News from Friday, October 30, 2026

Research involving more than 2,500 men found contrasting associations between animal and plant protein intake — but does not show that changing diets boosts testosterone.

Palestinians call out ‘engineered famine’ in Gaza Palestinians in Gaza accused Israeli occupation forces and traders of creating an "engineered famine" across the strip by only letting in and selling unhealthy products…

Cryptocurrency platform Binance said on Thursday it had fallen victim to a major hack and indicated that more than $2.5 billion (€2.3bn) in funds had been frozen in an effort to prevent a massive theft.

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde will resign nine months before her term ends

North Korea says that leader Kim Jong Un has called for rapidly expanding drone technology and observed tests of various weapons

As thousands of datacentres are constructed across Europe, the Guardian and Investigate Europe have uncovered disturbing evidence that some workers building them are exposed to dangerous conditions and living in fear of…

Commons report calls on Foreign Office to bail out soft-power flagship reeling from job cuts and asset salesMinisters should explore writing off a crippling £197m loan to the British Council by converting as much of it…

There is no end in sight for the drivers of illegal mining, while police action appears ineffectiveCora Bailey has been encountering illegal miners ever since she first started treating injured animals in the townships…

Critics cite Lana Nusseibeh’s denial of accusations the UAE is fuelling Sudan war by supporting paramilitary RSFMembers of the Sudanese diaspora and international human rights monitors have denounced the candidature of…

Pause on strikes targeting Russia's oil infrastructure could reportedly last deeper into November

Nobel winner returns to Venezuela from exile, urging elections and criticising a controversial US oil deal with Caracas.

More on tanker set ablaze in Hormuz Strait A tanker in the Strait of Hormuz was hit by a small boat with two explosive devices attached to its hull, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said in an update…

Veteran Israeli actress Chelli Goldenberg was left shocked after she was caught ripping into Israel's policies.

Saudi-led coalition says Houthi drone destroyed over Mecca The Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted and destroyed a drone launched by Yemen's Houthis in the Mecca region.

The Trump administration is carrying out a major shift in U.S. policy toward Myanmar.After the 2021 coup, the administration of former President Joe Biden demanded a return to democracy and sanctioned the military junta…

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s come-from-behind victory in the Brazilian election, to borrow a phrase, is not the end of the Donroe Doctrine, but it marks the end of the Donroe Doctrine’s beginning. For the first time sinc…

US Treasury chief claims Iran 'running out of' economic lifelines US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claimed that Iran is "running out of" economic lifelines amid Washington's sanctions on Tehran. "Under Operation Econ…

Binance said on Thursday that a security breach had affected an estimated $6.3 billion in assets, potentially making it the biggest cryptocurrency heist on record. The world's largest crypto exchange said it had recover…

Can Netanyahu cling onto power (again)? Israel's election has ended in deadlock. Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc has 53 seats, his rival Gadi Eisenkot's 48, and neither has the 61 needed to govern. The surprise of the night:…

The invasive species has increased in spread and numbers and is costing farmers millions of dollars An unpublished government report on feral deer shows Australi…

Four children drowned while a man died after his car was caught in floodwaters.

The unprecedented number of empty seats at the fifth plenum – a symbol of expulsions – serve as a symbol for the scale of the purges under Xi JinpingChina expelled a record number of officials from the Chinese Communist…

Vance says Trump will not allow US conflict in Iran to turn into a 'forever war' US Vice President JD Vance said that Donald Trump will not allow the conflict with Iran to turn into a "forever war". "I understand the fr…

Former Bachelor star and wellness influencer stands accused of choking and assaulting wife at Noosa in Queensland A Queensland court has heard claims that former…

The husband of India’s finance minister in the Modi government has joined mass protests against voter-list revision.

Israel’s Prime Minister accused Palestinian-Israeli parties of election fraud.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition won the most seats in the general election but fell eight short of a parliamentary majority, final results showed Friday. Arab party groupings emerged as potential k…

As many as 8 million people have been affected by food shortages, electricity blackouts and health clinic closuresExtreme drought driven by an historic El Niño is affecting as many as 8 million people in Papua New Guine…

Results released by election officials on Thursday showed Netanyahu's bloc winning 53 seats in the 120-member assembly, well below the 68 seats it had controlled at its peak in the previous parliament.

North Korea has tested attack drones, cruise missiles and rocket launchers at a weapons demonstration, state media reported Friday, as Kim Jong Un called for faster development of military drone and artificial intellige…

A Russian strike on Chernihiv killed two 15-year-old girls and injured 25 people, local officials say. Meanwhile, a US-brokered ceasefire in southern Ukraine is allowing demining work aimed at opening humanitarian route…

Maria Corina Machado's return to Venezuela presents a fresh challenge for Trump-backed President Delcy Rodríguez and reignites questions over the prospect of new elections.

Spain is mourning 69 people killed in a high-speed train collision near Toledo. As King Felipe VI visits a hospital treating the injured, rescuers continue searching the wreckage and a minute of silence is held at the c…

The former chancellor said Brussels must act now in her first major intervention since leaving government

Israel is facing political uncertainty after an election that produced no clear governing majority. But what do the results reveal about how Israelis want leaders to confront the country's challenges? Nick Schifrin disc…

In tonight's edition, concern is growing in Tunisia as the families of several men who travelled to Russia for work or study are still searching for an answer about the fate of their loved ones forcibly conscripted to t…

Google’s share price has dramatically plunged amid a panic over AI.

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde will step down from her post several months early, in order to have more "freedom to engage on matters that are not monetary policy." The comments will fuel speculation…

Middle East, Adm. Brad Cooper, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine all met at the White House with Trump

The Abu Dhabi Grand Slam kicked off with historic gold for Azerbaijan's Konul Aliyeva, another title for Balabay Aghayev and stunning victories from Tihea Topolovec and Sukhrob Boqiev. France's Martha Fawaz also struck…

King Charles III has landed in the South American country of Guyana, a former British colony that was the site of one of the biggest slave revolts in the Caribbean during the colonial era

The PM's Likud party has alleged foreign interference and said Arab-led parties "stole" the election after his coalition lost its majority.

The crash occurred on Thursday afternoon and an investigation has since been launched

Two years after riding a wave of discontent to total control of Washington, Donald Trump and the Republicans face the same message of change that brought them to power. This time, it's aimed squarely at them.

The nation’s major political parties are at a crossroads

A US district judge sided with 25 states and the District of Columbia, which sued the administration.

US President Donald Trump has lashed out at a reporter’s appearance.

Judge David Carter in California issued his opinion in the California case where the Justice Department is insisting California set aside ballots cast by voters it thinks might not be citizens.

Gas stations promoted by President Trump are selling discounted fuel in Detroit as Americans grapple with rising prices.

The actor passed away in Los Angeles following a "a brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer's Disease and Lewy Body Dementia".

The collision involving a Robinson R22 and an Airbus helicopter occurred on Thursday afternoon, with both aircraft crashing in a field adjacent to a highway.

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Whatever the result of the midterm elections, the party is facing tough questions over what they stand for and who should represent them.

Ian Choudri resigns after report found agency overseeing troubled LA-San Francisco project misused over $600,000 in public fundsThe chief executive of California’s embattled high-speed rail authority abruptly resigned o…

Grand jury subpoenas sent to election workers in Los Angeles come amid escalating tensions between the Trump administration and California election officials over the state's voter rolls.

The updated lawsuit cites a new report that Democratic operatives recruited a competitor to confuse voters.

There have been nearly 80 reported sightings of Bigfoot in the state

The Republican National Committee has announced broadcasts in nearly 20 states after Trump nixes final rallies.

Trump and Melania greeted Trick-or-Treaters and put candy in their bags — instead of on their heads like the president did in previous years while hosting the White House Halloween event

The last time a sitting president faced approval ratings this low heading into a midterm election was Harry Truman in 1946

Almost half of Americans, 47%, say they are experiencing real pain from rising prices – a sharp rise from previous years.

Authorities say two helicopters collided near a small airport southwest of Portland, Oregon

Defense lawyers for the two former FBI counterintelligence officials say the case is an overtly political prosecution aimed at placating President Donald Trump.

An early voter in Texas told MS NOW that she added her sticker to Lorenzo Salgado Araujo’s roadside tribute to “make a change.”

Polymarket temporarily halted trading on its international platform Thursday due to a security incident involving a third-party provider

A federal judge rejected on Wednesday a Trump administration request to stop California from processing the ballots of up to 20,000 people over allegations they are likely noncitizens, warning it would "wreak havoc" on…

Alaska's governor is ordering an investigation into Democrat Mary Peltola's Senate campaign over reports that it recruited a spoiler candidate to dilute Republican votes. That's as President Trump repeated calls for Pel…

In our news wrap Thursday, a local ceasefire in Oleshky held for a third day with humanitarian aid set to enter the Russian-held Ukrainian city soon, the Pentagon is reportedly accusing a recently fired Army general of…

President Trump returned to South Carolina - the second time in eight days. The amount of attention and money its U.S. Senate race is getting is raising questions about how red the state really is.

Democrats are favored to take the House in November, but the size of their potential majority could hinge on a handful of competitive races. Four are in Pennsylvania, where President Trump and Republicans made significa…

As candidates make a final push to win over voters ahead of Election Day, Lisa Desjardins takes a deep dive into the battle for the House of Representatives.

“You are disgusting,” the president said. “Put yourself in shape, you look like hell.”

Much of the debate over higher education today centers on cost, career prospects and whether a college degree can prepare students for a rapidly changing job market. But in an era increasingly shaped by artificial intel…

A new report alleging Democratic efforts to prop up a spoiler candidate has roiled Alaska's all-important U.S. Senate race.

There was simply nothing that could have prepared the conservative cable reporter for what he was about to hear.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is unlikely to act before the end of the year on a House-passed bill that would make daylight saving time permanent, defying President Donald Trump and dashing the hopes of Americans who don…

Pentagon says it has referred leak case to justice department for criminal investigationThe US defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, has reportedly dismissed Lt Gen Brett Sylvia, a high-ranking army strategist serving on the…

Halloween is almost here, and as the spooky season is in full effect, several homeowners use this time to create displays for everyone to enjoy. One local group called the BOO CREW has been highlighting some they say ar…

According to a spokesperson from Anthony Constantino's campaign, Vice President J.D. Vance will be making an appearance with him at a rally in Rome, New York on Monday.

A powder house that once served as a safehouse for explosives was recently restored in Colonie. On Thursday, an interpretative historical sign was installed at the building located near the waterfront of the Mohawk Rive…

A packed lineup of locally star-studded artists has been announced for the Saratoga New Year's Eve 2027 celebration. On Thursday, organizers of the annual event shared that the Saratoga holiday tradition will be free fo…

Both candidates indicate the budget will remain a key driver of state policy.

Gov. Hochul predicts a ‘Blue Wave’ will sweep across New York State next month.

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The scares are in full swing this week as we approach Halloween. But every scare has to start somewhere, and at Field of Horrors, that means hours of prep before the gates open. With Halloween jus…

In the latest Siena Poll, Democrat Kathy Hochul increased her margin among independent voters over Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman.

A Schenectady elementary school is implementing heart monitors during physical education class so kids can better understand the positive effects of exercise.

It’s no secret that the Capital Region is full of spooky sights, and things that go bump in the night. But on Thursday, NEWS10’s Payton Cavanaugh checked out the strange things in your neighborhood, starting with the al…

Orthodox and Hasidic Jewish communities turned out in big numbers against the governor in 2022. Now, prominent leaders are backing her – or staying out.

Troy Police said recent animal neglect cases in the city have raised concern as officers investigate another dog found in poor condition. "There is absolute zero tolerance in Troy when it comes to abusing animals," said…

Shayna Feinman’s family is still searching for her after police in Mexico wrongly said she had been found alive. com New…

As Election Day approaches, New York's 21st Congressional District race continues to grab headlines. Vice President J.D. Vance is headed to the district on Monday to campaign for Republican Anthony Constantino as he see…

By Ben Westcott, Chronicle Staff Writer John Witt’s Witt Construction seeks approval to build “Sundara,” a “nature retreat” with 80 “eco-lodging units,” combining “tiny homes” and “luxury glamping accommodations,” on 87…

By Ben Westcott, Chronicle Staff Writer Incidents of graffiti in downtown Glens Falls were discussed at the last Common Council meeting and on social media. Anti-American rhetoric was scrawled onto the history mural on…

Towns throughout the region host Halloween parties, parades, trunk-or-treat events and more to celebrate the occasion

A victory was won for the Amazon rainforest, a skin cancer vaccine showed promise, and a nicotine loophole was closed in the UK, plus more The post What went right this week: the good news that matters appeared first on…

Employee of the month nominations are closed. You know why.

For all the talk about generational differences at work, some of the biggest differences show up in surprisingly ordinary moments.

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM A new analysis by energy think tank Ember finds that six European countries collectively avoided close to $2.2 billion (approximately €2 billion) in oil import costs between March an…

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Not every vegetable belongs in a backyard garden. Some take up space, demand attention, and still cost more to grow than to buy once you factor in seeds, soil, and the time it takes.…

"For some reason they’re both acting like me when I was 20…"

Some of what we assumed about gifted students was wrong.

You can't not sing this song.

Lynn Margulis had the audacity to challenge Darwin. And we're lucky she did.

When 600 years of experience come together, you know they'll come up with something good.

The “Godmother of Korean Violin” didn’t see it coming: 100 violins and one unforgettable song.

The James Webb Space Telescope, the most powerful in the world, recently analyzed the planet's atmosphere. The post A 3rd day NASA intern found a planet with 2 suns. 7 years later, it’s still fascinating scientists. app…

That legendary electronic sound is, surprisingly, handmade.

JoyDrops: Short Films With Big Hearts and Even Bigger Ambitions Good News Network and Switchboard Magazine have joined forces on JoyDrops, a curated slate of awards-season documentary short films that offer positive per…

For the first time in years, we can breathe freely.

After spending years without wheels but with no shortage of errands, a Minneapolis veteran recently received a transformational gift. Students at a Minnesota engineering school beautifully refurbished a 2020 Hyundai Ela…

A famous poet once wrote that hope is a thing with feathers. Well, new research may suggest that healthy aging is too. Specifically, the research examined how expertise required for identifying birds aided in maintainin…

The Romans were incredible materials scientists, having famously invented self-healing concrete that allowed their structures to stand for millennia. Yet for some, it’s the glass that forms this one—yes, one—goblet that…

In 1991, Saskia Sassen published The Global City in which she asserted that London had more in common with New York and Tokyo than it did with other parts of the U.K. The geography of culture wasn’t delineated by nation…

In Namibia, rangers are using real-time data and traditional knowledge to support farmers and safeguard a recovering lion population The post Smartphones, ancient tracking skills and a future for desert lions appeared f…

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM As temperatures drop, bugs start looking for the same thing you do: somewhere warmer. If you’ve been reaching for the vinegar bottle as a first line of defense, you’re not alone. It’…

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Kenya committed $160 million over ten years to protect 173,000 square kilometers (roughly 67,000 square miles, or 17.3 million hectares) across some of the least-disturbed land in Af…

The Netherlands pledged $500 million over 10 years to the Tropical Forest Forever Facility, boosting efforts to conserve tropical forests.

Dolores Huerta, who rose to national prominence as the co-founder of the National Farm Workers Association and was known for her advocacy for women farmworkers, died on Wednesday.

Another exciting step forward for women’s health: Four major health societies teamed up to create the first shared framework and clinical guidance for women’s heart health, tailored to distinct life phases — from first…

What if we've confused keeping people safe with giving them a good life?Meet Teun Toebes, Dutch healthcare innovator, author and dementia advocate on a mission to change how the world lives with dementia. At 21, most of…

Findings suggest that the ecological complexity of the landscape surrounding a hive may also shape the hive's ability to cope with disease.

Irrawaddy dolphins, the Mekong River’s sole cetaceans, are viewed as sacred animals by Mekong communities, and are also an important source of tourism revenue.

The What Went Right series is expanding to YouTube and other podcast platforms, bringing its weekly roundup of progress to new audiences The post Positive News launches new video podcast exploring what’s going right in…

Welcome back to our weekly behind-the-scenes glimpse at what’s getting our team talking. Tell us what you’ve been reading at [email protected] and we just might feature it here. To the polls If you’ve been…

To state that RFK Jr. says things that are just plainly wrong is to state the obvious. His waffling claims about the dangers of vaccines are wrong. His various other pet conspiracy theories, such as chemtrails and damag…

The firm said transactions are suspended while it conducts security checks and will "cover all losses".

David Durman, a University of Kentucky administrator, recently earned a religious exemption from using AI in the workplace.

Amazon wants to be the king of AI cloud computing and become the first $1 trillion revenue business. But to do that it will have to continue on its capex spending spree, its CEO said Thursday.

The adaptation will be directed by Karyn Kusama, and scripted by the writers of The Invitation.

API credits benefit for eligible ChatGPT subscriptions Earlier this month Anthropic announced a generous new benefit for their Max and Team subscriptions: $100, $200, and $500 per month subscribers would get the equival…

What is covered by freedom of thought in the AI age is being decided by courts that are hearing cases about something entirely different. The Chapter 11 filing of Character.ai on October 12 is the second such case in a…

Trying to make everyone happy could make no one happy.

Google spooked investors so badly that its stock hit a six-month low, after it revealed its AI search summaries were affecting ad revenue.

E-commerce company posts high cloud computing sales but gives a cautious sales forecast for the fourth quarterAmazon offered a mixed picture of its financial health on Thursday in its quarterly earnings report.The e-com…

The site's data is reportedly intact, but the cause of the outage is still unknown.

Civil rights groups like the Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) have noted how Elon Musk’s Colossus xAI data centers in Memphis disproportionately pollute the air in minority neighborhoods. A joint lawsuit by SELC…

As AI transforms how people find information online, Reddit is rethinking its open-web roots to protect its audience and business.

Rivian doesn't disclose if the value of its $5.8 billion joint venture will expand as a result.

President orders trade talks on foreign-made factory robots, threatens tariffs.

Spy accused of exploiting Trump ties to Huang, funneling secrets to China.

As you may know, The Streisand Effect was originally coined right here on Techdirt in 2005, though it referred back to an event from 2003 when Barbra Streisand sued Ken Adelman, because his project to map how erosion im…

Leaked audio of Flock's CEO, why Marisa Mayer can't keep pretending, and a CashApp nightmare.

How I Built the Most AI-Pilled Company in the World Don't be put off by the clickbait headline, this piece by Jacob Sansbury describing how they are building Spawn is a fascinating exploration of the bleeding edge of wh…

Google's negative cash flow balloons to -$9.06 billion, and stock price tumbles following Q3 earnings.

The battle over data centers is hitting the ballot box. Brookings scholar Darrell West talks about how the backlash against the AI boom, flock cameras and tech companies is crossing party lines.

Using AI for roles from executive assistants to chiefs of staff, companies are boasting about doing more with less, creating tension with their human workersOn an average workday, Dhruv Amin chats with dozens of colleag…

Proton CEO Andy Yen projects a calm persona and rails against Big Tech and critiques AI. Internally, he is pushing engineers to build Proton with AI, even when they have security concerns.

The Michigan Senate candidate is calling for public ownership and other reforms, offering a potential antidote to ideological gridlockThe Michigan senatorial candidate Abdul El-Sayed, a Democrat, occupies a strange but…

Human practitioners warn computer-generated offerings lack the empathy and connection central to divination“This journey isn’t just about algorithms or data,” an AI psychic named Urban Mystic recently told me. The chatb…

"Meta’s smart glasses have increasingly been implicated in disturbing invasions of users’ and bystanders’ privacy," a letter sent to Meta from Ron Wyden and Edward Markey says.

Ofcom says photo and digital ID, banking checks or facial age estimation can help prove someone is 16 or over.

The week, the Windows developer said it would offer buyouts to 60,000 workers as it looks to curb costs.

APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 30 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photogra…

The sight of an icy skull-like visage on the Antarctic island could make one’s blood run cold.

Description This global map of Mars shows 13 locations that match the mineralogy and chemistry of Teghaza 001, one of the most ancient Martian meteorites ever found on Earth. While scientists can never know for sure whe…

A new generation is embracing eye-catching patching and visible mends.

The bird's arrival on a managed grouse moor in southern Scotland is seen as a key moment for the species.

Although no ghouls, goblins, or trick-or-treaters come knocking at the International Space Station’s front hatch, crew members aboard the orbiting laboratory still like to get in the Halloween spirit. Whether individual…

Time is running out for one of the most ambitious environmental pledges in history.

A number of clips show firefighters celebrating in the rain.

When a rose-colored meteorite was found in the Sahara Desert in 2022, no one knew how old it was or where it came from. Not until NASA-funded scientists age-dated its minerals did they realize the nearly 2-pound (800-gr…

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman has named Troy Asher director of the agency’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California. Asher, a veteran test pilot and aerospace engineer with decades of experience in f…

The Quantum-Enabled Predictive Preclinical NAMs for Toxicity and Safety (QuSAFE) Challenge, a collaboration between the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and NASA, advances quantum-enabled sensing for in vitro NAMs, s…

Read this release in English here. Puede que nunca llegues a surcar los cielos bajo las nubes o sobre las arenas orgánicas de la luna Titán de Saturno, ¡pero tu nombre sí puede hacerlo! La NASA invita al público a envia…

You may never soar under the clouds or over the organic sands of Saturn’s moon Titan, but your name can. NASA is inviting the public to send their names aboard the agency’s Dragonfly rotorcraft and be part of the first…

When companies began approaching NASA’s Langley Research Center, asking to be included in the In-Space Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing (ISAM) State of Play for access to competitive intelligence, the team knew th…

A sweeping barred galaxy takes center stage in this Oct. 22, 2026, image, but the gravitational lensing at bottom right is the real target. This observation is one of many gravitational lensing images taken by NASA’s Hu…

Like a spectral form rising out of a cold mist, NASA’s Hubble and James Webb Space Telescopes have captured a hauntingly dynamic star-forming scene. It lies within the vast Carina Nebula, a diffuse star-forming region l…

Jared Spiers had an interest in contributing to NASA’s mission long before becoming a civil servant for the agency. Growing up close to NASA’s Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, and hearing about his…

Scientists have identified a weakened brain signal that may connect several seemingly unrelated symptoms of schizophrenia, including sensory processing difficulties, disorganized speech, and greater symptom severity. Th…

A study of nearly 13,000 adults found that people consuming the most artificial sweeteners experienced a 62% faster decline in memory and thinking skills, equivalent to approximately 1.6 additional years of brain aging.…

A remarkably preserved elephant tooth dating back nearly 700,000 years has revealed a surprisingly lush prehistoric world where giant elephants and early humans lived side by side. Discovered in northern Israel alongsid…

NASA’s Juno spacecraft has discovered that Jupiter uses a surprisingly complex system of powerful plasma waves and multiple shock regions to defend against the solar wind. The findings reveal major differences between J…

Mathematicians have uncovered what they argue is a fundamental flaw in the standard model of the universe, potentially challenging the need for dark energy. Their calculations suggest that the mathematical framework use…

Living Roofs aimed at boosting biodiversity in urban areas will be installed under a new bus stop contract.

The water firm is performing "significantly below target" for pollution by the Environment Agency.

Getting more daylight could be linked to a surprisingly powerful benefit for brain health. In a study of more than 87,000 adults, researchers found that higher daytime light exposure was associated with a 16% lower risk…

NASA astronaut Anil Menon and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Joshua Kutryk perform spacewalk to install and deploy an International Space Station Roll-Out Solar Array (IROSA).

All but one of England's water companies were rated as "poor" or "requiring improvement" for environmental targets.

Ancient ice discovered high in Tibet may be more than 128,000 years old, preserving an extraordinary record of Earth's climate that scientists previously thought had been lost. The discovery reveals a rare glimpse into…

Testing at RAF Upper Heyford finds "unacceptable" levels of polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

As one of the world’s leading forensic anthropologists, Dame Sue Black has acted as an expert witness in a myriad of high-profile criminal cases. Her work has taken her from the lab to active war zones and the aftermath…

Researchers have discovered a small group of brain cells that prevents dangerous blood pressure swings, even when average readings appear normal. The finding reveals a hidden source of cardiovascular risk and could open…

Scientists uncover ancient hills and swamps that disappeared as sea levels rose across northern AdriaticVenice is famed for being a floating city, but research shows the land it sits on once lay many miles inland. Drama…

In 1091, a medieval priest encountered a terrifying army of the dead in Normandy, revealing medieval beliefs about ghosts, punishment and the afterlife.

You begin to see the plaza as parts of it starts to peek through the imposing arches surrounding the plaza in the old part of town. The massive, rectangular plaza is surprising in its sheer size at 10,000 square meters.…

CONSTANTA, ROMANIA—Romania Insider reports that an intact Roman sarcophagus has been uncovered in the necropolis

Rising silently above the flat agricultural expanses of An Nhon Bac, the solitary silhouette of Phu Loc Champa Temple commands its hilltop domain like an ancient sentinel. Built during the 12th century, this weathered s…

AMARILLO, TEXAS—KFDA reports that some 3,000 artifacts were recovered from the Schaeffer Shelter in south-central

The Army of Northern Virginia was the main field army of the Confederate States in the eastern theater of the American Civil War (1861-1865). Famously led by General Robert E. Lee for most of its existence, the army num…

LEIDEN, THE NETHERLANDS—Mark Driessen and Carol van Driel-Murray of the University of Leiden have reexamined

The Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance was first performed in 1880, in what was then a small Hakka fishing and farming village. The tradition continues to this day, with the ceremony taking place on the evenings of the 14th, 15…

The brick and concrete foundations of a large pumping station sit at the water's edge in Eno River State Park. A few yards upstream, straddling Nancy Rhode Creek, the remains of a washed-out stone dam are among the many…

As London's graveyards overflowed, a private company proposed a remarkable new way to bury the dead.

Take a tour of the world's most-storied cities. In this season: Kraków, Samarkand, Glasgow, Boston, Siena, Boston, Kyoto, Vienna, Tunis

New research reveals a surprising connection between medieval medicine and ancient Egyptian mummies, with chemical evidence of aloe in embalming materials.

Where did trick-or-treating come from? Why do we carve pumpkins at Halloween? And what does a man who tricked the Devil have to do with it all? HistoryExtra's Lauren Good explains all…

IBRI, OMAN—The Oman Observer reports that burial chambers containing human remains and pottery have been

Starting at the metro north Garrison train station, this hiking trail has various unique parts. During the first leg, you will find what appears to be an abandoned entrance to a building, in the form of a brick wall wit…

MPUMALANGA PROVINCE, SOUTH AFRICA—Phys.org reports that stenciled rock art has been identified in South Africa,

CAIRO, EGYPT—Ahram Online reports that a 4,000-year-old offering chapel belonging to Ikhetnefert, the wife of

There’s something wonderfully absurd about pulling into a quiet Oregon park and finding a 73-foot barber pole just… standing there like it owns the place. I stopped by in May and couldn’t stop grinning. Forest Grove put…

When the Bristol Channel flooded in 1607, it was not just one of the worst natural disasters in British history, it was also a sign, for many, that they had strayed from the path of God. Erik Crnkovich examines the over…

"I had a rollercoaster journey from Airfix kits to the Beatles", writes Michael Wood

The lyrics of the popular nursery rhyme are based on a real girl, a real lamb and a real visit to school, but there is some contention over which is the true origin

A new study reveals how medieval merchants used distinctive marks to build trust, establish reputations and create early forms of corporate branding.

Baltimore County's NCR Trail is a popular destination for running, walking, biking, and even tubing access. But it's also gnome to a unique and colorful landmark. Less than one mile north of the White Hall NCR Trail par…

During the Cold War, Soviet scientists pursued an unlikely way to communicate with the outside world.

If you’ve enjoyed our four-part podcast series about the Tudor Reformation, then check out Charlotte Vosper’s essential reads to learn more about the battle for belief in Tudor England

Rare medieval manuscripts, including the ninth-century Hildebrandslied, return to public display as Germany’s historic Murhard Library reopens after renovation.

Dr Eleanor Barraclough explores how the Vikings' ninth-century invasion rewrote the future of Anglo-Saxon England

Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor (1459-1519), belonged to the imperial House of Habsburg, and the imperial electors made him King of the Romans in 1486 during his father's lifetime, thus establishing him as his successo…

Historian Malcolm Gaskill reveals how emotions like grief and uncertainty have shaped our relationship with the supernatural for centuries

Passive tobacco smoke exposure, particularly paternal smoking and postnatal household exposure, is associated with increased disease severity among children aged 0 to 2 years with nonallergic atopic dermatitis, accordin…

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women, and the risk rises during the menopause years. But an international study has revealed that only half of women know this. Many have never talked about their heart wi…

Chomping on vegtable skins, seeds and stalks could give us vital fibre, say food scientists.

Doctors are finding vitamin D deficiency is increasingly widespread in the UK, especially in young people. But the symptoms are difficult to spot and can be missed.

Most of us routinely discard the peels, skins, stalks and seeds of fruits and vegetables at mealtime. But new research from King's College London suggests these scraps could be a valuable—and overlooked—source of dietar…

Report calls for an effort to tackle harms in similar way to obesity and smoking, and stresses need to ‘offer boys something better’The manosphere and online misogyny should be treated by the government as a public heal…

An international study reports 60% progression-free survival at 10 years after autologous bone marrow transplantation, adding evidence of sustained positive clinical outcomes and long-term safety in patients treated for…

Charles Swift faced a 140-mile round trip to get to a hospital, but had to drive himself.

(MedPage Today) -- As everyone in the health policy world anxiously awaits the outcome of next week's midterms, some Congress-watchers are looking ahead to the next question: What will be on the healthcare menu when the…

(MedPage Today) -- BALTIMORE -- Following the 2024 Alabama Supreme Court ruling that frozen embryos could be considered children in the state, most patients at a clinic in neighboring Georgia didn't make different dispo…

(MedPage Today) -- Candida auris, Acinetobacter, Enterobacterales, and Neisseria gonorrhoeae topped the CDC's revised list of drug-resistant pathogens that threaten public health and demand aggressive action. The CDC's…

(MedPage Today) -- Several physicians who experienced glitches while taking the internal medicine board exam on Aug. 13 are raising questions about their results. The key issue was being locked out of their computers fo…

Always busy, but rarely joyful? Allison Aubrey and Juana Summers discuss a tool to spot "high functioning depression."

A judge ruled that federal regulators exceeded their authority in narrowing the exceptions to Medicaid work requirements for people with medical issues.

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New vaping rules are now in force in the UK, but what does this mean.

A Trump administration rule will force pharmacy benefit managers to disclose fees and compensation details currently kept private.

In this edition of STAT Health Tech: An Epic investigation, a Teladoc surprise, and figuring out how to pay for AI.

RFK Jr. is making his pitch ahead of a midterm election that could shape the fate of his MAHA movement.

A handful of providers are hijacking the arbitration process – and consumers are likely to foot the bill.

Cranberry juice may offer an unexpected benefit beyond its reputation for helping prevent urinary tract infections: protecting teeth from decay. Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago discovered that pure, un…

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The campaign to defend access to transgender healthcare for young people in Missouri is taking an unhurried approach to talking with voters about the proposed ban.

Opposition to the rapid emergence of data centers in states such as Ohio and Arizona has ginned up activism and unified voters. A range of public health issues have played into the resistance.

An uninsured woman sought help at a Virginia urgent care center after being stung by a wasp. She said she was stunned when the center asked her to pay before giving her a shot to reverse her allergic reaction.

The campaign to defend access to transgender healthcare for young people in Missouri is taking an unhurried approach to talking with voters about how the ban on midterm ballots would play out.

Brain changes associated with Alzheimer's disease can be detected by a new type of blood test -- and a growing number of patients are asking their doctors about it.

When Congress cut Medicaid benefits for refugees who are in the U.S. legally, most states allowed them to continue for children and pregnant women. Arizona and 10 others did not.

A new photography exhibition marks 30 years of Maggie’s centres, which offer free practical, emotional and social support to people affected by cancer. Inspired by the phrase ‘just come in’ – the ethos at the centre of…

With almost half of parent-carers contemplating taking their lives, Dr Louise Lawson calls for urgent action by the government Reading the report on Matilda Davis’s death was heartbreaking (Burnham backs mandatory suici…

PAMARAWAN, Philippines — For years, residents of Pamarawan barangay, or village, in the City of Malolos, had to live with floodwater inundating their streets as the southwest monsoon, known locally as hagabat, brought s…

Scientists studying indigenous crops recently completed a study to advise farmers on the best time to plant bambara groundnuts, a neglected African crop. Such underutilized native plants have the potential to diversify…

In less than two weeks, U.S. Senate leaders plan to take an initial vote on the divisive permitting reform bill aimed at easing regulatory barriers that can delay energy projects. As the date nears, some of the country’…

HUNTSVILLE, Ala.—Candidates for Alabama’s second-highest office took the stage Wednesday for what was the first major-party debate for a statewide office since 2010, the year Republicans took the reins of government fro…

BYD’s upcoming multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) was spotted on a car carrier and at one of its Flash Charging stations ahead of its expected debut later this year. more…

Rivian has started delivering the first major hardware upgrade to its electric van since production began in 2021: a bigger LFP battery pack good for 30% more range, and a new dual-motor AWD version. The company confirm…

Toyota’s EV sales have jumped 127% through September, but that isn’t telling the whole story. Slumping demand for gas and hybrid cars in China has pushed global sales lower for three months in a row. more…

Rivian (RIVN) just released its Q3 2026 earnings, with revenue up 38% year-over-year to $2.155 billion. The R2, in its first full quarter of deliveries, is already the company’s best-selling vehicle, ahead of both the R…

KAWEMHAKAN, Suriname — Beneath thousands of square kilometers of rainforest here lie vast deposits of gold and other minerals. Around a million ounces are extracted legally every year, but much more remains buried throu…

Oxford study shows Manx shearwaters lose direction when their body clocks get out of syncSeabirds returning from foraging trips can be thrown hundreds of miles off course by a form of jet lag that arises when their body…

In a rural area of Zambia, where eating insects has long been a part of local food culture, reviving the practice could help households improve food security — though its potential would depend on how widely insect-eati…

Las mujeres embarazadas de las colonias de Arizona viven cerca de campos fumigados con pesticidas y lejos de la atención médica. Los planes estatales de salud materna no tienen en cuenta ni la contaminación ni el calor…

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With the COP31 climate summit in Turkey looming, all eyes are on China to see what the country will push…

A decade ago, an electric vehicle with more than 300 miles of range would have cost you nearly $100,000. Today, 300 miles of range sits in the middle of the market and consumers can expect at least 200 miles in even the…

Biodegradable plastics, designed to break down in compost, linger for a long time in oceans. Embedding them with tiny amounts of plastic-destroying enzymes speeds things up.

Lake Powell recently dropped to a historic low, slashing hydropower and the flow of water downstream. As drought deepens, groups are pushing to drain the lake to reveal its long-submerged rock arches and spires and allo…

Many agricultural pests are benefiting from climate change.

The world’s largest importer of crude oil has cut transportation-related oil use by 16% since the Iran war started – in part by adopting EVs.

Replacing diesel-powered ferries with electric vessels could reduce emissions and improve air quality Cutting through New York Harbor in the shadow of the Statue of Liberty, the small white boat we were riding on caught…

Tanja Konwinski thought the Constitution pipeline was dead. When her husband bought 82 acres in Schoharie County, New York, in 2023, she knew Williams Cos. held an easement on the property for the proposed natural gas p…

The Bridger pipeline promises landowners money, but the tar sands oil it would carry has tribal leaders worried about a spill.

The path to Trump's 'Arctic dominance' goes through this Alaskan island

China’s exports in 2026 of clean-energy technologies, such as solar panels, batteries and electric vehicles, are on track to cut… The post Analysis: China’s clean-tech exports in 2026 to avoid as much CO2 as Brazil emit…

Re-creating polar habitats in Michigan is no small feat. Just ask the Detroit Zoo, where the polar bear and penguin centers require producing industrial levels of cooling from energy-intensive equipment. For the zoo, fi…

PJM Interconnection is finally taking steps that could let a lot of new battery capacity connect to its grid without eons of delay. PJM is the biggest grid operator in the U.S., serving customers across 13 mid-Atlantic,…

Arizona has now joined a lawsuit against the Trump administration's plan for sharing the Colorado River. But history shows water planners there saw big cuts to their water supply coming.

Seawater surges into low-lying communities from San Diego to San Francisco Bay Area, submerging streets, homes and businessesHistoric high tides have caused chaos up and down the California coast this week, as parts of…

The pro-nuclear Trump administration continues to put its money where its mouth is. On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Energy announced a conditional loan commitment of up to $5 billion to boost the output of 15 reactor…

Chancellor John Healey has announced a “new course on energy” for the UK, focused on keeping bills low amid the…

The companies say the tie-up would combine DoorDash's global reach and expertise in logistics with Instacart's purpose-built technology and long relationships with grocers.

Fans queued for hours ahead of the opening of a new Lego Store in Norwich.

Rising gas prices drove much of the inflation increase as renewed violence in the Middle East has kept oil prices above $100 a barrel, up from below $70 before the Iran war. But prices also rose outside of fuel costs.

Consumer spending rose at a good clip in the third quarter, and business investment was up sharply, reflecting the AI boom.

Campaigners had warned some families could face an unfair financial penalty because of delays which were not their fault.

Chancellor John Healey's plans fall short of radical action to create a promised new economic model.

Tourism and business leaders have been reacting to John Healey's first Budget as chancellor.

The provider said any change would need support from the community, the regulator and government.

Tristan Bennett voices his disappointment in the Budget, describing it as "a lot of tinkering".

A recommendation to increase the minimum wage by 2.8% is agreed by Senator Elaine Millar.

Budget forecasts show growth in living standards grinding almost to a halt.

Poundland's bosses have filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators to the business.

American auto companies say they are paying more for key components like computer chips, steel and copper — plus the fuel needed to transport their products.

Learning about money is becoming a growing part of the high school curriculum.

Sanrio ends association with TV drama Vivant after China says portrayal of ruthless Chinese agents is ‘deliberate smear’The company behind the successful Hello Kitty franchise has apologised and ended its commercial tie…

CBS News editor-in-chief sidesteps viewership concerns and says flagship show doing ‘tremendously well’CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss has spoken publicly for the first time about the ratings challenges the network…

The Federal Reserve opted to leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged — but investors widely expect the central bank to raise rates at its next meeting in December to combat stubborn inflation.

The Federal Reserve is expected to stand pat on interest rates Wednesday even though inflation has accelerated in the past couple of months as the Iran war has caused spikes in oil and gas prices.

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Ministry does not pull a single punch on "Hate To Go," which castigates social media, AI and the current political leadership of the United States.

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Future King Crimson guitarist recalls how big names battled to have him in their bands, and the one-liners each used about the other

The beloved Australian rock band announces an “Encore Run” of nine shows, which will see their tour stretch into December 2027.

Dave Grohl & Co.'s version of Baker Street, recorded in 1997, has been missing from streaming platforms

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The System Of A Down drummer now owns two copies of Action 1, which featured the first appearance of Superman

The pop star's latest release arrives after collaborations with Zara Larsson and a Coachella appearance alongside Luísa Sonza. Argentine Pop Star Emilia Wants You to “Dance and Embrace Your Sensuality” on New Single “BO…

This marks Kevin Parker's fourth appearance on the series. Tame Impala Cover Seal’s “Kiss from a Rose” for Like a Version: Watch Karan Singh

The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul's My Life, My Story residency continues on Friday (Oct. 30).

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Sixx reveals what "hurts the most" about the band's split with their longtime guitarist.

One grand prize winner will also receive a box set.

Nathan Bulla is taking over drum duties for the band's upcoming tour dates. Wolfgang Van Halen’s Mammoth Part Ways with Drummer Garrett Whitlock Spencer Kaufman

The duo also added to their iconic vlog series after 18 years and looked back on throwback photos.

It's time to admit these bands are "dad rock," no matter how much we don't want to.

Before they became global superstars in the mid-'70s, the British rock band had limited U.S. success with their great blues rock songs.

Members of the ROSS THE BOSS band, THE DICTATORS and THE SPINATRAS will pay tribute to Ross "The Boss" Friedman, a founding member of both MANOWAR and THE DICTATORS, at a special concert on Saturday, January 9, 2027 at…

Four major country acts are stepping back or breaking up in 2026, marking the end of an era for longtime fans.

The conductor Gabriele Ferro has died in Palermo...

The Rock Hall legends responded to fan concerns and clarified the status of their remaining 2026 concerts.

We hear that among those misssing after Wednesday’s...

The label's greatest hits have been played for generations, but the story doesn’t end with the big smashes.

"Rejecting AI won’t stop progress."

Haywire fans were treated to a memorably brief video shoot before the NYPD intervened.

After celebrating an incredible 15th anniversary in 2026 with music fans from all 50 states and 30 countries, Welcome To Rockville is taking things to the next level in 2027. Leading independent festival producer Danny…

Competitor identification in search marketing has long been a huge misfire because most companies tasked with a search competitor analysis list their top business competitors and build the report arou

Google’s Ads Decoded explores longer AI Mode queries, earlier discovery, and demand for human perspectives. Here’s what advertisers can consider for 2027. The post Google’s Ads Decoded Explores How AI Is Changing Search…

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AI search merges businesses with their lookalikes, and courts are holding platforms liable. Here’s how conflation happens and how to make your entity unmistakable. The post Accurate Facts Can Still Produce A False AI An…

Google's John Mueller was interviewed by David Iwanow, where he shared information on AI-generated content, the future of SEO, technical SEO, the crawl stats report, redirect chains, ecommerce product data and much more…

OpenAI’s updated Model Spec outlines five core values to guide more capable AI toward sound judgment, human agency, and faithfulness to human intent.

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Google announced earnings yesterday, and during the earnings call, Philipp Schindler, Google's senior vice president and chief business officer, said that ads in AI Mode have a "lower monetization" than ads in tradition…

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Key takeaways: Treat citation volatility as normal. It seems to be a built-in trait of AI answers, and it may change significantly with model updates. So, aim to appear more often over time, not to hold every citation w…

Google seems to be testing mixing sponsored products, ads, within the organic product results in AI Mode. Google has this line above the product results that can say "Sponsored" and "All products." Even as I look at scr…

Comparing AI and Google searches among the same group of users over a month to examine how their behavior differs between platforms. TL;DR: I matched 16,310 users across two Datos panels to compare how each user searche…

An interview with Palantir CTO Shyam Sankar about AI diffusion and safety, forward-deployed engineer, and what the battle in tech is actually about.

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People take on AI's reasoning as their own, and it shapes how they decide next time.

Former team-mates Chris Wilder and Phil Parkinson lock horns again as Sheffield United face Wrexham in the Championship on Friday night.

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The stadium is expected to be ready for the 2031-2032 season and will replace the iconic San Siro

Wisconsin is enjoying its first Major League Baseball championship since the Milwaukee Braves took the title in 1957.