Iran attacked a U.S. base in Qatar that typically houses 10,000 troops.
Qatari officials said its air defenses had intercepted the missiles that were fired at Al Udeid Air Base.
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Modified bacteria convert plastic waste into pain reliever
Dealing with plastic waste is a real headache. But with a little help, bacteria can turn plastic into a painkiller. Genetically engineered Escherichia coli bacteria converted a broken-down plastic bottle into the active ingredient in pain medicines like Tylenol and Panadol, scientists report June 23 in Nature Chemistry. The approach could help reduce plastic pollution…
Microsoft’s Xbox UI update lets you pin games and customize your homescreen
Microsoft is rolling out a new update to its Xbox Home UI that allows Xbox owners to pin apps and games on the homescreen. It’s part of a number of customization changes to the Xbox Home UI, including the ability to hide system apps and reduce the number of apps and games listed in the…
Ariana Grande Drops Haunting “Twilight Zone” Music Video
Ariana Grande is back in her mysterious dreamscape. On Friday, the Grammy-winning singer and Wicked star unveiled the long-awaited music video for “Twilight Zone,” a hauntingly poetic track from the deluxe edition of her 2024 album Eternal Sunshine. The visual, released alongside an a cappella version of the song, isn’t a typical music video—but a…
Leading Through Continuous Change
The HBR Playbook on overcoming change fatigue and positioning your people for agility. by Ania W. Masinter June 23, 2025 The amount and pace of organizational change today is staggering. Gartner research found that in 2022, the average employee experienced 10 change initiatives—up from two in 2016. And this comes against a backdrop of rapid…
How Hugo Aguilar Ortiz Became Mexico’s Most Powerful Indigenous Lawyer
Hugo Aguilar Ortiz grew up in a remote Mixtec-speaking village. He is now one of the most powerful lawyers in Mexico.
Bayern Munich vs. Benfica odds, prediction: Free 2025 FIFA Club World Cup expert picks for Tuesday, June 24
Two of the most storied clubs in Europe will go head-to-head on American soil on Tuesday in the 2025 FIFA World Cup when Bayern Munich takes on Benfica. Bayern Munich won the German Bundesliga this season while Benfica finished second in the Portuguese Primeira Liga. These two clubs are incredibly familiar with one another having…
Stellar flares may hamper search for life in promising star system
Illustration of TRAPPIST-1, a red-dwarf star with at least seven orbiting planets Mark Garlick/Alamy The search for atmospheres around the TRAPPIST-1 star system, one of the most promising locations for life elsewhere in the galaxy, might be even more difficult than astronomers first thought because of short-lived radiation blasts from the star. TRAPPIST-1, first discovered…
Why we’re focusing VB Transform on the agentic revolution – and what’s at stake for enterprise AI leaders
VB Transform 2025 tackles the agentic AI revolution—how enterprises can close the infrastructure gap and turn dazzling demos into deployed, trusted agents.Read More
MACHINE GUN KELLY, VICTORIA MONET AND MORE ATTEND KIDS CHOICE AWARDS
The 2025 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards lit up the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica on June 21, bringing together celebrities, like Machine Gun Kelly, Victoria Monét, and more for an unforgettable night of fun, surprises, and slime. Hosted by Grammy-winning global superstar Tyla, this summer’s biggest family party featured show-stopping performances, fan-voted wins, and tons…