Today: September 12, 2026
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Brazil considers reciprocal measures after EU halts imports of Brazilian goods

Brazil’s government and exporters of meat, poultry, eggs, honey and other animal products were scrambling Thursday after a European Union deadline passed for suspending imports over concerns about the use of antibiotics and antimicrobial drugs in livestock

Economy|Environment|Science

The Trump administration halted a Great Lakes project. Then Whitmer called Trump

The Trump administration is allowing construction of a state-federal project aimed at preventing invasive carp from reaching the Great Lakes to move forward

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Vance says Iran conflict isn’t a ‘war,’ even as he refuses to say when it will end

Vance says Iran conflict isn’t a ‘war,’ even as he refuses to say when it will end

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Fact check: Vance repeats Trump’s fictional ‘$19 trillion’ investment figure

Fact check: Vance repeats Trump’s fictional ‘$19 trillion’ investment figure

Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Smart ring maker Oura reveals revenue surge in US IPO filing

Oura, the maker of smart wearable Oura Ring, filed the paperwork for its U.S. initial public offering on Thursday, revealing a revenue surge and adding to a growing list of consumer

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FACT FOCUS: Trump claims US banks cannot operate in Canada. That's not true

President Donald Trump falsely claimed on Wednesday that U.S. banks are not allowed to do business in Canada

Science|Technology

OpenAI launches new Astra model amid growing scrutiny over agents' safety

OpenAI on Thursday unveiled a new artificial intelligence model it calls its best yet but cautioned that it also sometimes attempts to evade human

Business|Economy|Environment|Science

US Forest Service closing 23 research facilities as part of reorganization under Trump

The U.S. Forest Service is closing 23 research stations in more than a dozen states as part of an organizational overhaul under President Donald Trump

Environment|Health|Science

2 more beluga whales die at Chicago aquarium, including 1 recently rescued from Canada

Two more beluga whales have died at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium, including one that was moved in mid-August as part of an international effort to rescue Canada's last captive whales

Arts|Europe|Science|Technology

Scientists studying cockroach milk and nose-blowing win Ig Nobel prizes for quirky science

Researchers have been honored for their quirky, imaginative contributions to science at the 36th annual Ig Nobel Prizes

Education|Health|Science

Kentucky students learn healthy habits and lifesaving skills through Heart Association program

Kentucky students learn healthy habits and lifesaving skills through Heart Association program

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Edouard’s flood threat finally wanes after dumping 20+ inches on east Texas

Edouard’s flood threat finally wanes after dumping 20+ inches on east Texas

Business|Science|Technology

Nvidia sets October launch for RTX Spark AI PCs

Nvidia on Thursday said Lenovo and Acer will launch the first Windows PCs powered by its RTX Spark chip in October, as the chip giant pushes to bring AI capabilities directly to

Education|Environment|Science

Visitors help track monarch migration at Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge

Visitors help track monarch migration at Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge

Health|Science

Pentagon temporarily rescinds guidance on testosterone screening for US troops

The Pentagon is temporarily rescinding recently published clinical guidance for a new, mandatory testosterone deficiency screening

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Report finds holes and delays in how Secret Service updates its protection policy

A government report finds that the U.S. Secret Service faced several drone-related incidents without updating its protection policies or documenting reasons it didn't

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Out-of-state drivers owe Maryland nearly $1 billion in unpaid tolls

Out-of-state drivers owe Maryland nearly $1 billion in unpaid tolls

Health|Science

Family's journey inspires new Ohio program to fight pediatric cancer

Family's journey inspires new Ohio program to fight pediatric cancer

Environment|Science

Injured snapping turtle released back into the wild

Injured snapping turtle released back into the wild

Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology

Brazil’s Senate passes rare earth minerals regulation, paving the way for boosted exploration

Brazil’s Senate has approved a bill to regulate the exploration of critical minerals, including rare earths, marking a step toward exploiting its vast reserves

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Tesla keeps hyping robotaxis as its future. But it’s trailing rival Waymo in a field yet to prove profitable

Tesla keeps hyping robotaxis as its future. But it’s trailing rival Waymo in a field yet to prove profitable

Political|Science|World

Syria begins destroying Assad-era chemical weapons

Syria has begun destroying the remnants of a clandestine Assad-era chemical weapons program that it recovered in May, the first such destruction in a decade, a Syrian envoy

Business|Science|Technology

Nvidia bets $13 billion on open AI models with Hugging Face deal

Nvidia will buy popular developer platform Hugging Face for $12.93 billion, using its growing AI war chest to expand its

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A Lebanese man held prisoner in Israel is released and handed over to Lebanon

A Lebanese man held in Israel has been released, marking the first such handover since the Israel-Hezbollah conflict began six months ago

Environment|Europe|Science

France records its hottest summer since measurements began over a century ago

France has recorded its hottest summer since measurements began over a century ago, according to the environment minister

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Nvidia to spend $13 billion on Hugging Face, which will remain an open source platform

Nvidia is buying artificial intelligence software platform Hugging Face for $13 billion

Environment|Science|Technology

EPA proposal could leave the public in the dark on data center plans

A plan by the Environmental Protection Agency could make it harder for the public to learn about and comment on proposed AI data centers that have sparked a backlash in communities across the country and become a key election issue

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Six bear cubs killed on Tahoe roads in two weeks, Bear League says

Six bear cubs killed on Tahoe roads in two weeks, Bear League says

Education|Science|Technology

Do you need to worry about the Sun turning into a black hole?

Some stars turn into black holes at the end of their lifespans, once they stop burning the fuel in their cores.

Science|Technology

A pair of spacecraft draw closer to Mercury after nearly decade-long voyage

Two Mercury-bound spacecraft are in the home stretch of their nearly decade-long voyage

Economy|Environment|Science

Trump administration ratchets up its fight to get more oil flowing from California

The Trump administration has been fighting with California officials over offshore oil projects and the state's coastal commission, which works to protect the state's shores

Science|Technology

Anthropic still flagged as risk to defense industrial base, US official says

Anthropic is still considered a "Supply Chain Risk" by the U.S. defense department and defense industry, the under secretary of defense for research and

Business|Science|Technology

Nvidia inks $13 billion deal to buy the AI startup that was hacked by OpenAI

Nvidia inks $13 billion deal to buy the AI startup that was hacked by OpenAI

Asia|Business|Economy|Science|Technology|Travel

Tech pilgrims flock to China as global innovation race heats up

Humanoid robots working on factory floors, AI models challenging global rivals and electric-vehicle plants

Environment|Science|Technology

Satellite images show how penguins’ diets are changing in response to Antarctic climate change

When penguin colonies are surrounded by sea ice, the penguins tend to eat more fish, rather than krill. And colonies that eat more fish are more successful at sustaining their numbers.

Health|Science|Technology

AI skin cancer detection tools are getting better – but only for people with light skin

These apps and software programs could provide access to lifesaving screening – if researchers can find a way to remove the baked-in bias.

Health|Science|Technology|Travel

It’s a top guest complaint but many hotels can’t fix it

It’s a top guest complaint but many hotels can’t fix it

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Compared to driving, flying is extraordinarily safe – but why doesn’t it feel that way?

When it comes to transportation, there’s a hidden danger in choosing what feels safer.

Health|Science|Technology|World

Health officials turn to mobile-phone data to track Ebola spread in Congo

Health officials battling the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are using anonymised mobile-phone data to map population movements

Science|Technology

The BepiColombo mission begins its arrival at Mercury after nearly 8 years

The BepiColombo mission begins its arrival at Mercury after nearly 8 years

Health|Science

Just one drink a day may increase the risk of dying from numerous cancers

Just one drink a day may increase the risk of dying from numerous cancers

Science|Technology

Japanese scientist Shirakawa, co-winner of 2000 Nobel Prize in chemistry, dies at 90

Japanese scientist Hideki Shirakawa, co-winner of the 2000 Nobel Prize in chemistry, has died at 90

Europe|Science|Technology

France starts tests on Tesla's self-driving tech

France has begun tests on two cars to better assess Tesla's FSD advanced driver assistance system, French Minister of Transport Philippe Tabarot said, in

Science|Technology

Texas Republicans turn against data centers, putting big tech on notice

Less than a year ago, Texas Governor Greg Abbott hailed Texas as the "epicenter of AI development."

Environment|Science|World

'Supersized' El Niño may become strongest ever recorded, UN says

The El Niño weather phenomenon is set to intensify further into 2027 and could be the strongest ever, raising risks of extreme weather into next year, the

Health|Science

Kennedy asked to remove Pennsylvania measles death from CDC tally, sources say

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F.

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Finland runs Europe's biggest civil defense exercise since the end of World War II

More than 2,000 people in Finland are participating in the largest civil defense drill in Europe since the end of World War II

Environment|Europe|Health|Science

Belgium reports about 3,000 excess deaths over summer due to heat

Heatwaves from June 18 through August 16 caused 2,935 excess deaths in Belgium, or 22.6% excess mortality, public health body Sciensano said in a report on Thursday.

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Oil prices hit fresh 6-week highs on renewed Middle East tensions

Oil prices hit fresh six-week highs on Thursday after new U.S. strikes on Iran and renewed Israeli threats against Tehran heightened concerns about

Environment|Science|Travel

Floods hit a historic Grand Canyon lodge. It’s the second park landmark affected by a natural disaster in the past year

Floods hit a historic Grand Canyon lodge. It’s the second park landmark affected by a natural disaster in the past year

Arts|Environment|Food|MidEast|Science

Gaza seed bank helps farmers cultivate the little land they have left

A group of farmers has been working to preserve Gaza's native crops by rebuilding a local seed bank that was destroyed during

Arts|Education|Science

Trump administration threatens to cut federal agencies' support for Smithsonian

President Donald Trump's administration has threatened to cut federal agencies' support for the Smithsonian, marking its latest escalation against the institution.

Asia|Science|Technology|World

China says it conducted survey of waters east of Taiwan last month

China's Ministry of Natural Resources conducted a survey of waters east of Taiwan last month that it said would help it create "one map" for territorial planning

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Pacific island nations seek to turn geopolitics into funding to offset climate change harm

Stormy weather can send the Pacific Ocean flooding into people's homes in small, remote island nations

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Former Tropical Storm Edouard lingers over Texas, flooding homes and roadways

Texas authorities have rescued dozens of people from stranded cars, homes surrounded by floodwaters and an assisted living facility as former Tropical Storm Edouard lingered over rural parts of the state

Asia|Environment|Science|US

The Trump administration cut funds for natural hazards monitoring in Nepal

The Trump administration cut funds for natural hazards monitoring in Nepal

Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

From hunger to obesity: Developing world faces growing threat to child health

Intan Permatasari's mother simply couldn't refuse her daughter's pleas for food.

Political|Science|US

Federal judge blocks Trump’s newest attempt to crack down on birthright citizenship

Federal judge blocks Trump’s newest attempt to crack down on birthright citizenship

Education|Science|Technology

Nation’s largest school district bans AI in the classroom through 8th grade

Nation’s largest school district bans AI in the classroom through 8th grade

Arts|Food|Science|Technology

Appalling AI menu pictures keep going viral. But what makes them so revolting?

Appalling AI menu pictures keep going viral. But what makes them so revolting?

Business|Finance|Science|Technology

Nscale touts $103 billion contracted revenue ahead of potential IPO, The Information reports

Nscale is telling prospective investors it has about $103 billion of total contracted revenue ahead of an initial public offering that could come as soon as this month, The

Health|Science

US Pentagon issues clinical guidelines on troop testosterone screening to start immediately

The U.S.

Science|Technology

OpenAI is building 'automated shutdown' capabilities for AI tools, letter to lawmakers says 

OpenAI told two House Democrats that its engineers are developing “automated shutdown capabilities” for AI systems, according to a company letter

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Gunman wounds staff member at Virginia elementary school, then kills himself

Authorities say a 19-year-old gunman forced his way into a Virginia elementary school and shot a staff member before killing himself

Education|Science|Technology

Mamdani imposes one-year ban on AI for most NYC students

New York City officials announced a one-year moratorium on students using artificial intelligence in public elementary and middle schools, the latest step by public

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Chevron, Eni commit to expand oil projects in Venezuela under US eye

Several international energy firms, including Eni, GE Vernova and Chevron committed on Wednesday to project expansions to boost oil

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Trump administration backs OpenAI in New York Times' copyright case over training of chatbots

The Trump administration is backing OpenAI over the New York Times in a closely watched case over how it builds its AI technology using millions of news articles

Health|Science|World

Congo's Ebola outbreak shows no signs of slowing as deaths top 3,000

Congo’s Ebola outbreak has killed more than 3,000 people out of more than 6,100 confirmed cases

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Tasmanian tiger skull shows it was different than any living mammal

Tasmanian tiger skull shows it was different than any living mammal

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Scientists find a huge 10-sided wave pattern swirling in the clouds over Saturn's south pole

Scientists have discovered an enormous 10-sided wave pattern in the icy ammonia clouds over Saturn's south pole

Health|Science|Technology

Top US doctors offer updated flu and COVID vaccine recommendations, aiming to ease confusion

Leading U.S. medical groups are urging people to get updated flu and COVID-19 vaccinations this fall

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Democratic US senator asks Capital One for details on Trump account anti-money laundering review

A Democratic U.S. senator has pressed Capital One Financial for details about an internal anti-money-laundering review that the bank said last month led it

Arts|Environment|Science

Oil settles 1% higher, as US-Iran strikes threaten supplies

Brent crude prices settled 1% higher in a volatile session on Wednesday, driven by renewed military strikes between the U.S. and Iran that have

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Swim instructor recounts rare river otter attack, receiving 38 stitches

Swim instructor recounts rare river otter attack, receiving 38 stitches

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US Commerce chief says Anthropic back on 'right side' with Trump, Axios reports

U.S.

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Anthropic launches AI agent blueprints for retailers ahead of holiday shopping season 

Artificial intelligence company Anthropic is giving retailers blueprints to build shopping and merchant agents on Claude, it announced on Wednesday, as

Business|Science|Technology

US urges G20 countries to allow AI training on creators' work

The U.S. urged G20 countries on Wednesday to develop rules governing how AI companies use copyrighted material to

Science|Technology

US government backs OpenAI in New York Times copyright case

The Trump administration has filed a brief supporting OpenAI in its dispute with the New York Times and other newspapers over the company's use of their work to

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Family grieves husky found dead in backyard construction hole

Family grieves husky found dead in backyard construction hole

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Lula's lead over Flavio Bolsonaro narrows ahead of Brazil election, Quaest poll shows

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's lead over right-wing challenger Senator Flavio Bolsonaro narrowed further ahead of October's election, a Quaest poll

Election|Science|Technology

Brazil’s electoral court sets new standards for AI deepfakes after case involving Sen. Bolsonaro

Brazil’s top electoral court has set new standards for identifying AI-generated deepfakes in political ads

Health|Science

WHO's Tedros says Ebola response must be scaled up to tackle Congo outbreak

The head of the World Health Organization on Wednesday said the Ebola response needs to be scaled up to tackle the outbreak in the Democratic Republic

Education|Health|Science

As schools re-open, Congo drops remote learning plan in Ebola red zone

Schools reopened this week in areas of Democratic Republic of Congo hardest hit by Ebola, after authorities

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S&P 500, Dow post slim gains at open as Iran tensions clash with AI optimism

The benchmark S&P 500 and the blue-chip Dow indexes opened marginally higher on Wednesday, as investors weighed renewed U.S.-Iran clashes against signs of strength in the AI trade.

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Officers save choking 3-month-old baby by using LifeVac device

Officers save choking 3-month-old baby by using LifeVac device

Health|Science

Iowa officials warn of rising kratom deaths as Gov. Reynolds calls for total ban

Iowa officials warn of rising kratom deaths as Gov. Reynolds calls for total ban

Health|Science

Doctors say they’re filling a void left by CDC on vaccines. Here’s what to know about flu, Covid-19 and RSV this fall

Doctors say they’re filling a void left by CDC on vaccines. Here’s what to know about flu, Covid-19 and RSV this fall

Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Blackout risk rises as heat wave stresses largest US electric grids

The risk of power outages is expected to escalate across a broad swath of the United States on Wednesday as intense heat will test the capacity of electricity

Science|Technology

US, China arm for space warfare: hunter satellites and orbital weapons

In June, a secretive unmanned Chinese spaceplane closely monitored by U.S. military analysts released a small satellite

Education|Science|Technology

Caterpillar twitches in an ultraquiet chamber are helping biologists understand how these insects hear without ears

Scientists give caterpillars haircuts and put them in a room isolated from sound to figure out how they’re able to hear without ears.

Education|Science|Technology

Trump is proposing a US Space Academy – if created, it could blur the lines between NASA and the military

No, the US Space Academy wouldn’t be a real-life Starfleet Academy. But what it would be is still a little unclear.

Crime|Science|Technology

Daejon Love case highlights online romance scams: Research reveals scammers’ tactics – and how to defend against them

Dating apps have given an ancient profession, confidence scamming, a high-tech boost.

Environment|Science

Pyrograzing turns ordinary livestock into fire prevention heroes, so why isn’t it used on public lands more often?

Targeted grazing is gaining interest as fire risk rises, particularly in hard-to-manage areas of the Western US. But it isn’t always as simple as it seems.

Health|Science|Technology

Decades after 9/11, toxic dust and PTSD may be accelerating brain aging among first responders

From intense psychological trauma to exposure to neurotoxic dust, first responders at ground zero continue to confront significant physical and mental health risks.

Arts|Opinion|Science|Technology|World

Labor votes: Discontent will accompany blue‑collar voters to the polls in the midterms

In closely contested House and Senate races, even a small shift in union votes could influence the outcome.

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Toyota RAV4 vs. Hyundai Tucson, an Edmunds plug-in hybrid SUV comparison

If you’re looking to reduce your gas bills but buying an electric vehicle just isn’t for you, the 2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid or 2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid might be a smart solution

Crime|Europe|Science|Technology

Germany probes suspected sabotage after disruption at 2 power substations

Authorities are investigating two incidents in Germany as possible sabotage, with one also linked to terrorism

Business|Science|Technology

Tesla set to hold Cybercab event in Austin, Texas

Tesla is set to hold an event for its purpose-built robotaxi Cybercab in Austin, Texas, on Thursday, amid much fanfare, as well as questions about regulatory hurdles

Arts|Finance|Science|Technology

Bonds boil

A new wave of strikes in the Iran war this week has seen energy prices surge once again, adding fuel to the selloff across world bond markets as investors brace for a

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Berkshire CEO Abel says AI to help power growth

Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel said on Wednesday he sees significant opportunities for the conglomerate from the buildout of AI data centers, after

Education|Science|Technology

This university built an AI curriculum before ChatGPT. Now it wants to help other schools do the same

This university built an AI curriculum before ChatGPT. Now it wants to help other schools do the same

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EU's Kallas says Leipzig attack had hallmarks of state-sponsored terrorism

The attempted attack in Leipzig had all the hallmarks of state-sponsored terrorism, the European Union's foreign policy chief

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Edouard brings heavy rain, gusty winds to southeast Texas

Video shows heavy rain and gusty winds in southeast Texas as Tropical Storm Edouard swept through the area. Edouard has weakened to a tropical depression after making landfall Tuesday afternoon near the border of Texas and Louisiana.

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Too weak, too strict: India's food warning labels draw fire from all sides

The Indian government is facing fierce opposition on proposed food warning labels from both health experts and food giants - activists say many items will

Africa|Health|Science|World

Congo's Ebola outbreak kills more than 3,000, government figures show

The number of deaths in Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak has surpassed 3,000, government data showed on Wednesday, as the country's worst-ever epidemic continues

Economy|Science|Technology

US tech firms may crowd out others in euro bond market and raise credit risk

U.S. tech giants are flooding the euro zone bond market to fund huge AI investments, potentially crowding out other borrowers, pushing up financing costs even for

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Taiwan says its companies plan to invest another $20 billion in US

Taiwanese companies are planning another $20 billion of investments in the U.S. driven by demand for AI applications, the island's economy minister said on Wednesday without

Economy|Environment|Europe|Food|Science|Travel

Italy has started exporting a delicacy prized abroad, reviled at home

Fishermen in Italy have shifted from incinerating invasive Atlantic blue crabs to commercializing them

Science|Technology

Germany successfully tests Israeli ballistic missile, officials say

Germany successfully tested an Israeli ballistic missile in the North Atlantic overnight, military officials said on Wednesday, as Western powers scramble to acquire long-

Arts|Environment|Science|Technology

Schooners that graced a Maine-themed quarter or hosted Cousteau rest at the bottom of a NYC canal

The company that owns two historic schooners that sank near Brooklyn's Gowanus Canal two months ago hasn't decided what to do with them yet

Arts|Education|Science|Technology|World

Air raid alert shatters first day of school in Kyiv after overnight Russian missile strikes

Ukrainian schools are adapting to wartime conditions as the conflict with Russia continues

Arts|Economy|Europe|Finance|Science

Banks rush to swap higher-risk credit assets for Bank of England cash

British banks are increasingly pledging higher-risk assets such as loans linked to high-interest store cards and vehicle

Environment|Science|World

Global temperature rises to exceed 1.5 Celsius 'within a few years', UNEP says

Global temperature rises are set to exceed the key threshold of 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) "within a few years", the UN's environmental body said on

Environment|Science

Edouard weakens into a tropical depression after landfall but still dumping rain into Texas

The former Tropical Storm Edouard weakened into a depression while unleashing heavy rains and strong winds on parts of Texas

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America's story intertwined with its military history, but a military-civilian disconnect persists

The story of the U.S. is intertwined with its military history, from its creation in 1776 to the expansion of its physical borders to its role in the global political and economic order

Environment|Science|World

Global warming will exceed limit, UN says in a report that maps path to get back below danger zone

In a strategic retreat, the United Nations concedes that Earth has lost its chance to prevent some of the worst impacts of global warming

Asia|Environment|Science

As climate change warms the Himalayas, disasters like the Nepal floods are becoming more frequent

The flash floods in Nepal were only the latest in an accelerating series of disasters that have battered the Himalayas in recent years

Asia|Environment|Science|World

Mass burials in Nepal as death toll from flash floods exceeds 1,000

Rescue teams are continuing to search for thousands of people still missing after last week's catastrophic flooding in Nepal and China, as the death toll exceeded 1,000

Environment|Science|Technology

India’s power demand is surging, but some solar energy is going to waste

As extreme heat and poor monsoon rains result in more demand for power in India for cooling and pumping out groundwater for agriculture, India is managing to meet its power needs

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Not just Nvidia: these power and cooling firms are riding the trillion-dollar data centre boom

While Nvidia is synonymous with the AI boom, a lesser-known group of power and cooling equipment suppliers is cashing in on a global data centre construction

Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Using thunderquakes to X-ray Earth – a new study shows urban seismology in action

With the help of thunderstorms and everyday fiber-optic cables, these scientists are revealing a hidden world underground.

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

US urges hands-off approach to AI regulation at G20 tech meeting

The U.S. pressed G20 members on Tuesday to take a hands-off approach to AI regulation and avoid creating rules for

Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Brazil's Congress approves tax exemptions to attract data center investments

Brazil's Congress on Tuesday approved a bill exempting data-center-related equipment from federal taxes, part of the government's plan to lure such projects to the country

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Honduran court drops charges against former president pardoned by Trump

A Honduran court has dropped charges against former President Juan Orlando Hernandez over fraud and money laundering, judiciary

Arts|Education|Health|Science|Technology

US sues Kansas school district for aiding transgender students' transitions

President Donald Trump's administration on Tuesday filed what it said was the first lawsuit of its kind seeking to block public schools in Kansas City, Kansas,

Business|Europe|Science|Technology

EU antitrust regulators quiz publishers on Google's AI search opt-out

EU antitrust regulators are seeking feedback from publishers on Google's proposal to let them opt out of AI search without affecting their rankings in

Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Booming weight-loss drug demand in Brazil fuels thriving black market and health fears

When Brazilian customs agents opened jars of dulce de leche aboard a tourist bus arriving from Paraguay in April, they discovered hundreds of vials

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Justice Department seizes more than $560,000 in cryptocurrency donations for Hamas

The Justice Department says it has seized more than $560,000 in cryptocurrency donations intended for Hamas

Economy|Science|Technology

USDA to test satellites, AI to try to improve crop estimates amid farmer criticism

The U.S.

Crime|Health|Science

Ex-safety director sentenced in fatal hyperbaric chamber explosion

Ex-safety director sentenced in fatal hyperbaric chamber explosion

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G20 finance chiefs except China back action on distorted trade

The Trump administration won backing from all G20 financial leaders except China's on Tuesday to act against "non-

Business|Science|Technology

Amazon's Zoox, Alphabet's Waymo expand robotaxi services to more US cities

Amazon's Zoox and Alphabet's Waymo on Tuesday separately announced expansions of their driverless ride-hailing operations into new U.S. cities, weeks after Zoox started paid

Science|Technology

OpenAI says upcoming model is so capable it requires stronger guardrails

OpenAI has determined that one of its upcoming models is so capable it requires additional safety measures before it can be launched. 

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Syria was building a nuclear reactor in Deir el-Zour under Assad, UN reports

Syria was constructing a nuclear reactor in Deir el-Zour under ousted former President Bashar Assad

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Nestle to offload mainstream vitamin brands for $1 billion

Nestle will sell its mainstream vitamin brands to private equity firm Yellow Wood Partners for $1 billion, it said on Tuesday, as CEO Philipp Navratil tightens the company's

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USPS whistleblower describes new plans for voting by mail hidden from the public

USPS whistleblower describes new plans for voting by mail hidden from the public

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IAEA reports progress in Syria investigation, none in Iran

The U.N. nuclear watchdog has resolved its outstanding questions from an investigation into secret nuclear activities in Syria under the Assad family's

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Woman attacked by otter while swimming in Lake Tahoe, receives nearly 40 stitches

Woman attacked by otter while swimming in Lake Tahoe, receives nearly 40 stitches

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Schools reopen in Congo’s Ebola epicenter despite concerns from parents and teachers

A new academic year has started across Congo despite concerns by parents and teachers that the Ebola outbreak still poses risks to children in the epicenter

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Researchers catch sharks off NY's Hamptons, attach trackers to toothy predators

Researchers are catching a wide range of sharks off New York’s Hamptons and outfitting them with small trackers as they seek to understand more about one of the world’s few confirmed great white shark nurseries

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TCL sues Samsung for false advertising over 'Mini LED' televisions

Chinese consumer electronics company TCL sued South Korea's Samsung in Los Angeles federal court, accusing its rival of falsely advertising some televisions as

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Alligator on Central Florida highway causes chain-reaction crash, leaving woman dead

Alligator on Central Florida highway causes chain-reaction crash, leaving woman dead

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Tesla touts European supervised self-driving safety data ahead of EU vote

Tesla's supervised self-driving technology recorded 4.1 times fewer collisions than manually driven Tesla cars in the five European countries where it is permitted, the

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Oil prices jump 4% as fresh US-Iran fighting stokes supply fears

Oil prices jumped about 4% to a one-week high on Tuesday as a resumption in fighting between the U.S. and Iran renewed fears of supply disruptions from

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Whistleblower says USPS mail-in voting restrictions could discard thousands of legal ballots

A whistleblower told Congress that the U.S.

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Scientists extracted DNA from mummified cheetah remains and made a surprising discovery

Scientists extracted DNA from mummified cheetah remains and made a surprising discovery

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Digital reconstruction reveals the face of ‘Little Foot,’ a nearly 4 million-year-old human ancestor

Digital reconstruction reveals the face of ‘Little Foot,’ a nearly 4 million-year-old human ancestor

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US job openings rise in July after sharp downward revision in prior month

U.S. job openings increased in July amid a surge in manufacturing vacancies, but weak hiring suggested the labor market remained in a holding pattern.

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CoorsTek brings the Coors family back to its roots in downtown Golden, Colorado

CoorsTek brings the Coors family back to its roots in downtown Golden, Colorado

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Tropical Storm Edouard forms near Texas and Louisiana while a storm moves toward Hawaii

Tropical Storm Edouard has formed in the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to gain strength before bringing potentially heavy rains and flooding into parts of Texas and Louisiana

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US urges hands-off approach to AI regulation at G20 tech meeting

The U.S. on Tuesday pressed G20 members to take a hands-off approach to AI regulation and avoid creating new rules for the technology

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Himalayas face severe glacial flood risks in years ahead, UN official warns

The Himalayan region faces severe risks from future glacial floods, a senior U.N. official has warned, as the death toll from last week's flood in Nepal,

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Online mental healthcare is here to stay: Here’s how to navigate your options and find the right clinician

Clear communication is the secret sauce to safe and effective treatment.

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Israeli special forces capture Hamas official in raid on Gaza City

Israeli special forces captured a Hamas militant leader in a raid in Gaza City on Tuesday while Israeli air strikes meant to protect those troops killed

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Many space missions are searching for life beyond Earth – but are we prepared for the fallout if they succeed?

Historical events hold lessons about collaboration and competition in space that could inform how experts plan for the discovery of life beyond Earth.

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What is public interest technology? An expert on data and policy explains how it helps people in need

Public interest technology ensures that public policies are implemented in ways that change people’s lives.

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Submersible joins search for 20 missing in deadly Cypriot ferry disaster

A submersible vessel has joined the search for 20 people missing for two days following a ferry disaster off the coast of Cyprus

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The greenest building is the one still standing after a disaster

A ‘green’ building has to last for its intentionally small carbon footprint to pay off. That includes surviving flood, storm or wildfire damage.

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Drones helped find people after Nepal floods but the search inside hydropower tunnels is a challenge

Drone pilot Manish Maharjan has helped rescue teams in Nepal find people missing after last week’s catastrophic floods

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Deadly floods test Nepal's hydropower ambitions

Deadly floods that wiped out a tenth of Nepal's electricity generation capacity last week have cast doubt on the

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A rising number of women have never been screened for cervical cancer. Here are the risks

A rising number of women have never been screened for cervical cancer. Here are the risks

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Brazil races to rein in AI weeks before election

Brazilian authorities are grappling with how to keep AI from undermining the country's hotly contested election, as AI-generated content floods voters'

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US refusals of crucial newborn vitamin spike, raising risk of dangerous bleeding

The percentage of parents and caregivers in the United States refusing a standard vitamin K shot for infants at birth has accelerated sharply this year

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In Serbia's scorched dunes, foresters plan for an even hotter future

More than a month after flames tore through Serbia's Deliblatska Pescara reserve, foresters are facing tough choices as they work on plans to restore

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Texas' halt on powering data centers reflects US reckoning over 'ghost' demand

Data centers have requested roughly as much electricity across the middle swath of the United States as it takes to power every home in the country, but much of that demand may be

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After student's shooting rampage, Thai school reopens under tight security

A school in Thailand where a student went on a deadly shooting rampage three weeks ago reopened on Tuesday amid heightened security,

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Chinese rescue work in Tibet flood disaster zone still trudging along days later

Chinese rescue teams worked through the night and frequent rain to restore the last stretch of the sole road leading to the Gyirong border

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China is shaping the future of open-source technology – including AI

Nations that lead the development of open-source technology will have a strategic edge for decades to come.

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OpenAI says Apple has only itself to blame in trade-secret fight

By Deepa Seetharaman SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 31 - OpenAI denied Apple's allegations of trade secret theft on Monday, saying the iPhone maker failed to show any confidential information was stolen by former

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Factory activity bounced in August as AI fuelled Asian expansion

Global factory activity was humming last month as surging demand for AI hardware kept Asian factories busy while new orders in

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Flash flooding causes major damage to the Grand Canyon's critical water pipeline

The sole pipeline that supplies water for millions of Grand Canyon visitors was badly damaged by weekend flash flooding, setting up a tricky repair scenario and upending a yearslong construction project to upgrade the line

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Australian judge floats giving court-appointed expert access to Tesla's engineering systems

An Australian judge said he may order Tesla to give an independent expert access to its internal engineering platforms as part of a class action against the

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Eruption of Sinabung volcano on Indonesia’s Sumatra island prompts higher alert

Mount Sinabung in Indonesia has erupted, spewing black ash and smoke into the sky over Sumatra island

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White House releases terms of oil deal with North American Blue Energy Partners

The White House on Monday released terms of the U.S.-Venezuela oil deal with North American Blue Energy Partners.

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Firms including Chevron, ONGC, GE Vernova on track to sign final pacts in Venezuela, sources say

U.S. companies Chevron and GE Vernova, India's ONGC, Italy's Eni and Colombia's GeoPark are on track to sign final agreements

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Trump says Exxon is 'going in' to Venezuela as US pushes oil deals

U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that ExxonMobil, the largest U.S. oil major, was among a group of companies planning to do business in Venezuela.

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Apple alleges OpenAI employee accessed circuit plans after joining startup

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State Farm sued by Los Angeles County for allegedly mishandling wildfire claims

State Farm was sued on Monday by Los Angeles County, which accused the largest U.S. home insurer of mishandling claims by victims of the January 2025 wildfires

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Researchers defend older age of key archaeological site in Chile

Two groups of researchers are defending the view that the Monte Verde archaeological site in Chile was occupied by ancient hunter-gatherers about 14,500 years ago

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ChatGPT, Reddit, Roblox to adhere to EU's "very large platform" rules

The European Commission on Monday said ChatGPT, Reddit and Roblox will need to adhere to the EU regulations for very large online platforms and search engines.

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Congo authorities report more than 6,000 confirmed Ebola cases and nearly 3,000 deaths

Congo’s authorities report that the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history has topped 6,000 cases with 2,911 deaths

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Hackers leak sensitive law enforcement files stolen from the DOJ

Hackers leak sensitive law enforcement files stolen from the DOJ

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DEA makes kratom-related compounds Schedule I substances on an emergency basis

DEA makes kratom-related compounds Schedule I substances on an emergency basis

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US widens lettuce-related cyclosporiasis probe to 20 states

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US military has no plans to send troops to the polls in November, top general says

The highest-ranking officer in the U.S. military says there are no plans to send troops to polling places during November’s midterm congressional elections

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Tina Cordova to address United Nations

Tina Cordova to address United Nations

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Ukraine racing to develop new interceptors as Russian drones and missiles ravage the country

Ukraine racing to develop new interceptors as Russian drones and missiles ravage the country

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Prediction market startup Kalshi permanently bans ex-US lawmaker Santos from trading

Kalshi permanently banned former U.S. congressman George Santos from its platform on Monday and imposed a penalty of $71,356, citing insider trading.

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Experts, lawyers puzzled over US-Venezuela oil deal, call for contract transparency

A massive long-term oil deal expected to grant the U.S. access to a fifth of Venezuela's crude reserves has energy experts and lawyers questioning its legality and

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Settlement requires Meta to check young users' ages. How will that work?

Meta has agreed to improve how it verifies the age of users of its platforms such as Facebook and Instagram as part of an $18 billion legal

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Keeping cool saves thousands of lives yearly, but at a cost of worsening global warming, experts say

A new study highlights the life-saving role of air conditioning

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Nvidia to invest $3.5 billion in chipmaker MediaTek, expand partnership

Nvidia said on Monday it was investing $3.5 billion in Taiwan's MediaTek, the latest deal to widen the U.S. chipmaker's financial ties across the AI industry.

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At Jackson Hole,  global central bankers glimpse dystopian AI future

Imagine a world where AI-powered trading is so prevalent, fast and effective that the Federal Reserve must give two news conferences, one for

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Israeli fire kills five people in Gaza, medics say

Israeli airstrikes killed at least five Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on Monday, health officials said.

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Depleted US oil stash loses potency as Iran war grinds on

Six months into the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, Washington may find it harder to calm jittery oil

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More than 6,000 people infected with Ebola in Congo, government figures show

The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo has passed the 6,000 mark, government data showed on Monday.

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Pentagon signs 7-year deals to increase missile production

The Pentagon said on Monday it secured seven-year agreements with General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS) and Lockheed Martin to increase missile

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Another Ukrainian town lies in ruins as Russians creep closer

Burned out cars. Rubble from flattened buildings strewn along deserted streets.

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Nepal floods expose risks to hydropower in a warming Himalayas

As rescuers in Nepal struggle to find hundreds of workers in the tunnels that were buried in last week's flooding, attention has focus on where to rebuild crucial hydropower projects