Wall Street’s Nasdaq hits all-time high as AI frenzy gathers pace
Investors shrug off AI safety concerns and Iran war, sending market to a new peak.
Why scientists still cannot say how much plastic infants are actually consuming
A systematic review of 22 primary studies and four reviews found plastic-derived contaminants across infant foods and feeding equipment, but major differences in sampling, analytical
Canada pledges aid for Palestine as UK and France demand action at UNGA
Canada pledges 100 million Canadian dollars ($71m) for Palestinians as UK and France urge action on Israeli settlements.
A hidden measles signal may reveal how large the next outbreak could be
Researchers used historical measles surveillance and demographic data from pre-vaccination England and Wales to reconstruct how the susceptible population changed between epidemics. Their model linked
Higher BMI linked to brain differences in preschool children
Children as young as 4 with a higher body mass index (BMI) showed differences in several brain regions involved in reward, taste and hunger, according
Sensory neurons remember past allergens to trigger future allergic reactions
Mass General Brigham researchers found that sensory neurons retain a ‘memory’ of allergens that may help explain why allergies develop over time.
MLC1 auto-antibodies identified as possible trigger for NMOSD-like diseases
NMOSD is an inflammatory autoimmune disorder that damages support and supply cells in the central nervous system, known as astrocytes.
Trump threatens to ‘annihilate’ Iran in UN speech as officials from both countries meet on sidelines
In his address, the US president pondered whether a peace deal would be agreed or whether he would have to take extreme action against Iran.
Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer asks judge to investigate juror and check his phone
The attorney wants the court to look at the juror’s mobile phone use and answers on questionnaires.
Why is the Bab al-Mandab Strait so important?
The BBC’s Frank Gardner explains why the narrow waterway is key to oil transportation and the world economy.
Developing El Niño becomes strongest on record weeks before expected peak
Scientists say the developing El Niño is now the strongest on record with weather impacts already being felt around the world.
As Computers Take the Driver’s Seat, Experts Worry About Safety
Self-driving systems are getting so good that drivers may overestimate the technology and not be prepared to respond when something goes wrong.
Todd Blanche begs appeals court to halt release of batch of Epstein files
Attorney General Todd Blanche asked an appeals court to halt a judge’s order forcing the Justice Department to release foreign-language Epstein files. In a motion
‘What the heck did I just hear?’ Harry Enten floored after MAGA senator’s wild spin
CNN’s chief data analyst was stunned by the way a MAGA senator brushed off mounting concerns about rising gas prices. During a Tuesday segment, Harry