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US reiterates backing for Tibetan aspirations to preserve culture after man set himself on fire
WASHINGTON, July 8 - The U.S. State Department said on Wednesday it supports aspirations of Tibetans to preserve their culture and will continue to call on China to return to dialogue with the Dalai Lama, after a Tibetan man set himself on fire near the U.N. headquarters last
New Muppet Show’s most controversial element now seems validated
Despite fan criticism, Matt Vogel, Kermit's performer since 2017, just recieved an Emmy nod for the 2026 Disney Plus special The Muppet Show.
Wealthy AI workers send San Francisco house prices soaring
The median cost of a home in the city is now $1.7m, a record high, according to the latest figures.
I run the UK's biggest bank, here are five ways to manage your money
The CEO of Lloyds Bank talks about how to save, budget, avoid scams and manage money in a relationship.
Former Destiny 2 and Marathon director settles $200 million lawsuit against Sony and Bungie: 'The outcome is one I am very satisfied with'
Terms of the settlement were not disclosed, but Christopher Barrett seems very happy.
Why some glasses break suddenly while others deform smoothly
If a liquid is cooled slowly to its freezing point, it becomes a crystal in which the constituent particles are arranged in an ordered pattern. In contrast, when the liquid is cooled very quickly, the particles are unable to arrange themselves in an ordered fashion, and it
Where to find Blackbeard's Treasure in Black Flag Resynced
Track down Thatch's trove of plunder.
How to get all 28 outfits in Black Flag Resynced
Outfits have seen some of the biggest changes in the remake.
How to get Data Fragments in Black Flag Resynced
Unlock Animus project rewards with this currency.
How to complete the Art Lover quest in Black Flag Resynced
Restore the Great Inagua art collection for Bernard.
How to access Black Flag Resynced's new content in order
Try out each new addition as you play through Edward's story.
All 22 treasure map locations in Black Flag Resynced
The remake's buried treasure maps aren't identical to the original game.
All 16 Mayan stone locations in Black Flag Resynced
Solve these old puzzles to complete the Mayan Mystery quest.
Sony Reaches Settlement With Bungie Director It Accused Of Sexual Misconduct And Adds His Name To Marathon‘s Credits
Christopher Barrett had accused the PS5 maker of trying to avoid paying him vested bonuses from the studio's sale
‘Supergirl’: “The Middle” Singer Opens Up About “Wild” Response to Her Jimmy Eat World Cover
Kelty Greye tells The Hollywood Reporter about her melancholic rendition of the 2001 hit that she recorded three years before it landed in the DC Studios film and accepting "whether you loved it or hated it."
The latest space race is to become the first galactic garbageman and clear up 6,000 tons of floating debris
“Debris removal or in-orbit servicing also will become something like a rocket industry,” Dr. Phanindra explains.
Soccer-Giuliani defends White house handling of Iran at World Cup
July 8 (Reuters) - The White House has defended its handling of Iran's visa restrictions during the World Cup, with top official Andrew Giuliani saying the team's decision to base themselves in Tijuana, Mexico, instead of Tucson was mutually beneficial. Giuliani, Executive
Analysis-Trump wants to leave the Iran war behind. That won't happen soon
By Matt Spetalnick WASHINGTON, July 8 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump’s struggle to extricate himself from the unpopular Iran war has hit a new roadblock with the latest exchange of attacks between the two sides, leaving him with few good options and a faltering
A sealed copy of Super Mario Bros. NES cartridge...
A sealed copy of Super Mario Bros. NES cartridge recently sold at auction for $3 million . “It bears the coveted gloss sticker seal affixed to the top lid, identifying it as a second-production example.”
Should a chatbot manage your bank account? Probably not, according to analysis
When it comes to managing your personal finances, you may want to stick with your accountant before turning to artificial intelligence, according to a new study from the University of Georgia.
Satellites are transforming biodiversity monitoring for global nature targets, but major gaps remain
A new scientific review outlines how satellites and other remote sensing technologies are increasingly shaping how biodiversity and ecosystem health can be monitored at scale—offering new opportunities for countries reporting under international nature targets, while also
The Memo: Trump’s tough talk on Iran raises big question — will the U.S. return to war?
The United States launched a fresh wave of attacks on Iran on Wednesday, marking the second successive night of offensive action. The new strikes, which were announced in a social media post by U.S. Central Command (Centcom) shortly after 4 p.m. EDT, were far from a surprise.
Meta is reportedly working on smart glasses that would be recording all the time
Meta might be the next company to make an always-on AI wearable. The company is working on prototype "super sensing" always-aware smart glasses that could continuously record audio and snap photos "every few seconds," according to the Financial Times. The wearer could then ask
Actor Patrick Dempsey pours cold water on possible Senate bid in Maine
Patrick Dempsey will not attempt to go from the fictional Seattle Grace Hospital to the real U.S. Senate. Dempsey, a native of Lewiston, Maine who is perhaps best known for his role on ABC's "Grey's Anatomy," said Tuesday he will not run for Senate in his home state, as
MindsEye developers protest against a fan event their own studio is hosting
Another bizarre twist in the Build a Rocket Boy saga.
Help, I can't decide if Stardew Valley in 3D is amazing or horrifying
Somehow adding a third dimension made it claustrophobic.
Lawmakers demand answers after fatal ICE shooting in Texas
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are calling for an investigation after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer fatally shot a Mexican immigrant in Houston on Tuesday. An ICE spokesperson said officers with the agency had tried to conduct a vehicle stop as part of a
Iran to bury Khamenei in hometown as US ramps up strikes
Iranians were preparing on Thursday to bury their slain leader Ali Khamenei in his hometown of Mashhad in northeast Iran, as new US strikes threatened to trigger a fresh escalation in the Middle East war. But the ceasefire looked increasingly threatened as US Central Command
US strikes Iran as Trump says truce 'over'
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story US strikes Iran as Trump says truce 'over' The U.S. military resumed strikes against Iran on Wednesday, aiming to further decimate its ability to
Matt Cherniss on Apple TV’s Impressive Emmys Batting Average, and When ‘Widow’s Bay,’ ‘Pluribus’ and ‘Severance’ Might Return
Apple TV execs can’t help crowing at their Emmy nomination batting average: 87 nominations (the platform’s best showing yet) across 15 programs — out of just 31 titles that were submitted for voter consideration, less than half of what its competitors submitted. “This just
OpenAI moves ahead with new model release
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story OpenAI to publicly release new model after delay OpenAI will release its most advanced model series, GPT 5.6, to the public Thursday after delaying the public rollout at the request of the Trump administration. © AP Photo/Alex
LISTEN: Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon Fight in France Over Streaming Quotas and Theatrical Windowing Rules
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, Variety’s Elsa Keslassy explains the battle that is brewing in France between Netflix and other streamers over the country’s programming quotas and its theatrical movie windowing rules. Keslassy, who is Variety‘s international
Slowing Atlantic current could fuel stronger California atmospheric rivers by century's end
A slowing Atlantic Ocean current is projected to intensify powerful storms in California while reducing snowfall over Greenland, according to a recent University of California, Riverside study. The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) works like a giant conveyor
South African fynbos soil delivers a new species of soil bacterium
Microbiologists from Stellenbosch University in South Africa have discovered a previously unknown bacterial genus within the phylum Acidobacteriota. It is the first genus from this phylum to be described from Southern Africa.
Primordial mini-moons may explain meteorite composition
A new Southwest Research Institute-led study proposes a solution to a longstanding puzzle in planetary science: What caused the concentration, assembly, and preservation of millimeter-sized, spherical mineral grains within the parent bodies of the most common meteorites? The
Republicans prepare $8 million ad campaign against possible Platner replacement
Republicans are preparing to launch an $8 million ad blitz against the candidate selected to replace Maine Senate Democratic nominee Graham Platner in the wake of sexual assault allegations. The Super PAC Pine Tree Results spent $2 million in May on YouTube and television ads
Iran strikes drive oil price gains
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Iran strikes drive oil price gains The end of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire is driving oil prices higher and creating uncertainty for future energy prices. © Filip Singer, Pool Photo via Associated Press On Tuesday,
Raising Cane’s plots major California expansion — targeting wealthy suburbs
Fried chicken giant Raising Cane’s is gobbling up California, planning 40 new restaurants this year.
United Airlines must face lawsuit after allegedly charging passengers extra for ‘window seats’ with no windows, judge rules
Suit alleges United knowingly charged passengers extra for certain window seats even though some lacked adjacent windows.
Iran ceasefire's end drives up oil prices and uncertainty
The end of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire is driving oil prices higher and fueling uncertainty over future energy prices. On Tuesday and again Wednesday, the U.S. said it was striking Iran in retaliation for attacks on three commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump,
Brown howler monkeys rest more on long, hot days and when feeding on leaves
The daily movements of brown howler monkeys (Alouatta guariba) in the forest are determined by an interplay of environmental, behavioral and social factors. This is one of the conclusions of a study conducted in Brazil and published in the International Journal of Primatology.
New deep-sea measurements show how the ocean floor forms
The first-known direct observations of a seafloor spreading event at a mid-ocean ridge in the Indian Ocean are presented in Nature. The observations offer insight into how new oceanic crust is created.
Commentary: Johor state polls bring PM Anwar’s national revenue-sharing dilemma into sharp focus
Elections in Johor are taking place against the backdrop of the increasingly loud demands by Malaysia’s richer states for larger slices of the national revenue pie, says CNA's Leslie Lopez.
Can We Geoengineer Our Way Out of a Super El Nino?
A natural experiment in sun-scorched Australia points the way The post Can We Geoengineer Our Way Out of a Super El Nino? appeared first on Nautilus .
As inflation hits Indonesia, some businesses bite the bullet while others pass the buck
From a US$0.31 haircut to a US$0.67 meal, some Indonesian businesses have refused to pass rising costs on to consumers, providing small but meaningful relief to their communities. Others make the “hard choice” to raise prices.
These products could be impacted if Trump ends trade with Spain
President Trump on Wednesday said the U.S. will cut off trade with Spain, a move that would impact billions of dollars in goods across a swath of industries if carried out. “Spain is a wasted cause. We don’t want to do any trade business with Spain anymore by the way,” Trump