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World’s oldest shipwreck found off Kekova Island in Turkey
Archaeologists have discovered what they say is the world’s oldest shipwreck off Turkey’s Kekova Island, dated to between 4,400 and 4,700 years old during the Early Bronze Age.
NASA’s Webb reveals the wild weather of a mysterious world 20 light-years away
Researchers using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope discovered that a brown dwarf 20 light-years away has weather patterns governed by just two dominant factors: temperature changes and cloud structure.
TV tonight: the return of hit mystery thriller Dark Winds
Dark Winds returns for its fourth season with Zahn McClarnon and Kiowa Gordon reprising their roles as Navajo police detectives investigating a missing schoolgirl while tracking a dangerous killer.
The Audacity: this witty tech-bro takedown from a Succession writer is packed with glorious one-liners
HBO Max’s “The Audacity” is a satirical drama about a morally bankrupt tech entrepreneur that explores Silicon Valley’s corrupting influence, featuring sharp writing from a Succession alum.
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Why this month’s Microsoft patch release is a doozy
Microsoft released 972 security patches this month, including 112 critical vulnerabilities, as the industry races to address flaws before anticipated AI-enabled attacks exploit them.
Should promotion depend on how workers use AI?
Major companies are increasingly tying employee bonuses, promotions and job security to AI proficiency, raising questions about fairness and job redundancy as workers grapple with productivity gains that don’t translate to commensurate compensation.
Apple expected to unveil folding iPhone as new CEO takes center stage
Apple is expected to unveil its first folding iPhone at an event today, marking a major shift for the company and the first major product launch under new CEO John Ternus.
More than 1 in 10 chance AI ‘could kill all humans,’ says Anthropic safety lead after colleague quits
A senior Anthropic safety researcher estimates over 10% chance AI could kill all humans by decade’s end, after a colleague quit over safety concerns at leading AI labs.
Firms scramble for battery power in Spain and Portugal
Spanish and Portuguese firms are rapidly investing in battery storage systems following a major power outage last April, with battery capacity in Spain increasing nearly sevenfold since the blackout.
‘JLR job cuts a cause for uncertainty and worry’
Jaguar Land Rover is cutting 4,000 jobs over two years, primarily at its Coventry headquarters, raising concerns about the company’s future innovation capacity and the West Midlands’ skilled workforce.
Chrystia Freeland negotiated with Trump. Now she’s watching a trade war unfold
Canada has imposed retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods as trade tensions escalate, with former Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland warning that the U.S. risks alienating longtime allies.
United Utilities fined nearly £1m after discharging raw sewage along Lancashire coast
United Utilities was fined nearly £1 million after illegally discharging raw sewage along Lancashire’s coast in June 2023, affecting seaside communities including Blackpool and contaminating bathing waters.
Trump administration expresses ‘profound concern’ over Ford’s ties to China
The Trump administration expressed concern about Ford Motor’s business relationships with Chinese companies, questioning their impact on U.S. automotive manufacturing and national security interests.
Supercar maker McLaren to create 1,000 UK jobs as part of £450m tech investment
British supercar manufacturer McLaren plans to create 1,000 jobs through a £450m investment in its Woking technology centre, providing a boost to the UK automotive sector.
Why Nepal is demanding climate justice and compensation after deadly floods
Nepal is demanding $20 million in compensation and climate justice following catastrophic flooding that killed over 1,300 people and left thousands missing on August 26, citing its minimal greenhouse gas emissions despite vulnerability to climate impacts.
Medicine shortages grow in Iran as US tightens sanctions, blockade
Iran faces critical medicine shortages as US sanctions and a naval blockade disrupt pharmaceutical imports, with about 800 drugs in short supply including 90 considered essential and life-saving.