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Digital tools reveal hidden extinctions as AI reshapes global conservation
In a seismic shift since Kew's inaugural State of the World report 10 years ago, the sixth State of the World's Plants and Fungi report, published June 16, 2026, brings together expertise from more than 400 scientists across 40 countries to explore how new technology is
RisingJoy Launches RJOY Microdrama Streaming Service on TikTok Minis With 20 Originals
RisingJoy has launched RJOY, a direct-to-consumer microdrama streaming service, initially available to audiences in the U.S. and Japan via TikTok Minis, the in-app feature that enables access to vertical content. The launch was revealed by Cassandra Yang, CEO and co-founder of
Can the US, Iran cross the finish line?
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} View Online Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Can the US, Iran cross the finish line on deal? President Trump is boasting of a preliminary peace deal with Iran that he said would
Xbox ponders closing Double Fine, Ninja Theory, and more in 'reset'
Microsoft is currently moving to close several of its most acclaimed studios including Double Fine, Ninja Theory, and Compulsion Games.
The Memo: Debate rages over Iran deal that remains unseen
The political world is aflame with debate about a document virtually nobody has seen. The announcement on Sunday that the U.S. and Iran had agreed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) sparked optimism — and lifted financial markets when they opened on Monday morning. But a huge
New imaging technique measures single scramblase proteins, revealing lipid transport rates
A new single-protein analysis technique gives researchers an unprecedented ability to study proteins called scramblases, which have critical roles in biology. The development of the new technique, in a study led by investigators at Weill Cornell Medicine and Ruhr University
International surrogates recruited on social media face emotional control in Georgia's booming childbirth market
Since 2022, Georgia's surrogacy industry has boomed, with oversubscribed clinics now recruiting women from across Central Asia via Instagram and TikTok. New research conducted at the University of Oxford's Centre on Migration, Policy and Society (COMPAS) provides unprecedented
CFTC chair Selig defends decision to approve ‘perps’ in U.S.
Michael Selig said that incumbents will always fear the future, but it's important to develop the new asset class domestically rather than only offshore.
Blanche, other Trump officials could face subpoenas on 'day one' of Democrat majority, Garcia says
Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.), the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, said acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and other Trump administration officials are likely to face subpoenas on “day one” of a Democratic majority if the party takes control of the lower
Blanche begins confirmation process by meeting GOP Sen. Grassley
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche began meeting with Republican senators Monday as he launches a monthlong confirmation process. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) was Blanche’s first stop as chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, which will eventually process his nomination.
Anthropic model takedown fuels warning of ‘ad hoc’ AI regulation
Presented by Philip Morris International {beacon} /a> Technology PRESENTED BY The Big Story Anthropic model takedown fuels warning of ‘ad hoc’ AI regulation The White House is coming under fire for a directive prompting Anthropic to pull its latest models, and AI policy
CMS proposes codifying, strengthening Medicare drug price negotiations
Presented by Philip Morris International {beacon} Health Care Health Care PRESENTED BY The Big Story CMS proposes codifying, strengthening Medicare drug price negotiations The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is proposing changes to the Medicare Drug Price
Trump's Iran deal triggers speculation, skepticism, market bump: 5 takeaways
The agreement between the U.S. and Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and kick-start 60 days of nuclear negotiations is set to be signed in person Friday, but it’s still unclear what’s in it. Senior U.S. officials told reporters Monday that the memorandum of understanding
What will Iran deal mean for gas prices?
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Peace deal could bring some relief to drivers The U.S.-Iran peace deal is expected to bring some relief for Americans’ at the pump, but even if it holds, prewar gasoline prices could be elusive. © Amirhosein
Beyond frozen snapshots, protein 'breathing' comes into view with combined imaging methods
Advances in structural biology have allowed scientists to determine molecular structures with atomic-level detail, sometimes yielding static snapshots that do not reflect the dynamism of proteins. However, these motions are often crucial for biological function. Researchers
Emmy Predictions: Directing — ‘Beef,’ ‘Hacks’ and an Overdue Vince Gilligan Lead the Field
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety chief awards editor Clayton Davis.
AI schools like Alpha promise efficiency, but can't replicate the messy process that helps kids learn
A child at a playground tries to climb, jump or negotiate with a peer, and the attempt does not work. They fall, get left out of a game or reach another impasse. Then they try again.
Music Industry Moves: The Linda Lindas Sign With Reprise-Warner; Motown Announces HBCU Internship Program; Republic and Ziza Launch Label
Los Angeles quartet the Linda Lindas, who first captured national attention as teenagers (or pre-teenagers) in 2018, have signed with Reprise-Warner Records and celebrated by releasing the new single and video “Burning Out,” likely a precursor to a third album from the group.
Ian McKellen Roasted Trump on ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Set by Shouting ‘Mar-a-Lago!’ When Told to Hate What Magneto Is Destroying
Ian McKellen revealed at a recent film festival in Rome (via The Guardian) that he channeled his fury for Donald Trump during an action scene in “Avengers: Doomsday,” in which the 87-year-old actor returns as his iconic “X-Men” villain Magneto. The film’s directors, the Russo
‘The Daily Show’ Star Jordan Klepper on What He’s Learned About Americans From Doing His ‘Fingers the Pulse’ Specials: ‘Cultural Norms Have Shifted Pretty Drastically’
Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” star Jordan Klepper has now produced seven of his “Fingers the Pulse” specials, with another one on the way. And if there’s anything he’s learned from his time out in the field, it’s that Americans love to talk to people with a camera. “When
Haitian woman's hypothermia death after ICE release ruled a homicide
A medical examiner in Pennsylvania ruled Friday that the death of a Haitian woman released from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody was a homicide. The Allegheny County medical examiner’s office ruled the death of 31-year-old Daphy Michel on March 2 as caused by
Only 10 viral particles cause H5N1 avian flu infection in cows
Just 10 viral particles of the H5N1 bird flu that caused hundreds of influenza outbreaks in U.S. dairy cattle can cause infection in cows, a new study shows. The research also hints at why the outbreaks have confounded scientists, farmers and livestock handlers hoping to
The 'right to repair' movement has a point, but consumers should read the warranty fine print first
The "right to repair" movement is gaining steam as consumers push corporations to offer them more freedom to fix products—from cars to dishwashers to toys.
Is This the King of GLP-1s?
A new meta-analysis stacks three leading GLP-1 medications against each other The post Is This the King of GLP-1s? appeared first on Nautilus .
China's cheaper AI tokens a double-edged sword for Asian businesses
In the second of a two-part series on AI tokens, CNA explores how lower-cost Chinese models are emerging as an attractive option across businesses in Asia, even as experts warn that price is only one part of the equation.
Commentary: Why West Bengal matters beyond India’s borders
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling party and its allies now control states covering most of India’s shared border with Bangladesh, says Rahul Verma from the Centre for Policy Research.
amfAR to Honor Artist Marina Abramović (EXCLUSIVE)
This year’s amfAR Venezia benefit gala will honor renowned conceptual and performance artist Marina Abramović. The sixth annual event returns to Venice, Italy, on Sept. 6. “It is an honor to recognize the humanitarian impact of Marina Abramović’s work and philanthropy in
Disney's Marvel x Muppets crossover is about to put Avengers: Doomsday to shame
Marvel has announced The Muppets Take the Marvel Universe, a crossover coming this September to celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Muppet Show
Trump, Netanyahu tensions reach new high, complicating Iran deal
Tensions have never been higher between President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over how to end the war they started together, threatening the viability of a U.S.-Iran peace deal signed over the weekend. Trump is claiming victory in cutting off the
Plants reveal backup system for sensing and adapting to rising temperatures
University of Mississippi researchers are studying how plants respond to heat at the molecular level, an important consideration for farmers, businesses and policymakers as global temperatures rise.
Vance takes center stage with Iran deal to open Strait of Hormuz
Vice President Vance is taking center stage as the U.S. is poised to sign a preliminary deal with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, in what could prove to be a political opportunity or minefield as he seeks to tout his credentials ahead of 2028. President Trump said on
Double Fine, Ninja Theory, and other Xbox studios could close
Microsoft's "Xbox reset" is starting to sound more like a bulldozing.
A star's death throes involve a lot of kicking
When stars like our sun age, they puff up into red giants. Their bubbling outer mass gradually escapes into space, and their remaining cores contract into white dwarfs. Since most stars end their lives this way, the universe is teeming with white dwarfs. A new study from
Global uncertainty is the new normal. Here's why institutional legitimacy and resilience are crucial
The world has never had more data, more models or more economists. It has rarely felt more out of control. Uncertainty, not risk, has become the defining condition of our era. Central bankers invoke it. Political leaders use it to defer decisions and justify extraordinary ones.
Mad Max creator George Miller wants to make one more Mad...
Mad Max creator George Miller wants to make one more Mad Max movie and a TV series before calling it quits.
Dragon's Dogma 2's controversial microtransactions are going away
Capcom is removing the DLC microtransactions that plagued Dragon's Dogma 2 at launch and led to negative Steam reviews.
West Wilson Leaves ‘Summer House’ for Season 11 After Contract Not Renewed
West Wilson won’t be returning for “Summer House” Season 11 when the Bravo show begins filming in the Hamptons in early July, a source has confirmed. His contract has not been renewed. After delivering its most-watched season ever — propelled by an intra-cast scandal that put
Belgium and Egypt draw 1-1 in World Cup group game
Belgium and Egypt drew 1-1 in their World Cup opener on Monday after a second-half Belgian equalizer spoiled Mohamed Salah's 34th birthday. Emam Ashour opened the scoring early in the first half in Seattle, before Romelu Lukaku came off the bench after the hour to force Egypt's
Abstract algebra unlocks distinguishable states for quantum systems
Researchers around the world are racing to develop new quantum-based systems for sensing, communication, computing and control that have the promise of outperforming traditional systems. Creating stable, measurable, distinguishable quantum states—which would be the heart of any
Warsh faces bind between Trump, inflation
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Warsh faces bind between Trump, inflation Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is facing a major challenge ahead of his first monetary policy meeting leading the
US strategic oil reserve hits lowest level since 1983
The U.S. supply of emergency oil has hit its lowest level since 1983, according to newly released federal data. The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) is down to 340.3 million barrels, according to the data released on Monday. The last time that levels were this low was
Alaska election official rules Senate candidate with same name as Sullivan is ineligible on ballot
An Alaskan election official determined Monday that a candidate with the same name as incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) is ineligible to appear on the ballot. “On review of the complaints and other information in the Division’s possession, I conclude that your declaration
Thune says Congress needs more information about US-Iran peace deal
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) says he doesn’t yet have enough information to make a judgment about the peace deal between the United States and Iran announced by President Trump on Sunday, and he urged the administration to send senior officials to Capitol Hill to
Trump admin paying thousands of dollars per month to store ruined USAID contraceptives
Millions of dollars' worth of contraceptives meant to be distributed to low-income nations in Africa have expired, but the Trump administration is paying tens of thousands of dollars a month to keep them in storage in Belgium, according to a report from the U.S. Agency for
Chandra reveals flickering supernova remnants in M83 over 14 years
The aftermath of a supernova, a stellar explosion, is usually a slowly fading cloud of hot gas. So when astronomers pointed NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory at the nearby galaxy Messier 83 (M83), they did not expect to find a population of supernova remnants, or the debris from
Digital platforms are making it more difficult to focus, read and even engage in democracy
Oxford's 2024 Word of the Year, "brain rot," refers to the loss of intelligence or critical thinking skills due to the overconsumption of specific types of content, most often in the digital sphere. A Binghamton University doctoral student has published findings that help
Facebook’s new AI Mode search gets its info from public posts
Your public Facebook posts could help inform AI-generated results in Meta's new AI Mode. When you search on Facebook, the "AI Mode" option will appear alongside the usual search modes like "People" and "Marketplace." It's one of several new AI features Meta is rolling out
Clashing Over ‘Indiana Jones’: Harrison Ford and Steven Spielberg ‘Were Not 100% on Board’ With ‘Crystal Skull’ and Fought George Lucas Over Adding Aliens
Steven Spielberg and George Lucas’ creative clash over “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” was recently revealed in a Spielberg oral history published by Vulture. Franchise producer Kathleen Kennedy noted how Spielberg and leading man Harrison Ford were both
