Friday 29 May 2026 - 11:18
Bean plants have developed a molecular defense system that detects chemical traces left by caterpillars and triggers airborne signals that attract predatory wasps. The mechanism relies on the plant’s ability to recognize a specific peptide found in insect saliva and translate that detection into an ecological response that operates across......
United States vice president JD Vance said the United States and Iran are close to finalizing a memorandum of understanding aimed at extending a ceasefire by 60 days. The draft also outlines the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the resumption of broader nuclear negotiations. Vance stressed that both sides remain short of full agreement......
Microsoft shares rose on Thursday after reports indicated the company plans to introduce a new suite of proprietary artificial intelligence models at its annual Build developer conference scheduled for June 2 to June 3 in San Francisco. The announcements are expected to include a dedicated coding model aimed at strengthening GitHub Copilot’s......
Cast members from Toy Story 5 gathered in London on Thursday for the British premiere of the latest installment in Pixar’s long-running animated franchise, drawing large crowds and media attention weeks before the film’s theatrical release on June 19. The event took place at the Odeon Luxe cinema in Leicester Square and featured......
AI startup Anthropic has secured a $65 billion Series H funding round at a post-money valuation of $965 billion, becoming the world’s most valuable artificial intelligence startup and overtaking rival OpenAI. The financing marks one of the largest private capital raises ever completed by a technology company and reflects the accelerating......
Ferrari’s first fully electric vehicle has triggered sharp criticism from investors and longtime enthusiasts just days after its unveiling in Rome, yet company executives insist demand remains strong and customers are already placing deposits. The new model, called Luce, marks a major shift for the Italian luxury automaker as it enters......
A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded during an engine static fire test Thursday night at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, sending a massive fireball into the night sky and shaking nearby residential areas. No injuries were reported after the incident, which occurred around 9 p.m. at Launch Complex 36. Residents in Cape Canaveral......
The United States Postal Service (USPS) has announced a multi-year agreement with DHL eCommerce to provide last-mile parcel delivery services across the United States, in a deal expected to exceed $10 billion in value. The partnership strengthens DHL’s presence in the American logistics market while supporting USPS operations in managing......
The administration of former US President Donald Trump is reportedly supporting a proposal to create a new 250-dollar banknote featuring Trump’s portrait, according to information published by The Washington Post. If approved, the project would represent a historic break with long-standing American tradition, as US law and political......
The United States economy showed mixed signals at the end of the first quarter of 2026, as inflation continued to rise while economic growth slowed more than expected. The latest economic indicators released on Thursday highlighted ongoing pressure on consumers and businesses, even as financial markets reacted calmly to the data. According......
Cheniere Energy Partners has signed a major agreement with Bechtel Energy to move forward with the first phase of the expansion of its Sabine Pass LNG terminal in Louisiana, reinforcing the United States’ position as one of the world’s leading exporters of liquefied natural gas. The agreement covers engineering, procurement and......
Shares of AI infrastructure company Nebius Group rose sharply in premarket trading after investment fund Situational Awareness became the company’s largest shareholder, boosting investor confidence in the fast-growing artificial intelligence sector. The announcement attracted strong attention on financial markets, with Nebius shares......
American news network CNN has filed a lawsuit against AI-powered search company Perplexity, accusing the firm of unlawfully distributing copyrighted journalistic content without authorization. The legal complaint marks another chapter in the growing conflict between media organizations and artificial intelligence companies over the use of......
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At the Heart of the 2026 World Cup
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