Scientists have identified a potential neurological driver of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) located deep in the brain. The discovery could open new diagnostic and therapeutic avenues for millions of patients suffering from the poorly understood condition.
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Nobel-winning chemist Omar Yaghi is leaving the United States to lead an AI-driven materials science laboratory in China. His move follows significant cuts to US science funding and China's active campaign to recruit top international researchers. The departure highlights a broader brain drain from American research institutions.
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Microsoft's Xbox layoffs have hit id Software, the studio behind DOOM, so severely that it has been reduced to the size of a support studio. While Microsoft avoided closing any studios outright, a developer commented they are "not convinced there's a viable way forward." This is only the first phase of cuts, with a further 1,600 job losses still to come.
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Brittany Allen and Jeff Kober earned Emmy nominations for guest star roles in "The Pitt" after self-submitting, as HBO did not include them in its official studio submissions. HBO chief Casey Bloys explained that the show has hundreds of performers and the studio cannot strategically submit everyone. Bloys said HBO actively encourages self-submission in such cases.
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Chinese automaker BYD has launched its Shark plug-in hybrid pickup truck in the United Kingdom. The model is already on sale in China, Mexico, South America, and Australia. The United States remains the only major market where the BYD Shark is not available.
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Former tennis player Coco Vandeweghe announced on social media that she suffered a serious accident during her visit to London around the time of Wimbledon. As a result, she lost two teeth and was forced to undergo surgery. No further details about the incident were provided.
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Apple's iOS 27 update will add nine new languages and accents to the built-in Translate app. The update also brings keyboard and typing improvements across multiple languages. Apple has not yet publicly disclosed the full list of newly supported languages.
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Author Emily Henry has officially become an Emmy nominee after the Netflix adaptation of her novel "People We Meet on Vacation" earned a nomination in the outstanding television movie category. Henry is one of the most popular contemporary romance authors, and the recognition marks a notable crossover moment from the literary to the television world.
Salman Rushdie has flatly dismissed artificial intelligence's role in literature and storytelling, telling Variety its contribution should be "nothing, zero," arguing AI lacks any capacity for originality. The author also teased an upcoming TV adaptation of his landmark novel "Midnight's Children" and a film version of "The Ground Beneath Her Feet."
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The fountain at Malcolm X Park in Washington D.C. turned brown shortly after the Lincoln Reflecting Pool turned green during a Trump administration renovation project. The Interior Department said the water would "once again run clean in the next 24–36 hours." The incidents have drawn public attention to the ongoing revamp of the National Mall's water features.
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Hackman Capital, the owner of Television City studio complex in Los Angeles, is considering selling the property as it grapples with $357 million in debt. Depressed production levels across Hollywood are forcing the company to relinquish control of multiple studio complexes. A bid for Manhattan Beach Studios also involves plans to clear out its soundstages.
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The U.S. military conducted a second consecutive night of strikes against Iran, according to U.S. Central Command, as diplomatic efforts between the two countries appear to collapse. Vice President J.D. Vance had warned that attacks would continue until Tehran stopped targeting commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump also threatened to reimpose a naval blockade on Iran.
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A major study has concluded that the Meningitis B (MenB) vaccine does not protect men against gonorrhoea infections, despite being offered to at-risk groups on that basis. Earlier research had suggested a possible cross-protective effect, but the new findings contradict those hopes. Scientists are calling for the development of a dedicated gonorrhoea vaccine.
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Binance Wallet has integrated Plume's yield vault, giving users direct access to tokenized funds managed by asset managers Invesco and Bitwise. The move further bridges traditional investment funds with blockchain-based infrastructure.
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Polish singer Mery Spolsky shared photos of her stomach alongside the announcement of a new music video, admitting that despite months of regular training and lifestyle changes, she still struggles with body acceptance. She confessed that some days she feels intense dislike for her own appearance. The artist has been publicly documenting her physical transformation for months.
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Following a new GTA 6 trailer and dozens of screenshots, fans have been dissecting every detail ahead of the game's record-breaking preorder launch. A resurfaced fan theory, spreading via TikTok, suggests that GTA 6 protagonist Jason Duval has a hidden connection to Rockstar's Red Dead Redemption 2. Rockstar Games has not commented on the speculation.
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Fuel pumps are built to last hundreds of thousands of miles, but once they begin to fail, replacement is almost always the only real fix. Key warning signs include difficulty starting the engine, sputtering under acceleration, sudden power loss, and increased fuel consumption. Ignoring these symptoms can lead to a breakdown or engine damage.
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Mexico were eliminated from the World Cup in the round of 16 after losing 2–3 to England. Head coach Javier Aguirre announced his resignation immediately after the match. Barcelona legend Rafa Márquez has now been officially confirmed as his successor as Mexico's national team manager.
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AI start-up Versus, which has been operating in stealth mode, has developed interactive AI-driven tools aimed at helping streaming platforms reduce subscriber churn. The company has already worked with Disney+, Paramount+, HBO Max, the NFL, Lionsgate, and Reddit. Its investors have not been publicly disclosed.
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HBO and Max secured 122 Emmy nominations in the latest announcement, led by a record haul for comedy series "Hacks" and strong showings of 24 and 25 nominations respectively for drama "The Pitt." Since Casey Bloys took over as HBO's programming chief in February 2016, the network has accumulated 1,208 Emmy nominations and 276 wins in total.
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Data from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory suggests the outer spiral arms of the Milky Way extend further than previously believed. The finding could prompt astronomers to revise existing models of our galaxy's structure. Further research will be needed to fully understand the implications of the discovery.
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Former Ukrainian Armed Forces commander General Valerii Zaluzhnyi has warned in The Telegraph not to assume Russia has lost the war, describing the conflict as a "war of attrition" in which neither side can deliver a decisive blow. He cautioned that the current mood of optimism is being "misread." Zaluzhnyi stepped down as commander-in-chief earlier this year.
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