Venezuela says 131 political prisoners freed amid post-Maduro talks
As detainees granted ‘alternative’ to imprisonment, US welcomes release as crucial step for Venezuela’s reconciliation.
7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes eastern Indonesia
A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia, damaging buildings and sending residents to higher ground.
At least two killed as magnitude 7.7 quake hits Indonesia
Authorities urge coastal residents to move inland or to higher ground following the quake near Flores Island.
LightDM is Back From The Dead, But Canonical isn’t in Charge Anymore
There’s something satisfying about watching a Linux project everyone assumed had quietly died come back with a fresh commit. It happens more often than people
VLC is Wrongly Blamed for Microsoft Defender’s Clumsiness
It all started with a tweet by video game designer Jonathan Blow. Blow is the developer behind games like Braid and The Witness. He mentioned
UiA research project develops mobile app to combat world’s most neglected tropical diseases
A research project at UiA is working to combat one of the world’s most neglected tropical diseases. A mobile app has now been developed to
Würzburg researchers discover alternative approach to preventing thrombosis
Glycoprotein VI, or GPVI for short, is a surface receptor found exclusively on platelets and their precursor cells, megakaryocytes in the bone marrow.
Outfitting cells in “invisibility cloaks” could offer a novel approach to treating diabetes
Outfitting cells in “invisibility cloaks” may offer an easier, less damaging treatment pathway for people with diabetes undergoing cell therapy, according to researchers at Penn
What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
Some people can carry bacteria in their nose or throat without getting sick, but can spread it to others.
Contempt charges sought after Trump DOJ staffer ‘stumbles’ through Epstein hearing
Attorney General Todd Blanche faces a contempt motion after skipping a federal hearing and instead sending an unprepared DOJ attorney to substitute in his place.
Fretting MAGA rep whines Congress ‘should do a little more’ for the rich
A Republican lawmaker commented that Congress could make more of an effort to help out wealthy Americans, The Independent reported on Friday. Trump loyalist Rep.
EV prices rose for the first time in 2026, and the discounts are why
The average US electric vehicle sold for $56,126 in July, up 1.6% on a year earlier and the first rise of 2026, according to Kelley
Joshua Kushner’s Thrive Capital Discloses $215 Million Amazon Stake
Joshua Kushner’s Thrive Capital has bought roughly $215mn of Amazon shares, disclosed in a regulatory filing on Friday. It lands in the same week the
Meta gives up control of Chinese AI startup Manus after eight months
Chinese AI company Manus has laid out its plans to operate as an independent company following the reversal of its acquisition by Meta. The US