What’s scarier than a horror movie? How about a parasite that literally eats flesh — and it’s just been confirmed in the US for the very first time. Health officials say a patient returning from El Salvador tested positive for New World screwworm (NWS) myiasis. A nasty infestation where fly larvae — yes, maggots —
Another life lost, another scar left by Europe’s brutal wildfire season. A Portuguese firefighter, just 45, has become the latest casualty in a summer of flames. That’s already claimed eight lives across Portugal and Spain.These aren’t ordinary fires—they’re fueled by blistering 40°C heat, bone-dry landscapes, and relentless winds. In Portugal, President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa
What happens when a Japanese pilot and a former US nuclear adviser fly wing to wing over the birthplace of the atomic bomb mission? A flight becomes a symbol of healing. On the 80th anniversary of Hiroshima, Adrian Eichhorn, 69, and Shinji Maeda, 46, will soar in formation over Utah’s Wendover Field. The historic site
A routine shopping trip turned into a nightmare in Traverse City, Michigan, when a stabbing spree at a Walmart left 11 people injured. The suspect? A 42-year-old Michigan man—now in custody—armed with what police described as a “folding knife style weapon.” Why did it happen? So far, authorities say it was a “random act.” No
Can AI match the brilliance of the world’s best young minds? Not quite yet — but it’s getting scarily close. At this year’s International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) in Queensland, Australia, humans still reigned supreme. Five students scored a perfect 42 out of 42. But here’s the kicker: AI systems from Google and OpenAI also earned
What was meant to be just another morning of drills turned into a deadly scene in East Los Angeles. At least three police officers were killed Friday after an explosion tore through the parking lot of the Biscailuz Center Academy Training Facility. The blast struck around 7:30 a.m., shaking the area and sending emergency crews
Imagine discovering your new favorite band only to find out… they don’t actually exist. That’s exactly what happened with The Velvet Sundown, a rising “folk-rock” act that racked up over a million Spotify streams. Before the big reveal: they’re completely AI-generated. From their mellow harmonies to vintage promo pics, everything about the band was fake.
Imagine being 400 feet underground, five miles from daylight, when the earth suddenly shifts. That’s exactly what 31 tunnel workers in Los Angeles faced late Wednesday. A section of a massive wastewater tunnel collapsed beneath Wilmington. Miraculously, all made it out alive. Thanks to a swift and heroic response from over 100 emergency personnel, the
Imagine waking up to a message saying you’ve just won over a million kroner. A new home? That long-overdue holiday? Done. Now imagine finding out… it was all a mistake. That’s exactly what happened to thousands of Norwegians. State-owned gambling company Norsk Tipping sent out incorrect Eurojackpot winnings. The culprit? A currency conversion blunder—multiplying by
Should your personal data be floating around on servers in China? Germany’s data protection chief says absolutely not. She’s calling on Apple and Google to pull Chinese AI app DeepSeek from their app stores. “DeepSeek hasn’t convinced us that German users’ data is safe in China,” said Meike Kamp, Germany’s data commissioner. The app collects
Imagine billions of usernames and passwords floating around online, just waiting to be exploited. That’s exactly what cybersecurity researchers at Cybernews have uncovered — and the numbers are staggering. According to their latest report, a jaw-dropping 16 billion login credentials have been leaked and compiled into massive datasets. We’re talking passwords for everyday platforms like
Is the world sliding into a new nuclear arms race? According to a new report, it’s starting to look that way—and China’s rapid buildup is leading the charge. By early 2025, China’s nuclear arsenal has reportedly hit 600 warheads, expanding by about 100 warheads a year since 2023. That’s the fastest growth of any nation,
