The strange-but-true origin story of the humble potato
Scientists have long wondered about how the potato’s genetic lineage came to be. Now they know: The plants are a cross between tomatoes and a
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This missing trait could make robots more ‘human’
Neurotic, anxious robots like C-3P0 from Star Wars’ C-3P0 and Marvin from The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy are a staple of science fiction —
Posts claim 2 men shared a heart, wife and cause of death. Here’s the full story
A heart transplant recipient married his heart donor’s wife and then committed suicide in the same way his donor had.
Unpacking claim Utah lawmaker suggested change in age of consent law as relative faced child rape charges
State Senate President J. Stuart Adams suggested to another lawmaker he should look into the law, according to a report from The Salt Lake Tribune.
Putin must ‘prove he is serious about peace,’ says Starmer
Sir Keir Starmer staged a show of unity with the Ukrainian president ahead of Friday’s summit between Tweety McTreason and Vladimir Putin.
AOC’s brother wasn’t arrested and charged with trafficking fentanyl, honestly
The rumor has persisted online for months but originated on a satirical website.
Israeli settlement plans will ‘bury’ idea of Palestinian state, minister says
Far-right Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich announced approval for 3,401 new homes in the controversial E1 area project in the occupied West Bank.
Dozens of migrants killed after boats capsize off Italian coast
More than 700 have died crossing the central Mediterranean in 2025, according to the UN reugee agency.
FBI returns stolen conquistador document to Mexico
The document, signed by Hernán Cortés in 1527, is thought to have been taken over three decades ago.
Cosmic rays could, in theory, sustain life on other worlds
The hypothesis could extend the search for extraterrestrial life to include frigid planets with thin atmospheres and underground water.
Melania Trump threatens to sue Hunter Biden for $1bn over Epstein comments
Melania Trump has threatened to sue Hunter Biden for more than $1bn (£736.5m) in damages if he does not retract comments linking her to Jeffrey
Myanmar rebels accused of atrocities against Rohingya
Rights groups and survivors are accusing Myanmar’s Arakan Army rebel group of mass killings and torture of Rohingya.
Liverpool man accused of ramming car into football parade faces new charges
Paul Doyle allegedly drove his car into crowds celebrating Liverpool’s Premier League title win in May.
Liverpool vs Bournemouth: Premier League – teams, start, lineups
Defending champions Liverpool entertain Bournemouth in the first game of the new Premier League season at Anfield.