Illuminating the Headlines
Customs and Border Protection said an Air France flight bound for Detroit was diverted to Montreal after a passenger from the Congo boarded “in error” amid flight restrictions tied to the Ebola outbreak
It's easy to feel powerless against cancer, but research has identified several ways that we can reduce the odds of it occurring.
There are several good reasons gold is one of the most valuable metals on Earth.
A dying star has never looked so lovely
You probably wouldn't say it to its face, but the famously fearsome Tyrannosaurus rex has long been the butt of tiny arm jokes.
The Secretary of State tempered optimism for a deal to end the Iran war, calling Iran's bid to "create a tolling system" in the Strait of Hormuz "not acceptable."
'Star Wars: Mandalorian and Grogu' posted around $12M in Thursday night previews at the domestic box office.
The president posted that Colbert's ouster is the "beginning of the end" for late night TV.
It is imperative to concentrate resources towards the highest priority objectives."
Editor’s Note: This advisory was updated May 22, 2026 to include a retirement.
Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao’s remarks come as US President Donald Trump gives mixed signals over the sale.
NATO allies and defense officials have expressed bewilderment at U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement that he would send 5,000 U.S. That came just weeks after he ordered the same number of forces pulled out of Europe.
Trump's targeting of GOP foes is hurting his agenda on Capitol Hill.
Republicans struggled Thursday to find the votes to dismiss legislation that would compel President Donald Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran, delaying planned votes on the matter into June.
WTI crude swung sharply as traders balanced hopes for renewed U.S.-Iran diplomacy against persistent supply risks from the Strait of Hormuz.
D-Wave Quantum (NYSE:QBTS) received a $100 million equity investment from the U.S. government under the CHIPS and Science Act. The funding comes through the ...
Streamers will be paying a lot more to do business up in the Great North, the Canadian government said today
Google Pixel phones have custom icon packs now and, in the latest update, Google is adding a new “Disco” pack...
There are new Warhammer 40,000 rules for Ork characters.
A short history of the Space Marines’ classic attack craft.
"It is about...the kind of relationship you want to have with the rest of the Wizards organization moving forward"
The White House’s fiscal year 2027 budget request for NASA, released on 3 April, proposes cutting the agency’s total funding from $24.4 billion to $18.8 billion, a reduction of roughly 23 percent. Within that, the Science Mission Directorate would be cut by 4…
This further confirms the wisdom of the current policy of retiring the ISS in 2030."
SpaceX is now targeting a Friday, May 22, launch for its newest Starship design, the Starship V3 megarocket after a launch scrub. See our latest updates here.
Variety has confirmed with sources that Hardy will not appear in a third season of the Paramount+ crime drama
Robert Murray spoke with three MLB executives about what it would take to get Tarik Skubal away from the Detroit Tigers.
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2026) review: The new Intel Panther Lake-based thin-and-light gaming laptop with Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti is almost perfect, except it’s $3,600.
From Stephon Castle’s turnover problem to Alex Caruso’s corner 3, these are the battles that will determine the Western Conference champion
Imax is reaching out to buyers about potentially acquiring the large-screen exhibitor, according to a report Thursday in the Wall Street Journal.
Egg prices are plunging from oversupply after avian flu shortages, but producers say persistent feed, fuel and labor costs are squeezing margins.
The national average for a gallon of gasoline is $4.55, as America heads into one of the busiest travel weekends of the year. What can you do to cut your costs?
Americans just loathe this economy.
New ethics filings reveal a portfolio concentrated in the exact companies shaping his administration's biggest deals.
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Mega IPOs like those eyed by SpaceX and OpenAI threaten to push the weighting of tech in equity benchmarks beyond market-bubble levels of concentration, according to Bank of America Corp. strategist Michael Hartnett.
By Caroline Valetkevitch and Stefano Rebaudo NEW YORK/MILAN, May 22 (Reuters) - Major stock indexes rose and Treasury yields eased on Friday as investors...
The deal may still be a win for Samsung, with smaller performance payouts than at local rival SK Hynix, and mostly limited to stock, not cash.
Materials, tech and energy sectors offer an attractive hedging opportunity
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Ground beef prices have climbed to a record $6.90 per pound ahead of Memorial Day, adding another layer of financial pressure for American families
Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3 brings the long-leaked partial screenshot feature and enables it by default, but only for large screens.
Crimson Desert is back with yet another big patch, this time adding something players have wanted for a long time, plus a lot of other stuff.
'There is one hell of a driving game here to enjoy, so long as you're left in peace to enjoy it'
Using a conventional computer and cutting-edge mathematical tools and code, physicists at the Center for Computational Quantum Physics (CCQ) at the Simons Foundation's Flatiron Institute and collaborators at Boston University have cracked a daunting quantum p…
New studies link GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro to lower cancer progression and death risk, including breast cancer benefits—learn what the data...
Aamulya/iStock A 2025 paper claiming the keto diet does not promote the formation of arterial plaques has been retracted after widespread criticism of the study’s methods and claims.
Nearly 1.2 billion people had a mental disorder in 2023, a new study has found — reflecting a 95.5% increase since 1990.
Nature - De novo design of miniproteins targeting GPCRs
A bat found in Douglas County has tested positive for rabies, marking the county’s first confirmed rabies case of 2026 and prompting county officials to remind
The game was developed by researchers at New York University and can be played on smartphones.
Scientists found that blocking a protein best known for its role in asthma enhances cancer immunotherapy in preclinical models.
"The evidence for water vapor plumes on Europa isn’t as strong as we first understood it."
rex in the fossil record, only this one terrorized the ancient seas. New research led by scientists at the American Museum of Natural History, the Perot Museum of Nature and Science in Dallas, and Southern Methodist University uncovers a new,…
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James Webb Space Telescope reveals weather patterns from how planet WASP-94 A b filters the light of its parent star.
On May 21, ground controllers powered down NASA’s AWE (Atmospheric Waves Experiment) instrument, bringing the data collection phase of the mission to a
Black holes are regions in space where gravity is so strong that nothing, even light, can escape. Einstein's theory of general relativity breaks down inside black holes, either by the presence of a so-called "curvature singularity" or "Cauchy horizon."
Digital culture is reshaping people's experiences of fear, curiosity and belonging, according to new findings from Lancaster University. Researchers have explored why online environments like the "Backrooms"—mysterious empty spaces resembling uncharted office…
A team from Vienna and Frankfurt has found a formula describing a strange phenomenon: Space and time can form a kind of "crystal" that may turn into a black hole. The results are described in Physical Review Letters.
A planet that is about the size of Saturn, but with a temperature more like Earth's, has an atmosphere rich in methane, according to a new study using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).
To dive deeper into the International Space Station research achievements from the past year, browse the 2025 Annual Highlights of Results, which NASA
Scientists say the mystery of why humans are so right-handed may trace back to our first steps on two legs.
Google demoed prototype Android XR glasses that overlay Gemini-powered translation, navigation, and other information directly into your field of view.
The head of the UN health agency says the risk in the wider region is "high", but it remains "low" at the global level.
The details surrounding Kyle Busch’s sudden death are becoming even more difficult for the racing world to process. According to multiple people familiar...
Any further delay of the order means more time for infighting and disagreements.
Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa said there could be an opportunity to bring Chinese-branded vehicles into Mexico and potentially Canada, but not the U.S.
Jan 6 rioters are hoping for at least $1 million apiece from Trump’s new Anti-Weaponization Fund.
Republicans promise that $50 billion in new health funding will help rural America. But it's not expected to aid the years-long effort in North Carolina's Martin County to reopen its only hospital.
Jeffery Taubenberger, the acting head of the NIAID, the NIH’s infectious disease institute, is reported to have stepped down.
NASA’s Psyche mission to investigate a metal-rich asteroid captured rare glimpses of Mars during a recent flyby.
We've spotted some standout price drops on spring style, self-care essentials, summer stock-ups and more.
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NEW YORK — After more than a decade of mixing and kneading dough in his family’s Brooklyn pizzeria, Salvatore Lo Duca recently made a distressing discovery: A key component of their thin-crust pies, bromated flour, contained a suspected carcinogen already ban…
Microsoft is reshaping its leadership for the AI era as CEO Satya Nadella pushes flatter teams, faster decision-making, and AI-focused executives.
Global oil inventories are falling rapidly, leaving prices exposed to further gains if the Strait of Hormuz disruption continues.
The retailer said it would keep store prices steady as it predicts that rising fuel costs could draw more cash-strapped shoppers.
Biogen and Denali Therapeutics said a closely watched experimental therapy for Parkinson’s disease failed to slow the degenerative brain disorder in a randomized trial.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman suggested Wednesday that even if the company makes a filing for a public offering, it may hold off on the actual listing. In a company-wide meeting, he noted that filing for an initial public offering was different than being ready to…
The service suspension comes as Waymo has also paused operations in Atlanta and San Antonio after its robotaxis drove into flooded streets.
Wear OS introduces visual changes to some tiles with new Wear Widgets. Google says some third-party apps are already ready...
The company describes the app as a "dedicated space built for deeper discussions, real answers and communities you care about."
/u/Toikka on Reddit had a shocking experience.
Find out everything you need to know about Sony's upcoming June 2026 State of Play, including dates, times, and what games could feature.
Riot's latest Vanguard update is bricking cheaters' PCs, to the point where they have to do full OS reinstalls, and it's not sorry.
Null Island isn’t an actual place. But that hasn’t stopped a small number of cruises from taking intrepid tourists to visit its location: 0 degrees latitude and longitude.
Nearly nine years later, the writing is on the walls for Destiny 2 as Bungie looks ahead to a very uncertain future.
New usage limits have hit Google’s Gemini AI models and, following user concerns, Google has raised those limits specifically for...
T-Mobile is adding Motorola’s newest Razr lineup, including the motorola razr, motorola razr+, and the new mot
AI tools that autonomously perform tasks for users mark a major step forward from chatbots, according to tech experts.
Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. 19 release date for Grand Theft Auto VI, assuaging fears that what’s expected to be one of the top-selling video games of all time might be delayed again.
James Bond's official return is just one week away, with a stunning final trailer teasing what's in store for the super spy's next adventure.
Mozilla’s Project Nova redesign for Firefox will give the browser a rounded UI and make it easier to find privacy settings, including Firefox’s AI Controls.
Here's how to check for the hidden file and delete it from your machine.
OpenAI just released this week’s Codex desktop app update, and it includes a brand new feature on Mac called Appshots....
The direction that Samsung is taking with the Galaxy Z Fold 8 is strong evidence that Apple’s iPhone Fold has won the foldable smartphone battle
Google has accidentally leaked details about an unfixed issue in Chromium that keeps JavaScript running in the background even when the browser is closed, allowing remote code execution on the device.
iPhone 18 Pro is rumored to offer big improvements to satellite connectivity, potentially turning a niche feature into a daily asset.
Publisher FuRyu and developer Winning Entertainment Group (formerly Natsume Atari) have announced survival third-person shooter ANOMALITH for PlayStation 5, Switch 2, and PC (Steam).
An Ebola‑infected US doctor is being treated under the highest safety standards in a specialized isolation unit in the German capital, Berlin. The facilities are considered to be among the best equipped worldwide.
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Health officials urge caution as measles infections hit two schools in Heber City.
Find out what they are and how to stay safe.
Two passengers from the cruise ship that had a hantavirus outbreak were blocked by the federal government from leaving the quarantine unit. One says she is being detained against her will.
New research suggests that it might take four times the current recommended level of exercise to significantly lower your odds of cardiovascular disease.
Smartwatch heart measurement could help monitor risks of insufficient slumber, new review claims
The last few weeks have been a whirlwind of public health threats.
"Someone broke their acrylic nail."
New research indicates that low-dose digoxin may provide significant benefits for heart failure patients.
Epithelial–stromal interactions drive inflammation, fibrosis, immune recruitment and cancer initiation in human IBD colon-on-a-chip devices, and responses are exacerbated by peristalsis-like movements and pregnancy-associated hormones in female-derived chips.
Exercise is increasingly recognized as a disease-modifying intervention in multiple sclerosis. A new study published in Nature Metabolism shows that the muscle-derived hormone irisin promotes neuronal survival in an inflammation-driven neurodegenerative model.
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Some Americans seem to be extra-alarmed about Ebola and hantavirus in the wake of COVID-19. But public health experts say they don't expect another pandemic this time.
Some morning habits may help reduce dementia risk. Learn what brain experts recommend doing before 10 a.m. for cognitive health.
Common “natural” preservatives such as vitamin C may be linked to a greater risk of high blood pressure and heart disease, a new study found.
Obesity affects far more than metabolism and fat storage. It alters immune activity, nerve structure, and tissue organization across multiple organ systems, increasing the risk of diseases including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, stroke, neuropathy …
An investigation into the death of Georgina Owen found that her mental health declined after she stopped taking vitamin B12 supplements
In her new book, The 21st Century Brain, scientist Hannah Critchlow explores the overlooked skills that will be necessary to flourish in the age of AI – and how we can cultivate them.
On 15 December 1970, a Soviet probe called Venera 7 reached the surface of Venus and kept transmitting. It was the first time any human-made object had returned data from the surface of another planet. The transmission lasted about 23 minutes before the probe…
On the morning of 8 January 2025, a red dot appeared on NASA’s Fire Information for Resource Management System. It was the first sign of what would become one of California’s most destructive wildfires, ultimately claiming a dozen lives and burning thousands …
Precision medicine aims to transport therapeutic agents, such as molecules, proteins or RNA, to the exact place where they need to act within the body. One of the most promising strategies is the use of nanocarriers: nanoparticles capable of encapsulating the…
Preliminary results from a study presented at the European Geosciences Union General Assembly in Vienna earlier this month suggest that Venus-like planets, with dense carbon dioxide atmospheres and surface conditions lethal to any life we know, may be roughly…
Two skeletons found in an embrace next to a 13th-century Polish cathedral were both women, an ancient DNA analysis confirms, but their relationship remains a mystery.
Before you relieve yourself, maybe you should make a few detrimental life decisions first.
Continued progress in artificial intelligence, its expanding usefulness in science, and its contributions to landmark advances suggest that we may have entered a new era of AI for science.The breakthroughs so far—such as predicting the structure of practicall…
Evolutionary biologists are uncovering genomic mechanisms that allow populations to adapt quickly to different, hyperlocal habitats without splitting into new species.
OK, who's been stacking rocks on Mars?
SpaceX launches Falcon 9 rocket on Starlink 10-31 mission at 6:04 am Thursday, May 21, 2026, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.
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