Trump set to headline 'Great American State Fair' after artists drop out over ties
Markey wins Massachusetts Democrats’ endorsement as Moulton clears ballot hurdle in Senate race
4 of 5 victims of Virginia bus crash were traveling to a family wedding, relative says
Rescue divers react after trapped villagers free themselves from Laos cave
Rights groups sue over conditions at largest US immigration detention center
US judge orders review of Trump's IRS lawsuit settlement
Amazon employee arrested, charged with stealing hundreds of items from Massachusetts warehouse
Dead gray whale found in water off California coast
Game 7 awaits: Spurs at Thunder on Saturday night to decide Western Conference crown
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US adult cigarette smoking rate hits another all-time low
The cigarette smoking rate among U.S. adults dropped to another all-time low last year
May 30, 2026Science
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Trump administration wants to raise North American auto content to 82%, with half from US
The Trump administration issued a sweeping demand to Mexico to raise the level of regional
May 29, 2026
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SpaceX wins $4.16 billion US Space Force contract for threat-detection satellites
The U.S. Space Force said on Friday it has awarded Elon Musk's IPO-bound SpaceX a $4.16 billion deal for a satellite program designed to track and target airborne threats.
May 30, 2026
Africa|Health|Science|World
WHO chief lands in Congo, saying Ebola outbreak 'can be stopped'
The head of the World Health Organization has arrived in Congo's capital, Kinshasa, to support efforts against an Ebola outbreak
May 29, 2026
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What’s wrong with how US and Uganda plan to stop Ebola spreading
Geography may not provide meaningful protection once an outbreak is already underway.
May 30, 2026
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Blue Origin rocket exploded on launchpad, throwing the future of NASA’s Artemis program into question
NASA has several contracts with Blue Origin as part of its Artemis program – this setback for the company could delay the program.
May 29, 2026
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US FDA approves MannKind's inhaled insulin for children
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May 29, 2026
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Iran's strongest card in nuclear talks: its highly enriched uranium
Iran and the United States are in discussions to extend their ceasefire so as to start negotiations on issues including Tehran's nuclear program, where
May 30, 2026
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White House moves to give political appointees more power over federal grants
The White House is moving to give political appointees more control over federal grants
May 29, 2026
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Russian Oreshnik missile fired in January was nine years old, Ukrainian experts say
A Russian Oreshnik missile fired at Ukraine in January appears to have been made nine years ago and contains only Russian and Belarusian components, Ukrainian
May 29, 2026
Health|Science|Technology|World
China's Shenzhou-21 astronaut crew returns to Earth
China's Shenzhou-21 crew of three astronauts returned to Earth on Friday after nearly seven months in space and were in good health, state media reported.
May 29, 2026
Asia|Science|Technology|World
3 astronauts from China return to Earth after nearly 7 months in space, a record for a Chinese crew
Three Chinese astronauts have returned to Earth after spending seven months in space
May 29, 2026
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In China, AMD CEO Lisa Su is understated while Nvidia's Huang is more razzmatazz
When AMD CEO Lisa Su
May 29, 2026
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Record-breaking heat and dry spring leave parts of England without water
Thousands of households in southeast England were left without water or facing low pressure during a record-breaking heatwave
May 29, 2026
Science|Technology
Scientists used a method from ecology to identify whether icy moons could hold conditions for life
Future missions may be able to take only a small, damaged sample from space back to Earth. A simple analysis tool could help determine whether its contents suggest the presence of life.
May 29, 2026
Americas|Education|Environment|Science|World
Inca child mummy returned to indigenous community in Argentina
The mummy of a child from the Inca period, discovered frozen in 1905 on a mountain in northwestern Argentina, has been returned to an indigenous
May 29, 2026
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Protect yourself from contagious viruses (and we don’t mean Ebola), with these expert tips
Protect yourself from contagious viruses (and we don’t mean Ebola), with these expert tips
May 29, 2026
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When ICE ramped up enforcement, US-born workers didn’t see any economic gains
Contrary to the belief that an immigration crackdown would lead to more jobs for US-born workers, ICE enforcement hasn’t produced economic gains for Americans.
May 29, 2026
Health|Science|World
I’m a doctor who helped rename PCOS to PMOS – a 10-year process of listening to 14,000 patients and health professionals speak on how to improve care
Polycystic ovary syndrome is an inaccurate name for a condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Its new name can help address missed diagnoses and fragmented care.
May 29, 2026
Health|Science|World
US setting up Ebola care facility in Kenya for Americans
The Trump administration says it's setting up a "state-of-the-art facility” in Kenya for Americans who may have been exposed to the Ebola virus but who do not have symptoms.
May 29, 2026
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906 suspected cases and 223 suspected deaths from Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, WHO says
The World Health Organization said on Friday that there are 906 suspected cases of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, including 223 suspected
May 29, 2026
Africa|Health|Science|World
WHO reports 906 suspected cases and 223 suspected deaths from Bundibugyo strain of Ebola
The World Health Organization said on Friday that there were 906 suspected cases of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, including 223 suspected
May 29, 2026
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Iran’s nuclear stockpile — a key part of negotiations to end the war and a focus of Trump’s — explained
Iran’s nuclear stockpile — a key part of negotiations to end the war and a focus of Trump’s — explained
May 29, 2026
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Hantavirus-exposed cruise passengers may soon be allowed to return home but must remain under 24/7 watch
Hantavirus-exposed cruise passengers may soon be allowed to return home but must remain under 24/7 watch
May 29, 2026
Arts|Science|Technology
Living, dying (and flying) artworks — Inside Anicka Yi’s ephemeral universe
Living, dying (and flying) artworks — Inside Anicka Yi’s ephemeral universe
May 29, 2026
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OpenAI gives Japan banks access to latest model, Japan's finance minister says
OpenAI has given some Japanese financial institutions access to its GPT-5.5 model to help prevent cyberattacks, Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama
May 29, 2026
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At Computex, Nvidia and Taiwan's expanding role in AI infrastructure set to take centre stage
At Taiwan's annual Computex trade show next week, the spotlight is likely to be dominated, as usual, by Nvidia and its products, but also by the island's
May 29, 2026
Crime|Science|Technology
AI ‘voice cloning’ scams are on the rise. Here’s how to protect yourself
AI ‘voice cloning’ scams are on the rise. Here’s how to protect yourself
May 29, 2026
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Lucid to recall over 2,000 vehicles in US due to drive power issues
Electric vehicle maker Lucid is recalling 2,039 vehicles in the U.S. due to a loss of drive power that increases the risk of a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety
May 29, 2026
Science|Technology|World
China is building launch pads near its nuclear missile silos
In a remote Chinese desert, a vast military complex is taking shape that some security scholars say appears built to ensure
May 29, 2026
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Blue Origin rocket explodes during ground test
Blue Origin rocket explodes during ground test
May 29, 2026
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For the third time this month, a chip giant has joined the $1 trillion club
For the third time this month, a chip giant has joined the $1 trillion club
May 29, 2026
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Blue Origin rocket explodes on the launch pad during an engine-firing test
A rocket belonging to Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin has exploded during a test at the launch pad
May 29, 2026
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Huawei bets on speed over shrinking transistors to sidestep US chip sanctions
Huawei's new chip design principle focused on boosting transmission speed rather than continuing to shrink semiconductors offers a path for
May 29, 2026
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Blue Origin rocket explodes on launchpad in a setback for bid to catch Musk's SpaceX
An uncrewed Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded on a Florida launchpad during a test on Thursday, in a major setback for Jeff Bezos’ space
May 29, 2026
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Samsung Electronics ships faster HBM4E chip samples to customers; shares jump
Samsung Electronics on Friday said it started shipping samples of its latest high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chip to customers, pulling ahead of rivals in
May 29, 2026
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Humanoids dance and thread needles as Japanese robotics developers look to outdo Chinese
The Humanoids Summit Tokyo showcases advanced robotics, highlighting China's growing influence
May 28, 2026
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What to know about Manhattanhenge, NYC's sunset spectacle
New York City residents and visitors are treated to a phenomenon twice a year known as Manhattanhenge, when the setting sun aligns with the Manhattan street grid and sinks below the horizon framed in a canyon of skyscrapers
May 29, 2026
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Russia brushes off US call not to launch 'systemic strikes' on Kyiv
The United States on Thursday leveled unusually harsh criticism against Russia and called for it to refrain from its promised "
May 29, 2026
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Samsung Electronics ships HBM4E chip samples to global customers
Samsung Electronics said on Friday it has started shipping samples of its latest high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chip, or the 12-layer HBM4E, marking what it said was the
May 29, 2026
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How a tank rupture disrupted life in a tight-knit Washington town that has lived with pulp mills for generations
How a tank rupture disrupted life in a tight-knit Washington town that has lived with pulp mills for generations
May 28, 2026
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Brazil rare earths miner Viridis to sell to US, European buyers, not China, CEO says
Australian rare earths miner Viridis Mining and Minerals is in advanced discussions with potential offtake buyers in Europe and the U.S. for its
May 29, 2026
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Cheniere signs $4.69 billion deal with Bechtel to expand LNG export capacity
Cheniere Energy Partners said on Thursday it signed a contract with Bechtel Corp for engineering, procurement and construction of the first phase of its Sabine Pass LNG expansion
May 28, 2026
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Apollo, Blackstone work on $36 billion debt deal for Anthropic, Bloomberg News reports
Apollo Global Management and Blackstone are working to bring in additional investors for about $36 billion debt financing tied to AI startup Anthropic PBC's efforts to expand its AI
May 29, 2026
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Anthropic vaults to a $965 billion valuation with new funding as Claude demand surges
Artificial intelligence company Anthropic said Thursday it raised $65 billion in private funding that will push its valuation to $965 billion, a whopping number that makes the 5-year-old research laboratory behind the Claude chatbot one of the world’s most valuable startups as it careens toward a likely Wall Street debut
May 29, 2026
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Newly declassified FBI documents detail UFO sighting by officers — and one of them filmed it
Newly declassified FBI documents detail UFO sighting by officers — and one of them filmed it
May 29, 2026
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San Joaquin County warns of invasive pest threat to Northern California wine industry
San Joaquin County warns of invasive pest threat to Northern California wine industry
May 29, 2026
Health|Science|World
WHO identifies Ebola treatments, vaccines be tested in trials amid outbreak
The World Health Organization recommended prioritizing three experimental treatments for the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, including Mapp Biopharmaceutical's MBP134, Regeneron's
May 29, 2026
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California sues 23andMe over large 2023 data breach
The genetics testing company 23andMe was sued on Thursday by California Attorney General Rob Bonta, over a 2023 data breach that exposed genetic and other
May 29, 2026