France detains Russian ‘shadow’ tanker to disrupt war in Ukraine
Moscow considers France’s detention of the ship, and arrest of the captain, an act of piracy.
Behind the Gen Z protests that forced Madagascar’s president to sack his government
President Rajoelina’s move fails to quell the protest movement that is now threatening his own position.
Trump wields axe over ‘Democrat Agencies’ as shutdown blame game rages
He said the shutdown could be an opportunity to “clear out dead wood”, giving no hint of concessions to Democrats.
FDA approves another generic abortion pill, prompting outrage from conservatives
Federal health officials have approved another generic version of the abortion pill, prompting outrage from abortion opponents
Trump has ‘determined’ the U.S. is in ‘armed conflict’ with cartels, administration tells Congress
The U.S. military has recently struck at least three boats from Venezuela allegedly carrying narco-traffickers and drugs that could threaten Americans, Trump said on Truth
Diddy apologizes to women who accused him of abuse in letter to judge
On the eve of his sentencing, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs wrote a letter to the judge asking to return home to his family. He wrote, “I
AI designs for dangerous DNA can slip past biosecurity measures, study shows
Companies that make DNA for science labs screen out any requests for dangerous bits of genetic material. But a new study shows how AI could
The Energy Department canceled billions in funding. Democrats say it’s retribution
Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought said the funding was for projects in 16 states, all of which voted for former Vice President
Remembering Jane Goodall: Legendary primatologist dies at age 91
Jane Goodall, a legendary primatologist whose studies of wild chimpanzees transformed our understanding of apes, died Wednesday at age 91.
AI-designed proteins test biosecurity safeguards
AI edits to the blueprints for known toxins can evade detection. Researchers are improving filters to catch these rare biosecurity threats.
How dandelions rig the odds for catching upward gusts
New images reveal microstructures that, depending on how the wind blows, help give a dandelion seed lift-off or the grip needed to wait for a
Hamas says it will respond ‘soon’ to Trump’s proposal to end Gaza war
Egypt’s foreign minister warned of escalation if the Palestinian group rejects plan to end the nearly two-year conflict.
Israeli settler who killed Awdah Hathaleen still harassing Palestinians
Israeli settler Yinon Levi is back disrupting the occupied West Bank village of Umm al-Kheir.
Trump memo says US in ‘non-international armed conflict’ with cartels
Memo reported by US media shows Trump justification for strikes on alleged drug smugglers experts say likely illegal.