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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.
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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China warns of ‘consequences’ for Taiwan after Taipei envoys attend Pacific leaders summit
China warned of “consequences” for Taiwan after Taiwanese officials attended a Pacific Islands Forum summit in Palau, where Beijing’s envoy called their presence “very inappropriate.”
The election campaign to replace Macron in France is heating up as the summer vacation season ends
France’s presidential campaign is intensifying as summer ends, with an unusually large field of candidates vying to replace Emmanuel Macron next May, with Marine Le Pen positioned as the front-runner.
Data breach notices have already blown past last year’s total — and AI is playing a growing role
Data breach notices have already surpassed last year’s total through the first half of 2026, with over 471 million victim notices reported, as artificial intelligence capabilities increasingly enable hackers to exploit system vulnerabilities.
Sanders proposes bill to stop Social Security benefit garnishment for unpaid student loans
Sen. Bernie Sanders introduced a bill to prevent Social Security benefit garnishment for unpaid federal student loans, backed by Democratic senators Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey.
Treasury proposes low-cost investment rules for Trump Accounts
The U.S. Treasury Department proposed guidance Thursday establishing investment rules for Trump Accounts, tax-deferred accounts for children designed to prioritize low-cost index funds and maximize long-term compound growth.
Labor Department to propose expansion of association health plans, which could lower insurance costs for some workers
The Labor Department is proposing an expansion of association health plans that could broaden health insurance access and potentially lower costs for self-employed workers and small businesses.
Walmart stock tumbles 9% after outlook disappoints Wall Street
Walmart’s stock fell 9% after the retailer beat quarterly sales estimates but disappointed Wall Street with its comparable sales growth and forward guidance, despite raising its full-year outlook.
Best Buy beats quarterly estimates and hikes its outlook, but stock falls
Best Buy reported stronger-than-expected quarterly results and raised its full-year financial guidance, though shares declined about 7% following the announcement.
Family offices are making a bullish bet on the stock market, according to CNBC Family Office Portfolio Tracker
Family offices increased stock holdings to 37% of portfolios in the second quarter, up from 34% in the first quarter, signaling bullishness on equities and the AI trade.
Marvell shares tumble 6% as outlook underwhelms despite 37% revenue growth
Marvell Technology shares declined 6% on Friday after posting a 37% revenue increase in the second quarter, as its fiscal 2028 outlook disappointed investors despite a 50% revenue growth projection.
Klarna Recently Went for Its Worst Week Ever, Down More Than 30%
Klarna shares fell more than 30% in a week following an earnings report that beat expectations but included significantly reduced full-year revenue and growth guidance.
Healthcare’s Best Week Since June Traces Back to a Single Moderna and Merck Cancer Trial
Moderna and Merck’s tailored mRNA cancer vaccine showed success in late-stage trials, driving the health-care sector to its strongest week since late June with broad market enthusiasm.