Differences in human and great ape laughter reveal clues to the origin of speech: the hour's strongest signal

2 independent sources lead this hourly briefing, ranked by freshness, corroboration, diversity, and momentum.

18 ranked story clustersPermanent edition
02
Business & FinanceNorth AmericaSignal 43

Pentagon lowers official Iran war death toll, omitting four killed this month

The Pentagon lowered its official Iran war death toll to 14 from 18, removing four service members killed this month.

05
Global AffairsMiddle EastSignal 40

US, Ukraine pushing to bring Russia back to negotiating table, hopeful for partial ceasefire

Ukrainian officials believe that Russia is unlikely to end the war full stop and think that a partial ceasefire, which has been floated before, seems like the most realistic option.

06
Global AffairsMiddle EastSignal 40

Netanyahu orders tougher West Bank measures after deadly terror attack kills two

"We will act strongly against terrorists and their proxies, and we will not allow terrorism in Judea and Samaria to raise its head," Netanyahu said.

07
Global AffairsMiddle EastSignal 40

Germany's Merz picks first woman chief of staff in shake-up before state elections

Warken will be the first woman to hold her new post, an important position that serves as a node between the chancellery, ministries and lawmakers.

08
Global AffairsMiddle EastSignal 40

British military ready to defend country after IRGC threatens bases over presence of US bombers

On Thursday, the IRGC said the US had flown bombing missions against Iran from Fairford in southwest England, adding that any base used to launch such attacks would be a legitimate target.