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Where to Find a Commonwealth Games 2026 Livestream in the U.S. to Watch the Event for Free
Some of the best summer athletes in the world are heading to Scotland for the 2026 Commonwealth Games. A quadrennial event dating back to 1930, the Commonwealth Games unites thousands of athletes from more than 70 nations across the British Commonwealth — I.e. countries that
China's Moonshot AI stole from Anthropic, Trump tech adviser says
The allegations come as Chinese AI companies are facing increased US government scrutiny.
Travis Scott Says He Was “Nervous as F” About Acting in Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’
The rapper also recorded the original song "When I’m Home" for the closing credits.
The challenges of developing the colony sim, from Dungeon Keeper to Dwarf Fortress and beyond
PC Gamer interviews the genre's founding fathers.
Republican Jewish Coalition endorses Darline Graham
The Republican Jewish Coalition on Wednesday endorsed Sen. Darline Graham (R-S.C.), pledging its support for the sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), a longtime ally to Israel. Coalition national chair Norm Coleman and CEO Matt Brooks said that Graham's brother
Extreme heat wave grips Tunisia as wide power cuts fuel frustration
In Tunisia, long power outages across the country have added to the strain of an intense heat wave, with temperatures as high as 49°C (120°F), leaving many fearing for their livelihoods.
Watch Guitarricadelafuente’s Dreamy Television Debut on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’
The Spanish singer-songwriter played a celestial version of his song "BABIECA!"
Canada's 'powerful' dairy sector is in Trump's trade crosshairs
Canada's dairy supply management system is in the spotlight after the US president singled it out as one of three main irritants used to justify new tariffs.
India pushes China for better market access, trade balance
The push comes amid the Middle East conflict and unpredictable US policies including tariffs.
Pentagon briefs House lawmakers on Iran war
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Pentagon briefs House lawmakers on Iran war as tensions escalate in region The Pentagon briefed a bipartisan group of House lawmakers Monday in
Nonproliferationists demand Congress reject Trump-Saudi nuke deal
Nonproliferation experts are raising alarms after Reuters reported that President Donald Trump’s administration plans to ask Congress to approve a deal that could allow Saudi Arabia to develop nuclear weapons. According to Reuters, an agreement crafted by the Trump
House approves GOP-supported US-Israel military integration
The Republican-controlled US House of Representatives voted Wednesday in favor of a record $1.15 trillion military spending authorization bill containing a highly controversial provision to increase cooperation between the US and Israeli armed forces. House lawmakers voted
Trump backs Iraq’s prime minister. Some Republicans want to see results.
The GOP lawmakers are pressing Iraq’s new leader for major changes, including the disarming of Iran-backed militias in the country.
New Trump tariffs to block Indian, Chinese generic drugs sourcing
While President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed that he is working to lower the cost of prescription drugs, advocates for patients on Wednesday expressed alarm over the Republican’s plan to impose significant tariffs on imported generic medication. “Effective August 1st,
US public investments in ag research declined as China’s boomed
For many decades, the United States led the world in public funding for agriculture research. But federal and state investments peaked in 2002 and have declined, adjusted for inflation, by more than 30% since. Does this decline in publicly funded research and development (R&D)
US may sanction China’s Moonshot for distilling Anthropic’s Fable
Washington is threatening to impose sanctions on Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) companies for building their models by distilling outputs from American AI systems, saying it has found evidence of large-scale, covert theft of proprietary US technology. US Treasury
The new Warhammer Blood Bowl published by Slitherine will be out in fall, and I'm looking forward to it because I enjoy pain I guess
Blood Bowl is a board game where the dice punish you, and the videogames have stayed true to that.
Genome tool places large genetic sequences precisely in rice and tobacco without DNA breaks
Researchers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) have developed a new way to add large pieces of genetic information to plants, overcoming a challenge that has limited plant biotechnology for decades. The advance could help scientists build more complex
Connecticut Democrats warn Yale risks tax status if it makes DOJ deal
Connecticut Democratic lawmakers warned that Yale University's tax-exempt status is at risk if it decides to make a deal with the Department of Justice (DOJ) to resolve its investigations into the Ivy League school. University President Maurie McInnis last week said publicly
Why Bandung is the world's best-kept secret for handmade boots – and the brands to know
Plus, a beginner's guide to choosing the right pair of Bandung-made boots.
Even camels can't cope: Africa's ships of the desert hit by rising temperatures
Herders and experts tell the BBC how Africa's camels are suffering because of extreme heat.
Airport drop-off fees up by a third - here are the priciest
The cost of parking closest to the terminal just for a few minutes has hit £10 at two of the UK's busiest airports.
A longer, hotter reality surrounds marine heat waves, research reveals
Anyone who has boiled a pot of water understands that it takes both time and energy to raise the temperature, so it may come as a surprise to learn that scientists have long treated marine heat waves (MHWs) as isolated events. New research led by William & Mary's VIMS & Batten
Russia's businesses under strain from Ukraine's attacks on Wildberries
Ukrainian drones have hit several retail warehouses belonging to Russia's biggest online retailer Wildberries in a matter of days.
‘Scorching, dry summers’: Heat rather than lack of rain is now to blame for Europe’s droughts
“This isn’t just a crisis for farmers, it’s a crisis that trickles down to Europe’s most vulnerable,” says researcher Merel Laauwen.
Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Gets Very Cool And Surprisingly Affordable Action Figures
Hasbro is bringing Hyrule to life for cheap
The Odyssey’s most important visual was inspired by a 58-year-old twist from a classic sci-fi movie
Christopher Nolan has been thinking about how to film the Trojan Horse for decades
Marine animals first colonized empty seashells about 470 million years ago
An international study led by researchers from the University of Tartu shows that approximately 470 million years ago, a significant ecological change took place in the world's oceans: For the first time, the interiors of empty mollusk shells began to be used as habitats. This
Yeon Sang-ho Returns to ‘Parasyte’ Universe With ‘Tamiya,’ Starring Shioli Kutsuna, at Netflix
Yeon Sang-ho is returning to the “Parasyte” universe with “Parasyte: Tamiya,” a new live-action series starring Shioli Kutsuna for Netflix, set to stream in 2027. The series marks another collaboration between Netflix and Yeon (“Hellbound,” “Parasyte: The Grey”), who developed
White House official accuses Chinese startup of distilling Anthropic model, accessing banned Nvidia chips
A top White House official accused a Chinese startup on Wednesday of improperly using Anthropic's latest model and accessing restricted Nvidia chips to develop its new Kimi model. Michael Kratsios, the director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, said
Watch: What we know about the US-Saudi nuclear deal
The BBC's Sarah Smith explains the implications of the landmark cooperation agreement between both countries.
I regret to report that the AIs are weebs, too
An April 2026 study indicates LLMs display a "disproportionate prominence of Japan" when asked questions about culture.
Google burning through cash with spiralling AI costs
The company said earlier this year it expected to spend as much as $190bn on AI investments.
Quantum internet leaves the lab with first real-world entanglement over busy telecom fiber
Quantum information is notoriously fragile. Internet traffic is anything but. Yet Northwestern University scientists have demonstrated they can peacefully coexist inside the same fiber-optic cable.
Massachusetts voters to decide marijuana repeal question after challenge rejected
Massachusetts voters will decide in November if legal marijuana will be repealed after a challenge to the proposal was rejected Tuesday. The State Ballot Law Commission overruled an objection to the petition seeking to end the Bay State's recreational cannabis law, allowing the
Unlikely Pokémon Winds & Waves monster hides 20 years of history
A small detail in Pokémon Pokopia might've been planned for Diamond & Pearl. And we may not see the full version until the Switch 2 Pokémon games
US announces civilian nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia
The United States on Wednesday announced a landmark deal with Saudi Arabia that would establish a civilian nuclear program in the Gulf country, with Washington insisting the agreement includes non-proliferation safeguards. - Proliferation concerns - The United States signed a
The Fourth Circuit Says Border Agents Can Search Your Phone By Hand, No Suspicion Required
Legal intern Suzanne Castillo was the principal author of this post. The Fourth Circuit issued a disappointing opinion in U.S. v. Belmonte Cardozo , a case in which EFF filed an amicus brief , alongside the national ACLU, its Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, and
World Of Warcraft Players Think They’ve Uncovered An Insider Raiding Scandal
That's...not a real ability
Shaken, Soaked and Seasick: What It’s Like to Survive ‘The Odyssey’ in 4DX
There’s no question that seeing Christopher Nolan’s epic “The Odyssey” in 70mm and Imax – or both – is an expansive and breathtaking experience. But for cinephiles who have already checked off those formats on their list, what’s it like to watch the Matt Damon-starring,
Lindell, Tafoya widening leads in Minnesota GOP primaries: Poll
A new poll shows both businessman Mike Lindell and political and cultural commentator Michele Tafoya gaining momentum in the Minnesota Republican gubernatorial and Senate primaries, respectively. The poll, conducted by KSTP/SurveyUSA, shows that while the GOP frontrunners are
Victoria Monét Previews ‘Frequency of Love’ Album With New Song ‘Reach Out’
Singer’s sophomore record is slated to arrive in the fall
Light-driven chemistry method could create antiviral compound libraries 10 to 100 times larger within weeks
As the world faces new and often untreatable viral threats, Simon Fraser University researchers have found a way to cut years off the time it takes to discover antiviral drugs. The new research enables scientists to quickly create large libraries of nucleoside analogs (NAs),
Oh wow, The Verge made a 70-minute video on how The...
Oh wow, The Verge made a 70-minute video on how The Clapper became a viral sensation . When I was a kid, we didn’t have a Clapper, no one I knew had one, and I couldn’t understand why every single household didn’t have one of these magical devices.
6 Democrats cross aisle, join GOP to back annual defense policy bill
Six Democratic House lawmakers crossed the aisle on Wednesday to join a majority of Republicans in passing a nearly $1.15 trillion annual defense policy bill. The Democrats who backed the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) all have a reputation of breaking with
Indian police cracked down on 'cockroach' protesters. They went home and made memes about it
For 'cockroach' protesters, reels and memes became a way of documenting fear, making sense of violence and refusing to let it have the last word.
