Did anti-migration buoys close port in Laredo, Texas?
The rumor spread online after deadly floods swept across the Lone Star State in July 2026.
This humpback whale hunting strategy has been out of sight — until now
Scientists documented humpback whales hunting together at the seafloor, coordinating their arrival to scoop up sand lances.
AI boom drives an 80% surge in foreign investment bids for Thailand
Thailand does not usually feature in the story of the AI boom. This year it does. Foreign firms applied to invest 1.37tn baht, about $40.6bn
Tesla sold 25% more cars and made 57% less operating profit. The AI spending is the reason.
Tesla delivered 480,126 vehicles in the second quarter, its highest-ever quarterly total, and generated record revenue of $28.24 billion, up 26% year-on-year. Operating income fell
Ebola death toll in DR Congo surpasses 1,000
More than 1,000 people have died in the latest Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, according to official government data.
Why do some of the cheapest cities cost the most to live in?
A worker in Cairo can afford 22 hamburgers a month. In Tel Aviv, more than 200. AJLabs counts a salary in Big Mac meals.
Kashmiri activist Khurram Parvez and journalist Irfan Mehraj freed on bail
Indian authorities release the two men after years in prison although both remain under tight court-imposed restrictions
What experts are saying as Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda kills more than 1,000
The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo is now the fastest-growing in history, with over 1,000 deaths
White House report says Trump can usher in a “new golden age” of science
On Tuesday, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) released a report entitled “Science: A New Golden Age,” in which it lays
I wanted a clock that never needed setting. Things escalated.
I wanted a clock that, annoyingly, didn’t seem to exist. Since childhood, my bedside clocks have been a series of red, seven-segment LED clock-radio specials
Former head of Miss Hall’s School indicted in connection with sex abuse allegations
The former head of school at a Massachusetts boarding and day school has been indicted in connection with sexual abuse allegations against a teacher.
Yemen’s Houthis attack Saudi tanker as US launches more Iran strikes
The Iran-backed group, which previously announced a “maritime embargo” against Saudi Arabia, also claims to have hit another vessel.
Macy’s Black Friday in July sale — save up to 70% on bestselling brands
During the Macy’s Black Friday in July sale you can save on skin care, apparel, fragrance, appliances and more.
Saudis must recognise Israel for nuclear deal, says Trump
The US president says the landmark agreement to help Saudis develop nuclear energy is dependent on it joining the Abraham Accords.