Overseas H5N1 cases rise, U.S. risk stays low
CDC counted 12 H5N1 bird flu cases abroad since August 2025, with three deaths and no person-to-person spread. U.S. public risk remains low.
Octopus protein accuracy may protect big brains
Octopus protein accuracy jumps after a unique rRNA break that cuts translation errors and may shield neurons from toxic clumps.
Ice-cold Earth candidate intrigues NASA
An ice-cold Earth candidate near a Sun-like star may sit at the habitable zone edge, yet one Kepler transit still needs confirmation.
Maine Senate race hardens for Democrats
The Maine Senate race faces a nominee crisis as Democrats press Graham Platner to quit and warn he cannot pick his own replacement.
Occidental Petroleum strategy shift draws upgrade
An Occidental Petroleum strategy shift wins an Evercore double upgrade as lower leverage and efficiency aim to restore free cash flow and buybacks.
Summer travel price divide splits US vacation plans
The summer travel price divide leaves middle-income Americans delaying trips while premium cabins and luxury hotels keep filling.
USPTO drops Board of Peace marks
USPTO abandoned Board of Peace trademark applications after House Democrats questioned whether the agency could file marks for Trump’s Gaza board.
SpaceX Tesla merger still faces hard limits
A SpaceX Tesla merger is strategically coherent, JPMorgan says, but regulatory approvals and voting asymmetry remain major bottlenecks.
Edinburgh Film Festival stacks world premieres
Edinburgh Film Festival 2026 runs Aug. 13–19 with 38 new features, 21 world premieres, and a Trainspotting reunion.
Netflix Effect report sells scale after WBD exit
Ted Sarandos’ Netflix Effect report claims $135 billion in film and TV spend and 425,000 production jobs worldwide.