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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’
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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
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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
Crime|Science|Technology|World

China, India-linked hacking groups targeted Pakistani law enforcement, report says

Multiple Pakistani law enforcement agencies were targeted in separate hacking campaigns linked to groups associated with China and India, researchers at cybersecurity

China, India-linked hacking groups targeted Pakistani law enforcement, report says
Business|Science|Technology|World

Meta debuts Muse Spark 1.1 model with preview open to developers

Meta Platforms on Thursday released long-awaited developer access to its Muse Spark AI alongside an upgraded version, pitting it directly

Meta debuts Muse Spark 1.1 model with preview open to developers
Africa|Environment|Health|Science|World

Congo Ebola response workers protest over pay

Ebola response workers in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo staged protests outside three

Congo Ebola response workers protest over pay
Science|Technology|World

UN digital tech agency launches initiative to improve trust in AI agents

The United Nation’s agency for digital technologies on Thursday announced a new initiative to improve the trust of artificial intelligence agents, as

UN digital tech agency launches initiative to improve trust in AI agents
Health|Science|Technology

Sick of Earth? NASA is recruiting volunteers for a yearlong Moon and Mars simulation

Sick of Earth? NASA is recruiting volunteers for a yearlong Moon and Mars simulation

Sick of Earth? NASA is recruiting volunteers for a yearlong Moon and Mars simulation
Health|Science|Technology

The pitfalls of using social media and AI for health decisions, according to a doctor

The pitfalls of using social media and AI for health decisions, according to a doctor

The pitfalls of using social media and AI for health decisions, according to a doctor
Africa|Health|Science|World

Ebola death toll in Congo reaches 600, as new cases suspected in previously unaffected provinces

New suspected Ebola cases have been reported in previously unaffected parts of Congo, according to the government

Ebola death toll in Congo reaches 600, as new cases suspected in previously unaffected provinces
Economy|Science|Technology|World

Trump surprises Zelensky with public promise on Patriots – but the missiles may not come soon enough

Trump surprises Zelensky with public promise on Patriots – but the missiles may not come soon enough

Trump surprises Zelensky with public promise on Patriots – but the missiles may not come soon enough
Education|Opinion|Political|Science

Justice Jackson’s birthright citizenship opinion includes Black Americans in the story of the nation’s search for equality

Jackson’s concurrence traces the 14th Amendment to work done by people ‘beyond Congress’ and Black Americans who ‘helped galvanize the push for full equality.’

Justice Jackson’s birthright citizenship opinion includes Black Americans in the story of the nation’s search for equality
Business|Crime|Education|Health|Science

The US murder rate fell to historic lows in 2025 – here’s why

Most people credit policing or the lack of it, but the real story tracks three trends that rose and fell together.

The US murder rate fell to historic lows in 2025 – here’s why
Science|Technology

Why Colorado replaced its AI discrimination law with a transparency requirement that the feds might challenge anyway

Colorado watered down its AI legislation but may still face litigation from the Department of Justice.

Why Colorado replaced its AI discrimination law with a transparency requirement that the feds might challenge anyway
Environment|Political|Science|World

Syria regains its voting rights at chemical weapons watchdog

Member states handed back Syria's voting rights at the global chemical weapons watchdog on Thursday, following what they described as "a significant change in

Syria regains its voting rights at chemical weapons watchdog
Environment|Health|Science|US

A major pattern shift sets the stage for a dangerous heat dome in the West

A major pattern shift sets the stage for a dangerous heat dome in the West

A major pattern shift sets the stage for a dangerous heat dome in the West
Arts|Environment|Science|Technology|World

An impenetrable steel ‘Black Box’ will record ‘every step’ humanity takes toward catastrophe

An impenetrable steel ‘Black Box’ will record ‘every step’ humanity takes toward catastrophe

An impenetrable steel ‘Black Box’ will record ‘every step’ humanity takes toward catastrophe
Asia|Political|Science|Technology|World

Philippines rejects Chinese scholars' claim over its island province near Taiwan

The defence minister of the Philippines on Thursday rejected as "baseless" and "ludicrous" assertions by Chinese scholars that its northernmost island-chain province belongs

Philippines rejects Chinese scholars' claim over its island province near Taiwan
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

US power companies scramble to secure equipment as surging data center demand strains supplies

Skyrocketing demand from artificial intelligence data centers is exacerbating shortages of critical grid equipment like transformers across the U.S., driving up

US power companies scramble to secure equipment as surging data center demand strains supplies
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Asian investors eye firms benefiting from but resilient to AI

Asian investors struck a cautious tone on artificial intelligence as they increasingly wager on businesses that can withstand the AI-led disruption and look for firms

Asian investors eye firms benefiting from but resilient to AI
Economy|Environment|Science|World

China, Taiwan brace for Typhoon Bavi, possibly the most powerful storm in years

Fishermen sheltered in harbours, residents queued for sandbags and farmers raced to bring in crops on

China, Taiwan brace for Typhoon Bavi, possibly the most powerful storm in years
Economy|Environment|Science|World

Australia agrees to sell uranium to India, ending a long stalemate

Australia has agreed to sell uranium to India for peaceful purposes

Australia agrees to sell uranium to India, ending a long stalemate
Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump flies partway home from Turkey in an old Air Force One, not the new Qatari-gifted jet

President Donald Trump has flown partway home from a NATO summit in Turkey on an old baby blue Air Force One plane instead of making the full trip aboard the new Qatari-gifted and retrofitted jet he arrived in

Trump flies partway home from Turkey in an old Air Force One, not the new Qatari-gifted jet
Economy|Environment|Science|World

Death toll from Venezuela quakes rises to 3,811 as government seeks frozen funds

The death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes has risen to 3,811, according to figures released by National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez on Wednesday.

Death toll from Venezuela quakes rises to 3,811 as government seeks frozen funds
Business|Science|Technology

SpaceXAI launches Grok 4.5 model for coding, agentic tasks

SpaceXAI on Wednesday launched the Grok 4.5 AI model, calling it the company's most intelligent offering to date designed for coding and agentic tasks.

SpaceXAI launches Grok 4.5 model for coding, agentic tasks
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Meta to build C$13 billion Alberta data center, its first in Canada

Tech giant Meta announced Wednesday it will build a massive data center in central Alberta, the company's first in Canada, as it rapidly builds out

Meta to build C$13 billion Alberta data center, its first in Canada
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Meta plans billions for first AI data center in Canada, largest outside the US

Facebook and Instagram parent Meta said Wednesday it will invest more than 13 billion Canadian dollars ($9.1 billion) to build its first artificial intelligence data center in Canada and its largest outside the United States

Meta plans billions for first AI data center in Canada, largest outside the US
Economy|Environment|Health|Science

What to know about protecting pets from the New World screwworm fly

New World screwworm cases in dogs in Texas and New Mexico are prompting warnings from veterinarians and humane societies that pet owners need to remain vigilant to protect their animals

What to know about protecting pets from the New World screwworm fly
Political|Science|Technology|World

US criticizes China for short notice ahead of missile test

China only gave the United States a few hours notice ahead of a ballistic missile test launch on July 6 and provided insufficient detail, a State

US criticizes China for short notice ahead of missile test
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Oil prices rise, and stocks drop worldwide after Trump says ceasefire with Iran is 'over'

Oil prices rose, and stock markets dropped in shaky trading worldwide after President Donald Trump raised doubts about the temporary truce in the war with Iran

Oil prices rise, and stocks drop worldwide after Trump says ceasefire with Iran is 'over'
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Artemis II astronauts reunite with their moonship 3 months after record-breaking flight

The Artemis II astronauts who flew around the moon earlier this year are back in Florida, reunited with their capsule and launch team

Artemis II astronauts reunite with their moonship 3 months after record-breaking flight
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OpenAI launches GPT-Live voice models that listen and speak simultaneously

OpenAI on Wednesday launched GPT-Live, a new family of voice models capable of listening and speaking simultaneously in real time.

OpenAI launches GPT-Live voice models that listen and speak simultaneously
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Ireland's Manna begins push into U.S. drone delivery "battleground"

Ninety percent of Tulsans will be able to order deliveries by autonomous drone within the next year, operator Manna said on Wednesday after beginning a push into the

Ireland's Manna begins push into U.S. drone delivery "battleground"
Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Cacti spines, snake fangs, snail love darts – oh my! How function drives the evolution of nature’s puncture tools

What do cacti spines and wasp stingers have in common? What about snail genitalia and shark teeth?

Cacti spines, snake fangs, snail love darts – oh my! How function drives the evolution of nature’s puncture tools
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Another ‘Super El Niño’ is brewing. Scientists are looking at a controversial solution to squash them

Another ‘Super El Niño’ is brewing. Scientists are looking at a controversial solution to squash them

Another ‘Super El Niño’ is brewing. Scientists are looking at a controversial solution to squash them
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Researchers search for lost Revolutionary War burial ground in New Albany

Researchers search for lost Revolutionary War burial ground in New Albany

Researchers search for lost Revolutionary War burial ground in New Albany
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Major AI offerings at a glance

OpenAI will launch GPT-5.6, its most advanced AI model, on Thursday after a delay prompted by U.S. government concerns over the potential national security risks posed by

Major AI offerings at a glance
Health|Political|Science|World

Trump CDC nominee Schwartz set for July 15 US Senate confirmation hearing

Erica Schwartz, President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the U.S.

Trump CDC nominee Schwartz set for July 15 US Senate confirmation hearing
Business|Science|Technology|World

China plans to let top AI firms buy limited Nvidia H200 chips, the Information reports

China is planning to allow the country's top AI companies to buy a limited number of Nvidia's H200 chips, the Information reported on Wednesday, citing two people with direct

China plans to let top AI firms buy limited Nvidia H200 chips, the Information reports
Business|Environment|Food|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Specialty farmers adapt harvests, protect crops in face of extreme heat

The heat dome that settled over much of the United States affected some specialty farmers who produce crops fruits and vegetables

Specialty farmers adapt harvests, protect crops in face of extreme heat
Business|Science|Technology|World

China issues 'backdoor' security alert over Anthropic's Claude Code

A cybersecurity platform operated by China's industry ministry warned on Wednesday that it had identified a serious security "backdoor" risk in Anthropic's AI coding tool,

China issues 'backdoor' security alert over Anthropic's Claude Code
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Surge pricing is broken – but there’s a smarter way to match gig workers with consumers

Rather than chasing dollars, gig workers are micro-entrepreneurs who perform a strict ‘mental audit’ of every single task to see if it’s worth their time.

Surge pricing is broken – but there’s a smarter way to match gig workers with consumers
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

From maternal health to influenza rates, gaps in CDC’s public health data are creating dangerous blind spots for disease tracking and prevention

By interfering with how communities collect data and how researchers access it, the CDC risks undermining the hard-won trust needed for effective public health.

From maternal health to influenza rates, gaps in CDC’s public health data are creating dangerous blind spots for disease tracking and prevention
Education|Health|Science|Technology

Creating synthetic life in a lab? SpudCell falls short of the goal, but raises even more useful questions

The goal of creating synthetic cells is not to replace nature, but to learn more deeply about biology and reengineer it to help society.

Creating synthetic life in a lab? SpudCell falls short of the goal, but raises even more useful questions
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

Catastrophic storms to test China's resilience in 2026, scientists warn

The floodwaters that ravaged southern China this week look set to expand to other provinces with the imminent arrival of

Catastrophic storms to test China's resilience in 2026, scientists warn
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Apple to spend $30 billion on Broadcom chips as it boosts US sourcing

Apple plans to spend more than $30 billion under a multi-year chip supply deal with Broadcom, bolstering its U.S. sourcing as President Donald

Apple to spend $30 billion on Broadcom chips as it boosts US sourcing
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

Bezos' Blue Origin seeks first outside funding at $130 billion valuation, NYT DealBook reports

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin is looking to tap outside investors for the first time, aiming to raise $10 billion in a funding round that would value the rocket maker at $130 billion

Bezos' Blue Origin seeks first outside funding at $130 billion valuation, NYT DealBook reports
Economy|Environment|Science|World

Climate change threatens to dent Italy's long-term economic growth and  worsen debt risks, study says

Climate change could significantly weaken Italy's long-term economic growth and make its already heavy public debt burden harder to sustain, with output

Climate change threatens to dent Italy's long-term economic growth and  worsen debt risks, study says
Business|Environment|Science|World

What are the risks of an LNG tanker explosion?

A Qatari tanker loaded with liquefied natural gas (LNG) was at risk of exploding, one source said, after it sustained significant damage in an attack on the

What are the risks of an LNG tanker explosion?
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science

Fertilizers carry a hidden cost for soil’s crucial microbes – using less as prices rise might pay off for farms in unexpected ways

Too much fertilizer disrupts the hidden world of soil-dwelling microbes that were sustaining healthy crops long before synthetic fertilizer was invented.

Fertilizers carry a hidden cost for soil’s crucial microbes – using less as prices rise might pay off for farms in unexpected ways
Education|Environment|Science

Beyond birds and mice, free-ranging cats eat a surprising number of insects

A look at cats’ diets as reported by researchers over many years shows they eat a lot more than people might think.

Beyond birds and mice, free-ranging cats eat a surprising number of insects
Education|Health|Opinion|Science|Technology

Ivermectin isn’t a cancer miracle drug, but influencers claim otherwise – here’s how to avoid sprinting past scientific evidence

Science works at a much slower pace than social media, opening a large window for early findings to be taken at face value and misinformation to spread.

Ivermectin isn’t a cancer miracle drug, but influencers claim otherwise – here’s how to avoid sprinting past scientific evidence
Business|Science|Technology|World

With SpaceX Starship, Japan's ispace provides ride-share to the moon

Japanese moon transport company ispace said on Wednesday it would start a new, lower-cost lunar cargo business using the Starship heavy rocket and moon

With SpaceX Starship, Japan's ispace provides ride-share to the moon
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|Science|Technology|World

From space rocks to smartwatches, AI millionaires rewrite the luxury playbook

Sitting on roughly $3.5 million in SpaceX shares, Chip, a former data scientist at Elon Musk's aerospace behemoth, has recently

From space rocks to smartwatches, AI millionaires rewrite the luxury playbook
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Crypto firms prepare defenses as quantum threat to encryption draws nearer

The cryptocurrency industry is starting to prepare for the threat of quantum computing as recent advances fuel concerns that the technology could soon be

Crypto firms prepare defenses as quantum threat to encryption draws nearer
Business|Economy|Environment|Opinion|Science|Technology

Data center fights pit social values, democracy and capitalism against each other

Data center proposals are often local controversies with significant underlying principles at stake.

Data center fights pit social values, democracy and capitalism against each other
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

OpenAI set to launch most capable GPT model after delayed rollout

OpenAI will publicly launch GPT-5.6, its most advanced AI model, on Thursday following a delay last month prompted by U.S. government

OpenAI set to launch most capable GPT model after delayed rollout
Science|Technology|World

China test-launches a ballistic missile in the South Pacific and raises regional concerns

China’s navy has test-launched a long-range ballistic missile from one of its nuclear-powered submarines in the South Pacific

China test-launches a ballistic missile in the South Pacific and raises regional concerns
Asia|Environment|Science|Travel|World

Taiwan's migrating crab population rebounds thanks to safer road crossings

Road closures and bamboo bridges have helped protect Taiwan's largest terrestrial crab species during breeding season when they

Taiwan's migrating crab population rebounds thanks to safer road crossings
Education|Environment|Opinion|Science|Technology

Longtime Exxon CEO Lee Raymond’s legacy of climate denial and misinformation lives on – a psychologist offers ways to counter it

At the heart of combating misinformation is critical thinking and recognizing when you’re being spun for corporate profit.

Longtime Exxon CEO Lee Raymond’s legacy of climate denial and misinformation lives on – a psychologist offers ways to counter it
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Perplexity says it plans to use Nvidia's new CPU 

AI startup Perplexity on Tuesday confirmed it plans to use Nvidia's new central processing units, as the chip giant works to broaden its market and

Perplexity says it plans to use Nvidia's new CPU 
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Synopsys to cut chip fab manufacturing control software in shift to AI design, sources say

U.S. chip design giant Synopsys plans to stop offering a suite of manufacturing process control software used by global semiconductor makers,

Synopsys to cut chip fab manufacturing control software in shift to AI design, sources say
Business|Crime|Environment|Science|Technology

Roseville Fire plans major drone expansion to speed emergency response

Roseville Fire plans major drone expansion to speed emergency response

Roseville Fire plans major drone expansion to speed emergency response
Business|Science|Technology|World

China's DeepSeek developing its own AI chip, sources say

Chinese startup DeepSeek is developing its own AI chip, according to three people familiar with the matter, a push that could reduce its reliance on Nvidia and Huawei chips, which

China's DeepSeek developing its own AI chip, sources say
Political|Science|Technology|World

South Korea's Lee eyes cooperation with NATO in arms R&D, production

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Tuesday he hoped his country would expand cooperation with NATO allies in research and development, including in cutting-edge

South Korea's Lee eyes cooperation with NATO in arms R&D, production
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Beijing is looking at curbing overseas access to China's top AI models, sources say

Chinese authorities have held meetings with top tech firms over the past month about potentially restricting overseas access to China's most advanced AI

Beijing is looking at curbing overseas access to China's top AI models, sources say
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Ukraine to pick AI models operated without provider control, official says

Ukraine will favour AI systems it can run on its own servers, a senior ministry official said on Tuesday, as wartime Kyiv seeks to keep

Ukraine to pick AI models operated without provider control, official says
Business|Economy|Health|Science

Weight-loss drug developers line up to tap lucrative market as competition heats up

The weight-loss drug market is booming, with biotech firms racing to capture a slice of a fast-growing sector dominated by Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly.

Weight-loss drug developers line up to tap lucrative market as competition heats up
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Tech companies tap debt, equity to fund AI and cloud expansion

The world's largest technology companies are tapping debt markets and raising equity to bolster AI infrastructure, marking a shift for Silicon Valley firms that typically relied on

Tech companies tap debt, equity to fund AI and cloud expansion
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Fiat launches Topolino mini EV in U.S. with $13,995 price tag

Fiat launched sales in the United States of Topolino, its two-seat, fully electric compact car, with a price starting from $13,995 and a range of up to 46 miles (74 km), the

Fiat launches Topolino mini EV in U.S. with $13,995 price tag
Environment|Health|Science|World

Europe may face 'more deadly weeks' as new heatwave builds, WHO warns

The World Health Organization warned on Tuesday that Europe could face “more deadly weeks” ahead, with another intense heatwave forming over the Atlantic. 

Europe may face 'more deadly weeks' as new heatwave builds, WHO warns
Crime|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Sports

Former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Kneeland had early stage CTE at time of death

Former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland had a brain abnormality linked to repeated head trauma when he killed himself after a high-speed chase with police in November 2025

Former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Kneeland had early stage CTE at time of death
Arts|Business|Science|Technology

Meta expands generative AI tools with Muse Image rollout

Meta Platforms said on Tuesday it is rolling out Muse Image, its first image-generation model from Meta Superintelligence Labs, as the Facebook owner expands generative AI tools

Meta expands generative AI tools with Muse Image rollout
Environment|Food|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Michigan hits nearly 1,000 cases of diarrhea-causing parasite, as more people are infected across several states

Michigan hits nearly 1,000 cases of diarrhea-causing parasite, as more people are infected across several states

Michigan hits nearly 1,000 cases of diarrhea-causing parasite, as more people are infected across several states
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Wall Street banks are sky-high about SpaceX, but investors remain cautious

Wall Street banks have high hopes for SpaceX but at the moment shares of Elon Musk’s rocket market appear to be earthbound

Wall Street banks are sky-high about SpaceX, but investors remain cautious
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

New Florida law phasing out use of PFAS chemical used in firefighting foam linked to cancer

New Florida law phasing out use of PFAS chemical used in firefighting foam linked to cancer

New Florida law phasing out use of PFAS chemical used in firefighting foam linked to cancer
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Science|Technology

Prepared, not scared: Dedicated volunteers in Nashville relay calm, straight-talk info during storms

When tornadoes threaten in Nashville, Tennessee, many people here turn to Nashville Severe Weather

Prepared, not scared: Dedicated volunteers in Nashville relay calm, straight-talk info during storms
Business|Crime|Environment|Science|Technology

County drone crashes into tree, lands in Lodi backyard during Fourth of July celebration

County drone crashes into tree, lands in Lodi backyard during Fourth of July celebration

County drone crashes into tree, lands in Lodi backyard during Fourth of July celebration
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Extreme heat dangerous for people with dementia, Oklahoma caregivers warn

Extreme heat dangerous for people with dementia, Oklahoma caregivers warn

Extreme heat dangerous for people with dementia, Oklahoma caregivers warn
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

New World screwworm confirmed in South Texas, prompting Flour Bluff hobby farm to take action

New World screwworm confirmed in South Texas, prompting Flour Bluff hobby farm to take action

New World screwworm confirmed in South Texas, prompting Flour Bluff hobby farm to take action
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology

Trump promised to cut electric bills in half. His energy policy is doing the opposite, new analysis finds

Trump promised to cut electric bills in half. His energy policy is doing the opposite, new analysis finds

Trump promised to cut electric bills in half. His energy policy is doing the opposite, new analysis finds
Health|Science|Technology

Nearly 20% of new moms have anxiety or depression, but a promising psychedelic treatment is on the horizon

The psychedelic treatment is moving through the FDA clinical trial process in Colorado and elsewhere.

Nearly 20% of new moms have anxiety or depression, but a promising psychedelic treatment is on the horizon
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Electric companies don’t need to black out customers to prevent wildfires – here are 3 relatively fast, affordable solutions

Utilities face a dilemma: How to deliver power through dry, windy regions without accidentally starting a catastrophic fire.

Electric companies don’t need to black out customers to prevent wildfires – here are 3 relatively fast, affordable solutions
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Young women are identifying as less straight; young men, not so much

The boundaries of heterosexuality are bending for women but not for men, who appear to have less room to explore and are bound to a more rigid, traditional concept of masculinity.

Young women are identifying as less straight; young men, not so much
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When managing your money, take a chatbot’s ‘confidence’ with a grain of salt

The higher the stakes and the more specific the questions, the more likely AI will stumble on personal finance advice.

When managing your money, take a chatbot’s ‘confidence’ with a grain of salt
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Strength training: The secret weapon for women’s heart health

Strength training: The secret weapon for women’s heart health

Strength training: The secret weapon for women’s heart health
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Is AI ready to take over your prescriptions? Doctors are wary of Utah's automated refill program

An AI program in the state of Utah has sparked a vigorous debate about the role of the technology in health care

Is AI ready to take over your prescriptions? Doctors are wary of Utah's automated refill program
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Why losing weight isn't just about counting calories — and what to do about it

When it comes to losing weight, it turns out the simple math of counting calories doesn’t always add up

Why losing weight isn't just about counting calories — and what to do about it
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Too ugly, too noisy, too… American? France’s great air con debate

Too ugly, too noisy, too… American? France’s great air con debate

Too ugly, too noisy, too… American? France’s great air con debate
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AI is powering an economy in which many Americans are falling behind

AI is powering an economy in which many Americans are falling behind

AI is powering an economy in which many Americans are falling behind
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UK sanctions Russians it says developed chemical weapons used to kill Navalny

Britain on Monday imposed sanctions on two Russian research institutes and senior staff it said were linked to Moscow's chemical weapons programme and involved in developing

UK sanctions Russians it says developed chemical weapons used to kill Navalny
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Tornadoes wreak havoc across central China as Typhoon Bavi looms offshore

Two tornadoes wrought devastation in central China's Hubei province, killing at least 11 people, as winds of up to 149 kph (93 mph) overturned cars and ripped

Tornadoes wreak havoc across central China as Typhoon Bavi looms offshore
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Samsung flags 19-fold jump in profit, but shares slump on jitters AI boom may stall

Samsung Electronics on Tuesday flagged a 19-fold jump in second-quarter operating profit, surpassing its combined earnings over

Samsung flags 19-fold jump in profit, but shares slump on jitters AI boom may stall
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China conducts rare submarine-launched ballistic missile test, angering Pacific neighbors

China conducts rare submarine-launched ballistic missile test, angering Pacific neighbors

China conducts rare submarine-launched ballistic missile test, angering Pacific neighbors
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US cyber agency is using Anthropic's Mythos to audit government code, sources say

The U.S. cyber defense agency CISA is using Anthropic's AI model Mythos to audit government software, three people familiar with the matter said on

US cyber agency is using Anthropic's Mythos to audit government code, sources say
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China test fires missile into Pacific, alarming regional powers

China's military test-fired a missile from a nuclear-powered submarine into the Pacific on Monday, state media reported, drawing criticism and concern from U.S.,

China test fires missile into Pacific, alarming regional powers
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Heavy rain leads to New Jersey store roof collapse as heat wave breaks

Heavy rain and flooding are breaking a heat wave that gripped New York City and much of the Northeast last week

Heavy rain leads to New Jersey store roof collapse as heat wave breaks
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Artemis II crew member Jeremy Hansen says he’s stepping down from astronaut role

Artemis II crew member Jeremy Hansen says he’s stepping down from astronaut role

Artemis II crew member Jeremy Hansen says he’s stepping down from astronaut role
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Companies cutting jobs as investments shift toward AI

Microsoft said on Monday it is cutting about 2.1% of its workforce, or roughly 4,800 jobs, as the Windows maker restructures parts of its commercial and Xbox businesses, joining

Companies cutting jobs as investments shift toward AI
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Venezuela’s deadly earthquakes happened on a fault similar to the San Andreas, and the risks aren’t over yet – a geophysicist explains

Both faults are along plate boundaries that move in similar ways and have ruptured in enormously destructive earthquakes in the past.

Venezuela’s deadly earthquakes happened on a fault similar to the San Andreas, and the risks aren’t over yet – a geophysicist explains
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Forsyth County Sheriff showcases humanoid robot with advanced capabilities

Forsyth County Sheriff showcases humanoid robot with advanced capabilities

Forsyth County Sheriff showcases humanoid robot with advanced capabilities
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Micron, Ford sign semiconductor supply agreement for vehicles

Micron Technology and Ford Motor on Monday signed a ​long-term agreement to secure the supply for memory and storage ‌platforms used in the automaker's next-generation vehicle

Micron, Ford sign semiconductor supply agreement for vehicles