A chocolate laboratory in Italy will be good for chocolate eaters — and farmers
The chocolate biz is raising the bar with a lab to assess cacao beans from around the world. (Talk about a sweet gig!) Consumers and farmers stand to benefit from the "Standard of Excellence" program.
Keir Starmer's party lost big in U.K. local elections. Here's what comes next
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour party suffered major losses in local elections held across Britain last week. So far, Starmer has rejected calls for his resignation.
Temple Israel rebuilds after terror attack
Two months ago, a gunman drove through the preschool at Temple Israel, the largest synagogue in Michigan. Every child and teacher survived, but the community is still displaced and navigating the trauma of the attack.
Happy Mother's Day to the kindest mom. P.S. Your kindness annoyed me when I was a kid
She and her siblings had to make tea for and share food with every visitor. That did not make her happy. Today she has a different perspective. So she finally asked her mom: What made you so kind?
Of course we look for ourselves in art — but if we stop there, we're missing out
As I watched the new series, I only cared about Piggy — the thoughtful, smart kid stranded on an island with other boys. That made me think about what we look for in art.
How a pill approved 25 years ago transformed cancer treatment
When the Food and Drug Administration approved Gleevec to treat a form of leukemia in 2001, it ushered in a new era in cancer care.
Cape Verde: Tiny nation, massive World Cup dream
In Cape Verde, a small island nation off West Africa, World Cup qualification is transforming dreams on and off the pitch.
Iran ceasefire tested as cargo ship catches fire after being hit off Qatar's coast
A cargo ship caught fire Sunday after being hit by an unknown projectile off Qatar's coast, the British military said.
Gas, groceries and getting by: How voters in one Ohio district see affordability
Ohio voters headed to the polls last week for primary elections, and in competitive districts like the one where Toledo is primarily located, the message was clear: affordability is a top priority.
Protests and boycotts rock prestigious Venice Biennale
The 61st edition of the international art event launched on Saturday in an atmosphere marked by geopolitical strife.
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Rayner issues 'last chance' warning to Starmer and backs Burnham to return
In her first comments since Labour's election defeats, the ex-deputy PM calls for bolder action from the prime minister.
Army parachutes onto remote island to help Briton with suspected hantavirus
The specialist team parachuted onto Tristan da Cunha, a remote British overseas territory, to treat them.
Countries airlift nationals evacuated from virus-hit cruise ship
Spanish passengers are the first to leave the MV Hondius, after an outbreak saw three people die and several infected.
Iran sends response to US proposals to end war
No details have been released of Iran's response - or the US proposals - designed to bring the war to an end.
Thousands gather for protest against antisemitism in London
In recent months, there have been a string of attacks at synagogues and other Jewish sites.
Another year, another controversy for Eurovision - but fans are sticking by it
Fans are grappling with how to react to the withdrawal of Spain, Ireland and others over Israel's participation.
Beatles' early years drama starts filming in Germany
Six-part drama Hamburg Days charts the band's early era with members Stuart Sutcliffe and Pete Best.
Israel deports two activists detained on board Gaza flotilla
Spanish national Saif Abu Keshek and Brazilian Thiago Ávila were detained by Israel after sailing in a Gaza-bound aid flotilla.
Can Starmer survive as PM? Seven scenarios for what might happen next
Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to fight on despite growing calls for him stand down from his own MPs and the threat of a leadership contest.
How the winner-takes-all voting system has turned on Labour and the Tories
The first-past-the-post system favoured Reform in this English local elections
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Memory godboxes could offer relief from the RAMpocalypse
Amid the AI-fueled memory crunch, will Compute Express Link finally have its moment to shine?
Both Fedora and Ubuntu will get AI support – soon
Furores are fermenting in the forums
HP stuffed a PC into a keyboard. We took it for a spin
It's not much cheaper than an equivalent laptop, so who's this for, exactly?
Google tweaks Chrome AI privacy wording, insists processing stays on-device
Deletion of a longstanding privacy assurance sparks concerns
macOS 27 threatens to bury Time Capsule, FOSS brings a shovel
Apple's old backup boxes only speak AFP and SMB1, but NetBSD under the hood gives them one last shot
London’s BT Tower to get rooftop swimming pool
Imagine taking a dip 177m above the streets of London’s West End
UK wants fresh fingerprints on £300M biometrics platform
Home Office probes supplier interest as core police and immigration system heads for support shake-up
Akamai surges on big LLM deal as Cloudflare dims
Good times, bad times
GPT-5.5 may burn fewer tokens, but it always burns more cash
It’s not just gas prices skyrocketing. Frontier-model pricing keeps climbing too
Tech is now rolling out the old grievance grift
Not just for hated US Presidents, now even tech bros lament their foes
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Do you take after your dad’s RNA?
Evidence is growing that sperm carries marks of a father’s life experiences, influencing traits in offspring.
Huge landslide created a 500-meter-high tsunami in a major tourist area
Fortunately, it happened early in the morning, so nobody was around.
The new Wild West of AI kids’ toys
These connected companions could disrupt everything from make-believe to bedtime stories. No wonder some lawmakers want them banned.
Manufacturing qubits that can move
It's hard to mix electronic manufacturing and flexible geometry.
Trump reportedly plans to fire FDA Commissioner Marty Makary
The plan isn't final and could change, but his ouster would be no surprise.
ABC refuses to capitulate to Trump admin, fights FCC probe into The View
FCC chair hasn't been able to bully ABC and owner Disney into submission.
Sony says "efficient" AI tools will lead to even more games flooding the market
But human artists still "must remain at the center," PlayStation maker says.
The unprecedented and deadly cruise ship hantavirus outbreak, explained
"This is not COVID," and other reasons why risk to the public is currently low.
Course correction: Google to link more sources in AI Overviews
Google's AI search will start citing its sources in several new ways.
Court rules Trump's 10% tariff is just as illegal as the tariff it replaced
Trump's vow to impose tariffs a "different way" already has the tech industry on edge.