In rare evolutionary event, weird platypus cousin evolved from living in water to living on land
We may have gotten the evolutionary origins of the echidna backward, as new research suggests its ancestors probably lived in the water, not on land.
NZ airport to remove Hobbit-themed eagle sculptures
For more than a decade, the giant eagles have cast a watchful eye over visitors at Wellington Airport.
Colombia’s wind farms bring promise and pain for indigenous group
The South American country is turning to wind power, but some local people are unhappy.
Syrian security forces monitored armed civilians who killed Alawites, accused man says
One man accused of killing an Alawite during the sectarian violence in March tells the BBC that armed civilians were advised and monitored by government
Long-distance romance and closure from husband’s death – your memories of Skype
As Microsoft shuts it down, we’ve spoken to people whose lives were impacted by the tools.
Indigenous people raise awareness about their missing and murdered
Indigenous people across North America are calling this week for sustained responses to the violence in their communities, much of it against women and girls.
From debate to dialogue: In a contentious era, ‘Ethics Bowl’ offers students a gentler alternative
A contrast: At the National Speech and Debate Tournament, two high school students take the stage. The first articulates the position he has been assigned
Trump announces 100% tariff on non-US movies
Tweety McTreason has said he will target films made outside of the US as part of his ongoing tariff war.
Oil leak off Louisiana coast contained but clean up continues
Key questions remain about the cause, how much oil was released and the extent of the spill’s impacts.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ trial begins soon – here’s everything you need to know
Seven months after his high-profile arrest, the trial of hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs is set to get underway on Monday.
5/4: CBS Weekend News
New tariffs for auto parts kick in, Trump to meet newly-elected Canadian PM Mark Carney; Typewriters making a comeback, thanks in part to Taylor Swift
Semaglutide clears liver inflammation and cuts fibrosis in MASH patients, trial shows
A phase 3 trial shows that once-weekly semaglutide significantly improves liver histology in patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH). The interim results also reveal meaningful
Ultra-processed foods linked to higher psoriasis risk
A large UK Biobank study found that higher consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) is associated with an increased risk of developing psoriasis. Each 10% increase
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,166
These are the key events on day 1,166 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.