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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
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Travel|World

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
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|Science|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

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
Asia|Environment|Science|World

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
Business|Entertainment|Food|Health|Science|Travel|World

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
Business|Environment|Europe|Science|World

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
Business|Science|Technology

Tesla to unveil redesigned Roadster as early as August, The Information says

Tesla plans to unveil a redesigned Roadster as early as this month, The Information reported on Friday, nearly a decade after the electric-vehicle maker first revealed a next-

Tesla to unveil redesigned Roadster as early as August, The Information says
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

NASA’s ‘Dragon Lady’ is uncovering how wildfires create storms

NASA’s ‘Dragon Lady’ is uncovering how wildfires create storms

NASA’s ‘Dragon Lady’ is uncovering how wildfires create storms
Environment|Science|World

Displaced by El Niño, South American seabirds flock to Panama

Flocks of seabirds native to the cold, nutrient-rich waters off Peru and Chile are appearing far outside their usual

Displaced by El Niño, South American seabirds flock to Panama
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

The AI boom is driving up home prices in San Francisco. Are you being priced out?

The AI boom is driving up home prices in San Francisco. Are you being priced out?

The AI boom is driving up home prices in San Francisco. Are you being priced out?
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

‘Very outdated’: Trump’s directive to revert to steam catapults on new aircraft carrier baffles naval experts

‘Very outdated’: Trump’s directive to revert to steam catapults on new aircraft carrier baffles naval experts

‘Very outdated’: Trump’s directive to revert to steam catapults on new aircraft carrier baffles naval experts
Americas|Arts|Environment|Science|World

Four more belugas arrive at Chicago aquarium from shuttered Canadian theme park

Four more belugas have arrived at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago as part of a plan to move the last remaining captive whales from a shuttered theme park in Canada to aquariums in the United States and Spain

Four more belugas arrive at Chicago aquarium from shuttered Canadian theme park
Business|Science|Technology|Travel|World

Bird remains found aboard 737 engine from Ryanair Greek incident

Bird remains were found in the engine of a Ryanair Boeing 737 NG plane where a passenger was partially sucked through a broken window shortly

Bird remains found aboard 737 engine from Ryanair Greek incident
Health|Political|Science

Sen. Cruz under fire for pushing false miscarriage rates from covid shot

In a since-deleted tweet, Senator Ted Cruz falsely claimed the covid vaccine resulted in an 82% miscarriage rate for women in the early stages of their pregnancy. Dr. Kevin Ault, an OBGYN and the president-elect of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, debunks Cruz's claim on OutFront.

Sen. Cruz under fire for pushing false miscarriage rates from covid shot
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Kids keep getting hurt and killed on e-bikes. Should parents be held responsible?

As traumatic injuries and deaths continue to surge among the youngest e-bike riders, officials across the country are taking different paths to tackle a growing epidemic

Kids keep getting hurt and killed on e-bikes. Should parents be held responsible?
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Goldman in talks with investors on Nvidia financing deal after landing prized role, sources say

By Saeed Azhar and Milana Vinn NEW YORK, Aug 14 (REUTERS) - Goldman Sachs is in talks with potential investors about participating in Nvidia's $500 billion AI financing initiative, after leveraging

Goldman in talks with investors on Nvidia financing deal after landing prized role, sources say
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Chinese chipmaker SMIC increases prices on strong AI demand 

China's top foundry, Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp, said on Friday that AI-related demand would continue to underpin orders

Chinese chipmaker SMIC increases prices on strong AI demand 
Economy|Education|Science|Technology|World

The hidden politics of time: How clocks, calendars — and now-contentious time zones — came to be

Time is a concept that varies across cultures and history

The hidden politics of time: How clocks, calendars — and now-contentious time zones — came to be
Health|Political|Science

False claims about miscarriage risk from Covid-19 vaccines are spreading online. They use a faulty interpretation of data

False claims about miscarriage risk from Covid-19 vaccines are spreading online. They use a faulty interpretation of data

False claims about miscarriage risk from Covid-19 vaccines are spreading online. They use a faulty interpretation of data
Education|Health|Political|Science

Trump wants to split the MMR vaccine into separate shots. Experts say it’s a bad idea

Trump wants to split the MMR vaccine into separate shots. Experts say it’s a bad idea

Trump wants to split the MMR vaccine into separate shots. Experts say it’s a bad idea
Health|Science|Technology

The FDA approved the first mRNA flu vaccine for use in older adults. Here’s what to know

The FDA approved the first mRNA flu vaccine for use in older adults. Here’s what to know

The FDA approved the first mRNA flu vaccine for use in older adults. Here’s what to know
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Oppressive heat, high humidity grip much of the US as students start a new school year

A late summer heat wave has gripped much of the United States in a sweaty headlock and won’t let go anytime soon

Oppressive heat, high humidity grip much of the US as students start a new school year
Environment|Science

Georgia farmers looking ahead to fall harvest after historic 11-month drought ends

Georgia farmers looking ahead to fall harvest after historic 11-month drought ends

Georgia farmers looking ahead to fall harvest after historic 11-month drought ends
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Illinois man receives kidney transplant from perfect stranger. What are the odds they were a match?

Illinois man receives kidney transplant from perfect stranger. What are the odds they were a match?

Illinois man receives kidney transplant from perfect stranger. What are the odds they were a match?
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Apple trains its own AI model for China market with Alibaba's support, sources say

Apple has trained a large language model specifically for the China market, three people familiar with the matter said, a departure from the iPhone maker's strategy of relying on

Apple trains its own AI model for China market with Alibaba's support, sources say
Health|Science

One of the most common brain disorders is one of the most misunderstood – how functional neurological disorder is both ‘all in your head’ and beyond it

Millions of people suffer from debilitating symptoms their doctors don’t quite believe. But advances in neuroscience and education may be changing the tides for treatment.

One of the most common brain disorders is one of the most misunderstood – how functional neurological disorder is both ‘all in your head’ and beyond it
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Interview|Lifestyle|MidEast|Political|Science|Technology|World

Lebanon's creative talent suffers as Iran war squeezes Gulf economies

For decades, the Gulf served as the center of gravity for much of Lebanon's creative talent, with swathes of designers and marketing executives flocking to

Lebanon's creative talent suffers as Iran war squeezes Gulf economies
Environment|Science|Technology

Radio telescopes help scientists map molecules in space and uncover where and how stars form

Interstellar maps can help scientists find patterns that tell them about fundamental chemical processes in the cosmos.

Radio telescopes help scientists map molecules in space and uncover where and how stars form
Health|Science

Quitting alcohol changes the brain and can increase the risk of compulsive drinking – new research in mice

Alcohol abstinence alters brain activity in ways that may drive someone with alcohol use disorder to relapse.

Quitting alcohol changes the brain and can increase the risk of compulsive drinking – new research in mice
Science|Technology

Republican senator urges Trump to back US open-weight AI models amid industry debate

Republican Senator Jim Banks is urging the Trump administration to develop incentives to encourage U.S. tech companies to develop open-weight AI models

Republican senator urges Trump to back US open-weight AI models amid industry debate
Environment|Europe|Science|Travel|World

Etna eruption extends closure of Sicily's Catania airport until Saturday

Flights at Catania airport in Sicily will remain suspended until Saturday afternoon because of ash from Mount Etna's ongoing volcanic activity, which has

Etna eruption extends closure of Sicily's Catania airport until Saturday
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

US rocket company Astra Space seeks to raise $250 million in comeback bid

U.S. rocket company Astra Space is seeking to raise $250 million at a $1 billion valuation in a funding round expected to close this quarter, CEO Chris

US rocket company Astra Space seeks to raise $250 million in comeback bid
Business|Environment|Science|Technology|World

U.S. TerraPower, South Korea's SK Innovation sign preliminary deal on global SMR projects

TerraPower and South Korea's SK Innovation signed on Friday a preliminary global agreement on small modular reactors (SMRs), Seoul's Industry Ministry said, opening a path

U.S. TerraPower, South Korea's SK Innovation sign preliminary deal on global SMR projects
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Chinese car sales are booming almost everywhere - just not at home

China's car industry is on a tear overseas, storming markets from Europe to Southeast Asia and heaping pressure on long-established automakers like Toyota Motor and

Chinese car sales are booming almost everywhere - just not at home
Political|Science|Technology|World

Why is North Korea ramping up criticism of Japan?

North Korea has stepped up a campaign of rhetoric against Japan's military buildup and its security ties with the United States and South Korea, saying they

Why is North Korea ramping up criticism of Japan?
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|World

The livin' is no longer so easy: How carefree dreams of 'summertime' are fading in 2026's swelter

Summertime, the dreamy ideal of lazy days, is fading

The livin' is no longer so easy: How carefree dreams of 'summertime' are fading in 2026's swelter
Health|Political|Science|US

What is fluoride and why is it added to the US water supply?

Utah is poised to become the first state to prohibit fluoride in its water systems, just weeks after fluoride-critic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed to lead the U.S.

What is fluoride and why is it added to the US water supply?
Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World

Ukraine says Russia drone attack hits Chernobyl

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said a Russian drone struck the destroyed nuclear power plant at Chernobyl near Ukraine’s border with Belarus. Russia has denied the allegation. Zelensky also said radiation levels appear normal and will continue to be monitored. Video released by the Ukrainian Presidential Press Service shows the alleged moment of attack.

Ukraine says Russia drone attack hits Chernobyl
Health|Science|Sports

Researchers confirm Hall of Famer Bobby Hull had CTE when he died 2 years ago

Researchers confirm Hall of Famer Bobby Hull had CTE when he died 2 years ago

Researchers confirm Hall of Famer Bobby Hull had CTE when he died 2 years ago
Health|Political|Science|US

How springing forward to daylight saving time could affect your health — and how to prepare

Losing an hour of sleep as daylight saving time kicks in can do more than leave you tired and cranky the next day — it also could harm your health

How springing forward to daylight saving time could affect your health — and how to prepare
Lifestyle|Science|US

Why are clocks set forward in the spring? Thank wars, confusion and a hunger for sunlight

Once again, most Americans will set their clocks forward by one hour this weekend, losing perhaps a bit of sleep but gaining more glorious sunlight in the evenings as the days warm into summer

Why are clocks set forward in the spring? Thank wars, confusion and a hunger for sunlight
Environment|Science|World

The spring equinox is here. What does that mean?

Spring gets its official start Thursday in the Northern Hemisphere with the arrival of the vernal equinox

The spring equinox is here. What does that mean?
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

Putin says he hopes there will be no need to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin says there has been no need to use nuclear weapons in the war in Ukraine and expressed hope that such a scenario will not arise

Putin says he hopes there will be no need to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine
Business|Environment|Health|Science

What is fluoride and why is it added to the US water supply?

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F.

What is fluoride and why is it added to the US water supply?
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

What you do before and during a tornado could mean the difference between life and death

Experts say planning before a tornado threatens is key for staying safe

What you do before and during a tornado could mean the difference between life and death
Arts|Science|Technology|Travel|World

What is Manhattanhenge and when can you see it?

Twice per year, New Yorkers and visitors are treated to a phenomenon known as Manhattanhenge, when the setting sun aligns with the Manhattan street grid and sinks below the horizon framed in a canyon of skyscrapers

What is Manhattanhenge and when can you see it?
Crime|Science|Technology

Things to know about the retrial of Karen Read in the killing of her police officer boyfriend

The jury asked the judge several questions relating to charges and evidence in the second murder trial of Karen Read

Things to know about the retrial of Karen Read in the killing of her police officer boyfriend
Science|Technology|World

How close is Iran to having nuclear weapons?

Israel has carried out attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities, alleging Tehran was getting close to obtaining a nuclear weapon.

How close is Iran to having nuclear weapons?
Education|Health|Science|World

What is gender-affirming care? Your questions, answered

What is gender-affirming care? Your questions, answered

What is gender-affirming care? Your questions, answered
Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

What to know about Fourth of July holiday origins and traditions

Fireworks are a cornerstone of America's Fourth of July celebrations, but that can make the spirited holiday dangerous

What to know about Fourth of July holiday origins and traditions
Environment|Science|Travel|World

Hurricane warning is issued for the Big Island of Hawaii as Tropical Storm Lala approaches

Forecasters say Tropical Storm Lala has formed in the Pacific Ocean and a hurricane warning has been issued for the Big Island of Hawaii

Hurricane warning is issued for the Big Island of Hawaii as Tropical Storm Lala approaches
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

US power use to reach record highs in 2025 and 2026, EIA says

U.S. power consumption will hit record highs in 2025 and 2026, the Energy Information Administration said in its short-term energy outlook (STEO) on Tuesday.

US power use to reach record highs in 2025 and 2026, EIA says
Environment|Health|Science|Technology|Travel

Things to know about dangerous rip currents and how swimmers caught in one can escape

Rip currents are one of the coast’s greatest dangers and account for the most beach rescues every year

Things to know about dangerous rip currents and how swimmers caught in one can escape
Environment|Health|Science|World

What is a famine and who declares one?

Famine is now occurring in Gaza City

What is a famine and who declares one?
Business|Economy|Political|Science|US

Why would the US government shut down?

The U.S. Congress has until Tuesday to pass legislation keeping the federal government open or trigger a partial shutdown. WHY WOULD THE GOVERNMENT SHUT DOWN?

Why would the US government shut down?
Science|Technology|World

Israel intercepts missile fired from Yemen

The Israeli military said on Wednesday it had intercepted a missile launched from Yemen that triggered sirens across several areas of Israel.

Israel intercepts missile fired from Yemen