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Hope dwindles for rescue in southwestern Japan quake as death toll climbs to 23

The Kumamoto prefectural government says the powerful earthquake that hit southwestern Japan earlier this week has now killed at least 23 people

Hope dwindles for rescue in southwestern Japan quake as death toll climbs to 23
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Samsung sees chip shortage extending to 2028, touts long-term supply deals

Samsung Electronics on Thursday reported a more than 250-fold jump in chip profit and announced multi-year supply deals with major data

Samsung sees chip shortage extending to 2028, touts long-term supply deals
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

In record heat, a warming world has come to rely on China to stay cool

In record heat, a warming world has come to rely on China to stay cool

In record heat, a warming world has come to rely on China to stay cool
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Intel providing chip technology to startup led by co-investor of Tan in rare deal

By Max A.

Intel providing chip technology to startup led by co-investor of Tan in rare deal
Health|Science

Fauci repeatedly invokes the Fifth Amendment in a contentious Senate committee hearing

Dr. Anthony Fauci will face a contempt of Congress vote in a Senate committee next week after he invoked the Fifth Amendment in a hearing about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic

Fauci repeatedly invokes the Fifth Amendment in a contentious Senate committee hearing
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Rotten fish sauce that has long stunk up a small Canadian town is finally being removed

The townspeople of St. Mary’s can now breathe a sigh of relief

Rotten fish sauce that has long stunk up a small Canadian town is finally being removed
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USDA to fund Arizona facility to fight flesh-eating livestock pest

The U.S.

USDA to fund Arizona facility to fight flesh-eating livestock pest
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Sky-gazers can look forward to a double meteor shower peak this week. How and when to see it

Sky-gazers can look forward to a double meteor shower peak this week. How and when to see it

Sky-gazers can look forward to a double meteor shower peak this week. How and when to see it
Business|Economy|Environment|Science

EPA weighs RFS deadline extension amid high renewable credit costs, sources say

The Trump administration is weighing whether to extend a Sept. 1 deadline requiring oil refiners to demonstrate compliance with the nation's

EPA weighs RFS deadline extension amid high renewable credit costs, sources say
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

OpenAI's Sam Altman discusses rogue agent with US senators, as Trump considers AI controls

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said on Wednesday that he was meeting with U.S. senators to talk about his company's upcoming models while President Donald

OpenAI's Sam Altman discusses rogue agent with US senators, as Trump considers AI controls
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SpaceX gets $1.6 billion US Space Force order for 18 Falcon 9 launches

SpaceX won $1.6 billion in orders from the U.S.

SpaceX gets $1.6 billion US Space Force order for 18 Falcon 9 launches
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

Blazes burning with the intensity of ‘atomic bombs’: Europe enters a new era of mega fires

Blazes burning with the intensity of ‘atomic bombs’: Europe enters a new era of mega fires

Blazes burning with the intensity of ‘atomic bombs’: Europe enters a new era of mega fires
Health|Political|Science|US

The Latest: Senate plans vote to hold Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID-19 questions

Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment and declined to answer questions from senators in a Republican-led committee hearing about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic

The Latest: Senate plans vote to hold Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID-19 questions
Health|Political|Science

Fauci takes the Fifth more than 100 times — and Republicans look to contempt charge

Fauci takes the Fifth more than 100 times — and Republicans look to contempt charge

Fauci takes the Fifth more than 100 times — and Republicans look to contempt charge
Environment|Health|Science

Study suggests the threat of mold-associated illnesses may be underappreciated

A new U.S. study suggests invasive mold infections may be an underappreciated threat

Study suggests the threat of mold-associated illnesses may be underappreciated
Arts|Business|Science|Technology

Elon Musk's xAI sues Minnesota over its first-in-the-nation law banning 'nudification' technology

Elon Musk’s company xAI is suing Minnesota over the state’s first-in-the-nation law that bans “nudification” technology on websites and apps

Elon Musk's xAI sues Minnesota over its first-in-the-nation law banning 'nudification' technology
Business|Economy|Health|Science

Can J&J finally put the talc litigation behind it?

After years of failed attempts to resolve thousands of lawsuits alleging that its talc products caused cancer, Johnson & Johnson says it has reached a

Can J&J finally put the talc litigation behind it?
Environment|Europe|Science|Travel|World

Three Greek firefighters killed as wildfires strike further east in Europe

Three Greek firefighters died battling blazes during high winds on the island of

Three Greek firefighters killed as wildfires strike further east in Europe
Business|Science|Technology|World

Qualcomm wins BMW chip supply deal for future vehicle platforms

Qualcomm said on Wednesday it has signed a long-term deal to supply chips for German luxury automaker BMW's future digital cockpit and advanced driver-assistance systems through

Qualcomm wins BMW chip supply deal for future vehicle platforms
Food|Health|Science|World

Cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan surpass 10,000 in ongoing outbreak

Michigan health officials reported 10,077 cases of cyclosporiasis on Wednesday, an increase of 397 cases since their last update a day earlier. An investigation by the U.S.

Cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan surpass 10,000 in ongoing outbreak
Health|Science|Technology

Iowa stroke survivor finds new hopes through nerve stimulation therapy

Iowa stroke survivor finds new hopes through nerve stimulation therapy

Iowa stroke survivor finds new hopes through nerve stimulation therapy
Health|Political|Science|US|World

Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment at Rand Paul-led US Senate COVID hearing

Anthony Fauci, the former top U.S. infectious disease expert, declined to answer questions at a Senate hearing on Wednesday, invoking his

Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment at Rand Paul-led US Senate COVID hearing
Environment|Health|Science|Technology

"Coordinated cyberattack" targeted 30-plus Minnesota water systems in 48 hours, MNIT says

"Coordinated cyberattack" targeted 30-plus Minnesota water systems in 48 hours, MNIT says

"Coordinated cyberattack" targeted 30-plus Minnesota water systems in 48 hours, MNIT says
Environment|Europe|Science|Technology|World

The Latest: Fire crews in southwest France battle massive blaze as they face extreme temperatures

Firefighters in southwest France are battling a mega-fire four times the size of Paris

The Latest: Fire crews in southwest France battle massive blaze as they face extreme temperatures
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

US to award GlobalFoundries $300 million to develop faster AI chip links

GlobalFoundries said on Wednesday the U.S. government will award $300 million to the chipmaker to bolster research and development of

US to award GlobalFoundries $300 million to develop faster AI chip links
Business|Science|Technology

DoorDash launches in-house drone delivery program after FAA certification

DoorDash on Wednesday launched its in-house drone-delivery program, DoorDash Air, after securing a U.S.

DoorDash launches in-house drone delivery program after FAA certification
Business|Science|Technology

Eliyan raises $145 million at $1 billion valuation to ease AI chip data bottlenecks 

Eliyan, a startup that aims to ease the bottlenecks in transferring data between AI chips in data centers, said on Wednesday it had raised $145

Eliyan raises $145 million at $1 billion valuation to ease AI chip data bottlenecks 
Arts|Environment|Political|Science|Technology

The Trump admin wants to test paint patches on an iconic DC building this week. Preservationists are trying to stop it.

The Trump admin wants to test paint patches on an iconic DC building this week. Preservationists are trying to stop it.

The Trump admin wants to test paint patches on an iconic DC building this week. Preservationists are trying to stop it.
Business|Science|Technology

The OpenAI lab leak was more extensive than we thought

The OpenAI lab leak was more extensive than we thought

The OpenAI lab leak was more extensive than we thought
Health|Science|World

Cholera still kills thousands each year – in places without clean water, it’s far from history

While cholera launched modern epidemiology and has nearly disappeared in many countries, the disease never went away. It has instead retreated to the places least equipped to fight it.

Cholera still kills thousands each year – in places without clean water, it’s far from history
Food|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Should you wash your prewashed lettuce? An infectious disease expert explains how to eat your greens safely during the cyclospora outbreak

Rather than avoiding fresh produce, adopting a few sensible food safety practices can help cut your risk of infection. ➕ Includes video 🎥

Should you wash your prewashed lettuce? An infectious disease expert explains how to eat your greens safely during the cyclospora outbreak
Health|Science|Technology

AI in healthcare is an evolving landscape of new technologies, productivity benefits and legal uncertainties

A standardized framework for regulating the safety and efficacy of AI in healthcare has yet to be established.

AI in healthcare is an evolving landscape of new technologies, productivity benefits and legal uncertainties
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Health|Interview|Science

What I found when I scanned the brains of kids creating tunes on the piano

Playing improv music activates the reward system of the brain.

What I found when I scanned the brains of kids creating tunes on the piano
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Boston Scientific trims annual profit forecast on softer Watchman device demand

Medical device maker Boston Scientific cut its annual profit forecast on Wednesday, citing slower growth for its Watchman heart device and tougher competition in

Boston Scientific trims annual profit forecast on softer Watchman device demand
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Nvidia partner ChipAgents raises $60 million to accelerate chip design with AI agents

By Max A.

Nvidia partner ChipAgents raises $60 million to accelerate chip design with AI agents
Business|Health|Political|Science

US lawmakers press Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on vaccine settlement

A group of U.S. senators has asked Health Secretary Robert F.

US lawmakers press Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on vaccine settlement
Business|Science|Technology|World

US bans foreign-made humanoid robots, targeting China over national security

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission is banning imports of new foreign-made humanoid robots and power inverters, citing national security risks

US bans foreign-made humanoid robots, targeting China over national security
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

Meta CEO Zuckerberg warns US shouldn’t ban Chinese AI models

Meta CEO Zuckerberg warns US shouldn’t ban Chinese AI models

Meta CEO Zuckerberg warns US shouldn’t ban Chinese AI models
Arts|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Tracking the impact of the Japan earthquake in maps and charts

Tracking the impact of the Japan earthquake in maps and charts

Tracking the impact of the Japan earthquake in maps and charts
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Taiwan's UMC raises 2026 capex, expands Singapore and Taiwan fabs for AI demand

Taiwanese chipmaker United Microelectronics Corp (UMC) said on Wednesday its board approved an expansion plan, including additional cleanroom capacity at its

Taiwan's UMC raises 2026 capex, expands Singapore and Taiwan fabs for AI demand
Environment|Europe|Science|World

Tracking the wildfires in Europe, in maps and charts

Tracking the wildfires in Europe, in maps and charts

Tracking the wildfires in Europe, in maps and charts
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

Rescuers haul survivors from wrecked Japan mall as earthquake toll hits 13

Rescuers frantically searched for survivors on Wednesday, a day after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake shook southern

Rescuers haul survivors from wrecked Japan mall as earthquake toll hits 13
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

US diners avoid restaurants as cyclosporiasis fears cut lettuce sales

U.S. consumers are steering clear of some restaurant chains and buying less lettuce in grocery stores as a multistate outbreak of a

US diners avoid restaurants as cyclosporiasis fears cut lettuce sales
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After the quake came the blast: Inside Japan's shopping mall disaster

Workers in a mall in southern Japan described being thrown to the floor or enveloped in a disorienting cloud of

After the quake came the blast: Inside Japan's shopping mall disaster
Environment|Science|World

Wildfires are more extreme in Europe and North America, but global burning is oddly decreasing

Experts say the world is experiencing two opposing fire trends because of human impact

Wildfires are more extreme in Europe and North America, but global burning is oddly decreasing
Asia|Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

China’s humanoid robots have been taking over the global market. Now the US is banning them

China’s humanoid robots have been taking over the global market. Now the US is banning them

China’s humanoid robots have been taking over the global market. Now the US is banning them
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

US weapons stockpiles continue to dwindle with permanent end to Iran war nowhere in sight

US weapons stockpiles continue to dwindle with permanent end to Iran war nowhere in sight

US weapons stockpiles continue to dwindle with permanent end to Iran war nowhere in sight
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

AI race redraws Asian air cargo, replacing e-commerce as growth engine

The global race to build artificial intelligence is redrawing Asia's air cargo map, prompting airlines to redesign networks

AI race redraws Asian air cargo, replacing e-commerce as growth engine
Environment|Europe|Science|World

Wildfire response must evolve to keep pace with climate change, EU says

The European Union's response to wildfires needs more funding, greater focus on forest management and enhanced education about fire risk as the climate

Wildfire response must evolve to keep pace with climate change, EU says
Business|Science|Technology|World

Meta's Zuckerberg warns against curbs on Chinese AI models, FT reports

The U.S. government should not block Chinese models to gain an edge in the AI race, Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg told the Financial Times in an interview published on Tuesday

Meta's Zuckerberg warns against curbs on Chinese AI models, FT reports
Americas|Environment|Science|Travel|World

Tropical Storm Fausto to splash past Hawaii as Hurricane Genevieve sends swells to Mexico

Large waves are coming ashore in Hawaii thanks to Tropical Storm Fausto and in Mexico thanks to Hurricane Genevieve

Tropical Storm Fausto to splash past Hawaii as Hurricane Genevieve sends swells to Mexico
Political|Science|Technology|World

Zelenskiy says he told Trump, senators that Ukraine needs anti-ballistic systems, missiles

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Tuesday said he shared Ukraine's need for anti-ballistic missile systems and interceptors with U.S.

Zelenskiy says he told Trump, senators that Ukraine needs anti-ballistic systems, missiles
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

India's capital part of aggressive electric vehicle targets in bid to curb air pollution

Delhi has adopted a new policy to make most new vehicles electric, aiming to improve air quality

India's capital part of aggressive electric vehicle targets in bid to curb air pollution
Business|Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|US

Powerful tornado leaves widespread damage in Wisconsin but time of day may have saved lives

First responders are checking homes and buildings for possible victims of a powerful tornado that ravaged communities in northeastern Wisconsin

Powerful tornado leaves widespread damage in Wisconsin but time of day may have saved lives
Environment|Science|US|World

New York City, Philadelphia are at the center of a serious Northeast flash flood threat

New York City, Philadelphia are at the center of a serious Northeast flash flood threat

New York City, Philadelphia are at the center of a serious Northeast flash flood threat
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Minnesota IT officials disclose 'coordinated cyberattack' at more than 30 local water systems

A "coordinated cyberattack" targeted more than 30 community water systems in the U.S. state of Minnesota on July 26 and July 27, the state's IT agency said in a

Minnesota IT officials disclose 'coordinated cyberattack' at more than 30 local water systems
Business|Science|Technology

Tech employees call for US-backed global effort to manage risks of advanced AI

More than 1,100 employees from leading tech firms on Tuesday urged the U.S. government to support an international effort to develop tools for managing the pace of advanced AI

Tech employees call for US-backed global effort to manage risks of advanced AI
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Employees at the world’s biggest AI companies are calling for a slowdown in AI development

Employees at the world’s biggest AI companies are calling for a slowdown in AI development

Employees at the world’s biggest AI companies are calling for a slowdown in AI development
Asia|Environment|Science|World

A 7.1 magnitude quake hits Japan's southern Kyushu island killing at least 3

An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 has shaken Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu, killing at least three people and leaving dozens of others missing or injured

A 7.1 magnitude quake hits Japan's southern Kyushu island killing at least 3
Business|Economy|Education|Science|Technology

Coursera backs co-founder Andrew Ng's new AI education firm with $100 million investment

Andrew Ng, co-founder of online learning platform Coursera, on Tuesday announced a new artificial intelligence startup focused on teaching white-

Coursera backs co-founder Andrew Ng's new AI education firm with $100 million investment
Environment|Food|Health|Science|World

Michigan cyclosporiasis cases increase to 9,680 in ongoing outbreak

Michigan health officials reported 9,680 cases of cyclosporiasis on Tuesday, an increase of 427 cases from a day earlier, as the growing

Michigan cyclosporiasis cases increase to 9,680 in ongoing outbreak
Environment|Health|Science|World

What to know about the US outbreak of cyclosporiasis intestinal illness

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and dozens of states are investigating a surge in cases of cyclosporiasis intestinal illness.

What to know about the US outbreak of cyclosporiasis intestinal illness
Business|Crime|Science|Technology

OpenAI's rogue agent compromised a customer at a second tech firm, executive says

The rogue agent that escaped from OpenAI and went on a days-long hacking spree at the AI firm Hugging Face also

OpenAI's rogue agent compromised a customer at a second tech firm, executive says
Science|Technology|World

Private mission to rescue NASA's aging telescope runs into its own trouble

The spacecraft rushing to the rescue of NASA's sinking Swift Observatory has run into trouble

Private mission to rescue NASA's aging telescope runs into its own trouble
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

More than half of Earth’s migratory bird species are declining – here’s how we can still save them

A new global assessment of the world’s migratory species finds reason for alarm, but also hope – and a road map for helping them survive.

More than half of Earth’s migratory bird species are declining – here’s how we can still save them
Education|Science|Technology

New York school pauses plan to deploy humanlike AI robot teacher after backlash

A school district in a rural corner of upstate New York is hitting pause on plans to deploy an AI-powered, humanoid robot in the classroom

New York school pauses plan to deploy humanlike AI robot teacher after backlash
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

5 states offer to accept nuclear waste in exchange for help developing nuclear energy

Five states have agreed to accept nuclear waste from around the country in exchange for federal help to develop nuclear energy and create thousands of jobs

5 states offer to accept nuclear waste in exchange for help developing nuclear energy
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Food|Science

Wildfires darken the clouds over France's Bordeaux wine industry

Wildfires burning outside Bordeaux are underscoring the climate challenges facing France's largest wine region, where producers are grappling with

Wildfires darken the clouds over France's Bordeaux wine industry
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

US agency proposes accelerated approval for commercial space missions

The U.S. aviation regulator on Tuesday proposed new rules to speed up approval of commercial space missions like SpaceX's rocket and satellite

US agency proposes accelerated approval for commercial space missions
Africa|Environment|Science|World

The deaths of 15 elephants in Kenya's Amboseli National Park spark investigation

Kenya’s wildlife authorities are investigating the deaths of 15 elephants over the past month in Amboseli National Park

The deaths of 15 elephants in Kenya's Amboseli National Park spark investigation
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eBay agreed to pay nearly $50 million to couple sent cockroaches, bloody pig mask

eBay agreed to pay nearly $50 million to Massachusetts journalists David and Ina Steiner under a newly finalized settlement resolving a lawsuit over a 2019 cyberstalking campaign carried out by former company employees

eBay agreed to pay nearly $50 million to couple sent cockroaches, bloody pig mask
Business|Economy|Environment|Science

Hundreds gather in-person and online in opposition to proposed Tooele data center

Hundreds gather in-person and online in opposition to proposed Tooele data center

Hundreds gather in-person and online in opposition to proposed Tooele data center
Environment|Europe|Science|World

France, Spain make headway against huge blazes as new heatwave looms

Firefighters raced on Tuesday to subdue huge wildfires that have forced unprecedented evacuations of tens of

France, Spain make headway against huge blazes as new heatwave looms
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

BIS says AI boom risks clouding central banks' inflation signals

The artificial intelligence boom could make it significantly harder for central banks to judge the state of the economy and set interest rates, as the

BIS says AI boom risks clouding central banks' inflation signals