Eric Topol says we can prevent age-related disease and live fuller lives – but only if we reject anti-science ‘malarkey’ Dr Eric Topol’s new book examines the best evidence-based approaches to longevity, and seeks to challenge the “malarkey” of the bio-hacking, age-reversal and anti-science movements – all of which have...
Surviving 200 snake bites, decoding ancient scrolls and the countries ‘flourishing’ – podcast
Science correspondent Hannah Devlin joins Ian Sample to discuss three intriguing science stories from the week, from a global study that puts the UK third from bottom when it comes to flourishing, to a man who intentionally suffered more than 200 snake bites in the quest to find a universal...
Vance says Russia was ‘asking for too much’ in its initial Ukraine peace offer
Vice President JD Vance says Russia was “asking for too much” in its initial peace offer as the United States looks to bring about an end to the war in Ukraine
Salt Lake City and Boise make pride flags official city emblems, skirting flag ban laws
The Democratic controlled cities of Salt Lake City and Boise, Idaho, adopted new city flags this week that show support for LGBTQ+ people in defiance of new laws passed by their states’ Republican-controlled Legislatures
Lawsuit accuses former Los Angeles Lakers star Byron Scott of sexually assaulting teen girl in 1987
A woman is suing former Los Angeles Lakers player and coach Byron Scott, accusing him of sexually assaulting her during a team event at a high school in 1987, when he was 26 and she was 15
Hiker dead after fall at Utah’s Arches National Park
Authorities say a 77-year-old man is dead after falling while hiking at Arches National Park in Utah
A woman who called a Black child a slur has raised a backlash but also tons of money
A video showing a Minnesota woman at a playground admitting to using a racist slur against a Black child has garnered millions of views
Washington governor signs rent-control bill into law
Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson has signed a bill into law that sets limits on rent increases
Judge says Bryan Kohberger’s family can attend upcoming trial in University of Idaho killings
A judge says Bryan Kohberger’s immediate family members may attend his upcoming quadruple-murder trial in the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students, even if they might be called to testify
FBI director says bureau needs more funding than what Trump administration budget proposal calls for
FBI Director Kash Patel is breaking with the Trump administration over a budget proposal that would dramatically slash funding for the bureau