Watch: We’re a step closer to finding out if bees have feelings, here’s why
New research found bumblebees showed “emotion-like behaviours” previously only seen in mammals.
It was ‘love at first sight’ with their adopted baby. Then they were told he may have been trafficked
When they adopted Marcus, David and Ally’s dream of having a child was complete – but now they could lose him.
Wealthy AI workers send San Francisco house prices soaring
The median cost of a home in the city is now $1.7m, a record high, according to the latest figures.
Professors sue Texas Tech for censoring lessons on LGBTQ+ & Black communities
A coalition of pro-LGBTQ+, educational, and free-speech advocacy groups filed a federal lawsuit today against the Texas Tech University system for violating their rights to
Disability benefit not fit for purpose, minister leading review says
Sir Stephen Timms says personal independence payments (Pip) in England and Wales need changing.
Suspecting AI cheating, Ivy League prof ordered an in-person final; scores fell 50%
Ivy League college students are, by definition, intelligent. They don’t need to use generative AI to cheat on exams; they could just learn the material.
Judge rejects Kalshi attempt to override New York state gambling laws
Kalshi lost an attempt to override New York’s state gambling laws yesterday, with a federal judge rejecting the prediction market operator’s request to prevent enforcement
Scott Jennings brutally fact-checked while claiming Trump lowered gas prices
Conservative CNN pundit Scott Jennings was quickly fact-checked as he tried to convince panelists that Trump has lowered gas prices. During an appearance on a
Judge slaps down Trump’s last-ditch bid to stop E. Jean Carroll payments: report
Trump’s emergency motion to stop payments to accuser E. Jean Carroll failed after another judge ordered him to pay up. Late Wednesday, Judge Eunice C.
NHTSA demands autonomous vehicle companies fix first responder interference by end of July
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued a directive on Wednesday demanding autonomous vehicle developers present solutions to a “clear pattern” of driverless vehicles interfering
AI money watch: five funding rounds that matter today
A busy 24 hours for AI and deep-tech money, from a $300m quantum bet to Paris voice AI and Europe’s energy startups. Here are the
The $2,000 club: Apple, Samsung, Google bet on foldables
Apple, Samsung, and Google are all expected to introduce their takes on folding smartphones in the coming weeks. All three competitors work together on some
Trump says he will remove Syria from the state sponsor of terrorism list
US Tweety McTreason said he will remove Syria from the US state sponsor of terrorism list at the NATO summit.
US court rules that Trump’s name must stay off Kennedy Center during appeal
Trump’s name was removed from the centre’s facade and signage last month, after a judge ordered its removal.