With close encounters due in 2029 and 2032, space scientists are getting to grips with an existential threatIt is a scenario beloved of Hollywood: a huge asteroid, several miles wide, is on a collision course with Earth. Scientists check and recheck their calculations but there is no mistake – civil…

Stanford University leaders announced this week that the university would be laying off employees and cutting $140 million from it budget for the upcoming year.

A suicide bombing in northwest Pakistan has killed at least eight soldiers and injured 25 people including civilians

Across U.S. distribution networks, inside retail and manufacturing warehouses, there's a widespread move to adjust prices higher due to tariffs.

Across U.S. distribution networks, inside retail and manufacturing warehouses, there's a widespread move to adjust prices higher due to tariffs.

Plus: US feds charge alleged masterminds behind infamous forum, Scattered Spider targets airlines, and hackers open a valve at a Norwegian dam.

Stanford University leaders announced this week that the university would be laying off employees and cutting $140 million from it budget for the upcoming year.

If the global refugee population were just 100 people, 33 would be children, each in need of protection.

CEO Hillary Super was brought on 10 months ago to revive the lingerie brand after years of falling profits and leadership scandals.

The economic bad vibes are hitting home.

All of us hold metaphysical beliefs, whether we realise it or not. Learning to question them is spurring progress on some of the hardest questions in physics

The UK's Online Safety Act requires explicit sites to check visitors' ages using methods like credit cards or photo ID.

An 'untouchable' FC Barcelona star has reportedly given the club an ultimatum which will determine whether he leaves or stays at the club.

The US president said he had also shelved plans to lift sanctions after Iran’s leader said his country had “slapped America in the face” by attacking its military base in Qatar.

The Roberts Court just handcuffed judges trying to check Trump’s lawlessness.

For the first time in over a century, children will soon be born in the United States without the benefit of birthright citizenship.

When astronauts make the long journey to Mars in the not-so-distant future, communication with mission control will be impossible for days to weeks at a time. Enter Daphne-AT: a virtual assistant (VA) designed to help astronauts safely and efficiently solve problems that arise on their spacecraft.

It's quite unsettling to discover something so central to our cultural rituals—the "slop" in the Aussie mantra of "Slip! Slop! Slap!"—can no longer be trusted.

Trump's answer appeared to correspond to the date when his self-described reciprocal tariffs on many nations are set to return to their initial, higher levels.

Spending at US retailers fell in March as consumers pulled back amid recessionary fears fueled by the banking crisis.

The US Supreme Court has upheld a Texas law that could have broad implications for online free speech. The court ruled 6-3 in affirming Texas law HB 1181, which requires websites that host adult content to implement age verification.
The nonprofit Free Speech Coalition petitioned the top court in Ap…

“My niece, as smart and brilliant as she is, is not very good with her money.”

Amazon's Vice President of Worldwide Grocery and Whole Foods CEO, Jason Buechel, said the company takes too long to make decisions.

Investigators have begun analyzing data extracted from the black boxes of the ill-fated Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner that crashed on June 12, killing at least 270 people, India's Civil Aviation Ministry said on Thursday.

Vital chemotherapy drugs used around the world have failed quality tests, putting cancer patients in more than 100 countries at risk

It was the latest instance of armed Israeli settlers carrying out violent raids against Palestinian villages in the West Bank, often with impunity.

Top retailers like Best Buy, Amazon, and Walmart are offering great Fourth of July TV discounts and deals that are live now.

Ministers set to abolish bodies which advocate on behalf of patients and support whistleblowers.

The rapper denied the shocking allegations in a new Instagram post, calling Terrance “T.A.” Dixon a “coward” and the lawyer bringing the case “crooked.”

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Lake Powell, the second-largest human-made reservoir in the US, has lost nearly 7% of its potential storage capacity since 1963, when Glen Canyon Dam was built, a new report shows.

Michael Brown, accused of throwing an illegal house party at a mansion, claims he did not break the law but acknowledged he might have broken some rules set by the property owners.

Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden and the University of Auckland in New Zealand have developed a groundbreaking bioelectric implant that restores movement in rats after injuries to the spinal cord. This breakthrough offers new hope for an effective treatment for humans suffe…

The U.S. has exerted a strong pull on international travelers for years, especially from Germany. But since the beginning of President Donald Trump's second term, the tourists are staying away. For many regions in the U.S., it's becoming a problem.

The Tiny Chef Show's viral cancellation reveals the power and fragility of original creator-led IPs in today’s media landscape.

More than 130 MPs, including 120 Labour backbenchers, are opposing the government's benefits bill.

Cats overwhelmingly choose to sleep on their left side, a habit researchers say could be tied to survival. This sleep position activates the brain’s right hemisphere upon waking, perfect for detecting danger and reacting swiftly. Left-side snoozing may be more than a preference; it might be evolutio…

We tested the best iPhone 15 screen protectors to help you avoid disasters like cracked screens.

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The capture highlights a core problem in the agreement. The more territory Moscow grabs, the fewer resources Kyiv can offer to Washington.

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Chase this week announced a series of new perks for its premium Sapphire Reserve credit card, and one of them is for a pair of Apple services.





Specifically, the credit card now offers complimentary annual subscriptions to Apple TV+ and Apple Music, a value of up to $250 per year.



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Forever is a tricky word in the stock market, but these stocks are as safe as they come and will pay you to hold them.

Hundreds of protesters have gathered in Thailand’s capital demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra

The Exploration Company lost contact with its Mission Possible vehicle a few minutes before touchdown in the ocean.

“Health Minute” brings original health care and health policy reporting from the KFF Health News newsroom to the airwaves each week.

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Iranian authorities are cracking down on internal security following the ceasefire with Israel. Reports indicate that there have been mass arrests and even executions of those accused of being Israeli spies.

Labour prime minister in crisis, and preparing for a climbdown, as he tries to save benefits reforms from revolt by his own MPs

The racing commentator, speaking for the first time since the murder of his wife and two daughters, says their love has helped sustain him through grief.

On Wednesday, Utah Sen. Mitt Romney announced he would not run for reelection in 2024. On the surface, the electoral impact of Romney’s decision is minimal — his seat should stay safely in Republican hands. But it’s still notable because it represents the departure of one of the few remaining Republ…

Deepfakes usually come in the form of pictures or video but can also be audio. They can make it appear that someone said or did something that they didn't actually say or do.

Disputes over health care threaten to delay the tax cut bill President Trump wants on his desk by July 4.

Twelve days of war between Israel and Iran left hundreds dead. The ceasefire barely holds, for now.

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte praised President Donald Trump for taking "decisive action" against Iran's nuclear facilities. The NATO leader said that the strikes made the world safer.

Last year, the heroes of Overwatch 2 took on a few Transformers-inspired costumes as part of a collaboration between Blizzard and Hasbro. Now, the two companies are reteaming for an Overwatch 2 x G.I. Joe collaboration that's coming next month. As seen in the preview trailer below, iconic Joe heroes…

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Investigators described finding decaying bodies stacked up throughout a dilapidated, insect-infested building.

Miguel Rodriguez Bermudez graduated from Newark High School and was surprised while walking across the stage to receive his diploma when he was offered a contract to become a teacher in his hometown.

It may sound bluntly obvious, but energy is power. Those who can produce it, especially lots of it, get to exert authority in all sorts of ways. It brings revenue and enables manufacturing, data processing, transportation, and military might. Energy resources are arguably a nation’s most important a…

Takahiro Shiraishi’s victims included young women considering suicide, whom he lured to his home using social media and murdered. It was Japan’s first execution since 2022.

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Twitter is blasted for security and privacy lapses by the company’s former head of security who alleges the social media giant’s actions amount to a national security risk.

Learn about testing for COVID-19, including the types of tests, who should get tested, how to get tested, and print resources in English and Spanish.

Learn about testing for COVID-19, including the types of tests, who should get tested, how to get tested, and print resources in English and Spanish.

The U.S. dollar has tumbled to a three-year low, potentially squeezing American wallets.

Amazon is playing a dual-platform game in India’s competitive streaming landscape, with Prime Video targeting subscription-ready consumers while its ad-supported Amazon MX Player courts viewers transitioning from traditional TV. Speaking at the APOS conference in Indonesia, Amazon executives outline…

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NASA’s acting administrator expects to decide on a new “top-level” structure for the agency within weeks, but a Senate-confirmed administrator may not be in place until next year.
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The mayor of Greater Manchester calls on the government to act while the remaining survivors of the UK's 1950s nuclear tests are still alive.

Bloomberg Television brings you the latest news and analysis leading up to the final minutes and seconds before and after the closing bell on Wall Street. Today's guests are Jeff deGraaf Renaissance Macro Sarah House Wells Fargo, Jason Goldberg Barclays, Kay Bailey Hutchison Former US Ambassador to …

On June 1, Ukraine carried out Operation Spiderweb, an 18-months-in-the-making covert operation in which 117 drones — secretly built inside Russia and concealed in and launched from trucks driven by unsuspecting local drivers — carried out coordinated attacks on five air bases across the country. Ac…

Understaffed nursing homes face a workforce crisis if President Donald Trump and Republicans further curtail immigration and cut Medicaid.

Separating AI reality from hyped-up fiction isn’t always easy. That’s why we’ve created the AI Hype Index—a simple, at-a-glance summary of everything you need to know about the state of the industry. AI agents might be the toast of the AI industry, but they’re still not that reliable. That’s why Yos…

Lake Powell, the second-largest human-made reservoir in the US, has lost nearly 7% of its potential storage capacity since 1963, when Glen Canyon Dam was built, a new report shows.

Tesla stock continued to give back gains from Monday's stock market surge following the robotaxi launch on Sunday.
The post Tesla Gives Up Robotaxi Gain, But Receives Target Hike Ahead Of Vehicle Deliveries appeared first on Investor's Business Daily.

Uber stock and Carnival highlight emergent strength in the leisure services industry group, as the stock market eyes new highs.
The post Uber Buy Point, Carnival Stock Breakout Highlight Emergent Strength In This Industry Group appeared first on Investor's Business Daily.

President calls intelligence ‘inconclusive’, while defence secretary describes harm to facilities as ‘moderate to severe’Donald Trump and the US defence secretary, Pete Hegseth, have admitted to some doubt over the scale of the damage inflicted on Iran’s nuclear sites by the US bombing at the weeken…

The families of French prisoners held in Iran are anxiously awaiting news of their whereabouts following the ceasefire between Iran and Israel on 24 June.

Tech debt is a big problem that no one has time to solve. GitHub Copilot coding agent can help.
The post How the GitHub billing team uses the coding agent in GitHub Copilot to continuously burn down technical debt appeared first on The GitHub Blog.

Captain Ben Stokes said “it is a good job Test cricket is played over five days” following questions over his decision at the toss in England’s epic victory over India.

Who doesn’t love free player housing? If you’re a thief, any of the city’s homes will suffice as a temporary base of operations. But none of them come with a Fence (albeit for a small sum of 1,000 Gold). You know what does? The Thieves Den in Oblivion Remastered! It’s a DLC player home packaged with…

On Wednesday, Utah Sen. Mitt Romney announced he would not run for reelection in 2024. On the surface, the electoral impact of Romney’s decision is minimal — his seat should stay safely in Republican hands. But it’s still notable because it represents the departure of one of the few remaining Republ…

Viruses rely on hosts to survive. But some viruses are more effective at reproducing than others. Now, new research has shown that the herpes virus, …
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Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is in a tenuous position, with detractors faulting him for setbacks and even supporters signaling concerns over his leadership.

Shows such as Sirens, The Better Sister, And Just Like That and Your Friends and Neighbours have found little to say about the uber-wealthyAs fun as it was, Mountainhead seems to have broken something in quite a lot of people. For some, it was simply too timely. After all, it’s one thing to release …

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In Venice, a romantic backdrop of weddings for centuries, the marriage of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez is providing an economic windfall and stirring protest.

Police clashed with people marching in Nairobi and other areas to honour those killed in protests last yearAt least 16 people have been killed and 400 injured in Kenya as a nationwide demonstration to honour those killed during last year’s anti-government protests turned chaotic, with police clashin…

The US is on the brink of enacting rules for digital assets, with growing bipartisan momentum to modernize our financial system. But amid all the talk about innovation and global competitiveness, one issue has been glaringly absent: financial privacy. As we build the digital infrastructure of the 21…

Sir Michael and Emily Eavis welcome hundreds of punters to "the most joyful city in the UK".

It’s crunch time for the grid this week. As I’m writing this newsletter, it’s 100 °F (nearly 38 °C) here in New Jersey, and I’m huddled in the smallest room in my apartment with the shades drawn and a single window air conditioner working overtime.   Large swaths of the US have seen brutal heat this…

In-flight connectivity (IFC) is fast becoming a major arena for innovation and growth. As airlines seek new ways to differentiate and drive revenue through enhanced passenger experiences, seamless satellite connectivity […]
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Tune in to ABC and ESPN to watch how the first round of the NBA draft plays out.

Some of the women were held alone for extended periods and spent eight months in tunnels, an Israeli medical official said.

Understaffed nursing homes face a workforce crisis if President Donald Trump and Republicans further curtail immigration and cut Medicaid.