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US strikes hit Iran’s rail links as Khamenei burial in Mashhad approaches
world6 days ago

US strikes hit Iran’s rail links as Khamenei burial in Mashhad approaches

U.S. forces struck Iranian railway bridges and other infrastructure, including a bridge on the Tehran–Mashhad line, disrupting passenger trains as millions prepared for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s burial in Mashhad. Iran reported no casualties and condemned the strikes amid ongoing tit-for-tat actions, while U.S. Central Command said about 90 military targets were hit to degrade Iran’s ability to threaten shipping, marking a notable escalation during fragile ceasefire discussions.

All-Star Snubs Trigger Replacement Talk in the 2026 WNBA
sports6 days ago

All-Star Snubs Trigger Replacement Talk in the 2026 WNBA

A WNBA Notebook analyzes the 2026 All-Star reserves and snubs, noting the Atlanta Dream trio as starters and Dominique Malonga’s surprise selection, then flags potential replacements for injuries and omissions—Veronica Burton, Alyssa Thomas, Kahleah Copper, Brittney Sykes (with Kelsey Plum’s injury opening a spot)—and longer-shot options like Carla Leite Leite or Brionna Jones as coaches and fans weigh performance, injuries, and voting dynamics.

JWST Maps the Cosmic Web in Unprecedented Detail Across Cosmic Time
science2 months ago

JWST Maps the Cosmic Web in Unprecedented Detail Across Cosmic Time

Using the James Webb Space Telescope’s COSMOS-Web survey, researchers produced the sharpest map yet of the universe’s cosmic web by charting about 164,000 galaxies, tracing large-scale structures back to when the universe was roughly 1 billion years old. The map reveals dense filaments and voids and will help study how galaxies evolve within this cosmic skeleton; the data are publicly released for wider use.

xAI Rebuilds Engineering Leadership Ahead of SpaceX IPO
business3 months ago

xAI Rebuilds Engineering Leadership Ahead of SpaceX IPO

SpaceX-backed xAI is overhauling its engineering organization ahead of a potential SpaceX IPO, naming Michael Nicholls as xAI president and appointing new leads for pre-training, post-training, and product/infrastructure, while cofounders depart and staff cuts continue; the changes are effective immediately as the company pursues a rapid rebuild to close the gap with rivals.

Cat Cancer Map Reveals Shared Genetic Drivers with Humans and Dogs
science4 months ago

Cat Cancer Map Reveals Shared Genetic Drivers with Humans and Dogs

An international study published in Science maps the first large-scale genetic landscape of domestic-cat cancers, revealing shared driver genes with humans and dogs—most notably FBXW7 in feline mammary tumors—and suggesting cross-species insights for prevention and therapy; preliminary data also hint that FBXW7 mutations influence chemotherapy responses, and a public data resource has been released to advance feline oncology and its relevance to human cancer under a One Medicine approach.

China’s Lunar New Year robots test Europe’s pace in humanoid robotics
technology4 months ago

China’s Lunar New Year robots test Europe’s pace in humanoid robotics

China showcased agile humanoid robots performing parkour and aerial tricks at the Lunar New Year gala, signaling rapid progress in AI-powered robotics. Experts caution that staged demonstrations can overstate capability and that real-world deployment—particularly for defense—remains far more complex. Europe should monitor developments, learn from China’s scale and supply chains, but avoid alarm, focusing on collaboration and continued advancement.

Vietnam maps deterrence as it cautions against U.S. color-revolution fears
world5 months ago

Vietnam maps deterrence as it cautions against U.S. color-revolution fears

A 2024 Vietnamese Defense Ministry document obtained by The 88 Project warns of possible U.S. invasion and unconventional warfare, labeling the U.S. as belligerent and raising concerns about color-revolution-style uprisings; the report highlights internal government anxiety despite Hanoi’s Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Washington, reflecting tensions between a conservative military faction and leadership who fear external meddling while balancing ties with China and the U.S.