A worldwide team of scientists and programmers joined forces in a blind test to spot the best computer tricks for hunting coronavirus medicines. They used secret data from a big AI project that looks for drugs against SARS‑CoV‑2 and MERS‑CoV enzymes. The challenge asked participants to guess how str
A high court in Hong Kong recently reversed earlier fraud convictions against media owner Jimmy Lai, a move that stands out amid his ongoing legal struggles. The decision removes two years from the total sentence he faces, though it does not change his 20‑year prison term imposed under a national se
In a district that has long supported Labour, a sudden by‑election could shake the party’s confidence. The area mixes working‑class families, students and graduates, and a strong ethnic minority presence – all groups that helped Keir Starmer become prime minister. If the party finishes third, it wou
Stellantis announced that its U. S. auto workers will not receive a profit‑sharing check for 2025. The decision marks the first time since early 2011 that hourly employees under the company’s name or its predecessors have missed out on a bonus. Two years ago, workers earned nearly $14, 000 each; las
Kim Jong‑Un made a surprising offer at the Workers’ Party congress that could change how the United States views North Korea. He said he would be willing to improve relations if Washington officially recognized the country as a nuclear‑armed state. The congress, held every five years, is a key momen
The Raiders are willing to part with their star defensive end, Maxx Crosby, if they receive a valuable return. They have outlined two main requests: two first‑round draft picks and an additional player. The exact type of player is unclear, but it likely needs to be someone who can contribute i
The U. S. Treasury market cooled on Thursday, with the 10‑year yield falling more than two basis points to 4. 023% and the 30‑year dropping under two basis points to 4. 675%. Even the short‑term 2‑year note slipped slightly, ending at 3. 452%. These moves show investors are waiting for a big inflati
Apple’s chief executive, Tim Cook, posted a teaser on social media that hinted at a “big week ahead, ” sparking speculation about the company’s next set of releases. The post featured a colorful Apple logo and a short clip that ended with the symbol on a Mac’s lid, suggesting new hardware is on the
The Buckeyes entered the matchup hoping for a strong showing that could keep their NCAA hopes alive. Instead, they were outplayed by the Hawkeyes in a game that ended 74‑57. Iowa’s defense was dominant, limiting Ohio State to just 41. 9 percent from the floor and shutting down star guard Bruce Th
UConn’s basketball team dominated St. John’s, winning 72-40 and stopping the Red Storm’s 13‑game run of victories. Tarris Reed Jr. led the effort with a double‑double, scoring 20 points and grabbing 11 rebounds while blocking six shots. The Huskies’ defense was brutal; St. John’s made only 20%
