What’s new at World Cup 2026? From match ball sensors to AI and robot dogs
Technology, more specifically AI, will play a big role in the new additions at the upcoming World Cup.
This tiny, blue octopus is new to science
The deep-sea octopus is fully mature despite fitting in a palm, a trait researchers think may help it reproduce faster than larger relatives.
He shouted anti-trans slurs at a woman during karaoke. Now he’s facing the music.
A 54-year-old man named Mark McMinn pleaded guilty to threatening and abusive behavior on Wednesday and was fined £200 ($267) for harassing a transgender woman
Ebola outbreak in Central Africa could reach 20K cases without strong health measures
The Ebola outbreak in Central Africa could grow to 20,000 cases or more, depending on how quickly infected people are isolated to slow the spread
Baby botulism outbreak: FDA still doesn’t know cause—or how to prevent it
The Food and Drug Administration this week posted what critics call an “underwhelming” epilogue to the devastating outbreak of botulism in babies, which was linked
How a USB-connected speaker can infect a PC without ever being touched
Operating system makers take many steps to prevent their wares from accepting commands from remote devices. The safeguards, designed to thwart malicious attacks, typically require
‘Maine had my back’: Graham Platner hits the campaign trail amid latest turmoil
Hundreds of supporters signaled they weren’t phased by the new allegations about Graham Platner’s past relationships, giving the Democratic Senate candidate a warm welcome on
Nashville Zoo tries to halt data center project next door over animal safety concerns
The zoo this week launched an online petition against the data center that, as of Friday, had more than 180,000 signatures and 25,000 shares on
US and Iran exchange strikes in Gulf in latest test of ceasefire
The US military says it struck Iranian drones and radar sites. Tehran responds by targeting US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain.
Canada bans Texas cattle over flesh-eating screwworm outbreak in US
The ban came as a second infected calf was identified in Texas, and the US state declaring a state of disaster over the outbreak.
Giant banquets rile radical left in France
The feasting phenomenon run by Le Canon Français has become a hot political issue.
Iran’s football team granted visas to enter US for World Cup, officials say
The approval comes just 10 days before the Iranian squad’s opening match against New Zealand in Los Angeles.
New Fed chair headed towards ‘collision’ with Trump’s biggest demands: WSJ
The new chairman of the Federal Reserve is already expected to have a tough time following through on one of Trump’s main demands, according to
Susie Wiles breaks silence as report drops she’s eyeing the exits
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles put out a statement on X on Friday in reaction to reporting from the Daily Mail that she