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Pentagon strikes deals with top AI companies -- Anthropic, which the US Department of War designated a "supply-chain risk" earlier this year, was not part of the agreement

The Pentagon has said it has reached deals with SpaceX, OpenAI, Google, NVIDIA, Microsoft, Amazon and Oracle to use their AI for its classified networks

Russia Today - Top Stories - 17 minutes ago

'Law & Order: SVU' Star Mariska Hargitay's Rape Kit Backlog Campaign Marks Legislative Wins in All 50 States

The actress and the Joyful Heart Foundation have reached a milestone 16 years in the making.

Hollywood Reporter - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Study: AI models that consider user's feeling are more likely to make errors

Overtuning can cause models to "prioritize user satisfaction over truthfulness.”...

Ars Technica - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

1 in 5 Manitobans sought care for anxiety, study finds — but researcher says that's likely an undercount -- Ozten Shebahkeget -- News -- - -- Canada -- - -- Manitoba

A new study says about one in five Manitobans over the age of 15 sought health-care services for anxiety symptoms over a one-year period — but some say those numbers may be an undercount.

CBC News - Health - 13 hours ago

Long Island has a 'high burden' for a potentially fatal blood disorder: new study

It's caused by a mutation in the gene responsible for making hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells.

New York Post - Health - 16 hours ago

Turkish parliamentary report labels school bullying security risk

The parliamentary report recommends stronger school guidance services, parent training, smaller class sizes and wider restrictions on cellphone use

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 20 hours ago

Air pollution may slow infant speech development: Study

Babies exposed to higher levels of air pollution during early pregnancy may experience delays in speech development compared to those with lower prenatal...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 21 hours ago

Nebraska rolls out Medicaid work requirements, risking coverage for thousands

The state is opting to begin the program eight months ahead of the federally mandated deadline in Trump's "big, beautiful bill."

NBC News - Top Stories - 22 hours ago

Study reveals two-thirds of babies watch screens, some for 8 hours daily

A new study reveals two-thirds of babies under two years old watch screens daily, with some exposed for up to eight hours.

Fox News - Health - 22 hours ago

Beyond fake news: The real risk in times of conflict - 2 - m read

Discover how misinformation in times of conflict becomes a real security risk and learn practical steps to verify sources, reduce panic and protect operations.

Gulf News - Opinion - 23 hours ago

Commentary: The broader risk of hostile information campaigns for Singapore

Hostile information campaigns have emerged as a preferred tactic in global contests as they are cheap and anonymous, says strategic consultancy managing director Nicholas Fang.

Channel NewsAsia - Opinion - 1 day ago

Californians Warned of Paralytic Poison Risk from Mussels Gathered on Coast

Dangerous toxins present in mussels collected along the state’s coastline can cause severe reactions in humans, including death, officials warned.

Epoch Times - US News - 1 day ago

Markets are underpricing the risk of Middle East AI pullback, says tech investor

Middle East investors account for roughly a quarter of global AI investments over the next 5 years, said Jack Selby, managing director of Thiel Capital.

CNBC - Technology - 1 day ago

Study Links Phthalates to Preterm Births and Infant Deaths

Exposure to a widely used plastic chemical may be contributing to preterm births globally, raising concerns about its role in maternal and infant health.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Study busts myth: German 'spring fatigue' doesn't exist

Do we really feel more tired in spring? Researchers in Switzerland say, "there's no such thing as spring fatigue." But it is a deep cultural phenomenon in German-speaking countries.

Deutsche Welle - Health - 1 day ago

Türkiye warns France, Greece remarks risk regional stability

Ankara warns that possible French troop deployment to Greek Cyprus could disturb the island’s sensitive security balance

Daily Sabah - Politics - 1 day ago

Qatar University announces remote study, work on May 4

Doha, Qatar: Qatar University has announced that all study and work will be conducted remotely on Monday, May 4, 2026. The university in a social m...

Peninsula Qatar - Health - 1 day ago

China's Nuclear Expansion Faces Uranium Supply Risks Amid US Competition

Heavy reliance on imported uranium could challenge Beijing’s nuclear goals as Washington moves to reshape global supply chains.

Epoch Times - Business - 1 day ago

News Analysis: Mexico's dilemma -- Extradite officials to U.S. or risk angering Trump

The U.S. indictment of 10 current and former Mexican officials leaves President Claudia Sheinbaum with few good options on how to respond.

Los Angeles Times - World - 2 days ago

Ghana's traditional bone setters: Risk or reliable?

Limited access to orthopaedic specialists, high hospital costs and deeply rooted beliefs continue to push many Ghanaians toward traditional bone setters. But health experts warn the largely unregulated practice is leaving some patients with permanent deformities and lifelong disabilities.

Deutsche Welle - Health - 2 days ago

Political gridlock puts Football Australia at risk of losing millions in funding

The game’s governing body has until June 30 to comply with requirements from the Australian Sports Commission around the composition of its board. If not, it could lose millions in funding.

Sydney Morning Herald - Sports - 2 days ago

Elon Musk Says He Warned Obama About AI Risks as $100 Billion OpenAI Lawsuit Heads to Trial

Elon Musk testified he warned Barack Obama about AI dangers in 2015 as his massive lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman moves forward.

International Business Times - Technology - 2 days ago

John Oliver Raises Alarm on AI Chatbots Risks for Veterans -- Read More

After John Oliver’s warning, experts say AI chatbots aren’t ready for crisis care. “They’re not ready to deliver care,” one expert said, raising concerns for veterans.

Military.com - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Genome study reveals what happened after the Roman Empire fell

The fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 AD was a pivotal moment in human history, when Germanic chieftain Odoacer deposed teenage emperor Romulus Augustulus in Italy and set in motion the collapse of centralized authority in much of Europe.

CTV News - Science - 2 days ago

Genome study reveals secrets of the fall of the Roman Empire

The Western Roman Empire collapsed in 476 AD

Independent UK - Science - 2 days ago

Why urban birds fear women more than men: Scientists puzzled by new study

Urban birds are showing gender-based fear responses in a new yet surprising research study. According to researchers, the birds could identify someone's gender and men get more leverage coming...

International The News - Technology - 2 days ago

Stroke risk RISES with weather event

Extreme weather is fueling a rise in heart attacks and strokes, with heat waves and cold snaps intensifying cardiovascular risks, new research says.

Fox News - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Global rainforest loss drops 36% in 2025: Study

While tropical rainforests continue to shrink, that decline is slowing following a record high in 2024, the World Resources Institute (WRI) said on...

Daily Sabah - Environment - 2 days ago

Dementia risk rises with common food type millions eat every day, study suggests

Even a 10% increase in ultraprocessed food intake tied to cognitive effects

New York Post - Health - 3 days ago

Study of cellular 'light switches' could spark new cancer treatments

The eight-year project is a collaboration between the University of Dundee and the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Physiology in Germany.

Evening Standard - Health - 3 days ago

Nolte: Study Shows 40,000 Retail Stores Could Close over Next Four Years

As more and more people shop online, the ongoing wipeout of brick-and-mortar retail stores will continue. | Economy

Breitbart - Technology - 3 days ago

Study highlights health benefits of black, green varieties of rice

WASHINGTON — Researchers at Hokkaido University have studied japonica rice, a short- to medium-grain variety often called Japanese rice, and found that pigmented varieties may offer more health benefi

The Columbian - Health - 3 days ago

Cardiologist explains 'heightened' heart disease risk from 'one glass a day'

A major US study found it led to a significantly higher risk of developing heart disease

WalesOnline - Health - 3 days ago

Brazil: A warning on how AI and deepfakes can become an 'excessive risk' to women and girls

A technical note by research center Internetlab points out that advances in synthetic image creators increase the risks of gender violence online and talks about platforms’ accountability

Global Voices - Technology - 3 days ago

Healthy life expectancy in UK falls by 2 years in decade: Study

The number of years British people enjoy good health has fallen by over two years in a decade, with more suffering from ailments before hitting retirement...

Daily Sabah - Health - 3 days ago

Study highlights 'extraordinary consolidation of power' in pensions market

More should be done to make sure that there is ‘proper accountability’ of trustees, former pensions minister Sir Steve Webb argued.

Evening Standard - Business - 3 days ago

Water -- War in Iran spotlights the risk to drinking water for millions in the Persian Gulf

Direct attacks, oil spills and the threat of nuclear waste are putting the Gulf region’s desalination plants at risk—here’s why that matters

Scientific American - Environment - 3 days ago

South Africa: Penguins starving as extinction risk grows

African penguins of South Africa’s coast are starving. Overfishing has depleted sardines — their main food source. Despite larger protected areas, populations keep shrinking. The risk of extinction is rising.

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 4 days ago

Scientists warn hidden stress is damaging our memory, study finds

We often believe that stress is only what is apparently shown or seen through our actions, reactions, or body language, and we can manage that, but scientists reveal another form of stress that our...

International The News - Health - 4 days ago

Study: Infrasound likely a key factor in alleged hauntings

Low-frequency infrasound (below 20 Hz) can raise cortisol levels in saliva and increase irritability.

Ars Technica - Science - 4 days ago

Yankees, Rangers fans at high risk of password breach, with millions hacked: new study

Big Apple sports fans might want to switch up their passwords.

New York Post - Sports - 4 days ago

Aspirin can reduce the risk of cancer - and we're starting to understand why -- The 4,000-year-old drug, most commonly used to treat pain, prevents certain tumours from forming and spreading across the body – findings that are already changing health policies.

The 4,000-year-old drug, most commonly used to treat pain, prevents certain tumours from forming and spreading across the body – findings that are already changing health policies.

BBC News - Health - 4 days ago

Nitrate contaminates the drinking water of millions of Americans, study finds

Nearly one-fifth of Americans relied on drinking water systems with elevated and potentially dangerous levels of nitrate in recent years, according to a new study released Thursday.

The Columbian - Health - 6 days ago

Study finds frequent daytime naps linked to poorer health, higher mortality risk

People, worlwide encourage daytime naps or short nap breaks during work or daily chores while new study reveals the opposite and it may decline health as nap can affect to different human...

International The News - Health - 7 days ago

U.S. health officials nix publication of a study on COVID vaccine effectiveness

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. health officials stopped the publication of a study on whether the COVID-19 vaccine was keeping adults from becoming sick enough to have to go to the hospital.

The Columbian - Health - 7 days ago

Google's AI Overviews Pump Out Millions Of Wrong Answers Each Hour Despite 90% 'Accuracy' Rate, Study Finds

New study finds Google's AI Overviews are 90% accurate yet still generate tens of millions of misleading answers every hour, raising serious concerns about scale, sources, and user trust.

International Business Times - Top Stories - 9 days ago

Popular Weight‑Loss Drugs May Pose Risks for Some Patients

Experts warn popular GLP‑1 drugs may pose added risks for some patients, highlighting the need for medical supervision.

Newsweek - Health - 9 days ago

Humanity is at risk of being tragically compromised amid breaches of international law, warns Pope Leo

Pope Leo warned yesterday that humanity’s future is at risk of being “tragically compromised” because of ongoing wars and a breakdown of international law,...

Independent.ie - World - 10 days ago

New Study Finds An Upsetting Potential Link Between Lung Cancer And Eating Fruits And Vegetables

The study also surfaced an alarming statistic concerning women — but experts caution not to jump to conclusions.

Huffington Post - Health - 10 days ago

Can aspirin reduce cancer risk? New findings show how it works

A drug originally derived from willow bark thousands of years ago is sparking a medical revolution. New clinical data and policy shots in 2026 are confirming that aspirin which is the...

International The News - Health - 10 days ago

We're Exploring More About Loneliness — And Researchers Say This Latest Study Is 'Surprising'

The authors of the study found interesting takeaways after evaluating the potential effects loneliness had on memory in people 65 and older.

Huffington Post - Health - 10 days ago

Fruits and Vegetables May Increase Your Cancer Risk, New Research Shows

Patients with early‑onset lung cancer reported eating significantly more fruits, vegetables and whole grains.

Newsweek - Technology - 11 days ago

Mining rare earths in Myanmar pollutes rivers in Thailand and exposes border communities to health risks.

Most of the world's rare earths are mined in Myanmar. Along Thailand's border, mining pollutes rivers, leaves heavy metals in fish and rice, and fuels growing health complaints.

Deutsche Welle - Health - 11 days ago

Loneliness lowers memory scores in old age, 6-year study reveals

Older adults who feel lonely score measurably worse on memory tests than those who don't, but their memory doesn't deteriorate any faster. That is what a recent study of more than 10,000 Europeans...

International The News - Health - 11 days ago

Central bankers and policymakers warn of global risks as Iran war drags on

From stagflation to energy security, policymakers spoke to CNBC about the biggest risks arising from the ongoing U.S.-Iran war.

CNBC - World - 12 days ago

Study links stress to autoimmune risk, and women bear it most

Four out of every five people diagnosed with an autoimmune disease in the United States are women. That statistic sits at the centre of a viral internet meme now circulating across TikTok, Threads,...

International The News - Health - 12 days ago

Wildfires burn longer as climate change dries nights, study says

Burning time for North American wildfires is going into overtime. Flames are lasting later into the night and starting earlier in the morning because...

Daily Sabah - Environment - 12 days ago

Calls for health warnings on popular meats amid cancer risks

Experts argue that these ham and bacon pose a cancer risk that successive UK governments have failed to address

Independent UK - Health - 13 days ago

Healthy diet warning: Why high produce intake is linked to lung cancer risk

In a startling departure from traditional health advice, new research suggests that younger Americans who maintain healthy diets may face an increased risk of lung cancer. The study, presented...

International The News - Health - 13 days ago

Fed Governor Waller says Iran war, labor market risks are keeping central bank on hold

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller on Friday said current economic conditions are complicating the approach to interest rates.

CNBC - Business - 14 days ago

The big sleep: Study reveals what you dream about right before you die

Results published in the journal Death Studies show that certain themes and images emerge in the final stage of life.

New York Post - Weird - 14 days ago

New undersea cable cutter risks Internet's backbone

China cable-cutter demo coincides with more sabotage of subsea Internet cables.

Ars Technica - Technology - 15 days ago

Colorectal cancer deaths rising among less-educated young adults: Study

A new study finds that the rise in colorectal cancer deaths among younger adults is concentrated among those with lower levels of education, pointing to...

Daily Sabah - Health - 15 days ago

Risks to children on social media 'can't go on like this', PM tells tech bosses

Senior figures from X, Meta, Snap, TikTok, and Google have been called to Downing Street for talks.

Evening Standard - Technology - 15 days ago

Red hair becoming more common due to natural selection, study shows

Immunity to HIV and resistance to leprosy were also flagged as more common traits in the study by Harvard Medical School

Independent UK - Science - 15 days ago

How AI identifies melanoma risk before diagnosis: Here's everything to know

According to a recent study, a significant shift has been observed toward precision medicine, where AI is used not just to diagnose a disease someone already has, but to predict who is most likely...

International The News - Health - 15 days ago

AI chatbots often 'hallucinate' and give inaccurate medical information – study

Research found half of the information given in response to 50 medical questions was ‘problematic’.

Evening Standard - Health - 17 days ago

Hormuz blockade could deepen world's worst energy crisis — and risk a dangerous misstep

The U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz threatens to halt more tanker traffic, sending oil surging and risks drawing China into a widening confrontation with Washington.

CNBC - World - 18 days ago

Taking artificial sweeteners may raise diabetes risk for your children

Study says common sweeteners like sucralose and stevia may alter gene expression

Independent UK - Science - 19 days ago

Matcha may help reduce sneezing during allergy season, study suggests

A new study highlights a potential link between matcha for allergies and reduced sneezing, offering fresh insight into seasonal allergy relief. The research, published in NPJ Science of Food,...

International The News - Health - 19 days ago

Ancient fossil once thought octopus is actually nautilus: Study

A 300-million-year-old tentacled sea creature has lost its crown as the world’s oldest octopus, after scientists found evidence that it’s not an...

Daily Sabah - Science - 20 days ago

Why are South Asians at higher risk of disease? New study investigates

The UK has launched a major genetics research project which aims to resolve health disparities that affect South Asian communities through its research efforts to enhance disease diagnosis and...

International The News - Health - 20 days ago

What is mental wellbeing, really? New study offers a clear answer

Researchers in a recent breakthrough have established the shared definition of positive mental well being based on the first international consensus. In a landmark study led by Adelaide University...

International The News - Health - 20 days ago

Does being married lower cancer risk? Here's what research reveals

A surprising research study suggests that marital status is an overlooked “social determinant” of cancer, finding that people who have never married face a significantly higher risk of...

International The News - Health - 20 days ago

Your phone may be ageing your brain, study suggest

Cutting off mobile internet for just two weeks could significantly boost mental well-being and attention span, with effects comparable to reversing a decade of brain ageing, according to new...

International The News - Health - 21 days ago

The squeaking of sneakers on a basketball court is one of sports' most recognizable sounds. NBC News' Steven Romo examines a recent study exploring the science behind this noisy phenomenon.

The squeaking of sneakers on a basketball court is one of sports’ most recognizable sounds. NBC News’ Steven Romo examines a recent study exploring the science behind this noisy phenomenon.

NBC News - Science - 21 days ago

New study reveals why some lose more weight on obesity drugs

The research may also explain why some experience bad side-effects when taking the drugs

Evening Standard - Health - 22 days ago

How our digital devices are putting our right to privacy at risk

Law professor Andrew Guthrie Ferguson chats with Ars about his new book, Your Data Will Be Used Against You.

Ars Technica - Technology - 23 days ago

How your relationship status impacts your cancer risk: study

“It’s a clear and powerful signal that some individuals are at a greater risk."

New York Post - Weird - 23 days ago

As the insect moves north, health authorities warn of rising chikungunya outbreak risks.

The Asian tiger mosquito is rapidly spreading across Europe, increasing the risk of chikungunya outbreaks. How can authorities detect and stop local transmission before it escalates?

Deutsche Welle - Health - 24 days ago

The toxic metal in children's colourful clothes posing health risk

None of the items tested met US federal safety standards

Independent UK - Science - 26 days ago

NHS to roll out weight-loss jabs for patients at risk of heart attacks

A weekly weight-loss injection could soon be offered on the NHS to help prevent heart attacks and strokes in high-risk patients

Evening Standard - Health - 1 month ago

Large proportion of diabetics may have undiagnosed heart failure, study suggests

Research involving 700 patients was led by the University of Glasgow.

Evening Standard - Health - 1 month ago

Pregnant women and cancer patients 'at risk' because of sonographer shortage

Concerns have been raised about a shortfall in workers who help scan pregnant women and cancer patients.

Evening Standard - Health - 1 month ago

Weight loss jabs' medicine-cosmetics blurring 'raises black market drugs risk'

Profit margins from black market sales of medicines can rival cocaine and heroin, MPs were told.

Evening Standard - Health - 1 month ago

Transportation department's changes to federal diversity program risks hurting Chicago's small businesses

The U.S. Department of Transportation says race and gender no longer can be considered in determining whether a company is disadvantaged under the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program.

Chicago Sun-Times - Business - 1 month ago

US Fed confronts stagflation risk as Iran war triggers oil shock and clouds rate path -- 3 min read

Surging crude prices, slowing growth, and mixed jobs data leave the U.S. Federal Reserve balancing inflation risks against a weakening economy

First Post - Top Stories - 1 month ago

Program offering academic and financial support helps City Colleges students earn more, study finds

Students who started getting help from the nonprofit One Million Degrees while in high school were more likely to earn an associate degree and, on average, earned $14,000 more than their counterparts, University of Chicago researchers found.

Chicago Sun-Times - Business - 1 month ago

Indonesia to ban 'high risk' social media for under-16s

From 28 March, accounts belonging to under-16s on platforms including TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Roblox, YouTube and X will be gradually deactivated.

Sky News - Technology - 1 month ago

What to know about a new study on coffee, tea and dementia risk -- CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder said the results of the study on coffee drinkers having lower risk of dementia should be taken "with a massive grain of salt."

CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said the results of the study on coffee drinkers having lower risk of dementia should be taken "with a massive grain of salt."

CBS News - Health - 2 months ago

This number of steps a day can reduce risk of death, diseases, analysis finds -- Research published in The Lancet Public Health journal landed on a number different than the 10,000 daily step​ recommendation you may have previously heard.

Research published in The Lancet Public Health journal landed on a number different than the 10,000 daily step​ recommendation you may have previously heard.

CBS News - Health - 4 months ago

Frisky business -- Menopause can send sex drives down the toilet — this treatment's helping women get their groove back

A growing number of women are turning to testosterone treatments to ease their menopause symptoms — and save their sex lives. The Post spoke to two women who lost their libidos but got them back.

New York Post - Health - 4 months ago

Recent college grads are losing their edge in the job market, study shows

The unemployment gap between college and high school graduates has reached its lowest level in decades, according to a new report from the Cleveland Fed.

Fox News - Business - 5 months ago

Study Finds No Strong Evidence for Benefits of Wim Hof Method -- "It must be noted that the quality of the studies is very low," the authors of a new review on the method wrote.

"It must be noted that the quality of the studies is very low," the authors of a new review on the method wrote.

Gizmodo - Science - 7 months ago

Detroit could raise up to $50M a year with admissions tax on sports, entertainment events, study finds

The city could use the extra money to reduce property taxes, fund city services, and attract national events

Detroit Metro Times - Top Stories - 7 months ago

Cats develop dementia similarly to humans, study finds

The breakthrough was hailed as a “perfect natural model for Alzheimer’s” by scientists who worked on it

Independent UK - Health - 8 months ago

How the elderly can minimise the risk of falls at home and outside

A few practical changes and greater awareness can go a long way to making indoor and outdoor spaces safer

Independent UK - Health - 8 months ago

Gabriel Byrne modern horror classic Hereditary named scariest film of all time in new scientific study

A MODERN horror movie classic with a distinctly Irish feel has been named the scariest film of al...

Irish Post - Weird - 9 months ago

Is dairy disturbing your dreams? Here's what a study found out. -- In the study, published Monday in journal Frontiers in Psychology​, 40.2% of participants reported certain eating habits affected their sleep.

In the study, published Monday in journal Frontiers in Psychology​, 40.2% of participants reported certain eating habits affected their sleep.

CBS News - Health - 10 months ago

Africa faces diabetes crisis, study finds -- Researchers say poor eating habits, lack of health care access, obesity and physical inactivity are key drivers of diabetes in Africa

Researchers say poor eating habits, lack of health care access, obesity and physical inactivity are key drivers of diabetes in Africa

Voice of America - Science - 1 year ago