Zelensky’s Government Takes Aim at Corruption Fighters
Ukraine’s president ran on a promise to clean things up, but critics say his government is cracking down on anti-corruption activists, critics and agencies.
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Male Birth Control Pill YCT-529 Passes Human Safety Test
First Hormone-Free Male Birth Control Pill Shown Safe in Early Human Trial A hormone-free pill, called YCT-529, that temporarily stops sperm production by blocking a vitamin A metabolite has just concluded its first safety trial in humans, getting a step closer to increasing male contraceptive options By Hannah Seo edited by Lauren J. Young Photo…
Amazon backs programmable optics startup Lumotive
Programmable optics startup Lumotive has added a few more strategic backers to its recent Series B round. Redmond, Washington-based Lumotive reopened its recent Series B funding round to bring in Amazon, through its Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund, and ITHCA Group, the technology investment arm of Oman’s sovereign wealth fund, as investors. These fresh funds bring…
Bobby Bright death: Bobby & Laurie singer and Blue Heelers actor dies aged 80
Bobby & Laurie star Bobby Bright has died at the age of 80, it has been reported. The sad news of his death was announced on ABC Melbourne’s Victorian Afternoons. The Groops’ Ronnie Charles appeared on the radio show and spoke about Bright, who said he ”not only had success in the ’60s but…
Israel Expands Attacks in Central Gaza City and Raids W.H.O. Offices
Strikes in the central part of the territory targeted a city, Deir al-Balah, that had largely been spared and that had become an informal refuge for Palestinians fleeing other areas.
Should we preserve the pre-AI internet before it is contaminated?
Wikipedia already shows signs of huge AI input Serene Lee/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images The arrival of AI chatbots marks a historical dividing line after which online material can’t be completely trusted to be human-created, but how will people look back on this change? While some are urgently working to archive “uncontaminated” data from the…
Tesla’s long-delayed retro diner and charging location is finally opening
Tesla’s long-in-the-works 1950s-inspired diner and drive-in Supercharger station in Los Angeles is expected to officially open today – and the company may build more of them down the line. Basically, it feels like one giant ad for everything Tesla, and this could be just the first of many. If the diner “turns out well,” Tesla…
Chris Paul reportedly agrees to one-year deal with LA Clippers at age of 40 | NBA
Twelve-time All-Star Chris Paul is returning to the Los Angeles Clippers on a one-year deal for his 21st NBA season, multiple outlets reported Monday. The deal is reportedly worth $3.6m. Paul, 40, joined Los Angeles leading up to the 2011-12 season, ultimately guiding the Clippers to at least 51 wins in five of his six…
JoJo Siwa has her own nicknames for Chris Hughes’ private parts
22 July 2025 JoJo Siwa has come up with nicknames for Chris Hughes’ testicles. JoJo Siwa has her own nicknames for Chris Hughes’ privates The former Love Island UK star has, 32, has opened up about his relationship with the 22-year-old singer – who he met earlier this year on British reality show Celebrity Big…
Austria Prepares to Give Up ‘Dream’ of Disarmament
Historically neutral, the country is set to double military spending, even in the midst of a budget crisis, as its neighbors also spend big to counter Russia.