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US-Iran deal: When will oil prices fall?
A potential US-Iran deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz could ease the global energy crunch, but oil prices and supplies may take months to stabilize as shipping r…
Mines in the Strait of Hormuz: How dangerous are they?
There are still mines in the Straight of Hormuz, delaying the opening for commercial shipping. How dangerous are naval mines, and what can be done to clear them?
Swiss to vote on whether to cap population at 10 million
On June 14, Swiss voters will be able to decide on a far-right initiative to curb future immigration. What will it mean for the economy — and the country's European neighbors — if…
Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire after SpaceX IPO
SpaceX floated on the Nasdaq stock exchange on Friday, with shares trading 25% above the opening price at one point. The IPO has made Musk the world's first trillionaire, at least…
British artist David Hockney dies at 88
Considered a superstar of pop art, the UK painter was one of the world's most influential artists during his lifetime.
Lab-grown Tyrannosaurus leather bag fails to sell at auction
The handbag promoted as the "world's first T. rex leather product" didn't find a buyer at auction. Is it more chicken than dinosaur?
Preaching and teaching in a warming world
US pastors, a Ugandan musician and salmon-friendly tech delivered good environmental news this week.
Is there anything GLP-1 agonist drugs cannot do?
Every other month, researchers find new uses for GLP-1 agonist drugs, like Mounjaro and Ozempic — now even as a treatment for substance abuse. It's classic drug repurposing, a tec…
Musk's SpaceX IPO holds both promise and peril
SpaceX, Elon Musk's rocket and AI company, presents potential for investors. But its futuristic, unproven plans also carry significant financial risks.
Sex doll art sparks debate at German president's residence
Beyond a headline-grabbing bronze, contemporary artworks draw attention to political power at an exhibition held at Bellevue Palace before the state building closes for renovation.
