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NVIDIA’s New Cooling Idea Could Save a Lot of Water

June 25, 2026

NVIDIA says its latest cooling system for AI centers can cut the water needed to keep chips cool almost to zero. The idea is simple: instead of pouring millions of gallons of water into cooling towers, the company will circulate warm liquid around the GPUs. The hot fluid is then cooled by big

technology

Alibaba Allegedly Steals AI Knowledge from Claude

June 25, 2026

Anthropic, the maker of the Claude chatbot, claims that between April 22 and June 5, 2026, a group linked to Alibaba used fake accounts—about 25, 000 in total—to chat with Claude over 28. 8 million times. The company says this was an effort to copy Claude’s abilities so that Alibaba could build a co

science

Skin Fungi Unpacked: A Genome‑Powered Look at Their Tricks

June 25, 2026

New research shows that about one billion people suffer from skin fungal infections each year, yet scientists have only just begun to understand how these organisms cause disease. The study sequenced 66 fungal strains that commonly infect human skin and used comparative genomics to compare their

science

Gut Microbes and Growing Older: What We Know

June 25, 2026

The way our gut bacteria change as we age is a big clue to why older people face more health problems. Studies show that the variety of microbes in the gut shrinks, key bacterial groups shift, and the chemicals they produce – like short‑chain fatty acids, bile derivatives, and tryptophan products –

health

Home‑Based Biofeedback Helps Stop Fecal Leakage

June 25, 2026

A new pilot study shows that people with fecal incontinence can improve their condition by doing biofeedback exercises at home. Instead of going to a clinic for many visits, patients used a simple device that gives them real‑time feedback about their pelvic muscles. The study followed several

politics

US Steps In to Help Venezuela After Major Earthquakes

June 25, 2026

The United States has begun organizing aid for Venezuela after powerful earthquakes struck the western part of the country. A senior U. S. diplomat announced that officials are coordinating with Venezuelan authorities and preparing relief teams. He described the quakes as “devastating” and highlight

business

Housing Bill Boosts Homebuilder Stocks, But Trump’s Pause Keeps Investors Watching

June 25, 2026

Homebuilders in the United States saw a sharp rise in their stock prices after Congress approved a new bill designed to speed up the construction of affordable homes. The House passed the measure on Tuesday, following a Senate approval earlier in the week. As a result, the PHLX Housing Index climbed

crime

City Hall Under Scrutiny: A New Twist on the Adams Era

June 25, 2026

The story starts with a new arrest. Frank Carone, once the mayor’s top aide, is now in federal custody after prosecutors say he took $120, 000 to steer a big migrant shelter deal toward a Queens hotel. Carone’s brother and two others face similar charges, all claiming innocence. In the same city, I

business

Farmers Fight for More Money as Energy Prices Rise

June 25, 2026

President Trump has asked lawmakers to give farmers an extra $11 billion because fuel and fertilizer costs have shot up since the conflict with Iran began. The request would add to $12 billion already handed out this year, helping a sector that is struggling with high production expenses and low cro

politics

School policies under scrutiny as federal review questions fairness in girls' sports and facilities

June 25, 2026

Federal officials have launched an examination into how three large Maryland school districts handle students’ access to gender-separated programs and spaces. The investigation centers on whether local policies follow rules meant to protect girls’ participation in school sports and safe access to lo