China, Russia stress strategic ties with North Korea in anniversary messages to Kim

Kim also received congratulatory messages from leaders of several other countries.

Corporations want to kill physical media because it suits them, but Big Box PC game packaging just got a second chance

It's now much easier to take the DIY approach.

1 dead, over 40 hurt as heavy rain hits central Japan, swamps Nagoya

Authorities urged residents in some areas to seek safety as roads, railway tracks were inundated.

US military says it destroyed five Iranian oil carriers after attempted missile attacks

Sept 8 (Reuters) - U.S. Central Command said on Tuesday that its forces destroyed five Iranian crude oil carriers on September 8 after attempted missile attacks on a U.S. Navy warship over the past two days. (Reporting by Jasper Ward and Christian Martinez; Editing by Chris

Lil Durk Closings: Prosecutors Hammer ‘Revenge,’ Defense Cites ‘Tsunami of Reasonable Doubt’

The rapper is fighting charges he put a bounty on Quando Rondo in retaliation for the killing of King Von

US to ban imports of some Canadian alcohol, dairy goods and motorbikes

It is the latest strike in a long trade war, and comes after Canadian counter-tariffs on US goods come into force.

Germany's 15-year-olds post lowest PISA results since testing began 25 years ago

The PISA study regularly assesses 15-year-olds' ability to understand and solve real-life problems in reading, mathematics and science toward the end of their compulsory education. It demonstrates the extent to which young people are prepared for the demands of a

Researchers rewire ribosomes to specialize in one protein

Every cell relies on ribosomes, the molecular machines that read genetic instructions and use them to assemble proteins. A cell needs thousands of types of proteins at any one time, so ribosomes must be generalists, capable of using instructions to produce any protein.

Carville claims Trump 'wants to torture' GOP ahead of midterms

Democratic strategist James Carville speculated Tuesday that President Trump wants his party to lose the midterms. “The only answer that I can come up [with] that explains the current behavior of Donald Trump is simply this: He wants the Republicans to lose. He hates them. He

Meta continues to run ads promoting child sexual abuse material in India - report

The report follows a BBC Eye investigation that found Instagram running paid ads promoting such material in India.

Tooley Oil is selling its NorCal convenience stores and car washes

A beloved brand that has been serving Northern California customers for nearly 50 years is now getting out of the petroleum and convenience retail business.

When disaster strikes, what happens to our pets?

As large-scale disasters—including earthquakes, torrential rains, typhoons and wildfires—become increasingly frequent, ensuring that pets as well as their owners can evacuate safely and receive appropriate care has become an important part of disaster preparedness.

Tiny molecular rings open new ways for designing better medicines

Cyclopropanes are organic chemistry's smallest rings. Three carbon atoms are joined in a triangle, creating a compact and unusually strained structure. Despite—or partly because of—this unusual geometry, cyclopropanes are found in many biologically active natural products and

Hegseth is shaking up the Pentagon as the US wages war - but at what cost?

The upheaval in the military could shape the legacy of Trump's second term, writes the BBC's Tom Bateman.

'Constantly on my mind' - 9/11 agony endures for bereaved, 25 years on

As the 25th anniversary approaches, the wait for the alleged mastermind of the attack to be put on trial goes on.

Congress Begins Drafting 20% Federal Film Incentive With Trump’s Blessing (EXCLUSIVE)

Members of Congress are drafting legislation that would create a 20% federal film and TV incentive — with bonuses that could bring it as high as 30% — after President Trump endorsed the idea last week. The bill is expected to be introduced this month, and perhaps as soon as the

Prehistoric builders hauled 25-tonne stones at least 18 km to build iconic Devil's Arrows

New research has revealed that ancient builders deliberately transported enormous 25-tonne stones across at least 18 kilometers (11 miles) to build Britain's tallest surviving prehistoric stone row—the iconic Devil's Arrows.

Should promotion depend on how workers use AI?

More companies are tying career progression to AI use: is that fair?

Iran sends wave of missiles toward U.S. base in Jordan after vowing escalation

Under economic pressure from the U.S., Iranian leaders have signaled they will not capitulate amid stunted diplomatic efforts to end the war.

I'm 27 and I've already written my will - here's why

For many young people making a will may not seem necessary, but here's why you shouldn't put it off.

Bruce Davis, Longtime AMPAS Executive Director, Dies at 83

Bruce Davis, who served as Executive Director of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and helped develop the Margaret Herrick Library and Academy Film Archive, died Sept. 5 in Los Angeles. He was 83. Davis came to the Academy after chairing the theater department at

British TV Sector Revenues Hit $5.1 Billion Last Year Driven by U.S. Streamers: It ‘Underlines the Strength of the U.K. Production Market’

British TV sector revenues hit £3.81 billion ($5.1 billion) last year, largely driven by U.S. streamers. The results were published by Pact, the U.K. producers trade group, who noted the figure represented a £149 million (4.1%) increase on 2024 revenues. They say it is driven

Vulnerable House Democrat selling Zyn-inspired campaign merchandise

A House Democrat seeking reelection is selling Zyn-inspired campaign merchandise, leaning into an association with the explosively popular nicotine pouches that have devotees among the Trump administration. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-Wash.) is selling a $50

Mamdani: NYC leaders 'lied' about post-9/11 air quality

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) on Tuesday released records related to the city government’s response to worsened air quality after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, saying city leaders “lied” about how safe it was to breathe. Mamdani’s office released 170,000

Untangling the meta-biomaterial puzzle one property at a time

From repairing damaged tissues to developing better implants, many medical developments depend on materials that can mimic the complex properties of human tissue. Meta-biomaterials are among the most promising candidates. By tailoring their geometry, researchers can create

A new mission could rendezvous with Halley's Comet in 2061

Halley's Comet captures the imagination in a way that few other astronomical objects do. When it last made its approach toward the sun (admittedly when this author, who is now middle-aged, was 1 year old in 1986), humanity responded with a fleet of spacecraft known informally

South Korea says Hormuz talks with France concern contribution options, not troop deployment

By Kyu-seok Shim SEOUL, Sept 9 (Reuters) - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed cooperation on security and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz during a summit in Paris on Tuesday, but the talks did not concern troop

Iran says it captured US submarine drone in Strait of Hormuz

By Idrees Ali and Joe Brock WASHINGTON, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Tuesday it had captured a U.S. uncrewed submarine at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz, offering a rare glimpse into how underwater drones are being used in military operations.

Grandchildren repay childhood care by supporting ailing grandparents in Hong Kong

As Hong Kong Special Administrative Region's population ages at one of the fastest rates in the world, demand for family elder care increases daily. To understand the responsibilities and roles assumed by grandchildren in caring for their grandparents, the Asia-Pacific

Did wildfires help spark the invention of pottery?

A new study suggests that a period of intense fires and landscape upheaval in the ancient southern Levant may have helped create the conditions that led Neolithic communities to discover how fire could transform clay.

Supreme Court declines to intervene in New York religious vaccine exemption case

The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to intervene in a lawsuit brought by a New York mother who wanted to send her child to kindergarten while a challenge over the state’s vaccine requirements continues to play out. The mother, identified only as Jane Doe, was seeking

A New Batch of Art-World Novels

Satirical art-world novels, poetry collections, and biographies we’re reading this season, plus a review of Ann Patchett’s newest book.

Former Texas attorney general aide, Paxton whistleblower backs Talarico in attack ad

Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico released a new advertisement with a former aide to his Republican rival, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. According to The Texas Tribune, David Maxwell spent close to 10 years as the Texas attorney general’s director of law

Nintendo, Please Stop Making Me Use My Phone To Play Zelda

I should not have to use my phone to fully experience a game's side quests in 2026

LIV Golf files for bankruptcy protection

LIV Golf, the breakaway tour that spent billions of dollars luring top players away from the PGA and triggered bitter divisions within the sport, filed Tuesday for bankruptcy protection. The filing at a New Jersey court indicates the organization, which lost its deep-pocketed

How Fast You Walk May Determine How Long You Live

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Fired ‘60 Minutes’ Managing Editor Says New CBS Bosses Wanted ‘White House Talking Points in Our Reporting’ and ‘We Questioned Authority’

Former “60 Minutes” managing editor Guy Campanile, who was fired in May alongside some top correspondents, has spoken out about his sudden ouster from the venerable CBS News program. In a private Facebook post obtained by The Guardian and recirculated by reporter Justin

African American Film Critics Association Donates $25,000 to Black Film Hall of Fame – Film News in Brief

The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) is donating $25,000 to the Black Film Hall of Fame. “Supporting the Black Film Hall of Fame with this modest gift fits perfectly with ourorganization’s goals to align with institutions that serve to preserve Black

Micron: Left In The Dirt As Peers Continue To Outperform It

Sparse-data method estimates sea surface temperatures 40% more accurately than conventional approach

Researchers have developed a method for extrapolating sea surface temperatures from sparse data that is significantly more accurate than other commonly used computational methods and slightly more accurate than the best-performing AI model, while taking a fraction of the time

Portugal's Pinhal Interior shows why fire and floods are part of the same cycle

Across southern Europe, increasingly extreme heat, wildfire and intense rainfall are forcing planners to consider how one event can alter the risk of the next. Portugal's exceptionally wet winter and another summer of wildfire risk are an example of this. As a professor of

‘Stolen valor’: Trump’s 9/11 story draws scorn as fabrication

While Republicans express “offense” at plans for New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to attend September 11 remembrances this week due to his Muslim faith, US President Donald Trump provoked outrage on Tuesday when he told what seems to be a fabricated story about his heroism

Federal court to hear arguments on abortion pill access

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare The Big Story Federal court to hear arguments on abortion pill access A three-judge panel on the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans will hear arguments Wednesday in a case that could eventually

California confirms rare sighting of gray wolf in Mendocino national forest

Officials say sighting a sign species – driven to extinction in state before reintroduction in 2011 – expanding its range A gray wolf has recently been seen in California’s Mendocino national forest for the first time since the species returned to the state 15 years ago, state

John Malkovich Drops Out of ‘The Music Critic’ in Israel After Press Release Attributed False Quotes

John Malkovich has pulled out of a performance of “The Music Critic” set to take place in Tel Aviv, Israel, after a press release falsely attributed quotes to the actor. “I was made aware of an article which appeared in The Hollywood Reporter (first published in The Jerusalem

Casey Affleck and Nick Nolte Get Emotional as ‘Company’ Debuts in Venice; Ben Affleck Shows Up to Support

“Company,” a gothic thriller directed by Casey Affleck, debuted at Venice Film Festival on Tuesday night to a 4-minute standing ovation. Affleck and star Nick Nolte looked visibly moved as cast members including Indiana Affleck, Emily Alyn Lind, Scoot McNairy, Adelaide Clemens