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After a week of Marvel news, it's becoming clear that the continued fate of the MCU rests on Avengers: Doomsday's shoulders.
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Smart sensor identifies present molecules by remembering the past
Most sensors are designed to do only one thing: detect what passes through them. But what if a sensor could do more? To create a new generation of technology, researchers have looked to living systems for inspiration. If a sensor could detect molecules, could it also remember
State corrections policy must do better than more of the same
The better question is not, “Who runs the prison?” The better question is, “What outcomes are governors requiring this system to produce?”
SNAP recipients, some middle-class families get $60 monthly for produce in new bill. Who qualifies?
The "Fresh Bucks for Fresh Produce" Act would establish a pilot program that awards grants to states so they can give the extra grocery money to lower-income and moderate-income people.
Perennial early access game Project Zomboid hit a new concurrent player record after a huge map update added reworked towns, a spooky orphanage and '400 procedural basements'
The zombie survival sim has also gone up in price.
Malaysia keeps voting for change. Is Anwar’s Pakatan Harapan running out of time to deliver?
PM Anwar's PKR and key ally DAP head into crucial party assemblies in a fortnight.
Spanish teen behind massacre threats and leader of 764 network arrested
Joint Spanish police forces have arrested in Gipuzkoa, near the northern border with France, a 17-year-old seen as Spain's main figure of network 764, accused of coercing and exploiting minors.
Live updates: Trump holds off on Iran strikes; Medicare subsidy move cuts against midterm message
President Trump is holding off on a massive attack on Iran despite warning that the U.S. "locked and loaded and ready to go," citing a request by Iran and Middle East countries tied to the outline of a deal being agreed upon. “Based on this request, I have agreed, for the
DESI side project reveals the spectra of disintegrated exoplanets
Using spectral data from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), astronomers have gained some of the clearest evidence yet that white dwarf stars are accreting debris from disintegrating exoplanets. Captured while DESI was unable to study its primary targets: distant
Palestinian teenage detainee hospitalized in serious condition was restrained to bed for a week
M., a 16-year-old from Bethlehem in the West Bank, developed a life-threatening infection while in IDF custody and was transferred to a Jerusalem hospital, where he remained restrained even after losing consciousness. He was released after his parents petitioned the Israel High
Spanish government received intelligence warnings of Ceuta migrant surge days before crisis
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has described the mass crossing of migrants as a "violation of Spain's territorial integrity" and has blamed the incident on people-smuggling networks.
Trump halts Iran attack plan, citing agreed-upon deal outline
President Trump late Saturday said he was halting an attack plan against Iran and pointed to the outline of a deal being reached as the reason why. “The U.S.A. is locked and loaded and ready to go against the Islamic Republic of Iran, at levels of Military Terror, Strength, and
Inside Christian nationalists' war on religious freedom
In a compelling new book, “No Prophets: The Fight to Save Democracy From Christian Nationalism,” Rep. Jared Huffman (D-Calif.), the only self-declared Humanist in Congress, chronicles the movement’s rise, and documents its great and growing impact on American politics.
Indigenous territory maintains ecological stability amid agricultural expansion in the Brazilian savanna
"An island of biodiversity in a sea of monoculture": This is how a recent study characterized the Pimentel Barbosa Indigenous Territory (TIPB), located in the northeastern part of Mato Grosso state in Brazil's Central-West region. The study showed that the area's human
Who is Jean DeWolff? Spider-Man: Brand New Day's best Easter egg is a brutal comics throwback
The life, death, and afterlife of Jean DeWolff, Spider-Man's favorite cop
At least five dead and 41 missing after an Indonesian ferry caught fire at sea
A total of 225 people on the ferry were rescued, while some passengers jumped into the sea to escape the fire, according to Basarnas, Indonesia's National Search and Rescue Agency.
Europe's wildfires update: Greece still battling, outbreaks in Spain
After weeks of fighting wildfires, France has managed to stop the spread of the blazes. Spain's situation is improving but flames are still spreading while Greece struggles with multiple fires and high winds in different parts of the country.
Indonesia urged to play more active role in global climate diplomacy
Opening the Indonesia Net-Zero Summit (INZS) 2026 at Balai Kartini in Jakarta on Saturday (Aug 1), Dino Patti Djalal, Chairman and Founder of the Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia (FPCI), said that climate change has become "the greatest blind spot in world affairs" today.
5 best anime arcs that are 10/10, no notes (#3 is pure shonen excellence)
An excellent anime arc is tense, memorable, and satisfying.
Pine bark and sponge compounds could counter drug-resistant malaria and babesiosis
As parasites become increasingly resistant to existing drugs, researchers at the University of California, Riverside, are working to develop a new generation of treatments for two serious infectious diseases: malaria and babesiosis.
I enjoyed this video of Oblivion Remastered actor Wes Johnson goofing around in a sound booth dressed as Sheogorath, but a patch for the PC version would be nice too, Bethesda
Bethesda takes a different approach to marketing its Switch 2 launch.
Fastest runner to cross the Alps says it was an incredible experience
Sophie Woods ran the Via Alpina through storms, heat of up to 37C and dodged floods and wildfires across eight countries.
Five dead, 41 missing in Indonesia ferry fire
A total of 225 people on the vessel were rescued, said the regional Surabaya Search and Rescue Agency, which provided the latest figures in an afternoon update.
Five dead, 41 missing, after Indonesia ferry catches fire
The vessel with at least 250 people on board caught fire off Madura island.
Grand designs: Tashkent’s modernist architecture joins UNESCO World Heritage List
The listing covers ten buildings and complexes from the 1960s to the early 1990s, recognising how modernist design was adapted to Central Asian traditions, climate and urban life.
Boy George Fires Label Manager Who Refused To Release His AI Pro-Israel Song, Drops Diss Track About Soup Dragons Singer
Boy George has caused a major stir since releasing his AI-generated pro-Israel track . He has since pulled out of a production of Jesus Christ Superstar and parted ways with the manager of his indie label Boy George Presents, after the manager refused to release the song.
Multiple people killed in shooting at Idaho In-N-Out, suspect also dead
A shooting at an Idaho In-N-Out left multiple people dead, with authorities confirming the suspect also died.
Rescuers recover climber Nirmal Purja’s body after avalanche disaster
He was killed, along with nine team members, in a powerful avalanche in northern Pakistan.
Delicious dumplings: The evolution of delicacies enjoyed all along the Silk Road to Spain
Jiaozi, Shuijiao, Bao, Wonton, Mantou, Manty, Manta, Chuchvara, Pelmeni, Düşbərə, Gurza, Khinkali. So many names, so many dumplings.
How Spain's migrant crisis created a political storm - whipped up by social media
The Ceuta crossings have shaken Europe politically, exposing divisions over the sensitive issue of migration, the BBC's Sarah Rainsford writes.
From Nice to the Etoudi Palace: The network propelling Franck Biya to frontrunner in Cameroon’s succession battle
A businessman turned contender for his father’s succession, Franck Biya is patiently weaving his web. From family to business circles, from the seat of government to the elites of the Grand Nord via sporting stars – here is a map of his network.
How Trump's Gaza peace plan is becoming the new front in the Iran war
Hamas' acceptance of the far-reaching agreement runs counter to Iran's position and underscores Gaza's growing role in the U.S.-led regional struggle with Tehran. Even if Israel believes that renewed fighting in the Strip is inevitable, Trump's interests may stand in the way
Washington state wildfires trigger evacuations
State officials said wildfires across more than 250,000 acres have led to widespread evacuations and power outages.
Rescuers recover climber Nirmal Purja's body after avalanche disaster
"The ground rescue team has reached Nims Dai (Purja) at approximately 5,700m on Broad Peak - a mountain he loved, and a mountain that has now taken him from us," said the Alpine Club of Pakistan.
Sri Lanka boosts prison security after riot kills one
COLOMBO, Aug 2 - Sri Lanka tightened security across its prisons on Sunday after a riot left one person dead and six injured, an official said, as the nation struggles to manage its overcrowded jails.
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10 best games like Baldur's Gate 3
After Baldur's Gate 3, what's next? Check out these 10 must-play games, from clear contenders like Pathfinder and Mass Effect to a few hidden gems.
Trump slashes Medicare drug subsidies, cutting against affordability message
The end of a subsidy program that helped keep costs down for Medicare drug coverage could leave millions of seniors with higher monthly costs, a move that undermines the Trump administration's message of cutting drug costs. President Trump often touts his push for access to
Adopt AI or Die?
Of Pascal’s famous wager on the existence of God, Denis Diderot dryly remarked, nearly a century later, “Pascal says: If your religion is false, you risk nothing in believing it true; if it’s true, you risk everything by believing it false. An imam could say just the same.” It
A tale of 2 Sullivans: Alaska voters see double on Senate primary ballot
Sen. Dan Sullivan (R) is running for reelection in Alaska — and he faces a primary challenge from Dan Sullivan. Early voting kicks off in the state Monday after an Alaska judge ruled in June that a candidate with the same name and party affiliation as the incumbent
Five dead, 41 missing after Indonesian ferry catches fire
The vessel was sailing from Surabaya to Makassar in South Sulawesi when the fire was reported.
4 Singaporeans among foreigners arrested in Vietnam over alleged drug-laced vape trafficking ring
The group, which included ten foreigners, were arrested for allegedly operating a drug trafficking network that injected narcotic-laced e-liquid into e-cigarette pods and later sold them to customers.
Trump says US, Israel to hold off on Iran strikes
President Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States and Israel had agreed to hold off on new strikes on Iran -- provided that a deal to end the months-long conflict is reached rapidly. Fears had been mounting that the fighting could escalate once again after Trump
The Rowboat
“Working in the studio is like building a ship in a bottle. Playing live is like being on a rowboat in the ocean.” Jerry Garcia You probably need some studio time, but you definitely need to play live.