US warships head to Venezuela: Fight against cartels or imperial ambition?
Venezuela is sending troops to its border with Colombia to fight drug trafficking, amid mounting US pressure.
Month: August 2025
Trump news live: US president moves to fire Federal Reserve governor
Lisa Cook refuses to resign after Trump announces her dismissal from the Federal Reserve.
Buy an invite to a wedding
French startup Invitin allows couples to sell strangers tickets to their wedding: Invitin is a French startup that allows couples to sell seats at their
France returns slain king’s skull to Madagascar
King Toera was killed by French troops 128 years ago and his head kept in a Paris museum’s archive.
Israeli hostage families and demonstrators hold day of protests
Families of hostages being held by Hamas are protesting across Israel in a day of marches, rallies and demonstrations.
Who is Lisa Cook, and what is Federal Reserve governor accused of?
Tweety McTreason has ordered the removal of the central bank official – we unpack what it all means.
Common painkillers linked to antibiotic resistance
New research from the University of South Australia shows that ibuprofen and acetaminophen are quietly fueling one of the world’s biggest health threats: antibiotic resistance.
COVID-19 oral history archives offer roadmap for equitable public health solutions
A new study highlights a transformative resource for public health: the unprecedented wave of COVID-19 oral history archives collected since the start of the pandemic.
Elderly cats with dementia may hold clues for Alzheimer’s
Immune cells in aging cat brains with amyloid beta destroy nerve endings, mimicking the progression of Alzheimer’s disease in humans.
Japan launches its first homegrown quantum computer
Japan’s first entirely homegrown quantum computer uses superconducting qubits and components made entirely domestically.
Rare milky plumes paint stunning swirls in world’s largest ‘soda lake’ — Earth from space
A 2016 astronaut photo shows surprising plumes of milky material swirling in the waters of Turkey’s Lake Van, the largest alkaline lake on Earth.
Miami and Tampa have each had just a single 100-degree day in recorded history?
Miami’s only daily high of 100 degrees Fahrenheit was in 1942. Tampa’s first 100-degree day was in July 2025.
11 rumors we’ve investigated about Brittney Griner
The WNBA star and three-time Olympic gold medalist has been the target of much fake news, including AI-generated slop.