Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-04-03

Faced with new energy shock, Europe asks if reviving nuclear is the answer

As war drives up gas and fuel prices, Europeans turn again to the issue of energy independence.

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Northampton see off Castres to reach Champions Cup quarter-finals

Northampton reached the Champions Cup quarter-finals after a battling 49-41 win over Castres.

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Three charged with arson over London Jewish charity ambulance attack

Incident in Golders Green is one of a series of similar events around Europe since the start of the US-led war in Iran

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OpenAI chief operating officer takes on new role in shake-up

Brad Lightcap assigned fresh responsibilities focusing on special projects as group prepares for an initial public offering

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Carol Mullins, Who Illuminated Dance for Decades, Dies at 86

Carol Mullins in 2024. In 1982, she got a call from the director of Danspace Project in Manhattan, offering her a position as the organization’s resident lighting designer. It was a job that Ms. Mu...

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NASA Sets Coverage for Northrop Grumman’s CRS-24 Resupply Launch

NASA, Northrop Grumman, and SpaceX are targeting no earlier than 8:49 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, April 8, for the next launch delivering science investigations, supplies, and equipment to the Internati...

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Iran’s Defenses Have Been Struck, but They Can Still Fire Back

This satellite photo shows damage after an Iranian attack at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar last month. Iran struck the regional air headquarters of U.S. Central Command, damaging an early-warning rada...

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Trump sweeps Robertson aside to reach Tour Championship final

Judd Trump sweeps to a commanding 10-4 victory over Neil Robertson as he reaches the final of the Tour Championship in Manchester.

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Dolores Keane, Singer Known as the ‘Soul of Ireland,’ Dies at 72

Dolores Keane performing in 1990. She emerged in the 1970s as part of a renaissance in the traditional music of Ireland.

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Swifts beat Reds on penalties to reach Irish Cup final

Holders Dungannon Swifts are heading back to the Irish Cup final after a dramatic penalty shootout win over Cliftonville in Friday night's semi-final at Windsor Park.

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Meta Pauses Work With Mercor After Data Breach Puts AI Industry Secrets at Risk

Major AI labs are investigating a security incident that impacted Mercor, a leading data vendor. The incident could have exposed key data about how they train AI models.

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Christians in Lebanon observe Good Friday under Israeli attacks

Christians across Lebanon observed Good Friday, praying for peace as Israeli strikes and evacuation orders continue.

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Iran Shoots Down U.S. Fighter Jet, Setting Off American Search and Rescue

One crew member was rescued. The risky operation to find the second airman came as the United States and Israel struck infrastructure targets in Iran, prompting Iranian retaliation in the Gulf.

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Survivors of Iran bridge attack recall terror of US-Israeli strike

Survivors of an Israeli-US attack on Iran’s biggest road bridge have spoken of their terror as missiles hit it.

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OpenAI executive shuffle includes new role for COO Brad Lightcap to lead ‘special projects’

In addition to Lightcap's new role, OpenAI CMO Kate Rouch will be stepping away from the company to focus on cancer recovery, with a plan to return when her health allows.

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Anthropic buys biotech startup Coefficient Bio in $400M deal: reports

Anthropic has purchased the stealth biotech AI startup Coefficient Bio in a $400 million stock deal, according to The Information and Eric Newcomer.

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Anthropic ramps up its political activities with a new PAC

With the midterms right around the corner, the new group is positioned to back candidates who support the AI company's policy agenda.

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Iran Is Quickly Repairing Missile Bunkers, U.S. Intelligence Says

The tail section of a missile in Israel’s northern Jordan Valley on Friday. Iran has continued to strike at the country, even with its reduced arsenal and more careful use of launchers.

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I don't care what Littler thinks of me, says Van Veen

World Darts Championship finalist Gian van Veen has alleged that he cares 'little' about what Luke Littler thinks of him following their tense exchange during the Premier League Darts in Manchester...

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AI companies are building huge natural gas plants to power data centers. What could go wrong?

Meta, Microsoft, and Google are all betting big on new natural gas power plants to run their AI data centers. They may regret it.

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AI companies are building huge natural gas plants to power data centers. What could go wrong?

Meta, Microsoft, and Google are all betting big on new natural gas power plants to run their AI data centers. They may regret it.

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Pope and Crawley struggle on County Championship opening day

Ollie Pope's bid to regain his England place got off to a disappointing start as under-pressure Test opener Zak Crawley fell for just nine on the opening day of the County Championship season.

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Two dozen Democrat-led states sue Trump over mail-in ballot limits

Rights groups have raised concerns about Trump's efforts to change election administration before midterms.

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People would rather have an Amazon warehouse in their backyard than a data center

A new poll shows that the debate over data centers is far from settled.

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Unanswered questions remain after death of Australia's most wanted fugitive

Double-murderer Dezi Freeman evaded capture for seven months in the bush but police believe he had help.

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The F-15E Strike Eagle: What to Know

The U.S. aircraft that was brought down over Iran has been identified as an F-15E Strike Eagle. One of its two-member crew is still missing.

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The F-15E Strike Eagle: What to Know

The U.S. aircraft that was brought down over Iran has been identified as an F-15E Strike Eagle. One of its two-member crew is still missing.

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Drone strike on Sudan hospital kills 10, medical charity MSF says

Two strikes on Al Jabalain Hospital in White Nile State hit an operating theatre and a maternity ward, MSF says.

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Palestine 36: A film about a revolt that nearly changed history

Director Annemarie Jacir on how Palestine 36 traces today’s crisis back to British colonial rule.

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FA Cup quarter-final predictions: Man City to send Liverpool packing

Eight teams battle it out to make the Wembley semi-finals. Our top tipster Lewis Jones, aka Jones Knows, provides his betting insight across all four matches.

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Meet NASA’s New Artemis II Science Officers

NASA’s first Artemis II science officers—Kelsey Young, Trevor Graff, and Angela Garcia—are pioneering a new era of mission operations by integrating advanced lunar science directly into Mission Con...

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US unemployment rate drops despite economic uncertainty and Iran war

White House says March jobs report 'blew out expectations' with gains made in the healthcare and construction sectors.

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Executive order: Athletes get 5 years, 1 transfer

An executive order signed by President Donald Trump Friday limits NCAA athletes to a five year playing window and how often they can transfer between schools.

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Hodgson starts life at Bristol City with a victory

Roy Hodgson made a winning start as Bristol City interim head coach as they recorded a 2-1 victory at Charlton.

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Relationship with Trump may be beyond repair, Keir Starmer told

PM gets widespread backing after president’s mocking impersonation takes US-UK relationship to new lowKeir Starmer has been warned his relationship with Donald Trump may be beyond repair after the...

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Rapper Gucci Mane kidnapped and robbed by fellow artist, prosecutors say

Officials say the hip-hop star was forced to sign papers releasing a rapper known as Pooh Shiesty from his record contract.

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The final days of the Tesla Model X and S are here. All bets are on the Cybercab.

It's new era for Tesla — and one that will rely on its ability to launch the Cybercab and mass produce the Optimus robot.

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The Guardian view on the US and Europe: the UK tried to be a bridge, but Trump likes to burn them | Editorial

The president’s outbursts on allies and Nato were further confirmation that Europe cannot wait to bolster security – and Britain must play its part“She had no more surprises for him; the unexpected...

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The Guardian view on the Women’s Library at 100: a cause for celebration but not complacency | Editorial

The ups and downs of the collection launched by Millicent Fawcett make it an apt symbol of an ongoing struggleWhen the Women’s Library opened a century ago, the movement it documented appeared triu...

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Virgil I. “Gus” Grissom

Today marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Virgil I. “Gus” Grissom, born April 3, 1926, in Mitchell, Indiana. As one of NASA’s first seven astronauts, he became AmericaR...

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Essex use first injury substitute in County Championship history

The ECB's player replacement trial rule has been used for the first time in County Championship history, as Essex captain Tom Westley was replaced after breaking his finger in their opening match o...

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French-owned container ship transits Hormuz Strait in first since Iran war

CMA CGM's vessel becomes the first French-owned ship to traverse Hormuz since the US–Israel war on Iran began.

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President Trump's rocky week at home and abroad

President Trump spent much of the week on the defense after major setbacks ranging from the courts and the economy to foreign policy.

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Drone footage shows a factory in Israel damaged by Iranian missile debris

Drone footage from Israel shows damage to a factory in Petah Tikva from debris from an intercepted Iranian missile.

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Europe’s cyber agency blames hacking gangs for massive data breach and leak

CERT-EU blamed the cybercrime group TeamPCP for the recent hack on the European Commission, and said the notorious ShinyHunters gang was responsible for leaking the stolen data online.

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It’s the silver lining from this terrible age of Donald Trump: he is pushing Britain closer to the EU | Gaby Hinsliff

Ten years after the Brexit vote, Trump’s disdain and insults are fuelling the belief that the UK should renew ties with EuropeGoing anywhere nice this summer?No, me neither, judging by the warning...

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Trump seeks massive $1.5tn for defence alongside cuts in domestic spending

The president's new budget would cut non-defence spending by 10%, partly by slashing domestic programmes.

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The High Life: The Musical, Still Living It! review – the Alan Cumming creation flies into deliriously silly panto territory

Dundee RepCumming and Forbes Masson revive their cult 1994 TV sitcom with brilliant songs and a Beano-esque plot as budget Air Scotia is threatened with takeoverIf someone tells you this musical sp...

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Ukraine slows enemy advances, liberates land, drains Russia’s war chest

Ukraine achieves significant victories on the battlefield thanks to burgeoning drone production.

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‘Vegas hotel meets aerospace bling’: Trump’s presidential library plan is a gaudy, self-glorifying monstrosity

From JFK’s modernist concrete to Obama’s ‘Tatooine sandcrawler’, the presidential library is where egos burnish their legacies. But the brash, bookless vibe of Trump’s, complete with giant golden s...

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Betting buzz: Men's Final Four features tightest spreads on record

As of Friday morning, both UConn-Illinois and Arizona-Michigan have point spreads of less than 2.

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Panama Papers: 10 years on

It’s been 10 years since the Panama Papers leak exposed how the world’s richest hide their wealth.

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Pedro Friedeberg, Whose Hand Chair Drew Outsize Attention, Dies at 90

Known for his hallucinatory canvases of otherworldly structures, he cemented his fame with a hand-shaped chair that was both a work of art and a pop culture curio.

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Former Iran foreign minister floats plan for peace with US

Mohammad Javad Zarif is first prominent regime figure to put forward detailed suggestions on what Tehran could accept

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Justin Baldoni’s lawyer says defendants are ‘very good people’ as Blake Lively lawsuit narrows

Judge threw out 10 of Lively’s 13 claims against her It Ends With Us director and co-star on Thursday as trial nearsJustin Baldoni’s lawyers have responded after most of Blake Lively’s claims again...

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The Facebook insider building content moderation for the AI era

Moonbounce has raised $12 million to grow its AI control engine that converts content moderation policies into consistent, predictable AI behavior.

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Trump's ballroom fight sheds new light on an underground White House bunker

The status of a decades-old bunker beneath the now-demolished East Wing is unclear, but the Trump administration has cited security concerns in its legal filings in favor of continuing construction.

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Arteta defends Arsenal's international withdrawals

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal have '"a very good relationship" with most national teams, despite 11 of his players withdrawing from international duty.

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Lloyd agrees to new 5-year deal with Arizona

Head coach Tommy Lloyd has agreed to a new deal with Arizona, he announced on Friday.

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US jobs surge unexpectedly in March despite Iran war

Employers added 178,000 jobs, far more than had expected, the Labor Department says.

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Hello, World

NASA astronaut and Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman took this picture of Earth from the Orion spacecraft’s window after completing the translunar injection burn. There are two auroras (top r...

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Supergirl: the new trailer suggests that the DC Universe has an intriguing trick up its sleeve

A criticism of Superman stories is the guy’s near invincibility. And while a new trailer sees Kara tearing about like a cosmic gunslinger, there are hints her powers are at risk If James Gunn’s aim...

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Gattuso out as Italy’s coach after failure to qualify for 2026 World Cup

The Azzurri's failure to reach a third consecutive World Cup continues to send shockwaves through Italian football.

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The Authenticator review – echoes of Sherlock Holmes as thriller takes on toxic legacies with lightness of touch

Dorfman theatre, LondonComedy infuses Winsome Pinnock’s disarming but ebullient drama about two Black academics who are given the job of authenticating the diaries of an enslaverYou don’t imagine m...

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Tide's Holloway to enroll in fall, aims to play again

Following Friday's reversal of his campus ban after his recent arrest, Alabama's Aden Holloway is planning to enroll in fall classes and hoping to rejoin the team next season pending the outcome of...

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Wilson committed to Aces: 'I'm not leaving Vegas'

A'ja Wilson, four-time MVP and three-time WNBA champion with the Aces, said she is "not leaving Vegas" when it comes time to sign a new deal.

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GB's Kartal out of BJK Cup qualifier with injury

Sonay Kartal withdraws from Great Britain's Billie Jean King Cup qualifier against Australia in Melbourne because of injury.

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Post your questions for DJ Shadow

As his pioneering album Endtroducig turns 30 and he reissues his Mo’Wax singles, the producer is in a retrospective mood and ready to take your questionsIt’s almost 30 years since DJ Shadow release...

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This time he makes no mistake! Fry heads home opener for Boro after earlier miss

Dael Fry atones for early miss to head Middlesbrough into the lead against Millwall

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Young people ‘more likely to leave for health reasons when in low-paid, insecure jobs’

Research for TUC analyses link between job quality and economic inactivity, as UK youth unemployment risesYoung people in the UK are more likely to leave their job for health reasons and become eco...

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How the US and Israel are waging war on Iran’s medicines, vaccines

The Pasteur Institute of Iran is one of several healthcare facilities in the country to be targeted.

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Italy and Gattuso 'mutually terminate' contract

Manager Gennaro Gattuso and Italy agree to "mutually terminate" his contract after their failure to qualify for a third successive World Cup.

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France's Muslim gathering ban overturned by courts

The Paris police department had argued that the four-day gathering was a security threat because it could be a target of terrorism.

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Megamurals, Guerrilla Girls and something rotten in the Oval Office – the week in art

Poland’s leading figurative artist de-faces Trump, feminist art rebels squat in East Sussex, and the UK’s street art is captured – all in your weekly dispatchWilhelm Sasnal: family/history The dome...

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War crimes are no longer shameful. That should terrify you

In the latest escalation in the Middle East, warring sides have demonstrated complete disregard for civilian life.

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The Best Samsung Galaxy S26 Cases (2026): S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra

Protect your new Samsung phone with the help of these cases and screen protectors.

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‘It was a warning from history – now it’s the bloody muse!’ Mark Gatiss and Placebo on reviving Brecht’s brutal Hitler satire

In these turbulent times, The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui has never been more vital, and returns to the stage starring the Sherlock star and with music by the alt-rockers. But, they say, they don’...

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‘Hard work’: how to grow a meadow in the sea

Vibrant seagrass meadows once flourished around the UK but most have been destroyed. Now, communities and scientists are working to restore them“There’s not many jobs where you get to be a sea gard...

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‘Taking my clothes off is my whole life!’ Bryan Cranston on the glorious gross-out return of Malcolm in the Middle

TV’s most outrageous family is back – and for the Breaking Bad icon, it’s a great excuse to let rip ... and get naked again. The stars talk skivvies, chugging raw meat and being stung in the crotch...

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‘He’s the Pauline Kael of art criticism’: artists pay tribute to the Guardian’s Adrian Searle

They’ve tattooed him, taken him to pole-dancing clubs, learned from and been inspired by him. Now, leading artists from Chris Ofili to Rachel Whiteread and more give their verdicts on our out-going...

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When will the Iran war end? Tracing the Trump administration's timelines

Experts say many US presidents have offered a timeline for a conflict - only to then shift their estimates.

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Marmalades may need to be relabelled under post-Brexit food deal

The breakfast favourite will be legally renamed when Britain aligns with new EU labelling rules.

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‘I don’t know how we’ll emerge from this’: How much more can Israelis take?

Years of war have fundamentally changed Israel's politics, economy and society, analysts say.

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Eric Overmyer obituary

Writer and showrunner of acclaimed television series including Bosch and Homicide: Life on the StreetEric Overmyer, who has died aged 74, from complications of Parkinson’s disease, was the epitome...

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Burkina Faso military leader Traore says ‘forget democracy’

Traore reneged on promises to hold elections and has since scrapped political parties in the country.

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The best recent poetry – review roundup

Goyle, Chert, Mire by Jean Sprackland; The House of Broken Things by Kim Moore; The Tree Is Missing by Shannon Kuta Kelly; Dog Star by Michael Symmons Roberts; Horses by Jake SkeetsGoyle, Chert, Mi...

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Add to playlist: the endlessly inventive, radiant indie rock of Friko and the week’s best new tracks

The Chicago band’s frantic, urgent guitar melodies celebrate hope, friendship and family in these uncertain timesFrom Chicago, IllinoisRecommended if you like Modest Mouse, Wilco, Car Seat Headrest...

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Investors are betting on AI chaos. History suggests otherwise

The experience of past tech revolutions suggests savvy incumbents might muddle through and even thrive

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New Garmin Training Features (2026): Nutrition Tracking, Lifestyle Logging, and More

Nutrition tracking? Gear tracking? Garmin’s latest software updates aim to add value to the company’s line of premium sports watches.

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Over 100 US legal experts condemn strikes on Iran as possible ‘war crimes’

United States-based scholars sign open letter raising concerns about conduct, rhetoric during US-Israeli war on Iran.

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The 3 Best Portable Jump Starters in 2026: Get Charged Up

The new crop of portable jump starters means you'll never be stuck waiting on a tow. Here are the devices we'd trust.

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'This has got me worried': Iranians fear what comes next after US strike on Karaj bridge

President Trump has warned Iran of strikes on bridges and electric power plants if its leaders do not agree to his terms to end the war.

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Leeds climb to Super League summit after beating Bradford

Leeds moved top of the table after overcoming Bradford 24-12 in the west Yorkshire rivals’ first Betfred Super League meeting in 12 years.

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Trump’s Economy Has Come for Sugar Babies

Amid the latest economic downturn, sugar babies are asking their daddies for stock market advice and taking on vanilla jobs to recession-proof their incomes.

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Basi pursuing his boxing dream after overcoming terrible obstacles

Ajon Basi, still only new to professional boxing, is a ticket-seller who brings loud, raucous support. But just before his fight on Sunday night he will look out to an empty seat.

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Uncapped Chambers named in McArdle's first NI squad

Uncapped striker Cora Chambers is included in new Northern Ireland boss Michael McArdle's first squad for their April World Cup qualifying double-header against Malta.

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No positive tests - Milan-Cortina may be cleanest Games in a generation

For the first time in 28 years, no athlete has been found to have taken a banned substance at an Olympics - so far.

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International law experts allege violations in Iran war

The White House says it is making the entire region safer by eliminating short and long-term threats.

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Cost of living tsar urges Starmer to extend fuel duty cut in light of Iran war

Richard Walker says any planned September rate rise should be scrapped to reflect increase in petrol pricesA cut to fuel duty should be extended to reflect the rise in petrol prices, the government...

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Ex-Turnstile guitarist charged with attempted second-degree murder of frontman’s father

Brady Ebert, a former member of the Grammy-winning US hardcore band, allegedly hit the father of Brendan Yates with his carBrady Ebert, the former guitarist of the Grammy-winning US hardcore band T...

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Trump claims Starmer is weak as he mocks PM and UK aircraft carriers

Footage shows US president saying UK ‘should be our best’ ally and accusing PM of prevarication over sending ships • Middle East crisis – live updatesFootage has emerged of Donald Trump mocking Kei...

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Turbulent markets fuel record year for Alex Gerko’s XTX

Billionaire’s trading business is one of the most profitable UK private companies

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French-owned container ship braves passage through Strait of Hormuz

CMA CGM Kribi is first ship owned by major western line known to have transited since start of war

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Samsung Frame Pro and OLED TV News: What You Need To Know in 2026

Samsung leans into its artistic side with its newest TVs.

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UConn on brink of dual title appearance brings 2014 to mind

UConn men's and women's basketball are both in the Final Four. Could the school make its first dual national championship appearance since 2014? The world was quite different back then.

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'She's just unstoppable': How Sarah Strong became the best player on the planet

Sarah Strong had a freshman season for the record books -- and then she got better. Is another fairytale ending on the way?

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A maverick untamed? Why Cherki splits opinion

Rayan Cherki caused a social media stir at the Carabao Cup final - and the Manchester City midfielder will hope to steal the show again in Saturday's FA Cup quarter-final against Liverpool.

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At War With Iran Again, Some Israelis Fear Conflict Is Becoming Routine

Residents standing near their building, which was damaged in a missile strike, in Tel Aviv last month.

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Carabao Cup final pain will only make Arsenal better, says Arteta

Arsenal must learn the lessons from their Carabao Cup final loss to Man City and use that pain to help get them over the line in this season's Premier League title race, says manager Mikel Arteta.

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As H-1B Visa Program Changes, Skilled Foreign Workers Consider Leaving U.S.

As the Trump administration cracks down on the H-1B visa program, which allows skilled workers like software engineers to work in the United States, foreign professionals are debating whether to st...

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Sarah Hall: ‘Everyone wangs on about Anna Karenina – I’ve never been able to finish it’

The author on being inspired by Michael Ondaatje and how Hilary Mantel helped her overcome her aversion to historical figure novels My earliest reading memory The headteacher in my villa...

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Of course we shouldn’t drill for more oil in the North Sea – we cancelled further exploitation for a reason | Bill McGuire

We are at a critical point in the climate emergency and already struggling to meet emissions reduction targets. The UK government must hold its nerveWhile the UK is only marginally involved in the...

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‘I am trapped in a sweet-smelling cycle of video game-branded toiletries’: Lush’s Mario Galaxy range, reviewed

From a subtle Princess Peach lip jelly to a Yoshi egg that’s been traumatising children, the cosmetic chain’s latest tie-in is out of this worldWhen The Super Mario Bros Movie came out in 2023, it...

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Gattuso leaves Italy job after World Cup woe

Gennaro Gattuso has left his role as Italy manager after overseeing their failure to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup.

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Labour challenges Farage over cost of private jet trip to Maldives

Anna Turley questions Reform UK leader’s revised £25,000 figure for failed attempt to reach Chagos Islands on plane linked to billionaire donorLabour has queried Nigel Farage’s claim that a return...

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Why did Trump fire Pam Bondi from Justice Department, who is Todd Blanche?

Pam Bondi was fired by Trump, with the president saying she would be 'transitioning' to a new role in the private sector

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NBA MVP straw poll: Wemby closes the gap in our final award update

Can Wemby's late push unseat SGA? Tim Bontemps polls 100 NBA insiders for the latest MVP snapshot. Plus, a look at the race for top rookie.

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Iran condemns US-Israeli ‘moral collapse’ after attacks on civilian sites

Strikes damage or destroy Iran’s tallest bridge and a century-old medical research centre fighting diseases.

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Sanaya Ardeshir: Hand of Thought review | Ammar Kalia's global album of the month

(Karigar)The Indian producer steps away from electronics into intricate, slow-building compositions that favour texture and restraintAs Sandunes, Indian producer Sanaya Ardeshir has spent the last...

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Irish Cup semi-finals - all you need to know

BBC Sport NI looks at all you need to know about the Irish Cup semi-finals as Cliftonville prepare to face Dungannon Swifts and Larne take on Coleraine.

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Kim, Korda one shot off lead after tight Aramco Championship first round

Lauren Coughlin showed her familiarity with Shadow Creek by opening with a five-under 67, putting her in a three-way tie for the lead Thursday with Nasa Hataoka and Women's British Open champion Mi...

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How Israel is destroying healthcare infrastructure in southern Lebanon

Israel's attacks on hospitals, medical centres and healthcare workers are fuelling displacement and a health crisis.

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Iran War Live Updates: Drone Hits Kuwaiti Oil Refinery in New Attack on Gulf Energy Sites

The strike set several refinery units ablaze, its operator said. President Trump threatened to destroy Iran’s infrastructure but there was no sign of a deal to end the war.

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Earl Sweatshirt, Mike and Surf Gang: Pompeii // Utility review – rap radicals’ appealing study in contrasts

(10k/Tan Cressida/Surf Gang)Earl’s post-Odd Future career swerved the mainstream to follow the path laid out by NYC underground rapper Mike, and their first double album lets both shineEarl Sweatsh...

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NHL Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, most important remaining games

With fewer than 10 games left for all teams, here's what matchups matter the most.

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NHL playoff watch: The Flyers' path to the postseason

Philly needs a win Friday -- and some help, too. Plus, full updated playoff projections after a 14-game night.

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Latest NFL draft buzz: What we're hearing on Jermod McCoy's pro day, the QB3 debate

How did Jermod McCoy perform at his pro day? Who is the third-best QB in this class? Our NFL draft experts weigh in with new intel three weeks out.

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Week in wildlife: a meep-meep roadrunner, a new frog species and Orkney voles

This week’s best wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading...

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Who are the 39 best men's U21 players in the world?

For the eighth straight year, ESPN brings you our list of the game's next young stars aged 21 or under. Who is good enough to make it?

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Watch: Artemis II astronauts speak from space

The crew on board the Artemis II spoke by video link, sharing messages for their families and experiences of the trip so far.

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‘It’s the year of gay Brazilian cruising!’ The makers of Night Stage on public sex and their ‘deranged erotic thriller’

Writer-directors Marcio Reolon and Filipe Matzembacher talk about the ‘assimilation myth’, why Wim Wenders is wrong and how they’re developing queer western and horror moviesYou wait for ever for a...

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Your Friends & Neighbours season two review – Jon Hamm was made for this moreish crime caper

The star returns as wealthy neighbourhood thief Coop in this rich dessert of a show. But as he tackles middle-age malaise, there’s a lot of heart – plus a guest appearance by James MarsdenDoes Your...

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The incredibly rare thing you probably missed during the Cubs' 2016 curse-breaking World Series win

While the Cubs were making history in Cleveland 10 years ago, one unique accomplishment flew well under the radar.

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Myanmar Junta Chief Ascends to President, Five Years After Coup

Myanmar’s military ruler, Min Aung Hlaing, after casting hist vote in Naypyidaw, the capital, in December. He was elected president on Friday by the country’s rubber-stamp Parliament.

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Iran war: What is happening on day 35 of US-Israeli attacks?

The US and Israel have hit a century-old medical research centre and a bridge near Tehran.

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What De Zerbi needs to do to turn Tottenham around

Tony Pulis explores why Tottenham are in such a mess and what their new manager Roberto de Zerbi might do to change things as they seek to stay in the Premier League.

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Original Sin by Kathryn Paige Harden review – are criminals born or made?

A psychologist delves into the genetics of bad behaviour in a book littered with fascinating scientific findingsIn 2021, the psychologist and writer Kathryn Paige Harden co-authored a paper outlini...

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As satellites fill Earth’s orbit, the space race risks becoming an environmental crisis

In this week’s newsletter: From pollution in the upper atmosphere to mounting debris, experts warn the rapid expansion in space could threaten our planet• Don’t get Down to Earth delivered to your...

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Two lost 1965 Doctor Who episodes released after being found in private collection

Episodes from William Hartnell era are from mostly lost 12-part adventure called The Daleks’ Master PlanTwo episodes of Doctor Who from the William Hartnell era, which have not been seen since 1965...

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Contractor that cut back ancient oak in London park identified

Document shows partial felling last year, which led to legal action against Toby Carvery, was done by Ground ControlA mystery contractor who chainsawed an ancient oak in north London for the Toby C...

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How China’s ‘teapot’ refineries are cushioning it from Iran war oil crisis

Small independent refineries are helping China continue importing oil from Iran.

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Phantom v Price - can a Gladiator keep up with a world champion?

Lauren Price meet Gladiator Phantom for a training session in the boxing gym.

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TV tonight: riotous Irish comedy The Young Offenders return

The two bad lads find themselves on the run from the Garda and wearing floral frocks. Plus: James McAvoy joins Claudia Winkleman. Here’s what to watch this evening 9.30pm, BBC OneA fifth season of...

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The thorny issues facing F1 over racing, qualifying and safety

Andrew Benson analyses what we have learned during the first month of the new F1 rules, and the problems that need to be addressed.

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This tiny claw in a 500-million-year-old fossil just rewrote the origin of spiders

What started as routine fossil cleaning turned into a major scientific surprise when researchers uncovered a tiny claw in a 500-million-year-old specimen where no claw should exist. That detail rev...

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After the release of the Epstein files, why have there been so few arrests?

Legal experts tell NPR five possible reasons that, despite the accusations made against rich and powerful people in the files, the DOJ have made no additional arrests. The big one? Lack of evidence.

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Why reducing air pollution deaths isn’t just about reducing air pollution

Study shows reducing vulnerability to pollution, including by expanding healthcare access, saves millions of livesReductions in vulnerability to air pollution since 1990 saved the lives of about 1....

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Iran war live: Trump warns assault on infrastructure ‘hasn’t even started’

Trump steps up threats after US strike on Iran's largest bridge, as Tehran launches attacks across the region.

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Castlery Promo Code: Save Up to 15% in April 2026

Refresh your living space for less with these verified Castlery coupons, including free shipping offers and furniture set discounts.

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As DOJ prepares to share state voter data with DHS, a key privacy officer resigns

Since last year, the Justice Department has made unprecedented demands to states for sensitive voter data, including drivers license numbers and partial Social Security numbers.

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Takeaways from Trump's tough week, as war and gas prices take a toll

President Trump faces mounting political pressure on multiple fronts, particularly when it comes to his handling of the war and the consequences it's having on the economy.

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Evacuation of U.S. troops from Mideast base sends community groups scrambling to help

Troops and their families have been pushed back to the United States after their bases in the Middle East were threatened by Iranian counterattacks. Community groups are scrambling to react.

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Takeaways from Trump's tough week, as war and gas prices take a toll

President Trump faces mounting political pressure on multiple fronts, particularly when it comes to his handling of the war and the consequences it's having on the economy.

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This 5-day diet helped Crohn’s patients feel better fast

A new clinical trial suggests that what people eat could finally offer real relief for Crohn’s disease, a condition that has long lacked clear dietary guidance. Researchers found that a “fasting-mi...

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How war on Iran turned Pakistan’s LNG surplus into a looming shortage

Pakistan braces for gas shortage crisis as LNG supplies collapse amid escalating regional conflict.

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Deafness reversed: One injection restores hearing in just weeks

A new gene therapy is giving people born deaf the chance to hear, often within just weeks. In a small but groundbreaking study, researchers delivered a working copy of a key hearing gene directly i...

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Donald Trump fires loyalist Attorney General Pam Bondi

President Trump has fired Attorney General Pam Bondi, a loyalist and tenacious Trump defender.

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Ancient bees found nesting inside fossil bones in rare cave discovery

Thousands of years ago in a cave on Hispaniola, an unusual chain of events left behind a rare scientific treasure: bees nesting inside fossilized bones. After giant barn owls repeatedly brought pre...

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Experience: I climbed the tallest tropical tree in the world

It was a slow ascent: I needed to check for wasps, snakes and scorpionsI was born in Tawau, a Malaysian city on the island of Borneo, and grew up around logging camps – my dad worked in the in...

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‘I lost a $3m brand deal. I was like: OK, losers!’ Swedish pop provocateur Zara Larsson on fame, fun and fighting the power

After a decade in pop’s underground, Larsson’s radiant fifth album turned her into one of the world’s biggest stars. It’s about time, she says, relishing the attention without sacrificing her moral...

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What’s going on with dollar debt?

‘Swap’ trades by hedge funds have exploded recently

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UK motorists face £2 a litre diesel as Iran war drives wholesale prices to 4-year high

Scarce cargoes have boosted European diesel futures to equivalent of $211 a barrel, almost double the price of crude oil

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Credit investors flee to safety, pulling $11bn from junk bonds this year

AI disruption and war in the Middle East send market towards Treasuries and investment-grade debt

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Prediction markets: the hunt for the new ‘dumb money’

As new bettors flock to platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket, some make easy prey for trading firms and professional gamblers

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Fund managers snap up bonds on growth threat from Iran war

After sharp market sell-off, debt investors shift focus from inflation fears to likely damage to economies

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Barents Sea Tied to Low Arctic Sea Ice

Patches of open water in the region contributed to low sea ice extent across the Arctic in March 2026, which tied with the lowest maximum observed in the satellite record.

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Transfer rumors, news: Four Premier League clubs want Villa star Rogers

Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal, and Liverpool are interested in Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers. Transfer Talk has the latest.

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NASA’s Artemis II Mission Leaves Earth Orbit for Flight around Moon

For the first time in more than 50 years, astronauts on a NASA mission are bound to fly around the Moon after successfully completing a key burn of Orion’s main engine. With the approximately six-m...

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Trump’s Strait of Hormuz Problem

Our White House reporter Zolan Kanno-Youngs parses some of President Trump’s conflicting messages about the war with Iran.

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SpaceX Starship could slash travel time to Uranus in half

A new concept suggests SpaceX’s Starship could revolutionize a future mission to Uranus, one of the solar system’s most overlooked planets. By refueling in orbit and helping slow the spacecraft on...

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Scientists discover why flu and COVID hit older adults so hard

A new study reveals that aging lungs may play a major role in why flu and COVID can become so dangerous for older adults. Researchers found that certain lung cells can trigger an exaggerated immune...

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Scientists say BMI gets it wrong for over one third of adults

A new study suggests that one of the most widely used health metrics, BMI, may be getting it wrong for a large portion of the population. By comparing BMI classifications with precise body fat meas...

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How Iran Should End the War

A deal Tehran could take.

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