Dolly Parton’s Team Shares Video of the Icon Building Her Empire Over the Past Two Years

A Dolly biopic, docuseries, musical, scripted series, and more are in the works

Canada, pressured by Trump, wants new trade partners. Here’s why it’s hard.

The country needs infrastructure and deals to expand exports beyond the United States.

Dingell: November election isn't about Hasan Piker

Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) on Wednesday expressed her frustration with media coverage surrounding left-wing streamer Hasan Piker and the upcoming Senate race in Michigan. “But I want to tell you: this is just the opportunity to say something to you, I'm done. This election

Qatar PM visits Tehran to pursue mediation efforts

By Yomna Ehab and Parisa Hafezi CAIRO/DUBAI, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Qatar's prime minister visited Tehran on Thursday in a bid to relaunch diplomacy after the U.S. and Iran traded recriminations over Washington's promise to increase economic pressure, a move one Iranian official

Qatar PM to visit Tehran to pursue mediation efforts

By Yomna Ehab and Parisa Hafezi CAIRO/DUBAI, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Qatar's prime minister will visit Tehran on Thursday in a bid to relaunch diplomacy after the U.S. and Iran traded recriminations over Washington's promise to increase economic pressure on Tehran by targeting its

Qatar PM pursues mediation in Tehran as US ramps up 'economic war'

By Parisa Hafezi, Jana Choukeir and Eman Abouhassira DUBAI, Aug 27 (Reuters) - The prime minister of U.S. ally Qatar visited Tehran on Thursday in a bid to revive diplomacy as the U.S. and Iran traded recriminations over Washington's latest sanctions drive, described by one

Virtual reality reveals glassfish synchronize through split-second copying of single neighbors

For centuries, scientists have been fascinated by the remarkable coordinated movements of flocking birds, swarming insects and schooling fish. Researchers have studied these natural phenomena to understand the rules of interactions between individuals that can produce complex

Pressure grows on House GOP leaders to act on data centers

Lawmakers return to Washington next week with little time left before the November elections to show voters they take their concerns seriously.

Hegseth upgrades medals of three Marines who survived Afghanistan attack five years ago

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday upgraded the valor awards of three Marines who guarded the Abbey Gate at the Hamid Karzai International Airport when a bomb went off as U.S. service members were evacuating from Afghanistan five years ago. The Marines — Gunnery Sgt.

PNG parliament to consider Bougainville region's bid for independence

WELLINGTON, Aug 27 - Papua New Guinea's autonomous region of Bougainville moved a step closer to possible independence on Thursday as the country's parliament prepared to consider the results of a non-binding referendum in which voters overwhelmingly backed secession.

NASA just used satellites and debris to navigate without GPS

NASA has successfully tested a system that allows satellites to navigate without GPS by using other spacecraft and debris as landmarks in orbit. In just three days, FALCON also improved the known orbits of more than 200 space objects completely autonomously.

Lawmakers press Treasury to target Chinese banks over Iran

Cross-aisle fatigue with the Iran war spurs support for sanctions on Chinese financial institutions that enable Tehran to fund its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz.

How many games can you identify just from a screenshot of their water?

Will you sink or swim?

Reworked tRNAs enable protein design with up to 34 amino acids

Scientists have been hard at work for more than 20 years to instruct biological systems, such as E. coli cells, to produce proteins they don't naturally produce. Success could mean faster, cheaper, more innovative solutions for medicine, agriculture, materials science,

Innovative etching method for silicon: Higher precision through interlayer

In micro- and nanotechnology, highly precise components with tall, narrow structures (high aspect ratios) made from semiconductor materials like silicon are important. A promising fabrication method is gas-phase metal-assisted chemical etching (MacEtch). In this plasma-free

‘The Sandlot’ Cast Reunites for ‘Dugout Dads’ Comedy Series, Chris Paul Signs on to Executive Produce

“Dugout Dads,” the nine-episode series streaming on YouTube, is seeking a bigger playing field. The short-form series, created by Patrick Renna and Kyle Howard’s Hambino Media, reunites the cast of 1993 hit “The Sandlot” for a new coming-of-age sports story. The comedy, which

'If you started running, they shot you' - inside Nigeria's growing kidnapping crisis

Many communities are living in fear of being kidnapped for ransom as the crisis spreads further south.

Stevie Nicks Remembers ‘Best Week Ever’ Recording Music With Dolly Parton

The duo worked together on “What Has Rock and Roll Ever Done For You” for Parton’s 2023 Rockstar album

Hegseth considering Pentagon chief spokesperson to replace Army secretary

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is considering his chief spokesperson, Sean Parnell, to succeed Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, who is eyeing an exit from the Pentagon in the coming months, two sources familiar with the matter told The Hill. The Hill previously reported that

Iceland holds knife-edge referendum on EU - and it could be decided on fish

On Saturday, Iceland will vote on EU membership talks, amid economic and geopolitical tensions.

From lighting to vintage gems: Five ways to spruce up your rental

Experts share tips on how to make a flat or house feel like your own without annoying the landlord.

Want your job application to stand out? Employers say they look for these skills

Experts have identified six key skills that will count as much as qualifications in getting and keeping a job in the coming decade.

Plug-in solar panels are coming to a shop near you - here's what to know

The UK government claimes panels could help homes "significantly cut" energy bills.

Meta's $18bn settlement may hasten reckoning for social media on child safety

Perhaps our days of doomscrolling are numbered, writes the BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman.

How Dolly Parton's business savvy helped her succeed far beyond the charts

While country music and films brought her fame, her entrepreneurial zeal brought her fortune.

The question dominating Indian politics: Is it worse when women swear?

Rahul Gandhi's comments renew the debate over gender disparity in reactions to insults hurled at PM Narendra Modi.

Nelson Peltz’s Trian has no plans to make bid for Wendy’s right now, sources say

The move comes after the investment firm, a longtime Wendy's shareholder, was earlier this month reported by Reuters and others to be working on preparing a bid with the help of a consortium of investors,

Some Early Star Wars Zero Company Reviews Call It A Potential GOTY Contender

XCOM meets the Clone Wars sounds like a recipe for something pretty cool

AI framework challenges student ideas early, helping undergraduates think critically about research

An interdisciplinary team of researchers has developed and demonstrated a step-by-step framework called Socratic Challenger that uses artificial intelligence to help undergraduate students cultivate critical thinking skills. Specifically, the framework uses AI as a collaborator

How plants use scoop-shaped pores to distribute their pollen efficiently

Bees are the most important pollinators of flowering plants, and approximately 10% of flowering plants are functionally specialized for buzz pollination. Buzz pollination is a mechanism in which pollen can be extracted from flowers only through the application of mechanical

Meta settles its blockbuster trial for up to $17bn

The social-media colossus will alter the way teens can use its platforms

Meta gets out of legal fight

{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Meta settles with states over social media addiction claims Meta and a coalition of state attorneys general reached a settlement in the high-profile trial accusing the company of designing its platforms to be addictive for young

Lil Durk Trial: Jurors See Unreleased ‘Redman’ Video, Defense Calls It ‘Expression of Art’

At the rap star’s murder-for-hire trial, his defense lawyer Brian Steel called him a poet who paints “pictures with words”

What experts know so far about Nepal’s deadly floods

Lethal surges of mud and water that hit “like liquid concrete” are nearly impossible to predict and can’t be outrun.

Nvidia forecasts quarterly revenue above estimates, shares rise

Nvidia’s quarterly revenue more than doubled and the chipmaker forecast third-quarter revenue above Wall Street estimates on Wednesday, signaling persistent demand for its AI chips. The company also said it expects revenue to grow by about 70% in fiscal 2028, and announced an

Nvidia Q2: The $10 Trillion Thesis

Could Canada cut power to the US?

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story What would losing Canada's electricity mean for the U.S.? Ontario Premier Doug Ford has floated cutting off Canadian power to the U.S. in retaliation for President Trump’s trade war. © Sammy Kogan, The Canadian

Electrically charged raindrops could be corroding metal with protective coatings

Electrically charged raindrops, a naturally occurring phenomenon, can break down surfaces treated with protective coatings, according to new research published in Nature. This previously overlooked corrosion mechanism highlights the need for a new method of preserving metal

The 'Rock of Starvation' reappears as drought tightens its grip on the Danube

The reappearance of Budapest's "Rock of Starvation" is a visible sign of a drought months in the making. IIASA researchers have traced its progression from missing rainfall and parched soils to exceptionally low flows across the Danube basin.

Leah Remini Joins ‘The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ Season 16

Season 16 of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” has a new marquee star: The Bravo show has landed actor/anti-Scientology activist Leah Remini as a full-time cast member. Remini won’t be the only new cast member on “RHOBH.” Tracy Tutor, the real estate agent and former

Over 570 tourists, among them Australians, Indians and Malaysians, missing in Nepal-Tibet floods

It was not immediately clear how many Nepali residents of the area were missing.

RFK Jr. feuds with Shapiro, spreads vaccine misinformation

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare The Big Story Kennedy feuds with Shapiro over vaccines An online row between Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) erupted on Wednesday after

Dolly Parton’s ‘Jolene’: The Best Covers, Spin-Offs, and Response Songs

Parton's tale of a scheming man-stealer has been covered by everyone from the White Stripes to Fiona Apple, and inspired countless response songs. These are 20 you need to hear

One Shot From The New GTA 6 Leak Already Has Some Fans Yelling About A Downgrade

Others suggest there are a few possible reasons the game doesn't look the same as it did in the first trailer

Death toll rises, rescuers search for 1,400 missing after Nepal-Tibet floods

Experts cautioned that lingering blockage in a river could lead to another flood.

Early government projection showed thousands of Americans at risk of harmful exposure after East Palestine train derailment

An early government projection on the exposure to toxic chemicals following the 2023 East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment indicated that the incident could have put thousands of Americans at risk, according to documents obtained by a watchdog group. The incident, which

Meta reaches $18B deal on kids' use of Facebook, Instagram: 4 takeaways

A landmark settlement between Meta and attorneys general across the country will see the technology giant pay more than $18 billion to states but also roll out several changes to better protect kids and teens on its Facebook and Instagram platforms. The settlement proposal,