Billions behind the push for higher-value food and metal exports
Uzbekistan wants to earn more from what it already produces. Food processing, steel, copper and technological metals are central to the country’s export strategy.
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Global warming, increasing wildfire risk threaten viability of some California winery regions
The U.S. is the fourth-largest wine-producing country by output volume, and approximately 80% of its production occurs in California. Ever since the 19th century, California's premier wine-growing regions have been the Napa Valley and Sonoma County, thanks to their favorable
How tall and short trees can coexist in old growth forests
Forests are shaped by light competition. The trees that grow the tallest have access to the most sunlight, blocking the rays and rendering the shaded space around them inhospitable to shorter trees below. In this stem exclusion phase of forest succession, the shorter trees
Disney and Luxury Fashion Brand Ganni Continue Partnership With Daisy Duck Collection (EXCLUSIVE)
Disney and Ganni are taking Daisy Duck to Paris. The Copenhagen fashion label has unveiled the third chapter of its ongoing Ganni x Disney collaboration, this time centered on Daisy Duck and Minnie Mouse as they embark on what the brand describes as the “ultimate girl’s trip”
Argentina survives major scare from Egypt and heads into World Cup quarterfinals against Switzerland
Trailing 2-0 against Egypt with 11 minutes of regular time to play on Tuesday, the defending champions rallied for an improbable 3-2 victory and a spot in the quarterfinals against Switzerland, which defeated Colombia in a penalty shootout.
Top China economist who questioned official GDP data, dies
Gao Shanwen once advised the country’s regulators and top officials but was disciplined following his remarks.
Taiwan warns China ‘expansionism’ to persist without global action
Taipei described Beijing’s strategy as “incremental salami slicing”.
Top Maine Democrat says Platner campaign has sought to influence possible replacement
Maine Democratic Party Executive Director Devon Murphy-Anderson said Tuesday that Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner’s campaign has sought to influence the outcome of who may replace him on the Democratic ticket after an accusation of sexual assault. “The integrity of this
Bumper haul of Pacific bluefin tuna a double-edged sword for Japan’s fishermen
In one area, the fishing industry is grappling with a severe decline in the population of squid.
Sponsorship is key to career progression but less than one in four relationships work
A research report launched today reveals that sponsorship is a critical part of progression into senior leadership roles because it teaches individuals how advancement actually works in practice. But only a small proportion of sponsorship relationships—less than a quarter—are
Wes Anderson Was Trapped in Academy Museum Elevator After ‘Bottle Rocket’ Anniversary Event
Luke Wilson and producer James L. Brooks were also stuck in the elevator but later rescued by the Los Angeles Fire Department.
US launches fresh strikes on Iran after ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz
Bahrain and Kuwait sounded missile alert sirens Wednesday morning after Iran immediately warned Washington it would 'take whatever measures it deems necessary' following the US strikes.
US says it has completed a new round of strikes on Iran
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, July 7 (Reuters) - The U.S. Central Command said on Tuesday it completed a new round of strikes on Iran and that it had struck over 80 targets during its latest attacks. Along with unleashing a new wave of strikes against Iran, Washington had also
NATO leaders meet in Ankara after Trump rekindles disputes over Iran, Greenland
By Lili Bayer and Andrew Gray ANKARA, July 8 (Reuters) - NATO’s Europeanleadersaimto convince Donald Trumpon Wednesdaytore-committothemilitaryallianceat a summit in Ankaraafterthe U.S. president revived his disputes with them over the Iran warand Greenland. Following his
Iraq's holy cities to host funeral processions for Khamenei
Funeral processions carrying the coffin of Iran's slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei will pass on Wednesday through Iraq's holy cities of Najaf and Karbala, home to Shia Islam's most sacred shrines. Najaf is the main centre of Shia religious seminaries, and is also home to Grand
Death toll from landslide in northwest China rises to 21
Tuesday's landslide occurred as intense storms and rains in southern and central China killed around 17 people and injured hundreds of others.
El-Sayed, Stevens tangle in Michigan Democratic Senate debate: Key takeaways
Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) and former Wayne County health director Abdul El-Sayed sparred on a Tuesday debate stage in the must-win Senate race for Democrats. The Democratic primary debate, hosted by Nexstar's WOOD TV8, marked the first meeting between Stevens and El-Sayed
US airlines spent over $6B on monthly fuel in May amid Iran war — up 84% from year ago
The latest government data reveals that U.S. airlines spent $6.66 billion on jet fuel in May 2026.
Man fatally shot by ICE officer during Houston traffic stop
A man was killed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Texas during a traffic stop on Tuesday, the agency told The Hill. "On July 7, 2026, at approximately 6:50 AM CT, ICE law enforcement attempted to conduct a vehicle stop as part of a targeted enforcement operation
Twin pandas mark last birthday in South Korea where they were born
Rui Bao and Hui Bao, like all giant pandas born overseas, must be relocated to China before turning four.
India’s Modi notches up global honours with another medal from Indonesia
Modi has now more foreign state honours than his previous counterparts.
How rocket launches could threaten Australia's coastal wildlife
Space and rockets have been big news of late, from the successful Artemis 2 mission in April to the recent listing of SpaceX on the Nasdaq stock exchange.
Senate panel schedules Jay Clayton confirmation hearing for July 15
The rescheduling comes after the Chair Tom Cotton had to cancel the initial hearing after President Donald Trump unilaterally announced it was off.
Australia dock workers call for 28-hour week in AI talks
A union says workers are "in the crosshairs" of automation as AI is being tested across ports.
At least 21 killed in landslide in China's Gansu province as rescue efforts end: Report
The landslide hit a valley in Tanchang county early on the morning of July 7, trapping 33 people.
Migratory birds may carry fewer parasites between islands than expected, DNA shows
A new study published in the Journal of Helminthology by researchers from the Estonian University of Life Sciences and the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, together with collaborators from Greenland and the Faroe Islands, has revealed surprisingly limited dispersal
Quantum vacuum could help break molecular bonds with less energy, simulations suggest
A team of researchers led by Felipe Herrera, a professor at the University of Santiago and a researcher at the Millennium Institute for Research in Optics (MIRO), has identified a quantum phenomenon that enables chemical bonds to be broken using significantly less energy than
Thailand woos heat-weary Europeans with travel and air-conditioners
Thai tourism officials are hoping to lure Europeans with discounted hotel rates and fewer crowds.
Opportunities across childhood best predict degrees, earnings for low-income youth
A new study led by a Boston College researcher has found that experiencing educational opportunities in all stages of childhood and adolescence is the best predictor of higher educational attainment and earnings for disadvantaged American youth, as opposed to the impact of
Search under way for cargo plane that vanished off Pakistan coast
The plane, carrying five people, rapidly descended before losing contact, authorities say.
Hundreds of jobs at risk as John Lewis plans to cut some services
No final decision has been made but the job cuts will happen in the autumn if the redundancy plans are approved.
NASA's New Horizons spacecraft wakes from its longest hibernation in good health
Following its longest hibernation period ever of nearly a year, NASA's New Horizons spacecraft has emerged in good health and is ready to begin transmitting science data gathered in the distant Kuiper Belt far beyond Pluto.
South Korea officially launches digital nomad visa with eased eligibility rules
Under the new rules, lower income thresholds apply depending on factors.
Schrödinger’s anthill: Quantum entanglement found in a crystal large enough to hold
A centimeter-sized crystal has revealed clear signs of quantum entanglement, showing that large, everyday objects can display surprisingly deep quantum behavior. The discovery could help solve the mystery of strange metals while opening new possibilities for ultra-precise
Ex-girlfriend alleges Platner removed condom during sex without consent
Lyndsey Fifield, a woman who previously accused Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner of violent behavior in a New York Times article last month, has alleged that the oyster farmer had sex with her without protection without receiving consent to do so. The Washington Post
Island life changed how Brazil's Noronha skink reproduces, but the lizard's strategy might be failing
Visitors to the Fernando de Noronha archipelago, located about 340 miles (545 kilometers) off the coast of Pernambuco in northeastern Brazil, soon notice a small lizard. Seemingly ubiquitous, it roams among rocks, trails and urbanized areas, approaching people and stealing food
Task Bar Hero class tier list and the best team compositions for idling your way through the endgame
Keep Ranger your priority and everything else will fall into place.
Uwe Boll Rips His Critics While Defending Armie Hammer Movie: “Open Your Eyes”
"You love to hate and trash me," the 'Citizen Vigilante' filmmaker posted in response to criticism of his work.
Black women academics in my study said their main allies were white men: What this reveals
Universities have a role in challenging the status quo on issues such as gender, race, nationality and sexuality. But all too often, they replicate societal inequalities.
Saturn-ring-like laser emission from chiral polymeric microspheres
Controlling light within microscopic spaces is crucial for next-generation optical devices such as photonic integrated circuits and localized sensors. Microspheres formed of luminescent π-conjugated polymers act as optical resonators that confine and amplify light via
The Healing Power of Watching the Boys of ‘Jackass’ Do Incredibly Stupid Things
"Johnny Knoxville and his band of merry pranksters got me through one of the worst weeks of my life."
Galaxy mergers aren't always obvious
The galaxy Centaurus A is about 11 million light-years away and is the fifth-brightest galaxy in the sky. Because it's so bright, it's been studied extensively by amateur and professional astronomers alike. Also called NGC 5128, it's a starburst galaxy, meaning it's forming
Author David Thomson on How Screen Antiheroes Led to Trump, Why His ‘Dictionary’ Won’t Be Updated and His Next Book Subject: Mickey Mouse
The revered writer on film — a critic, historian and author of more than 40 books including the new 'A Sudden Flicker of Light: A Revisionist History of Movies,' published Tuesday — speaks with The Hollywood Reporter.
Jermaine Dupri Sues Sony for $18 Million in Royalties Tied to Mariah Carey, Usher, and More
The Grammy-winning producer claims Sony Music "engaged in willful deceitful actions" to withhold royalties
U.S. launches new strikes against Iran after three ships hit in Strait of Hormuz
Strikes come during the dayslong funeral for Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed at the beginning of the war
Meta’s glasses will turn off the camera if you tamper with the privacy light
Amid public backlash over its smart glasses, Meta announced that it will be updating its glasses with a new feature that will disable the camera when it detects that someone has tampered with or destroyed the glasses' privacy LED light. The update is meant to address modders