Cable Used in Deadly Funicular Crash in Lisbon Not Cleared for Public Transport
The aftermath of the funicular crash last month in Lisbon that killed 16. A report said that the cable that snapped was not certified for use in public transportation. .
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US appeals court says Trump can send soldiers to Portland, Oregon
Dissenting justice says decision 'erodes core constitutional principles' and risks violating freedom of expression.
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Roberta Alexander, Widely Acclaimed Soprano, Dies at 76
Roberta Alexander performing as Cleopatra in Handel’s “Julius Caesar” in Vienna in 1985. The New York Times classical music critic Bernard Holland once praised “the grace and intensity of her singi...
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White House Scrambles to Preserve Gaza Deal Amid Concerns About Netanyahu
Vice President JD Vance boarding Air Force Two at Joint Base Andrews outside Washington en route to Israel on Monday. His visit is meant to help illustrate the Trump administration’s commitment to...
nytimes.com
Hamilton vs Leclerc? F1 team-mate head-to-heads in 2025
Formula 1's 2025 grid features eight new driver pairings and so the battles for supremacy at each team are set to prove particularly fascinating this year.
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George F. Smoot, Who Showed How the Cosmos Began, Is Dead at 80
George Smoot in 2006, the year he shared the Nobel Prize in Physics with John C. Mather, a cosmologist at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center.
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Argentina’s central bank says it signed $20bn currency swap deal with US
Central bank says deal part of a comprehensive strategy to help it respond to forex and capital markets volatility.
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Europe 'ready to deploy' troops to Ukraine if ceasefire secured
John Healey says "we will be ready" if Trump is able to secure a deal with Putin in Hungary in the coming weeks.
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White House begins demolishing part of East Wing for Trump ballroom
Crews tore down a massive covered entryway and windows in the East Wing to make way for Trump's new event space.
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Apple will let users roll back the Liquid Glass look with new ‘tinted’ option
Apple is responding to user feedback on its new Liquid Glass design with a setting that lets users choose between Clear and Tinted appearances. Introduced in iOS 26.1 beta 4, the option gives users...
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Daniel Naroditsky, Chess Grandmaster, Dies at 29
Daniel Naroditsky, a chess grand master, at his home in Charlotte, N.C., in 2022.
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Concacaf members join USA's 2031 World Cup bid
Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica join the United States' bid to stage the Women's World Cup in 2031 and are set to host matches at the tournament.
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US strikes on Latin American 'drug boats': What do we know, and are they legal?
Experts have suggested several attacks launched by the US may be illegal under international law.
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Catholic clergy sex abuse victims hopeful after Pope Leo meeting
The Pope acknowledged "resistance in some parts of the world" to permanently remove a priest who abuses a child, the group said.
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Former NFL player Doug Martin dies in police custody in California
His former team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, said they were "deeply saddened" by the ex-player's death.
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The questions Steve Tandy faces for his first Wales squad
New Wales coach Steve Tandy will name his first squad for the autumn internationals on Tuesday.
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Who can enforce the Gaza ceasefire deal?
Israel has breached the Gaza ceasefire with Hamas, killing dozens of Palestinians.
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A Chinese Woman Builds a New Career in a Man’s World
An all-female repair business is challenging gender norms in China and catering to a growing population of single women seeking safety and comfort at home. We spoke to Ray Hou, who quit her office...
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The Chinese Influencer Who Made a Career of Lying Flat
For many young Chinese, the relentless pressure to succeed has given way to a new minimalist lifestyle known as lying flat. We followed Tom Jia, a popular influencer who left his demanding job in S...
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In China’s Crowded Hospitals, She Found a New Career
As China’s population grows older, a new industry of gig workers is stepping in to help older patients navigate a complex, bureaucratic hospital system. We spent time with Jessica Wang, a 49-year-o...
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LDCM Operational Land Imager (OLI) Telescope
LDCM Operational Land Imager (OLI) Telescope Special Topics: LDCM and LDCM Components The OLI telescope uses a four-mirror compact design. The optics are positioned inside a lightweight, yet highly...
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Landsat Data Continuity Mission Becomes an Observatory • Engineers at Orbital Sciences Corporation, Gilbert, Ariz., have installed the Thermal Infrared Sensor (TIRS) instrument back onto to the Lan...
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'Rohl jumps from Wednesday frying pan into Rangers furnace'
Danny Rohl has taken on one of the toughest managerial jobs in world football by succeeding Russell Martin at Rangers, writes Tom English.
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English universities can raise tuition fees if they meet ‘tough’ standards, says Phillipson
Measure, which will allow increase in line with inflation, is part of white paper on post-16 education and skillsUniversity tuition fees in England are to rise in line with inflation, but only for...
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Mystery Object From ‘Space’ Strikes United Airlines Flight Over Utah
Government investigators are gathering data to confirm what exactly cracked the windshield of a 737 Max aircraft at above 30,000 feet.
wired.com
U.S. and Australia sign $3B critical minerals deal
Leaders of the country's governments announced they would work together to secure critical minerals supplies outside of Chinese control. The deal includes a new gallium refinery in Western Australia.
techcrunch.com
Google Has a Bed Bug Infestation in Its New York Offices
Employees at the company’s Chelsea campus were told to stay home after exterminators found “credible evidence” of an infestation.
wired.com
What football can learn from NFL's international games
With La Liga and Serie A set to stage regular-season matches overseas, how successful have the NFL's international games been, and what do players and fans think of them?
bbc.com
Labour prefer to dodge Prince Andrew scandal despite growing disquiet
Parliamentary rules forbid debates about the conduct of royals, which some consider a fig leaf for inactionThe shocking new allegations about the extent of Prince Andrew’s connections with Jeffery...
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China spy case gives MPs the opportunity to discuss their favourite topic: themselves | John Crace
Seemingly what elevates this case to a matter of national security is that the people allegedly spied on were two Tory MPsThere are few things that MPs take more seriously than themselves. Their de...
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Meta AI’s app downloads and daily users spiked after launch of ‘Vibes’ AI video feed
New data from Similarweb shows Meta AI’s mobile app is surging in popularity, jumping from 775,000 to 2.7 million daily active users in just four weeks. The app is now seeing roughly 300,000 new in...
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Trump DOE confirms it’s canceling over $700M in manufacturing grants
The Department of Energy said it was canceling grants to build new factories in places like Alabama and Kentucky. Three startups are affected.
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Sri Lanka knock Bangladesh out of World Cup after dramatic final over
Sri Lanka take four wickets in four balls in a dramatic final over to seal a seven-wicket victory against Bangladesh and knock them out of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup.
bbc.com
University tuition fees in England to rise with inflation every year from 2026
Bridget Phillipson confirmed the plans for the next two years, with fees to increase automatically after that.
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Sri Lanka take four wickets in four balls of final over against Bangladesh
Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu produces an "outstanding" final over as her side take four wickets in four balls to beat Bangladesh in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup.
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The Guardian view on the price of a prince: what Virginia Giuffre’s story says about palace accountability | Editorial
The Jeffrey Epstein scandal has exposed a constitutional blind spot: royal privilege remains beyond democratic scrutiny. MPs must be able to question powerThe tragic story of Virginia Giuffre raise...
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Cards Against Humanity settles trespass lawsuit against SpaceX
Cards Against Humanity, the irreverent party game company known for its provocative humor, has settled its trespassing lawsuit against SpaceX, one year after filing the complaint and launching a pr...
techcrunch.com
Players have 'long' list of possible changes - Murphy
Shaun Murphy says players have "a list as long as your arm" of potential changes they would like to see after the establishment of a new body to represent their interests.
bbc.com
Four wickets in four balls! Final-over drama as Sri Lanka stun Bangladesh
Sri Lanka took four wickets in four balls in the final over as a remarkable turnaround clinched a seven-run victory that kept their World Cup semi-final hopes alive at the expense of Bangladesh.
skysports.com
Tory MP criticised after demanding legally settled families be deported
Katie Lam said move would make UK ‘culturally coherent’ and that a large number of people ‘need to go home’A Conservative MP tipped as a future party leader has been condemned for saying large numb...
theguardian.com
Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh to keep campaign alive
Sri Lanka took four wickets in the final over to complete a nail-biting victory over Bangladesh and keep their slim hopes of qualifying for the World Cup semi-finals alive.
bbc.com
Cops: Ex-RB Martin died in custody after break-in
Former NFL All-Pro running back Doug Martin died in police custody after he was involved in a break-in at an Oakland residence, police said.
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U.S. announces co-hosts for 2031 World Cup bid
U.S. Soccer's 2031 Women's World Cup bid will include Mexico, Jamaica and Costa Rica the federation presidents confirmed at a new conference on Monday at the Solow Building in Midtown Manhattan.
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Madagascar’s new prime minister named after military coup
Exiled former President Rajoelina condemns takeover and refuses to step down despite defections in the security forces.
aljazeera.com
Quinn: Daniels' hamstring injury 'not significant'
Commanders coach Dan Quinn said Monday that Jayden Daniels' hamstring injury "was not significant," but that Dorance Armstrong has a season-ending torn ACL.
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FTC removes Lina Khan-era posts about AI risks and open source
One post, authored by Khan’s staff, was published on January 3, 2025 with the title “AI and the Risk of Consumer Harm.” It noted that the FTC was “taking note of AI’s potential for real-world inst...
techcrunch.com
WIRED Roundup: Satellites Data Leak, Cybertrucks, Politicized Federal Workers
In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we run through the top stories of the week, including security concerns from satellites leaking sensitive data and the experiences of undeterred Cybertruck owners.
wired.com
Firefighters rescue woman in wheelchair as parts of southern Turkiye flood
Firefighters were just in time to save a woman who uses a motor wheelchair from drowning in flood waters in Turkiye.
aljazeera.com
Body of Nepali student held in Gaza returned to Kathmandu
Deceased student Bipin Joshi was honoured by the Nepali government upon the return of his body from Gaza.
aljazeera.com
Rangers appoint Rohl as new head coach
Rangers have appointed Danny Rohl as the club's new head coach on an initial two-and-a-half year deal.
skysports.com
Disney+ and Hulu cancellation rates doubled after Kimmel suspension
Subscriptions dropped at an increased rate after backlash from late-night host’s temporary removal, new data showsDisney’s short-lived suspension of Jimmy Kimmel under pressure from the Trump admin...
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Lineups, live updates as Mariners, Blue Jays seek World Series spot
Will Seattle or Toronto move on in a winner-takes-all ALCS finale? We've got it all covered for you.
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NFL Week 7's top performance? Vote for the 'Himmy' Award winner
Joe Flacco, Micah Parsons, Jonathan Taylor or Christian McCaffrey -- who deserves Week 7's "Himmy" Award?
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'You dream of the World Cup' - new Sweden boss Potter
Graham Potter says having the chance to help Sweden reach the World Cup is "incredibly exciting" after being announced as their head coach on an initial short-term basis.
bbc.com
Nigeria’s victims of #EndSARS protest violence await justice five years on
Victims and families of protesters shot dead by security forces say promises of accountability, compensation not met.
aljazeera.com
Keir Starmer will attend Cop30 in Brazil, No 10 confirms
After speculation and conflicting pressures, prime minister will attend climate summit next monthKeir Starmer will travel to the Amazon rainforest for the UN climate summit next month, Downing Stre...
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Rangers end manager search by appointing Rohl
Rangers end their search for a new head coach by appointing former Sheffield Wednesday manager Danny Rohl.
bbc.com
9th Circuit rules that National Guard can deploy to Portland
The appeals court overturned the ruling of a lower court judge in Oregon, and clears the way for President Trump to deploy the National Guard to Portland.
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Mongolia’s president vetoes effort to unseat PM
President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh claims parliament's vote to oust the PM is invalid because of 'procedural flaws'.
aljazeera.com
Deflected touchdowns headline NFL plays of the week
Deflected touchdowns from Denver Broncos wide receiver Troy Franklin and New York Giants tight end Theo Johnson headline the best plays from NFL week seven.
bbc.com
‘A Cartier store is better protected’: Louvre heist puts spotlight on security
Securing historic public-facing buildings has never been easy, and is even less so in times of economic constraintTo break into the world’s most-visited museum in broad daylight, grab eight pieces...
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Father Ted creator Graham Linehan says police taking no further action over trans posts
Comedy writer was arrested at Heathrow in September on suspicion of inciting violence over social media posts about trans issuesThe Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan has said he will face “no fu...
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No Chardins? No Leonardos? We’re lucky the Louvre raiders had dreadful taste in art
The philistine thieves skipped the museum’s real treasures in favour of dull royal knick-knacks. Was the French cultural minister serious when he talked about their ‘immeasurable cultural value’?I...
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NEW ANGLES of McLaren's controversial Sprint collision
A 360-degree look at the latest Lando Norris-Oscar Piastri collision which forced both McLarens to retire at the US Grand Prix Sprint race!
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Proposed UK Islamophobia definition allows for right to criticise religion, source says
Source says working group stuck to requirement that definition must not interfere with freedom of speechA new definition of Islamophobia being considered by ministers is expected to protect the fre...
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China sets goal to become a “modern socialist power”
So, the next two five-year plans are very, very important to see China's achievement of global competitiveness.”
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‘A punch in the face’: Germany’s dash for gas raises questions over climate targets
Plans for a fossil fuel project in Wadden Sea nature reserve have angered local people and campaigners, as political enthusiasm for renewables wanesPeering out on a clear day from the windswept dun...
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San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie is coming to TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Newly elected Mayor Daniel Lurie steps onto the Disrupt stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, October 27-29 at Moscone West, in a homecoming of sorts for both tech and the city that helped define it. R...
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OpenEvidence, the ChatGPT for doctors, raises $200M at $6B valuation
Trained on medical journals from JAMA and the New England Journal of Medicine, the platform helps users quickly get answers to existing medical knowledge to help treat patients. Verified medical pr...
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Texas Tech: Don't fling tortillas or we'll owe dough
Texas Tech's AD has asked fans to stop the tradition of throwing tortillas onto the field during the opening kickoff, or the team will be penalized and fined $100,000.
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Retired Brook returning to ring for Hatton tribute
Kell Brook will fight for the first time in four years in February, at a show that will pay tribute to fellow former world champion Ricky Hatton.
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‘Conquer, crush, win’: Israel’s Ben-Gvir calls for return to war in Gaza
Israel’s Itamar Ben-Gvir says Prime Minister Netanyahu must “return to intense fighting” in Gaza to dismantle Hamas.
aljazeera.com
Labour deputy leadership contest may only cause more trouble for Starmer
Victory for Lucy Powell or Bridget Phillipson, the rivals at the centre of the race, could be reckoning for the party When Lucy Powell got a phone call from a withheld number in her constituency of...
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‘Every kind of creative discipline is in danger’: Lincoln Lawyer author on the dangers of AI
Michael Connelly says tech is moving so fast that he feared his new novel would seem ‘archaic’ before it was publishedHe is one of the most prolific writers in publishing, averaging more than a nov...
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Why Trump is seeking to remove aluminium from vaccines?
Aluminium has been proven to be safe, removing it could reduce immunity and increase disease risk, experts say.
aljazeera.com
Florida AD: Napier didn't meet championship goal
Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin said Monday he has one goal when it comes to hiring the next football coach: Find someone who can win championships after firing Billy Napier, who went 3-4...
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Purdue's Smith unanimous preseason All-American
Purdue's Braden Smith earned all 57 votes from a media panel in The Associated Press preseason All-America team released on Monday, a week after the Boilermakers were voted preseason No. 1 in the A...
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Surviving bye-mageddon: Top waiver-wire options range from old (Flacco) to new (Monangai)
Highlighting available free agent options after a weekend of surprising performances ahead of Week 8.
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Driver dies after Italian basketball fans' bus attacked with stones
Local media reports the bus was targeted by fans from a rival team, after an earlier game.
bbc.com
Youth: Magnum print sale including Brigitte Bardot and James Dean – in pictures
Magnum partners with Aperture for its square print sale titled Youth. Capturing the electric charge of growing up, from Dennis Stock’s portrait of James Dean, and Danny Clinch’s shot of Bruce Sprin...
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England show new-found bottle - but biggest World Cup test to come
Whether your take on England's narrow win at the World Cup on Sunday was that they earned it or India threw it away, it definitely marked progress for Nat Sciver-Brunt's side.
skysports.com
Adobe launches a foundry service that builds custom generative AI models for enteprises
Adobe will build custom AI models by training its Firefly model family on a brand's intellectual property.
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Adobe launches a foundry service that builds custom generative AI models for enterprises
Adobe will build custom AI models by training its Firefly model family on a brand's intellectual property.
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Video: What we know about the Hong Kong cargo plane crash
A cargo plane has skidded off the runway and into the sea at Hong Kong's International Airport.
aljazeera.com
UN pushes for worldwide disaster alerts as extreme weather ‘spirals’
Climate-related hazards have killed more than 2 million people in 50 years, said the UN meteorological agency.
aljazeera.com
Trump says Gaza ceasefire stands as Israel unleashes “massive” strikes
Israel has breached the Gaza ceasefire dozens of times in 24-hours, killing Palestinians and sowing fear.
aljazeera.com
Source: Panthers' Young has high ankle sprain
Panthers quarterback Bryce Young suffered a high ankle sprain in Sunday's victory over the Jets and is expected to miss this week's game against the Bills, a source confirmed to ESPN.
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Has the Gaza ceasefire been broken?
Fragile ceasefire to end Israel's two-year war on Gaza hangs by a thread, with Rafah crossing closed, aid restricted.
aljazeera.com
Son of ex-England defender Pearce dies in tractor crash
Harley Pearce died after his tractor crashed in Gloucestershire last week.
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100 Nights of Hero review – Emma Corrin leads starry cast in a queer fable with a serious streak
London film festival: Gender, sexuality, status and power are all in flux in Julia Jackman’s playful medieval fairytale, adapted from Isabel Greenberg’s graphic novel, also starring Maika Monroe an...
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Trump claims no other US president ever ended a war. Is it true?
Roosevelt and Carter, ex-US presidents, led peace talks that led to peace between Russia and Japan and Israel and Egypt.
aljazeera.com
Poem of the week: On the Death of Dr Robert Levet by Samuel Johnson
An elegy to the poet’s personal physician is full of vivid detail delivered with infectious warmthOn the Death of Dr Robert Levet by Samuel JohnsonCondemned to Hope’s delusive mine As on we toil...
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Who can join England in Women's World Cup semi-finals?
England have secured their place in the Women's Cricket World Cup semi-finals and there remains one more spot up for grabs, but who will it go to?
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‘I hope he goes to jail’: Brazil’s Cannes-winning director on Bolsonaro and political amnesia
Kleber Mendonça Filho’s gripping thriller The Secret Agent is set in the 70s but casts light on present day politicsWhen the Brazilian director Kleber Mendonça Filho was writing his latest movie, i...
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How plays like Weather Girl and Kyoto are finally bringing the climate crisis alive for audiences
The complexities of the climate crisis are a tough sell to audiences but these plays in New York show it can be doneDespite (or perhaps because of) its overwhelming awfulness, the climate crisis ha...
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Scientists create LED light that kills cancer cells without harming healthy ones
A new light-driven cancer therapy uses LEDs and tin nanoflakes to kill tumors safely and affordably. Developed by teams in Texas and Portugal, it eliminates up to 92% of skin cancer cells without h...
sciencedaily.com
Indian town sets new record with 2.6m Diwali lamps
The lamps were lit in the northern Indian temple town of Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, on Sunday ahead of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights.
bbc.com
Rohl re-emerges as new frontrunner for Rangers job
Danny Rohl is re-emerging as the frontrunner to become the new Rangers head coach.
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Apple Pioneer Bill Atkinson Was a Secret Evangelist of the ‘God Molecule’
The HyperCard inventor was a huge proponent of taking lower doses of 5-MeO-DMT, which is widely considered the strongest psychedelic in the world.
wired.com
Robert De Niro on Donald Trump: ‘You have to fight. There’s no other way to face a bully’
The actor has renewed his vocal opposition to the US president and spoken in support of the millions-strong ‘No Kings’ street protestsRobert De Niro has renewed his vocal opposition to Donald Trump...
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Tiny AI-powered eye implant helps the blind see again
A groundbreaking retinal implant called PRIMA has enabled blind patients with dry AMD to read again. The chip, powered by light and paired with AR glasses, sends visual data directly to the brain....
sciencedaily.com
MLS Cup playoffs: Bet against Messi, Miami at your own peril
The regular season is in the rearview mirror and the playoffs are upon us, so which postseason contenders are best placed for a run to MLS Cup?
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Rohl back in running for Rangers job after Muscat deal collapse
Rangers reopen discussions with Danny Rohl with a view to him becoming their new manager - less than a week after he ruled himself out of the running.
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Salt leads England to record victory over New Zealand in second T20I
Phil Salt led the way as England completed a record 65-run win over New Zealand in the second T20I in Christchurch.
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Zohran Mamdani, the Internet’s Mayor
Mere months ago, New York’s mayoral front-runner was polling right next to “Someone Else.” He spoke to WIRED about building a social media machine, Big Tech capitulation, and learning from Eric Adams.
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'It's like a scene from a film' - Paris tourists surprised at Louvre jewel theft
The Louvre Museum in Paris remains closed to the public after robbers stole imperial jewels in broad daylight on Sunday.
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‘It’s a bit clandestine, a bit punk’: the guerrilla scheme letting skint artists mass-share gallery membership cards
Now 600 strong, the Artist Membership Project is helping young artists see exhibitions while dodging hefty entry fees at top British institutions. We meet the founder of the schemeOn a railing, not...
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Nobody’s Girl by Virginia Roberts Giuffre review – a devastating exposé of power, corruption and abuse
Giuffre’s posthumously published memoir lays bare the life-wrecking impact of Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes – but it is also the story of how a young woman becomes a heroThere is a strand running throug...
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Go bald or go home: LA cinema offers free Bugonia ticket to those willing to shave their heads
In homage to Emma Stone’s character in the new Yorgos Lanthimos film, who has her hair shaved off by conspiracy theorists, an LA cinema will have a barber in its foyerYorgos Lanthimos fans based in...
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Rink report: Matthew Schaefer's hot start, Tusky's debut, games of the week
The No. 1 pick has impressed early on; can that continue? Plus, current MVP candidates and more.
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Sri Lanka's Gunaratne trapped lbw first ball
Sri Lanka's Vishmi Gunaratne is trapped lbw by Bangladesh's Marufa Akter on the first ball of their match in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup.
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Gwenda’s Garage review – scrappy celebration of Sheffield’s female mechanic activists
Sheffield PlayhouseSet against the backdrop of Tory rule and Section 28, this rousing musical is based on the real-life hub for feminist and queer protest set up by three pioneering womenThere’s so...
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The FTC Is Disappearing Blog Posts About AI Published During Lina Khan’s Tenure
The Federal Trade Commission removed several blog posts in recent months about open source and potential risks to consumers from the rapid spread of commercial AI tools.
wired.com
A High-Tech Ankle Guard Is Helping NBA Players Stay in the Game
BetterGuards has teamed up with the NBA Training Association to outfit players with its adaptive ankle brace. The pro ballers are avoiding serious injury while evaluating the stabilizing design.
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Salt & Brook set up impressive England win over NZ
England crush New Zealand by 65 runs in the second T20 in Christchurch to give the tourists a 1-0 series lead with one match to play.
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Senior German General Says Europe Must Do All It Can to Help Ukraine
A weapons factory in Munich in 2022. With the exception of Germany, the main European countries have high debt and little space in their budgets for extra spending on Ukraine.
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Senior German General Says Europe Must Do All It Can to Help Ukraine
A weapons factory in Munich in 2022. With the exception of Germany, the main European countries have high debt and little space in their budgets for extra spending on Ukraine.
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Everything we know about the Louvre jewellery heist
The world-famous museum in Paris is still closed on Monday after a masked gang raided one of its galleries.
bbc.com
Amazon cloud problems spur outage of global websites and apps
Internet users have reported difficulties accessing the likes of Signal, Coinbase and Robinhood.
aljazeera.com
LIVE: Snapchat, other apps, sites down as outage hits Amazon Web Services
Connectivity issues for many companies around the world disrupted as outage hits Amazon's cloud unit.
aljazeera.com
AI Is Changing What High School STEM Students Study
A degree in computer science used to promise a cozy career in tech. Now, students’ ambitions are shaped by AI, in fields that blend computing with analysis, interpretation, and data.
wired.com
This common vitamin could cut your skin cancer risk in half
A massive Veterans Affairs study has confirmed that nicotinamide may offer real protection against skin cancer. Patients who took the vitamin B3 derivative saw notable reductions in new cancer case...
sciencedaily.com
Two killed as cargo plane skids off Hong Kong runway
The accident is one of the deadliest at Hong Kong International Airport since the hub opened in 1998.
aljazeera.com
How Jared Kushner Re-emerged at the Center of the Israel-Hamas Peace Deal
Jared Kushner, the president’s son-in-law, had a single goal: Get to a yes first, and hash out the details later. Tyler Pager, a White House correspondent for The New York Times, describes Mr. Kush...
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Out of Words – crafting gaming’s most unusual love story from clay and glue
Most games want you to save the world. This stop-motion adventure wants you to hold someone’s handStop-motion adventure Out of Words was one of the most striking reveals at this year’s Summer Game...
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‘Stole my heart’: why My Best Friend’s Wedding is my feelgood movie
The next in our series of writers sharing their all-time favourite comfort films is a trip back to 1997 with Julia Roberts’s charmingly chaotic anti-heroIf When Harry Met Sally questioned whether m...
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AI Data Centers Create Fury From Mexico to Ireland
When Microsoft opened a data center in central Mexico last year, nearby residents said power cuts became more frequent. Water outages, which once lasted days, stretched for weeks.
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How Chile Embodies A.I.’s No-Win Politics
Political debates have flared across Chile over artificial intelligence. Should the nation pour billions into A.I. and risk public backlash, or risk being left behind?
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Anthropic Has a Plan to Keep Its AI From Building a Nuclear Weapon. Will It Work?
Anthropic partnered with the US government to create a filter meant to block Claude from helping someone build a nuke. Experts are divided on whether its a necessary protection—or a protection at all.
wired.com
British troops to get powers to shoot down drones near military bases
Defence secretary will announce measures to combat threat of unmanned aircraft after incursions in EuropeSoldiers are to be given new powers to shoot down unidentified drones believed to be threate...
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BBC reporters cannot wear Black Lives Matter T-shirts in newsroom, says Tim Davie
Director general says it is inappropriate for a journalist who may be covering that issue ‘to be campaigning in that way’BBC journalists cannot wear T-shirts in the newsroom supporting the anti-rac...
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Scale AI alum raises $9M for AI serving critical industries in MENA
Bilal Abu-Ghazaleh had just moved to London few days before our call, splitting his time between there and Dubai. After nearly a decade in the U.S., including a stint at Scale AI, he’s bringing tha...
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Bolivia elects centrist Rodrigo Paz, ending decades of socialist rule
Rodrigo Paz's win shows Bolivians want change, but he faces economic challenges after almost 20 years of socialist rule.
bbc.com
The man betting everything on AI and Bill Belichick
UNC Chancellor Lee Roberts is making big bets on AI and Bill Belichick, and he sounds like a Silicon Valley CEO while doing it.
techcrunch.com
Levers review – gloom-laden experimental eclipse drama about the play of light and darkness
An opaque, inert film by Canadian director Rhayne Vermette despite its scrupulously intended meaningsAn experimental film should be approached in the same open-minded spirit in which it was created...
theguardian.com
Power Rankings: Alabama climbs into the top 5; four new teams join the list
What are the biggest lessons learned for each Top 25 team through Week 8?
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Australia Could Be a Rare Earths Alternative to China for the U.S.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia, center right, in New York, in September. He is scheduled to meet President Trump at the White House on Monday.
nytimes.com
Potter announced as new Sweden head coach
Former West Ham manager Graham Potter is named as the new head coach of Sweden.
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Transfer rumors, news: Bayern eye Man United's Bruno Fernandes
Bayern Munich have joined the race to sign Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.
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Coalition deal set to make Takaichi Japan’s first female PM
Right-wing Japan Innovation Party pledges support for governing LDP, opening way for Takaichi to win vote.
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Seven questions that will decide Mariners-Blue Jays ALCS Game 7
Who has the vibes, the edge -- and the bullpen? Our experts predict which team will move on to the World Series in Monday's win-or-go-home showdown.
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Gaza ceasefire deal violated. And, shutdown enters day 20 with no end in sight
Israel and Hamas say they are committed to the ceasefire after clashes over the weekend. And, lawmakers not feeling the pressures of the government shutdown.
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Cargo plane skids off Hong Kong runway into sea
A cargo plane arriving from Dubai ran off the runway and into the sea while landing at Hong Kong International Airport.
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‘Winning the Turner made me more ferocious’: Helen Marten on the prize’s downside – and her epic new work
Almost a decade after becoming the Turner’s second youngest winner, the artist talks about her dazzling new opera sets, her paper bag collection – and the sadness she felt when her work was wildly...
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War Lord bids to make it two on the bounce at Plumpton
We have a busy day's racing on Monday with action from Bath, Wolverhampton, Plumpton and Deauville, live on Sky Sports Racing...
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Doug Martin, former NFL Buccaneers All-Pro running back, dies at 36
Martin died in an Oakland hospital on Saturday morning, his family said in a statement.
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England put in to bat by New Zealand in second T20 international LIVE!
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Trump calls on Russia and Ukraine to freeze war at current battle lines
US president says Russia and Ukraine 'should stop right now at the battle lines, go home' and 'be done'.
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Harper Lee's newly found stories reveal 'a brilliant writer in the making', her family say
The family of the author, known for To Kill A Mockingbird, say newly found stories reveal her brilliance.
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TV tonight: Julia Roberts tells a sweet story about oddball friends
The Hollywood star narrates kooky comedy Leonard and Hungry Paul. Plus: how the letters of Mary, Queen of Scots were decoded. Here’s what to watch this evening10pm, BBC TwoJulia Roberts narrates an...
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The Uncool by Cameron Crowe review – inside rock’s wildest decade
From shadowing a cocaine-addled David Bowie to winning over Joni Mitchell, deliciously readable tales from the director of Almost FamousCameron Crowe spent his youth being in the right place at the...
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Bill Nighy is the agony uncle you never knew you needed: best podcasts of the week
The actor is a laconic delight as he dispenses surprising levels of wisdom in response to reader questions, while Obama, Paul McCartney and Ayo Edebiri pay homage to an African musical greatBill Ni...
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Wilfred Buck review – rewarding life of Indigenous American astronomer laid out in the stars
This hybrid documentary about the Cree astronomer offers evocative, poetic insight into a formidable community leaderFor Cree astronomer Wilfred Buck, the stars hold an immense power that extends b...
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India lose to England by four runs in Women’s World Cup cricket
England rallied to secure their semifinal spot at the World Cup while India's defeat jeopardises their chances.
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Goal of the season contender? MOTD pundits on 'world-class' Buendia
Match of the Day pundit and ex-Aston Villa goalkeeper Shay Given describes Emiliano Buendia's winning goal in Villa's 2-1 win over Tottenham in the Premier League as "world class".
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The ultimate Ashes competitor - Broad on walking, Warner and that final wicket
In the first of a new series of From the Ashes, Stuart Broad reflects on his legendary career, including battles with David Warner, his 8-15 and fairytale farewell.
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Isak doesn't deserve start over Ekitike - Rooney
British-record signing Alexander Isak is doing enough to justify starting ahead of Hugo Ekitike for Liverpool, says former England striker Wayne Rooney.
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A-level English, voluntary work, delayed citizenship: it’s Labour’s Orwellian Two Minutes Hate for immigrants | Nesrine Malik
Britain has been stripped of the spaces that allow for true social integration. But it’s easier for politicians to blame ‘outsiders’Every few weeks, another announcement. Immigrants must do this to...
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‘It’s madness’: bat enthusiasts fear planning bill will derail years of conservation
Research project team say Labour’s proposed nature restoration fund would end up being a ‘pay-to-destroy system’“There are the most extraordinary things we could learn from them,” says Brian Briggs...
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‘Stark displays of sexism’ driving women out of architecture, report finds
Riba and Fawcett Society survey finds many are afraid to report bullying, sexual harassment and unequal payTwo decades after a seminal report on sexism in architecture, women are still abandoning t...
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Chancellor says Brexit deal caused long-term damage to economy
Rachel Reeves made the comments about the 2020 deal at a key meeting of the world's leading finance ministers and central bankers.
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Scientists reveal the best exercise to ease knee arthritis pain
A sweeping review of over 200 studies finds that aerobic exercises like walking and cycling offer the best pain relief and mobility gains for knee osteoarthritis. Compared to other types of exercis...
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China's economic growth slows as trade tensions with US flare up
Beijing has avoided any sharp downturn but faces economic challenges including the US' tariffs.
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‘Everyone seems to be on Zimmers’: after 70 years of hip-shaking thrills, is rock’n’roll dead?
It is now seven decades since Little Richard sang Tutti Frutti – and a rip-roaring new type of music burst out into the world. But is rock’n’roll about to die out? Our writer goes searching for sig...
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Don’t cut London’s affordable housing quotas, Labour MPs urge ministers and mayor
Exclusive: Housing secretary and capital’s mayor face calls from within party for rethink on homebuilding plansLabour MPs are urging ministers and the London mayor to drop controversial plans to re...
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Will affordable housing be the casualty as London tackles its building emergency?
Collapse in construction activity causing alarm but mayor and Whitehall face pushback over ‘extreme solutions’Sadiq Khan has known for a while that he has a problem with housebuilding in London. Bu...
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GB women target Worlds team pursuit three-peat
Great Britain's women are targeting a third straight team pursuit world title in Chile this month.
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'Demanding' Tandy set to name first Wales picks
As Steve Tandy prepares to name his squad this week for the autumn internationals, former team-mate Filo Tiatia describes the new Wales head coach as "beautiful" and "awesome".
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Bolivia elects centre-right Rodrigo Paz as president
Paz, the son of a former president, promises 'capitalism for all' as election ends 20 years of socialist government.
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Louvre museum robbery: how the thieves broke in, what they stole and what happens next
The French culture ministry said eight pieces were stolen – but not the hugely valuable crown of Napoleon III’s wife, Empress EugenieThe Louvre – the world’s most-visited museum – was closed sudden...
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CMC's latest do-it-all effort has Kittle's goal on track
Christian McCaffrey totaled 201 yards from scrimmage to lead the 49ers past the Falcons on Sunday night, and in doing so continued to etch his name in both franchise and league record books when it...
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Japan to vote for new PM amid political uncertainty: All you need to know
LDP's Sanae Takaichi needs to find coalition partners from opposition to become Japan's first female prime minister.
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Verstappen's 'positive pressure' as he goes 'flat out' for fifth title
For the first time all year, Max Verstappen says that winning the world championship is a real possibility after his United States Grand Prix victory.
bbc.com
Boriswave, fighting-age men, cultural Marxism: how the far right is changing how we speak
Why are the online far right so successful in shaping our political language? With Dr Robert Topinka At a press conference in September, Reform UK announced a seismic policy proposal – the end of i...
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Emirates Cargo Plane Slides Off Hong Kong Runway, Killing 2 Ground Crew
A cargo plane lies partially in the sea after veering off the runway during landing at Hong Kong International Airport, Monday.
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Your DNA may shape how you use cannabis
A major collaboration between UC San Diego and 23andMe identified genes that shape cannabis use behaviors. The study linked the CADM2 and GRM3 genes to cannabis use and connected these patterns to...
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This new iron supplement heals anemia without hurting your gut
Researchers have created a new iron supplement that merges iron, probiotics, and prebiotics. This “three-in-one” formula restores iron levels while maintaining gut health and preventing inflammatio...
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Bereaved families call for inquiry into government response to suicide websites
Campaigners say at least 133 people have died in the UK after being exposed to a toxic substance promoted by online forums.
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'The chance is there' - Verstappen declares himself back in title race
Max Verstappen admitted the "chance is there" for him to now win this year's Formula 1 world championship after his once-unlikely title comeback was turbocharged by a perfect weekend at the United...
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The Cracks in Russia’s War Economy
How America and Europe can exploit Moscow’s vulnerabilities.