Trump cites Murdoch’s age to seek swift deposition in Epstein case
Trump’s lawyers argue that Murdoch is 94 and may not be available to testify in person due to “recent significant health scares”.
Nigeria kidnappers kill 35 hostages even after ransom paid
They were put to death despite ransoms being paid for their release, a local official told the BBC.
The American oystercatcher is rebounding as other shorebird populations decline
Studies show the populations of most North American shorebirds are declining. But the American oystercatcher found along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts is a success
Trying to keep your brain young? A big new study finds these lifestyle changes help
A study of more than 2,100 people ages 60 to 79 found that an intensive two-year program of mental and physical activities, along with a
Don’t wait for the Perseids in August — look for meteors this week
A bright moon will make it hard to see the Perseid meteor shower in mid-August, but one night this week offers a decent chance of
Seeing sick faces may prime the immune system to repel invaders
Seeing sick-looking faces in virtual reality triggers brain circuit changes related to threat detection and boosts activity of certain immune cells.
Some killer whales hunt in pairs to maximize their bounty
Drone footage from Norway shows killer whales using a highly coordinated and cooperative hunting technique to catch herring.
Starmer ran the gauntlet with Trump but just about emerged intact
When TV cameras are let in to film world leaders meeting in person, the resulting footage is usually incredibly boring for journalists and incredibly safe
Thailand, Cambodia ceasefire ends days of deadly border clashes
Thailand and Cambodia agreed to an immediate, unconditional ceasefire after five days of deadly border clashes.
Aid arrives in Syria’s Suwayda as UN says humanitarian situation critical
Syrian Red Crescent convoy enters Suwayda province, state media reports, as UN warns humanitarian access ‘constrained’.
UN chief calls for ‘viable two-state solution’ to Israel-Palestine conflict
Antonio Guterres calls for ‘a decisive turning point’ at international conference boycotted by the US and Israel.
Planned C-sections linked to increased risk of childhood leukemia, study finds
A new study underscores a known link between planned C-sections and the risk of ALL, a childhood cancer. But overall, the risk is still very
‘Time travel’ memory hack rejuvenates memories, study finds
A new study suggests that recalling the context in which a memory was made can help to restore the memory after it has started to
Pizzeria mishap left at least 85 people intoxicated with THC after infused oil used for dough
In 2024, an odd outbreak of THC intoxication hit more than 80 people in Wisconsin after a pizzeria accidentally used oil infused with the psychoactive