The Fungus That Killed Frogs—and Led to a Surge in Malaria

A global fungal pandemic wiped out amphibians, destroyed biodiversity, and ultimately increased human illness. Now a second similar pathogen is on the way. https://media.wired.com/photos/6328e00a20bc56769c413199/master/pass/Chiriqui-Harlequin-frog_Panama_science_(c)-Marcos-Guerra,-Smithsonian-Tropical-Research-Institute-(1).jpg

Grey’s Recap: Surge Times — Plus, [Spoiler] Loses Their COVID Battle

In Thursday’s fraught Grey’s Anatomy, things were looking up for Meredith but way down for Tom, who was ambulanced to Grey Sloan resembling nothing so much as the textbook definition of “worse for wear.” Having already lost Teddy and his chief-of-chiefs gig, was Koracick about to lose his very life? Read on and find out. […]

PS Plus April free PS4 games latest: Conan Exiles, The Surge release NEWS

PS Plus subscribers are counting down to the release of the April 2019 PS4 free games. PlayStation Plus members can download two free PS4 games every month as part of their subscription. The April 2019 free PS4 games have an April 2 release date, and should be available to download by around 10am UK time. […]

Why the esports audience is set to surge — and how brands can take advantage of increased fans and viewership

This is a preview of a research report from Business Insider Intelligence, Business Insider’s premium research service. To learn more about Business Insider Intelligence, click here. Current subscribers can read the report here. BI Intelligence Esports, which is short for electronic sports, refers to competitive video gaming watched by spectators. Esports are not as mainstream as traditional […]

Trump cracks down on asylum claims as caravans surge north

The Trump administration is tightening the screws on illegal immigration, laying the groundwork for a restrictive executive order that would bar illegal border-crossers from seeking asylum. The Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security have put out a joint rule stating that arrivals who break any rules the White House imposes will be barred […]

Millennials United: Labor Unions Enjoy a Youthful Surge

Mark Medina and his coworker John Szalay had spoken about their working conditions before — how hard it was to live on such low wages, the meager benefits they received and the lack of respect they felt on the job at Burgerville. But their conversation one chilly May 2016 evening in Portland, Oregon, was different. […]

Chinese stocks surge as the government’s ‘plunge protection team’ goes all-in

REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon Chinese stocks have exploded higher upon the resumption of trade on Monday, adding to huge gains on Friday. The surge in buying reflects the continued rollout of measures from Chinese policymakers to help support stocks and household spending. The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index is currently on track to record its largest two-day percentage […]