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Honey bees are bullying other bees, scientists discover
Researchers in the UK have documented honey bees aggressively chasing other pollinators away from flowers, dominating food sources and reducing populations of competing insect species.
Oxford scientists discover how viruses build themselves without a blueprint
Oxford researchers observed virus-like particles assembling themselves molecule by molecule, revealing simple rules that guide the formation of complex biological structures with high reliability.
PepsiCo cuts earnings forecast as North American turnaround takes longer than expected
PepsiCo reported third-quarter earnings above expectations but lowered its full-year earnings forecast, citing slower-than-expected recovery in its struggling North American business.
Delta delays debut of Saudi Arabia service until March after Riyadh airport attacks
Delta Air Lines has postponed its planned October debut of nonstop service from Atlanta to Riyadh until March, citing safety concerns following deadly attacks on the Saudi airport.
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Game on: November elections kick into high gear with control of Congress in the balance
Republicans hold narrow House and Senate majorities heading into November midterm elections, facing historical headwinds as voters typically punish the party in power while Democratic candidates show competitive positioning.
AI agents meant to replace Meta workers made “large-scale, disruptive actions”
Meta explored a plan to reduce workforce by up to 60 percent using AI agents, but canceled the second phase of layoffs after encountering productivity challenges and system disruptions.
BGP hijack infecting networks caused by a comedy of errors that’s not funny at all
A BGP hijacking attack exploited security lapses at hosting provider Hetzner Online to redirect traffic for Softaculous software updates, distributing malware to infrastructure customers over a 33-hour period.
Criminals publish data of 8.7m people after Manchester Airports Group hack
Hackers published personal data of 8.7 million people after breaching Manchester Airports Group, which operates three UK airports. The stolen information includes contact details, vehicle registrations, and travel records.
Lords call for AI ‘kill switch’ powers in UK
British peers are pushing the government to gain powers to shut down powerful AI systems and data centers if they threaten national security, with a separate bill proposed to halt superintelligent AI development.
Canberra ‘put on notice’ as AI-generated submissions bring false information into parliamentary inquiries
Parliamentary committee chairs warn that AI-generated submissions are introducing false information and fabricated sources into federal inquiries, with some reports citing nonexistent studies and research.
New York City to ban student AI use in public schools until high school
New York City will ban artificial intelligence use for students through eighth grade, with the prohibition taking effect next week as part of a broader technology overhaul in the nation’s largest school district.
Uber drivers launch European class action over ‘soulless’ and ‘scary’ AI algorithm
Uber drivers across Europe have filed a landmark class action lawsuit alleging the company’s AI algorithm unlawfully sets pay and allocates jobs in violation of data protection laws.
Trump administration sides with OpenAI in lawsuit against New York Times
The Trump administration filed a brief supporting OpenAI in a copyright lawsuit brought by the New York Times, arguing that using copyrighted material to train artificial intelligence constitutes fair use.
Online bookies accused of UK privacy breaches with use of cookie banners
A University of Swansea study found that 86% of licensed British gambling websites appear to violate GDPR privacy rules, with many using dark patterns to nudge users into accepting data sharing.
The ‘choose your own adventure’ earnings: Why retailers are handling tariff refunds so differently
Retailers have inconsistently reported tariff refunds flowing in after a February Supreme Court ruling, with some using the money to lower prices while others boosted shareholder profits, complicating earnings analysis.
The bond market is blowing up right now – should Australians be worried?
Australia’s 10-year government bond yield has surged past 5.2%, the highest in over 15 years, reflecting global concerns about inflation, debt levels, and competition for capital in the economy.