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IMF exepcts world economy to grow a sluggish 3% this year
The group cited the energy shock caused by the Iran war
The Fatal Flaw of 911
A new book argues that as long as 911 defaults to police, people in mental health crises will be at risk for violent confrontations.
Health-Care Costs Are Forcing Terrible Trade-Offs
Earlier this month, as I waited to pick up a prescription at my local CVS, I watched a man leave without his elderly father’s medication. The pharmacist had tried several tricks to lower the cost. It wasn’t enough. When the man heard the bottom line, he stuffed his hands in his pockets and, after a long, awkward silence, walked away.
The Planet Needs Prosperous Forests. These Scientists Are Planting More Than 33,000 Trees to Find the Perfect Blend of Species
Forests provide myriad benefits, including timber, wildlife attraction, local cooling and climate resilience. At the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, ecologists are testing which tree combinations might create flourishing woodlands
Pick of the stats: Derby County v Oxford United
BBC Sport takes a look at the stats as Derby County face Oxford United.
The anti-aging industry promises to extend life. Here's the reality
The fear of aging is driving a wave of biohacking businesses promising to help restore youth and fight disease. Four Corners investigates the race to reverse the aging process.
Agawam business expresses concern on street redesign
Agawam business owners raised concerns over a road project, they say, could cost them customers.
IMF chief warns energy shock, public debt and AI boom threaten global growth
Kristalina Georgieva’s warning comes as Brent crude rises above $101 a barrel
IMF director warns AI could wipe out entry-level jobs foryoung workers
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva says AI may support global growth while eliminating jobs that help young workers start careers.
FBI investigating recent deaths and disappearances of multiple US scientists
The scientists supposedly all had access to sensitive government research, and the nature of their work has led to speculation that their cases might all be connected.
Stock markets recovering Iran war losses amid peace deal hopes; Reeves and Bessent to meet at IMF
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
Rockets Crushed by Nuggets as Houston Goes Cold From Three
A cold shooting night from deep and a second-half collapse doomed the Rockets against the Nuggets' potent offense.
PFF tabs Sean McVay as NFL’s best head coach
Sean McVay’s resume gets the recognition it deserves…
Fancy parties and crude emails reveal the entertainment world's ties to Epstein
Some of the celebrities mentioned maintained friendships with Epstein even after his 2008 conviction for soliciting underage sex.
Iran war hurting global economy as IMF meeting begins; oil falls on peace hopes
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
Apple Announces Deadline to 'Get Ready' to Pre-Order the iPhone Duo
Apple today announced that customers have until 9 p.m. Pacific Time today to "get ready" for their iPhone Duo pre-order. By completing this process via Apple's online store or the Apple Store app, Apple said customers can "check out with a single click" when iPhone Duo pre-orders go live on Friday, October 16 at 5 a.m. Pacific Time. Pacific Time.
Do pimple patches actually work? Here's what the science says
You're standing in the skincare aisle and pimple patches are everywhere — clear ones, flesh-coloured ones, stars, hearts. They promise to flatten a pimple overnight. But do they work?
'Soiled' undies and vicious friends research honoured at Ig Nobels
Each year, the Ig Nobel prizes celebrate research that makes you laugh, then makes you think. This year's winners include an "underwear index", a cumbersome kissing definition and why we want friends that will happily stab someone in the eye.
Threat of AI share crash puts world financial stability at risk, says IMF
High valuations and debt put sector in danger, while fund also warns on government borrowing and cyber-attacks
IMF raises UK growth forecast in boost for chancellor
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
Oil jumps $1 in early trade after Iran launches missiles at Jordan
Oil prices jumped for the fourth straight session, gaining more than $1 in early trade on Wednesday after Iran launched fresh attacks on U.S. military assets in the Gulf as the war between Washington and Tehran continued to spill out across the region.
The Planet Needs Prosperous Forests. These Scientists Are Planting More Than 33,000 Trees to Find the Perfect Species Blends
Forests provide myriad benefits, including timber, wildlife attraction, local cooling and climate resilience. At the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, ecologists are testing which tree combinations might create flourishing woodlands
Demetrious Johnson announced for 2026 UFC Hall of Fame
Mighty Mouse enters the Hall of Fame
Six ways your smartwatch is lying to you, according to science
Wearable fitness technologies like smartwatches are worn by millions of people daily. But they're not as accurate as you might think.
Amazon down for thousands of users in US, Downdetector shows
Amazon was down for thousands of users on Thursday, according to Downdetector.com.
James Harden leads the Cavs to another one-sided win
The Cavs came away with a stress-free 112-84 victory.
Australian scientist ignites war over the world's longest lives
The Blue Zones grew into a global wellness brand aided by stories of legendary old age. But a bitter feud over the science has shaken their foundations.
Is hyaluronic acid all hype? We look at the science
While hyaluronic acid is a common component of our skin and tissue and is marketed as a way to boost hydration, its skin benefits are more complicated than it appears.
Artemis II was a product of politics. Then it sent us over the Moon
In both 1968 and 2026, a mission to the Moon offered a refreshing blast of positivity for a conflict-ridden world. So what's different now — and what do we really gain from this new moonshot, five decades after the first?
IMF director says shock from US-Iran War is 'baked' into the economy
War has ravaged the Middle East for 43 days, but the damage could take years to repair amid tension at the Strait of Hormuz and damaged oil hubs.
Billionaire Brin Now Bets on a Republican to Govern California
Sergey Brin is spending millions of dollars to influence California politics, bankrolling two rival gubernatorial candidates and other political efforts, just months after ditching the state for Nevada.
New year, new tattoo? Here are the emerging health risks to consider
While most people worry about the pain of tattooing, studies suggest that being inked — and removing ink if you change your mind — may increase the chance of health issues down the track.
FTO designation exposes compliance gaps in Brazil’s entertainment sector
Following a domestic money-laundering probe that linked funk artists to Brazilian criminal groups and the subsequent US designation of two cartels as terrorist organisations, Brazilian legal practitioners tell Latin Lawyer they are updating sanctions-screening systems for entertainment-industry clients, reassessing their own onboarding processes for artists and producers and reaching out to Mexican peers for guidance on managing the fallout.
IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings 2026 in Bangkok
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva speaks as Singapore's President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and President of the World Bank Group Ajay Banga look on during the IMF/
Sneaky politics? Or honest mistake? Election mailer lands Clay GOP in hot water
A letter from the Clay Republican Committee used a return address from the Onondaga County Board of Elections.
Here's What Apple's Apps Look Like on the iPhone Duo
With just three days to go until the iPhone Duo is released, Apple is getting ready for the launch. Behind the scenes, the App Store now has screenshots of Apple's built-in apps running on the Duo. We've seen some apps in marketing materials, but images of the ones we haven't seen give us an idea of what it will be like using the iPhone Duo day to day.
Climate change doesn’t care about our politics, but we all care about our children (Guest Opinion)
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'Mirror life' technology worries Doomsday Clock scientists. This is why
This year, scientists included a new potential threat in their decision to move the Doomsday Clock closer to midnight. So what is 'mirror life' and why are they concerned?
Yankees "find a way'' in Saturday's comeback victory against Marlins
Despite a short start by Ryan Weathers and some spotty relief, the Yankees won their fourth straight game and improved to 7-1 on the season.
IPL's business value soars above $20 billion, says report
The business value of the Indian Premier League, the world's richest Twenty20 series, has soared more than 11% to $20.6 billion this year, according to U.S.-based investment bank Houlihan Lokey.
Jack Clark: a billion virtual scientists are coming
Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark told the IMF the singularity has begun and AI could put a billion virtual scientists to work if labs can test the results.
Heartland Food Products Group to Acquire Whole Earth Brands' Americas Business
/PRNewswire/ -- Heartland Food Products Group, owner and manufacturer of the Splenda® Brand, SlimFast®, and Java House®, today announced it has entered into a...
Wildlife photos from around the world dazzle in competition
Australian scientists are among the winners of a photo competition featuring stunning images of peeking damsel flies, tree selfies and cuddling manatees.
Oil slips more than 5% after US pauses strikes on Iran
Oil prices extended losses on Monday, falling more than 5%, after U.S. President Donald Trump paused strikes on Iran after two weeks of attacks, raising hopes of a diplomatic solution that may de-escalate the conflict in the Middle East.
John Healey vows to give ‘breathing space’ to consumers and businesses in first budget
Speaking at IMF annual meeting in Bangkok, chancellor says he will stick to fiscal rules while recognising business and living costs
Kleppinger Intern puts political science studies into practice in Harrisburg
Political science student Nikolas Papoutsis spent this summer learning about legislation and government affairs with the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry, supported by the Kleppinger Internship Program.
US 30-Year Yields Rise to Highest Since September on Growth Risk
Treasuries fell on the first trading day of 2026, with the yield on 30-year bonds rising to the highest since early September as optimism about the US growth outlook damped demand for haven assets.
This atmosphere in Toronto after Canada equalizes ⚡️
This atmosphere in Toronto after Canada equalizes ⚡️
Oil jumps as US and Iran fail to reach agreement on peace proposal
Oil prices jumped $3 a barrel on Monday as the United States and Iran failed to agree to a peace proposal drafted by Washington while the Strait of Hormuz remained largely closed, keeping global energy supply tight.
Comedians Roast Trump’s Delusional Belief That He’s Healthy
David Spade, Dana Carvey, and Tim Dillon questioned Trump’s energy despite his “purple legs and purple hands.”
The mix of chaotic politics and a resilient economy can’t last
The world’s economy has managed to withstand a great deal of chaos, but new IMF forecasts show that things could get worse
IMF sounds alarm on rising government borrowing costs
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
These 10 wildflowers all have superpowers. Only one can win your vote
Move over waratahs and banksias! These 10 flowers from the unsung understorey are not just pretty faces, they have surprising tricks up their sleeves.
Health Taxes and the IMF: Are Support and Reform Aligned?
Health taxes remain one of the clearest opportunities for countries to raise revenue while improving public health, but how these reforms are supported matters as much as whether they are adopted. The current pattern—where reform commitments are concentrated in lower-income countries, while technical support is more visible elsewhere—raises a practical concern: complex excise reforms may be pursued without commensurate design and implementation support. Given the technical demands of these reforms, this gap could affect both their durability and effectiveness.
Warriors rally again for another fiery comeback victory vs. Grizzlies
Gui Santos delivered a go-ahead bucket in the final seconds to cap another comeback victory for the short-handed Warriors on Monday night.
From The Beatles to Wilson: Iconic entertainment owned by Jim Irsay memorabilia to hit auction block
“Jim Irsay had a passion for all things that define the American experience.”
Efzimfotase alfa demonstrated improvements in bone health in treatment-naïve pediatric patients with hypophosphatasia achieving median difference of 1.67 vs placebo in RGI-C Score at week 25 in MULBERRY Phase III trial
Positive results from the MULBERRY Phase III trial showed that efzimfotase alfa (ALXN1850), an investigational enzyme replacement therapy, demonstrated a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in bone health in children (2 to
Were you paying attention to the big scientific discoveries of 2025?
From dire wolves to dementia risk, this quiz will test your knowledge on some of the biggest science news stories of the year.
F1 teams predict new car designs will cause 'chaos' in Melbourne
Changes to F1 regulations mean cars on the Melbourne track will be louder, slightly slower on corners, harder to handle, but more sustainable for the planet than previous designs.
Australia's huntsman fastest spider on record, new study suggests
A species of huntsman spider found in Queensland is the fastest mover out of more than 250 spider species analysed in a new study.
President Trump signs executive order intended to stabilize college sports
In the order signed hours before the women's Final Four tipped off one of the biggest weekends in college sports, President Donald Trump went after eligibility rules, transfers and the spiraling costs associated with an industry that now pays its players millions of dollars per year.
'Uncharted territory': Physicists find hints of mysterious dark matter
A single flash of energy spotted by the world's most sensitive dark matter detector has scientists excited they may have found hints of the elusive substance that permeates the universe.
A cosmic rule just broke—could this discovery rewrite how we count stars? - Futura-Sciences
Mechanics of the initial mass function Stars form when giant clouds of interstellar gas and dust collapse under their own gravity. To calculate the total mass of distant galaxies, scientists use the Initial Mass Function (IMF). Developed in part by astrophysicist Edwin Salpeter, this mathematical tool describes the initial distribution...
Oil rises above $110 as Trump deadline looms for Iran to reopen strait
IMF head warns Middle East war will lead to higher inflation and slower global growth
Something odd about couples has puzzled scientists for more than a century
Once I saw it, I couldn't unsee it. Had I noticed something real or was it just the people around me? I set out to find out what the data had to say.
University of Melbourne vice-chancellor dies, aged 52
University of Melbourne vice-chancellor Emma Johnston has died from complications associated with cancer, aged 52.
Oil falls as investors focus on potential Iran-US talks in Doha
Oil prices dropped on Tuesday, with investors eyeing the outcome of potential U.S.-Iran talks in Doha amid weekend missile fire from both sides that tested an interim ceasefire to end the four-month-old war.
Can changing your environment improve your health? Author explains at library event
Julia Hotz brings global research on social prescribing to Cuyahoga County Public Library's free virtual program exploring alternative treatments.