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Teens are turning to AI chatbots for emotional support – here’s how to keep kids safe

Chatbots are becoming commonplace in teens’ lives, but these tools were never developed or validated for mental health support.

Teens are turning to AI chatbots for emotional support – here’s how to keep kids safe
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

An AI agent spent your money – can anyone prove you authorized it?

AI agents cross company boundaries, but proof of their authority often does not. When they overstep, no single record shows what the user allowed.

An AI agent spent your money – can anyone prove you authorized it?
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Exploring the Moon will require rovers that can think for themselves – an upcoming NASA mission will test whether they can

NASA’s CADRE mission will test a small team of autonomous rovers that can function without constant communication with Earth.

Exploring the Moon will require rovers that can think for themselves – an upcoming NASA mission will test whether they can
Environment|Science|World

El Niño is headed for record-shattering intensity, NOAA says

El Niño is headed for record-shattering intensity, NOAA says

El Niño is headed for record-shattering intensity, NOAA says
Environment|Health|Science|Sports

The warming climate is forcing marathons to consider changes to keep runners cool

Marathon organizers are adjusting to warmer race conditions caused by climate change

The warming climate is forcing marathons to consider changes to keep runners cool
Business|Economy|Environment|Science

Controlling wild pigs can work if it’s a group effort

Teaming groups of private landowners with federal efforts yielded measurable success, at least in terms of defending cornfields.

Controlling wild pigs can work if it’s a group effort
Arts|Business|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Wildfire-damaged historic buildings may not be as ruined as they appear, but saving them means acting fast

The damage is sometimes only centimeters deep. Three engineers explain the colors of burned masonry and other signs preservationists look for amid another destructive fire year.

Wildfire-damaged historic buildings may not be as ruined as they appear, but saving them means acting fast
Business|Economy|Environment|Science

Beaten Venezuelans brace for more severe power, water cuts as El Niño looms

Less than two months after devastating twin earthquakes left more than 6,000 dead, Venezuelans

Beaten Venezuelans brace for more severe power, water cuts as El Niño looms
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

Heatwave expected to remove 15% of France's nuclear capacity on Friday

Europe's fifth heatwave this summer is expected to trim French nuclear power production by about 15% of the nuclear fleet's total capacity on Friday, with

Heatwave expected to remove 15% of France's nuclear capacity on Friday
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

DeepSeek raises API pricing for its V4 models

Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek will raise API prices for its V4-Pro and V4-Flash models and introduce peak and off-peak pricing, a company statement on

DeepSeek raises API pricing for its V4 models
Business|Economy|Europe|Science|Technology

AI boom is starting to show in UK economy's performance

Britain's economy is showing the clearest signs yet that it is benefitting from the global artificial intelligence boom, with data on Thursday

AI boom is starting to show in UK economy's performance
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Ripon moves to ban feeding feral cats on public property to protect endangered rabbit

Ripon moves to ban feeding feral cats on public property to protect endangered rabbit

Ripon moves to ban feeding feral cats on public property to protect endangered rabbit
Crime|Environment|Health|Science|World

Woman killed in Portage, Indiana, house explosion identified by family as Leona Rice, 86,

Woman killed in Portage, Indiana, house explosion identified by family as Leona Rice, 86,

Woman killed in Portage, Indiana, house explosion identified by family as Leona Rice, 86,
Education|Health|Interview|Lifestyle|Science

Atlanta woman shares her story of finding the perfect kidney donor match

Atlanta woman shares her story of finding the perfect kidney donor match

Atlanta woman shares her story of finding the perfect kidney donor match
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Nearly 30 dead sharks found on Sea Isle City beach. An expert says this may have been how they washed ashore.

Nearly 30 dead sharks found on Sea Isle City beach. An expert says this may have been how they washed ashore.

Nearly 30 dead sharks found on Sea Isle City beach. An expert says this may have been how they washed ashore.
Education|Health|Science

Dogs know if we’re happy, sad or scared just from our expressions, study suggests

Dogs know if we’re happy, sad or scared just from our expressions, study suggests

Dogs know if we’re happy, sad or scared just from our expressions, study suggests
Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science

The Lindsay Clancy trial brings maternal mental health into the spotlight

The Lindsay Clancy trial brings maternal mental health into the spotlight

The Lindsay Clancy trial brings maternal mental health into the spotlight
Science|Technology

When they didn’t find fraud while testing a voting machine for the Trump admin, this cyber firm faced a wave of backlash

When they didn’t find fraud while testing a voting machine for the Trump admin, this cyber firm faced a wave of backlash

When they didn’t find fraud while testing a voting machine for the Trump admin, this cyber firm faced a wave of backlash
Science|Technology|World

Hackers used autonomous AI agents to attack Taiwan. Is this the future of cyberwarfare?

Hackers used autonomous AI agents to attack Taiwan. Is this the future of cyberwarfare?

Hackers used autonomous AI agents to attack Taiwan. Is this the future of cyberwarfare?
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Heron Power plans $100 million factory for advanced electric grid equipment

Heron Power, a startup run by a former senior executive of EV maker Tesla, said on Thursday it plans to build a $100 million factory in California to make

Heron Power plans $100 million factory for advanced electric grid equipment
Environment|Health|Science|World

In record US wildfire season, firefighter entrapments hit 20-year high

U.S. firefighting personnel are being overrun by wildfires at the highest rate in two decades, leading to six deaths and dozens of injuries this year, federal data

In record US wildfire season, firefighter entrapments hit 20-year high
Business|Economy|Health|Interview|Science

Novo CEO says obesity market won't be winner-take-all battle with Lilly

Novo Nordisk CEO Mike Doustdar said investors are underestimating the demand for differentiation among obesity drugs, and that new treatment options like

Novo CEO says obesity market won't be winner-take-all battle with Lilly
Health|Interview|Lifestyle|Science

Women's health psychiatrist says she "100%" believes that Lindsay Clancy experienced postpartum psychosis

Dr. Veerle Bergink, a psychiatrist at Mount Sinai's Women's Mental Health Center, joins CNN's Pamela Brown to discuss Lindsay Clancy's defense of postpartum psychosis, as well as how the diagnosis differs from other mental health conditions like postpartum OCD.

Women's health psychiatrist says she "100%" believes that Lindsay Clancy experienced postpartum psychosis
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

AI boom or bubble? Timing is everything

AI boom or bubble? Timing is everything

AI boom or bubble? Timing is everything
Health|Science|World

Gaza cancer patients face rising death rate amid Israeli curbs, doctors say

Gaza cancer patients are dying at two to three times the pace they did before the start of the war in the territory, as Israel

Gaza cancer patients face rising death rate amid Israeli curbs, doctors say
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

Emails reveal Indian carmakers' fuel contamination worries before public retreat

Hours after India made public assurances last week that its ethanol-blended petrol was safe, the country's main auto lobby withdrew a

Emails reveal Indian carmakers' fuel contamination worries before public retreat
Environment|Health|Science|World

Canadian wildfire that forced 20,000 to flee may signal ‘new normal’

British Columbia Premier David Eby says a fast-moving wildfire in western Canada that forced more than 20,000 people from their homes may signal a “new normal” after outpacing official models and giving some residents little time to evacuate

Canadian wildfire that forced 20,000 to flee may signal ‘new normal’
Environment|Science|Technology|Travel|World

Millions crowd Spanish cities to see country's first total solar eclipse in over a century

Millions of people crowded cloudless cities and towns in Spain in search of the best views of a total solar eclipse, when the alignment of the sun, moon and Earth briefly plunged parts of the planet into darkness

Millions crowd Spanish cities to see country's first total solar eclipse in over a century
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

A punishing European drought shrivels crops from Dutch potatoes to Bosnian corn

A drought that is slamming Europe this summer is hitting farmers across Europe hard

A punishing European drought shrivels crops from Dutch potatoes to Bosnian corn
Environment|Europe|Science|Technology|World

Alpine resorts' snowmaking equipment may be put to work fighting summer forest fires

Alpine resorts may have a new way to put their snowmaking equipment to work as Europe bakes through hot summers: helping douse forest fires

Alpine resorts' snowmaking equipment may be put to work fighting summer forest fires
Business|Science|Technology

Anthropic in talks to buy Decart AI, source says

Anthropic is in talks to buy Nvidia-backed startup Decart AI, according to a source familiar with the matter, as the Claude maker explores acquisitions that

Anthropic in talks to buy Decart AI, source says
Asia|Business|Science|Technology|World

Starlink starts taking orders for satellite internet service in Vietnam

Starlink, the satellite internet service operated by Elon Musk's SpaceX, has begun accepting orders in Vietnam, according to the company's local website.

Starlink starts taking orders for satellite internet service in Vietnam
Political|Science|Technology|World

Taiwan says it was targeted last month in AI-driven hacking campaign

Taiwan detected AI-assisted cyberattacks on government agencies last month coming from overseas but the affected bodies

Taiwan says it was targeted last month in AI-driven hacking campaign
Business|Economy|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Google’s Android chief lays out his vision for how AI will change our smartphones

Google’s Android chief lays out his vision for how AI will change our smartphones

Google’s Android chief lays out his vision for how AI will change our smartphones
Business|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology|US|Videos

Deaths and damage reported as severe weather in the Midwest spawns tornadoes and flash flooding

Severe storms have wreaked havoc across the Midwest, causing tornadoes, heavy rains, and flash flooding

Deaths and damage reported as severe weather in the Midwest spawns tornadoes and flash flooding
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Battery cell production at Ohio plant to restart for GM EVs

A factory jointly owned by General Motors and LG Energy Solution in northeast Ohio is scheduled to restart production of battery cells next week after a seven

Battery cell production at Ohio plant to restart for GM EVs
Education|Environment|Science|Travel|World

Total darkness, then sunset as full eclipse wows spectators in Spain

Spectators across Spain watched in wonder, some whipping off their protective glasses and rising to their feet in

Total darkness, then sunset as full eclipse wows spectators in Spain
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Cerebras shares plummet 16% after results fail to impress investors

By Anhata Rooprai and Max A.

Cerebras shares plummet 16% after results fail to impress investors
Environment|Science|World

Forecasters warn a Pacific system could soak Hawaii as Tropical Storm Cristobal fades

Tropical Storm Cristobal, located well west of the Azores, is expected to dissipate soon

Forecasters warn a Pacific system could soak Hawaii as Tropical Storm Cristobal fades
Crime|Science|Technology

Flock, LPR technology across the Triad sees vandalism as law enforcement continues use

Flock, LPR technology across the Triad sees vandalism as law enforcement continues use

Flock, LPR technology across the Triad sees vandalism as law enforcement continues use
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

Brazil Supreme Court upholds laws that led to downfall of Amazon soy moratorium

Brazil’s Supreme Court has upheld state laws denying tax incentives to farmers who adhered to the country's soy moratorium

Brazil Supreme Court upholds laws that led to downfall of Amazon soy moratorium
Europe|Science|World

A rare sunset total solar eclipse dazzles the sky for millions of people

A rare sunset total solar eclipse dazzles the sky for millions of people

A rare sunset total solar eclipse dazzles the sky for millions of people
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Inside the Google executive moves that led to its big AI reshuffle

Google co-founder Sergey Brin in recent months has urged key AI staff to go all in on the company's Gemini model as parent Alphabet seeks to close the

Inside the Google executive moves that led to its big AI reshuffle
Health|Science|Technology

NASA astronaut Mike Fincke leaves agency months after medical emergency in space

NASA astronaut Mike Fincke leaves agency months after medical emergency in space

NASA astronaut Mike Fincke leaves agency months after medical emergency in space
Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Radiation vest tested on NASA moonshot can cut astronauts' exposure in solar storms, study suggests

A new study suggests a protective vest tested on a manikin during NASA's first Artemis moonshot could slash the radiation exposure of lunar astronauts during severe solar storms

Radiation vest tested on NASA moonshot can cut astronauts' exposure in solar storms, study suggests
Education|Environment|Health|Science|Sports

High school football player in Arkansas practices with a venomous snake in his helmet

A high school football player in Arkansas had every right to be rattled after finding a venomous snake inside his helmet during practice

High school football player in Arkansas practices with a venomous snake in his helmet
Environment|Health|Science|Travel

Why a hot, sunny day could ruin your vacation

Why a hot, sunny day could ruin your vacation

Why a hot, sunny day could ruin your vacation
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

A software glitch prevented weather warnings from going out as deadly storms struck Midwest

A software glitch prevented weather warnings from going out as deadly storms struck Midwest

A software glitch prevented weather warnings from going out as deadly storms struck Midwest
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Google unveils latest Pixel phones with slimmer cameras and more AI features

Google on Wednesday unveiled its latest lineup of Pixel phones, with slimmer cameras that include more a powerful zoom and artificial intelligence features designed to help users accomplish things with fewer taps and swipes

Google unveils latest Pixel phones with slimmer cameras and more AI features
Environment|Political|Science

Don’t trust the name on the PAC

To manipulate voter perception, political action committees are adopting names that signal the opposite political goals from what those groups intend. And research shows the strategy is working.

Don’t trust the name on the PAC
Environment|Science|Technology

Green roofs can help cool cities in the summer heat, but building them is only the first step – many don’t survive

The success of green roofs depends on more than just good intentions and engineering – they need long-term love and care.

Green roofs can help cool cities in the summer heat, but building them is only the first step – many don’t survive
Business|Economy|Education|Health|Science|Technology

Layoffs tied to AI hurt worker productivity – and the reason may surprise managers

For too many companies, the adoption of artificial intelligence has become an AI hunger game that spreads fear rather than engagement.

Layoffs tied to AI hurt worker productivity – and the reason may surprise managers
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

‘Starwashing’: How space companies use the greenwashing playbook while engaging in environmentally damaging practices

Orbital data centers, space habitats, mining the Moon – despite taking place in space, the practices many companies are imagining will still affect the Earth.

‘Starwashing’: How space companies use the greenwashing playbook while engaging in environmentally damaging practices
Science|Technology|World

China is shaping the future of open-source technology – including AI

Nations that lead the development of open-source technology will have a strategic edge for decades to come.

China is shaping the future of open-source technology – including AI
Education|Health|Science|World

For refugees to the US, discrimination can make healthcare harder to get

Having health insurance or being eligible for care doesn’t guarantee that it is truly within reach.

For refugees to the US, discrimination can make healthcare harder to get
Business|Education|Environment|Health|Science

Executive order on vaccines bypasses an evidence-based process that has kept kids safe

The most important thing for parents to know is that the order does not change which vaccines are available to children and is not based on any new data about vaccine safety.

Executive order on vaccines bypasses an evidence-based process that has kept kids safe
Business|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Millions of adults in the US should be taking blood pressure-lowering medication

Millions of adults in the US should be taking blood pressure-lowering medication

Millions of adults in the US should be taking blood pressure-lowering medication
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science

Beloved Massachusetts zoo closed after powerful storm damages animal enclosures: "It was overwhelming"

Beloved Massachusetts zoo closed after powerful storm damages animal enclosures: "It was overwhelming"

Beloved Massachusetts zoo closed after powerful storm damages animal enclosures: "It was overwhelming"
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science

"Jimmy Jam" saved 6 lives through organ donation and changed minds: "He's continuing life"

"Jimmy Jam" saved 6 lives through organ donation and changed minds: "He's continuing life"

"Jimmy Jam" saved 6 lives through organ donation and changed minds: "He's continuing life"
Crime|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

8-year-old reels in piranha at Ridley Park Lake in Delaware County, Pennsylvania: "It was pretty crazy"

8-year-old reels in piranha at Ridley Park Lake in Delaware County, Pennsylvania: "It was pretty crazy"

8-year-old reels in piranha at Ridley Park Lake in Delaware County, Pennsylvania: "It was pretty crazy"
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Rain pounds Beijing as Typhoon Dolphin sweeps through China

China's strongest typhoon this year battered the capital with bouts of intense rain that flooded key roads and

Rain pounds Beijing as Typhoon Dolphin sweeps through China
Health|Science|US|World

Trump’s goal to split MMR vaccine could take a decade, experts say

President Donald Trump's order directing Americans to receive separate measles, mumps and rubella vaccines faces an immediate obstacle: none of the individual shots

Trump’s goal to split MMR vaccine could take a decade, experts say
Business|Crime|Health|Science|Technology

Lilly sues six companies over alleged illegal sales of experimental obesity drug retatrutide

Eli Lilly on Wednesday said it had filed six lawsuits against U.S. companies it accuses of illegally selling black-market versions of its

Lilly sues six companies over alleged illegal sales of experimental obesity drug retatrutide
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Nigeria's EV ambitions run into reality of weak electricity supply

Nigeria approved tax waivers for nearly 4,000 electric vehicles in the first half of this year, government data showed, as authorities push to accelerate nascent EV adoption

Nigeria's EV ambitions run into reality of weak electricity supply
Asia|Political|Science|World

North Korea fires missile ahead of major US-South Korea drills

North Korea fired a ballistic missile on Wednesday toward the sea off the Korean peninsula's east coast, South Korean and Japanese authorities

North Korea fires missile ahead of major US-South Korea drills
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

India’s small steelmakers could save money and cut emissions with switch to renewable power

Switching to renewable energy can help smaller steel companies reduce electricity costs and cut millions of tons of carbon emissions

India’s small steelmakers could save money and cut emissions with switch to renewable power
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science|World

Colombia quake death toll tops 250 as rescuers race to find survivors

Rescue crews on Tuesday dug through mountains of rubble in western Colombia, shouting for quiet

Colombia quake death toll tops 250 as rescuers race to find survivors
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Doctors say Trump's vaccine order will raise fears, cause confusion and endanger kids

Doctors worry that President Donald Trump’s new executive order on vaccines will stoke fear and confusion among parents at a time when measles is raging, immunization rates are falling and children are heading back to school

Doctors say Trump's vaccine order will raise fears, cause confusion and endanger kids
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Air taxi firm Joby acquires defense tech company for $500 million

Joby Aviation said on Tuesday it would buy defense technology company Resonant Sciences for about $500 million, as it looks to scale its business in a growing defense market.

Air taxi firm Joby acquires defense tech company for $500 million
Health|Political|Science|US|World

US bars federal funding of gender-affirming care for low-income minors

The Trump administration finalized a rule on Tuesday barring two major federal health programs from funding puberty blockers, hormone therapy and

US bars federal funding of gender-affirming care for low-income minors
Environment|Science|World

Relentless storms leave at least 1 dead, over a million without power across Midwest and Mid-Atlantic

Relentless storms leave at least 1 dead, over a million without power across Midwest and Mid-Atlantic

Relentless storms leave at least 1 dead, over a million without power across Midwest and Mid-Atlantic
Science|Sports|Technology|World

Britain's Andy Green sets another speed record, this time in a hydrogen-powered car

The only person to break the sound barrier in a car has earned another world record, this time in a show of force for hydrogen power

Britain's Andy Green sets another speed record, this time in a hydrogen-powered car
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Oracle, Quantinuum partner to bring quantum computing to cloud

Quantinuum and Oracle on Tuesday announced a multi-year partnership aimed at bringing quantum computing capabilities to Oracle's cloud platform, as technology firms race to

Oracle, Quantinuum partner to bring quantum computing to cloud
Health|Science

Trump's childhood vaccine order: what it does and what doctors say

President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order calling for fewer routine childhood vaccinations and directing the Justice Department to

Trump's childhood vaccine order: what it does and what doctors say
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Super Micro forecasts upbeat annual revenue on data center adoption

Super Micro Computer forecast fiscal 2027 revenue above Wall Street expectations on Tuesday, betting that strong demand for its AI-optimized servers would fuel another

Super Micro forecasts upbeat annual revenue on data center adoption
Health|Political|Science|US

Trump administration bans the use of federal Medicaid funds to cover gender identity healthcare

Trump administration bans the use of federal Medicaid funds to cover gender identity healthcare

Trump administration bans the use of federal Medicaid funds to cover gender identity healthcare
Environment|Health|Science

Denver Zoo head veterinarian discusses recent deaths of animals, explains zoo's "whole life care" philosophy

Denver Zoo head veterinarian discusses recent deaths of animals, explains zoo's "whole life care" philosophy

Denver Zoo head veterinarian discusses recent deaths of animals, explains zoo's "whole life care" philosophy
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

US appeals court voids Biden-era efficiency rule for stoves, ovens

A federal appeals court on Tuesday struck down a Biden administration-era rule setting efficiency standards for gas and electric stoves and ovens, saying the

US appeals court voids Biden-era efficiency rule for stoves, ovens
Americas|Environment|Europe|Health|Science

Flesh-eating bacteria are devouring limbs in warming waters worldwide − here’s how to protect yourself

Warmer ocean waters are fueling the spread of the bacteria Vibrio vulnificus. Infections can lead to a rare but fatal condition called necrotizing fasciitis.

Flesh-eating bacteria are devouring limbs in warming waters worldwide − here’s how to protect yourself
Arts|Science|Travel|World

Looking to see the solar eclipse from North America? Here's where and when to catch a sliver

Sorry, North America

Looking to see the solar eclipse from North America? Here's where and when to catch a sliver
Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

'Too close for comfort': Maine lifeguard recounts being dragged 5 to 6 feet underwater by great white shark

'Too close for comfort': Maine lifeguard recounts being dragged 5 to 6 feet underwater by great white shark

'Too close for comfort': Maine lifeguard recounts being dragged 5 to 6 feet underwater by great white shark
Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Wildfires can contaminate nearby homes and water systems – here’s what Spokane’s returning residents need to know

A home might appear fine, but toxic contamination isn’t always evident by sight or smell. An engineer share safety tips for the recovery.

Wildfires can contaminate nearby homes and water systems – here’s what Spokane’s returning residents need to know
Environment|Europe|Science|Travel|World

Ash cloud from Sicily’s Mount Etna volcano disrupts Malta flights

An ash cloud from Sicily's Mount Etna volcano drifted over Malta on Tuesday, forcing airlines to cancel some flights to the Mediterranean island at the height of the

Ash cloud from Sicily’s Mount Etna volcano disrupts Malta flights
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Alpha Compute to buy Pennsylvania land, gas rights for $55 million data center campus, company says

  AI infrastructure company Alpha Compute has signed a binding term sheet to acquire land and natural gas rights in Pennsylvania for $55 million to

Alpha Compute to buy Pennsylvania land, gas rights for $55 million data center campus, company says
Business|Science|Technology

Senior OpenAI executive Brad Lightcap to leave for new venture

Senior OpenAI executive Brad Lightcap said on Tuesday he would leave the company to start a new venture, as the ChatGPT maker gears up to go public amid growing AI demand.

Senior OpenAI executive Brad Lightcap to leave for new venture
Education|Health|Political|Science

Doctors worry Trump’s executive order will steer families away from vaccines. Here’s what you need to know

Doctors worry Trump’s executive order will steer families away from vaccines. Here’s what you need to know

Doctors worry Trump’s executive order will steer families away from vaccines. Here’s what you need to know
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

A little-remembered Gilded Age millionaire helped make milk safe for American kids through his ‘retail giving’

His achievements as a philanthropist are not widely known today because he did not create a grantmaking foundation that outlasted him.

A little-remembered Gilded Age millionaire helped make milk safe for American kids through his ‘retail giving’
Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Sky-gazers can look forward to a stunning meteor shower peak this week. How and when to see it

Sky-gazers can look forward to a stunning meteor shower peak this week. How and when to see it

Sky-gazers can look forward to a stunning meteor shower peak this week. How and when to see it
Education|Health|Political|Science

FACT FOCUS: Trump makes false claims as he signs order urging revisions around childhood vaccines

While issuing an executive order urging states to revise childhood vaccine recommendations, President Donald Trump and others in his administration repeated several false claims about those vaccines, as well as their relationship to autism

FACT FOCUS: Trump makes false claims as he signs order urging revisions around childhood vaccines
Business|Science|Technology

Nvidia building 1-trillion-parameter Nemotron 4 to rival open AI models, The Information reports

Nvidia is developing a new AI model family, Nemotron 4, with the goal of challenging top open-source models globally, The Information reported on Tuesday, citing people who work on

Nvidia building 1-trillion-parameter Nemotron 4 to rival open AI models, The Information reports
Business|Science|Technology

IBM, Together AI ink $240 million deal for Nvidia-powered AI inference cluster

IBM and startup Together AI have signed a $240 million multi-year agreement to build a large-scale artificial intelligence cluster on IBM Cloud using Nvidia

IBM, Together AI ink $240 million deal for Nvidia-powered AI inference cluster
Business|Food|Health|Science

Acting US FDA chief urges confidence in lettuce as agency updates produce safety guidance

Acting U.S.

Acting US FDA chief urges confidence in lettuce as agency updates produce safety guidance
Education|Health|Science|Technology

Parents putting screens in front of their kids is more about their own stress than other factors

Most research on kids’ screen time has focused on a child’s behavior. Far less attention has gone to parents and their role in their children’s media use.

Parents putting screens in front of their kids is more about their own stress than other factors
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Federal government to turn a Kentucky uranium plant into an AI data center and gas power complex

The U.S. Department of Energy is harnessing the artificial intelligence boom in its bid to convert another Cold War-era uranium enrichment site

Federal government to turn a Kentucky uranium plant into an AI data center and gas power complex
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Some robotaxis approved to operate without steering wheels and losing the brake pedal could be next

Federal regulators are clearing the way for robotaxis to operate without steering wheels or eventually even brake pedals

Some robotaxis approved to operate without steering wheels and losing the brake pedal could be next
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Banks in talks to lend $15 billion for Anthropic data center backed by Google, WSJ reports

Data-center developer Nexus Data Centers is in advanced talks to raise $15 billion for a Texas campus tied to Anthropic, with Alphabet's Google offering financial guarantees and

Banks in talks to lend $15 billion for Anthropic data center backed by Google, WSJ reports
Health|Science|World

Smallpox DNA is recovered from Spanish conquest-era Chilean mummies

When Spanish conquistadors arrived in the New World some five centuries ago, they brought muskets, cannons, armor, horses and attack dogs as they set

Smallpox DNA is recovered from Spanish conquest-era Chilean mummies
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

OpenAI's Sam Altman to discuss voluntary AI safety tests with Trump officials after agent went rogue

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman will discuss his company's upcoming AI models and voluntary government cybersecurity testing of advanced AI systems with White

OpenAI's Sam Altman to discuss voluntary AI safety tests with Trump officials after agent went rogue
Business|Crime|Environment|Science|Technology|US

Chesterfield County launches drone-as-a-first-responder program, first of its kind in Central Virginia

Chesterfield County launches drone-as-a-first-responder program, first of its kind in Central Virginia

Chesterfield County launches drone-as-a-first-responder program, first of its kind in Central Virginia
Environment|Health|Science|US|World

A record-challenging heat dome is about to bake the West with the summer’s hottest temperatures so far

A record-challenging heat dome is about to bake the West with the summer’s hottest temperatures so far

A record-challenging heat dome is about to bake the West with the summer’s hottest temperatures so far
Health|Science|World

Ancient mummy DNA provides scientific evidence that colonization brought smallpox to the Americas

New research says ancient mummy DNA provides the firmest evidence yet that European colonization brought smallpox to the Americas

Ancient mummy DNA provides scientific evidence that colonization brought smallpox to the Americas
Health|Lifestyle|Science

Tanning is getting hot again. Here's what it really does to your skin

Experts are worried about tanning's resurgence among young adults, fueled by social media

Tanning is getting hot again. Here's what it really does to your skin
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

OpenAI cuts prices on smaller models as businesses scrutinize AI spend

OpenAI slashed prices of its low- and mid-tier AI models on Thursday, a move that may intensify competition in the industry as U.S. companies battle cheaper Chinese rivals for

OpenAI cuts prices on smaller models as businesses scrutinize AI spend
Business|Economy|Environment|Food|Health|Science

Between prices and a diarrhea-causing parasite, lettuce is causing hard times at some restaurants

It’s been a choppy year for restaurants that lean into lettuce

Between prices and a diarrhea-causing parasite, lettuce is causing hard times at some restaurants
Business|Science|Technology|World

Amazon's Zoox wins first US approval for paid robotaxis without human controls

Amazon's Zoox unit has won U.S. approval for limited commercial deployment of its novel steering-wheel-free robotaxis, a first for the autonomous ride

Amazon's Zoox wins first US approval for paid robotaxis without human controls
Business|Science|Technology

Company tapped to build components for NASA lunar rover

Company tapped to build components for NASA lunar rover

Company tapped to build components for NASA lunar rover
Health|Political|Science|World

US Senate panel advances Trump CDC pick Schwartz

The U.S. Senate health committee voted on Thursday to advance the nomination of President Donald Trump's pick for CDC director Dr.

US Senate panel advances Trump CDC pick Schwartz
Business|Science|Technology

Scale AI taps former Google Cloud executive as CEO

July 30 - Scale AI said on Thursday it had named former Google Cloud executive Francis DeSouza as chief executive officer, effective August 10, as the AI company looks to expand its data and

Scale AI taps former Google Cloud executive as CEO
Health|Science|Sports

Matt Hasselbeck joins Boston researchers to help diagnose CTE in living patients

Matt Hasselbeck joins Boston researchers to help diagnose CTE in living patients

Matt Hasselbeck joins Boston researchers to help diagnose CTE in living patients
Health|Political|Science|US|World

Watch Dr. Anthony Fauci plead the Fifth at Capitol Hill hearing

Dr. Anthony Fauci, who led the US government response to the Covid-19 pandemic, invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination, refusing to testify Wednesday just minutes into a Capitol Hill hearing that Republicans outwardly hoped would undermine the scientist and open him to claims of perjury.

Watch Dr. Anthony Fauci plead the Fifth at Capitol Hill hearing
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Ventana Wildlife Society warns lead poisoning is stalling California condor nesting in Central Coast

Ventana Wildlife Society warns lead poisoning is stalling California condor nesting in Central Coast

Ventana Wildlife Society warns lead poisoning is stalling California condor nesting in Central Coast
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White House nominee for CDC director advances to full Senate vote

White House nominee for CDC director advances to full Senate vote

White House nominee for CDC director advances to full Senate vote
Health|Science

Senate committee advances nomination of Dr. Erica Schwartz to be Trump's CDC director

President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has cleared a hurdle in the Senate

Senate committee advances nomination of Dr. Erica Schwartz to be Trump's CDC director
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Labcorp raises annual profit forecast on strong testing demand

Laboratory operator Labcorp raised its annual profit forecast and posted better-than-expected second-quarter results on Thursday, as steady demand for diagnostic

Labcorp raises annual profit forecast on strong testing demand
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Regeneron beats quarterly estimates on eczema drug strength, shares rise

Regeneron on Thursday beat Wall Street estimates for second-quarter revenue and profit, helped by strong demand for its eczema drug Dupixent and a high-dose version of its eye drug

Regeneron beats quarterly estimates on eczema drug strength, shares rise
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Braveheart Bio targets $1.2 billion valuation in US IPO

Braveheart Bio is targeting a valuation of up to $1.2 billion in its U.S. initial public offering, the clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company said on Thursday.

Braveheart Bio targets $1.2 billion valuation in US IPO
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AI cloud provider Nscale to buy software startup Anyscale

Cloud infrastructure provider Nscale will buy AI software startup Anyscale to help clients better manage and run AI systems efficiently, the companies said on Thursday.

AI cloud provider Nscale to buy software startup Anyscale
Africa|Americas|Health|Political|Science|Technology|World

US government map of Africa mislabels every country at global conference

A U.S. government map of Africa mislabeled every country during a State Department presentation at a global conference taking place in Brazil this week, causing a

US government map of Africa mislabels every country at global conference
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France and Spain win some respite, as wildfire battles rage across Europe

France, Spain and Greece battled major wildfires on Thursday, with Spain bringing one blaze under

France and Spain win some respite, as wildfire battles rage across Europe
Health|Science

Toddler receives life-saving kidney from late cousin in Children's Healthcare milestone

Toddler receives life-saving kidney from late cousin in Children's Healthcare milestone

Toddler receives life-saving kidney from late cousin in Children's Healthcare milestone
Business|Economy|Food|Health|Science

Taco Bell sales fell after cyclospora outbreak

Taco Bell sales fell after cyclospora outbreak

Taco Bell sales fell after cyclospora outbreak
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As AI reshapes newsrooms, leading media outlets are charting different paths for its use

From the BBC’s implementation of AI guardrails to Reuters’ embrace of AI tools to disseminate breaking financial news, newsrooms’ missions and values are shaping their technological futures.

As AI reshapes newsrooms, leading media outlets are charting different paths for its use
Education|Science|Technology

Schools are rethinking whether every student needs a laptop

Rather than considering how much time students spend on screens, the more useful question is whether they are asking questions and solving problems with the help of technology.

Schools are rethinking whether every student needs a laptop
Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

Not all Coloradans want to share their cities with Canada geese and their poop – a wildlife manager shares the control methods that work

Although Canada geese were not purposely reintroduced in urban areas, many have made cities their permanent homes.

Not all Coloradans want to share their cities with Canada geese and their poop – a wildlife manager shares the control methods that work
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

England is notoriously rainy — yet an ‘exceptionally serious’ drought has hit half the nation

England is notoriously rainy — yet an ‘exceptionally serious’ drought has hit half the nation

England is notoriously rainy — yet an ‘exceptionally serious’ drought has hit half the nation
Arts|Opinion|Science|Sports|Technology

What video review controversies in sports reveal about AI and human decision-making

The World Cup’s VAR controversies reveal a broader challenge for AI-assisted decision-making: deciding what AI should handle, what it should support and what should be left to human judgment.

What video review controversies in sports reveal about AI and human decision-making
Science|Technology

What is a side-channel attack? A cybersecurity researcher explains how computers can leak secrets without being hacked

Hackers have easier ways of getting information out of a computer, but side-channel vulnerabilities show that technology developers need to take a broad view of security.

What is a side-channel attack? A cybersecurity researcher explains how computers can leak secrets without being hacked
Environment|Health|Science|Technology

4 ways wildfires generate tornadoes, lightning and other extreme weather, sometimes miles from the flames

An atmospheric scientist explains the mechanics behind 4 types of extreme weather fueled by the smoke and the heat of wildfires.

4 ways wildfires generate tornadoes, lightning and other extreme weather, sometimes miles from the flames
Health|Science

Flawed studies linking hormone therapy to breast cancer made doctors reluctant to prescribe it for menopause relief – especially for breast cancer survivors

Menopausal hormone therapy no longer has the highest-level warning label about the risk of breast cancer, opening a gray area on who would benefit most from treatment.

Flawed studies linking hormone therapy to breast cancer made doctors reluctant to prescribe it for menopause relief – especially for breast cancer survivors
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Should you drink Philly’s tap water?

Philadelphia’s tap water meets federal drinking water standards but falls far short of public health goals when it comes to cancer-causing chemicals.

Should you drink Philly’s tap water?
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

Preeclampsia rates in minority communities shed light on the social roots of maternal health disparities

Disproportionate rates of preeclampsia – a potentially dangerous pregnancy complication – in immigrant populations reflect the physical toll of social and economic insecurities.

Preeclampsia rates in minority communities shed light on the social roots of maternal health disparities
Economy|Science|Technology

A government fund of AI stocks to benefit all Americans is a good idea, but hard to pull off

If the US were to create a fund to harness AI and buffer the economy and workers from long-term harms AI could cause, it would not be the first country to do so.

A government fund of AI stocks to benefit all Americans is a good idea, but hard to pull off
Environment|Europe|Health|Science|World

Prague zoo keeps polar bears cool with ice cubes as European summer heatwave hits

Prague Zoo has provided tons of ice to help animals beat the heat as Europe swelters in a summer heat wave

Prague zoo keeps polar bears cool with ice cubes as European summer heatwave hits
Africa|Health|Science|World

Congo says the death toll in fastest-growing Ebola outbreak has passed 1,500

Ebola has killed over 1,500 people in eastern Congo, marking a 50% increase in about a week

Congo says the death toll in fastest-growing Ebola outbreak has passed 1,500
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Chinese state media showcase wider deployment of closely watched anti-ship missile

China's state media has hinted at the wider deployment of one of its most closely watched weapons, the YJ-20 hypersonic anti-ship missile.

Chinese state media showcase wider deployment of closely watched anti-ship missile
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EU aims for seven AI gigafactories with €10 billion plan in race with US, China

The European Union will fund seven artificial intelligence gigafactories across the bloc with €10 billion ($11.5 billion), the European Commission said on

EU aims for seven AI gigafactories with €10 billion plan in race with US, China
Economy|Europe|Science|Technology|World

EU lays out $11.4 billion for 7 AI gigafactories as it aims to catch up with US and China

The European Union plans to invest 10 billion euros to build seven AI gigafactories, aiming to catch up with the U.S. and China

EU lays out $11.4 billion for 7 AI gigafactories as it aims to catch up with US and China
Business|Environment|Science|World

Japan quake survivors battle thirst, heat as death toll rises to 25

The 7.1-magnitude earthquake that struck southern Japan toppled houses and split open streets in the small city of

Japan quake survivors battle thirst, heat as death toll rises to 25
Health|Science|World

Veterans' PTSD resolves with psychedelic therapy in small US study

Military veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder who got no relief from conventional treatments went into remission following treatment with the psychedelic

Veterans' PTSD resolves with psychedelic therapy in small US study
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

When can a power company take your land for data center infrastructure?

Courts have long let utilities seize private property to build transmission lines. Does that hold if the power flows to a single data center?

When can a power company take your land for data center infrastructure?
Environment|Science|World

Greek firefighters battle deadly wildfires on Crete for a second day

ATHENS, July 30 - Greek firefighters were battling deadly wildfires on the island of Crete for a second day on Thursday, as wildfires continue to spread across Europe following days of devastating

Greek firefighters battle deadly wildfires on Crete for a second day
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Capgemini sees multi-year IT modernisation boom as firms prepare for AI

Capgemini Chief Executive Aiman Ezzat said on Thursday that companies hoping to deploy artificial intelligence at scale will first need to modernise decades-old

Capgemini sees multi-year IT modernisation boom as firms prepare for AI
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology|Travel|World

Death toll rises in Japan. Why does the country experience so many large earthquakes?

Death toll rises in Japan. Why does the country experience so many large earthquakes?

Death toll rises in Japan. Why does the country experience so many large earthquakes?
Environment|Health|Science|World

Hope dwindles for rescue in southwestern Japan quake as death toll climbs to 23

The Kumamoto prefectural government says the powerful earthquake that hit southwestern Japan earlier this week has now killed at least 23 people

Hope dwindles for rescue in southwestern Japan quake as death toll climbs to 23
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Samsung sees chip shortage extending to 2028, touts long-term supply deals

Samsung Electronics on Thursday reported a more than 250-fold jump in chip profit and announced multi-year supply deals with major data

Samsung sees chip shortage extending to 2028, touts long-term supply deals
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

In record heat, a warming world has come to rely on China to stay cool

In record heat, a warming world has come to rely on China to stay cool

In record heat, a warming world has come to rely on China to stay cool
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Intel providing chip technology to startup led by co-investor of Tan in rare deal

By Max A.

Intel providing chip technology to startup led by co-investor of Tan in rare deal
Health|Science

Fauci repeatedly invokes the Fifth Amendment in a contentious Senate committee hearing

Dr. Anthony Fauci will face a contempt of Congress vote in a Senate committee next week after he invoked the Fifth Amendment in a hearing about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic

Fauci repeatedly invokes the Fifth Amendment in a contentious Senate committee hearing
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Rotten fish sauce that has long stunk up a small Canadian town is finally being removed

The townspeople of St. Mary’s can now breathe a sigh of relief

Rotten fish sauce that has long stunk up a small Canadian town is finally being removed
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science|US|World

USDA to fund Arizona facility to fight flesh-eating livestock pest

The U.S.

USDA to fund Arizona facility to fight flesh-eating livestock pest
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

Sky-gazers can look forward to a double meteor shower peak this week. How and when to see it

Sky-gazers can look forward to a double meteor shower peak this week. How and when to see it

Sky-gazers can look forward to a double meteor shower peak this week. How and when to see it
Business|Economy|Environment|Science

EPA weighs RFS deadline extension amid high renewable credit costs, sources say

The Trump administration is weighing whether to extend a Sept. 1 deadline requiring oil refiners to demonstrate compliance with the nation's

EPA weighs RFS deadline extension amid high renewable credit costs, sources say
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OpenAI's Sam Altman discusses rogue agent with US senators, as Trump considers AI controls

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said on Wednesday that he was meeting with U.S. senators to talk about his company's upcoming models while President Donald

OpenAI's Sam Altman discusses rogue agent with US senators, as Trump considers AI controls
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SpaceX gets $1.6 billion US Space Force order for 18 Falcon 9 launches

SpaceX won $1.6 billion in orders from the U.S.

SpaceX gets $1.6 billion US Space Force order for 18 Falcon 9 launches
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

Blazes burning with the intensity of ‘atomic bombs’: Europe enters a new era of mega fires

Blazes burning with the intensity of ‘atomic bombs’: Europe enters a new era of mega fires

Blazes burning with the intensity of ‘atomic bombs’: Europe enters a new era of mega fires
Health|Political|Science|US

The Latest: Senate plans vote to hold Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID-19 questions

Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment and declined to answer questions from senators in a Republican-led committee hearing about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic

The Latest: Senate plans vote to hold Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID-19 questions
Health|Political|Science

Fauci takes the Fifth more than 100 times — and Republicans look to contempt charge

Fauci takes the Fifth more than 100 times — and Republicans look to contempt charge

Fauci takes the Fifth more than 100 times — and Republicans look to contempt charge
Environment|Health|Science

Study suggests the threat of mold-associated illnesses may be underappreciated

A new U.S. study suggests invasive mold infections may be an underappreciated threat

Study suggests the threat of mold-associated illnesses may be underappreciated
Arts|Business|Science|Technology

Elon Musk's xAI sues Minnesota over its first-in-the-nation law banning 'nudification' technology

Elon Musk’s company xAI is suing Minnesota over the state’s first-in-the-nation law that bans “nudification” technology on websites and apps

Elon Musk's xAI sues Minnesota over its first-in-the-nation law banning 'nudification' technology
Business|Economy|Health|Science

Can J&J finally put the talc litigation behind it?

After years of failed attempts to resolve thousands of lawsuits alleging that its talc products caused cancer, Johnson & Johnson says it has reached a

Can J&J finally put the talc litigation behind it?
Environment|Europe|Science|Travel|World

Three Greek firefighters killed as wildfires strike further east in Europe

Three Greek firefighters died battling blazes during high winds on the island of

Three Greek firefighters killed as wildfires strike further east in Europe
Business|Science|Technology|World

Qualcomm wins BMW chip supply deal for future vehicle platforms

Qualcomm said on Wednesday it has signed a long-term deal to supply chips for German luxury automaker BMW's future digital cockpit and advanced driver-assistance systems through

Qualcomm wins BMW chip supply deal for future vehicle platforms
Food|Health|Science|World

Cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan surpass 10,000 in ongoing outbreak

Michigan health officials reported 10,077 cases of cyclosporiasis on Wednesday, an increase of 397 cases since their last update a day earlier. An investigation by the U.S.

Cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan surpass 10,000 in ongoing outbreak
Health|Science|Technology

Iowa stroke survivor finds new hopes through nerve stimulation therapy

Iowa stroke survivor finds new hopes through nerve stimulation therapy

Iowa stroke survivor finds new hopes through nerve stimulation therapy
Health|Political|Science|US|World

Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment at Rand Paul-led US Senate COVID hearing

Anthony Fauci, the former top U.S. infectious disease expert, declined to answer questions at a Senate hearing on Wednesday, invoking his

Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment at Rand Paul-led US Senate COVID hearing
Environment|Health|Science|Technology

"Coordinated cyberattack" targeted 30-plus Minnesota water systems in 48 hours, MNIT says

"Coordinated cyberattack" targeted 30-plus Minnesota water systems in 48 hours, MNIT says

"Coordinated cyberattack" targeted 30-plus Minnesota water systems in 48 hours, MNIT says
Environment|Europe|Science|Technology|World

The Latest: Fire crews in southwest France battle massive blaze as they face extreme temperatures

Firefighters in southwest France are battling a mega-fire four times the size of Paris

The Latest: Fire crews in southwest France battle massive blaze as they face extreme temperatures
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US to award GlobalFoundries $300 million to develop faster AI chip links

GlobalFoundries said on Wednesday the U.S. government will award $300 million to the chipmaker to bolster research and development of

US to award GlobalFoundries $300 million to develop faster AI chip links
Business|Science|Technology

DoorDash launches in-house drone delivery program after FAA certification

DoorDash on Wednesday launched its in-house drone-delivery program, DoorDash Air, after securing a U.S.

DoorDash launches in-house drone delivery program after FAA certification
Business|Science|Technology

Eliyan raises $145 million at $1 billion valuation to ease AI chip data bottlenecks 

Eliyan, a startup that aims to ease the bottlenecks in transferring data between AI chips in data centers, said on Wednesday it had raised $145

Eliyan raises $145 million at $1 billion valuation to ease AI chip data bottlenecks 
Arts|Environment|Political|Science|Technology

The Trump admin wants to test paint patches on an iconic DC building this week. Preservationists are trying to stop it.

The Trump admin wants to test paint patches on an iconic DC building this week. Preservationists are trying to stop it.

The Trump admin wants to test paint patches on an iconic DC building this week. Preservationists are trying to stop it.
Business|Science|Technology

The OpenAI lab leak was more extensive than we thought

The OpenAI lab leak was more extensive than we thought

The OpenAI lab leak was more extensive than we thought
Health|Science|World

Cholera still kills thousands each year – in places without clean water, it’s far from history

While cholera launched modern epidemiology and has nearly disappeared in many countries, the disease never went away. It has instead retreated to the places least equipped to fight it.

Cholera still kills thousands each year – in places without clean water, it’s far from history
Food|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Should you wash your prewashed lettuce? An infectious disease expert explains how to eat your greens safely during the cyclospora outbreak

Rather than avoiding fresh produce, adopting a few sensible food safety practices can help cut your risk of infection. ➕ Includes video 🎥

Should you wash your prewashed lettuce? An infectious disease expert explains how to eat your greens safely during the cyclospora outbreak
Health|Science|Technology

AI in healthcare is an evolving landscape of new technologies, productivity benefits and legal uncertainties

A standardized framework for regulating the safety and efficacy of AI in healthcare has yet to be established.

AI in healthcare is an evolving landscape of new technologies, productivity benefits and legal uncertainties
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Health|Interview|Science

What I found when I scanned the brains of kids creating tunes on the piano

Playing improv music activates the reward system of the brain.

What I found when I scanned the brains of kids creating tunes on the piano
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Boston Scientific trims annual profit forecast on softer Watchman device demand

Medical device maker Boston Scientific cut its annual profit forecast on Wednesday, citing slower growth for its Watchman heart device and tougher competition in

Boston Scientific trims annual profit forecast on softer Watchman device demand
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Nvidia partner ChipAgents raises $60 million to accelerate chip design with AI agents

By Max A.

Nvidia partner ChipAgents raises $60 million to accelerate chip design with AI agents
Business|Health|Political|Science

US lawmakers press Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on vaccine settlement

A group of U.S. senators has asked Health Secretary Robert F.

US lawmakers press Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on vaccine settlement
Business|Science|Technology|World

US bans foreign-made humanoid robots, targeting China over national security

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission is banning imports of new foreign-made humanoid robots and power inverters, citing national security risks

US bans foreign-made humanoid robots, targeting China over national security
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

Meta CEO Zuckerberg warns US shouldn’t ban Chinese AI models

Meta CEO Zuckerberg warns US shouldn’t ban Chinese AI models

Meta CEO Zuckerberg warns US shouldn’t ban Chinese AI models
Arts|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Tracking the impact of the Japan earthquake in maps and charts

Tracking the impact of the Japan earthquake in maps and charts

Tracking the impact of the Japan earthquake in maps and charts
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Taiwan's UMC raises 2026 capex, expands Singapore and Taiwan fabs for AI demand

Taiwanese chipmaker United Microelectronics Corp (UMC) said on Wednesday its board approved an expansion plan, including additional cleanroom capacity at its

Taiwan's UMC raises 2026 capex, expands Singapore and Taiwan fabs for AI demand
Environment|Europe|Science|World

Tracking the wildfires in Europe, in maps and charts

Tracking the wildfires in Europe, in maps and charts

Tracking the wildfires in Europe, in maps and charts
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

Rescuers haul survivors from wrecked Japan mall as earthquake toll hits 13

Rescuers frantically searched for survivors on Wednesday, a day after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake shook southern

Rescuers haul survivors from wrecked Japan mall as earthquake toll hits 13
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

US diners avoid restaurants as cyclosporiasis fears cut lettuce sales

U.S. consumers are steering clear of some restaurant chains and buying less lettuce in grocery stores as a multistate outbreak of a

US diners avoid restaurants as cyclosporiasis fears cut lettuce sales
Business|Entertainment|Environment|Science|World

After the quake came the blast: Inside Japan's shopping mall disaster

Workers in a mall in southern Japan described being thrown to the floor or enveloped in a disorienting cloud of

After the quake came the blast: Inside Japan's shopping mall disaster
Environment|Science|World

Wildfires are more extreme in Europe and North America, but global burning is oddly decreasing

Experts say the world is experiencing two opposing fire trends because of human impact

Wildfires are more extreme in Europe and North America, but global burning is oddly decreasing
Asia|Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

China’s humanoid robots have been taking over the global market. Now the US is banning them

China’s humanoid robots have been taking over the global market. Now the US is banning them

China’s humanoid robots have been taking over the global market. Now the US is banning them
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

US weapons stockpiles continue to dwindle with permanent end to Iran war nowhere in sight

US weapons stockpiles continue to dwindle with permanent end to Iran war nowhere in sight

US weapons stockpiles continue to dwindle with permanent end to Iran war nowhere in sight
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

AI race redraws Asian air cargo, replacing e-commerce as growth engine

The global race to build artificial intelligence is redrawing Asia's air cargo map, prompting airlines to redesign networks

AI race redraws Asian air cargo, replacing e-commerce as growth engine
Environment|Europe|Science|World

Wildfire response must evolve to keep pace with climate change, EU says

The European Union's response to wildfires needs more funding, greater focus on forest management and enhanced education about fire risk as the climate

Wildfire response must evolve to keep pace with climate change, EU says
Business|Science|Technology|World

Meta's Zuckerberg warns against curbs on Chinese AI models, FT reports

The U.S. government should not block Chinese models to gain an edge in the AI race, Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg told the Financial Times in an interview published on Tuesday

Meta's Zuckerberg warns against curbs on Chinese AI models, FT reports
Americas|Environment|Science|Travel|World

Tropical Storm Fausto to splash past Hawaii as Hurricane Genevieve sends swells to Mexico

Large waves are coming ashore in Hawaii thanks to Tropical Storm Fausto and in Mexico thanks to Hurricane Genevieve

Tropical Storm Fausto to splash past Hawaii as Hurricane Genevieve sends swells to Mexico
Political|Science|Technology|World

Zelenskiy says he told Trump, senators that Ukraine needs anti-ballistic systems, missiles

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Tuesday said he shared Ukraine's need for anti-ballistic missile systems and interceptors with U.S.

Zelenskiy says he told Trump, senators that Ukraine needs anti-ballistic systems, missiles
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

India's capital part of aggressive electric vehicle targets in bid to curb air pollution

Delhi has adopted a new policy to make most new vehicles electric, aiming to improve air quality

India's capital part of aggressive electric vehicle targets in bid to curb air pollution
Business|Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|US

Powerful tornado leaves widespread damage in Wisconsin but time of day may have saved lives

First responders are checking homes and buildings for possible victims of a powerful tornado that ravaged communities in northeastern Wisconsin

Powerful tornado leaves widespread damage in Wisconsin but time of day may have saved lives
Environment|Science|US|World

New York City, Philadelphia are at the center of a serious Northeast flash flood threat

New York City, Philadelphia are at the center of a serious Northeast flash flood threat

New York City, Philadelphia are at the center of a serious Northeast flash flood threat
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Minnesota IT officials disclose 'coordinated cyberattack' at more than 30 local water systems

A "coordinated cyberattack" targeted more than 30 community water systems in the U.S. state of Minnesota on July 26 and July 27, the state's IT agency said in a

Minnesota IT officials disclose 'coordinated cyberattack' at more than 30 local water systems
Business|Science|Technology

Tech employees call for US-backed global effort to manage risks of advanced AI

More than 1,100 employees from leading tech firms on Tuesday urged the U.S. government to support an international effort to develop tools for managing the pace of advanced AI

Tech employees call for US-backed global effort to manage risks of advanced AI
Business|Finance|Science|Technology|World

Employees at the world’s biggest AI companies are calling for a slowdown in AI development

Employees at the world’s biggest AI companies are calling for a slowdown in AI development

Employees at the world’s biggest AI companies are calling for a slowdown in AI development
Asia|Environment|Science|World

A 7.1 magnitude quake hits Japan's southern Kyushu island killing at least 3

An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 has shaken Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu, killing at least three people and leaving dozens of others missing or injured

A 7.1 magnitude quake hits Japan's southern Kyushu island killing at least 3
Business|Economy|Education|Science|Technology

Coursera backs co-founder Andrew Ng's new AI education firm with $100 million investment

Andrew Ng, co-founder of online learning platform Coursera, on Tuesday announced a new artificial intelligence startup focused on teaching white-

Coursera backs co-founder Andrew Ng's new AI education firm with $100 million investment
Environment|Food|Health|Science|World

Michigan cyclosporiasis cases increase to 9,680 in ongoing outbreak

Michigan health officials reported 9,680 cases of cyclosporiasis on Tuesday, an increase of 427 cases from a day earlier, as the growing

Michigan cyclosporiasis cases increase to 9,680 in ongoing outbreak
Environment|Health|Science|World

What to know about the US outbreak of cyclosporiasis intestinal illness

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and dozens of states are investigating a surge in cases of cyclosporiasis intestinal illness.

What to know about the US outbreak of cyclosporiasis intestinal illness
Business|Crime|Science|Technology

OpenAI's rogue agent compromised a customer at a second tech firm, executive says

The rogue agent that escaped from OpenAI and went on a days-long hacking spree at the AI firm Hugging Face also

OpenAI's rogue agent compromised a customer at a second tech firm, executive says
Science|Technology|World

Private mission to rescue NASA's aging telescope runs into its own trouble

The spacecraft rushing to the rescue of NASA's sinking Swift Observatory has run into trouble

Private mission to rescue NASA's aging telescope runs into its own trouble
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

More than half of Earth’s migratory bird species are declining – here’s how we can still save them

A new global assessment of the world’s migratory species finds reason for alarm, but also hope – and a road map for helping them survive.

More than half of Earth’s migratory bird species are declining – here’s how we can still save them
Education|Science|Technology

New York school pauses plan to deploy humanlike AI robot teacher after backlash

A school district in a rural corner of upstate New York is hitting pause on plans to deploy an AI-powered, humanoid robot in the classroom

New York school pauses plan to deploy humanlike AI robot teacher after backlash
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

5 states offer to accept nuclear waste in exchange for help developing nuclear energy

Five states have agreed to accept nuclear waste from around the country in exchange for federal help to develop nuclear energy and create thousands of jobs

5 states offer to accept nuclear waste in exchange for help developing nuclear energy
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Food|Science

Wildfires darken the clouds over France's Bordeaux wine industry

Wildfires burning outside Bordeaux are underscoring the climate challenges facing France's largest wine region, where producers are grappling with

Wildfires darken the clouds over France's Bordeaux wine industry
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

US agency proposes accelerated approval for commercial space missions

The U.S. aviation regulator on Tuesday proposed new rules to speed up approval of commercial space missions like SpaceX's rocket and satellite

US agency proposes accelerated approval for commercial space missions
Africa|Environment|Science|World

The deaths of 15 elephants in Kenya's Amboseli National Park spark investigation

Kenya’s wildlife authorities are investigating the deaths of 15 elephants over the past month in Amboseli National Park

The deaths of 15 elephants in Kenya's Amboseli National Park spark investigation
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Lifestyle|Science|Technology|Travel|World

eBay agreed to pay nearly $50 million to couple sent cockroaches, bloody pig mask

eBay agreed to pay nearly $50 million to Massachusetts journalists David and Ina Steiner under a newly finalized settlement resolving a lawsuit over a 2019 cyberstalking campaign carried out by former company employees

eBay agreed to pay nearly $50 million to couple sent cockroaches, bloody pig mask
Business|Economy|Environment|Science

Hundreds gather in-person and online in opposition to proposed Tooele data center

Hundreds gather in-person and online in opposition to proposed Tooele data center

Hundreds gather in-person and online in opposition to proposed Tooele data center
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France, Spain make headway against huge blazes as new heatwave looms

Firefighters raced on Tuesday to subdue huge wildfires that have forced unprecedented evacuations of tens of

France, Spain make headway against huge blazes as new heatwave looms
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BIS says AI boom risks clouding central banks' inflation signals

The artificial intelligence boom could make it significantly harder for central banks to judge the state of the economy and set interest rates, as the

BIS says AI boom risks clouding central banks' inflation signals
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‘A moment in time’: Fossil footprints shed new light on the extinct ‘Nutcracker Man’

‘A moment in time’: Fossil footprints shed new light on the extinct ‘Nutcracker Man’

‘A moment in time’: Fossil footprints shed new light on the extinct ‘Nutcracker Man’
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US backs Madagascar rare earths project in push to loosen China's supply chain grip

The U.S. is

US backs Madagascar rare earths project in push to loosen China's supply chain grip
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GSK raises margin outlook, plots $2.5 billion restructuring to fast-track new drugs

GSK launched a £1.9 billion ($2.52 billion) cost-savings effort on Tuesday to help fund the British drugmaker's expanded late-stage

GSK raises margin outlook, plots $2.5 billion restructuring to fast-track new drugs
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How to see July’s full buck moon

How to see July’s full buck moon

How to see July’s full buck moon
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Japan quake kills at least two after blast at Kumamoto mall, one in building collapse

A 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit Japan's southern Kumamoto Prefecture on Tuesday, killing at least two people after an

Japan quake kills at least two after blast at Kumamoto mall, one in building collapse
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France has seen its first 'fire-cloud'. What is it?

France is grappling with an unprecedented fire season that has led to the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people and dealt a blow to the economy during

France has seen its first 'fire-cloud'. What is it?
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China's chip tool push shows ASML caught in US-China squeeze

China's launch of a homegrown type of advanced lithography chip printing machine is spotlighting how European chip tool maker ASML, whose recent share

China's chip tool push shows ASML caught in US-China squeeze