Lyrid meteor shower 2026: See spring’s first rain of ‘shooting stars’ peak in moonless skies
Expect bright fireballs during the Lyrid meteor shower, which will peak in moonless skies on April 22, 2026.
Bill Would Allow AI to Prescribe Drugs
This is a MedPage Today story. Artificial intelligence (AI) could be used to prescribe medications to patients — if a new bill makes its way
Eddie Murphy receives life achievement award by AFI
Eddie Murphy took a moment to look out at the star-studded room at the American Film Institute ceremony — at his family, his peers, the
At least 3 students injured in shooting near the University of Iowa
At least three students were injured in a shooting near the University of Iowa early Sunday morning, according to police
Why are gray whales dying in San Francisco’s waters? US scientists search for clues
Climate change and shifting migration patterns are bringing rare research opportunities and new mysteries.
Rat poison found in HiPP baby food jar in Austria, police say
The brand warned on Saturday that consuming the purées may be potentially “life-threatening”.
Watch: Obama and Mamdani sing with children in New York
The former US president and New York City mayor meet for the first time at a child care centre in the Bronx.
Alec Baldwin to face civil trial over Rust film set shooting
The criminal case against the actor was dismissed in 2024.
The Little Probe That Could: Why Voyager 1 Matters, and Why NASA Just Switched Part of It Off
This week, NASA announced it had shut down one of that spacecraft’s remaining science instruments — not because the mission has failed, but to keep
Humanoid robot breaks half marathon world record in Beijing
The humans were left far behind as smartphone maker Honor’s humanoid robot shattered the men’s world record in China.
Australia and Japan sign contracts for $7bn warships deal
Defence deal is the latest example of deepening ties between Canberra and Tokyo amid shared concerns over China’s rise.
The GCC has unity, it now needs joint defence and development
Beyond supporting peace, GCC states need to work towards joint defence, energy security and economic development.
Zelensky condemns US extension of Russian sanctions waiver
The US argues that the waiver is meant to ease the energy supply crunch sparked by the US-Israel war with Iran.
Watch: Runners v robots at China half marathon
Robots competed in a half marathon race in Beijing on Sunday, with the winning machine leaving its human rivals for dust.