Scientists find hidden “highways” guiding animal evolution
A sweeping analysis of thousands of animal genomes suggests that chromosomes do not evolve randomly but instead follow a limited number of irreversible “evolutionary highways.”
Depression may shut down the brain’s ability to make new neurons
A major study found that adults with depression show disrupted production of new neurons in the hippocampus, potentially weakening the brain’s ability to separate new
Pennsylvania reports first US measles deaths this year amid outbreak
Two Americans have died from measles, the first such deaths this year in the US, as the country grapples with the highest number of cases
OpenAI confirms its data centre chief left as it pivots to leasing
OpenAI has confirmed that the executive running its data centre buildout has left, and it has already broken up the job he was doing. Chris
From rags to rhinestones: Farewell to Queen of Country Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton would say songwriting was her therapy. “There are pieces of me, of course, in everything I write.”
Meta refused to switch a teen safety tool on by default, jury told
Someone inside Instagram proposed switching its break reminder on by default. The proposal was rejected because the cost to the app’s core metrics was not
Dolly Parton, beloved US country music icon, dies at 80
Parton won worldwide acclaim for her songwriting, colorful public persona, and reputation for warmth and generosity.
What challenge do ‘cockroach’ protests pose for India’s PM Modi?
Youth-led movement plans more demonstrations for next month.
Trump administration: Kennedy Center may be demolished if repairs not made
Department of Justice lawyers told a federal judge the venue ‘cannot survive’ without the US president’s help.
Taking a break from gel polish? These nail strengtheners can help repair damage
The best nail strengtheners prevent nails from splitting, breaking or cracking. Here’s how to shop for them with options from OPI, CND and more.
Looking back on Dolly Parton’s groundbreaking career and music legacy
Country music legend Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80. Her family announced the news in a video posted to social media. NBC
Canada announces ‘dollar-for-dollar’ retaliatory tariffs on US as high as 50%
The latest escalation in an ongoing trade war between the US and Canada will see new levies on goods from steel to furniture, fresh tuna
Mass arrests in global crackdown on West African cyber-crime networks
The operation included the arrest of 39 people in South Africa for romance and investment scams.
Nigeria’s president orders manhunt after kidnappers upload victim video
The footage shows dozens of men, women and children sitting in a forest.