T.Rex skeleton sells for $50.1 million at New York auction
A T.Rex skeleton nicknamed ‘Gus’ sold for a record $50 million at an auction in New York.
Saving shea: How a Ugandan woman is turning waste into clean energy
As demand for charcoal threatens indigenous trees, communities are finding new value in what was once treated as waste.
Nearly 75% of Americans think there’s too much money in politics
The US is set to have some of the most expensive elections in history.
China economic growth falls sharply, missing target
Weak demand domestically and the impact of the Iran war on oil prices overshadowed the country’s strong exports.
Trump threatens to bomb bridges and power plants unless Iran resumes talks
Trump’s comments aired as the two countries exchanged fire for the fourth day in a row and the US resumed blockading Iranian ports.
China detains US scientist who studied North Korea nuclear tests
Chen Youlin’s family says he has been wrongfully detained for nearly two years on spying charges.
Data Centers to Add Billions in Power Costs in 13 States
A power auction conducted by a giant grid operator is expected to add $6.3 billion in additional charges to consumers and businesses because of electricity
Mike Johnson didn’t say this quote about spending on seniors. Here’s who did
Social media posts erroneously claimed the House speaker said, “Every dollar spent on seniors could have gone elsewhere.”
Did Trump’s motorcade leave tire tracks in reflecting pool? What photos show
The president’s motorcade drove through the drained Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in early May 2026 to survey ongoing work.
Trump’s CDC cut tracking of ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite before 2026 outbreak
FoodNet, a CDC-led federal collaboration, made tracking the cyclospora parasite optional in 2025.
Scientists discover why peach fuzz can suddenly make you itch
A newly discovered network of fine hairs and specialized nerve cells appears to form a dedicated system for sensing mechanical itch, offering fresh insight into
Ex-VP demands ICE probe after three deaths in space of a week
Kamala Harris has called for an investigation into America’s controversial ICE agents following the deaths of three people in the space of a week.
Meta sued by 26 employees who say its AI systems targeted workers on medical leave for layoffs
Twenty-six current and former Meta employees have filed a federal lawsuit accusing the company of using AI-powered systems that disproportionately targeted workers with disabilities or
IBM shares plunge after preliminary Q2 revenue falls short of estimates despite surging AI bookings
IBM issued preliminary second-quarter results on Monday showing revenue of roughly $17 billion, up one percent year over year but well below the $18 billion