European governments may be reconsidering their use of American technology and services, according to a new report in The New York Times. The flashpoint seems to come after President Donald Trump sanctioned Karim Khan, the chief prosecutor at the International Criminal Court, over the ICC’s decision to issue arrest warrants for Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defense minister...
If becoming a spy sounds like an exciting way to live like a le Carré character, let this newest affidavit from confessed Rippling spy Keith O’Brien serve as a warning. On Friday, an Irish judge granted O’Brien a restraining order against several men who have not yet been identified, according to the court order seen by TechCrunch. O’Brien testified that...
The Matthew effect describes how scientists who win grant funding early in their careers are more likely to have success later on. Credit: malerapaso/GettyPerseverance is key when it comes to securing science funding, found an analysis of more than 100,000 grant applicants that looked at how early success affects future prospects.The research shows how the Matthew effect — a phenomenon...
EPA-EFE/ShutterstockIranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (centre) met European diplomats in Geneva on FridayIran has said it will not resume talks over its nuclear programme while under attack, hours after Israel's defence minister warned of "prolonged" conflict against the Islamic republic.Exchanges of fire continued on Friday, as Iran fired another salvo of missiles at northern Israel, and Israel targeted dozens of...
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- A child can die from heatstroke within minutes of being left in a hot car. With a heatwave on the way, here's what you can do to avoid the same tragedy that's already impacted dozens of families across Virginia. From 1998 through the end of 2024, a total of 32 children died of heatstroke due to...
NEW YORK (RNS) — Tomorrow (June 21), on the longest day of the year, the summer solstice, amateur and professional yogis will line up their mats across the world in celebration of the International Day of Yoga — an occasion created by the United Nations and the government of India 11 years ago. In a first for the United Nations...
Intense, short-lived summer downpours are expected to become both more frequent and more intense across Alpine regions as the climate warms. In a new study, scientists from the University of Lausanne (UNIL) and the University of Padova analyzed data from nearly 300 mountain weather stations and found that a 2°C rise in regional temperature could double the frequency of these...
Peatlands across the Arctic are expanding as the climate warms, new research shows. Scientists used satellite data, drones and on-the-ground observations to assess the edges of existing peatlands (waterlogged ecosystems that store vast amounts of carbon). The study - led by the University of Exeter - found peatlands in the European and Canadian Arctic have expanded outwards in the last...
Jun 14, 2025; Omaha, Neb, USA; LSU Tigers starting pitcher Kade Anderson (32) throws against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the first inning at Charles Schwab Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images LSU is seeking its second national Men's College World Series championship in three years and its eighth overall. Coastal Carolina is looking to extend its 26-game winning streak and...
