Study links America’s favorite cooking oil to obesity
Soybean oil, the most widely consumed cooking oil in the United States and a staple of processed foods, contributes to obesity, at least in mice
Here are 3 big ideas to combat climate change, with or without COP
As action from the U.N.’s huge COP30 international meeting falls short, smaller groups are banding together to find ways to fight climate change.
Los Angeles wildfires prompted significantly more virtual medical visits, research finds
When uncontrolled wildfires moved from the foothills above Los Angeles into the densely populated urban areas below in January 2025, evacuation ensued and a thick
Listen to the crackle of Martian ‘mini-lightning’
A microphone on NASA’s Perseverance rover recorded the sounds of electrical discharges generated by dusty gusts.
NHS doctor suspended over alleged antisemitic social media posts
The tribunal ruled the doctor’s posts “may impact on patient confidence” in both her and the profession.
Doctors’ union agrees to resume talks with Streeting
But the health secretary says he will not negotiate on pay, adding that the union has lost goodwill with their five-day walkout.
How will weight-loss drugs change our relationship with food?
The rise of these treatments has major implications for how we think about obesity, says James Gallagher.
David Lerner, a Mr. Fix-it of Apple Computers, Dies at 72
He and a partner founded Tekserve, a Manhattan emergency room for frozen hard drives, keyboards, screens and their confounded owners.
Rep. Swalwell’s suit alleges abuse of power, adds to scrutiny of Trump official’s mortgage probes
Rep. Eric Swalwell sued housing finance agency chief Bill Pulte, accusing him of misusing government databases to baselessly target Trump opponents.
Stone-hurling anger unnerves Zambia’s ‘fix-it’ president
After 2021’s landslide win, Hakainde Hichilema has nine months to convince voters he deserves a second term.
Georgia’s pro-EU protesters defiant year after accession process was halted
The demonstrations began when Georgia’s prime minister called a four-year halt on moves towards joining the EU.
At least 44 dead and hundreds missing after fire engulfs Hong Kong tower blocks
Firefighters are struggling to put out the flames and say they are unsure when the blaze will be fully contained.
Can Canada wait out the trade war with the US?
Canada’s prime minister will be travelling to Washington next week, after recently suggesting he is in no rush to reboot derailed trade talks.
Two National Guard members shot near White House
Two military personnel have been shot near the White House in Washington DC.