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Getty ImagesArtificial intelligence has invented two new potential antibiotics that could kill drug-resistant gonorrhoea and MRSA, researchers have revealed.The drugs were designed atom-by-atom by the AI and killed the superbugs in laboratory and animal tests.The two compounds still need years of refinement and clinical trials before they could be prescribed.But the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) team behind it say AI could start a “second golden age” in antibiotic discovery.Antibiotics kill bacteria, but infections that resist treatment are now causing more than a million deaths a year.Overusing antibiotics has helped bacteria evolve to dodge the drugs’ effects, and there has…

Here are the key events on day 1,268 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.Here is how things stand on Friday, August 15:Fighting Ukrainian drones struck two Russian cities in attacks that injured at least 16 people, local authorities said. Thirteen people were wounded, two seriously, when a drone struck an apartment building in the southern Russian city of Rostov-on-Don, and three civilians were wounded in the city of Belgorod near the border with Ukraine. The Ukrainian military said its drones hit a Russian refinery in the Volgograd region overnight, causing huge fires. Russia’s Defence Ministry said Russian forces captured the settlements…

Anthony Zurcher and Steve RosenbergBBC News in AlaskaGetty ImagesUS President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin are set to meet in Anchorage on FridayUS President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to Friday’s summit in the US state of Alaska with contrasting priorities as they prepare for talks on ending Russia’s war in Ukraine. Putin has been consistent on his desire to win Ukrainian territory, while Trump has made no secret of his desire to act as a global peacemaker. But both men may also sense other opportunities, such as diplomatic rehabilitation on the world…

‘Tis the season for some funny family drama, as Lil Rel Howery and Tabitha Brown get ready to have an “Unexpected Christmas.” Howery and Brown executive produce and star in the holiday comedy, which is set for theatrical release on Nov. 7. “Christmas movies are literally the gift that keeps on giving,” said Brown in a statement. “’Unexpected Christmas’ is relatable and hilarious, but will truly be a gift for all families this holiday season!” Added Howery: “This movie and this cast is so special and will be the holiday movie everyone will be talking about.” The film’s ensemble cast…

Getting clones taken down can be an exhausting process for developers. Small studios have less time, energy, and resources to dedicate to this process, and they’re at the whims of the digital distribution platforms these games exist on.Wren Brier, Unpacking’s creative director, says that since the game’s release in 2021, developer Witch Beam has reported more than 80 clones. “It feels like whack-a-mole sometimes,” Brier says. These are games that are not just similar in nature but “blatant copyright infringements” that lift the game’s assets or even its name. “The majority have been extremely low-effort scams using Unpacking’s name or…

new video loaded: Russia and Ukraine Continue Drone Attacks Before Putin-Trump MeetingtranscriptBacktranscriptRussia and Ukraine Continue Drone Attacks Before Putin-Trump MeetingThe Kremlin signaled that apart from Ukraine, it was also interested in discussing other subjects with the U.S., like economic links and nuclear arms. At the same time, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with the U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer in a show of unity.I think it’s going to be a good meeting, but the more important meeting will be the second meeting that we’re having. We’re going to have a meeting with President Putin, President Zelensky, myself — and maybe…

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is more than concrete, steel, and water– it is a symbol of Africa’s renewal and a tangible step toward a more interconnected and cooperative future for the Nile Basin and East Africa. Rising proudly on the Blue Nile, GERD embodies Ethiopia’s resolve to harness its natural resources for the benefit of its people and the region at large. Its story is not only about generating electricity; it is about forging bonds, strengthening economies, and cultivating a shared destiny. From its inception, GERD was envisioned as a transformative project capable of lifting millions out of…

71 Libya’s long-running political and economic divisions have entered a new phase of tension after Osama Hammad, prime minister of the eastern-based government appointed by the House of Representatives, ordered a total ban on sharing financial and banking data with the Tripoli authorities. The decision, which was made public this week, specifically blocks the transfer of information about state employees’ salaries and payroll records, sparking concern among thousands of civil servants in the east who now fear delays or complete stoppages in their wages. The move comes amid an ongoing power struggle between the Government of National Unity (GNU) in…

When Ivan Rodriguez co-founded JIR Delivery LLC, the last-mile logistics industry was at a crucial inflection point. The rapid rise of e-commerce had fundamentally shifted consumer behavior, elevating expectations for speed, transparency, and reliability. But with that surge in demand came growing frustration. Missed deliveries, delayed packages, and lack of real-time updates were no longer acceptable to increasingly tech-savvy consumers. “We saw that people weren’t just frustrated about delays,” Rodriguez explains. “They felt ignored — like they didn’t matter after clicking the purchase button.” Drawing from his deep background in customer relations and operational leadership—shaped during his years in the…

Top rookies will square off, with No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg facing No. 2 pick Dylan Harper and All-Star Victor Wembanyama in an opening-week contest between the Dallas Mavericks and San Antonio Spurs.Former Rutgers teammates Ace Bailey and Harper will face off in December when the Utah Jazz play the Spurs. Meanwhile, James will embark on his record-breaking 23rd season in the league.These are just some of the storylines we can’t wait to watch. ESPN’s NBA insiders break down the most anticipated games of the upcoming season, including opening night, every big revenge matchup, the five-game Christmas Day slate and…