'I'd rather live in hiding in the US than return to Somalia'
Fear and uncertainty linger for Somali migrants in Minnesota despite a legal reprieve.
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‘The greatest ambassador for life on Earth’: Tributes paid to David Attenborough on his 100th birthday
Naturalist says he has been ‘overwhelmed by greetings’ as milestone is marked with event at Royal Albert Hall David Attenborough said he had been “completely overwhelmed by birthday greetings” for his centenary on Friday and thanked wellwishers “most sincerely”. The naturalist
The producer of the new Mortal Kombat film is annoyed that film reviewers are appraising it as a film
This is not a game.
Australia charges two women linked to ISIS with slavery after return from Syria
SYDNEY, May 8 - Australian police on Friday charged two women linked to the Islamic State extremist group with slavery offences after they returned from Syria, where they had been detained in a refugee camp for more than seven years.
Two Islamic-State linked Australian women charged with crimes against humanity
A third woman who also returned to Australia from Syria was charged with joining a terrorist organisation.
‘The Hayley Williams Show’ Is Coming to a City Near You
Still in the midst of the Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party tour, the singer-songwriter has revealed routing details for another headlining run kicking off later this year
ISIS-linked Australian women charged with keeping slave in Syria
The pair were immediately arrested after their Qatar Airways flight landed at Melbourne International airport.
AI tool unifies fragmented cell maps into spatial atlases across tissues
A new computational method could dramatically accelerate efforts to map the body's cells in space, according to a study published in Nature Genetics. Spatial multi-omics technologies—often described as ultra-high-resolution maps of tissues—allow scientists to see not only which
Bloodbath at Silicon Valley giant as CEO’s savage memo to staff emerges
The internet security and cloud networking firm revealed the massive cuts on Thursday.
CPJ demands progress on US probe of journalist Abu Akleh killing, four years on
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) on Thursday called for US authorities to relaunch their investigation into the Israeli military's killing of Palestinian American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, who was gunned down while reporting for Al Jazeera in the occupied West
Beshear 'comfortable' being mentioned as 2028 contender
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) said that he is “comfortable” being named as a potential Democratic contender in the 2028 presidential race in a new interview this week. The governor told MS NOW’s Ali Vitali in a clip that aired Thursday that he will not make a final decision
Trump warns Iran after US ships transit Strait of Hormuz under fire
President Trump on Thursday warned that the U.S. will "knock" Iran "a lot harder, and more violently" after U.S. forces intercepted Iranian attacks on three American destroyers as they exited the Strait of Hormuz. Iran launched several missiles, drones and small boats at the
New AI solution developed for smarter urban and climate planning
Satellite images, weather maps and other data are collected in enormous quantities—but much of this remains unused. The reason is simple: the data is fragmented, difficult to interpret, and stored in different formats. Dr. Arka Ghosh has developed a system capable of
From pantry to pest control: Garlic kills the mood for mosquitoes as well
Garlic is not a substance that most people consider an aphrodisiac. It turns out that mosquitoes agree. In fact, a new Yale study finds that garlic also functions as a de facto birth control for mosquitoes and other winged insects, an insight that could lead to eco-friendly
Judges seem skeptical of Pentagon arguments in case brought by Sen. Mark Kelly
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Judges seem skeptical of Pentagon arguments in case brought by Sen. Mark Kelly A federal appeals court panel didn’t appear convinced by Defense
Fake rumors, real killings: Inside Congo's deadly health misinformation crisis
GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo, May 7 - In Tshopo, a northeastern Congolese province blanketed in rainforest, rumours rippled through villages late last year claiming a mysterious illness had caused men's genitals to atrophy.
How sunburn inspired a new way to store energy
Molecules that can capture heat could be a useful technology to decarbonise heating.
Trump says 'great damage' done to Iranian attackers after US Navy destroyers came under fire
WASHINGTON, May 7 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Thursday three U.S. Navy destroyers transited out of the Strait of Hormuz under fire, adding that the American destroyers were not damaged but "great damage was done to Iranian attackers." "Three World Class American
The Beatles Drama Series ‘Hamburg Days’ Reveals Key Cast and First Look Images as Shooting Starts
The key cast for drama series “Hamburg Days,” about the Beatles’ early days in the German city, has been revealed as the six-parter started filming in Hamburg, Munich and Liverpool. The series stars Rhys Mannion (“It Is in Us All,” “Freud’s Last Session”) as John Lennon,
Kendrick Lamar and Dr. Dre Return to Alma Mater for Their High School’s Groundbreaking Ceremony
The artists were joined by will.i.am during the new Centennial High School campus' event
For years, reading struggles seemed obvious. This massive analysis points to a very different cause
For decades, the common explanation for why children struggle to read has stayed remarkably consistent. Smart kids read well. Kids who don't simply aren't smart enough. And when children strain over a page, the assumption has often been that something about how they see the
‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’ Review: Sally Field and Lewis Pullman Help Each Other Heal in a Melodrama of Distinctly Average Intelligence
Are people still firing up “My Octopus Teacher” on Netflix? The viral success of that documentary felt like a peak-pandemic phenomenon, when some of us were sufficiently starved for connection with both the natural world and our fellow humans that its thin anthropomorphic
One year after India-Pakistan conflict, ceasefire holds - but little else does
A year after their military conflict, India and Pakistan avoid war, but diplomacy and trust remain frozen.
Trade court rejects Trump’s 10% global tariffs in victory for small businesses
The small businesses had argued the new tariffs were an attempt to sidestep a landmark US Supreme Court decision that struck down the Republican president's 2025 tariffs.
Taylor Swift’s Attorneys Fire Back in Trademark Lawsuit, Calling Ex-Vegas Showgirl’s Claims of Infringement ‘Absurd’
Taylor Swift’s attorneys have slapped back at a lawsuit filed by a former Las Vegas showgirl who claims that the pop superstar’s “The Life of a Showgirl” album title infringes on her trademark for the phrase “Confessions of a Showgirl.” The lawyers call the argument that there
North Korea leader Kim inspects artillery that can hit South Korean capital
SEOUL, May 8 - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected the production of new artillery with a range exceeding 60 km (37 miles) that would be deployed at the South Korean border and bolster its ability to hit Seoul and other targets, KCNA state news agency said on Friday.
Sharper brains switch to a 'not what you know, but who you know' mindset online and on social media, study shows
Forming social connections online and via social media reduces how much people engage with and learn from the content posted but significantly boosts their networking performance, according to new research. The study, published in Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, led
Ariana Grande Was ‘Too Shy’ to Make New Album ‘Petal’ Before, Then She Thought: ‘F-ck It’
"It's a little feral," the artist shared in an Instagram video detailing the record set for release on July 31
US military says it carries out retaliatory strikes against Iran
By Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart WASHINGTON, May 7 (Reuters) - The U.S. military said it carried out retaliatory strikes on Iran on Thursday, targeting sites it said were responsible for attacking U.S. forces in what it called unprovoked hostilities by Tehran. Earlier, Iran's top
US military says it carried out retaliatory strikes against Iran
By Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart WASHINGTON, May 7 (Reuters) - The U.S. military said it carried out retaliatory strikes on Iran on Thursday, targeting sites it said were responsible for attacking U.S. forces in what it called unprovoked hostilities by Tehran. Earlier, Iran's top
Minneapolis man who attacked Ilhan Omar pleads guilty
A Minneapolis man on Thursday pleaded guilty to attacking Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) with a syringe filled with vinegar during a town hall in January. Anthony James Kazmierczak, 55, faces a maximum term of 96 months in prison but could be behind bars for between four and 14
US strikes military targets in Iran after attacks on destroyers in Strait of Hormuz: Centcom
U.S. forces on Thursday attacked Iranian military facilities following attacks on American guided-missile destroyers transiting the Strait of Hormuz, according to U.S. Central Command (Centcom). President Trump called the strikes a "love tap" in a phone call with ABC News on
Mechanical method unlocks sunlight-driven wastewater cleanup
University of Birmingham researchers have demonstrated a new method to break down toxic pollutants in wastewater, using sunlight and molecular-thin catalysts created using an innovative "mechanical" approach. Non-degradable dyes originating from industries such as textiles,
Robert Downey Jr. Says Declaring Influencers the “Stars of the Future” Is “Absolute Horsesh**”
"Nowadays, people can create a celebrity without ever doing much besides rolling a phone on themselves," the Oscar winner said.
Eating eggs could cut Alzheimer’s risk by 27%
Eating eggs might do more than just start your day—it could help protect your brain. Researchers found that people 65 and older who eat eggs regularly have a significantly lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, with daily or near-daily consumption linked to up to a 27%
Thousands of North Koreans fought for Russia. A memorial hints at the death toll
An estimated 11,000 North Korean soldiers were sent to fight in Russia's war against Ukraine.
Harmless viruses trap Salmonella on flexible polymer in portable microfluidic sensor
Researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) have developed a solid polymer coated with harmless viruses to detect the bacteria Salmonella enterica (S. enterica), an advance that could lead to new ways of finding contamination in the food supply. The work is published
Trade court strikes down Trump global tariffs imposed after Supreme Court loss
A federal trade court on Thursday struck down tariffs President Trump imposed to replace import taxes that the Supreme Court struck down earlier this year. A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) imposed a permanent injunction on the 10 percent tariff
Anti-war protests rock Japan as PM pushes for stronger defence
Japan's largest anti-war protests in decades highlight a population divided over changes to its pacifist constitution.
Third Way offers game plan for AI job disruption
Presented by ACT The App Association {beacon} Technology Technology PRESENTED BY The Big Story Third Way offers game plan for AI job disruption The center-left think tank Third Way is laying out a roadmap for how Washington can respond to potential job disruption from AI in
"In Minor Keys" Hits All the Right Notes
The Venice Biennale’s international art exhibition is an unexpected symphony that asks us to ponder what may otherwise be overlooked.
Brazil's Lula: Trump indicated he won't invade Cuba during White House chat
Brazil’s president said Thursday that President Trump conveyed he has no intention of ordering a U.S. invasion of Cuba, following a meeting between the two leaders held at the White House earlier in the day. Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva made the remarks in a
Trump says ceasefire still intact after burst of violence with Iran
The president expressed optimism about reaching a deal despite the attacks. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. is expecting a response from Iran on Friday.
Mortal Kombat 2 and Liu Kang's confusing fate, explained
What happened to Liu Kang at the end of Mortal Kombat 2? How Liu Kang's ascension to fire god mimics his journey in the Mortal Kombat video games.