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Ex-Trump health official shocked by Fauci's 'unabashed narcissism' from diaries
A former Trump health official on Tuesday slammed Dr. Anthony Fauci over his recently-released journal entries. “I'd like to see honesty and transparency and I'd like Tony to come clean with all the things that he's really been caught in contradictions,” Dr. Brett Giroir, a
Japan quake toll rises to 13 as rescuers haul people from collapsed mall
KUMAMOTO, Japan, July 29 - A 7.1-magnitude earthquake killed at least 13 people near the southern Japanese city of Kumamoto and rescuers are frantically searching for survivors trapped beneath the rubble, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Wednesday.
To afford aging in place, older adults turn to 'Golden Girls' housing
In the much-loved 1980s sitcom, still in perpetual reruns, the four wisecracking women who share a house in Miami met through an ad on a supermarket bulletin board.
South Dakota governor fends off challenger in primary runoff
Gov. Larry Rhoden (R) is projected to defeat businessman Toby Doeden in Tuesday's GOP primary runoff for South Dakota governor, according to Decision Desk HQ. Rhoden will now take on Democrat Dan Ahlers, a former state senator, in November. He is expected to hang on to the
‘Jumanji: Open World’ Trailer Takes Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart Out of the Console
Director Jake Kasdan returns to close out the trilogy with the film that Sony releases later this year.
Fred Again.. and Latin Mafia Are Making a Mixtape and Livestreaming the Entire Process
The livestream will only end when they finish recording their latest collab
‘Jumanji: Open World’ Trailer: Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart and Jack Black Return for Third and Final Movie
Sony has unveiled the trailer for the third entry in the “Jumanji” franchise, titled “Jumanji: Open World.” The teaser offers fans their first glimpse of the returning ensemble cast, including Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black and Karen Gillan. The third film follows the
Special election for Scott's House seat in Georgia heads to runoff
The special election to fill the remainder of the late Rep. David Scott’s (D-Ga.) term in the House is headed to a runoff, according to Decision Desk HQ. None of the five candidates jostling for the vacant seat scored more than 50 percent of the vote, pushing the top two
Zelensky asks senators for air defenses, tells them Ukraine is winning war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with senators in the Capitol on Tuesday to press his case for additional U.S. support for Ukraine, specifically anti-ballistic missiles, and to emphasize his country's gains in the war against Russia. The meeting occurred shortly
Iran and US trade strikes, shattering brief lull in fighting
US Central Command says it intercepted "multiple" ballistic missiles fired by Iran.
Trump administration bans new Chinese humanoid robots
The US and China are locked in a race to the lead the world in robotics and artificial intelligence.
Independent review challenges fraud allegations at flagship EU gas storage project
Former ICTY prosecutor finds no evidence of criminal conduct in Chiren drilling dispute, as EPPO investigation continues. An independent review by Steven Kay KC, one of Britain's most experienced criminal barristers and a former senior prosecutor at the International Criminal
Noah Kahan Slams White House for Using Song in Social Media Post: ‘Would Never Approve’
Noah Kahan is the latest among musicians firing back against the White House for using their music on social media, responding to an Instagram post that utilized his song “American Cars.” The White House post from Monday featured images of President Donald Trump while visiting
Updating Darwin: Biologists are returning to an older theory to explain anomalies in evolution
Evolution is a fact of life. So much so that even the theory of evolution is evolving. Lately, a centuries-old discredited idea has been making a strong comeback. It helps us explain scientific observations that, according to standard evolutionary theory, should be impossible.
AI is changing gaming – but not in the way most players think
Artificial intelligence (AI) is hardly new to gaming. For years, developers have used it to control player behaviour, adapt opponents’ tactics and make virtual worlds feel responsive. What is new is generative AI, which moves beyond following pre-programmed rules to creating
GTA Online in-game gambling is now blocked in Australia
The sudden ban has Australia join a list of over 50 countries where most Diamond Casino features are unavailable.
Bank Indonesia drama shows why rupiah is plunging
TOKYO — Investors hoping President Prabowo Subianto might learn from Indonesia’s past economic mistakes should get used to disappointment. Since taking office in October 2024, Prabowo has worked to drag Southeast Asia’s biggest economy back into its past. Which past is
Senate advances Graham bill to put harsher sanctions on Russia, Iran
The Senate, in a rare bipartisan vote Tuesday night, advanced a bill that would impose harsher sanctions on Russia and buyers of Russian oil and gas than the U.S. has previously enforced and extend existing sanctions on Iran, aiming to economically squeeze the two countries
Ninajirachi & Porter Robinson – “WannaCry”
The Australian maximalist Ninajirachi one of the most exciting new electronic pop artists going. Her album I Love My Computer cracked our list of last year's best , and we named her one of 2025's best new artists too. So it was a bummer when she soundtracked an ad for Meta's AI
100% organic free-range egg production could have negative consequences for climate and nature
A study published in Royal Society Open Science reveals striking trade-offs when it comes to different methods of egg production. Using UK data, the study compared several possible scenarios for the egg industry, including shifts to barn, free-range and organic systems, while
Live: 13 dead following 7.1-magnitude quake in Japan’s Kumamoto, says PM Takaichi
Rescuers worked overnight to find people following an explosion at the Aeon Mall Kumamoto shopping centre.
‘The Gilded Age’ Star Ben Ahlers and Wesley Taylor Wrap Workplace Satire Short ‘Movin’ On Up’ (EXCLUSIVE)
“The Gilded Age” star Ben Ahlers and Wesley Taylor have wrapped production on ‘Movin’ On Up,’ a workplace satire short film directed by Jacob Wahba . Taylor (“Only Murders In The Building,” “Smash,” “Spongebob Squarepants: The Musical”) stars as a directionless white-collar
BG3 third-person camera mod completely changes how you play Baldur's Gate 3
Modder Relysia has released a new way to explore Faerûn. A true over-the-shoulder camera angle means it's time to play Baldur's Gate 3 again!
Africa: S&P Global to Acquire Pan-African Rating Agency Agusto
[Daba Finance] S&P Global has agreed to acquire a majority stake in pan-African credit ratings agency Agusto & Co., expanding its presence in Africa's domestic credit markets through a partnership that combines global analytical expertise with regional market knowledge.
Gaming helps moms recover from parenting stress—but guilt can still get in the way
Video gaming is a valued leisure activity in Australia. The latest data show 74% of Australian households own at least two gaming devices.
An Ambitious New Stardew Valley Mod Lets You Run A Supermarket With An ‘Overcooked-Style Kitchen’
Unless you draw the line at AI-generated dialogue
Africa: China's World Cup Victory Without a Team
[Independent (Kampala)] The irony could hardly be greater. China, a country that has struggled for decades to become a football powerhouse, did not feature at the expanded 48-team FIFA World Cup in North America. China has only played at the 2002 World Cup in its history.
How Mexican drug cartels have outsourced meth labs to Nigeria
West Africa is becoming increasingly attractive to those who want to make and export illicit drugs.
On-Set Visual Effects Workers on ‘Star Wars’ Productions Join IATSE
A group of U.S. visual effects workers engaged directly by “Star Wars” franchise productions has joined the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees for collective bargaining purposes. The new bargaining unit includes U.S. workers who contribute to titles including,
Ari Emanuel Blasts States’ ‘Trash’ Lawsuit Aimed at Blocking Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger, Claims It Threatens to ‘Destroy’ Competition
Hollywood powerbroker Ari Emanuel rallied to the defense of his friend and business associate David Ellison, claiming that the state attorneys general trying to block Paramount’s Warner Bros. Discovery deal are threatening to “destroy” competition in the entertainment industry.
Senate confirms Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence
The Senate on Tuesday confirmed Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence (DNI) in a 51-47 party-line vote, potentially reviving a stalled battle over renewing the nation’s warrantless spy powers. Clayton, currently a U.S. attorney who served as chair of the Securities
Queen bee pheromones help daughters decide whether to stay or leave the nest
Female sweat bees need to make a pivotal life decision: remain in the nest to help their mother raise more offspring or leave to establish nests of their own. New research from the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) found that queen pheromones help influence that
Deformed head shapes in fossilized humans show their infants were probably just as helpless as modern human babies
Archaic human parents had to look after helpless infants like modern-day parents do, according to new research. Human babies are born less developed than those of other great apes and are therefore unable to move as freely. A common result is deformational plagiocephaly, also
Trump hits lowest point in YouGov poll since return to office
President Trump’s approval rating has hit its lowest mark in the poll conducted by The Economist/YouGov since he returned to office last year. In the poll, 34 percent of respondents said that they either “somewhat” or “strongly” back Trump’s job performance, while 62 percent
13 dead after powerful Japan quake, others missing
The major 7.1-magnitude tremor on Tuesday badly damaged a shopping mall and a factory in Japan.
Comer warns Fauci: Biden's pardon doesn't cover testimony this week
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) warned Dr. Anthony Fauci that the presidential pardon he received does not extend to his awaited hearing at Capitol Hill. The former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases is set to testify
Brits urged to avoid dangerous plug adaptors this summer - what to watch out for
Campaign group Electrical Safety First has urged those "heading abroad this summer to think before they buy".
Burnham has no scope to increase borrowing, think tank warns
The Prime Minister has announced a series of cost-of-living measure since taking office but is facing questions about how he will fund them.
Sloppy and clumsy but overwhelming - inside the rogue ChatGPT hack
Details have been released of an emergency call with hundreds of cyber-security experts after the ChatGPT hack of a tech company.
'Don't wait until you want revenge' - why prenups are on the rise
Around one in three young couples are now signing prenups to set out who gets what in the event of divorce.
Inequalities grow in cities as heat and daylight patterns transform urban life
Changing patterns of heat and daylight in urban environments are creating growing inequalities, with climate-related shifts reshaping daily life and disproportionately affecting vulnerable communities.
Iran launches 'surprise attack' on US forces in Middle East
Iran fired multiple ballistic missiles at a U.S. base in the Middle East on Tuesday evening, in what U.S. Central Command (Centcom) called an attempted surprise attack. It was the first publicly disclosed attack on U.S. service members in the region since President Trump
The US is banning foreign robots
The US government is targeting China with a new import ban on "advanced robotic devices" and power inverters made in foreign countries, as reported earlier by Reuters. In an announcement on Tuesday, the Federal Communications Commission says the ban will include "mobile"
HBO Is Getting Down In The Slop With Everyone Else
The premier TV entertainment company is embracing short-form junk
'Bag of Bones' preserves rare three-tier prehistoric meal in Outback Queensland
An ancient marine 'crime scene' discovered near Richmond captures the world first evidence of a flying reptile being eaten by a sea monster… before that predator became dinner itself.
