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Insects survive 1,213 feet of pressure under water, defying physics
Lake flies challenge the explanation of why there are no insects in the open ocean. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy . Like it or not, insects are everywhere, including places where you may not want them to be.
Ukraine's ousted defence minister insists on being reinstated
Ukraine's ousted defence minister insists on being reinstated Ukraine's ousted defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov has refused to accept an alternative post in Volodymyr Zelensky's government, insisting he wants his job back. He thanked the president, but said there were only three positions in the state - in addition to soldiers on the battlefield - which determine the course of the war: president, defence minister and commander-in-chief. Zelensky said he had offered Fedorov several posts, including deputy prime minister. Last week's removal of Fedorov - who is praised for transforming the armed forces - triggered mass protests. Zelensky was later forced to sack commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi, who conflicted with Fedorov.
Berry picker finds mystery WW2 plane wreckage in Poland
More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. An identification number suggests the plane featured one of the iconic Rolls-Royce Merlin engines. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy . A hiker's recent berry-picking trip in the woods along the northern Polish-German border yielded more than a basket of fruit.
ChatGPT medical advice brought man 'to brink of death', lawsuit alleges
ChatGPT medical advice brought man'to brink of death', lawsuit alleges A man who claims medical advice from ChatGPT brought him to the brink of death has sued OpenAI, the company behind the popular chatbot, and its founder Sam Altman. A lawsuit filed by Scott Winters, a 55-year-old pastor from Florida, claimed ChatGPT told him not to seek medical help after repeatedly asking about symptoms in the build-up to a near-fatal pulmonary embolism. Winters' lawyers alleged the platform repeatedly and insistently misdiagnosed him while drawing on previous discussions about religion to assure him he would recover. OpenAI's Drew Pusateri told the BBC's US news partner CBS News that ChatGPT is not a doctor and should never be used as a substitute for medical care, diagnosis or treatment. He also said it was common for people to seek health information online, adding: AI can make that experience better by helping them find clearer answers, organise their questions and prepare for conversations with medical professionals.
Frank Gardner: Houthi attacks raise fears of wider Middle East conflict and more global economic damage
Yemen's Houthi fighters claim to have attacked shipping in the Red Sea - a move that threatens to further escalate the already volatile situation in the Middle East. By forcing ships to turn back from the narrow Bab El Mandeb strait, they have threatened to choke off the main maritime route from Europe to Asia. It comes as US-Iran strikes continue and while a deal to develop Saudi Arabia's nuclear industry prompts fears of an arms race. So is the Middle East becoming more dangerous? So far, 2026 is sadly proving to be one of the more violent years for parts of the Middle East. For 12 consecutive nights, US Central Command (Centcom) has carried out air strikes on Iranian coastal radar, drone and missile bases.
The EU Fines Google 1 Billion for Prioritizing Its Own Services in Search
The European Commission claims that Google boosted its own apps and products to the top of search rankings to the detriment of its competitors. The European Commission has levied a $1 billion penalty against Google over alleged competition law violations. An EC investigation found that Google had abused its dominance in the European Union's search and app store markets to funnel people toward its own apps and services, in violation of the EU's Digital Markets Act . The body has ordered Google to refrain from giving preferential treatment to its own services--such as shopping, accommodations, transport, and flights--in search rankings. Google must also allow app developers to communicate and transact with users outside the Play Store, where it takes a commission on sales .
Roman emperors once banned men from having long hair
More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. The law banning Germanic fashions came six years after Visigoths sacked Rome. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy . Fashion isn't always an attempt to stay stylish.
Kuwait-Iraq border crossing hit in drone attack
What is Iran's Pickaxe Mountain? Kuwait's Defence Ministry said a drone attack hit the Abdali border crossing with Iraq, causing damage but no casualties. The crossing is the country's main gateway for passenger and commercial traffic with Iraq. 'Our fight is to fix the system': India protesters demand accountability Rubio says US policy on Iran is'a head for an eye'
Burnham calls 20% business rates cut for English pubs a first step
Pubs, clubs and live music venues in England will be given a 20% cut to business rates from April, which the government estimates will save firms around £1,100 next year. In his third policy announcement since becoming prime minister, Andy Burnham called the plan a first step to help businesses, and said pubs in particular need to know that the cavalry is coming. It will cost £100m and be funded by a review of tax relief on firms such as vape shops which do not make a positive contribution to local communities, the government said. Some hospitality firms welcomed the move but others in the industry, such as hotels and restaurants, questioned why the 20% cut would not extend to them. Pubs have now had two rounds of relief - a 15% cut in April and a further 20% which will come into force next year.
Mary Steenburgen Does Not Feel Bad if You Lost Your Tennis Court to Pickleball
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