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Debunking false health claims made by RFK Jr. in a CNN interview

CNN Medical Correspondent Meg Tirrell fact checks claims made by HHS Secretary RFK Jr. during a CNN interview with Dana Bash.

Debunking false health claims made by RFK Jr. in a CNN interview
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Thousands in Indonesia await aid after quake kills 68, overshadowing Independence Day

Thousands of people on Indonesia’s Flores Island are still waiting for aid after a powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake killed at least 68 people, injured more than 200 and damaged more than 4,500 homes

Thousands in Indonesia await aid after quake kills 68, overshadowing Independence Day
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Rain aids fight against Belgium's biggest wildfire, as blazes rip through Europe

Rain over eastern Belgium on Monday brought some relief to firefighters battling to

Rain aids fight against Belgium's biggest wildfire, as blazes rip through Europe
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Wall Street indexes slip as oil prices rise, retail results awaited

Wall Street's three major indexes finished lower on Monday as investors waited for quarterly reports from large retailers to provide insights into U.S.

Wall Street indexes slip as oil prices rise, retail results awaited
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Nvidia to provide up to $105 billion guarantee for OpenAI's Ohio data center

Nvidia has agreed to provide a guarantee of up to $105 billion to help OpenAI lease a sprawling data center in Ohio being developed by SoftBank

Nvidia to provide up to $105 billion guarantee for OpenAI's Ohio data center
Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

The day big albums start streaming, traffic deaths surge

The day big albums start streaming, traffic deaths surge

The day big albums start streaming, traffic deaths surge
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Trump crypto firm backs venture offering AI from restricted Chinese companies

President Donald Trump-backed World Liberty Financial is collaborating with a Hong Kong-based venture offering artificial-intelligence models

Trump crypto firm backs venture offering AI from restricted Chinese companies
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

AI companies look to the ocean as a place to put more data centers

Moving servers into the ocean does not make underlying environmental challenges disappear. And it creates new concerns as well.

AI companies look to the ocean as a place to put more data centers
Education|Health|Science

US teens are smoking and vaping less than their peers abroad

A new FDA survey finds some positive trends among young people in the US, though new forms of nicotine use like pouches have become a bit more popular.

US teens are smoking and vaping less than their peers abroad
Education|Food|Health|Science

How is deli meat made? The food science behind the turkey, ham and other cold cuts in your lunch

A long bath in brine is how deli meat gets its taste, texture and shelf life.

How is deli meat made? The food science behind the turkey, ham and other cold cuts in your lunch
Business|Food|Science|Technology

Serve Robotics partners with Grubhub in robot delivery expansion push

Serve Robotics said on Monday it is partnering with Grubhub to fulfill orders on the food delivery platform using its sidewalk delivery robots, tapping a new

Serve Robotics partners with Grubhub in robot delivery expansion push
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

‘A million dollars over asking’: AI wealth is fueling housing market frenzy in San Francisco

‘A million dollars over asking’: AI wealth is fueling housing market frenzy in San Francisco

‘A million dollars over asking’: AI wealth is fueling housing market frenzy in San Francisco
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Long after Steve Jobs’ turtleneck, there’s a new tech uniform

Long after Steve Jobs’ turtleneck, there’s a new tech uniform

Long after Steve Jobs’ turtleneck, there’s a new tech uniform
Business|Food|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Nestle looks to develop new products to serve users of weight-loss drugs  

Nestle is seeking to turn the rise of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs from a threat into a business opportunity, using artificial intelligence and

Nestle looks to develop new products to serve users of weight-loss drugs  
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Trump seeks cuts to US-South Korea drills, reviving earlier objections

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Trump seeks cuts to US-South Korea drills, reviving earlier objections
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Big investors hunt for tomorrow's AI winners as capex angst fades

The rally in AI-linked stocks that marked the latest earnings season has shifted the focus of the AI investment story from whether Big Tech's spending spree

Big investors hunt for tomorrow's AI winners as capex angst fades
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At least 7 people have died from days of heavy rain and record-setting flooding in Indiana

Indiana public safety officials say at least seven people have died during days of heavy rain and historic flooding in the state

At least 7 people have died from days of heavy rain and record-setting flooding in Indiana
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Lake Powell hits record low, threatening key water and electricity supply for millions

The water level at Lake Powell has fallen to a record low in another sign of crisis along the Colorado River

Lake Powell hits record low, threatening key water and electricity supply for millions
Education|Health|Science

Record share of kindergartners missed required vaccines last year as Trump executive order takes aim at state mandates

Record share of kindergartners missed required vaccines last year as Trump executive order takes aim at state mandates

Record share of kindergartners missed required vaccines last year as Trump executive order takes aim at state mandates
Economy|Education|Health|Political|Science

Trump’s vaccine order is counterproductive and ‘wrong on so many levels,’ GOP lawmaker says

Trump’s vaccine order is counterproductive and ‘wrong on so many levels,’ GOP lawmaker says

Trump’s vaccine order is counterproductive and ‘wrong on so many levels,’ GOP lawmaker says
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

‘Uncharted territory’: Second-largest reservoir in US plunges to a record low

‘Uncharted territory’: Second-largest reservoir in US plunges to a record low

‘Uncharted territory’: Second-largest reservoir in US plunges to a record low
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

Thousands evacuate after Indonesia quake kills 53, aftershocks hamper rescue efforts

Around 5,000 people have been evacuated after a magnitude-7.7 earthquake rocked eastern Indonesia, killing at least 53, blocking roads and

Thousands evacuate after Indonesia quake kills 53, aftershocks hamper rescue efforts
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1 dead, thousands without power as Tropical Storm Lala lashes Hawaii

1 dead, thousands without power as Tropical Storm Lala lashes Hawaii

1 dead, thousands without power as Tropical Storm Lala lashes Hawaii
Asia|Environment|Science|World

Search for survivors continues after powerful earthquake kills dozens in Indonesia

Search for survivors continues after powerful earthquake kills dozens in Indonesia

Search for survivors continues after powerful earthquake kills dozens in Indonesia
Environment|Europe|Science|World

Belgium's biggest wildfire on record heads towards Germany

Firefighters battled with the aid of Dutch helicopters on Sunday to contain Belgium's biggest wildfire, which has already

Belgium's biggest wildfire on record heads towards Germany
Education|Health|Science

Medieval times? You’re living in them

Medieval times? You’re living in them

Medieval times? You’re living in them
Asia|Environment|Science|World

Indonesia's deadliest earthquakes of past decade

A magnitude-7.7 earthquake that struck eastern Indonesia on Saturday has killed at least 51 people, with rescue operations ongoing.

Indonesia's deadliest earthquakes of past decade
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Hurricane Lala leaves thousands without power in Hawaii amid 'life-threatening' conditions

Hurricane Lala approached Hawaii with strong winds and heavy rain on Saturday, leaving more than 40,000 utility customers without power across the state as the

Hurricane Lala leaves thousands without power in Hawaii amid 'life-threatening' conditions
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Hopes fade in Colombia as more bodies recovered days after powerful quake

Hopes of finding survivors of the earthquake that struck western Colombia five days ago were dwindling on Saturday, as more bodies were pulled from

Hopes fade in Colombia as more bodies recovered days after powerful quake
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Nvidia eyes investing $3 billion in SB Energy under OpenAI data center deal, Information says

Nvidia is in talks to invest as much as $3 billion in SB Energy, a SoftBank Group subsidiary developing a massive planned Ohio data center project for OpenAI, the Information

Nvidia eyes investing $3 billion in SB Energy under OpenAI data center deal, Information says
Health|Lifestyle|Science

How to gauge when to make eye contact

How to gauge when to make eye contact

How to gauge when to make eye contact
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Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia's coast, killing at least 47 and toppling buildings

A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake has struck off Indonesia's coast, killing at least 47 people and causing widespread panic

Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia's coast, killing at least 47 and toppling buildings
Europe|Science|World

Earthquake hits Spanish city of Granada, buildings and cars damaged

A magnitude 5 earthquake struck the southern Spanish city of Granada in the early hours of Saturday, with the regional government saying houses and cars were damaged but no

Earthquake hits Spanish city of Granada, buildings and cars damaged
Health|Science

Obesity drugs show early promise against the hormonal disorder PMOS, giving a suffering family hope

A small but growing body of research shows that GLP-1 drugs often used to treat obesity may also work for the hormonal disorder known as PMOS

Obesity drugs show early promise against the hormonal disorder PMOS, giving a suffering family hope
Business|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Bedbugs can cause people to lose sleep — and blood. Here's what to do about them

Bedbugs are on the rise and they tend to be at their worst at this time of year

Bedbugs can cause people to lose sleep — and blood. Here's what to do about them
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|World

A tale of two buildings: how quake rescue efforts differed in Colombia and Venezuela

At a flattened apartment block known as Los Cocos in northern Venezuela, civilians toiled with little support to pull the

A tale of two buildings: how quake rescue efforts differed in Colombia and Venezuela
Environment|Science|World

At least 47 dead in eastern Indonesia after magnitude 7.7 quake

At least 47 people were killed after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake and dozens of aftershocks struck off eastern Indonesia on Saturday,

At least 47 dead in eastern Indonesia after magnitude 7.7 quake
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France vs Mexico: 43 dishes you should try

France vs Mexico: 43 dishes you should try

France vs Mexico: 43 dishes you should try
Business|Environment|Science|World

Xi calls for improving disaster prevention as floods, landslides batter China

Chinese President Xi Jinping called for improving the country's ability to prevent, mitigate and respond to natural disasters, after a string of deadly floods and

Xi calls for improving disaster prevention as floods, landslides batter China
Environment|Europe|Science|Technology|World

Hungary to sink two barges near nuclear plant to raise Danube levels to ensure cooling​​

Hungarian authorities will sink two barges in the Danube on Saturday to raise the water level at the Paks nuclear plant to avert a shutdown of one of its last two

Hungary to sink two barges near nuclear plant to raise Danube levels to ensure cooling​​
Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

US to tell partners they must pick sides in AI race with China

The U.S. is preparing to tell dozens of countries they must pick sides in the artificial intelligence race with China, warning they will be excluded

US to tell partners they must pick sides in AI race with China
Health|Political|Science|US|World

Dr. Anthony Fauci declines request to appear before a second Senate panel after GOP contempt vote

Dr. Anthony Fauci has declined a request to appear voluntarily before a second Senate panel

Dr. Anthony Fauci declines request to appear before a second Senate panel after GOP contempt vote
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Nvidia scales back funding guarantee for Ohio OpenAI data center, WSJ reports

Nvidia has revised its plans to support a proposed OpenAI data center project in Ohio and is now expected to initially guarantee less than $120 billion, down from the $250 billion

Nvidia scales back funding guarantee for Ohio OpenAI data center, WSJ reports
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Anthropic IPO valuation hinges on $190-200 billion 2028 revenue forecast, sources say

As Anthropic prepares for what could be one of the biggest IPOs on record, Wall Street is looking further into the future than it commonly does to put a price on the AI

Anthropic IPO valuation hinges on $190-200 billion 2028 revenue forecast, sources say
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

Jane Street took $15 billion hit in July tied to Situational Awareness, AI selloff, sources say

Jane Street took a $15 billion hit in July from its exposure to AI-focused hedge fund Situational Awareness and other tech stocks that were battered by the

Jane Street took $15 billion hit in July tied to Situational Awareness, AI selloff, sources say
Environment|Science|Travel|World

Hawaii could see its first hurricane landfall in decades as Lala strengthens

Hawaii could see its first hurricane landfall in decades as Lala strengthens

Hawaii could see its first hurricane landfall in decades as Lala strengthens
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Hundreds evacuated from Croatian and Greek resorts as wildfires stretch across Europe

A wildfire engulfed homes in a picturesque Croatian resort overnight, killing one person, injuring 40 and forcing 1,200 to evacuate, officials said,

Hundreds evacuated from Croatian and Greek resorts as wildfires stretch across Europe
Business|Environment|Science|World

Hungary to sink two barges near nuclear plant to ensure cooling

Hungarian authorities are expected to start sinking two barges later in the day to raise the water level at the Paks nuclear plant in the Danube, Prime Minister Peter

Hungary to sink two barges near nuclear plant to ensure cooling
Health|Science|US|World

US CDC records more than 2,500 measles cases so far in 2026

The U.S.

US CDC records more than 2,500 measles cases so far in 2026