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Science
DNA reveals a society organised around women in pre-Roman Britain
Descent passed from mother to daughter rather than from father to son, a study of more than 500 Iron Age individuals from north-east England
Tech
X open sources its ranking algorithm, letting users see if they’ve been ‘shadowbanned’
X is expanding the open source code behind its 'For You' feed and launching new transparency tools that show users when its ranking systems
Tech
The Painful Truth of Exactly How ICE’s New Shock Gloves Work
ICE is spending millions on shock gloves designed to overpower subjects through intense, localized pain.
World
A British firm starts containment of oil spill from stricken tanker off Oman
A British maritime company has been hired to salvage a grounded Russian tanker off Oman and stop a spreading oil spill
Politics
Reform councillor suspended over social media posts
In X posts from 2019, Kirklees councillor Dave Rowan appeared to make threats about John Bercow.
World
Rescuers call for silence around earthquake rubble as window for survival narrows in Colombia
Rescuers in Colombia are racing against time to find survivors after a devastating 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit the country on Monday
Science
Temperatures soar to 38C as amber extreme heat warning in effect
Heat is spiking again on Thursday with a rare warning in place and more records falling.
Finance
This Cloud Giant Plans New Layoffs to Cover Surging AI Data Center Bill. What That Means for Investors Now.
Finance
Cisco Earnings Beat, But Shares Are Tumbling. Here's Why.
World
Zambian president Hichilema votes as he seeks second term
Zambian president Hakainde Hichilema has cast his vote in the capital Lusaka, as he bids for a second term.
World
Presidential pardon for French alleged spy accused of plotting Mali coup
France is yet to comment on Yann Vezilier's pardon and previously called the accusations "unfounded".
Finance
Microchip Technology (MCHP) Signals Cyclical Recovery with Q4 Beat and Strong Guidance
World
UK records hottest day of year as fifth summer heatwave reaches peak
Kew Gardens in London hits 38.1C and 40C-plus recorded in parts of Europe with continent trapped under heat domeEurope heatwave – latest upd
Sport
Fresh talks over Arsenal move for Aston Villa's Konsa
Aston Villa's central defender Ezri Konsa is thought to be Arsenal's preferred option in their search for a new central defender.
Azerbaijan
Construction works continue on the road in front of "Ulduz" metro station
Construction works are ongoing in the area of the road passing in front of "Ulduz" metro station.
Finance
Loss of Market Share in U.S. Antitrust Consulting Pressures FTI Consulting’s (FCN) Top-Line Performance
Azerbaijan
A landmine exploded in Kalbajar and one person was injured
One person was injured as a result of a mine explosion in Kalbajar region.
Culture
Watch Björk Throw an Eclipse Rave in a Balloon Dress
Glass of white wine in hand, she kept 7,000 people dancing while the sun worked its magic over Iceland
Tech
Instagram introduces a redesigned wordmark
The social media giant says it was time for a sharper and more modern look after a decade.
Finance
Cisco security revenue jumps 14% as agentic AI sharpens cyberattacks
Finance
Stocks See Support from Favorable PPI Report
Finance
AppLovin at 52-Week Low: Buy, Sell or Hold?
Finance
Robinhood Plans to Speed Up Debuts for Publicly Traded Funds
Finance
'Roth IRAs Are For Poor People,' Says An Entrepreneur. 'I Don't Want $1.2 Million Tax-Free When I'm 65. I Want Money Now'
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