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Why tropical cyclones' rainfall surges before landfall

A research team at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has analyzed 40 years of data covering about 1,500 tropical cyclones and discovered that average rain rates surge by more than 20% in the 60 hours before landfall. The study is also the first to

IAEA stresses 'urgency' to verify Iran's nuclear material

The UN nuclear watchdog stressed on Friday the "utmost urgency" of its request to verify all nuclear material in Iran, according to a confidential report seen by AFP. Two new reports are to be discussed at an International Atomic Energy Agency board of governors' meeting next

Iran: US must drop 'excessive demands' in nuclear talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Friday the U.S. needs to drop its "excessive demands" while the two countries hold talks regarding Iran's nuclear program, as President Trump considers military action if a deal is not reached. Araghchi made the remark during a phone

Susan Sarandon praises Spain’s stance on Gaza

Veteran Hollywood star Susan Sarandon on Friday praised the Spanish government's support for Gaza, saying it was "on the right side of history". "I think Spain is doing an incredible job," Sarandon, her voice trembling with emotion, told reporters in Barcelona. She lauded

A new scientific discipline to ensure humanity's deep future

Will humanity extend into the far future? It's likely many of us think it should. The problem is that each of us, individually and collectively, act otherwise—we are destroying the environment and climate at every turn. Now a group of scientists is arguing that civilization

Here’s How to Watch Peacock Online for Free

With the introduction of 2026 World Cup on Telemundo and a subscription price hikes, Peacock no longer offers its 7-day free trial for new subscribers. But, there’s still a way to access Peacock for free, as well as get even more online shopping perks — thanks to Walmart+. For

O'Reilly calls on DOJ to 'make an example' of De Niro

Conservative pundit Bill O’Reilly called on the Department of Justice (DOJ) to “make an example” of actor Robert De Niro by investigating and possibly jailing him for his recent commentary against President Trump. In an interview with Nicolle Wallace, the host of MS NOW’s “The