Scientists Find Traces of Two Unknown Archaic Hominins in Human DNA
New research led by the University of California, Berkeley reveals that beyond Neanderthals and Denisovans, humans interbred with two mysterious ‘ghost’ lineages: one in Africa more than 50,000 years ago, another in Eurasia over 1.7 million years ago. The post Scientists Find Traces of Two Unknown Archaic Hominins in HumanContinue Reading
Fuego volcano spews more ash and lava as Guatemala shelters 1,700 who fled nearby villages
Emergency services issued a red alert, the most severe warning, after Central America’s most active volcano erupted on Monday morning, with conditions intensifying by nightfall., Read MoreContinue Reading
Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Democratic primary for Senate, NBC projects
Progressive advocate overcomes over $60m in spending to defeat pro-Israel Congresswoman Haley Stevens., BREAKING, Progressive advocate overcomes more than $60m in spending to defeat pro-Israel Congresswoman Haley Stevens. Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive public health advocate, has won the Democratic nomination for the United States Senate, overcoming more than $60m inContinue Reading
The yearly mild weather spell that brings Yemen’s coast back to life
Al-Baldah transforms Mukalla with mild temperatures, beach fun and a rare economic boost for the southern Yemeni city., Mukalla, Yemen – Before the sun rises over Mukalla’s beaches, 15‑year‑old Abdulrahman Badr and his friend Tareq are already at their usual spot on the sand. They’re brewing tea and kneading doughContinue Reading
Blanche’s attorney general nomination passes first test, now faces full Senate vote
Acting Atty. Gen. Todd Blanche has a cleared critical hurdle in his bid to be confirmed to the post after swaying Republican holdouts on a Senate committee to advance his nomination for a floor vote., Read MoreContinue Reading
GREEN MOBILITY: Motor companies in Africa gear up to exploit its abundant sunshine
The continent’s solar potential is beginning to shape its next generation of electric vehicles, mirroring an emerging engineering trend that is also gathering pace in Europe, Asia and the US…Continue Reading
Polls close in Michigan with eyes on high-stakes Democratic primary for US Senate seat – live updates
Michigan voters choosing between Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens; in Missouri, Democrat Wesley Bell survives challenge from ex-congresswoman Cori Bush in US House race dominated by anti-Israel sentimentIncumbent Wesley Bell wins Missouri primary as Cori Bush comeback bid failsSign up for US Breaking News emailAlmost all of the polls have closed in Michigan…Continue Reading
First it was Taco Bell. Now Chipotle is at the center of a foodborne outbreak
Frustrated about having to avoid lettuce and Taco Bell in fear of contracting cyclosporiasis? It may be time to add Chipotle’s jalapeños to that list after Minnesota public health officials announced they are investigating a salmonella outbreak. At least 110 people in Minnesota have fallen ill with salmonella, Reuters reported,Continue Reading
Is AI helping students learn — or just helping them look like they are?
Schools are seeing students use artificial intelligence more than ever. Their grades are going up when AI is allowed, but how much they’re actually learning appears to be going down. The World Bank today released its “World Development Report: 2026.” The 380-page report examines how AI is affecting economic growthContinue Reading
Africans bear the brunt of biodiversity loss
For millions across Africa and the developing world, the biodiversity crisis is not an abstract problem – it’s the soil that no longer yields bountiful harvests and the fish that no longer return to coastal waters.Continue Reading
Venezuela quake: UN continues to scale up as damage estimate reaches $37 billion
The UN and its partners are ramping up assistance for people affected by the earthquakes in Venezuela, working alongside the Government’s response effort, as a new UN estimate puts direct physical damage at $37 billion.Continue Reading
Explosions across Kyiv as Russian missiles strike Ukraine’s capital
At least one person has been killed after a Russian ballistic missile attack on Ukraine’s capital Wednesday morning., NewsFeed At least one person has been killed after a Russian ballistic missile attack on Ukraine’s capital early Wednesday morning. Damage was reported at more than seven locations across the city, includingContinue Reading
Has a US court just set the grounds for another January 6 insurrection?
A US judge has begrudgingly dismissed the last prosecution cases tied to the January 6 insurrection on Capitol Hill., NewsFeed A US judge has begrudgingly dismissed the last prosecution cases tied to the January 6 insurrection on Capitol Hill, after a request from the Justice Department. Despite the legal formality,Continue Reading