August Sets New Global Heat Benchmark as U.S. Summer Breaks Records
August marked the warmest month on record worldwide; the United States also saw a summer of unprecedented heat with broad implications.
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Readers Take the Mic: Letters Responding to Essays on MD vs. DO, AI and Surrogacy
STAT publishes selected Letters to the Editor responding to First Opinion essays on MD vs. DO, AI in medicine and surrogacy.
Alcohol restrictions and price rises unsettle communities in northeast Syria
New restrictions and a shift in border control have pushed up alcohol prices in northeast Syria, squeezing shopkeepers and consumers.
Conflicting Narratives Cloud Security and Commerce in the Strait of Hormuz
Mixed political messages complicate navigation and raise costs for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, with implications for trade and energy markets.
Updated Migraine Prevention Guidance Reflects Expanded Treatment Options
New joint guidance updates migraine prevention recommendations to reflect a broader range of therapies available since 2012.
Is Today’s AI Market a Bubble? Lessons from 1980s Japan
Robust AI earnings and sky-high valuations recall 1980s Japan. History offers context for potential corrections and long-term implications.
Carlson Says Any President Thinking of First Use of Nuclear Arms Should Be Removed Immediately
Tucker Carlson argued a president who contemplates first use of nuclear weapons should be removed, reviving debate on safeguards and removal mechanisms.
Icelanders head to the polls on EU membership as a tight count unfolds
Icelanders voted on EU accession; final count is expected to be extremely close, with ballots tallied through the night.
Teleprompter operator ordered to return $172,000 after betting on Trump speeches
CFTC orders White House teleprompter operator Gabriel Perez to forfeit $107,539 and pay about $172,000 over online bets on President Trump’s speeches.
Yayoi Kusama, creator of polka-dot pumpkins and Infinity Rooms, dies at 97
Yayoi Kusama, known for polka-dot pumpkins and Infinity Rooms, has died at 97. Her immersive, repetitive works were shown worldwide.