European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen urged China to respond responsibly to US tariffs, saying a negotiated solution is necessary for a strong and fair trading system. In a phone call with Chinese Premier Li Qiang, von der Leyen stressed the importance of supporting a level playing field between Europe and China as two … Read more
Researchers at Colossal Biosciences have successfully genetically engineered wolves with characteristics similar to the extinct dire wolf, including long white hair and muscular jaws. Three wolf pups born from this process already weigh around 80 pounds and are expected to reach 140 pounds at maturity. The scientists used ancient DNA from fossils found in Ohio … Read more
UFC fighter Alexander ‘The Great’ Volkanovski has finally debuted a new pair of custom shorts, designed in collaboration with Venum, that have left fans thrilled. The custom design pays homage to his Macedonian roots and features a unique Greek meander pattern with deep green and gold colors. Volkanovski’s nickname ‘Alexander The Great’ was inspired by … Read more
NASA’s Perseverance rover has captured a rare and dramatic moment of dust devils colliding on Mars, providing scientists with valuable insights into the Red Planet’s atmosphere. The footage, taken by the rover’s navigation camera, shows a larger dust devil overtaking a smaller one in the Jezero Crater. Dust devils are short-lived tornado-like phenomena that play … Read more
Scientists have discovered that saccharin, a widely used artificial sweetener, has powerful antimicrobial properties that can disrupt bacterial biofilms, trigger cell lysis, and even rearm antibiotics against resistant superbugs. The study, published in the journal EMBO Molecular Medicine, reveals that saccharin alters the stability of the bacterial cell envelope and interferes with DNA replication dynamics. … Read more
The Palestine Red Crescent Society has released a video showing the moments leading up to the Israeli attack that killed at least 15 of its paramedics in the Gaza Strip last month. The group terms the killings “a full-fledged war crime” and is calling on the international community to demand accountability. According to the Red … Read more
Wall Street’s fear gauge, the Cboe Volatility Index (VIX), soared to its highest level in recent years, surpassing 40 for the first time. This rare occurrence is seen as a sign of extreme market anxiety and calls for an immediate policy response. According to Nicholas Colas, co-founder of DataTrek Research, this level is historically associated … Read more
A massive iceberg broke off from Antarctica, prompting a research vessel to alter its course and explore an underwater world previously unknown to humans. The Schmidt Ocean Institute’s Falkor (too) team seized the opportunity to study the deep seafloor in the Bellingshausen Sea, where they made history by observing flourishing ecosystems at depths of up … Read more
Autopsies on 15 Palestinian paramedics and emergency responders who were killed by Israeli forces in Gaza have revealed they were shot with “intent to kill”. The Palestinian Red Crescent is demanding an international investigation into the attack, which sparked international condemnation. The killings occurred in March during a renewed Israeli offensive in Hamas-ruled territory. Video … Read more
The Los Angeles Lakers released their injury report for Tuesday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Rui Hachimura has been ruled out due to left patellar tendinopathy, while Luka Doncic, Dorian Finney-Smith, LeBron James, Bronny James Jr., Austin Reaves, and Gabe Vincent are listed as questionable. The Lakers’ latest win in Oklahoma City on Sunday … Read more