Trial of Controversial Alzheimer’s Drug Halted After Disappointing Results
Cassava Sciences said that its drug did not significantly reduce cognitive decline in 1,900 people with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease.
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Trump threatens China, Mexico and Canada with new tariffs
The president-elect said he plans to impose 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada and an additional 10% on China on his first day in office.
US universities warn foreign students on Trump immigration crackdown
Top colleges have issued travel advisories urging students and staff to return to the US before inauguration day.
US woman jailed for fatally shooting neighbour through door
Susan Lorincz, who is white, shouted racial epithets at the victim’s children before opening fire on their mother, witnesses said.
Uranus and Neptune May Conceal Vast Oceans of Water
A scientist simulated the contents of the ice giant worlds, and found that a fluid layer may explain each planet’s strange magnetic field.
Squirting Cucumbers Shoot Their Seeds Like Botanical Bombardiers
Scientists say they’ve worked out how the plant can fire its seeds up to almost 40 feet.
Prosecutor asks judge to drop Trump election interference case
In a new filing, Special Counsel Jack Smith says a policy bans the prosecution of a sitting president.
‘DNA Typewriters’ Can Record a Cell’s History
Labs around the world are trying to turn cells into autobiographers, tracking their own development from embryos to adults.
Tell us about your top travel discovery of 2024
It’s often the unexpected treasures that make our trips memorable. We want to hear about your find of the year – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break As the year draws to an end, we’ve asked our travel writers to share their highlights of 2024 – the unexpected treasures that made their…
President Biden pardons turkeys at White House
Peach and Blossom from Minnesota were given the chance to ‘gobble on’ ahead of Thanksgiving Day.