Extreme heat warning issued in the U.K. Posted July 21, 2026 An extreme heat warning has been issued across parts of the U.K., with water safety experts urging people to take care when cooling off in rivers, lakes, and coastal waters. Th…
A city’s push for facial recognition on public buses ignites debate over security and privacy Posted July 20, 2026 Officials in Kansas City, Missouri, are preparing to equip some public buses with cameras with facial recognition software capable of identifying passengers who appear on a list o…
SpaceX stock soars in debut and makes Elon Musk the first trillionaire Posted July 19, 2026 Elon Musk became the world’s first trillionaire after shares of his rocket company SpaceX soared in Wall Street’s biggest initial public offering of stock. Shares in SpaceX jum…
Africa’s clean energy projects face financing barrier from credit rating rules Posted July 18, 2026 Billions of dollars have been pledged for Africa's clean energy transition, yet many renewable energy projects across the continent are still failing to get off the ground…
How robotic exoskeletons are helping hospital patients and industrial laborers Posted July 17, 2026 Robotic exoskeletons are finding new uses in hospitals and workplaces across Spain. The wearable devices are helping wheelchair users practice walking again and a…
Japan’s exports jump 17% in May, but it logs a deficit as imports surge Posted July 16, 2026 Japan recorded a trade deficit in May, the first in four months, as imports of electrical machinery surged, helping to offset a jump in exports, …
Global resurgence of mangroves offers hope in the fight against coastal erosion Posted July 15, 2026 They were once among the world's most threatened ecosystems, but now mangrove forests are showing signs of recovery, according to a new study. Research from Tulane University rele…
Toronto neighborhood invites World Cup visitors to join hunt for strategically placed beaver statues Posted July 14, 2026 Berczy Park is home to a much-loved fountain that features canine sculptures that shoot water out of their mouths. Now, there’s a new dog in town at Berczy. Rather, a new Doug in …
Ads in New York must now label AI-generated ‘synthetic performers’ Posted July 13, 2026 Any advertisements in New York that feature artificial intelligence-generated people in place of actors will now be violating state law if they don't clearly label that they have …
Canada seeks to ban social media accounts for children under 16, joining growing global effort Posted July 12, 2026 In June, Canada introduced legislation that could bar children younger than 16 from having social media accounts unless the companies show they can make their platforms safe. C…