A centuries-old jawbone fossil discovered off Taiwan’s western coast has rewritten the story of humanity’s mysterious relatives. The ancient relic, known as Penghu 1, is confirmed to be from a Denisovan, an extinct group of archaic humans identified in 2010. Denisovans share ancestors with both Neanderthals and modern humans but are distinct themselves. Their physical … Read more
Honda is considering shifting some of its automotive production from Canada and Mexico to the US due to President Donald Trump’s latest tariffs, according to a report by Japanese newspaper Nikkei. The automaker aims to ensure 90% of US sales are with vehicles produced domestically. To achieve this goal, Honda plans to increase US production … Read more
US President Donald Trump has reversed an exemption for Chinese-made smartphones and other electronics, days after announcing they would be exempt from levies of up to 145%. The products will now be subject to a separate “semiconductor tariff” as part of a new levy. Trump had stated that the exemptions were simply being moved into … Read more
Actor William Gutierrez-Levy, known professionally as William Levy, was arrested on Monday in Weston, Florida, a city in the Miami metropolitan area. He faces charges of disorderly conduct by intoxication and trespassing. According to Broward County Jail records, Levy allegedly caused a disturbance while intoxicated in a public place. A judge fined him $250 for … Read more
As an economic forecaster and a business leader myself, I understand the monumental challenges posed by President Trump’s tariffs, immigration policy, and regulatory actions. The risk of recession has risen significantly, according to the Wall Street Journal’s survey of economists, and it is impossible to forecast how the economy will evolve in the future. Business … Read more
Scientists have long believed that fire played a crucial role in the survival of early humans during the Ice Age. However, surprisingly little well-preserved evidence of fire use from this period has been found. A recent study published in Geoarchaeology reveals that ancient humans in Europe built different types of hearths and used mainly wood … Read more
The Trump administration’s recent decision to impose 25% tariffs on imported vehicles will likely have a significant impact on the US auto industry, according to analysts. The tariffs are expected to lead to a decline in vehicle sales of up to 700,000 units this year, and a decrease in auto production in North America by … Read more
During the last ice age, early humans in Europe needed to harness the power of fire to survive. However, few well-preserved fireplaces from this period remain. A new study published in Geoarchaeology found evidence of three ancient hearths built by people living during the Upper Paleolithic period (45,000-10,000 years ago). The researchers analyzed wood and … Read more
Gene Hackman, the Oscar-winning actor, has lost his wife of nearly 40 years, Betsy Arakawa, to a rare and deadly disease called hantavirus pulmonary syndrome. The New Mexico Department of Health released an investigation report on Tuesday detailing Betsy’s last days, which showed she was researching flu-like symptoms and breathing techniques just before her death. … Read more
Apple is marking its 10th anniversary of releasing the first Apple Watch with a low-key initiative called Global Close Your Rings Day. The company aims to encourage users to exercise and move more by offering limited-edition badges, stickers, and physical pins. The campaign’s data-driven approach claims that people who close their rings most often experience … Read more