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India’s ‘cockroach’ protesters explain how they toppled one of Modi’s ministers

After weeks of student protests, the resignation of India’s education minister on July 25 was hailed as a victory for the so-called cockroaches, a you…

Iran said stepping up effort to physically harm senior Israeli officials

Tehran's bid to quickly score 'psychological' strike against Israel reportedly led Netanyahu to leave for US under the radar, a day after he convened …

Building a 'different kind of forest' after devastating wildfires

French President Emmanuel Macron vowed Monday "to rebuild a different kind of forest" as he visited an area ravaged by wildfires in southwest France, …

White House aide who made $100K betting on Trump speeches is out of his government job

Trump’s longtime teleprompter operator no longer works in government after he was placed on unpaid leave over alleged insider trading

Trump reportedly pushing RFK Jr to cut vaccines more aggressively

White House has halted changing vaccine schedule as it is unpopular, but anti-vaxx Trump set on ‘alleviating autism’Donald Trump is pushing longtime v…

Zelenskyy and Netanyahu brave the whims of Trump’s darkly confounding White House

Ukrainian and Israeli leaders converge on Washington with criss-crossing fortunes, but knowing they can count on little from US counterpartThe converg…

Why do people claim they crossed over to Canada from the US border by mistake?

Canadians spent $3.3B less on travel to US after Trump returned to White House: Report

Canadians’ trips to the U.S. declined by $3.3 billion last year as citizens remained wedged in the midst of a new economic and political arena sparked…

Logitech will pull a Nintendo — only European mice will come with replaceable batteries

In June, Nintendo announced a new version of the Switch 2 that should let you easily replace its battery pack - but only for Europe. Logitech will do …

Hundreds of shared Claude chats, including resumes and health details, showed up in Google search

The exposure first came to light on Reddit, where users demonstrated how to surface the chats. At least 200 conversations appeared across more than tw…

Ozlo’s Sleepbuds 2 build on Bose’s sleep earbud legacy

Ozlo’s first major update to its sleep earbuds introduces longer battery life, improved connectivity, enhanced audio, and new sleep features as the st…

The robot NASA hired to lift a orbital telescope is tumbling out of control

Katalyst's LINK spacecraft is tumbling out of control after suffering key component failures.

Waymo, robotaxi operators face fresh scrutiny over emergency response failures

Rep. Kevin Mullin (D-California ) has proposed bill would direct federal regulators to establish minimum national safety standards for autonomous vehi…

Meta drops major climate pledge after a decade of membership, says it is still committed to renewable energy

As it apparently expands reliance on fossil fuels, Meta has parted company with the RE100 initiative. Meta has funded multiple natural gas power plant…

Kalshi wins injunction, Fanatics buys exchange, tastytrade enters the arena, today in prediction market news LIVE

Today in prediction market news, we’re following the biggest developments shaping the industry, including Kalshi’s federal court victory after a… Cont…

‘President Curtis’ Star Keith David on Why He Loves Science Fiction

The POTUS himself and his co-star, Jim Rash, talk about their new 'Rick and Morty' spin-off.

Morgan Stanley Expands Crypto Push With Ethereum and Solana ETPs

The Wall Street giant has launched spot Ethereum and Solana exchange-traded products, expanding its digital asset strategy.

China’s chip tool push intensifies pressure on ASML amid US-China tensions

China's lithography advancements could weaken Western export controls, alter global chip supply dynamics, and impact tech trade negotiations. The post…

Goldman Sachs forecasts $7.5T AI infrastructure spend over five years

The projected $7.5T AI infrastructure investment could reshape tech industry dynamics, influencing market valuations and competitive positioning. The …

S&P Global earnings miss sends shares tumbling as US-Iran War rattles energy division

S&P Global's earnings miss highlights the vulnerability of global markets to geopolitical tensions, potentially affecting future growth and stability.…

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang inspects Wistron’s first US facility in Fort Worth

Nvidia's US facility signals a strategic shift towards domestic AI hardware production, potentially reducing supply chain vulnerabilities. The post Nv…

Minnesota Judge Blocks Prediction-Market Ban but Says Some Contracts Aren’t Swaps

U.S. District Judge Katherine Menendez blocked Minnesota from enforcing the first state felony ban on prediction markets days before its Aug. 1 start.…

Sam Altman says AI will advance more in six months than it did in two years

Rapid AI advancements could redefine innovation, influence regulatory landscapes, and accelerate AI's role in scientific discovery and self-improvemen…

Ghana allocates $429M to boost foreign-exchange reserves through gold purchases

Ghana's gold-buying strategy could stabilize its economy, but potential volatility in reserves and mining investment risks remain significant. The pos…

US FAA proposes streamlining of commercial space licensing rules

Boeing share price rises despite larger-than-expected Q2 loss from higher Air Force One costs

BofA names top semiconductor capital equipment stock

Visa to lay off 7% of staff as efficiency push deepens

Hedge funds on track for another stellar year on AI boom

Gibson Dunn Hires Rival Wachtell Lipton’s Co-Chair

Gibson Dunn’s hiring of the seasoned litigator William Savitt highlights the fierce competition for top lawyers across Wall Street.

Cracker Barrel to pay outgoing CEO’s security costs, $4.6M in exit fees after failed rebrand attempt: reports

The Southern dining chain will continue paying an unspecified amount for Masino’s protection for as long as the board deems it “reasonably necessary,"…

‘She is on Medicaid’: My sick friend pleaded with me to be her executor. Can I decline after she dies?

“She is in poor health and owns a home with a reverse mortgage that has been used to help pay for her caregivers.”

Baldur’s Gate 3 Is Cheaper Than Ever on PS5 in New Sale

A new deal for Baldur’s Gate 3 on PS5 has made the acclaimed RPG cheaper than ever before. Since launching back in 2023, Baldur’s Gate 3 has gone on t…

Dexter: Resurrection unveils s2 first-look pics as Paramount teases “darkest chapter” yet

The dark spin-off returns later this year.

Gavin Newsom’s Former Mistress Says Kamala Harris Encouraged Her to Cover Up Affair

Reading Time: 2 minutesA dark chapter from Newsom's past resurfaced this week. Gavin Newsom’s Former Mistress Says Kamala Harris Encouraged Her to Cov…

Matador Reissuing Alice Coltrane’s Rare “Ashram” Recordings In Their Complete Form

The first of their kind reissues will restore Coltrane's mixes, artwork, and sequences. Matador Reissuing Alice Coltrane’s Rare “Ashram” Recordings In…

Emma Roberts’ Father Confessed To Being A ‘Car Wreck’ Of A Dad Before Wedding Absence

This past admission by Emma Roberts‘ father is adding more flesh to the reason for the no-show at her wedding! […] The Emma Roberts’ Father Confessed …

Why Isn’t Evan Rachel Wood in ‘Practical Magic 2’?

The 'Westworld' star and 'Practical Magic' original cast member has spoken out about her role in the highly anticipated sequel.

Alums hope to ‘out-organize institutional buyers’ to save childhood camps after bankrupcies

Brothers Michael and David Shabsels' and their Jewish summer camp empire is facing a liquidity crisis.

BTS, Gracie Abrams, Ella Langley & More: Highlights of This Week’s Billboard Charts

All of Billboard’s charts update each Tuesday. Tuesday is new Billboard chart day each week! As all charts update each Tuesday morning, here’s a look …

Raiders coach Klint Kubiak: Kirk Cousins is 'our starting quarterback' over No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza

How Mendoza develops and is placed into the starting position will be the most important challenge for Kubiak as a rookie head coach. Fernando Mendoza…

Dodgers begin homestand facing Luis Castillo’s Mariners

It has been a trying year for Luis Castillo and the Mariners. The Dodgers want to take advantage of that at home ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA - JULY 10: Lui…

Chargers release OL Ben Cleveland

This is the second time in the last 18 months CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 27: Ben Cleveland #66 of the Baltimore Ravens warms up prior to a game against…

Las Vegas Raiders Summer Scouting: TE Rankings

Previewing possible 2027 Michael Mayer replacements in NFL Draft ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 09: Jamari Johnson #9 of the Oregon Ducks catches a pass f…

Dream trade target Emily Engstler makes sense next to Angel Reese

Atlanta could benefit in a big way from this move. Dream trade target Emily Engstler makes sense next to Angel Reese originally appeared on The Sporti…

Cavs Reacts Survey: Has LeBron ruined his relationship with Cleveland?

Did LeBron’s decision change how you view him? Let us know in our survey! LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 5: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers loo…

Coventry close in on in-demand Premier League player that would smash club record transfer

Coventry City are closing in on a deal for Brighton goalkeeper Carl Rushworth, talkSPORT understands. Rushworth spent last season on loan at Coventry …

‘He’s Not Joe Burrow’ — Eagles Legend Defends Jalen Hurts Amid Mounting Concerns Around 3-Time Pro Bowl QB

The Philadelphia Eagles took a massive step back last season. From winning the Super Bowl to bowing out in the Wild Card Round of the playoffs, the le…

Future Studies Could Expand the Reach of Hypercortisolism Treatment

(MedPage Today) -- At ENDO 2026, the annual meeting of the Endocrine Society, experts highlighted the growing interest in understanding hypercortisoli…

The Physician and the Peripheral Brain

(MedPage Today) -- There's been a lot written in the media lately about the risks and benefits of deskilling. Smarter and smarter artificial intellige…

The Guardian view on noise pollution: keep it down | Editorial

New research linking the issue to Parkinson’s disease adds to the evidence of serious health repercussions from traffic volume and other sourcesThe ro…

NIH Funding Flows Slowly to Cancer Centers

(MedPage Today) -- Last year, National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated cancer centers were worried about losing their status due to numerous delays …

Visa time limits on foreign Ph.D. students and postdocs will harm U.S. science, experts warn

A Trump administration plan to limit visas for graduate student and postdocs to four years is fueling concerns that the U.S. could lose out on foreign…

EXCLUSIVE: WHO Regional Directors Running for Director-General Must Take Leave for Campaign

In a first, WHO Regional Directors must take a leave of absence to run for the top job, the World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed to Health Policy…

New Unitaid Head Gets High Marks – but Can He Save the Organization?

Luis Pizarro, Unitaid’s newly-appointed Executive Director comes to the organization with sizeable depth and breadth of experience – as the leader of …

STAT+: Bracing for another Fauci hearing

Plus: Democrats take on Trump over IVF, and Trump's White House releases a new science funding blueprint. You’re reading the web edition of D.C. Diagn…

Single molecule becomes quantum sensor for imaging proteins at nanoscale

A new quantum sensing technique could enable measurements of single protein structures and other important molecules, with potential applications in d…

International team evaluates anoxic marine basins as potential sites for carbon sequestration

Could taking plant biomass and burying it in the deep, anoxic parts of the ocean be a workable large-scale strategy for carbon sequestration? The conc…

Our Milky Way galaxy appears to have flipped 90 degrees long ago. But why?

An artist's impression of the collision between the Milky Way and the Gaia-Sausage-Enceladus dwarf galaxy. The arrows indicate the motion of stars fro…

Three new kings uncovered, and a new understanding of the Assyrian King List

For approximately a century, researchers studying the Assyrian Empire's history have relied on the Assyrian King List (AKL) as the definitive record o…

Plant-derived lignin could guide bone repair by forming bone-like minerals

A naturally abundant plant material best known for giving trees and crops their strength may one day help repair broken bones, according to a new stud…

DNA studies uncover a forgotten population at the top of the world

Scientists have uncovered an ancient population previously unknown to science in Ladakh, a high-altitude region in northern India. Their studies revea…

Researchers detect potentially harmful substance in solid waste

In a study conducted by São Paulo State University (UNESP) in Brazil and the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom, the presence of chlorinat…

Tropical insects may be running out of room as temperatures rise

New research from Costa Rica's Área de Conservación Guanacaste (ACG) suggests that tropical insects may be vulnerable to rising temperatures. The stud…