Tooth from Siberian cave reveals Neanderthal dental surgery
WorldAbout 59,000 years ago, a Neanderthal suffered from an awful toothache caused by a deep cavity in one of the molars on the lower jaw. That tooth has now been discovered inside a Siberian cave, bearing signs of dental surgery apparently performed with a small stone tool to remove decay and relieve pain.
LinkedIn planning to lay off 5% of staff in latest tech-sector cuts, source says
WorldLinkedIn planned to inform staff of layoffs on Wednesday, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters, in a widening of technology sector cuts this year.
Thai cultural festival in Tokyo highlights entertainment boom
WorldTOKYO -- One of Japan's largest Thai cultural exchange events, which has drawn around 300,000 visitors in recent years, was held over the weekend under sunny skies at Tokyo's Yoyogi Park amid the growing interest among Japanese people in the Southeast Asian country's culture, including modern entertainment.
Japan biz bankruptcies hit 12-year high for April
WorldTOKYO -- The number of corporate bankruptcies in Japan in April involving liabilities of at least 10 million yen rose 6.6 pct from a year earlier to 883, the highest level for the month in 12 years, Tokyo Shoko Research Ltd. said Wednesday.
Italy court overturns $4.9 million Ryanair fine over COVID-19 flights
WorldItaly's top administrative court annulled a 4.2 million euro ($4.93 million) fine by the country's competition authority against Ryanair over COVID-19 flight cancellations, the airline said on Wednesday.
Helsinki's costly cycling push draws crowds - and criticism
WorldHELSINKI -- Finland's capital Helsinki has spent billions of euros on public transport and bicycle lanes — and plans more — despite mixed reactions from residents.
India's travel industry braces for hit from Modi's appeal to avoid foreign trips
WorldIndia's travel industry fears that an appeal by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to avoid unnecessary foreign travel will squeeze new bookings after inflationary pressure knocked down summer overseas inquiries by as much as 15%, industry and analysts say.
World Cup comes to 'Soccer Town USA,' but locals priced out
WorldAnthony Duro had hoped the World Cup coming to his soccer-mad New Jersey town would mean watching games at nearby MetLife Stadium, but sky-high ticket prices are beyond his budget.
Spain pushes ahead with social media, AI rules despite Big Tech lobbying pressure
WorldSpain will push ahead with new rules to make social networks and AI safer despite intense lobbying from the tech industry, its digital transformation minister Oscar Lopez told Reuters.
Are data centers pushing grid costs onto consumers?
WorldPower and pricing take today’s focus as we unpack the ways in which millions of Americans are unknowingly financing electric grid projects before they get any benefit, passing on costs to customers, as officials seek to upgrade electric grids to keep up with demand from data centers.
