Deadly Hantavirus outbreak should end on 2 July, WHO says
The WHO says it will continue working with local authorities to investigate the causes and spread of the outbreak.
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A new paper argues Microsoft exaggerated its quantum claims a year ago
A critique published in Nature Wednesday calls the basic technology behind Microsoft's "breakthrough" quantum computing chip the Majorana 1 into question. Microsoft unveiled the chip in February 2025 and said it featured a brand-new technology known as a topological qubit.
Xbox Just Started Testing A New Game Pass Feature To Deal With One Of Modern Gaming’s Most Annoying Issues
Microsoft wants to cut down on wait times with streaming
Talking edible robot deepens human perception of food culture and ethics
A research group led by Associate Professor Yoshihiro Nakata from the Graduate School of Informatics and Engineering at the University of Electro-Communications, Japan, in collaboration with researchers from Doshisha University and Otemon Gakuin University, has developed an
Image: Roman Telescope arrives at Kennedy Space Center
In this photo from June 21, 2026, NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope arrives at the agency's Kennedy Space Center in Florida aboard NASA's Pegasus barge. After offloading and transportation to the spaceport's Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, Roman will undergo
Prime Day 2026: Best Home Theater Deals on Amazon
With Prime Day in full swing, now is the best time to save big on all sorts of categories on Amazon, sitewide, including home theater and entertainment. With savings up to 51% off list prices, Variety rounded up the best deals on home theater gear, like 4K TVs, soundbars,
New consumer advocacy group launches to highlight crypto risks
A new cryptocurrency-focused consumer advocacy group launched Tuesday, aiming to highlight the risks associated with the industry and educate Americans about them. The non-profit known as Crypto Watchdog is hoping to “bring sunlight to what has so far been a not very
Can We Air-Condition Our Way Out of Climate Change?
No. But in the midst of intense heat waves it may be necessary to save lives. The post Can We Air-Condition Our Way Out of Climate Change? appeared first on Nautilus .
IRS did better than expected on refunds despite job cuts: Watchdog
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) performed “better than expected” on issuing refunds to taxpayers this year, the agency’s independent watchdog said Wednesday. A report to Congress from Erin Collins, the national taxpayer advocate, noted the “vast majority of taxpayers”
Johnson to meet with Trump in last-ditch bid to unstick House floor
GOP hard-liner threats related to the SAVE America Act have upended the leadership agenda.
Contagious cancer likely crossed an ocean, triggering severe outbreak in Pacific Northwest clams
Researchers have identified a severe outbreak of a rare contagious cancer in soft-shell clams in Washington state's Puget Sound and found evidence that the disease was recently introduced to the Pacific Northwest from Atlantic Coast populations.
Olivia Wilde Denies ‘Screaming Match’ With Florence Pugh on ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ Set and Stayed Quiet on Rumors After Being Told: ‘Don’t Say a F—ing Word’
Olivia Wilde said in a new interview with The Cut that a “screaming match” never took place on the set of “Don’t Worry Darling,” nor was she “not available on set” as highly-publicized rumors suggested at the time. Wilde’s 2022 psychological thriller, headlined by Florence Pugh
How mitochondria build their protein factories could help explain energy‑linked disease
In a study published in Nature Communications, researchers at Karolinska Institutet have mapped key steps in the assembly of the mitochondrial ribosome, offering new clues to how defects in this process can lead to disease.
When glaciers disappear, so do deities
In a recent viewpoint published in Nature Climate Change, six researchers from South America, Asia and Africa examine how glacier retreat in the Andes, Himalayas and other high-altitude regions is reshaping the cultural and spiritual life of different glacial communities.
John Carmack apologizes after Sandy Petersen says 'Quake ruined id Software,' and for once John Romero doesn't tell Sandy he's wrong
Three of the principals from the early days of id Software shared some faintly maudlin but ultimately uplifting reminiscences from those long-ago days.
France reports first case of Ebola and WHO launches its first trials
France has confirmed its first imported case of Bundibugyo Ebola virus disease linked to the ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The patient is a humanitarian worker returning from an Ebola-affected area in eastern DRC. In a statement, the French
World court judges sue Trump administration over sanctions
By Daphne Psaledakis WASHINGTON, June 24 (Reuters) - Three International Criminal Court judges on Wednesday sued U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration over sanctions imposed on themlast year, arguing the measures were unlawful. In the lawsuit filed in the federal
It’s Going To Be Impossible To Get A Steam Machine But Here’s How You Can Try
Valve likely hasn't made many of its pricey console-like device, so you'll need luck on your side
Mannequin Pussy Cover Ovlov For Spotify
I miss Ovlov. The shoegazy indie rock crew hasn't released much since 2021's great Buds , though they shared some demos of those tracks last year. Frontman Steve Hartlett releases solo music occasionally, and now drummer Theo Hartlett is playing guitar in Gouge Away. But today
Remembering Frayda Feldman, James Wagner, and Melodee Strong
This week, we honor an Andy Warhol print expert, a tireless art collector, and a beloved Minneapolis muralist.
YouTube settles case brought by minor alleging harm
Google's YouTube reached a settlement with a minor who sued multiple social media platforms for allegedly impacting his mental health, lawyers announced Tuesday. The settlement, the terms of which are confidential, comes nearly a month away from the trial's July 27 state date
5 things to know about the ‘Great American State Fair’
The 'Great American State Fair' will open to the public with fanfare Thursday morning against a backdrop of partisan fighting and public fallouts over the celebrations marking America’s 250th anniversary. The 16-day fair, which boasts more than 150 exhibits featuring U.S.
Former Xbox employees warn of potential for retaliation in rumored impending layoffs
Past employees believe their layoffs were retaliatory and caution devs to protect themselves as mass layoffs loom.
Almost 7 in 10 say Supreme Court should keep birthright citizenship in place: Survey
Nearly 70 percent of respondents in a Quinnipiac University poll think the Supreme Court should keep birthright citizenship in place. The results come ahead of the high court’s ruling on the legality of President Trump’s executive order seeking to end the policy. The survey,
Pallone, top Energy Democrat, backs AI data center moratorium
The top Democrat on the House Energy and Commerce Committee is backing a moratorium on AI data centers — a show of support from a mainstream, influential Democrat for a policy that has thus far been endorsed at the national level mainly by anti-establishment figures. During a
Grand Theft Auto 6's graphics are blowing fans' minds
GTA 6's mud teases some new gameplay features and gives depth to a faction shown in earlier trailers, but there's a good reason to be skeptical
The Owen Sisters Are Tested By Their Cursed Fate in ‘Practical Magic 2’ Trailer
Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman guide the next generation of Owens through a spellbinding journey
Oysters used as living labs reveal unexpected stability in ocean virus populations
Oysters filter seawater for food. In the process, they concentrate a wide variety of microorganisms from their environment—including bacteria and viruses—into a tiny space.
Fair Workweek laws improve work schedules without cutting pay or benefits, according to research
A study examining Fair Workweek laws across five major U.S. jurisdictions finds that labor regulations have made work schedules more predictable for service-sector workers, without triggering wage cuts or benefit reductions. Published in Science Advances, the research titled
Images: Perseverance reaches 'marathon' milestone on Mars
NASA's Perseverance rover appears as a green speck on the Martian surface on June 13, 2026, a day before the robotic explorer marked a distance milestone, having traveled a full marathon (26.2 miles, or 42.195 kilometers) on the Red Planet. Perseverance reached that distance
Americans need $1.46 million to comfortably retire — but most seniors have just $200,000 in savings
Americans need more money than ever to retire comfortably -- but a shocking majority of senior citizens have just a fraction of the recommended savings.
'OpenLux' investigation reveals new Luxembourg firms linked to wealthy Spaniards
The international investigation 'OpenLux' uncovers new companies linked to some of Spain's biggest fortunes, including Amancio Ortega's property holding firms worth over €10 billion.
6 in 10 say military action against Iran not worth it: Survey
The signing of a memorandum of understanding last week between the U.S. and Iran signaled a positive step toward negotiations to end this months-long conflict. A majority of Americans in a new survey released Wednesday said the terms of this framework agreement did not justify
Mentioned this in passing a few months ago, but wanted to...
Mentioned this in passing a few months ago, but wanted to remind you that The Art of Star Wars: Andor is coming out in about a week. Looks great.
Obama on Trump 'obsession': 'I obviously have a ... suite in his head'
Former President Obama on Wednesday said he thinks President Trump has an "obsession" with him, existing in a "suite in his head." "All the Smoke" podcast co-host and former NBA player Matt Barnes spoke with Obama about Trump being "very fascinated with you and your family,"
Strange new EV-makers keep appearing in China
If you can make a robo-vacuum, you can make a car
Judge Demands Answers From Trump on Giant Tarp at Kennedy Center
Donald Trump totally isn’t bitter about having his name removed from the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Nevermind the fact that his administration put up a massive tarp obscuring the building’s facade after a judge made the president take his name down. The white tarp
General who was last US soldier out of Afghanistan to step down
General Chris Donahue -- the last American soldier to depart Afghanistan and the current commander of US Army forces in Europe and Africa -- will leave his position early next month, a spokeswoman said Wednesday. Donahue "will relinquish command on July 2, 2026," Army
Federal Reserve says U.S. banks can withstand $708 billion in losses amid overhaul of capital rules
The Fed's annual exercise comes at a pivotal moment for bank regulation because, unlike previous years, the results will not affect capital requirements.
Are algorithms unfairly screening out immigrant job applications?
Canada's new artificial intelligence strategy, AI for All, presents an ambitious vision for the country's future. Artificial intelligence, the federal government argues, can boost productivity, strengthen competitiveness and create opportunity across the economy.
Preserving wooden heritage in the Arctic as thaw, rot and tourism converge
Historic wooden structures across Svalbard are crumbling under the combined weight of climate change and human activity. Longer, warmer, and wetter seasons fuel wood-decaying fungi, while tourism adds physical wear to sites never built to last. The ArcticAlpineDecay project has
“Me, Myself, and I”: The Increasing Narcissism of Western Music
Individualistic pronouns have grown more common in pop songs over the past half century The post “Me, Myself, and I”: The Increasing Narcissism of Western Music appeared first on Nautilus .
YouTube settles Florida teen’s social media addiction lawsuit ahead of trial — another major Big Tech setback
The confidential settlement, reached just weeks before trial, marks another setback for Big Tech companies facing mounting legal pressure.
Inside the Mind of an Antiquities Looter
"The Man Who Stole the Gods" author Matthew Campbell discusses Western collectors' rapacious hunger for ancient Cambodian art and the sheer violence it took to satiate it.
Scientists design 'tunable' biomolecules to probe how sugars behave
Sugars are not just a source of energy—they also play a crucial role in how cells communicate, how proteins interact and how materials behave in medicine and industry. But studying these processes is challenging because sugar molecules are structurally complex and difficult to
How 'catchy' music is driven by rhythmic patterns
Puerto Rican icon Bad Bunny, a superstar rapper, has recently risen to global prominence, as demonstrated by the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show.
It could have been a peace summit. Instead, Trump clashed with senators inside ‘intense’ meeting.
The president arrived determined to prosecute his grudges against the Republican lawmakers who have opposed him.
New Study Reveals How Much Young People Have to Struggle to Buy Homes
The national median price for a house is now three times higher than the median household income for Americans under 40—an obvious explanation for why nearly all young people say it’s harder for them to buy a home than it was for their parents. A study from the Pew Research
Congresswoman denies staff used AI to write defense funding amendment
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) says her staff used AI for "spellcheck" in an amendment summary for a major defense bill, but denies it was used for the bill text itself and says "NO Legislation is ever drafted with AI." Luna issued the response after accounts on X began sharing