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Netflix dropped its bid for Warner Bros., removing a trigger for a Senate antitrust hearing on Paramount’s bid for Warner Bros. Discovery. Senate Judiciary antitrust chair Mike Lee gave no clear indication of whether a hearing will be held, while Democrat Cory Booker urged Paramount CEO David Ellison to testify next week.
Researchers found that the sound-processing proteins TMC1 and TMC2 also function as lipid scramblases that flip phospholipids across hair-cell membranes. When this scrambling goes awry due to genetics, noise, or certain antibiotics, phosphatidylserine is exposed on the cell surface, triggering apoptosis of hair cells and leading to permanent hearing loss since these cells do not regenerate. Cholesterol levels in the membrane modulate this activity, suggesting potential dietary or pharmacological protection, and highlighting the possibility of designing antibiotics that avoid triggering the death signal. Findings will be presented at the 70th Biophysical Society Annual Meeting in 2026.
CT scans and 3D simulations of the 250‑million‑year‑old cynodont Thrinaxodon liorhinus indicate ear structures capable of tympanic (ear‑based) hearing emerged earlier than previously thought, suggesting the mammalian middle ear began evolving before dinosaurs; the model estimates a hearing range of about 38–1,243 Hz with peak sensitivity near 1,000 Hz at ~28 dB, aiding prey detection and predator avoidance.
At the House Judiciary hearing, Chair Jim Jordan framed former special counsel Jack Smith as leading a politically driven pursuit of Trump, naming officials such as Fani Willis and James Comey and even referring a deputy to the DOJ; Smith defended his investigations as nonpartisan, while Democrats like Jamie Raskin argued he did his job; Trump blasted Smith on Truth Social during the proceedings, calling him 'decimated,' and several Capitol Police officers who defended the Capitol attended the hearing as observers as GOP-led funding talks continued nearby.
Research indicates that a person's ability to understand speech in noisy settings is more linked to cognitive ability than to hearing loss, with higher IQ correlating with better listening skills across diverse groups, including neurodivergent individuals.
Dr. A. James Hudspeth, a renowned neuroscientist who elucidated how hair cells in the inner ear convert sound vibrations into electrical signals for the brain, passed away at 79 due to glioblastoma. His pioneering work significantly advanced understanding of auditory processes and potential treatments for hearing loss.
A new study suggests that tapping at a rate of 1.5-2 times per second before listening to speech in noisy environments can help improve comprehension, offering a simple trick to better hear conversations in loud settings.
A new study suggests that tapping your finger at a moderate pace of about two times per second can improve speech understanding in noisy environments by aligning brain timing with speech rhythms, especially when combined with vocalization, though further research is needed to confirm these effects in diverse populations.
A large international study confirmed that individuals vary significantly in their ability to detect background sounds, influenced by preceding noise, with potential implications for hearing diagnostics and therapies.
The judge in the Mar-a-Lago case has scheduled a hearing for Donald Trump’s co-defendants and their motions to dismiss the indictments they face, addressing issues such as the need for a bill of particulars and the vagueness of the charges. The judge also announced that partially redacted filings of the co-defendant's motions will be issued. The case involves allegations of conspiracy to obstruct, false statements to the FBI, and withholding documents related to an alleged scheme to delete Mar-a-Lago camera footage and conceal classified documents.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis warns former President Donald Trump that the case against him has not been delayed despite a hearing into her relationship with a former lead prosecutor, Nathan Wade.
A hearing on two of Trump's motions to dismiss took place at the federal courthouse in Fort Pierce, Florida, with a significant media presence and a Trump rally outside. The first motion focused on the constitutionality of Espionage Act charges, while the second centered on the interpretation of the Presidential Records Act. Trump's counsel argued that the statute's language was unconstitutionally vague as applied to the former president, citing his designation of records as personal and executive privilege. The special counsel countered that Trump never designated any records as personal and that the PRA's definitions undermine his claim. The judge raised concerns about the motion's prematurity and questioned the vagueness of certain terms in the statute and executive order.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis' father testified about the threats and harassment she faced, including keeping her new home location secret due to safety concerns. Former Georgia Governor Roy Barnes declined to be special prosecutor in the election interference case and spoke highly of both Willis and Nathan Wade. The court is in recess during the hearing on whether to disqualify Willis from the case.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis testified in a hearing regarding efforts to disqualify her from the Georgia election subversion case, detailing her relationship with top prosecutor Nathan Wade and addressing allegations of financial impropriety. The judge announced that no rulings would be made the following day, and Willis' testimony will continue on Friday. Willis pushed back against defense attorneys, asserting that she is not on trial and accusing them of intruding into her personal life. She also described trips she took with Wade and explained why she keeps large amounts of cash at home.
A pivotal hearing in Atlanta will assess whether lead prosecutor Fani T. Willis and her office should be disqualified from the three-year long Georgia investigation of Donald J. Trump and his allies for election interference, due to a romantic relationship between Willis and the prosecutor she hired to run the case. The defense argues that their relationship has created an untenable conflict of interest, with the hearing set to involve testimony from several individuals, including prosecutors and Mr. Wade's former divorce lawyer. The defense's argument hinges on assertions of a financial conflict, as Mr. Wade has been paid over $650,000 since being hired in 2021 and has spent money on vacations with Ms. Willis.