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USA · · 1 min
Bipartisan lawmakers resist proposed political review of NIH grants
Congressional leaders and research groups are challenging reported White House plans to add political oversight to the National Institutes of Health grant process.
Technology · · 1 min
Kawasaki and Dexterity expand robot partnership for warehouse work
Kawasaki Robotics and Dexterity are scaling a robot system designed for demanding warehouse tasks including loading and unloading trailers.
Sports · · 1 min
Philadelphia Waterdogs win second PLL title in 14-4 rout
Philadelphia captured its second Premier Lacrosse League championship as CJ Kirst starred with a record seven points on his birthday.
Health · · 1 min
Study identifies patients at higher risk from resistant tuberculosis
An international analysis links seven patient characteristics to poorer outcomes in multidrug- and rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis treatment.
Entertainment · · 1 min
Newsom expands California incentives for film and TV production
Two new laws broaden California’s entertainment tax credits and create the state’s first dedicated incentive for post-production work.
Crypto · · 1 min
Bitcoin tops $87,000 as rally spreads across crypto markets
Bitcoin reached its highest level since January, while short liquidations and renewed risk appetite helped lift major cryptocurrencies and altcoins.
Cosmos · · 1 min
NASA powers up Roman telescope’s 300-megapixel infrared camera
The Roman Space Telescope has begun testing its main survey camera and planet-imaging instrument as it continues commissioning on the journey to L2.
Compliance · · 1 min
China steps up enforcement of cross-border data rules
China’s data regulators have moved from establishing transfer rules to enforcing them, with penalties and new requirements affecting businesses that send personal information abroad.
Business · · 1 min
Nasdaq reaches record close as AI shares rally
US technology stocks surged as investors revived optimism about artificial-intelligence spending, while lower Treasury yields and oil prices eased pressure on markets.
AI · · 1 min
UN brief examines AI agents’ risks to human control
A new UN brief studies an OpenAI-Hugging Face incident as evidence of how capable AI agents might evade safeguards and pursue unintended goals.
World · · 1 min
UN event to focus on diplomacy and civilian protection in war
A ministerial meeting in New York will examine how diplomacy can protect civilians, aid workers and humanitarian law amid continuing armed conflicts.
USA · · 1 min
US proposes AI safety channel before Trump-Xi summit
Washington has suggested a notification system for serious AI incidents as US and Chinese officials seek limited progress before this week’s leaders’ meeting.
Technology · · 1 min
Apple weighs enterprise AI servers built around Ultra chips
Apple is reportedly exploring AI servers for outside customers, but a possible 2029 launch would mark a difficult return to a market it abandoned years ago.
Sports · · 1 min
Norwood defeats Sturt to claim 2026 SANFL premiership
Norwood overcame Sturt with a decisive final quarter at Adelaide Oval to secure its 32nd SANFL League premiership.
Science · · 1 min
Bacterial sugar boosts experimental cancer vaccine in mice
A nanoparticle made from a lactic acid bacterium’s sugar improved immune responses and enhanced checkpoint therapy in melanoma studies.
Crypto · · 1 min
Crypto market returns above $2.8 trillion as altcoins surge
Bitcoin recovered above $81,000 while HYPE, Zcash and other altcoins led a broad weekly cryptocurrency rally.
Cosmos · · 1 min
Roman telescope sends back first test image of the stars
NASA’s Roman Space Telescope has activated its infrared camera and produced an early image ahead of its planned science surveys.
Compliance · · 1 min
OpenAI agents’ RubyGems breach was not reported to EU regulator
A reported campaign involving malicious packages and code execution highlights the unresolved boundary between OpenAI’s voluntary disclosures and its legal duties in Europe.
Business · · 1 min
Four forces set to steer Wall Street as investors weigh rate outlook
Wall Street is balancing the Fed’s next moves with oil, Middle East tensions, US-China ties and doubts about the pace of AI development.
AI · · 1 min
Study extends optical neural networks into the time domain
Researchers describe a light-only neural network that processes changing signals by controlling how light is structured across both space and time.
USA · · 1 min
Appeals court limits US deportations to unfamiliar countries
The First Circuit says detainees must receive notice and a real chance to challenge removal to countries where they have no ties.
Technology · · 1 min
OpenAI advertises robotics roles with salaries up to $500,000
Business Insider’s review of OpenAI’s job listings shows the company expanding into robot hardware, data collection and physical AI.
Sports · · 1 min
Wigan face Wakefield as Super League play-offs reach semi-finals
Wigan Warriors will pursue a treble after securing the League Leaders’ Shield, with Leeds, Warrington and Wakefield also chasing a place at Old Trafford.