Ebola treatments trial begins in the Democratic Republic of Congo
According to WHO data, there have been 1,406 confirmed cases of the disease in DRC, with 301 suspected cases and 438 deaths.
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Meta has a new app called Pocket that is absolutely nothing like the old Pocket
Mozilla shut down the well-loved read-it-later Pocket app last year, and now Meta is launching an app called Pocket with an entirely different, AI-focused pitch: this new app lets you make and share little interactive "gizmos" built from an AI prompt, as reported by Business
Synthetic Cells to Sell Synthetic Biology
Researchers claim a major breakthrough with the first human-made cell. But is it “alive?” The post Synthetic Cells to Sell Synthetic Biology appeared first on Nautilus .
Following the success of Mouthwashing, developer Wrong Organ wasn't ready to make a better 'story game,' so it's making a 'gameplay game' instead
"Mouthwashing isn't better if it's eight hours. Probably."
Citadel's hedge funds post broad first-half gains, top performing strategy sidesteps quant selloff
The hedge fund firm's tactical trading fund, which combines discretionary equity investing with quantitative strategies, climbed 14.3% through the end of June.
Orbitronics clears key hurdle with direct orbital currents, boosting signals 100-fold
Researchers at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) are the first to directly utilize orbital currents without the need for conversion of the orbital current into a spin current.
New York Gallery Lyles & King to Close After 11 Years
The gallery became known for championing the careers of Mira Schor, Chris Hood, Philip Birch, and Davina Semo, among others.
US designates Ecuador's Chone Killers gang as terrorist organization
The State Department on Wednesday designated the Ecuadorian gang the Chone Killers as a foreign terrorist organization. "Chone Killers is an Ecuadorian gang that has committed numerous attacks targeting civilians, law enforcement officers, and government officials, including
House Democrats accuse Trump's Freedom 250 of misleading donors, potential wire fraud
Democrats on the House Natural Resources Committee released an interim report on Thursday alleging Freedom 250 potentially misled donors, directing them to complete payments that were rerouted. “According to sources interviewed by Committee Democrats, donors who intended to
Suicide Squad Devs Open Up About The Game’s Struggles: ‘I Started Feeling Like I Wasn’t Making Games Anymore, I Was Following A Spreadsheet’
Kill the Justice League 's prolonged development proved fatal for creativity
How signals in the embryo tell cells what to become: A lab's final discovery
Getting it over the finish line was a labor of love—and now, more than five years after her death, the lab of former Sloan Kettering Institute Developmental Biology Chair Kathryn Anderson, Ph.D., is publishing its final study.
How winter conditions shape future jellyfish blooms
Marine scientists at the University of Chester have discovered that environmental conditions experienced by jellyfish before winter can have lasting effects on the size and intensity of jellyfish blooms many months later. The study focused on the moon jellyfish, Aurelia aurita,
Rousing anthems, savage diss songs – Johor’s candidates lean on same secret crutch
AI use by political parties in the Malaysian state's elections is raising questions on ethics and misinformation.
India’s Hindu nationalists confront fraud claims at controversial Ram temple
Revelations that devotees’ donations worth tens of millions of rupees may have been embezzled have shocked many people.
China’s bathhouse boom: How a centuries-old tradition became a trendy 24-hour hangout
China’s bathhouses have evolved into all-day leisure destinations.
Anne Hathaway Quit ‘Knocked Up’ Over Graphic Birthing Scene, Says Seth Rogen: ‘She Felt That It Was Not Her Brand’
Seth Rogen appeared on “The A24 Podcast” alongside his “The Invite” director and co-star Olivia Wilde and remembered when Anne Hathaway quit “Knocked Up,” Judd Apatow’s classic 2007 comedy in which Rogen and Katherine Heigl starred as a mismatched couple having a baby together.
More gray seals counted in the Wadden Sea
This year's surveys of gray seals in the Wadden Sea and on Helgoland once again show an upward trend. During the 2025–2026 survey year, 3,385 pups and 12,497 gray seals were recorded during the molting period. The results have been published in the report "Grey Seal Numbers of
Instant digital rewards may make hard thinking feel less worthwhile
Imagine opening a difficult book in a quiet room. The first page is dense. You read one paragraph, then reread it. Nothing "clicks" yet. Your brain is doing what learning often requires: spending effort before the reward arrives. Then your phone lights up. One thumb movement,
Suspect identified in Monaco parcel bombing, prosecutors say
The attack shocked the country on the Mediterranean coast, one of the world’s smallest sovereign states known for its high concentration of wealthy residents.
Goat and skin in millions of 'lamb' kebabs compared to horsemeat lasagne scandal
Millions are likely to have eaten "lamb" kebabs that were actually made with goat, skin and fat.
US death rate at record low: CDC data
The U.S. death rate fell to a record low in 2025, according to provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released Thursday. According to the Vital Statistics Rapid Release report, the death rate in 2025 was 689.2 per 100,000 people,
How extreme heat is changing DC's July 4th weekend event plans
Much of the eastern half of the U.S. is dealing with extreme heat this week, including the nation’s capital. The high temperature Thursday in Washington, D.C., was forecast to be 102, according to the National Weather Service. The heat comes as D.C. prepares to celebrate the
‘Young Washington’ Director Jon Erwin Breaks Down Film’s Use of AI: Tech Made Production ‘Safer and More Affordable’ (EXCLUSIVE)
In Jon Erwin’s telling, even the most advanced visual effects tools are no match for the physics of water. The director of the film “Young Washington,” the historical drama releasing nationwide on Friday (July 3), needed to film a scene where a pre-Revolutionary War George
JPMorgan ordered to keep paying Charlie Javice’s legal bills, topping $70M
Delaware judge rejected banking giant's bid to halt what it called "astronomical" defense costs that have now topped $70 million.
Most Europeans see economic growth as essential for a sustainable future
According to a new study by the Institute of Environmental Science and Technology of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (ICTA-UAB), most European citizens consider economic growth a necessary condition, rather than an obstacle, for advancing toward a sustainable future. The
Prescribed burns may generate over 20% of fine particle pollution in southeastern US
Prescribed fires are vital for reducing wildfire risk and sustaining forest biodiversity. But they also contribute significantly to air pollution and smoke exposure, according to new research from the University of Georgia. The issue is especially pertinent to the southeastern
Amazon Prime members can now stream 2025 superhero hit Dispatch
Amazon Prime subscribers get new games each month to stream and play, like DIspatch. Additionally, 12 games are free in JUly to claim.
Midjourney Seeks to Reveal Studios’ Use of AI in High-Stakes Copyright Battle
Midjourney is trying to force Disney, Universal and Warner Bros. to reveal how they use artificial intelligence as it defends itself from a potentially ruinous copyright lawsuit. The studios sued the AI image lab last year, accusing it of enabling massive infringement of their
Top Army commander in Europe, Africa relinquishes role
Army Gen. Christopher Donahue on Thursday relinquished command of U.S. Army Europe and Africa in Wiesbaden, Germany, after he was unexpectedly ousted by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth last month. Donahue, 56, was widely seen as a rising star in the Army and spent decades in
Akira 4K and IMAX rerelease announced for 2026
Landmark anime epic Akira is coming back to movie theaters in 4K and IMAX, Crunchyroll has confirmed.
'Fewer than 10' employees remain at Thick as Thieves studio following another round of layoffs
18 more people have been let go from OtherSide Entertainment, and the future does not look good.
What to know about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have kept their wedding plans largely private since the couple announced their engagement in August. But a flood of reports and a trail of hints have left fans speculating about what’s in store for the anticipated celebration, which some have
Spotify Confirms Streaming Fraud After Kalshi Trader Flags Suspicious Malcolm Todd Numbers
Tuesday, Malcolm Todd — the Steve Lacy-esque alt-pop artist and brother to fellow rising star Audrey Hobert — was awarded his first #1 song on Spotify when "Earrings" topped the Global Daily singles chart with 4.165 million streams. However, after a Kalshi trader noticed
Captain America’s Bulge Won’t Stop Jiggling In His New Marvel Rivals Summer Skin
Steve Rogers got the shield and the hammer
FOR INSIDERS | June employment report shows signs of weakness: 5 things to know
Millions of Americans are sweltering under a summer heat dome ahead of the holiday weekend, but the U.S. job market is lukewarm at best. The June employment report showed the U.S. adding only 57,000 jobs last month, far below the 110,000 projected by economist forecasts. While
How to stop a mouse plague
The scenes are biblical. Tens of thousands of rodents scattering across canola fields, behind sheds, into machinery. River fish with bellies full of mice. Carcasses littering the street, the sidewalk, outside your home. In supermarkets, the inescapable stench of dead and dying
Light flips bacterial signaling enzyme between two shapes, unlocking how signals travel
Researchers at the University of Bayreuth and Forschungszentrum Jülich have demonstrated that specific light-sensitive enzymes—so-called sensor histidine kinases (SHKs)—transmit their signal through a light-controlled change in asymmetry. With their new study, the researchers
‘Rhythm Heaven Groove’ Is Back After a Decade to Test Your Reflexes With Over 100 Games
My nerves were shot playing “Rhythm Heaven Groove,” the first entry in more than a decade in the fast-paced rhythm game series. Timing is everything in the latest title, released Thursday on the Nintendo Switch. Gamers will have to listen closely to the beats and have a
John Oliver’s Gun-Toting ‘General Hospital’ Turn Wowed His Co-Star: ‘It Was Incredible’
John Oliver sure knows how to make an entrance. In the final moments of Thursday’s “General Hospital,” the long-running ABC daytime soap opera set in Port Charles, New York, the HBO host — sporting a dark suit, jet black hair and flanked by armed guards — descends from a
Cosmic Shockwave Reshaped a Newly Discovered “Bow and Arrow” Galaxy
The discovery was made by a citizen scientist The post Cosmic Shockwave Reshaped a Newly Discovered “Bow and Arrow” Galaxy appeared first on Nautilus .
Former Olympian indicted on felony charge over alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism
District of Columbia US Attorney Jeanine Pirro said David Hearn ripped up recently installed sealant on pool in “a deliberate act” that caused more than €875 in damage.
Lídia Jorge wins 2026 Camões Prize
The honour comes a year after she was invited by the President of the Republic to speak on Portugal Day, following major awards in France and Austria.
Is Harbor Fund Participant 2.0? Hollywood A-Listers Hope So
Throughout history, artists have relied on powerful, rich individuals and families to fund their artistic visions. Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo had the Medici family. Jackson Pollock had Peggy Guggenheim. For over two decades, the documentary community has relied on
Questlove Has Yet Another New Job: Talk Show Host
Roots drummer built The Next Move around celebrity game night where people play Uno, Jenga, and other games and talk
Olympic canoeist arrested at Reflecting Pool indicted by DC grand jury
A Washington, D.C., grand jury returned a felony indictment against Olympian David Hearn in connection with damage found at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro announced on Thursday. Hearn, 67, was indicted on the count
Former Olympian indicted for allegedly vandalising Washington Reflecting Pool
US authorities charged him with property destruction after renovations championed by President Donald Trump appeared to go awry.
Luna digs in on SAVE America Act rebellion: 'I don’t care’ who ‘hates me’
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-La.) is digging in on her promise to rebel against Republican leaders over a bill to boost voter ID requirements, vowing to keep up her blockade that helped grind the House to a halt unless the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America) Act is
Daredevil couple charged with felonies for Empire State Building proposal stunt
The highest public floor is the 102nd, where there’s an observation deck. Going higher requires a key card, according to the court complaint.
AI analysis of data from multiple sensors can improve earthquake detection
One seismometer is often not enough to reliably detect earthquakes or human activity such as underground nuclear tests. Rather, researchers combine readings from seismometers distributed across a small geographic area to gain confidence in their analysis. Artificial
