Man seen in Philadelphia wearing creepy, Chucky-style mask is arrested in Las Vegas
A man seen in Philadelphia wearing a creepy, Chucky-style mask and allegedly harassing people there last week was arrested in Las Vegas, authorities i…
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The second Dan Sullivan makes the general election in Alaska’s Senate race
NBC News projects that GOP Sen. Dan Sullivan and Republican Dan J. Sullivan will face off in the general election alongside former Rep. Mary Peltola, …
The second Dan Sullivan makes the general election in Alaska’s Senate race
NBC News projects that GOP Sen. Dan Sullivan and Republican Dan J. Sullivan will face off in the general election alongside former Rep. Mary Peltola, …
The second Dan Sullivan makes the general election in Alaska’s Senate race
NBC News projects that GOP Sen. Dan Sullivan and Republican Dan J. Sullivan will face off in the general election alongside former Rep. Mary Peltola, …
ICE agent charged with shooting in Minnesota could be released from Texas jail
An ICE agent charged in Minnesota with firing his gun through a house door, striking a man in his leg, and then lying to justify the shooting, could w…
Confronting South Korea’s Violent Past and Its Echoes Today
The National Museum of Korean Democracy, which opened last year, documents an era of brutal suppression. But that dark history has resurfaced in troub…
What to Know About Bank Melli, Singled Out in U.S. Call for Economic War
Bank Melli, Iran’s largest lender, already faces waves of sanctions that severely limit its ability to operate abroad. Every foreign branch must be sh…
Call to ban marmot hunting in France as campaigners say they are ‘killed for fun’
Protests and petitions planned amid growing concerns over impact of climate crisis on numbers of Alpine rodentAnimal rights campaigners are gearing up…
Man on trial for Daphne Caruana Galizia murder claims he was framed
Yorgen Fenech tells jury he had nothing to do with killing and alleges top adviser to Malta’s then PM was instigatorA businessman on trial for the mur…
Iran faces strait of Hormuz paradox as strategic value of chokehold erodes
Internal calls to end war get louder as Gulf neighbours plan alternative pipelines to cut reliance on waterwayIs the strait of Hormuz, recently cited …
As more expats flock to Hong Kong, luxury home rents poised for further upswing
Hong Kong’s growing number of expatriates is boosting the city’s residential property leasing market with luxury rents likely to rise by about 5 per c…
14 infants killed in fire at Pakistan’s Islamabad hospital, report says
According to reports, the fire was triggered by a fault in the air conditioning system.
A Defunct Nuclear Site Had a Meltdown in 1959. A New Study Shows It’s Still Causing Health Problems
Researchers found elevated reports of autoimmune and endocrine disorders among people living within 5 miles (8 kilometers) of the Santa Susana field L…
Retooling to help democracy revive
Deindustrialization didn’t only hurt some workers, Daron Acemoglu says in a new book; it shrank the coalition supporting democracy, which needs expand…
India’s Ringg gets backing from Peak XV as it pushes voice AI past the phone call
Ringg has raised $10 million from Peak XV as a part of its Series A extension.
This Was a Bad Day for People Who Hate X but Sometimes Like to Read X Posts Anyway
Nitter is on life support.
Apple renews push for expedited discovery in OpenAI trade secret misappropriation lawsuit
Apple has submitted its response to OpenAI’s attempt to block expedited discovery in its ongoing trade secret lawsuit. Here are the details.
At Trial, Instagram Head Denies Having ‘Stalled’ Teen ‘Take a Break’ Feature Despite Slow Rollout
How quickly is a responsible company supposed to make such a feature the default?
Xiaomi will now let you pre-order its first NAS — and at a surprisingly attractive price for customers everywhere
Xiaomi's first NAS starts at CNY 2,699 with drives included, uses the same chip as Synology's 2023 budget boxes, and isn't yet available outside China…
In China, talking to AI is normal. Now the government fears it might replace human intimacy
Companion bots are being regulated over worries they foster ‘emotional dependence’ and young people could stop marrying and having familiesWhen law st…
Gold holds steady near $4,650 as investors await critical US inflation data
Gold's stability amid inflation data anticipation highlights its role as a hedge, influencing global monetary policies and market dynamics. The post G…
40 malicious Firefox add-ons targeted crypto wallets, and 9 began as sports-score tools
Socket confirmed 40 malicious IDs, and exposed wallet secrets still require migration after the add-ons are removed. The post 40 malicious Firefox add…
Ripple (XRP) Just Posted a Huge Network Jump: Here’s the Level That Matters Now
XRP's network activity exploded from 47,180 to 356,070 addresses. XRP has flipped the script this week, emerging as one of the market’s strongest perf…
RockawayX acquires Relayer Capital to expand crypto offerings in US
Relayer will become the RockawayX Liquid Opportunities Fund, identifying 'undervalued liquid tokens and crypto-related equities.'
29,120 Addresses Investigated in Global Crypto Intelligence Sprint
Operation Lighthouse investigated 29,120 cryptocurrency addresses and digital identifiers while generating 14,300 investigative leads. The Chainalysis…
Blockchain Association urges SEC and CFTC to coordinate on equity perpetuals
A coordinated regulatory framework for equity perpetuals could enhance US market competitiveness and investor protection by reducing offshore trading.…
Brent crude falls over 2% to $86.41 as Strait of Hormuz supply hopes grow
The potential easing of Strait of Hormuz tensions could stabilize global oil markets, reducing energy costs and geopolitical risks. The post Brent cru…
China orders massive recall of Tesla and other vehicles over safety concerns
China's recall highlights the tension between sleek automotive design and safety, pushing manufacturers to rethink emergency accessibility. The post C…
The 10 Best Endings in Film History
From The Wizard of Oz to The Sixth Sense, these endings are simply the best. Warning! There are some major spoilers regarding the films discussed.
This 2025 Fantasy Epic Sequel Fails to Live Up to the Original's High Standard
James Islington's reach exceeds his grasp in his 2025 book The Strength of the Few, failing to live up to the standard set by The Will of the Many. As…
‘Heroes’ Stars Throw Reunion to ‘Celebrate the Life’ of Hayden Panettiere: ‘So Much Love, Gratitude and Warmth’
The cast of “Heroes” got together to celebrate the life of their co-star Hayden Panettiere, who died on Aug. 16 at 36 years old. “A ‘HEROES’ reunion t…
Game Of Thrones: The True Knight Officially Announced
Game of Thrones is officially bringing back a fan-favorite character with The True Knight, available starting August 26. HBO's Game of Thronesfeatured…
CBS's Legendary 156-Episode Sci-Fi Anthology Series is Officially Free to Watch on Streaming
The CBS anthology series The Twilight Zone is one of the greatest science fiction shows ever made. Catch it while it's free to stream on Tubi. In the …
Green Velvet Is Headlining a Vegas Rooftop Party at OMNIA Skybar Where the Sunset Never Actually Ends
Chicago house legend Green Velvet is taking over OMNIA Skybar on Sunday, August 30 — and the rooftop above OMNIA […] The Green Velvet Is Headlining a …
8 Charlie Brown Quotes That Prove Peanuts Was Never For Kids
Peanuts is best enjoyed by all ages, but with how Charles M. Schulz wrote its most quotable star, it's clear it was never aimed specifically at kids. …
Eminem Shares Sweet Letter From Dolly Parton As Tributes Pour For The Queen Of Country Music
Dolly Parton has died at 80 years old, leaving behind a remarkable legacy that spans music, film, television, and philanthropy. […] The Eminem Shares …
Predicting top 10 football games in Week 2, with reader input
Readers have a chance to join The Enquirer writers in predicting the outcomes of Cincinnati high school football Week 2. Register your votes here. The…
How Rece Davis Plans To Build on College GameDay’s Legacy Ahead of a Historic 40th Season
"The fact that they’ve decided that we’re worthy of their time and attention over the years is something I’m very grateful for." The post How Rece Dav…
Ashland volleyball opens OCC with first win over Wooster since 2020
It's the first time the Generals have been swept in league play since 2018. The last team to do it? The Ashland Arrows. ASHLAND - You could just tell …
Rohit Sharma snubbed: Rajat Patidar picks all-time IPL XI, but five-time title-winning ex-MI captain fails to make the cut
Rajat Patidar revealed his all-time IPL XI, featuring Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni, but shockingly left out 5-time championship captain Rohit Sharma. Rohi…
‘I Truly Deserve It’ – Unbeaten Ubaid Hussain Looks Back On His Rise In ONE Championship
The undefeated star faces Isannuea next at The Inner Circle 28 in Bangkok's Lumpinee Stadium on August 28. Undefeated British-Pakistani phenom Ubaid “…
Yuliia Starodubtseva charges into Monterrey quarterfinals
Yuliia Starodubtseva, who entered the week on a six-match losing streak, is through to the quarterfinals of the Abierto GNP Seguros event in Monterrey
Appleton-area high school sports results for Tuesday, Aug. 25
High school volleyball, soccer, swimming, golf and tennis teams were in action. GIRLS VOLLEYBALLBattle of the ValleyMENASHA - Fox Valley Lutheran took…
12 fantasy breakout candidates for 2026
Matt Harmon and Ray Garvin are back for one of the most important pods of August: The breakout pod. The two share 12 candidates to have their best fan…
NHS failing child sex abuse victims in adulthood, say psychiatrists
There have been decades of mistreatment and mismanagement of those who seek help later in life, say experts in a new, damning report.
Mood-boosting benefits of birdsong drowned out by traffic noise, study finds
Even low levels of traffic noise can negate the benefits of listening to natural sounds, researchers sayHearing the trill or whistle of a bird while g…
Nicotine vapes best chance to quit smoking, major review finds
They work better than patches, gum or pills, the most up-to-date evidence suggests.
First Drug OK'd for Warm Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
(MedPage Today) -- The FDA approved nipocalimab (Imaavy) as the first treatment for warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia (wAIHA), the most common form of …
'Practice-Changing' Data Expand Zanidatamab's Approval to Gastroesophageal Cancer
(MedPage Today) -- The FDA approved zanidatamab (Ziihera) plus tislelizumab (Tevimbra) and chemotherapy as first-line treatment for unresectable/metas…
More NFL Players Have CTE Than Previously Thought, Study Suggests
(MedPage Today) -- At least one in four former National Football League (NFL) players who died from 2016 to 2021 had chronic traumatic encephalopathy …
Most Gaza Palestinians Living in Dangerous, Unsanitary and Unhealthy Shelters
Nearly a year after Israel and Hamas agreed to a US-brokered cease-fire, some 94% of Gaza’s 2.1 million Palestinian residents lack adequate shelters w…
STAT+: Sword Health to acquire Headspace, according to filing
Sword Health, a digital health company, plans to acquire mental health services provider Headspace, according to a regulatory filing. Sword Health, a …
Reusable stencils create clean carbon nanotube patterns in single-stage process
Researchers from Skoltech and their colleagues from Harbin Institute of Technology in China and ITMO University in Russia have devised a way to deposi…
From nuisance to new resource: Prickly pear could support fuels, foods and rural growers
Texans often view prickly pear cactus as a nuisance, but researchers with Texas A&M AgriLife Research are seeking opportunity. Susanne Talcott, Ph.D.,…
Finns may live to 80 or 85, but productive healthy years average 43 to 46
For the first time in Finland, population-level norm values have been established for estimating life expectancy adjusted for health-related functiona…
Strong oyster reefs start with genetic diversity
The European flat oyster (Ostrea edulis) was once widespread but has now become so scarce in the North Sea that it no longer forms ecologically functi…
A nosy polar bear and a lucky squirrel: Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 shortlist
The polar bear image taken by Audun Rikardsen was among the 'highly commended' entries in this year's competition.
Bright people know more about wine: How higher intelligence is reflected in deep domain knowledge
Intelligent people tend to perform better at school and at work, as numerous studies have shown. But what happens in domains where incentives such as …
Animation boosts willingness to adopt airborne disease precautions, study finds
Even as the scientific community has reached a broad consensus that infectious pathogens, such as viruses, can spread through virus-laden aerosols, on…
Four ζ-carotene isomers reveal light-driven shifts and skin-protective potential
ζ-Carotene, a key intermediate in lycopene biosynthesis, is widely found in plants and photosynthetic microorganisms, but its isomer-specific properti…
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