A new hydrothermal explosion created a 13-foot diameter, 1-foot deep blue water pool in Yellowstone's Porcelain Basin. Geologists discovered the pool in April, formed between December 2024 and February 2025 via multiple smaller explosions. Satellite imagery confirms its recent formation. This isn't unusual; similar events have occurred in...
Florida reports one death and 11 cases of Vibrio vulnificus, a flesh-eating bacteria, as of July 11, 2025. The bacteria, found in warm seawater, is commonly contracted through raw shellfish consumption or contact with contaminated water via open wounds. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. The...
Columbia University will adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's (IHRA) definition of antisemitism to regain $400 million in federal funding. This follows criticism from pro-Israel groups and Republicans regarding alleged antisemitic incidents on campus. The IHRA definition, while adopted by the US State Department and others, is controversial,...
Cambodia launched a major crackdown on cybercrime, arresting over 1,000 suspects this week following an order from Prime Minister Hun Manet. The operation targeted foreign criminal groups running online scams, with arrests in several provinces including a large-scale raid in Poipet. Suspects from various countries including Vietnam, China,...
Indian police discovered a Russian woman, Nina Kutina, and her two young daughters living in a remote forest cave in Karnataka state. They had been there for over a week, reportedly meditating and worshipping. Kutina, who previously worked as a Russian language tutor in Goa, is facing deportation...
Drone attacks on Iraqi Kurdish oil fields have caused damage and temporary suspensions of operations at several facilities. No group has claimed responsibility, but the attacks have heightened tensions between the Kurdish regional government and the central government in Baghdad. While the Kurdish government blames the Popular Mobilization...
The BRICS summit in Brazil concluded with a declaration advocating for global governance reform, including UN Security Council democratization and increased use of local currencies to reduce reliance on the US dollar. US President Trump responded with threats of tariffs on any country aligning with BRICS's policies. BRICS...
NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani met with Democratic Congress members in Washington, aiming to address concerns about his candidacy. The meeting, hosted by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, yielded positive initial reactions, with some representatives expressing belief that Mamdani won over hesitant Democrats. While hot-button issues like Israel-Palestine were largely avoided,...
A class-action lawsuit was filed against the Department of Homeland Security, Justice Department, and ICE, alleging that the arrest of immigrants at immigration court hearings violates their rights. The lawsuit, representing 12 individuals and advocacy groups, claims the arrests, which began in May, are part of a Trump administration...
iOS 26 introduces significant updates, most notably the Liquid Glass redesign for all compatible iPhones. However, several AI-powered features, including live translation in Messages, FaceTime, and Phone; enhanced screenshot analysis; AI-driven Reminders organization and suggestions; improved Apple Wallet order tracking; and upgraded Genmoji and Image Playground, require iPhone...
