Today: November 04, 2026
Today: November 04, 2026

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This company says it can help cool the planet for $10 billion a year; scientists are raising red flags

This company says it can help cool the planet for $10 billion a year; scientists are raising red flags

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They’re content creators with thousands of adoring fans – so why do they feel so terrible?

Recent research finds that becoming too psychologically entangled with your followers can make success feel like a trap.

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A billion flies are now in the screwworm fight. Will there be enough?

A billion flies are now in the screwworm fight. Will there be enough?

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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.

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Starbucks’ big marketing blunder in South Korea shows how cultural blind spots can put global brands in a bind

Translation is only part of the challenge for multinational companies. Words, slogans and symbols can take on entirely different meanings across cultures.

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Veteran coaches surprised that stadium clock was not official clock in wild Michigan win Saturday

Longtime coach Kyle Whittingham was unaware the stadium clock he watched Saturday night at Michigan might not reflect the official game time

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Changes to Facebook and Instagram are key part of Meta’s $17B settlement with the states over harm to teens

Meta’s settlement calls for several key design changes to protect teens, but how the states will verify and enforce the changes is a big question mark.

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Proposed Kansas data center sits hundreds of yards from psychiatric hospital, raising safety concerns

Proposed Kansas data center sits hundreds of yards from psychiatric hospital, raising safety concerns

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Lululemon’s incoming CEO has a mountain of problems to fix

Lululemon’s incoming CEO has a mountain of problems to fix

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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.

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Volkswagen strikes deal with Israel investment firm to turn car plant into defense facility

Volkswagen strikes deal with Israel investment firm to turn car plant into defense facility

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The typical gig worker is changing – and struggling more than ever to make ends meet

For many gig workers, app-based work is no longer just about extra cash but economic need, a new survey finds.

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Two people rescued from hydropower tunnel in Nepal

Two people have been rescued from a hydropower tunnel in Nepal, a dramatic breakthrough more than a week after catastrophic floods hit the country’s border with China.

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The long afterlife of QAnon conspiracy theories haunting American politics

Ideas from QAnon’s conspiracy theory have appeared on government social media sites during Trump’s second term and continue to divide America amid social and economic crises.

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‘Hello, just circling back!’ Not responding to emails is common across higher education but bad for morale

Several colleges and universities instruct students on how to navigate email communication on their campus, but more could consider the practice.

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Class, let’s watch a short video – more than 75% of teachers say they use YouTube in the classroom

New research shows that YouTube is used not just as an occasional supplement, but as a staple of classroom instruction.

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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.

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Employers everywhere are using AI – but business schools aren’t preparing students for the shift

Amid the rise of AI, researchers found that employers still value skills like communication, professionalism and teamwork among prospective and new employees.

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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.

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It’s getting hotter in classrooms and on playgrounds – schools aren’t ready to handle extreme temperatures

A rising number of school districts across the country are beginning their new academic years in July or August, raising the likelihood that kids and educators will encounter scorching days.

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Data center projects in Pennsylvania face stronger local scrutiny after Shapiro’s executive order

The Environmental Rights Amendment of the PA Constitution guarantees the right to clean air, pure water and to the preservation of the aesthetic values of the environment.

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The greenest building is the one still standing after a disaster

A ‘green’ building has to last for its intentionally small carbon footprint to pay off. That includes surviving flood, storm or wildfire damage.

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Galápagos corals show El Niño events are more extreme now than in past 1,000 years – here’s how my team made the discovery

Scientists went to the heart of the El Niño pattern to learn from living and fossil corals. The results show El Niño’s intensifying coincides with global warming.

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Disappearing lakes and AI are helping scientists map Arctic permafrost thaw in near-real time

The abrupt disappearance of a lake is one clear sign that the ice below is melting, and a clue to wider permafrost changes.

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Shifting the cleanup cost of packaging waste to companies could encourage greener packaging – but only if states are aligned

Extended producer responsibility policies are gaining steam in the US, but what they entail can differ widely from state to state.

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Fish DNA in Ozark streams reveals region’s complex geologic history

A fish-finding expedition not only detects unexpected species but also uncovers a living link to Missouri’s geological past.

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Using thunderquakes to X-ray Earth – a new study shows urban seismology in action

With the help of thunderstorms and everyday fiber-optic cables, these scientists are revealing a hidden world underground.

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Puerto Rico is rationing water, but many residents stopped trusting the tap long before the drought

Drought and a ruptured pipeline have forced Puerto Rico into revolving water shut-offs. For many people, the disruption started years earlier, as did loss of faith in the utility.

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

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

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AI skin cancer detection tools are getting better – but only for people with light skin

These apps and software programs could provide access to lifesaving screening – if researchers can find a way to remove the baked-in bias.

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Online mental healthcare is here to stay: Here’s how to navigate your options and find the right clinician

Clear communication is the secret sauce to safe and effective treatment.

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2026's elections could test how heavy trading on prediction markets affects races and results

Election-season trading on prediction markets is skyrocketing as states fight to outlaw the platforms as unlicensed casinos

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FDA approves breakthrough pancreatic cancer drug – an oncologist explains how daraxonrasib nearly doubles survival

Around 97% of patients with advanced pancreatic cancer die within five years. Researchers have figured out a way to target the mechanism that makes these tumors so deadly.

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I’m part of the team writing the next bible of psychiatry – for the first time, the DSM will use biology to understand mental disorders

Despite advances in neuroscience, the underlying biology of mental illness has remained elusive. The DSM-6 will attempt to integrate neurobiology into how clinicians diagnose and treat psychiatric conditions.

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How students at Colorado State helped teach their community to stop talking past each other and manage complex problems

Research shows that humans are susceptible to simple stories and biased toward arguments that fit their current perspectives. Here’s how to confront those tendencies.

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Indictments against a top extremism researcher and the SPLC force a reckoning on research ethics – an extremism scholar reflects on the field’s challenges

Indictments of a longtime extremism researcher and her former organization raise a crucial question for researchers in the field: What are the ethical limits on research about often-dangerous groups?

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Revolutionary War battlefields often romanticize combat, but this mass grave just outside Philadelphia shows the violence soldiers actually experienced

A team of historians, archaeologists and forensic anthropologists is trying to identify 15 German soldiers who were unceremoniously dumped in a ditch after trying to help the British capture Philadelphia.

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Musk touts DOGE transparency but downplays his own potential conflicts of interest

Musk touts DOGE transparency but downplays his own potential conflicts of interest

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Ukraine says Russia drone attack hits Chernobyl

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

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Trump signs order to establish strategic bitcoin reserve

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Apple hit with $162 million French antitrust fine over privacy tool

Apple was hit with a 150 million euro ($162.4 million) fine by French antitrust regulators on Monday for abusing its dominant position in mobile app

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

U.S. power consumption will hit new record highs in 2025 and 2026, the U.S. Energy Information Administration said in its Short Term Energy Outlook (STEO) on Thursday.

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VW Group pitches comeback in China with new models, in-house assisted driving

Volkswagen Group showcased five new models developed for China and an in-house assisted driving system on Tuesday in Shanghai as it fights to win back share

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Mobileye soothes tariff fears with strong second-quarter revenue forecast

Mobileye Global forecast surprise second-quarter revenue growth on Thursday and said the company would not face a direct impact from U.S.

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

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

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From 'conclave' to 'white smoke,' a glossary of terms used in a papal transition

A change in popes is a complicated process

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Israeli military intercepts missile launched from Yemen

The Israeli military said it intercepted a missile that was launched from Yemen towards Israel on Tuesday evening, and Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis claimed responsibility.

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

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

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Zoom lifts annual forecasts on robust demand amid AI push

Zoom Communications raised its annual revenue forecast on Wednesday, benefiting from hybrid work trends and the integration of artificial intelligence into its products.

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Snowflake raises annual product revenue forecast

Snowflake raised its fiscal 2026 forecast for product revenue on Wednesday, betting on strong demand for its data analytics services as enterprises prioritize artificial intelligence

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What is Manhattanhenge and when can you see it?

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

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

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

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Porsche not planning to shift final assembly of cars to US

Porsche has no plans to shift any part of its production process to the U.S., a spokesperson said on Friday, dismissing a Bloomberg report saying the company was considering such a

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Jury finds MyPillow founder defamed former employee for a leading voting equipment company

Jury finds MyPillow founder defamed former employee for a leading voting equipment company

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How close is Iran to having nuclear weapons?

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

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Arcade bus owner honors heroic good Samaritan Johnny Hurley

Arcade bus owner honors heroic good Samaritan Johnny Hurley

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What to know about Fourth of July holiday origins and traditions

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

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Stellantis expects gradual recovery in H2 and more 'tough decisions'

Stellantis guided on Tuesday for increased net revenues and a low-single digit operating income margin in the second half despite increasing headwinds, as the automaker aims for a

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Tesla ordered by Florida jury to pay $329 million in Autopilot crash

Tesla ordered by Florida jury to pay $329 million in Autopilot crash

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

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

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

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

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US consumers with prime credit are starting to slip on payments

U.S. consumers with the highest credit scores are starting to fall behind in debt repayments, credit scoring company VantageScore said in a report published on

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Israel intercepts missile fired from Yemen

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

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Google hit with $3.45 billion EU antitrust fine over adtech practices

Alphabet's Google was hit with a 2.95-billion-euro ($3.45 billion) European Union antitrust fine on Friday for anti-competitive practices in its lucrative adtech

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US clothing retailers test full-price strategy as rich shoppers keep spending

A handful of apparel retailers including Levi Strauss are teasing more full-priced products, testing how much wealthier shoppers are willing to pay despite the

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

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

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Ferrari evokes spirit of 1980s with new 849 Testarossa hybrid

Ferrari on Tuesday completed a refresh of its hybrid range with the new 849 Testarossa sportscar, a tribute to the famous original Testarossa model of the 1980s.

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Hyundai battery plant faces at least 2-3 month startup delay following raid, CEO says

A battery plant co-owned by Hyundai Motor is facing a minimum startup delay of two to three months following an immigration raid last week, Hyundai CEO Jose Munoz

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Texas Democrats say their voices have been silenced by partisan redistricting

On the latest “All Over the Map” John King speaks to Democrats in Texas’ 35th district who say their voices have been silenced by redistricting efforts in the state.

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A Jamaican man deported by the US to Eswatini has been repatriated, authorities say

A Jamaican man who was among five migrants deported by the United States to Eswatini in Africa has been repatriated to his home country

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What the key witnesses at Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trial told the jury

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex crimes trial involved testimony from 34 witnesses

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Kids in New York keep dying while 'subway surfing' on top of trains. Can they be stopped?

New York City is trying to deter dangerous “subway surfing” through education programs, but some transportation advocates and lawmakers say it's not enough

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

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

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BYD shifts away from in-house payment system that strained suppliers, sources say

China's BYD has told some suppliers it wants to stop using in-house financial notes to pay them, people briefed on the matter said - a seismic shift away from a practice that helped power