Leaders of E.U., Canada and Other Countries React to U.S.-led Attack on Iran
Governments around the world urged restraint after the United States and Israel launched a major assault, and Iran vowed retaliation.
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‘Super agers’ with great memory have more young brain cells
Adults whose brains still have strong neuron production seem to have better memory and cognitive function than do those in whom the ability wanes, finds a study published today in Nature. The authors examined brain samples from deceased donors ranging from young adults to ‘super agers’ — people older than 80 with exceptional memory. They…
Leica’s Leitzphone by Xiaomi has a huge 1-inch camera sensor and a stylish new design
Alongside a global launch for Xiaomi’s 17 Ultra (read about that right here), the company announced a further deepening of its relationship with Leica. The CEO of Leica, Matthias Harsch, took to the stage to announce a new Leitzphone, which appears to be an even deeper collaboration than 17 Ultra by Leica, which is a…
Lorraine Bayly death Australian actress Lorraine Bayly has died at the age of 89
Much-Loved Australian The Sullivans actress Lorraine Bayly has died at the age of 89. Journalist Craig Bennett confirmed to 2GB she passed away in a Sydney care home this morning. For generations of viewers, Bayly was a familiar face on Aussie television. The actress was best known for her role as Grace Sullivan in The…
Israel-Iran conflict likely to push up energy prices, hit India supplies | World News
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran could have serious ramifications for global energy prices, including prices of petroleum products in India and the country’s larger energy security needs. India meets 90 per cent of its crude requirement through imports. Roughly 2.6 million barrels per day (mbpd) of these crude imports transit through the…
Councilmember aims to help fix fire damage at Franklin Fields
The office of Los Angeles City Councilmember Imelda Padilla has begun working with agencies to find a solution to repair infrastructure damage caused by a fire last month that went through a tunnel at Encino Franklin Fields and has limited access to three softball fields used by youth organizations and the high school teams at…
After Attack on Iran by the U.S. and Israel, See Photos and Videos From the Middle East
See images from the Middle East after the United States and Israel on Saturday launched a major attack against Tehran.
New Scientist Book Club: Read an extract from Art Cure by Daisy Fancourt
Taking time to paint in Cornwall, UK Ashley Cooper/Alamy Russell stood with his hand on the door, wondering whether to go in. It just wasn’t his scene. He was only here because his doctor had told him to come. It had started with a stroke. He’d been walking home from work when the blood supply…
Xiaomi 17 is a small(ish) phone with a big(ish) battery
Xiaomi has just given a global launch to two of its latest flagship phones, the Xiaomi 17 and 17 Ultra, along with a Leica-branded Leitzphone edition of the Ultra. There’s no sign, however, of the 17 Pro, which launched in China with an additional display mounted next to the rear cameras. The 17 and 17…
Thomas Rhett is a dad again
28 February 2026 Thomas Rhett has become a father for the fifth time. Thomas Rhett and his baby son (c) Instagram The 35-year-old country singer and his wife Lauren Akins – who already have daughters Willa, 10, Ada, eight, Lennon, six, and Lilie, four together – welcomed son Brave Elijah into the world last week…