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Feel so busy you don't even realize you're busy? Try doing a time audit
The exercise can help you identify what's wasting your time — and make room for what matters, says psychotherapist Niro Feliciano. Take a moment to tr…
Inflation in focus as wage growth slows for workers
The government is set to release the consumer price index for July as Americans contend with a tight labor market and elevated energy costs.
Inflation in focus as wage growth slows for workers
The government is set to release the consumer price index for July as Americans contend with a tight labor market and elevated energy costs.
Are hacks of U.S. water facilities a new front in the Iran war?
A recent series of cyberattacks on U.S. water systems has exposed vulnerabilities across critical infrastructure during the Iran war.
Key US primary races take shape
Tuesday was primary election day in six US states, with both major parties holding runoffs in several races. In Minnesota, the progressive Lieutenant …
Death toll rises after Colombia earthquake
The death toll is rising in Colombia following the country’s worst earthquake in decades. At least 240 people have been confirmed killed in the west o…
Ecuadorean Fishing Boats Hit by Mystery Attackers
Ecuadorean crews plying the waters of the Pacific have been targeted by a mysterious outfit equipped with drones. Some sailors appear to have lost the…
Trump Tariffs Force Some Canadian Companies to Move South of the Border
If President Trump moves ahead with 50 percent tariffs on a wide range of Canadian products later this month, some companies may only survive by reloc…
UK heatwave live: Met Office issues extreme heat warning as government convenes emergency Cobra meeting
Parts of country face fifth heatwave of the summer with highs of 38C forecast this week Repeated debilitating heatwaves this summer are likely to have…
He Was Deported to Eswatini in Southern Africa. He May Never Go Free.
As the Trump administration sends a growing number of immigrants to countries they have no connection to, some find themselves imprisoned with no way …
How a road could change West Africa's urban future
A 600-mile journey along the shores of Nigeria, Togo, Ghana and Ivory Coast reveals one of the world's most consequential transformations.
Introducing Count Binface, Britain's Political Satirist Who Is Standing Against Nigel Farage
Satirical candidates are a long-standing tradition in British politics, but few have made as much of an impression as Count Binface. TIME speaks to th…
Brad Lightcap is leaving OpenAI after eight years to start something new
Brad Lightcap, who spent eight years at OpenAI and four of them as chief operating officer, said on Tuesday that he is leaving to start something new.…
8 Great Deals From Patagonia’s Past-Season Sale
Summer’s not over yet; pick up some new gear for that last Labor Day trip. Save up to 40 percent on some of our favorite Patagonia items at the compan…
UK puts £14B cloud framework in place with SMEs promised a bigger slice
Global players dominate the market. Will public sector buyers give local suppliers a look-in? The British government has awarded places on its latest …
SpaceXAI launches Grok Bot, an always-on AI agent
Elon Musk SpaceXAI has introduced Grok Bot, a swarm of always-on AI agents. Elon Musk's SpaceXAI (yes, that's the company name now) has introduced Gro…
A Candidate Named ‘Count Binface’ Is the Most Normal Part of This Pivotal UK Election
Clacton's parliamentary race has it all: Nigel Farage, a man dressed as a trash can, a Union Jack bikini, white nationalist conspiracy theories, and 3…
Federal Government Demands That Kalshi Keep Operating in New York State Despite Lawsuit
The CFTC says it's "required by law to ensure order in these markets, and that is what we have done today."
Carcass Clad: stifling tank combat promises tension, terror and surprising laughs
After the success of space horror Mouthwashing, Swedish developer Wrong Organ has created a Battlefield-inspired co-op with a supernatural twist‘Claus…
Lazio nears agreement with Inter for Davide Frattesi transfer
Lazio's strategic acquisition of Frattesi highlights shifting Serie A dynamics, emphasizing financial creativity and evolving club priorities. The pos…
Crypto companies urge AI firms to give Bitcoin developers early access
The Bitcoin Policy Institute and other industry participants urged AI companies to offer early access to their frontier models to aid Bitcoin and open…
One overlooked group has added $1.78 billion of selling pressure to bitcoin market
Public miners are an underappreciated source of supply hitting the market right at the margin.
XRP Tests $1 as Million-XRP Wallets Keep Growing
XRP Buyers Hold the Year-Low Area The latest selloff pushed XRP into its most important support zone of 2026. Buyers […] The post XRP Tests $1 as Mill…
Metaplanet Moves $250M in Bitcoin as Paper Loss Swells to $1.4B
The timing raised some concerns within the community as the number of treasury companies selling BTC has been gradually increasing lately. The world’s…
Glassnode: Bitcoin Sellers Showing Exhaustion Around $64,000, But No Bottom Yet
Glassnode says bitcoin sellers are showing signs of exhaustion, though the onchain analytics firm stopped short of confirming a historical market bott…
National Bank Of Canada Discloses XRP And Bitcoin ETF Holdings
National Bank of Canada has disclosed holdings in US-listed crypto investment products, including shares tied to an XRP ETF and several Bitcoin ETF po…
Australian regulator takes down Yepbit websites as investors report blocked withdrawals
Australia's ASIC took down Yepbit websites and denied the platform's false claims that the regulator had frozen investor funds.
Xbox CEO teases The Elder Scrolls 6's title and praises the game's scale and story
Asha Sharma played The Elder Scrolls 6, and she just gave us a big clue about the game's full title. After years of Todd Howard talking about The Elde…
Strictly Come Dancing confirms FIFTEENTH star to complete 2026 line-up
Gavin & Stacey star Melanie Walters has joined the line-up.
U.K.’s Largest Harry Potter Store Opening in London Ahead of HBO Series Launch
With Harry Potter excitement expected to reach fever pitch once more later this year with the launch of HBO’s new TV series, Warner Bros. is going big…
AI-Generated Turkish Series ‘Castle Walls’ Launches on Prime Video in What Is Being Touted as a Worldwide Streaming First – Trailer (EXCLUSIVE)
AI-generated historical drama “Castle Walls,” produced by Turkish TV powerhouse Ay Yapim, is launching Wednesday on Prime Video in what is being toute…
Xbox Officially Implements Mandatory 18+ Age Verification
Xbox is now requiring gamers in Australia to verify their age to play 18+ content, sparking privacy concerns ahead of GTA 6. Being a gamer must be rou…
‘Saturday Night Live UK’ Season 2 Gets Premiere Date
SNL will return to British shores on September 12. Sky has announced that the second season of Saturday Night Live UK will run for six episodes before…
Demi Moore Reveals The Incredible Work Behind Tallulah Willis’ Wedding Dress
For Tallulah Willis, her wedding dress was more than a spectacular piece of couture. Every detail carried a personal connection, […] The Demi Moore Re…
Lee Daniels, Nadine Labaki, Marina Abramovic Win Liberatum Pioneer Awards (Exclusive)
The artists will be honored at a ceremony at the Venice Film Festival marking the 25th anniversary of Pablo Ganguli's Liberatum cultural diplomacy org…
'I would be very worried': Former Sri Lankan cricketer names India's biggest weapon
Former Sri Lanka all-rounder Farveez Maharoof anticipates India fielding three spinners in the upcoming Test. He believes young Manav Suthar might get…
FAMU football ends radio broadcasts as all games move to TV, streaming
FAMU fans must watch this fall’s slate of football games on TV streaming services as the school discontinues its radio broadcast for the 2026 season. …
Preview: UFC 330 ‘Makhachev vs. Garry’
The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to Philadelphia with UFC 330, a top-heavy card anchored by two intriguing title fights, including Islam Mak…
NASCAR Top 10 driver rankings updated. What to do about Tyler Reddick's slump
Tyler Reddick was once locked into the top spot of our weekly NASCAR top-10 driver rankings. Or so we thought. He's hanging in there, folks. By a hang…
Holmon Wiggins discusses his coaching style as Texas A&M's new OC
On Tuesday, Holmon Wiggins described his specific coaching style ahead of the veteran assistant's first season as the Aggies' OC. Much of the drama th…
'This is a dream for me' - Chavarria
"Today is one of the best days of my life," says Chelsea's newest signing Pep Chavarria. The 28-year-old left-back has left La Liga side Rayo Vallecan…
RB Leipzig halt pursuit of several attacking targets
After RB Leipzig’s transfer of Fisnik Asllani collapsed, the Saxony club have been caught short in their pursuit of another attacker. They were the fi…
Genoa eye ex-Roma pair Ferguson and El Shaarawy for De Rossi
Genoa are looking to the transfer market with two former Roma players in their sights, as Daniele De Rossi eyes reinforcements for his side.According …
Feel so busy you don't even realize you're busy? Try doing a time audit
The exercise can help you identify what's wasting your time — and make room for what matters, says psychotherapist Niro Feliciano. Take a moment to tr…
Nuclear power push ramps up uranium mill — and tribal health concerns
Federal efforts to revive uranium mining in the West and decrease reliance on Russian uranium raise concerns about drinking water for tribal communiti…
Years After He Quit Smoking, a Lung Cancer Scan Saved His Life
Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, and older adults are at higher risk. But only about a quarter of patients…
Hospitals Say They Found a Tool To Help Reduce Childbirth Risks: Wristbands
North Carolina and other states have embraced “I Gave Birth” wristbands as a way to encourage women to seek help when they have postpartum complicatio…
Hospital Prepayment Requirements Add New Wrinkles to Patients’ Financial Responsibility
Hospitals and other medical providers are increasingly asking for payment before providing care, collecting more of what patients might owe as rising …
STAT+: Neurocrine Biosciences rare disease drug possibly tied to safety issues, experts say
A newly approved drug for Prader-Willi syndrome, a rare disease that causes an insatiable desire to eat, may be tied to a series of patient deaths, ex…
Opinion: Climate change is making people with chronic illness even sicker
“What research can definitively tell us is that climate change is here, and it’s already making people sick,” writes Lorraine Boissoneault. The sky wa…
STAT+: Inside a $7 billion Silicon Valley startup’s mad dash to automate the business of health care
Commure wants to automate health care's administrative tasks with AI. An inside look at the messy realities of the startup's ambitious quest. From its…
How to design a space habitat that supports its residents' mental health
In extreme environments, habitats are built for survival. Submarines, Antarctic bases and post-disaster dwellings are designed to prioritize health an…
Solar eclipse: Where and when you can see it across North West England
The partial eclipse is expected to be the most extensive since 1999, astronomers say.
Total solar eclipse to spellbind Europe
Millions of Europeans will contemplate the sky in awe on Wednesday as a rare total solar eclipse crosses part of the continent and plunges a swath of …
UK 'on course' to record warmest summer for second year in a row
Britain is "on course" to chalk up its warmest summer on record for the second year running, the UK's Met Office weather agency said Tuesday as the co…
How Britain's mapmakers track climate change
Once used to defend Britain's shores against Napoleonic France, the Ordnance Survey's detailed maps are now essential for tracking and adapting to cli…
Telescope Spots Two Black Holes on the Cusp of Merging
New images from the James Webb telescope show a galaxy with a trio of supermassive black holes. Two of them appear to be locked in a tight tango.
How to look at the eclipse if you don't have solar glasses
The UK will get the best eclipse since 1999 later as the Moon blocks out Sun across Europe.
Elvish, Klingon and Pig Latin: What can invented languages teach us about the human brain?
Invented languages tend to be the stuff of fantasy or science fiction worlds. But as a child, you may have made one up yourself.