A newly mapped underwater mountain could be home to 20 new species Researchers who led the 28-day expedition along the nearly 2-mile tall seamount hope the discoveries made will inform future policies safeguarding the understudied, high-seas region. Emma Bowman
How AI-generated memes are changing the 2024 election Donald Trump has repeatedly shared AI-generated content on social media in the latest example of how artificial intelligence is showing up in the 2024 election. Shannon Bond
Ukraine says one of its Western-donated F-16 warplanes has crashed The crash was the first reported loss of an F-16 in Ukraine, where they arrived at the end of last month. At least six of the warplanes are believed to have been delivered. The Associated Press
Trump said he'd vote for abortion rights in Florida. His campaign says not so fast In an interview with NBC News, former President Donald Trump — the Republican nominee — indicated he will vote in favor of abortion rights in his home state of Florida, where it's on the ballot. Sarah McCammon
WSU researchers are on a quest to digitize over 30,000 bees, butterflies and other pollinators Libby Denkmann
Critics wary as China promises tighter fentanyl controls Chinese factories churn out many of the chemicals used to make fentanyl that kills 70,000 people each year in the U.S. China's government says new regulations are coming but critics are skeptical. Brian Mann
Keeping Families Together program put on pause The program is suspended for 14 days but that hold could be extended while the court considers arguments in the case.
Israeli military reports killing 5 Palestinian militants hiding in West Bank mosque At least 10 Palestinians were killed in Wednesday’s fighting. The new incursion came a day after Israeli settlers killed a Palestinian man and wounded three others in Bethlehem.
