killed in Kuwait, with memorial stone
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Global firms use AI at Indian hubs to bring more ad work in-house

Global companies are using AI at their Indian hubs to bring more creative work in-house, cutting turnaround time and their reliance on

May 27, 2026
Global firms use AI at Indian hubs to bring more ad work in-house
Environment|Health|Science|World

WHO urges ceasefire in Congo to contain Ebola as cases surge

(Corrects paragraph 5 to state that North and South Kivu provinces are partially controlled by M23 rebels, not that North Kivu is held by M23 and South Kivu is controlled by the Alliance Fleuve Congo;

May 27, 2026
WHO urges ceasefire in Congo to contain Ebola as cases surge
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US

US space stocks rise on SpaceX IPO hype

Shares of U.S. space companies continued to climb on Wednesday, extending their recent rally as investors bet that rocket company SpaceX's

May 27, 2026
US space stocks rise on SpaceX IPO hype
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

OpenAI Foundation commits $250 million to help workers, economies navigate AI disruption

The non-profit that controls OpenAI will commit an initial $250 million for grants, partnerships and direct work aimed at helping workers and economies navigate the disruption

May 27, 2026
OpenAI Foundation commits $250 million to help workers, economies navigate AI disruption
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

A warmer world creates bigger and more damaging hailstones, study says

A new study says the size and damage from hailstones will increase in a warming world

May 27, 2026
A warmer world creates bigger and more damaging hailstones, study says
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Science|Technology|World

Defence-driven demand powers surge in US listings by mining firms

There has been a surge in mining companies seeking U.S. listings this year, but even more striking is the change in language as firms explicitly target

May 27, 2026
Defence-driven demand powers surge in US listings by mining firms
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Nuclear firm Newcleo to list on Nasdaq in a deal valuing it at $2.4 billion

Nuclear energy company Newcleo has entered an agreement to list on the Nasdaq stock exchange through a merger with NewHold Investment Corp III, the firm

May 27, 2026
Nuclear firm Newcleo to list on Nasdaq in a deal valuing it at $2.4 billion
Economy|Health|Science|World

'Breakneck' Ebola epidemic in Congo outpaces world's response

In an Ebola outbreak, hours matter. 

May 27, 2026
'Breakneck' Ebola epidemic in Congo outpaces world's response
Health|Science|World

US planning quarantine facility in Kenya for citizens exposed to Ebola, sources say

The U.S. is discussing with Kenya opening a facility there to quarantine American citizens who become exposed to the Ebola outbreak centered in the Democratic Republic of Congo, two

May 27, 2026
US planning quarantine facility in Kenya for citizens exposed to Ebola, sources say
Business|Education|Opinion|Science|Technology

Privacy isn’t dead – it’s just that tech companies have made it inconvenient

Is sharing your data worth what you’re getting out of it? That may be the wrong question to ask when you are thinking about whether to share.

May 27, 2026
Privacy isn’t dead – it’s just that tech companies have made it inconvenient
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

AI is replacing humans in responding to some surveys – but simulated opinions are not the same as public opinion

AI models can simulate the answers thousands of people would provide to a survey, but the results aren’t a reliable measure of what real people would actually say.

May 27, 2026
AI is replacing humans in responding to some surveys – but simulated opinions are not the same as public opinion
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Blackout risks are rising – why neighboring power grids can’t just send extra electricity where it’s needed

Western states are figuring out how to make electricity-sharing work, but it isn’t easy. Texas learned that the hard way.

May 27, 2026
Blackout risks are rising – why neighboring power grids can’t just send extra electricity where it’s needed
Education|Health|Science

Is rubbing your eyes bad for you? 2 eye specialists explain what’s behind the urge to rub and what to do about it

Some over-the-counter and at-home remedies can help reduce eye irritation that causes rubbing. But if those don’t bring relief, it’s important to see an eye doctor.

May 27, 2026
Is rubbing your eyes bad for you? 2 eye specialists explain what’s behind the urge to rub and what to do about it
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Nearly half of maternal deaths in Pennsylvania occur more than 6 weeks after giving birth

The late postpartum period has the highest risk for maternal deaths, yet the standard of postpartum care in the US ends at approximately six weeks after birth.

May 27, 2026
Nearly half of maternal deaths in Pennsylvania occur more than 6 weeks after giving birth
Health|Science|Technology

Blood testing is now included in screening recommendations for colon and rectal cancer

Blood testing is now included in screening recommendations for colon and rectal cancer

May 27, 2026
Blood testing is now included in screening recommendations for colon and rectal cancer
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Nvidia to spend $150 billion a year in Taiwan, 'epicentre' of AI revolution, says CEO

Nvidia's chief executive said on Wednesday the chip company plans to invest around $150 billion a year in Taiwan, terming it the "epicentre" of the AI

May 27, 2026
Nvidia to spend $150 billion a year in Taiwan, 'epicentre' of AI revolution, says CEO
Health|Science|Sports|World

This year’s World Cup is testing the public health playbook

This year’s World Cup is testing the public health playbook

May 27, 2026
This year’s World Cup is testing the public health playbook
Environment|Science|Travel|World

In the lowest place on Earth, a sea is rapidly dying — and no one can agree how to save it

In the lowest place on Earth, a sea is rapidly dying — and no one can agree how to save it

May 27, 2026
In the lowest place on Earth, a sea is rapidly dying — and no one can agree how to save it
Environment|Health|Science|Travel|World

Hantavirus cases from cruise outbreak rise to 13 following new case in Spain, WHO says

The number of cases of Hantavirus linked to a cruise ship at the centre of an outbreak has increased to 13, the head of the World Health Organization

May 27, 2026
Hantavirus cases from cruise outbreak rise to 13 following new case in Spain, WHO says
Africa|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science|World

In Congo displacement camp, fighting Ebola with sand, oatmeal and one thermometer but no water

There is one handwashing station and one infrared thermometer to fight the Ebola epidemic in this camp for 10,000 displaced people in Bunia, a city at the heart of the outbreak in eastern Congo

May 27, 2026
In Congo displacement camp, fighting Ebola with sand, oatmeal and one thermometer but no water
Science|Technology|World

NASA lays out moon base plans with landers, buggies and drones at the top of the list

NASA is already ordering landers, rovers and drones for a sprawling moon base, less than two months after the Artemis II mission

May 27, 2026
NASA lays out moon base plans with landers, buggies and drones at the top of the list
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

SpaceX's Starship test strengthens IPO case, though hurdles remain

SpaceX's upgraded Starship launch on Friday delivered enough progress to keep the momentum intact behind Elon Musk's $1.75 trillion IPO, while

May 27, 2026
SpaceX's Starship test strengthens IPO case, though hurdles remain
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

SK Hynix joins $1 trillion club after Samsung, Micron on AI chip boom

SK Hynix topped $1 trillion in market value for the first time on Wednesday, joining its memory chip rivals Samsung Electronics and

May 27, 2026
SK Hynix joins $1 trillion club after Samsung, Micron on AI chip boom
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Samsung plans $1.5 billion chip testing plant in Vietnam, document shows

Samsung Electronics plans to invest 39 trillion dong ($1.5 billion) in Vietnam to build a semiconductor testing plant, its proposal

May 27, 2026
Samsung plans $1.5 billion chip testing plant in Vietnam, document shows
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Southern California officials lift all evacuation orders for residents near damaged chemical tank

Officials have lifted evacuation orders for final 16,000 residents near a damaged chemical tank in California

May 26, 2026
Southern California officials lift all evacuation orders for residents near damaged chemical tank
Environment|Science|Travel|World

Russia's Putin gifts four Amur tigers to Kazakhstan ahead of visit

Russia has handed Kazakhstan four Amur tigers, two of them cubs, to help the country restore its numbers of the animals, President Vladimir Putin said in an

May 27, 2026
Russia's Putin gifts four Amur tigers to Kazakhstan ahead of visit
Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Evacuation orders lifted in California chemical tank emergency after worst-case explosion risk eliminated

Evacuation orders lifted in California chemical tank emergency after worst-case explosion risk eliminated

May 24, 2026
Evacuation orders lifted in California chemical tank emergency after worst-case explosion risk eliminated
Political|Science|Technology|World

North Korea says it tested new warheads, technology and navigation in latest launches

North Korea says its latest launches involved multiple weapons systems, including a nuclear-capable cruise missile that leader Kim Jong Un plans to deploy with front-line units facing South Korea

May 27, 2026
North Korea says it tested new warheads, technology and navigation in latest launches
Science|Technology|World

North Korea tests AI-guided missiles and artillery rockets designed for modern warfare, KCNA says

North Korea has tested a mix of tactical ballistic missiles, artillery rockets and AI-guided precision cruise missiles designed for modern warfare under leader

May 27, 2026
North Korea tests AI-guided missiles and artillery rockets designed for modern warfare, KCNA says
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

The Trump administration is working on a deal to give weapons-grade plutonium to energy companies

The Trump administration is working on a deal to give weapons-grade plutonium to energy companies

May 27, 2026
The Trump administration is working on a deal to give weapons-grade plutonium to energy companies
Political|Science|Technology|World

UN Security Council condemns attack on UAE nuclear plant

The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday condemned the attack on Barakah Nuclear Plant in the United Arab Emirates, according to a statement, adding that the 

May 27, 2026
UN Security Council condemns attack on UAE nuclear plant
Entertainment|Health|Science

RFK Jr. snatches snakes in viral video, the latest of his many animal encounters

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has captured the internet's attention by wrangling two snakes bare-handed

May 27, 2026
RFK Jr. snatches snakes in viral video, the latest of his many animal encounters
Health|Political|Science|World

Trump wraps up 3-hour medical visit to Walter Reed and declares 'Everything checked out PERFECTLY'

President Donald Trump has wrapped up a three-hour visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for what the White House describes as preventive medical and dental exams

May 26, 2026
Trump wraps up 3-hour medical visit to Walter Reed and declares 'Everything checked out PERFECTLY'
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

S&P 500, Nasdaq hit record closing highs on AI optimism, Micron joins $1 trillion club

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record closing highs on Tuesday, as AI-fueled optimism offset anxiety over Middle East peace

May 27, 2026
S&P 500, Nasdaq hit record closing highs on AI optimism, Micron joins $1 trillion club
Business|Science|Technology|World

US Space Force awards SpaceX $2.29 billion contract for military space data network

The U.S.

May 27, 2026
US Space Force awards SpaceX $2.29 billion contract for military space data network
Health|Science|World

US CDC seeks staff for Ebola screening as outbreak response expands

The U.S.

May 27, 2026
US CDC seeks staff for Ebola screening as outbreak response expands
Science|Technology

Could aliens ever visit Earth? An aerospace scientist unpacks the challenges of interstellar spaceflight

To travel between solar systems, a spacecraft would need extremely sophisticated – if not impossible – technology.

May 27, 2026
Could aliens ever visit Earth? An aerospace scientist unpacks the challenges of interstellar spaceflight
Health|Science|Technology

An astronaut suddenly couldn’t speak in space. What does that mean for future missions?

An astronaut suddenly couldn’t speak in space. What does that mean for future missions?

May 27, 2026
An astronaut suddenly couldn’t speak in space. What does that mean for future missions?
Business|Economy|Political|Science|World

Russia and Kazakhstan will sign nuclear power deal during Putin trip, Kremlin says

Russian President Vladimir Putin will oversee the signing of a deal outlining parameters for the construction of a nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan

May 26, 2026
Russia and Kazakhstan will sign nuclear power deal during Putin trip, Kremlin says
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Micron joins $1 trillion club as AI race powers memory chip boom

Micron Technology briefly topped $1 trillion in market value for the first time on Tuesday, crowning a dizzying rally that has cemented the U.S

May 26, 2026
Micron joins $1 trillion club as AI race powers memory chip boom
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

Pentagon spars with SpaceX over Starlink price hike during Iran war

As U.S. kamikaze drones guided by Elon Musk’s Starlink network began to make visible gains in the war against Iran, senior SpaceX officials reached a

May 26, 2026
Pentagon spars with SpaceX over Starlink price hike during Iran war
Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

US picks potential partners for using Cold War-era plutonium as fuel

The U.S. said on Tuesday it had chosen five companies, including Oklo, to enter advanced talks over potentially using its Cold War-era plutonium as a

May 26, 2026
US picks potential partners for using Cold War-era plutonium as fuel
Environment|Political|Science|World

Remnants of Assad's chemical weapons program recovered, Syrian official says

Syria's transitional leadership has located remnants of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's clandestine chemical weapons program, including raw

May 26, 2026
Remnants of Assad's chemical weapons program recovered, Syrian official says
Business|Health|Political|Science|Technology|World

US FDA advisers to weigh updating 2026-27 COVID vaccines for XFG variant

Advisers to the U.S.

May 26, 2026
US FDA advisers to weigh updating 2026-27 COVID vaccines for XFG variant
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Whiskey shop using AI tool to help customers find their perfect bottle

Whiskey shop using AI tool to help customers find their perfect bottle

May 26, 2026
Whiskey shop using AI tool to help customers find their perfect bottle
Business|Science|Technology|World

India prepares interim, not final, report as Air India crash anniversary nears, source says

Indian officials investigating last year's deadly Air India crash are preparing an interim report rather than a final

May 26, 2026
India prepares interim, not final, report as Air India crash anniversary nears, source says
Environment|Health|Science|World

‘Mind-bogglingly crazy’: Europe’s deadly, early heatwave is smashing records

‘Mind-bogglingly crazy’: Europe’s deadly, early heatwave is smashing records

May 26, 2026
‘Mind-bogglingly crazy’: Europe’s deadly, early heatwave is smashing records
Economy|Education|Environment|Science

California’s salmon fishery is reopening after a population crash led to a 3-year closure, but that doesn’t mean all is well

Salmon have faced a boom-bust cycle for years. Making their recovery last longer will require some big changes, including how hatcheries produce fish.

May 26, 2026
California’s salmon fishery is reopening after a population crash led to a 3-year closure, but that doesn’t mean all is well
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

The US is seeing stronger storms, so why are droughts getting worse?

Even though annual precipitation is rising nationally, the landscape is drying out more rapidly. That’s changing the water cycle.

May 26, 2026
The US is seeing stronger storms, so why are droughts getting worse?
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Teens need to press pause on late-night doomscrolling

Teens need to press pause on late-night doomscrolling

May 26, 2026
Teens need to press pause on late-night doomscrolling
Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

How natural selection helps design antennas, cancer treatments and adhesives

When people harness the logic of natural selection, they can often find efficient and effective ways to solve complex problems.

May 26, 2026
How natural selection helps design antennas, cancer treatments and adhesives
Business|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Should AIs be required to report a human user contemplating violence?

Human therapists have a legal duty to warn authorities and potential targets when patients say they plan to harm someone. The same can – in theory – be required of AI chatbots .

May 26, 2026
Should AIs be required to report a human user contemplating violence?
Economy|Environment|Science

Releasing cool water protects fish in the Grand Canyon. That comes at cost to hydropower

Federal officials are considering cool water releases for the third consecutive year at Glen Canyon Dam in Northern Arizona this summer to safeguard the humpback chub, a federally protected fish

May 26, 2026
Releasing cool water protects fish in the Grand Canyon. That comes at cost to hydropower
Arts|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Shutting down federal bee labs threatens bees, beekeepers and the US food system

When honey bees get sick, their beekeepers turn to the nation’s premier bee research and disease diagnosis lab for help. That crucial resource is now disappearing.

May 26, 2026
Shutting down federal bee labs threatens bees, beekeepers and the US food system
Business|Health|Science|Technology|World

China pharma industry not impacted by Beijing scrutiny of sensitive tech deals, JW chief says

China's booming pharmaceutical industry is not being impacted by Beijing's tightening scrutiny over deals involving sensitive technologies, the CEO of JW

May 26, 2026
China pharma industry not impacted by Beijing scrutiny of sensitive tech deals, JW chief says
Business|Economy|Finance|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Your bank’s AI just blocked your payment – what can you do?

AI is now the machine deciding whether your payment goes through. And when it makes a mistake, the system isn’t designed to tell you why.

May 26, 2026
Your bank’s AI just blocked your payment – what can you do?
Health|Science

How states’ moves to call abortion drugs ‘controlled substances’ can make childbirth more dangerous and interfere with legal, safe and necessary healthcare

Medications used to perform abortions are also widely used to treat severe pregnancy complications, as well as several conditions unrelated to childbirth.

May 26, 2026
How states’ moves to call abortion drugs ‘controlled substances’ can make childbirth more dangerous and interfere with legal, safe and necessary healthcare
Science|Technology|World

Russia can falsify GPS signals deep into Europe, Lithuania says

Russia can falsify GPS signals deep into Europe at a radius of up to 450km (280 miles) from its Kaliningrad exclave due to hugely-expanded capacity, a

May 26, 2026
Russia can falsify GPS signals deep into Europe, Lithuania says
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Australia's Element 25 reviews US project as it looks to renegotiate GM, Stellantis contracts

Manganese producer Element 25 said on Tuesday it is reviewing its project execution plan for the production of high-purity manganese sulphate monohydrate (HPMSM) in Louisiana, U.S.,

May 26, 2026
Australia's Element 25 reviews US project as it looks to renegotiate GM, Stellantis contracts
Business|Economy|Health|Political|Science|Technology

Big Tobacco comes out on top after US FDA shake-up

The U.S.

May 26, 2026
Big Tobacco comes out on top after US FDA shake-up
Health|Political|Science|World

Trump’s advanced age and threats to his life serve as reminders of his own mortality

Trump’s advanced age and threats to his life serve as reminders of his own mortality

May 26, 2026
Trump’s advanced age and threats to his life serve as reminders of his own mortality
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

OpenAI's Altman says AI unlikely to lead to 'jobs apocalypse'

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said on Tuesday the rapid development and adoption of AI would not lead to a global "jobs apocalypse" and the technology had not

May 26, 2026
OpenAI's Altman says AI unlikely to lead to 'jobs apocalypse'
Science|Technology|World

South Korea aims to launch first nuclear-powered submarine by the mid-2030s

South Korea will seek to launch its first nuclear-powered submarine by the mid-2030s, under a new programme aimed at countering North Korea's submarine-launched nuclear and

May 26, 2026
South Korea aims to launch first nuclear-powered submarine by the mid-2030s
Economy|Environment|Science|Travel|World

A year after glacier collapse, Blatten residents rebuild lives in Swiss Alps

Hotel Momentum stands above Switzerland's Loetschen Valley as a symbol of recovery, a year after a

May 26, 2026
A year after glacier collapse, Blatten residents rebuild lives in Swiss Alps
Health|Science|World

DRC is no stranger to Ebola outbreaks. Why isn’t there a vaccine or treatment to help now?

DRC is no stranger to Ebola outbreaks. Why isn’t there a vaccine or treatment to help now?

May 26, 2026
DRC is no stranger to Ebola outbreaks. Why isn’t there a vaccine or treatment to help now?
Health|Science|World

Attacks from suspicious residents complicate the fight against a rare type of Ebola

Health workers responding to a rapidly spreading outbreak of a rare type of Ebola in eastern Congo face two threats

May 25, 2026
Attacks from suspicious residents complicate the fight against a rare type of Ebola
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|US|World

Atlanta metro downpour leads to massive fish kill on the Chattahoochee River

Atlanta metro downpour leads to massive fish kill on the Chattahoochee River

May 26, 2026
Atlanta metro downpour leads to massive fish kill on the Chattahoochee River
Europe|Health|Science|World

Spanish citizen evacuated from hantavirus-hit cruise ship tests positive

Spanish citizen evacuated from hantavirus-hit cruise ship tests positive

May 26, 2026
Spanish citizen evacuated from hantavirus-hit cruise ship tests positive
Business|Environment|Science|Technology|US|World

Overheating chemical tank in California no longer at risk of exploding, fire officials say

Firefighters contending with a dangerously overheating industrial tank of a hazardous chemical in Southern California have eliminated the possibility of the tank exploding after a

May 25, 2026
Overheating chemical tank in California no longer at risk of exploding, fire officials say
Business|Education|Environment|Health|Science

Archaeologists uncover graves and artifacts at former asylum

Archaeologists uncover graves and artifacts at former asylum

May 26, 2026
Archaeologists uncover graves and artifacts at former asylum
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

Pope calls for robust regulation of AI in manifesto that ponders the future of humanity

Pope Leo XIV has called for robust regulation of artificial intelligence and for its developers to work for the common good rather than profit

May 25, 2026
Pope calls for robust regulation of AI in manifesto that ponders the future of humanity
Health|Political|Science|World

Brazil's Lula starts radiation after early-stage skin cancer diagnosis

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has started preventive radiation treatment after being diagnosed with early-stage skin

May 25, 2026
Brazil's Lula starts radiation after early-stage skin cancer diagnosis
Environment|Science|Technology|World

With AI manifesto, Leo joins pantheon of popes who urged world to change

Catholic popes have been urging global leaders to address social justice issues for 135 years across some two dozen major documents that many of the

May 25, 2026
With AI manifesto, Leo joins pantheon of popes who urged world to change
Education|Environment|Science

Why did T. rex have tiny arms? A new study may finally have the answer

Why did T. rex have tiny arms? A new study may finally have the answer

May 25, 2026
Why did T. rex have tiny arms? A new study may finally have the answer
Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Freshman recognized for creating disaster communication packs after Helene

Freshman recognized for creating disaster communication packs after Helene

May 25, 2026
Freshman recognized for creating disaster communication packs after Helene
Business|Science|Technology|World

Pope Leo warns of AI fueling warfare in first major theological document

Pope Leo warns of AI fueling warfare in first major theological document

May 25, 2026
Pope Leo warns of AI fueling warfare in first major theological document
Health|Science|World

Inside the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in DRC as the virus spreads

Inside the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in DRC as the virus spreads

May 24, 2026
Inside the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in DRC as the virus spreads
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Anthropic's Olah says AI must be guided from outside Big Tech

The co-founder of AI company Anthropic said on Monday that the development of artificial intelligence cannot be left solely to

May 25, 2026
Anthropic's Olah says AI must be guided from outside Big Tech
Health|Science|World

WHO chief says fast-moving Ebola epidemic is outpacing response efforts

The head of the World Health Organization said on Monday that the fast-moving Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda was outpacing response efforts, giving the

May 25, 2026
WHO chief says fast-moving Ebola epidemic is outpacing response efforts
Environment|Science|Travel|World

Cave diving is fraught with danger, but the reward is sights like nothing else on Earth

Cave diving is fraught with danger, but the reward is sights like nothing else on Earth

May 25, 2026
Cave diving is fraught with danger, but the reward is sights like nothing else on Earth
Political|Science|Technology|World

Pope, urging AI regulation, warns some weapons now beyond human control

Pope Leo urged governments to slow down and closely regulate the development of AI systems in his first major document, released on Monday, warning

May 25, 2026
Pope, urging AI regulation, warns some weapons now beyond human control
Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Want to be happier and healthier? Switch up your day with movement breaks

Want to be happier and healthier? Switch up your day with movement breaks

May 25, 2026
Want to be happier and healthier? Switch up your day with movement breaks
Science|Technology|Travel

Flight diverted because of power bank charging device in hold luggage

Flight diverted because of power bank charging device in hold luggage

May 25, 2026
Flight diverted because of power bank charging device in hold luggage
Economy|Environment|Science|World

Rising seas will swallow New Orleans. People need to start relocating now, scientists say

Rising seas will swallow New Orleans. People need to start relocating now, scientists say

May 25, 2026
Rising seas will swallow New Orleans. People need to start relocating now, scientists say
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

Myanmar military steps up fight for rare earth area and border routes

Myanmar's military has launched renewed offensives into several border regions, including a frontier area with critical rare earth deposits and other vital trade routes, a month

May 25, 2026
Myanmar military steps up fight for rare earth area and border routes
Asia|Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Huawei's 'chip queen' etches her name in China's tech folklore

When He Tingbo was put in charge of Huawei's chip development in 2003, the young engineer was handed an annual budget of $400

May 25, 2026
Huawei's 'chip queen' etches her name in China's tech folklore
Africa|Crime|Health|Science|World

Young men storm a Congo hospital treating Ebola patients to demand bodies of their kin

A local hospital official says that angry young men stormed a hospital treating Ebola patients at the heart of an outbreak in eastern Congo, demanding the bodies of their relatives

May 25, 2026
Young men storm a Congo hospital treating Ebola patients to demand bodies of their kin
Business|Science|Technology|World

China's Huawei reveals chip design breakthrough amid US sanctions

Huawei Technologies said on Monday it will make industry-leading semiconductors using a new technology in five years,

May 25, 2026
China's Huawei reveals chip design breakthrough amid US sanctions
Science|Technology|World

China launches Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with 1 of 3 astronauts set for yearlong stay

China has launched the Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with three astronauts heading to its space station

May 24, 2026
China launches Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with 1 of 3 astronauts set for yearlong stay
Business|Environment|Health|Political|Science|World

Southern California chemical tank has a crack that could possibly lower risk of explosion

Authorities are bracing for the possibility that a damaged chemical tank at a facility in Southern California could leak or explode

May 24, 2026
Southern California chemical tank has a crack that could possibly lower risk of explosion
Environment|Health|Science|Technology

'Potential crack' in California chemical tank may prevent explosion, fire official says

Experts trying to prevent a tank holding a highly toxic and flammable chemical from exploding in Southern California found a "potential crack" in the container that might

May 25, 2026
'Potential crack' in California chemical tank may prevent explosion, fire official says
Business|Crime|Science|Technology|Travel

Man recalls being inside Waymo as it sped through construction zone, chased by police

Man recalls being inside Waymo as it sped through construction zone, chased by police

May 25, 2026
Man recalls being inside Waymo as it sped through construction zone, chased by police
Health|Science|Sports

What most people misunderstand about sepsis

What most people misunderstand about sepsis

May 25, 2026
What most people misunderstand about sepsis
Business|Science|Technology|Travel

AI is learning to fly airplanes — and aviation is starting to embrace it

AI is learning to fly airplanes — and aviation is starting to embrace it

May 25, 2026
AI is learning to fly airplanes — and aviation is starting to embrace it
Business|Education|Environment|Food|Science|Technology

Professor, team get $1.8M grant to turn surplus sweet potatoes into plant-based milk

Professor, team get $1.8M grant to turn surplus sweet potatoes into plant-based milk

May 25, 2026
Professor, team get $1.8M grant to turn surplus sweet potatoes into plant-based milk
Crime|Political|Science|Technology|World

Russia hits Ukraine with Oreshnik missile in one of war's biggest attacks on Kyiv

Russia pounded Kyiv and surrounding areas with hundreds of drones and missiles on Sunday in one of the heaviest bombardments of the city since

May 24, 2026
Russia hits Ukraine with Oreshnik missile in one of war's biggest attacks on Kyiv
Arts|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

I tried to turn my phone off for a week. Why it didn’t work

I tried to turn my phone off for a week. Why it didn’t work

May 24, 2026
I tried to turn my phone off for a week. Why it didn’t work
Business|Environment|Health|Science

California seeks novel solution as chemical tank heats up, risking catastrophe

Firefighters trying to keep a tank of hazardous chemicals in California from exploding or leaking brought in outside experts to help prevent a catastrophe, the incident commander

May 24, 2026
California seeks novel solution as chemical tank heats up, risking catastrophe
Business|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Officials race to cool down tank containing toxic chemical as 50,000 residents remain under evacuation order in California

Officials race to cool down tank containing toxic chemical as 50,000 residents remain under evacuation order in California

May 23, 2026
Officials race to cool down tank containing toxic chemical as 50,000 residents remain under evacuation order in California
Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Southern California chemical tank at risk of exploding as 40,000 residents are ordered to evacuate

Authorities are bracing for the possibility that a damaged chemical tank at a facility in Southern California could leak or explode

May 23, 2026
Southern California chemical tank at risk of exploding as 40,000 residents are ordered to evacuate
Science|Technology|World

China sends astronaut on year-long space mission as it eyes 2030 moon landing

China sent three astronauts to its space station on Sunday, one of whom will stay for a year, a record length for the country, enabling the study of

May 24, 2026
China sends astronaut on year-long space mission as it eyes 2030 moon landing
Health|Political|Science|Technology|World

Fact check: 28 separate false claims Trump made this week

Fact check: 28 separate false claims Trump made this week

May 23, 2026
Fact check: 28 separate false claims Trump made this week
Environment|Health|Science|Technology

40,000 people under evacuation orders for a chemical tank leak in Southern California

About 40,000 people are under evacuation orders and schools have shut down in Southern California due to a hazardous chemical leak

May 23, 2026
40,000 people under evacuation orders for a chemical tank leak in Southern California
Political|Science|Technology|World

Russia preparing strike on Ukraine using hypersonic 'Oreshnik' missile, Zelenskiy says

Russia is preparing a strike against Ukraine using a hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday, citing intelligence from

May 23, 2026
Russia preparing strike on Ukraine using hypersonic 'Oreshnik' missile, Zelenskiy says
Science|Technology

The Milky Way ate another galaxy. Scientists say they’ve found the scraps

The Milky Way ate another galaxy. Scientists say they’ve found the scraps

May 23, 2026
The Milky Way ate another galaxy. Scientists say they’ve found the scraps
Health|Science|World

Suspected and confirmed measles deaths top 500 in Bangladesh

At least 86 children have died from confirmed measles infections in Bangladesh this year, and another 426 with symptoms consistent with the disease, health officials said on

May 23, 2026
Suspected and confirmed measles deaths top 500 in Bangladesh
Health|Science|Travel|World

US adds Atlanta area airport for Ebola screening, CDC says

Americans coming back from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda or South Sudan now have a second entry point for returning to the United States, with the CDC on

May 23, 2026
US adds Atlanta area airport for Ebola screening, CDC says
Health|Lifestyle|Science

Want to be happier? You may need to think more about death

Want to be happier? You may need to think more about death

May 23, 2026
Want to be happier? You may need to think more about death
Business|Science|Technology|World

China's DeepSeek to make permanent 75% price cut on flagship V4‑Pro AI model

Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek will make permanent a 75% price cut on its flagship V4‑Pro artificial intelligence model, keeping prices at a quarter of their

May 23, 2026
China's DeepSeek to make permanent 75% price cut on flagship V4‑Pro AI model
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

AI is changing the internet forever. Here’s how

AI is changing the internet forever. Here’s how

May 23, 2026
AI is changing the internet forever. Here’s how
Environment|Science|World

Climate change threatens global plant species as habitats shrink

Some of the plants that make familiar landscapes recognizable may not survive by century's end

May 23, 2026
Climate change threatens global plant species as habitats shrink
Environment|Science|US|World

Magnitude 6 earthquake strikes Hawaii’s Big Island; USGS assessing Kilauea volcano

An earthquake of magnitude 6.0 struck near Honaunau-Napoopoo on the Big Island of Hawaii late on Friday and the state's volcano observatory was assessing the Kilauea volcano, the

May 23, 2026
Magnitude 6 earthquake strikes Hawaii’s Big Island; USGS assessing Kilauea volcano
Health|Science|World

Red Cross mourns death of three volunteers from Ebola in Congo

The Red Cross on Saturday paid tribute to three volunteers who are believed to have died after contracting Ebola while handling bodies and are among

May 23, 2026
Red Cross mourns death of three volunteers from Ebola in Congo
Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Good dog! More children’s hospitals turn to furry caregivers to help kids heal

Moments of joy are common whenever hospital facility dogs show up to spend time with patients

May 23, 2026
Good dog! More children’s hospitals turn to furry caregivers to help kids heal
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology|World

Nvidia says its forecast for $200 billion CPU market includes China

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said on Saturday that his forecast of a $200 billion market for CPUs includes China, signalling Nvidia still sees

May 23, 2026
Nvidia says its forecast for $200 billion CPU market includes China
Environment|Science|World

Wildfire season is off to a historic start and it could get worse

Wildfire season is off to a historic start and it could get worse

May 23, 2026
Wildfire season is off to a historic start and it could get worse
Environment|Health|Science|Technology|World

Thousands evacuated in Southern California due to failing chemical tank

Officials ordered tens of thousands of people to evacuate their homes in the Los Angeles suburb of Garden Grove on Friday due to a failing chemical tank that was

May 23, 2026
Thousands evacuated in Southern California due to failing chemical tank
Europe|Science|Technology|World

Drone games put Ukraine's best military pilots to the test

In the sky over western Ukraine, a bullet-shaped P1-SUN interceptor drone dived towards its target as dozens of soldiers looked on.

May 23, 2026
Drone games put Ukraine's best military pilots to the test
Crime|Health|Science|Technology

Fentanyl, meth found at house where New Mexico responders got sick after answering overdose call

Authorities say fentanyl and methamphetamine were found at a home where first responders became sick after answering a call about suspected overdoses in a rural New Mexico county

May 23, 2026
Fentanyl, meth found at house where New Mexico responders got sick after answering overdose call
Business|Science|Technology|Travel|World

SpaceX launches its biggest, most beefed-up Starship yet on a test flight

SpaceX has launched its biggest, most powerful Starship yet

May 23, 2026
SpaceX launches its biggest, most beefed-up Starship yet on a test flight
Africa|Health|Science|World

Ugandans rue link to Bundibugyo, the Ebola virus type named after a district of cocoa farmers

Bundibugyo is the somewhat easy-to-mispronounce name of a species of Ebola

May 23, 2026
Ugandans rue link to Bundibugyo, the Ebola virus type named after a district of cocoa farmers
Political|Science|Technology|World

Conference at UN to review nuclear nonproliferation treaty fails to reach agreement

A four-week conference at the United Nations to review the treaty to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons has ended without an agreement as the United States and Iran spar over Iran's nuclear program

May 23, 2026
Conference at UN to review nuclear nonproliferation treaty fails to reach agreement
Health|Science|World

US extends Ebola travel ban to Green Card holders

The United States on Friday temporarily banned the entry of lawful permanent residents who have been in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda or

May 23, 2026
US extends Ebola travel ban to Green Card holders
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

SpaceX's Starship flight hits most targets in pre-IPO test

SpaceX completed a largely successful test flight of its next-generation Starship rocket on Friday, deploying a clutch of mock

May 23, 2026
SpaceX's Starship flight hits most targets in pre-IPO test
Health|Science|Technology|World

Experimental treatments could help US Ebola patient

The U.S. missionary who tested positive for Ebola and is undergoing treatment in a German hospital has been given drugs aimed at reducing disease

May 23, 2026
Experimental treatments could help US Ebola patient
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Blue Origin to expand Florida campus with new $600 million facility

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Friday announced a $600 million expansion of Blue Origin's Rocket Park campus in Cape Canaveral.

May 23, 2026
Blue Origin to expand Florida campus with new $600 million facility
Health|Science|Travel|World

Americans exposed to hantavirus on ship enjoy some Nebraska hospitality while waiting in quarantine

The 18 American passengers who were exposed to hantavirus on a cruise ship are getting a taste of Nebraska hospitality as they wait to find out how much longer they will have to remain in quarantine at the hospital in Omaha

May 23, 2026
Americans exposed to hantavirus on ship enjoy some Nebraska hospitality while waiting in quarantine
Health|Science|World

Congo curtails funeral wakes in Ebola outbreak as WHO upgrades risk assessment

Authorities in northeastern Congo have banned funeral wakes and gatherings of more than 50 people to curb a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak

May 22, 2026
Congo curtails funeral wakes in Ebola outbreak as WHO upgrades risk assessment
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science

Legal fight could delay a proposed $7B settlement for lawsuits in Roundup cancer claims

A proposed $7.25 billion settlement over claims that Roundup weedkiller causes cancer now faces potential delays

May 23, 2026
Legal fight could delay a proposed $7B settlement for lawsuits in Roundup cancer claims
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Foxes, snakes, ticks, and more: Experts share what to do if you encounter animals amid increased wildlife activity

Foxes, snakes, ticks, and more: Experts share what to do if you encounter animals amid increased wildlife activity

May 23, 2026
Foxes, snakes, ticks, and more: Experts share what to do if you encounter animals amid increased wildlife activity
Arts|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Travel

Woman diagnosed with rare disease plans celebration of life

Woman diagnosed with rare disease plans celebration of life

May 23, 2026
Woman diagnosed with rare disease plans celebration of life
Health|Political|Science|World

Protesters attack DRC treatment center as the WHO warns violence is threatening Ebola efforts

Protesters attack DRC treatment center as the WHO warns violence is threatening Ebola efforts

May 22, 2026
Protesters attack DRC treatment center as the WHO warns violence is threatening Ebola efforts
Economy|Health|Science|World

Congo province bans funeral wakes to contain Ebola's spread

The eastern Democratic Republic of Congo province most affected by the country's Ebola outbreak banned funeral

May 22, 2026
Congo province bans funeral wakes to contain Ebola's spread
Africa|Health|Science|World

WHO Africa head warns against underestimating risk of Ebola spread

It would be a mistake to underestimate the risk posed by the Ebola outbreak, the WHO regional director for Africa said on Friday, warning that just one case

May 22, 2026
WHO Africa head warns against underestimating risk of Ebola spread
Economy|Health|Political|Science|Technology

FDA staff blindsided by move allowing more e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches onto US market

The Associated Press has learned that officials at the Food and Drug Administration were blindsided by a recent policy change allowing more electronic cigarettes and nicotine pouches to hit the U.S. market

May 22, 2026
FDA staff blindsided by move allowing more e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches onto US market
Science|Technology|US|World

US releases second batch of government declassified UFO files

The U.S.

May 22, 2026
US releases second batch of government declassified UFO files
Business|Science|Technology|World

A PDF let the internet hear the final words in the cockpit of a UPS plane as it crashed. The NTSB now wants it taken down

A PDF let the internet hear the final words in the cockpit of a UPS plane as it crashed. The NTSB now wants it taken down

May 22, 2026
A PDF let the internet hear the final words in the cockpit of a UPS plane as it crashed. The NTSB now wants it taken down
Health|Political|Science|World

US funding cuts have hampered response to the deadly Ebola crisis, aid workers say

US funding cuts have hampered response to the deadly Ebola crisis, aid workers say

May 22, 2026
US funding cuts have hampered response to the deadly Ebola crisis, aid workers say
Africa|Health|Science|World

Volunteers go door-to-door in Congo to tackle Ebola rumors, Red Cross says

Volunteers are going door-to-door to combat misinformation about Ebola in the area at the centre of the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo,

May 22, 2026
Volunteers go door-to-door in Congo to tackle Ebola rumors, Red Cross says
Health|Science|Technology|World

WHO raises risk of Ebola outbreak in Congo to 'very high' at national level

The World Health Organization has raised the risk of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola turning into a national outbreak in the Democratic

May 22, 2026
WHO raises risk of Ebola outbreak in Congo to 'very high' at national level
Economy|Environment|Science|World

Cuba needs a long-term solution to its energy crisis

Short-term humanitarian aid won’t go far in alleviating Cuba’s long-term energy crisis.

May 22, 2026
Cuba needs a long-term solution to its energy crisis
Health|Lifestyle|Opinion|Science|Technology

Looksmaxxing isn’t just a TikTok trend – it often reflects severe body image issues in teen boys and young men

Sensationalizing extreme behaviors like self-starvation and ‘bonesmashing’ rather than treating them as mental health symptoms can prevent boys and young men from getting much-needed care.

May 22, 2026
Looksmaxxing isn’t just a TikTok trend – it often reflects severe body image issues in teen boys and young men
Economy|Health|Science

Reduced health insurance payments for hospital births had a bigger impact on sterilization rates than correcting an injustice

Changes in how healthcare is managed have had a meaningful effect on what contraceptive options are available to women.

May 22, 2026
Reduced health insurance payments for hospital births had a bigger impact on sterilization rates than correcting an injustice
Health|Lifestyle|Science

How does your body lose weight? An obesity doctor explains why one size doesn’t fit all in weight loss

Your body adjusts your food intake and activity to maintain a balanced weight and avoid starvation. Researchers have proposed several theories explaining how this works.

May 22, 2026
How does your body lose weight? An obesity doctor explains why one size doesn’t fit all in weight loss
Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Brittle bonds and AI boom face off

Everything the ROI team are reading, watching and listening to over the weekend. From Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Markets & Finance Hello Morning Bid readers! 

May 22, 2026
Brittle bonds and AI boom face off
Crime|Education|Health|Science|Technology

Colorado Department of Corrections introduces high tech training for parole officers

Colorado Department of Corrections introduces high tech training for parole officers

May 22, 2026
Colorado Department of Corrections introduces high tech training for parole officers
Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Sports

Minnesota DNR proposes walleye bag limit change

Minnesota DNR proposes walleye bag limit change

May 22, 2026
Minnesota DNR proposes walleye bag limit change
Health|Science|World

US Ebola patient in Berlin hospital not critically ill, family tests negative

A U.S. citizen who ​contracted Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, ‌where an outbreak of a rare strain has killed over 130 people, is not critically ill and his wife

May 22, 2026
US Ebola patient in Berlin hospital not critically ill, family tests negative
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Space ETFs booming in anticipation of SpaceX IPO

Space-themed exchange-traded funds are blasting off, with asset managers rushing to issue new products ahead of the much-anticipated IPO

May 22, 2026
Space ETFs booming in anticipation of SpaceX IPO
Business|Economy|Environment|Food|Health|Science

A proposed additive ban could change New York’s pizza and bagels, some say for the better

New York City's iconic pizzerias and bagel shops may soon be forced to update their long-standing baking practices after state lawmakers moved to ban a common additive

May 22, 2026
A proposed additive ban could change New York’s pizza and bagels, some say for the better
Asia|Science|Technology|World

Shoot-and-scoot: Mobile missile launchers play key role in US Pacific deterrence strategy

The U.S. Marines have demonstrated their capabilities with a live-fire exercise in Japan, showcasing the HIMARS mobile rocket system

May 22, 2026
Shoot-and-scoot: Mobile missile launchers play key role in US Pacific deterrence strategy
Environment|Food|Science

Rice feeds billions of people – but its role in fueling climate change is growing

There are ways to reduce emissions without sacrificing yield. A new study shows how, and looks at a technique billed as ‘climate-friendly’ that makes emissions worse.

May 22, 2026
Rice feeds billions of people – but its role in fueling climate change is growing
Health|Science|Technology|World

Inside an African lab that helped crack the hantavirus outbreak

The call for help came in early May: a cruise ship off Cape Verde was stranded, with

May 22, 2026
Inside an African lab that helped crack the hantavirus outbreak
Health|Science|Sports|World

Soccer-Ebola risk minimal for World Cup fans, logistics challenges remain

The risk of Ebola affecting fans at the World Cup is low, according to Dr Oliver Johnson, a global health academic at King's College London,

May 22, 2026
Soccer-Ebola risk minimal for World Cup fans, logistics challenges remain
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology|World

AMD ramping up Taiwan capacity as global CPU market tightens

Advanced Micro Devices is working with Taiwan partners to ramp up production capacity as stronger-than-expected demand squeezes the global

May 22, 2026
AMD ramping up Taiwan capacity as global CPU market tightens
Business|Science|Technology

SpaceX scrubs launch of upgraded Starship from Texas, to retry Friday

SpaceX on Thursday scrubbed the launch of its 12th Starship rocket from Texas and said it will attempt the high-stakes test flight again on Friday, as Elon Musk's space company

May 22, 2026
SpaceX scrubs launch of upgraded Starship from Texas, to retry Friday
Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump postpones AI executive order, cites need to compete with China

U.S.

May 21, 2026
Trump postpones AI executive order, cites need to compete with China
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Arafura Rare Earths plans $250 million share sale backed by Australia's richest person

Australia's Arafura Rare Earths said on Friday it plans to raise about A$350 million ($249.83 million) in a share

May 22, 2026
Arafura Rare Earths plans $250 million share sale backed by Australia's richest person
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Technology|US

US lawmakers propose making daylight saving time permanent, again

Daylight saving time would stay in effect year-round under a U.S.

May 22, 2026
US lawmakers propose making daylight saving time permanent, again
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Waymo suspends freeway rides, pauses Atlanta operations amid safety fixes

Alphabet's Waymo said on Thursday it has suspended its robotaxi service on freeways in the United States and paused its operations in Atlanta, Georgia as it updates software to

May 22, 2026
Waymo suspends freeway rides, pauses Atlanta operations amid safety fixes
Environment|Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World

Greenlanders demonstrate against Trump as US diplomats open new consulate

The U.S. opening of a larger diplomatic hub in Greenland on Thursday was met by demonstrators opposed to President Donald Trump's ambition for greater influence

May 22, 2026
Greenlanders demonstrate against Trump as US diplomats open new consulate
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Lam Research focused on adding AI to chipmaking tools as it eyes US expansion, CEO says

Lam Research is focused on adding sensing and AI capabilities to its semiconductor manufacturing tools to make them more productive as it

May 22, 2026
Lam Research focused on adding AI to chipmaking tools as it eyes US expansion, CEO says
Business|Science|Technology

SpaceX tries to launch a bigger version of Starship but hits a series of last-minute problems

SpaceX's newest and biggest Starship will have to wait at least another day before launching on a test flight from Texas

May 22, 2026
SpaceX tries to launch a bigger version of Starship but hits a series of last-minute problems
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Starship test flights, from explosions to mock satellite deployments

SpaceX is set to launch the 12th uncrewed test flight of its Starship rocket on Thursday, the debut of a redesigned vehicle central to Elon Musk's plans for the moon, Mars and the

May 22, 2026
Starship test flights, from explosions to mock satellite deployments
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology|US|World

The most powerful rocket ever built is now even bigger and more powerful. But will it work?

The most powerful rocket ever built is now even bigger and more powerful. But will it work?

May 21, 2026
The most powerful rocket ever built is now even bigger and more powerful. But will it work?
Health|Lifestyle|Science|World

Nearly 1.2 billion people worldwide are living with mental disorders. The number has been growing

Nearly 1.2 billion people worldwide are living with mental disorders. The number has been growing

May 22, 2026
Nearly 1.2 billion people worldwide are living with mental disorders. The number has been growing
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

China oil import cut, higher US exports wrongfoot market bulls

As prices for physical crude oil hit all-time highs of over $160 per barrel last month, analysts and traders alike rushed

May 22, 2026
China oil import cut, higher US exports wrongfoot market bulls
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Dying star resembles a billowing crystal ball in new telescope photo

A dying star has never looked so lovely

May 22, 2026
Dying star resembles a billowing crystal ball in new telescope photo
Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Travel

Do Jackson Hole’s busiest trails create a wildlife ‘sacrifice zone’? Study finds coexistence.

Researchers have found that wildlife near Jackson, Wyoming, coexists with heavy human recreation

May 22, 2026
Do Jackson Hole’s busiest trails create a wildlife ‘sacrifice zone’? Study finds coexistence.
Arts|Food|Interview|Opinion|Science|Sports|Technology|Travel|World

Colorado Democrats censure governor for conspiracy theorist sentence commutation

Colorado Democrats have voted overwhelmingly to censure the state's governor for commuting the prison sentence of an election conspiracy theorist

May 22, 2026
Colorado Democrats censure governor for conspiracy theorist sentence commutation
Africa|Health|Science|World

Residents burn an Ebola treatment center in Congo as anger grows over the outbreak

People have set fire to an Ebola treatment center in one of the towns at the heart of the outbreak in eastern Congo as fear and anger grows over a health crisis authorities and aid agencies are struggling to contain

May 21, 2026
Residents burn an Ebola treatment center in Congo as anger grows over the outbreak
Health|Science|Travel|World

Atlanta, Houston join list of airports that can receive passengers from three countries amid Ebola outbreak

Atlanta, Houston join list of airports that can receive passengers from three countries amid Ebola outbreak

May 21, 2026
Atlanta, Houston join list of airports that can receive passengers from three countries amid Ebola outbreak
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Devon snaps up prime Delaware Basin acreage for $2.6 billion after Coterra merger

Shale producer Devon Energy on Thursday said it has acquired 16,300 net undeveloped acres in the core of the Delaware Basin in New Mexico for about

May 21, 2026
Devon snaps up prime Delaware Basin acreage for $2.6 billion after Coterra merger
Economy|Health|Science|World

Acting head of US NIH infectious disease institute has left, senators say

The acting director of the U.S.

May 22, 2026
Acting head of US NIH infectious disease institute has left, senators say
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump calls off AI executive order over concern it could weaken US tech edge

President Donald Trump has called off plans to sign a new executive order on artificial intelligence hours before an expected White House ceremony

May 21, 2026
Trump calls off AI executive order over concern it could weaken US tech edge
Environment|Science|World

Atlantic hurricane season forecast to be milder than normal thanks to El Nino

Meteorologists predict a developing El Nino could dampen the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season, but it won't eliminate storms

May 21, 2026
Atlantic hurricane season forecast to be milder than normal thanks to El Nino
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Science|Technology|US

Trump eases refrigerant rule in a bid to address surging grocery costs

The Trump administration is loosening a federal rule that requires grocery stores and air-conditioning companies to reduce greenhouse gases used in cooling equipment

May 21, 2026
Trump eases refrigerant rule in a bid to address surging grocery costs
Business|Economy|Political|Science|World

Trump vows U.S. will retrieve uranium from Iran

President Donald Trump vowed on Thursday that the United States will eventually recover Iran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium despite comments from Iran that it

May 21, 2026
Trump vows U.S. will retrieve uranium from Iran
Health|Science|Travel|World

As Ebola cases rise, Americans returning from DRC must enter US via Washington airport

Americans who have been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan within the last three weeks must only return to the

May 21, 2026
As Ebola cases rise, Americans returning from DRC must enter US via Washington airport
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Asteroid mission captures rarely seen perspective of Mars during close flyby

Asteroid mission captures rarely seen perspective of Mars during close flyby

May 22, 2026
Asteroid mission captures rarely seen perspective of Mars during close flyby
Business|Economy|Environment|Science

Trump to delay Biden-era refrigerant rules in push to ease costs

The Trump administration intends to delay compliance with two Biden-era rules governing refrigerants as part of a broader effort

May 21, 2026
Trump to delay Biden-era refrigerant rules in push to ease costs
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Kawasaki Heavy, Nvidia plan Silicon Valley robotics center, Nikkei reports

Japan's Kawasaki Heavy Industries will partner with Nvidia to develop solutions integrating robotics with physical artificial intelligence, and will set up a joint development

May 21, 2026
Kawasaki Heavy, Nvidia plan Silicon Valley robotics center, Nikkei reports
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US

US to invest $2 billion in IBM, other quantum computing firms

The Trump administration will take $2 billion in equity stakes across nine quantum-computing companies, including a new IBM venture, in a

May 21, 2026
US to invest $2 billion in IBM, other quantum computing firms
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|World

A look at the SpaceX IPO by the numbers

Elon Musk is all about big numbers — billions, trillions – and you can find them sprinkled throughout an extraordinary document he just filed to take his rocket maker SpaceX public

May 22, 2026
A look at the SpaceX IPO by the numbers
Environment|Health|Science|World

Visualizing the Ebola outbreak in maps and charts

Visualizing the Ebola outbreak in maps and charts

May 21, 2026
Visualizing the Ebola outbreak in maps and charts
Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Whale heat signatures in San Francisco Bay being tracked to prevent ship collisions

Whale heat signatures in San Francisco Bay being tracked to prevent ship collisions

May 22, 2026
Whale heat signatures in San Francisco Bay being tracked to prevent ship collisions
Education|Science|Technology

12-year-old student to graduate Evergreen Valley College as valedictorian

12-year-old student to graduate Evergreen Valley College as valedictorian

May 22, 2026
12-year-old student to graduate Evergreen Valley College as valedictorian
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

The Manatee Whisperer: Why Tampa Bay manatees are thriving during drought

The Manatee Whisperer: Why Tampa Bay manatees are thriving during drought

May 21, 2026
The Manatee Whisperer: Why Tampa Bay manatees are thriving during drought
Business|Health|Science|Technology

US FDA to hold expert committee meeting to review Moderna's flu vaccine

The U.S. FDA said on Thursday it would hold a meeting of outside experts next month to review Moderna's experimental flu shot.

May 21, 2026
US FDA to hold expert committee meeting to review Moderna's flu vaccine
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US

SpaceX's road to landmark IPO filing

SpaceX's IPO filing finally revealed the finances behind a company aiming to dominate industries ranging from rockets and satellites to AI and data centers.

May 21, 2026
SpaceX's road to landmark IPO filing
Europe|Health|Science|World

EU African swine fever outbreaks jumped in 2025, EFSA says

PARIS, May 21 - African swine fever outbreaks in the European Union rose sharply in 2025, increasing by 76 % in domestic pigs and 44 % in wild boar, as the disease reemerged in Spain after more than

May 21, 2026
EU African swine fever outbreaks jumped in 2025, EFSA says
Political|Science|World

Supreme Leader says enriched uranium must stay in Iran, Iranian sources say

Iran's Supreme Leader has issued a directive that the country's near-weapons-grade uranium should not be sent abroad, two senior Iranian

May 21, 2026
Supreme Leader says enriched uranium must stay in Iran, Iranian sources say
Arts|Science|World

Egypt's Great Pyramid of Giza built with sophisticated quake resistance

If ever there were a structure built to stand the test of time, it surely would be the Great Pyramid of Giza, a transcendent monument to human imagination and

May 21, 2026
Egypt's Great Pyramid of Giza built with sophisticated quake resistance
Environment|Science|Travel|World

A third of National Park island home to rare wildlife has burned in spate of Southern California wildfires

A third of National Park island home to rare wildlife has burned in spate of Southern California wildfires

May 21, 2026
A third of National Park island home to rare wildlife has burned in spate of Southern California wildfires
Business|Political|Science|Technology

White House postpones executive order on AI

White House postpones executive order on AI

May 21, 2026
White House postpones executive order on AI
Arts|Education|Lifestyle|Science

Why are buttons and zippers on different sides of men’s and women’s clothes?

Centuries-old habits shaped today’s fashion standards.

May 21, 2026
Why are buttons and zippers on different sides of men’s and women’s clothes?
Environment|Science|World

Thank El Niño for NOAA’s latest forecast for Atlantic hurricane season

Thank El Niño for NOAA’s latest forecast for Atlantic hurricane season

May 21, 2026
Thank El Niño for NOAA’s latest forecast for Atlantic hurricane season
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Hurricane forecasts have improved dramatically, saving lives, but federal cuts threaten to stretch NOAA resources to breaking point

A hurricane scientist explains the technology forecasters rely on to keep people safe and help communities all along the Atlantic coast know when to evacuate.

May 19, 2026
Hurricane forecasts have improved dramatically, saving lives, but federal cuts threaten to stretch NOAA resources to breaking point
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|Science|Technology

Trump is rolling back Biden-era regulations on refrigerants. But it’s unlikely to save consumers money

Trump is rolling back Biden-era regulations on refrigerants. But it’s unlikely to save consumers money

May 21, 2026
Trump is rolling back Biden-era regulations on refrigerants. But it’s unlikely to save consumers money
Health|Political|Science|World

American doctor with Ebola now in isolation ward in Germany; death toll rises to 139

Countries around the world are scrambling to stop a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak that has killed at least 139 people. One American doctor is isolated and two other American doctors are being monitored. Fred Pleitgen reports on OutFront.

May 20, 2026
American doctor with Ebola now in isolation ward in Germany; death toll rises to 139
Business|Science|Technology

Anthropic in talks to use Microsoft's AI chips, The Information reports

Anthropic is in talks to rent servers powered by Microsoft-designed chips to meet rising demand for its AI services, The Information reported on Thursday, in what would be a major

May 21, 2026
Anthropic in talks to use Microsoft's AI chips, The Information reports
Health|Science|World

Congo Ebola outbreak cases are 'top of the iceberg', coalition says

A global vaccine coalition official said on Thursday that cases so far identified in the Congo Ebola outbreak represent just the top of the iceberg and it may

May 21, 2026
Congo Ebola outbreak cases are 'top of the iceberg', coalition says
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Critical Metals inks 15-year Greenland rare earth deal with REalloys

Critical Metals said on Thursday it has signed a 15-year binding offtake agreement with REalloys for rare earth concentrate from its Tanbreez project in Greenland.

May 21, 2026
Critical Metals inks 15-year Greenland rare earth deal with REalloys
Political|Science|Technology|World

Russia flexes nuclear muscles as tensions rise with NATO

Russia launched nuclear-capable missiles and issued nuclear munitions to some units on Thursday as part of major nuclear

May 21, 2026
Russia flexes nuclear muscles as tensions rise with NATO
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|US|World

US awards IBM and other firms $2 billion to give America the edge in quantum computing

US awards IBM and other firms $2 billion to give America the edge in quantum computing

May 21, 2026
US awards IBM and other firms $2 billion to give America the edge in quantum computing
Arts|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Opinion|Political|Science|Technology

Nonprofit fraud: Amid high-profile prosecutions, an accountant explains what’s really going on

The responsibility for policing nonprofits generally falls to state attorneys general, rather than federal authorities.

May 21, 2026
Nonprofit fraud: Amid high-profile prosecutions, an accountant explains what’s really going on
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

How bushmeat, burial rites and disinformation make the DRC an Ebola hotspot

How bushmeat, burial rites and disinformation make the DRC an Ebola hotspot

May 21, 2026
How bushmeat, burial rites and disinformation make the DRC an Ebola hotspot
Economy|Environment|Opinion|Science|Technology

SpaceX is poised to go public and test the latest version of its massive Starship rocket amidst criticism about its environmental impact

SpaceX is poised to test its latest, most powerful rocket and to become a publicly traded company, all while under pressure from environmentalists.

May 21, 2026
SpaceX is poised to go public and test the latest version of its massive Starship rocket amidst criticism about its environmental impact
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Science

The US Constitution and laws do not protect oil companies from being sued over the harm they cause to the climate

Calls for the Supreme Court to give fossil fuel companies immunity from liability for climate-related damage misreads the Constitution, precedent and the role of courts.

May 21, 2026
The US Constitution and laws do not protect oil companies from being sued over the harm they cause to the climate
Education|Health|Political|Science|US|World

Families weigh moves with gender-affirming care access under assault in US

Confronted with Trump Administration threats to gender-affirming care for young transgender people, American families are weighing moves out of their states to gain

May 21, 2026
Families weigh moves with gender-affirming care access under assault in US
Business|Environment|Science|Travel|World

Record 274 climbers scale Mount Everest in a single day from Nepali side

A record number of 274 climbers scaled Mount Everest on Wednesday, a hiking official said, the highest number ever to reach the world's tallest peak on

May 21, 2026
Record 274 climbers scale Mount Everest in a single day from Nepali side
Health|Science

Higher vitamin D intake in pregnancy linked to some cognitive benefits in children

Higher vitamin D intake in pregnancy linked to some cognitive benefits in children

May 21, 2026
Higher vitamin D intake in pregnancy linked to some cognitive benefits in children
Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

Extreme weather is a menace to homes. Here’s how you can protect your investment

Extreme weather is a menace to homes. Here’s how you can protect your investment

May 21, 2026
Extreme weather is a menace to homes. Here’s how you can protect your investment
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science|Technology|Travel|World

Americans brace for pricey summer travel with fuel costs near multi-year highs

Soaring gasoline prices and a looming fuel crunch from the Iran war are not stopping American travelers from taking to the road as the U.S. summer driving

May 21, 2026
Americans brace for pricey summer travel with fuel costs near multi-year highs
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Grok falls flat in Washington, undercutting SpaceX's AI growth story

SpaceX’s initial public offering is set to be the largest in history, partly fueled by its promise to grab a chunk of what it calls

May 21, 2026
Grok falls flat in Washington, undercutting SpaceX's AI growth story
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

CEO Dimon says JPMorgan to hire more AI staff, fewer bankers, Bloomberg News reports

JPMorgan will likely hire more artificial intelligence specialists and fewer traditional bankers, CEO Jamie Dimon told Bloomberg News in an interview published late Wednesday. 

May 21, 2026
CEO Dimon says JPMorgan to hire more AI staff, fewer bankers, Bloomberg News reports
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump administration seeks to supercharge US AI exports with billions in financing, document shows

The Trump administration on Thursday plans to launch a new program to entice foreign firms to buy U.S.

May 21, 2026
Trump administration seeks to supercharge US AI exports with billions in financing, document shows
Environment|Health|Science|World

Heat wave empties roads and markets in north India as some farmers turn to nighttime work

A heat wave has gripped large parts of India with roads and markets emptying during afternoons

May 21, 2026
Heat wave empties roads and markets in north India as some farmers turn to nighttime work
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

AI turned Samsung into a $1 trillion company. Its workers want a bigger slice of the pie

AI turned Samsung into a $1 trillion company. Its workers want a bigger slice of the pie

May 21, 2026
AI turned Samsung into a $1 trillion company. Its workers want a bigger slice of the pie
Health|Science|World

Ebola likely circulating in Congo for two months, outbreak to grow, WHO says

The Ebola outbreak linked to more than 130 deaths in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo likely started two months ago and is

May 20, 2026
Ebola likely circulating in Congo for two months, outbreak to grow, WHO says
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

AI supply chain, Gen Z spending among hedge fund picks at Sohn Hong Kong

Hedge fund managers say they are targeting investments this year in companies from AI-linked data centres and printed circuit board (PCB)

May 21, 2026
AI supply chain, Gen Z spending among hedge fund picks at Sohn Hong Kong
Business|Economy|Europe|Science|World

Finland's massive bomb shelters draw world to Helsinki in quest for security

Visiting mayors from Ukrainian cities took pictures inside an enormous cave carved in the bedrock below the Finnish

May 21, 2026
Finland's massive bomb shelters draw world to Helsinki in quest for security
Arts|Environment|Science|Travel

Hawaii and Florida top list of best US beaches for 2026, according to ‘Dr. Beach’

Hawaii and Florida top list of best US beaches for 2026, according to ‘Dr. Beach’

May 21, 2026
Hawaii and Florida top list of best US beaches for 2026, according to ‘Dr. Beach’
Australia|Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Australia's Arafura approves $1.6 billion rare earths project

Arafura Rare Earths said on Thursday it had approved the development of its $1.6 billion Nolans project in Australia's Northern Territory, which is set to be the

May 21, 2026
Australia's Arafura approves $1.6 billion rare earths project
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

US energy storage additions hit a first-quarter record, report shows

U.S. energy storage developers installed 9.7 gigawatt-hours of new capacity in the first quarter of 2026, marking a record high for the quarter, an industry report showed on

May 21, 2026
US energy storage additions hit a first-quarter record, report shows
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Australia's Ionic Rare Earths inks deal with US-based Nth Cycle to boost output outside China

Australia's Ionic Rare Earths said on Thursday it has agreed to work with U.S.-based critical mineral refining firm Nth Cycle to improve rare earths production outside China.

May 21, 2026
Australia's Ionic Rare Earths inks deal with US-based Nth Cycle to boost output outside China
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

SpaceX aims for 10,000 annual launches within five years, FAA says

SpaceX aims to reach 10,000 launches annually within five years, but government officials will need to see improved reliability before

May 21, 2026
SpaceX aims for 10,000 annual launches within five years, FAA says
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

SpaceX reveals Musk company links, from Cybertrucks and jets to stock investments

SpaceX's IPO filing revealed extensive commercial and financial ties among Elon Musk's companies ranging from Cybertruck purchases and shared private jets to stock

May 21, 2026
SpaceX reveals Musk company links, from Cybertrucks and jets to stock investments
Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump to sign order on AI oversight as security fears mount among supporters

U.S.

May 21, 2026
Trump to sign order on AI oversight as security fears mount among supporters
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

Anthropic nears first quarterly profit, agrees to pay SpaceX $1.25 billion monthly for computing power

Anthropic is closing in on its first quarterly operating profit, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters, as its sales eclipse the enormous costs to develop

May 21, 2026
Anthropic nears first quarterly profit, agrees to pay SpaceX $1.25 billion monthly for computing power
Environment|Science|Technology

San Francisco turns to AI to avoid collisions between ships and whales searching for food

Climate change is pushing starving gray whales into the San Francisco Bay in unusual numbers, where ship strikes killed at least 40% of the 21 whales found dead last year

May 20, 2026
San Francisco turns to AI to avoid collisions between ships and whales searching for food
Food|Health|Science

High blood pressure, heart attacks linked to common preservatives in food

High blood pressure, heart attacks linked to common preservatives in food

May 21, 2026
High blood pressure, heart attacks linked to common preservatives in food
Health|Political|Science|US|World

RFK Jr. terminates heads of preventive services task force amid overhaul

RFK Jr. terminates heads of preventive services task force amid overhaul

May 21, 2026
RFK Jr. terminates heads of preventive services task force amid overhaul
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

SpaceX IPO filing lays bare losses and Musk control as it stakes future on AI

SpaceX took the wraps off its IPO filing on Wednesday, laying bare for investors just how much Elon Musk is losing on artificial intelligence while

May 21, 2026
SpaceX IPO filing lays bare losses and Musk control as it stakes future on AI
Business|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

New surgeon general’s advisory raises alarm about screen time risks for kids and teens

New surgeon general’s advisory raises alarm about screen time risks for kids and teens

May 21, 2026
New surgeon general’s advisory raises alarm about screen time risks for kids and teens
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

SpaceX IPO filing brings Musk's interplanetary ambitions to Wall Street

As Elon Musk's SpaceX races toward what could be the largest IPO in history, its filing delivers a rare mix of hard financial data and bold

May 21, 2026
SpaceX IPO filing brings Musk's interplanetary ambitions to Wall Street
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

Instant View: SpaceX files long awaited IPO, creating a fresh AI play

 Elon Musk's rocket and satellite maker ​SpaceX filed on Wednesday for its widely awaited initial public offering, which stands to raise the most ever in an initial

May 21, 2026
Instant View: SpaceX files long awaited IPO, creating a fresh AI play
Environment|Political|Science|World

UN backs world court climate opinion; U.S. among few to oppose

The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday voted 141-8 to adopt a resolution backing a world court opinion that countries have a legal

May 21, 2026
UN backs world court climate opinion; U.S. among few to oppose
Africa|Health|Science|World

Ebola fears surge on the ground in Congo over rapid spread of a rare type

Healthcare workers in eastern Congo say they are underprotected and undertrained as a rare Ebola virus spreads rapidly in one of the world’s most remote and vulnerable places

May 20, 2026
Ebola fears surge on the ground in Congo over rapid spread of a rare type
Health|Political|Science|World

RFK Jr. fires leaders of group that sets guidelines for preventive health screenings

The Trump administration has fired the two leaders of an influential health group that determines when insurance must provide free preventive care like mammograms for millions of Americans

May 21, 2026
RFK Jr. fires leaders of group that sets guidelines for preventive health screenings
Health|Science|World

American Ebola patient evacuated from DRC to Germany is in stable condition, CDC says

A U.S. citizen who contracted Ebola in the Democratic Republic ​of Congo, where an outbreak of a rare strain of the virus has

May 21, 2026
American Ebola patient evacuated from DRC to Germany is in stable condition, CDC says
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

White House briefs AI firms on plans for model review, the Information reports

The White House's Office of the National Cyber Director hosted a briefing for leading AI companies on a planned executive order that would empower intelligence and other government

May 21, 2026
White House briefs AI firms on plans for model review, the Information reports
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US

The road to SpaceX's juggernaut IPO

SpaceX raised $75 billion in its U.S. initial public offering on Thursday, as investors rushed to gain exposure to Elon Musk's space and satellite empire ahead of its highly

April 01, 2026
The road to SpaceX's juggernaut IPO
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Nvidia Q1 results surpass Wall Street expectations thanks to massive AI chip demand

Artificial intelligence chipmaker Nvidia’s quarterly results blew past Wall Street’s expectations once again, fueled by massive demand for its high-end AI chips

May 21, 2026
Nvidia Q1 results surpass Wall Street expectations thanks to massive AI chip demand
Health|Science|World

US Health Secretary Kennedy fires heads of key preventive health panel

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F.

May 20, 2026
US Health Secretary Kennedy fires heads of key preventive health panel
Science|Technology

Neptunian moon Nereid could be lone intact survivor from ancient satellite system

Neptunian moon Nereid could be lone intact survivor from ancient satellite system

May 21, 2026
Neptunian moon Nereid could be lone intact survivor from ancient satellite system
Business|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

Colorado gardeners and researchers embrace wet weather amid ongoing drought concerns

Colorado gardeners and researchers embrace wet weather amid ongoing drought concerns

May 21, 2026
Colorado gardeners and researchers embrace wet weather amid ongoing drought concerns
Health|Science|World

Should you worry about the Ebola outbreak? Here’s what the numbers tell us

Should you worry about the Ebola outbreak? Here’s what the numbers tell us

May 20, 2026
Should you worry about the Ebola outbreak? Here’s what the numbers tell us
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

"Rise" plushie becomes part of space history at Charles M. Schulz museum

"Rise" plushie becomes part of space history at Charles M. Schulz museum

May 21, 2026
"Rise" plushie becomes part of space history at Charles M. Schulz museum
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

OpenAI aiming for speedy IPO, source says, as market awaits SpaceX filing

OpenAI is preparing to confidentially file for a U.S. initial public offering in the coming weeks, a source familiar with the matter said on

May 20, 2026
OpenAI aiming for speedy IPO, source says, as market awaits SpaceX filing
Environment|Science|Technology

Neptune's mysterious moon Nereid may be an original, study shows

Neptune's mysterious, far-flung moon Nereid may be the last of the planet's original companions

May 21, 2026
Neptune's mysterious moon Nereid may be an original, study shows
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Plastic bags don't go in the recycling bin. What should you do instead?

You may have heard that recycling plastic grocery bags can jam up machinery, but what might not be as well known is that there are other ways to get rid of the stuff

May 20, 2026
Plastic bags don't go in the recycling bin. What should you do instead?
Business|Health|Science|World

US Senator Durbin urges RFK Jr. to resist easing vape rules

U.S. Senator Dick Durbin urged Health Secretary Robert F.

May 20, 2026
US Senator Durbin urges RFK Jr. to resist easing vape rules
Health|Science|World

Congo's Ebola responders decry lack of medicine, masks, motorbikes

First responders fighting Democratic Republic of Congo's 17th Ebola outbreak say even basic supplies are scarce - from pain medicine, to

May 20, 2026
Congo's Ebola responders decry lack of medicine, masks, motorbikes
Business|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Meta’s campaign to promote scrutinized youth safety features involved hundreds of family influencers

Meta’s campaign to promote scrutinized youth safety features involved hundreds of family influencers

May 20, 2026
Meta’s campaign to promote scrutinized youth safety features involved hundreds of family influencers
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

New Minnesota-built technology aims to better protect pilots fighting fires

New Minnesota-built technology aims to better protect pilots fighting fires

May 20, 2026
New Minnesota-built technology aims to better protect pilots fighting fires
Business|Crime|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Several Twin Cities police departments considering the use of drones as first responders

Several Twin Cities police departments considering the use of drones as first responders

May 20, 2026
Several Twin Cities police departments considering the use of drones as first responders
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Lambda wins cloud deal with Hudson River Trading to supply access to Nvidia chips

Artificial intelligence cloud computing startup Lambda on Wednesday said it has won a cloud contract with

May 20, 2026
Lambda wins cloud deal with Hudson River Trading to supply access to Nvidia chips
Business|Economy|Europe|Science|Technology

ASML CEO sees tight supply in booming chip market as AI demand soars

The booming global semiconductor market will be "tense" with tight supply for the foreseeable future, the head of chip-making machine giant ASML

May 20, 2026
ASML CEO sees tight supply in booming chip market as AI demand soars
Environment|Health|Opinion|Science

EPA is sidelining its independent chemical referee – and that endangers public health

The move reshapes how future assessments of chemical dangers will be carried out, and if they’ll be ignored, delayed or understated to benefit industry.

May 20, 2026
EPA is sidelining its independent chemical referee – and that endangers public health
Education|Science|Technology

Quantum sensors use atoms, electrons and light as ultra-steady rulers – detecting faint motion, magnetism and gravity for navigation, medicine and science

Quantum computers are still a work in progress but quantum sensors are already in use at hospitals, laboratories and by defense contractors.

May 20, 2026
Quantum sensors use atoms, electrons and light as ultra-steady rulers – detecting faint motion, magnetism and gravity for navigation, medicine and science
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Solar activity follows an 11-year cycle – here’s how it controls eruptions and solar flares

The Sun is a complex physical body. It generates incredible amounts of heat and a strong, often tangled, magnetic field.

May 20, 2026
Solar activity follows an 11-year cycle – here’s how it controls eruptions and solar flares
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Transgender youth and their families struggle to find gender-affirming care – even in states where it’s still legal

Misinformation and a shifting legal landscape have left many families with trans children uncertain about what care doctors can still provide.

May 20, 2026
Transgender youth and their families struggle to find gender-affirming care – even in states where it’s still legal
Business|Health|Science|Technology

Bristol Myers to deploy Anthropic's Claude AI model to speed up drug discovery

Bristol Myers Squibb said on Wednesday it is partnering with Anthropic to make its Claude AI model available to over 30,000 employees in an effort to accelerate the discovery,

May 20, 2026
Bristol Myers to deploy Anthropic's Claude AI model to speed up drug discovery
Education|Science

How you map numbers in your mind isn’t universal, even among people who read the same language

On your mental number line, are the numbers smaller on the left or on the right? Two comparative cognition researchers explain how culture may influence the orientation – but also may not.

May 20, 2026
How you map numbers in your mind isn’t universal, even among people who read the same language
Business|Economy|Environment|Food|Science

Kansas farmers pulled by weather extremes and growing costs, wheat crop could be worst since 1972

Amid a punishing drought, tariffs and the high cost of fertilizers, farming wheat has become more uncertain as farmers in western Kansas are feeling the impact in their major wheat producing region

May 20, 2026
Kansas farmers pulled by weather extremes and growing costs, wheat crop could be worst since 1972
Health|Science|World

WHO chief concerned over 'scale and speed' of Ebola outbreak as Congo reports 134 dead

The World Health Organization director-general has expressed concern over the rapid spread of a rare type of Ebola in eastern Congo

May 19, 2026
WHO chief concerned over 'scale and speed' of Ebola outbreak as Congo reports 134 dead
Asia|Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Singapore in talks with tech firms about adding 'nutrition labels' to AI products, minister says

Singapore is in talks with technology companies about attaching "nutrition labels" to AI products, designating their intended uses and limitations, a senior minister said

May 20, 2026
Singapore in talks with tech firms about adding 'nutrition labels' to AI products, minister says
Political|Science|Technology|World

Russia and China scold the United States over 'Golden Dome' plans

Russia and China said on Wednesday that U.S.

May 20, 2026
Russia and China scold the United States over 'Golden Dome' plans
Business|Science|Technology

Fears of unfettered hacking spurred by Anthropic's Mythos AI model overstated

Early fears that Anthropic’s new AI model, Mythos, could dramatically turbocharge hacking are looking overstated a month after its release.

May 20, 2026
Fears of unfettered hacking spurred by Anthropic's Mythos AI model overstated
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

AI financing fueling a surge in U.S. convertible bond sales

Corporate America is tapping the convertible bond market at a record pace as companies linked to artificial intelligence drive a surge in demand for debt

May 20, 2026
AI financing fueling a surge in U.S. convertible bond sales
Crime|Environment|Science|Travel|World

Five cave divers slipped beneath the waves in the Maldives. Why didn’t they resurface?

Five cave divers slipped beneath the waves in the Maldives. Why didn’t they resurface?

May 20, 2026
Five cave divers slipped beneath the waves in the Maldives. Why didn’t they resurface?
Arts|Business|Economy|Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World

Demand soars for Israel's battle-tested weapons tech despite global criticism of its wartime conduct

Demand is soaring for Israel's battle-tested weapons and military technology, despite widespread condemnation by rights groups and the international community over the country's conduct in wars, particularly in Gaza

May 20, 2026
Demand soars for Israel's battle-tested weapons tech despite global criticism of its wartime conduct
Business|Environment|Science|Travel|World

Last two bodies of Italian divers killed in scuba diving accident recovered, Maldives says

The last two bodies of the Italian divers killed in the Maldives' deadliest-ever diving accident have been recovered, a

May 20, 2026
Last two bodies of Italian divers killed in scuba diving accident recovered, Maldives says
Political|Science|Technology|World

Russia says troops deliver nuclear warheads in major exercise

Russia on Wednesday showed what it said was footage of troops delivering nuclear warheads to mobile Iskander-M missile launch systems,

May 20, 2026
Russia says troops deliver nuclear warheads in major exercise
Business|Environment|Health|Science|Technology|World

Hyundai to recall over 54,000 vehicles in US over fire risk, NHTSA says

Hyundai Motor is recalling 54, 337 vehicles in the U.S. over a fire risk linked to the overheating of hybrid power control unit, the U.S.

May 20, 2026
Hyundai to recall over 54,000 vehicles in US over fire risk, NHTSA says
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Sberbank seeks Chinese chips to power Russia's GigaChat AI model

Russia hopes to power its flagship GigaChat AI model with Chinese-made chips, Sberbank's CEO said during President Vladimir Putin's visit to China, as Western sanctions

May 20, 2026
Sberbank seeks Chinese chips to power Russia's GigaChat AI model
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

China says rare earth controls lawful, will cooperate with US on 'reasonable' concerns

China will work with the U.S. on "reasonable" concerns regarding its rare earth export controls, the Ministry of Commerce said on Wednesday, in a statement

May 20, 2026
China says rare earth controls lawful, will cooperate with US on 'reasonable' concerns
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|World

As stocks slump, cue Nvidia

(Corrects paragraph 10 to say BoE kept interest rates on hold at its last meeting) A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Kevin Buckland As if markets haven't been volatile enough

May 20, 2026
As stocks slump, cue Nvidia
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Alibaba unveils new AI chip in push for domestic alternatives

Alibaba Group on Wednesday unveiled a new AI chip, the Zhenwu M890, as the Chinese technology giant intensifies efforts to build domestic alternatives to Nvidia

May 20, 2026
Alibaba unveils new AI chip in push for domestic alternatives
Business|Economy|Education|Science|Technology

The AI bots are coming and the young are booing, not applauding

The AI revolution is here and the boos are getting louder.

May 20, 2026
The AI bots are coming and the young are booing, not applauding
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

OpenAI to open its first applied AI lab outside of U.S. in Singapore

OpenAI will open its first applied AI lab outside of the U.S. in Singapore, the city-state's Ministry of Digital Development and Information said on Wednesday. 

May 20, 2026
OpenAI to open its first applied AI lab outside of U.S. in Singapore
Health|Political|Science|World

American passenger on hantavirus-hit cruise feels ‘blindsided’ and ‘misled’ by new quarantine orders

American passenger on hantavirus-hit cruise feels ‘blindsided’ and ‘misled’ by new quarantine orders

May 20, 2026
American passenger on hantavirus-hit cruise feels ‘blindsided’ and ‘misled’ by new quarantine orders
Environment|Food|Health|Science

2026 ‘Dirty Dozen’ produce: Nearly 100% tested positive for pesticides, including ‘forever chemicals’

2026 ‘Dirty Dozen’ produce: Nearly 100% tested positive for pesticides, including ‘forever chemicals’

March 24, 2026
2026 ‘Dirty Dozen’ produce: Nearly 100% tested positive for pesticides, including ‘forever chemicals’
Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump to attend G7 summit in France, White House official says

U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the G7 leaders' meeting in France in June, a White House official said on Tuesday.

May 20, 2026
Trump to attend G7 summit in France, White House official says
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|Travel|World

Two humpback whales set records swimming between Australia and Brazil

Two humpback whales have made record-breaking crossings between Australia and Brazil

May 20, 2026
Two humpback whales set records swimming between Australia and Brazil
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

US nuclear power pact with Saudi Arabia lacks strict guardrails, letter says

A proposed U.S. pact with Saudi Arabia on its development of nuclear power lacks the strictest guardrails that Democratic lawmakers had urged,

May 20, 2026
US nuclear power pact with Saudi Arabia lacks strict guardrails, letter says
Health|Science|World

Potential spread of Ebola ‘warrants serious concern,’ WHO chief says

Potential spread of Ebola ‘warrants serious concern,’ WHO chief says

May 19, 2026
Potential spread of Ebola ‘warrants serious concern,’ WHO chief says
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

How Trump backed off on resuming Iran attacks — for now

How Trump backed off on resuming Iran attacks — for now

May 20, 2026
How Trump backed off on resuming Iran attacks — for now
MidEast|Political|Science|Technology|World

The UAE says drones that targeted its Barakah nuclear power plant came from Iraqi territory

The United Arab Emirates says drones that targeted its Barakah nuclear power plant came from Iraq

May 19, 2026
The UAE says drones that targeted its Barakah nuclear power plant came from Iraqi territory
Business|Science|Technology

AI-related data breaches surging, Verizon report says

Hackers are increasingly using AI to detect software vulnerabilities, which has shortened the time that targets have to respond to threats, Verizon

May 19, 2026
AI-related data breaches surging, Verizon report says
Economy|Health|Science|World

US missionary who contracted Ebola is on his way to Germany, CDC says

A U.S. citizen who contracted Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where an outbreak of a rare strain of the virus

May 19, 2026
US missionary who contracted Ebola is on his way to Germany, CDC says
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Analog Devices to buy Empower Semiconductor for $1.5 billion to boost AI power portfolio

U.S. chipmaker Analog Devices said on Tuesday it would acquire Empower Semiconductor for about $1.5 billion in cash, expanding its AI-focused power management portfolio.

May 20, 2026
Analog Devices to buy Empower Semiconductor for $1.5 billion to boost AI power portfolio
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Sharks used as ocean sensors to aid hurricane research

Sharks used as ocean sensors to aid hurricane research

May 20, 2026
Sharks used as ocean sensors to aid hurricane research
Business|Crime|Environment|Science|Technology

Driver intentionally drove Cybertruck into lake to use vehicle's "Wade Mode", police say

Driver intentionally drove Cybertruck into lake to use vehicle's "Wade Mode", police say

May 20, 2026
Driver intentionally drove Cybertruck into lake to use vehicle's "Wade Mode", police say
Environment|Health|Science|World

Argentines hunting for source of hantavirus outbreak trap rats in southernmost city

Argentine investigators searching for the source of a deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise last month were trapping rodents in the forests surrounding the southernmost city of Ushuaia

May 20, 2026
Argentines hunting for source of hantavirus outbreak trap rats in southernmost city
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Google announces slew of AI advances, including a personal AI assistant coming soon

Google is introducing a range of new AI tools, including an AI assistant called Gemini Spark, which proactively performs tasks for users

May 20, 2026
Google announces slew of AI advances, including a personal AI assistant coming soon
Business|Economy|Education|Science|Technology

Graduates are booing pep talks on AI at college commencements

Artificial intelligence has become an unwelcome topic at college commencements

May 19, 2026
Graduates are booing pep talks on AI at college commencements
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Science|Technology|US|Videos

NTSB probes why a UPS jet lost an engine and crashed on takeoff

NTSB probes why a UPS jet lost an engine and crashed on takeoff

May 19, 2026
NTSB probes why a UPS jet lost an engine and crashed on takeoff
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Nurses use costumes and coffee to teach stroke awareness

Nurses use costumes and coffee to teach stroke awareness

May 20, 2026
Nurses use costumes and coffee to teach stroke awareness
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Science|Technology|US|World

Appeals court judges appear to be divided over Pentagon's legal dispute with AI company Anthropic

A panel of appellate judges appears to be divided over a legal dispute between the Pentagon and Anthropic

May 19, 2026
Appeals court judges appear to be divided over Pentagon's legal dispute with AI company Anthropic
Business|Science|Technology

Google is making its biggest change to the search bar in years

Google is making its biggest change to the search bar in years

May 20, 2026
Google is making its biggest change to the search bar in years
Health|Science|Sports|Technology

Woman falls 40 feet while rock climbing, credits blood transfusion in survival

Woman falls 40 feet while rock climbing, credits blood transfusion in survival

May 20, 2026
Woman falls 40 feet while rock climbing, credits blood transfusion in survival
Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology|Travel

How an iPhone helped search teams find plane that crashed in Nevada mountains

How an iPhone helped search teams find plane that crashed in Nevada mountains

May 20, 2026
How an iPhone helped search teams find plane that crashed in Nevada mountains
Environment|Science|World

The worst climate future is less likely, but the best one is slipping away, scientists say

Both the old best and worst case future scenarios in the fight against climate change are being jettisoned by the world’s top scientists as they prepare the next series of huge United Nations reports

May 19, 2026
The worst climate future is less likely, but the best one is slipping away, scientists say
Education|Environment|Science|World

Maldives investigates if Italian divers went too deep in fatal cave dive

Maldivian authorities are investigating multiple possible factors behind the deaths of five Italian divers in a deepwater

May 18, 2026
Maldives investigates if Italian divers went too deep in fatal cave dive
Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

A mobile stroke unit helped save this 21-year-old Pennsylvania woman's life: "I could have died"

A mobile stroke unit helped save this 21-year-old Pennsylvania woman's life: "I could have died"

May 19, 2026
A mobile stroke unit helped save this 21-year-old Pennsylvania woman's life: "I could have died"
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Self-censorship, more stress, tougher recruiting – we asked US researchers how the Trump administration’s science policies have affected them

What do US researchers make of all the Trump administration science-related policy changes? A survey of 280 academic scientists asked them.

May 19, 2026
Self-censorship, more stress, tougher recruiting – we asked US researchers how the Trump administration’s science policies have affected them
Science

How a shifting Nile landscape shaped the rise of the ancient empire of Kush in Sudan

The ancient Kush city of Jebel Barkal rose up in the Nile River Valley starting around 2000 BCE. New research dug deep to learn more about what this landscape was like over the past 4,000 years.

May 19, 2026
How a shifting Nile landscape shaped the rise of the ancient empire of Kush in Sudan
Education|Interview|Opinion|Science|Technology

AI interviewers can’t connect with people the way human researchers can – they can produce only data, not meaning

Anthropic developed an AI interviewer it claims can help social scientists conduct research at scale. But AI models lack the human qualities that make qualitative research unique.

May 19, 2026
AI interviewers can’t connect with people the way human researchers can – they can produce only data, not meaning
Business|Environment|Science|Sports|Technology

Formula 1 racing shows the hard part of reaching net-zero carbon emissions isn’t the engineering

Many Formula 1 innovations have made their way from the racetrack to regular roads. But technological improvements can only go so far toward limiting greenhouse gas emissions.

May 19, 2026
Formula 1 racing shows the hard part of reaching net-zero carbon emissions isn’t the engineering
Crime|Science|Travel|World

Bodies of two Italian divers recovered from sea cave in Maldives

Bodies of two Italian divers recovered from sea cave in Maldives

May 19, 2026
Bodies of two Italian divers recovered from sea cave in Maldives
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

SpaceX's upgraded Starship V3 ready for debut launch ahead of IPO

SpaceX is poised this week to conduct the 12th uncrewed test flight of its next-generation Starship rocket, the first of a newly

May 19, 2026
SpaceX's upgraded Starship V3 ready for debut launch ahead of IPO
Education|Health|Science

Texas Tech’s new limits on how faculty teach gender identity and sexual orientation challenge more than free speech

A new memo blocks graduate students from writing theses or dissertations on certain topics, raising questions about academic freedom and the purpose of higher education.

May 19, 2026
Texas Tech’s new limits on how faculty teach gender identity and sexual orientation challenge more than free speech
Political|Science|Technology|World

Russia holds massive drills of its nuclear forces as Ukraine steps up its drone attacks

The Russian military has begun drills of its nuclear forces that will feature practice launches of nuclear-capable ballistic and cruise missiles

May 19, 2026
Russia holds massive drills of its nuclear forces as Ukraine steps up its drone attacks
Health|Science|World

A critical window to stop hantavirus is opening. Not all countries are managing exposed travelers the same way

A critical window to stop hantavirus is opening. Not all countries are managing exposed travelers the same way

May 19, 2026
A critical window to stop hantavirus is opening. Not all countries are managing exposed travelers the same way
Arts|Business|Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

A de-extinction company has hatched live chicks from an artificial eggshell

A biotech company that aims to resurrect lost creatures says it has hatched live chicks in an artificial environment

May 19, 2026
A de-extinction company has hatched live chicks from an artificial eggshell
Environment|Science|World

From ‘ghost sharks’ to ‘death ball’ sponges: Scientists find more than 1,100 wild and unusual ocean species

From ‘ghost sharks’ to ‘death ball’ sponges: Scientists find more than 1,100 wild and unusual ocean species

May 19, 2026
From ‘ghost sharks’ to ‘death ball’ sponges: Scientists find more than 1,100 wild and unusual ocean species
Health|Science|World

American infected with Ebola in DRC, as US moves to limit entry from virus-hit region

American infected with Ebola in DRC, as US moves to limit entry from virus-hit region

May 18, 2026
American infected with Ebola in DRC, as US moves to limit entry from virus-hit region
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

What previous Super El Niños can tell us about the next one

What previous Super El Niños can tell us about the next one

May 19, 2026
What previous Super El Niños can tell us about the next one
Health|Science|World

What we know about the latest Ebola outbreak after WHO declares global health emergency

What we know about the latest Ebola outbreak after WHO declares global health emergency

May 17, 2026
What we know about the latest Ebola outbreak after WHO declares global health emergency
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

The best expert-vetted sunscreens of 2026

The best expert-vetted sunscreens of 2026

May 19, 2026
The best expert-vetted sunscreens of 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

OpenAI avoided a costly court loss to Elon Musk, but neither side is unscathed

Elon Musk lost his case against OpenAI and its top executives in a high-stakes trial that pitted billionaire against billionaires

May 19, 2026
OpenAI avoided a costly court loss to Elon Musk, but neither side is unscathed
Environment|Science|US|World

Severe storms push east after multi-day outbreak hits the Plains

Severe storms push east after multi-day outbreak hits the Plains

May 17, 2026
Severe storms push east after multi-day outbreak hits the Plains
Crime|Europe|Science|Travel|World

Bodies of four missing Italian divers located in Maldives sea cave

Bodies of four missing Italian divers located in Maldives sea cave

May 17, 2026
Bodies of four missing Italian divers located in Maldives sea cave
Health|Science|World

Ebola strain spreading in Congo and Uganda has no approved vaccine

Tests for Ebola don’t detect this strain, so it took the WHO extra time to confirm the cause of the outbreak.

May 19, 2026
Ebola strain spreading in Congo and Uganda has no approved vaccine
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Anthropic to let partners share Mythos cybersecurity findings with others

Anthropic said on Monday it is revising its earlier position to allow users of its Mythos cybersecurity model to share information about cyber threats with others who

May 19, 2026
Anthropic to let partners share Mythos cybersecurity findings with others
Environment|Health|Political|Science|World

Landmark regulations against ‘forever’ toxins removed by Trump administration

Landmark regulations against ‘forever’ toxins removed by Trump administration

May 19, 2026
Landmark regulations against ‘forever’ toxins removed by Trump administration
Africa|Health|Science|World

US CDC scrambles to evacuate affected Americans amid deadly Ebola outbreak in DRC

With more than 100 deaths authorities suspect were linked to Ebola, a remote corner of the Democratic Republic of Congo has become the epicentre of a deadly outbreak. The World Health organisation has declared the new outbreak a public health emergency of international concern.

May 18, 2026
US CDC scrambles to evacuate affected Americans amid deadly Ebola outbreak in DRC
Environment|Science|US|World

FACT FOCUS: Trump distorts recent revisions of scientific projections of global warming

President Donald Trump blasted the accuracy of scientists' global warming projections in a social media post that itself painted a distorted view of the science, projections and policy of climate change

May 19, 2026
FACT FOCUS: Trump distorts recent revisions of scientific projections of global warming
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Federal court rejects Elon Musk's claims against OpenAI, saying he filed his lawsuit too late

A federal court on Monday dismissed claims filed against OpenAI and its top executives by Elon Musk, who accused them of betraying a shared vision for it to remain a nonprofit dedicated to guiding artificial intelligence’s development for the good of humanity

May 18, 2026
Federal court rejects Elon Musk's claims against OpenAI, saying he filed his lawsuit too late
Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Woman's clinical trial may bring hope for autoimmune disorder patients

Woman's clinical trial may bring hope for autoimmune disorder patients

May 19, 2026
Woman's clinical trial may bring hope for autoimmune disorder patients
Arts|Crime|Education|Environment|Science

Utah Museum and BLM partnership honored for work to recover 100-thousand Indigenous cultural items

Utah Museum and BLM partnership honored for work to recover 100-thousand Indigenous cultural items

May 19, 2026
Utah Museum and BLM partnership honored for work to recover 100-thousand Indigenous cultural items
Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Snake bite victim describes 'excruciating pain'

Snake bite victim describes 'excruciating pain'

May 19, 2026
Snake bite victim describes 'excruciating pain'
Education|Food|Science

Seabrook Market Basket employee finds two rare orange lobsters

Seabrook Market Basket employee finds two rare orange lobsters

May 19, 2026
Seabrook Market Basket employee finds two rare orange lobsters
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Science|Technology

America 250: The birthplace of television and the man who invented it

America 250: The birthplace of television and the man who invented it

May 19, 2026
America 250: The birthplace of television and the man who invented it
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Graduate inspired by fire chief father to focus on firefighters’ mental health

Graduate inspired by fire chief father to focus on firefighters’ mental health

May 19, 2026
Graduate inspired by fire chief father to focus on firefighters’ mental health
Environment|Science|Technology

Northern California winds topple trees, spread outages and raise wildfire concerns

Northern California winds topple trees, spread outages and raise wildfire concerns

May 19, 2026
Northern California winds topple trees, spread outages and raise wildfire concerns
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Robot sifter joins volunteers at Klode Park beach to pull plastic from Lake Michigan shoreline

Robot sifter joins volunteers at Klode Park beach to pull plastic from Lake Michigan shoreline

May 19, 2026
Robot sifter joins volunteers at Klode Park beach to pull plastic from Lake Michigan shoreline
Science|Technology|World

On eastern Ukraine's 'Road of Life,' death-delivering drones hunt for targets

On eastern Ukraine's 'road of life', nets hang overhead for protection, robots ferry supplies and troops sprint for cover as drones circle constantly above them. The battlefield has been transformed by unmanned warfare, CNN's Chief International Security Correspondent Nick Paton Walsh reports.

May 18, 2026
On eastern Ukraine's 'Road of Life,' death-delivering drones hunt for targets
Crime|Political|Science|Technology

Why Ohio doesn't have any artificial intelligence regulations

Why Ohio doesn't have any artificial intelligence regulations

May 18, 2026
Why Ohio doesn't have any artificial intelligence regulations
Europe|Science|Technology|World

Dodging the drones: Aerial attackers stalk Ukrainian troops, and a CNN team, on a key road to the front

Dodging the drones: Aerial attackers stalk Ukrainian troops, and a CNN team, on a key road to the front

May 18, 2026
Dodging the drones: Aerial attackers stalk Ukrainian troops, and a CNN team, on a key road to the front
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

Ebola and hantavirus have Africa talking 'health sovereignty' as donor support fades

A new Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda is highlighting Africa's struggle with reduced international aid

May 18, 2026
Ebola and hantavirus have Africa talking 'health sovereignty' as donor support fades
Arts|Education|Opinion|Political|Science|World

Trump’s Cabinet dramatically changed American foreign policy while the president made noise – a scholar of presidential rhetoric explains

The president’s barrage of pronouncements on foreign policy mean his Cabinet members’ statements on foreign policy have become more reliable indicators of administration positions.

May 18, 2026
Trump’s Cabinet dramatically changed American foreign policy while the president made noise – a scholar of presidential rhetoric explains
Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Flavored vapes led to a major shake-up at the FDA – 3 health policy analysts explain the science behind the controversial products

Flavored vapes draw new users – especially young people. On the flipside, they can also help some people quit smoking. Makary’s resignation makes it clear that the controversy isn’t going away.

May 18, 2026
Flavored vapes led to a major shake-up at the FDA – 3 health policy analysts explain the science behind the controversial products
Business|Economy|Environment|Opinion|Science|Technology

Companies are hyping AI the same way they talked up sustainability, but there are ways to fix that

Many companies today overpromise what they can do with AI. They should learn from efforts to combat greenwashing and tighten standards.

May 18, 2026
Companies are hyping AI the same way they talked up sustainability, but there are ways to fix that
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

A newly rediscovered moth species in Florida may already be at risk

A newly discovered, rare species of moth appears to live only in the Florida scrub. Scientists hope that naming it will allow it to be protected.

May 18, 2026
A newly rediscovered moth species in Florida may already be at risk
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

What are those orange balls on some power lines?

Aviation marker balls don’t help with electricity flow or improve the efficiency of the power lines. But they do have a very important job.

May 18, 2026
What are those orange balls on some power lines?
Business|Lifestyle|Opinion|Science|Technology

Dark patterns on the web are designed to manipulate you – why aren’t they all illegal?

Encountering a website that seems like it was designed to frustrate might leave you saying ‘there oughta be a law,’ but to have a case you need to show that the site tried to swindle you.

May 18, 2026
Dark patterns on the web are designed to manipulate you – why aren’t they all illegal?
Health|Political|Science|World

US states reject anti-vaccine bills as public health groups fight MAHA

Dozens of state anti-vaccine bills backed by "Make America Healthy Again" supporters have failed after public health groups won over Republican state

May 18, 2026
US states reject anti-vaccine bills as public health groups fight MAHA
Health|Science|Travel|World

Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship docks in the Netherlands for disinfection

A cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection

May 18, 2026
Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship docks in the Netherlands for disinfection
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

An asteroid discovered days ago will narrowly miss Earth

An asteroid discovered days ago will narrowly miss Earth

May 18, 2026
An asteroid discovered days ago will narrowly miss Earth
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Anthropic to brief global financial watchdog on cyber flaws exposed by Mythos, FT reports

Artificial intelligence startup Anthropic is set to brief the Financial Stability Board (FSB) on cyber vulnerabilities in the global financial system identified by its latest AI

May 18, 2026
Anthropic to brief global financial watchdog on cyber flaws exposed by Mythos, FT reports
Business|Science|Technology|World

White House gets small rare earth win, but China's export regime is here to stay

China will address U.S. concerns about rare earth shortages, the White House said on Sunday in a recap of agreements struck at last week's

May 18, 2026
White House gets small rare earth win, but China's export regime is here to stay
Health|Science|World

What do we know about the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda?

The World Health Organization on Sunday declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda to be a public health emergency of international

May 17, 2026
What do we know about the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda?
Health|Science|World

WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda

The World Health Organization has declared an Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern

May 17, 2026
WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda
Crime|Science|Technology|World

Drone strikes UAE nuclear plant as US and Iran signal they are prepared to resume war

A drone strike has targeted the United Arab Emirates’ sole nuclear power plant

May 17, 2026
Drone strikes UAE nuclear plant as US and Iran signal they are prepared to resume war
Health|Science|Travel|World

Canadian national health agency confirms 1 positive hantavirus test

Canada's national health agency confirms that one of four Canadians returning from a cruise ship with a hantavirus outbreak has tested positive

May 18, 2026
Canadian national health agency confirms 1 positive hantavirus test
Business|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Man who received kidney from movie fan now paying it forward

Man who received kidney from movie fan now paying it forward

May 18, 2026
Man who received kidney from movie fan now paying it forward
Health|Lifestyle|Science

How Boston health clinics are using ketamine to help treat mental health. "It's worth it."

How Boston health clinics are using ketamine to help treat mental health. "It's worth it."

May 17, 2026
How Boston health clinics are using ketamine to help treat mental health. "It's worth it."
Health|Science|Travel|World

Canadian cruise passenger gets presumptive positive hantavirus test

Canadian cruise passenger gets presumptive positive hantavirus test

May 17, 2026
Canadian cruise passenger gets presumptive positive hantavirus test
Environment|Science|Sports|Travel|World

3 Finnish divers arrive in the Maldives to remap the search for the bodies of 4 Italian divers

Three Finnish divers have arrived in the Maldives to help search for the bodies of four Italian divers believed to be in an underwater cave

May 17, 2026
3 Finnish divers arrive in the Maldives to remap the search for the bodies of 4 Italian divers
Health|Science|World

A measles outbreak crossed into Mexico from Texas. A larger tragedy followed

A measles outbreak crossed into Mexico from Texas. A larger tragedy followed

May 17, 2026
A measles outbreak crossed into Mexico from Texas. A larger tragedy followed
Business|Economy|Environment|Food|Science

Hawaii’s worst flooding in 20 years leaves farmers struggling and fewer veggies at the market

Hawaii's recent catastrophic flooding has devastated local farms, leaving many farmers struggling

May 17, 2026
Hawaii’s worst flooding in 20 years leaves farmers struggling and fewer veggies at the market
Arts|Business|Education|Environment|Food|Interview|Lifestyle|Science|Travel|World

Can coffee thrive in the shadow of the city?

Can coffee thrive in the shadow of the city?

May 17, 2026
Can coffee thrive in the shadow of the city?
Health|Science|Sports

Man who beat "unicorn" case of Merkel cell carcinoma to ride in Pittsburgh's Rush to Crush Cancer

Man who beat "unicorn" case of Merkel cell carcinoma to ride in Pittsburgh's Rush to Crush Cancer

May 17, 2026
Man who beat "unicorn" case of Merkel cell carcinoma to ride in Pittsburgh's Rush to Crush Cancer
Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Emory physicist takes science out of the lab and onto the playground

Emory physicist takes science out of the lab and onto the playground

May 17, 2026
Emory physicist takes science out of the lab and onto the playground
Africa|Health|Science|World

Congolese report constant burials as deaths in new Ebola outbreak reach 80

At least 80 people have died in Congo’s new Ebola disease outbreak in the eastern Ituri province

May 16, 2026
Congolese report constant burials as deaths in new Ebola outbreak reach 80
Environment|Science|World

Timmy, the stranded humpback whale, found dead off Danish coast

Timmy, the stranded humpback whale, found dead off Danish coast

May 17, 2026
Timmy, the stranded humpback whale, found dead off Danish coast
Health|Science|World

France says cruise ship Andes virus matches known South American viruses

France’s Pasteur Institute has fully sequenced the Andes virus found in a French passenger from the MV Hondius cruise ship

May 16, 2026
France says cruise ship Andes virus matches known South American viruses
Environment|Science|World

Humpback whale released after spectacular rescue effort found dead off Denmark

Authorities say a humpback whale found dead this week off a Danish island has been identified as the animal released two weeks ago in a spectacular and contentious rescue effort

May 16, 2026
Humpback whale released after spectacular rescue effort found dead off Denmark
Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|US|World

Trump's description of Taiwan as a ‘good negotiating chip’ with China raises anxieties

U.S. President Donald Trump has described arms sales to Taiwan as a "very good negotiating chip" in dealings with China

May 16, 2026
Trump's description of Taiwan as a ‘good negotiating chip’ with China raises anxieties
Health|Science|Technology|World

FDA official who scrutinized COVID shots and antidepressants is out in latest shake-up

The Food and Drug Administration's top drug official is leaving in the latest shake-up at the powerful health agency

May 16, 2026
FDA official who scrutinized COVID shots and antidepressants is out in latest shake-up
Americas|Economy|Europe|Science|Technology|World

Pope creates artificial intelligence study group as Vatican prepares to release his first encyclical

Pope Leo XIV has created a study group on artificial intelligence in a sign of his ongoing concern about the technology

May 16, 2026
Pope creates artificial intelligence study group as Vatican prepares to release his first encyclical
Education|Health|Political|Science|US|World

A judge is protecting youth gender care in Kansas while a settlement in Texas attacks it

A Kansas judge has protected access to gender-affirming care for transgender minors as the nation’s largest children’s hospital moved to restrict such care in Texa and buckled under pressure from the Trump administration

May 16, 2026
A judge is protecting youth gender care in Kansas while a settlement in Texas attacks it
Environment|Health|Science

Owl found stuck in a concrete mixer is on the mend and flying free

A great horned owl found stuck in a concrete mixer in Utah is now flying free after recovering at an animal sanctuary

May 16, 2026
Owl found stuck in a concrete mixer is on the mend and flying free
Health|Science|World

A new Ebola outbreak is confirmed in a remote Congo province, with 65 deaths recorded

Africa’s top public health body confirms a new Ebola outbreak in Congo's Ituri province

May 15, 2026
A new Ebola outbreak is confirmed in a remote Congo province, with 65 deaths recorded
Environment|Health|Science|World

Scientists find climate change is reducing oxygen in rivers worldwide

Global warming is causing rivers to slowly lose oxygen, threatening fish and other lives

May 16, 2026
Scientists find climate change is reducing oxygen in rivers worldwide
Crime|Europe|Science|Travel|World

Search for bodies of Italian divers in Maldives cave suspended due to bad weather

Maldivian authorities have suspended a high-risk operation to recover the bodies of four Italian divers believed trapped inside a deep underwater cave, after one body was recovered the day before

May 15, 2026
Search for bodies of Italian divers in Maldives cave suspended due to bad weather
Health|Science

Supreme Court preserves access to mifepristone via telehealth – at least for now

The court’s decision sends the mifepristone case back to a lower court, which has signaled that it will continue its challenge to the legality of mailing the abortion pill.

May 15, 2026
Supreme Court preserves access to mifepristone via telehealth – at least for now
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Science|World

New species of giant dinosaur identified from remains found in Thailand

New species of giant dinosaur identified from remains found in Thailand

May 15, 2026
New species of giant dinosaur identified from remains found in Thailand
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science

More than half a million American teens are using inhalants. A doctor explains the dangers

More than half a million American teens are using inhalants. A doctor explains the dangers

May 15, 2026
More than half a million American teens are using inhalants. A doctor explains the dangers
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Would a $1 rideshare fee affect wealthier or working-class Philadelphians more? 2 Chicago studies offer some perspective

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker has proposed a $1 fee on all Uber, Lyft and other rideshare trips in the city to help fund public schools.

May 15, 2026
Would a $1 rideshare fee affect wealthier or working-class Philadelphians more? 2 Chicago studies offer some perspective
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Is baby talk bad? Why ‘parentese’ actually helps babies learn language

Exaggerating phrases and talking in a sing-song way can actually help, not make it harder, for young children to master speaking a language.

May 15, 2026
Is baby talk bad? Why ‘parentese’ actually helps babies learn language
Education|Science|Technology

You can persuade AI models to accept falsehoods as truth, study shows

Large language models can uphold falsehoods they or human users state, despite being presented with evidence to the contrary.

May 15, 2026
You can persuade AI models to accept falsehoods as truth, study shows
Environment|Health|Science|Travel|World

From medieval plague ships to hantavirus: How outbreaks at sea helped to shape the international public health system

To stop the spread of infectious diseases, governments need information and other resources that countries around the globe share through international organizations.

May 15, 2026
From medieval plague ships to hantavirus: How outbreaks at sea helped to shape the international public health system
Arts|Economy|Opinion|Political|Science|Technology|World

AI-generated fantasies of US intervention reveal how desperation has narrowed Cuba’s political horizons

Cubans are using AI image generators to imagine US intervention in their country. The results look straight out of the 1890s.

May 15, 2026
AI-generated fantasies of US intervention reveal how desperation has narrowed Cuba’s political horizons
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

A fungal disease, along with climate change, threatens Colorado’s prized peaches

Cytospora canker damages peach trees and decreases orchard production over time.

May 15, 2026
A fungal disease, along with climate change, threatens Colorado’s prized peaches
Business|Economy|Health|Political|Science|World

Trump administration rushes to steady Kennedy’s HHS, with an eye on the midterms

Trump administration rushes to steady Kennedy’s HHS, with an eye on the midterms

May 15, 2026
Trump administration rushes to steady Kennedy’s HHS, with an eye on the midterms
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Science|Technology

US judge considers Anthropic's $1.5 billion settlement of authors' lawsuit

A federal judge on Thursday pressed lawyers for more information on several points of artificial intelligence company Anthropic’s proposed $1.5 billion settlement

May 15, 2026
US judge considers Anthropic's $1.5 billion settlement of authors' lawsuit
Health|Science

Antidepressants and pregnancy: What parents-to-be should know about ADHD, autism risks

Antidepressants and pregnancy: What parents-to-be should know about ADHD, autism risks

May 15, 2026
Antidepressants and pregnancy: What parents-to-be should know about ADHD, autism risks
Health|Science|Technology|US|World

US Supreme Court lets abortion pill mail delivery continue

The U.S.

May 15, 2026
US Supreme Court lets abortion pill mail delivery continue
Business|Science|Technology

Lawyers for Elon Musk and OpenAI make their final case in a trial that could shape AI's future

Lawyers for Elon Musk and OpenAI made their final arguments Thursday in the landmark trial whose outcome could shape the future of artificial intelligence

May 14, 2026
Lawyers for Elon Musk and OpenAI make their final case in a trial that could shape AI's future
Education|Health|Science|Sports|Technology

Teen survives cardiac arrest, inspires heart safety advocacy

Teen survives cardiac arrest, inspires heart safety advocacy

May 15, 2026
Teen survives cardiac arrest, inspires heart safety advocacy
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

Fayetteville residents press Swarm Aero at tense town hall over drone development

Fayetteville residents press Swarm Aero at tense town hall over drone development

May 15, 2026
Fayetteville residents press Swarm Aero at tense town hall over drone development
Crime|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Political|Science

'He had planned this': Mother of attempted abduction victim concerned over sex offender's sentence

'He had planned this': Mother of attempted abduction victim concerned over sex offender's sentence

May 15, 2026
'He had planned this': Mother of attempted abduction victim concerned over sex offender's sentence
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

From Cisco to Block, more companies are pointing to AI when unveiling job cuts

Layoffs have been piling up recently, especially in the tech world

May 15, 2026
From Cisco to Block, more companies are pointing to AI when unveiling job cuts
Health|Science|US|World

Doctor from hantavirus-stricken ship tests negative, moves out of biocontainment unit

Doctor from hantavirus-stricken ship tests negative, moves out of biocontainment unit

May 14, 2026
Doctor from hantavirus-stricken ship tests negative, moves out of biocontainment unit
Health|Science|US|World

U.S. reports no hantavirus cases from cruise outbreak, monitors 41

There are no confirmed cases in the United States of the Andes hantavirus outbreak that killed three people aboard a luxury cruise

May 15, 2026
U.S. reports no hantavirus cases from cruise outbreak, monitors 41
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Musk accused of 'selective amnesia,' Altman of lying as OpenAI trial nears end

A lawyer for Elon Musk hammered at the credibility of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on Thursday, near the end of a

May 14, 2026
Musk accused of 'selective amnesia,' Altman of lying as OpenAI trial nears end
Asia|Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology|World

What proteins in prehistoric teeth reveal about Stone Age sex between early human species

What proteins in prehistoric teeth reveal about Stone Age sex between early human species

May 15, 2026
What proteins in prehistoric teeth reveal about Stone Age sex between early human species
Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Mother flies to California on Mother's Day to help son battling rare bone cancer

Mother flies to California on Mother's Day to help son battling rare bone cancer

May 15, 2026
Mother flies to California on Mother's Day to help son battling rare bone cancer
Economy|Health|Political|Science|World

A surge in violence followed Trump's cuts to USAID programs in Africa, a study finds

A new study has found that the Trump administration's decision last year to dissolve the U.S. Agency for International Development — once a leading global aid donor — was followed by a significant increase in violence in several African countries the agency had supported

May 15, 2026
A surge in violence followed Trump's cuts to USAID programs in Africa, a study finds
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

US, China are discussing AI guardrails to safeguard most powerful models, Bessent says

U.S. and Chinese delegations are discussing artificial intelligence guardrails at their Beijing summit and will set up a protocol for best practices to

May 14, 2026
US, China are discussing AI guardrails to safeguard most powerful models, Bessent says
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Cerebras shares skyrocket in debut as AI mania grips markets

By Utkarsh Shetti, Echo Wang and Max A.

May 14, 2026
Cerebras shares skyrocket in debut as AI mania grips markets
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Technology|World

Supreme Court revives suit against major logistics company with potentially big effects on industry

The Supreme Court says man can sue a major logistics company after he lost part of his leg in a semi tractor-trailer crash

May 14, 2026
Supreme Court revives suit against major logistics company with potentially big effects on industry
Education|Environment|Science|World

Scientists dig up Southeast Asia's largest dinosaur in Thailand

Along a meandering river in a warm and arid region that is now Thailand roughly 113 million years ago, a plant-eating behemoth almost 90 feet (27 meters) long browsed

May 14, 2026
Scientists dig up Southeast Asia's largest dinosaur in Thailand
Africa|Americas|Arts|Asia|Australia|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Food|Health|Interview|Lifestyle|MidEast|Opinion|Political|Science|Sports|Technology|Travel|World

Italy's defence minister urges decision on EU SAFE loans before deadline

Italy's defence minister said on Thursday he had written twice to the Treasury urging a decision on whether to tap a European Union arms-

May 14, 2026
Italy's defence minister urges decision on EU SAFE loans before deadline
Economy|Education|Environment|Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World

Pope Leo decries European military spending as 'betrayal' of diplomacy

Pope Leo on Thursday decried rising European military spending, which grew last year by the highest amount since the end of the Cold War amid pressure from

May 14, 2026
Pope Leo decries European military spending as 'betrayal' of diplomacy
Business|Education|Health|Science|Technology

Anthropic, Gates Foundation launch $200 million partnership for AI in health, education

Anthropic and the Gates Foundation have pledged $200 million to back artificial intelligence-related public goods and areas including health and

May 14, 2026
Anthropic, Gates Foundation launch $200 million partnership for AI in health, education
Arts|Business|Education|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology|World

The world's reaction to hantavirus is tinged by echoes of something else: COVID

The coronavirus pandemic's impact lingers, influencing our lives in both obvious and subtle ways

May 14, 2026
The world's reaction to hantavirus is tinged by echoes of something else: COVID
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

A'super El Niño?‘ Why it’s too early to forecast one with certainty, but not too soon to prepare

Twin cyclones helped trigger massive ocean warming in the Pacific. But whether that leads to a strong El Niño is still uncertain. Here’s what you need to know.

May 14, 2026
A'super El Niño?‘ Why it’s too early to forecast one with certainty, but not too soon to prepare
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Astrophysicists use ‘space archaeology’ to trace the history of a spiral galaxy

Astronomers want to understand how spiral galaxies form and get their massive spiral arms.

May 14, 2026
Astrophysicists use ‘space archaeology’ to trace the history of a spiral galaxy
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Will future missions to the Moon be sustainable? It may depend on whom you ask

Landing on the Moon can disturb its environment – people are discussing how to balance those concerns with political and economic goals.

May 14, 2026
Will future missions to the Moon be sustainable? It may depend on whom you ask
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Pope decries the rise of AI-directed warfare, saying it leads to a spiral of annihilation

Pope Leo XIV has denounced investments in AI and high-tech weaponry, warning they lead to a “spiral of annihilation.”

May 14, 2026
Pope decries the rise of AI-directed warfare, saying it leads to a spiral of annihilation
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

How much is a bat worth? Protecting these tiny insect-eaters isn’t just good for farms – their deaths cost taxpayers and the wider economy

When bats disappear, farms become less productive, and that has broad implications far beyond the crops.

May 14, 2026
How much is a bat worth? Protecting these tiny insect-eaters isn’t just good for farms – their deaths cost taxpayers and the wider economy
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Science|Travel

Alien ‘encounters’ put this strange-looking monument on the tourist map

Alien ‘encounters’ put this strange-looking monument on the tourist map

May 14, 2026
Alien ‘encounters’ put this strange-looking monument on the tourist map
Economy|Environment|Science|World

El Niño is coming faster than expected and chances are rising that it will be historically strong

El Niño is coming faster than expected and chances are rising that it will be historically strong

May 14, 2026
El Niño is coming faster than expected and chances are rising that it will be historically strong
Environment|Science|Technology

NASA's Psyche spacecraft buzzing Mars on its way to a rare metal asteroid

A NASA spacecraft chasing a rare metal asteroid is swinging past Mars for a gravity boost

May 14, 2026
NASA's Psyche spacecraft buzzing Mars on its way to a rare metal asteroid
Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Engaging with arts and culture can slow biological aging as much as exercise, study suggests

Engaging with arts and culture can slow biological aging as much as exercise, study suggests

May 14, 2026
Engaging with arts and culture can slow biological aging as much as exercise, study suggests
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

AI boom puts SK Hynix on cusp of $1 trillion market value

SK Hynix is on the verge of topping a $1 trillion market value, just weeks after Samsung Electronics crossed the milestone, as

May 14, 2026
AI boom puts SK Hynix on cusp of $1 trillion market value
Business|Science|Technology

OpenAI says no user data breached after security issue with open-source library

OpenAI said on Wednesday it found no evidence that its user data was accessed after a security issue involving a supply-chain attack on TanStack npm, an open-source library. 

May 14, 2026
OpenAI says no user data breached after security issue with open-source library
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

US clears H200 chip sales to 10 China firms as Nvidia CEO looks for breakthrough

The U.S. has cleared around 10 Chinese firms to buy Nvidia's second-most powerful AI chip, the H200, but not a single delivery has been made so far, three people familiar with the

May 14, 2026
US clears H200 chip sales to 10 China firms as Nvidia CEO looks for breakthrough
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Nvidia CEO hopes Trump and Xi will improve two-way ties, CCTV says

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang told state broadcaster CCTV on Thursday that he hoped U.S.

May 14, 2026
Nvidia CEO hopes Trump and Xi will improve two-way ties, CCTV says
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Some parents don't want their kids to use tech at school. But districts are pushing back

Parents across the country who are worried about excessive screen time in schools are lobbying educators to go back to pencils and paper

May 14, 2026
Some parents don't want their kids to use tech at school. But districts are pushing back
Health|Science|World

Hantavirus risk to US public remains low, CDC says

The risk from hantavirus to the general public remains very low, and the U.S.

May 14, 2026
Hantavirus risk to US public remains low, CDC says
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Nvidia CEO's foundation buys $108 million of AI computing from CoreWeave, donates it to researchers

By Max A.

May 14, 2026
Nvidia CEO's foundation buys $108 million of AI computing from CoreWeave, donates it to researchers
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science|Technology|Travel

NTSB urges airlines to train their pilots better in simulations to deal with smoke in the cockpit

Safety experts recommended Wednesday that airlines develop realistic training to prepare their pilots to deal with smoke filling the cockpit, like what happened on a Southwest Airlines plane after a bird strike in 2023

May 14, 2026
NTSB urges airlines to train their pilots better in simulations to deal with smoke in the cockpit
Health|Science|Travel|World

Doctor on ship who helped care for passengers with hantavirus leaves medical isolation unit

An oncologist traveling on the cruise ship at the center of a hantavirus outbreak has been cleared to leave a special biocontainment unit in Nebraska, where he was the lone American placed in isolation after he helped care for fellow passengers who became sick on board

May 14, 2026
Doctor on ship who helped care for passengers with hantavirus leaves medical isolation unit
Health|Science|Travel|World

New Yorker describes hantavirus quarantine experience after cruise ship outbreak: "Trying to stay positive"

New Yorker describes hantavirus quarantine experience after cruise ship outbreak: "Trying to stay positive"

May 14, 2026
New Yorker describes hantavirus quarantine experience after cruise ship outbreak: "Trying to stay positive"
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

US FAA to equip its airport vehicles with transponders

The Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday it will spend $16.5 million to install transponders on its airport vehicles after a fatal

May 14, 2026
US FAA to equip its airport vehicles with transponders
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Microsoft eyeing startup deals for life after OpenAI

Microsoft is shopping for artificial-intelligence startups as the software company prepares for a future

May 14, 2026
Microsoft eyeing startup deals for life after OpenAI
Health|Science|World

59,000-year-old tooth offers a rare glimpse into how Neanderthals handled a medical problem

59,000-year-old tooth offers a rare glimpse into how Neanderthals handled a medical problem

May 14, 2026
59,000-year-old tooth offers a rare glimpse into how Neanderthals handled a medical problem
Business|Science|Technology|World

US airlines should improve pilot training for smoke in cockpit, NTSB says

The National Transportation Safety Board on Wednesday recommended improving training for pilot preparedness for smoke-in-cockpit emergencies after a

May 14, 2026
US airlines should improve pilot training for smoke in cockpit, NTSB says
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

OpenAI chief Altman has over $2 billion stake in companies that dealt with OpenAI, court filing shows

OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman holds more than $2 billion in companies that have done business with the artificial intelligence company, a

May 14, 2026
OpenAI chief Altman has over $2 billion stake in companies that dealt with OpenAI, court filing shows
Business|Crime|Health|Science|Technology

Man with ties to Las Vegas biolab found guilty for operating separate California lab

Man with ties to Las Vegas biolab found guilty for operating separate California lab

May 14, 2026
Man with ties to Las Vegas biolab found guilty for operating separate California lab
Environment|Science|US

Bald eagle hatchlings spotted in a Chicago park may be the city's first for more than a century

Two bald eagle hatchlings have been spotted in a Chicago park in what experts believe is a first for the Windy City in more than a century

May 13, 2026
Bald eagle hatchlings spotted in a Chicago park may be the city's first for more than a century
Education|Environment|Science

Impassioned students working to raise $10M to save bald eagle habitat in Big Bear Valley

Impassioned students working to raise $10M to save bald eagle habitat in Big Bear Valley

May 14, 2026
Impassioned students working to raise $10M to save bald eagle habitat in Big Bear Valley
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Makary exit may temporarily lift biotech sentiment but FDA leadership vacuum looms

U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr.

May 13, 2026
Makary exit may temporarily lift biotech sentiment but FDA leadership vacuum looms
Business|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Sports

'An experimental approach': Fish and Game moves 34 elk from Big Willow Creek to the Panhandle

'An experimental approach': Fish and Game moves 34 elk from Big Willow Creek to the Panhandle

May 13, 2026
'An experimental approach': Fish and Game moves 34 elk from Big Willow Creek to the Panhandle
Political|Science|Technology|World

Putin flexes muscle with test of powerful nuclear-capable missile

Putin flexes muscle with test of powerful nuclear-capable missile

May 13, 2026
Putin flexes muscle with test of powerful nuclear-capable missile
Health|Political|Science

'He was having some difficulty': Trump reacts to resignation of his FDA chief

Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary is leaving the Trump administration, according to three people familiar with the situation, after President Donald Trump signed off on a plan to fire him last week.

May 13, 2026
'He was having some difficulty': Trump reacts to resignation of his FDA chief
Health|Science|Travel|World

Company says it’s not clear when its hantavirus-hit ship will start cruises again

Oceanwide Expeditions says it expects to know by the end of the week if the MV Hondius cruise ship will keep to its schedule after a hantavirus outbreak

May 13, 2026
Company says it’s not clear when its hantavirus-hit ship will start cruises again
Economy|Environment|Science|World

Scientists find clues that a new tectonic plate boundary is forming

Scientists find clues that a new tectonic plate boundary is forming

May 13, 2026
Scientists find clues that a new tectonic plate boundary is forming
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Fervo Energy raises $1.89 billion in US IPO

Geothermal energy developer Fervo Energy said on Tuesday it has raised $1.89 billion in its upsized U.S. initial public offering, highlighting robust investor appetite for the

May 13, 2026
Fervo Energy raises $1.89 billion in US IPO
Health|Political|Science

FDA chief's resignation widens a leadership gap at the nation's health department

Dr. Marty Makary's resignation from his post atop the Food and Drug Administration is widening a leadership gap that already existed at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

May 13, 2026
FDA chief's resignation widens a leadership gap at the nation's health department
Education|Health|Science

Ancient teeth hint at canoodling between early human relatives

An analysis of ancient teeth is giving scientists a rare peek into interactions between human relatives hundreds of thousands of years ago

May 13, 2026
Ancient teeth hint at canoodling between early human relatives
Crime|Health|Science|World

US overdose deaths fell again in 2025, but some worry about policy and drug supply changes

About 70,000 Americans died of drug overdoses last year — about 14% fewer than the previous year

May 13, 2026
US overdose deaths fell again in 2025, but some worry about policy and drug supply changes
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

New community solar garden in Owatonna breaks ground with goal of reducing homeowner energy bills

New community solar garden in Owatonna breaks ground with goal of reducing homeowner energy bills

May 13, 2026
New community solar garden in Owatonna breaks ground with goal of reducing homeowner energy bills
Health|Science|World

PCOS, a condition impacting millions of women worldwide, gets a new name

PCOS, a condition impacting millions of women worldwide, gets a new name

May 13, 2026
PCOS, a condition impacting millions of women worldwide, gets a new name
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

AI cloud firm Nebius reports near eightfold revenue surge, shares jump

Nebius Group reported a nearly eightfold rise in quarterly revenue on Wednesday, benefiting from increasing demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure and cloud services,

May 13, 2026
AI cloud firm Nebius reports near eightfold revenue surge, shares jump
Arts|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Science|Technology|World

Apple criticises EU measures to help AI rivals access Google services

Apple on Wednesday echoed Google's criticism of EU antitrust regulators' efforts to force the search giant to help AI rivals access its services, warning

May 13, 2026
Apple criticises EU measures to help AI rivals access Google services
Europe|Health|Science|World

Tests in Italy, Spain come back negative in global hunt for hantavirus

Seventeen people under observation in Italy and Spain for possible hantavirus infection have tested negative, the countries'

May 13, 2026
Tests in Italy, Spain come back negative in global hunt for hantavirus
Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World

Russian airspace breaches show need to boost NATO eastern flank air defence, say leaders

Russia's repeated airspace violations of countries on the eastern flank of NATO underline the urgent need to consolidate the alliance's air defences against missiles and

May 13, 2026
Russian airspace breaches show need to boost NATO eastern flank air defence, say leaders
Business|Science|Technology

Meta to launch 'Incognito Chat' for private AI conversations on WhatsApp

Meta Platforms is rolling out a new "Incognito Chat" feature for its artificial intelligence assistant on WhatsApp messaging service, the company

May 13, 2026
Meta to launch 'Incognito Chat' for private AI conversations on WhatsApp
Business|Science|Technology

Meta launches WhatsApp 'incognito' mode to address privacy concerns for AI chats

Meta Platforms is introducing an "incognito" mode for WhatsApp to allow private conversations with its AI chatbot

May 13, 2026
Meta launches WhatsApp 'incognito' mode to address privacy concerns for AI chats
Economy|Education|Environment|Opinion|Science

Detroit’s water affordability crisis is tied to the uneven distribution of stormwater management costs – a fraught history explains why

Some Detroit residents spend as much as 25% of their disposable income on water bills. Many are struggling to keep up.

May 13, 2026
Detroit’s water affordability crisis is tied to the uneven distribution of stormwater management costs – a fraught history explains why
Science|Sports|Technology

We tested the new World Cup ball – this is what you need to know about how it will fly, dip and swerve

For two decades, researchers have studied soccer ball aerodynamics. Latest tests suggest the 2026 ball is more stable, but with a slightly shorter range.

May 13, 2026
We tested the new World Cup ball – this is what you need to know about how it will fly, dip and swerve
Health|Science

Immigrant patients often choose doctors with a shared cultural background – what they are seeking isn’t sameness but connection

Feeling heard and understood by a medical provider is a crucial part of healthcare for patients.

May 13, 2026
Immigrant patients often choose doctors with a shared cultural background – what they are seeking isn’t sameness but connection
Arts|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

How tarot readers are using AI – and what it says about our growing reliance on chatbots for emotional support and advice

Our engagement with AI is at a crossroads: Will we treat it as an all-knowing oracle or as a tool to expand our own way of seeing the world?

May 13, 2026
How tarot readers are using AI – and what it says about our growing reliance on chatbots for emotional support and advice
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Falling space debris poses an escalating risk as spacecraft get stronger and more heat resistant

Some engineers are prioritizing ‘design for demise’ and planning satellites that are more likely to completely burn up in Earth’s atmosphere at the end of their lifespan.

May 13, 2026
Falling space debris poses an escalating risk as spacecraft get stronger and more heat resistant
Education|Opinion|Science|Technology

Most people don’t know what they don’t know, but think they do – correcting your metaknowledge can make you a better teacher and learner

Do you actually know how a bicycle or a zipper work, or what a penny or a common brand logo look like? Intellectual humility can help reduce overconfidence in what you don’t understand.

May 13, 2026
Most people don’t know what they don’t know, but think they do – correcting your metaknowledge can make you a better teacher and learner
Health|Science|Travel|World

Cruise ship passenger making best of quarantine in US after hantavirus outbreak

When Jake Rosmarin boarded the MV Hondius, he gleefully posted on social media that the ship would be home for 35 days as he and more than 100 other passengers and crew were to travel across the South Atlantic

May 13, 2026
Cruise ship passenger making best of quarantine in US after hantavirus outbreak
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Tower Semi forecasts upbeat quarterly revenue, signs $1.3 billion in AI chip deals

Tower Semiconductor on Wednesday forecast second-quarter revenue above estimates and said it landed $1.3 billion in deals for 2027 to supply chips that use light to move data at

May 13, 2026
Tower Semi forecasts upbeat quarterly revenue, signs $1.3 billion in AI chip deals
Education|Health|Science

Kids are in a ‘reading recession,’ as test scores continue to decline

Researchers are warning that the U.S. is experiencing a reading recession, a slide that predates the COVID-19 pandemic

May 13, 2026
Kids are in a ‘reading recession,’ as test scores continue to decline
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

As the US starves it of oil, Cuba is pulling off one of the fastest solar revolutions on the planet — with China’s help

As the US starves it of oil, Cuba is pulling off one of the fastest solar revolutions on the planet — with China’s help

May 13, 2026
As the US starves it of oil, Cuba is pulling off one of the fastest solar revolutions on the planet — with China’s help
Business|Science|Technology|World

Tech rivalry, distrust sap summit hopes for Trump-Xi AI push

U.S.

May 13, 2026
Tech rivalry, distrust sap summit hopes for Trump-Xi AI push
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Science|Technology|World

US tariff whiplash pushed toy factory in China to brink of collapse

Had the United States kept tariffs on Chinese imports at triple digits for just one more day last year, Huntar Company would have collapsed, said David

May 13, 2026
US tariff whiplash pushed toy factory in China to brink of collapse
Health|Science|Travel|World

He was on the trip of a lifetime. Now he’s in a biocontainment unit in Nebraska while hantavirus cases rise

He was on the trip of a lifetime. Now he’s in a biocontainment unit in Nebraska while hantavirus cases rise

May 12, 2026
He was on the trip of a lifetime. Now he’s in a biocontainment unit in Nebraska while hantavirus cases rise
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Trump, Xi to weigh rare earth truce extension, but China's curbs still bite

China and the U.S. are considering extending a truce on Chinese rare earth export curbs at a leaders' summit

May 13, 2026
Trump, Xi to weigh rare earth truce extension, but China's curbs still bite
Health|Interview|Science|World

Doctor who tested positive for hantavirus speaks out from biocontainment unit

Erin Burnett talks to Dr. Stephen Kornfeld, the American passenger who tested positive for hantavirus and is now the only person isolated in the biocontainment unit at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

May 12, 2026
Doctor who tested positive for hantavirus speaks out from biocontainment unit
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Global EV demand rises for second month, data shows

Global demand for electric vehicles rose for a second straight month in April as high petrol prices kept steering buyers away from combustion-

May 13, 2026
Global EV demand rises for second month, data shows
Business|Health|Science

Trump's FDA chief is out after angering pharma CEOs, vaping lobbyists and anti-abortion activists

Marty Makary is resigning as President Donald Trump's Food and Drug Administration chief

May 12, 2026
Trump's FDA chief is out after angering pharma CEOs, vaping lobbyists and anti-abortion activists
Environment|Science|Technology

Your local storm forecast is likely based on weather miles away – mesonets can help bridge that gap

Don’t blame the weatherman. A meteorologist explains where your local weather forecasts really come from, and what storm scientists are doing to bring them closer to home.

April 28, 2026
Your local storm forecast is likely based on weather miles away – mesonets can help bridge that gap
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

GM-LG's restart date at Ohio battery plant uncertain

A General Motors joint-venture battery company is bringing a small number of workers back to an idled electric-vehicle battery factory in Ohio this month, although

May 13, 2026
GM-LG's restart date at Ohio battery plant uncertain
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Ananym urges BWX Technologies to commercialize reactor design, says shares could double

Activist investor Ananym Capital Management sees room for BWX Technologies' stock to double in coming years if the defense and energy company

May 13, 2026
Ananym urges BWX Technologies to commercialize reactor design, says shares could double
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|US

US considers financing billions of dollars for nuclear plant parts, industry group says

The U.S.

May 12, 2026
US considers financing billions of dollars for nuclear plant parts, industry group says
Health|Science

The condition PCOS is now called PMOS. What to know about the name change and what it means for care

A hormonal condition affecting 1 in 8 women around the world just got a new name in hopes of improving care

May 13, 2026
The condition PCOS is now called PMOS. What to know about the name change and what it means for care
Business|Health|Political|Science|World

Trump says US FDA Commissioner Makary is out

U.S.

May 12, 2026
Trump says US FDA Commissioner Makary is out
Europe|Health|Science|Travel|World

Britain to bring 10 people to UK for precautionary isolation after hantavirus outbreak

Britain said on Tuesday that 10 people from remote island territories, including cruise ship passengers and medical staff who had contact with confirmed cases in the

May 13, 2026
Britain to bring 10 people to UK for precautionary isolation after hantavirus outbreak
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Science|Technology

OpenAI chief Sam Altman makes a high-stakes appearance in his court bout with Elon Musk

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman took the witness stand Tuesday to defend his business record in a trial pitting him against Elon Musk, rebutting testimony that disparaged his leadership at a pivotal time for the ChatGPT maker

May 12, 2026
OpenAI chief Sam Altman makes a high-stakes appearance in his court bout with Elon Musk
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Fire reported on natural gas platform off Santa Barbara coast

Fire reported on natural gas platform off Santa Barbara coast

May 13, 2026
Fire reported on natural gas platform off Santa Barbara coast
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US

‘Are you completely trustworthy?’: Musk’s attorney presses OpenAI CEO in trial

‘Are you completely trustworthy?’: Musk’s attorney presses OpenAI CEO in trial

May 12, 2026
‘Are you completely trustworthy?’: Musk’s attorney presses OpenAI CEO in trial
Health|Science

FDA chief to depart after Trump signed off on ousting him

FDA chief to depart after Trump signed off on ousting him

May 13, 2026
FDA chief to depart after Trump signed off on ousting him
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Science|Technology

Rare dinosaur species being studied at the Cincinnati Museum Center

Rare dinosaur species being studied at the Cincinnati Museum Center

May 13, 2026
Rare dinosaur species being studied at the Cincinnati Museum Center
Science|Technology

US budget watchdog estimates Golden Dome will cost $1.2 trillion, dwarfing Pentagon's $185 billion estimate

The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office estimated on Tuesday that U.S.

May 13, 2026
US budget watchdog estimates Golden Dome will cost $1.2 trillion, dwarfing Pentagon's $185 billion estimate
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Science

New Smithsonian exhibit traces bison’s rise, near extinction and comeback

New Smithsonian exhibit traces bison’s rise, near extinction and comeback

May 13, 2026
New Smithsonian exhibit traces bison’s rise, near extinction and comeback
Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump's proposed 'Golden Dome' estimated to cost $1.2 trillion, far more than he initially said

President Donald Trump's plan to put weapons in space, called the “Golden Dome for America” missile defense program, is estimated to cost much more than he originally said

May 13, 2026
Trump's proposed 'Golden Dome' estimated to cost $1.2 trillion, far more than he initially said
Business|Health|Science|Technology

Google-backed Isomorphic raises $2.1 billion to scale AI-driven drug discovery

Isomorphic Labs, an artificial intelligence-driven drug discovery company, said on Wednesday it has raised $2.1 billion in its latest funding round led by existing investor Thrive

May 12, 2026
Google-backed Isomorphic raises $2.1 billion to scale AI-driven drug discovery
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Lobbying battle intensifies as E15 ethanol bill nears US vote

Biofuel advocates are making a last-minute push to convince House lawmakers to approve year-round sales of gasoline blended with

May 12, 2026
Lobbying battle intensifies as E15 ethanol bill nears US vote
Business|Science|Technology|World

Leidos receives $2.7 billion hypersonic weapons contract

Leidos Holdings said on Tuesday the U.S.

May 12, 2026
Leidos receives $2.7 billion hypersonic weapons contract
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Google in talks with SpaceX for Suncatcher orbital data center project

Alphabet's Google on Tuesday said it has been in discussions with Elon Musk's SpaceX and others regarding future launches for its Project Suncatcher, an orbital data center project.

May 12, 2026
Google in talks with SpaceX for Suncatcher orbital data center project
Business|Science|Technology

Anthropic expands Claude's AI tools for law firms, lawyers

Artificial intelligence company Anthropic on Tuesday released an expanded suite of features for lawyers using its Claude AI assistant, including tools

May 12, 2026
Anthropic expands Claude's AI tools for law firms, lawyers
Business|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

Great horned owls may help homeowners with rodent control

Great horned owls may help homeowners with rodent control

May 13, 2026
Great horned owls may help homeowners with rodent control
Political|Science|Technology|World

Putin hails Russia's test launch of a new ballistic missile and calls it the world's most powerful

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has welcomed the test launch of a new intercontinental ballistic missile as a key part of efforts to modernize the country’s nuclear forces

May 12, 2026
Putin hails Russia's test launch of a new ballistic missile and calls it the world's most powerful
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Outdoor workers already battling triple-digit heat before summer officially begins

Outdoor workers already battling triple-digit heat before summer officially begins

May 13, 2026
Outdoor workers already battling triple-digit heat before summer officially begins
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Science|Technology

Neil deGrasse Tyson takes on aliens and how we should greet them in 'Take Me to Your Leader'

Neil deGrasse Tyson has turned his lifelong fascination with aliens into a new book, “Take Me to Your Leader: Perspectives on Your First Alien Encounter.”

May 12, 2026
Neil deGrasse Tyson takes on aliens and how we should greet them in 'Take Me to Your Leader'
Health|Science|Technology

AI helping Arizonans stay safer during pregnancy

AI helping Arizonans stay safer during pregnancy

May 12, 2026
AI helping Arizonans stay safer during pregnancy
Business|Science|Technology|World

US agency says Chinese drones and routers can get software updates through 2028

The U.S.

May 12, 2026
US agency says Chinese drones and routers can get software updates through 2028
Business|Science|Technology|World

Pentagon deploys Anthropic's Mythos to patch cyber gaps while planning to ditch firm

The Pentagon is deploying Anthropic's Mythos cybersecurity model to find and patch software vulnerabilities across the U.S. government even as it races to

May 12, 2026
Pentagon deploys Anthropic's Mythos to patch cyber gaps while planning to ditch firm
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Suspending federal gas tax wouldn’t save drivers as much as they might hope – here’s what goes into the price of a gallon of gas

Suspending the federal gas tax, which would require Congress to agree, would drop gas prices only about 4% – less in high-cost states like California.

May 12, 2026
Suspending federal gas tax wouldn’t save drivers as much as they might hope – here’s what goes into the price of a gallon of gas
Economy|Health|Political|Science|Technology|World

Small study hints that revving up immune cells might help fight HIV

Scientists are supercharging patients' own immune cells to try to fight HIV without today's drugs

May 12, 2026
Small study hints that revving up immune cells might help fight HIV
Political|Science|Technology|World

Putin says Russia will deploy new Sarmat nuclear missile this year

Russia will deploy its new Sarmat strategic nuclear missile at the end of this year, President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday, describing it as "the most powerful in the

May 12, 2026
Putin says Russia will deploy new Sarmat nuclear missile this year
Education|Environment|Science

Many of the Caribbean’s most important reefs are going unprotected

Healthy coral reefs can significantly reduce hurricane damage for coastlines, yet many still face harms, including pollution and ship damage, that people have the power to stop.

May 12, 2026
Many of the Caribbean’s most important reefs are going unprotected
Environment|Science|Technology

A deep-ocean climate plan wins rare EPA approval, but is sinking plants in the sea the answer?

Ocean carbon removal is picking up, just as Microsoft pulls out as a major funder of carbon removal projects.

May 12, 2026
A deep-ocean climate plan wins rare EPA approval, but is sinking plants in the sea the answer?
Education|Health|Science

You can change your emotions – but it’s a 2-step process that takes some effort

When you’re upset, finding a new way to think about a negative situation can help you feel better. But researchers find the process takes some effort to really work.

May 12, 2026
You can change your emotions – but it’s a 2-step process that takes some effort
Education|Science|Technology

Button-pushing explorers: How to grasp that AI agents can do amazing things while knowing nothing

Today’s AI systems are powerful, and it’s natural to see them as having humanlike intelligence. Shaking that illusion is important – and difficult to do.

May 12, 2026
Button-pushing explorers: How to grasp that AI agents can do amazing things while knowing nothing
Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Genome sequencing is rewriting the history of disease outbreaks – but without social context, it can tell only part of the story

From the Black Death to the COVID-19 pandemic, combining the genetic data of a pathogen with historical records, archaeological artifacts and epidemiological studies can uncover its origins.

May 12, 2026
Genome sequencing is rewriting the history of disease outbreaks – but without social context, it can tell only part of the story
Arts|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

We studied what happened when financially struggling artists received $1,000 a month, no strings attached, for 18 months

Opponents of guaranteed-income programs often argue that recipients will simply take the money and be less motivated to do any work whatsoever.

May 11, 2026
We studied what happened when financially struggling artists received $1,000 a month, no strings attached, for 18 months
Environment|Science|World

Invasive plant threatens livelihoods in Colombia’s largest coastal wetland

Colombia's Cienaga Grande de Santa Marta wetland is facing an environmental crisis due to an invasive plant native to Asia

May 12, 2026
Invasive plant threatens livelihoods in Colombia’s largest coastal wetland
Health|Science|World

Hantavirus is not Covid-19, but ‘calm-mongering’ risks triggering post-Covid anxiety

Hantavirus is not Covid-19, but ‘calm-mongering’ risks triggering post-Covid anxiety

May 12, 2026
Hantavirus is not Covid-19, but ‘calm-mongering’ risks triggering post-Covid anxiety
Health|Science|Travel|World

Visualizing the hantavirus cruise outbreak in maps and charts

Visualizing the hantavirus cruise outbreak in maps and charts

May 12, 2026
Visualizing the hantavirus cruise outbreak in maps and charts
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Tech boom vs oil crisis: Asia’s new economic reality is a warning for the world

Tech boom vs oil crisis: Asia’s new economic reality is a warning for the world

May 12, 2026
Tech boom vs oil crisis: Asia’s new economic reality is a warning for the world
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Science|Technology

Thyssenkrupp Nucera halts hiring in high-cost countries as Q2 loss widens

Thyssenkrupp Nucera has frozen hiring in high-cost countries as part of broader saving measures, it said on Tuesday, after its second-

May 12, 2026
Thyssenkrupp Nucera halts hiring in high-cost countries as Q2 loss widens
Business|Science|Technology|World

Thales and ArianeGroup say first firing of new French long-range rocket launcher successful

Defence and cybersecurity company Thales and ArianeGroup said they had successfully carried out the first firing of a new long-range French rocket launcher, the FLP-t 150, this

May 12, 2026
Thales and ArianeGroup say first firing of new French long-range rocket launcher successful
Health|Science|Travel|World

Planes with hantavirus cruise passengers land in the Netherlands; hospital quarantines 12

Two planes with 28 passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship, which was hit by a hantavirus outbreak, landed in the Netherlands on Tuesday and a Dutch hospital treating

May 12, 2026
Planes with hantavirus cruise passengers land in the Netherlands; hospital quarantines 12
Environment|Science|World

Global fire outbreaks hit record high as 'unprecedented' heat extremes loom, scientists say

Climate change has driven record-breaking outbreaks of fire in Africa, Asia and elsewhere this year, with conditions expected to get worse as the

May 12, 2026
Global fire outbreaks hit record high as 'unprecedented' heat extremes loom, scientists say
Business|Economy|Europe|Science|Technology

The barista is human but an AI agent runs this experimental Swedish cafe

The coffee might be poured by a human hand, but behind the counter something far less traditional is calling the shots at an experimental cafe in Stockholm

May 11, 2026
The barista is human but an AI agent runs this experimental Swedish cafe
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Ex-OpenAI exec Sutskever says he spent a year gathering proof of alleged Altman dishonesty

Former OpenAI chief scientist Ilya Sutskever testified on Monday that he spent about a year gathering evidence for the ChatGPT maker's board that CEO Sam Altman had displayed a "

May 12, 2026
Ex-OpenAI exec Sutskever says he spent a year gathering proof of alleged Altman dishonesty
Education|Science|Technology|World

US scientists warn that termination of National Science Board hurts ability to compete with China

More than 2,000 scientists warned the U.S.

May 12, 2026
US scientists warn that termination of National Science Board hurts ability to compete with China
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Microsoft, Google, xAI security test details deleted from US government website

The U.S.

May 12, 2026
Microsoft, Google, xAI security test details deleted from US government website
Health|Political|Science|World

US Supreme Court extends pause on decision narrowing abortion pill access

The U.S.

May 12, 2026
US Supreme Court extends pause on decision narrowing abortion pill access
Health|Science|World

US says 18 passengers flown back after hantavirus outbreak on ship

U.S.

May 11, 2026
US says 18 passengers flown back after hantavirus outbreak on ship
Business|Health|Science|Travel|World

Hantavirus-hit ship sets sail for Netherlands as final passengers evacuated in Tenerife

The hantavirus-hit MV Hondius departed the Spanish island of Tenerife for the Netherlands on Monday as the last

May 11, 2026
Hantavirus-hit ship sets sail for Netherlands as final passengers evacuated in Tenerife
Economy|Opinion|Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump-Xi summit will be no ‘Nixon in China’ moment – that they are talking is enough for now

Taiwan, trade and AI regulation are on the agenda. But will there be progress on any of these issues during Beijing sit-down?

May 12, 2026
Trump-Xi summit will be no ‘Nixon in China’ moment – that they are talking is enough for now
Health|Political|Science|US|World

Supreme Court temporarily extends women's access to a widely used abortion pill

The Supreme Court is leaving women’s access to a widely used abortion pill untouched until at least Thursday, while the justices consider whether to allow restrictions on the drug, mifepristone, to take effect

May 12, 2026
Supreme Court temporarily extends women's access to a widely used abortion pill
Opinion|Political|Science

Racial gerrymandering may be here to stay

The Supreme Court has barred considering race when crafting legislative districts. But race could remain embedded in political gerrymandering, despite vehement claims to the contrary.

May 11, 2026
Racial gerrymandering may be here to stay
Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump-Xi summit comes with high stakes for Taiwan, the island democracy that China claims as its own

President Donald Trump has demonstrated greater ambivalence toward Taiwan in his second term

May 11, 2026
Trump-Xi summit comes with high stakes for Taiwan, the island democracy that China claims as its own
Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Michigan father credits stranger's quick action for saving his life during stroke at concert

Michigan father credits stranger's quick action for saving his life during stroke at concert

May 12, 2026
Michigan father credits stranger's quick action for saving his life during stroke at concert
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology|World

Britain's bank regulator expects 'quite significant disruption' from latest AI models

The head of the Bank of England’s regulatory arm on Wednesday said it was “reasonable to expect quite significant disruption” to financial services from the latest AI models

May 11, 2026
Britain's bank regulator expects 'quite significant disruption' from latest AI models
Business|Economy|Food|Science|Technology

Papa John's tests drone delivery in North Carolina suburb

Papa John's International is testing U.S. drone deliveries in a small market in North Carolina, the pizza chain announced Monday.

May 11, 2026
Papa John's tests drone delivery in North Carolina suburb
Crime|Science|Technology|World

Family of Florida mass shooting victim sues OpenAI in US court

The family of a man killed in a 2025 mass shooting at Florida State University has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI in a U.S. court, claiming the shooter was

May 11, 2026
Family of Florida mass shooting victim sues OpenAI in US court
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump and China's Xi set for talks spanning Iran, nuclear, trade and AI

U.S.

May 11, 2026
Trump and China's Xi set for talks spanning Iran, nuclear, trade and AI
Health|Science|Travel|World

WHO says seven cases of hantavirus confirmed from cruise ship

Seven cases of the Andes hantavirus have now been confirmed among people who were passengers on board the cruise ship, the World Health Organization said

May 11, 2026
WHO says seven cases of hantavirus confirmed from cruise ship
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Pediatrics group issues new guidance on recess for the first time in 13 years

For the first time in more than a decade, a leading pediatricians group has put out new guidance about recess, saying it’s crucial for good health and good grades and should be part of the school day for students of all ages

May 11, 2026
Pediatrics group issues new guidance on recess for the first time in 13 years
Business|Europe|Science|Technology|World

EU says OpenAI offers to open access to cybersecurity model, Anthropic not there yet

The European Commission on Monday welcomed an offer by U.S. artificial intelligence giant OpenAI to provide open access to its cybersecurity features, but said its rival

May 11, 2026
EU says OpenAI offers to open access to cybersecurity model, Anthropic not there yet
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Fervo Energy eyes $7.4 billion valuation in upsized US IPO

Geothermal power developer Fervo Energy said on Monday it was targeting up to a $7.37 billion valuation in its U.S. upsized initial public offering, underscoring strong investor

May 11, 2026
Fervo Energy eyes $7.4 billion valuation in upsized US IPO
Business|Science|Technology

OpenAI creates new unit with $4 billion investment to aid corporate AI push

OpenAI said on Monday it is setting up a new company with more than $4 billion in initial investment to help organizations build and deploy artificial intelligence systems, and will

May 11, 2026
OpenAI creates new unit with $4 billion investment to aid corporate AI push
Business|Crime|Science|Technology

Google disrupts hackers using AI to exploit an unknown weakness in a company's digital defense

Google said Monday that it had disrupted a criminal group’s attempt to use artificial intelligence to exploit another company’s previously unknown digital vulnerability, adding to heightened worries across government and private industry about AI’s risks for cybersecurity

May 11, 2026
Google disrupts hackers using AI to exploit an unknown weakness in a company's digital defense
Health|Science|Technology

A crisis of conscience spurred this Christian IVF doctor's career pivot

A Tennessee doctor is practicing reproductive medicine aligned with his Christian faith

May 11, 2026
A crisis of conscience spurred this Christian IVF doctor's career pivot
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|Technology|World

‘Not normal’: On one April day, all of the planet’s top 50 hottest cities were in a single country

‘Not normal’: On one April day, all of the planet’s top 50 hottest cities were in a single country

May 11, 2026
‘Not normal’: On one April day, all of the planet’s top 50 hottest cities were in a single country
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|Science

When you don’t have the facts, argue the law: How Trump’s EPA is limiting its own ability to protect public health far into the future

The EPA’s new interpretations are strategically designed to appeal to the current US Supreme Court’s view of agency authority.

May 11, 2026
When you don’t have the facts, argue the law: How Trump’s EPA is limiting its own ability to protect public health far into the future
Education|Science|Technology

What makes a good teacher? Ask a Republican and a Democrat, and they are likely to agree

Most American adults will say that they most valued teachers who really knew them, cared about them and made learning relevant to their lives.

May 11, 2026
What makes a good teacher? Ask a Republican and a Democrat, and they are likely to agree
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

The missing link in America’s critical minerals push isn’t mining – it’s processing expertise

America was once the global leader in rare earth element production, but as processing moved to China, the US lost capacity and expertise. It can get them back.

May 11, 2026
The missing link in America’s critical minerals push isn’t mining – it’s processing expertise
Education|Entertainment|Science

Why did ‘Tyrannosaurus rex’ have such short arms?

If humans had the same arm proportions as a T. rex, a 6-foot-tall person would have arms about 11 inches long.

May 11, 2026
Why did ‘Tyrannosaurus rex’ have such short arms?
Crime|Science|Technology

How AI can lead to false arrests and wrongful convictions

Danger arises when law enforcement believes that AI models are retrieving certainties rather than generating likelihoods.

May 11, 2026
How AI can lead to false arrests and wrongful convictions
Business|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Delta-8, delta-9, THCA? What sets the different THC forms available in regulated cannabis products apart

Hemp-derived THC products are federally legal, for now. A chemist describes the different THC forms these products can contain and the legal restrictions placed on them.

May 11, 2026
Delta-8, delta-9, THCA? What sets the different THC forms available in regulated cannabis products apart
Education|Science|Technology

How does your brain decide between the road not taken or the same old route? Resolving conflicting memories is key to navigation

Habit helps take the mental load off figuring out how to get somewhere. But relying on the familiar can make it harder to adapt to changes to your route and to find better ones.

May 11, 2026
How does your brain decide between the road not taken or the same old route? Resolving conflicting memories is key to navigation
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

AI labs should pass safety review to get US government contracts, group says

The Trump administration should screen cutting-edge artificial intelligence models for security threats before they are publicly released and withhold lucrative

May 11, 2026
AI labs should pass safety review to get US government contracts, group says
Economy|Europe|Political|Science

Hungary to review Paks nuclear plant expansion, ministerial nominee says

Hungary will review the financing and implementation of the Paks nuclear power plant expansion project, the nominee for economy and

May 11, 2026
Hungary to review Paks nuclear plant expansion, ministerial nominee says
Health|Science|World

What you need to know about Hantavirus

Three people with suspected cases of Hantavirus have now been evacuated from a cruise ship parked off the coast of Africa. Three others have died from the deadly outbreak on board. CNN News Central's Sara Sidner gets answers about the virus from Dr. Ashish Jha, former White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator.

May 11, 2026
What you need to know about Hantavirus
Health|Science|Travel|World

Americans from hantavirus-hit cruise ship, including one who tested positive, arrive in Nebraska

Americans from hantavirus-hit cruise ship, including one who tested positive, arrive in Nebraska

May 11, 2026
Americans from hantavirus-hit cruise ship, including one who tested positive, arrive in Nebraska
Health|Science|World

One US citizen tests mildly positive for hantavirus, another has mild symptoms

The U.S.

May 11, 2026
One US citizen tests mildly positive for hantavirus, another has mild symptoms
Asia|Environment|Political|Science|World

Taiwan says it drove away Chinese research ship

Taiwan's coast guard said on Monday that it had disrupted "illegal" operations by a Chinese research ship in waters close to the island and driven it away, part of what

May 11, 2026
Taiwan says it drove away Chinese research ship
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

New Zealand state farming goes bush in support of nature credit market

New Zealand state-owned farming enterprise Pamu says it plans to convert 600 hectares (1,483 acres) of farmland into native forest to generate high-quality nature

May 11, 2026
New Zealand state farming goes bush in support of nature credit market
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Cerebras to raise IPO price range to $150-$160 as demand surges, sources say​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Cerebras Systems is set to raise the size and price of its initial public offering as soon as Monday, as demand for the artificial intelligence chipmaker's shares

May 11, 2026
Cerebras to raise IPO price range to $150-$160 as demand surges, sources say​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Health|Lifestyle|Science

Quick response leads to stroke survivor's miraculous recovery

Quick response leads to stroke survivor's miraculous recovery

May 11, 2026
Quick response leads to stroke survivor's miraculous recovery
Environment|Health|Science|US|World

Mother shares daughter's hantavirus story as new outbreak draws global medical attention

Mother shares daughter's hantavirus story as new outbreak draws global medical attention

May 11, 2026
Mother shares daughter's hantavirus story as new outbreak draws global medical attention
Crime|Environment|Science|Travel|World

Bodies retrieved from Indonesian volcano after eruption kills 3 hikers

Rescuers searching the hazardous slopes of Mount Dukono on Indonesia’s remote island of Halmahera have found the bodies of two Singaporean hikers two days after they were caught in a volcanic eruption

May 10, 2026
Bodies retrieved from Indonesian volcano after eruption kills 3 hikers
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Science|Technology

Middle schoolers light up skyscraper with original video games

Middle schoolers light up skyscraper with original video games

May 10, 2026
Middle schoolers light up skyscraper with original video games
Health|Science|Travel|World

British paratroopers lead airdrop onto Tristan da Cunha for suspected hantavirus case

British paratroopers have dropped onto Britain's most remote overseas territory, Tristan da Cunha, along with medics and medical supplies, after a case of suspected

May 10, 2026
British paratroopers lead airdrop onto Tristan da Cunha for suspected hantavirus case
Crime|Science|Technology

How discarded chewing gum helped convict a serial rapist of two cold case murders

How discarded chewing gum helped convict a serial rapist of two cold case murders

May 10, 2026
How discarded chewing gum helped convict a serial rapist of two cold case murders
Business|Economy|Education|Science|Technology

AI isn’t actually ‘taking’ your job. Here’s what’s happening instead

AI isn’t actually ‘taking’ your job. Here’s what’s happening instead

May 10, 2026
AI isn’t actually ‘taking’ your job. Here’s what’s happening instead
Health|Science|World

WHO head seeks to reassure residents of Spanish island where hantavirus-stricken ship is headed

The head of the World Health Organization is seeking to reassure residents of the Spanish island of Tenerife worried about the anticipated arrival there of a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship

May 09, 2026
WHO head seeks to reassure residents of Spanish island where hantavirus-stricken ship is headed
Europe|Health|Science|Travel|US|World

WHO chief reassures ‘worried’ Tenerife residents ahead of hantavirus ship arrival expected Sunday

WHO chief reassures ‘worried’ Tenerife residents ahead of hantavirus ship arrival expected Sunday

May 08, 2026
WHO chief reassures ‘worried’ Tenerife residents ahead of hantavirus ship arrival expected Sunday
Health|Lifestyle|Opinion|Science|Technology

Tech bros say AI may become your friend. Experts explain why it can’t

Tech bros say AI may become your friend. Experts explain why it can’t

May 09, 2026
Tech bros say AI may become your friend. Experts explain why it can’t
Environment|Health|Science|Travel|World

The country where lethal hantavirus cases are on the rise. Experts blame climate change

The country where lethal hantavirus cases are on the rise. Experts blame climate change

May 09, 2026
The country where lethal hantavirus cases are on the rise. Experts blame climate change
Business|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Health advice is all over social media. Here's how to vet claims

A new survey finds about half of U.S. adults under 50 get health information from social media influencers or podcasts

May 09, 2026
Health advice is all over social media. Here's how to vet claims
Environment|Science|Travel|World

Indonesian rescuers find 1 body after volcano eruption as search continues for 2 more

Rescuers on Saturday recovered the body of an Indonesian woman who was caught in a volcanic eruption at Mount Dukono on Indonesia’s remote island of Halmahera a day earlier, as search operations continued to find the bodies of two Singaporeans

May 09, 2026
Indonesian rescuers find 1 body after volcano eruption as search continues for 2 more
Asia|Environment|Science|World

Rescuers locate two missing Singaporeans after Mount Dukono eruption, one Indonesian dead

Indonesian authorities on Saturday located the position of two missing Singaporeans, although it was not known if they were alive, and confirmed the death

May 09, 2026
Rescuers locate two missing Singaporeans after Mount Dukono eruption, one Indonesian dead
Health|Science|Travel|World

Two suspected hantavirus cases found in Spain, remote Tristan da Cunha

By Jennifer Rigby and Bart H.

May 08, 2026
Two suspected hantavirus cases found in Spain, remote Tristan da Cunha
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Why Utah residents are protesting a massive AI data center project backed by Kevin O’Leary

Why Utah residents are protesting a massive AI data center project backed by Kevin O’Leary

May 09, 2026
Why Utah residents are protesting a massive AI data center project backed by Kevin O’Leary
Africa|Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Fuel shortages and high prices push adoption of EVs in Africa, led by Ethiopia

Use of electric vehicles in Africa is surging, led by Ethiopia, as soaring prices and fuel shortages compel countries to opt for cleaner and cheaper transport

May 09, 2026
Fuel shortages and high prices push adoption of EVs in Africa, led by Ethiopia
Health|Science|Travel|World

WHO reports six confirmed hantavirus cases tied to Spain-bound cruise

The World Health Organization said on Friday that eight people had fallen ill, including three who died, in a hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship, with six confirmed cases

May 09, 2026
WHO reports six confirmed hantavirus cases tied to Spain-bound cruise
Health|Science|World

What the numbers tell us about hantavirus

What the numbers tell us about hantavirus

May 08, 2026
What the numbers tell us about hantavirus
Business|Health|Political|Science

White House considering naming FDA food chief as acting commissioner, sources say

The White House is considering naming FDA Deputy Commissioner Kyle Diamantas, who heads up the agency's food group, as acting commissioner of

May 09, 2026
White House considering naming FDA food chief as acting commissioner, sources say
Business|Health|Political|Science|US

Trump has signed off on ousting FDA chief, senior official says

Trump has signed off on ousting FDA chief, senior official says

May 09, 2026
Trump has signed off on ousting FDA chief, senior official says
Science|Technology|US|World

Bright lights and hot orbs: UFO files shed light on sightings but leave interpretation to the public

The Pentagon has begun releasing files on UFOs, tapping into public curiosity about unidentified phenomena

May 08, 2026
Bright lights and hot orbs: UFO files shed light on sightings but leave interpretation to the public
Environment|Health|Science|World

Argentine authorities say hantavirus patients not likely infected in Tierra del Fuego province

Patients on a luxury cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak could not have been infected in Argentina's southernmost Tierra del Fuego province, said Juan

May 08, 2026
Argentine authorities say hantavirus patients not likely infected in Tierra del Fuego province
Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump releases government UFO files, more expected

At the order of U.S.

May 08, 2026
Trump releases government UFO files, more expected
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Anthropic signs $1.8 billion AI cloud deal with Akamai, Bloomberg News reports

Artificial intelligence startup Anthropic has signed a $1.8 billion computing deal with Akamai Technologies to meet surging demand for its AI software, Bloomberg News reported on

May 09, 2026
Anthropic signs $1.8 billion AI cloud deal with Akamai, Bloomberg News reports
Americas|Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology|World

Evidence points to human remains at home linked to Kristin Smart's killing, sheriff says

A California sheriff says that evidence suggests human remains were present at a home connected to the man convicted of killing 19-year-old college student Kristin Smart in 1996

May 08, 2026
Evidence points to human remains at home linked to Kristin Smart's killing, sheriff says
Health|Science|World

Kennedy's health officials explored US ban of some widely used antidepressants, sources say

U.S. health department officials last week explored whether they could ban certain drugs in a widely prescribed class of

May 08, 2026
Kennedy's health officials explored US ban of some widely used antidepressants, sources say
Business|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

A look inside Amazon's drone delivery service in Pontiac

A look inside Amazon's drone delivery service in Pontiac

May 09, 2026
A look inside Amazon's drone delivery service in Pontiac
Environment|Science|World

David Attenborough turns 100 and gets a newly identified species named after him

David Attenborough turns 100 and gets a newly identified species named after him

May 08, 2026
David Attenborough turns 100 and gets a newly identified species named after him
Health|Science|Travel|World

The Latest: Stricken cruise ship heads for the Canaries as authorities rush to identify contacts

Spanish authorities are preparing to receive a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship headed for the Canary Islands

May 08, 2026
The Latest: Stricken cruise ship heads for the Canaries as authorities rush to identify contacts
Environment|Science|Travel|World

Volcanic eruption on a remote Indonesian island kills 3 hikers

A volcanic eruption on a remote Indonesian island has killed three hikers

May 08, 2026
Volcanic eruption on a remote Indonesian island kills 3 hikers
Political|Science|Technology|US|Videos|World

Pentagon releases initial batch of declassified files detailing UFOs

Pentagon releases initial batch of declassified files detailing UFOs

May 08, 2026
Pentagon releases initial batch of declassified files detailing UFOs
Business|Science|Technology|World

Ukraine says it is running short of air defence missiles

Ukraine is running short of air defence missiles after Russia's massive winter attack campaign, the country's air force said on Friday, as it braces for further strikes.

May 08, 2026
Ukraine says it is running short of air defence missiles
Environment|Health|Science|World

Russia says radiation levels are normal after fires near Chornobyl

Russia said on Friday that it was carrying out enhanced radiation monitoring after fires in the exclusion zone around the Chornobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine but that

May 08, 2026
Russia says radiation levels are normal after fires near Chornobyl
Health|Science|Travel|World

Experts race to write guidance to contain first ship-borne hantavirus outbreak

As the cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak sails towards Tenerife, World Health Organization officials are racing to draw up step-by-step guidance for

May 08, 2026
Experts race to write guidance to contain first ship-borne hantavirus outbreak
Environment|Health|Science|Travel|World

Hantavirus cruise ship part of Antarctic tourism boom that some want better regulated

Tourism in the Antarctic Peninsula is a niche but booming industry powered by deep-pocketed adventure-seekers travelling thousands of miles to marvel at

May 08, 2026
Hantavirus cruise ship part of Antarctic tourism boom that some want better regulated
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Health|Science

Black, Hispanic, female and low-income elementary students are less likely to be identified with autism

New research shows that for every 10 boys identified with autism, only about two girls in a comparable situation were identified.

May 08, 2026
Black, Hispanic, female and low-income elementary students are less likely to be identified with autism
Health|Science

People with premenstrual dysphoric disorder have higher rates of suicidal thinking, planning and attempts

A large review of existing literature shines a light on the little-known condition and points to the need for a better understanding of who is at risk and how to prevent and treat it.

May 08, 2026
People with premenstrual dysphoric disorder have higher rates of suicidal thinking, planning and attempts
Economy|Environment|Opinion|Science|Technology

Why Trump’s $2 billion buyoff to cancel offshore wind farms is a bad deal for American taxpayers and the US energy supply

Communities have been laying the groundwork for offshore energy projects for years and counting on the jobs and energy supply.

May 08, 2026
Why Trump’s $2 billion buyoff to cancel offshore wind farms is a bad deal for American taxpayers and the US energy supply
Environment|Science

Thoreau the scientist – how environmental research informed ‘Walden’ and later works

Thoreau’s work as a pioneering physical scientist is almost invisible in popular culture, according to a geologist and Thoreau historian.

May 08, 2026
Thoreau the scientist – how environmental research informed ‘Walden’ and later works
Environment|Science|World

Despite gains combating deforestation in Brazil's Amazon, forest degradation is a looming threat

Brazil is on track to record its lowest Amazon deforestation rates since 2012

May 08, 2026
Despite gains combating deforestation in Brazil's Amazon, forest degradation is a looming threat
Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

Teens aren’t as disengaged as you may think: What adults get wrong about adolescents’ civic contributions

Young people don’t all contribute in the same way, and understanding the broader picture is the starting point for adults who want to support them.

May 08, 2026
Teens aren’t as disengaged as you may think: What adults get wrong about adolescents’ civic contributions
Crime|Opinion|Science|Technology

Conspiracy theorists are building AI interfaces to the Epstein files – and presenting their views as data analysis

People have created their own online platforms to probe the millions of Epstein file documents, fostering new conspiracies that link to older ones like QAnon.

May 08, 2026
Conspiracy theorists are building AI interfaces to the Epstein files – and presenting their views as data analysis
Entertainment|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Was Bigfoot just spotted in Ohio? Reported sightings stoke a long-running hunt for answers

Was Bigfoot just spotted in Ohio? Reported sightings stoke a long-running hunt for answers

May 08, 2026
Was Bigfoot just spotted in Ohio? Reported sightings stoke a long-running hunt for answers
Health|Science|World

Medication abortion isn’t going away, even if access to mifepristone is restricted

Medication abortion isn’t going away, even if access to mifepristone is restricted

May 08, 2026
Medication abortion isn’t going away, even if access to mifepristone is restricted
Environment|Science|World

Indonesian authorities halt search for three hikers missing as Mount Dukono eruption continues

Indonesian authorities halted for the night a search for three missing hikers trapped by the continuing volcanic eruption of Mount Dukono, on Halmahera island, a local

May 08, 2026
Indonesian authorities halt search for three hikers missing as Mount Dukono eruption continues
Business|Science|Technology

Sony, TSMC plan new Japan joint venture for next-generation image sensors

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co and Sony Semiconductor Solutions said on Friday they plan to form a new joint venture in Japan to develop and manufacture

May 08, 2026
Sony, TSMC plan new Japan joint venture for next-generation image sensors
Arts|Entertainment|Environment|Science|World

David Attenborough at 100: Key moments from an extraordinary life

David Attenborough at 100: Key moments from an extraordinary life

May 08, 2026
David Attenborough at 100: Key moments from an extraordinary life
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

David Attenborough, the excited but hushed voice of nature programs, turns 100

David Attenborough, the world’s most famous wildlife presenter, is celebrating his 100th birthday on Friday

May 08, 2026
David Attenborough, the excited but hushed voice of nature programs, turns 100
Health|Science|Travel|World

This American doctor thought he was going on vacation. He ended up treating hantavirus patients

This American doctor thought he was going on vacation. He ended up treating hantavirus patients

May 08, 2026
This American doctor thought he was going on vacation. He ended up treating hantavirus patients
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Political|Science|Travel|World

British MPs to visit China this month, sources say

A cross-party delegation of British lawmakers will visit China this month, two

May 08, 2026
British MPs to visit China this month, sources say
Asia|Business|Environment|Health|Science|World

Death toll rises to 37 in China fireworks factory blast

The death toll has risen to 37 from 26 and one person remains missing after a fireworks factory explosion in the southern Chinese province of Hunan, state news agency Xinhua

May 08, 2026
Death toll rises to 37 in China fireworks factory blast
Health|Science|Travel|World

Two Singaporean residents test negative for hantavirus after deadly cruise outbreak

Two Singaporean residents who were onboard a cruise ship linked to a deadly hantavirus outbreak have tested negative for the virus, the Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) said on

May 08, 2026
Two Singaporean residents test negative for hantavirus after deadly cruise outbreak
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Australia regulator calls for urgent cybersecurity action to counter Mythos

Australia's corporate regulator has urged the country's financial sector to take urgent action on tackling potential cyber risks from frontier AI systems

May 08, 2026
Australia regulator calls for urgent cybersecurity action to counter Mythos
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Biotech firm Odyssey raises $279 million in upsized US IPO

Biopharmaceutical company Odyssey Therapeutics has raised $279 million in its upsized U.S. initial public offering, the company said on Thursday.

May 08, 2026
Biotech firm Odyssey raises $279 million in upsized US IPO
Political|Science|Technology|World

North Korea will deploy new artillery guns targeting Seoul and commission its 1st destroyer

North Korea says it’ll deploy new long-range artillery systems capable of striking the capital region of rival South Korea this year and commission its first naval destroyer in coming weeks

May 08, 2026
North Korea will deploy new artillery guns targeting Seoul and commission its 1st destroyer
Health|Science|Travel|World

From US to Singapore, countries race to track hantavirus

From US to Singapore, countries race to track hantavirus

May 07, 2026
From US to Singapore, countries race to track hantavirus
Health|Political|Science|World

US FTC's investigation of trans youth care was 'retaliatory,' judge says

A U.S. judge on Thursday derailed an investigation by the U.S.

May 08, 2026
US FTC's investigation of trans youth care was 'retaliatory,' judge says
Business|Crime|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Both engines shut off and cockpit struggle came before 2022 China plane crash, NTSB data suggests

Both engines were intentionally shut down and there was a cockpit struggle before a China Eastern Airlines jet slammed into a mountain in 2022

May 08, 2026
Both engines shut off and cockpit struggle came before 2022 China plane crash, NTSB data suggests
Health|Science|Travel|World

Virginia monitoring traveler linked to Hantavirus-hit cruise ship, says resident is low-risk

The Virginia Department of Health said on Thursday it is monitoring a resident who recently returned from a cruise ship linked to a deadly Hantavirus outbreak.

May 08, 2026
Virginia monitoring traveler linked to Hantavirus-hit cruise ship, says resident is low-risk
Political|Science|Technology|World

North Korea leader Kim inspects artillery that can hit South Korean capital

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected the production of new artillery with a range exceeding 60 km (37 miles) that would be deployed at the South Korean border and bolster

May 08, 2026
North Korea leader Kim inspects artillery that can hit South Korean capital
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

SK Hynix flooded with unprecedented offers from big tech firms to secure chip supplies

SK Hynix is being aggressively courted by big global tech firms with offers to invest in its new production lines and

May 08, 2026
SK Hynix flooded with unprecedented offers from big tech firms to secure chip supplies
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

CoreWeave signals higher capex as component costs rise, shares fall

CoreWeave Inc raised the lower end of its annual capital expenditure forecast on Thursday, citing a rise in the prices of components, sending the cloud infrastructure

May 08, 2026
CoreWeave signals higher capex as component costs rise, shares fall
Health|Science|Travel|World

How public health officials are tracing people who came in contact with hantavirus victims

Health officials in several countries are trying to identify and follow people who may have been exposed to hantavirus on a cruise ship

May 08, 2026
How public health officials are tracing people who came in contact with hantavirus victims
Business|Economy|Health|Science

Gilead raises 2026 sales forecast, flags profit hit from acquisitions

Gilead Sciences posted a higher-than-expected first-quarter profit on Thursday and raised its outlook for 2026 sales, but projected an annual loss due

May 08, 2026
Gilead raises 2026 sales forecast, flags profit hit from acquisitions
Health|Science|Travel|World

Health authorities work to contain cruise ship hantavirus outbreak

Hantavirus cases are usually rare, but the strain in the outbreak is the only one thought to be transmitted from person to person.

May 08, 2026
Health authorities work to contain cruise ship hantavirus outbreak
Crime|Environment|Health|Science

Experts call for ban on sloth imports animals death at Sloth World in Orlando

Experts call for ban on sloth imports animals death at Sloth World in Orlando

May 08, 2026
Experts call for ban on sloth imports animals death at Sloth World in Orlando
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

How a mother of Elon Musk’s children became a key witness in his lawsuit against OpenAI

How a mother of Elon Musk’s children became a key witness in his lawsuit against OpenAI

May 08, 2026
How a mother of Elon Musk’s children became a key witness in his lawsuit against OpenAI
Business|Science|Technology|World

Tesla Model Y is first vehicle to pass new US driver-assistance system tests

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Thursday the 2026 Tesla Model Y is the first vehicle model to pass the agency’s new

May 08, 2026
Tesla Model Y is first vehicle to pass new US driver-assistance system tests
Business|Science|Technology

OpenAI unveils three audio models for real-time voice tasks

OpenAI introduced three audio models for its developer platform on Thursday, aiming to make voice-based software agents more conversational and capable of completing tasks in real

May 08, 2026
OpenAI unveils three audio models for real-time voice tasks
Business|Election|Finance|Health|Political|Science

Kennedy allies spent $117,000 targeting US Senator Cassidy this week

A political action committee aligned with U.S. Health Secretary Robert F.

May 08, 2026
Kennedy allies spent $117,000 targeting US Senator Cassidy this week
Environment|Health|Science|World

Scientists say don't forget about plants. Climate change is endangering tens of thousands of species

Global warming extinctions usually have people picturing the last polar bears or other furry critters disappearing

May 08, 2026
Scientists say don't forget about plants. Climate change is endangering tens of thousands of species
Science|Technology|World

Tech is turning increasingly to religion in a quest to create ethical AI

Tech companies are increasingly seeking guidance from faith leaders to shape artificial intelligence

May 07, 2026
Tech is turning increasingly to religion in a quest to create ethical AI
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

A new experiment deepens the mystery over gravitational constant, Big G

A new experiment deepens the mystery over gravitational constant, Big G

May 08, 2026
A new experiment deepens the mystery over gravitational constant, Big G
Economy|Health|Political|Science|US

Republican Sen. Susan Collins discloses her longtime tremor after scrutiny in Maine's Senate race

Republican Maine Sen. Susan Collins says she has long had a condition called an essential tremor

May 07, 2026
Republican Sen. Susan Collins discloses her longtime tremor after scrutiny in Maine's Senate race
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

Wind projects are stalled because the Pentagon isn't completing its reviews, industry group says

A clean energy group says the Pentagon is holding up the development of more than 250 new onshore wind farms on private lands by failing to complete its national security reviews

May 07, 2026
Wind projects are stalled because the Pentagon isn't completing its reviews, industry group says
Health|Science|US|World

US CDC notifies Texas of two state residents on cruise ship with hantavirus outbreak

The U.S.

May 07, 2026
US CDC notifies Texas of two state residents on cruise ship with hantavirus outbreak
Environment|Health|Science|World

Agency will move forward with plans to propose weakening some Biden-era PFAS limits, official says

The Trump administration plans to weaken some Biden-era limits on "forever chemicals" in drinking water

May 07, 2026
Agency will move forward with plans to propose weakening some Biden-era PFAS limits, official says
Africa|Crime|Health|Science|Technology|World

Fake rumors, real killings: Inside Congo's deadly health misinformation crisis

In Tshopo, a northeastern Congolese province blanketed in rainforest, rumours rippled

May 07, 2026
Fake rumors, real killings: Inside Congo's deadly health misinformation crisis
Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Sports

Four-year-old shows she can swim with one arm

Four-year-old shows she can swim with one arm

May 07, 2026
Four-year-old shows she can swim with one arm
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

US productivity slows further in first quarter

U.S. worker productivity growth slowed further in the first quarter, but a reversal was likely as businesses invest heavily in artificial intelligence.

May 07, 2026
US productivity slows further in first quarter
Health|Science

FDA's new playbook: Lots of media announcements but not much rulemaking

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and other health officials have repeatedly announced major changes before any new rules have been drafted

May 07, 2026
FDA's new playbook: Lots of media announcements but not much rulemaking
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

Air conditioning battery program for renters could help cities manage grid stress during heat waves

A renter-friendly pilot program in New York City is aiming to reduce strain on the power grid while helping customers with power bills

May 07, 2026
Air conditioning battery program for renters could help cities manage grid stress during heat waves
Arts|Education|Environment|Opinion|Science

Trump’s new ‘Coalie’ mascot and myth of ‘clean, beautiful coal’ have a long history in advertising

Ads from the 19th and 20th centuries shows how the industry has long tried to promote coal as clean and even healthy, despite evidence to the contrary.

May 07, 2026
Trump’s new ‘Coalie’ mascot and myth of ‘clean, beautiful coal’ have a long history in advertising
Health|Science

You know exercise is good for you – so why is it so hard to put it into practice?

Only 1 in 4 Americans are meeting the recommended guidelines for exercise. Here are some research-backed ways to keep moving, even when it’s hard.

May 07, 2026
You know exercise is good for you – so why is it so hard to put it into practice?
Health|Science|Sports|Technology

Can peptide injections help people recover from injuries? Here’s what you need to know

The internet is awash with claims about injectable peptides for fitness, but there’s almost no human research showing they work or are truly safe.

May 07, 2026
Can peptide injections help people recover from injuries? Here’s what you need to know
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Online hate groups sustain their messages by repeating powerful stories or routinely adding new allegations

Repeating harmful ideas online, or regularly making fresh accusations, keeps hate groups alive.

May 07, 2026
Online hate groups sustain their messages by repeating powerful stories or routinely adding new allegations
Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World

Greece, birthplace of democracy, seeks to put humanity ahead of AI in updated constitution

Greece is preparing sweeping constitutional reforms that would require artificial intelligence to serve human society and protect individual freedoms

May 07, 2026
Greece, birthplace of democracy, seeks to put humanity ahead of AI in updated constitution
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

Asia's tech giants give AI bull run a new centre of gravity

Just as the world's AI bulls looked to be running out of puff, a fresh investor frenzy has hit Asia's tech names, making Seoul's stock

May 07, 2026
Asia's tech giants give AI bull run a new centre of gravity
Environment|Science|World

Iraq's historic marshes revive as water returns after years of drought

After years of drought that left large swathes of Iraq's historic marshes cracked and empty, rising water levels are beginning to revive the

May 07, 2026
Iraq's historic marshes revive as water returns after years of drought
Environment|Health|Science

Trump’s new surgeon general pick deepens MAHA-MAGA rift

Trump’s new surgeon general pick deepens MAHA-MAGA rift

May 07, 2026
Trump’s new surgeon general pick deepens MAHA-MAGA rift
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Sports|Technology|World

‘I am trying to stay alive.’ Jobs at mom-and-pop shops are disappearing

‘I am trying to stay alive.’ Jobs at mom-and-pop shops are disappearing

May 07, 2026
‘I am trying to stay alive.’ Jobs at mom-and-pop shops are disappearing
Science|Technology|World

The Pentagon keeps promising to follow the law when using AI, but what are the limits?

The Pentagon keeps promising to follow the law when using AI, but what are the limits?

May 07, 2026
The Pentagon keeps promising to follow the law when using AI, but what are the limits?
Business|Finance|Science|Technology

Worries about AI's risks to humanity loom over the trial pitting Musk against OpenAI's leaders

Questions about the dangers of artificial intelligence have been looming over the trial pitting Elon Musk against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman

May 07, 2026
Worries about AI's risks to humanity loom over the trial pitting Musk against OpenAI's leaders
Environment|Health|Science|Travel|World

Hantavirus is on the rise in Argentina, where a stricken cruise ship began its journey

Officials and experts in Argentina are scrambling to figure out if their country is the source of a deadly hantavirus outbreak that has gripped an Atlantic cruise

May 06, 2026
Hantavirus is on the rise in Argentina, where a stricken cruise ship began its journey
Health|Science|Travel|World

Hantavirus cruise ship heads for Spain’s Canary Islands as officials race to trace victims’ contacts

Hantavirus cruise ship heads for Spain’s Canary Islands as officials race to trace victims’ contacts

May 05, 2026
Hantavirus cruise ship heads for Spain’s Canary Islands as officials race to trace victims’ contacts
Health|Science|Travel|World

CDC says monitoring US travelers on cruise ship after hantavirus outbreak

The United States is closely monitoring the situation with U.S. travelers on board the luxury cruise ship that was hit by a hantavirus outbreak, the Centers for Disease Control and

May 07, 2026
CDC says monitoring US travelers on cruise ship after hantavirus outbreak
Arts|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|MidEast|Opinion|Science|Sports|Technology|Travel|US|Videos|World

Justice Department targets slow immigration judges as Trump pushes faster deportations

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche says the Justice Department is working to remove immigration judges who are slow or not following the law

May 07, 2026
Justice Department targets slow immigration judges as Trump pushes faster deportations
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

US, China weigh launch of official discussions on AI, WSJ reports

Washington and Beijing are weighing the launch of official discussions about artificial intelligence, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the 

May 07, 2026
US, China weigh launch of official discussions on AI, WSJ reports
Business|Health|Science|Technology|World

US FDA flags shortage of neurosurgical pads and sponges, expects disruption through 2026

The U.S.

May 07, 2026
US FDA flags shortage of neurosurgical pads and sponges, expects disruption through 2026
Health|Science|World

Hantavirus-hit cruise ship heads to Spain after three people evacuated

A luxury cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak and marooned since Sunday off the coast of Cape Verde

May 06, 2026
Hantavirus-hit cruise ship heads to Spain after three people evacuated
Business|Economy|Environment|Science

Nutrien posts higher profit as prices rise, flags tight nitrogen supply

Canada's Nutrien reported a rise in first-quarter profit on Wednesday, benefiting from higher sales and prices across its fertilizer segments, with the world's top potash producer

May 07, 2026
Nutrien posts higher profit as prices rise, flags tight nitrogen supply
Health|Science|World

What doctors know about how the Andes hantavirus spreads

What doctors know about how the Andes hantavirus spreads

May 07, 2026
What doctors know about how the Andes hantavirus spreads
Africa|Health|Science|World

Cruise ship with hantavirus outbreak heads to Canary Islands after 3 are evacuated

The U.N. health agency says two patients with hantavirus and one suspected of infection were evacuated from a cruise ship at the center of a deadly outbreak

May 06, 2026
Cruise ship with hantavirus outbreak heads to Canary Islands after 3 are evacuated
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

US power grid operator PJM is considering market overhaul

PJM Interconnection, the largest U.S. power grid operator, said on Wednesday it is considering market changes that could reshape how electricity is bought

May 06, 2026
US power grid operator PJM is considering market overhaul
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Albemarle's profit far exceed expectations as lithium prices rebound

Albemarle, the world's largest lithium producer, posted a quarterly profit on Wednesday more than double Wall Street's expectations due to rising prices and sales of the battery

May 07, 2026
Albemarle's profit far exceed expectations as lithium prices rebound
Health|Science|Travel|World

The Latest: Cruise ship hantavirus patients arrive in Europe for treatment

Three cruise ship passengers with suspected hantavirus infections are being flown to the Netherlands for treatment

May 06, 2026
The Latest: Cruise ship hantavirus patients arrive in Europe for treatment
Economy|Environment|Science|Sports

Recreational fishing in the US catches far more fish than previously estimated

Combining more than 15,000 reports from 36 states, researchers estimate that recreational fishing puts $3 billion worth of food on Americans’ tables each year.

May 07, 2026
Recreational fishing in the US catches far more fish than previously estimated
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Fed's Goolsbee: AI success would be 'lovely,' but Fed would still need to watch for overheating

Even if artificial intelligence is as transformative as advertised the U.S.

May 07, 2026
Fed's Goolsbee: AI success would be 'lovely,' but Fed would still need to watch for overheating
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

In OpenAI trial, former technology chief says Altman sowed 'chaos,' distrust among top executives

A former OpenAI technology chief testified on Wednesday in Elon Musk's lawsuit that CEO Sam Altman sowed distrust among top executives

May 07, 2026
In OpenAI trial, former technology chief says Altman sowed 'chaos,' distrust among top executives
Business|Science|Technology

Anthropic strikes SpaceX data center deal as it plows ahead on AI coding

Anthropic on Wednesday said it reached a deal to tap the computing resources of Elon Musk's SpaceX, marking a détente with its one-

May 06, 2026
Anthropic strikes SpaceX data center deal as it plows ahead on AI coding
Environment|Science|World

Kilauea Erupts: 46th episode ends after 9 hours of fountaining at Halema’uma’u Summit

Kilauea Erupts: 46th episode ends after 9 hours of fountaining at Halema’uma’u Summit

May 07, 2026
Kilauea Erupts: 46th episode ends after 9 hours of fountaining at Halema’uma’u Summit
Health|Science|Travel|World

What is the hantavirus that killed three cruise ship passengers?

Three people have died in an outbreak of hantavirus aboard a luxury cruise ship, with another five confirmed or suspected cases reported, but the World Health Organization has said

May 04, 2026
What is the hantavirus that killed three cruise ship passengers?
Business|Economy|Education|Political|Science|Technology

Who is Vivek Ramaswamy, 2026 Republican nominee for Ohio governor?

Vivek Ramaswamy, a multimillionaire former biotech executive and erstwhile presidential hopeful, won the Republican primary for governor of Ohio on

May 06, 2026
Who is Vivek Ramaswamy, 2026 Republican nominee for Ohio governor?
Political|Science|World

Trump says United States will get uranium from Iran

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the United States would get enriched uranium from Iran, as the two countries struggle to reach an agreement on ending the Gulf

May 06, 2026
Trump says United States will get uranium from Iran
Health|Science|Travel|World

Masks, movies and solo deck walks: life aboard a hantavirus-hit cruise ship

Masks, movies and solo deck walks: life aboard a hantavirus-hit cruise ship

May 06, 2026
Masks, movies and solo deck walks: life aboard a hantavirus-hit cruise ship
Education|Environment|Health|Science

Nebraska 'Drive Thru' gives out free radon, lead, and water testing

Nebraska 'Drive Thru' gives out free radon, lead, and water testing

May 07, 2026
Nebraska 'Drive Thru' gives out free radon, lead, and water testing
Environment|Science|Travel|World

Huge 2025 tsunami in Alaska fjord was second-highest on record

Tracy Arm Fjord, in southeastern Alaska within the Tongass National Forest, presents a majestic vista, with a narrow sea inlet surrounded by towering granite cliffs,

May 06, 2026
Huge 2025 tsunami in Alaska fjord was second-highest on record
Health|Lifestyle|Science

Social media doesn’t strengthen your friendships. What works

Social media doesn’t strengthen your friendships. What works

May 06, 2026
Social media doesn’t strengthen your friendships. What works
Business|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

'I won't know unless I try': Family farm experiments with agrivoltaics for crop production

'I won't know unless I try': Family farm experiments with agrivoltaics for crop production

May 06, 2026
'I won't know unless I try': Family farm experiments with agrivoltaics for crop production
Business|Crime|Environment|Health|Science

Chemical leak sends 10 to hospital: Resident shares what he saw

Chemical leak sends 10 to hospital: Resident shares what he saw

May 06, 2026
Chemical leak sends 10 to hospital: Resident shares what he saw
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

California's highest court leans toward Gilead in considering drugmakers' 'duty to innovate'

California's highest court on Wednesday appeared skeptical of requiring Gilead Sciences and other manufacturers of drugs that are considered safe to try

May 06, 2026
California's highest court leans toward Gilead in considering drugmakers' 'duty to innovate'
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

SpaceX IPO gives Musk sweeping power and curbs shareholder rights

SpaceX has adopted corporate governance policies that will erode typical shareholder protections in unprecedented ways, giving

May 06, 2026
SpaceX IPO gives Musk sweeping power and curbs shareholder rights
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Lilly commits additional $4.5 billion in Indiana manufacturing sites

Eli Lilly said on Wednesday it would invest $4.5 billion more across two of its three manufacturing sites in Indiana, bringing the U.S. drugmaker's total capital expansion

May 06, 2026
Lilly commits additional $4.5 billion in Indiana manufacturing sites
Health|Science

Sleep apnea compromises far more than a good night’s rest – 2 neuroscientists outline the risks and the need for better diagnosis

This condition’s prevalence is rising worldwide, and it is very treatable, but disparities in access to care remain.

May 06, 2026
Sleep apnea compromises far more than a good night’s rest – 2 neuroscientists outline the risks and the need for better diagnosis
Business|Science|Technology|World

US report China Eastern jet fuel supply was off ahead of deadly 2022 crash

The U.S.

May 06, 2026
US report China Eastern jet fuel supply was off ahead of deadly 2022 crash
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Alaska’s near-record landslide tsunami sent a wave 1,580 feet up the fjord walls – and left clues for building a warning system

The tsunami struck just 12 hours after a cruise ship had left the fjord, rattling the tourism industry.

May 06, 2026
Alaska’s near-record landslide tsunami sent a wave 1,580 feet up the fjord walls – and left clues for building a warning system
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Fire is transforming the US West’s public lands – research shows overlooked cost to recreation

Wildfires in Colorado are reshaping landscapes and visitor habits.

May 06, 2026
Fire is transforming the US West’s public lands – research shows overlooked cost to recreation
Health|Science|Technology

Clinical trials that are actually marketing ploys targeting doctors – how seeding trials put profit over patients

Some industry-funded clinical trials show signs of being designed to market drugs rather than to test them for their safety and effectiveness. Detecting these studies remains difficult.

May 06, 2026
Clinical trials that are actually marketing ploys targeting doctors – how seeding trials put profit over patients
Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Using diesel generators to power the AI revolution would kill hundreds of Americans a year

Using existing backup generators as regular sources of electricity would emit lots of pollution into American skies and endanger people’s health.

May 06, 2026
Using diesel generators to power the AI revolution would kill hundreds of Americans a year
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

So your new ‘co-worker’ is an AI agent – here’s how to make the best of your human-machine relationship 

A slew of companies have announced plans to add AI agents to their workforces. Employees can take steps to handle the changes.

May 06, 2026
So your new ‘co-worker’ is an AI agent – here’s how to make the best of your human-machine relationship 
Environment|Science|Technology|Travel|World

Ride a jet ski through a re-creation of an Alaska mega-tsunami with the help of science

Ride a jet ski through a re-creation of an Alaska mega-tsunami with the help of science

May 06, 2026
Ride a jet ski through a re-creation of an Alaska mega-tsunami with the help of science
Political|Science|Technology|World

Japan fires missile in joint drill with US and allies in northern Philippines, facing South China Sea

Japan's Self-Defense Forces fired a Type 88 anti‑ship missile during a joint maritime exercise with U.S., Australian, and Philippine forces on Wednesday, hitting a

May 06, 2026
Japan fires missile in joint drill with US and allies in northern Philippines, facing South China Sea
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

SpaceX files plan for $55 billion Terafab chip facility in Texas

Elon Musk's SpaceX has proposed an initial investment of $55 billion to build a semiconductor manufacturing facility, called Terafab, in Texas, according to a filing made public on

May 06, 2026
SpaceX files plan for $55 billion Terafab chip facility in Texas
Health|Science|Travel|World

World Health Organization: Hantavirus on cruise ship may show human-to-human transmission as 3 passengers are evacuated

CNN's Randi Kaye explains what we know about the hantavirus outbreak on the cruise ship off Cape Verde's coast.

May 05, 2026
World Health Organization: Hantavirus on cruise ship may show human-to-human transmission as 3 passengers are evacuated
Environment|Science|World

Study says trees counter half the world's urban heating, but not in the places that need it most

Tree cover globally cools nearly half the warming from built-up cities, but it’s doing it more in richer, cooler areas and less in hotter poorer areas where it’s needed most

May 06, 2026
Study says trees counter half the world's urban heating, but not in the places that need it most
Business|Health|Science|Technology

Bayer to buy Perfuse Therapeutics in up to $2.45 billion deal

Bayer said on Wednesday that it will buy biopharmaceutical company Perfuse Therapeutics to complement its ophthalmology pipeline.

May 06, 2026
Bayer to buy Perfuse Therapeutics in up to $2.45 billion deal
Environment|Health|Science|Travel|World

Antarctica's tourism boom raises concerns about contamination and disease

A deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship that visited Antarctica has highlighted a growing tourism trend

May 06, 2026
Antarctica's tourism boom raises concerns about contamination and disease
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

BHP CFO says new investors buying in on copper exposure, AI demand

BHP's Chief Financial Officer Vandita Pant said on Wednesday that a new and broader set of investors were buying into the company as AI

May 06, 2026
BHP CFO says new investors buying in on copper exposure, AI demand
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Jeff Bezos shakes up Blue Origin staff incentives ahead of SpaceX IPO, FT reports

Jeff Bezos’s space venture, Blue Origin, has outlined a new stock plan for employees in an attempt to put an end to staff unrest and make the incentives more competitive with rival

May 06, 2026
Jeff Bezos shakes up Blue Origin staff incentives ahead of SpaceX IPO, FT reports
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Lynas CEO says US, Europe rules sway buyers from Chinese rare earths

New government regulations in the U.S. and Europe are helping to push customers to buy rare earth

May 06, 2026
Lynas CEO says US, Europe rules sway buyers from Chinese rare earths
Environment|Health|Science|Travel|World

Inside the cruise ship at the center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak

Footage obtained by The Associated Press of a cruise ship in a rare-virus outbreak shows deserted decks and medical teams in protective gear as the vessel and its nearly 150 passengers and crew waited another day for help off West Africa

May 05, 2026
Inside the cruise ship at the center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak
Business|Finance|Science|Technology|World

Rivian mulls making its own lidar sensors, possibly in partnership with Chinese firms 

By Stephen Nellis, Max A.

May 06, 2026
Rivian mulls making its own lidar sensors, possibly in partnership with Chinese firms 
Health|Science|Travel|World

Hantavirus-hit cruise ship to head to Spain after permission granted to dock in Canary Islands

A luxury cruise ship that has been hit by an outbreak of the deadly hantavirus was

May 05, 2026
Hantavirus-hit cruise ship to head to Spain after permission granted to dock in Canary Islands
Business|Health|Political|Science|Technology

FDA authorizes first fruit-flavored e-cigarettes in US amid political pressure

The U.S.

May 06, 2026
FDA authorizes first fruit-flavored e-cigarettes in US amid political pressure
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Meta plans advanced 'agentic' AI assistant for users, FT reports (May 5)

Meta is building a highly personalized artificial

May 06, 2026
Meta plans advanced 'agentic' AI assistant for users, FT reports (May 5)
Environment|Science|US

Spring plans meet snow in Denver as a late storm could be the season's biggest

People in Colorado and Wyoming are getting out their snow shovels as a late-spring storm could bring Denver’s biggest snowfall of the season

May 06, 2026
Spring plans meet snow in Denver as a late storm could be the season's biggest
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

AMD forecasts revenue above expectations on strong AI demand, shares jump 12%   

By Zaheer Kachwala and Max A.

May 06, 2026
AMD forecasts revenue above expectations on strong AI demand, shares jump 12%   
Business|Finance|Science|Technology

Musk wanted $80 billion to colonize Mars, OpenAI president testifies at trial

OpenAI's president testified on Tuesday that Elon Musk supported transforming the artificial intelligence startup into

May 06, 2026
Musk wanted $80 billion to colonize Mars, OpenAI president testifies at trial
Business|Health|Science|US|World

US FDA blocked publication of COVID, shingles vaccine safety studies

Officials at the U.S.

May 06, 2026
US FDA blocked publication of COVID, shingles vaccine safety studies
Business|Finance|Political|Science|Technology|World

What we know about US stress tests of Google, xAI and Microsoft AI models

The Trump administration on Tuesday announced it had expanded a program to give U.S. government scientists access to unreleased

May 06, 2026
What we know about US stress tests of Google, xAI and Microsoft AI models
Health|Science|Technology

FDA announces its first OK of fruit-flavored e-cigarettes for adults in major shift under Trump

U.S. health regulators have announced their first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers

May 06, 2026
FDA announces its first OK of fruit-flavored e-cigarettes for adults in major shift under Trump
Political|Science|Technology|World

Microsoft, Google and xAI will let the government test their AI models before launch

Microsoft, Google and xAI will let the government test their AI models before launch

May 06, 2026
Microsoft, Google and xAI will let the government test their AI models before launch
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

OpenAI projects $50 billion spending on computing power this year, Brockman says

OpenAI expects to spend $50 billion on computing power this year, co-founder and President Greg Brockman said during his testimony in the company's courtroom battle with Elon Musk on

May 06, 2026
OpenAI projects $50 billion spending on computing power this year, Brockman says
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Political|Science|Technology|World

FCC commissioner seeks rigorous review of foreign investment in Warner Bros deal

The sole Democrat on the Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday called for a rigorous review of the foreign ownership interests in a proposed

May 06, 2026
FCC commissioner seeks rigorous review of foreign investment in Warner Bros deal
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

California neighborhood remains without potable water

California neighborhood remains without potable water

May 06, 2026
California neighborhood remains without potable water
Business|Science|Technology

Apple to let users choose rival AI models across iOS 27 features, Bloomberg News reports

Apple will allow users to select from third-party artificial intelligence models for tasks such as generating and editing text and images, across its iOS 27 features, Bloomberg News

May 05, 2026
Apple to let users choose rival AI models across iOS 27 features, Bloomberg News reports
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Are military dolphins working in the Strait of Hormuz? Probably not, but they have been part of the US Navy for decades

Are military dolphins working in the Strait of Hormuz? Probably not, but they have been part of the US Navy for decades

May 06, 2026
Are military dolphins working in the Strait of Hormuz? Probably not, but they have been part of the US Navy for decades
Business|Europe|Science|Technology

Top Google scientist says EU data measures pose privacy risk for users

A top Google scientist sent a warning to EU antitrust regulators on Tuesday that its proposal requiring the company to share search engine data with rivals

May 06, 2026
Top Google scientist says EU data measures pose privacy risk for users
Science|Technology|World

Meet the early pioneers who shaped the future of today's self-driving cars

Meet the early pioneers who shaped the future of today's self-driving cars

May 06, 2026
Meet the early pioneers who shaped the future of today's self-driving cars
Environment|Health|Science

Brown pelicans starving, dying in Bay Area due to Marine heat wave, wildlife experts warn

Brown pelicans starving, dying in Bay Area due to Marine heat wave, wildlife experts warn

May 06, 2026
Brown pelicans starving, dying in Bay Area due to Marine heat wave, wildlife experts warn
Education|Health|Science

Donations help fuel pediatric cancer breakthrough

Donations help fuel pediatric cancer breakthrough

May 06, 2026
Donations help fuel pediatric cancer breakthrough
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

White House wants to vet powerful AI models for risks − a computer scientist explains why AI safety is so difficult

Once powerful AI models are released, it’s nearly impossible to keep them from being misused. Minimizing the risk means making safety the top priority in developing the systems.

May 05, 2026
White House wants to vet powerful AI models for risks − a computer scientist explains why AI safety is so difficult
Education|Environment|Science|Travel

Peacocks, prehistoric artifacts, and a lava tube cave await visitors at this roadside stop

Peacocks, prehistoric artifacts, and a lava tube cave await visitors at this roadside stop

May 06, 2026
Peacocks, prehistoric artifacts, and a lava tube cave await visitors at this roadside stop
Business|Economy|Europe|Opinion|Science|Technology

Top European tech CEOs call for easier AI rules

Europe's AI regulations should be reduced and simplified, chief executives of seven of Europe's top technology firms including Christophe Fouquet of the biggest, computer

May 05, 2026
Top European tech CEOs call for easier AI rules
Crime|Europe|Political|Science|Technology

Italy's Meloni denounces deepfake photo as a political attack

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni has denounced the circulation of a deepfake photo of her posing in bed, wearing lingerie

May 05, 2026
Italy's Meloni denounces deepfake photo as a political attack
Environment|Science|Travel

Oceanside turns to artificial reef to save its disappearing beach

Oceanside turns to artificial reef to save its disappearing beach

May 06, 2026
Oceanside turns to artificial reef to save its disappearing beach
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Science|Technology

Mark Zuckerberg 'personally authorized' Meta's copyright infringement, publishers allege

Five publishing houses and author Scott Turow are suing Meta and CEO Mark Zuckerberg for copyright infringement

May 05, 2026
Mark Zuckerberg 'personally authorized' Meta's copyright infringement, publishers allege
Crime|Economy|Environment|Science|World

A gold-fueled mining rush scars Brazil’s Amazon, spiking deforestation and mercury risks

Gold prices have surged in recent years, sparking a mining rush in the Amazon that accelerates deforestation and mercury contamination

May 05, 2026
A gold-fueled mining rush scars Brazil’s Amazon, spiking deforestation and mercury risks
Environment|Science|Technology|World

One of the planet’s biggest cities is sinking so rapidly it’s visible from space

One of the planet’s biggest cities is sinking so rapidly it’s visible from space

May 05, 2026
One of the planet’s biggest cities is sinking so rapidly it’s visible from space
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

OpenAI, Anthropic ventures in talks to buy AI services firms, sources say

The joint ventures OpenAI and Anthropic separately created with private equity firms are in talks to acquire services companies that help businesses deploy

May 05, 2026
OpenAI, Anthropic ventures in talks to buy AI services firms, sources say
Africa|Health|Science|Travel|World

What we know about the cruise ship passengers affected by hantavirus

Seven passengers on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, including three who have died, are either confirmed or suspected to have hantavirus, according to the World

May 05, 2026
What we know about the cruise ship passengers affected by hantavirus
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Science|Technology|World

France convenes G7 on critical minerals to curb China's grip

France has called an online meeting of G7 countries for Thursday to discuss how to break China's stranglehold on critical materials, Finance Minister Roland Lescure said,

May 05, 2026
France convenes G7 on critical minerals to curb China's grip
Business|Economy|Health|Science

FDA Commissioner Makary defends agency's decision on Replimune's drug, CNBC reports

U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary on Tuesday defended the agency's decision to not approve Replimune's drug for advanced skin cancer.

May 05, 2026
FDA Commissioner Makary defends agency's decision on Replimune's drug, CNBC reports
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Best meteor shower in the Southern Hemisphere peaks tonight

Best meteor shower in the Southern Hemisphere peaks tonight

May 05, 2026
Best meteor shower in the Southern Hemisphere peaks tonight
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World

Zelenskiy pitches drone deal during Bahrain visit

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy pitched a drone deal to Bahrain during a visit to the country on Tuesday, advertising Ukraine's battle-tested security expertise.

May 05, 2026
Zelenskiy pitches drone deal during Bahrain visit
Business|Finance|Science|Technology|World

Microsoft, Google and xAI to give US government early access to AI models for security checks

Microsoft, Google and Elon Musk’s xAI agreed to give the U.S. government early access to new artificial intelligence models for national security

May 05, 2026
Microsoft, Google and xAI to give US government early access to AI models for security checks
Health|Lifestyle|Science

What to know about a viral menopause trend, according to a doctor

What to know about a viral menopause trend, according to a doctor

May 05, 2026
What to know about a viral menopause trend, according to a doctor
Environment|Health|Science

Pollen allergies are brutal this year – a doctor explains why, and how to find relief

Two big factors influence the length of the allergy season and how bad people’s allergies will be, and both are expanding.

May 05, 2026
Pollen allergies are brutal this year – a doctor explains why, and how to find relief
Health|Science

How workplace stress hijacks the nervous system to cause headaches − and a neurologist’s guide to managing them

A high-pressure work environment can exacerbate headaches, but taking steps to manage stress throughout the day can help.

May 05, 2026
How workplace stress hijacks the nervous system to cause headaches − and a neurologist’s guide to managing them
Education|Environment|Health|Science|World

Financial strain, lockdowns and fear of infection during disease outbreaks magnify violence against women and girls − new research

Disease outbreaks can make women and girls especially vulnerable to violence, but health surveillance systems do a poor job tracking these trends.

May 05, 2026
Financial strain, lockdowns and fear of infection during disease outbreaks magnify violence against women and girls − new research
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Galaxies of life are collecting dust in museums – digitizing microscope slides can uncover billions of fossils for natural history

Pollen, algae, insects, radiolarians – each unique microfossil holds clues to how Earth has changed over millions of years. Combining AI with digital scanners helps researchers piece it all together.

May 05, 2026
Galaxies of life are collecting dust in museums – digitizing microscope slides can uncover billions of fossils for natural history
Education|Entertainment|Health|Science|Technology

Photographic memory is a myth – here’s what research really says about remembering

Hollywood loves a character who has the perfect total recall of a photographic memory. But this idea is a fantasy. It’s not how memory works – for good reason.

May 05, 2026
Photographic memory is a myth – here’s what research really says about remembering
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

GlobalFoundries forecasts upbeat second quarter on data center demand

Specialty chipmaker GlobalFoundries forecast second-quarter revenue above Wall Street expectations on Tuesday, driven by acceleration in data center deployments globally.

May 05, 2026
GlobalFoundries forecasts upbeat second quarter on data center demand
Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World

Ukraine steps up medium-range strikes on Russian forces

Ukrainian troops are rapidly increasing medium-range drone strikes on Russian forces, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday, demonstrating a growing

May 05, 2026
Ukraine steps up medium-range strikes on Russian forces
Business|Education|Health|Science|Technology

Child safety lab launching ‘independent crash testing’ for AI tools

Child safety lab launching ‘independent crash testing’ for AI tools

May 05, 2026
Child safety lab launching ‘independent crash testing’ for AI tools
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Science

Use of Gilead's HIV prevention shot rises, but US insurance gaps remain

Use of Gilead Sciences' Yeztugo, a twice-yearly injection to prevent HIV infection, has climbed since its June launch, but U.S. health providers say not all patients

May 05, 2026
Use of Gilead's HIV prevention shot rises, but US insurance gaps remain
Business|Economy|Political|Science|World

Thailand scraps 25-year-old agreement with Cambodia on joint energy exploration

Thailand on Tuesday unilaterally terminated a longstanding agreement with Cambodia to work towards joint offshore energy exploration, defying calls from its neighbour to

May 05, 2026
Thailand scraps 25-year-old agreement with Cambodia on joint energy exploration
Business|Europe|Science|Technology|World

Tesla faces EU skepticism over automated-driving tech, records show

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has projected confidence that the European Union will soon green-light the carmaker's "Full Self-Driving" (FSD) system, but

May 05, 2026
Tesla faces EU skepticism over automated-driving tech, records show
Health|Science|Travel|World

How an ocean cruise turned into a hantavirus nightmare

The first victim of a suspected hantavirus outbreak had already been dead 21 days when fellow passenger Jake Rosmarin posted a video about cows he had seen

May 05, 2026
How an ocean cruise turned into a hantavirus nightmare
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

OpenAI co-founder discloses nearly $30 billion stake, financial ties to Altman

OpenAI's co-founder and president, Greg Brockman, on Monday disclosed deeper financial ties to CEO Sam Altman than previously

May 05, 2026
OpenAI co-founder discloses nearly $30 billion stake, financial ties to Altman
Business|Economy|Environment|Science

California probes Trump administration deal to cancel offshore wind lease

California energy officials on Monday opened an investigation into the Trump administration's agreement with an offshore wind company to cancel a planned project off the state's

May 05, 2026
California probes Trump administration deal to cancel offshore wind lease
Environment|Europe|Science|Technology|World

IAEA says drone damaged equipment at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine

The International Atomic Energy Agency said on Monday meteorological monitoring equipment at the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southeastern Ukraine had been

May 05, 2026
IAEA says drone damaged equipment at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine
Arts|Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Sports|Technology|Travel|US|World

A United jet narrowly avoided catastrophe when it struck a truck near Newark airport during landing

A United Airlines jet came dangerously close to disaster Sunday when it hit a semitrailer truck and a light pole on the New Jersey turnpike as it came into land at Newark Liberty International Airport

May 05, 2026
A United jet narrowly avoided catastrophe when it struck a truck near Newark airport during landing
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Palantir lifts annual revenue forecast on robust US government demand

Palantir Technologies raised its annual revenue forecast and beat estimates for quarterly results on Monday, a sign of growing demand for its data analytics

May 05, 2026
Palantir lifts annual revenue forecast on robust US government demand
Political|Science|Technology|World

US intelligence indicates limited new damage to Iran's nuclear program, sources say

U.S. intelligence assessments indicate that the time Iran would need to build a nuclear weapon has not changed since last

May 05, 2026
US intelligence indicates limited new damage to Iran's nuclear program, sources say
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Reuters wins two Pulitzer Prizes for national and beat reporting

Reuters won two Pulitzer Prizes on Monday, one for national reporting for stories on U.S.

May 05, 2026
Reuters wins two Pulitzer Prizes for national and beat reporting
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

OpenAI president discloses his stake in the company is worth $30B

Greg Brockman, OpenAI’s president and CEO Sam Altman’s top lieutenant, disclosed in court Monday that his stake in the artificial intelligence company is worth nearly $30 billion

May 05, 2026
OpenAI president discloses his stake in the company is worth $30B
Science|Technology|World

White House considers government reviews for AI models, NYT reports

U.S.

May 05, 2026
White House considers government reviews for AI models, NYT reports
Arts|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Roomba pioneer aims to crack the household market again with an AI-powered pet robot

The robotics pioneer who helped unleash the Roomba vacuum is now betting that you might one day replace your beloved dog or cat with a plush robot that follows you around your home and adapts to your daily habits

May 04, 2026
Roomba pioneer aims to crack the household market again with an AI-powered pet robot
Business|Crime|Science|Technology|World

Reuters wins beat reporting Pulitzer for Meta investigations

Reuters won the Pulitzer Prize for beat reporting on Monday for a series of stories revealing how social-media behemoth Meta knowingly exposed users, including

May 05, 2026
Reuters wins beat reporting Pulitzer for Meta investigations
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

European Commission is in contact with Anthropic on Mythos, Dombrovskis says

The European Commission is in contact with Anthropic regarding Mythos and is assessing its possible implications, European Economic Commissioner Valdis ​Dombrovskis told

May 05, 2026
European Commission is in contact with Anthropic on Mythos, Dombrovskis says
Education|Health|Science|Sports|Technology

A professor, a Paralympian and a mentor: How Dr. Cassie Mitchell is shaping lives at Georgia Tech

A professor, a Paralympian and a mentor: How Dr. Cassie Mitchell is shaping lives at Georgia Tech

May 05, 2026
A professor, a Paralympian and a mentor: How Dr. Cassie Mitchell is shaping lives at Georgia Tech
Health|Science|World

South Carolina confirms second measles case in Saluda County

The South Carolina Department of Public Health on Monday confirmed a second measles case in Saluda County, saying it was linked to the initial case reported on April 17.

May 04, 2026
South Carolina confirms second measles case in Saluda County
Health|Political|Science|World

US Supreme Court lets abortion pill mail delivery restart for now

The U.S.

May 04, 2026
US Supreme Court lets abortion pill mail delivery restart for now
Health|Science|World

Evacuations planned as suspected hantavirus outbreak traps 150 on ship off Cape Verde

Medics were working on Monday to evacuate two people with symptoms of the deadly

May 04, 2026
Evacuations planned as suspected hantavirus outbreak traps 150 on ship off Cape Verde
Education|Environment|Science

Milwaukee County Zoo celebrates new rhino care center to protect endangered species

Milwaukee County Zoo celebrates new rhino care center to protect endangered species

May 05, 2026
Milwaukee County Zoo celebrates new rhino care center to protect endangered species
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US

US factory orders rise more than expected in March

New orders for U.S. factory goods rose more than expected in March, led by surging demand for electronics products amid the artificial intelligence investment boom.

May 04, 2026
US factory orders rise more than expected in March
Environment|Science|World

Earthquake hits southern Mexico, no victims reported

An earthquake of magnitude 5.6 hit southern Mexico on Monday morning, Mexico's National Seismological Institute said, while authorities reported no initial fatalities or

May 04, 2026
Earthquake hits southern Mexico, no victims reported
Americas|Crime|Environment|Health|Science|World

A second sloth dies after transfer to a central Florida zoo from troubled Sloth World

A second sloth has died after being taken to a central Florida zoo for rehabilitation

May 04, 2026
A second sloth dies after transfer to a central Florida zoo from troubled Sloth World
Environment|Science|Technology|World

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a plastic trash nightmare. It could also be part of a much bigger, hidden problem

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a plastic trash nightmare. It could also be part of a much bigger, hidden problem

May 04, 2026
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a plastic trash nightmare. It could also be part of a much bigger, hidden problem
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Astronomers believe they've detected an atmosphere around a tiny, icy world beyond Pluto

A new study suggests that a tiny, icy world beyond Pluto harbors a thin, delicate atmosphere

May 04, 2026
Astronomers believe they've detected an atmosphere around a tiny, icy world beyond Pluto
Health|Science|World

What is hantavirus and how does it spread?

What is hantavirus and how does it spread?

May 04, 2026
What is hantavirus and how does it spread?
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology|World

Amgen to invest additional $300 million to boost US manufacturing footprint

Amgen said on Monday it was investing an additional $300 million in Puerto Rico to expand its U.S. manufacturing network.

May 04, 2026
Amgen to invest additional $300 million to boost US manufacturing footprint
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

How balcony solar can help renters and homeowners save money

Small-scale solar panels usable by renters and without rooftop installation can boost renewable energy use and reduce the effects of high electricity prices.

May 04, 2026
How balcony solar can help renters and homeowners save money
Arts|Business|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Your beliefs could add or subtract years to your life

Your beliefs could add or subtract years to your life

May 04, 2026
Your beliefs could add or subtract years to your life
Environment|Health|Science|Travel|World

A cruise ship is waiting for help after a suspected outbreak of rare hantavirus onboard killed 3

A Dutch cruise ship with nearly 150 people on board including 17 Americans is waiting for help off Cape Verde after a suspected hantavirus outbreak killed three passengers

May 04, 2026
A cruise ship is waiting for help after a suspected outbreak of rare hantavirus onboard killed 3
Education|Health|Science

Bullying is common in elementary school – and it’s more likely to happen in classrooms that are chaotic

New research suggests that bullying prevention work should address the broader classroom environment, not just students’ individual characteristics and behaviors.

May 04, 2026
Bullying is common in elementary school – and it’s more likely to happen in classrooms that are chaotic
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

A quiet Alaska fault is missing the fluids scientists expected – and it’s changing what we know about earthquake zones

Understanding why some faults creep rather than sticking and causing massive earthquakes is important for gauging the future risk of both earthquakes and tsunamis.

May 04, 2026
A quiet Alaska fault is missing the fluids scientists expected – and it’s changing what we know about earthquake zones
Opinion|Science|Technology

Mythos AI is a cybersecurity threat, but it doesn’t rewrite the rules of the game

Mythos’ dramatic hacking abilities are as much a reflection of the precarious state of digital defenses as a revolutionary tech breakthrough.

May 04, 2026
Mythos AI is a cybersecurity threat, but it doesn’t rewrite the rules of the game
Education|Health|Science

Why do you have to wear a helmet when you’re skateboarding?

An expert in traumatic brain injuries explains why you need to protect your noggin.

May 04, 2026
Why do you have to wear a helmet when you’re skateboarding?
Arts|Education|Environment|Health|Political|Science

Is it wrong to pay incarcerated people in jail? This Pennsylvania county says no

A new policy at Allegheny County Jail allows incarcerated people to earn money for their work. The goal is to improve conditions for everyone involved.

May 04, 2026
Is it wrong to pay incarcerated people in jail? This Pennsylvania county says no
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Opinion|Science|World

Does frequent worship lead to better mental health? Often, but not always, experts say

There is a long-running discussion about the role that religion can play in enhancing personal well-being and lowering the risk of mental health problems

May 04, 2026
Does frequent worship lead to better mental health? Often, but not always, experts say
Health|Political|Science

Warned off vaccine actions, Kennedy seeks quick health wins ahead of midterms

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F.

May 04, 2026
Warned off vaccine actions, Kennedy seeks quick health wins ahead of midterms
Crime|Science|Technology|World

Flight data bolsters claim China Eastern plane was deliberately crashed in 2022

Flight data bolsters claim China Eastern plane was deliberately crashed in 2022

May 04, 2026
Flight data bolsters claim China Eastern plane was deliberately crashed in 2022
Australia|Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Australia, Japan strengthen critical minerals ties

Australia and Japan have beefed up their cooperation around critical minerals amid a state visit by Japan's prime minister, with the countries providing A$1.67 billion ($

May 04, 2026
Australia, Japan strengthen critical minerals ties
Health|Science|US|World

Abortion pill makers ask US Supreme Court to restore mail-order access

Two drugmakers have asked the U.S.

May 03, 2026
Abortion pill makers ask US Supreme Court to restore mail-order access
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

China robot-hand-building unicorn Linkerbot targets $6 billion valuation

Chinese robotics startup Linkerbot, the global market leader in highly dexterous robotic hands for humanoids, will seek a $6 billion valuation in its next

May 04, 2026
China robot-hand-building unicorn Linkerbot targets $6 billion valuation
Health|Science|Travel|World

A suspected outbreak of the rare hantavirus on a cruise ship in the Atlantic kills 3 people

The World Health Organization says that a suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean has killed three people and sickened at least three others

May 04, 2026
A suspected outbreak of the rare hantavirus on a cruise ship in the Atlantic kills 3 people
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

At this party, everyone is the same height

At this party, everyone is the same height

May 04, 2026
At this party, everyone is the same height
Business|Science|Technology|World

Foxconn launches second-generation satellites via SpaceX Falcon 9

Taiwan’s Foxconn said on Sunday its second-generation low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites were launched via a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from California, marking the electronics

May 03, 2026
Foxconn launches second-generation satellites via SpaceX Falcon 9
Arts|Entertainment|Interview|Science|Technology

Barry Levinson’s box-office flop ‘Toys’ predicted the future of warfare

Barry Levinson’s box-office flop ‘Toys’ predicted the future of warfare

May 03, 2026
Barry Levinson’s box-office flop ‘Toys’ predicted the future of warfare
Europe|Science|Technology|World

IAEA says a drone targeted Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant's external radiation control laboratory

The Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southeastern Ukraine informed the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Sunday that a drone had targeted its external

May 03, 2026
IAEA says a drone targeted Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant's external radiation control laboratory
Entertainment|Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump keeps us up in the air with his hints of what’s coming in a new batch of UFO files

President Donald Trump is promising to release new UFO records that he says will be “very interesting.”

May 03, 2026
Trump keeps us up in the air with his hints of what’s coming in a new batch of UFO files
Arts|Business|Education|Political|Science|World

The Supreme Court keeps overturning precedent. It swears that it’s not

The Supreme Court keeps overturning precedent. It swears that it’s not

May 03, 2026
The Supreme Court keeps overturning precedent. It swears that it’s not
Health|Political|Science|US|World

Fight over online access to abortion pill reaches Supreme Court in emergency appeal

Fight over online access to abortion pill reaches Supreme Court in emergency appeal

May 03, 2026
Fight over online access to abortion pill reaches Supreme Court in emergency appeal
Business|Health|Science

Danco seeks Supreme Court stay of ruling that pauses mail-order access to abortion drugs

Pharmaceutical company Danco Laboratories filed an application with the U.S.

May 02, 2026
Danco seeks Supreme Court stay of ruling that pauses mail-order access to abortion drugs
Health|Science|Travel

What it’s like to go on a US retreat built around ‘magic’ mushrooms

What it’s like to go on a US retreat built around ‘magic’ mushrooms

May 02, 2026
What it’s like to go on a US retreat built around ‘magic’ mushrooms
Environment|Europe|Science|World

Humpback whale 'Timmy' released in the North Sea after weeks stranded off Germany

A rescue team has released from a barge in the North Sea a humpback whale that had been stranded in shallow waters near Germany since March, witnesses said

May 02, 2026
Humpback whale 'Timmy' released in the North Sea after weeks stranded off Germany
Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Bay Area teen's ReCap Project targets medical plastic waste for recycling

Bay Area teen's ReCap Project targets medical plastic waste for recycling

May 03, 2026
Bay Area teen's ReCap Project targets medical plastic waste for recycling
Health|Science|Technology

UAB completes Alabama's first bone marrow transplant using deceased donor

UAB completes Alabama's first bone marrow transplant using deceased donor

May 03, 2026
UAB completes Alabama's first bone marrow transplant using deceased donor
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Aging better isn’t just about adding more years. Tech to reduce chronic disease is just as important

Aging better isn’t just about adding more years. Tech to reduce chronic disease is just as important

May 02, 2026
Aging better isn’t just about adding more years. Tech to reduce chronic disease is just as important
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Did you find an animal nesting near your house? Here's what to do

Spring is when wildlife from birds to deer to alligators nest or bear young, often close to humans

May 02, 2026
Did you find an animal nesting near your house? Here's what to do
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Science

A bright moon may dim the Eta Aquarid meteor shower made up of Halley's comet debris

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower will soon light the sky with debris from Halley’s comet

May 02, 2026
A bright moon may dim the Eta Aquarid meteor shower made up of Halley's comet debris
Crime|Science|Technology

How ChatGPT conversations became ‘a treasure trove’ of evidence in criminal investigations

How ChatGPT conversations became ‘a treasure trove’ of evidence in criminal investigations

May 02, 2026
How ChatGPT conversations became ‘a treasure trove’ of evidence in criminal investigations
Health|Science|Technology|World

Ghana becomes the latest African country to reject a US health deal, citing data sharing concerns

Ghana has rejected a proposed health deal with the U.S. due to concerns over data privacy

May 02, 2026
Ghana becomes the latest African country to reject a US health deal, citing data sharing concerns
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

China was the birthplace of recreational drones. Now you can’t buy one in Beijing

China was the birthplace of recreational drones. Now you can’t buy one in Beijing

May 02, 2026
China was the birthplace of recreational drones. Now you can’t buy one in Beijing
Business|Health|Science|Technology|US

US FDA approves Pfizer, Arvinas' breast cancer drug

The U.S.

May 01, 2026
US FDA approves Pfizer, Arvinas' breast cancer drug
Environment|Science|World

U.S. border wall construction threatens endangered wolves, conservationists say

For the first time in decades, a radio-collared endangered Mexican wolf crossed from the U.S. into Mexico last week in New Mexico, a federal official said on Friday,

May 02, 2026
U.S. border wall construction threatens endangered wolves, conservationists say
Health|Science|US|World

What is mifepristone?

What is mifepristone?

March 26, 2024
What is mifepristone?
Arts|Entertainment|Science|Technology

Oscars organization expands international film eligibility, addresses AI in new rules

The organization behind the Oscars is for the first time addressing the use of artificial intelligence in performances and scripts for the 2027 Academy Awards

May 02, 2026
Oscars organization expands international film eligibility, addresses AI in new rules
Business|Health|Science|World

WHO delays pandemic treaty amid pathogen-sharing dispute

World Health Organization member states said on Friday they had extended talks on pathogen-sharing rules, casting doubt on when a pandemic treaty adopted last year can come into

May 02, 2026
WHO delays pandemic treaty amid pathogen-sharing dispute
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

US military reaches deals with 7 tech companies to use their AI on classified systems

The Pentagon says it has reached deals with seven tech companies to use their artificial intelligence in its classified computer networks This will allow the military to tap into AI-powered capabilities to help it fight wars

May 01, 2026
US military reaches deals with 7 tech companies to use their AI on classified systems
Business|Health|Science|Technology

US FDA authorizes early access to Revolution's pancreatic cancer pill

The U.S.

May 01, 2026
US FDA authorizes early access to Revolution's pancreatic cancer pill
Health|Political|Science

Trump's new pick for surgeon general has both praised and cringed at his administration

President Donald Trump has chosen Dr. Nicole Saphier as his third pick for U.S. surgeon general

May 01, 2026
Trump's new pick for surgeon general has both praised and cringed at his administration
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Vincenzo's First Car: How a therapeutic toy car is changing the life of a three-year-old with cerebral palsy

Vincenzo's First Car: How a therapeutic toy car is changing the life of a three-year-old with cerebral palsy

May 02, 2026
Vincenzo's First Car: How a therapeutic toy car is changing the life of a three-year-old with cerebral palsy
Business|Science|Technology|World

US officials weigh cutting deadlines to fix digital flaws amid worries over AI-powered hacking, sources say

U.S. cybersecurity officials are considering sharply shorter deadlines for fixing critical flaws in government IT systems, amid concerns hackers could

May 01, 2026
US officials weigh cutting deadlines to fix digital flaws amid worries over AI-powered hacking, sources say
Crime|Science|Technology

This special K-9 sniffs out hidden evidence used in internet crimes against children

This special K-9 sniffs out hidden evidence used in internet crimes against children

May 02, 2026
This special K-9 sniffs out hidden evidence used in internet crimes against children
Science|Technology

Interstellar comet came from a much different solar system than ours

Interstellar comet came from a much different solar system than ours

May 02, 2026
Interstellar comet came from a much different solar system than ours
Health|Science

Iowa toddler thrives after rare abdominal defect treated with Botox

Iowa toddler thrives after rare abdominal defect treated with Botox

May 02, 2026
Iowa toddler thrives after rare abdominal defect treated with Botox
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Driverless cars in California can now get traffic tickets under new DMV rules

Driverless cars in California can now get traffic tickets under new DMV rules

May 02, 2026
Driverless cars in California can now get traffic tickets under new DMV rules
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

Pentagon reaches agreements with top AI companies, but not Anthropic

The Pentagon said on Friday it had reached agreements with seven AI companies to deploy their advanced capabilities on the Defense

May 01, 2026
Pentagon reaches agreements with top AI companies, but not Anthropic
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

STORY REMOVED: US--Climate-AI-Wildfires

Please disregard US--Climate-AI-Wildfires, published on May

May 01, 2026
STORY REMOVED: US--Climate-AI-Wildfires
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Moderna first-quarter revenue jumps on strong overseas COVID vaccine sales

Moderna surpassed Wall Street estimates for first-quarter revenue on Friday, helped by better-than-expected sales of its COVID-

May 01, 2026
Moderna first-quarter revenue jumps on strong overseas COVID vaccine sales
Business|Economy|Health|Science

Big Pharma M&A set for mega year as patent expiries drive deal urgency

Biotech dealmaking is on pace for a bumper year in 2026, with large drugmakers on an acquisition spree to boost their pipelines ahead of upcoming

May 01, 2026
Big Pharma M&A set for mega year as patent expiries drive deal urgency
Health|Science

Huge study finds certain household products injured dozens of children every day

Huge study finds certain household products injured dozens of children every day

May 01, 2026
Huge study finds certain household products injured dozens of children every day
Business|Political|Science|Technology

Pentagon strikes deals with 8 Big Tech companies after shunning Anthropic

Pentagon strikes deals with 8 Big Tech companies after shunning Anthropic

May 01, 2026
Pentagon strikes deals with 8 Big Tech companies after shunning Anthropic
Business|Health|Science

US FDA taps Szarama as acting head of vaccine unit

The U.S.

May 01, 2026
US FDA taps Szarama as acting head of vaccine unit
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

BYD's sales downturn extends to eighth straight month

Chinese EV giant BYD's vehicle sales fell for an eighth straight month in April, down 15.5% from a year earlier and extending its longest-ever downturn as it struggles with

May 01, 2026
BYD's sales downturn extends to eighth straight month
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Mexico City is sinking so quickly, it can be seen from space

Mexico City is sinking nearly 10 inches every year, making it one of the world’s fastest-sinking metropolitan areas

May 01, 2026
Mexico City is sinking so quickly, it can be seen from space
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

AI data center boom is leaving consumer electronics short of chips − even though they don’t use the same kinds

Data centers need powerful chips, while smartphones need chips that are energy efficient. A supply chain scholar explains why chipmakers’ focus on the former comes at the expense of the latter.

May 01, 2026
AI data center boom is leaving consumer electronics short of chips − even though they don’t use the same kinds
Health|Science

Fiber’s structural integrity keeps plants strong – and its indigestibility keeps your digestive system healthy

Eating fiber can prevent a number of health issues, and you might need to eat more than you think.

May 01, 2026
Fiber’s structural integrity keeps plants strong – and its indigestibility keeps your digestive system healthy
Business|Economy|Education|Health|Science

Syphilis cases in expectant mothers have dramatically risen since the pandemic – here’s what’s driving the trend

First-trimester screening and intervention has the greatest potential to prevent maternal syphilis. But 1 in 4 pregnant people do not have access to prenatal care during the first trimester.

May 01, 2026
Syphilis cases in expectant mothers have dramatically risen since the pandemic – here’s what’s driving the trend
Business|Economy|Environment|Science

What’s in the price of a gallon of gas?

As US gas prices climb, politicians are looking at ways to lower them. An economist breaks down what does − and doesn’t − move the number on the sign at the gas station.

May 01, 2026
What’s in the price of a gallon of gas?
Business|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Wild parrots copy their friends when deciding whether to try new foods, study finds

Wild parrots copy their friends when deciding whether to try new foods, study finds

May 01, 2026
Wild parrots copy their friends when deciding whether to try new foods, study finds
Arts|Health|Lifestyle|Science|World

‘A ghost that lives with us’: Death Cafes take the sting out of the inevitable end

‘A ghost that lives with us’: Death Cafes take the sting out of the inevitable end

May 01, 2026
‘A ghost that lives with us’: Death Cafes take the sting out of the inevitable end
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

SpaceX spending on Starship tops $15 billion in rush for airline-like rocketry

SpaceX has spent more than $15 billion developing its next-generation Starship rocket, according to the company’s IPO registration reviewed

May 01, 2026
SpaceX spending on Starship tops $15 billion in rush for airline-like rocketry
Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

US Navy turns to AI firm Domino for options to counter Iranian mines

The U.S.

May 01, 2026
US Navy turns to AI firm Domino for options to counter Iranian mines
Business|Science|Technology

Key takeaways from Musk's testimony at OpenAI trial

Elon Musk testified for more than seven hours over three days this week at a trial in Oakland, California, over the future of OpenAI, casting his lawsuit against the owner of ChatGPT

May 01, 2026
Key takeaways from Musk's testimony at OpenAI trial
Environment|Science|Technology|World

A citizen campaign returns iconic kiwi birds to New Zealand's capital after a century-long absence

New Zealanders are working to bring the kiwi back to the hills around Wellington

May 01, 2026
A citizen campaign returns iconic kiwi birds to New Zealand's capital after a century-long absence
Business|Crime|Education|Health|Science|Technology

Meta raises specter of shutting down service to New Mexico in legal clash over child safety

Meta is raising the prospect of shutting down social media services in New Mexico in response to a push by state prosecutors for fundamental changes to platforms, including Instagram, to protect the mental health and safety of children

May 01, 2026
Meta raises specter of shutting down service to New Mexico in legal clash over child safety
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Stryker misses quarterly estimates on muted demand for medical devices

U.S. medical device maker Stryker on Thursday maintained its full-year profit outlook but missed Wall Street estimates for first-quarter profit and revenue, weighed down by softer

May 01, 2026
Stryker misses quarterly estimates on muted demand for medical devices
Crime|Opinion|Political|Science|Technology|US

How a speculative story about dead and missing scientists went from the fringe to the White House

How a speculative story about dead and missing scientists went from the fringe to the White House

May 01, 2026
How a speculative story about dead and missing scientists went from the fringe to the White House
Business|Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

J. Craig Venter, who won the race to sequence the human genome, dies at 79

J

May 01, 2026
J. Craig Venter, who won the race to sequence the human genome, dies at 79
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Synthetic biology promised to rewrite life – with the death of its pioneer, J. Craig Venter, how close are scientists?

Advances in genetic engineering have enabled researchers to seek ways to program new life. But has synthetic biology actually changed medicine and the environment, nearly two decades on?

May 01, 2026
Synthetic biology promised to rewrite life – with the death of its pioneer, J. Craig Venter, how close are scientists?
Business|Science|Technology

Musk testifies he did not read 'fine print' about OpenAI becoming for-profit company

Elon Musk testified during tense cross-examination on Thursday that he knew about early discussions around turning

April 30, 2026
Musk testifies he did not read 'fine print' about OpenAI becoming for-profit company
Health|Political|Science|US|World

Trump names Nicole Saphier as Surgeon General pick, withdraws Means

U.S. President Donald Trump named radiologist and Fox News contributor Dr. Nicole Saphier as his pick for U.S.

April 30, 2026
Trump names Nicole Saphier as Surgeon General pick, withdraws Means
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Elon Musk spars with OpenAI attorney in trial over company's evolution from a nonprofit

Elon Musk on Thursday sparred with an attorney for OpenAI during his third day of testimony in the contentious trial over the company’s pivot from nonprofit status to a for-profit venture valued at hundreds of billions of dollars

May 01, 2026
Elon Musk spars with OpenAI attorney in trial over company's evolution from a nonprofit
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Elon Musk’s courtroom showdown with Sam Altman started this week. The biggest takeaways so far

Elon Musk’s courtroom showdown with Sam Altman started this week. The biggest takeaways so far

May 01, 2026
Elon Musk’s courtroom showdown with Sam Altman started this week. The biggest takeaways so far
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

USGS report finds hundreds of thousands of metric tons of lithium oxide in Maine, New Hampshire

USGS report finds hundreds of thousands of metric tons of lithium oxide in Maine, New Hampshire

May 01, 2026
USGS report finds hundreds of thousands of metric tons of lithium oxide in Maine, New Hampshire
Business|Health|Science|Technology|World

US FDA proposes curbs on mass compounding of Novo, Lilly's weight-loss drugs

The U.S.

April 30, 2026
US FDA proposes curbs on mass compounding of Novo, Lilly's weight-loss drugs
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Proposed mega data center draws concerns over 'heat island effect'

Proposed mega data center draws concerns over 'heat island effect'

May 01, 2026
Proposed mega data center draws concerns over 'heat island effect'
Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Riverfront workshops use rain barrels to protect the Great Lakes and reduce backyard flooding

Riverfront workshops use rain barrels to protect the Great Lakes and reduce backyard flooding

May 01, 2026
Riverfront workshops use rain barrels to protect the Great Lakes and reduce backyard flooding
Health|Political|Science|US|World

Trump pulls controversial surgeon general pick and makes third nomination for the role

Trump pulls controversial surgeon general pick and makes third nomination for the role

May 01, 2026
Trump pulls controversial surgeon general pick and makes third nomination for the role
Economy|Election|Opinion|Science

Gerrymandering is unpopular with Florida voters – my recent survey shows why DeSantis pushed it through anyway

Florida voters don’t like Gov. DeSantis’ redistricting plans, but it doesn’t tend to be a vote-determining issue.

April 30, 2026
Gerrymandering is unpopular with Florida voters – my recent survey shows why DeSantis pushed it through anyway
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Science|Technology

A celestial double feature in May — two full moons

A celestial double feature in May — two full moons

April 30, 2026
A celestial double feature in May — two full moons
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Solar ranch in Tennessee aims to prove grazing cattle under the panels is a farmland win-win

A Tennessee solar developer is betting that cattle-grazing and solar panels can coexist — and benefit farmers as well as the electric grid

April 30, 2026
Solar ranch in Tennessee aims to prove grazing cattle under the panels is a farmland win-win
Health|Political|Science|US|World

Trump administration appeals court order in effort to cut vaccine recommendations for kids

The Trump administration is appealing a judge’s order as it tries to cut the number of vaccines recommended for every child in the United States

April 30, 2026
Trump administration appeals court order in effort to cut vaccine recommendations for kids
Business|Education|Health|Science|Technology

From grading papers to decoding jargon, here are some ways people are putting AI to work

As artificial intelligence permeates workplaces, it's changing the nature of jobs and how people do them

April 30, 2026
From grading papers to decoding jargon, here are some ways people are putting AI to work