Why are ‘human fridges’ being sold in Japan?
As Japan swelters through extreme summer heat, BBC Tokyo correspondent Kurumi Mori tries out a new way to cool down.
ICE plans to equip agents with gloves that can deliver electric shocks
The US immigration agency is spending $20m on gloves that deliver a sharp electric shock intended to compel subjects to comply.
Republicans balk at Pete Hegseth’s ‘brazen’ ploy against Dems: ‘Extremely short-sighted’
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s attempt to lock Democrats out of Pentagon talks is backfiring after GOP lawmakers expressed concern to Politico. Hegseth has been keeping
Kingmaker Trump ‘weakening before our eyes’ as election losses mount: insider
With the primary results coming in this week, a pattern is emerging, longtime congressional staffer Aaron Fritschner posted on X: President Tweety McTreason’s kingmaker status
Researcher creates workaround for Microsoft Defender security patch
Just weeks after Microsoft patched a critical hole in Microsoft Defender, a cybersecurity researcher has posted an apparent workaround that provides system-level control to attackers
Lovable raises another $400M, confirms new $13.3B valuation
Europe’s favorite vibe-coding startup Lovable has confirmed previously reported whispers that it was raising another mega round at a $13.3 billion valuation. Lovable said on Wednesday that
Totality! See the first photos of the Aug. 12 total solar eclipse over Spain
The first photos from today’s total solar eclipse are here, and they’re spectacular. Captured Wednesday (Aug. 12) by NASA scientists during a special eclipse livestream
Young wild octopuses may form a ‘fight club’ and slap territorial fish if they get too close
Octopuses are known to smack fish when they get too close. But while it might seem unsporting for an animal with eight arms to start
Nocturnal dodo? Study suggests we were very wrong about Mauritius’ iconic flightless bird
Despite historical portrayals, the dodo was a relatively intelligent bird that might have spent much of its life in the dark, new research suggests. Dodos
Veterans Share Why the Military Is Stronger When Women Can Serve in Ground Combat Roles
Veterans reflect on their military service, the requirements of ground combat occupations, and the decade-long integration of women into those roles.
Is this image of Trump hiding in plane catering cart authentic? Don’t believe your eyes
The image circulated following a New York Times report that Trump used an airplane catering container to secretly transfer from one plane to another.
Estrogen therapy is linked to fewer signs of Alzheimer’s in the brain
Estrogen-only menopause therapy in older women was linked to less Alzheimer’s brain pathology at autopsy but may not prevent the disease.
Tweety McTreason announces White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will leave role
Tweety McTreason’s press secretary will be departing her White House role, the US president has announced.
A vest tested on the Artemis I mission blocked some radiation exposure
A 26-kilogram plastic garment, flown on a model human torso on the uncrewed Artemis I mission, may one day protect astronauts from solar storms.