Month: September 2026

Many space missions are searching for life beyond Earth – but are we prepared for the fallout if they succeed?

Many space missions are searching for life beyond Earth – but are we prepared for the fallout if they succeed?

Space microbes have driven the plots of sci-fi mainstays like “Project Hail Mary” and “The Andromeda Strain.” But with more space missions launching each year, finding extraterrestrial life in microbial form is increasingly plausible. What will be the response here on Earth if – or when – scientists discover extraterrestrial microbes? Will the international political … Read more

G20 backs final statement despite Russia tensions, China dissent

G20 backs final statement despite Russia tensions, China dissent

G20 finance leaders closed their two-day meeting on Tuesday with a statement that all but China fully endorsed, as Washington insisted that the presence of a Russian minister had no effect on the talks. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the fact that nearly all participants accepted the president’s final statement suggested there has been … Read more

House adopts resolution condemning socialism, with 8 Democrats joining Republicans

House adopts resolution condemning socialism, with 8 Democrats joining Republicans

Washington – The House on Tuesday adopted a resolution to denounce socialism “in all its forms” in a political messaging exercise ahead of the November elections. The House adopted the resolution in a 220-192-2 vote, with eight Democrats voting and all Republicans in favor. Two Democrats voted present. Democrats who supported the resolution included Reps. … Read more

Israel warns it will retaliate if UK imposes sanctions – BBC

Israel warns it will retaliate if UK imposes sanctions - BBC

Israel warns it will retaliate if UK imposes sanctions BBCBurnham prepares to sanction Israeli settlements The TelegraphUK to release ‘comprehensive’ response to Israeli settlement plans in West Bank in coming weeks ReutersSa’ar threatens retaliation if UK imposes sanctions on Israeli settlements timesofisrael.comUK has billions in contracts with companies linked to illegal Israeli settlements aljazeera.com

Toys R Us expands brick-and-mortar comeback to over 30 US locations

Toys R Us expands brick-and-mortar comeback to over 30 US locations

Gerald Storch, CEO of Storch Advisors, joins ‘Varney & Co.’ to discuss consumer resilience during the holiday season and how retailers have coped with the impact of tariffs. Toys R Us is bringing its iconic toy aisles to another American mall as the once-dominant retailer continues its return to brick-and-mortar stores that has nostalgic fans … Read more

Emmitt Smith accused of cheating Native American tribe out of $2.5 million

Emmitt Smith accused of cheating Native American tribe out of $2.5 million

NFL legend Emmitt Smith is being accused of scamming a Native American investor out of $2.5 million as part of an alleged solar project scheme. The lawsuit, which was filed in Delaware on Monday, alleges that Kituwah LLC, the investment and economic development arm of the Cherokee Band of Indians, lent the $2.5 million after … Read more

AI Scanned 2 Million Earthquake Records and Found Six Hidden Zones Near Earth’s Core

AI Scanned 2 Million Earthquake Records and Found Six Hidden Zones Near Earth’s Core

Almost 35 years of seismic data. More than two million waveforms from approximately 5,000 earthquakes of magnitude 6 or greater. Manual analysis had examined this file for decades and kept missing something. A deep learning system developed by researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences did not. It identified approximately 174,929 weak seismic signals (more … Read more

A Drug-Resistant Ringworm Fungus is Surging Across the Globe, Scientists Warn

A Drug-Resistant Ringworm Fungus is Surging Across the Globe, Scientists Warn

An emerging fungus that can cause hard-to-treat ringworm is extending its tendrils around the globe, recent research shows. Scientists in Europe studied data from laboratories across dozens of countries. Since 2022, identifications of the fungus Trichophyton indotineae have dramatically increased worldwide, they found. The fungal pathogen is known for causing more serious cases of ringworm … Read more