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From neon mosquitoes to winged migrations, top images captured by scientists
From neon mosquitoes to winged migrations, top images captured by scientists
Five winning images from a photo contest show scientists at work and capture the wonder of research and discovery.
Ari Daniel | Jun 11, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
How 'algorithm' got its name from a 9th-century Persian mathematician
How 'algorithm' got its name from a 9th-century Persian mathematician
In the 9th century, Muhammad ibn Musa al-Kharizmi helped solidify the concept of algorithms in mathematics and popularized algebra and the use of the zero.
Scott Neuman | Jun 11, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
Trump's pick for intel chief could imperil a key U.S. spy tool. Who is Bill Pulte?
Trump's pick for intel chief could imperil a key U.S. spy tool. Who is Bill Pulte?
Pulte's appointment has scrambled talks to renew a spy tool known as FISA 702, as lawmakers in both parties have been vocal about his lack of national security experience and role as a Trump loyalist.
Eric McDaniel | Jun 11, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
Amnesty accuses Israel's government of 'ethnic cleansing' of West Bank Palestinians
Amnesty accuses Israel's government of 'ethnic cleansing' of West Bank Palestinians
The London-based rights group says the Israeli government is deliberately trying to annex the Palestinian territory.
The Associated Press | Jun 11, 2026, 6:13 AM UTC
Police blast water cannons at protesters amid unrest over stabbing in Belfast
Police blast water cannons at protesters amid unrest over stabbing in Belfast
Protesters in Northern Ireland set small fires and hurled bricks and bottles at the police during a second night of violence over a stabbing in Belfast. The incident sparked anti-immigrant violence.
The Associated Press | Jun 11, 2026, 5:24 AM UTC
Knicks rally from 29 points down and beat Spurs for 3-1 NBA Finals lead
Knicks rally from 29 points down and beat Spurs for 3-1 NBA Finals lead
The New York Knicks made a record comeback from 29 points down and moved to the brink of their first championship since 1973 by beating the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 on Wednesday night.
The Associated Press | Jun 11, 2026, 5:05 AM UTC
FBI seizing evidence at California plant where chemical tank overheated
FBI seizing evidence at California plant where chemical tank overheated
Federal authorities served a search warrant on Wednesday at a Southern California aerospace facility where a chemical tank overheated last month, forcing 50,000 residents to evacuate because authorities feared an explosion.
The Associated Press | Jun 10, 2026, 11:05 PM UTC
Perris takes first step toward citywide data center ban
Perris takes first step toward citywide data center ban
Perris took a first step Tuesday toward banning data centers citywide. The move comes as officials weigh concerns about water and energy demand tied to the facilities.
Anthony Victoria | Jun 10, 2026, 11:04 PM UTC
Trump vows to hit Iran 'very hard tonight' and later take over its oil and gas sectors
Trump vows to hit Iran 'very hard tonight' and later take over its oil and gas sectors
The latest threat comes after a second day of intensified strikes between the U.S and Iran, pushing the Middle East closer to the resumption of a full-scale war.
The Associated Press | Jun 10, 2026, 10:46 PM UTC
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