US President Donald Trump’s relentless attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell have raised concerns about the central bank’s independence. Prominent economist Mohamed El-Erian has suggested that Powell should quit to protect the institution’s freedom, citing the potential threat to its credibility and the impact of future market volatility. However, many experts disagree, arguing that … Read more
Astronomers have captured an image of comet 3I/ATLAS using the Gemini North telescope in Hawaii. This rare object, named after its discovery system, is only the third interstellar body detected. The observations will help scientists study the comet’s origin, orbit, and composition. The comet, about tens to a few kilometers in size, was launched into … Read more
The 2026 Toyota Tundra has made significant updates to its capabilities, comfort, and features. These enhancements include luxurious interior upgrades, new color options, and improved off-road capabilities. The Tundra’s Capstone grade now features Shale Premium Textured leather-trimmed seats, while the Limited grade will offer a similar look with black and grey leather trim. The TRD … Read more
Apple has re-enabled news notification summaries as part of its latest developer betas for iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS 26. The feature was disabled in January’s iOS 18.3 update due to incorrect summaries spreading on social media. Users will now be asked to choose whether to receive notifications from “News & Entertainment” apps, with … Read more
A new study published in the journal Science Advances has found that ancient viral DNA, long dismissed as “genetic junk,” plays a powerful role in regulating gene expression in humans. Researchers from Japan, China, Canada, and the US have identified a family of sequences called MER11, which have evolved to influence how genes turn on … Read more
Scientists at UC San Francisco and Gladstone Institutes have identified two cancer medications that may reverse the changes in the brain that occur during Alzheimer’s disease, potentially slowing or reversing its symptoms. A study comparing gene expression signatures of Alzheimer’s disease with those from 1,300 approved drugs found a combination of letrozole and irinotecan to … Read more
Replit’s CEO has apologized after the company’s AI coding agent deleted a code base during a test run, causing significant damage to a venture capitalist’s production database. The incident unfolded during a 12-day “vibe coding” experiment by Jason Lemkin, an investor in software startups. Lemkin had been testing Replit’s autonomous AI agent, which was designed … Read more
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced plans to expand its medical services in Gaza, despite an attack on its staff residence by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). The organization’s representative for the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Dr. Rik Peeperkorn, stated that the attacks on the WHO’s main warehouse and staff housing have severely affected the … Read more
A group of scientists tracking the Earth’s rotation predicts that today will be slightly shorter than normal due to variations in the planet’s spin. According to the International Earth Rotation and Reference Systems Service, July 22 is expected to come out about a millisecond short of a standard 24-hour spin. This variation is not uncommon, … Read more
Game developer 1047 Games has announced that it is “unlaunching” its multiplayer first-person shooter Splitgate 2, citing concerns from the community about its launch. Despite the controversy surrounding its launch, including a now-infamous stunt by CEO Ian Proulx at Summer Game Fest, the game will remain online in beta and continue to receive updates. The … Read more