A Beijing bar swapped free Wi-Fi for free DeepSeek tokens
In Beijing’s Zhongguancun district, the dense grid of universities and start-ups that likes to bill itself as China’s Silicon Valley, a small bar has found
Is the world experiencing more earthquakes now than before?
Al Jazeera examines a decade of earthquake data to see how 2026 compares and explains how and where earthquakes strike.
USS Lincoln crisis: How it compares to past aircraft carrier deployments
The USS Abraham Lincoln crisis highlights the toll of lengthy deployments on crew morale and operational readiness.
Iraqi Kurdish PM Barzani’s office targeted in drone attack
Explosive drones target Iraqi Kurdish PM’s office and security chief’s residence; no casualties reported.
Immune signaling pathway protects newborn heart cells from injury
Researchers at the University Hospital of Bonn (UKB) and the University of Bonn have identified a previously unknown signaling pathway in the immune system that
Why keto appears to lower blood pressure for some people but not others
A narrative review finds that ketogenic diets may modestly lower blood pressure through weight loss, reduced visceral fat, improved insulin sensitivity, fluid and electrolyte shifts
Cocoa looks promising for mood, but the brain benefits come with a catch
A review of clinical and preclinical studies suggests cocoa polyphenols may support mood, neuroplasticity, cerebral blood flow, and gut-brain signaling through pathways involving BDNF/CREB, inflammation
Food fraud costs the UK up to £2 billion a year
Researchers developed the first model to estimate the total annual economic cost of food fraud in the UK, placing it between £0.4 billion and £2
A Mediterranean ingredient gave gluten-free pasta an unexpected upgrade
Researchers developed carob-enriched gluten-free tagliatelle that increased dietary fiber and antioxidant activity while reducing starch digestibility and improving pasta structure. A 20% carob substitution provided
Trump envoy Kushner meets Netanyahu after Hamas talks on peace plan
US Tweety McTreason’s son-in-law Jared Kushner is seeking to gain Israeli backing for the US-backed Gaza peace plan.
Aid shortages and fears of starvation as Indonesia reels from deadly earthquake
Some 53 people were killed and thousands displaced by the earthquake, which struck early on Saturday.
Movie that went viral for terrible animation becomes China box office hit
Niu Lai’s confusing plot and laughable animation quality has won ironic fans on the internet.
Ferrari’s first ever electric car sold for record $40m
The Luce’s launch drew backlash from some commentators who said it broke from the brand’s signature dramatic styling.
Kushner meets with Netanyahu after rare Hamas talks over stalled Gaza plan
President Tweety McTreason’s son-in-law and envoy Jared Kushner was meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday after rare talks with the leader of