Scheffler two off Tour Championship lead as Henley cards opening 61
Scottie Scheffler sits second, two shots off the Tour Championship lead, after a stunning nine-under 61 from Russell Henley in the race for the FedExCup.
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Final farewell? | Eze leaves Selhurst Park after Conference League tie
Eberechi Eze was spotted leaving Selhurst Park after Crystal Palace's match against Fredrikstad.
skysports.com
Judgement day for former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra in royal defamation case
Looming ‘lese majeste’ court ruling holds royal reckoning for Thailand’s former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
aljazeera.com
Baby food firms given 18 months to improve quality of products in England
Government issues voluntary guidance calling for less sugar and salt amid concerns over nutritional valueBaby food manufacturers have been given 18 months to improve the quality of their products i...
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Not quite McGinn but Mulligan making name at Hibs
Comparisons with Hibernian legend John McGinn might be fanciful at this stage, but new signing Josh Mulligan is making his mark at Easter Road.
bbc.com
What’s the Texas redistricting fight about, and how has California reacted?
Trump's demand for new district maps in Republican-led states sparked a redistricting fight of the midterm elections.
aljazeera.com
Newcastle prepare for new Isak bid - Friday's gossip
Newcastle prepare for new Alexander Isak bid, Wolves try to keep Jorgen Strand Larsen from Magpies move and Manchester United open to Rasmus Hojlund moving to Napoli.
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The 95-year-old Korean POW who wishes to return to the North to die
Ahn Hak-sop, whose wishes to return to North Korea before he dies, failed his attempt on Wednesday.
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US Supreme Court rules Trump admin can cut nearly $800m in health funding
SCOTUS decision impacts DEI programmes that include breast cancer research and HIV prevention.
aljazeera.com
No Eze but Palace welcome new era on a bittersweet night
Crystal Palace made history on Thursday when they secured their first-ever win in Europe on a bittersweet night
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Israeli PM Netanyahu approves Gaza City seizure despite ceasefire talks
Israeli PM also says will resume talks for release of all captives and end to the war, but only on Israel's terms.
aljazeera.com
Curran v Cook: 32 runs scored in most expensive five balls in Hundred history
Watch Sam Cook's unwanted history - going for 32 from his five balls, a new record in the men's Hundred.
bbc.com
Dozens arrested, injured in Chile-Argentina football match clashes
Argentine and Chilean fans hurled sticks, stones, and stun grenades during violent clashes at a football match.
aljazeera.com
NASA’s SpaceX 33rd Commercial Resupply Mission Overview
NASA and SpaceX are targeting no earlier than 2:45 a.m. EDT on Sunday, Aug. 24, for the next launch to deliver scientific investigations, supplies, and equipment to the International Space Station.
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To See the World in a Grain of Sand: Investigating Megaripples at ‘Kerrlaguna’
Written by Athanasios Klidaras, Ph.D. candidate at Purdue University On Mars, the past is written in stone — but the present is written in sand. Last week, Perseverance explored inactive megaripple...
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Ecosia has offered to take ‘stewardship’ of Chrome. And it’s not a bad idea.
Berlin-based non-profit search engine Ecosia has asked a U.S. judge to turn Chrome into a foundation it controls, funding billions in climate projects.
techcrunch.com
Gas power plants approved for Meta’s $10B data center, and not everyone is happy
Meta's massive data center will draw power from three gas-fired power plants producing 2.25 gigawatts.
techcrunch.com
Elon Musk’s X may finally settle $500M severance lawsuit
Elon Musk's X is settling a severance lawsuit with former Twitter employees.
techcrunch.com
Khelif will not box in World Championships but Yu-ting set to enter
Imane Khelif will not compete in the upcoming World Championships but Lin Yu-ting, the other boxer at the centre of last year's Olympic gender-eligibility dispute, intends to.
skysports.com
Can a ceasefire deal now be reached in Gaza?
Hamas accepts latest ceasefire proposal; Israel escalates military action.
aljazeera.com
Russia’s war economy taking hits as conflict with Ukraine drags on
Russia’s once resilient war economy is struggling as Moscow’s conflict with Ukraine drags on.
aljazeera.com
Eric Adams aide faces corruption charges amid New York City mayoral race
Former adviser Ingrid Lewis-Martin faces new indictments as pressure on Mayor Eric Adams grows during election season.
aljazeera.com
Kennedy Center terminates dance programming team
This is the latest shakeup since Trump took over the cultural center. "We will have an exciting announcement about the new direction for Dance programming soon," said a Kennedy Center spokesperson.
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Dan Tiernan: All In review – crude comedy with a big payoff is standup’s best yet
Monkey Barrel, EdinburghThe Mancunian manchild shows wild commitment in a show about dyspraxia, drug use and internalised homophobiaWe say we want men to talk about their mental health, Dan Tiernan...
theguardian.com
Israeli data shows 83 percent of Gaza war dead are civilians: Report
Leaked Israeli intelligence confirms one of the highest civilian tolls in modern conflicts.
aljazeera.com
Wales ready to prove a point on world stage
Wales co-captain Kate Williams says her side are ready to prove a point when they take on Scotland at the Rugby World Cup.
bbc.com
Shelly Zegart, Who Stitched Quilting to History and Art, Dies at 84
She was a pivotal figure in linking quilts to the American experience — although she herself never stitched so much as a sweater in her life.
nytimes.com
Kanye West Said Memecoins ‘Prey On Fans.’ Then He Apparently Launched One
A new cryptocurrency promoted by Kanye West’s X account soared in value—then crashed, inflicting losses on the majority of investors.
wired.com
A week of summits reveals Trump is closer to Moscow than Europe
US summits with Putin and European leaders offered a glimmer of hope for peace, but Russia seemed to cloud it.
aljazeera.com
High expectations as Red Roses start World Cup
The game has changed in the 15 years since England last hosted the Women's Rugby World Cup. Can the Red Roses change the tournament's usual ending?
bbc.com
Struggling fusion power company General Fusion gets $22M lifeline from investors
General Fusion pleaded for new funding in May after it laid off 25% of its staff. The new round buys it precious months to pursue its scientific milestones.
techcrunch.com
iPhone 17, the ‘thinnest iPhone ever,’ and everything else we’re expecting out of Apple’s hardware event
From a new slim iPhone Air model to redesigned AirPods, here's what to expect from this year's Apple event.
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Israel tells medics and aid groups to prepare for Gaza City evacuation
Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry says it rejects "any step that would undermine what remains of the health system".
bbc.com
NASA Astronauts to Answer Questions from Students in Ohio
NASA astronauts Michael Fincke and Zena Cardman will connect with students in Ohio as they answer prerecorded science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) questions aboard the Internati...
nasa.gov
Microsoft AI chief says it’s ‘dangerous’ to study AI consciousness
As AI chatbots surge in popularity, Mustafa Suleyman argues that it's dangerous to consider how these systems could be conscious.
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Brand Me
In a world obsessed with visibility, millions chase influencer fame, seeking likes, followers, and viral moments.
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David Lammy among 21 foreign ministers to condemn plan for illegal West Bank settlement
Israeli ambassador to UK summoned as joint statement says move will fuel further violence and break international lawDavid Lammy has joined 20 other foreign ministers around the world in condemning...
theguardian.com
The US needs a return to realism
Washington should dial down its global military involvement but must not retreat on trade at the same time
ft.com
The Guardian view on Conservative asylum policy: the moderate Tory tradition faces extinction | Editorial
Kemi Badenoch is presiding over the collapse of a party that was once a broad church into a narrow hardline sectThe traditional test of effectiveness in a leader of the opposition is whether the ho...
theguardian.com
Eleven stars, one story: Thunder pay tribute with new City Edition jerseys
The uniforms will debut Nov. 19 against the Sacramento Kings on Native American Heritage Night.
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New York appeals court overturns $500mn penalty in Trump fraud case
Ruling marks a victory for the president in one of his remaining legal headaches after return to the White House
ft.com
Appeals court throws out Trump's $500m civil fraud penalty
In its 323-page ruling, the New York judges stated that the fine was excessive, and likely violated the US Constitution.
bbc.com
US retail giant Walmart warns Trump’s tariffs are pushing up costs
CEO Doug McMillon says group is watching its ‘costs increase each week’
ft.com
Diane Abbott: I advised Jeremy Corbyn not to start new party
MP predicts struggle under first-past-the-post system and says she will not leave Labour to join partyDiane Abbott has said she advised her longtime friend Jeremy Corbyn not to launch a new politic...
theguardian.com
NASA’s Artemis II Lunar Science Operations to Inform Future Missions
While the Artemis II crew will be the first humans to test NASA’s Orion spacecraft in space, they will also conduct science investigations that will inform future deep space missions, including a l...
nasa.gov
Wes Streeting issues private ultimatum to pharma groups in NHS pricing talks
UK health secretary has warned sector he will publicly walk away from negotiations if his offer is not accepted
ft.com
French streamer's death 'not due to trauma', autopsy finds
The online personality known as Jean Pormanove was found dead in his home in Nice on Monday.
bbc.com
If a Putin-Zelensky summit takes place, where could it be?
Geneva, Istanbul and Budapest have been put forward as potential locations - but bilateral talks still remain a long way off.
bbc.com
Draper starts US Open campaign against qualifier
British men's number one Jack Draper is handed a US Open first-round match against a still-to-be-determined qualifier as he looks to eclipse his breakout run to last year's semi-finals.
bbc.com
James Dobson, controversial evangelical who advised US presidents, dies
Dobson advised Trump and four other US presidents and was a fierce opponent of abortion and LGBTQ rights.
aljazeera.com
La NASA invita a los medios al lanzamiento conjunto de misiones sobre el Sol y la meteorología espacial
Read this release in English here. La NASA ha abierto el plazo para la acreditación de los medios para el lanzamiento de tres observatorios que estudiarán el Sol y mejorarán nuestra capacidad...
nasa.gov
What does Russia’s war in Ukraine look like today?
Three years into the invasion, Russia holds nearly a fifth of Ukraine. Could peace come at the cost of territory?
aljazeera.com
Former MP Dame Annette Brooke dies
Dame Annette served the constituency of Mid-Dorset and North Poole in Parliament from 2001 to 2015.
bbc.com
Game of Thrones actor Kristian Nairn pulls out of Strictly Come Dancing
BBC says another contestant will be drafted in after the 49-year-old withdraws for medical reasons The actor and DJ Kristian Nairn has withdrawn from the new series of Strictly Come Dancing for med...
theguardian.com
Premier League breaks record summer transfer spending figures
Noah Okafor's arrival at Leeds United from AC Milan pushed Premier League spending in this window to a record $24.17m.
aljazeera.com
Apple TV+ price jumps 30% to $12.99 monthly
The updated price is effective for new customers starting Thursday, and will affect current subscribers 30 days after their next renewal date.
techcrunch.com
Analysis: Israel E1 settlement plan makes Palestinian state further away
Analysts warn E1 plan will fragment Palestinian lands, undermining the viability of a future Palestinian state.
aljazeera.com
From The Crown to Blackadder: TV kings and queens – rated bad to best
Who had an accent that could skin a corgi? Who was one of the greatest TV monsters of all time? And who did far too much flashing of their buttocks? We put television monarchs under the microscopeR...
theguardian.com
YouTube Music celebrates 10 years with new features that help it compete with Spotify
YouTube Music is rolling out taste match playlists, comments, badges and more.
techcrunch.com
Texas and California near new partisan voting maps in a battle prompted by Trump
California and Texas, the country's two most populous states, are getting closer to redrawing their congressional districts in a political fight sparked by President Trump.
npr.org
Russia says Ukraine ‘not interested’ in long-term peace
Comments by Russia's FM come as Ukraine's Zelenskyy says security guarantees needed before Putin meeting.
aljazeera.com
Sonallah Ibrahim, Egyptian Novelist of Irony and Dissent, Dies at 88
The Egyptian writer Sonallah Ibrahim in 1999. He chronicled his country’s submission to dictatorship and materialism with deadpan irony.
nytimes.com
First trailer released for Daniel Day-Lewis’s comeback film, Anemone
Drama co-starring Sean Bean and Samantha Morton sees triple Oscar-winner return to screen for first time since 2017’s Phantom ThreadThe first trailer for forthcoming drama Anemone has been released...
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Liverpool's Frimpong out until after international break
New Liverpool right-back Jeremie Frimpong is ruled out until after the international break with a hamstring injury.
bbc.com
Cities by the Bay
NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers took this photo of California’s San Francisco Bay Area surrounded by the cities of San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose, and their suburbs on Aug. 3, 2025. At the...
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Orlando Pride sign Ovalle for £1.1m record women's fee
Orlando Pride make Lizbeth Ovalle the most expensive signing in women's football history by signing the Mexico winger from Tigres UANL.
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England captain Williamson to miss start of WSL season with knee injury
England captain Leah Williamson will miss the start of the new Women's Super League season with a knee injury.
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WNBA breaks single-season attendance record
The WNBA's 13 teams have drawn more than 2.5 million fans over 226 games this season, surpassing the previous mark set in 2002.
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Do asylum figures show if government's strategy is working?
Two BBC correspondents assess what the Home Office's new data tells us about the efficacy of the government's asylum strategy.
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Top men’s tennis names shielded from ‘severe’ abuse by ATP AI tool
First-year results show AI tool scanned 3.1m digital posts in drive to protect to tennis players from harmful content.
aljazeera.com
Will at centre of legal battle over Shakespeare’s home unearthed after 150 years
Document from 1642 made by husband of Shakespeare’s granddaughter found in unlabelled box at National ArchivesA will that has been lost for more than 150 years and was at the centre of a bitter leg...
theguardian.com
New York appeals court tosses $515m civil fraud penalty against Trump
The court's ruling delivers a major victory to the US president, who has rejected accusations he inflated his assets.
aljazeera.com
Sutton's predictions v Wolf Alice bassist Theo Ellis and AI
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Wolf Alice bassist and Arsenal fan Theo Ellis with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.
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Gina Rinehart’s apocalyptic visions for bush summits just the latest in a history of climate science denialism | Temperature Check
Sponsorship of News Corp’s event series has given Australia’s richest person a vehicle for her anti-net zero crusadeGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastYou won’t be able to h...
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Solar panels in space ‘could provide 80% of Europe’s renewable energy by 2050’
Researchers also suggest system could resolve problems with irregular and weather-dependent Earth-based supplySolar panels in space could cut Europe’s terrestrial renewable energy needs by 80% by 2...
theguardian.com
Africa Is Buying a Record Number of Chinese Solar Panels
Energy-starved countries on the continent have reluctantly turned to coal and gas for decades. Cheap Chinese solar panels are now finally changing the calculus.
wired.com
Williamson to miss start of WSL season with injury
England captain Leah Williamson is set to miss the start of the Women's Super League season with a knee injury she suffered in the Euro 2025 final.
bbc.com
Who decides when and where you work? The battle is raging in Whitehall, and the result may affect us all | Polly Toynbee
The dispute over hybrid working at the Office for National Statistics is becoming a key test of worker power. It could shape the future, for good or illRemember Jacob Rees-Mogg, Brexit opportunitie...
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Liverpool's Frimpong out until end of international break
Liverpool defender Jeremie Frimpong has been ruled out until after the September international break.
skysports.com
Terry Riley: The Columbia Recordings album review – early masterworks from a founding father of minimalism
(Sony Classical)Nothing can surpass the originality of 1968’s In C, repackaged here with three other discs to mark the composer’s 90th birthdayRegularly cited as one of the three founding fathers o...
theguardian.com
Most areas with asylum seeker hotels have Labour councils
New figures released by the government show that 131 local authorities are housing asylum seekers in hotels.
bbc.com
Close-Up Views of NASA’s DART Impact to Inform Planetary Defense
On Sept. 11, 2022, engineers at a flight control center in Turin, Italy, sent a radio signal into deep space. Its destination was NASA’s DART (Double Asteroid Redirection Test) spacecraft flying to...
nasa.gov
Injured Ampadu is Wales doubt for Kazakhstan trip
Leeds United captain Ethan Ampadu suffers a knee injury that could rule him out of Wales' World Cup qualifier in Kazakhstan in September.
bbc.com
French Authorities Investigate Death of Streamer Jean Pormanove After Months of Abuse
Raphaël Graven, known online as Jean Pormanove, was regularly subjected to humiliation and abuse on Kick, a streaming platform.
nytimes.com
Funeral held in Italy for Gaza evacuee who died after severe malnutrition
Mourners in Italy held a funeral for 19-year-old Marah Abu Zuhri, who'd been evacuated from Gaza for urgent medical care
aljazeera.com
NASA Invites Media to Joint Launch of Sun, Space Weather Missions
Media accreditation is open for the launch of three observatories that will study the Sun and enhance the ability to make accurate space weather forecasts, helping protect technology systems that a...
nasa.gov
John and Paul by Ian Leslie audiobook review – the bromance behind the band
Actor Chris Addison narrates a deep dive into the creative partnership of Lennon and McCartneyAnother book on the Beatles? It’s hard to imagine a writer shedding new light on the band given th...
theguardian.com
Tragedy driving Gerin's ambitions for World Cup
Ahead of the Rugby World Cup, France hooker Agathe Gerin says trauma is driving her desire to succeed after baby's death and premature birth of twin.
bbc.com
Treaty failure is not the end of the fight against plastic pollution
Culture change, business innovation and bold policy can curb plastic exposure without waiting for stalled global talks.
aljazeera.com
James Dobson, Influential Leader of the Religious Right, Dies at 89
The evangelist James Dobson, the founder of Focus on the Family, at the White House in 2008.
nytimes.com
Google’s AI Mode expands globally, adds new agentic features
As part of the expansion, Google is bringing AI Mode to 180 new countries in English.
techcrunch.com
Lady Vols ban Whitehorn indefinitely after arrest
The Tennessee Lady Volunteers have suspended fourth-year guard Ruby Whitehorn indefinitely following her recent arrest on felony charges of domestic assault and aggravated burglary.
espn.com
Brace for a crash before the golden age of AI
History teaches that tech revolutions follow a predictable cycle of installation followed by creative destruction
ft.com
Castleford announce Australian Carr as next head coach
Castleford Tigers have announced Australian Ryan Carr as their new head coach from the 2026 Super League season.
skysports.com
ATP's AI tool blocks 162,000 'severe' abuse posts
A new online safety tool used by the ATP flags more than 162,000 messages containing "severe" abuse during its first year in operation.
bbc.com
The Rocky Horror Picture Show review – the campfest that became a cultural colossus
As the all-singing, all-conquering horror-schlocker celebrates its 50th birthday, the genuine one-off retains all its raucous, raunchy, riotous joyThe Rocky Horror Picture Show is now 50 years old,...
theguardian.com
The Silencing of Anas al-Sharif
A haunting look at the targeted killing of journalist Anas al-Sharif and the war on truth in Gaza.
aljazeera.com
Man arrested for sex-toy throw at Liberty game
An Ohio man has been arrested for throwing a sex toy at a WNBA game in New York.
espn.com
Report: Meta is hitting pause on AI hiring after its poaching spree
The freeze went into effect last week, and it’s not clear how long it will last, The Journal’s sources say. Meta is still likely working through its reorg, which split its AI unit, Meta Superintell...
techcrunch.com
Analysis: What Progress Has Trump Really Made in Ukraine Peace Talks?
President Trump with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine at the White House, on Monday. Mr. Zelensky sounded guardedly upbeat after the meeting.
nytimes.com
John Lewis seeks new Waitrose boss after James Bailey signals departure
Hunt comes as chair Jason Tarry spearheads revival at employee-owned retailer
ft.com
Labour membership falls by 200,000 in five years
Labour remains the UK's largest political party with 333,235 members, according to new figures.
bbc.com
The strangest David Lynch facts – ranked!
Ahead of a new biography of the late director (whose favourite number was seven), we rundown some of the most offbeat things about this most mysterious modern geniusDavid Lynch was an artist first,...
theguardian.com
An appeals court throws out a massive civil fraud penalty against President Trump
Trump, in a social media post, claimed "total victory" after the ruling, which spares him from a potential half-billion-dollar fine for decades of exaggerating his wealth.
npr.org
Drought brings autumn harvest two weeks early, Waitrose says
Farmers that supply supermarket are already harvesting wheat, oilseed rape and oats amid dry conditionsHarvests are coming two weeks early because of drought, Waitrose has said, as it prepares to s...
theguardian.com
Reform UK confirms new deputy county council leader
The appointments come after Joseph Boam was removed from his position in the authority's cabinet.
bbc.com
What to know as Israel begins its planned offensive to seize Gaza City
Israeli troops have begun advancing on Gaza City as part of the military's plan to besiege and occupy the area.
aljazeera.com
Lewis stars as Ireland beat Dutch in T20 qualifier
Gaby Lewis hit 66 not out as Ireland beat the Netherlands in their second European T20 World Cup qualifier in Rotterdam.
bbc.com
Record 111,000 UK asylum applications in past year, figures show
The latest data, which covers Labour's first year in office, also shows the government is processing cases faster.
bbc.com
Injured Bradley included in Northern Ireland squad
Liverpool's Conor Bradley is named in Northern Ireland's squad for World Cup qualifiers against Luxembourg and Germany next month.
bbc.com
Brazilian forward ends contract after Diarra ruling
Lucas Ribeiro Costa terminates his contract with Mamelodi Sundowns as he aims to become the first footballer to benefit from Lassana Diarra's legal victory against Fifa.
bbc.com
Trump’s occupation of DC is a rehearsal for autocracy
By federalising the capital’s police and stifling protests, Trump is testing how far he can go to remake the US.
aljazeera.com
Lamar sits out practice, day after leaving early
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson didn't practice Thursday, which is one day after he left practice early.
espn.com
Deftones singer Chino Moreno: ‘I’ve got hundreds of drawings of myself in my house’
Ahead of their 10th album, Private Music, the vocalist of the Californian alt-metal heroes answers your questions on covering Sade, loving Duran Duran and his terrifying time in Sunday schoolCan yo...
theguardian.com
Castleford appoint Carr as head coach from 2026
Castleford Tigers appoint Australian Ryan Carr as their new head coach on a three year-deal.
bbc.com
Walmart says tariff costs are rising 'each week' and will continue
The world's largest retailer — like many others — has been absorbing most of the increased costs, but raising prices of some goods.
npr.org
Satire at its finest: South Park takes on Trump’s martial takeover, AI and tech bros
No show has ever worked harder to have its finger on the nation’s pulse than Matt Stone and Trey Parker’s long-running comedy – and it really showsEarly on in its 27th season, South Park has garner...
theguardian.com
How women's transfer record has skyrocketed with Ovalle's $1.5m move to NWSL
Mexico forward Lizbeth Ovalle has moved to the NWSL for $1.5m, so here is the evolution of the transfer record from the past few decades.
espn.com
Government faces legal challenge over data centre
Campaigners are raising concerns about the environmental impact of the facility.
bbc.com
Meet Wukong, the AI Chatbot China Has Installed on Its Space Station
China has rolled out a chatbot on its Tiangong space station. Its mission: to improve safety, navigation, and coordination in orbit.
wired.com
'I regret that I didn't fight harder,' former labor secretary Robert Reich says
Reich served under President Clinton from 1993 to 1997. He opens his new memoir, Coming Up Short, with an apology on behalf of the Baby Boom generation for failing to build a more just society.
npr.org
Eden Project wildflower centre issues climate warning as it marks 25th year
Changing weather patterns are affecting planting and pose a threat to a variety of species, says head of developmentRising temperatures in the spring and unpredictable autumns are making the huge t...
theguardian.com
Wales co-capt Callender fit for World Cup opener
Wales co-captain Alex Callender has been passed fit to face Scotland in Wales' Rugby World Cup opener on Saturday.
bbc.com
Skeldon fit for Scotland's World Cup opener against Wales
Lana Skeldon has been passed fit for Scotland's opening game of the Women's Rugby World Cup against Wales on Saturday at Salford City Stadium.
bbc.com
Number of asylum seekers housed in hotels up 8% in a year, Home Office data shows
Applications being processed much quicker than two years ago, as councils threaten legal action to stop use of hotelsUK politics live – latest updatesThe number of asylum seekers who are being hous...
theguardian.com
Premier League spending tops record £2.37bn as Leeds sign Okafor
Leeds United complete the signing of Noah Okafor from AC Milan to push spending by Premier League clubs to a record £2.37bn.
bbc.com
US to keep high tariffs on European cars until Brussels moves to lower its levies
Germany had pressed for a swift deal to reduce 27.5% rate on cars
ft.com
Knight named in England World Cup squad as Cross misses out
Former captain Heather Knight has been named in England Women’s 15-strong squad for the ICC Women’s World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.
skysports.com
Fat Ham review – Hamlet becomes a booty-shaking barbecue in glittery Pulitzer winner
Swan theatre, Stratford-upon-AvonJames Ijames swaps swords for shots in a riff on Shakespeare’s revenge tragedy that’s as playful as it is poignantIf you’ve ever felt Hamlet needs less gore and mor...
theguardian.com
'P.T. Barnum of motorsports' Humpy Wheeler dies
Humpy Wheeler, a pioneering motorsports promoter and former president and general manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway, has died, NASCAR said. He was 86.
espn.com
The Destruction of NASA Would Be a Blow to Our Collective Imagination
As NASA grapples with major proposed budget cuts and losing some of its most brilliant minds, America’s willingness to look outward is also at risk.
wired.com
Tracking US and NATO support for Ukraine: A full breakdown
Ukraine has received at least 309 billion euros ($360bn) in aid from 41 countries since the start of the war.
aljazeera.com
Wisconsin Woman Who Flew to UK to Try to Kill a Man Gets 30-Year Sentence
Aimee Betro, 45, was convicted this month of attempting to shoot a man near Birmingham, England, in 2019.
nytimes.com
Cross left out of England's World Cup squad
Seamer Kate Cross misses out on selection for England's squad for the Women's World Cup, which starts at the end of September, while Danni Wyatt-Hodge and Sarah Glenn return.
bbc.com
A safe painkiller? New research raises concerns about Tylenol’s safety in pregnancy
A large-scale review finds that acetaminophen use during pregnancy may increase the risk of autism and ADHD in children. The strongest studies showed the clearest links, pointing to biological path...
sciencedaily.com
Texans' Ward facing domestic violence civil suit
Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward, who was arrested in June on a domestic violence charge, is now being sued in civil court by the woman he allegedly assaulted.
espn.com
US college declines to oppose Trump travel ban after Iranian students’ plea
Letter called on University of Texas at Austin to denounce ban on Iranians and take 'immediate legal action'.
aljazeera.com
'I can see him signing a new contract!' | Does Isak have a future at Newcastle?
Sky Sports News reporter Kaveh Solhekol believes Alexander Isak could still sign a new contract at Newcastle if the move to Liverpool doesn't happen.
skysports.com
Not just Braveheart: black Scots become TikTok hit among African Americans
Glaswegian teacher’s moan about the weather has racked up 4m views – and opened conversations about race on both sides of AtlanticIt began with a good-natured rant about the Scottish summer weather...
theguardian.com
Brazil authorities suspend key Amazon rainforest protection measure
Suspension of soy moratorium could open up area of rainforest the size of Portugal to destructionOne of the key agreements for Amazon rainforest protection – the soy moratorium – has been suspended...
theguardian.com
Moloney-MacDonalds on being married, club-mates & World Cup rivals
England's Claudia Moloney-MacDonald and Ireland's Cliodhna Moloney-MacDonald talk to BBC Sport's Jo Currie about being married, club-mates at Exeter Chiefs and preparing for the Women's Rugby World...
bbc.com
ICE agents use pepper spray while detaining protester in San Francisco
Federal immigration agents have been filmed using pepper spray and zip ties against a protester in San Francisco.
aljazeera.com
Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine kills one, wounds 15
Russia unleashes a major attack on Ukraine in the wake of renewed efforts to strike a ceasefire.
aljazeera.com
UK asylum applications hit record 111,000 in Starmer’s first year in office
Figure reflects surge in small boat arrivals to the country
ft.com
Match abandoned in Argentina with 10 hurt, 90 arrested as violence erupts
The match in Buenos Aires between Independiente and visiting Universidad de Chile was abandoned in the second half.
aljazeera.com
Pope Leo XIV to travel to Lebanon in likely first international trip
The visit would mark a significant moment for the Pope, who has urged peace in the Middle East.
bbc.com
Uganda Joins African Countries Agreeing to Take Deportees From U.S.
The East African country said it had reached a deal to accept an unspecified number of deportees, who would not include people with criminal records or unaccompanied minors.
nytimes.com
Real or Not: Injuries will keep Indiana out of the WNBA playoffs
Which teams might host? Could New York fall to the 4-seed? We examine the teams in the WNBA playoff hunt.
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‘Mountain to climb’: how Labour is facing a crisis in youth unemployment
The government is adding an extra year, and an extra £45m, to its scheme in England to help people find work Getting started in the world of work was not easy for Rose Green. Having experienced hal...
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How Leagues Cup is becoming a hotbed for global scouting
With 36 Liga MX and MLS teams playing in Leagues Cup, interest in North American players is on the rise.
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Scientists solve 30-year mystery of a hidden nutrient that shields the brain and fights cancer
Scientists have finally uncovered the missing link in how our bodies absorb queuosine, a rare micronutrient crucial for brain health, memory, stress response, and cancer defense. For decades, resea...
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Zelensky, Back From Washington, Projects More Confidence in Peace Talks
President Trump with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine at the White House on Monday. The meeting was different than their last one.
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What to know about the 2025 PFL middleweight, light heavyweight and heavyweight finals
The PFL World Championships finals conclude Thursday in Florida.
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Russian missiles target Ukrainian cities in largest attack for weeks
Zelenskyy says Moscow struck US civilian factory and shows no sign of wanting end to war
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Maeda & Tierney 'have to build a partnership' - Nevin analysis
Pat Nevin says Celtic's new-left hand-side of Daizen Maeda and Kieran Tierney must "build an understanding" if the Scottish side are to qualify from the Champions League play-offs.
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USMNT countdown to the World Cup: Does McKennie have Juve future?
Weston McKennie has barely featured for Juventus in preseason. Will he need to leave to ensure he's a starter for the U.S at next summer's World Cup?
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Hunter: Red Roses working harder than ever ahead of World Cup opener
England defence coach Sarah Hunter says the Red Roses have "worked harder than ever before" as they gear up for Friday's "years in the making" Women's Rugby World Cup opener against the USA in Sund...
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Craftland by James Fox review – dry stone walls and bodging
A love letter to the dwindling world of traditional manual labour – from bodgers to snobsBritain, says James Fox, was once a place teeming with bodgers, badgers, ballers, bag women, bottom sta...
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All Will Rise, the game empowering players to tackle real-world problems
With its rousing card game about activism, indie studio Speculative Agency hopes to inspire players to engage with issues such as pollution and the climate crisisThe demo of All Will Rise begins wi...
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Fast-food giant Jollibee blames fraudsters for raffle row in Philippines
The raffle winners have AI-sounding names like Hobby Dynamics and Noble Beer, social media users say.
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Kemi Badenoch calls for Conservative councils to launch legal challenges over asylum hotels – UK politics live
Conservative party leader writes letter ‘encouraging’ councils to ‘take the same steps’ as Epping ‘if your legal advice supports it’Shadow justice secretary Robert Jenrick has echoed Kemi Badenoch’...
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Fire on U.S. Navy Ship in Japan Extinguished After 12 Hours
A ship sprays water on the U.S.S. New Orleans docked in Okinawa, Japan, on Wednesday, in a photo released by the Japan Coast Guard.
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North Korea’s Kim lauds ‘heroic’ troops deployed with Russia in Ukraine war
Kim Jong Un 'conveyed warm encouragement' to the officers and the soldiers serving in Russia's Kursk region.
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'Slurry spreading to the Green Wave' - Ireland's World Cup transformation
After missing out on the World Cup in New Zealand three years ago, Ireland arrive in England for the 2025 edition of the tournament driven on by what they have called the 'green wave'.
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World Cup interest can 'change the game' - Flood
Ireland full-back Stacey Flood believes backing from home will be a "really important" factor at the World Cup in England.
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Vince Young's rise to college football legend began at Ohio State
Texas' 2005 title run started in Columbus, where Arch Manning and the Longhorns look to build a new legacy in '25.
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Hostage review – five hours of fast, furious fun, featuring Suranne Jones as prime minister
Kidnappings, terrorists, blackmail: this globetrotting political thriller is a rollicking, propulsive yarn … and its take on female leaders is deeply refreshingYou know how it is. One moment you’re...
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Weekly sports quiz: Who stood too close to Chelsea's wall?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world of sport over the past seven days?
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'Diabetes hit like a brick' - Scotland's Stewart
Scotland back-row Alex Stewart opens up on being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes earlier this year, prior to the Rugby World Cup.
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Tie-break DRAMA! Draper and Pegula suffer agonising semi-final defeat
Highlights of the mixed doubles semi-final between Jack Draper/Jessica Pegula and Iga Swiatek/Casper Ruud.
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What does your club need before transfer window shuts?
Premier League clubs have spent more than £2bn this summer - but with transfer deadline day nearing, there are more deals to be done. Phil McNulty assesses each top-flight club's potential activity.
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UK government borrowed less than expected in July in lift for Rachel Reeves
Public sector net borrowing falls to £1.1bn as chancellor explores tax-raising options in autumn budgetThe UK government borrowed less than expected in July, official figures show, in a boost to th...
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Draper, Pegula miss out on US Open mixed doubles final after semi-final epic
Jack Draper and Jessica Pegula missed out on a place in US Open mixed doubles final after an epic semi-final defeat to Casper Ruud and Iga Swiatek.
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Psychedelic rock! Formations that mess with your mind – in pictures
In Glass Mountain, Michael Lundgren captures remote American landscapes with a haunting stillness, revealing the hidden rhythms and enthralling mystery of the natural world Continue reading...
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‘We’re seen as criminals’: Epping hotel asylum seekers facing limbo after court ruling
Hardening public attitudes and far-right aggression have left Bell hotel’s inhabitants fearful despite hopes of integratingAn asylum seeker staying at a hotel that has been the flashpoint for anti-...
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Stella Creasy and Richard Tice call for scrutiny over which EU laws UK ditches
Labour MP says she and Reform MP want a committee set up, after news of UK’s post-Brexit environmental rollbacksStella Creasy and Richard Tice are pushing for Labour to allow a Brexit scrutiny comm...
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The art of the city: a walking tour of Edinburgh’s best landscape sculptures
Start with Andy Goldsworthy’s earthy installations at the Royal Scottish Academy, then head outdoors to discover more of his work, alongside pieces by Barbara Hepworth, Antony Gormley and Charles J...
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USA international Treder says having a second job made rugby career possible
USA international Kathryn Treder is gearing up for one of the biggest tournaments of her career.
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Frank Caprio: 'Nicest judge in the world' dies aged 88
The US celebrity judge and social media star has been remembered for his "unique brand of compassion".
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Ancient solar system crash may explain Bennu and Ryugu’s origin
Scientists from the Southwest Research Institute have found strong evidence that near-Earth asteroids Bennu and Ryugu share a common origin with Polana, a much larger asteroid in the main belt. By...
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The tech ‘sell-off’
Plus, the homebuilder stock rally, and more on concentration
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LIVE: Israel starves two Palestinians to death; Gaza City attacks intensify
Israel is intensifying attacks on Gaza City, which it plans to seize, as world leaders condemn E1 settlement project.
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TV tonight: the finale of the Walking Dead’s New York spin-off
Maggie has to make a painful choice. Plus: Celia Imrie revisits one of Hollywood’s scariest films. Here’s what to watch this evening11pm, Sky Max Continue reading...
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WWE? Hollywood? Rugby? What megastar Maher might do next
American social media sensation Ilona Maher says she may move into WWE or Hollywood as her next career move after the Women's Rugby World Cup.
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Can a nation in crisis rely on the baby boomer generation to step up? I think the UK is about to find out | Phillip Inman
A raid on property wealth and pensions is being signalled by the Treasury, and it has sound reasons for doing just thatDear baby boomer, the government is coming for you and your store of wealth. T...
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Angela Rayner hit with legal challenge over datacentre on green belt land
Exclusive: Campaigners complain no environmental assessment made for 90MW Buckinghamshire facility The deputy prime minister, Angela Rayner, has been hit with a legal challenge after she overruled...
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Dozens more UK Afghan data breaches uncovered
The MoD admits 49 data breaches at the unit handling applications from Afghans seeking safety in the UK.
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Texas House passes new voting maps designed to give Republicans edge in midterms
Republicans in the Texas House approved the new voting maps that President Trump has asked for to give Republicans an edge in congressional elections. It's on track for final passage.
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'Bear attack victim' was actually killed by son, Japan police say
A man police believed was killed by a bear had in fact been stabbed to death by his son, they say.
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Thursday Briefing: Israeli Troops Near Gaza City
An Israeli military vehicle on the Gaza border on Tuesday.
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US health workers implore RFK Jr to ‘stop spreading inaccurate’ information
Some 750 federal health employees signed the letter two weeks after a gunman fired 180 bullets into CDC buildings.
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Voyager missed it, but James Webb Just Found Uranus’ hidden moon
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have uncovered a tiny new moon orbiting Uranus, increasing the planet’s moon tally to 29. The object, only about six miles wide, escaped Voyager 2’s...
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If your husband’s having an affair, this woman will get rid of her: the gripping film about China’s ‘mistress dispellers’
Available for hire, professional persuaders deceive their way into the lives of cheating men – and see off the extra lover. We meet the maker of a jaw-dropping documentary about a growing phenomeno...
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For stockpickers, AI is already both co-pilot and competitor
Intuition, judgment and a gift for reading people are some of the hardest skills to mimic
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The ‘capital of capital’: Abu Dhabi’s pitch to become a global financial centre
The emirate has wooed hedge funds and money managers. But will they put down roots?
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US oilfield services group expands Russian unit despite new sanctions
Weatherford International along with other companies continue to provide critical equipment to the country
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The illegal gold rush sweeping the world
Historic price rally lures criminals and paramilitaries into illicit mining from the Amazon to Sudan
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Revisited: A day on the frontline of England’s social care crisis – podcast
An ageing population, a funding squeeze and a recruitment crisis have taken England’s adult social care system to breaking point. In this episode, recorded and first published in March, John Harris...
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Elouise Eftos: Australia’s First Attractive Comedian review – fabulously provocative jokes
Pleasance Courtyard, EdinburghA wickedly amusing fringe debut considers the relationship between comedy, feminism and sexinessCan you be funny and good-looking? You’d think the question barely need...
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Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal eye Rogers, Eze after Havertz injury
Arsenal are closing on Crystal Palace midfielder Eberechi Eze but are also tracking Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
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Scrum Queens: Four friends and one outrageous idea
The inside story of how, 35 years ago, four friends shared one ambitious vision - to stage a first Rugby World Cup for women.
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ICC 'deplores' new US sanctions on judges and prosecutors
Secretary of State Marco Rubio denounces the court as "an instrument of lawfare" against the US and Israel.
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Astronomers stunned by the strangest supernova ever seen
Scientists have identified a never-before-seen supernova, SN2021yfj, which exploded after losing nearly all of its outer layers. Instead of light elements, it revealed silicon and sulfur from deep...
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Europe must shoulder ‘lion’s share’ of Ukraine’s security, Vance says
US vice president says Europe will be expected to play the 'leading role' in guaranteeing Kyiv's post-war security.
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Bueckers lights up L.A. for WNBA rookie-record 44
Wings guard Paige Bueckers scored a WNBA rookie-record 44 points Wednesday night but came up short in a buzzer-beating loss to the Sparks.
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Netherlands sending 300 troops, Patriot missile systems to Poland
Dutch defence minister announces details of support for Poland as Polish authorities accuse Russia of 'provocation'.
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Sun, sea and struggle: growing up in England’s coastal towns – podcast
Helen Pidd grew up in Morecambe, and life in seaside towns has only got harder since she was a teenager. She went back to find out whyAs a teenager, the Today in Focus presenter Helen Pidd could no...
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Sony raises PlayStation 5 prices in US as tariff fears persist
The Japanese technology giant cited economic challenges as it raised prices for the consoles by around $50.
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How hidden cosmic highways feed the Universe’s biggest stars
Massive stars have always puzzled scientists—how do they grow so quickly despite fierce radiation pushing material away? New high-resolution ALMA observations suggest that instead of relying solely...
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The surprising reason timber plantations explode into megafires
Industrial forests, packed with evenly spaced trees, face nearly 50% higher odds of megafires than public lands. A lidar-powered study of California’s Sierra Nevada reveals how dense plantations fe...
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Jair Bolsonaro Planned to Seek Asylum in Argentina, Brazil’s Police Say
Former President Jair Bolsonaro of Brazil is under house arrest, awaiting trial next month on charges that he plotted to stay in power after losing the 2022 election.
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A Huge Cave in Kentucky Was a Smelly Disaster. Now It’s Spectacular.
Hidden River Cave was once filled with heavy metals and sewage that made the surrounding town smell awful. After a cleanup, it became a tourist draw.
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This is where tree planting has the biggest climate impact
Planting more trees can help cool the planet and reduce fire risk—but where they are planted matters. According to UC Riverside researchers, tropical regions provide the most powerful climate benef...
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Watch: Moments from the Menendez brothers trial in 1993
Erik and Lyle, who are serving prison sentences for the murders of their parents, are making their case for parole this week.
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Suranne Jones: Playing the prime minister 'changes your perception' of politics
Suranne Jones plays the Prime Minister whose husband is kidnapped in new political thriller, Hostage.
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China turns against Nvidia’s AI chip after ‘insulting’ Lutnick remarks
Comments by US commerce secretary trigger Chinese regulatory effort to stop tech groups buying H20 processors
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,274
Here are the key events on day 1,274 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.