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'It could have been very disastrous': New details on the plane crash

'It could have been very disastrous': New details on the plane crash

'It could have been very disastrous': New details on the plane crash
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A partial ChatGPT outage prevented thousands from using the popular chatbot

A partial ChatGPT outage prevented thousands from using the popular chatbot

A partial ChatGPT outage prevented thousands from using the popular chatbot
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Vaccine actions and policy positions under US Health Secretary Kennedy

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a long-time vaccine skeptic, has been making sweeping changes to reshape U.S. regulation of vaccines, food and medicine.

Vaccine actions and policy positions under US Health Secretary Kennedy
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NextEra CEO says renewables needed as bridge to expanding gas power

Renewable energy sources like wind and solar power are needed to meet rapidly growing energy demand in the United States amid near-term obstacles to

NextEra CEO says renewables needed as bridge to expanding gas power
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Senators grill NIH director on massive budget cuts

Senators grill NIH director on massive budget cuts

Senators grill NIH director on massive budget cuts
Education|Health|Science

Teens say they can access firearms at home, even when parents lock them up, new research shows

Just one unlocked firearm may undo the protective effect of securing all other firearms in the home.

Teens say they can access firearms at home, even when parents lock them up, new research shows
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

OpenAI taps Google in unprecedented cloud deal despite AI rivalry, sources say

OpenAI plans to add Alphabet's Google cloud service to meet its growing needs for computing capacity, three sources told Reuters, marking a

OpenAI taps Google in unprecedented cloud deal despite AI rivalry, sources say
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

US FDA pauses Gilead trials testing experimental HIV pill combination

The U.S.

US FDA pauses Gilead trials testing experimental HIV pill combination
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NIH director hopes to settle with US universities over suspended grants

National Institutes of Health Director Jay Bhattacharya told a U.S.

NIH director hopes to settle with US universities over suspended grants
Business|Europe|Health|Science

Novo Nordisk starts new CagriSema weightloss drug trial

Novo Nordisk has launched a new late-stage trial for its experimental next-generation obesity drug candidate, CagriSema, as it tries to reassure the market of its potential after

Novo Nordisk starts new CagriSema weightloss drug trial
Business|Economy|Health|Science

Vaccine stocks muted as investors assess Kennedy's overhaul of key panel

Shares of global vaccine makers were mixed on Tuesday, as investors assessed U.S. Health Secretary Robert F.

Vaccine stocks muted as investors assess Kennedy's overhaul of key panel
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Hegseth defends military involvement in LA protests as defense secretary faces questions over costs and authority

Hegseth defends military involvement in LA protests as defense secretary faces questions over costs and authority

Hegseth defends military involvement in LA protests as defense secretary faces questions over costs and authority
Education|Health|Science

Aspiring veterinarians learn about exotic animals in University of Maryland course

Aspiring veterinarians learn about exotic animals in University of Maryland course

Aspiring veterinarians learn about exotic animals in University of Maryland course
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How scammers are using AI to steal college financial aid

Financial aid fraud is exploding, thanks to the rise of artificial intelligence

How scammers are using AI to steal college financial aid
Business|Science|Technology

US agencies tracked foreigners visiting Musk's properties in 2022 and 2023, WSJ reports

U.S. government agencies tracked foreign nationals' visits to Elon Musk's proprieties amid concerns over possible attempts to influence the tech billionaire, The Wall Street

US agencies tracked foreigners visiting Musk's properties in 2022 and 2023, WSJ reports
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A look at the ‘less lethal’ weapons authorities used to crack down on Los Angeles protests

A look at the ‘less lethal’ weapons authorities used to crack down on Los Angeles protests

A look at the ‘less lethal’ weapons authorities used to crack down on Los Angeles protests
Environment|Science|World

Emperor penguins show dramatic decline in one region of Antarctica, satellite photos show

Satellite photos show emperor penguins in one region of Antarctica declined 22% in the past 15 years

Emperor penguins show dramatic decline in one region of Antarctica, satellite photos show
Business|Science|Technology

Apple underwhelms at WWDC with incremental AI changes, new software name and 'liquid glass' design

After stumbling out of the starting gate in Big Tech’s pivotal race to capitalize on artificial intelligence, Apple tried to regain its footing Monday during a developers conference that focused mostly on incremental advances and cosmetic changes in its technology

Apple underwhelms at WWDC with incremental AI changes, new software name and 'liquid glass' design
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Music festivals have become more open to harm reduction initiatives. How far will it go?

Harm reductions initiatives are becoming more commonplace at major music festivals, both through partnerships with festival organizers as well as volunteer efforts done without explicit permission

Music festivals have become more open to harm reduction initiatives. How far will it go?
Education|Science|Technology

Where is the center of the universe?

As the universe expands, it feels like it must be spreading out from some initial point. But a physicist explains why that’s not how it works. Hint: space-time is involved.

Where is the center of the universe?
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Do you know how to prepare for your digital life after death? CU Boulder’s student-run clinic has some advice

End-of-life planning today includes making sure your loved ones have access to digital photos, email archives and social media accounts.

Do you know how to prepare for your digital life after death? CU Boulder’s student-run clinic has some advice
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

How the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ positions US energy to be more costly for consumers and the climate

Some technologies could rapidly cut emissions, while others do little to fight climate change. The House bill favors the latter while nixing support for the former.

How the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ positions US energy to be more costly for consumers and the climate
Business|Environment|Science|Travel|US

'Python Huntress' takes on invasive snakes in the Everglades

Amy Siewe was a successful real estate agent -- but her life changed after she captured her first python in Florida's Everglades.

'Python Huntress' takes on invasive snakes in the Everglades
Business|Science|Technology

Mark Zuckerberg is reportedly recruiting a team to build a ‘superintelligence’

Mark Zuckerberg is reportedly recruiting a team to build a ‘superintelligence’

Mark Zuckerberg is reportedly recruiting a team to build a ‘superintelligence’
Environment|Science|World

Look up to see June’s full strawberry moon, the Milky Way and multiple planets

Look up to see June’s full strawberry moon, the Milky Way and multiple planets

Look up to see June’s full strawberry moon, the Milky Way and multiple planets
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LGBTQ+ patients stay up-to-date on preventive care when their doctors are supportive, saving money and lives throughout society

When LGBTQ+ patients can be open with their providers about their identity, they are much more likely to get essential care.

LGBTQ+ patients stay up-to-date on preventive care when their doctors are supportive, saving money and lives throughout society
Arts|Environment|Science|Technology

Ancient fossils show how the last mass extinction forever scrambled the ocean’s biodiversity

Not everything dies in a mass extinction. Sea life recovered in different and surprising ways after the asteroid strike 66 million years ago. Ancient fossils recorded it all.

Ancient fossils show how the last mass extinction forever scrambled the ocean’s biodiversity
Health|Science|Technology

Binge drinking brake found in mouse brains, offering future path to treating alcohol abuse – new research

Current treatments for alcohol abuse are limited in their effectiveness and come with side effects. Precisely targeting the neurons involved in binge drinking could lead to better options.

Binge drinking brake found in mouse brains, offering future path to treating alcohol abuse – new research
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|Travel|World

UN Ocean Conference sets sail off France on World Oceans Day

Dozens of research and exploration vessels have set sail off the French coastal city of Nice across across the Baie des Anges, or Bay of Angels

UN Ocean Conference sets sail off France on World Oceans Day
Business|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|World

Severe cold front bringing snow in South Africa causes fatal accident, power outages

A severe cold front sweeping across South Africa since the weekend brought heavy snowfall which has led to road closures, power outages and a fatal road

Severe cold front bringing snow in South Africa causes fatal accident, power outages
Business|Science|Technology

IBM aims for quantum computer in 2029, lays out road map for larger systems

International Business Machines on Tuesday said it plans to have a practical quantum computer by 2029, and it laid out the detailed steps the company will

IBM aims for quantum computer in 2029, lays out road map for larger systems
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Hims & Hers says its weight-loss business can grow as US market changes

Hims & Hers Health is betting that the cash-pay market for weight-loss drugs will drive up customer demand although some analysts see a need for the online website to adjust

Hims & Hers says its weight-loss business can grow as US market changes
Business|Environment|Science|US|World

Barbara weakens to a tropical storm as it heads to cooler waters off the coast of Mexico

Tropical Storm Barbara continues to weaken as it heads northwest away from land and is likely to dissipate by Wednesday

Barbara weakens to a tropical storm as it heads to cooler waters off the coast of Mexico
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

Nvidia, HPE to build new supercomputer in Germany

Nvidia and Hewlett Packard Enterprise said on Tuesday they are partnering with the Leibniz Supercomputing Centre to build a new supercomputer using Nvidia's

Nvidia, HPE to build new supercomputer in Germany
Business|Science|Technology

Meta's Zuckerberg hiring for new 'superintelligence' AI team, Bloomberg News reports

Mark Zuckerberg, the billionaire CEO of Meta Platforms is setting up a team of experts to achieve so-called "artificial general intelligence" (AGI), or machines that can match or surpass

Meta's Zuckerberg hiring for new 'superintelligence' AI team, Bloomberg News reports
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Why China's auto, tech giants threaten Tesla’s self-driving future

Chinese electric-vehicle makers led by BYD beat Tesla in the competition to produce affordable electric vehicles.

Why China's auto, tech giants threaten Tesla’s self-driving future
Economy|Science|Technology|World

What to know about inspections of Iran's nuclear program by the IAEA ahead of a key board vote

Iran’s nuclear program remains a top focus for inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency, particularly as any possible deal between Tehran and the United States over the program would likely rely on the agency long known as the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog

What to know about inspections of Iran's nuclear program by the IAEA ahead of a key board vote
Environment|Science

High Seas Treaty gains momentum as 18 new countries pledge support

A wave of new ratifications during the U.N. Ocean Conference in France has brought the High Seas Treaty closer to the 60-country threshold needed for it to enter into force

High Seas Treaty gains momentum as 18 new countries pledge support
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Huawei chips are one generation behind US but firm finding workarounds, CEO says

Huawei Technologies' chips are one generation behind those of U.S. peers but the firm is finding ways to improve performance through methods such as cluster computing,

Huawei chips are one generation behind US but firm finding workarounds, CEO says
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Cleanup of graffiti, damage begins in Los Angeles as anti-ICE protests continue

Even as protests against raids by U.S.

Cleanup of graffiti, damage begins in Los Angeles as anti-ICE protests continue
Health|Science|US

US Health Secretary Kennedy guts vaccine advisory committee

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has fired all 17 members of a U.S.

US Health Secretary Kennedy guts vaccine advisory committee
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GOP lawmakers uneasy about package to codify DOGE cuts ahead of House vote this week

GOP lawmakers uneasy about package to codify DOGE cuts ahead of House vote this week

GOP lawmakers uneasy about package to codify DOGE cuts ahead of House vote this week
Health|Science

RFK Jr. removes all current members of CDC vaccine advisory committee

RFK Jr. removes all current members of CDC vaccine advisory committee

RFK Jr. removes all current members of CDC vaccine advisory committee
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Pharmacy group withholds endorsing CDC's latest vaccine recommendations

The American Pharmacists Association will withhold endorsing the U.S.

Pharmacy group withholds endorsing CDC's latest vaccine recommendations
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Satellite images show damaged North Korean warship moved to a port for repair, report says

A North Korean stricken destroyer that partially capsized during a botched launching ceremony has arrived at a ship repair factory, a Washington think tank said.

Satellite images show damaged North Korean warship moved to a port for repair, report says
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RFK Jr. ousts entire CDC vaccine advisory committee

Health Secretary Robert F

RFK Jr. ousts entire CDC vaccine advisory committee
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US appeals court confirms patent validity of Acadia's Parkinson's drug

Acadia Pharmaceuticals said on Monday that the U.S.

US appeals court confirms patent validity of Acadia's Parkinson's drug
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Iran to present counter-proposal to US, Trump says talks to resume

Iran said on Monday it will soon hand a counter-proposal for a nuclear deal to the United States in response to a U.S. offer that Tehran deems "unacceptable," while U.S.

Iran to present counter-proposal to US, Trump says talks to resume
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EPA proposes giving Texas authority to oversee CO2 injection permits

The U.S.

EPA proposes giving Texas authority to oversee CO2 injection permits
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US State Department cable says agency using AI to help staff job panels

The U.S.

US State Department cable says agency using AI to help staff job panels
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US reports the arrest of another Chinese scientist with no permit to send biological material

A Chinese scientist has been arrested while arriving in the U.S. in Detroit

US reports the arrest of another Chinese scientist with no permit to send biological material
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Here is everything Apple announced at its annual developer conference

Apple unveiled upgrades to operating systems across its devices on Monday, including overhauled visual elements, a fresh naming system for software updates and new features

Here is everything Apple announced at its annual developer conference
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US FDA approves Merck's RSV antibody for infants

The U.S.

US FDA approves Merck's RSV antibody for infants
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Apple opens its AI to developers but keeps its broader ambitions modest

Apple announced on Monday a slew of artificial intelligence features including opening up Apple Intelligence's underlying technology

Apple opens its AI to developers but keeps its broader ambitions modest
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Trump administration urges court not to dismiss case against Wisconsin judge

The Trump administration argues that charges should not be dropped against a Wisconsin judge indicted for allegedly helping a man who is in the country evade U.S. immigration agents seeking to arrest him in her courthouse

Trump administration urges court not to dismiss case against Wisconsin judge
Economy|Education|Health|Political|Science

NIH scientists speak out over estimated $12 billion in Trump funding cuts

Dozens of scientists, researchers and other employees at the U.S.

NIH scientists speak out over estimated $12 billion in Trump funding cuts
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Amazon to spend $20B on data centers in Pennsylvania, including one next to a nuclear power plant

Amazon says it will spend $20 billion on two data center complexes in Pennsylvania, including one it is building alongside a nuclear power plant that has drawn federal scrutiny over its arrangement to essentially plug right into the power plant

Amazon to spend $20B on data centers in Pennsylvania, including one next to a nuclear power plant
Political|Science|Technology|World

IAEA chief relays Iran warning against Israeli strikes on nuclear facilities

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi said Iranians warned him that an Israel strike on the

IAEA chief relays Iran warning against Israeli strikes on nuclear facilities
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Trump FAA nominee says agency faces serious leadership, trust issues

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Trump FAA nominee says agency faces serious leadership, trust issues
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NIH scientists publish declaration criticizing Trump's deep cuts in public health research

President Donald Trump’s National Institutes of Health director says some employees’ critical letter to him has “fundamental misconceptions about the policy directions the NIH has taken.”

NIH scientists publish declaration criticizing Trump's deep cuts in public health research
Environment|Science

The UN Ocean Conference tries to turn promises into protection

The third U.N. Ocean Conference has opened as pressure mounts for nations to turn decades of promises into real protection for the sea

The UN Ocean Conference tries to turn promises into protection
Health|Science|World

Arizona officials confirm measles outbreak in Navajo County

Arizona health officials say there are four confirmed linked measles cases, making it another state with an outbreak

Arizona officials confirm measles outbreak in Navajo County
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What is the High Seas Treaty to protect world oceans?

While many countries have agreed to take steps to protect the vast, ungoverned swathes of the world's oceans, they have yet to see their High Seas Treaty go into

What is the High Seas Treaty to protect world oceans?
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US Army, FAA, NTSB to brief senators on recent near miss incidents involving helicopter

Senior U.S. officials will answer questions from senators Wednesday about a May 1 incident in which two passenger airline flights were forced to abort

US Army, FAA, NTSB to brief senators on recent near miss incidents involving helicopter
Health|Political|Science|Technology|US|World

Judge blocks administration from enforcing anti-diversity and anti-transgender executive orders

A federal judge in California has blocked the Trump administration from enforcing anti-diversity and anti-transgender executive orders that LGBTQ+ rights organizations say are unconstitutional

Judge blocks administration from enforcing anti-diversity and anti-transgender executive orders
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Shoppers are wary of digital shelf labels, but a study found they don't lead to price surges

A new study that examined five years’ worth of prices at one U.S. grocery chain found that digital price tags haven’t led to demand-based pricing surges

Shoppers are wary of digital shelf labels, but a study found they don't lead to price surges
Economy|Education|Health|Science|Technology

NIH employees publish ‘Bethesda Declaration’ in dissent of Trump administration policies

NIH employees publish ‘Bethesda Declaration’ in dissent of Trump administration policies

NIH employees publish ‘Bethesda Declaration’ in dissent of Trump administration policies
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IAEA chief says information obtained by Iran 'seems to refer' to Israeli nuclear research site

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency says that information Iran claims to have obtained regarding Israel’s nuclear program “seems to refer” to the country’s Soreq Nuclear Research Center

IAEA chief says information obtained by Iran 'seems to refer' to Israeli nuclear research site
Health|Science|World

Mpox is still a health emergency, WHO says

The mpox outbreak is still a public health emergency, the World Health Organization said on Monday, with the health body's director-general issuing a revised set of temporary

Mpox is still a health emergency, WHO says
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What if your house changed color with the seasons? This ‘climate-responsive’ paint could make it happen

What if your house changed color with the seasons? This ‘climate-responsive’ paint could make it happen

What if your house changed color with the seasons? This ‘climate-responsive’ paint could make it happen
Crime|Education|Health|Science

States that weakened gun laws saw rise in pediatric mortality, study finds

States that weakened gun laws saw rise in pediatric mortality, study finds

States that weakened gun laws saw rise in pediatric mortality, study finds
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Democrats are drawing closer to the crypto industry despite Trump divisions

The crypto industry is seeing growing support from the Democratic Party, though it's far from unanimous

Democrats are drawing closer to the crypto industry despite Trump divisions
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No drug price pledges by Pfizer, others in talks with US government, Pfizer CEO says

Pfizer and other drug companies have met with the Trump administration to discuss lowering U.S. drug prices but no commitments have been made, Chief Executive Albert Bourla

No drug price pledges by Pfizer, others in talks with US government, Pfizer CEO says
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Baker Hughes to sell sensor unit to Crane for $1.15 billion

Baker Hughes said on Monday it will sell its precision sensors and instrumentation (PSI) product line to aerospace and defense parts manufacturer

Baker Hughes to sell sensor unit to Crane for $1.15 billion
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Qualcomm strengthens AI portfolio with $2.4 billion Alphawave deal

U.S. chipmaker Qualcomm agreed to acquire Alphawave for about $2.4 billion on Monday, as it expands into the booming AI data center market, sending shares of the British

Qualcomm strengthens AI portfolio with $2.4 billion Alphawave deal
Education|Health|Science

Your brain learns from rejection − here’s how it becomes your compass for connection

Rejection can feel physically painful. It also provides a lesson for your brain on whom to connect with and how.

Your brain learns from rejection − here’s how it becomes your compass for connection
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If people stopped having babies, how long would it be before humans were all gone?

Even though there are 8 billion people on Earth today, a catastrophe could send that number much lower within a few decades.

If people stopped having babies, how long would it be before humans were all gone?
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Opinion|Science|Technology

Americans still have faith in local news − but few are willing to pay for it

When American readers follow local news, it can help reduce political polarization and also make them more likely to vote in local elections.

Americans still have faith in local news − but few are willing to pay for it
Business|Crime|Education|Health|Science|Technology

NYU researchers developing technology to detect hidden GPS trackers

NYU researchers developing technology to detect hidden GPS trackers

NYU researchers developing technology to detect hidden GPS trackers
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Baltimore's Harbor East roads back open near the 5,000-gallon fuel spill cleanup

Baltimore's Harbor East roads back open near the 5,000-gallon fuel spill cleanup

Baltimore's Harbor East roads back open near the 5,000-gallon fuel spill cleanup
Business|Environment|Health|Science

Merck's potential blockbuster cholesterol pill succeeds in late-stage studies

Merck's oral cholesterol pill succeeded in two late-stage studies, marking a win for the drugmaker as it focuses on the development of growth drivers beyond its cancer drugs and vaccines.

Merck's potential blockbuster cholesterol pill succeeds in late-stage studies
Science|Technology|World

Iran obtaining IAEA documents is 'bad', shows poor cooperation, Grossi says

Iran's acquisition of confidential U.N. nuclear watchdog documents is a 'bad' step that goes against the spirit of cooperation that should exist between the agency

Iran obtaining IAEA documents is 'bad', shows poor cooperation, Grossi says
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Oceans protection treaty could take effect from January, Macron says

The international treaty on the high seas, which focuses on conservation and sustainable use of maritime areas beyond national jurisdictions, has received

Oceans protection treaty could take effect from January, Macron says
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Los Angeles wildfires were 10 times bigger than utility's AI forecast

Southern California Edison's internal wildfire forecasts underestimated the potential size of the Eaton Canyon fire in Los Angeles by a factor of ten in

Los Angeles wildfires were 10 times bigger than utility's AI forecast
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Why Brazil’s ‘King of Cattle’ is embracing a plan to save the Amazon

By Manuela Andreoni and Ana Mano XINGUARA, Brazil -Decades of ranching in the Amazon have earned Roque Quagliato, Brazil’s “King of Cattle,” great wealth – and some trouble.

Why Brazil’s ‘King of Cattle’ is embracing a plan to save the Amazon
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The biggest updates Apple just announced for the iPhone, Apple Watch and other major products

The biggest updates Apple just announced for the iPhone, Apple Watch and other major products

The biggest updates Apple just announced for the iPhone, Apple Watch and other major products
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Trump deploys National Guard to stop LA immigration protests, defying California’s governor. Why experts call the move dangerous

Trump deploys National Guard to stop LA immigration protests, defying California’s governor. Why experts call the move dangerous

Trump deploys National Guard to stop LA immigration protests, defying California’s governor. Why experts call the move dangerous
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Europe|Finance|Science|Technology

Getty argues its landmark UK copyright case does not threaten AI

Getty Images' landmark copyright lawsuit against artificial intelligence company Stability AI began at London's High Court on Monday, with Getty rejecting Stability AI's

Getty argues its landmark UK copyright case does not threaten AI
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Auto companies 'in full panic' over rare-earths bottleneck

Frank Eckard, CEO of a German magnet maker, has been fielding a flood of calls in recent weeks.

Auto companies 'in full panic' over rare-earths bottleneck
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

China wants slimmer pigs

Chinese farmers and small firms have increasingly bought market-ready pigs from larger breeders and fattened them in a bet on higher prices, but the

China wants slimmer pigs
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

US solar energy growth to slow as Washington priorities shift

New U.S. solar energy installations are expected to fall over the next five years as the industry grapples with a shift in federal policy that favors fossil fuels, tariffs

US solar energy growth to slow as Washington priorities shift
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India's $80 billion coal-power boom is running short of water

April marks the start of the cruelest months for residents of Solapur, a hot and dry district in western India. As temperatures soar, water availability dwindles.

India's $80 billion coal-power boom is running short of water
Economy|Science|Technology|World

Satellite images show damaged North Korean warship moved to drydock near Russian border

Satellite images show damaged North Korean warship moved to drydock near Russian border

Satellite images show damaged North Korean warship moved to drydock near Russian border
Arts|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Teen TikTok skin care craze may be harmful — and expensive, study finds

Teen TikTok skin care craze may be harmful — and expensive, study finds

Teen TikTok skin care craze may be harmful — and expensive, study finds
Environment|Political|Science|Technology

Unsubstantiated 'chemtrail' conspiracy theories lead to legislation proposed in US statehouses

State legislatures are passing bills to ban weather modification and geoengineering based on decades-old “chemtrails” conspiracy theories, moving the fringe theory from online into actual public policy

Unsubstantiated 'chemtrail' conspiracy theories lead to legislation proposed in US statehouses
Americas|Environment|Science|Travel|US|World

Tropical Storm Barbara strengthens off Mexico's Pacific coast, bringing heavy rain

Tropical Storm Barbara was strengthening off Mexico’s Pacific coast and could become a hurricane Monday

Tropical Storm Barbara strengthens off Mexico's Pacific coast, bringing heavy rain
Health|Science

What’s a sleep paralysis demon? And other facts of the bizarre phenomenon

What’s a sleep paralysis demon? And other facts of the bizarre phenomenon

What’s a sleep paralysis demon? And other facts of the bizarre phenomenon
Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

Iran claims without evidence that it took Israeli nuclear files

Iran’s intelligence minister has claimed without offering evidence that Tehran seized an “important treasury” of information regarding Israel’s nuclear program

Iran claims without evidence that it took Israeli nuclear files
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Chinese hackers and user lapses turn smartphones into a 'mobile security crisis'

Hackers tied to China's government have tried repeatedly to access the phones of prominent Americans, part of Beijing's sprawling cyberespionage efforts

Chinese hackers and user lapses turn smartphones into a 'mobile security crisis'
Political|Science|Technology|World

Taiwan coast guard, military drill to better face China's 'grey zone' threat

Taiwan's coast guard held drills with the military on Sunday to better practice joint operations in the face of what the government in Taipei says is a

Taiwan coast guard, military drill to better face China's 'grey zone' threat
Asia|Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Why this key chip technology is crucial to the AI race between the US and China

Why this key chip technology is crucial to the AI race between the US and China

Why this key chip technology is crucial to the AI race between the US and China
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology

‘This is not over’: Tesla Takedown protesters keep pressure on Elon Musk despite DOGE exit

‘This is not over’: Tesla Takedown protesters keep pressure on Elon Musk despite DOGE exit

‘This is not over’: Tesla Takedown protesters keep pressure on Elon Musk despite DOGE exit
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Science

Video shows dolphin calf birth and first breath at Chicago zoo. Mom's friend helped

A bottlenose dolphin at the Brookfield Zoo Chicago gave birth to a calf early Saturday morning with the help of a fellow mom

Video shows dolphin calf birth and first breath at Chicago zoo. Mom's friend helped
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology

Trump says Elon Musk could face 'serious consequences' if he backs Democratic candidates

Donald Trump is not backing off his battle with Elon Musk

Trump says Elon Musk could face 'serious consequences' if he backs Democratic candidates
Business|Environment|Food|Health|Science

Salmonella outbreak tied to eggs sickens dozens across 7 states

Federal health officials say a salmonella outbreak linked to a large egg recall has made dozens of people sick in seven states in the West and Midwest

Salmonella outbreak tied to eggs sickens dozens across 7 states
Business|Environment|Food|Health|Science

Salmonella outbreak linked to eggs sickens dozens of people across 7 states

Salmonella outbreak linked to eggs sickens dozens of people across 7 states

Salmonella outbreak linked to eggs sickens dozens of people across 7 states
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Why men with broken heart syndrome are more likely to die, according to experts

Why men with broken heart syndrome are more likely to die, according to experts

Why men with broken heart syndrome are more likely to die, according to experts
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A ‘detox’ after Covid vaccination? Experts say it’s nonsense

A ‘detox’ after Covid vaccination? Experts say it’s nonsense

A ‘detox’ after Covid vaccination? Experts say it’s nonsense
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A US territory's colonial history emerges in state disputes over voting and citizenship

A criminal case in Alaska involving nearly a dozen people born in American Samoa is highlighting concerns about birthright citizenship and voting by people who are not U.S. citizens, issues that have been prominent in the early months of President Donald Trump’s second term

A US territory's colonial history emerges in state disputes over voting and citizenship
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How a Supreme Court decision backing the NRA is thwarting Trump’s retribution campaign

How a Supreme Court decision backing the NRA is thwarting Trump’s retribution campaign

How a Supreme Court decision backing the NRA is thwarting Trump’s retribution campaign
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Mountains are among the planet’s most beautiful places. They’re also becoming the deadliest

Mountains are among the planet’s most beautiful places. They’re also becoming the deadliest

Mountains are among the planet’s most beautiful places. They’re also becoming the deadliest
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AI analysis of ancient handwriting gives new age estimates for Dead Sea Scrolls

AI analysis of ancient handwriting gives new age estimates for Dead Sea Scrolls

AI analysis of ancient handwriting gives new age estimates for Dead Sea Scrolls
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GOP senators’ top concerns with Trump’s big agenda bill, in their own words

GOP senators’ top concerns with Trump’s big agenda bill, in their own words

GOP senators’ top concerns with Trump’s big agenda bill, in their own words
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UK judge warns of risk to justice after lawyers cited fake AI-generated cases in court

A British High Court judge says lawyers have cited fake cases generated by artificial intelligence in court proceedings in England

UK judge warns of risk to justice after lawyers cited fake AI-generated cases in court
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Caretakers dress up as bears to raise rescued cub

The San Diego Humane Society took in a 2-month-old black bear cub after it was discovered alone in Los Padres National Forest. Caretakers at the wildlife center are dressing in bear costumes to prevent the bear from bonding with humans so it can ultimately be returned to the wild.

Caretakers dress up as bears to raise rescued cub
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WV prosecutor warns women about possibly facing charges over miscarriages

Amid a constantly changing reproductive landscape, West Virginia prosecutor Tom Truman is warning women who have miscarriages in his state that they could get in trouble with the law. Truman tells CNN's Pam Brown that although he personally wouldn’t prosecute someone for a miscarriage, he made the suggestion out of an abundance of caution after hearing from other prosecutors and looking at the laws in West Virginia.

WV prosecutor warns women about possibly facing charges over miscarriages
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Riot police, anti-ICE protesters square off in Los Angeles after raids

Helmeted police in riot gear turned out on Friday evening in a tense confrontation with protesters in downtown Los Angeles, after a day of federal

Riot police, anti-ICE protesters square off in Los Angeles after raids
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Drought, rising prices and dwindling herds undercut this year's Eid al-Adha in North Africa

North Africa’s historic drought has upended many families’ plans for Eid al-Adha

Drought, rising prices and dwindling herds undercut this year's Eid al-Adha in North Africa
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Appeals court hands AP an incremental loss in its attempt to regain its access to Trump events

A three-judge appeals court panel ruled against The Associated Press in its continuing bid to restore full access to covering events involving President Donald Trump

Appeals court hands AP an incremental loss in its attempt to regain its access to Trump events
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US Supreme Court to review death row inmate's intellectual disability ruling

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US Supreme Court to review death row inmate's intellectual disability ruling
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Trump asks aides if they think Musk’s behavior could be related to alleged drug use, source says

Trump asks aides if they think Musk’s behavior could be related to alleged drug use, source says

Trump asks aides if they think Musk’s behavior could be related to alleged drug use, source says
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As measles spreads across the Americas, outbreaks in Mexico and Canada have also turned deadly

As measles spreads across the Americas, outbreaks in Mexico and Canada have also turned deadly

As measles spreads across the Americas, outbreaks in Mexico and Canada have also turned deadly
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White House ban on Associated Press can continue, appeals court rules

White House ban on Associated Press can continue, appeals court rules

White House ban on Associated Press can continue, appeals court rules
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Trump's new drone orders aim to counter threats while encouraging flying cars and supersonic flights

President Donald Trump has signed three executive orders dealing with drone regulations and encouraging the development of flying cars and supersonic flights

Trump's new drone orders aim to counter threats while encouraging flying cars and supersonic flights
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Tesla's head of Optimus humanoid robot program to leave firm

Milan Kovac, the head of Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot program, announced his plans to step down in a post on X on Friday.

Tesla's head of Optimus humanoid robot program to leave firm
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Trump signs orders to bolster US drone defenses, boost supersonic flight

President Donald Trump on Friday signed executive orders to bolster U.S. defenses against threatening drones and to boost electric air taxis and supersonic

Trump signs orders to bolster US drone defenses, boost supersonic flight
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Orphaned bear cub cared for by humans dressed up as bears

Orphaned bear cub cared for by humans dressed up as bears

Orphaned bear cub cared for by humans dressed up as bears
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Transportation chief seeks to weaken fuel economy standards, calls Biden-era rule 'illegal'

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says Biden-era fuel economy standards for gas-guzzling cars and trucks are illegal and moved to reverse the rules

Transportation chief seeks to weaken fuel economy standards, calls Biden-era rule 'illegal'
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Musk could lose billions of dollars depending on how spat with Trump unfolds

Elon Musk stands to lose billions of dollars in his fight with President Donald Trump

Musk could lose billions of dollars depending on how spat with Trump unfolds
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Guatemala's Fuego volcano eruption cools after over 700 evacuated

Guatemala's Fuego volcano shot ash miles into the air on Friday as authorities said they had evacuated more than 700 people from their homes as a precaution,

Guatemala's Fuego volcano eruption cools after over 700 evacuated
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Will you be able to get a COVID-19 shot? Here's what we know so far

For many Americans, it's not clear how easy getting a COVID-19 vaccination will be

Will you be able to get a COVID-19 shot? Here's what we know so far
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US ethane vessels stall amid curbs on exports to China

Over half a dozen U.S.-loaded ethane vessels, originally bound for China, have stalled around the U.S.

US ethane vessels stall amid curbs on exports to China
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Texas health department reports no additional measles cases in the state since June 3

The Texas health department reported no new cases of measles on Friday, the first time the state has not recorded an increase since the outbreak

Texas health department reports no additional measles cases in the state since June 3
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US oil/gas rig count falls for 6th week to 2021 lows, Baker Hughes says

U.S. energy firms this week cut the number of oil and natural gas rigs operating for a sixth week in a row for the first time since September 2023, energy services firm

US oil/gas rig count falls for 6th week to 2021 lows, Baker Hughes says
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Brazil authorities rule out suspected bird flu case at commercial farm

Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul state Agriculture Secretariat on Friday ruled out another suspected bird flu case at a commercial chicken farm in the town of Teutonia, after

Brazil authorities rule out suspected bird flu case at commercial farm
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Planet-warming emissions dropped when companies had to report them. EPA wants to end that

The Trump administration's Environmental Protection Agency is taking aim at dozens of rules aimed at protecting the environment, including one that requires big polluters to report greenhouse gas emissions

Planet-warming emissions dropped when companies had to report them. EPA wants to end that
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Subadult amputee sea turtle returns to ocean with help

Subadult amputee sea turtle returns to ocean with help

Subadult amputee sea turtle returns to ocean with help
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Senate Republicans revise ban on state AI regulations in bid to preserve controversial provision

Senate Republicans have made changes to their party’s sweeping tax bill in hopes of preserving a new policy that would prevent states from regulating artificial intelligence

Senate Republicans revise ban on state AI regulations in bid to preserve controversial provision
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Shell reports June 4 fire at ethylene cracker plant in Pennsylvania

Shell PLC on Friday said a fire occurred on June 4 at its ethylene cracker plant in Potter Township, Pennsylvania, and the furnace unit involved remained offline pending an investigation.

Shell reports June 4 fire at ethylene cracker plant in Pennsylvania
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Trump-Musk induced Tesla slide points to market risks from massive stocks

The rift between President Donald Trump and Tesla chief Elon Musk has captivated the world as a political drama, but it has also become a Wall Street spectacle,

Trump-Musk induced Tesla slide points to market risks from massive stocks
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Experts doubt FBI’s claim that crop fungus smuggled by Chinese students is a threat

A biological sample that a Chinese researcher was accused of smuggling into the United States and that prosecutors cast as a "dangerous biological pathogen" is a

Experts doubt FBI’s claim that crop fungus smuggled by Chinese students is a threat
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Maryland DNR ensures rescued animals affected by fuel spill get care they need

Maryland DNR ensures rescued animals affected by fuel spill get care they need

Maryland DNR ensures rescued animals affected by fuel spill get care they need
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Measles outbreaks in Michigan and Pennsylvania end, while Texas logs just 4 new cases

The U.S. is up to 1,168 confirmed measles cases this year

Measles outbreaks in Michigan and Pennsylvania end, while Texas logs just 4 new cases
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Federal vs. state power at issue in a hearing over Trump's election overhaul executive order

Democratic state attorneys general are seeking to block President Donald Trump’s proposal for an overhaul of U.S. elections in a case that tests a constitutional bedrock — the separation of powers

Federal vs. state power at issue in a hearing over Trump's election overhaul executive order
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Trump preparing large-scale cancellation of federal funding for California, sources say

Trump preparing large-scale cancellation of federal funding for California, sources say

Trump preparing large-scale cancellation of federal funding for California, sources say
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Coral reefs face an uncertain recovery from the 4th global mass bleaching event – can climate refuges help?

As baby corals float in the currents, they can expand their species’ range. But can they get to climate refuges fast enough to survive? A new study has good news and bad.

Coral reefs face an uncertain recovery from the 4th global mass bleaching event – can climate refuges help?
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Elon Musk pulls back on threat to withdraw Dragon spacecraft

Elon Musk is dialing back his threat to decommission a capsule used to take astronauts and supplies to the International Space Station for NASA

Elon Musk pulls back on threat to withdraw Dragon spacecraft
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US suspends licenses to ship nuclear plant parts to China, sources say

The U.S. in recent days suspended licenses for nuclear equipment suppliers to sell to China's power plants, according to four people familiar with the

US suspends licenses to ship nuclear plant parts to China, sources say
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North Korea detains officials over warship accident, state media says

North Korea has detained shipyard officials responsible for a recent major accident during the launch of a new warship, state media said on Sunday.

North Korea detains officials over warship accident, state media says
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ADOT lab engineers test new road materials to forge the future of Arizona roads

ADOT lab engineers test new road materials to forge the future of Arizona roads

ADOT lab engineers test new road materials to forge the future of Arizona roads
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Weight stigma isn’t just cruel — it makes losing weight harder

Weight stigma isn’t just cruel — it makes losing weight harder

Weight stigma isn’t just cruel — it makes losing weight harder
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Official overseeing the National Hurricane Center testified to Congress it’s fully staffed—it’s not

Official overseeing the National Hurricane Center testified to Congress it’s fully staffed—it’s not

Official overseeing the National Hurricane Center testified to Congress it’s fully staffed—it’s not
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Dismay and disbelief as Trump bans visitors from a dozen countries

Officials and residents in countries whose citizens will soon be banned from visiting the United States expressed dismay and disbelief on Thursday at President

Dismay and disbelief as Trump bans visitors from a dozen countries
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India housing outlook steady but cracks from demand slowdown start to widen

The outlook for India's housing market has barely budged in over a year, according to a Reuters poll of property experts who cited cooling demand from wealthy buyers with many

India housing outlook steady but cracks from demand slowdown start to widen
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Tesla seeks to block city of Austin from releasing records on robotaxi trial

Tesla is trying to prevent the city of Austin, Texas, from releasing public records to Reuters involving the EV maker’s planned launch of self-driving robotaxis in the city

Tesla seeks to block city of Austin from releasing records on robotaxi trial
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US-UAE multi-billion dollar AI data campus deal far from finalised, sources say

A multi-billion dollar deal to build one of the world's largest data centre hubs in the United Arab Emirates with U.S. technology is far from being concluded

US-UAE multi-billion dollar AI data campus deal far from finalised, sources say
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A surprising study found hints of biological activity on a distant planet. Now, scientists say there’s more to the story

A surprising study found hints of biological activity on a distant planet. Now, scientists say there’s more to the story

A surprising study found hints of biological activity on a distant planet. Now, scientists say there’s more to the story
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Maritime mystery solved after shipwreck discovered off UK coast

Maritime mystery solved after shipwreck discovered off UK coast

Maritime mystery solved after shipwreck discovered off UK coast
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Musk's xAI expects annual earnings over $13 billion by 2029, Bloomberg reports

Billionaire Elon Musk's xAI expects to generate more than $13 billion in annual earnings by 2029, according to numbers revealed by the artificial intelligence startup's banker Morgan

Musk's xAI expects annual earnings over $13 billion by 2029, Bloomberg reports
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Russia asks UN agency to help solve question of US fuel at Ukraine nuclear plant

Russia asked the U.N. nuclear watchdog on Friday to mediate between Moscow and Washington to resolve the question of what to do with U.S. nuclear fuel stored at a Ukrainian power

Russia asks UN agency to help solve question of US fuel at Ukraine nuclear plant
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US health care is rife with high costs and deep inequities, and that’s no accident – a public health historian explains how the system was shaped to serve profit and politicians

Research shows that decades of policy choices shaped today’s fragmented health care system – which is precisely why reform is so difficult.

US health care is rife with high costs and deep inequities, and that’s no accident – a public health historian explains how the system was shaped to serve profit and politicians
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Was the Boulder attack terrorism or a hate crime? 2 experts unpack the complexities

What is the difference between a hate crime and an act of terrorism?

Was the Boulder attack terrorism or a hate crime? 2 experts unpack the complexities
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Golden Dome dangers: An arms control expert explains how Trump’s missile defense threatens to make the US less safe

Missile defense systems are nothing new. History shows that even if they work as advertised – a big if – they’re a bad idea if your aim is to make your country safer from nuclear attack.

Golden Dome dangers: An arms control expert explains how Trump’s missile defense threatens to make the US less safe
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Beyond de-extinction and dire wolves, gene editing can help today’s endangered species

A legal scholar with a Ph.D. in wildlife genetics explains the promise biotechnology techniques hold for some animals that are currently endangered.

Beyond de-extinction and dire wolves, gene editing can help today’s endangered species
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Early visions of Mars: Meet the 19th-century astronomer who used science fiction to imagine the red planet

In the 19th century, astronomers could see Mars through telescopes, but not clearly. Some used their imaginations to fill in what the blurry images couldn’t convey.

Early visions of Mars: Meet the 19th-century astronomer who used science fiction to imagine the red planet
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AmeriCorps is on the chopping block – despite research showing that the national service agency is making a difference in local communities

The independent federal agency had been facilitating the work of approximately 200,000 volunteers a year, deploying them across the country through partnerships with thousands of nonprofits.

AmeriCorps is on the chopping block – despite research showing that the national service agency is making a difference in local communities
Education|Science|Technology

4 creative ways to engage children in STEM over the summer: Tips to foster curiosity and problem-solving at home

A researcher offers families advice on playful paths to summer STEM learning for children.

4 creative ways to engage children in STEM over the summer: Tips to foster curiosity and problem-solving at home
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How this weekend’s holiday draws attention to mindfulness

How this weekend’s holiday draws attention to mindfulness

How this weekend’s holiday draws attention to mindfulness
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China’s rare earth weapon changes contours of trade war battlefield

China has signalled for more than 15 years that it was looking to weaponise areas of the global supply chain, a strategy modelled on longstanding American export

China’s rare earth weapon changes contours of trade war battlefield
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Here’s why air travel makes us so cranky — and what to do about it

Here’s why air travel makes us so cranky — and what to do about it

Here’s why air travel makes us so cranky — and what to do about it
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Trump’s attacks on international student enrollment could ultimately shake the economy

Trump’s attacks on international student enrollment could ultimately shake the economy

Trump’s attacks on international student enrollment could ultimately shake the economy
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Russia faces struggle to replace bombers lost in Ukrainian drone strikes

Russia will take years to replace nuclear-capable bomber planes that were hit in Ukrainian drone strikes last weekend, according to Western

Russia faces struggle to replace bombers lost in Ukrainian drone strikes
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Germany's Merz says he found Trump open to dialogue and committed to NATO

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says he found President Donald Trump open to discussion and is convinced that Washington remains committed to the NATO alliance

Germany's Merz says he found Trump open to dialogue and committed to NATO
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Demand for US light sweet crude drops as OPEC+ ramps up output

Rising OPEC+ supplies and new streams of oil coming online globally are increasing options for European and Asian refiners and weighing on

Demand for US light sweet crude drops as OPEC+ ramps up output
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OpenAI finds more Chinese groups using ChatGPT for malicious purposes

OpenAI is seeing an increasing number of Chinese groups using its artificial intelligence technology for covert operations, which the ChatGPT maker described in a

OpenAI finds more Chinese groups using ChatGPT for malicious purposes
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Army preparing for largest military parade on the capital’s streets in decades, featuring 7 million pounds of hardware

Army preparing for largest military parade on the capital’s streets in decades, featuring 7 million pounds of hardware

Army preparing for largest military parade on the capital’s streets in decades, featuring 7 million pounds of hardware
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On Ireland’s peat bogs, climate action clashes with tradition

As wind turbines on the horizon churn out clean energy, John Smyth bends to stack damp peat - the cheap, smoky fuel he has

On Ireland’s peat bogs, climate action clashes with tradition
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Russia sees bleak prospects for expiring nuclear arms pact given 'ruined' ties with US

Russia sees little chance of saving its last nuclear accord with the United States, due to expire in eight months, given the "ruined" state of relations with Washington,

Russia sees bleak prospects for expiring nuclear arms pact given 'ruined' ties with US
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North Korea refloats destroyer that capsized during launch, surprising naval analysts

North Korea refloats destroyer that capsized during launch, surprising naval analysts

North Korea refloats destroyer that capsized during launch, surprising naval analysts
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North Korea says it has raised a capsized destroyer upright as it continues repair

North Korea says it righted a capsized destroyer and moored it at a pier in the northeastern port of Chongjin as it continues to repair a new warship leader Kim Jong Un has described as a significant asset for his nuclear-armed military

North Korea says it has raised a capsized destroyer upright as it continues repair
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Japanese court rejects damage claims against utility executives over Fukushima disaster

A Japanese court has ruled former executives at the utility managing the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant were not accountable for the 2011 meltdown crisis and do not need to pay damages to the company

Japanese court rejects damage claims against utility executives over Fukushima disaster
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Japan's ispace fails again: Resilience lander crashes on moon

Japanese company ispace said its uncrewed moon lander likely crashed onto the lunar surface during its touchdown attempt on Friday, marking another failure two years

Japan's ispace fails again: Resilience lander crashes on moon
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Musk-Trump breakup puts $22 billion of SpaceX contracts at risk, jolting US space program

About $22 billion of SpaceX's government contracts are at risk and multiple U.S. space programs could face dramatic changes in the fallout from Elon Musk and

Musk-Trump breakup puts $22 billion of SpaceX contracts at risk, jolting US space program
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Private lunar lander from Japan crashes into moon in failed mission

A private lunar lander from Japan has crashed into the moon

Private lunar lander from Japan crashes into moon in failed mission
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Amazon's delivery, logistics get an AI boost

Amazon wants customers to know that artificial intelligence is not just for writing college essays.

Amazon's delivery, logistics get an AI boost
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Paramount chair Shari Redstone confirms thyroid cancer diagnosis

Paramount Global chair Shari Redstone was diagnosed with thyroid cancer earlier this spring, a spokesperson for Redstone said in a statement to Reuters on Thursday.

Paramount chair Shari Redstone confirms thyroid cancer diagnosis
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Trump’s justifications for the latest travel ban aren’t supported by the data on immigration and terrorism

Foreign terrorism accounts for a miniscule portion of violence in the United States.

Trump’s justifications for the latest travel ban aren’t supported by the data on immigration and terrorism
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Does escalating spat with Trump pose regulatory threat for Musk businesses?

The risk U.S. transportation, environmental, communications and other regulators will take aim at Elon Musk's many businesses became a real threat after the billionaire's deep political

Does escalating spat with Trump pose regulatory threat for Musk businesses?
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Broadcom rides on AI chip demand to deliver upbeat revenue forecast

By Harshita Mary Varghese and Max A.

Broadcom rides on AI chip demand to deliver upbeat revenue forecast
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Trump EPA rollbacks would weaken rules projected to save billions of dollars and thousands of lives

When the head of the Environmental Protection Agency earlier this year announced a massive rollback of environmental regulations, he said it would spark a “Golden Age” for the American economy

Trump EPA rollbacks would weaken rules projected to save billions of dollars and thousands of lives
Environment|Health|Science|Technology|World

How to protect yourself from the bad air caused by Canada's wildfires

Plumes of smoke are blanketing large swaths of the U.S. and parts of Europe, presenting risks for those breathing it

How to protect yourself from the bad air caused by Canada's wildfires
Science|Technology|World

Japan's ispace says still unable to establish communication with moon lander after touchdown attempt

Japanese company ispace said it has not been able to establish communication with its uncrewed moon lander Resilience after its lunar touchdown attempt on Friday.

Japan's ispace says still unable to establish communication with moon lander after touchdown attempt
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Stablecoin giant Circle's shares surge in blowout NYSE debut

Stablecoin issuer Circle Internet's shares more than doubled in their debut on the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday, firing up the IPO market that

Stablecoin giant Circle's shares surge in blowout NYSE debut
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The Latest: Tesla shares fall after Trump lashes out at Musk

President Donald Trump said it might be better to let Ukraine and Russia “fight for a while” before pulling them apart and pursuing peace

The Latest: Tesla shares fall after Trump lashes out at Musk
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Cutting off rhinos' horns is a contentious last resort to stop poaching. A new study found it works

A study published in the academic journal Science has found that cutting off the horns of rhinos in Africa leads to a reduction in poaching of the endangered species

Cutting off rhinos' horns is a contentious last resort to stop poaching. A new study found it works
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Colombia reports 33% drop in deforestation in early 2025, with major progress in Amazon parks

Colombia’s deforestation dropped 33% in early 2025 compared to last year, with significant reductions in Amazon national parks

Colombia reports 33% drop in deforestation in early 2025, with major progress in Amazon parks
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Detroit voters have an opportunity to pick a mayor who will ease zoning, improve transit and protect long-term residents

Candidates to be the next mayor of Detroit want to help build back neighborhoods. A real estate policy expert has some ideas.

Detroit voters have an opportunity to pick a mayor who will ease zoning, improve transit and protect long-term residents
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Utahns urged to watch out for ticks as they venture into the wild

Utahns urged to watch out for ticks as they venture into the wild

Utahns urged to watch out for ticks as they venture into the wild
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US COVID vaccine recommendations sow confusion among doctors, insurers

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s intervention in COVID-19 vaccine recommendations without input from a key U.S.

US COVID vaccine recommendations sow confusion among doctors, insurers
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Despite Kennedy’s claims, vaccines have been tested in placebo-controlled studies

Despite Kennedy’s claims, vaccines have been tested in placebo-controlled studies

Despite Kennedy’s claims, vaccines have been tested in placebo-controlled studies
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Nasdaq CEO says IPO demand boosted despite tariff worries, banks on Texas boom

Exchange operator Nasdaq is holding active talks with companies considering stock market debuts, CEO Adena Friedman said on Thursday, underscoring

Nasdaq CEO says IPO demand boosted despite tariff worries, banks on Texas boom
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Governments denounce Trump's travel ban and vow to push back against US

Officials in some of the 12 countries whose citizens will be soon banned from visiting the United States denounced President Donald Trump’s move to resurrect a hallmark policy of his first term and vowed to push back against the U.S. The ban was announced Wednesday and takes effect Monday

Governments denounce Trump's travel ban and vow to push back against US
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DOGE layoffs may have compromised the accuracy of government data

DOGE layoffs may have compromised the accuracy of government data

DOGE layoffs may have compromised the accuracy of government data
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Why exercise helps you sleep and why sleep is good for your fitness routine

Why exercise helps you sleep and why sleep is good for your fitness routine

Why exercise helps you sleep and why sleep is good for your fitness routine
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US Health Secretary Kennedy looks to fast-tracking approvals for rare disease drugs

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F.

US Health Secretary Kennedy looks to fast-tracking approvals for rare disease drugs
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Drillers, unions urge US senators to preserve hydrogen credit

A coalition of nearly 250 companies and business and labor groups on Thursday urged top U.S.

Drillers, unions urge US senators to preserve hydrogen credit
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IAEA team at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia says it heard repeated rounds of gunfire

International monitors at the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine heard repeated rounds of gunfire that appeared to be aimed at drones reportedly attacking the site's

IAEA team at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia says it heard repeated rounds of gunfire
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Tech giants' indirect emissions rose 150% in three years as AI expands, UN agency says

Indirect carbon emissions from the operations of four of the leading AI-focused tech companies rose on average by 150% from 2020-2023, due to the demands of

Tech giants' indirect emissions rose 150% in three years as AI expands, UN agency says
Health|Science|Technology

Who's in charge? CDC's leadership 'crisis' apparent amid new COVID-19 vaccine guidance

The CDC, a $9.2 billion-a-year agency tasked with reviewing life-saving vaccines, monitoring diseases and watching for budding threats to Americans’ health, is without a clear leader

Who's in charge? CDC's leadership 'crisis' apparent amid new COVID-19 vaccine guidance
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Deforestation in Colombia falls 33% in first quarter

Deforestation in Colombia fell 33% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025 to 27,052 hectares due to agreements with communities and a greater presence of the state and the Armed

Deforestation in Colombia falls 33% in first quarter
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Serbian farmers vow to oppose Rio Tinto lithium project even after EU labels it strategic

Zlatko Kokanovic, a farmer from Serbia's Jadar region, is determined to stop development of a Rio Tinto lithium project, identified this week as strategic by the

Serbian farmers vow to oppose Rio Tinto lithium project even after EU labels it strategic
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UN nuclear agency members draft resolution accusing Iran of failing to meet obligations

Western nations are planning to table a resolution at an IAEA meeting that will find Iran in non-compliance with its so-called safeguards obligations for the first time in 20 years, a senior western diplomat said

UN nuclear agency members draft resolution accusing Iran of failing to meet obligations
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How Trump’s ‘gold standard’ politicizes federal science

The first Trump administration also used words like ‘transparency,’ ‘reproducibility’ and ‘uncertainty’ − to try to block regulators from using important health studies when writing pollution rules.

How Trump’s ‘gold standard’ politicizes federal science
Health|Science

Four Democratic-led US states urge FDA to remove abortion pill restrictions

The attorneys general of New York, California, Massachusetts and New Jersey asked the Food and Drug Administration to expand access to the abortion pill

Four Democratic-led US states urge FDA to remove abortion pill restrictions
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Trump reinstates US travel ban, bars citizens of 12 countries

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Trump reinstates US travel ban, bars citizens of 12 countries
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NASA scientists describe ‘absolute sh*tshow’ at agency as Trump budget seeks to dismantle top US climate lab

NASA scientists describe ‘absolute sh*tshow’ at agency as Trump budget seeks to dismantle top US climate lab

NASA scientists describe ‘absolute sh*tshow’ at agency as Trump budget seeks to dismantle top US climate lab
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What we know about the countries on Trump’s travel ban list, and how many people will be impacted

What we know about the countries on Trump’s travel ban list, and how many people will be impacted

What we know about the countries on Trump’s travel ban list, and how many people will be impacted
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The world's auto supply chain is in the hands of a few Chinese bureaucrats

In a hulking grey building just east of Tiananmen square in Beijing, a small team in China's Ministry of Commerce is deciding the fate of the global

The world's auto supply chain is in the hands of a few Chinese bureaucrats
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56 threatened Blanding’s turtles released into Iowa wild after being raised at Blank Park Zoo

56 threatened Blanding’s turtles released into Iowa wild after being raised at Blank Park Zoo

56 threatened Blanding’s turtles released into Iowa wild after being raised at Blank Park Zoo
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Pentagon diverting key anti-drone technology from Ukraine to US forces in the Middle East

Pentagon diverting key anti-drone technology from Ukraine to US forces in the Middle East

Pentagon diverting key anti-drone technology from Ukraine to US forces in the Middle East
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Louisville family gets some answers after son's body found hundreds of miles away

Louisville family gets some answers after son's body found hundreds of miles away

Louisville family gets some answers after son's body found hundreds of miles away
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Video shows sand fleas swarming Florida beach | What a doctor says about the critters

Video shows sand fleas swarming Florida beach | What a doctor says about the critters

Video shows sand fleas swarming Florida beach | What a doctor says about the critters
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First evidence of ‘living towers’ made of worms discovered in nature

First evidence of ‘living towers’ made of worms discovered in nature

First evidence of ‘living towers’ made of worms discovered in nature
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Giant penguins descend onto Downtown Orlando rooftops

Giant penguins descend onto Downtown Orlando rooftops

Giant penguins descend onto Downtown Orlando rooftops