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Scientists identify secret ingredient in Leonardo da Vinci paintings
"Old Masters" such as Leonardo da Vinci, Sandro Botticelli and Rembrandt may have used proteins, especially egg yolk, in their oil paintings, according to a new study.
The surreal facades of America's strip clubs
Some people travel the world in search of adventure, while others seek out natural wonders, cultural landmarks or culinary experiences. But French photographer François Prost was looking for something altogether different during his recent road trip...
These were the best and worst places for air quality in 2021, new report shows
Air pollution spiked to unhealthy levels around the world in 2021, according to a new report.
Not only is Lake Powell's water level plummeting because of drought, its total capacity is shrinking, too
Lake Powell, the second-largest human-made reservoir in the US, has lost nearly 7% of its potential storage capacity since 1963, when Glen Canyon Dam was built, a new report shows.
Big-box stores could help slash emissions and save millions by putting solar panels on roofs. Why aren't more of them doing it?
As the US attempts to wean itself off its heavy reliance on fossil fuels and shift to cleaner energy sources, many experts are eyeing a promising solution: your neighborhood big-box stores and shopping malls.
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Iran-backed Houthis join war with attack against Israel
Ocean species are disappearing before scientists can even find them
G7 allies press Rubio on US Iran plans, discuss Strait of Hormuz
Anthropic’s Claude popularity with paying consumers is skyrocketing
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Vietnam’s gig workers slammed by rising fuel costs amid fallout of Iran war
Diesel prices have more than doubled in the Southeast Asian nation amid Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
Benefits and pensions rise as two-child cap ends
Families on some benefits with three or more children will get an average rise of £4,100 a year.
Hollywood studios reach a tentative agreement with writers union
The Writers Guild of America went on strike for months in 2023 in a dispute with Hollywood studios. This year the union announced a new four-year contract after just a few weeks of negotiations.
Driver faces impaired driving charges after Lao New Year incident
A driver in Louisiana US, was charged with impaired driving after plowing into a crowd, injuring at least 15.
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Trump issues expletive-laden threat to Iran over Hormuz Strait blockage
The US president says he will destroy Iranian power plants and bridges if the vital waterway is not reopened.
Israel’s Ben-Gvir details plans for Palestinian ‘death row’
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir excitedly outlined plans to establish a “death row” for Palestinians.
Mearsheimer: No signs of quick end to US-Israel war on Iran
US political scientist John Mearsheimer argues Israel, not Iran, is the Middle East country that is ‘highly aggressive’.
Trump offers no concrete plan as Strait of Hormuz closure shocks Europe
Economist James Meadway says US President Donald Trump offers threats but no clear plan to end the crisis.
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Staley praises Close: Happy for 'quality people'
South Carolina coach Dawn Staley spoke glowingly of UCLA coach Cori Close after the Gamecocks' loss to the Bruins in the NCAA championship game Sunday.
A music festival booked Kanye West, now known as Ye, and lost major sponsors
The rapper Ye was announced as the headliner for the Wireless Festival in London. He's gained notoriety over the years for his antisemitic comments and activities glorifying Nazis.
Staley makes show of pregame hug with Close
Dawn Staley made sure the crowd acknowledged her pregame handshake with Cori Close before South Carolina and UCLA met in the women's final, an apparent dig at Geno Auriemma
Copilot is ‘for entertainment purposes only,’ according to Microsoft’s terms of use
AI skeptics aren’t the only ones warning users not to unthinkingly trust models’ outputs — that’s what the AI companies say themselves in their terms of service.