Scientists found the crust beneath East Africa’s Turkana Rift is thinning to a critical point, suggesting the continent’s breakup is at a more advanced stage than previously thought.
Harvard researchers discovered that a gut bacterium produces a molecule after interacting with common pollutants, triggering a hidden inflammatory pathway that may lead to depression.
The Mexican government says it is investigating a plane crash that killed several suspected CIA operatives, emphasizing that the individuals were not authorized to operate on Mexican territory.
Iran has resumed commercial flights from Tehran’s Imam Khomeini International Airport after 56 days, with Istanbul, Muscat, and Medina among the first destinations to restore air links.
Palestinians held their first local elections in over two decades in the West Bank and parts of Gaza, marking a significant step in the region’s democratic process, though questions remain about the elections’ practical impact.
Meta announced it will lay off approximately 10% of its workforce, affecting over 20,000 employees as the company pivots aggressively toward AI, marking a new phase in the tech industry’s AI-driven labor restructuring.
President Trump will attend the White House Correspondents’ Association annual dinner for the first time, breaking a years-long boycott. The decision comes with notable changes to the event’s traditional format, including the elimination of the comedian performance.
President Trump abruptly canceled the Pakistan trip of envoys Witkoff and Kushner for Iran peace negotiations, casting uncertainty over the diplomatic efforts and drawing international attention.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has formally apologized for the company’s failure to alert police about a mass shooting suspect’s dangerous conversations with ChatGPT, sparking a broader debate on AI safety protocols.
The United States has agreed to ease certain sanctions on Venezuela to allow the government to cover legal fees for former president Nicolás Maduro’s defense in a closely watched U.S. trial.