Twenty States Sue Over Changes to Endangered Species Protections
A coalition of 20 states and Washington, D.C., has filed two federal lawsuits challenging changes to the way the Endangered Species Act is enforced. The cases target rules issued by the U.S. Departments of the Interior and Commerce. The states argue that the changes weaken habitat protections and make it harder to safeguard species before […]
Apple Unveils Foldable iPhone Duo in Major Product Shift
Apple has entered the foldable-phone market with the iPhone Duo, a new device built around a 7.6-inch folding display and a $1,999 starting price. The company introduced the Duo during its latest product event at Apple Park in Cupertino, California. The launch also marked the first major presentation led by Apple chief executive John Ternus, […]
Personalized mRNA Melanoma Trial Meets Phase 3 Endpoints
A personalized mRNA melanoma treatment met two Phase 3 endpoints, but full data remain pending and the therapy is not FDA-approved.
Australia Proposes an Opt-Out From Algorithmic Social-Media Feeds
Draft Australian rules would let users replace algorithmic recommendations with a feed limited to accounts they intentionally follow.
Britain, France and Canada Ban Goods From Israeli Settlements
Britain, France and Canada announced import restrictions on goods produced in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.
Russian Missiles Hit Kyiv After U.S. Peace Envoys Depart Ukraine
Ukrainian officials reported five deaths and nearly 30 injuries after Russia resumed missile and drone attacks on Kyiv.
Middle East Conflict Widens as Houthi Strikes Hit Saudi Cities and Oil Sites
Houthi missiles and drones struck four Saudi cities, injuring 73 people as conflict risks pushed oil toward $100 a barrel.
Fact Check: The Nepal–Tibet Flood Was Not a Hoax
Claims that the catastrophic Nepal–Tibet flood was fabricated are false. Eyewitness video, satellite imagery and seismic evidence independently document the disaster.
U.N. Rights Chief Calls for Stronger Global Safeguards on Advanced AI
U.N. human rights chief Volker Türk is urging international red lines and stronger guarantees around advanced AI, while acknowledging that the worst outcomes remain forecasts.
AfD Wins Saxony-Anhalt Election but Falls Short of a Majority
Germany’s far-right AfD won nearly 44% of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt but did not secure enough seats to govern alone, opening a difficult coalition fight.