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Do people become less creative as they get older? Research makes surprising discovery
Adults demonstrate greater creative ability than preschoolers on objective tasks, but report significantly lower confidence and higher anxiety when completing them, researchers find.
40 years later, Chernobyl’s nuclear fallout is not what scientists expected
Researchers analyzing radioactive particles from Chornobyl find that some have retained their original crystal structure over 40 years, though contamination risks remain poorly understood and unpredictable.
Faisal Islam: Why China and AI are worrying global finance bosses
Global finance leaders gathering at IMF meetings in Bangkok grapple with competing economic forces, including geopolitical tensions, rising interest rates, AI investment opportunities, and China’s rapid dominance in advanced manufacturing sectors.
India’s Cockroach Janta party leader arrested amid crackdown on protests
The leader of India’s Cockroach Janta party youth movement was arrested Friday as authorities intensified a crackdown on anti-government protests demanding the resignation of the chief election commissioner.
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Andrew Tate is seeking bail in his extradition fight. Here’s why that’s unlikely
Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan seek bail while fighting extradition to the U.K. on charges including rape and human trafficking. Legal experts say bail approval in international extradition cases is extremely rare.
Jon Ossoff, usually a head down senator, has found a formula to excite Democrats
Senator Jon Ossoff of Georgia, a Democrat in a Trump-won state, has become a standout performer for his party through viral speeches and constituent services, defying expectations of a vulnerable race.
Tech companies and local officials are covering data center talks in NDAs
Tech companies and local officials are using nondisclosure agreements to shield data center negotiations from the public, raising concerns about transparency and democratic accountability in communities where projects are being developed.
Nuclear regulator prepares to abandon decades-old radiation safety rule
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is preparing to eliminate a fifty-year-old radiation safety standard known as ALARA to support nuclear energy expansion for artificial intelligence data centers under the Trump administration.
School districts face a back-to-school math problem: The high price of diesel
School districts nationwide face significant budget strain as diesel prices have surged nearly $2 per gallon compared to last year, affecting the 90% of U.S. school buses that run on the fuel.
Russia says it launched a ‘massive’ overnight strike on 9 Ukrainian cities
Russia conducted a massive overnight strike using missiles and drones against nine Ukrainian cities, causing civilian casualties and infrastructure damage as the conflict continues into its fifth year.
Soaring summer power bills spark protests — and even disconnections
High summer power bills in Oklahoma have sparked widespread protests and utility disconnections, with some residents facing bills exceeding $1,300 as heat waves intensify across the country.
Anthropic tells investors annualized revenue run rate climbed to $65 billion in July
Anthropic reported an annualized revenue run rate of $65 billion in July, representing sevenfold growth year-over-year, as the AI company prepares for an anticipated IPO filing.
Home Depot reaffirms guidance amid ‘frozen housing market conditions’
Home Depot beat earnings expectations and reaffirmed full-year guidance, citing market share gains despite what its CFO called ‘frozen housing market conditions’ limiting consumer spending.
Target says its turnaround is picking up steam, with help from a big tariff refund
Target posted stronger quarterly sales and raised full-year guidance, supported by a $752 million tariff refund boost. The retailer’s comparable sales exceeded Wall Street expectations as its turnaround strategy gains momentum.
Likely BMO swan song shows trucking credit strengthening
BMO’s transportation unit, being sold to Stonepeak, showed strengthening trucking credit conditions in third-quarter earnings, with provisions for credit losses hitting their lowest level since early 2023.
Nvidia stock is on a 7-day losing streak ahead of its big earnings report
Nvidia stock declined for seven consecutive trading days ahead of its earnings report, marking its longest losing streak since 2022, with the stock down approximately 7% during the period.