What Americans think about Trump’s first year back in office, according to AP-NORC polling

An AP-NORC poll reveals that about 40% of U.S. adults approve of President Donald Trump’s performance in his second term, a figure that has remained virtually unchanged since he took office again. The poll highlights areas of vulnerability, including low approval ratings on the economy and immigration, and a majority disapproving of his foreign policy approach.

Oracle sued by bondholders over growing debt for AI buildout

Oracle has been sued by bondholders who claim the company concealed how much debt it would need to sell to support the AI buildout for Oracle's $300 billion OpenAI deal

Horses can detect fear in humans by smell, becoming more likely to startle and more wary of people who are scared

A new study published in the journal PLOS One finds that horses can detect fear in humans by smell, becoming more likely to startle and more wary of people who are scared. Researchers collected odor samples from the armpits of human study participants and observed the horses' behavior when exposed to these odors. The study suggests that horses can smell how we feel, even if they can't hear or see us, providing evidence of cross-species 'emotional contagion'.

In arrivo la tessera elettorale digitale e la carta d’identità semplificata per over 70

Due «misure di semplificazione» in arrivo. Da un lato, la nuova tessera elettorale in formato digitale; dall’altro la carta d’identità semplificata per gli over 70: entrambe sono inserite nella bozza del decreto legge Pnrr, che arriverà in Consiglio dei ministri nelle prossime se

Mosquitoes’ thirst for human blood has increased as biodiversity loss worsens

Scientists found that mosquitoes in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest have a strong preference for human blood, likely due to biodiversity loss. This preference could increase the risk of viral disease transmission. The study highlights the need for targeted surveillance and prevention actions to control disease-carrying mosquitoes.

Higher consumption of some food preservatives is associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes and cancer, two studies suggest

Of 17 preservatives studied, higher consumption of 12 of them linked with increased risk of type 2 diabetes For example, potassium sorbate was associated with a 14% increased risk of overall cancer and a 26% increased risk of breast cancer, while sulfites were associated with

New Research: 64% of 3rd-Party Applications Access Sensitive Data Without Justification

Research analyzing 4,700 leading websites reveals that 64% of third-party applications now access sensitive data without business justification, up from 51% in 2024

Old GPUs are becoming better value as software stops targeting them

Old GPUs are proving to be a better value as software support diminishes, making them ideal for tasks like media transcoding and local AI workloads. Despite losing active driver support, these older cards are being supported by open-source projects, which enhance their performance and visuals. With prices falling faster than usability, they offer a compelling opportunity for buyers who prioritize performance over novelty.

Social media, not gaming, tied to rising attention problems in teens, new study finds

Our main finding was that social media use was associated with a gradual increase in inattentiveness. Gaming or watching videos was not. These patterns remained the same even after accounting for children’s genetic risk for ADHD and their families’ income. We also tested wheth

U.S. House passes bill to stop Chinese companies from accessing export-controlled American AI chips using offshore rental loophole

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Remote Access Security Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at preventing Chinese companies from accessing export-controlled American AI chips by renting offshore data centers. This act extends export controls to cloud computing, addressing a loophole that has been allegedly used by Chinese companies to gain access to advanced AI hardware.

A new ‘El Chapo’ emerges in Sinaloa

Mexican authorities point to the growing influence of Fausto Isidro, once a mid-level regional crime boss, in drug trafficking to the United States

The friendship secret: why socialising could help you live longer

Neuroscientist Ben Rein is on a mission to show that being around others not only feels good, but can even improve recovery from strokes, cancer and heart attacks. So why are so many of us isolated and glued to our phones?

“Sell America” sentiment rippled through markets after the Trump administration escalated its attacks on the FED

The Trump administration's recent attacks on the Federal Reserve have sparked concerns over the central bank's independence, causing a slight dip in the dollar, Treasuries, and US equities futures. Chair Jerome Powell's revelation of grand jury subpoenas related to his congressional testimony on Fed renovations has reignited debates on the implications for US markets. Portfolio manager Gary Tan from Allspring Global Investments suggests that any threat to the Fed's independence could lead to diversification away from the dollar and increased interest in traditional hedges like gold.

How the brain creates facial expressions: researchers have identified a network of neural circuits in the brain and muscles in the face that work together to create facial expressions

Using these methods, they were able map out a facial motor network composed of neural activity from the different regions of the frontal lobe—the lateral primary motor cortex, ventral premotor cortex, and medial cingulate motor cortex—and the primary somatosensory cortex, in the

Trump threatens Cuba: Negotiate "BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE"

‘Dangerous and alarming’: Google removes some of its AI summaries after users’ health put at risk

In one case that experts described as “dangerous” and “alarming”, Google provided bogus information about crucial liver function tests that could leave people with serious liver disease wrongly thinking they were healthy. Typing “what is the normal range for liver blood tests”

Everyday internet use and stress: shopping, social media an entertainment platforms linked to higher levels of stress. Reading news, email and productivity to lower levels. Mobile phone use showed stronger stress links than desktop use

The study followed nearly 1,500 adults over seven months. The participants lived in Germany and used mobile phones or desktop computers for daily online activity Women reported higher stress than men across devices. Older adults and higher income groups reported lower stress o

Study reveals that changes to the gut microbiome can change the way the brain works

A new Northwestern University study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reveals that gut microbiomes from different primate species influence brain function in mice. The study found that mice with gut microbes from large-brained primates like humans and squirrel monkeys showed increased gene expression related to energy production and learning, while mice with microbes from smaller-brained primates like macaques showed less of these processes. The findings suggest that the gut microbiome may play a role in the evolution of brain size and function across species and could potentially contribute to the development of certain psychological disorders.

Amazon rolled out a manager dashboard that tracks the time corporate employees spend in the office

Amazon is equipping its managers withpowerful new metrics to monitor their reports with a dashboard that tracks not only whether employees show up to the office, but also how many hours they spend there, according to an internal document obtained by Business Insider

Fruits and vegetables preserve cognition in mice fed a Western-style diet

A preclinical study suggests that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables may protect the brain from the damaging effects of a high-fat diet. Researchers found that mice fed a Western-style diet retained their memory function if their food was supplemented with a powdered mixture of produce. The study provides early evidence that diet quality plays a specific role in preserving cognition during obesity.