Scientists at the University of California, Davis, used artificial intelligence to help plants recognize a wider range of bacterial threats — which may lead to new ways to protect crops like tomatoes and potatoes from devastating diseases. The study was published in Nature Plants. Plants, like animals, have immune systems. Part of their defense toolkit…
When it comes to running back fantasy production, touchdowns are paramount. Last season, 24% of the position’s fantasy scoring came from touchdowns. The top eight running backs in PPR fantasy points also comprised the position’s top eight in touchdowns. And all but one of the position’s single-game 30-point performances were multi-touchdown efforts. That said, year-over-year…
By Reuters Published July 8, 2025 Swiss watch sellers in Lucerne have endured a tough three months since U.S. President Donald Trump piled pressure on the luxury business with the threat of hefty tariffs, reducing interest from tourists who flock to the city in part to shop for watches. Rolex logo on a building in…
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Oil markets have shrugged off Israel’s threat to topple the Iranian regime, with crude exports from the Middle East so far unaffected by the escalating conflict. Financial Times analysis of ship-tracking data shows there has…
Pallab GhoshScience Correspondent NASA Artemis II crew (left to right): Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor Glover, Mision specialists Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen The commander of Nasa’s next mission to the Moon said that he and his crew would “see things that no human has ever seen”. Reid Wiseman told a news conference that it…
One-fifth of the U.S. population (close to 70 million people) receive health insurance coverage through the Medicare program, a share which is expected to grow larger in the coming years as the population ages. While satisfaction with Medicare is high, Medicare beneficiaries often report feeling overwhelmed by their coverage options. In 2025, the average beneficiary…
Astronomers have uncovered a vast cloud of energetic particles — a ‘mini halo’ — surrounding one of the most distant galaxy clusters ever observed, marking a major step forward in understanding the hidden forces that shape the cosmos. The mini-halo is at a distance so great that it takes light 10 billion years to reach…
The fireworks came with a twist in Texas on Friday as five-star offensive tackle Felix Ojo — the No. 1 offensive tackle in the 2026 class — surprised by committing to Texas Tech on the Fourth of July. The Mansfield (Texas) Lake Ridge standout had been heavily pursued by Florida, Michigan, Ohio State and Texas,…
Devina Gupta Business reporter Mansukh Prajapati An earthquake changed the life of Mansukh Prajapati For Mansukh Prajapati, childhood in the western Indian city of Morbi began before sunrise, with a six-mile walk to collect clay for their family business. “My father was a potter,” he recalls. Often he would wake up to the rhythmic sound…
Published October 10, 2025 Sports and fashion have always made good team mates when it comes to collaborations so it’s no surprise that three of them have arrived at the retail/promotional turnstiles at once. New York Jets’ Andre Cisco and Will McDonald So let’s start with a re-energised Topman that sees the menswear brand partnering…
