4 h. ago New prostate cancer test pinpoints disease better than PSA option, study finds

A simple urine test was found to detect prostate cancer with greater accuracy than the standard PSA (prostate-specific antigen) test, according to a new study.

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5 h. ago From tech pioneers to ‘extremists’: Belarusian founders face exile and statelessness

In 2013, Tatyana Marynich and Anastasiya Khamiankova opened the doors to Imaguru, a startup hub in Minsk, Belarus that would go on to launch some of Eastern Europe’s most prominent tech success stories. A decade later, they’ve been sentenced ‘in absentia’ to a combined 23 years in prison by Belarusian authorities. Their property has been […]

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14 h. ago Senate fails to reject Trump's national emergency on tariffs, as Republicans splinter

On a measure that would disapprove of Trump's national emergency regarding tariffs, the Senate splintered during a vote

Politics

14 h. ago Vance breaks key tie after Senate fails to reject Trump's national emergency on tariffs

On a measure that would disapprove of Trump's national emergency regarding tariffs, the Senate splintered during a vote

Politics

16 h. ago Underwater volcano poised to erupt off OR coast, Seattle scientists say

Underwater volcano poised to erupt off OR coast, Seattle scientists say  FOX 13 Seattle

Science

17 h. ago Senior Cuban Regime Official and Castro Confidant Discovered in Florida Seeking U.S. Residency

Héctor Alejandro Hernández Morales, a senior Cuban regime official identified as the once bodyguard and "trusted man" of both late communist dictator Fidel Castro and his brother and successor Raúl Castro, is presently living in Florida aspiring to obtain U.S. resident status, Cuba-focused outlets reported. The post Senior Cuban Regime Official and Castro Confidant Discovered in Florida Seeking U.S. Residency appeared first on Breitbart.

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19 h. ago Rubio has been in touch with El Salvador's Bukele about Abrego Garcia: Sources

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been in touch with El Salvador President Bukele about Kilmar Abrego Garcia, multiple sources told ABC News.

Politics

19 h. ago Rapid lithium extraction eliminates use of acid and high heat, scientists report

Lightweight lithium metal is a heavy-hitting critical mineral, serving as the key ingredient in the rechargeable batteries that power phones, laptops, electric vehicles and more. As ubiquitous as lithium is in modern technology, extracting the metal is complex and expensive. A new method, developed by researchers at Penn State and recently granted patent rights, enables high-efficiency lithium extraction—in minutes, not hours—using low temperatures and simple water-based leaching.

Science

19 h. ago Scientists use virtual reality for fish to teach robots how to swarm

Fish are masters of coordinated motion. Schools of fish have no leader, yet individuals manage to stay in formation, avoid collisions, and respond with liquid flexibility to changes in their environment. Reproducing this combination of robustness and flexibility has been a long-standing challenge for human-engineered systems like robots.

Events

21 h. ago United States and European Union Hold Seventh Joint Committee Meeting under the Bilateral Agreement on Prudential Measures Regarding Insurance and Reinsurance

United States and European Union Hold Seventh Joint Committee Meeting under the Bilateral Agreement on Prudential Measures Regarding Insurance and Reinsurance  United States Trade Representative (.gov)

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23 h. ago 5 Takeaways: Behind Trump’s Deal to Deport Migrants to El Salvador

Internal documents and interviews with people familiar with the operation reveal how the White House seized on a wartime law to accelerate immigrant deportations.

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24 h. ago Livestream: Jennifer McCabe back on the stand in Karen Read murder trial

McCabe left off her testimony Tuesday with the discovery of John O’Keefe’s body on the snowy lawn outside 34 Fairview Road. The post Livestream: Jennifer McCabe back on the stand in Karen Read murder trial appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

24 h. ago Teens discover beach message in bottle written decades ago: 'No name or address'

After it was written nearly 50 years ago, a message in a bottle from a now-closed grammar school in England reached a beach in Norway. The teens who found it hope to connect with the writer.

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24 h. ago Chinese AI scientists may threaten US tech dominance, think tank says

Chinese AI scientists may threaten US tech dominance, think tank says  South China Morning Post

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24 h. ago Baby salmon do what?! 'That's not a thing,' surprised scientists thought

Baby salmon do what?! 'That's not a thing,' surprised scientists thought  The Seattle Times

Science

27 h. ago Big Tech tried to kill an affordable housing measure in Seattle. They lost

Big Tech tried to kill an affordable housing measure in Seattle. They lost  Fast Company

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36 h. ago DOGE, Treasury discover $334M in improper payment requests due to foul codes

The Treasury Department and DOGE discovered $334 million in improper payment requests that were flagged because of budget codes that were missing, invalid or unauthorized.

Economics

37 h. ago Amid Local Production Crisis, L.A. City Council Passes Measure to Spur Reform of Film Permitting Process

Amid Local Production Crisis, L.A. City Council Passes Measure to Spur Reform of Film Permitting Process  The Hollywood Reporter

Events

38 h. ago A pioneering S.F. program seeks to keep rapidly aging immigrant population out of nursing homes

A pioneering S.F. program seeks to keep rapidly aging immigrant population out of nursing homes  San Francisco Chronicle

Events

38 h. ago ‘It’s a huge loss’: Trump administration dismisses scientists preparing climate report

‘It’s a huge loss’: Trump administration dismisses scientists preparing climate report  Los Angeles Times

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