Earliest known drug use may have trapped prehistoric foragers in a ‘vicious cycle’
Prehistoric humans may have used whole betel nuts for pain relief thousands of years before chasing a high became popular, according to a new study.
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Can the oil market survive a forever war with Iran?
The Iran war has lasted far longer than many expected — and so has a functioning oil market.
Anthropic CEO calls for ‘pacing the frontier’ of AI race amid safety concerns
Amodei’s essay comes on the heels of an Anthropic researcher’s resignation over concerns that the firm and its competitors are not acting responsi…
Security stops alleged trespasser on Kamala Harris’ Malibu property
Security stopped an alleged trespasser on Kamala Harris’ Malibu property on Friday night, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department…
Judge rules Trump administration order to fire FEMA staffers was illegal
A federal judge said in a filing Friday that a Trump administration order for the Federal Emergency Management Agency to cut its staffing nearly in ha…
An ambassador in Ljubljana, but not in London: Israel’s foreign policy shifts away from longstanding allies
As traditional partners in Western Europe lose patience with the settlement expansion and surging violence in the West Bank, Israel is cultivating tie…
Rescuers searching for 140 people from Indonesia passenger ship, official says
Indonesian rescuers were searching on Sunday for 140 people from a passenger ship that was earlier reported missing in the Java Sea after 103 ot…
