U.S. and China Conclude Talks With ‘Framework’ on TikTok Sale
Top economic officials met in Madrid for a second day, with deadlines looming on tariffs and a ban on TikTok in the United States if it is not sold by its Chinese owner, ByteDance.
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How a Harvard maverick forever changed our concept of the stars
Astronomy is the oldest science, and the sky is among our first laboratories. Long before the written word, people erected stone circles to frame the first dawn rays of the summer solstice, etched lunar calendars in bone and wove the planets into their myths. Eventually, we learned to measure the heavens, and in the 16th…
Spotify will now let free users pick and play tracks
Following its long-awaited launch of lossless streaming for paid subscribers, Spotify is upgrading its service for free users, too. On Monday, the company announced that free users globally will now be able to search and play any song they want or play a song shared by a friend or an artist they follow on social…
Ricky Hatton’s family share ‘immeasurable’ pain and grief
15 September 2025 Ricky Hatton’s family are overwhelmed by pain and grief following their “immeasurable” loss . Ricky Hatton’s family have released a statement The boxer was found dead at his home in Hyde, Greater Manchester on Sunday (14.09.25) at the age of 46 and now his loved ones have released a statement through Greater…
Status update for Bengals quarterback
The Denver Broncos will not face quarterback Joe Burrow when they host the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday Night Football in Week 4. After suffering a toe injury on Sunday, Burrow needs to undergo surgery that will sideline him for at least three months, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Burrow left Sunday’s game against the Jacksonville…
Rubio, in Israel, Says a Diplomatic Solution to Gaza War May Not be Possible
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel to discuss President Trump’s desire to see the war in Gaza end soon.
COVID Deaths Decline, but Vaccine Access Remains Uneven in the U.S.
This episode was made possible by the support of Yakult and produced independently by Scientific American‘s board of editors. Rachel Feltman: Happy Monday, listeners! For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, I’m Rachel Feltman. You’re listening to our weekly science news roundup, where we dive into some of the headlines you might have missed last week. We’ll…
AirPods Pro 3 review: tripling down on a good thing
The AirPods Pro are about as ubiquitous as earbuds can get. Step outside your door, and you’re almost certain to see people wearing them. For good reason, too. Their active noise cancelling (ANC) is excellent for the price, sound quality is great, and they’re comfortable and convenient. If it ain’t broke, why fix it? After…
Sajid Nadiadwala, Vishal Bhardwaj team up for O’ Romeo starring Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri, set to release on Valentine’s Day weekend 2026
Producer Sajid Nadiadwala has announced the title of his upcoming film, O’ Romeo. Featuring Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri in the lead roles, the film is slated to release in theatres on February 13, 2026, which is the Valentine’s Day weekend. The announcement has created considerable buzz, not just for its lead pair but also…
49ers’ Mac Jones looks like perfect fit in Kyle Shanahan’s offense while filling in for injured Brock Purdy
If I had told you back in 2021 that, say, the Steelers would begin the 2025 season with Aaron Rodgers, DK Metcalf and Jalen Ramsey on the roster, you probably wouldn’t be able to dream up the scenarios that landed them all in Pittsburgh. You might even be a little surprised to find out that…