Used car prices hit their highest level in nearly 3 years as wholesale demand stays strong

American consumers who are looking for used cars on the market will have to pay high prices that haven't been seen in nearly 3 years.

Oil prices plunge and shares jump on US-Iran ceasefire plan

Crude prices tumbled by as much as 15% on the conditional pause but is higher than before the war.

Turmeric and ginger extract may boost implant bonding and kill 92% bacteria

An extract of turmeric and ginger helps bone implants bond strongly while killing bacteria and cancer cells, according to new research from Washington State University with implications for millions of patients with joint replacements and bone cancer. In early tests, the

Earthrise to Earthset: How the planet's climate has changed since the photo that inspired the environmental movement

A new Earthset image has been captured by the crew of Artemis II, 58 years since the iconic Earthrise photograph taken by the crew of Apollo 8. Over these past six decades, the climate has changed dramatically.

Protesters break into Kuwaiti consulate in Iraq’s Basra after rocket attack kills three

BASRA, Iraq, April 7 (Reuters) - Protesters stormed the Kuwaiti consulate in the Iraqi city of Basra, police sources said on Tuesday, after a rocket attack fired from the direction of Kuwait killed three people. At least three people were killed and five others wounded when

Plea deal reached for man charged with threatening to torture Supreme Court justices

An Alaska man charged with threatening to torture and assassinate six Supreme Court justices and some of their family members has reached a plea deal, according to a new court filing on Tuesday. Panos Anastasiou, 77, had pleaded not guilty when he was first charged in 2024. On

Carville: Trump 'deteriorating at a really rapid rate'

Democratic strategist James Carville on Monday said President Trump is deteriorating at a “rapid rate” as he weighs options regarding Iran and works on messaging to the American people. Trump, who announced Tuesday evening a two-week pause in striking Iran amid a developing

Light-driven method enables sustainable production of porous semiconducting polymers

Researchers at Koç University have developed a light-driven method to produce porous semiconducting polymers under ambient conditions without the need for metal catalysts. The study, led by Prof. Dr. Önder Metin from the Department of Chemistry, in collaboration with Dr. Melek

US plans tariffs up to 100% on some brand-name drugs

The United States is planning new tariffs on some name-brand medicines.

Plan to scrap presidential elections puts Zimbabweans at loggerheads

The ruling party has unveiled a draft law that strips voters of the chance to elect the president.

Producers Guild Sets PGA Awards Dates for 2027 and 2028

The 2027 edition will fall during the final round of Oscars voting.

PGA Awards Announces 2027 and 2028 Ceremony Dates, Reveals Key Timeline

It’s now the Producers Guild of America’s turn to set its dates for its next two awards ceremonies. The guild will hold the 38th and 39th annual Producers Guild Awards on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2027, and Saturday, Feb. 19, 2028, respectively — the former will take place in the

'Oldest octopus' fossil is no octopus at all, scans reveal

A famous 300-million-year-old fossil that was thought to be the world's oldest octopus—even featuring in the Guinness Book of Records—has turned out to be something else altogether. In what amounts to a case of mistaken identity, the fossil hid its true nature through decay 300

This Record-Breaking Octopus Fossil Isn’t an Octopus After All

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Trump says he agrees to suspend bombing of Iran for two weeks

By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, April 7 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he has agreed to suspend the bombing of Iran for two weeks while accepting a 14-day truce proposal from mediators in the Iran war. Trump said he spoke to leaders in Pakistan, which has

The ‘oldest fossil octopus’ is probably another animal

In 2000, researchers thought they found the oldest fossil octopus, which lived over 300 million years ago. But it may just be a half-rotten nautilus.

Adrian Grenier Gets Justice for His ‘Devil Wears Prada’ Character in Starbucks Ad

The actor has been vocal about his "disappointment," but maintains there's no ill will, over not being invited to reprise his role of Nate for the 2026 follow-up.

The US refinery now processing Venezuelan oil

Chevron is now importing 250,000 barrels of crude per day from Venezuela.

Expert explains how AI could redefine the scope of engineering work

In an editorial, National Academy of Engineering President Tsu-Jae Liu presents a forward-looking perspective on the role of artificial intelligence in engineering. She describes AI not as a replacement for engineers, but as a tool that can expand their capacity to solve

Pope Leo calls Trump's 'whole civilization' Iran threat 'truly unacceptable'

Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday called President Trump’s latest threat against Iran “unacceptable.” “Today, as we all know, there was this threat against the entire ​people of Iran, and this is truly unacceptable,” the first American pontiff told reporters outside of his residence in

Police destroy opium poppy fields in Pakistan

Pakistani police destroyed hectares of opium poppy fields in a tribal region near the Afghan border, as farmers said poverty leaves them few alternatives.

These 'hunger system' mods for Crimson Desert have gotten my hopes up for a full survival conversion

The huge open world feels perfect for a survival experience.

Trump suspends attacks on Iran for 2 weeks amid negotiations

President Trump said Tuesday that he would “suspend” an escalation of attacks on Iran for two weeks as long as Iran agrees to open the Strait of Hormuz. In a Truth Social post less than two hours before his 8 p.m. EDT deadline for Iran to make a deal to open the strait, the

House Republican breaks with Trump, says he doesn’t support destruction of a 'whole civilization'

Rep. Nathaniel Moran (R-Texas) said Tuesday he doesn’t support President Trump’s threat that a “whole civilization will die tonight” ahead of his 8 p.m. deadline for Iran to strike a peace deal. “Let me be clear: I do not support the destruction of a ‘whole civilization.’ That

AI is reengineering drug discovery by speeding up testing and scanning petabytes of data

In December, The Conversation hosted a webinar on AI's revolutionary role in drug discovery and development. Science and technology editor Eric Smalley interviewed Jeffrey Skolnick, eminent scholar in computational systems biology at Georgia Institute of Technology, and

This protein helps cancer cells survive treatment—and points to new treatments

Researchers at Umeå University have contributed new insights into how cancer cells protect themselves from cell death. The study provides a deeper understanding of how key proteins interact within the cell and could, in the long term, support the development of new cancer

UN envoy plans to visit Iran as part of peace effort

WASHINGTON, April 7 (Reuters) - A personal envoy of U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres plans to visit Iran as part of his efforts to encourage an end to the Iran war, but his travel plans will depend on security and logistics, a U.N. source said. Jean Arnault, a veteran

Trump's threat to Iran shocks global leaders, unnerves some Republicans

By Bo Erickson, Nandita Bose and Steve Holland WASHINGTON, April 7 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's warning to destroy Iran if it does not yield to his demands drew rebukes from around the globe and even unnerved some aides and supporters, though administration

North Korea says South Korea's 'true colours' as enemy state unchanged, dashing Seoul's diplomatic hopes

SEOUL, April 8 - A top North Korean official said on Tuesday South Korea's \"true colours\" as an enemy state would never change, tempering optimism in Seoul that a recent exchange over drone incursions had opened the door to improved ties.

North Korea fired two rounds of ballistic missiles: Seoul military

The April 7 launches marked North Korea’s fourth and fifth known ballistic missile tests in 2026.

Sea-level rise is a health crisis and we must hold polluters accountable | Christiana Figueres

Those facing the earliest and harshest consequences are, overwhelmingly, those who did the least to create them World held hostage by reliance on fossil fuels, Christiana Figueres warns What are the health impacts of sea-level rise, and who should pay? There are moments in

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Newlywed wife of US soldier freed by ICE after detention at military base

Annie Ramos, an undocumented immigrant who came to the US as a toddler, had gone to the base to complete paperwork so the couple could move in together.

Honduran newlywed wife of US soldier freed by ICE after detention

Annie Ramos, an undocumented immigrant who came to the US as a toddler, had gone to the base to complete paperwork so the couple could move in together.

US-China space race shifts into a higher lunar gear

China has pledged to accelerate its lunar exploration program after NASA’s Artemis II mission completed a successful flyby of the moon and began its return journey, marking a renewed phase of strategic competition in deep space. In a 10-day mission launched on April 1, Artemis

Crow urges US service members to 'follow the law' if ordered to carry out strikes on Iranian civilians

Rep. Jason Crow (D-Colo.) on Tuesday urged U.S. service members to “follow the law” if directed to strike Iranian civilians targets, after President Trump issued a dire threat to Iran earlier in the day. "Well, it's a war crime. It's a very clear war crime,” Crow, a former Army

All King Legacy codes for April 2026: Gold Keys and Gems

All active King Legacy codes for double EXP, stat refunds, and more.

Brussels prepares sweeping reset of nicotine policy as battle lines harden

A European Commission evaluation of the existing versions of the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) and the Tobacco Advertising Directive (TAD) released last week, provide some insights on the next steps in tobacco and nicotine regulation to come. TPD and TAD date back to 2014

Molecular editing tool relocates alcohol groups to neighboring sites while preserving 3D structure

In a discovery recently published in Nature, MIT chemists led by Professor Alison Wendlandt have developed a precision technique that allows scientists to seamlessly relocate alcohol functional groups from one spot on a molecule to a neighboring site. The paper is titled

The Actor Awards Set Dates for 2027 and 2028 Ceremonies on Netflix

SAG-AFTRA has sent out its “save-the-dates” for the next two awards ceremonies on Netflix. The Actor Awards (formerly known as the SAG Awards) announced that the 33rd annual ceremony, presented by the acting guild, will stream live on Netflix on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2027, at 8 p.m.

Actor Awards Dates Set for 2027 and 2028

The event, formerly the SAG Awards, will again fall during the final round of Oscars voting.

Murkowski: Trump, Iran must de-escalate 'unprecedented saber-rattling before it is too late'

Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) on Tuesday called on President Trump and Iran to de-escalate from their "unprecedented saber-rattling before it is too late" after the president issued an ominous warning toward the Middle Eastern country. Trump threatened Tuesday morning that

Planting trees to remove carbon can harm the environment or protect it: Study highlights trade‑offs

Global efforts to limit climate change require deep cuts to carbon emissions. However, global emissions are still growing. Currently, we emit roughly 42 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide from fossil fuel use and land use changes every year.

US strikes Kharg Island as Trump's deadline looms

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story US hits military targets at key Iranian oil island The United States struck military targets on Iran’s Kharg Island overnight, a White House official said Tuesday. © Greg Nash Kharg Island is the lifeline of