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Oct 6, 2026

California officials condemn Trump for suggesting Iran could 'take out' Los Angeles or San Diego

President Trump sparked outrage from California leaders after suggesting at a Nebraska rally that Iran could 'take out' Los Angeles or San Diego, calling it a 'small price to pay' for keeping the world safe.

Oct 6, 20266 sources

Sep 4, 2026

Scientists expand genetic alphabet from 4 to 8 letters in functioning system

UC San Diego researchers demonstrated that a key cellular enzyme can accurately read an eight-letter genetic alphabet, doubling the four DNA letters used by all known life on Earth, with potential applications in synthetic biology and medicine.

Sep 4, 20262 sources