Emissions are Sparking Increases in African Heat Waves in Unexpected Ways, New Study Finds
Declines in cooling sulfates combined with increases in greenhouse gas concentrations have increased the intensity and frequency of African heat waves. And the temperature spikes may be even more intense than has been recorded. By Chad Small When Southern Europe was hit by a catastrophic heat wave last month, itContinue Reading
Fire Island Pines: Why This Queer Haven Remains an Iconic Summer Destination
For generations, Fire Island Pines has been more than a summer getaway. It’s been a sanctuary, a stage, and a home for LGBTQ+ culture, one that continues to evolve while honoring its legendary past. From the historic Invasion of the Pines in 1976 to today’s star-studded pool parties, Fire IslandContinue Reading
Doctor wanted: Small town offers big perks to attract a physician
This is a MedPage Today story. HAVANA, Fla. — For a rural community, this town of 1,750 people has been more fortunate than most. A family doctor has practiced here for the last 30 years. But that ended in December when Mark Newberry, MD, retired. To attract a new doctor,Continue Reading
‘Fox in the henhouse’: New report shows Pentagon funds helped Chinese military
A new report from the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party shows the Pentagon funded hundreds of research projects that aided the Chinese military. The projects equated to around $2.5 billion in funding over just a recent two-year period. Pentagon research The 80-page report looked at 1,400 collegiateContinue Reading
Bridging Human Creativity with Machine Precision in Marketing
Marketing is part science, part poetry. It’s the tension between data and emotion, logic and intuition, targeting and storytelling. For decades, marketers leaned heavily on human ingenuity, crafting campaigns from a blend of gut instinct and consumer behavior. But today, we sit at a turning point. Artificial Intelligence isn’t knockingContinue Reading
Light Pollution From Elon Musk’s Starlink Continues To Harm Astronomy
For years, scientific researchers have warned that Elon Musk’s Starlink low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite broadband constellations are harming scientific research. Simply put, the light pollution Musk claimed would never happen in the first place is making it far more difficult to study the night sky, a problem researchers say can be mitigated somewhatContinue Reading
Warner Bros. sues Midjourney for AI-generated images of Superman, Bugs Bunny and other characters
Warner Bros. is suing artificial intelligence company Midjourney for copyright infringement, alleging that the startup enables its millions of subscribers to create AI-generated images and videos of copyrighted characters like Superman and Bugs Bunny. It’s the third big Hollywood studio to sue Midjourney in Los Angeles federal court after DisneyContinue Reading
Suffer from hemorrhoids? This common habit isn’t helping, study suggests
The results showed that participants who used their smartphones on the toilet had a 46% increased risk of hemorrhoids., (NEXSTAR) – If you’re sitting on the toilet, maybe put the phone down and continue reading this another time. The results of a recent study published in the medical journal PLOSContinue Reading
Tunisia flotilla eager to join Global Sumud mission to break Gaza siege
Activists want to end Israel’s blockade of Gaza and expect to set sail on Sunday when flotilla from Spain arrives., Tunis, Tunisia – At 61 Station Street, downtown Tunis, volunteers are busy receiving and documenting donations for the Maghreb Sumud Flotilla – one of four organising groups of the GlobalContinue Reading
Thailand’s PM-elect names veterans to cabinet in bid to ‘bring confidence’
Economist Ekniti Nitithanprapas, executive Auttapol Rerkpiboon and diplomat Sihasak Phuangketkeow selected as ministers., Economist Ekniti Nitithanprapas, executive Auttapol Rerkpiboon and diplomat Sihasak Phuangketkeow to run finance, energy and foreign ministries respectively. Thailand’s Prime Minister-elect Anutin Charnvirakul has named a former finance ministry official, a top oil and gas executive, andContinue Reading
Reuters City Memo: Hanoi
From ancient temples to coconut coffee by the lake, Reuters bureau chief Francesco Guarascio shows you what you can’t miss in Vietnam’s capital. #vietnam #coconutcoffee #hanoi #travel #tourismContinue Reading
Humans are being hired to clean up AI’s mistakes
Outsourced workers are being replaced by AI more often than permanent employees, according to a new study from MIT. But some freelancers report AI’s mistakes leave room for new job opportunties., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
CTV National News for Friday, Sept. 5, 2025: Carney’s plan to support Canadian industries
Prime Minister Mark Carney is introducing a ‘Buy Canada’ policy to support the Canadian economy, family of victim allegedly shot by 12-year-old boy in Ontario speaks out. Plus, how a damaged Amelia Earhart statue is being restored after being stolen. Subscribe to CTV News to watch more videos: https://www.youtube.com/ctvnews ConnectContinue Reading