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MTG-I2 satellite launches on Ariane 6, completing Europe's new weather constellation
The launch of MTG-I2 from French Guiana completes the first trio of Meteosat Third Generation satellites, delivering high-resolution data every 2.5 minutes to improve weather forecasting and early warnings of extreme events.
Pro-Israel lobby spends big on US midterms as backlash grows
The most powerful pro-Israel lobby in the United States is spending more than any other outside group on the 2026 midterms -- even as its once-coveted backing becomes an increasingly potent weapon for political opponents. The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC)
Nepal-Tibet floods: How to contribute under Nepal’s ‘one-door policy’ for disaster relief?
The policy was introduced partly to eliminate potential financial irregularities.
Grand jury: DeSantis admin 'misappropriated' tax dollars in Hope Florida scandal
A Florida grand jury found Gov. Ron DeSantis’s (R-Fla.) administration “misappropriated” a payment from a Medicaid settlement into the Hope Florida Foundation — an organization “championed” by first lady Casey DeSantis. The grand jury argued the $10 million transfer was "part
Nepal-Tibet floods: Nepal police warn of scams targeting flood relief donations
The warning comes as authorities continue search, rescue and relief operations after the flooding.
California lawmakers move to keep cocktails-to-go alive as boozy measure heads to Gavin Newsom’s desk
California is now among a shrinking group of states where cocktails to-go remain a temporary measure.
J. Cole Cancels Concert After Touring Crew Member’s Death
The rapper's show in Sacramento on Thursday was cut after the tragic accident
Rescuers scour Nepal flood debris as risk of fresh flooding grows
NUWAKOT, Nepal, Aug 28 - Rescue teams using heavy machinery dug through mud and debris in Nepalese towns devastated by a flash flood two days ago, as hopes of finding survivors faded and officials worked to reduce the risk of fresh flooding.
Iran war diplomacy turns toward reopening Strait of Hormuz
By Elwely Elwelly and Enas Alashray DUBAI/CAIRO, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Iran war mediators have placed renewed emphasis on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, with Tehran agreeing to draw up a list of conditions to restore normal traffic after a Qatari emissary pressed the Iranians to
Centcom says Iranian sea mines cleared from Strait of Hormuz transit routes
The U.S. military said Thursday that it has cleared all Iranian sea mines along internationally recognized transit routes in the Strait of Hormuz. In a video posted to the social platform X Thursday evening, U.S. Central Command (Centcom) Commander Adm. Brad Cooper said that
Videos capture humpback whales stopping to snack as they migrate along Australia's coast
The southern humpback whale migration is in full swing. Tens of thousands of whales are now making their journey from warm Australian waters in the north to their cold feeding grounds in Antarctica.
Nepal declines foreign rescue teams, says its own security agencies can handle operation
Instead, Nepal wants cash contributions through a one-door mechanism.
Trump ratchets up rhetoric against Beijing as U.S.-China officials meet for Xi's Washington visit
U.S. and Chinese officials met in Beijing this week, despite the White House's tough talk on China.
China in the crossfire as US widens economic warfare on Iran
China faces a dilemma in the six-month war between Iran and the United States, wanting the conflict to drag on and drain American military and government resources, yet wary of becoming a target of Washington’s newly announced economic campaign against countries that do
‘They all died, and I lived’: Survivors of Nepal flood left in stunned disbelief
A devastating flood and mudslide has left more than 300 dead and more than 1,400 others missing.
Nepal-Tibet floods: Authorities warn lakes could breach and cause another flooding as search for survivors continues
More than 1,000 people are still missing and over 400 confirmed dead.
GTA 6's third and final trailer is here, locking down release date
Trailer 3 gives us a brand-new look at Jason and Lucia living in Vice City, and new gameplay that will allow fans to update pre-release maps
The GTA 6 Netflix exclusive reveal is on YouTube now
Watch 26 minutes of new Grand Theft Auto 6 footage.
'Mad honey' that can stop your heart is now being sold online worldwide
A few months ago, a friend of mine told me that his father-in-law had been rushed to the hospital after eating some wild honey brought back from the hills of Nepal.
Inside ‘Married at First Sight’ Season 20: How Peacock’s Changes Led to 1.8 Billion Minutes Viewed, That Wild Reunion and Why Lindsay Hubbard Said No to the Show
Millions of viewers are saying “I do” to Season 20 of “Married at First Sight.” The Kinetic Content relationship reality series, which moved to Peacock during Season 19 after 15 seasons on Lifetime, underwent a few changes this year. The finale and reunion dropped on Peacock on
Wisconsin politicians joke about Lake Michigan name change
Wisconsin politicians made jokes out of President Trump’s executive order aiming to rename Lake Ontario, jesting about the renaming of Lake Michigan, another Great Lake. On Thursday, the president put his signature on an executive order formally changing the name of Lake
US-hosted G20 finance meeting to target growth, imbalances, Iran sanctions, Treasury official says
By David Lawder WASHINGTON, Aug 27 (Reuters) - The Trump administration aims to have finance leaders from the Group of 20 major economies agree next week on steps to boost economic growth, reduce global imbalances and tackle sovereign debt challenges while pressing them to cut
GTA 6′s Big Gameplay Reveal Contains A Mission First Seen In The 2022 Leak, So Let’s Compare Them
Our new look at that infamous diner robbery shows just how far GTA 6 has come in four years
South Korea, Japan and US to hold North Korea-focused nuclear missile drill
The annual Freedom Edge drills, which are defensive in nature, will be held in international waters.
I watched my village disappear in an instant in the devastating Nepal floods
"I am 44 years old, and I have never once, in all that time, seen the river come for us," said the author.
The Biggest Action Thriller Epic of the Year Officially Arrives in 3 Weeks
Fresh horrors are coming from the director of Weapons and Barbarian
4 Major GTA 6 Questions the Previews Haven't Answered
Who's in the cast? What's happening with GTA Online? We have questions after Rockstar's Netflix Grand Theft Auto 6 extended look.
Every Cool Detail We Spotted In The Massive 26-Minute GTA 6 Gameplay Trailer
A 3D mini-map, holding hands, manatees, and backflips are just some of the things we spotted
Two killed in oil tanker fire off South Korea: Report
The two victims were found dead in the engine room, Yonhap said. The remaining 16 crew members were rescued by the Coast Guard.
Dingell plans legislation to void Trump's Lake Ontario renaming
Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) plans to introduce a bill Monday that would nullify President Trump's executive order renaming Lake Ontario to “Lake America.” The one-page “Hands Off Our Great Lakes Act” bill would ensure the executive order “shall have no force or effect” and
Rohingya refugees face fierce new wave of hostility in Malaysia
A community that has long felt beleagured is looking over its shoulder again.
Will GTA 6 Make Fun Of Trump? ‘Very Specific Political Issues Or Memes Will Date Us’
Rockstar explains its approach to satire
Hitting bacteria hard and early with diverse phage cocktails may curb resistance
As multidrug antibiotic resistance emerges as a potent public health challenge, medical science has renewed attention on the potential for bacteriophage therapy. Bacteriophages, or phages, are viruses that target, infect and replicate inside bacteria, destroying them in the
Evolution favors flatter paths when fitness outcomes are equal, study finds
A surprising discovery by Technion researchers sheds new light on the dynamics of evolution. Published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the study shows that when an organism has several evolutionary paths available with equal fitness, the path it follows
Two killed in oil tanker fire off South Korea, Yonhap reports
SEOUL, Aug 28 - Two crew people were killed on Thursday after a fire broke out aboard an oil products tanker off South Korea, the Yonhap News Agency reported, citing the Coast Guard.
Why India wants Bangladesh's Tarique Rahman in Delhi
India is keen to reset ties with Bangladesh, but old tensions and new regional alliances complicate its efforts.
US to push economic pressure on Iran at G20 finance talks
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will step up efforts to isolate Iran economically as he hosts G20 counterparts next week, a US official said Thursday, in a gathering clouded by war and trade tensions. Finance ministers and central bank governors from the Group of 20 major
Actually, Zara Larsson Isn’t Eligible For Best New Artist. She’s Already a Grammy Nominee
Larsson said she didn't want to submit for the category in an interview circulating the internet. But she can't — here's why
Hemp ban awaits Senate returning from break
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare The Big Story Hemp ban awaits Senators returning from break When Congress returns from August recess next week, House Republicans looking to quickly pass stopgap funding legislation will need to navigate the
Tiny oxygen gaps may determine whether next-generation memory films store data well
Researchers have captured in real time the "birth moment" when the performance of a next-generation memory material is determined. The key lies in controlling oxygen vacancies, microscopic defects created when oxygen atoms are missing from their normal positions.
‘Big Little Lies’ Sequel Book Teases Storyline for HBO Series’ Season 3: What’s Going on With Madeline, Celeste and Jane in ‘Big Little Truths’
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for “Big Little Truths,” the follow-up novel to “Big Little Lies.” It all starts with a mysterious finger sent to the school principal. Liane Moriarty is back with “Big Little Truths,” a book set 10 years after the events of her
FDA approves new COVID-19 shots
The Food and Drug Administration approved updated COVID-19 vaccines on Thursday for people at higher risk, clearing the way for manufacturers to begin shipping them to pharmacies and physicians' offices. The agency greenlit new formulations of the mRNA vaccines from
Overcooked? Why robotic pizza makers are failing
A string of failures has sapped confidence that robots will take over production at pizza restaurants.
Katseye Drops Out of Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields Festival After Member Sprains Ankle
The superstar group were set to perform this Saturday in Southern California
Selena Gomez pushes back against 'absurd' fraud claims
Selena Gomez's lawyer says the fraud case is "absurd" - but it is far from unusual for celebrity family business relationships to go wrong.
