At least 12 dead as wildfires sweep through northern Algeria
Northern Africa has experienced severe heatwaves this summer, leading to hundreds of fires across the region.
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Gnosia Is Streaming Its Among Us-Like, Fully Improvised Stage Show For Free
The Japanese improvised theater adaptation is available on YouTube for a limited time
Former Malaysian PM Ismail Sabri Yaakob charged with failing to declare assets under anti-graft law
Ismail Sabri - who was the country’s prime minister from August 2021 to November 2022 - has been at the centre of corruption and money laundering allegations.
America’s lost Chinese students are staying home instead
The most telling number on American campuses this month is the one that didn’t show up. New foreign enrollment at US universities fell 20% this past spring from a year earlier, according to a survey of 149 institutions co-published by NAFSA, the association of international
Beyoncé to Donate $1 Million to Earthquake Relief Efforts in Colombia’s Hardest-Hit Areas
The money will help provide food and housing supplies to those impacted by the disaster
Live: Hundreds missing as rescuers race to find survivors after deadly Nepal-Tibet floods
Experts warned that a blockage remaining upstream could trigger another flood.
Mystery shrouds CIA chief Ratcliffe’s urgent visit to Moscow
There is very little information on CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s visit to Moscow. Even so, there is enough information to make some observations. One reason for Ratcliffe’s visit was to warn Moscow about replacing the Kyiv regime, which Washington fears may be on the verge of
Rescuers search for survivors after devastating Nepal flood
TRISHULI, Nepal/BEIJING, Aug 27 - Rescue workers searched for hundreds of people still missing on Thursday after a wall of mud and rock collapsed into a river on the Himalayan border of Nepal and China's Tibet a day earlier, triggering catastrophic flooding that swept through
GOP nominee for Texas House seat apologizes for 'crude' online posts
Texas state House candidate Jorge Borrego issued an apology Wednesday for past posts that featured “crude and immature jokes” after laughing the posts off earlier this week. “In no ways do those past posts represent my current sentiments and feelings,” Borrego wrote. He added
What scientists know so far about the deadly Nepal-Tibet floods
The cause of the deadly landslides and floods along the Nepal-Tibet border is not yet certain, but experts say the risk of such events is compounded by the extreme topography of the Himalayas.
Michael B. Jordan’s Near-Perfect Action Trilogy Is About to Leave Netflix
Creed, Creed II, and Creed III are all about to leave Netflix. Catch the Michael B. Jordan movies, featuring Sylvester Stallone as Rocky Balboa
COL Group, Virtue Asia and V47 Entertainment Launch Inside Microdramas, Vertical Entertainment Upfront
COL Group, Virtue Asia and V47 Entertainment have unveiled Inside Microdramas, billed as the first upfront event built around microdramas and the broader vertical entertainment business. The event will take place in Singapore on Oct. 27. The initiative is expected to draw
Nepal-Tibet floods: At least 9 South Koreans missing, response team set to depart for Nepal
The nine missing workers had been working at a hydroelectric power plant construction site in the area.
Nepal-Tibet floods: At least 11 Malaysians missing
Malaysia's embassy in Kathmandu is actively coordinating with local authorities.
Accused 9/11 'mastermind' to stand trial in 2028
The self-proclaimed and accused "mastermind" of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center is scheduled to stand trial in 2028, according to an order issued Wednesday.
34 Australians, 9 South Koreans missing following Nepal-Tibet floods
The flash floods that hit the Nepal-Tibet border on Wednesday have killed at least 160, with the death toll expected to rise.
Flock contract cancellations grow among cities, other jurisdictions
Two Phoenix, Ariz. suburbs became the latest municipalities Wednesday to terminate their contracts with Flock Safety, cancelling their use of the company’s automated license plate readers (ALPRs) that have drawn widespread privacy concerns. The city of Tempe, which had an
Dolly Parton Has One Last Song Buried in a Time Capsule: ‘My Place In History’
Country queen and national treasure Dolly Parton may have physically left the world on Tuesday, but her indelible mark on the world and the industry will never be forgotten. And luckily, she’s not done yet. Parton has several posthumous projects to look forward to, one of which
At least one dead after car crashes into crowd in northern France
One suspect was arrested after the incident in Caen, police said, following a reported fight at a nearby bar.
Do Iran's latest threats to Europe have teeth?
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Do Iran's latest threats to Europe have teeth? Iran’s recent saber-rattling against Bulgaria has renewed questions over how much it’s willing to
The crisis in cosmology continues: Critical problems in a recent defense of cosmic acceleration
Doubts about the standard model of cosmology are deepening after a new study identified fundamental problems in a recent analysis that defended the conventional view that the universe is currently undergoing accelerated expansion driven by dark energy.
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 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 an effort to relaunch diplomacy after the U.S. and Iran traded recriminations over Washington's promise to increase economic pressure on Tehran by targeting
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.
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.
Experts' five tips to make a rented property feel like home
Experts share tips on how to make a flat or house feel like your own without annoying the landlord.
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
