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How Leaders Lose Trust During AI Change and the Simple Communication Framework That Prevents It
by Matt Domo on May 25, 2026 at 4:00 am
In AI-driven transformation, the real risk isn’t the technology itself—it’s leaders staying silent or vague at the exact moment employees need clarity, context and trust the most.
The First Sentence of Your Pitch Determines Your Success — Here’s How to Perfect It
by Patrick Hagerty on May 23, 2026 at 1:00 pm
In fast-moving environments where investors, journalists and customers rely on quick interpretation, the first sentence or the first 10 seconds often determines everything that follows.
4 AI Prompts to Build a One-Person Business in 2026 (No Team, No Funding, No Guessing)
by Ben Angel on May 23, 2026 at 12:00 am
Find the bottleneck that could become your next multimillion-dollar idea.
Why This Veteran Founder Put Out a Music Video, Not a Discount Code, This Memorial Day
by Dan Bova on May 22, 2026 at 8:15 pm
Mat Best opens up about the loss, discipline, and sense of mission behind Black Rifle Coffee’s new “Folded Flag” video—and what entrepreneurs can learn from building a brand with grit and purpose.
Most Leaders Misunderstand Authenticity — and It’s Costing Them Credibility With Key Stakeholders
by Bradley Akubuiro on May 22, 2026 at 8:00 pm
Authenticity in leadership isn’t about self-expression but disciplined consistency. In a polarized environment, leaders who hold their ground earn trust, while those swayed by the wrong voices quietly erode it decision by decision.
by Amanda Breen on May 22, 2026 at 7:46 pm
Harrison Nastasi and Justin Iannelli wanted to innovate in the snack aisle.
5 Lessons I’ve Learned From Resilient Companies Before Crisis Strikes
by Demos Parneros on May 22, 2026 at 7:00 pm
Every business will face disruption — companies that prepare early by building adaptable systems, strengthening leadership depthi and responding quickly to change are the ones that outperform when conditions get tough.
The Invisible Barriers That Are Sabotaging Your Company’s Scalability
by Cyrus Claffey on May 22, 2026 at 5:00 pm
Learn how small frictions slow your company’s growth — and how you can remove unnecessary barriers to scale more effectively.
AI Is Describing Your Company Behind Your Back — Is It Being Honest?
by Jaxon Parrott on May 22, 2026 at 4:30 pm
AI engines are explaining your company before buyers click your site, read your pitch deck or talk to sales. If that answer is vague, outdated or missing, that is now your real first impression.
by Colin C. Campbell on May 22, 2026 at 4:00 pm
Every company has a moment when it’s most valuable. The question is whether you’ll recognize it or watch it pass. Timing is 50% of the value.
Bizarre patterns on Venus have scientists puzzled
on May 25, 2026 at 11:00 am
Scientists are trying to understand Venus’ bright surface formations, called coronae, using new 3D maps.
The solar system’s largest moon may be heating up — offering clues to its mysterious origins
on May 25, 2026 at 10:00 am
The largest moon in the solar system — Jupiter’s Ganymede — has a unique and inexplicable magnetic field. New research could finally explain it: the moon is heating up.
by kkillgrove@livescience.com (Kristina Killgrove) on May 25, 2026 at 10:00 am
This funerary shroud was made from thousands of multicolored beads and woven to represent a human face and a large scarab beetle.
on May 25, 2026 at 9:00 am
When running an AI model through a quantum computer, scientists have increased accuracy by only adding a relatively small number of parameters.
Catapult the cow! 6 medieval castles that were never conquered
on May 24, 2026 at 3:05 pm
Many medieval castles were formidable stone fortifications. Live Science takes a look at six that were never conquered.
on May 24, 2026 at 3:00 pm
Live Science spoke with Alika Maunakea, an Native Hawaiian epigeneticist, about how epigenetics underpins health disparities between Native Hawaiians and others in Hawaii.
on May 24, 2026 at 11:00 am
China’s Tianzhou-10 mission just delivered embryo-like structures made from living stem cells to the Tiangong space station. Experiments could shed light on how radiation and microgravity affect human reproduction.
Mars looks blue and bruised in surreal new images from Psyche spacecraft — Space photo of the week
on May 24, 2026 at 10:00 am
On its way to a metal asteroid, NASA’s Psyche probe tested its cameras as it got a gravity assist from the Red Planet.
How did animals survive the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs?
on May 24, 2026 at 9:00 am
It helped to have a number of features to aid survival following the end-Cretaceous mass extinction.
on May 23, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Techniques for analyzing DNA have advanced, enabling scientists to better understand disease outbreaks throughout history.
on May 23, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Generative AI is destroying the baseline assumption that photographs bear some causal connection to reality. That’s bad news for democracy.
by ben.turner@futurenet.com (Ben Turner) on May 23, 2026 at 11:00 am
May 23, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend
Levoit Sprout Evaporative Humidifier review: A great addition to nurseries and toddlers’ rooms
on May 23, 2026 at 11:00 am
The Levoit Sprout Evaporative Humidifier is quiet, easy to clean and effective at combating dry air — and it has a built-in night light, too.
on May 23, 2026 at 9:00 am
What’s the temperature in Earth’s core, and how did we figure that out?
Ebola outbreak in Central Africa will be a nightmare to contain, experts warn
on May 22, 2026 at 8:17 pm
Experts say the Ebola outbreak raging in Central Africa could be challenging to contain due to ongoing conflict in the region and a lack of vaccines and international aid.
on May 22, 2026 at 6:15 pm
A “foundational” study found that the brains of children with ADHD matured later, but that finding was likely a mirage tied to issues with how the children were followed over time.
Seal pups were dying from a ‘corkscrew killer’ on a Canadian island. It turned out to be cannibals.
on May 22, 2026 at 4:00 pm
Dead seal pups on a Canadian island have been found with mysterious spiral-shaped injuries for years. The wounds were thought to be the work of sharks or boat propellers, but new research confirms a different cause.
on May 22, 2026 at 3:00 pm
A technique that has rewritten the timeline of prehistoric art may be overestimating the ages of cave paintings, some scientists say.
on May 22, 2026 at 12:00 pm
A study published in July 2025 claimed the Centaur AI model could simulate and predict human behavior with astonishing accuracy. A counter study raises doubts.
on May 22, 2026 at 10:30 am
Neptune has a complicated life story, and its moon Nereid might be the only one left standing from the planet’s multibillion-year history.
PCE, jobless claims and housing data test Fed cut hopes: Crypto Week Ahead
by Francisco Rodrigues on May 25, 2026 at 12:53 pm
Your look at what’s coming in the week starting May 25.
Prometheum bets Wall Street distribution is the missing link for tokenized securities
by Will Canny on May 25, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Crypto has solved tokenization, but not distribution and Prometheum says broker-dealers and RIAs are the key to bringing digital assets into mainstream finance.
HYPE funds attract millions as investors dump bitcoin and ether ETFs
by Omkar Godbole on May 25, 2026 at 10:28 am
Investors turn to HYPE and XRP funds while dumping bitcoin and ether ETFs.
by Helene Braun on May 25, 2026 at 8:09 am
A new report shows Hyperliquid is rapidly expanding beyond crypto into pre-IPO markets, prediction contracts, and 24/7 asset trading, putting Wall Street giants on high alert.
Bitcoin trades above $77,000 as oil’s 5% slide pushes Asian equities higher
by Omkar Godbole on May 25, 2026 at 7:11 am
Oil’s 5% drop on potential Strait of Hormuz reopening boosted Asian equities and supported crypto sentiment.
Bitcoin options are coming to Nasdaq. Here’s what it means for you
by Omkar Godbole on May 25, 2026 at 5:56 am
The new offering, pending CFTC approval, aims to democratize seamless crypto risk management.
Coinbase does not fear competition from Wall Street, says exchange executive
by Olivier Acuna on May 24, 2026 at 8:00 pm
A Coinbase executive called on regulators to implement sensible crypto regulation, while announcing the Stand With Crypto event taking place in over 500 locations worldwide.
Crypto and the Fed: State of Crypto
by Nikhilesh De on May 24, 2026 at 6:30 pm
This past week saw incremental, but potentially important steps.
A massive $1 trillion hidden market is waiting to be unlocked in bitcoin, says new report
by Jamie Crawley on May 24, 2026 at 3:00 pm
Ledn forecasts the bitcoin-backed lending market could grow to $1 trillion within a decade as new research highlights strong borrower demand.
AI is speeding up the quantum threat to crypto, security experts warn
by Margaux Nijkerk on May 24, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Researchers and builders believe that artificial intelligence may be accelerating the quantum timeline and forcing a broader rethink of how digital security works.
Crypto rails are becoming the default payment layer for AI agents, report says
by Krisztian Sandor on May 24, 2026 at 1:00 pm
A new report from Keyrock says stablecoins on blockchain rails are becoming the go-to payment layer for AI agents as traditional card rails struggle to handle micropayments.
Bitcoin heads higher as President Trump announces Iran peace agreement
by Stephen Alpher on May 23, 2026 at 8:52 pm
“An Agreement has been largely negotiated, subject to finalization between the United States of America, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the various other Countries,” wrote President Trump late Saturday afternoon.
Bitcoin is ready to beat stocks and bonds again after underperformance against Wall Street
by Helene Braun on May 23, 2026 at 7:00 pm
Former Credit Suisse global head of portfolio and Risk Dimensions CIO Mark Connors says bitcoin has broken out of its longest stretch of underperformance in history and is ready to beat stocks, bonds, and gold as inflation stubbornly sticks around.
Crypto trader sees Hyperliquid, AI tokens leading next altcoin rally
by AI Boost on May 23, 2026 at 2:19 pm
Hyperliquid’s surge and renewed interest in AI-focused crypto projects are signaling a broader return of risk appetite in altcoins, says Michael van de Poppe.
Clarity Act could spark a boom in crypto ‘yield-as-a-service’
by Will Canny on May 23, 2026 at 1:00 pm
The bill’s restrictions on yield-bearing crypto products may push the industry away from passive “hold-to-earn” models and toward AI-driven, compliant yield infrastructure, according to STBL Chief Commercial Officer Joe Vollono.
Bitcoin tanks to $74,300 as spot ETFs bleed $2.26 billion in two weeks
by Omkar Godbole on May 23, 2026 at 10:19 am
U.S.-listed spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds have seen more than $2.26 billion in outflows over the past two weeks.
F2Pool founder who controls 11% of bitcoin’s hashrate to lead first SpaceX mission to Mars
by Olivier Acuna on May 22, 2026 at 7:47 pm
Chun Wang, the first Mission Commander for SpaceX’s first commercial spaceflight to Mars, is crucial for the future transport of millions of tons of cargo and a million citizens to the Red Planet.
Robinhood Crypto COO Tanya Denisova is leaving company amid revenue slowdown
by Will Canny on May 22, 2026 at 7:40 pm
Robinhood Crypto COO Tanya Denisova is leaving the firm after more than five years, as the trading platform navigates a sharp decline in crypto revenue and works to lessen its dependence on digital asset market cycles.
SEC Commissioner Peirce counters views that crypto rule will foster synthetic tokens
by Jesse Hamilton on May 22, 2026 at 6:20 pm
Hester Peirce, the commissioner behind the SEC’s Crypto Task Force, made statements on the now-delayed proposal, perhaps tamping down mistaken beliefs.
Why Minnesota is empowering local banks to fight Wall Street for crypto revenue
by Olivier Acuna on May 22, 2026 at 5:53 pm
A local banker told CoinDesk that in light of Wall Street’s aggressive push into the crypto industry, Minnesota’s financial institutions could not afford to remain on the sidelines.
by Juan Galt on May 23, 2026 at 7:02 pm
Bitcoin Magazine The History and Future of Physical Bitcoin Bitcoin is invisible code — but for over a decade, creators have turned it into coins, cards, and USBs you can touch. Here’s how close we’ve gotten to real, cash-like BTC. This post The History and Future of Physical Bitcoin first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Juan Galt.
by Micah Zimmerman on May 22, 2026 at 7:43 pm
Bitcoin Magazine SEC Delaying Plan to Allow Crypto Versions of US Stocks: Report The SEC has pumped the brakes on its highly anticipated “innovation exemption” for tokenized stocks. This post SEC Delaying Plan to Allow Crypto Versions of US Stocks: Report first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.
by Micah Zimmerman on May 22, 2026 at 6:54 pm
Bitcoin Magazine A Freshman Congressman from Nashville Wants to Make the National Bitcoin Reserve Permanent Rep. Matt Van Epps framed the American Reserve Modernization Act of 2026 as a reflection of Nashville’s rise as a major Bitcoin hub. This post A Freshman Congressman from Nashville Wants to Make the National Bitcoin Reserve Permanent first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.
by Micah Zimmerman on May 22, 2026 at 4:19 pm
Bitcoin Magazine Trump Media (DJT) Moves to Sell Bitcoin as Losses Reach $455 Million Trump Media & Technology Group transferred 2,650 Bitcoin (~$205 million) to Crypto.com, signaling a likely pending sale. This post Trump Media (DJT) Moves to Sell Bitcoin as Losses Reach $455 Million first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.
by Micah Zimmerman on May 22, 2026 at 4:08 pm
Bitcoin Magazine Happy Bitcoin Pizza Day, The 16th Anniversary of Laszlo Hanyecz Paying 10,000 BTC For Two Papa John’s Pies Sixteen years ago today, a Florida programmer named Laszlo Hanyecz paid 10,000 Bitcoin for two large Papa John’s pizzas. This post Happy Bitcoin Pizza Day, The 16th Anniversary of Laszlo Hanyecz Paying 10,000 BTC For Two Papa John’s Pies first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.
by Micah Zimmerman on May 21, 2026 at 8:49 pm
Bitcoin Magazine Mark Cuban Sells Most of His Bitcoin, Calls It a Failed Hedge Billionaire investor Mark Cuban says he has sold most of his Bitcoin, arguing it has failed to function as a reliable hedge against fiat weakness and geopolitical risk. This post Mark Cuban Sells Most of His Bitcoin, Calls It a Failed Hedge first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.
by Micah Zimmerman on May 21, 2026 at 3:53 pm
Bitcoin Magazine U.S. Lawmaker Unveils Bill to Codify Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, Draws Bipartisan Support Nick Begich, R-Alaska, introduced legislation today to permanently establish a U.S. strategic bitcoin reserve. This post U.S. Lawmaker Unveils Bill to Codify Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, Draws Bipartisan Support first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.
by Micah Zimmerman on May 21, 2026 at 2:30 pm
Bitcoin Magazine Blockchain.com Confidentially Files for U.S. IPO, Joining Wave of Crypto Listings Blockchain.com, one of the industry’s oldest firms, has confidentially filed a draft Form S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for a planned initial public offering. This post Blockchain.com Confidentially Files for U.S. IPO, Joining Wave of Crypto Listings first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.
by Bitcoin Magazine on May 21, 2026 at 2:25 pm
Bitcoin Magazine Unchained and Bitcoin Park Hit the Road For Bitcoin Pizza Day With “The New Rules of Bitcoin” The Pizza Day events will span US cities, featuring Unchained and The Atlantic’s recently released short film that redefines Bitcoin ownership in 2026 This post Unchained and Bitcoin Park Hit the Road For Bitcoin Pizza Day With “The New Rules of Bitcoin” first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Bitcoin Magazine.
by Allard Peng on May 21, 2026 at 1:33 pm
Bitcoin Magazine 5 Reasons Corporations Should Sell Bitcoin Selling can get you more Bitcoin over time. The main reasons for corporations to sell all involve value creation. This post 5 Reasons Corporations Should Sell Bitcoin first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Allard Peng.
A Brief-ish History of SETI. Part VII: Brief Windows and Transcendence
by Matthew Williams (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/houseofwilliams) on May 24, 2026 at 11:27 pm
Could the “Great Silence” be the result of extraterrestrial civilizations dying out before they can make contact, or will they evolve to the point where communication with them is no longer possible?
Alien life may be missed by current space missions, but AI might help
by Laurence Tognetti, MSc (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/laurencetognetti) on May 24, 2026 at 10:47 pm
It’s 2035 and NASA’s Dragonfly quadcopter has been “hopping” around the surface of Saturn’s largest moon Titan for just over a year taking images, scanning pebbles, drilling holes, and analyzing surface material for potential signs of life. You’re at NASA JPL and just moved to Blue Team (12am-8am) from Red Team (4pm-12am), so you’re hyped up on coffee, Red Bull, and will power. It’s 3:30am, you’ve been analyzing data since you clocked in, and you keep discarding what you’ve been told looks like positive signs of life but is more commonly known as false positives. In the meantime, some microbes on Titan that got scanned by Dragonfly keep posing in front of its main camera with signs saying, “We’re here!”
Mars Fungi Could Make Red Planet Regolith Fertile for Crops
by Laurence Tognetti, MSc (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/laurencetognetti) on May 23, 2026 at 2:56 am
You’re on the fourth human mission to Mars, and you’ve been tasked with establishing the first self-sustaining food crop on a Martian settlement. You’re nervous because you’re using a new type of fungi called beneficial fungi, which you’re told will help enhance Martian regolith, enabling it to be used for growing crops. You were privately told that doing this will not only get a high school named after you, but you will successfully feed future settlers without the need to bring food from Earth. But you really only care about having your name on a high school.
SpaceX’s Next-Gen Starship Passes Its First Flight Test Despite Snags
by Alan Boyle (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/cosmiclog) on May 22, 2026 at 11:42 pm
SpaceX’s next-generation Starship V3 rocket got off to a glorious start for its first test flight, and although not all of its engines fired fully according to plan, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said the mission “scored a goal for humanity.”
Is Dust the Best Thing in the Universe? Part 4: We Owe Dust Our Lives
by Paul Sutter (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/pmsutter) on May 22, 2026 at 11:16 pm
No dust, no way to cool a collapsing gas cloud. No way to cool it, no stars. No dust, no first rung on the ladder from grain to pebble to planet. The substance I spent two articles complaining about turns out to be the substance that makes me possible.
NASA’S Juno Makes Closest Ever Approach To Jupiter’s Moon Of Thebe
by Bruce Dorminey (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/bruce) on May 22, 2026 at 10:11 pm
NASA’S Juno spacecraft images Jupiter’s tiny moon of Thebe in a recent close approach.
A Beautiful Death: How a Dying Star Created the Crystal Ball Nebula
by Evan Gough (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/ion23drive) on May 22, 2026 at 7:06 pm
Planetary nebula are created when a dying star sheds it outer layers. The gas is lit up by the star and all the gorgeous, changing detail is exposed. NGC 1514, the Crystal Ball Nebula, is about 1500 light years away and contains a binary pair in its center. The orbits and winds from the stars create the Crystal Ball’s beautiful form.
Supermassive Black Holes Can Render Exoplanets Uninhabitable at Great Distances
by Evan Gough (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/ion23drive) on May 22, 2026 at 3:19 pm
Life on Earth relies on energy from astrophysical sources. But what if the astrophysical source isn’t a star, but a supermassive black hole and its active galactic nuclei? Life needs shelter from their powerful energy, and the only shelter is distance. New research shows that SMBH and their AGN could strip away exoplanet atmospheres and destroy their ozone at vast distances.
Is Dust the Best Thing in the Universe? Part 3: Tiny Chemistry Labs
by Paul Sutter (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/pmsutter) on May 22, 2026 at 2:16 pm
Two hydrogen atoms can’t form an H2 molecule on their own in empty space. They need a surface. The universe has only one surface available, and it’s something I have just spent two articles complaining about.
Both Hemispheres of 3I/ATLAS Observed Simultaneously by JUICE and Europa Clipper
by Matthew Williams (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/houseofwilliams) on May 22, 2026 at 12:21 am
The Southwest Research Institute-led Ultraviolet Spectrograph (UVS) instruments aboard ESA’s Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) spacecraft and NASA’s Europa Clipper made unique observations of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS in late 2025. SwRI leads the UVS instruments on both spacecraft, simultaneously imaging both hemispheres of the comet and detecting the comet’s ultraviolet emissions.
Crypto Investor Works on a Plan to Ride SpaceX’s Starship Around Mars
by Alan Boyle (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/cosmiclog) on May 22, 2026 at 12:16 am
Chinese-born cryptocurrency investor Chun Wang has become the latest deep-pocketed space enthusiast to set his sights on a trip around Mars. But first, he wants to take a ride around the moon on SpaceX’s Starship. And SpaceX is willing to work with him.
The Magnetar at the Heart of a Superluminous Supernova
by Evan Gough (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/ion23drive) on May 21, 2026 at 3:39 pm
Superluminous supernovae are the royalty in the supernova world. They’re up to 100 times brighter than a standard supernova, and astrophysicists want to know why. New research shows that magnetars are responsible.
Is Dust the Best Thing in the Universe? Part 2: The Astronomer’s Headache
by Paul Sutter (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/pmsutter) on May 21, 2026 at 2:16 pm
Dust scatters light, absorbs light, re-emits light, and ruins everything. It’s why our maps of the Milky Way were wrong before 1930, and it’s why one of the biggest cosmological announcements of the 2010s quietly evaporated.
Study Shows How Sunspot Activity Speeds Up Reentries
by David Dickinson (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/david-dickinson) on May 21, 2026 at 1:52 pm
It’s getting crowded up there. Over the past few years, the advent of SpaceX’s Starlink and other players in the mega-satellite constellation game are adding an exponential load of satellites and orbital debris to the low Earth orbit environment. But all that goes up, must eventually come down. Now, a new study looks at solar activity over time as a predictor for how reentries trend.
SNAPPY CubeSat Takes Flight to Test Space-Based Neutrino Detectors
by Andy Tomaswick (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/andy-tomaswick) on May 21, 2026 at 12:26 pm
Neutrinos, the second most common fundamental particles in the universe, are notoriously difficult to detect. So far we’ve only been able to do so by building giant vats of water far underground with hundreds of photodetectors watching for brief flashes of light. But a new CubeSat mission hopes to change that dynamic and enable the neutrino detectors of the future a much less constrained and expensive existence – in space.
Future Mars Rovers Could Mimic a Swimming Motion to Traverse the Planet’s Surface
by Evan Gough (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/ion23drive) on May 20, 2026 at 10:33 pm
Some animals can move efficiently beneath granular surfaces. These include the sandfish (Scincus scincus), a lizard native to the Sahara. It can burrow into the sand and then literally “swim” through the desert sand to hunt or escape predators. German researchers are working on a rover wheel design that mimics that swimming motion. In testing, the wheel system outperformed regular wheels.
Resolving the Kardashev’s Conundrum Using a Bitcoin-Inspired Metric
by Matthew Williams (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/houseofwilliams) on May 20, 2026 at 10:31 pm
A new study reevaluates the Kardashev Scale using a new framework that includes the Bitcoin network as a means of measuring the trajectory of human development.
Hellish Venus-Like Planets May Be More Prevalent Than True ExoEarths
by Bruce Dorminey (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/bruce) on May 20, 2026 at 10:08 pm
Exoplanet hunters are keen to find the next extrasolar earthlike planet, one that may harbor life as we know it. But preliminary results from a new study indicate that our galaxy may be filled with a plethora of exo-Venuses. Yet as one exoplanetary researcher notes: the template for such exo-worlds — our own Venus — has been ‘criminally underexplored.’
NASA’s Psyche Mission Says Goodbye to Mars and Heads for its Metal-Rich Target
by Evan Gough (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/ion23drive) on May 20, 2026 at 8:42 pm
Spacecraft often use planets for gravity-assist or “slingshot” maneuvers. NASA’s Psyche mission used Mars for that purpose during a May 15th flyby. The flyby accelerated the spacecraft and aimed it at its eventual destination, the asteroid 16 Psyche. The flyby was also an opportunity to take some pictures of Mars, and to test and calibrate the spacecraft’s science instruments.
A New Study on Coronal Holes Improves Space Weather Forecasting
by Matthew Williams (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/houseofwilliams) on May 20, 2026 at 6:27 pm
New Mexico State University (NMSU) astronomy graduate student Khagendra Katuwal studied 70 coronal holes on the sun to better understand the connection between solar activity and space weather. His paper was recently published in The Astrophysical Journal.
She Donated a Kidney to Her High School Prom Date—Here’s Why
by Carissa Mosness on May 24, 2026 at 10:00 pm
More than 35 years had passed since prom night, but Elena Hershey still fondly recalled the harbor boat cruise, the beautiful gowns and dancing under the stars with her date, Shawn Moyer. Elena was a junior, Shawn a senior—they were only friends, but Shawn’s date had canceled at the last minute. “I was his backup,”
Elizabeth Perkins’ Diabetes Diagnosis Was Missed by Doctors for 3 Years
by Carissa Mosness on May 24, 2026 at 7:30 pm
For three long years, actress Elizabeth Perkins knew something was terribly wrong. She was exhausted, losing weight at an alarming rate, constantly thirsty and battling pounding headaches that kept her in bed for days. Yet doctor after doctor told her she was fine. Her story is a powerful reminder that when it comes to your
How to Read All of Sarah J. Maas’s Books in the Right Order
by Carissa Mosness on May 24, 2026 at 4:30 pm
If you’ve ever stared at a shelf full of Sarah J. Maas books and had absolutely no idea where to begin, you’re not alone. Known for her incredible world building, swoon-worthy love stories and devastating cliffhangers, the author is truly one of a kind. Currently, she has three bestselling series—Throne of Glass, A Court of
Stress Incontinence? Women Swear This Trick Stops Bladder Leaks Instantly
by Allison Nemetz on May 24, 2026 at 3:00 pm
You laugh at your best friend’s joke—and feel a little leak. You sneeze in the grocery store and freeze. You skip the trampoline at your granddaughter’s birthday party because you know what’ll happen. Sound familiar? One in three women deals with urine leakage during sneezes, coughs and laughs, a type of urinary incontinence called stress
Dollar Tree Summer Decor Finds Inspired by Garry Marshall Movies—Under $1.50
by Julianne MacNeill on May 24, 2026 at 2:00 pm
From the dreamy charm of Pretty Woman (1990) to the cozy beach-town vibes of Runaway Bride (1999), director Garry Marshall mastered the art of feel-good movie magic. His films are known for their warm lighting, romantic details, soft coastal colors and effortlessly inviting spaces that somehow feel both glamorous and lived-in. The best part? You
May 24 to May 30 Horoscope Forecast: Your Zodiac Sign’s Week
by Carissa Mosness on May 24, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Ready to start your week on a positive note? You’ll need to begin by considering what may lie ahead in the coming days. Horoscopes can help make this easier as they predict future life events big or small. This way, you’re prepared for what each day will bring. Here’s what’s happening for your zodiac sign
Natalie Morales on Her Family’s Alzheimer’s Experience: ‘There Are Treatment Options’
by Julianne MacNeill on May 24, 2026 at 12:30 am
As a nationally-renowned broadcast journalist, Natalie Morales, 52, is no stranger to asking the hard questions. But when it came to her mother-in-law’s Alzheimer diagnosis, it proved to be a bit more difficult. When Morales’ mother-in-law, Kay Rhodes, was diagnosed with the disease, there weren’t therapies and treatment options available like there is today. The
by mdagnese on May 23, 2026 at 10:00 pm
There’s something beyond magical about Dolly Parton‘s origin story—a girl from the Smoky Mountains who dreamed bigger than anyone thought possible and made those dreams come true through sheer grit, talent and heart. Dolly’s journey from Appalachian poverty to country music royalty is filled with the kind of determination that makes you believe anything is
Everything We Know About ‘Crescent City’ Book 4 by Sarah J. Maas
by Carissa Mosness on May 23, 2026 at 9:00 pm
One of the most anticipated romantasy books is Crescent City book 4 by Sarah J. Maas. Below, we share everything we know thus far about Crescent City 4 and reveal what Maas has said about the novel. What we know about ‘Crescent City’ book 4 Crescent City is Maas’ modern-day romantasy series. It follows Bryce
Country Stars Who Served in the Military—Their Stories Are Inspiring!
by Raquel Lekic on May 23, 2026 at 6:00 pm
With Memorial Day around the corner, now is the time to celebrate the brave men and women who gave their lives for our freedom, and while you’re kicking back this weekend at a barbecue surrounded by family and friends listening to that country music playlist, it’s their sacrifice that’s allowed us to enjoy the lives
by The New York Times on May 25, 2026 at 3:16 pm
President Trump gave conflicting signals over how much progress had been made in the talks. Both the United States and Iran suggested that a breakthrough was not imminent.
by Motoko Rich, Elisabetta Povoledo and Elizabeth Dias on May 25, 2026 at 3:14 pm
The document marks a powerful foray by the leader of the Roman Catholic Church into the debate about the misuse or overuse of artificial intelligence.
by Aaron Boxerman on May 25, 2026 at 3:05 pm
President Trump had sought to force Tehran to accept American demands for a peace deal with a mixture of threats and military operations.
by Nazaneen Ghaffar on May 25, 2026 at 2:47 pm
Forecasters warned that temperatures could climb to the highest level ever recorded in the month of May, reaching 35 degrees Celsius (95 degrees Fahrenheit) in some areas of England.
by Yan Zhuang, Amelia Nierenberg and Ephrat Livni on May 25, 2026 at 2:11 pm
Iran and the United States appeared to be negotiating on a deal to end the war, but talks could take days. And both sides have offered conflicting accounts of the emerging agreement.
by Aaron Boxerman, Tyler Pager, Sanam Mahoozi and Farnaz Fassihi on May 25, 2026 at 1:49 pm
by Leo Sands and Sanam Mahoozi on May 25, 2026 at 1:07 pm
by Declan Walsh and Arlette Bashizi on May 25, 2026 at 12:24 pm
The deadly virus has spread alarmingly in Congo for months. Only now is the response taking shape.
by Ed Augustin and Lisette Poole González on May 25, 2026 at 12:18 pm
The U.S. oil blockade has left millions without cooking gas. In Santiago de Cuba, the cradle of the Cuban revolution, apartment tower residents resort to charcoal and firewood.
by Elisabetta Povoledo on May 25, 2026 at 9:40 am
Leo XIV issued his thoughts about artificial intelligence in the modern world using a centuries-old form of papal communication called an encyclical.
by Jonathan Wolfe on May 25, 2026 at 9:04 am
In a forest in Madagascar, the demise of a centuries-old baobab points to the fraying of a fragile ecosystem.
by Tyler Hicks and Gaëlle Girbes on May 25, 2026 at 9:00 am
Little is left of Kostiantynivka, a city on the front lines. Rescuers risk their lives to ferry out the few who remain.
by Katrin Bennhold on May 25, 2026 at 4:28 am
Glamorous and a touch old-fashioned, the French film festival increasingly defines what Hollywood celebrates each year.
by Edward Wong on May 25, 2026 at 4:03 am
In New Delhi, Secretary of State Marco Rubio tried to explain why President Trump has pushed aggressive trade and immigration policies affecting India and Indians in the United States.
by Jeanna Smialek on May 25, 2026 at 4:01 am
Countries are learning that the finer things in life sometimes have a serendipitous side benefit.
by Zunaira Saieed and Sirachai Arunrugstichai on May 25, 2026 at 3:48 am
In a devastated section of the Coral Triangle in the Pacific Ocean, a conservation group is trying to build an artificial reef.
by Andrew E. Kramer on May 25, 2026 at 2:37 am
Buildings rattled in the Ukrainian capital for hours early Sunday. Russia launched an Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile for only the third time in the war.
by Ephrat Livni on May 25, 2026 at 2:22 am
The militant leader, in a speech, had criticized the Lebanese government for engaging in direct talks with Israel.
by Andrew E. Kramer on May 24, 2026 at 11:35 pm
Andriy Melnyk, criticized as a Nazi collaborator and lionized as an anti-Soviet resistance leader, was given state honors for his reburial near Kyiv.
by Anton Troianovski on May 24, 2026 at 10:03 pm
The Secretary of State said the United States was prepared to begin those talks if Iran opens the Strait of Hormuz as part of an apparently emerging deal on the war.
Michael Jackson’s friend Diana Ross breaks silence on new biopic
on May 25, 2026 at 1:51 pm
Michael Jackson’s friend Diana Ross breaks silence on new biopicDiana Ross, a close friend of Michael Jackson has reportedly reacted to the new biopic.It has been revealed that Queen of Motown has reportedly refused to watch the late icon’s biopic.With the new biopic Michael making headlines…
George Harrison’s ex Pattie Boyd throws shade at Beatles biopic team
on May 25, 2026 at 1:04 pm
George Harrison’s ex Pattie Boyd throws shade at Beatles biopic teamPattie Boyd has revealed that nobody behind the making of the upcoming The Beatles biopic series contacted her, despite the films featuring a character based on her life.The four-part project from director Sam Mendes is set…
Ellie Goulding announces end of music hiatus
on May 25, 2026 at 11:00 am
Ellie Goulding announces end of music hiatusEllie Goulding is about to release her sixth studio album.The 39-year-old pop star has not released an LP since 2023’s Higher Than Heaven, and Ellie has teased that her next release will come “soon.”She told The Sun newspaper’s Bizarre column,…
Kendall Jenner enjoys romantic night out with Jacob Elordi
on May 25, 2026 at 11:00 am
Kendall Jenner enjoys romantic night out with Jacob ElordiKendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi are continuing to put their romance on display.On Sunday, the American supermodel was photographed standing with the Australian actor inside a Montecito restaurant.According to TMZ, they had dinner with their…
Charlize Theron wishes to revisit the past
on May 25, 2026 at 10:15 am
Charlize Theron wishes to revisit the past Charlize Theron wishes she could reshoot the first three weeks of every project.Despite having a Best Actress Oscar to her name, the Monster star believes it takes three weeks of filming before she truly finds her feet with each character at the…
Miley Cyrus welcomes new addition to Cyrus family
on May 25, 2026 at 10:12 am
Miley Cyrus welcomes new addition to Cyrus familyMiley Cyrus has welcomed a heartwarming new addition to her family— a Sulcata tortoise!The Flowers singer took to her Instagram Stories on Monday to share the exciting news along with a reposted picture of herself with the rescue tortoise, she…
Meghan Trainor melts hearts with newborn daughter’s latest snaps
on May 25, 2026 at 9:13 am
Meghan Trainor melts hearts with newborn daughter’s latest snapsMeghan Trainor is spending some quality time with her three kids!The popstar took to her Instagram account on Sunday and shared a sweet glimpse into the sweet bond between her sons and her new born daughter Mikey Moon, sharing…
Miley Cyrus shares how she makes decisions as a ‘logical wild card’
on May 25, 2026 at 8:36 am
Though Miley Cyrus “is not super into astrology,” but knows which stars she is attracted to as a Sagittarius.The pop singer, who will mark her next birthday in November, described herself as a “logical wild card” in a recent chat with Variety.The Flowers singer, who was…
Zayn Malik shares emotional message after KONNAKOL Tour opening night
on May 25, 2026 at 8:19 am
Zayn Malik expressed his gratitude to his fans and well-wishers for the overwhelming support following the opening night of The KONNAKOL Tour.Shortly after launching his first-ever headlining arena and stadium tour, the former One Direction member took to his Instagram handle to thank his…
Nicolas Cage reveals how raising a toddler in his 60s reshaped priorities
on May 25, 2026 at 7:56 am
Nicolas Cage reveals how raising a toddler in his 60s reshaped prioritiesNicolas Cage admitted that becoming a father at an older age has changed his outlook on life.During a recent appearance on The New York Times’s podcast The Interview, the 62-year-old actor talked about how acting…
Martin Scorsese’s daughter reacts to ‘fat, ugly’ comments after ‘Mr & Mrs Smith’ casting
on May 25, 2026 at 6:53 am
Martin Scorsese’s daughter reacts to ‘fat, ugly’ comments after ‘Mr & Mrs Smith’ casting Legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese’s daughter, Francesca Scorsese, is firing back at online trolls after she received hateful comments about her appearance on social media.The 26-year-old…
Kate Mansi reveals why she’s leaving daytime soap ‘General Hospital’
on May 25, 2026 at 6:35 am
Kate Mansi reveals why she’s leaving daytime soap ‘General Hospital’Kate Mansi has officially said goodbye to the daytime soap opera General Hospital.The 38-year-old actress, who has been playing Kristina Corinthos-Davis on the long-running show for the past three years, confirmed that she’s not…
Dame Jools Topp, beloved New Zealand singer, dies at 68
on May 25, 2026 at 5:57 am
Dame Jools Topp, beloved New Zealand singer, dies at 68Dame Jools Topp, a beloved New Zealand singer, has passed away after a long battle with breast cancer. She was 68.The legendary entertainer—one half of the iconic comedy and country music duo the Topp Twins alongside sister…
Lizzo responds after fan accuses her of shading Taylor Swift
on May 25, 2026 at 5:33 am
Lizzo responds after fan accuses her of shading Taylor SwiftLizzo is setting the record straight on speculations that she talked “s***” about Taylor Swift.The Rumors singer clapped back at online critics by taking it to X on May 23, after a fan-post seemingly mocked her for not…
Beartooth frontman Caleb Shomo’s wife ends 14-year marriage with the singer
on May 25, 2026 at 5:09 am
Beartooth frontman Caleb Shomo’s wife ends 14-year marriage with the singerBeartooth frontman Caleb Shomo’s wife, Fleur, has ended her 14-year marriage with the singer after he came out as gay.The 33-year-old singer left his fans in shock on Saturday when he announced that he is a…
Real reason why Christopher Nolan won’t work with Nicolas Cage
on May 25, 2026 at 4:55 am
Real reason why Christopher Nolan won’t work with Nicolas CageNicolas Cage claimed that he might never work with Christopher Nolan.During a recent Q&A session with the New York Times published on Saturday, the 62-year-old actor revealed that he never received an offer from Nolan…
Jimmy Kimmel fires back at Robert F. Kennedy Jr amid Stephen Colbert show fallout
on May 25, 2026 at 4:36 am
Jimmy Kimmel fires back at Robert F. Kennedy Jr amid Stephen Colbert show falloutJimmy Kimmel has settled his score with Robert F. Kennedy Jr after he claimed that modern late-night comedy has declined following Stephen Colbert’s Late Show cancellation.On Sunday, the Health and Human…
Sarah Drew tackles ‘big fears’ with her father’s one piece of advice
on May 24, 2026 at 11:55 pm
Sarah Drew tackles ‘big fears’ with her father’s one piece of adviceSarah Drew has finally revealed how her father Charles Drew’s advice helped calm her nervous system during panic attacks.The 45-year-old actress and director, who shot to stardom with her portrayal of surgeon Dr. April…
Eric André reveals Netflix’s demand to unlock his account
on May 24, 2026 at 9:58 pm
Eric André reveals Netflix’s demand to unlock his accountEric André recently admitted to using his former girlfriend’s Netflix account until he got an opportunity on the streaming platform.On May 13 at the 2026 Netflix Upfront in New York City, PEOPLE magazine interviewed the…
Lisa Ann Walter shares excitement about her new comedy show ‘It Was an Accident’
on May 24, 2026 at 9:14 pm
Lisa Ann Walter shares excitement about her new comedy show ‘It Was an Accident’Lisa Ann Walter is excited to receive people’s reaction to her new comedy special titled It Was an Accident.On May 12 in New York City, the 62-year-old American actress and comedian attended the 2026 Disney…
England v New Zealand: third and deciding women’s T20 cricket international – live
by James Wallace on May 25, 2026 at 2:53 pm
Updates from the final match of the series at Hove Sign up for The Spin | Mail James with your views5th over: New Zealand 27-1 (Gaze 15, Kerr 5) Ecclestone is on the money, five dots ties down Amelia Kerr. The batter paddles the final ball away fine for four but its a cheap over for England and a thrifty start from their wily left arm spinner.4th over: New Zealand 23-1 (Gaze 15, Kerr 1) Magnificent batting from Izzy Gaze. She laps Wong over Amy Jones’s head behind the stumps for four and then follows up with a blistering drive over long on for SIX! Charlie Dean is summoning Sophie Ecclestone. Continue reading…
French Open 2026: Boulter in action as Wawrinka bows out as on day two – live
by Yara El-Shaboury (earlier) and Billy Munday (now) on May 25, 2026 at 2:52 pm
Updates from the second day’s play at Roland Garros Raducanu slumps to defeat in first round | Mail BillyJones 1-2 Swiatek* (* denotes server): Better from Jones. Six shots of baseline exchanges, and Jones finishes it off with a forehand winner past Swiatek to make 30-15 in her favour. Swiatek’s backhand then goes long after 11 shots between the pair. However Swiatek crawls back and takes it to deuce. The pair exchange advantages for a while but Jones strikes and gets the break back with a forehand winner.*Jones 0-2 Swiatek (* denotes server): Swiatek breaks Jones at love. Three break points at 0-40, sealed with a crushing forehand winner. Continue reading…
Notts County v Salford: League Two playoff final – live
by Will Unwin on May 25, 2026 at 2:52 pm
⚽ League Two playoff final at Wembley; kick-off 3pm BST⚽ Bolton 4-1 Stockport | Follow us on Bluesky | Email WillI did see Notts County beat Harrogate a couple of months back. It was all very easy, so I can’t tell you much except Jatta is a cut above this level as a finisher.Oh, I’ve interviewed him too. Continue reading…
Elon Musk retweet signals rightwing split that could help Andy Burnham in Makerfield
by Helena Horton on May 25, 2026 at 2:43 pm
Restore Britain, set up by the former Reform MP Rupert Lowe, appears to be taking some support from Nigel FarageAndy Burnham is unlikely to be Elon Musk’s first pick to be prime minister of the UK. But an intervention by the US tech billionaire on behalf of a far-right offshoot of Reform UK is one of several signs that a divided right wing could deliver the Makerfield seat to the Manchester mayor.On 18 June, Burnham will fight a byelection in Greater Manchester, and polls have him only slightly ahead of Reform’s candidate, Robert Kenyon, a plumber. But a far-right party set up by the former Reform MP Rupert Lowe looks as if it is taking some support from Reform. Continue reading…
Criminal review – homelessness show delivers a rage-making punch in the gut
by Catherine Slessor on May 25, 2026 at 2:28 pm
Museum of Homelessness, LondonThis mostly al-fresco exhibition expertly unpicks how homeless and nomadic people have been persecuted over the centuriesA trim caravan sits in an idyllic garden in the grounds of a former gatehouse. Its cosy interior is decked with a cornucopia of crafts: pastel-coloured bunting, felt embroidery, a bright rag rug, plumply immaculate cushions. On the sideboard is a small display of pristine china. It feels like a glamping retreat or a chi-chi refuge from the Chelsea flower show.But look more closely at the china, and you’ll see that it’s decorated with Sun newspaper headlines venomously fulminating against Gypsy and Traveller encampments. “STAMP ON THE CAMPS” screams one. Another depicts a blazing caravan from the infamous 2011 Dale Farm eviction, which ended a 10-year standoff between Basildon council and Traveller families, who had bought a former scrap yard on green belt land and set up their caravans on it. Continue reading…
Thai rescuers join effort to free seven people trapped in Laos cave
by Rebecca Ratcliffe and Navaon Siradapuvadol on May 25, 2026 at 2:24 pm
Group have been stuck in flooded cave in central Laos for five days after heavy rain caused landslidesDivers who helped in the dramatic rescue of a young Thai football team in 2018 have joined efforts to free seven people who have been trapped for five days inside a remote, flooded cave in central Laos.The group entered the cave in Xaysomboun province on Wednesday to hunt for wildlife and search for gold, reports suggest. Heavy rain led to landslides, which blocked the cave entrance. Continue reading…
‘Bowie compared us to T Rex. Couldn’t get any better’: the Mekons on how they made Where Were You?
by Interviews by Dave Simpson on May 25, 2026 at 2:10 pm
‘It’s about loneliness, really. It was the total opposite of that “It’s Friday night, let’s have sex” macho mentality that was in most rock music at the time’Most of the people who started the Mekons and Gang of Four were on the same fine art course at Leeds University. In December 1976 we went to see the Anarchy tour at the nearby polytechnic. I liked the Sex Pistols but the Clash, in their paint-spattered clothes, sounded particularly great. It was the first time I saw a band and thought: “That could be me up there.” Continue reading…
Labour has never had a female leader because ‘it’s a bit sexist’, says Jess Phillips
by Ella Creamer on May 25, 2026 at 2:10 pm
However, former minister tells Hay festival ‘the idea that a woman leads and it makes it better for women is not one I’ve recognised in this country’The Labour MP Jess Phillips has described her party as “sexist” for having no permanent female leaders in its history.Asked at the Hay literary festival why Labour has never had a female leader, Phillips responded that “like all institutions, it’s a bit sexist innit”. She added that “every institution that every single person in this room works for is led by the patriarchy”. Continue reading…
by Rajan Menon on May 25, 2026 at 2:01 pm
The twists and turns in this saga are bewildering, but Donald Trump appears to have the cards stacked against himFor those following the crisis between the US and Iran, the past few days have been bewildering. On Friday, the six-week-old ceasefire seemed doomed. Donald Trump skipped his son’s wedding to remain in the White House and was reportedly contemplating renewed military strikes on Iran. On Saturday, apprehension was replaced by optimism. Trump announced that an agreement with Iran would be concluded “shortly”. On Sunday, the US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, added to the hope by saying that there would soon be “good news”.Iran’s leaders soon dampened the optimism. The country’s media dismissed Trump’s social media post as propaganda, and Iranian officials highlighted several remaining points of dispute. As Tehran began revealing – in very general terms – its conception of a deal, the gap between it and Washington became even more evident. Continue reading…
Bows, bounce and rule breakers: week two on the red carpet at the Cannes film festival – in pictures
by Matt Fidler and Chloe Mac Donnell on May 25, 2026 at 2:00 pm
As La Croisette closes for another year, here are the most memorable looks from its final week Continue reading…
Forget the fascinator: the dos and don’ts of wedding guest dressing
by Ellie Violet Bramley on May 25, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Whether it’s giving florals a twist or wearing a rented number, here are our top tips for decoding the dress code• Don’t get the Filter delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereThe invitation thumps on to your doormat – or, as likely, into your inbox – and rather than feel excitement for the ensuing nuptials, you feel dread. What on earth to wear?Weddings are full of sartorial pitfalls. If there’s no dress code, the limitless options can feel daunting; if there is, it can feel a different kind of daunting, but with a useful guide to prevent you from feeling overwhelmed. Continue reading…
Scott McTominay’s overhead kick to feature on limited-edition £20 banknote
by PA Media on May 25, 2026 at 1:28 pm
The Bank of Scotland has unveiled a £20 note featuring an image inspired by Scott McTominay’s iconic goalThe Bank of Scotland has unveiled a limited-edition £20 note featuring an image inspired by Scott McTominay’s famous overhead kick. It has been created to celebrate Scotland’s return to the World Cup, and fans will have a chance to win 50 of the 100 notes in the coming weeks.The design blends traditional banknote elements with imagery inspired by McTominay’s World Cup qualifying goal for Scotland against Denmark. The team sealed their place at a first men’s World Cup since 1998 with a dramatic 4-2 win at Hampden Park in Glasgow last November, when McTominay scored the first goal with an overhead kick. Continue reading…
UK’s higher-earning immigrants may be driven out by tougher rules, report suggests
by Chris Osuh Community affairs correspondent on May 25, 2026 at 1:17 pm
Figures raise questions over ministers’ plans to raise qualifying period for settled status from five years to 10Higher-earning immigrants are less likely to remain in the UK long-term and could be further deterred from staying by the government’s planned crackdown on settlement rights, analysis has revealed.A report from the Migration Advisory Committee’s , Who Stays, Who Leaves?, follows about 900,000 journeys between 2014 and 2024. Continue reading…
‘I’m going to get his ass’: YouTuber beats all-time cheese-rolling champion
by Steven Morris on May 25, 2026 at 1:13 pm
Tom Kopke from Germany out-tumbled local hero Chris Anderson to win his third roll on hot day in GloucestershireIt was billed as the great cheese-off; a helter-skelter, bone-jarring downhill race between the all-time champ and a young upstart.After the hype and hyperbole, youth won out, as the 24-year-old German YouTuber Tom Kopke beat 38-year-old local hero Chris Anderson at the annual cheese-rolling event in the English West Country. Continue reading…
Organ grinders, cheese rollers and lotus lanterns: photos of the day – Monday
by Eithne Staunton on May 25, 2026 at 1:08 pm
The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world Continue reading…
Labour needs ‘system reset’ to tackle youth unemployment, report to say
by Richard Partington Senior economics correspondent on May 25, 2026 at 1:00 pm
Alan Milburn, who is leading review commissioned by government, says current strategy ‘going in wrong direction’Labour has failed to tackle soaring youth unemployment and must launch a “system reset” involving a fresh attempt to overhaul health and disability benefits, a report commissioned by the government is to warn.Alan Milburn, who is leading a review into why almost a million young people are not in education or work, said ministers had so far responded with a series of disjointed jobs programmes. Continue reading…
Iran denies deal with US is imminent despite some progress
by Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editor on May 25, 2026 at 12:47 pm
Tehran says ‘contradictory statements’ from US and Israeli interference hindering negotiationsMiddle East crisis – live updatesIran has poured cold water on suggestions that a deal with the US is imminent, pointing to the confusion in US positions and Israeli interference as key factors in why a complete agreement is proving difficult to secure.Speaking at the weekly foreign ministry press briefing, Esmail Baghaei, the spokesperson for Iran’s negotiating team, also said future management of the strait of Hormuz was a matter for Oman and Iran to reach agreement on, and that it was not tolls that were being proposed but “fees for navigational services”. Continue reading…
Como’s ascent to Champions League offers bright note amid Serie A chaos | Nicky Bandini
by Nicky Bandini on May 25, 2026 at 12:39 pm
The battle for the top four in Italy was overshadowed by violence in Turin, where Juve joined Milan in missing outThe stage was set for a grand finale: five games to settle season-long battles at either end of the Serie A table. Top spot was decided – Inter claimed their 21st Scudetto at the start of this month – but there were four teams contesting two Champions League berths, while Lecce and Cremonese fought to escape relegation. All of them would play simultaneously. Or at least, that was the plan.Among these five games was a derby between Torino and Juventus. As kick-off approached, supporters clashed close to the stadium. One, a 36-year-old Juve fan named Marco Leonardo Basoccu, was rushed to hospital for emergency surgery after suffering a head wound. Continue reading…
Pope Leo denounces ‘culture of power’ driving rise of AI
by Angela Giuffrida in Rome on May 25, 2026 at 12:29 pm
Pontiff calls for ‘disarming’ of artificial intelligence and apologises for church’s delay in condemning slavery Pope Leo has denounced the “culture of power” driving the rapid rise of artificial intelligence while warning that the technology must be subject to the “most rigorous” ethical constraints as it infiltrates everything from work to war.In his encyclical – the first major text on safeguarding humankind of his papacy – he also apologised for the Catholic church’s long delay in condemning slavery, describing it as “a wound in Christian memory”, and spoke of the “new forms of slavery” due to the digital economy. Continue reading…
UK records its highest ever May temperature
by Ajit Niranjan on May 25, 2026 at 12:16 pm
Scientists say record-breaking heat is a reminder of how climate crisis is affecting livesThe fierce heat sweeping Europe over the bank holiday weekend has beaten the UK’s all-time temperature record for May, with highs of up to 35C still to come on Monday afternoon.A temperature of 33.5C was recorded at London’s Heathrow on Monday lunchtime, according to provisional data from the Met Offfice, beating the previous May record that was set in Camden Square in 1922 and reached again in Tunbridge Wells and Regent’s Park in 1944. Continue reading…
STAT+: Eli Lilly says Verve’s gene editor lowers cholesterol levels in early study
by Jason Mast on May 25, 2026 at 12:45 pm
Eli Lilly said Monday that a high dose of its gene-editing therapy reduced cholesterol levels by 62% in participants in a clinical trial.
Opinion: How the perimenopause movement is hurting women
by Torie Bosch on May 23, 2026 at 11:00 am
“There’s a whole industry that seems to have sprung up”: Two experts on the people profiting from the rise of the perimenopause movement.
by Tara Bannow on May 22, 2026 at 5:19 pm
The Trump administration disclosed plans to reduce state directed payments even more, setting up a probable showdown with provider groups.
STAT+: EU and US advisers split over AstraZeneca breast cancer drug
by Meghana Keshavan on May 22, 2026 at 1:40 pm
Merck-Kelun ADC outperforms Keytruda in trial, a closely watched Parkinson’s drug fails, and more biotech news from The Readout
by Ed Silverman on May 22, 2026 at 1:29 pm
Biogen and Denali said their experimental Parkinson’s therapy failed to slow the degenerative brain disorder in a randomized trial
A CDC page on mpox caught in political crosshairs
by Theresa Gaffney on May 22, 2026 at 1:14 pm
Seed oil panic, how STIs spread, and more health news from Morning Rounds
STAT+: Longevity startup Retro Biosciences says latest fundraising values it at $1.8 billion
by Allison DeAngelis on May 22, 2026 at 11:00 am
Retro Biosciences, the longevity startup backed by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, has raised more money at a $1.8 billion valuation, it announced Friday.
A federal office of men’s health has never been closer, yet it’s likely still years away
by Annalisa Merelli on May 22, 2026 at 10:00 am
Supporters worry that a men’s health office created by the Trump administration risks being dismantled by a future Democratic president
STAT+: Genentech is soliciting research that can be used to blunt pharma reforms in Washington
by Ed Silverman on May 22, 2026 at 8:30 am
How a pharma company is soliciting research that can be used to blunt pharma proposed reforms in Washington.
Opinion: Check-in and intake at the doctor’s office are perfect for AI
by Risa Jampel on May 22, 2026 at 8:30 am
This skeptic of AI in medicine sees one place where it could be valuable.
Opinion: The seed oil panic is hurting my cardiac patients
by Cole Hanson on May 22, 2026 at 8:30 am
“My patients are replacing olive oil with beef tallow, even if they don’t tell me during cardiac rehab,” writes a clinical dietitian.
Mass General Brigham says it is saving more lives. Some doctors aren’t so sure.
by Jessica Bartlett — Boston Globe on May 22, 2026 at 2:27 am
The company behind the analytics, Vizient, touts MGH’s increasing hospice enrollment to improved mortality performance.
STAT+: Closely watched experimental Parkinson’s drug fails key clinical trial
by Jason Mast and Matthew Herper on May 21, 2026 at 11:39 pm
Biogen and Denali Therapeutics said a closely watched experimental therapy for Parkinson’s disease failed to slow the degenerative brain disorder in a randomized trial.
STAT+: 3 burning questions senators had for the NIH director
by Anil Oza on May 21, 2026 at 9:06 pm
Besides showing skepticism on the budget, senators grilled the NIH director about a leadership vacuum, two viral outbreaks, and the pace of funding.
STAT+: Merck-Kelun lung cancer drug cut risk of tumor progression by 65%, ASCO abstract shows
by Adam Feuerstein on May 21, 2026 at 9:00 pm
A type of targeted chemotherapy developed by China-based Kelun-Biotech and licensed to Merck cut the risk of tumor progression by 65% in patients with lung cancer, according to Phase 3…
Guarding biotech from China and big bets in longevity
by Allison DeAngelis, Elaine Chen, and Adam Feuerstein on May 21, 2026 at 6:53 pm
On this week’s episode of “The Readout LOUD,” the hosts discuss STAT’s Breakthrough Summit West, where powerful leaders from health care and science rubbed shoulders. They share some of the…
STAT+: RFK Jr.’s screen time warning
by John Wilkerson on May 21, 2026 at 4:43 pm
RFK Jr. is urging limits on how much screen time kids get, in a new government advisory.
STAT+: Immunovant shares surge on arthritis trial data
by Meghana Keshavan on May 21, 2026 at 4:27 pm
Trial results for Lilly’s “triple-G” drug, FDA’s leadership purge leaves chaos, and more biotech news from The Readout
STAT+: Acting head of NIH’s infectious disease institute reported to have stepped down
by Helen Branswell and Anil Oza on May 21, 2026 at 2:48 pm
Jeffery Taubenberger, the acting head of the NIAID, the NIH’s infectious disease institute, is reported to have stepped down.
STAT+: Elevance executive ordered to testify in Medicare Advantage fraud case
by Bob Herman on May 21, 2026 at 2:33 pm
The DOJ alleges Elevance fraudulently billed the government for inaccurate medical diagnoses.
by John Timmer on May 25, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Deal also launched the first quantum foundry company, but is there a need for it?
by Samuel Axon on May 25, 2026 at 11:22 am
Consensus and genre labels aren’t reliable predictors of what you’ll enjoy.
by Federica Sgorbissa on May 24, 2026 at 11:15 am
The white whales join the short, contested list of animals that see themselves.
by Stephen Clark on May 23, 2026 at 5:54 pm
SpaceX has more to prove before flying Starship all the way to low-Earth orbit.
by Robert Pearlman on May 23, 2026 at 11:30 am
“Two astronauts whose careers embody excellence, leadership, and service.”
by Johnny Sturgeon, Inside Climate News on May 23, 2026 at 11:00 am
A formal petition to the US government calls for sanctions on Chinese seafood imports.
by Stephen Clark on May 22, 2026 at 10:50 pm
“This capability is not common for satellites conducting typical missions.”
by Beth Mole on May 22, 2026 at 10:24 pm
Ebola outbreak risk level increased as deaths reach 177 with nearly 750 cases.
by Scharon Harding on May 22, 2026 at 9:42 pm
Google tells Ars it fixed the first-gen Chromecast bug.
by Jon Brodkin on May 22, 2026 at 9:10 pm
FCC seeks opinions on whether ABC show’s decisions are “based on newsworthiness.”
by Jeremy Hsu on May 22, 2026 at 7:39 pm
Workaround flouts law that bans NTSB disclosures of cockpit audio recordings.
by Jennifer Ouellette on May 22, 2026 at 7:02 pm
“There’s a brighter future. All we need to do is take it.”
by Jon Brodkin on May 22, 2026 at 6:43 pm
Law enforcement intercepted VPN traffic, seized domains, and arrested its operator.
by Jennifer Ouellette on May 22, 2026 at 6:30 pm
The plot is predictable, the fight scenes are meh, but you can’t beat the charm of that little green Grogu.
by Dan Goodin on May 22, 2026 at 6:13 pm
Critics note a lack of factual support in lawsuit filed by US Senate candidate.
by Robert Pearlman on May 22, 2026 at 5:59 pm
What went up cannot all come down (for museum display).
by Scharon Harding on May 22, 2026 at 5:48 pm
Two additional marketing companies will also pay $25,000 each.
by John Timmer on May 22, 2026 at 5:22 pm
The first data from 2026 seem to indicate that last year was an oddity.
by Ashley Belanger on May 22, 2026 at 4:51 pm
Trump delays AI safety testing EO, claiming it would be an innovation “blocker.”
by Kyle Orland on May 22, 2026 at 4:24 pm
Keep the charging puck’s exposed pins far away from anything metal.
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on May 21, 2026 at 6:52 pm
In Norway’s highest mountains, experts are scouring perilous terrain for pieces of the past, long stored in mint condition in ice patches. As temperatures rise across the world, glacial archaeologists must find the emerging artifacts before they degrade forever
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on May 15, 2026 at 11:30 am
Researchers are tracing the brain and body’s response to aesthetic expression in search of a scientific value to art
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Pregnancy Changes Mothers’ Brains. These Recent Discoveries Are Showing Us How
on May 9, 2026 at 12:23 am
“Baby brain” isn’t the deficit it’s stereotyped to be, research suggests. Neural adaptations during pregnancy can prime soon-to-be-moms to become more attuned to their children and enhance social cognition
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on May 7, 2026 at 8:07 pm
Researchers around the planet grew up watching documentaries hosted by the English broadcaster and naturalist, which sparked their love of the natural world. Now, their discoveries become tributes to his legacy
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on May 6, 2026 at 11:30 am
Wolf-dog hybrids are growing far more common in Italy, raising scientists’ concerns for the future of the wolves
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on April 29, 2026 at 11:30 am
Survivors have a heightened risk of developing cardiovascular disease, pain, insomnia, psychosocial distress and new cancers. Many, patient advocates say, are not receiving adequate long-term care
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on April 24, 2026 at 3:42 pm
Pesticides, habitat loss and climate change have taken their toll on the beloved insects. But the experts working with them still find hope for their future
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Camera Traps Reveal Iberian Lynxes Soaking Their Prey, a First-Ever Discovery Among Carnivores
on April 23, 2026 at 1:00 pm
Scientists speculate that the wild cats are trying to improve hydration or ease their cubs’ transition to solid food. The finding points to resilience in one of the world’s most endangered felines
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on April 16, 2026 at 11:00 am
Intensifying wildfires across the continent are spewing air pollution, putting human health at risk, particularly Americans living with chronic illnesses
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on April 15, 2026 at 11:30 am
From preserved plants to T. rex, the material found in these Late Cretaceous rocks has resulted in countless breakthroughs for paleontologists
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on April 9, 2026 at 2:02 pm
As the historic lunar flyby comes to a close, space companies and nations around the world are also shooting for the moon. Upcoming landings aim to change the landscape of space exploration
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Hear From a Wildlife Photographer’s Dramatic Glimpse Into the Dwindling World of the Cascade Red Fox
on April 9, 2026 at 10:15 am
Gretchen Kay Stuart has chronicled the work of a small team of biologists who are trying to keep a little known and breathtakingly beautiful endangered species from disappearing
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Earth’s Smells Are Disappearing Because of Climate Change, and It’s a Vast Cultural Loss
on April 8, 2026 at 12:57 pm
A triple threat of pollution, extinction and warming temperatures is altering the way the planet smells. Scientists are only beginning to understand the stakes for humans
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on April 7, 2026 at 11:00 am
In Los Angeles, scientists are delighted to decode one of the richest fossil records on Earth
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The Endangered Proboscis Monkey Is Easily Identifiable By One Physical Trait: Its Supersized Schnoz
on April 6, 2026 at 12:00 pm
When you see this primate’s nose, you know you’re in Borneo, where efforts are underway to restore its habitat
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Purple Martins Rely on Human ‘Landlords’ to Provide Nest Boxes Each Spring. Can That Dynamic Last?
on April 3, 2026 at 12:33 pm
The large swallows have nested alongside human settlements for centuries. Now, the birds’ breeding success depends on caretakers who are beginning to age out of the role
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on April 2, 2026 at 4:38 pm
Wednesday evening, a human mission to the moon lifted off for the first time in more than 50 years. These 13 photographs capture what it was like to experience the moment
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on March 31, 2026 at 11:00 am
Even the scientists who study the animals rarely see them except on camera. But Gretchen Kay Stuart spent a season documenting them up close
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Was Spinosaurus Really a ‘Hell Heron’? Digging Into the Star of Netflix’s ‘The Dinosaurs’
on March 30, 2026 at 11:30 am
With an incredible sail and heavy bones that might have acted as ballast, Spinosaurus seems primed for snatching fish. The creature has long captivated the public, from its early mysteries to the recent discovery of a new species
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on March 27, 2026 at 11:30 am
A new experiment is testing the commercial success of fish traps in Washington and Oregon. Even as some conservationists embrace the technique, its return has reopened old wounds among local fishers
by Aeon Video on May 25, 2026 at 10:01 am
Life on this small, off-the-grid island offers closeness to land and community for those willing, and able, to work for it- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon
by John Drake on May 25, 2026 at 10:00 am
We are told the natural world is ‘breaking down’. But forests don’t work like airplanes or human hearts- by John DrakeRead on Aeon
by Tom Wooldridge on May 22, 2026 at 10:00 am
Nobody quite recovers from being a child: the asymmetry of power between parents and children always leaves a trace- by Tom WooldridgeRead on Aeon
by Aeon Video on May 21, 2026 at 10:01 am
It’s marketed as a holiday destination, but the true meaning of Hawai’i lies in the connections between land and people- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon
by Alan Manning on May 21, 2026 at 10:00 am
The fiercest political battle of our age needs less moral drama and more hard thinking about numbers and fair tradeoffs- by Alan ManningRead on Aeon
by Aeon Video on May 20, 2026 at 10:01 am
After two arrests and a national uproar, why is it so tricky to find the donkey once likened to Venezuela’s president?- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon
by Ron Po on May 19, 2026 at 10:00 am
Far from turning its back on the sea, the fate of Qing China was tied as much to tides and storms as to cavalry and walls- by Ron PoRead on Aeon
by Aeon Video on May 18, 2026 at 10:01 am
Why must humans die? According to an ancient Indian folktale, death first came to Earth through an ill-fated love affair- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon
by Steve Nadis on May 18, 2026 at 10:00 am
Sergiu Klainerman spent years proving that black holes won’t fly apart; and arguing that maths is not a human invention- by Steve NadisRead on Aeon
by Emily Herring on May 15, 2026 at 10:00 am
A generation of young people with ‘full hearts in an empty world’ sought hope in the face of insurmountable malaise- by Emily HerringRead on Aeon
by Aeon Video on May 14, 2026 at 10:01 am
‘We’re not sure what it means or how it started’ – the enigmatic ritual that has existed in Switzerland for centuries- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon
by Attiya Waris on May 14, 2026 at 10:00 am
Talk as much as you like about human rights, nothing will change until the architecture of global finance is reformed- by Attiya WarisRead on Aeon
by Aeon Video on May 13, 2026 at 10:01 am
How a public health initiative to reduce air pollution has created ‘full-time citizen complainants’ who patrol the city- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon
by James Dinneen on May 12, 2026 at 10:00 am
We need a new imagination for the whole Earth, linking the power of the deep planet with the vitality of the surface- by James DinneenRead on Aeon
by Aeon Video on May 11, 2026 at 10:01 am
In this award-winning short, inmates and college students explore the history of incarceration from inside a US prison- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon
by Niklas Serning & Nina Lyon on May 11, 2026 at 10:00 am
The emotional and practical skills of adulthood can only be learned from (appropriate) levels of discomfort and stress- by Niklas Serning & Nina LyonRead on Aeon
by Carissa Véliz on May 8, 2026 at 10:00 am
Things have jobs: pillows are made for comfort, scissors are sharp, and digital devices are made to track your every move- by Carissa VélizRead on Aeon
Nature’s hardware store: building the future with biology
by Aeon Video on May 7, 2026 at 10:01 am
What if the tools for sustainable space exploration could be found in cellular life on Earth? A NASA astrobiologist explains- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon
by Kiran Kumbhar on May 7, 2026 at 10:00 am
Genetic studies support what historians have argued for decades: ancient India was a place of migration and mixture- by Kiran KumbharRead on Aeon
by Aeon Video on May 6, 2026 at 10:01 am
In rural Iran, Sahar faces a stark choice: stay at home to look after her father, or go to the city to pursue her education- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon