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More flowers are ‘selfing,’ scientists say. That could spell trouble for other species

By Ayurella Horn-Muller, CNN (CNN) — An ancient, interdependent relationship that contributes to food systems and ecosystem stability across the globe could be changing. Many flowering plants can self-pollinate, or transfer pollen between their own blossoms for seed generation and propagation, but most of these plants have relied on pollinators such as butterflies and bees

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Alabama plans the first nitrogen gas execution this week in largely secret process experts say raises concerns about cruelty

By Dakin Andone, CNN (CNN) — Alabama intends to carry out the first known execution by nitrogen gas this week, when it’s scheduled to put to death Kenneth Smith some 14 months after failing to carry out his capital punishment by lethal injection. But little is known about how the method, nitrogen hypoxia, will be

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5 things to know for Jan. 23: 2024 race, Israeli hostages, Immigration, Stock market, China earthquake

By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — A robocall using artificial intelligence to mimic President Joe Biden’s voice is urging voters in New Hampshire to skip the state’s pivotal primary today. Tracking data suggests up to 25,000 fraudulent calls were made to residents across the Granite State as investigators quickly try to find the identity of

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Russia’s relentless ‘meat assaults’ are wearing down outmanned and outgunned Ukrainian forces

By Joseph Ataman, Frederik Pleitgen and Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Near Avdiivka, Ukraine (CNN) — Straddling the frontlines, the small town of Avdiivka has become the epicenter of the war in Ukraine. Still in Ukrainian hands – just – it’s enclosed on three sides by Russian troops and cannons. Pounded by the Russians, the town itself

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Medical facilities battered amid Israeli assault in Khan Younis, say Palestinian officials in Gaza, as death toll rises

By Celine Alkhaldi and Ibrahim Dahman, CNN (CNN) — Medical facilities in Khan Younis in southern Gaza have been battered amid an Israeli assault in the area Monday, Palestinian health officials said, as the number of people killed in Israel’s siege on Gaza continues to rise. Dozens of people have been killed and wounded in the latest offensive

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