Wholesale prices rose 1.1% in May, more than expected

The producer price index was expected to increase 0.7% in May, according to the Dow Jones consensus forecast.

Air pollution's daily pulse over the Northeast

The TEMPO mission helped scientists track morning nitrogen dioxide that contributed to afternoon ozone along the New York–Washington corridor in May 2026. More than 35 million people live along the New York–Washington corridor and breathe the region's air. While air quality has

Shock at the pump: Indonesia’s Pertamax hike fuels cost worries for middle class

Fuel price jump triggers queues, cost concerns and policy debate in Indonesia.

I went to the woods to drink surprisingly great espresso

As summer returns, I'm again reminded of my limits as I head into the great outdoors: I can put up with a heavy, uncomfortable backpack, bug bites, mud, and even bland dehydrated food, but I will not forsake my morning brew. I've tried every imaginable coffee gadget in my

Trump says US will hit Iran 'very hard tonight'

WASHINGTON, June 11 (Reuters) - The United States will hit Iran "very hard tonight" and will soon take control of the Middle Eastern country's oil and gas infrastructure and markets, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday. "At some point in the not too distant future, we

India demands end to US attacks on ships after three sailors killed

By Hritam Mukherjee, Nidhi Verma and Saurabh Sharma NEW DELHI, June 11 (Reuters) - Three Indian sailors died in a U.S. military strike on a tanker off Oman as part of Washington’s efforts to blockade Iran-linked shipping, India said on Thursday, after summoning a U.S. diplomat

Analysis-Iran fights to keep Lebanon as leverage in high-stakes US deal

By Samia Nakhoul, Maya Gebeily, Tom Perry and Laila Bassam BEIRUT, June 11 (Reuters) - Iran is waging a calculated campaign to preserve Lebanon as its last bastion of influence on the Mediterranean, tying the country's fate to a grand bargain with Washington as it seeks to end

Four Seasons reveals second ultra-luxury yacht with sprawling suites and one-to-one service

Fresh from the launch of its first vessel, Four Seasons has revealed plans for Four Seasons II, a new ultra-luxury yacht set to debut in 2028.

Warhammer 40K Company Blames Extra Space Marine Finger In New Art On Sloppy Work, Not AI

Photoshop and messy blending are more likely to blame for that sixth digit

ECB hikes interest rates for first time since 2023 as Iran war ramps up energy costs

The European Central Bank also raised its inflation forecasts and cut its growth outlook.

From food and drink to seats and wifi, these are the best airlines in Europe

The 2026 APEX Best Awards, which are based on passenger ratings, are out now.

‘Paper Tiger’ Producer Rodrigo Teixeira on James Gray’s Next, ‘About the U.S. Now,’ Why U.S. Directors Will Shoot in Brazil and How Independent Cinema Has Gone Global

Rodrigo Teixeira, producer of 2025 Oscar winner “I’m Not There” and James Gray’s 2026 Cannes contender “Paper Tiger,” are in development on their fourth film together, to be made in 2027. “It talks about the U.S. now, not the best moment they have, with probably the worst

Africa: FIFA Promised a World Cup Economic Boom, but U.S. Stands May Be Emptier Than Usual

[CFR] Travel bans, visa denials, safety fears, and record-high ticket prices are suppressing World Cup attendance--and threatening both FIFA's promised $40 billion windfall and a U.S. tourism industry that was already struggling before the opening whistle.

Consciousness likely not unique to earthlings, paper says

Does consciousness depend on flesh and blood? The answer is almost certainly no, according to Eric Schwitzgebel, a distinguished professor of philosophy at the University of California, Riverside. In a new working paper, Schwitzgebel and Jeremy Pober, a former UCR graduate

ECB raises interest rates for the first time in three years as Iran war fuels inflation

The European Central Bank has lifted its deposit facility rate by 0.25% to 2.25%, marking a decisive pivot back to tightening as the Iran war pushes eurozone inflation to its highest level in nearly three years.

1666: Amsterdam Developer Gets Caught, Fesses Up To Using AI Assets

Panache Digital Games say the genAI shite will be replaced by human art 'soon'

EU steps in to shield households from energy price spikes ahead of new carbon costs

The upcoming carbon costs due to kick in in 2028 will hit road transport and buildings, likely pushing energy prices higher.

Photos: 2026 Congressional Baseball Game

Republicans continued their dominance in the annual Congressional Baseball Game for Charity on Wednesday night at Nationals Park, topping the Democrats 11-2 and extending the club’s winning streak to six consecutive seasons. See the gallery below.

Hong Kong arrests 6 over America-bound World Cup fakes worth more than $25m

Some of the goods were seized at border crossings connecting Hong Kong with mainland China.

Africa: Communiqué of the African Union Commission On the Escalation of Tensions in the Middle East

[African Union] The African Union (AU) Commission expresses its deep concern over the renewed escalation of hostilities between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran, despite ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing tensions and advancing a peaceful

WHO says Europe must act after 200,000 preventable heat-related deaths

Heat kills thousands of Europeans every year, deaths the WHO says could be prevented with the right policies in place.

Africa: Cape Town Marathon Earns Historic World Major Status for Africa

[SAnews.gov.za] Africa has secured a historic place on marathon running's biggest stage, with the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon officially confirmed as the first Abbott World Marathon Major to be hosted on the continent.

Capitol agenda: Democrats' H.R. 1 problem

House Democrats differ on what policies to prioritize if they win back a majority.

Sorry, I Hate The Way Kingdom Hearts IV’s Photorealism Looks

Get me out of Quadratum, Nomura

Steven Spielberg reveals the one thing he'd change about A.I Artificial Intelligence today

Steven Spielberg's collaboration with Stanley Kubrick led to one of his most unusual and entrancing sci-fi movies.

On the hunt for cosmic dawn and the universe's very first stars

After only four short years, NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and observational cosmologists like Richard Ellis at University College London (UCL) have pushed the cosmic lookback time to an era when the universe's very first stars and galaxies are within observational

‘Slow Horses’ Season 6 Sets Fall Release Date, First Glimpse of Lenny Rush Alongside Slough House Team

The Slow Horses are galloping towards their sixth season. Apple TV has confirmed the hit TV series, which follows a group of misfit MI5 agents demoted to the Gary Oldman-governed Slough House, is set to return to the streamer on Sept. 16. The six-episode season will drop

The Asian paradox: Why nuclear India should learn from pacifist Japan

Japan has demonstrated that democratic oversight and military professionalism are not competing objectives.

How to Stop a Killer Asteroid

From high-speed battering rams to gravity tractors, the technology exists to protect the planet. The question is whether humanity will act in time—and in concert. The post How to Stop a Killer Asteroid appeared first on Nautilus .

Beshear's cross-country campaign travels spark 2028 buzz

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, a rare Democrat in an overwhelmingly red state, is making waves on the campaign trail as the party searches for a new leader in 2028. Considered the most popular Democratic governor in the country, Beshear ticked up to sixth place in the latest

Here comes the sun: Stunning Amaterasu show celebrates 160 years of Belgium-Japan relations

Inspired by the legend of sun goddess Amaterasu, Be-Japon's acclaimed production reimagines the mythological story through colourful kimonos and a fashion-inspired performances on a catwalk.

Africa: Youthconnekt Africa Summit Returns to Kigali

[New Times] The eighth edition of the YouthConnekt Africa Summit will take place in Kigali from November 25 to 27 under the theme "Shape the Generational Mission."

Africa: AU Backs Record 10 Teams At 2026 World Cup As Somalia Protests Referee Visa Denial

[Reporter] The African Union on Thursday threw its support behind the 10 African nations competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while Somalia protested a US decision to deny entry to one of the continent's most prominent football referees.

US, Iran exchange strikes for second day as hostilities escalate

The U.S. and Iranian militaries continued to exchange strikes early Thursday in the Middle East region, sidelining negotiations between the two nations. U.S. Central Command (Centcom) said it launched strikes on Iranian military surveillance capabilities, communication systems

This custom fingertip mouse is one of the weirdest I've seen and now you can build one for yourself, though you'll need to sacrifice another mouse first

There is something fitting about this spider-like mouse devouring a different mouse to function.

Johor fire rescuers attend to chemical spill in Pasir Gudang

Factory management transferred chemical waste into a scrubber to prevent further release of substances.

US, South Korea hold nuclear deterrence talks as North Korea expands arms push

SEOUL, June 11 - U.S. and South Korean officials discussed strengthening nuclear deterrence and readiness against North Korea’s growing weapons programme on Thursday, South Korea’s defence ministry said, at talks in Seoul under their Nuclear Consultative Group (NCG).

Europe’s green fuel rules could leave African airlines paying the bill

SAF can sharply cut aviation emissions. But as EU rules force its use, African carriers fear a costly shift that could turn climate policy into a new barrier to competition.

Insights into soil fertility help guide more targeted fertilizer strategies for long-term soil management

A study published in Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment, led by University of Queensland researchers, provides important insights into the fate of sulfur in soil, an essential nutrient for crop growth. Where sulfur ends up in the soil determines whether crops can actually

China cancels high-level meetings with EU, FT reports

June 11 - China cancelled at short notice two diplomatic meetings planned with the European Union in Beijing this month, the Financial Times reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Oracle, Intel, Applied Materials, Alcoa and more

These are the stocks posting the largest moves in the premarket.

I am one of many with Down syndrome. Start listening to us for a change.

Despite all of our progress, our country's systems continue to treat us as second-class citizens.

The BBC quizzed chip maker TSMC on the possibility of increased prices and you're really not going to like the answer

Inflation and TSMC's "value" looks set to push prices ever higher.

S&P 500 Rebound Faces a Key Test as Downside Risks Persist

Malaysia police call for total vape ban after ‘Piu Piu’ drug found in e-liquids

The synthetic drug, a mixture of fentanyl and psychoactive chemicals, could cause severe intoxication and leave users in a “zombie-like” state, Malaysia’s deputy inspector-general of police Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay said.

Congo motorcyclists mobilise as Ebola outbreak fuels fear

Dozens of motorcycle taxi drivers rode through eastern DR Congo carrying Ebola prevention messages as health officials seek to combat misinformation and scepticism amid a growing outbreak.

LGBT Q&A: We’re Back With Season 2!

Last June during Pride, we launched a new initiative— LGBT Q&A —where we answered your most pressing queer-related digital rights questions on EFF’s Instagram and TikTok accounts. No question was too big or too small! You asked us things like what pictures to use on dating

Seeds under pressure: New study reveals how climate change threatens Victoria's alpine plant populations

A new study led by researchers from Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria and Deakin University has uncovered that alpine species may be more vulnerable to climate change because their seeds rely on specific temperature cues and seasonal signals to germinate.

Independent game publications revive bundles in defiance of 'cut-throat competitive market'

'Solidarity feels like a very important part of the scene right now.'