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Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in eastern China as more than 1 million are evacuated

China’s national weather center says Typhoon Bavi has made landfall in the eastern province of Zhejiang and is expected to gradually weaken

Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in eastern China as more than 1 million are evacuated
Environment|Health|Science

Dangerous heat wave threatens oppressive temperatures in much of the US

A widespread and dangerous heat wave is building across the U.S., with triple-digit highs expected in the Southwest and Great Plains this weekend

Dangerous heat wave threatens oppressive temperatures in much of the US
Arts|Environment|Health|Science|US

Guggenheim Museum among NYC buildings that tested positive for Legionnaires’ amid disease outbreak

The Guggenheim Museum was among a number of Manhattan buildings that recently tested positive for the bacteria that causes Legionnaires’ disease amid the city’s latest outbreak

Guggenheim Museum among NYC buildings that tested positive for Legionnaires’ amid disease outbreak
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

Colorado firefighters get some help from "Goldie" the goat while fighting Rock Creek Fire

Colorado firefighters get some help from "Goldie" the goat while fighting Rock Creek Fire

Colorado firefighters get some help from "Goldie" the goat while fighting Rock Creek Fire
Economy|Environment|Science|World

Venezuela quakes have killed 4,333, injured 16,740, National Assembly president says

The death toll from the two earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 has risen to 4,333, National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez told reporters on Saturday,

Venezuela quakes have killed 4,333, injured 16,740, National Assembly president says
Environment|Science

How redefining one word strips the Endangered Species Act’s ability to protect vital habitat

The majority of endangered species listings over the years have involved habitat loss, from Chinook salmon to island foxes and many birds.

How redefining one word strips the Endangered Species Act’s ability to protect vital habitat
Business|Entertainment|Science|Technology

Amid criticism, Meta reins in new AI tool that automatically accessed public Instagram images

Meta has pulled the plug on a feature of a recently launched AI tool following criticism that it made Instagram accounts fodder for use in creating AI-generated images

Amid criticism, Meta reins in new AI tool that automatically accessed public Instagram images
Environment|Europe|Health|Science|World

Heat and fire generate overlapping problems for much of southern Europe

Heat and fire generate overlapping problems for much of southern Europe

Heat and fire generate overlapping problems for much of southern Europe
Health|Science|World

US citizen tests positive for Ebola in Congo

A US citizen working for a humanitarian organization in Congo has tested positive for the Ebola virus, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said, as the Central African country struggles to contain the swelling outbreak

US citizen tests positive for Ebola in Congo
Health|Science|World

US citizen working in DRC tests positive for Ebola

As the number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo surpasses 1,800, an American working for a humanitarian group has tested positive for the virus. The CDC said it is working with the patient's employing organization to help prevent further transmission and identify high-risk contacts.

US citizen working in DRC tests positive for Ebola
Food|Health|Science

People have been fermenting food for millennia. Here's why more people are focused on gut health now

Fermented foods are trending, but experts say they are not all the same

People have been fermenting food for millennia. Here's why more people are focused on gut health now
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology

As gas plants rise to power AI, renewable energy allies are fighting for cleaner alternatives

Renewable energy allies are trying to ensure that massive data centers will be powered by climate-friendly sources

As gas plants rise to power AI, renewable energy allies are fighting for cleaner alternatives
Arts|Entertainment|Food|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Is the secret to the perfect kimchi in this lab?

Daniel Dae Kim and three Michelin‑starred chef Corey Lee explore how researchers in Seoul are working on Korea’s most iconic dish... in a lab. K-Everything: a CNN Original Series streams in the U.S. on the CNN app and globally on HBO Max.

Is the secret to the perfect kimchi in this lab?
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Martha Lillard, last US polio patient using iron lung, dies at 78 in Oklahoma

Martha Lillard, the last U.S. polio patient using an iron lung, has died at 78 in Oklahoma

Martha Lillard, last US polio patient using iron lung, dies at 78 in Oklahoma
Business|Crime|Environment|Science|Technology

New York’s Department of Investigation launches inquiry into buckling Manhattan high-rise

New York’s Department of Investigation launches inquiry into buckling Manhattan high-rise

New York’s Department of Investigation launches inquiry into buckling Manhattan high-rise
Science|Technology|World

Japan's space agency conducts first test flight for experimental reusable rocket

Japan has conducted a first test flight for its reusable rocket

Japan's space agency conducts first test flight for experimental reusable rocket
Environment|Science

Trump administration rolls back a key protection for imperiled wildlife

The Trump administration has finalized a rule that changes how agencies enforce the Endangered Species Act

Trump administration rolls back a key protection for imperiled wildlife
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Science|World

Trump administration rule weakens protections for threatened species

The Trump administration finalized a major change on Friday to how threatened species are considered in agency actions, removing regulatory language aimed at preventing damage to

Trump administration rule weakens protections for threatened species
Business|Science|Technology

Apple files lawsuit accusing ChatGPT maker OpenAI of stealing trade secrets

Apple on Friday accused OpenAI of stealing trade secrets as it seeks to build its own hardware for ChatGPT

Apple files lawsuit accusing ChatGPT maker OpenAI of stealing trade secrets
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Opinion|Political|Science|Sports|Technology|US|World

New York Times countersues US employment agency over DEI lawsuit

The New York Times in a court filing on Friday accused the U.S.

New York Times countersues US employment agency over DEI lawsuit
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Holtec Nuclear Corporation files for US IPO amid surging power demand

Energy company Holtec Nuclear Corporation filed for an initial public offering in the U.S. on Friday, seeking to capitalize on investor enthusiasm for nuclear power businesses amid

Holtec Nuclear Corporation files for US IPO amid surging power demand
Environment|Political|Science|World

Trump administration opens endangered species’ habitats to development, reversing 50 years of environmental law

Trump administration opens endangered species’ habitats to development, reversing 50 years of environmental law

Trump administration opens endangered species’ habitats to development, reversing 50 years of environmental law
Business|Environment|Health|Science

PFAS pesticides approved after EPA adopts new toxicity definition

PFAS pesticides approved after EPA adopts new toxicity definition

PFAS pesticides approved after EPA adopts new toxicity definition
Health|Lifestyle|Science

How to stay safe and still enjoy produce this summer with the outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite

Health experts advise washing hands and produce amid a significant outbreak of a parasitic infection in Michigan, affecting more than 1,500 people

How to stay safe and still enjoy produce this summer with the outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite
Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Fishing for DNA – how a cup of river water can reveal secrets about human health, pollution and biodiversity

Environmental DNA contained in a small sample of water, sand or even air can reveal the presence of people, wildlife and pathogens, helping researchers track where they’ve migrated.

Fishing for DNA – how a cup of river water can reveal secrets about human health, pollution and biodiversity
Business|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Lightning sends chunks of concrete flying in Kansas family's front yard

Lightning sends chunks of concrete flying in Kansas family's front yard

Lightning sends chunks of concrete flying in Kansas family's front yard
Environment|Health|Science|World

Victims of Spanish wildfires killed while trying to escape along river bed ‘trap’

Victims of Spanish wildfires killed while trying to escape along river bed ‘trap’

Victims of Spanish wildfires killed while trying to escape along river bed ‘trap’
Election|Science|Technology|World

Meta AI image detector fails to identify some of its own cropped AI images, Reuters analysis finds

A new AI detection tool from Meta, which the tech company previewed this week alongside the launch of its image-generation model, Muse Image, failed

Meta AI image detector fails to identify some of its own cropped AI images, Reuters analysis finds
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US

SK Hynix shares jump in marquee US debut as AI euphoria persists

SK Hynix's U.S.-listed shares jumped 14% in their Nasdaq debut following its $26.5 billion

SK Hynix shares jump in marquee US debut as AI euphoria persists
Australia|Environment|Science|Technology

Mystery spheres on beach are likely space debris that fell back to Earth

Mystery spheres on beach are likely space debris that fell back to Earth

Mystery spheres on beach are likely space debris that fell back to Earth
Business|Health|Science|Technology

US FDA approves Sanofi's wearable injector form of blood cancer drug

The U.S.

US FDA approves Sanofi's wearable injector form of blood cancer drug
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

SpaceX's near-term AI payoff seen tethered to Earth, not outer space

Elon Musk may have pitched a future where space powers AI, but Wall Street analysts say SpaceX's near-term value remains firmly tethered to Earth, where it is

SpaceX's near-term AI payoff seen tethered to Earth, not outer space
Political|Science|Technology|World

A US license could let Ukraine produce Patriot missiles, but it won’t be simple or quick

U.S. President Donald Trump’s pledge to give Ukraine a license to produce Patriot air-defense systems could mark a major breakthrough for Kyiv

A US license could let Ukraine produce Patriot missiles, but it won’t be simple or quick
Environment|Science|Technology

You’ve never heard of these glaciers, but they’re becoming critical climate havens as America’s iconic mountain glaciers and their water fade

They’re called rock glaciers, and they might not look like much, but they’ll continue to provide meltwater after the world’s iconic white glaciers are gone.

You’ve never heard of these glaciers, but they’re becoming critical climate havens as America’s iconic mountain glaciers and their water fade
Environment|Health|Science

Meteorologists warn week ahead in US will have dangerous temps: 'Heat is not to be played with'

Most of America’s Lower 48 states are about to swelter under an unusually large, strong and long-lasting heat dome

Meteorologists warn week ahead in US will have dangerous temps: 'Heat is not to be played with'
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Inside the U.S. race for drone delivery dominance

By Waylon Cunningham and Nicholas P.

Inside the U.S. race for drone delivery dominance
Asia|Business|Economy|Science|Technology

South Korean billionaire's risky bet pays off, as SK Hynix debuts in New York

When South Korean billionaire Chey Tae-won rang the Nasdaq's opening bell for SK Hynix's $26.5 billion listing on Friday, it marked the ultimate payoff of a

South Korean billionaire's risky bet pays off, as SK Hynix debuts in New York
Economy|Environment|Health|Science

Republicans have beef with Texas Rep. James Talarico – why does meat matter in US politics?

Two communication scholars explain how what Americans eat became shorthand for who they are.

Republicans have beef with Texas Rep. James Talarico – why does meat matter in US politics?
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Why better-off cities and towns see more benefits from data centers than rural regions

Amid growing political pushback against data center development, more evidence is emerging of their impact on local economies.

Why better-off cities and towns see more benefits from data centers than rural regions
Science|Technology|World

Elon Musk’s plans refer to an idea conceived in the 1960s. What is the Kardashev scale?

Elon Musk’s plans refer to an idea conceived in the 1960s. What is the Kardashev scale?

Elon Musk’s plans refer to an idea conceived in the 1960s. What is the Kardashev scale?
Business|Environment|Science|Technology|Travel|World

As Europe bakes, Eurostar orders trains that can cope with 55C heat

As Europe bakes, Eurostar orders trains that can cope with 55C heat

As Europe bakes, Eurostar orders trains that can cope with 55C heat
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Rare earths startup ReElement no longer seeking $80 million Pentagon loan, administration sources say

Rare earths startup ReElement Technologies has stopped seeking an $80 million Pentagon loan that was part of a broader

Rare earths startup ReElement no longer seeking $80 million Pentagon loan, administration sources say
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Travel

‘L.A. at rush hour.’ ‘Disney World.’ American national parks feeling the strain this summer

‘L.A. at rush hour.’ ‘Disney World.’ American national parks feeling the strain this summer

‘L.A. at rush hour.’ ‘Disney World.’ American national parks feeling the strain this summer
Africa|Economy|Environment|Health|MidEast|Political|Science|World

Sudan's cholera outbreak may get worse due to conflict and rains, WHO warns

A cholera outbreak in Sudan could get worse as war, displacement and the onset of the rainy season threaten to exacerbate a humanitarian crisis in the

Sudan's cholera outbreak may get worse due to conflict and rains, WHO warns
Environment|Health|Science|World

Congo Ebola outbreak still spreading largely undetected, WHO official says

Four out of every five new Ebola cases in parts of Democratic Republic of Congo have no known link to existing patients, a senior World Health

Congo Ebola outbreak still spreading largely undetected, WHO official says
Environment|Health|Science|US

EPA promised a Make America Healthy Again agenda. It has yet to materialize, frustrating activists

After Make America Healthy Again activists drew up a petition to get him fired, Environmental Protection Agency administrator Lee Zeldin pledged to release a formal agenda of MAHA priorities his agency would pursue

EPA promised a Make America Healthy Again agenda. It has yet to materialize, frustrating activists
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

New York construction scare highlights the challenges of converting offices into housing

The buckling of two steel columns at the former Pfizer headquarters in Manhattan has raised questions about one of the nation’s largest office-to-apartment conversions

New York construction scare highlights the challenges of converting offices into housing
Business|Science|Technology|World

China successfully tests sea-based rocket booster recovery system

China on Friday successfully tested an experimental rocket retrieval system using a net attached to a sea platform, state media reported, in the hope of breaking U.S.

China successfully tests sea-based rocket booster recovery system
Health|Science|World

Philippines reports bird flu outbreak among backyard birds, WOAH says

The Philippines has reported an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu among backyard birds in its Oriental Mindoro province, the World Organisation for Animal Health (

Philippines reports bird flu outbreak among backyard birds, WOAH says
Science|Technology|World

China takes a page from SpaceX and recaptures the first stage of a rocket to reuse it

China has successfully recaptured the first stage of a rocket after a launch, marking a breakthrough for its space program

China takes a page from SpaceX and recaptures the first stage of a rocket to reuse it
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Inside Israel's push to clear sea munitions, part of global push to protect waters

Israel has launched a project aimed at clearing part of the seas to give beach space back to the population

Inside Israel's push to clear sea munitions, part of global push to protect waters
Science|Technology|World

China reports reusable rocket breakthrough as it vies to catch up with the US

China reports reusable rocket breakthrough as it vies to catch up with the US

China reports reusable rocket breakthrough as it vies to catch up with the US
Australia|Health|Science|World

Australia confirms first H5N1 bird flu case in local seabird

Australia on Friday confirmed the first case of the deadly H5N1 bird flu virus in a local seabird, raising concerns that the disease is beginning to

Australia confirms first H5N1 bird flu case in local seabird
Health|Political|Science|World

Millions who rely on US-funded HIV/AIDS programs face uncertainty as financial cliff looms

Millions who rely on US-funded HIV/AIDS programs face uncertainty as financial cliff looms

Millions who rely on US-funded HIV/AIDS programs face uncertainty as financial cliff looms
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Fossils reveal the earliest animal with a head was also the oldest known ‘righty’

Fossils reveal the earliest animal with a head was also the oldest known ‘righty’

Fossils reveal the earliest animal with a head was also the oldest known ‘righty’
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|World

SK Hynix raises $26.5 billion in US offering after pricing ADRs at $149

South Korea's SK Hynix priced its American Depositary Receipts at $149 on Thursday raising about $26.5 billion, a U.S. regulatory

SK Hynix raises $26.5 billion in US offering after pricing ADRs at $149
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Geopolitical shifts drive sovereign funds towards national priorities, study finds

Shifting geopolitical alliances are pushing sovereign wealth funds to place greater emphasis on strategic national priorities — from resilient

Geopolitical shifts drive sovereign funds towards national priorities, study finds
Health|Science|World

Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite grows to more than 1,000 cases

Michigan is experiencing its largest outbreak of a parasitic infection that causes severe diarrhea

Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite grows to more than 1,000 cases
Health|Science|World

Overcrowded shelters, lack of clean water pose health risks after Venezuela quakes, PAHO says

Disease outbreaks, poor sanitation, lack of access to clean water, and disruptions to basic medical care could pose the greatest health risks

Overcrowded shelters, lack of clean water pose health risks after Venezuela quakes, PAHO says
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Health|Science|Technology|World

Wally Funk, aviation pioneer who was the oldest woman to travel into space, dies at 87

Wally Funk, an aviation pioneer who was the oldest woman to launch into space, has died

Wally Funk, aviation pioneer who was the oldest woman to travel into space, dies at 87
Business|Crime|Election|Environment|Europe|Political|Science|Sports|US|World

Who will replace Platner on the Maine ballot? These Democrats are raising their hands

Democrats in Maine are beginning a sprint to nominate a new candidate for a pivotal U.S. Senate seat

Who will replace Platner on the Maine ballot? These Democrats are raising their hands
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Meta to put AI chip into production in September as it looks to double computing capacity, memo shows

(Corrects figure in paragraph 11 to 2.5 gigawatts by end of year, not 5.5 gigawatts.) By Katie Paul, Max A.

Meta to put AI chip into production in September as it looks to double computing capacity, memo shows
Education|Science|Technology

California teen develops drone rescue system to help first responders

California teen develops drone rescue system to help first responders

California teen develops drone rescue system to help first responders
Arts|Business|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Technology

The next steps for a weakened NYC high-rise are up in the air. Here’s what’s happening now – and what could come next

The next steps for a weakened NYC high-rise are up in the air. Here’s what’s happening now – and what could come next

The next steps for a weakened NYC high-rise are up in the air. Here’s what’s happening now – and what could come next
Arts|Crime|Education|Environment|Europe|Lifestyle|MidEast|Science|Technology|World

Technology is driving an increase in attacks and threats to the UK, senior officials say

Senior British policing officials say technology and online platforms are increasingly being exploited for threats to the United Kingdom

Technology is driving an increase in attacks and threats to the UK, senior officials say
Business|Education|Science|Technology

OpenAI unveils long-awaited "super app" as rivalry with Anthropic intensifies 

OpenAI showcased a new AI agent on Thursday meant to help white-collar workers access the power of coding tools without the sticker shock. 

OpenAI unveils long-awaited "super app" as rivalry with Anthropic intensifies 
Education|Science|Technology

Aviation pioneer Wally Funk, who trained as an early female astronaut, dies at 87

Aviation pioneer Wally Funk, who trained as an early female astronaut, dies at 87

Aviation pioneer Wally Funk, who trained as an early female astronaut, dies at 87
Health|Science|World

Earthquakes in Venezuela expose a severely under-resourced and unprepared healthcare system

Two physicians discuss the ongoing earthquake relief efforts in their home country of Venezuela and explain what the healthcare system was like before the disaster.

Earthquakes in Venezuela expose a severely under-resourced and unprepared healthcare system
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Former Fed chair Ben Bernanke joins Anthropic's AI oversight trust

Anthropic said on Thursday it has appointed former U.S.

Former Fed chair Ben Bernanke joins Anthropic's AI oversight trust
Business|Environment|Health|Science|World

New York sues 3M, DuPont, others over toxic 'forever chemicals' in consumer goods

New York sued 3M, DuPont and other companies on Thursday for harming the environment and people's health by selling "forever chemicals" that they knew

New York sues 3M, DuPont, others over toxic 'forever chemicals' in consumer goods
Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Science|Technology

News outlets urge a judge to sanction OpenAI in a high-stakes AI copyright fight

The New York Times, the Daily News and other media outlets are asking a federal judge to impose sanctions on OpenAI, escalating a legal fight over artificial intelligence and copyright that could shape the future of a struggling news industry

News outlets urge a judge to sanction OpenAI in a high-stakes AI copyright fight
Health|Science

An outbreak of diarrhea caused by a parasite has hit at least 1,700 people. Here’s how to stay safe

An outbreak of diarrhea caused by a parasite has hit at least 1,700 people. Here’s how to stay safe

An outbreak of diarrhea caused by a parasite has hit at least 1,700 people. Here’s how to stay safe
Business|Education|Health|Science|Technology

AI notetakers promise easy meeting recaps, but some professionals question their use

AI notetakers can quickly summarize meetings and create to-do lists, but they raise privacy concerns

AI notetakers promise easy meeting recaps, but some professionals question their use
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Micron boosts U.S. investment plan again, commits $250 billion through 2035

Micron Technology said on Thursday it plans to invest more than $250 billion in the U.S. through 2035, driven by surging demand for memory chips in the AI era and President Donald

Micron boosts U.S. investment plan again, commits $250 billion through 2035