J. Craig Venter, Scientist Who Decoded the Human Genome, Dies at 79
J. Craig Venter, co-leader of the Human Genome Project and pioneer of synthetic biology, dies in San Diego at age 79. The scientific community mourns a transformative figure.
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Oil Price Surges to Highest Since 2022 on Reports of New US Military Options Against Iran
Brent crude briefly surged above $126 a barrel, the highest since 2022. Axios reports that US Central Command has prepared plans for ‘short and powerful’ strikes on Iran as peace talks stall and the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed.
Bank of England Holds Rates at 3.75%, Signals Potential Hikes as Iran War Fuels Inflation
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee votes to hold the base rate at 3.75%, but warns that energy price shocks from the Iran conflict could force rate hikes within the year.
U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Louisiana District Map, 2026 Midterms Face Major Uncertainty
The U.S. Supreme Court makes a landmark ruling on race and redistricting, striking down Louisiana’s congressional map and potentially reshaping the 2026 midterm election landscape.
布伦特原油突破126美元创四年新高，美军将就伊朗军事选项向特朗普汇报
Brent crude surges past $126 per barrel to a four-year high as US-Iran tensions escalate; Pentagon estimates Iran war cost at $25 billion.
Nvidia Enters AI Legal Tech with Investment in Legora at $5.6 Billion Valuation
Nvidia’s venture arm NVentures has invested in Swedish AI legal tech startup Legora, valuing the company at $5.6 billion — marking the chip giant’s first major move into the legal AI sector.
WH Correspondents' Dinner Shooting Update: Secret Service Officer Not Hit by Friendly Fire
CBS News reports that the Secret Service officer wounded in Saturday’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting was not hit by friendly fire, as investigation continues.
J. Craig Venter, Pioneer Who Decoded the Human Genome, Dies at 79
Dr. J. Craig Venter, the geneticist who led the race to sequence the human genome and pioneered synthetic biology, has died at age 79.
Hegseth Grills with Lawmakers as Iran War Price Tag Hits $25 Billion
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces contentious questioning at Senate Armed Services Committee hearing as Iran war costs surpass $25 billion.
SoftBank Creates Robotics Data Center Company, Eyes $100 Billion IPO
SoftBank Group announces a new robotics company focused on building and operating AI-dedicated data centers, targeting a potential $100 billion IPO.