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Human remains found in 2 Twin Cities lakes 33 years ago identified as Denise Hartley

Human remains found in 2 Twin Cities lakes 33 years ago identified as Denise Hartley

Human remains found in 2 Twin Cities lakes 33 years ago identified as Denise Hartley
Health|Political|Science|Technology|World

Gabbard rescinds Biden-era intel assessments that were skeptical about ‘Havana Syndrome’

Gabbard rescinds Biden-era intel assessments that were skeptical about ‘Havana Syndrome’

Gabbard rescinds Biden-era intel assessments that were skeptical about ‘Havana Syndrome’
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Embraer's Eve vows to spend cautiously, eyes 2028 'flying car' certification

Embraer-controlled electric aircraft maker Eve vowed on Friday to spend money in a cautious manner as it eyes a 2028 certification

Embraer's Eve vows to spend cautiously, eyes 2028 'flying car' certification
Science|Technology|US|World

New Pentagon UFO file reveals glowing orbs in US Northeast

The Pentagon released a third tranche of previously classified files on alleged UFO sightings on Friday, which include reports of glowing, sometimes red, orbs seen by

New Pentagon UFO file reveals glowing orbs in US Northeast
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Science|Technology

SpaceX IPO makes Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire

Few business leaders have been as deeply embedded in popular culture as Elon Musk, the ambitious entrepreneur who has become a central figure in

SpaceX IPO makes Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire
Education|Health|Science

Emory University team explores promising new therapy for childhood leukemia with fewer toxic effects

Emory University team explores promising new therapy for childhood leukemia with fewer toxic effects

Emory University team explores promising new therapy for childhood leukemia with fewer toxic effects
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

SpaceX raised $75B in record IPO – here’s why insiders like Elon Musk are much likelier than public stock buyers to get rocket-powered returns these days

In the old days, companies went public early to access cash to grow. These days, soon-to-be-public companies are already flush with cash from private finance.

SpaceX raised $75B in record IPO – here’s why insiders like Elon Musk are much likelier than public stock buyers to get rocket-powered returns these days
Arts|Economy|Environment|Opinion|Science|Technology

Most Pittsburgh-area communities are losing residents – here’s why that might be OK

New census data shows population decline is spreading across America. Planning for growth may be actively making things worse.

Most Pittsburgh-area communities are losing residents – here’s why that might be OK
Health|Science|Technology

Killing cancer requires immune cells to infiltrate tumors’ hostile microenvironment – sugar shields can help them break in

CAR-T therapy engineers a patient’s own immune cells to fight cancer. Making these cels more resilient can make treatments more effective.

Killing cancer requires immune cells to infiltrate tumors’ hostile microenvironment – sugar shields can help them break in
Arts|Education|Environment|Opinion|Science

Efforts to combat climate change often exclude Indigenous people – and they may not have any recourse

Efforts to protect land and environmental resources, including fighting climate change, often end up displacing people who have lived in those places for generations.

Efforts to combat climate change often exclude Indigenous people – and they may not have any recourse
Environment|Science|World

El Niño is back, and ocean temperatures are already near record highs – that can spell disaster for fish and corals

El Niño can trigger intense periods of extreme ocean warming known as marine heat waves that can devastate marine life.

El Niño is back, and ocean temperatures are already near record highs – that can spell disaster for fish and corals
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump’s AI security order acknowledges risks but stops short of regulating industry

The executive order is voluntary for AI companies but aligns with AI safety experts on the potential for harm.

Trump’s AI security order acknowledges risks but stops short of regulating industry
Europe|Science|Technology|World

Ukraine's defence AI chief predicts 'new paradigm' of warfare

Warfare in Ukraine and beyond faces a paradigm shift in the coming years as artificial intelligence systems integrate into unified networks that speed up

Ukraine's defence AI chief predicts 'new paradigm' of warfare
Health|Science|World

'Blind spots' could hide full spread of Congo's Ebola outbreak, WHO suggests

There are many "blind spots" in the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a World Health Organization expert said on Friday, suggesting the spread of the

'Blind spots' could hide full spread of Congo's Ebola outbreak, WHO suggests
Business|Science|Technology|World

Tech executives to attend G7 summit as leaders address AI, online safety

AI executives from Anthropic, OpenAI, Google and Mistral AI are expected to attend next week's G7 summit, said officials from France, which is crafting an agenda aimed at

Tech executives to attend G7 summit as leaders address AI, online safety
Health|Science|World

Ebola outbreak spreads to crowded displacement camp in Congo

The U.N. refugee agency confirmed the first Ebola-related deaths in a displacement camp in eastern Congo, as aid workers warned of a

Ebola outbreak spreads to crowded displacement camp in Congo
Economy|Education|Health|Science|Technology

Smartphones arrived just before the US fertility rate plunged. One study says it’s a direct cause

Smartphones arrived just before the US fertility rate plunged. One study says it’s a direct cause

Smartphones arrived just before the US fertility rate plunged. One study says it’s a direct cause
Arts|Entertainment|Science|Technology

As UFOs go mainstream, the jury is out on what the existence of alien life might mean for religion

Steven Spielberg's new film “Disclosure Day” explores extraterrestrial life and its impact on religion

As UFOs go mainstream, the jury is out on what the existence of alien life might mean for religion
Environment|Science|World

A mysterious ‘cold blob’ in the ocean has puzzled scientists. A new study says it’s an ominous sign

A mysterious ‘cold blob’ in the ocean has puzzled scientists. A new study says it’s an ominous sign

A mysterious ‘cold blob’ in the ocean has puzzled scientists. A new study says it’s an ominous sign
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

SpaceX playbook set to fuel China's IPO ambitions but tech gap persists

SpaceX's record $75 billion IPO is poised to supercharge Chinese space startups racing to fund the same technologies that have

SpaceX playbook set to fuel China's IPO ambitions but tech gap persists
Asia|Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Nvidia begins Vera CPU sales pitch to Chinese clients, sources say

Nvidia has told Chinese clients that its new "Vera" central processors for AI data centres could be available as soon as August and that they can begin placing orders, three

Nvidia begins Vera CPU sales pitch to Chinese clients, sources say
Education|Environment|Science|World

Disaster drills helped prevent more deaths when powerful quake hit the southern Philippines

Philippine officials say that years of disaster-preparedness drills helped prevent a larger casualty toll when one of the strongest earthquakes in 50 years struck the south

Disaster drills helped prevent more deaths when powerful quake hit the southern Philippines
Business|Science|Technology|World

Japan's struggling flagship H3 rocket returns to flight with the debut of a low-cost variant

Japan’s H3 rocket has returned to flight with the debut of its new low-cost variant

Japan's struggling flagship H3 rocket returns to flight with the debut of a low-cost variant
Environment|Science|World

China warns of risk of 'extreme floods' in desert regions

HONG KONG, June 12 - China warned communities in its northwestern Xinjiang and nearby regions on Friday to prepare for "extreme floods" this summer, driven by abnormally high temperatures, heavy

China warns of risk of 'extreme floods' in desert regions
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|Science

Political blame game follows as screwworm parasite threatens cattle in Texas

The return of the screwworm parasite to the U.S. has some politicians trying to figure out who to blame

Political blame game follows as screwworm parasite threatens cattle in Texas
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

SpaceX by the numbers: Six charts map businesses behind the largest-ever IPO

SpaceX made its Nasdaq debut on Friday, capping the meteoric rise of a company that has reshaped the space business with reusable rockets and

SpaceX by the numbers: Six charts map businesses behind the largest-ever IPO
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Musk's SpaceX prices record $75 billion IPO at $135 a share

SpaceX on Thursday priced the biggest-ever U.S. initial public offering at $135 per share, making Elon Musk’s rocket and spacecraft manufacturer one of the

Musk's SpaceX prices record $75 billion IPO at $135 a share
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

More than 30 lawsuits filed against aerospace company in California over damaged chemical tank

More than 30 lawsuits have been filed against GKN Aerospace after one of the company’s tanks containing a highly flammable chemical overheated and threatened a catastrophic explosion in California's Orange County

More than 30 lawsuits filed against aerospace company in California over damaged chemical tank
Health|Political|Science|Technology

Inflatable IUD displayed at Mississippi Capitol to promote contraception access

Inflatable IUD displayed at Mississippi Capitol to promote contraception access

Inflatable IUD displayed at Mississippi Capitol to promote contraception access
Economy|Environment|Science|World

El Niño has arrived - what is it and how it affects global weather

El Niño is officially here and may become one of the strongest on record, but what is this global weather influencing phenomenon? CNN Meteorologist Derek Van Dam shows what it is and how it might affect you.

El Niño has arrived - what is it and how it affects global weather
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Anthropic pursues data center leases, seeks financial backing from Google, The Information reports

June 11 - AI firm Anthropic is planning to lease and manage its own data centers and is seeking financial backing from Alphabet's Google for the lease payments, The Information reported on Thursday.

Anthropic pursues data center leases, seeks financial backing from Google, The Information reports
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Sports

Going fishing? Officials confirm carp from Utah Lake are safe to eat after 20 years

Going fishing? Officials confirm carp from Utah Lake are safe to eat after 20 years

Going fishing? Officials confirm carp from Utah Lake are safe to eat after 20 years
Business|Environment|Food|Science

Regenerative farming helps this farmer use less water during dry year

Regenerative farming helps this farmer use less water during dry year

Regenerative farming helps this farmer use less water during dry year
Education|Health|Science

Four months after a stroke, teen graduates and looks ahead to nursing career

Four months after a stroke, teen graduates and looks ahead to nursing career

Four months after a stroke, teen graduates and looks ahead to nursing career
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

After facing closure, Idaho Reptile Zoo keeps rescuing animals and educating families

After facing closure, Idaho Reptile Zoo keeps rescuing animals and educating families

After facing closure, Idaho Reptile Zoo keeps rescuing animals and educating families
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

Longtime researcher celebrates his final butterfly release at Jefferson Farm

Longtime researcher celebrates his final butterfly release at Jefferson Farm

Longtime researcher celebrates his final butterfly release at Jefferson Farm
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|World

Brazil reports drop in Amazon deforestation rates, pushing back on US tariff accusations

Brazilian officials have announced a significant drop in deforestation rates

Brazil reports drop in Amazon deforestation rates, pushing back on US tariff accusations
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

El Nino conditions are present, US forecaster says

El Nino conditions are present and expected to strengthen into the Northern Hemisphere winter of 2026–27, the U.S. Climate Prediction Center said on Thursday.

El Nino conditions are present, US forecaster says
Health|Science|Technology|World

FDA's e-cigarette authorization: Fruity vapes not significantly better than tobacco ones

A new memo from U.S. health regulators is raising questions about a recent decision to authorize the first fruit-flavored e-cigarettes for adult smokers

FDA's e-cigarette authorization: Fruity vapes not significantly better than tobacco ones
Environment|Science|World

El Niño is here and rapidly strengthening. Here’s what it means for your weather

El Niño is here and rapidly strengthening. Here’s what it means for your weather

El Niño is here and rapidly strengthening. Here’s what it means for your weather
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Here’s how we find out how strong tornadoes were

Here’s how we find out how strong tornadoes were

Here’s how we find out how strong tornadoes were
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

On brink of IPO, Musk's SpaceX already a household name, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Even before going public, Elon Musk’s SpaceX has become a household name in America — more widely recognized than legacy Apollo-era

On brink of IPO, Musk's SpaceX already a household name, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

US, South Korea hold nuclear deterrence talks as North Korea expands arms push

U.S. and South Korean officials discussed strengthening nuclear deterrence and readiness against North Korea’s growing weapons programme on Thursday, South Korea’s defence

US, South Korea hold nuclear deterrence talks as North Korea expands arms push
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

KKR launches $10 billion AI infrastructure company with Nvidia, Vistra

A KKR-led group on Thursday launched a new company with more than $10 billion in committed capital to finance the build-out of AI infrastructure, the latest effort by an

KKR launches $10 billion AI infrastructure company with Nvidia, Vistra
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

US screwworm cases test months of federal preparation

The U.S. government is fast-tracking drugs and accelerating grant funding in its multi-agency strategy to beat back the New World screwworm, a parasite

US screwworm cases test months of federal preparation
Business|Health|Science|Technology

Heart drug developer Kardigan targets $1.4 billion valuation in US IPO

Clinical-stage ​biotech Kardigan is targeting a valuation of up to $1.4 billion in its initial public offering in the United States, it said on Thursday, as

Heart drug developer Kardigan targets $1.4 billion valuation in US IPO
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Google in talks with Samsung to make part of next-gen chip, The Information reports

Alphabet's Google is in talks with Samsung Electronics to manufacture part of its next-generation artificial intelligence processor, The Information reported on Thursday, citing

Google in talks with Samsung to make part of next-gen chip, The Information reports
Business|Science|Technology|World

Ukraine's drone commander wants to cut Crimea off from Russia

Deep in an underground bunker, where walls of screens stream live data from across the battlefield, the

Ukraine's drone commander wants to cut Crimea off from Russia
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Anthropic v. OpenAI: Behind the bitter battle for the future of AI

If not for the intense rivalry between Anthropic and OpenAI, the generative AI boom might not have arrived so quickly.

Anthropic v. OpenAI: Behind the bitter battle for the future of AI
Health|Science|US|World

FDA grants emergency approval for over-the-counter drug to treat screwworm in pets

The U.S.

FDA grants emergency approval for over-the-counter drug to treat screwworm in pets
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Drone use poised to soar as FAA homes in on rule change allowing pilots to fly them out of sight

Allowing people to fly drones beyond their line of sight could greatly expand commercial applications.

Drone use poised to soar as FAA homes in on rule change allowing pilots to fly them out of sight
Business|Economy|Education|Science|Technology

Anthropic announces 'Claude Corps' to teach nonprofits to use AI more effectively

Anthropic will donate $150 million to launch a fellowship program called Claude Corps that plans to help nonprofits effectively use artificial intelligence by embedding 1,000 trained fellows in various organizations for a year

Anthropic announces 'Claude Corps' to teach nonprofits to use AI more effectively
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

El Nino is here and scientists fear it'll be big, bad and costly with heat, floods, droughts, fires

U.S. meteorologists say an El Nino has formed

El Nino is here and scientists fear it'll be big, bad and costly with heat, floods, droughts, fires
Business|Economy|Education|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

The skills people still perform better than AI, according to workplace experts

Many workers fear machines will supplant them as adoption of artificial intelligence accelerates

The skills people still perform better than AI, according to workplace experts
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science

How Colorado hospitals are caring for pregnant patients with substance use disorders by overcoming stigma

Nearly 1,500 healthcare professionals completed the training in hospitals, birth centers and community organizations across the state.

How Colorado hospitals are caring for pregnant patients with substance use disorders by overcoming stigma
Health|Lifestyle|Opinion|Science

Using cannabis for sleep isn’t harmless – a neurologist explains how it can trap people in a cycle of dependency

Young people and those with trauma, such as veterans, are especially vulnerable to the difficulty of stopping cannabis use for sleep.

Using cannabis for sleep isn’t harmless – a neurologist explains how it can trap people in a cycle of dependency
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

How the development of solar and wind farms on the Tibetan Plateau is affecting local communities

China’s national government policies on energy and economic development are changing pastoral life on the Tibetan Plateau.

How the development of solar and wind farms on the Tibetan Plateau is affecting local communities
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

How Pennsylvania towns are protecting themselves from the noise, heat and utility costs of massive data centers

Communities across the state are demanding to know how proposed data centers would affect their electric and water bills, landscapes and quality of life.

How Pennsylvania towns are protecting themselves from the noise, heat and utility costs of massive data centers
Education|Environment|Health|Science

Garlic mustard is on the Prohibited Plant List in Massachusetts. Here's why.

Garlic mustard is on the Prohibited Plant List in Massachusetts. Here's why.

Garlic mustard is on the Prohibited Plant List in Massachusetts. Here's why.
Health|Science|Technology

For better or worse, young people are turning to AI chatbots for emotional support

For better or worse, young people are turning to AI chatbots for emotional support

For better or worse, young people are turning to AI chatbots for emotional support
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology

Americans wary of AI-driven data center boom, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows

Just one-in-three Americans approve of the fast pace of data-center construction that supports artificial intelligence and most

Americans wary of AI-driven data center boom, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows
Africa|Health|Science|World

A cracked coffin, a funeral and the hunt for Ebola's patient zero

By the time the truck pulled away from the morgue in Bunia, the morning heat hung heavily over the road to Mongbwalu.

A cracked coffin, a funeral and the hunt for Ebola's patient zero
Americas|Crime|Environment|Health|Science|US

Flesh-eating screwworm has reached the US — a comeback driven by organized crime

Flesh-eating screwworm has reached the US — a comeback driven by organized crime

Flesh-eating screwworm has reached the US — a comeback driven by organized crime
Arts|Entertainment|Science|Technology

'Doctor Who' future uncertain as BBC scraps Christmas special and showrunner exits

The future of "Doctor Who” is uncertain after the BBC canceled a planned Christmas special

'Doctor Who' future uncertain as BBC scraps Christmas special and showrunner exits
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

India monsoon slows; below-average rain seen over next two weeks

India is expected to receive below-average rainfall over the next two weeks, especially in central and northern regions, as "western disturbances" have

India monsoon slows; below-average rain seen over next two weeks
Science|Technology|World

NATO commander highlights critical role of data in modern combat

NATO's top military commander on Thursday highlighted the importance of battlefield data processing in modern warfare, pointing to conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.

NATO commander highlights critical role of data in modern combat
Business|Economy|Health|Science|World

Project Nashville: GSK boosts oncology rebuild with $11 billion Nuvalent deal

GSK's record $10.6 billion deal for U.S. company Nuvalent will accelerate the British drugmaker's rebuild of its cancer drug business as

Project Nashville: GSK boosts oncology rebuild with $11 billion Nuvalent deal
Business|Science|Technology

Musk to speak at chip tool giant ASML event ahead of SpaceX IPO

Elon Musk is expected to appear virtually at an event by computer chip equipment giant ASML on Thursday to discuss Terafab, his plan for a massive

Musk to speak at chip tool giant ASML event ahead of SpaceX IPO
Business|Environment|Science|World

Philippine town seeks immediate airlift of food to ease hunger in quake-hit villages

The mayor of a quake-hit southern Philippine town is pleading for air force helicopters to transport food to stave off hunger in places isolated by landslides

Philippine town seeks immediate airlift of food to ease hunger in quake-hit villages
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

China's control over indium phosphide exports threatens AI data centre rollout

Barely a week after Nvidia-backed chipmaker Coherent warned of a shortage of indium phosphide in an earnings call in early May, its CEO Jim

China's control over indium phosphide exports threatens AI data centre rollout
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Reactor reboot at world's largest nuclear plant highlights flaws in Japan's radioactive waste plans

A reactor at the world’s largest nuclear power plant in Japan has resumed operations

Reactor reboot at world's largest nuclear plant highlights flaws in Japan's radioactive waste plans
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Short seller Jim Chanos doubts SpaceX valuation, says IPO fueled by 'hopes and dreams'

Prominent short seller Jim Chanos took aim at the highly anticipated IPO of SpaceX, warning the Elon Musk-led space company's offering is fueled by

Short seller Jim Chanos doubts SpaceX valuation, says IPO fueled by 'hopes and dreams'
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Anthropic pledges $200 million to research AI's economic impact as CEO suggests job loss solutions

Anthropic has joined calls for the AI industry to find ways to cushion people from AI's disruptions to the workforce

Anthropic pledges $200 million to research AI's economic impact as CEO suggests job loss solutions
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Travel

South Florida beachgoers annoyed by smelly "tsunami" of seaweed. Cities try to rake it, but it keeps coming back

South Florida beachgoers annoyed by smelly "tsunami" of seaweed. Cities try to rake it, but it keeps coming back

South Florida beachgoers annoyed by smelly "tsunami" of seaweed. Cities try to rake it, but it keeps coming back