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- Venezuela’s Powerful Earthquakes Were a Rare ‘Seismic Doublet’
- Colossal and the US Government Are Creating an Endangered Species ‘BioVault’The US government and Colossal Biosciences are creating a national genetic material repository for endangered species, aiming to preserve biodiversity and potentially revive species through cryopreservation and genetic sequencing.
- Two Massive Earthquakes Struck Venezuela. Thousands Are Feared DeadTwo major earthquakes hit Venezuela, with the second being the strongest in over 125 years, causing significant casualties and damage. The US has pledged aid to the country.
- World Cup Teams Are in a Race for AI DominanceThe World Cup is utilizing advanced AI and data analytics to track and analyse vast amounts of information, with FIFA introducing a new AI tool to ensure all teams have access to similar technology.
- British Police Built a Sprawling Crime-Prediction Machine. Some Results Couldn’t Be TrustedBritish police in Bristol developed a predictive analytics program using a database of 500,000 people, but some models were discarded due to unreliable results and concerns over transparency and bias.
- How to Opt Out of Google Search’s New AI Data Training FeatureGoogle rolls out new privacy settings for Search services that use user data for AI training
- A24 Knows You’re Mad About the Google AI CollabA24, a film studio, has partnered with DeepMind to create filmmaking tools, despite fan backlash over AI collaborations.
- Every Time Norway Scores at the World Cup the City of Bergen TremblesBergen, Norway, experienced ground tremors during the 2026 World Cup matches as fans celebrated goals, with seismometers detecting the vibrations from the collective enthusiasm of the crowd.
- I Met With China’s Top AI Experts. They’re Freaking Out, TooUS and China's top AI experts urge collaboration to address cybersecurity and systemic risks posed by advanced AI, as both nations recognize the dangers of reckless development and the need for shared safety measures.
- The Trump White House Is Over Anthropic CEO Dario AmodeiThe Trump administration has shifted its communication with Anthropic to Tom Brown following Dario Amodei's replacement, with ongoing discussions about re-releasing the Claude Fable 5 AI model despite continued export controls.
- Qualcomm Buys Buzzy Chip Startup Modular for Nearly $4 BillionQualcomm acquires Silicon Valley chip startup Modular for nearly $4 billion, aiming to expand into AI and data center markets.
- London Climate Action Week Foiled by Extreme HeatLondon Climate Action Week faced disruptions due to extreme heat, with events canceled and attendance reduced as organizers and participants grappled with the immediate impacts of climate change.
- French Startup Uses Special Polymers to Better Help Nerves HealA French startup has created a biopolymer liquid that helps nerves heal by attaching to tissue with light, showing promising results in early trials and planning expansion to other medical applications.
- Dialog Claims It Was Hacked. A Misconfigured Website Left Its Members ExposedDialog claimed a data breach was caused by a hacker, but a WIRED analysis found the exposure resulted from a misconfigured website, making personal information publicly accessible.
- Even the Internet’s Favorite Pool Guy Doesn’t Know How to Fix the Reflecting PoolThe Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool turned green after a renovation, with chunks of the lining peeling off. Experts say the issue involves complex factors like water chemistry and installation errors, while the Trump administration blamed vandalism.