Man has "miracle" recovery after heart defect causes rare massive stroke
One year after a massive stroke nearly incapacitated him, Todd Meiklejohn is opening up about his experience.
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Ketogenic diet improves metabolic health and may reduce symptoms in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder
A recent study in the Schizophrenia Bulletin suggests that a ketogenic diet provides metabolic and psychiatric benefits for individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, improving…
China’s lunar research station could be guarded by robot watchdogs, space scientists say
Robot dogs could one day lead the way across the moon, patrolling research stations, scouting hazards and helping astronauts search for scientifically valuable rocks, according to a blueprint by…
What Happens When the World is on Fire
"From America to Algeria, dangerous blazes are occurring around the world, giving us a glimpse into an age ablaze," writes John Valliant.
Gut cells may measure hunger by how watery their insides become
Researchers led by Sa Kan Yoo at the RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research (BDR) in Japan have discovered that the natural turnover of gut cells in fruit flies depends on how much food the…
The AI boom is creating data center jobs that pay more
Data centers are driving demand for electricians, installers, and maintenance workers, with some jobs paying $10 more an hour than similar roles.
FG Tasks Diaspora Nigerians On Socio-economic Roadmap
Tony Icheku in Owerri Nigeria’s Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Dr. Bernard Doro, has invited Nigerians resident overseas to join the federal government in a strategic national partnership and play…
The strange reason flu shots have been so hard to improve
On August 5, 2025, the Department of Health and Human Services canceled 22 mRNA vaccine projects worth roughly $500 million and told the country it would stop investing in the technology that had…
Inside the Not-So-Dumb Head of the Dodo Bird
Cranial scans reveal a brain with clever sensory adaptations The post Inside the Not-So-Dumb Head of the Dodo Bird appeared first on Nautilus .
Bundeswehr: "We're not putting a senior lance corporal at the age of 68 into an infantry fighting vehicle anymore"
The German armed forces, the Bundeswehr, are to have an effective reserve again. Why older age groups are in demand and why employers should not worry, explains the head of the Reservists'…
Monkeys keep pets and maintain friendships with other animals
This behaviour may shed light on one of the defining features of our own species: our extraordinary relationships with other animals
God of War TV series sees further recasts as Amazon seeks older actors for Atreus and Thrud
The series will have different actors in these roles for Season 2.
'These were harder than any other blades, cut sharper and cost more': How ancient Sri Lankans created steel of legends by harnessing monsoons
In this excerpt from "The Age of Alchemy," author Kit Chapman reveals how ancient Sri Lankans created steel of legends by harnessing monsoons.
Brazilian families lost USD 12 billion to online gambling in 2025
Brazilian households lost over USD 12 billion to gambling last year. This amount represents the net figure – the difference between the money wagered and the money returned as winnings.
AI labs shouldn’t be allowed to grade their own homework
We know about AI labs' hacking failures only because the companies involved chose to tell us.
AI is changing work faster than the data can keep up
Recent studies have shown AI having a positive impact on job growth, yet economists and labor activists warn that the emerging technology threatens to quickly transform the financial system.
I have photographed seven solar eclipses, and it was the internet that changed everything for the last three – and not in a good way!
This is how the Great American Solar Eclipse became the Great American Traffic Jam!
Mavs Owner Patrick Dumont Hits Back at Mark Cuban in Arena Fight
Cuban is required to arbitrate the dispute privately, Dumont claims.
I swapped my Mac mini for this round alternative — and surprisingly I can still use all the same accessories
Lenovo cut all the right corners with its puck-shaped Yoga Mini for a Windows-based mini PC that truly thinks outside the box.
There's a simple way to watch Man Utd vs PSG for *FREE*
All the ways to watch Man Utd vs PSG online and from anywhere in the world, as the Red Devils face the European champions in their latest pre-season friendly.
My favorite feel-good show is back
Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 139, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, barbecue sauce, and also you can read all the old editions at the…
Is this $450 laptop from an unknown brand too good to be true?
Finding a good laptop under $500 was hard enough before RAMageddon. They nearly always had cheap hardware and underpowered, often outdated chips.
Bad Luck, Bad Choices
Richard Russo is America’s portraitist of left-behind people in hollowed-out towns.
A Culture War in the Bedroom
A new film pokes fun at Gen Z’s inhibitions—erotic and otherwise.
The Human-Origin Story Is Being Radically Revised
New secrets from our past have been coming out in droves.
How to watch Man Utd vs PSG: live stream the 2026/27 pre-season friendly from anywhere
Here's how to watch Man Utd vs PSG live streams for free from anywhere in the world, as United take on the European champions in Sweden.
How to choose your first mechanical keyboard — and why it's simpler than the internet wants you to think
When buying a new mechanical keyboard, it's important to do your research to make sure you get the right one for your needs. But, with so many options and loads of jargon flying around, it can also be confusing, and we're here to help.
Lionel Messi's father, Jorge Messi, passes away at 68 | What we know about the cause of his death
Jorge Messi has played a key role in his son's soccer career, acting as his agent and managing his business affairs off the field.
Todd Blanche Confirmed As Attorney General: All Senators Who Voted Against
Todd Blanche secured enough Republican support in the Senate to be confirmed as attorney general on Saturday morning.
- Todd Blanche confirmed as 88th U.S. Attorney General by 50-49 Senate vote
- Two Republican senators, Bill Cassidy and Thom Tillis, voted against Blanche
- Cassidy pledged to revoke contentious $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund
Victims urged to come forward as police accused of 'failures' over murderer and rapist
The Met and British Transport Police say the sex offender may have more victims, while criticism of investigators continues.
iPhone 17 faces an early price rise a month before iPhone 18 Pro launch
Apple may raise the prices of the iPhone 17 roster on August 10, bringing the smartphones in line with other products affected by the memory pricing crisis.
Leaking tanker off Omani coast is sinking deeper, satellite images show
BEIRUT (AP) — Satellite images reviewed by The Associated Press show that a sanctioned tanker carrying nearly a million barrels of oil appears to be increasingly submerged in water off the coast of…
IS-linked group kills at least 13 in Congo village
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Militants affiliated with the Islamic State group attacked a village in Congo near the border with Uganda early Saturday, killing at least 13 people and burning and looting…
Police Arrest 5 Pakistanis Over Suspicious Movements in Benue
The Benue State Police Command has arrested five Pakistani nationals over suspected clandestine activities in rural parts of two Local Government Areas of the State.
EU, PLAC Charge Nigerian Youths to Demand Transparency, Accountability
Onyebuchi Ezigbo in Abuja The European Union Delegation to Nigeria and the Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) have asked Nigerian youths to demand transparency and accountability from public…
Shrimp import talks with Thailand at final stage, resolution expected by mid‑August, says Mat Sabu
KOTA BHARU, Aug 8 — Discussions on the issue of shrimp imports from Thailand are at the final stage and are expect...
Hunter Biden Reveals Toll of Joe Biden’s Cancer Fight: ‘Sad To Watch’
“My dad is and to this day remains the center of our family,” Hunter Biden said, calling the former president “our rock.”
Spain to Establish Border Controls on Arrivals From Italy
Spain will introduce temporary border controls on flights and ships arriving from Italy from midnight on Saturday until September 7, … Read More The post Spain to Establish Border Controls on Arrivals…
Scotland closing in on head coach to replace Clarke
The Scottish FA is closing in on the appointment of a new head coach to succeed Steve Clarke.
Alhaji Abubakar Alhaji and Nigeria’s Historical Amnesia
By Mobolaji Sanusi “We live in a society of imposed forgetfulness, a society that depends on public amnesia.”— Angela Yvonne Davis (1944 – present) Sometime last week, news filtered in
Couple turning inherited farm into nature site
The farm in Cockermouth is undergoing a 30-year project to boost wildlife there.
Arsenal sign Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle in £75m deal
Arsenal have signed Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes on a four-year contract with a further one-year option, the Premier League champions announced on Saturday.
'Foreign forces must leave': Iran says regional countries can ensure their own security
'Foreign forces must leave': Iran says regional countries can ensure their own security Ali Akbar Velayati, an adviser to Iran’s supreme leader, has called for foreign forces to leave the region…
Steuern: Entwurf: Steuerreform ohne Progressionsausgleich geplant
Finanzminister Klingbeil legt einen Gesetzentwurf für die vereinbarte Steuerreform vor. Ab 2028 sollen die Bürger um 10 Milliarden entlastet werden. Doch manche vermissen etwas.
85-Year-Old Community Leader Shot Dead in Edo
Unidentified gunmen have reportedly shot dead an 85-year-old community leader, Hon. Reuben Owie, at his residence in Iguosa, near Okhunhun, Benin City, Edo State.
Man found dead after fire in basement of west-end Toronto home
Toronto emergency crews were called to a home on Moynes Avenue, near Royal York Road and The Queensway, at around 12:25 a.m. on Saturday.
Intel's proposed orbital data centers would manage thousands of simple LEO satellites —two-tier network puts the brains of satellite constellations in higher orbit
Intel’s orbital data center architecture uses powerful higher-orbit satellites to manage LEO constellations, reducing reliance on terrestrial control centers.
5 of the best Bose headphones and earbuds are up to $130 off ahead of the launch of the QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) — which ones are worth buying?
With the QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) on the way, Bose has just discounted several of its older models at Amazon, but which ones are actually worth buying?
Zelenskyy: Ukraine Could Have Produced Patriots for Europe
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić discussed Ukraine’s war against Russia, air defense, European integration, economic cooperation and Ukraine’s…
LEAP India IPO: Look before you LEAP
Dominant pooling franchise and debt reduction cannot offset the aggressive valuation for LEAP India
IRGC says Hormuz reopening depends on US accepting Iran’s terms
IRGC says Hormuz reopening depends on US accepting Iran’s terms Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says the Strait of Hormuz will reopen only if the United States accepts Tehran’s…
Delhi tragedy: Mercedes-Maruti WagonR collision kills 70-year-old woman in Narela; What did preliminary probe reveal?
Delhi accident: The tragedy occurred around 8 am near Himalayas Apartment in Mamurpur when a Mercedes and a Maruti WagonR collided.
AI-designed E. coli killer points toward new ways to fight antibiotic-resistant bacteria
In science, the suffix "phage" means to devour. Thus, the name bacteriophage might conjure images of tiny creatures that "eat" bacteria.
PhonePe, Razorpay chiefs say UPI will stay free for users, back sustainable model
PhonePe and Razorpay leaders affirmed UPI payments will stay free for consumers. They support sustainable revenue models for payment infrastructure and businesses.
iPhone 17 is going to get pricier, hold on to your wallets
Apple could raise iPhone 17 prices as early as August 10, just weeks before the expected iPhone 18 launch.
Punjab Orders Province-Wide Survey of Unsafe Buildings After Monsoon
Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Maryam Nawaz has ordered authorities to conduct a survey of all unsafe and deteriorating buildings across … Read More The post Punjab Orders Province-Wide Survey of Unsafe…
The Excellent HP OmniBook 5 Is $550 Off Its Retail Price Today
My favorite budget laptop, the HP OmniBook 5, has an OLED screen and gets great battery life, despite being just $750 right now.
Kimtai urges stronger community participation in forest conservation
Principal Secretary Advocates Ecotourism and Agricultural Opportunities for Forest-Adjacent Communities The post Kimtai urges stronger community participation in forest conservation appeared first on…
After a trip to see my parents, my family moved across the country to live with them. My dad's recent diagnosis made me grateful we did.
My family moved in with my parents because I wanted more time with them. When my dad was diagnosed with Parkinson's, I knew it was the right call.
