Report: Global Wildlife Declined 73% in 50 Years
The average size of the world's monitored wildlife populations declined by 73% in 50 years, according to the World Wildlife Fund's (WWF) 2024 Living Planet Report.
Politics
Polls: Trump Ahead in Florida, Harris Ahead Nationally
In a new Marist poll, Republican US presidential candidate Donald Trump leads Democratic candidate Kamala Harris in Florida by 51%-47%, though Harris leads among Florida independent voters by 55%-41%.
Science & technology
Brazil Lifts Ban on X
Brazil's telecom regulator announced on Wednesday that internet providers could begin restoring access to Elon Musk's social media X, formerly Twitter, as the platform was already back online for some users.
Environment & Energy
Report: Global Wildlife Declined 73% in 50 Years
The average size of the world's monitored wildlife populations declined by 73% in 50 years, according to the World Wildlife Fund's (WWF) 2024 Living Planet Report.
Health
GSK to Pay $2.2B to Settle Zantac Cancer Lawsuits
British pharmaceutical giant GSK has agreed to pay up to $2.2B to settle most pending US state court lawsuits that claim its now-discontinued heartburn drug Zantac causes cancer.
Money
GSK to Pay $2.2B to Settle Zantac Cancer Lawsuits
British pharmaceutical giant GSK has agreed to pay up to $2.2B to settle most pending US state court lawsuits that claim its now-discontinued heartburn drug Zantac causes cancer.
Crime & justice
FBI Thwarts Afghan Man's Alleged Election Day Terror Plot
The FBI on Monday arrested Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, a 27-year-old Afghan national living in Oklahoma City, Okla., for allegedly planning an Islamic State-inspired Election Day terrorist attack.
Culture
AI Pioneers Hinton and Hopfield Win Nobel Physics Prize
John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton have been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics for their groundbreaking work in machine learning and artificial neural networks, laying the foundation for modern artificial intelligence (AI) technology....
Sports
Rafael Nadal Announces Retirement from Professional Tennis
In a video statement posted on X (formerly Twitter) Thursday, Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal announced his retirement from professional tennis, stating that the Davis Cup in November will be his final tournament.
