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Extinct Human Species Lived in a Brutal Desert, Study Finds

A million years ago, a species known as Homo erectus most likely survived in an arid desert with no trees.

The New York Times - 21h

CDC urges faster testing to find human bird flu cases

The CDC on Thursday urged labs nationwide to determine within 24 hours of admission whether people hospitalized with the flu have seasonal influenza or are infected with the bird flu that's behind ...

NBC News - 15h

2024 witnessed ‘absolute failure’ of west to lead fight for human rights, says watchdog

Leading democracies have stood by while allies have committed atrocities or supported perpetrators, Human Rights Watch chief says ahead of annual World Report. The past year has marked the ...

The Guardian - 23h

‘Their human resources are unlimited’: Russia’s advances signal bleak spring for Ukrainians

If Moscow’s forces manage to take all of Donetsk oblast it would be a symbolic moment for Putin – and Kyiv . In an underground command post in eastern Ukraine, a Ukrainian soldier peered at a map. ...

The Guardian - 1d

Hunters scouting for ducks find human remains in North Carolina

The still-unidentified human remains were discovered by two local hunters in woods near Taylorsville, North Carolina, officials said.

CBS News - 2d

Human remains 'in various states of decomposition' found on public hiking trail

Human remains that had been decomposing “for an extended period of time” have been discovered just off of a public hiking trail in Utah, police said.

ABC News - 3d

Artificial Intelligence and the New Human Experience

Labor, identity, and the future of work are at stake.

Inc. - 3d

Will the EU fight for the truth on Facebook and Instagram?

As Meta abandons third-party factchecking in an ostensibly political move, the future of facts elsewhere remains murky. Factcheckers had no doubt about the real audience for the news this week – ...

The Guardian - 3d

Taliban don't see women as human beings, Malala Yousafzai says

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai decried the state of women’s rights in Taliban-led Afghanistan as “gender apartheid.”

NBC News - 4d

Taliban 'do not see women as human', says Malala

Malala Yousafzai urges Muslim leaders to challenge policies restricting girls and women's schooling.

BBC News - 4d

On the Frontlines of The Fire Fight

Tom Llamas goes into the fire zone with the fire crews rushing to save Los Angeles from the historic wildfires.

NBC News - 5d

‘I think there is life there. Today’: the race to put a human on Mars – in pictures

Ever since the first fuzzy images of its surface were captured in 1964, Mars has sparked imaginations worldwide. As Nasa publishes its photographic archives of the red planet, will Elon Musk’s wild ...

The Guardian - 6d

AI is taking the 'human' out of human resources

Companies increasingly rely on AI-based tools to replace everyday HR functions, from tracking job applications to monitoring employees’ performance to making decisions about promotions and layoffs.

The Hill - 6d

Yahoo Sports AM: The Irish fight on

In today's edition: Notre Dame wins Orange Bowl, ranking every Super Bowl matchup, the rise of Cade Cunningham, Australian Open preview, wild Ravens stat, and more.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 10

The rising threat of deadly diseases jumping from animals to humans

Zoonotic pathogens very likely caused the last pandemic. Can we get better at halting them before the next one?

Financial Times - Jan. 10

Elon Musk says all human data for AI training ‘exhausted’

Tech boss suggests move to self-learning synthetic data though some warn this could cause ‘model collapse’. Business live – latest updates Artificial intelligence companies have run out of ...

The Guardian - Jan. 9

The fight for the Arctic

How melting ice and geopolitical rivalries are heating up competition in the Arctic

BBC News - Jan. 9

Don’t Count Out Human Writers in the Age of AI

The appetite for AI-derived drivel isn’t as strong as many publishers would have you believe, and demand for quality content is growing.

Wired - Jan. 8

Jimmy Carter’s human rights legacy in US foreign policy

The Carter administration administration marked a break from the Cold War-era policies of prioritizing strategic interests over moral values, advocating instead for a foreign policy that emphasized ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

Human Metapneumovirus Is Finally Being Taken Seriously

The attention being paid to a Chinese outbreak of a virus often confused with flu is a sign that respiratory infection tracking is improving.

Wired - Jan. 7

How Jimmy Carter worked to promote human rights through the Carter Center

The Carter Center, based in Atlanta, was launched by the Carter's after they left the White House and has worked to promote human rights, health and democracy worldwide. CBS News' Nikole Killion ...

CBS News - Jan. 7

1st human bird flu death in US reported

The Louisiana Department of Health confirmed the first human bird flu death in the United States on Monday.

ABC News - Jan. 7

U.S. records its first human bird flu death

The U.S. has recorded its first human death from bird flu, in a patient hospitalized in Louisiana. The case was considered the country’s first severe human H5N1 infection.

NBC News - Jan. 6

Louisiana reports first human death in US from bird flu

Patient was over age 65 and reported to have underlying medical conditions, state health department says. A patient in Louisiana has become the first human in the US to die of bird flu .. The ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

What is human metapneumovirus, are cases surging in China, and should we be worried?

Surging HMPV cases in northern China have prompted some online alarm but experts say the risk of another Covid-like pandemic is low. Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a respiratory disease that ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

Shrinking trees and tuskless elephants: the strange ways species are adapting to humans

As people have shaped the natural world, so wildlife – from mahoganies to magpies – has had to evolve to survive. From the highest mountains to the depths of the ocean, humanity’s influence has ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

'Humans are all they know' - Fate of whales uncertain as marine zoo shuts

Campaigners, politicians and zoo managers disagree on where Wikie and her son Keijo should be sent.

BBC News - Jan. 5

Could Humans Have a Brain Microbiome?

The discovery that other vertebrates have healthy, microbial brains is fueling the still controversial possibility that we might have them as well.

Wired - Jan. 5

Reflecting on Jimmy Carter's work for human rights and health equity

Former President Jimmy Carter will lie in repose at the Carter Center in Atlanta, Georgia, until Tuesday morning. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook and CBS News contributor and ...

CBS News - Jan. 4

Habitat for Humanity CEO says Jimmy Carter's impact "cannot be overstated"

Habitat for Humanity CEO Jonathan Reckford tells CBS News about former President Jimmy Carter's work with the nonprofit organization. Carter's six-day state funeral began on Saturday.

CBS News - Jan. 4

EPA determines formaldehyde poses an ‘unreasonable risk’ to humans and must be regulated

The Biden administration has officially determined the chemical formaldehyde poses an “unreasonable” risk to human health and should be regulated. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

'Ripped off' caravan owners start compensation fight

Parks involved in the legal action have defended their sales practices and pitch fee rises.

BBC News - Jan. 3

At Lorna Simpson’s Show, a Constellation of Galactic and Human History

In celestial hues the artist’s turn to the cosmos, and abstraction, bring us back to vital matters on earth.

The New York Times - Jan. 2

Trans rights to be marquee fight for House Republicans

How the GOP is responding to Rep.-elect Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender House member, is a preview of what’s to come.

Politico - Jan. 2

Taken to brink, Texas shows 'fight' in CFP thriller

Texas coach Steve Sarkisian praised his team for its resilience after it found a way to beat Arizona State 39-31 in double overtime despite blowing a 16-point fourth-quarter lead.

ESPN - Jan. 2

5 lobbying fights looming in 2025

Lobbyists will have their hands full with several massive legislative battles coming early in a second Trump administration. President-elect Trump is poised to disrupt business as usual in ...

The Hill - Jan. 2

Transforming the Moon Into Humanity’s First Space Hub

The small step back to Earth’s satellite will provide a giant leap for exploring our solar system.

Wired - Jan. 2

California's fentanyl fight: Politicians v. grieving parents

This year-long investigation provides an unprecedented look at California's one-party supermajority legislature through the eyes of grieving parents who discover how California lawmakers kill ...

CBS News - Jan. 1

CALIFORNIA’S FENTANYL FIGHT: Lawmakers V. Grieving Parents

One of the hardest-fought political battles in 2024 happened inside California's Capitol between a group of grieving parents who lost their kids to fentanyl… and a handful of powerful California ...

CBS News - Dec. 30

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