Obama moved to tears by wife Michelle’s speech
The couple were opening a site in Chicago, which the former president described as a “celebration of community”.
Month: June 2026
Asia’s richest man Ambani announces what could be India’s biggest share sale
India’s largest telecom operator is expected to raise around $4bn (£3.02bn), according to media reports.
US-Iran talks in Switzerland postponed as fighting in Lebanon intensifies
The White House says Vice-President JD Vance will not travel to Switzerland on Friday for a new round of direct talks with Iran.
In Trump’s shadow, Vance becomes face of Iran deal
His fierce defence of the Iran plan amid mounting criticism comes as speculation intensifies about a possible 2028 presidential run.
Massage gun use around eyes may cause serious retinal injuries
Using a massage gun on or around the eyes risks major tearing and bruising to the retina-the light sensitive tissue at the back of the
Sugary chewing gum may temporarily enhance beetroot’s blood pressure benefits
For the first time, researchers at King’s College London have discovered a link between chewing sugary gum after consuming vegetables high in nitrate, such as
Fish oil supplements show little benefit for Alzheimer’s prevention
Americans spend more than $1 billion annually on fish oil supplements, in part due to purported cognitive benefits from the omega-3 fatty acids they contain
Computer models could design more effective probiotic supplements
Probiotic supplements found in drugstores nationwide contain an assortment of microbes sold for specific health purposes despite limited understanding of the microbes’ connections to their
Scientists are seriously asking if bees and ChatGPT are conscious
New studies suggest consciousness can’t be judged solely by behavior, whether it’s a chatbot discussing philosophy or a bee searching for nectar. Researchers are increasingly
Early users of Anthropic’s Mythos still have access after US order
When Washington ordered Anthropic to shut off access to its most advanced AI model, it did not shut off everyone. Some of the organisations Anthropic
Goethe never knew this 40-million-year-old ant was hidden in his collection
Scientists examining amber from Goethe’s personal collection discovered three hidden fossil insects, including an extinct ant preserved in extraordinary detail. Advanced 3D imaging allowed researchers
Meta signs new AI computing deals with data-centre firm Crusoe
Meta has signed new deals to draw computing power from Crusoe, the data-centre developer, adding to the vast and growing pile of infrastructure the company
Beluga whales keep switching mates and it may be saving their species
Hidden beneath Arctic waters, beluga whales have long kept their family lives a mystery. By analyzing DNA from more than 600 belugas in Alaska’s Bristol
Can US-Iran peace ‘deal’ survive Israeli bombing of Lebanon?
Israel is blowing up buildings in Lebanon – and chances of a lasting deal to secure peace in the region.