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Wildfires burn across western US and Canada as residents are evacuated

Wildfires are burning across the western U.S. and Canada, leaving some residents keeping a wary eye out for possible evacuation orders

Wisconsin, Minnesota primaries are next to feature progressive clash with Democratic establishment

Progressive candidates for governor in Wisconsin and U.S. Senate in Minnesota are making their final pushes ahead of Tuesday’s election

Man accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing set to go on trial

The trial of a man accused of orchestrating the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur starts this week

The view from the proving grounds for next-generation nuclear reactors, Atomic City, Idaho

A new generation of small nuclear reactors is poised to come online in the next few years. Public opinion remains split. A new generation of small nuc…

Labour says Farage has ‘no serious answers’ to prisons crisis – UK politics live

Reform says it will free up space in jails in England and Wales by rapidly deporting all foreign offendersWith parts of Britain set to experience thei…

Fire at Saudi factory kills 16 Bangladeshi migrant workers

Bangladesh’s ⁠Ministry of Foreign Affairs is monitoring the situation, while officials ​from the ‌Bangladesh Embassy in Riyadh are working with Saudi …

Southern Iran Bears Brunt of U.S. Bombing

While fighting has abated in much of Iran, near-constant U.S. airstrikes in Qeshm island and other southern spots have upended lives and livelihoods.

Trump drags former FBI director James Comey into Reflecting Pool debacle

President Donald Trump says Lincoln Memorial vandals ‘probably’ took inspiration for graffiti from ex-FBI director’s ‘86 47’ seashell picture, which t…

A man accused of orchestrating Tupac’s killing is on trial. Here’s everything you need to know

Rap icon Shakur was shot in Las Vegas on September 7, 1996

Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian city of Nizhnekamsk kills 12, authorities say

Authorities in Russia's Tatarstan region say a Ukrainian drone attack on the city of Nizhnekamsk killed 12 people and wounded 39 others

Rambam denies claims Arab staff mistreated wounded soldier after family sounds alarm

Relatives allege injured soldier was denied water, handled roughly by Arabic-speaking workers at Haifa hospital; Arab staff and MKs say accusations st…

Woman assaulted after Travelodge staff gave room key to her abuser

Woman had gone to London hotel for ‘night away from the fear’ in latest incident of chain giving keys to men without checkingTravelodge staff gave a r…

A.I.-Driven Chip Crunch Leads to New Rush of Lobbying in Washington

As data centers gobble up memory chips, other industries that need the components, including electronics companies like Apple and medical device maker…

Can A.I. Get You Where You Want to Go for Less?

A wave of new services uses A.I. to monitor flights and hotel reservations to help you find lower prices. We look at how these tools work.

Why Are So Many People Upset About Flock Cameras?

Flock Safety’s automated license plate-reading cameras, used by thousands of law enforcement agencies in the U.S., have drawn intense criticism from c…

9 Google Pixel announcements every fan needs to watch for on August 12

It's almost Pixel time. Pixel fans, it’s almost our time to shine. Google is hosting its next Made by Google event on August 12, and as confirmed by G…

Convince an AI it’s not alive in psychological horror game Prove You’re Human

Sunset Visitor studio’s founder tells us about their new, unnerving Captcha-filled world which prompts players to ask what it means to have a ‘meat bo…

Flock Cameras Can Track Every Car in America. Police Love Them. Citizens Don’t.

In Texas, there’s one thing liberals and conservatives agree on: They don’t want cameras trained on their cars.

The Surprising Truth About Instagram’s VHS Dates Videos

VHS Dates advertises itself as resurfacing lost dating service videotapes from the 1980s. The account’s followers have been genuinely touched.

Reuters: U.S. ‘Bipartisan Majority’ Wants Regulatory Crackdown on Social Media. We Also Think Social Media Is Fun

Democrat? Republican? Independent? You probably want to see social media regulated.

OpenClaw sees widespread adoption in China as Tencent offers subsidies

China's rapid OpenClaw adoption, fueled by subsidies, could accelerate AI integration, but raises security concerns and highlights tech disparities. T…

Apple leads lobbying efforts in Washington amid chip shortage driven by AI demand

Apple's lobbying highlights the geopolitical and economic tensions in tech supply chains, risking increased US-China dependency and domestic industry …

A rare CME shift: Hedge funds abandon structural shorts to bet on a bitcoin rally

CME leveraged funds turn net long as weak futures yields undermine the once-popular basis trade.

TSMC reportedly eyeing two AUO panel plants in deal worth over NT$30 billion

TSMC's acquisition could enhance chip production efficiency, reduce costs, and accelerate timelines, impacting global semiconductor supply chains. The…

Bybit Sues North Korea Over $1.5B Hack, Wins Order Freezing Assets

The exchange says it has recovered $48.4 million and frozen $30.5 million more, a fraction of what the Lazarus Group took in February 2025.

US markets eye CPI release for inflation, rate hike clues this week

Market reactions to CPI data could shift Fed rate expectations, impacting asset prices and economic growth outlooks significantly. The post US markets…

Micron trades at 6x forward earnings as $38B in new chip capacity sits years away

Micron's undervaluation reflects market fears of future price drops, but strategic contracts and delayed capacity expansion may mitigate risks. The po…

Berkshire Hathaway starts deploying its $400B cash pile on a stock it knows well: itself

Berkshire's strategic buybacks and investments signal renewed confidence, potentially boosting shareholder value and market influence. The post Berksh…

Analysis-FOMO fuels Wall Street’s breakout rally as traders pile in

Citi sees industrial growth at 6.9% in second quarter 2026

Jefferies downgrades Ibstock as housing recovery catalysts fade

Barclays says China exports surge on AI and green tech demand

UK’s consumer watchdog proposes new land restrictions for Aldi and Lidl

I left the US for Serbia. My rent dropped from $2,000 to $650, and my income rose.

Daria Ershova moved from Russia to the US for school and to start her career. In 2025, she left Arizona for a lower cost life in Belgrade, Serbia.

How ‘Ted Lasso’ turned an affluent London neighborhood into a tourist hotspot

One of London’s most charming residential enclaves has recently gained international renown thanks to Jason Sudeikis’ fictional soccer coach character…

Kalshi ties up with Nasdaq to bolster trade surveillance

Marvel Just Brought Back Captain America’s Most Iconic MCU Moment, and It Has a Whole New Meaning

Image Courtesy of Marvel Comics Captain America rode the Marvel Cinematic Universe to another level of popularity. The character has been popular befo…

Latin Quarter Distribution Acquires World Rights to José Dell’Acqua Uruguayan Crime Thriller ‘Maltrato Animal’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Latin Quarter Distribution has acquired world sales rights to José Dell’Acqua’s Uruguayan crime thriller “Maltrato Animal” (“Animal Budget”). The deal…

Indian Star Sayani Gupta Sets U.S. Feature Debut With ‘Arya’

EXCLUSIVE: Sayani Gupta will make her U.S. feature film debut in Arya. The Indian star’s credits include Delhi Crime and Axone, and cameras are rollin…

Mad World Boards Sales On Venice-Bound Egyptian Drama ‘Al Baraneya’

EXCLUSIVE: Mad World, the film sales arm of Cairo-based Mad Solutions, has acquired worldwide sales rights to Egyptian drama Al Baraneya ahead of its …

New Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 Exclusive Game Coming This Fall Brings Back Series Game Boy Color Fans May Remember

Alessandra Sanguinetti on Her Dreamy, Grounded Directorial Debut ‘The Illusion of an Everlasting Summer’

In the Argentine Pampas, cousins Guillermina and Belinda cannot wait to grow up. When they are not swimming in the river and dancing through the long,…

Zurich & El Gouna Film Festivals Strike Strategic Partnership Kicking Off With ‘Dolphins: My Close Encounters’

EXCLUSIVE: Switzerland’s Zurich Film Festival (ZFF) and Egypt’s El Gouna Film Festival (GFF) have struck a strategic partnership, which will see them …

Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta Is Ordered To Pay $567 Million Over Children’s Mental Health

Mark Zuckerberg-led Meta Platforms has been ordered to pay $567 million into a fund addressing the mental health effects its […] The Mark Zuckerberg’s…

Vote in the first Erie Times-News Seaway Window and AHN Sports Medicine poll for District 10's 2026-27 athletic year

This week marks the start of 2026-27 District 10 voting for the Erie Times-News Seaway Window and AHN Sports Medicine polls. Welcome to the start of E…

Titans training camp: 53-man roster prediction after Week 2

The Titans are heading to joint practices with the 49ers. Here is a look at the latest 53-man roster projections. The second week of training camp is …

Texas A&M CB among ESPN's '51 freshmen poised to make an impact'

Texas A&M CB Brandon Arrington is ranked among ESPN's "51 freshmen poised to make an impact" during the 2026 season. Texas A&M's 2026 freshman class h…

Spin threat looming, selectors rope in Sarfaraz Khan for Sri Lanka series

Sarfaraz was kept out of the scheme of things after India lost a Test series 0-3 against New Zealand at home in 2024. He did travel to Australia for t…

Broncos safety Brandon Jones goes 3-for-4 filling in for kicker Wil Lutz at training camp

The Broncos have only one kicker on their 90-man roster: Wil Lutz, who missed Saturday's practice to attend former teammate Drew Brees' induction into…

Uefa leads talks over new competitions after World Cup boycott threat over Gianni Infantino ‘deception’

Uefa, Concacaf and the Asian Football Confederation have accused Fifa president Gianni Infantino of ‘deception’ and called for him to resign Uefa, Con…

Check out Bucks County's High School Softball All-Area teams for 2026

It was a season to remember for our softball teams. Read about the talented all-stars who made our 2026 All-Area teams It was another superb season fo…

Here are the Lubbock area's top volleyball players to watch in 2026

The regular season for high school volleyball takes flight Monday. Here are the top returning players from Lubbock and the South Plains. High school v…

Who really needs testosterone?

The military plans to start screening service members for low testosterone, and social media is overflowing with claims about testosterone therapy. Bu…

Same Knee Surgery, Twice the Price: Hospital Monopolies Push Up Healthcare Costs

A federal disclosure rule is offering new insight on the effect of healthcare monopolies on pricing, following a wave of U.S. mergers. More than a mil…

Many States Cover Doula Care, but Access to a ‘Birthing Bestie’ Is Often Out of Reach

Virginia Medicaid started covering doula care four years ago. But logistical and administrative challenges leave many expectant parents without the su…

STAT+: China tightens the reins on clinical trials, even as the U.S. looks for ways to replicate its rival’s speed

China has tightened regulations on investigator-initiated trials, with consequences not just for Chinese researchers but some Americans, too. For year…

Opinion: We prepared for Ebola — but not this Ebola

“Preparedness cannot mean optimizing every investment for yesterday's epidemic,” write Krutika Kuppalli and Placide Mbala. When most people hear “Ebol…

STAT+: The promise of radiopharmaceuticals smacks into safety concerns

Despite excitement over the potential of radiopharmaceuticals as cancer treatments, drug developers are hitting new hurdles. In cancer treatment, the …

Opinion: How should states reach out to Medicaid enrollees affected by changes? Our research gives a hint

Experts ask: How can we better reach out to people facing Medicaid renewal deadlines and support them through the paperwork requirements? In September…

‘Babies will be born in laybys’: maternity cuts leave women with stark choices in Devon

Concerns about feeling pressure to have caesarean section, or paying for hotel in Exeter after hospital in Barnstaple suspends birthing servicesFor mo…

Ancient Roman pottery discovered in shipwreck off Sicilian coast – video

Italy's Carabinieri cultural protection unit has discovered the wreck of a Roman ship off Sicily. Divers found hundreds of amphorae and parts of ancho…

Max’s heart stopped while playing basketball. It was a case of 'sudden cardiac arrest' – video

At 14, Max’s heart stopped during a basketball game. Five years after her son's death, Fiona Connolly recalls pleading with hospital staff to save her…

Could the northern lights be visible during the total solar eclipse on Aug.12? Maybe.

A total solar eclipse and the northern lights at the same time? Experts explain why it's possible, but the odds are stacked against it. On Aug. 12, 20…

Western Europe experienced hottest June-July on record: EU monitor

Western Europe experienced its hottest June–July on record as climate change fuels a historic summer of heat, drought and wildfires across the region,…

What time is the total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026?

Here are key timings for some of the eclipse's most popular viewing destinations. If you're planning to watch the total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, know…

Woman questions hosepipe ban while leak not fixed

Linda Kirby says she reported the leak in June.

Forest funding boost as two million trees planted

A tree planting scheme to boost climate resilience receives £8.7m of funding.

Work at National Trust site to prevent flooding

Flood prevention work is taking place, in a bid to use land as a sponge for the River Severn and River Tern.