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Big 12 ditching slippery glass floor for hardwood for rest of tournament

The Big 12 Conference is ditching its slippery new glass floor for a hardwood court for the final two days of the tournament

Big 12 ditching slippery glass floor for hardwood for rest of tournament
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Technology

Two long-lost episodes of 'Doctor Who' have been found. Fans will soon be able to watch them

A film charity has uncovered two episodes of sci-fi series “Doctor Who” that were long believed lost

Two long-lost episodes of 'Doctor Who' have been found. Fans will soon be able to watch them
Sports|Technology

For baseball's tallest hitters, robo-umps should bring consistency to a tricky strike zone

The robot-umpire system for overturning ball/strike calls is going to be used in regular-season games in the majors this year

For baseball's tallest hitters, robo-umps should bring consistency to a tricky strike zone
Arts|Entertainment|Technology

As the Oscars approach, Hollywood grapples with AI’s growing influence on filmmaking

AI tools can now generate movie scenes, resurrect lost footage and replace entry-level jobs – forcing Hollywood to rethink creativity, labor and authorship.

As the Oscars approach, Hollywood grapples with AI’s growing influence on filmmaking
Economy|Environment|Opinion|Science|Technology

In its hunt for critical minerals, the US is misconstruing what is and is not America’s

There’s a growing interest in mining the ocean seabed for minerals essential to technology. But whose minerals are they? A Law of the Sea scholar explains.

In its hunt for critical minerals, the US is misconstruing what is and is not America’s
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

How sewage treatment plants could handle food waste, sparing landfills and the climate

Rather than generating climate-warming emissions and wasting nutrients and energy, food waste can become a resource if processed in sewage treatment plants.

How sewage treatment plants could handle food waste, sparing landfills and the climate
Education|Science|Technology|World

When US fights in the Middle East, American Muslim students often face discrimination

The war on terror is among the Middle East conflicts that sparked a rise of anti-Muslim and anti-Arab discriminatory incidents in the US.

When US fights in the Middle East, American Muslim students often face discrimination
Education|Science|Technology|World

While the US government is investigating unidentified anomalous phenomena, academic researchers studying them face stigma

Surveys have found that researchers studying UAPs can face pushback from mentors and colleagues, even from people who think it’s an important line of research.

While the US government is investigating unidentified anomalous phenomena, academic researchers studying them face stigma
Business|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

AI is exhausting workers so much, researchers have dubbed the condition ‘AI brain fry’

AI is exhausting workers so much, researchers have dubbed the condition ‘AI brain fry’

AI is exhausting workers so much, researchers have dubbed the condition ‘AI brain fry’
Economy|Environment|Technology|US

Exclusive: ‘Rescuers were flying blind’: Inside the crucial $200,000 contract Kristi Noem’s team let lapse

Exclusive: ‘Rescuers were flying blind’: Inside the crucial $200,000 contract Kristi Noem’s team let lapse

Exclusive: ‘Rescuers were flying blind’: Inside the crucial $200,000 contract Kristi Noem’s team let lapse
Economy|Technology|World

Chinese embassy mocks "Shield of the Americas" in AI video

Chinese embassy mocks "Shield of the Americas" in AI video

Chinese embassy mocks "Shield of the Americas" in AI video
Arts|Business|Education|Technology|World

Thiel brings his Antichrist lectures to the Vatican’s doorstep, and Catholic institutions back away

One of the hottest tickets in Rome these days is for a four-lecture series on the Antichrist being given by Silicon Valley tech billionaire Peter Thiel

Thiel brings his Antichrist lectures to the Vatican’s doorstep, and Catholic institutions back away
Business|Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World

When GPS lies at sea: How electronic warfare is threatening ships and their crews

In addition to watching out for missile and drone attacks, mariners in conflict zones need to be on guard for GPS spoofing and other cyberattacks. The stakes are high and mariners are ill-prepared.

When GPS lies at sea: How electronic warfare is threatening ships and their crews
Environment|Science|Technology

A wildflower in California reveals a newly documented evolutionary process

A wildflower in California reveals a newly documented evolutionary process

A wildflower in California reveals a newly documented evolutionary process
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Trump administration sues California over the state's nation-leading vehicle-emission rules

The Trump administration is suing California over the state's nation-leading vehicle emission standards

Trump administration sues California over the state's nation-leading vehicle-emission rules
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology

What the Live Nation settlement would mean for concertgoers — and why some say it isn't enough

Live Nation and the U.S. government struck a deal this week that they say would give artists and venues more choice when it comes selling concert tickets to music fans

What the Live Nation settlement would mean for concertgoers — and why some say it isn't enough
Science|Technology|World

NASA clears its Artemis moon rocket for an April launch with four astronauts following repairs

NASA has cleared its moon rocket for an April launch with four astronauts after completing the latest round of repairs

NASA clears its Artemis moon rocket for an April launch with four astronauts following repairs
Business|Crime|Health|Technology|US

Lawyers in landmark social media addiction trial make final appeals to the jury

After about a month of hearing from addiction experts, therapists, platform engineers and executives, including Mark Zuckerberg, a jury has heard closing arguments before heading to the deliberation room to decide whether social media companies should be liable for harms caused to children using their platforms

Lawyers in landmark social media addiction trial make final appeals to the jury
Health|Sports|Technology

Texas Tech’s Christian Anderson strains a muscle on Big 12’s new glass floor in loss to Iowa State

Texas Tech guard Christian Anderson strained a muscle after slipping on the Big 12 Tournament’s new glass court during a loss to Iowa State in the quarterfinals on Thursday

Texas Tech’s Christian Anderson strains a muscle on Big 12’s new glass floor in loss to Iowa State
Health|Technology

5-year-old girl names new Cincinnati Children’s helicopter to transport patients 'Care Force One'

5-year-old girl names new Cincinnati Children’s helicopter to transport patients 'Care Force One'

5-year-old girl names new Cincinnati Children’s helicopter to transport patients 'Care Force One'
Health|Science|Technology

How a man developed an app that's giving people with ALS their voice back

How a man developed an app that's giving people with ALS their voice back

How a man developed an app that's giving people with ALS their voice back
Health|Political|Science|Technology

Stressed out by politics? You’re not imagining it, and research shows that social media is largely to blame

Political content on social media finds you even if you’re not looking for it, and it tends to do so through a sensationalized and emotionally charged lens.

Stressed out by politics? You’re not imagining it, and research shows that social media is largely to blame
Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

After 52 years, brutal rape and murder on Long Island is finally solved, police say

After 52 years, brutal rape and murder on Long Island is finally solved, police say

After 52 years, brutal rape and murder on Long Island is finally solved, police say
Business|Technology|World

Iran-linked hackers take aim at US and other targets, raising risk of cyberattacks during war

Pro-Iranian hackers are targeting sites in the Middle East and starting to stretch into the United States during the war

Iran-linked hackers take aim at US and other targets, raising risk of cyberattacks during war
Crime|Science|Technology

FBI involved in search for retired Air Force major general missing for nearly 2 weeks

FBI involved in search for retired Air Force major general missing for nearly 2 weeks

FBI involved in search for retired Air Force major general missing for nearly 2 weeks
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Zelenskyy says Ukraine awaits White House sign-off on US drone production deal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is awaiting White House approval for a major drone production agreement proposed by Kyiv last year

Zelenskyy says Ukraine awaits White House sign-off on US drone production deal
Crime|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Technology

Detroit man reunited with stolen dog after 6 months thanks to microchip scanning program

Detroit man reunited with stolen dog after 6 months thanks to microchip scanning program

Detroit man reunited with stolen dog after 6 months thanks to microchip scanning program
Business|Entertainment|Sports|Technology|US

PWHL to reach national US TV audience with Scripps Sports to broadcast neutral site game in Detroit

The Professional Women’s Hockey League is coming to a TV set near you in the United States

PWHL to reach national US TV audience with Scripps Sports to broadcast neutral site game in Detroit
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Drivers wonder if they should go electric as the war spikes gas prices

Oil and gasoline prices are rising as the war in Iran intensifies and other global conflicts affect supply

Drivers wonder if they should go electric as the war spikes gas prices
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Constant technology changes throw seniors a curve – and add to caregivers’ load

As devices get smarter, families and communities bear a heavier burden of technology caregiving for older adults.

Constant technology changes throw seniors a curve – and add to caregivers’ load
Science|Technology

Not just Patriot interceptors: A defense expert explains the various weapons US and allies use to defend against missiles and drones

Concerns about shortages of interceptor missiles in the conflict between the US and Iran highlight the challenges of defending against missiles and drones.

Not just Patriot interceptors: A defense expert explains the various weapons US and allies use to defend against missiles and drones
Business|Entertainment|Science|Technology|Travel

Google overhauls its Maps app, adding in more AI features to help people get around

Google Maps will depend more heavily on artificial intelligence to help people figure out where they want to go and the best way to get there as part of a major redesign unveiled Thursday

Google overhauls its Maps app, adding in more AI features to help people get around
Africa|Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

This drone manufacturer wants to protect Africa’s power, mining and oil assets

This drone manufacturer wants to protect Africa’s power, mining and oil assets

This drone manufacturer wants to protect Africa’s power, mining and oil assets
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

China doesn’t want to catch up with the US in tech. It aims to lead

China doesn’t want to catch up with the US in tech. It aims to lead

China doesn’t want to catch up with the US in tech. It aims to lead
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|Technology

Verstappen sees 'a jungle' in F1 but still hopes for 'simple solutions'

Max Verstappen says Formula 1 is like “a jungle” as he criticizes the sport’s new 2026 rules

Verstappen sees 'a jungle' in F1 but still hopes for 'simple solutions'
Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Silicone wristbands can help scientists track people’s exposure to pollutants like ‘forever chemicals’

From wearable samplers to passive environmental monitoring, new research is changing how scientists observe chemical exposure – without invasive sampling.

Silicone wristbands can help scientists track people’s exposure to pollutants like ‘forever chemicals’
Business|Economy|Finance|Sports|Technology

Utah’s anti-gambling tradition meets Kalshi and Polymarket in a new legal fight

Utah is at the forefront of a states' rights battle between itself and prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket

Utah’s anti-gambling tradition meets Kalshi and Polymarket in a new legal fight
Business|Economy|Technology|Travel

As another shutdown impacts travelers, some see privatizing TSA screening as a solution

Some of the nation’s busiest airports saw hourslong security lines this weekend, as the partial government shutdown begins to hit air travel

As another shutdown impacts travelers, some see privatizing TSA screening as a solution
Health|Political|Science|Technology|World

CDC vaccine committee drops push to stop recommending mRNA Covid-19 shots, for now

CDC vaccine committee drops push to stop recommending mRNA Covid-19 shots, for now

CDC vaccine committee drops push to stop recommending mRNA Covid-19 shots, for now
Business|Economy|Sports|Technology

Trey Hendrickson joins Ravens, Maxx Crosby still on Raiders and Daniel Jones re-signs with Colts

The Baltimore Ravens landed their star pass rusher in Trey Hendrickson, Maxx Crosby is back in Las Vegas for now and Daniel Jones is staying in Indianapolis as part of a busy start to the new league year

Trey Hendrickson joins Ravens, Maxx Crosby still on Raiders and Daniel Jones re-signs with Colts
Environment|Science|Technology

Old NASA science satellite plunges back to Earth

An old NASA science satellite is no more

Old NASA science satellite plunges back to Earth
Crime|Economy|Technology|World

Homeland Security pushes for access to restricted federal database on child support, employment information for millions

Homeland Security pushes for access to restricted federal database on child support, employment information for millions

Homeland Security pushes for access to restricted federal database on child support, employment information for millions
Business|Economy|Technology|World

New drone maker partly owned by Trump sons hopes to win Pentagon contracts

Among dozens of companies competing for Pentagon contracts to supply attack drones, one stands out: Powerus, flush with cash and ballooning in size as it buys up rivals

New drone maker partly owned by Trump sons hopes to win Pentagon contracts
Business|Environment|Finance|Health|Technology|Travel

A service dog named Alfred sparked a Lyft settlement in Minnesota with nationwide reach

Lyft has agreed to protect the rights of blind and disabled riders to travel with service animals under a Minnesota settlement that applies nationwide

A service dog named Alfred sparked a Lyft settlement in Minnesota with nationwide reach
Crime|Science|Sports|Technology

Prosecutor alleges ex-NFL player Darron Lee consulted AI bot to help cover up girlfriend's killing

Authorities say a former NFL player who is charged with murder in his girlfriend’s death in Tennessee asked an AI bot for advice before he called 911

Prosecutor alleges ex-NFL player Darron Lee consulted AI bot to help cover up girlfriend's killing
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World

A civil rights lawyer will lead the billionaire eBay founder's philanthropy for more inclusive AI

There’s a new leader at billionaire eBay founder Pierre Omidyar’s philanthropic firm

A civil rights lawyer will lead the billionaire eBay founder's philanthropy for more inclusive AI
Business|Economy|Health|Technology

US medical equipment company Stryker says cyberattack disrupted its global networks

The U.S. medical equipment company Stryker says a cyberattack has disrupted its global networks

US medical equipment company Stryker says cyberattack disrupted its global networks
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology

Super Marios take over Union Square in attempt to break world record ON 'Mar10' Day

Super Marios take over Union Square in attempt to break world record ON 'Mar10' Day

Super Marios take over Union Square in attempt to break world record ON 'Mar10' Day
Business|Health|Technology|World

Pro-Iran hackers claim cyberattack on major US medical device maker

Pro-Iran hackers claim cyberattack on major US medical device maker

Pro-Iran hackers claim cyberattack on major US medical device maker
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Spelman College students developing AI tool designed to help people talk to their plants

Spelman College students developing AI tool designed to help people talk to their plants

Spelman College students developing AI tool designed to help people talk to their plants
Health|Technology

VA watchdog finds nearly a million calls from vets seeking care had key tracking data missing

VA watchdog finds nearly a million calls from vets seeking care had key tracking data missing

VA watchdog finds nearly a million calls from vets seeking care had key tracking data missing
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

"Call A Boomer" payphone at Boston University connects students, seniors 3,000 miles apart

"Call A Boomer" payphone at Boston University connects students, seniors 3,000 miles apart

"Call A Boomer" payphone at Boston University connects students, seniors 3,000 miles apart
Political|Technology|World

Exclusive: Russia is giving Iran specific advice on drone tactics, Western intelligence source tells CNN

Exclusive: Russia is giving Iran specific advice on drone tactics, Western intelligence source tells CNN

Exclusive: Russia is giving Iran specific advice on drone tactics, Western intelligence source tells CNN
Business|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Oil built the Persian Gulf. Desalinated water keeps it alive. War could threaten both

As the Iran war widens, experts say the Middle East’s real strategic weak point may be water — not oil

Oil built the Persian Gulf. Desalinated water keeps it alive. War could threaten both
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Microsoft and retired military chiefs back AI company Anthropic in court fight against Pentagon

Microsoft and a group of retired military leaders are backing Anthropic in court to block the Trump administration from labeling the AI company a supply chain risk

Microsoft and retired military chiefs back AI company Anthropic in court fight against Pentagon
Arts|Education|Health|Science|Technology

Generative AI can play a role uplifting family and community in early childhood education

Researchers use text and image generators to design culturally relevant educational content for young children.

Generative AI can play a role uplifting family and community in early childhood education
Science|Technology|World

US military leans into AI for attack on Iran, but the tech doesn’t lessen the need for human judgment in war

Anthropic’s Claude is helping the US military choose targets to strike in Iran, but responsibility for the accuracy, strategy and ethics of the decisions rests with humans.

US military leans into AI for attack on Iran, but the tech doesn’t lessen the need for human judgment in war
Arts|Business|Food|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Indie coffee shops are meant to counter corporate behemoths like Starbucks – so why do they all look the same?

The purportedly unique and local feel of coffee shops has instead been homogenized into a singular, palatable aesthetic.

Indie coffee shops are meant to counter corporate behemoths like Starbucks – so why do they all look the same?
Science|Technology

AI doesn’t ‘see’ the way that you do, and that could be a problem when it categorizes objects and scenes

People and computers perceive the world differently, which can lead AI to make mistakes no human would. Researchers are working on how to bring human and AI vision into alignment.

AI doesn’t ‘see’ the way that you do, and that could be a problem when it categorizes objects and scenes
Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Fat cells burn energy to make heat – making them the next frontier of weight loss therapies

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy aid in weight loss by suppressing appetite. Researchers are looking next at how the body expends energy – including through fat.

Fat cells burn energy to make heat – making them the next frontier of weight loss therapies
Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Do you really need a water filter? Here's what experts say

Most tap water in the U.S. is safe to drink

Do you really need a water filter? Here's what experts say
Economy|Environment|Technology

Virginia has a data center boon. Officials debate whether it's time to scrap its tax breaks

Virginia senators are pushing to curtail a 5.3% tax break for data centers

Virginia has a data center boon. Officials debate whether it's time to scrap its tax breaks
Political|Science|Technology|World

Photos appear to show US Tomahawk missile fragments at site of deadly Iran school strike

Photos appear to show US Tomahawk missile fragments at site of deadly Iran school strike

Photos appear to show US Tomahawk missile fragments at site of deadly Iran school strike
Business|Entertainment|Finance|Lifestyle|Technology

Edmunds: These are the best budget hatchbacks that you can get in 2026

Hatchbacks deliver a lot of versatility and value in a manageable, easy-to-maneuver and budget-friendly package

Edmunds: These are the best budget hatchbacks that you can get in 2026
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Japan marks 15 years since tsunami disaster as Takaichi pushes more nuclear energy use

Japan is marking the 15th anniversary of the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster on its northeastern coast as the government pushes for atomic energy use

Japan marks 15 years since tsunami disaster as Takaichi pushes more nuclear energy use
Science|Technology|World

Fake explosions, fake missiles, fake troops: AI videos and images of Iran war spread widely on social media

Fake explosions, fake missiles, fake troops: AI videos and images of Iran war spread widely on social media

Fake explosions, fake missiles, fake troops: AI videos and images of Iran war spread widely on social media
Business|Sports|Technology|World

Italy stuns the US 8-6 in World Baseball Classic, leaving the Americans needing help to advance

Kyle Teel, Sam Antonacci and Jac Caglianone homered as Italy built a big lead and held on to stun the United States 8-6 in the World Baseball Classic

Italy stuns the US 8-6 in World Baseball Classic, leaving the Americans needing help to advance
Asia|Political|Science|Technology|World

North Korean leader Kim watches cruise missile tests with his daughter

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his teenage daughter have observed tests of strategic cruise missiles fired from a warship as North Korea threatened responses to U.S.-South Korean military drills

North Korean leader Kim watches cruise missile tests with his daughter
Business|Crime|Election|Technology

Smartmatic says Trump's 'campaign of retribution' is driving criminal prosecution

Voting technology firm Smartmatic asked a federal judge to dismiss a criminal money laundering indictment saying the case is political retaliation tied to President Donald Trump’s baseless claims about the 2020 election

Smartmatic says Trump's 'campaign of retribution' is driving criminal prosecution
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology

Judge urges states to settle Live Nation claims after US strikes deal but states say no chance

A New York federal judge is urging over two dozen states to settle their antitrust claims against Ticketmaster and its parent company this week after the Justice Department reached a deal and dropped out of an ongoing trial

Judge urges states to settle Live Nation claims after US strikes deal but states say no chance
Africa|Americas|Asia|Australia|Economy|Education|Environment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Food|Health|Interview|MidEast|Opinion|Political|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|Travel|US|Videos|World

Ronda Rousey says her double-comeback bout with Gina Carano is the biggest fight in MMA right now

Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano say their meeting on May 16 is the biggest fight that can be made in mixed martial arts, and they’re both thrilled to end their lengthy retirements for the long-awaited showdown

Ronda Rousey says her double-comeback bout with Gina Carano is the biggest fight in MMA right now
Environment|Science|Technology

NASA spacecraft makes an uncontrolled plunge back to Earth

NASA spacecraft makes an uncontrolled plunge back to Earth

NASA spacecraft makes an uncontrolled plunge back to Earth
Business|Economy|Education|Science|Technology

Meta to acquire Moltbook, the social network for AI agents

Meta is acquiring Moltbook, a social network where AI agents post and chat with each other

Meta to acquire Moltbook, the social network for AI agents
Arts|Political|Science|Technology

Trump’s designs for Air Force One echo TWA, US Airways, Obama’s charter and other planes of the past

Trump’s designs for Air Force One echo TWA, US Airways, Obama’s charter and other planes of the past

Trump’s designs for Air Force One echo TWA, US Airways, Obama’s charter and other planes of the past
Business|Science|Technology

Meta just bought the social network for AI bots everyone’s been talking about

Meta just bought the social network for AI bots everyone’s been talking about

Meta just bought the social network for AI bots everyone’s been talking about
Education|Science|Technology

Students build moon-like lab to test robots for future missions

Students build moon-like lab to test robots for future missions

Students build moon-like lab to test robots for future missions
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Once deemed the riskiest asteroid ever observed, asteroid 2024 YR4’s path is now clearer

Once deemed the riskiest asteroid ever observed, asteroid 2024 YR4’s path is now clearer

Once deemed the riskiest asteroid ever observed, asteroid 2024 YR4’s path is now clearer
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

Fact check: Trump’s latest false, unproven and contradictory claims about the Iran war

Fact check: Trump’s latest false, unproven and contradictory claims about the Iran war

Fact check: Trump’s latest false, unproven and contradictory claims about the Iran war
Crime|Political|Technology|World

US intelligence community ramps up warnings of possible retaliatory attacks by Iran

US intelligence community ramps up warnings of possible retaliatory attacks by Iran

US intelligence community ramps up warnings of possible retaliatory attacks by Iran
Business|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Satellite-driven research helps oyster farmers choose sites with more confidence

Satellite-driven research helps oyster farmers choose sites with more confidence

Satellite-driven research helps oyster farmers choose sites with more confidence
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Technology|World

Judge scolds Live Nation and Justice Department for secret settlement talks

Judge scolds Live Nation and Justice Department for secret settlement talks

Judge scolds Live Nation and Justice Department for secret settlement talks
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Astrophysicists trace the origin of valuable metals in space, from colliding stars to merging galaxies

Gold and platinum are found in space, created when two stars collide. Astrophysicists can even trace this process further back, to the merger of galaxies.

Astrophysicists trace the origin of valuable metals in space, from colliding stars to merging galaxies
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Michael Bloomberg, biggest donor of 2025, tops Philanthropy 50 list for third year in a row

Michael Bloomberg tops a new list of America’s biggest donors, after giving billions to a wide range of causes

Michael Bloomberg, biggest donor of 2025, tops Philanthropy 50 list for third year in a row
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Mother, daughter reject millions as data center land dispute continues

Mother, daughter reject millions as data center land dispute continues

Mother, daughter reject millions as data center land dispute continues
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Why cloud service outages ripple across the internet – and the economy

It makes sense for companies and organizations to outsource key internet services, but with those services in the hands of a few corporations, failures have a wide impact.

Why cloud service outages ripple across the internet – and the economy
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Mining the ocean floor: 5 deep-sea sources of critical minerals essential to technology, and the fragile marine life at risk

Critical minerals are found in several forms in the ocean, from potato-size nodules to brine pools. They are also in some of the least understood parts of our planet.

Mining the ocean floor: 5 deep-sea sources of critical minerals essential to technology, and the fragile marine life at risk
Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Taking to social media to complain about hot subway rides? You're not alone, study says

A new study in the journal Nature Cities shows that as temperatures rise aboveground, the number of subway riders reporting uncomfortable heat belowground increases

Taking to social media to complain about hot subway rides? You're not alone, study says
Environment|Science|Technology

Trump has undermined the agency tasked with making sure America never has another nuclear meltdown

Trump has undermined the agency tasked with making sure America never has another nuclear meltdown

Trump has undermined the agency tasked with making sure America never has another nuclear meltdown
Business|Technology|Travel|World

FAA briefly grounds all JetBlue flights due to short system outage

All JetBlue flights were briefly grounded by the Federal Aviation Administration early Tuesday at the request of the airline as it dealt with a short system outage

FAA briefly grounds all JetBlue flights due to short system outage
Americas|Crime|Technology|World

Human Rights Watch details deaths and injuries of police drone attacks in Haiti

Human Rights Watch says drones operated by Haitian security forces and private contractors have killed at least 1,243 people and injured 738 others

Human Rights Watch details deaths and injuries of police drone attacks in Haiti
Arts|Business|Education|Environment|Science|Technology|Travel|World

15 years after Fukushima meltdown, an innkeeper makes radiation surveys to revitalize her hometown

Tomoko Kobayashi reopened her inn in northeastern Fukushima to bring a sense of normal life back to her deserted hometown five years after the nuclear disaster

15 years after Fukushima meltdown, an innkeeper makes radiation surveys to revitalize her hometown
Business|Crime|Education|Technology|World

Family sues ChatGPT-maker OpenAI over school shooting in Canada

The parents of a girl critically wounded in a school shooting in Canada is suing ChatGPT-maker OpenAI, alleging it knew the shooter was planning a mass attack

Family sues ChatGPT-maker OpenAI over school shooting in Canada
Arts|Entertainment|Sports|Technology|World

White House war promo videos marry action movies, sports and video games to real-life combat footage

Through its social media feed, the White House has sent out a series of pumped-up videos that mix real Iran war explosions with movie action heroes, video game footage and sports heroes

White House war promo videos marry action movies, sports and video games to real-life combat footage
Political|Science|Technology|World

Capturing Iran’s highly enriched uranium would require a large US ground force, sources say

Capturing Iran’s highly enriched uranium would require a large US ground force, sources say

Capturing Iran’s highly enriched uranium would require a large US ground force, sources say
Business|Science|Technology

AI company Anthropic sues Trump administration seeking to undo 'supply chain risk' designation

Anthropic is suing the Trump administration, asking federal courts to reverse the Pentagon’s decision designating the artificial intelligence company a “supply chain risk” over its refusal to allow unrestricted military use of its technology

AI company Anthropic sues Trump administration seeking to undo 'supply chain risk' designation
Business|Crime|Economy|Technology

Uber's women-only option goes nationwide in the US

Uber is launching a feature that will allow both women riders and drivers across the U.S. to be matched with other women for trips, expanding a pilot program aimed at addressing concerns about the safety of its ride-hailing platform

Uber's women-only option goes nationwide in the US
Environment|Science|Technology

New observations show the aftermath of a spacecraft intentionally colliding with an asteroid

New observations show the aftermath of a spacecraft intentionally colliding with an asteroid

New observations show the aftermath of a spacecraft intentionally colliding with an asteroid
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Alaska’s glacial lakes are expanding, increasing the risk of destructive outburst floods

Scientists mapped the evolution of 140 glacial lakes in Alaska and found a way to tell how much larger and destructive they can get as their glaciers melt.

Alaska’s glacial lakes are expanding, increasing the risk of destructive outburst floods
Europe|Science|Technology|Travel

The daring bridge that rewrote the engineering rulebook 200 years ago

The daring bridge that rewrote the engineering rulebook 200 years ago

The daring bridge that rewrote the engineering rulebook 200 years ago
Education|Health|Science|Technology

CCBC's dental hygiene virtual reality lab makes history, revolutionizes training

CCBC's dental hygiene virtual reality lab makes history, revolutionizes training

CCBC's dental hygiene virtual reality lab makes history, revolutionizes training
Business|Science|Technology|World

Anthropic sues the Trump administration after it was designated a supply chain risk

Anthropic sues the Trump administration after it was designated a supply chain risk

Anthropic sues the Trump administration after it was designated a supply chain risk
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Hims & Hers Health and Novo Nordisk end lawsuit over weight loss medications, enter collaboration

Hims & Hers Health has agreed to stop selling compound versions of Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy and other weight-loss drugs, ending for now a patent lawsuit

Hims & Hers Health and Novo Nordisk end lawsuit over weight loss medications, enter collaboration
Europe|MidEast|Political|Science|Technology|Videos|World

US Tomahawk struck Iranian base next to school destroyed in deadly attack, video appears to confirm

US Tomahawk struck Iranian base next to school destroyed in deadly attack, video appears to confirm

US Tomahawk struck Iranian base next to school destroyed in deadly attack, video appears to confirm
Education|Health|Science|Technology

University of Maryland professor grows lab-made fibroids to find better treatments for patients

University of Maryland professor grows lab-made fibroids to find better treatments for patients

University of Maryland professor grows lab-made fibroids to find better treatments for patients
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

As Iran war shakes energy system, some see powerful argument for renewable energy

The Iran war is shaking the global energy system and with it Earth's climate future

As Iran war shakes energy system, some see powerful argument for renewable energy
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Police officer suspended, arrested after woman says he stole intimate images from her phone

Police officer suspended, arrested after woman says he stole intimate images from her phone

Police officer suspended, arrested after woman says he stole intimate images from her phone
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Abandoned Pennsylvania mines and waste-heat recycling could make the state’s massive new data centers far more sustainable

In Pennsylvania, new data centers could require enough electricity to power 11 million homes.

Abandoned Pennsylvania mines and waste-heat recycling could make the state’s massive new data centers far more sustainable
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A reporter in Nashville has been covering ICE arrests in her community. Then she was detained herself

A reporter in Nashville has been covering ICE arrests in her community. Then she was detained herself

A reporter in Nashville has been covering ICE arrests in her community. Then she was detained herself
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Ford recalls 1.74 million of its cars over rearview display issues

Ford has issued two recalls affecting nearly 1.74 million of its cars in the U.S., due to software issues impacting the vehicles’ rearview camera displays that could increase crash risks

Ford recalls 1.74 million of its cars over rearview display issues
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High school students develop AI wildfire suppression system for global competitio

High school students develop AI wildfire suppression system for global competitio

High school students develop AI wildfire suppression system for global competitio
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Recovery center will be using a unique approach to help treat opioid addiction, focusing on withdrawal symptoms

Recovery center will be using a unique approach to help treat opioid addiction, focusing on withdrawal symptoms

Recovery center will be using a unique approach to help treat opioid addiction, focusing on withdrawal symptoms
Australia|Health|Sports|Technology|World

Max Verstappen gets X-rays on hands after crash at Australian GP qualifying

Max Verstappen has been cleared by Formula 1’s medical team after X-rays on his hands following his crash in qualifying that will see him start from 20th place on the grid in Sunday’s Australian Grand Prix

Max Verstappen gets X-rays on hands after crash at Australian GP qualifying
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Iran-related bets on prediction sites scrutinized over ‘death markets’ and possible insider trades

Iran-related bets on prediction sites scrutinized over ‘death markets’ and possible insider trades

Iran-related bets on prediction sites scrutinized over ‘death markets’ and possible insider trades
Europe|MidEast|Political|Science|Technology|World

Ukraine’s counter-drone expertise has been hard won. War in the Middle East may reveal its silver lining

Ukraine’s counter-drone expertise has been hard won. War in the Middle East may reveal its silver lining

Ukraine’s counter-drone expertise has been hard won. War in the Middle East may reveal its silver lining
Science|Technology

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

Digital reconstruction reveals the face of ‘Little Foot,’ a nearly 4 million-year-old human ancestor
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Russell, Antonelli lead Mercedes in one-two qualifying positions for F1's Australian GP

Mercedes has revealed its dominant hand in qualifying for Sunday’s Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix

Russell, Antonelli lead Mercedes in one-two qualifying positions for F1's Australian GP
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State actors are behind much of the visual misinformation about the Iran war

A deluge of misrepresented or fabricated videos has spread widely online since the Iran war began last weekend, fueled in part by state-linked propaganda influence campaigns — particularly around who is winning the war and how bad casualties have been

State actors are behind much of the visual misinformation about the Iran war
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Ahead of F1's 1st race, Red Bull welcomes 21-year-old Hadjar to the hot seat with Verstappen

Isack Hadjar has no lack of confidence going into his debut season at Red Bull Racing, despite having arguably the most difficult ride in Formula 1

Ahead of F1's 1st race, Red Bull welcomes 21-year-old Hadjar to the hot seat with Verstappen
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Pentagon's chief tech officer says he clashed with AI company Anthropic over autonomous warfare

A top Pentagon official says a fight with Anthropic centered on how the military could someday use artificial intelligence in autonomous weapons

Pentagon's chief tech officer says he clashed with AI company Anthropic over autonomous warfare
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FDA’s controversial vaccine chief will exit agency next month

FDA’s controversial vaccine chief will exit agency next month

FDA’s controversial vaccine chief will exit agency next month
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US Military and FAA plan joint test of lasers designed to shoot down drones

US Military and FAA plan joint test of lasers designed to shoot down drones

US Military and FAA plan joint test of lasers designed to shoot down drones
Technology|World

US to send anti-drone system to the Mideast after successful use in Ukraine, officials say

An anti-drone system developed by an American company and proven to work in Ukraine soon will head to the Middle East to help defend against Iranian drones

US to send anti-drone system to the Mideast after successful use in Ukraine, officials say
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Spacecraft's impact changed asteroid's orbit around the sun in a save-the-Earth test, study finds

A new study has found that an asteroid NASA used for target practice a few years ago was nudged into a slightly different route around the sun

Spacecraft's impact changed asteroid's orbit around the sun in a save-the-Earth test, study finds
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GPS jamming is emerging as an increasingly prevalent — and troubling — weapon of war

GPS jamming is emerging as an increasingly prevalent — and troubling — weapon of war

GPS jamming is emerging as an increasingly prevalent — and troubling — weapon of war
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Anthropic says the Pentagon’s supply chain risk label will have less business impact than feared

Anthropic says the Pentagon’s supply chain risk label will have less business impact than feared

Anthropic says the Pentagon’s supply chain risk label will have less business impact than feared
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Telehealth is widely used by older adults insured by Medicare, new research shows

Policymakers are still deciding whether to make some types of Medicare coverage for telehealth permanent. Studies show it helps older adults get more consistent health care.

Telehealth is widely used by older adults insured by Medicare, new research shows
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Jarring alarms out, quieter alerts in. New firehouse dispatch systems aim to ease stress

A Connecticut city has joined hundreds of others around the country that have installed new firehouse alarm systems that aim to reduce firefighters' stress when calls come in

Jarring alarms out, quieter alerts in. New firehouse dispatch systems aim to ease stress
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Scientists are trying to solve the mystery of whether global warming is speeding up. A new study says it has the answer

Scientists are trying to solve the mystery of whether global warming is speeding up. A new study says it has the answer

Scientists are trying to solve the mystery of whether global warming is speeding up. A new study says it has the answer
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How Instagram addictiveness lawsuit could reshape social media – platform design meets product liability

A lawsuit against Meta and Google avoids the issue of liability for content and focuses on allegations that social media platforms themselves are harmful by design.

How Instagram addictiveness lawsuit could reshape social media – platform design meets product liability
Education|Technology|World

Indonesia will ban social media for children under 16, communication minister says

Indonesia will ban social media for children under 16, the communication and digital affairs minister says

Indonesia will ban social media for children under 16, communication minister says
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Demand for minerals to power technology could triple by 2030, UN political chief says

The United Nations political chief says demand for critical minerals that power technology from smartphones to missiles could triple by 2030 and quadruple by 2040

Demand for minerals to power technology could triple by 2030, UN political chief says
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US aims to exhume and identify 88 USS Arizona crew members buried as unknowns after Pearl Harbor

The U.S. military plans to exhume the remains of 88 sailors and Marines killed when the USS Arizona was bombed during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 and who were buried as unknowns in a Honolulu cemetery

US aims to exhume and identify 88 USS Arizona crew members buried as unknowns after Pearl Harbor
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Technology

Dementia simulator at Commonwealth Senior Living helps families understand what loved ones experience

Dementia simulator at Commonwealth Senior Living helps families understand what loved ones experience

Dementia simulator at Commonwealth Senior Living helps families understand what loved ones experience
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Pentagon says it is labeling AI company Anthropic a supply chain risk 'effective immediately'

The Trump administration is following through with its threat to designate artificial intelligence company Anthropic as a supply chain risk in an unprecedented move that could force other government contractors to stop using the AI chatbot Claude

Pentagon says it is labeling AI company Anthropic a supply chain risk 'effective immediately'
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Iran-designed drones that are being used against itself

As the US and Israel's war with Iran enters its fifth day, CNN's Ivan Watson looks at how Iran's Shahed drone has been developed to create a similar US-made drone, known as the LUCAS.

Iran-designed drones that are being used against itself
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Pentagon dispute bolsters Anthropic reputation but raises questions about AI readiness in military

Anthropic’s moral stand on U.S. military use of artificial intelligence is reshaping the competition between leading AI companies but also exposing a growing awareness that maybe chatbots just aren’t capable enough for acts of war

Pentagon dispute bolsters Anthropic reputation but raises questions about AI readiness in military
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Apple’s 'big week' launches a pair of $599 devices aimed at budget buyers

Apple CEO Tim Cook promised a “big week” of product announcements including the introduction of a new budget-friendly iPhone 17e, a new entry-level MacBook Neo, updated iPad Air models, refreshed monitors and higher-end chipsets

Apple’s 'big week' launches a pair of $599 devices aimed at budget buyers
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Lawsuit alleges Google's Gemini guided man to consider 'mass casualty' event before suicide

A new lawsuit says Google’s Gemini chatbot fueled a man’s delusions and nearly pushed him to commit a violent event near Miami's airport before he killed himself

Lawsuit alleges Google's Gemini guided man to consider 'mass casualty' event before suicide
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Elon Musk defends himself against accusations of misconduct leading up to Twitter takeover

A defiant Elon Musk on Wednesday took the stand in a jury trial to defend himself against accusations that he engaged in a pattern of deceptive behavior that misled investors as he attempted to back out of his $44 billion deal to buy Twitter before he finally completed the takeover

Elon Musk defends himself against accusations of misconduct leading up to Twitter takeover
Environment|Science|Technology|World

The sea is higher than we thought and millions more are at risk, study finds

A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot or about 30 centimeters

The sea is higher than we thought and millions more are at risk, study finds
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Iranian strikes on Amazon data centers highlight industry's vulnerability to physical disasters

Iranian drone strikes damaged three Amazon Web Services sites in the Middle East, exposing how vulnerable cloud data centers are in conflict

Iranian strikes on Amazon data centers highlight industry's vulnerability to physical disasters
Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

The Latest: US Senate rejects war powers bill that would halt attacks against Iran

A widening U.S.-Israeli war with Iran has seen major strikes, missile fire across the region, and fresh fears for global energy and markets

The Latest: US Senate rejects war powers bill that would halt attacks against Iran
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As Cadillac makes its F1 debut, history shows new teams can win big or fail

Cadillac might just be the best-prepared new team in Formula 1 history

As Cadillac makes its F1 debut, history shows new teams can win big or fail
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Apple announces its cheapest-ever new MacBook

Apple announces its cheapest-ever new MacBook

Apple announces its cheapest-ever new MacBook
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Radar bases housing key US missile interceptor hit in Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and UAE, satellite images show

Radar bases housing key US missile interceptor hit in Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and UAE, satellite images show

Radar bases housing key US missile interceptor hit in Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and UAE, satellite images show
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FBI investigating 'suspicious' cyber activity on system holding sensitive surveillance information

The FBI is investigating “suspicious activities” on an internal system that the bureau says contains sensitive information related to surveillance operations and investigations

FBI investigating 'suspicious' cyber activity on system holding sensitive surveillance information
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MrBeast's company fired a video editor after Kalshi accused the employee of insider trading

A MrBeast video editor has been fired after accusations of insider trading by Kalshi

MrBeast's company fired a video editor after Kalshi accused the employee of insider trading
Economy|Environment|Opinion|Science|Technology|World

Persian Gulf desalination plants could become military targets in regional war

Key sources of drinking water have been targets in past conflicts. And Iranian strikes have already hit close to some.

Persian Gulf desalination plants could become military targets in regional war
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On Iran, Trump officials say the US mission is 'that simple.' It depends who's doing the talking

President Donald Trump's administration is trying to explain why it struck Iran and killed its supreme leader without clear support from Congress or allies

On Iran, Trump officials say the US mission is 'that simple.' It depends who's doing the talking