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Researchers are exploring new ways to build quantum bits, or qubits, using quantum dots that trap single electrons and defects in diamonds. These approaches aim to create qubits that can be scaled up efficiently for complex quantum computing tasks, with one method avoiding the need for microwave controls by using electronic wiring.
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Quantum dots are tiny structures that hold single electrons and can be made using the same technology as traditional computer chips.
HRL Laboratories developed a system that uses three quantum dots controlling electron spins without microwaves, relying only on electronic wiring.
Electron spin can be "up," "down," or both at once (a superposition), which is used to store quantum information.
HRL’s control system runs at low temperatures with low power, and manages 18 qubits in their recent experiment.
IBM bought a company working on a similar quantum dot technology after promising new research was published.
Another company demonstrated a processor with 100 electrons held in diamond defects, a different way to make qubits.
The new methods focus on making qubits more scalable and easier to control, which is important for future quantum computers.
The goal is to build many stable qubits to perform complex calculations beyond the power of traditional computers.
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The U.S. has used many of its advanced missile interceptors, called Patriots, during recent conflicts with Iran, reducing their supply by more than half. This smaller stockpile may force the U.S. and its allies to take greater risks to protect themselves if a larger war happens under President Donald Trump’s administration.
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The U.S. used a large number of Patriot missile interceptors in fighting with Iran.
Before the conflict, the U.S. had about 2,330 Patriot interceptors available.
After recent use, this number has dropped to less than half.
Patriot interceptors are weapons designed to detect and destroy incoming missiles.
Decreasing stockpiles may make it harder to defend against missile attacks in a full-scale war.
Allies of the U.S. might also face higher risks in missile defense due to reduced interceptors.
The analysis warns about these risks if President Donald Trump’s administration faces renewed, large-scale conflict.
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Large wildfires are burning in southwest France, causing serious harm to wild animals like deer and hedgehogs. Many animals have died because they could not escape or find food and water, while firefighters and volunteers are working to rescue others.
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Wildfires are occurring in southwest France.
The fires are harming many wild animals.
Animals such as deer and hedgehogs are affected.
Some animals have died from the fires.
Firefighters and volunteers are rescuing surviving wildlife.
The fires make it hard for animals to find food and water.
Efforts to manage the fires include the army and technological tools.
The situation is worsened by a heatwave in the region.
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President Donald Trump will announce a $22 billion plan to rebuild Washington’s Dulles International Airport. The project includes new terminals, an expanded underground train system, and other improvements to replace the airport’s old shuttle vehicles.
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President Trump reviewed 3D models of the airport redesign and suggested changes.
The announcement will take place at the White House with transportation officials and airport leaders.
The plan will add five new terminals, replacing the current four.
The underground train system will be expanded to replace slow shuttles known as “mobile lounges.”
The design will feature glass and gold elements, including gold-mirrored ceilings.
United Airlines, which handles about 70% of Dulles traffic, will help finance the project.
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority will fund much of the work through bonds.
The airport had 29 million passengers in 2025, and a new United concourse is set to open this autumn.
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Dr. Anthony Fauci took the Fifth Amendment during a Senate hearing led by Senator Rand Paul, choosing not to answer questions about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Fauci said he feared his words could be used against him in a criminal case and denied wrongdoing related to the pandemic’s origins or funding.
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Fauci, age 85, appeared before a Senate committee led by Republican Senator Rand Paul.
He repeatedly declined to answer questions, citing the Fifth Amendment, which protects against self-incrimination.
Fauci was director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases when COVID-19 began and became a key public figure during the pandemic.
Senator Paul accused Fauci of funding risky virus research in China and covering up its role in the pandemic.
Fauci denies these accusations and says he fears prosecution based on Paul's approach.
Other Republican senators criticized Fauci for refusing to answer questions.
Legal experts say using the Fifth Amendment doesn’t mean someone is guilty or innocent, just that they want to avoid self-incrimination.
There is no new scientific evidence supporting the theory that COVID-19 originated from a lab leak, though it is still discussed by some politicians.
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Investigators have identified a murder victim found in Oregon woods in 1972 as Armes Henry Lahti, a World War II U.S. Navy veteran. Using modern DNA and family tree research, authorities connected the remains to Lahti but have not yet solved the circumstances or found the killer.
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Human remains were found in southwestern Oregon woods in 1972.
The victim was shot twice in the head; death ruled a homicide.
The victim was identified in 2025 as Armes Henry Lahti, born in 1909.
Lahti served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
DNA evidence and investigative genetic genealogy helped identify him.
Lahti had a known dispute at a bar in 1965 and left with a rifle.
Authorities have not determined who killed Lahti or why.
Law enforcement is asking the public for any information about the case.
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Boeing is fixing problems in its Starliner spacecraft, especially with the propulsion system that caused issues before. If all goes well, Starliner could fly a cargo mission to the International Space Station this year, with a crewed flight possible by late 2027.
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NASA classified Starliner’s 2024 crewed flight as a serious failure due to propulsion problems.
Boeing is working to fix these propulsion issues and progress is going well.
The main obstacle for Starliner’s next launch is coordinating docking slot and crew time on the space station.
A cargo test flight may happen this year if NASA and Boeing align schedules.
A crewed Starliner mission could occur in late 2027 if fixes succeed.
Boeing faces financial losses from delays and extra test flights on the Starliner project.
SpaceX plans to retire its Crew Dragon spacecraft by 2030, causing concerns about future crew transport.
Starliner’s service module burns up after each flight, unlike Crew Dragon’s reusable parts, making it potentially more costly.
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Lindsay Clancy is on trial for killing her three children in January 2023 in Massachusetts. Her lawyers say she suffered from postpartum psychosis, a severe mental illness after childbirth, while prosecutors say she acted intentionally.
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Lindsay Clancy, 35, strangled her three children in their home in Duxbury, Massachusetts.
Her ex-husband, Patrick Clancy, testified about the children’s deaths and his 911 call.
Lindsay had a history of mental health problems, including bipolar disorder and postpartum psychosis.
She was hospitalized for psychiatric care 19 days before the killings and was taking medications.
On the day of the killings, she told her lawyer she heard voices telling her to kill her children and then herself.
Patrick saw no clear signs she planned harm after her hospital release and described her as normal before leaving the house briefly.
Lindsay tried to take her own life after the killings and is now paralyzed from the waist down.
If found guilty of murder, she faces life in prison; if found not responsible by reason of mental illness, she would be placed in a mental health facility.
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Oil prices rose sharply after President Donald Trump promised to retaliate for a missile attack by Iran targeting U.S. forces. The price for a barrel of crude oil went above $90, causing stock markets to fall and increasing concerns about inflation and fuel costs.
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Global oil prices increased by over 7%, surpassing $90 a barrel.
President Trump said the U.S. will respond strongly to Iran's missile attack.
The U.S. intercepted multiple ballistic missiles aimed at American forces in the Middle East.
The conflict caused shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil route, to drop sharply.
Oil prices had fallen recently due to hopes for peace but rose again after renewed fighting.
Rising oil prices have contributed to higher inflation and gasoline prices in the U.S.
The Federal Reserve is considering raising interest rates to control inflation.
Stock markets reacted negatively, with the Dow Jones dropping 710 points on the news.
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Francesca Hong leads the Democratic race for Wisconsin governor with 38 percent support, according to a new poll. Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes is in second place with 16 percent, less than two weeks before the primary election.
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Francesca Hong is a Democratic socialist running for governor of Wisconsin.
A Marquette Law School poll shows Hong leading with 38 percent support.
Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes is in second place with 16 percent.
The Democratic primary election is less than two weeks away.
The race has several candidates competing for the nomination.
Hong’s lead in the poll is by a double-digit margin.
The poll was released on a Wednesday before the primary.
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Senate Democrats sent a letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. asking if his family will gain from a $50 million legal settlement related to vaccines. The letter raises concerns about potential personal benefits from the settlement.
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Senate Democrats Elizabeth Warren, Angela Alsobrooks, Richard Blumenthal, and Andy Kim signed the letter.
The recipient of the letter is HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
The letter questions whether Kennedy’s family will benefit from a vaccine-related legal settlement.
The settlement involved is valued at $50 million.
The letter was sent on a Monday.
The focus is on transparency about financial or personal gains related to vaccine issues.
This inquiry is part of a broader investigation or concern by lawmakers about vaccine settlements.
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A judge in London ruled that videos featuring the animated character Wolfoo must be removed from platforms like YouTube because they copied audio clips from Peppa Pig. The court found that Wolfoo’s makers used sounds from Peppa Pig without permission, leading to a copyright infringement case won by Hasbro, the owner of Peppa Pig.
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Wolfoo is a Vietnamese cartoon about a young wolf with a large online audience.
Hasbro owns Peppa Pig and sued Wolfoo’s makers, SConnect, for copying Peppa Pig’s audio.
The judge described the copying as extensive and ongoing, especially for English-language Wolfoo videos.
Audio clips of Peppa Pig saying words like "hooray!" were used without permission.
The judge ordered all Wolfoo videos to be removed by a set deadline.
SConnect claimed that third-party contractors provided the copied sounds without their knowledge.
The court ruled the third-party excuse irrelevant and found that not all copied videos were removed.
The ruling applies in the UK, EU, USA, Vietnam, and all World Trade Organization member countries.
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Fuel prices in Yemen have risen sharply due to the ongoing war involving the US, Israel, and Iran. This has caused construction projects to stop and left many workers, like Fuad Mohammed, without jobs or enough income to support their families.
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The war in the Middle East, starting in late February, has severely hurt regional economies, including Yemen.
Diesel fuel prices in Yemen increased from about $17 per 20 liters in January to $30 today.
Higher fuel costs have caused the prices of building materials and transportation to rise.
Many construction projects in government-controlled areas of Yemen have been paused or canceled.
Fuad Mohammed, a construction worker with 25 years of experience, has had little work for months.
He lowered his daily wage from $17 to $13 but still struggles to support his family.
Yemen imports nearly 90% of its goods, making its economy very sensitive to global market changes.
The price rise is linked to a worsening fuel supply, global price increases, and regional tensions affecting shipping routes like the Strait of Hormuz.
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U.S. airport immigration arrests have increased due to closer cooperation between the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). TSA is sharing more information about travelers’ immigration status, leading to more arrests of people who may have civil immigration violations like overstaying visas.
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TSA and ICE have increased their teamwork to identify and arrest travelers suspected of immigration violations.
TSA shares information on travelers without criminal records but who might have civil immigration issues.
ICE uses tips from TSA to detain and process people for deportation, including those with pending immigration applications or work permits.
A new agreement to boost information sharing was signed by TSA and ICE in May 2025.
Airport immigration enforcement is seen as an easy way for ICE to increase arrests while meeting White House goals.
Historically, people without permanent status but no criminal record could fly within the U.S. without worry, but that has changed.
The Department of Homeland Security under President Trump stated it will stop allowing people in the U.S. illegally to fly domestically.
Immigration lawyers note some arrested had legal permission to work or pending applications but no permanent status.
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is widely used in many businesses, but only some companies have expanded its use throughout their organization. The next important step in AI is combining fast technology with human knowledge and clear rules to guide AI decisions.
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A 2025 survey shows 88% of organizations use AI in at least one part of their business.
Only about one-third of these organizations have scaled AI use across their entire company.
The challenge today is governing AI to decide its goals and limits, keeping humans in control of important decisions.
AI helps in many areas like pricing, customer service, and planning by quickly processing large amounts of data.
Experts say AI should support, not replace, experienced professionals who bring strategic thinking and judgment.
Businesses need a clear plan before using AI, or they risk speeding up poor decisions.
Effective AI use requires deciding what business goals the AI should focus on.
Pricing and revenue management have evolved from manual methods to AI-assisted systems, but human oversight remains essential.
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Dr. Anthony Fauci used his right to remain silent by invoking the Fifth Amendment at a Senate hearing about COVID-19. The hearing was conducted by the Senate Homeland Security Committee to investigate the pandemic.
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Dr. Fauci appeared before the Senate Homeland Security Committee.
The hearing focused on the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment, which allows a person to refuse to answer questions that might incriminate them.
The hearing was part of a government review of the pandemic response.
Fauci is a key government health official involved in managing COVID-19.
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Prosecutors say Tyler Robinson, who is accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, targeted Kirk because of his political views on LGBTQ issues. Kirk spoke out against same-sex marriage and transgender rights, and prosecutors believe this motivated Robinson to attack him.
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Tyler Robinson is accused of killing Charlie Kirk.
Prosecutors claim Robinson targeted Kirk due to Kirk’s political views.
Kirk was a conservative activist vocal against same-sex marriage.
Kirk also opposed transgender rights publicly.
Prosecutors say Robinson acted because of Kirk’s political expression.
The evidence against Robinson is largely circumstantial, meaning it relies on facts that suggest guilt but no direct proof.
The case involves political beliefs related to LGBTQ issues.
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Transport for London (TfL) has started legal action seeking up to £1 billion from several car makers, accusing them of allowing certain diesel vehicles to enter London’s Ultra-Low Emission Zone (Ulez) without paying the required charge. TfL claims these manufacturers made false or misleading statements about their cars meeting emissions standards.
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TfL alleges fraud and negligence by car companies including Stellantis, Jaguar Land Rover, BMW, and Nissan.
The lawsuit concerns diesel vehicles that should have paid the Ulez daily charge of £12.50 but did not.
Ulez was created to reduce pollution in London and was expanded in 2024 to cover the whole city.
The case was paused pending the outcome of a related "dieselgate" court case about cars cheating emissions tests.
The recent dieselgate case mostly rejected claims that manufacturers rigged tests, but appeals are being considered.
TfL says manufacturers said diesel vehicles complied with rules when they did not, causing financial loss.
Car companies argue TfL’s claims lack clear details and could have wide consequences.
The court has allowed a pause in the TfL case while related cases continue.
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Police raided Legacy Independent Funeral Directors in Hull and found 35 bodies and over 100 sets of ashes improperly stored. The funeral director, Robert Bush, admitted to 67 offences including failing to cremate or bury bodies and giving out wrong ashes.
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Police discovered a messy and unhygienic scene at Legacy Independent Funeral Directors.
35 bodies and more than 100 sets of ashes were found stored improperly.
Robert Bush, the funeral home director, was arrested and later admitted 67 offences.
Some remains were found in paper bags with hospital wristbands identifying them as babies.
There was evidence of mould, faeces, dried bodily fluids, and rubbish inside the funeral home.
Bush cited financial problems as a reason for the delay in cremations and burials.
Families expressed deep hurt and distress over the handling of their loved ones.
Bush apologized and acknowledged the pain caused by his actions.
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OpenAI is starting a program to give 100,000 academic researchers free access to its advanced AI models, including GPT-5.6 Sol Pro, through 2027. The program aims to support scientists and engineers in many fields by providing powerful AI tools while protecting user privacy and data security.
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The program offers free access to OpenAI's advanced AI models for academic researchers until 2027.
Selected researchers can invite up to four collaborators from their institutions.
Access is roughly equal to a $200-per-month ChatGPT Pro subscription for one year.
Data from users will not be used to train AI models, ensuring privacy and security.
The first 10,000 researchers will start this summer, with participants from institutions like the Institute for Advanced Study and École normale supérieure.
This effort is part of OpenAI’s plan to invest over $250 million by 2027 in scientific research support.
The program targets fields such as biology, chemistry, math, physics, engineering, and computer science.
The program does not provide access to AI model weights or training data, which some researchers say limits testing and safety checks.
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