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... Amazon Has Made a Robot With a Sense of Touch

Vulcan, a robot with tactile senses, is a step towards automating more of picking and stowing work done by humans inside Amazon’s fulfillment centers.
https://www.wired.com/story/ai-lab-amazon-launches-vulcan-a-robot-that-can-feel/

... In Order to Unravel the Many Mysteries of Squids, Scientists Dive Into Their Mating Frenzies

Marine biologists hope to find out more about a creature that is vital to a healthy ecosystem and the state’s fishery
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/in-order-to-unravel-the-many-mysteries-of-squids-scientists-dive-into-their-mating-frenzies-180986551/

... Meet the Mysterious Renaissance Muse Immortalized in the Only Leonardo da Vinci Painting in the Americas

Ginevra de' Benci was a poet famed for her beauty and intellect. But art historians know little about her beyond the writings and artworks left behind by the men who admired her
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/meet-the-mysterious-renaissance-muse-immortalized-in-the-only-leonardo-da-vinci-painting-in-the-americas-180986558/

... India Is Trying to Stop the Sale of Hundreds of Ancient Gems Associated With the Buddha

The 300 sacred jewels are part of a larger trove found in India in 1898. They're scheduled to be sold by Sotheby's Hong Kong, where bidding will start at roughly $1.3 million
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/india-is-trying-to-stop-the-sale-of-hundreds-of-ancient-gems-associated-with-the-buddha-180986569/

... Ukraine, Russia trade air attacks ahead of World War II anniversary

A third night of drone attacks near Moscow has snarled airports as foreign leaders start arriving for Russia’s Victory Day celebrations.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/05/07/russia-ukraine-airports-strikes/

... Live briefing: Cardinals to gather in Sistine Chapel and begin voting for a new pope

Cardinal electors will soon withdraw to the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel to pray, deliberate and cast votes in secret ballot elections.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/05/07/conclave-pope-news-results/

... Pakistan claims to have downed Indian warplanes, vows response to strikes

India’s military said the strikes were made in retaliation for a militant attack in Indian-administered Kashmir. Analysts warn the risk of escalation is rising.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/05/07/pakistan-down-india-jets-strikes/

... Are India and Pakistan at risk of war? Heres what to know.

India launched strikes inside Pakistan that killed at least 21 in retaliation for a deadly militant attack last month in Indian-administered Kashmir. 
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/05/07/india-pakistan-conflict-kashmir-explained/

... Genetics of Koreas extreme divers could unlock chronic disease treatments

The Haenyeo divers of Korea may hold the key to understanding and treating chronic diseases.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/science/2025/05/07/korean-extreme-divers-genetics-chronic-disease/

... Is there a new pope?

Cardinals of the Catholic Church are gathering in the Sistine Chapel to elect a new pope. Here’s what the smoke signals indicate so far.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/religion/interactive/2025/conclave-live-voting-results-new-pope/

... Chinas Xi heads to Moscow for Putins parade amid deepening ties

The Trump administration has said it wants to pull apart Russia and China, but the two countries need each other too much.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/05/07/russia-china-summit-victory-day/

... Eve Kugler, child survivor of the Holocaust, dies at 94

At age 10, she was spirited out of Nazi Europe to the United States as part of a rescue effort for young refugees.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2025/05/07/eve-kugler-holocaust-survivor-dead/

... With ceremony and secrecy, the conclave for a new pope is about to begin

As the conclave gets underway, eyes are searching for the billowing white smoke that signals Habemus Papam: “We have a pope.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/05/07/conclave-voting-begins-new-pope/

... The wait for an Asian or African pope may soon be over

All eyes are on the Vatican as the conclave deliberates. Speculation is rife that the next pontiff may come from Africa or Asia.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/05/07/pope-conclave-africa-asia-catholic/

... Venezuelan opposition team flees to U.S. after precise operation, Rubio says

A group of Venezuelan opposition members who sought refuge in the Argentine Embassy in Caracas has arrived in the U.S., according to Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/05/06/venezuela-opposition-leave-embassy-us/

... U.S. and China to hold high-level trade talks in Switzerland this weekend

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will meet Chinese officials, but expectations for a breakthrough in their trade war are low.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/05/06/china-us-trade-war-negotiations/

... India strikes Pakistan after Kashmir attack, raising fears of war

The Indian military said early Wednesday it had launched strikes against Pakistan in retaliation for last month’s militant attack in Indian-administered Kashmir.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/05/06/india-strikes-pakistan-war-kashmir/

... U.S. to end bombings of Houthi militants in Yemen, Trump says

The president said the Iran-backed group reached out and expressed that they “don’t want to fight anymore.” The ceasefire was brokered by Oman.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/05/06/trump-houthis-bombing-yemen/

... Bidens Gaza pier was more dangerous and costly than previously known

The aid mission was beset with challenges from the start, including rough seas that tore the pier apart, ships that ran aground and the death of a U.S. soldier.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2025/05/06/gaza-pier-us-military-report/

... Pakistan Vows to Respond to India Strikes, Calling Them Unlawful Act of War

Pakistan said it would take corresponding action after India targeted nine sites in retaliation for a militant attack that killed 26.
https://www.wsj.com/world/asia/pakistan-vows-to-respond-to-india-strikes-calling-them-unlawful-act-of-war-97832f3a