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Scientists may have solved a long-standing mystery about why the Moon’s two sides are so different, using samples collected from its farside for the first time. Their findings suggest that uneven heating from Earth's gravitational pull drove enormous flows of ancient magma, creating the dramatically different lunar landscapes we see today.
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The ruling will allow the outlets to enter the White House grounds while they sue to overturn the ban. But it doesn’t resolve all of their access problems.
NYT Business6h8
The decision extends a temporary block on the president’s move to restrict access for three news outlets while they challenge it in court.
WSJ US News7h8
For decades, scientists have focused on amyloid beta as a major culprit behind Alzheimer’s disease, spending billions of dollars developing treatments that have often delivered disappointing results. Now, researchers at UC Santa Cruz are drawing attention to a largely overlooked peptide called P3 that could also play a role in the disease. Previously believed to be harmless, P3 can form harmful-looking protein clumps even faster than amyloid beta and may also damage brain cells.
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Scientists have discovered a protein that may help harmful aging cells hide from the immune system, allowing them to accumulate and fuel age-related health problems. Blocking the protein in mice reduced these cells and inflammation while improving blood sugar regulation and strength, offering a promising new direction for anti-aging research.
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Scientists used artificial intelligence to uncover nearly 10,000 chemical reactions involved in transforming carbon dioxide into fuels and chemicals, revealing crucial pathways that traditional models had missed. The discovery dramatically improved predictions of CO2 conversion and uncovered a surprising hydrogen reaction that could inspire more efficient catalysts.
Science Daily Energy Resources12h8
A newly identified 210-million-year-old dinosaur from Zimbabwe is helping scientists uncover a surprisingly distinct prehistoric ecosystem. The discovery suggests that ancient climate differences may have separated dinosaur populations across southern Africa, leading to unique species that challenge previous assumptions about their evolution.
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A massive prehistoric snake discovered in India may have rivaled the largest snake ever known. Called Vasuki indicus, the 47-million-year-old giant could have reached up to 50 feet long, making it comparable to the legendary Titanoboa. Scientists believe its enormous body made it a slow-moving ambush predator, similar to a modern anaconda.
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GENERAL25
Sen. Jon Ossoff is scheduled to face Republican Rep. Mike Collins Tuesday in a debate for Georgia's key U.S. Senate race.
PBS NewsHour15h⊕34
U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly said the White House's revocation of hard passes for CNN, MS NOW and Politico journalists likely violated their First and Fifth Amendment rights.
CBS News8h⊕28
The layoffs will affect the company's product, tech, legal and HR teams, Netflix leaders said in a memo to employees.
CBS News0m5
Ukraine's Western allies are using maritime law to inspect Russian shadow tankers.
Al Jazeera0m6
US reliance on Canadian potash, a key fertiliser mineral, adds to farmers' cost concerns amid trade tensions.
Al Jazeera0m6
The UK's prime minister meets with Volodymyr Zelensky after a rocky week for the Ukraine president.
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Beneath a wave of school protests in France lies a more existential worry: the future prospects of an entire generation • Don’t get This Is Europe delivered to your inbox? Sign up here Say what you will about France’s high schools, they still produce world-class slogan writers. Here’s a brief selection spotted during three weeks of blockades and marches over chronic teacher shortages, overcrowded classes and crumbling buildings: “ Pas d’avenir, pas de calme ” (No future, no calm). “ Diplômés aujourd’hui, précaires demain ” (Graduates today, insecure tomorrow). “ Vous détruisez notre futur, on bloque votre présent ” (You destroy our future, we block your present). Continue reading...
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It comes amidst an an ongoing pay dispute between public sector workers and the Irish government.
BBC World0m4
Launch of Russian ballistic missiles on Ukraine, with no US warning, coincides with outage of Starlink managed by Musk’s SpaceX Europe live – latest updates Ukraine’s military has suddenly had its access to Starlink satellite internet terminals restricted as the Trump administration has increased pressure on Ukraine to halt long-range strikes on Russia’s oil industry immediately. The terminals, which are distributed and managed by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, are a key component of Ukraine’s military operations and the sudden restrictions on the terminals travelling at high speeds on Tuesday evening led to the failure of several combat missions, said an adviser on military technology to Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Continue reading...
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Gas prices, which jumped 9.1% in September from August, accounted for more than half the monthly rise in inflation.
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Iran's Houthi allies launch a new attack on Saudi Arabia and promise more to come as Trump considers U.S. action on the new front line in the wider Mideast war.
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Exclusive: Douglas Alexander, on trade delegation to India, talks up economic benefits of joint trading arrangements with Europe UK politics live – latest updates Britain will benefit from much closer trading relations with the EU even if that means giving up its ability to negotiate free trade agreements, the Scotland secretary has said. Douglas Alexander helped negotiate deals with India and the US when he was a trade minister under Keir Starmer. Continue reading...
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Jonathan Haidt, a social psychologist and the author of "The Happiness Hypothesis: Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom," joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about updating the book in a world of smartphones, social media and AI.
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Ola Källenius says it will ‘weaken the industry on both sides’ ahead of act intended to counter non-EU competition Locking the UK out of the EU’s flagship industrial “Made in Europe” legislation would amount to a “deliberate choice” by EU leaders to “hurt” the car industry across the bloc, the head of Mercedes-Benz has said. Speaking in his capacity as president of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), Ola Källenius said such a move would “weaken the industry on both sides”. Continue reading...
Guardian World0m5
The 2027 cost-of-living adjustment is the largest since 2023. Here's how it will impact the typical benefit check starting early next year.
CBS News0m5
What comes next is either a retreat for the Houthis or a war of attrition.
Al Jazeera0m5
Learner drivers in September had to wait an average of 19.7 weeks, or around five months, for a practical test.
BBC Top Stories0m4
The pace of price rises increased to 3.7% in the year to September, driving by higher motor fuel costs.
BBC World0m7
At least 52 $TRUMP holders moved funds through crypto exchanges that bar U.S. customers.
CBS News0m4
Gas, clothes, and air fares got more expensive, evidence that rising prices remain an economic challenge just a few weeks before the midterm elections that have focused heavily on issues related to affordability.
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Consumer prices in September jumped 3.7% from a year ago. The Social Security Administration said benefits will increase next year to help keep pace with the rising cost of living.
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Just weeks before the midterm elections, 90% of Americans say prices in the U.S. are the main factor shaping their view of the economy. These charts show why.
CBS News0m7
AI-developed ArtCraft is challenging Adobe after disrupting legacy software's economic model.
Al Jazeera0m8
Senate nominees in Georgia, Iowa and Maine clashed over the Iran war, the economy and more. CBS News' Aaron Navarro, Fin Gómez and Lana Zak have team coverage.
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One official claims satellite internet could erode online governance in Iran amid war with the US and Israel.
Al Jazeera0m6
POLICY ACADEMIA25
Public policy12
Inside the state’s multifront battle over the world’s first tax for the ultrarich.
NYT Home Page3h7
The ruling prevents the administration from penalizing two rights groups for working to provide information for the International Criminal Court’s war crimes investigations.
NYT US News4h7
Kyiv has found itself increasingly vulnerable. A huge attack cut power to 600,000 people there, and a Pentagon-funded satellite program appeared to be curbed without warning.
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For more than a decade, conservative activists held that a single atomic bomb could, without killing Americans directly, lay waste to the country — a claim that built fervor for war with Iran.
NYT Home Page3h6
The president has stepped up his offers of financial rewards to voters with just weeks until the midterms. On Tuesday at a rally in Alaska, he announced pardons.
NYT US News8h5
A bipartisan group of 12 senators called on the president to drop his decision to ease sanctions on Russia’s exports of diesel fuel, saying the deal would help Moscow continue the war in Ukraine.
NYT US News11h5
A Texas mother is suing the president of Students for Life of America and others in the group over an Instagram post that appeared to boast about ordering abortion pills in Houston.
NYT US News18h5
Will the Pennsylvania governor do what is best for students and families by opting into the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit?
WSJ US News14h5
The secretary makes serious arguments, but he leaves out Jerusalem.
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President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine received “no early warning from our partners” about a Russian attack. President Trump has said Washington is still “sharing intel.”
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We look at the state of the U.S.-Ukraine relationship.
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The Taliban government has intensified its crackdown on the press in recent months but had so far targeted Afghan news outlets.
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Regulation antitrust4
The justices will consider how the Video Privacy Protection Act of 1988 applies in the digital age of streaming videos, email newsletters and targeted advertisements.
NYT US News3h7
The European Commission—the EU’s executive arm—said that the sale fully addresses officials’ earlier concerns that the deal could hinder competition in tampon markets in Czechia, Estonia, and Slovakia.
WSJ US Business21h6
The court said Swisscom’s network expansion didn’t breach of competition law, overturning a Competition Commission ruling as well as a $21.6 million fine.
WSJ US Business3h6
Sanofi’s offer to rectify the potential effects of its past messages on a rival flu shot awould address concerns, the bloc’s executive arm said.
WSJ US Business3h6
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Ukrainian officials say the limits imposed on the terminals have blunted their ability to attack Russian targets and intercept drones.
WSJ World News0m7
As Starlink seeks permission to operate in India, a recent protest in New Delhi showed how quickly authorities can cut off mobile internet access.
NYT Business4h6
A report by weapons experts at Conflict Armament Research shows how the Yemeni militant group is developing medium-range weapons independently of Iran.
WSJ World News10h6
Some of those detained accused security forces of beating them during an intense crackdown on demonstrations in India’s capital over the weekend. Police have said they followed the law.
NYT World News2h5
The two nations fought alongside each other during a brutal conflict in Tigray that left hundreds of thousands of people dead just a few years ago. Now they are on the brink of fighting each other.
NYT World News8h5
With midterms fast approaching, Democrats amplify allegations that administration officials are preoccupied with enriching themselves at taxpayers’ expense.
WSJ Social & Politics17h5
A Ukrainian officer is on trial for war crimes related to blowing up the pipelines, testing the limits of wartime sabotage and Germany’s alliance with Kyiv.
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The president’s proposed fuel deal with Russia and a one-sided cease-fire plan are putting Kyiv in a tough spot as winter approaches.
NYT World News7h4
The raucous demonstrations by opposition groups on Monday followed days of an effective lockdown and mass detentions of young protesters by security forces.
NYT World News14h4
MARKETS FINANCE25
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Exports rose 36.3% from a year earlier in September, beating market expectations and potentially threatening to heighten trade tensions with major partners.
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The hotter reading is a sign that high energy prices are tightening their squeeze on consumers ahead of next month’s midterm elections.
WSJ US Business0m7
September price-index figure rises 3.7%; data could shake up Fed rate path
WSJ Markets3h7
Mortgage rates above 7% might not be enough to crack home values if owners hold the line.
WSJ Markets2h7
The IMF warned that as inflation shocks become frequent, governments’ shift to selling more short-term debt may have the opposite effect to the one intended.
WSJ Social & Economy9h7
The central bank said it’s “well-positioned to respond effectively to any risk to medium-term price stability.”
WSJ Social & Economy7h6
The central bank’s chief economist said the size of the response that is now needed to contain inflation may not be as large investors now expect.
WSJ World News4h6
There is room to assess economic developments before taking further monetary policy action, said Michelle Bowman, the Federal Reserve’s vice chair of supervision.
WSJ Markets1h5
The producer-price index climbed 5.0% last month from a year earlier, accelerating from August’s 3.8% increase, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed Wednesday.
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U.S. Treasury and eurozone government bond yields retreated, helped by a drop in Brent crude prices and a pullback in artificial intelligence stocks.
WSJ Social & Economy17h4
The euro fell and was struggling for momentum as it dropped to its lowest since June 2025 against sterling.
WSJ Markets1h4
Emmanuel Moulin was somewhat upbeat on the prospect that the French government would be able to achieve a significant fiscal consolidation over coming years.
WSJ Social & Economy3h4
Thailand’s banking sector is quite strong, so financial stability isn’t a concern, while exchange-rate volatility is roughly contained.
WSJ Social & Economy10h4
Equities earnings6
The revision to forecasts shows how much ASML’s fortunes have come to benefit from the buildout of data centers that turned chips into a red-hot commodity.
WSJ US Business4h7
High interest rates and political uncertainty have data-center startups and other tech companies rethinking their go-public timing.
WSJ Markets11h7
Plus, existing home sales show modest recovery.
WSJ US Business35m5
Plus, investors await inflation data
WSJ Markets1h5
Positive earnings momentum will continue in the third quarter but companies faced the challenge of beating sky-high investor expectations, UniCredit said.
WSJ Markets2h5
The IPO would value pharmacy chain Big Caring at over $1.5 billion.
WSJ US Business1h4
Commodities energy3
Supply fell by 1.7 million barrels a day in the third quarter, as the Iran war curtailed flows through the Strait of Hormuz.
WSJ US Business3h7
Oil prices were higher. MS now projects Dated Brent at $105 in the fourth quarter and at $100 in the first quarter of 2027, citing tanker freight costs.
WSJ Markets2h6
Gold prices extended losses after the latest U.S. inflation figures came in hotter than expected.
WSJ Markets0m4
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Federal regulators said the bank had waved through suspicious transactions without proper care.
NYT Business8h6
Mark Levine, a Democrat, said he remained a steadfast supporter of Israel, but said the quality of the bonds had deteriorated amid conflict in the Middle East.
NYT NY Region5h4
The dermatology company agreed to acquire ZO Skin Health from its shareholders, including the Obagi family and funds managed by Blackstone Tactical Opportunities.
WSJ US Business4h4
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Agentic systems2
Researchers discovered that the agents were trying to bypass security controls on websites and made contact with them. A Times reporter was invited to join the discussion.
NYT Technology1h7
As artificial intelligence bots spread, we are increasingly glimpsing how these digital entities interact and what they talk about with one another.
NYT Technology3h5
Frontier labs1
OpenAI said that the employee had placed a device built to evade detection and that he had planned to secretly record meetings in other sensitive spaces.
NYT Technology10h4
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A new study reveals that people draw a surprisingly sharp line between human consciousness and artificial intelligence, even when both behave identically. Researchers found that participants considered even the most responsive AI less conscious than the least responsive human. Yet when asked about "awareness" instead, people judged humans and AI much more similarly.
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Sherry Turkle, who has spent decades studying people’s relationships with machines, believes we have “a very small window” to correct our current course with A.I.
NYT Artificial Intelligence3h5
STRATEGY BUSINESS6
Branding positioning1
High-end firms are looking beyond traditional word-of-mouth prestige to recruit lawyers and win new business.
WSJ US Business1h4
Marketing funnels1
Plus, Sweetgreen is updating its menu to improve its reputation with consumers.
WSJ US Business22h4
Unsorted4
The country’s top carmakers are pursuing international growth despite many being effectively shut out of the U.S.
WSJ US Business0m7
The elite consulting firm is rolling out a new avatar that plays the part of a client in some consulting interviews.
WSJ US Business2h5
Rebecca Tinucci wants to make transportation management fit in at the tech giant known for ride hailing and food delivery.
WSJ US Business2h4
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Biology medicine9
Exercise during childhood could have a surprising lifelong benefit, potentially making physical activity less exhausting in adulthood. In a study involving guinea fowl, researchers discovered that birds accustomed to carrying weights while growing up could carry those weights as adults without using extra energy, while untrained birds burned 23% more.
Science Daily Health Medicine29m7
Two unusually long-legged cats have helped scientists uncover the first genetically confirmed cases of Marfan syndrome in domestic felines. Researchers at Cornell University discovered that the brothers carried two altered copies of a gene linked to the rare connective tissue disorder, which can affect the eyes, heart, and blood vessels. Surprisingly, the cats survived into adulthood because their genetic mutation still allowed some normal function.
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Science Alert10h7
Some experts are optimistic that science will eventually find ways to extend life, but many longevity claims are unrealistic.
NYT Home Page3h6
A promising new treatment for knee arthritis uses tiny, dissolvable particles to block abnormal blood vessels, easing inflammation and pain without joint replacement surgery. In a study of 194 patients, 80% experienced clinically meaningful pain relief lasting at least 12 months.
Science Daily Health Medicine7h6
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The cancer has a high survival rate if caught in the early stages.
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Physics cosmology1
Astronomers have discovered that a scorching-hot planet 320 light-years away shares a striking chemical similarity with its host star, providing the first direct evidence for a fundamental assumption about planet formation. The breakthrough could help scientists predict what distant rocky planets are made of and identify worlds with conditions favorable for life.
Science Daily Space Time11h6
Ancient history archaeology1
Almost a millennium ago, the Battle of Hastings was fought on an English field and depicted on the tapestry. This year’s restaging drew spectators spurred on by the artifact’s visit to Britain.
NYT Arts1h5
CULTURE LIFE2
Ice baths, massages, compression garments, and recovery supplements promise faster muscle recovery, but research suggests their benefits are often overstated, and some techniques may even undermine long-term gains. Scientists say the most effective recovery methods are far simpler and cheaper: getting enough sleep, eating well, and giving muscles time to rebuild.
Science Daily Health Medicine1mhealth-performance7
Some of the best lessons for remaining active in later years can be found on a surfboard.
NYT Health15hhealth-performance4
INCERTA ENVIRONMENTAL1
Some of the best analysis and insight on investing, the wealth-management business and more.
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CREATIVE CRAFT1
Artists are scrambling for alternatives to Hydrocal plaster, a crucial component for making sculptures.
NYT Arts3h4
MISC6
For a pope who appeared to have time on his side, cancer has raised questions about his longevity and brought a new urgency to his plans for the church.
NYT Home Page1h4
Pope Leo XIV was diagnosed with a common form of lung cancer on Tuesday, about a year and half into his papacy. He still plans to travel to South America next month.
NYT Home Page2h4
HB Studio, founded in 1945, has serious financial woes and is in disrepair.
NYT Arts17h4
Airport prices for electric vehicles are often cheaper than other options, but the vehicles come with challenges for first-timers.
WSJ Lifestyle12h4
Thanks to rising labor costs, President Trump’s tariffs and delayed shipping, custom pieces have ballooned in price and taken longer to arrive.
WSJ Style2h4