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Science
Scented cleaners can create nanoparticles that reach deep into the lungs within minutes, tiny-home experiment finds
What does a clean room smell like? Many people say citrus, pine, or flowers because these fragrances are common in cleaning products. A research team led by Brandon Boor found that scent com
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Politics
Target Removes Kids Clown Halloween Costume After Backlash
The costume was accused of evoking blackface caricatures and minstrel-show imagery.
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Science
European city climate plans underuse green spaces despite adaptation benefits, finds study
Green spaces could play a key role in helping cities cope with the effects of climate change, yet they still play only a minor role in climate strategies. These were the findings of research
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Science
AI helps uncover oyster DNA changes linked to climate resilience
While a colleague traveled along the East Coast from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico collecting oysters, Northeastern University bioinformatics graduate student Megha Prasad worked away at her
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Science
Richard Feynman’s 80-year-old quantum postulate has now been validated
Decades after it has been posited as a foundational principle of quantum physics, Richard Feynman’s “path integral” has been directly measured in an experiment for the first time.
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Science
Anak Krakatau erupts, disrupting 300,000 travelers as 1883 disaster looms large
Indonesia's Mount Anak Krakatau has erupted again this week, sending plumes of volcanic ash high into the sky and disrupting hundreds of flights. More than 300,000 passengers have been affec
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Politics
Claim Trump Cut Down Weeping Willow Trees Outside Kennedy Center Debunked
The Kennedy Center's willows were removed in 2025, with its executive director testifying that most were felled due to decay.
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Science
The hidden chemistry behind glow-in-the-dark art
Some of the world's brightest colors don't just reflect light; they create it. Scientists and museum conservators are now uncovering why these luminous pigments fade and how to preserve them
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Politics
MAGA Embraces New Unflattering Mascot
Make America Great Again supporters have adopted an unflattering AI-generated character that was created to mock them.
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Politics
Who is William Nicholas Love? ‘Spider-Man’ Arrested for Fighting Jake Lang
The confrontation unfolded outside Minneapolis City Hall.
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World
What Dolly Parton Said in Her Last Interview Should Terrify Us
Supporting caregivers is one of the biggest unmet societal needs of our time, writes Neal K. Shah.
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World
MPs ‘failing to learn lesson’ over freebies after accepting £400,000 of hospitality
Cost of tickets included £858 to a Harry Styles concert at Wembley; £1,839 to the Chelsea flower show and £3,432 of hospitality at the Brit AwardsMPs have been accused of failing to learn th
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Journal
The fog of hunger
From childhood, women are trained to restrict their appetite. And there’s a huge, hidden, cognitive price to pay for it- by Sarah BergRead on Aeon
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Politics
Woman Thrifts ‘Beautiful’ Frame, Then Spots Detail That Changes Everything
Tatiana Brito had got into the habit of checking the bins at her local Goodwill. This time, that routine paid off in a big way.
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Politics
The Dual Threats to Prince William's Everyman Image
Will Prince William succeed in promoting royalty with a lowercase "r" as a way to preserve the monarchy?
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Politics
Map Shows 'Rapid Spread’ of COVID Cases as School Classes Canceled
A Texas district canceled classes amid a COVID spread as cases rise in 47 states and outbreaks continue disrupting schools.
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Science
Why banishing irrational numbers could trigger a revolution in quantum theory
Irrational numbers have underpinned quantum mechanics for a century. Removing them could eliminate its strangest features and trigger the biggest upheaval in physics since quantum theory beg
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Politics
Former Patriots WR Aaron Marsh Dies at 81
An All-American at Eastern Kentucky who spent two seasons in the AFL with the Boston Patriots died at 81.
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Sport
LOOK: Tennessee football to honor Dolly Parton with helmet sticker throughout 2026 season
The country music icon and philanthropist, who died at age 80, maintained deep connections to the university and performed Rocky Top at Neyland Stadium in 2023
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Culture
Meet the Owens review – So tedious it begins to feel like a joke, albeit one without a punchline
Prime documentary follows Michael Owen as he spreads Dairylea on a slice of toast and talks about his ‘obsession’ with orcas. It will bore you to tears
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World
TIME Reveals the 2026 TIME100 AI List of the World’s Most Influential People in Artificial Intelligence
TIME reveals the fourth annual TIME100 AI list, recognizing the 100 most influential people in artificial intelligence.
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Politics
Portugal wants EU cash to pay for firefighting goats
As budget negotiations intensify, capitals are reaching for a new argument to keep money in the farming pot: climate change.
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Politics
Girl Scouts Respond After 'Muslim Badges' Spark Backlash
Girl Scouts of the USA said there was "misinformation circulating" online about the organization and religion.
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Politics
King Charles Confirms Prince Harry and Meghan Are Not Working Royals
The head of King Charles' Royal Household issued a letter confirming Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are not working royals.
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Sport
2026 Week 1 college football picks, best bets, betting odds, predictions: Model high on LSU, California
SportsLine's model reveals its Week 1 college football picks and best bets for Saturday, September 5
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Sport
Heath Cummings' 2026 Fantasy football TE tiers 3.0: Colston Loveland joins the elite as tight end depth grows
Tier 1 represents a youth movement at tight end, while improved depth across the position gives Fantasy managers more viable options than ever
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World
Two men charged and drugs, guns and cars linked to CFMEU seized as police investigate alleged corruption
Police arrest five men and search six properties including the union’s Victorian headquarters d Victorian police have seized drugs, gu
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Finance
The bankers cashing in on Italy’s wealth boom
Private equity helped create a new generation of wealthy Italians. Private banks are in a bidding war to serve them
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Sport
2026 Fantasy football draft prep: Top NFL experts release rankings, tiers, best 150 picks
SportsLine's 2026 Fantasy football draft guide includes Fantasy football auction values, keeper advice, top rookies, mock drafts and more
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Politics
Judge Allows 2027 Green Card Lawsuit To Advance
A federal judge lets a DV-2027 lawsuit proceed but denies an emergency bid to force the State Department to reopen registration.
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Science
Hubble tracks new decagon encircling Saturn's south pole
Recent observations with NASA's Hubble Space Telescope have revealed a giant, evolving, 10-sided atmospheric wave encircling Saturn's south pole. This discovery marks the first time a large,
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Finance
However you measure it, China’s job market is weak
Some workers are going back to the farm
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Politics
Backlash Over Another Halloween Costume Sold at Walmart, Target
Target and Amazon appear to have removed a WWII German soldier costume after criticism, while Walmart still lists it.
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Sport
UEFA Champions League schedule: Real Madrid vs. Inter, Liverpool vs. Atletico Madrid on Matchday 1
The league phase will begin on September 8th and run until January 27
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World
King Charles confirms Harry and Meghan will not be working royals after U.K. return
Prince Harry and Meghan will not be working members of Britain’s royal family now they have returned to the U.K., a letter sent on behalf of King Charles said.
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Politics
Steve Hilton Within Single Digits of Xavier Becerra in California—New Poll
Hilton has narrowed his deficit to Democrat Xavier Becerra to eight points, according to a new poll conducted by David Wolfson.
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Journal
A startup claims it’s found a drug to make your blood young
I knew I’d officially become a ‘longevity influencer’ this month when a company called Generation Lab reached out to offer me the chance to write about—and even receive—their new rejuvenatio
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Azerbaijan
Sabah to face Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund in Baku
Azerbaijani club Sabah have been handed two high-profile opponents, with Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund set to travel to Baku.
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World
Chinese Company Draws Fire for Laying Off 100 Grads a Month After Hiring Them
The major auto parts maker landed in hot water with authorities as young people in the country face a bleak job market.
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Sport
Azerbaijan's Sabah FC to face Barcelona, Arsenal in Champions League
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Politics
GTA VI: Mao Zedong Edition
A split-second resemblance in GTA VI has gamers joking—and worrying about what they can safely say online.
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Sport
Jamey Eisenberg's 2026 Fantasy draft plan: A round-by-round blueprint for every draft slot
Jamey Eisenberg breaks down his preferred strategies for every draft slot, with roster-building blueprints for PPR and half-PPR leagues
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Finance
XRP Climbs to 5th on Crypto Rankings After Rallying Over 20%
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Science
OpenAI has solved the Navier-Stokes Millennium problem using $15m of AI effort
One of the trickiest problems in mathematics has now fallen to AI after just days of work. The groundbreaking result was announced amid rumour after similar, but less complete work, also cre
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Politics
'Quiet, quiet, quiet!' - What triggers Trump to shut down reporters?
As the US president insults a journalist again, the BBC looks at the questions he does not like to answer.
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Politics
El Niño White Christmas Map Shows Snow Impact for Every State
A map showing the historical odds of snow-covered ground on December 25 suggests an El Niño winter could create a stark divide.
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Politics
At Trump’s IndyCar Race, a V.I.P. Invitation Became a Diplomatic Snub
Foreign ambassadors were promised free food and drinks, misting fans and shaded seats during the event. Then some of them were uninvited.
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Finance
Guggenheim loan trades in distressed territory after investor call
Chief executive Mark Walter’s business empire has come under pressure amid probe into his insurance holdings
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Science
Neural geometry guides learning
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Sport
NFL survivor pool picks, advice, strategy for Week 1, 2026: Avoid the Dallas Cowboys
SportsLine's advanced computer model just locked in its top Week 1 NFL survivor picks
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Finance
The town whose council wants migrants to move in
Greenock wants to attract immigrants to settle in the town and reverse its declining population.
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Sport
College football odds, picks, predictions for Week 1, 2026: Computer backing Auburn, Cincinnati
SportsLine's model has revealed its 2026 Week 1 college football picks for LSU vs. Clemson, Ole Miss vs. Louisville and every other game
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World
White House looks to implement plan that pays parents to stay home and raise their children
The proposal fits into a broader Trump administration effort to promote traditional families and raise the birth rate
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Sport
Fantasy football 2026 rankings, draft prep: Top QB, RB, WR, TE picks, cheat sheets, position tiers
SportsLine simulated the new NFL season 10,000 times and revealed its 2026 Fantasy football QB, RB, WR picks and rankings after studying the latest Fantasy football ADP
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Sport
When are the Europa and Conference League draws and how do they work?
The Europa League and Conference League league phase draws will see British clubs - including Bournemouth, Sunderland, Crystal Palace - discover their opponents.
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Education
Viral 'Cat in the Hat' TikTok trend sparks fun fake videos but also real fear
The social media posts have prompted police forces in Ireland and the UK to issue statements that the images are fake.
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Azerbaijan
U.S. Air Force C-17 lands in Moscow
A U.S. Air Force Boeing C-17 Globemaster III military transport aircraft landed at Moscow’s Vnukovo Airport on Tuesday morning, August 25.
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Politics
Who is William Sullivan? Lindsay Clancy Trial Judge in the Spotlight
As the Lindsay Clancy jury remains deadlocked after days of deliberations, attention has turned to the judge overseeing the case.
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Finance
Jane Street’s growing pains
The secretive firm may need to change its ways, as its size and risk appetite increase
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Science
A baby echidna has been born in a university for the first time
Echidnas are a difficult animal to breed in captivity, but scientists in Sydney have now managed it, which could improve our understanding of the evolution of pregnancy in mammals
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Finance
U.S. Steel Stocks Nucor, Steel Dynamics: Big Winners As Canada Trade Talks Collapse?
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Finance
China bets on exports of cheap 3D-printed drone killers
Chinese companies rush into sector as global conflicts raise demand for interceptors
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Finance
Europe’s fatal beauty
A less seductive continent would not attract so many enemies
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Finance
Glencore threatened with $1.4bn lawsuit from embattled trader Radiant
Singapore-based iron ore company Radiant has been battling liquidity squeeze
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Science
‘Off the charts’ El Niño is already the strongest since records began
Renowned climate scientist James Hansen says the developing super El Niño has already "blown past" previous events with months to go before it peaks
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Science
Bipartisan majorities in US favor banning glyphosate
Two-thirds of Americans favor banning the use of the herbicide glyphosate, the active ingredient in the popular weedkiller Roundup, on crops grown in the United States, according to a nation
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World
Lindsay Clancy murder trial ends in dramatic deadlock – what comes next?
District attorney must decide whether to retry case after jury’s failure to reach verdict despite hours of deliberationLindsay Clancy, prosecutors, defense lawyers, the judge and millions wa
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World
Japan spends record ¥15.39 trillion in July-August forex interventions
The figure marked the largest-ever monthly amount spent on yen-buying, dollar-selling interventions.
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Science
AI searched 100 million possibilities and found a cheaper way to 3D-print a NASA rocket alloy
Researchers used AI to search through more than 100 million possible settings for 3D-printing a high-performance NASA alloy. After only 40 experiments, the system identified six successful c
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Finance
Bitcoin treasury companies shed $80bn in value as business model unwinds
Crypto hoarders have been selling tokens and reverting to former activities
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Sport
2026 Fantasy football draft prep: Top experts reveal rankings, tiers, top 150, rookies, risky picks
SportsLine's 2026 Fantasy football draft guide includes Fantasy football auction values, keeper advice, top rookies, mock drafts and more
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Culture
Jonathan Ross says Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer was ‘one of the most boring’ films he’s seen
The former face of the BBC’s film coverage suggested he wasn’t a big fan of ‘The Odyssey’ either
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Azerbaijan
SDF commander announces completion of integration agreement with Syrian government
Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) Commander-in-Chief Mazloum Abdi has announced the completion of an integration agreement between Kurdish-led institutions in northeastern Syria and the country
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Finance
Why today’s markets are not as contradictory as they seem
What looks like a breakdown in historical correlations may simply reflect a different macroeconomic regime
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Politics
FIRST ON FOX: ‘No Kings’ protest network behind fight against AI data centers and Flock cameras
Fox News Digital traces how pro-China socialist groups moved from anti-Trump, anti-Israel protests into technology messages that spread to conservatives and libertarians.
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Finance
HSBC spends $68mn on biggest cull of senior bankers since financial crisis
Reduction came as Europe’s largest lenders shed biggest number of highly paid bankers since 2020
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Tech
UK government rejects 'kill switch' idea for dangerous AI
The Cabinet Office, which leads on AI safety, says the UK "cannot simply turn AI off".
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World
Yemeni forces launch counteroffensive against Houthis, vow to retake Sanaa
Bid to take Sanaa comes as fighting between Yemeni forces and Houthis intensify in provinces of al-Bayda and al-Jawf.
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Politics
Witkoff and Kushner set to visit Moscow then Kyiv on Sunday
The men have been key U.S. mediators in the stalled Ukraine peace talks.
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Science
The crisis in cosmology continues: Critical problems in a recent defense of cosmic acceleration
Doubts about the standard model of cosmology are deepening after a new study identified fundamental problems in a recent analysis that defended the conventional view that the universe is cur
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Politics
Meet Dean Roy, the 15-Year-Old Running for Vermont Governor and Ready for ‘Impact’
Dean Roy, 15, will appear on the ballot in November as a third-party candidate. He said his generation’s concerns, like affordability and climate change, have been ignored for too long.
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World
Grain exports stall as Ukraine steps up attacks on Russia's Black Sea ports
Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian infrastructure on the Black Sea are disrupting grain and oil exports from the port of Novorossiysk and other key hubs.
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World
Robot horse and rider steal the spotlight at Chinese conference
More than 300 companies are showcasing the latest advances in robotics at the five-day event in Beijing, China, organisers say.
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Politics
Who Owns MapQuest? App Surges After Defying Trump on Lake America Change
Michael Blend, CEO of System1, which owns MapQuest, supported Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election.
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Finance
'What you see is what you pay' - why some US restaurants are banning tips
Tips are central to US dining culture but some eateries think that they are unfair.
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Politics
Bengals May Have Found a Playmaker in Jack Endries
They could certainly use a good playmaker like him.
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Sport
2026 Fantasy football draft prep: Experts reveal rankings, tiers, top 150 picks, rookie strategy advice
SportsLine's 2026 Fantasy football draft guide includes Fantasy football auction values, keeper advice, top rookies, mock drafts and more
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Sport
College football odds, picks, predictions for Week 1, 2026: Computer backs Auburn, Cincinnati
SportsLine's model has revealed its 2026 Week 1 college football picks for LSU vs. Clemson, Ole Miss vs. Louisville and every other game
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Politics
Lindsay Clancy’s Home Was Quietly Sold for Over $100,000 Under Value
The house where Lindsay and Patrick Clancy lived with their kids was sold for $675K, despite an estimated value of nearly $800K.
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Culture
Lil Durk Trial: Jurors See Unreleased ‘Redman’ Video, Defense Calls It ‘Expression of Art’
At the rap star's murder-for-hire trial, his defense lawyer Brian Steel called him a poet who paints "pictures with words"
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World
Facial recognition technology coming into wider use in Japan
Concerns about privacy violations persist, making thorough user information management essential.
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Science
AI pinpoints when fish reach their thermal limit
Researchers have developed an AI-based system that automatically and objectively detects the moment when fish experience loss of equilibrium (LOE) due to temperature stress. The system combi
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Finance
Junior consultants called back to office as AI increases need for human skills
Artificial intelligence has made interpersonal skills more valuable, executives say
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Science
Thermal anomaly discovered below Mars' south pole
Researchers have discovered a thermal asymmetry deep beneath the surface across Mars' southern hemisphere. Based on gravitational measurements that provide clues to the Red Planet's interior
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Sport
North Carolina vs. TCU prediction, odds, time: 2026 Dublin college football picks by proven model
The SportsLine Projection Model has revealed its best bets for TCU Horned Frogs vs. Bill Belichick and the UNC Tar Heels meet in Ireland
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World
US lawmakers urge secretive British court to open up about Apple case
Democrat Ron Wyden and Republican Warren Davidson tell investigatory powers tribunal that secrecy over encrypted data case is ‘needlessly’ straining US-UK relationsA bipartisan pair of Ameri
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Journal
God told them to sell crypto. Their investors lost everything.
This article was produced in partnership with Type Investigations and with support from the Fund for Investigative Journalism. When Eli Regalado first heard God speak to him, he wondered whe
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Finance
The extraordinary rise of Miami’s economy
Thanks to a combination of capital and politics, the city is booming. Can its success be sustained?
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Sport
Zira start Azerbaijan Premier League season with three consecutive wins
Zira have made a strong start to the Azerbaijan Premier League season by winning their opening three matches in a row.
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Politics
Florida ICE Agent Charged With Strangling Man
An argument escalated outside an Orlando apartment building, leading to the ICE agent's arrest, police said.
