Joe Lawson

Joe Lawson is a science reporter who studied journalism at the University of Southern California with five years of experience in the news. He contributes to Fortune, The Washington Post, and The New Republic. Lawson has written for National Geographic, The Atlantic, Popular Science, and Wired.
Soho House bought for £2bn as Ashton Kutcher joins board.

Ashton Kutcher Joins Board After £2bn Soho House Deal

Who says Hollywood is all glitz and scripts? Actor-turned-investor Ashton Kutcher has just helped scoop up Soho House — the ultra-trendy private members’ club — in a $2.7 billion (£2bn) deal. Yes, that Soho House, the celebrity haunt where Prince Harry reportedly first courted Meghan Markle. The group, which began in London’s Greek Street back

Four dead in New York City outbreak of Legionnaires' disease.

Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak In NYC Kills Four

A deadly outbreak has shaken Harlem, claiming four lives and sickening nearly a hundred people. All because of a rare but dangerous illness: Legionnaires’ disease. So, what’s going on? The New York City Health Department says 99 people have been infected, with 17 still in the hospital. Investigators traced the source to 12 cooling towers

Trump demands homeless people 'immediately' move out of Washington DC.

Trump Orders Homeless To Vacate Washington DC Immediately

Donald Trump says it’s time for homeless people to “move out” of Washington DC — immediately. His reason? He wants the capital “safer and more beautiful than it ever was before.” But Mayor Muriel Bowser isn’t buying it. Trump, fresh off signing an order to make arrests easier, has already sent in 450 federal officers

Boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr arrested by US immigration.

Boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr To Be Deported After ICE Arrest

What started as a comeback fight against Jake Paul may now end in deportation. Just days after his high-profile defeat in California, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. has been arrested by U.S. immigration agents. He faces deportation to Mexico — where an active arrest warrant links him to organized crime. U.S. officials claim the former boxing

First celestial image unveiled from revolutionary telescope.

Revolutionary Telescope Unveils First Ever Celestial Image from Nothing

Ever wondered what the universe looked like billions of years ago? Meet the Vera C Rubin Observatory in Chile—armed with the world’s most powerful digital camera, it’s about to show us. And its first images? Stunning. Swirling clouds of gas and dust, 9,000 light-years away, lit up in breathtaking color. But this telescope isn’t just

Experts question whether $499 gold Trump phone can be US-made.

Trump Family Strikes Phone-Service Deal, Promotes $499 Device

A gold-colored Trump smartphone? That’s the latest pitch from the Trump Organization—and it’s already raising eyebrows. Priced at $499, this flashy device promises to be “Made in America.” But is that really possible? Experts don’t think so. “They don’t even have a working prototype,” said Prof Tinglong Dai of Johns Hopkins. “You’d need a miracle.”

Nepal's 'Everest Man' sets record with 31st summit.

Nepal’s Everest Man Kami Rita Makes Historic 31st Ascent

Meet Kami Rita Sherpa, the “Everest Man,” who just smashed his own record by summiting Mount Everest for the 31st time. Yes, 31 times! At 55, Kami Rita reached the 8,894-meter summit early Tuesday, guiding a team of Indian army officials. “He’s not just a national hero,” said Seven Summit Treks, “he’s Everest’s global symbol.”

One child dead and another injured after train hits family on railroad bridge, killing two adults.

Train Hits Family On Bridge Killing Two Adults And A Child

What began as a peaceful family fishing outing ended in heartbreak on a railroad bridge in Fremont, Ohio. A train barreled down the tracks, striking a group of pedestrians—leaving three dead and a toddler fighting for life. City officials confirmed the victims: Ram Masan, 58; O Ny Zar, 38; and 5-year-old Intisar Mi—all from Fort

China reasserts India border claims with fresh list of ‘standard’ place names.

China Asserts Territorial Claims By Renaming Places Near Indian Border

This week, China stirred the pot yet again by renaming 27 locations in Arunachal Pradesh. The territory is firmly administered by India, but long claimed by Beijing as “Zangnan,” or South Tibet. From mountains and rivers to lakes and tiny villages, each spot got a fresh Chinese identity in three scripts. Full coordinates and glossy

Second US fighter jet falls overboard from Truman aircraft carrier.

Second Fighter Jet Plunges Into Ocean From US Navy Carrier

Two jets. Eight days. One very troubled aircraft carrier. For the second time in just over a week, a U.S. Navy Super Hornet has plunged into the Red Sea. This time during a failed landing attempt on the USS Harry S. Truman. “The jet went overboard after a landing maneuver didn’t go as planned,” a

Nvidia shares plunge amid $5.5bn hit over export rules to China.

Nvidia Loses $5.5 Billion As China Export Rules Hammer Stocks

What happens when cutting-edge tech meets geopolitical tension? For Nvidia, it means a whopping $5.5 billion hit and a sudden plunge in stock value. The AI chip powerhouse saw its shares drop over 6%. This came after the US government slapped tighter export restrictions on its H20 chips bound for China—one of its biggest markets.

US defends tariffs on remote island of penguins and seals.

US Defends Surprising Tariffs On Remote Island Home To Penguins And Seals

In a move that’s raised more eyebrows than actual exports, the U.S. has imposed tariffs on Heard and McDonald Islands. These remote, uninhabited Australian territories are known more for icy winds than international commerce. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says it’s about plugging loopholes. “If you leave anything off the list, countries will go through them