A duo goes against the tide to explain an origin of human endurance
Theories that aquatic foraging drove human evolution have a fraught past. But the pair argue it granted stamina that other primates lack.
Cornell University bans frat parties after alleged campus gang rape
The president of a US university has suspended fraternity parties after a female student alleged she was drugged and gang-raped at a party two years
Zuckerberg admits Meta spent $200B on AI without knowing it would work
Mark Zuckerberg says Meta committed as much as $200B to AI infrastructure before anyone could tell him it would work, with his chief AI officer
Google says Gemini 4 Argon is a ‘powerhouse’ AI model, and anyone can pay for it
Google has released Gemini 4 Argon globally to paying users, in the Gemini app, in Search and through the API. The $2 and $10 per
How podcasts became political powerhouses
Are podcasts remaking politics or just bypassing scrutiny?
Scientists urge tighter AI controls to prevent global cyber risks
Call comes amid polls casting doubts on political leaders’ ability to manage AI risks as US midterm elections near.
Iconic Iguazu Falls walkway dismantled amid record water levels
The Devil’s Throat walkway at Iguazu Falls is dismantled as water surged to nearly eight times its average.
Ad targeting Maine Sen. Susan Collins’ opponent Troy Jackson ran in wrong state. Who paid?
Snopes confirmed a political ad meant to air in Portland, Maine, aired in Portland, Oregon, instead.
Did RFK Jr. say ‘infertility is genetic’?
While the health secretary has long been concerned about infertility issues, this alleged quote needs a fact-check.
Pope diagnosed with lung cancer but had successful surgery, Vatican says
Pope Leo had successful surgery to remove a lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican said.
Is your ballot disqualified if poll workers mark it? Here’s the truth
Several states require poll workers to mark ballots as part of the verification process.
Missiles intercepted near Riyadh after Saudi coalition hits Yemen fuel depot
The Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen struck a fuel depot near the Houthi-controlled capital, Sanaa.
Ex-gang boss sentenced to 40 years for orchestrating Tupac Shakur’s murder
Davis was found guilty last month over his role in the late rap superstar’s death in a drive-by shooting in 1996.
Trump ousts Kimberly Guilfoyle as US ambassador to Greece after corruption allegations
Guilfoyle the allegations of improper conduct are “false” and being ambassador was the “honour of a lifetime”.