Investigating claim Walmart fired executive for taking $30K in daily kickbacks from Indian staffing agencies
One online user’s post alleged “massive fraud” at the retailer. Here’s what we know.
SpaceX Starship Completes Successful Test Flight After Previous Launch Setbacks
After setbacks during the last three launches of Starship, Elon Musk’s rocket company splashed down in the Indian Ocean on Tuesday night.
Unpacking rumor Trump and RFK Jr. plan to ban COVID-19 vaccine
The claim stemmed from a Daily Beast report that cited Dr. Aseem Malhotra, a British cardiologist and associate of the health secretary.
Silicon Valley Pledges $200 Million to New Pro-A.I. Super PACs
The two PACs reflect a new level of political engagement by companies like Meta and investors such as Andreessen Horowitz, which are spending heavily on
Don’t fall for claim former Green Bay Packers coach Mike Holmgren died
The latest death hoax appeared online in late August 2025.
Six Syrian soldiers killed in Israeli strikes near Damascus: State media
Israel has launched hundreds of strikes across Syria following the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime last December.
Brazilian high court requests increased security for Bolsonaro
Stronger police presence is called for to monitor the former president, who is under house arrest awaiting trial.
Trump administration considers stake in defence firms like Lockheed Martin
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick floated the possible investment in a TV appearance, as part of a wider Trump push.
Faster biological aging associated with lower cognitive performance in later life
A new research paper was published in Volume 17, Issue 7 of Aging (Aging-US) on July 21, 2025, titled “Association of DNA methylation age acceleration
First comprehensive road map shows how the ovarian reserve forms in primates
UCLA scientists have developed the first comprehensive road map showing how the ovarian reserve forms in primates, providing crucial insights into women’s health that could
New method uncovers how extracellular vesicles impact immune response in cancer
Certain types of biochemical processes can impair the immune system’s ability to recognize and kill cancer cells. Purdue University’s W. Andy Tao and his associates
Vesalius: Harnessing artificial intelligence to decode cancer tissue architecture
Researchers at VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center have developed a new computational tool called Vesalius, which could help clinicians understand the complex relationships between cancer
Specialized neurons in mice influence social attention and empathy
A special set of neurons directs mice’s attention to or away from their peers, depending on the situation. The Kobe University discovery has implications for
How the double strike on Gaza’s Nasser Hospital unfolded
BBC Verify analyses footage from the attack and its aftermath to piece together the timeline of events and what it reveals.