Scientists make "jaw dropping" discovery about Iron Age women in U.K.

What Is the U.K. ‘Grooming Gang’ Scandal Seized On by Elon Musk?

The billionaire tech mogul has been posting on his social media platform about a decade-old child sex abuse scandal in Britain. Here’s what to know.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

U.K. Special Forces Allowed to ‘Get Away with Murder’ in Afghanistan, Inquiry Told

Evidence released by an official inquiry into alleged war crimes painted a disturbing picture of an elite fighting force with a culture of impunity.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

AMD is going head-to-head with Nvidia in AI-backed drug discovery with new deal

Chip maker AMD is investing $20 million in AI drug startup Absci, which will use AMD chips and software for drug development.

MarketWatch - Jan. 8

Scientists: "Toxic" semen could kill female mosquitoes, curb disease spread

Female mosquitoes are targeted because only they bite and drink blood, thereby spreading diseases such as malaria and dengue fever.

CBS News - Jan. 8

What to know about Trump's calls to make Canada the '51st state'

President-elect Trump has doubled down on his suggestion of a merged United States and Canada in the wake of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s decision to resign. Some have shrugged off ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

Shein's Lack of Answers on China Forced-Labor Concerns Angers U.K. Lawmakers

The bargain clothing site, which is seeking a London stock listing, declined to shed light on whether its clothing contains cotton from Xinjiang.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7

What to know about Florida's massive falling iguanas when temperatures drop

When temperatures drop in South Florida, it can cause a big problem for Floridians: falling iguanas. When it gets too cold, the large invasive reptiles — which can grow to be up to 5 feet long and ...

CBS News - Jan. 7

U.K. Competition Watchdog Prepares to Investigate Tech Giants Under New Rulebook

The regulator said it would open investigations into at least three types of tech platforms at the start of this year to work out which tech giants need to obey a new law governing the digital ...

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7

The Vivienne, star of 'RuPaul's Drag Race U.K.,' dies at 32

British reality show "RuPaul’s Drag Race UK" winner James Lee Williams, aged 32, popularly known as The Vivienne, has died, publicist Simon Jones said on Sunday.

NBC News - Jan. 6

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer hits back at Elon Musk

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer hit back at Elon Musk on Monday after the world's richest man repeatedly lobbed a host of inflammatory allegations at the country's leader over the past week.

CBS News - Jan. 6

U.K.’s Starmer Slams ‘Lies and Misinformation’ After Elon Musk Attacks

Without naming Mr. Musk directly, Prime Minister Keir Starmer denounced the billionaire’s spreading of falsehoods about a child sex abuse scandal.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Patriots fire Mayo as Kraft makes swift decision about team's future

Patriots owner Robert Kraft wasted no time charting a course for the future by firing head coach Jerod Mayo an hour after the team's Week 18 win.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

In Reversal, Musk Trashes Farage, U.K.’s Anti-Immigrant Populist

Elon Musk, the billionaire backer of Donald J. Trump, had been promoting Nigel Farage. But on Sunday Mr. Musk said Mr. Farage “doesn’t have what it takes.”

The New York Times - Jan. 5

Winter Storm Blair: What to know about ‘dangerous’ weather making way across US

Winter Storm Blair is headed to impact much of the central and eastern United States late Sunday. Blizzard conditions are likely for some areas and ice storms and heavy snow are expected in others, ...

The Hill - Jan. 5

For Many Rural Women, Finding Maternity Care Eclipses Concerns About Abortion Access

This is a MedPage Today story. In what has become a routine event in rural America, a hospital maternity ward closed in 2023 in this small Oregon town about an hour from the Idaho border. For ...

ABC News - Jan. 4

‘The Trump Effect’ in the age of terrorism

Have those in charge of our defense against terrorism taken their eyes off the ball to engage in petty, self-destructive and potentially illegal partisan politics?

The Hill - Jan. 4

‘Ironic’: climate-driven sea level rise will overwhelm major oil ports, study shows

Ports including in Saudi Arabia and the US projected to be seriously damaged by a metre of sea level rise. Rising sea levels driven by the climate crisis will overwhelm many of the world’s biggest ...

The Guardian - Jan. 4

Do You Believe in Life After Death? These Scientists Study It.

Is reincarnation real? Is communication from the “beyond” possible? A small set of academics are trying to find out, case by case.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

U.K.'s biggest dinosaur footprint site discovered: "So surreal"

It is hoped the discovery will provide clues about how dinosaurs interacted, as well as their size and the speeds at which they moved.

CBS News - Jan. 2

How Congress dropped the ball on AI safety

After two years of congressional deliberation on artificial intelligence, we need more than careful analysis — we need decisive action.

The Hill - Jan. 2

Tesla's annual sales drop for the first time in a decade

Tesla's increase in global sales in the fourth quarter was not enough to overcome a sluggish first half of the year.

CBS News - Jan. 2

We can tell the truth about pregnancy without scaring women to death – in fact, it’s vital that we do | Emily Oster

Many women have no idea about the potential complications until they happen. Without discussion there is no treatment or prevention. There is an inherent tension between two basic facts about ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

The nameless dead: scientists hunt for identities of thousands who tried to reach Europe

Experts’ group employs new technologies and techniques to help relatives of those missing in the migration crisis . Four years ago, the remains of a toddler encased in a lifejacket and a navy ...