The king’s speech – and why it has foreigners in South Africa worried
The Zulu king was trying to calm anti-migrant feelings but ended up using a highly derogatory phrase.
Video of Minneapolis anti-ICE protester with injured hand is real, but cause of injury is unclear
According to some on social media, the individual was hurt by a less-than-lethal round fired by federal officers.
13 rumors about Alex Pretti we’ve investigated
We’ve deciphered the truth behind claims about his death at the hands of Border Patrol agents and the federal government’s response.
Popular gay TikTok star found beaten to death in Thailand
An arrest has been made by authorities in Thailand investigating the murder of Tin Zaw Htwe, a 25-year-old TikTok star with over a million followers
Detox 2026: What Big Wellness Wants You to Believe
Detox trends come and go. Modern “detox” claims, from microplastics to microbiome resets are marketing, not science. The post Detox 2026: What Big Wellness Wants
Research roundup: 6 cool stories we almost missed
It’s a regrettable reality that there is never enough time to cover all the interesting scientific stories we come across each month. So every month
A cup of coffee for depression treatment has better results than microdosing
About a decade ago, many media outlets—including WIRED—zeroed in on a weird trend at the intersection of mental health, drug science, and Silicon Valley biohacking:
How much control will the US have over Venezuela’s oil?
Caracas says it is opening up the sector to private players.
Iranian official says progress made on talks as US-Iran tensions persist
Ali Larijani says efforts to get framework for negotiations advancing, as US naval deployment in Gulf fuels concerns.
Iraq Shia bloc reiterates support for al-Maliki despite Trump’s threats
The Coordination Framework said that selecting a PM is an internal constitutional matter.
Chemical inhibitor helps viruses overcome bacterial immune defenses
Antimicrobial resistance – when bacteria and fungi defend themselves against the drugs design to kill them – is an urgent threat to global public health, according
Eosinophils suppress tumor growth and recurrence in chordoma
Chordoma is a rare tumor characterized by poor prognosis, limited therapeutic options, and a high rate of recurrence. Despite advances in oncology, effective treatments for
Distinct tau chemical signatures redefine diagnosis across neurodegenerative diseases
Tau protein aggregation is a shared feature in over 20 neurodegenerative diseases (collectively referred to as “tauopathies”). New research led by Boston Children’s Hospital challenges