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E-scooters ‘public health challenge’ as number of injuries involving kids soared 15 times in UK
477 children have been injured by e-scooters between 2019 and 2024, according to a new study from three major trauma centres in the United Kingdom.
Doctor Who Should Leave David Tennant Alone As He Isn't Going to Save the Franchise
David Tennant is a fantastic actor and a brilliant Doctor, but he isn't going to save 'Doctor Who' from oblivion.
‘The Best Mother in the World’ Standout Shirley Cruz to Star in Clara Ferrer and Tainá Bevilacqua’s Trans Coming-of-Age ‘The She-Devil’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Shirley Cruz, who delivered an acclaimed central performance in Anna Muylaert’s 2025 Berlinale drama “The Best Mother in the World,” is set to star in Clara Ferrer and Tainá Bevilacqua’s “The She-Devil.” “The She-Devil” is currently in development, with a short film taking
Beatrice Gibson Questions Motherhood and Womanhood in Her Debut Feature ‘At Night’
“I am a tone of voice, warming, shifting, pausing, changing, including, asserting, exulting, including, turning and including.” This quote by the poet Alice Notley opens “At Night,” British filmmaker Beatrice Gibson’s feature debut, which held its world premiere on Aug. 8 in
A transferable framework for evaluating the potential for forecast-informed reservoir operations in watersheds
With extreme weather increasing around the world, scientists are working to help critical infrastructure, such as water management systems, adapt. On the U.S. West Coast, where both periods of prolonged drought and intense atmospheric river storms are common, effective water
Congress must fix our temporary protected status problem
Mullin closed the statutory-review door on temporary protected status, but that was only the beginning.
Welcome to the internet in 2026, where AI agents are both victim and attacker in malware wars
Let's hope safeguards develop in-line with AI agent capabilities.
Woman pulled alive from rubble 36 hours after Colombia quake
Following a 10-hour rescue operation, emergency workers pulled the 32-year-old from beneath slabs of concrete.
‘Wandering Trees’ Review: Iconoclastic Director Salvatore Mereu Tries a Newly Minted Fairyale, but Only Fitfully Finds Magic
In fairy tales, we never question why the beautiful princess is marrying a horrible prince: Part of the pact readers make with such stories is that we accept these situations at face value. In real life though, when presented with a woman joining herself to a nasty piece of
Feeling overwhelmed? These are the quietest countries in the world where you can truly switch off
According to the Noise-Free Nations Index, Estonia is the quietest country on the continent – but it’s all the way down in 34th place.
The Democratic establishment strikes back
In today's issue: ▪ A major upset in Wisconsin ▪ US attacks ship breaking Hormuz blockade ▪ Former Marine released from Russia ▪ Air Force One security concerns The left’s successful run in Democratic primaries hit a major roadblock in Wisconsin on Tuesday night as
Nigeria says its crude is available. Why is Dangote still looking abroad?
The upstream regulator says pricing and weak supply contracts – rather than a shortage of Nigerian oil – explain why domestic refineries received less than half their allocated crude in early 2026.
South Korean gambling ring used sexual exploitation videos to lure millions of users
The organisation allegedly managed two illegal pornography sites and 18 gambling sites.
Pakistan's ruling party poised to win Kashmir elections amid deadly clashes, analysts say
LAHORE, Aug 12 - Pakistan's ruling party appeared poised to win a majority in Pakistan-administered Kashmir's local assembly, even as some of the most closely watched constituencies had yet to vote amid deadly unrest.
Halting the march of the armyworm: fungus discovery offers hope to African farmers
South African scientist’s breakthrough research shows soil fungus could be used in fight against devastating crop pest Hearing about fields full of dead caterpillars enveloped in a mysterious white substance intrigued the South African scientist Letodi Luki Mathulwe. Something
Sydney Sweeney's Forgotten R-Rated 89-Minute Thriller Is Officially Streaming on Netflix
Sydney Sweeney stars in Immaculate, one of her passion projects as a producer, trailing a nun trapped in a terrifying convent. It's now on Netflix.
The perfect storm that turbocharged Venezuela's twin quakes
A dangerous cocktail of tectonic positioning, loose earth and shoddy construction contributed to the unprecedented damage caused by Venezuela's twin earthquakes, experts say.
AI’s costly buildout complicates the Fed’s inflation fight
Tech leaders say AI will drive down costs. But slow corporate adoption and the data center buildout create inflation pressures that complicate the Fed’s job.
America can't afford to stop building our AI future
Banning the AI infrastructure build is a serious mistake.
Spotify to add label for AI-generated artists and remove them from recommendations
The new feature, starting from mid-September, will tell listeners if an artist is AI-generated.
Transcript: Trump Blurts Out Vile Plot to Rig Midterms as GOP Unnerved
The following is a lightly edited transcript of the August 12 episode of the Daily Blast podcast. Listen to it here . Greg Sargent: This is The Daily Blast from The New Republic , produced and presented by the DSR Network. I’m your host, Greg Sargent. In an interview with a
Turkey's PKK peace law brings hope to mothers, anguish to veterans
By Ismet Mikailogullari and Mert Ozkan DIYARBAKIR, Turkey/ANKARA, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Longing to be reunited with her son, Ayten Elhaman was glued to the television all day as Turkey’s parliament debated and passed a law this week enabling Kurdish militants to return home under
