Americans Observe Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a national holiday observed in the United States on the last Monday in May.
This year, Memorial Day falls on May 27.
Study: Gene May Cause Alzheimer’s in Some Cases
For the first time, researchers have identified a genetic form of late-in-life Alzheimer’s disease.
Business, Political Leaders Agree to Safely Develop, Deploy AI
Major AI developers and top government officials have agreed on measures that aim to ensure that artificial intelligence (AI) systems are safely built and deployed.
Iran’s President, Foreign Minister Killed in Helicopter Crash
Iranian state media reported Monday that Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and other top officials died in a helicopter crash in the country’s northwest.
Severe Solar Storm Hits Earth, Causing Colorful Light Shows
Earth was recently hit by the most powerful solar storm in more than 20 years.
Miniature Poodle Wins Westminster Dog Show
A miniature poodle named Sage won the top prize Tuesday night at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club dog show.
By Belinda Hankins Miller – Flickr, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3032405
Country Singer Randy Travis Releases AI Song after Stroke
An American country music star has used artificial intelligence to make music again, years after suffering a stroke.
Japanese Town Aims to Block View of Mount Fuji to Reduce Tourists
A Japanese town hopes to keep out crowds of visitors by building a large barrier to block views of the country’s tallest mountain, Mount Fuji.
New Research Shows How Early Humans Lived Before Agriculture
A recent study shows that people who lived in caves in North Africa had already started to add a lot of plants to their diet about 15,000 years ago.
Boeing Delays First Crewed Launch of Starliner Spacecraft
The first crewed test of Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft was postponed Tuesday because of a problem with the rocket system.
Pictured: Sunita Williams, Astronaut