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Atomic Secrets: a Chornobyl scientist warns of a toxic future
Dmitry Kalmykov is a Ukrainian scientist who has dedicated his life to investigating environmental disasters, first at Chornobyl and now in Semipalatinsk, Kazakhstan – formerly the Soviet Union’s ...The Guardian - 19h -
The best day ever: have scientists found the secret of happiness?
Six hours of family time, two hours with friends, plus extra socialising, exercise and work ... Does it all add up to a highly satisfying 24 hours – or just a very tiring one? . Name: The perfect ...The Guardian - 14h -
Trump warns exemptions on smartphones, electronics will be short-lived, promises future tariffs
The US president has said no one is ‘getting off the hook’, as he promises to launch a national security investigation into the semiconductor sector. The exemption of smartphones, laptops and ...The Guardian - 2d -
Geologist warns minerals bonanza in Greenland is a mirage
Geologist Minik Rosing refutes claims from the Trump administration about untapped mineral riches in Greenland. The U.S. should look closer to home to secure the future.CBS News - 2d -
This Kidney Was Frozen for 10 Days. Could Surgeons Transplant It?
Scientists developed a way to freeze a large mammal’s kidney, which could ease organ shortages in the future. First, they had to see if their method would work in a pig.The New York Times - 1d -
‘Toxic cocktail’: study finds almost 200 pesticides in European homes
More than 40% of pesticides discovered in dust linked to toxic effects including cancer and hormone disruption. Almost 200 pesticides have been found by a study examining dust in homes around ...The Guardian - 4d -
WorldPride organizers issue travel warning to transgender community
Organizers of the upcoming WorldPride events in Washington, D.C., are warning the transgender community about concerns they could be targeted by Trump administration policies. WRC's Aimee Cho reports.NBC News - 4d -
7 Red Flags That You’re Leading a Toxic Workplace
Despite your best efforts, workplace cultures can sour. The hardest part? You might be the last to know.Inc. - 3d -
Jude Bellingham fires Real Madrid warning at Arsenal
Jude Bellingham has warned Arsenal that Real Madrid are prepared to launch yet another stunning Champions League comeback, saying Wednesday’s quarter-final second leg is a “night that is made for” ...Yahoo Sports - 10h -
China warns UK government to treat Chinese owners of British Steel fairly
China has warned the U.K. government to treat the Chinese owners of British Steel fairly or risk undermining investor confidence in the country after British authorities took control of the companyABC News - 1d -
Albertsons warns of competition from larger retailers but downplays tariff impact
Albertsons Cos.’ stock slid on Tuesday after the grocery chain’s outlook lagged Wall Street’s expectations and the company warned of competition from bigger rivals, as retailers battle for shoppers ...MarketWatch - 10h -
Conte makes decision on Napoli future amidst Juventus and Milan links
Antonio Conte has reportedly come to a decision over his immediate future, and has made it clear that he would like to stay on with Napoli for the 2025-26 season at least according to Monday’s ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
WATCH: Mom tells kids they are visiting a friend but it was actually their new home
Megan Troutman said it was hard to keep the secret from her kids!ABC News - 5d -
This is the future of senior housing
Older consumers — and their adult children — now have more education and higher technological expectations.MarketWatch - 3d -
Real Madrid stalwart starring at an uncertain future amid ongoing fitness worries – report
Eder Militao’s future at Real Madrid is reportedly becoming increasingly uncertain, as injuries have started to cloud the Brazilian defender’s previously promising career at the Santiago Bernabeu,...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Meet the Wild's secret weapon -- who won't play a single minute this season
With a roster tight against the salary cap, the club has needed to make the most of its roster spots.ESPN - 11h -
‘As an environmental scientist, I’m horrified’: Should supersonic passenger travel be making a comeback?
Twenty years after Concorde was grounded, a new wave of ‘quiet’ supersonic aircraft are in development – but not everyone welcomes the return of this costly, carbon-intensive technology. When I ...The Guardian - 3d -
A Scientist Is Paid to Study Maple Syrup. He’s Also Paid to Promote It.
Funded by the maple industry, a researcher has exaggerated his findings to suggest that syrup could help prevent serious diseases.The New York Times - 16h -
AI’s ‘Theranos Moment’? What the 11x Scandal Reveals About Credibility
Allegations of inflated revenue claims, a toxic workplace, and more point to startup culture’s fragile foundation.Inc. - 4d -
Inside the fight to save California’s dying sea lions from toxic algae: ‘We’re like 911 operators’
An animal’s chance of survival after domoic acid poisoning is 50-50, and this year an outbreak has sickened hundreds. It was just after 8am on Tuesday, a thick morning fog still clinging to the ...The Guardian - 3d -
Kind Snacks Founder Daniel Lubetzky’s Newest Venture? A Civic Movement
This week on ‘From the Ground Up,’ Daniel Lubetzky discusses how his Builders Movement combats ‘toxic polarization.’Inc. - 12h -
Trump inner circle warned of tariff consequences
The White House has taken pains to say administration officials are unified on the tariff effort announced on April 2, which the White House dubbed "Liberation Day."CBS News - 1d -
The UK government needs a proper plan for steel
The future is not in the Scunthorpe blast furnaces that ministers have rescuedFinancial Times - 12h -
Semi-automated VAR offside has arrived in the Premier League, and iPhones are its secret weapon
Semi-automated offside technology has arrived in the Premier League, and it's all thanks to iPhones.ESPN - 3d -
‘I became like a slave’: why 43 women are suing the secretive Opus Dei Catholic group in Argentina
Lured by promises of an education but allegedly trapped in servitude and self-mortification, the former members are suing the ultra-conservative organisation over their ‘exploitation and abuse’. ...The Guardian - 2d -
Criminals selling fake vintage fashion online
Authorities are warning that criminals might be infiltrating vintage shops and online marketplaces.BBC News - 3d -
Is it glass half-full or half-empty for US banks?
Lenders warn of ‘considerable turbulence’ in the economy, but see big earnings in first quarterFinancial Times - 2d -
Sudan paramilitaries massacre hundreds of refugees in Darfur
Activists warn of unfolding genocide as UK and others host peace conference in LondonFinancial Times - 15h -
Donald Trump threatens to remove Harvard’s tax exempt status
Warning comes as the university rejects the administration’s demands to overhaul its governanceFinancial Times - 11h -
Jamie Dimon urges US to engage with China
JPMorgan Chase chief executive warns US dominance cannot be taken for grantedFinancial Times - 13h -
How a Deal to Shape Golf’s Future Went Cold
Despite interventions by President Trump, talks to combine the PGA Tour and LIV Golf have come to a standstill.The New York Times - 3d -
Jeremiah Ostriker, Astrophysicist, 1937-2025
The scientist played a key role in establishing that dark matter pervades the universeFinancial Times - 4d -
Reps. Luna and Garcia should make their next JFK hearing a fair fight
The Oversight and Government Reform's Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets held a hearing on the JFK files, but the hearing was a disappointment for anti-conspiracy critics as no ...The Hill - 2d -
Barcelona finalise three-man shortlist to strengthen right-back position – report
It is no secret that Barcelona are on the lookout for a new right-back, and in that regard, the sporting department is working with a clear goal in mind, which is to sign a dependable full-back to ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon Warns of ‘Considerable Turbulence’ Ahead for Economy
JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon, known for his frankness, is tiptoeing around tariffs as he and other leaders of big banks reveal their latest earnings.The New York Times - 4d -
US dollar’s haven status under threat, fund managers warn
Erratic policymaking and rising trade barriers are jeopardising confidence in the currencyFinancial Times - 4d -
The Beanless Coffee Race Is On
As coffee beans face an uncertain future, these companies are working to develop a suitable alternative.Inc. - 3d -
In Syria, an Account of Life Under al-Assad
From Syria, an account of life under siege sets a path for the country’s future.The New York Times - 2d
