Newsom returns to a defining California fight: Who pays for wildfire damage?
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is asking state lawmakers to shield utilities from financial trouble if their equipment sparks a wildfire by limiting the…
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California Supreme Court hears arguments over sheriff's seizure of ballots
The California Supreme Court is considering whether Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco must return seized election ballots
Victims of quintuple homicide in Oregon include suspect's girlfriend and her relatives
Oregon authorities have identified the victims of what's being investigated as a quintuple homicide on a rural property outside Portland
Multiple dead, including children, in Montana shooting and house fire
A motive in the incident in Billings wasn’t immediately provided. Police said they were withholding the identities of the dead for now.
How U.S.-Canada Tariff Negotiations Turned Into an All-Out Trade War
Detailed accounts of the final hours of the negotiations show that, while the United States offered Canada what it said was the best deal of any count…
What We Know About Australia’s Bird Flu, Which Has Crossed Over to Mammals
Australia confirmed its first case of H5N1 in June in migratory seabirds. Since then, the virus has spread rapidly, straining government responses.
Freddie Mercury’s ‘splendid things’ to go on display at V&A
Eight costumes spanning Queen frontman’s career will feature in a free trail developed with his former fianceeEight famous costumes worn by Freddie Me…
Europe’s heatwaves threaten insurers’ earnings, rating agency S&P says
Rise in claims linked to heat-related deaths and illness, especially among older people, could drive up premiumsEurope’s intense heatwaves could hit i…
NHS England to offer women ‘gamechanging’ free home testing kits for cervical cancer
NHS has target of eliminating the cancer by 2040, but up to 4 million eligible women are not up to date with screeningMillions of women in England who…
At least 35,000 excess deaths recorded in Europe’s back-to-back heatwaves
True figure likely to be much higher as it only covers about half of continent and does not include August totalsAt least 35,000 more people died duri…
Bangladesh tribunal orders 3 journalists held until trial in 2024 uprising case
A special tribunal in Bangladesh asks authorities to keep three journalists jailed until their trial
Woolworths’ Ooshies craze causes Coles sales slump with parents shopping at rival supermarket to collect toys
Coles full-year results show that despite gaining market share over past 12 months, sales fell over four weeks of ‘competitor’s collectables campaign’…
Data Centers Are Driving an Alarming Gas Power Expansion in the US
There’s no clearer sign of the data center boom than rampant gas projects that have been proposed or that are already under construction.
How to watch the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope's launch
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is scheduled for launch on August 30.
New iPad Mini With Four Upgrades Expected to Launch by Late October
Apple is planning to release a new iPad mini model with an OLED display "by the end of October" this year, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Apple…
India’s Airbound bags $37M to take on trucks with rocket-like drones
Airbound's ultra-lightweight approach to drone delivery has attracted backing from Greenoaks, DoorDash, and Silicon Valley investor Lachy Groom.
AirPods 5 to Launch as Early as Next Month
Apple is planning to announce two new AirPods 5 models as early as Wednesday, September 9, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Like the AirPods 4, t…
The best limited series on Netflix you can binge-watch at once
This roundup covers 16 of the best miniseries and limited series on Netflix, spanning a full decade of prestige television complete with near perfect …
Apple could debut two AirPods 5 models next month, per report
Although AirPods with cameras aren’t expected until next year, Bloomberg reports that Apple could announce the AirPods 5 as early as next month’s expe…
Shein’s IPO Plans Value It at About $27 Billion. That’s Shockingly Low
That's a little over a quarter of its peak valuation.
WikiHow sues OpenAI for scraping over 11,000 articles without permission
This lawsuit could redefine AI training practices, impacting how companies balance innovation with respecting intellectual property rights. The post W…
Trump targets Iran economy after destroying military, nuclear sites
The shift to economic sanctions may prolong tensions, reducing chances for diplomatic resolutions and impacting global markets and alliances. The post…
BNB Chain activates Pasteur hard fork to strengthen bridge security
BNB Chain activates the Pasteur hard fork on BSC, closing bridge and validator security gaps while targeting greater transaction capacity.
Putin warns UK drone factories could face attacks amid rising tensions
Putin's warning heightens geopolitical risks, potentially destabilizing NATO regions and impacting global security and economic stability. The post Pu…
Pakistan reports “significant progress” in Tehran talks on US-Iran conflict
Pakistan's mediation efforts could stabilize regional tensions, impacting global energy markets and enhancing its diplomatic influence. The post Pakis…
Coalition in Kyiv commits to bolstering Ukraine’s defenses, sanctions on Russia
The coalition's actions may prolong conflict, reducing near-term ceasefire prospects and impacting geopolitical stability and market dynamics. The pos…
$5,000 Ethereum? Analyst Identifies the Levels That Could Decide ETH’s Next Move
Ethereum could target $5,363 after breaking its current resistance, but a pullback toward the $2,235 realized price first remains possible. Ethereum s…
Coinbase Tokenized Stocks Go Live for Eligible Non-US Users
Coinbase has launched tokenized U.S. stocks on Base for eligible users outside the United States. The 1:1-backed securities support continuous trading…
Batman: Knightfall Part 1 Is Now Available to Watch Online
The latest Batman movie is now available to buy digitally. Knightfall Part 1 is a direct-to-video animated DC movie, but that doesn't mean it isn't an…
Star Wars Jedi Cal Kestis Officially Returns December 2026
The legendary protagonist of Star Wars Jedi, Cal Kestis, is finally returning this December with the new release, Fallen Order Vol. 3. Star Wars Jedi'…
Tim Burton's Forgotten 10/10 Fantasy Masterpiece is Officially Free to Watch on Streaming
Perhaps it's underrated because it barely even feels like a Tim Burton movie, but Big Fish is one of the director's best In conversations about Tim Bu…
Jimmy Kimmel Faces Scrutiny After Wife Reveals How He Made A Move On Her Using Workplace Info: ‘He Was My Boss’
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel and his executive producer wife Molly McNearney recently opened up about the secret beginnings of their […] The Jimmy Kim…
The 10 Greatest Fantasy Shows With Fewer Than 40 Episodes
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Over the Garden Wall, and Shadow and Bone are among the best fantasy shows that have less than 40 episodes total. Fant…
Hayden Panettiere Gave One of Her Best Performances in This 6-Part Series Leaving Netflix
Nashville, which starred the late Hayden Panettiere, is set to leave Netflix's TV lineup in September. The entertainment world is still reeling from t…
20 Years Later, This Remains the Most Perfect R-Rated Sci-Fi Movie of All Time
Children of Men envisions a dystopian future where infertility has brought the world to its knees in a story frighteningly close to reality. Some of t…
Taylor Swift On Writing “I Knew You Were Trouble” As A “Really Sad Ballad” & Why She Wants To Honor Her Country Roots The “Further Along This Path I Get”
Taylor Swift has revealed more about the origin of her hit song “I Knew You Were Trouble” and why she wants to honor her country roots as her career c…
Linda Cohn Has a New Found Freedom After 34 Years With ESPN
"People are very busy, but they still want to hear what I have to say. Just like I was a part of their lives growing up watching on SportsCenter, they…
Cleveland Browns Training Camp Recap: Day 18 – Watson’s first day as the starter
What happened on Day 18 of Cleveland Browns training camp? BEREA, OHIO - JULY 29: Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns throws a pass during Cleve…
DBR Podcast #840: Preparing To Defend A Football Title, Featuring Anna Snyder Of The Fayetteville Observer
We are introduced to the team in a cool way! WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 29: Caleb Foster #1 of the Duke Blue Devils dribbles the ball during the Elite 8 o…
The Detroit News high school football preview: Top 5 story lines for this season
State records, league movement and NIL top the list of issues in high school football this season. Here are five story lines to watch going into the 2…
LSU women's basketball loses Kate Koval, a Ukrainian, days after Tigers sign Russian center
Kate Koval is from Kyiv, and her father is part of the Ukrainian military and has fought in the war against Russia. Kate Koval is from Kyiv, and her f…
Building the future of women’s sports, literally. Plus: A record crowd in Georgia
Full Time Newsletter ⚽| This is The Athletic’s weekly women’s soccer newsletter. Sign up here to receive Full Time directly in your inbox. Even though…
12 ADPs we're adjusting after preseason week 2
It’s time to adjust those ADPs! Matt Harmon is joined by the Fantasy Footballers to break down 12 players whose draft stock is changing after two week…
Bayern Munich News: Move to Benfica ‘imminent’ for FC Bayern midfielder João Palhinha; Bayern secures sell-on clause in sale of youngster; and MORE!
FC Bayern is getting work done. LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 24: Joao Palhinha of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Premi…
Home-testing kits now available for women in England who have missed cervical screening
Nearly 4 million women in England can order a self-testing kits to check for high-risk HPV.
Largest review of its kind confirms benefits of tai chi and other Chinese exercises
Analysis finds ‘high certainty evidence’ of their effectiveness for the 1.7bn people worldwide with musculoskeletal conditionsTraditional Chinese exer…
A look at the future of brain research funding, from a kids' camp for TBI survivors
A Pennsylvania summer camp helps children who have survived brain injuries. But the future of federal funding for brain injury research, and grants to…
HHS Call for Input May Shed Light on Trump Administration's Vaccine Plans
(MedPage Today) -- In the wake of a controversial executive order that shrinks the number of universally recommended vaccines for children, HHS is ask…
Is school to blame for mum's asbestos death?
Caroline Bryan died three months after being diagnosed of an incurable cancer linked to asbestos.
Penn State bust put focus on cocaine but on most campuses the big risk is alcohol
A drug bust involving an alleged cocaine ring at Penn State has drawn attention to drug use on college campuses, but research shows the big risk to st…
Are Suicide Attempts Contagious in Young People?
(MedPage Today) -- Knowing someone who had attempted suicide was associated with subsequent attempts in teens and young adults, a cohort study suggest…
What New Research Shows About Prenatal Pesticide Exposure and Autism Traits
(MedPage Today) -- Relatively low levels of prenatal exposure to organophosphate pesticides showed no relationship with social communication problems …
Watch 2 astronauts replace failed ISS antenna during spacewalk today
NASA astronaut Anil Menon and France's Sophie Adenot will conduct a spacewalk today (Aug. 25) to replace a space-to-ground-antenna on the Internationa…
Access to bilingual education lags behind in Andalusia's rural areas, study reveals
Over the past two decades, bilingual education programs have significantly expanded within the Spanish education system, with the aim of improving for…
Hotel stigma may drive Chinese hospitality graduates away from careers
Research published in the International Journal of Environment and Sustainable Development analyzed interviews with more than 300 Chinese hotel intern…
Process doubles the size of PFAS molecules, making them easy to destroy
Ask a chemist to name the strongest single bond in organic chemistry, and they'll likely say carbon-fluorine. It's that bond, repeated dozens of times…
Tornado tears through French village leaving dozens injured
The south-western village of Pomas was hardest hit, with hundreds of homes damaged and fifteen people taken to hospital.
What would happen to human interaction if AI could read our emotions?
AI systems are increasingly being developed to recognize emotions by analyzing facial expressions, voices, body language and other physiological signa…
Blood-clotting protein may be SARS-CoV-2's hidden accomplice, helping it hide from antibodies and reach blood vessels
Fibrinogen, the abundant plasma protein best known for forming blood clots, may play a second and far less benign role during SARS-CoV-2 infection: ac…
Mystery statue unearthed at Sardis archaeological dig
Researchers with the long-running Harvard–Cornell Archaeological Exploration of Sardis have unearthed a larger-than-life statue estimated to be nearly…
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