A 42-year-old Palestinian suspect, Hicham Harb, has been arrested in the occupied West Bank, according to France’s National Anti-Terrorism Prosecutor’s Office. The arrest comes decades after a deadly attack on a Jewish restaurant in Paris in 1982. Harb is suspected of leading five other attackers in the gun assault that killed six and injured 22 … Read more
A federal vaccine advisory panel has voted to recommend that people consult a clinician before getting a coronavirus shot, shifting from previous recommendations for free shots for all Americans ages 6 months and older. The change creates confusion for Americans who are used to getting free vaccines without having to justify it. The Advisory Committee … Read more
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, a potential 2028 presidential contender, has criticized former Vice President Kamala Harris for not speaking out about the fitness of President Joe Biden during his re-election bid. In a SiriusXM show interview, Shapiro said that Harris “will have to answer” for her silence on the issue, citing his own private conversations … Read more
Chinese AI developer DeepSeek revealed its training costs for the R1 model in a recent Nature article. The company spent just $294,000 on training its model, significantly less than what US rivals have reported. This update is likely to reignite debate over Beijing’s place in the AI race. DeepSeek has faced skepticism from global investors … Read more
A 41-year-old British Airways flight attendant, Haden Pentecost, has been sentenced after being found naked and under the influence of drugs during a transatlantic flight. He had admitted to performing an aviation function while impaired and was initially due to serve on a long-haul service in May. Before the flight, Pentecost told colleagues he had … Read more
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has postponed the release of a key annual report on consumer expenditures, citing staffing shortages and limited resources. The delay, which affects the accuracy of inflation data, is causing concern among economists. The BLS initially set the release for Tuesday but rescheduled it to a later date without explanation. … Read more
A newly discovered fossil of an ancient arthropod named Youti yuanshi is providing researchers with a unique glimpse into the early development of complex body plans. Found in China, the nearly 3-inch-long larva dates back around 520 million years and features preserved soft tissues intact. The team used powerful X-ray imaging to map internal anatomy … Read more
A heated debate has erupted over plans to honor Charlie Kirk, a Wheeling High School alum who was killed in a shooting at a Utah college campus. Two petitions have gathered thousands of signatures each, with supporters calling for recognition and opponents expressing concerns about his legacy. Kirk’s supporters argue that his impact on the … Read more
Former US Vice President Kamala Harris’ new book, “107 Days”, has landed with a thud among Democratic operatives. The memoir sparks controversy and backlashes as it features digs at fellow party members, frustrations with her warp-speed campaign, and criticisms of potential 2028 contenders like Josh Shapiro and Pete Buttigieg. The book’s release forces Democrats to … Read more
The 2024 college football season is off to a thrilling start, with some teams surprising fans and others disappointing. For the Longhorns’ quarterback Arch Manning, it’s been a tough year so far, with inconsistent performance on the field. Can he turn things around? The team needs better quarterback play to reach its full potential. Meanwhile, … Read more