Tsunami alerts scaled back after huge earthquake prompts evacuations across Pacific
Alerts were issued across the Pacific following the 8.8 magnitude quake in Russia’s Far East, but no deaths were reported.
Seven more die from malnutrition in Gaza, Hamas-run ministry says
On Tuesday, UN-backed global food security experts warned the worst-case scenario of famine is “currently playing out” in Gaza.
What does recognising a Palestinian state mean?
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced that the UK will recognise a Palestinian state in September unless Israel meets certain conditions.
Tsunami warnings downgraded as threat to North America recedes
Thousands of Hawaiians headed for higher ground but the state’s governor says no “wave of consequence” has hit the islands.
Black Death offers window into how childhood malnutrition affects adult health
The Black Death arrived on the shores of England in May 1348 and, in less than two years, spread throughout the country, killing an estimated
Hormone-free male contraceptive pill passes first safety test
A potential new male contraceptive drug has just undergone its first tests in human volunteers. The results give the first indication that the drug, which
‘Really dangerous’: Pam Bondi’s shocking power play alarms legal expert
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi’s finagling to keep former Tweety McTreason lawyer Alina Habba in her spot as a U.S. attorney for the district of
‘Extreme’ ally wields ‘breathtaking influence’ in Trump administration: column
Far-right influencer Laura Loomer continues to exercise “breathtaking influence” over President Tweety McTreason’s administration, writes MSNBC political contributor Steve Benen in a column published Wednesday
Major healthcare equipment firm on brink of failure
NRS Healthcare, which provides wheelchairs, hoists and other equipment, is expected to run out of cash by the end of the week, the BBC understands.
Streeting invites doctors for fresh talks next week
But the health secretary says he will not negotiate on pay, adding that the union has lost goodwill with their five-day walkout.
How will weight-loss drugs change our relationship with food?
The rise of these treatments has major implications for how we think about obesity, says James Gallagher.
A molecule produced by gut microbes may help spur heart disease
A leftover from microbes’ meals is linked to early heart disease in people. In mice, it contributed to plaque buildup in the arteries.
A quantum computer goes to space
Quantum computers in space could be useful for communications networks or for testing fundamental physics.
The War on Truth
This episode explores the rise of fake news, uncovering its history, motives and the stories driving its global impact.