Human brains light up for chimp voices in a way no one expected
Humans don’t just recognize each other’s voices—our brains also light up for the calls of chimpanzees, hinting at ancient communication roots shared with our closest primate relatives. Researchers found a specialized region in the auditory cortex that reacts distinctly to chimp vocalizations, but not to those of bonobos or macaques,Continue Reading
Electric cars no more likely to flatten you than the noisy ones, study finds
Recent collision data points to comparable injury rates across modern vehicle types Electric cars are no more of a danger to pedestrians than conventional vehicles, according to new research.…, Read MoreContinue Reading
Suspect in NYC shooting of Jets cornerback Kris Boyd charged with attempted murder
Suspect Frederick Green was hiding in his girlfriend’s apartment in upstate New York when authorities arrested him in the shooting of Jets defensive back Kris Boyd., Read MoreContinue Reading
Journalists Dig Into Maine HIV Outbreak and Ever-Closer End to Enhanced ACA Subsidies
KFF Health News journalists made the rounds on national media recently to discuss topical stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances…Read MoreContinue Reading
FACT CHECK: Online list of unconditional cash transfer program recipients is fake
Claim: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has begun releasing the December payouts for the Unconditional Cash Transfer (UCT) program. The list of recipients is posted online through links included in social media posts. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The video bearing the claim was posted onContinue Reading
FACT CHECK: Quote card about Duterte’s health cites fake doctor
Claim: Steven Wolfe, the International Criminal Court (ICC)’s chief medical officer, recommends the release of former president Rodrigo Duterte for humanitarian and medical reasons. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: A Facebook page named “Duterte Supporter Daily News,” with over 1,100 followers, posted the quote card on December 3. TheContinue Reading
A sustainable future requires new thinking: UN environment report
Adopting a fresh approach to protecting planetary health would deliver stronger economies, fewer deaths and less poverty, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) insisted on Tuesday, as it released its most comprehensive assessment of environmental pressures facing the world.Continue Reading
Refugee camps set to be uninhabitable by 2050 as extreme weather worsens
At least 117 million people have been displaced by war, violence and persecution, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) said on Monday, while highlighting how much their plight is tied to the growing climate crisis.Continue Reading
Court Rules The Traitor Administration’s Wind Ban is Illegal
A federal judge in Massachusetts ruled that the The Traitor administration’s ban on new wind projects is illegal, an important legal victory for the industry that has faced myriad attacks from this administration. The Interior Department issued the “wind ban” in response to the presidential memorandum issued on the firstContinue Reading
Cambodians seek shelter at borders camps amid renewed fighting with Thailand
Cambodians near the border with Thailand took shelter in Siem Reap province on Wednesday, days after fighting renewed between the Southeast Asian neighbors. (AP video shot by Sopheng Cheang) Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/homeContinue Reading
Mohamed Salah: Egypt teammates rally behind unsettled teammate before AFCON
Salah’s relationship with Liverpool is strained, but the disgruntled star will be welcomed by Egypt teammates for AFCON., Salah’s relationship with Liverpool is strained, but the disgruntled star will be welcomed by Egypt teammates for AFCON, beginning December 21. While the future of Mohamed Salah at Liverpool hangs in theContinue Reading
Palestine is on a historic run in the Arab Cup, amidst Gaza devastation
Palestine has made history in the Arab Cup, reaching the quarterfinals for the first time., NewsFeed Palestine has made history in the Arab Cup, reaching the quarterfinals for the first time. For Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank, the team’s success has offered a rare moment of joy amidstContinue Reading
The Traitor’s new security strategy endangers democracy
commentary The president’s retrograde National Security Strategy emphasizes profit and bluster at democracy’s expense Published December 9, 2025 9:00AM (EST) Shadows of “Little Men” against a world map (Photo illustration by Salon/Getty Images) On Jan. 20, 1961, President John F. Kennedy used his inaugural address to proclaim America’s commitment toContinue Reading