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Commentary· No. 2514

A hidden genetic flaw could disarm aggressive cancers

Researchers at UCLA Health have just published, in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), a finding that deserves

Editorial· No. 2513

The Netherlands Opens a Center to Catch Up With China in Robotics

On July 2, 2026, the Netherlands opened Europe's first Humanoid Application Center, a dedicated facility for humanoid robotics located near Rotterdam, with

Commentary· No. 2501

Brennan accuses Trump's DOJ of a vindictive criminal probe

John Brennan, former director of the CIA under the Obama administration, filed a lawsuit on July 1, 2026, in a federal court

Editorial· No. 2500

Epstein's victims sue the DOJ and Google, we must demand transparency

A group of survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes has filed a class action against the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and Google,

Commentary· No. 2487

XAI launches its voice agent builder, the AI race speeds up again

On July 1, 2026, xAI, the company founded by Elon Musk, announced the general availability of its Voice Agent Builder tool, a

Editorial· No. 2486

Shanghai launches its quantum hub as China speeds up its race against the West

On June 30, 2026, the city of Shanghai officially launched its Future Industry Incubation Zone for Quantum Computing, an industrial hub located

Commentary· No. 2474

Wildfires in the South, Summer 2026 Arrives a Month Early

It isn't even mid-July yet, and already seven departments in southern France find themselves placed under very high risk of wildfires for

Commentary· No. 2461

Washington Takes Equity Stakes in Quantum and Challenges China

On May 21, 2026, Reuters reported, citing information from the Wall Street Journal, that the U.S. government was preparing to take equity

Editorial· No. 2460

Poland Signs With Sweden and Muscles Up NATO's Eastern Flank

On June 29, 2026, Poland signed a major defense agreement with Sweden, covering the acquisition of three submarines built by the Swedish

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