Asian markets were mixed Tuesday as oil prices eased on hopes of a US-Iran deal, though elevated crude levels capped investor appetite for risk. Energy markets held centre stage after US President Donald Trump signalled "serious negotiations" with Tehran and called off planned
Before Smile can begin studying how Earth responds to the streams of particles and bursts of radiation from the sun, the spacecraft had to complete an extraordinary journey here on Earth.
Expanding overland transport routes alongside collecting massive fees from tankers in the Strait of Hormuz provides the Islamic Republic with more breathing room than the West expected
Willis spent 10 years with Zappa, famously voicing the titular protagonist on the musician’s three-disc rock opera, Joe’s Garage
The UK-headquartered banking giant aims to move some of the effected workers to other roles in the business.
The Philippine leader’s comments come ahead of a state visit to Japan next week.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) on Monday opened an investigation into the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) over its alleged funding of extremist groups it claimed to oppose. Last month, a federal grand jury in Montgomery, Ala., indicted the SPLC on six counts of wire
As the global push toward a carbon-neutral society accelerates, understanding how microorganisms metabolize methanol with high efficiency has become increasingly critical. At the University of Tsukuba, researchers have applied cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) to resolve the
The government said more than 600,000 barrels, or about 100 million litres, of jet fuel would arrive from early June.
Pixar’s “Toy Story 5” hits theaters in less than a month and retailers are rolling out the merch for the latest installment of the hit animated film franchise. Collectibles brand Funko has unveiled its “Toy Story 5” Funko Pop figurines, which feature new versions of the main
The SCORE Act was a casualty of internal GOP doubts and a prominent Democratic group's new opposition.
Persistent downpours have hit flower growers hard, affecting harvests, driving up costs and weakening demand.
Deployment includes 8,000 troops, JF-17 jets, drones, HQ-9 air defense system
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) is urging his Senate Republican colleagues to delay action on a budget reconciliation package to fund immigration enforcement operations through 2029, in part because he said a proposal to spend $1 billion on the White House ballroom is “a major policy
Democrat Roy Cooper has an 11-point lead over Republican Michael Whatley in the Senate race in North Carolina, according to a new poll from The Carolina Journal/Harper Polling. The survey, released last week, found that nearly half of 600 likely voters in North Carolina said
Across the western United States, wildfires are increasing in size and intensity. As the climate continues to warm, more extreme wildfires will reshape landscapes and pose a growing risk to human health and natural ecosystems throughout the West.
A potentially powerful El Niño could take shape later this year. While its effects are often felt dramatically across parts of the United States and around the globe, experts say the picture for Southern Appalachia is more nuanced.
The rupiah fell to a record low last week, trading at around 17,600 rupiah for US$1.
Intensive agriculture poses a significant threat to global biodiversity. However, one aspect of biodiversity in farmland is little studied: algae. Most people have seen algae growing in streams, lakes or the sea. However, algae have also adapted to survive in drier, harsher
Australia may harvest up to 40% less wheat, with global supply set to tighten.
There is no approved vaccine or specific treatment for the Bundibugyo strain, which is causing the current outbreak.
Homes are being abandoned as climate change accelerates migration out of rural Bhutan, new research shows. The mountain kingdom is the world's first carbon-negative country—through exporting zero-carbon hydropower energy. But it is disproportionately affected by climate change,
The Tank Day promotion was seen to recall tanks ramming protesters who fought against the dictatorship in the 1980s.
The White House and the architects of the Senate bill have pushed back against the House-amended housing affordability package.
If you just can't choose between refresh rate and resolution, LG's next gaming monitor could solve your problem, as the UltraGear 25G590B monitor is the first one announced that will be capable of a native 1000Hz refresh rate at 1,920 x 1,080 resolution. So far, the 1,000Hz
More than 900 million tonnes of materials, 4 million km2 of land, and 53 billion hours of labor. This is the scale of resources that the Global North net appropriated from Latin America through international trade in 2020 alone, according to a new study by the Institute of
The alleged attackers were aged 17 and 18 and one left a note containing "generalised hate rhetoric", investigators say.
He will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on May 20.
The winner of the GOP runoff in the Texas Senate race between Sen. John Cornyn and state Attorney General Ken Paxton faces a closely contested matchup against Democratic nominee James Talarico, according to a new poll from the Barbara Jordan Public Policy Research and Survey
Playing a virtual reality game in which the player takes on the role of the zombie fungus Ophiocordyceps increases the players' understanding of how evolution works. Last summer, Utrecht University zombie ant researchers William Beckerson, Maite Goebbels and Charissa de Bekker
Dari Bay’s two Surprise Wish singles — last year’s “The Joke” and last month’s “We’re Gonna Be Okay” — both made our lists of the best songs of the week. Now, the project of Burlington’s Zack James is back with a third preview called “Chevy,” and it’s even better. “‘Chevy’ is
Fintech start-ups and K-pop agencies occupy prime office space in the eastern Seoul neighbourhood Seongsu.
Mobile apps that allow people to share their location with others have become increasingly popular. But how and why do we use these apps, and what are the implications for interpersonal communication? That's the topic of a study appearing in the Journal of Social and Personal
“It started with a text message that said, Apple high alert,” the woman, identified only as Barbara, told WGAL.
In Netflix’s first major deal out of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, the streamer has picked up global rights outside of France to breakout Critics Week opener “In Waves,” an adaptation of AJ Dungo’s 2019 graphic memoir. The animated romance directed by Phuong Mai Nguyen boasts
The government has been trimming costs and reprioritising existing spending since 2023.
Can you imagine feeling good about your body being home to trillions of bacteria and viruses—as well as life-giving "invisible friend" microbes in the air, soil and water? Before you say yuck, this concept is a new way microbiologists are encouraging people to think about their
Artificial intelligence (AI) companies influence policy and regulation using similar techniques to Big Tobacco, Big Pharma and Big Oil, according to a new study.
Scientists have uncovered a hidden “sugar code” on the surface of human cells that could transform how diseases are detected. Using an advanced imaging technique called Glycan Atlasing, researchers at the Max Planck Institute mapped the tiny sugar structures coating cells and
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), fresh off of his loss in the Louisiana Senate Republican primary, is calling out the Trump administration’s creation of a $1.8 billion fund to compensate people who claim they were targeted by the Biden Justice Department, saying it raises the specter
Retiring Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on Monday endorsed San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan (D) in the race to succeed her in California’s 11th Congressional District. “I know and love this district, I know the Congress and I know Connie,” Pelosi said, with Chan sitting next
Workers are increasingly frustrated that they are not reaping more of the rewards of its success.
Casa Tua Cucina on the long-vacant ground floor of the landmarked, former Williamsburgh Bank Tower, will add star power to the district’s culinary scene.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker has proposed a US$1 fee on all Uber, Lyft and other rideshare trips in the city to begin in 2027. The projected $48 million annual revenue would go entirely to support the chronically underfunded Philadelphia school district, which faces a
Proteins are critical to life—and to industry. There are countless proteins that could be engineered to treat and even cure serious diseases and cellular dysfunctions. Industrial applications are similarly promising, with proteins increasingly used as enzymes in food
Scientists discovered that eating grapes can actually change how your skin behaves at the genetic level. After just two weeks of daily grape consumption, volunteers showed signs of improved skin protection and reduced oxidative stress from UV exposure. Researchers say the
China’s state media has used the US leader's comments to send a message at home and to Taiwan.