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TOP SIGNAL15
The Nobel Committee honored Francis Halzen for his “vision and scientific leadership” of a telescope within the ice at the South Pole.
NYT Science20hphysics-cosmology⊕29
A month after its Millennium Prize solution, OpenAI released findings on more than 300 problems—and tried to win back the world of math.
WSJ US Business12hfrontier-labs9
A Special Forces veteran joins the columnist David French to assess Pete Hegseth’s leadership.
NYT Home Page1hpublic-policy8
David Robinson, who wrote OpenAI’s safety protocols, resigned last week over safety concerns.
NYT Artificial Intelligence4hfrontier-labs8
The Trump administration is investigating nonprofits that it says may be recruiting noncitizens for voter registration, documents show, even though noncitizen voting in the United States is rare.
NYT US News3hpublic-policy8
The European Union is weighing tougher trade measures as negotiators prepare to meet Chinese officials in Beijing, with surging exports from China pressuring key industries in Europe.
NYT World News4hregulation-antitrust8
Canada wants to leverage A.I. to improve its health care system. At a Toronto hospital, surgeons are training a machine to distinguish a safe incision from a catastrophic one.
NYT World News4happlied-ml8
Energy and technology companies’ earnings are expected to keep driving up stock indexes. But what’s driving up their profits are weighing on the economy.
NYT Business1hequities-earnings8
China’s push to manufacture more at home has widened its trade imbalance with Europe, intensifying pressure on European industries and policymakers to take action.
NYT Business4hmacro-monetary8
A new mode includes a study tool, but it still does a user’s homework. And a children’s safety nonprofit says the chatbot flunked its tests.
NYT Technology4hai-governance8
Atomic Machines is training artificial intelligence on materials and designs — and then using it to build tiny physical devices.
NYT Artificial Intelligence4hfrontier-labs8
The global bond selloff resumed Wednesday after a day of relief, with Treasury yields rising and French bonds underperforming yet again.
WSJ Markets2hmacro-monetary8
The James Webb Space Telescope has found strong evidence that the rocky lava world HD 3167 b has an atmosphere, despite circling its star every 24 hours under extreme heat. The surprising discovery could help scientists understand how rocky planets retain atmospheres and what the young, molten Earth may once have looked like.
Science Daily Space Time1hphysics-cosmology8
Earth’s center of mass is constantly on the move, shifting by a few millimeters as enormous amounts of water, ice, and even air migrate around the planet with the seasons. NASA scientists have developed a more precise way to track these tiny swings using laser-ranging satellites, GPS data, and measurements of how water and ice deform Earth’s crust.
Science Daily Space Time2hearth-paleontology8
New research suggests animals could have evolved as early as 800 to 700 million years ago, roughly 200 million years earlier than some previous estimates. If so, the first animals may have lived before or during Snowball Earth, leaving behind little trace because their soft bodies were rarely preserved.
Science Daily Marine Biology11hearth-paleontology8
GENERAL25
Lawyers tell judge ABC being unfairly targeted as US regulator seeks review of network’s local TV station licenses Lawyers for Disney accused the Trump administration of “blatant violations of the US constitution” and censorship on Tuesday in the first court hearing over the Federal Communications Commission’s early review of the media giant’s eight local television station licenses. District judge Loren AliKhan seemed unswayed by government arguments that the order to force Disney’s ABC to apply years early to renew local television station licenses was tied to an investigation into parent company Disney’s hiring practices. Continue reading...
Guardian US17h⊕28
South Korea signals cuts to military exemptions for gold medallists after backlash over athletes' Asian Games comments.
Al Jazeera0m5
It's hard enough being a small-scale farmer. Then the Iran war drove up fertilizer prices. So farmers are using a traditional Asian recipe to make their own. They call it a "labor of love."
NPR News3m7
The Oct. 7, 2023, attacks in Israel helped fuel a series of conflicts in the Middle East, from Israel's wars in Gaza and Lebanon to the collapse of the Syrian regime and the U.S. war in Iran. CBS News' Holly Williams reports.
CBS News11m4
Leaked audio shows state’s attorney general tell fundraiser affordability is his campaign’s biggest problem; Trump due to speak in Texas on Wednesday California to ‘actively monitor’ possible threats after Trump said Iran could ‘take out’ LA and San Diego Sign up for the Breaking News US email As we continue to report and talk about the midterm elections here, you’d be forgiven for wanting to take a step back and understand the mechanics of how they work, and how consequential they are. Well, look no further, because my colleagues have put together an incredibly useful video explainer to break it all down . Continue reading...
Guardian US15m6
Two NASA astronauts, a European flier and a Russian cosmonaut will close out an eight-month mission with splashdown Thursday.
CBS News19m4
Scientists honoured for solving mystery of asymmetric molecules that has helped in manufacture of pharmaceuticals.
Al Jazeera35m8
President Trump is in Texas to support Ken Paxton while other Republican candidates weigh his impact ahead of the midterms. Plus, Sen. Susan Collins of Maine defended herself on the debate stage as scrutiny of her past political decisions mounted. CBS News' Kathryn Watson and Fin Gómez report.
CBS News37m4
The US midterms may not be as much of a spectacle as the presidential elections, but they are just as important and can completely change not just the course of a presidential term, but federal legislation for years to come. The Guardian unpacks how these elections work, what the results mean and how they affect American life. Continue reading...
Guardian US42m6
Officials were recorded by undercover journalists discussing a potential way to secure foreign donations to the party.
BBC Top Stories43m5
Israel learned a lesson three years ago that America has learned, at least twice, and every time the consequences are disastrous.
CBS News45m8
The party’s new policy reflects ignorance of Zionism and does nothing to advance Palestinian self-determination.
Al Jazeera58m4
And there is nothing radical about declaring it. It is a fact of history.
Al Jazeera1h7
Jay Merchant, Jonathan Mathew, Philippe Moryoussef, Alex Pabon, Colin Bermingham had their convictions overturned by the Court of Appeal.
BBC Top Stories1h4
Internal inquiry clears Dan Jukes and James Orr, who were filmed talking about scheme involving US donor Reform UK has cleared two senior officials of breaking laws that ban foreign donations, despite the matter remaining under police investigation. The party published a 27-page report of an internal inquiry by its legal secretary and general secretary, finding that Dan Jukes, Nigel Farage’s press adviser, and James Orr, its head of policy, had not breached funding rules. Continue reading...
Guardian World1h4
The postal service firm wants to cut head office and other non-frontline jobs by the end of 2027.
BBC Top Stories1h4
The step comes after several groups complained of police using disproportionate force towards teenagers.
BBC World1h4
Asahi, Kirin and Suntory confirmed their premises were searched by Japanese competition authorities.
BBC World1h7
South Korea’s military service exemption could be cut for athletes after backlash
Al Jazeera1h5
The U.S. has intercepted 90 Cuba-bound shipments of biodiesel, widening a U.S.-imposed oil blockade aimed at choking off illegally trafficked fuel.
CBS News1h7
There’s an unsung reason for the organization’s success even as other leftwing groups face a bumpy road A lot has been written recently in an effort to understand the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) and how we’ve risen to such prominence in a short time. It is clear that we reflect a growing disillusionment with the Democratic party , and a further radicalization of the American population. But many leftwing social movement organizations, such as Black Lives Matter and the Women’s March, have risen in the last decade or so, and many groups, from MoveOn to the Sunrise Movement, have attempted to absorb large numbers of people, influence the Democratic party and enter the public consciousness with lower levels of success. Continue reading...
Guardian US1h7
The prize was given to the French and Japanese scientists for solving the mystery of life's asymmetry.
BBC World1h9
An academic, former minister and a compromise choice, Pula was voted in by parliament amid protests.
Al Jazeera1h7
US military aid and arms transfer continue unchanged, as US public sentiment shifts.
Al Jazeera2h7
Is today’s news built to serve the truth?
Al Jazeera2h4
STRATEGY BUSINESS2
In the wake of the ultra-low-cost carrier’s closure, and with the cost of fuel and labor rising, domestic fares have become less competitive. But there are ways to parry higher prices.
NYT Home Page4h7
The sports car maker said it would offer more higher-end vehicles and aim to increase the average selling price.
WSJ US Business4hbranding-positioning4
POLICY ACADEMIA21
Public policy18
The university said it was putting its fraternity chapters on “activities suspension” while it investigated allegations that included assault, drug use and hazing.
NYT US News9h7
U.S. sanctions on alleged cartel-linked officials have infuriated the president as she faces relentless pressure from the Trump administration.
WSJ World News13h7
We look at what’s driving the protests across France.
NYT Home Page3h6
Lawyers for the former Olympian David Hearn accused prosecutors of ignoring their own evidence to indict him and then providing “blatantly false” information about what they knew when.
NYT US News17h6
Much of the protesting by students has become an exercise in nihilistic resentment.
The Atlantic2h6
Angered by poor classroom conditions, students at Paul Éluard High School in a suburb of the capital were among the first to blockade their campus during an ongoing round of unrest.
NYT Home Page17m5
Rebuild or remember—a heated debate divides the kibbutzim that Hamas devastated three years ago.
WSJ World News16h5
The U.S. has warned Moscow that its failure to disclose details about the death violates international health obligations.
WSJ World News15h5
Plus, hear the radio commands enforcing the U.S. blockade of Iran, and meet the young Americans who moved to Israel after Oct. 7.
WSJ US Business3h5
Ahead of midterms that could turn on high prices and borrowing costs, the secretary dresses down officials.
WSJ Social & Politics12h5
The U.S. military is implementing a two-day pause on its operations in Okinawa, Japan, following the arrest of a Marine who is accused of robbing and killing a local woman.
Fox 5 DC News11h5
Gov. JB Pritzker of Illinois and the Democratic Governors Association are each sending $1 million to back Gina Hinojosa in a bid for Texas governor that appears increasingly competitive.
NYT Home Page4h4
Democratic Senate candidates have generally out-raised Republicans, but are struggling to match outside spending from Trump-affiliated groups.
NYT Politics23h4
A pilot program to replace subway turnstiles with high-tech entry gates has led to a major reduction in fare evasion, New York transit officials said, and 50 more stations will soon have them.
NYT NY Region6h4
Watch as a WSJ reporter visits Idaho, where a battle is under way for the future of the Republican Party.
WSJ Social & Politics4h4
But if Israel’s election doesn’t bring change, I don’t see a future for my family here.
The Atlantic3h4
A major debate took place in Loudoun County tonight over how data center developments are approved, though no final action was taken.
Fox 5 DC News11h4
Academic research1
Leon Botstein is no longer president of Bard College, but he continues to teach and play a prominent role in the school’s signature music programs.
NYT Arts1h5
Regulation antitrust2
Close loopholes that cost trillions in federal revenue and encourage the wealthy to game the system.
WSJ Markets16h4
New York City alleges a conspiracy to file false personal injury lawsuits.
WSJ US News13h4
MARKETS FINANCE16
Commodities energy5
Companies continue to service a “dark fleet” of Iranian tankers in waters off Malaysia in spite of Washington’s threat to target them.
NYT World News1h7
The energy major expects its refining margin to hit a record high in the third quarter, driven by volatility stemming from war in the Middle East and a global supply squeeze.
WSJ US Business6h7
U.S. tariff threats have created copper market distortions that create risks.
WSJ Markets4h4
Gold’s structural drivers haven’t disappeared despite the recent correction, Phillip Nova said.
WSJ Markets3h4
Find insight on gold futures, Laopu Gold, Rio Tinto and more in the latest Market Talks covering Basic Materials.
WSJ Markets16h4
Macro monetary7
Industrial production recovered unexpectedly sharply as manufacturing firms continued to respond to the changeable environment caused by volatile energy prices.
WSJ World News3h7
The French government desperately needs a return to strong growth if it is to contain its rapidly rising debts.
WSJ World News4h7
Plus, AI stocks do the heavy lifting
WSJ Markets3h7
Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said the global economy is caught in a tug of war between an energy shock and an artificial-intelligence boom.
WSJ Social & Economy7h7
Stock futures were lower after U.S. markets surged in the previous session on gains made by mega-cap companies.
WSJ Markets1h5
The Reserve Bank of India raised interest rates for the first time in more than three years as the Middle East conflict keeps energy prices high, hurting the rupee and fueling inflation fears.
WSJ Social & Economy6h5
Equities earnings4
David Ellison’s megadeal combining Paramount and Warner Bros. closed Tuesday, ushering in a new era for Hollywood.
WSJ US Business10h6
The German sports car maker once thrived in China and powered profits for its parent company, Volkswagen. Now it hopes to do more with less.
NYT Business4m5
Find insight on Kalshi, Banco Santander, AIA, United Overseas Bank and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services.
WSJ Markets16h5
The group—founded by billionaire Mike Ashley—bought 8.8% of the U.S. brand following a series of deals that are part of the British retailer’s expansion strategy.
WSJ US Business2h4
SCIENCE HISTORY14
Biology medicine12
Scientists at UC San Francisco have developed a way to create cancer-fighting CAR-T cells directly inside the body, potentially avoiding the slow and extremely expensive process of removing, engineering, and reinfusing a patient’s immune cells. Using a two-particle delivery system, the researchers sent CRISPR gene-editing tools and new cancer-targeting DNA specifically into T cells, where the DNA was inserted at a precise location in the genome.
Science Daily Health Medicine3h7
Blocking a receptor called P2X7 significantly reduced inflammation in human brain tissue, revealing a potential new treatment strategy for neurological and psychiatric disorders. The discovery could help researchers repurpose existing drugs for conditions including traumatic brain injury, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, depression, and schizophrenia.
Science Daily Health Medicine1h7
Giving zoo lions whole carcasses on a feast-and-fast schedule appears to bring out more natural behavior. The lions spent nearly three times longer feeding, engaged in more tearing and manipulating of food, and rested more heavily after meals. Their activity then increased gradually during the fasting period, closely resembling the rhythm seen in wild lions.
Science Daily Marine Biology49m7
A study comparing 100 primate species, including humans, suggests that everyday aggression and lethal violence did not evolve as part of the same simple behavioral spectrum. Species that frequently fight or show mild aggression are not necessarily more likely to kill rivals, while extreme acts such as infanticide and lethal attacks appear to follow their own evolutionary patterns.
Science Daily Nature10h7
Cannabinoids may intensify anxiety by removing a natural brake on specific neurons in the brain’s fear center, particularly during stressful situations. In mice, shutting down those neurons sharply reduced cannabinoid-related anxious behavior.
Science Daily Health Medicine12h6
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Science Alert11h6
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Science Alert13h6
Plus an American cheetah and other weird things we learned this week. The post Why did kissing evolve? If we want to find out, we’ve got to decide what counts as a kiss first. appeared first on Popular Science .
Popular Science34m6
A pilot study from The University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center found higher levels of several potentially harmful chemicals in the primary teeth of children with autism compared with children without autism.
Fox 5 DC News12h5
Eating more sugar while taking antibiotics was linked to greater disruption of the gut microbiome and increased growth of potentially harmful bacteria. Researchers say temporarily cutting back on sweets during and after antibiotic treatment could be a simple way to reduce this damage, though clinical trials are still needed.
Science Daily Health Medicine29m5
Scientists discovered that disrupting the chemical messages bacteria use to communicate can push dental plaque toward a healthier microbial balance. The approach could lead to new treatments for gum disease that control harmful bacteria without destroying beneficial species.
Science Daily Health Medicine9h5
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Science Alert34m5
Physics cosmology1
Physicists have found striking evidence for an unusual form of superconducting behavior in uranium ditelluride, where electron pairs organize into rippling patterns called pair density waves. Even more surprisingly, these patterns appear to survive after ordinary superconductivity disappears, suggesting that the electron pairs responsible for superconductivity may begin forming before the material actually becomes superconducting.
Science Daily Energy Resources1h7
Earth paleontology1
A tourist at Masaya Volcano. (INTI OCON/AFP via Getty Images) There doesn't appear to be any immediate danger – but this could help scientists predict future eruptions. ScienceAlert stories are written, fact-checked, and edited by humans, never generated by AI. Don't miss a story, subscribe here.
Science Alert3h6
AI ML2
Ai governance1
Plus: Meet the Disney lawyer leading FCC fight, and Mexico’s Sheinbaum is getting fed up with playing nice with the U.S.
WSJ World News2h6
Applied ml1
A.I. food slop generates images for menus and restaurants that can make the food quite unappealing.
NYT NY Region4h4
CREATIVE CRAFT1
The Danish artist Jakob Kudsk Steensen is driven by fascination with wetlands and a penchant for video games. His exhibition presents a mystical, esoteric world.
NYT Arts4h5
CULTURE LIFE1
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Science Alert2hhealth-performance5
MISC6
The pressure is on for the sci-fi game Gears of War: E-Day as an Xbox exclusive, with “blood, sweat, and tears” extending beyond its virtual battlefields.
NYT Arts23h7
Jonathan Powell, Britain’s national security adviser, visited Israel last week to try to negotiate over the looming closure of his country’s consulate in Jerusalem, according to three officials.
NYT World News18h5
Three African countries have started Tafouk TV, a Russia-partnered broadcast channel, after throwing out Western journalists and cracking down on local media.
NYT World News19h4
Black-market manufacturers are selling substances that promise to tan skin, repair tissue and help with weight loss.
WSJ US Business16h4
European stock indexes slid at open with technology and industrial stocks falling.
WSJ Markets6h4
U.S. troops in World War II wanted more books. One soldier who read Plato’s “Republic” asked: “What else did he write lately?”
WSJ Arts & Culture17h4