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Medieval manuscripts are "biological time capsules" for deadly sheeppox virus
Technology

Medieval manuscripts are "biological time capsules" for deadly sheeppox virus

Other archives and libraries around the world may also contain genetic traces of past disease outbreaks.

Jennifer Ouellette · 04 Sep, 2026
Ocasio-Cortez calls focus on Hasan Piker 'absolutely ludicrous' as some Democrats demand distance
World

Ocasio-Cortez calls focus on Hasan Piker 'absolutely ludicrous' as some Democrats demand distance

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called it "ludicrous" that Congress is focused on Twitch streamer Hasan Piker as Democrats debate his political influence.

Alexandro Larkin · 04 Sep, 2026
Americans headed for high-risk nation urged to prepare wills, leave DNA samples ahead of time
World

Americans headed for high-risk nation urged to prepare wills, leave DNA samples ahead of time

The State Department's Libya travel advisory warns of kidnapping, terrorism and landmines. It also urges Americans to write a will and leave DNA samples with do...

Octavia Bednar · 04 Sep, 2026
The Best Labor Day Deals on Tablets and iPads
Technology

The Best Labor Day Deals on Tablets and iPads

Save up to 41% on iPads, Samsung Galaxy Tabs, and budget-friendly Android tablets this Labor Day.

Naima Karp · 04 Sep, 2026
‘Fiesta Mexicana’: El-Sayed campaign plans festive 9/11 while remembrance is missing from public schedule
World

‘Fiesta Mexicana’: El-Sayed campaign plans festive 9/11 while remembrance is missing from public schedule

Abdul El-Sayed's campaign scheduled county fair and Fiesta Mexicana events on 9/11's 25th anniversary, raising questions about the Michigan Senate race.

Hipolito Wilderman · 04 Sep, 2026
OpenAI releasing major upgrade to ChatGPT and Codex with GPT-6 Astra, details here
Technology

OpenAI releasing major upgrade to ChatGPT and Codex with GPT-6 Astra, details here

Update: A day later, GPT-6 Astra is rolling out to Pro customers on the $100/month or $200/month plan. This follows other new model releases before Plus custome...

Zac Hall · 04 Sep, 2026
The LA Clippers scandal has become a PR headache for ESPN
Business

The LA Clippers scandal has become a PR headache for ESPN

ESPN has caught scrutiny for its framing of the LA Clippers' salary cap scandal, which one PR pro called "very misleading."

James Faris · 04 Sep, 2026
Scientists discover new tick-borne virus after testing thousands of patients with mysterious illnesses
World

Scientists discover new tick-borne virus after testing thousands of patients with mysterious illnesses

The Asian longhorned tick nairovirus caused flu-like illness and thrombocytopenia in over 10% of tick-bitten patients studied in a China lab.

Stanley Stehr · 04 Sep, 2026
Comer indicates McConnell staffers aiming for lawmaker to return to Senate later this month
World

Comer indicates McConnell staffers aiming for lawmaker to return to Senate later this month

Rep. James Comer indicated that he has spoken with McConnell staffers who indicated they are aiming for the senator will return later this month.

Karina Pouros · 04 Sep, 2026
HomeKit Weekly: ULTRALOQ’s Bolt Fingerprint has everything you’d want except Home Key
Technology

HomeKit Weekly: ULTRALOQ’s Bolt Fingerprint has everything you’d want except Home Key

My door has had a smart lock on it for 5-6 years, and I’ve tried plenty of options. The ULTRALOQ Bolt Fingerprint is a great option for almost anyone thanks to...

Bradley C · 04 Sep, 2026
These hikers relied on tech and AI. They had to be rescued.
Technology

These hikers relied on tech and AI. They had to be rescued.

Three men tried to summit a 14,000-foot peak without the right preparation.

Beaulah Nader · 04 Sep, 2026
Non-citizen police officers approved after Dem says ICE 'invasion' 'sends a message'
World

Non-citizen police officers approved after Dem says ICE 'invasion' 'sends a message'

Danbury, Connecticut's city council voted 18-2 to let non-citizen immigrants and DACA recipients serve as police officers amid ongoing ICE raids.

Fabian Kohler · 04 Sep, 2026