AI is now making new viruses - Engadget
What could possibly go wrong?
Did we learn nothing from sci-fi? A study published in Science (via The New York Times) details how researchers used an AI model to design new viruses capable of infecting and reproducing inside bacteria. The good news: they took appropriate precautions, and their work could lead to breakthroughs in gene therapy and biotechnology. The bad news: the next guys might not be so generous.
Copper jumps to its highest level ever. What the metal is telling us
An open-pit copper mine at Asarco's Mission Mine Complex in Sahuarita, Arizona, US, on Friday, March 6, 2026.
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Copper surged to a record high Thursday, but the latest rally comes against a more mixed growth backdrop, making the once-reliable gauge of economic health, "Dr. Copper," harder to read.
Sen. Mitch McConnell says he's left rehab, will work from home
Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) is seen during a Senate Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Department of Defense budget hearing at the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington, DC on May 19, 2026.
Scientists Trained An AI Model In DNA—And It Invented 16 New Viruses
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An OpenAI artificial intelligence model has invented more than a dozen new bacteria-infecting viruses after scientists at Stanford University trained the model to recognize patterns of DNA structure in nature and re-write them to create never-before-seen viral genomes.
AI and 'Ramanomics' could eliminate a major obstacle to studying living cells
Fluorescent dyes have long been used in biological research to identify and visualize structures within living cells. Although effective, they have several drawbacks, including altering the cells under study, limiting the number of structures that can be examined at once and reducing measurement accuracy.
Analysis: Trump treats Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh as an ally. That creates economic risks
U.S. President Donald Trump arrives with incoming Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh for Warsh's swearing-in ceremony at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 22, 2026.
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Trump Strongly Denies Feud With Hegseth—Amid Backlash Over Munitions
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President Donald Trump defended Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday in the wake of a report the two clashed over an alleged weapons shortage due to the Iran war, calling the claim “treasonous” and insisting he is “extremely happy” with Hegseth, who has faced criticism for months that he’s allegedly misled both Trump and the public.
Uli Latukefu Cast as Ganondorf in The Legend of Zelda Movie
The Legend of Zelda movie has found its Ganondorf.
According to a report from Deadline, Uli Latukefu will play the film's villain, Ganondorf. The actor also reportedly signed a multi-picture deal, meaning the studio will have the opportunity to bring him back for sequels, should the film be a success.
SpaceX shares passed a key test Thursday. Now sophisticated traders are betting the bottom may be in
SpaceX employees celebrate the market close of the SpaceX initial public offering (IPO) at the Nasdaq Marketsite on June 12, 2026, in New York City.
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8-Year-Old Mazda 3 Sales Soaring Along With Gas Prices - Jalopnik
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In Mazda's July 2026 sales report, its sole sedan and one of its oldest models, the Mazda 3, nearly doubled its sales over last year while the brand's SUVs almost universally slid. The Japanese automaker sold 3,903 Mazda 3s in the U.S. last month, up a whopping 87.5% compared to July last year. Isolating for the more popular sedan version, sales are up 91.8% year-over-year whereas the slightly more expensive hatchback grew 77.4%.