US death row inmate Christa Pike awake and speaking after failed execution, lawyers say
Experts and lawyers called the apparent recovery unprecedented, noting she is believed to be the only known person to survive a lethal injection.
Politkovskaya 'predicted' Russia's turn under Putin, editor says on 20th anniversary of her death
Assassinated Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya "predicted" Moscow's trajectory under President Vladimir Putin 20 years ago, her former editor said ahead of the anniversary of her death on Wednesday. Politkovskaya had reported on the war in…
Woman who killed partner with air rifle given supervision order for PTSD
A woman who killed her partner by shooting him in the chest with an air rifle has been sentenced to a three-year supervision and treatment order.
Israel, three years after October 7: A nation's traumas and blind spots
Amid an election campaign, Israel is commemorating the victims of the Hamas terrorist attack. Since the tragedy, the country has continued an endless war, driven by a desire for revenge, without questioning the failures that led to the disaster.
Right-wing surge could give Flávio Bolsonaro power his father never had
The favorite to win Brazil’s election has promised to free his imprisoned father, former president Jair Bolsonaro, grant amnesty to supporters and impeach Supreme Court justices.
October 7: Israelis mark three years since Hamas attacks
Israel is marking the third anniversary of the October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorist attack on Wednesday with memorials across the country. At the site of the Nova music festival, where more than 300 people were killed, families gathered at dawn for a…
Israel marks third anniversary of October 7 Hamas terror attacks with memorials
Families gathered at the Nova music festival site and other attack locations in memory of those killed by Hamas on October 7, 2023.
At least two killed in fire caused by 'massive strikes' on Kyiv
At least two people were killed in a fire in Kyiv after what President Volodymyr Zelensky described as"massive strikes" on the Ukrainian capital on Wednesday. Ukraine has come under increased attack in recent weeks as Russian attacks have targeted…
Indian Opposition Leader Detained After Voter Roll Standoff
Police in New Delhi temporarily detained key opposition leader Rahul Gandhi to end an almost nine-hour standoff during a protest seeking the resignation of the chief election official. (Source: Bloomberg)
Husband of Norfolk GP found dead at home appears in court charged with her murder
Mark Cain, 45, charged on Tuesday after Hannah Cain was found dead in Fern Hill, Dersingham, on Sunday night The husband of a GP has appeared in court charged with her murder. Dr Hannah Cain, 45, was found dead at her home in Fern Hill, Dersingham…
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy blames Russia for attack on Bulgarian vessels in Black Sea as investigation launched
Bulgarian authorities investigating origin of drone attack on two vessels in Nato member’s exclusive economic zone. What we know on day 1,687 Bulgaria’s prime minister said that two commercial vessels were struck by drones on Tuesday in the first…
Margaret Hamilton, Whose Software Guided the Apollo Missions, Has Died
Margaret Hamilton, the first female programmer hired to work on the space project at M.I.T., was 90.
EU-China trade talks begin in Beijing amid escalating pressure
Talks will focus on the €1bn daily deficit and rare earth export restrictions.
RFK Jr. Plans Vaccine Injury Initiative, Drawing Wary Eye From Experts
Vaccine safety experts say more research into the side effects would be welcome yet question whether the health secretary’s effort will be grounded in science.
In Gaza, after 20 years without elections, an uncertain vote
Caught between impatience for political renewal and profound mistrust of Hamas, which they hold responsible for provoking the devastating Israeli war with the October 7 massacres, Gazans struggle to imagine holding an election in a ravaged…
Ce s-ar întâmpla dacă ai lua ciumă astăzi? Colegiul Medicilor din România explică
Precizările vin prin Comisia de Boli Infecțioase a Colegiului Medicilor, pe fondul informațiilor apărute în spațiul public despre această boală. Pesta este provocată de bacteria Yersinia pestis și este o zoonoză, adică o infecție care poate trece…
EU, Canada and Lithuania pull out of disinformation conference after US pressure
The Trump administration pressured diplomatic officials from the EU, Canada and Lithuania to pull out of an international conference on disinformation after organizers announced panels warning of the threat posed by American government officials…
Blakeman’s campaign finance mess
MO’ MONEY: Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman has received dozens of contributions surpassing the legal limit in recent months. Blakeman has yet to refund roughly $360,000 to donors who have given to him above the cap, as POLITICO…
Trump says ‘we don’t think’ Russian plague case is a bioweapon
U.S. officials have asked Russia to provide more information about the lab worker’s reported death and the country’s elevated response.
Trump says Reflecting Pool will be refilled this week, but work is ongoing
Material was still being applied to the bottom of the pool on Wednesday.
China Might Lap the United States on AI Adoption
Beijing’s collaborative approach is winning over other states.
Burnham bei Merz: Deutschland und Großbritannien stärken Cyberabwehr
Zweieinhalb Monate nach seinem Amtsantritt besucht der britische Premierminister Andy Burnham Deutschland als erstes EU-Land. In Berlin geht es auch um die Bekämpfung von Cyberangriffen.
What to Know About Suspected Plague Case in Siberia
Plague is one of history’s most feared diseases, responsible for pandemics that killed tens of millions of people. Today, human cases are rare and can usually be treated with antibiotics. A suspected case of pneumonic plague in Siberia has renewed…
Asian Stocks to Dip as Oil Fuels Inflation Worries: Markets Wrap
Asian stocks were poised for declines, tracking moves on Wall Street as elevated oil prices continued to stoke inflation concerns.
Latest Oil Market News and Analysis for DATE
Oil edged higher after a report that the White House asked the Pentagon to draw up strike options against Iran that could be executed before the midterm elections, and as a storm shut some US output.
Lululemon poaches Athleta CEO as new chief product officer
Lululemon announced Wednesday that Athleta CEO Maggie Gauger is joining the company as its chief product officer, a newly created role.
Robot data startup Mecka AI nabs $60M from Sequoia
The startup pays people to record everyday tasks.
While VCs crowd into San Francisco, Endeavor Catalyst raises $320M for founders ‘elsewhere’
Endeavor Catalyst just raised $320 million to keep backing founders outside Silicon Valley. Half the profits go back to the nonprofit that finds them.
BMW iX4 vorgestellt: Die flotte Schwere
BMW stellt dem erfolgreichen iX3 ein SUV-Coupé an die Seite. Grazile Eleganz stand nicht im Lastenheft, stattdessen dominiert Wucht – bei Antrieb und Design.
BMW’s iX4 SUV is a 428-mile defensive weapon against China’s EV takeover
While much of the automotive world sits dumbfounded as China gobbles up all its customers, BMW continues to roll out extremely well-crafted, technologically advanced electric vehicles that impress in both drive quality and price. The latest is the…
Tropical Storm Isaias Set to Be First Atlantic Hurricane of 2026 Season
Tropical Storm Isaias is set to become the basin’s first hurricane of the season, bringing life-threatening rain and storm surge to the Gulf Coast.
Everything announced at Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Ultra event
Microsoft just wrapped up a big Windows and Surface-focused keynote in San Francisco. The biggest announcement was arguably the release details about the Surface Laptop Ultra, its new laptop that’s powered by Nvidia’s RTX Spark Arm-based chip. The…
Microsoft is giving Copilot more control over Windows and your files
At today's Windows and Surface event, Microsoft showed off an upgrade to its Copilot AI system that will give it access to local files on your PC and the ability to take actions across the OS. It's part of an idea Microsoft is calling "Hybrid…
Surface RTX Spark Dev Box is available for preorder for $5,999
Microsoft's Nvidia-powered Surface RTX Spark Dev Box is available for preorder now directly, and slated to ship in November for just about $6,000. It's pricier than the DGX Spark mini PC Nvidia launched last year, but PC prices have been climbing…
OpenAI’s release of mathematical findings draws concerns from experts
Leaders worry OpenAI is not doing due diligence to vet results and that AI models aren’t accessible to broader field of mathematicians OpenAI has astounded mathematicians after releasing hundreds of new mathematical findings on Tuesday. The company…
From jargon to impact: Teaching undergraduates the art of public communication
Articles published in The Conversation go well beyond academics writing for a general audience—they can also serve as valuable content for educators to use in the classroom.
Cost of Canadian wildfires could top $2 trillion over the 21st century, study shows
Failure to curb global warming now could cost future generations of Canadians trillions of dollars in wildfire impacts alone, according to a new Simon Fraser University study. The study is among the first to put a price tag on projected Canadian…
Tiny photosynthetic organisms help transport carbon to the depths of the Baltic Sea
Tiny photosynthetic organisms in the Baltic Sea can contribute substantially to the transport of carbon from surface waters to deeper parts of the sea. A new study from the Department of Ecology, Environment and Plant Sciences at Stockholm…
Artemis II crew moon photo annotations
A visualization of a dark moon eclipsing the sun is marked with handwritten notes in this April 6, 2026, screenshot from an Artemis II crew member's tablet.
How a harmful bacterium senses iron—and why it matters for fighting infections
Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a common culprit in hospital-acquired bacterial infections and is growing more resistant to antibiotics. New findings from Aaron Smith, professor of chemistry and biochemistry at UMBC, and collaborators at Oklahoma State…
STAT+: In small trial, optogenetics restores some vision lost to retinitis pigmentosa
Retinitis pigmentosa is a genetic disorder that causes degeneration of the light-sensing cells in the retina. Generally diagnosed in childhood or early adolescence, patients gradually lose peripheral and night vision, often becoming legally blind…
Trump administration proposes $70,000 fee for popular international student work program
As part of its ongoing bid to more tightly regulate international students, the Trump administration on Wednesday announced a proposed $70,000 fee for a popular work authorization program meant to give students professional experience. The…
STAT+: PhRMA sues over Trump policy mandating lower drug prices in Medicare
WASHINGTON — The brand drug industry’s main trade group is suing the Trump administration over a pilot program tying Medicare drug prices to those in peer countries. The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America said Wednesday that it…
She got Trump's $500 check for health insurance. To her, it's a 'political stunt'
As checks from President Trump for health costs hit millions of mailboxes, a poll shows Americans don't trust Republicans on healthcare. Experts doubt it will move the needle and say it is likely illegal. (Image credit: Sue Julian)
STAT+: Merck suffers a setback in Europe over its new Keytruda formulation
In a setback for Merck, a Dutch court ruled that the company infringed on a patent pertaining to a subcutaneous formulation of its Keytruda cancer treatment and was ordered to halt manufacturing and marketing the medication in several European…
Maine’s Next Governor Will Walk a Tightrope Between Energy Affordability and Climate Action
As Mainers prepare to choose a new governor in November, climate and energy issues may not be top of mind for every voter—but they are having big effects on residents’ lives. The average cost of heating oil recently soared to a record high of more…
‘A real-life moment from The Castle’: the retired Australian couple who took on a coal giant and won
Wendy Wales and Tony Lonergan’s four-year fight over MACH Energy’s Mount Pleasant coalmine went all the way to the high court Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here When Wendy Wales and Tony Lonergan…
Flávio Bolsonaro’s advance in Brazil’s election is an unnerving jolt for climate campaigners
Inquest under way into why President Lula’s success in curbing deforestation in the Amazon did not lead to success at polls More fire, more ash, more crime, more death. And a globally important ecosystem driven ever more rapidly towards a point of…
Heatstroke ruined his health. Years before, it took the life of another farm worker at the same company
A farm labor contractor exposed laborers on H-2A agricultural visas to heat-related health hazards, but is still bringing hundreds of migrant farm workers to North Carolina It was 4pm and 90F (32C) when Carlos Vargas Moreno and other farm workers…
‘We’ll borrow a stargazing kit next’: first public nature library in US helps visitors explore great outdoors
As well as books, the new facility offers hundreds of kits to connect people with the natural world, including hammocks and nightvision binoculars. We asked five of the first visitors what they thought of it Mark Fink knows exactly why he opened…
US posts $10 million reward for accused Chinese ‘Hafnium’ hacker
U.S. officials say Zhang Yu was a prominent figure in the Hafnium campaign, which saw hackers breach thousands of computers and steal troves of documents.
$11 million plan for psychological support at Cyber Command gets fresh boost from lawmakers
Lawmakers who oversee military cyber policy as well as the Fort Meade, Maryland, hub for those agencies say an $11 million mental health program should be locked in to defense spending legislation.
Arizona courts say hackers stole info on more than 1.3 million people
The investigation into the incident revealed cybercriminals were able to breach the Fines/Fees and Restitution Enforcement (FARE) Program, a statewide program that helps the court collect outstanding debts tied to traffic and criminal violations.
Oklahoma judge’s Flock ruling shows the power of Supreme Court’s digital evidence decision
How a recent Supreme Court decision on geofencing influenced a federal judge to toss a sheriff's Flock camera evidence in a drug trafficking case.
Cyber experts call on CISA to create mandatory federal OT rules
The Operational Technology Cybersecurity Coalition released a white paper urging the CISA to create a new directive centered around operational technology, which is used to monitor and control critical infrastructure.
Guardians break out bats with season on line, stave off elimination in Game 3
After managing just three runs in the first two games, the Guardians stayed alive in their ALDS series with 11 hits in a 9-3 win over the White Sox in Game 3 on Wednesday.
Want to buy a stadium urinal trough? Nebraska's stadium renovation sale has you covered
The University of Nebraska is selling off soon-to-be removed items from Memorial Stadium ahead of a $600 million renovation, including seats, signs, suite items -- and urinals.
NFL, union clarify celebration rules, say drinking gestures not violations
The NFL and NFLPA said recent player celebrations imitating drinking a beverage will no longer be violations or result in discipline. The sides also clarified what celebrations remain prohibited.
Giants' Nabers doesn't practice, knee more 'sore' than usual
Giants star wide receiver Malik Nabers did not practice Wednesday because of a knee injury, saying only he was more "sore" than usual.
Texans coach Ryans taking over defensive playcalling after 0-4 start
Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said Wednesday that he will be taking over the defensive playcalling duties amid his team's 0-4 start.