Researchers say DNA can replace hard drives to help store the world’s ever-increasing digital output. Matt Dibble has the story …
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Downgraded Agatha Brings Heavy Rain to Southern Mexico
The storm that came ashore in southwestern Mexico as Hurricane Agatha is expected to dissipate late Tuesday, but after dropping more heavy rains over the region. Oaxaca Governor Alejandro Murat …
your ads here!Australian Indigenous Weather Knowledge on Display in New Documentary Series
Indigenous Australia’s approach to seasons, based on tens of thousands of years of experience, is explored in a new three-part documentary series. From Sydney, Phil Mercer reports …
your ads here!New WHO Panel to Speed Up Pandemic Response, Address Shortcomings
The World Health Organization’s governing board agreed on Monday to form a new committee to help speed up its response to health emergencies like COVID-19. The U.N. Health Agency faced …
your ads here!36 Years Later, ‘Top Gun’ Again Tops North America Box Office
Much-anticipated action film “Top Gun: Maverick” was expected to have a big opening and it did not disappoint, taking in an estimated $151 million in North America for the four-day …
your ads here!Ghanaian Lawmaker Abolishes Medical Exam Fees for Sex Victims
In Ghana, sexual assault victims must show medical reports to prove they have been assaulted before a rape suspect can be prosecuted. These medical examinations come at a relatively high …
your ads here!WHO: Monkeypox Won’t Turn into Pandemic, But Many Unknowns
The World Health Organization’s top monkeypox expert said she doesn’t expect the hundreds of cases reported to date to turn into another pandemic, but acknowledged there are still many unknowns …
your ads here!Eurovision Winners Auction Trophy for Army
Ukraine’s Kalush Orchestra, which won the Eurovision this year, has auctioned its trophy for a $900,000 donation to a foundation that helps the Ukrainian army. The trophy — a large …
your ads here!Popular Punjabi Rapper Sidhu Moose Wala Shot Dead at 28
Indian police are investigating the murder of a popular Punjabi rapper who blended hip-hop, rap and folk music, a day after he was fatally shot, officials said Monday. Shubhdeep Singh …
your ads here!2021 Another Record Year for Meth Seizures in Southeast Asia
Methamphetamine seizures across East and Southeast Asia hit yet another record high in 2021, proof of the “staggering” scale and reach the region’s drug gangs have gained after a decade …
your ads here!‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Wins Tom Cruise 1st $100 Million Opening
Forget breaking the sound barrier: Tom Cruise just soared past a major career milestone. The 59-year-old superstar just got his first $100 million opening weekend with “Top Gun: Maverick.” In …
your ads here!‘Triangle of Sadness’ Wins Palme d’Or at Cannes Film Fest
Swedish director Ruben Ostlund’s class warfare comedy “Triangle of Sadness” won the Palme d’Or at the 75th Cannes Film Festival on Saturday, giving Ostlund one of cinema’s most prestigious prizes …
your ads here!Shanghai to Lift ‘Unreasonable’ Curbs on Firms, Beijing Eases Restrictions
Shanghai said on Sunday “unreasonable” curbs on businesses will be removed from June 1 as it looks to lift its COVID-19 lockdown, while Beijing reopened parts of its public transport …
your ads here!Baby Formula Shortage Highlights US Racial Disparities
Capri Isidoro broke down in tears in the office of a lactation consultant. The mother of two had been struggling to breastfeed her 1-month-old daughter ever since she was born, …
your ads here!Weather’s Unwanted Guest: Nasty La Nina Keeps Popping up
Something weird is up with La Nina, the natural but potent weather event linked to more drought and wildfires in the western United States and more Atlantic hurricanes. It’s becoming …
your ads here!‘Princess of the Wall of Death’: Indonesian Daredevil Defies Gravity and Stereotypes
Karmila Purba revs her motorbike under the lights of an Indonesian night carnival and rides up horizontally inside a wooden cylinder called Satan’s Barrel, drawing gasps from spectators looking down …
your ads here!Insecurity Puts Mali’s Historic Djenné Mosque at Risk
Experts say Mali’s struggle against Islamist militants is putting its World Heritage sites at risk. For the first time in modern history, officials say, the annual replastering of the mud …
your ads here!WHO: Nearly 200 Cases of Monkeypox in More Than 20 Countries
The World Health Organization says nearly 200 cases of monkeypox have been reported in more than 20 countries not usually known to have outbreaks of the unusual disease but described …
your ads here!Nobel Laureate Denounces Rape as Weapon of War
When asked if he is afraid for his life, Dr. Denis Mukwege responded candidly: “I am human.” Due to the nature of his work, the renowned gynecological surgeon has received …
your ads here!G7 Pledges Put Coal on Notice, Could Boost Climate Aid
Officials from the Group of Seven wealthy nations announced Friday that they will aim to largely end greenhouse gas emissions from their power sectors by 2035, making it highly unlikely …
your ads here!Companion Robot Responds to User’s Emotional Cues, Health Needs
The arrival of the pandemic intensified feelings of loneliness and social isolation for millions of older people, many of whom were already battling depression and other health issues. For those …
your ads here!Racism In The Ranks: Dutch Police Film Spurs Conversation
A documentary about discrimination within the ranks of Dutch police has sparked a national conversation in the Netherlands about racism, with many officers and others hoping it will finally bring …
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