Judge bars Arizona from regulating prediction market operators and pauses prosecution of Kalshi
Read full article: Judge bars Arizona from regulating prediction market operators and pauses prosecution of KalshiA judge has temporarily barred Arizona from enforcing its gambling laws against predictive market operators like Kalshi.
Climate change is outpacing evolution. Scientists are using DNA to catch up
Read full article: Climate change is outpacing evolution. Scientists are using DNA to catch upAs climate change outpaces the ability of ecosystems to adapt, scientists are turning to conservation genomics to guide restoration.
Artemis II astronauts describe their lunar voyage as surreal and profound ahead of Earth return
Read full article: Artemis II astronauts describe their lunar voyage as surreal and profound ahead of Earth returnThe Artemis II astronauts are tidying up their lunar cruiser for Friday's “fireball” return to Earth.
Argentina approves Milei's bill that eases protections for glaciers despite environmental backlash
Read full article: Argentina approves Milei's bill that eases protections for glaciers despite environmental backlashArgentina's Congress has approved a bill that eases glacier protections to boost mining investments.
Kara Swisher examines the science, tech and business of living longer in new CNN docuseries
Read full article: Kara Swisher examines the science, tech and business of living longer in new CNN docuseriesKara Swisher begins her new CNN series on longevity and health in a cemetery, reflecting on her father's death.
The world's oldest octopus fossil isn't an octopus after all, scientists say
Read full article: The world's oldest octopus fossil isn't an octopus after all, scientists sayScientists have found evidence that a 300-million-year-old sea creature previously thought to be the world's oldest octopus is actually a nautilus relative.
Russia's internet crackdown leads to a spring of growing discontent
Read full article: Russia's internet crackdown leads to a spring of growing discontentAnger and frustration is growing in Russia over government restrictions on the internet that have disrupted daily life, hurt businesses and brought condemnation from both Kremlin critics and supporters alike.
States are struggling to meet their clean energy goals. Data centers are to blame
Read full article: States are struggling to meet their clean energy goals. Data centers are to blameNevada's largest utility company says it may not meet its 2030 clean energy goals due to the demands from data centers.
Appeals court rebuffs Anthropic in latest round of its AI battle with the Trump administration
Read full article: Appeals court rebuffs Anthropic in latest round of its AI battle with the Trump administrationA federal appeals court on Wednesday refused to block the Pentagon from blacklisting artificial intelligence laboratory Anthropic in a decision that differed from the conclusions reached in another judge’s ruling on the same issues.
Shaky ceasefire unlikely to stop cyberattacks from Iran-linked hackers for long
Read full article: Shaky ceasefire unlikely to stop cyberattacks from Iran-linked hackers for longAn uncertain ceasefire between Iran and the U.S. and Israel may do little to stop cyberattacks from hackers allied with Tehran.
'Climate change is kicking our butts.' March smashes heat records for continental US
Read full article: 'Climate change is kicking our butts.' March smashes heat records for continental USMarch has been the hottest month on record for the continental United States in 132 years, according to federal weather data.
Zeldin tells climate skeptics to 'celebrate vindication' after repeal of baseline climate rule
Read full article: Zeldin tells climate skeptics to 'celebrate vindication' after repeal of baseline climate ruleThe head of the Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday defended his decision to repeal the legal determination that serves as the basis for federal rules to slow climate change.
Volunteers turn a fan's recordings of 10,000 concerts into an online treasure trove
Read full article: Volunteers turn a fan's recordings of 10,000 concerts into an online treasure troveIn 1989, an up-and-coming rock band from Washington called Nirvana played in Chicago for the first time at a club called Dreamerz.
Turkey’s parliament debates a bill to restrict access to social media for children under 15
Read full article: Turkey’s parliament debates a bill to restrict access to social media for children under 15Turkish lawmakers have kicked off a debate on a draft law package that includes restricting access to social media platforms for children under 15.
Artemis II astronauts make long-distance call to the space station as they head home from the moon
Read full article: Artemis II astronauts make long-distance call to the space station as they head home from the moonThe Artemis II astronauts are chatting it up with their friends aboard the International Space Station.
Canada's Artemis II astronaut gives thumbs-up to 'Project Hail Mary' starring Canadian Ryan Gosling
Read full article: Canada's Artemis II astronaut gives thumbs-up to 'Project Hail Mary' starring Canadian Ryan GoslingThe new space movie “Project Hail Mary” starring Ryan Gosling is getting rave reviews more than halfway to the moon.
Artemis II's moonbound astronauts capture Earth's brilliant blue beauty as they leave it behind
Read full article: Artemis II's moonbound astronauts capture Earth's brilliant blue beauty as they leave it behindThe Artemis II astronauts have captured Earth's brilliant blue beauty as they zoom ever closer to the moon.
'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' cast aren't the only influencers sowing curiosity about the church
Read full article: 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' cast aren't the only influencers sowing curiosity about the churchLatter-day Saint influencers have found an enthusiastic audience across the country, curious about their faith and family, but they are often imperfect and unofficial representatives of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
How we came to be: Scientists get first look at the evolution of early complex animals
Read full article: How we came to be: Scientists get first look at the evolution of early complex animalsScientists have discovered fossils in China that reveal a crucial transition from simple to complex life on Earth.
Trump administration appeals ruling that blocked Pentagon action against Anthropic over AI dispute
Read full article: Trump administration appeals ruling that blocked Pentagon action against Anthropic over AI disputeThe Trump administration is appealing a judge’s order blocking the federal government from taking punitive measures against artificial intelligence company Anthropic after a dispute with the Pentagon over military use of AI.
It’s International Fact-Checking Day. Refresh your AI identification skills
Read full article: It’s International Fact-Checking Day. Refresh your AI identification skillsArtificial intelligence-generated content is everywhere these days, making it increasingly difficult to separate fact from fiction, particularly when it comes to breaking news.
How a seabird native to Hawaii has adapted to life in Honolulu's concrete jungle
Read full article: How a seabird native to Hawaii has adapted to life in Honolulu's concrete jungleA seabird native to Hawaii is flourishing in the middle of Honolulu's concrete towers, traffic-clogged roads and Waikiki hotels.
Earthquake off Indonesia topples buildings, kills 1 person and sets off small tsunami
Read full article: Earthquake off Indonesia topples buildings, kills 1 person and sets off small tsunamiAn undersea magnitude 7.4 earthquake toppled buildings in parts of northern Indonesia, sent people fleeing from their homes, killed at least one person and generated a small tsunami.
To fix a patient's irregular heartbeat, doctors first tested its digital 'twin'
Read full article: To fix a patient's irregular heartbeat, doctors first tested its digital 'twin'Scientists at Johns Hopkins University are creating virtual replicas of patients’ hearts so they can test how to fix a life-threatening irregular heartbeat before treating the real organ.
Artemis II astronauts bound for moon after rocketing away on NASA's first lunar voyage in decades
Read full article: Artemis II astronauts bound for moon after rocketing away on NASA's first lunar voyage in decadesFour astronauts have embarked on a high-stakes flight around the moon, humanity’s first lunar voyage in more than half a century.
Passengers stranded in moving traffic after robotaxi outage in China's Wuhan
Read full article: Passengers stranded in moving traffic after robotaxi outage in China's WuhanMore than 100 Baidu robotaxis stopped running in the Chinese city of Wuhan because of a system malfunction, leaving some passengers stranded in moving traffic.
Moon rocket and weather are on NASA's side for the first astronaut launch in decades
Read full article: Moon rocket and weather are on NASA's side for the first astronaut launch in decadesEverything seems to be going NASA's way as the countdown proceeds toward a Wednesday launch of astronauts' first trip to the moon in more than half a century.
Meta, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube aren't fully complying with child account ban, Australia says
Read full article: Meta, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube aren't fully complying with child account ban, Australia saysAustralia is considering bringing court action against Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube after alleging they are not doing enough to keep Australian children younger than 16 off their platforms.
A college instructor turns to typewriters to curb AI-written work and teach life lessons
Read full article: A college instructor turns to typewriters to curb AI-written work and teach life lessonsOnce a semester, a Cornell University instructor requires her students to complete an in-class assignment using typewriters — an exercise to help them understand what writing, thinking and classrooms were like before everything turned digital.
Things to know about Rice's whale, a rare species at risk from Trump plans for more Gulf drilling
Read full article: Things to know about Rice's whale, a rare species at risk from Trump plans for more Gulf drillingOne of the world’s rarest whales, the Rice's whale, is in the way of the Trump administration's desire to expand oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico.
Trump officials exempt oil and gas drilling in the Gulf from endangered species rules
Read full article: Trump officials exempt oil and gas drilling in the Gulf from endangered species rulesTrump administration officials are exempting oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico from the Endangered Species Act.
Cardi B and Steph Curry earn Webby Award nominations, along with Sydney Sweeney's bathwater
Read full article: Cardi B and Steph Curry earn Webby Award nominations, along with Sydney Sweeney's bathwaterThis year’s Webby Award nominations highlight the internet’s wildest hits, from celebrity campaigns to strange viral products.
Apollo's impatient old-timers are rooting for NASA's return to the moon with Artemis II launch
Read full article: Apollo's impatient old-timers are rooting for NASA's return to the moon with Artemis II launchThe people who toiled night and day to put astronauts on the moon during Apollo are thrilled that NASA is finally going back.
Ukrainians chide German defense boss for jibes about 'Lego' drones made by 'housewives'
Read full article: Ukrainians chide German defense boss for jibes about 'Lego' drones made by 'housewives'Senior officials in Kyiv are taking a swipe at the head of German defense giant Rheinmetall, whose unflattering comments about Ukrainian drone technology and the role of women in the war against Russia ignited a social media backlash.
In wrangling dark matter, some scientists find inspiration in the Torah, Krishna and Christ
Read full article: In wrangling dark matter, some scientists find inspiration in the Torah, Krishna and ChristDark matter and dark energy are mysteries that have confounded scientists for decades, even though they comprise 95% of the universe's mass.
Hacked hospitals, hidden spyware: Iran conflict shows how digital fight is ingrained in warfare
Read full article: Hacked hospitals, hidden spyware: Iran conflict shows how digital fight is ingrained in warfareIran has turned to its cyber operations to make up for its military disadvantages in its conflict with Israel and the U.S. Since the war began last month, hackers supporting Iran have launched thousands of cyberattacks on companies and organizations in both the U.S. and Israel, seeking to undermine the war effort and critical supply chains.
Meet the Artemis crew in NASA's first astronaut mission to the moon in more than a half-century
Read full article: Meet the Artemis crew in NASA's first astronaut mission to the moon in more than a half-centuryThe four astronauts making NASA's next lunar leap bear little resemblance to the Apollo era.
Indonesia starts implementing social media restrictions for children under 16
Read full article: Indonesia starts implementing social media restrictions for children under 16Indonesia has begun implementing a new government regulation approved earlier this month that bans children younger than 16 from access to digital platforms that could expose them to pornography, cyberbullying, online scams and addiction.
Artemis II astronauts arrive at Florida launch site for first moon trip in 53 years
Read full article: Artemis II astronauts arrive at Florida launch site for first moon trip in 53 yearsThe astronauts set to become the first lunar visitors in more than half a century have arrived at their launch site.
Microsoft takes over a Texas AI data center expansion after OpenAI backs away
Read full article: Microsoft takes over a Texas AI data center expansion after OpenAI backs awayMicrosoft is taking over a data center construction project in Texas after OpenAI declined to pursue it, in a move that will make the two companies neighbors at one of the nation’s largest complexes for running artificial intelligence.
Judge won't block meeting that could exempt Gulf drilling from Endangered Species Act
Read full article: Judge won't block meeting that could exempt Gulf drilling from Endangered Species ActA judge has ruled that the government can convene a meeting next week to seek an exemption from the Endangered Species Act on the basis of national security for expanded oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico.
He suddenly couldn't speak in space. NASA astronaut says his medical scare remains a mystery
Read full article: He suddenly couldn't speak in space. NASA astronaut says his medical scare remains a mysteryThe astronaut who prompted NASA's first medical evacuation earlier this year says doctors still don't know why he suddenly fell sick at the International Space Station.