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Enes Kanter Freedom declares for 2027 WNBA Draft
The former NBA center Enes Kanter Freedom stands at 6 foot 10 inches.
Iran says deal on Strait of Hormuz is close but will not open the waterway by itself
CAIRO/WASHINGTON/RIYADH, Aug 8 (Reuters) - Iran said on Saturday that a deal with Oman on control of the Strait of Hormuz was close but would not be enough to free up the waterway, and the United Arab Emirates said Iran had hit another ship there. A U.S. official, who declined
Swarms of tiny robots remove microplastics from soil and water
Microplastics, which are plastic particles under 5 millimeters, are a major and growing threat in both soil and water. They damage soil fertility, disrupt nutrient cycling, harm aquatic and terrestrial life, and can move through the food chain. That makes cleaning them up an
Is football AI-proof? Why tech investors wanted a slice of the World Cup
What was the thinking of the investors backing the now-canned plan, and are such proposals in the future inevitable?
Disney's Genius 11-Part Crime Thriller Saga So Good, You'll Finish It in One Weekend
Season 4 of Noah Hawley's Fargo is usually considered the weakest season of the Coen brothers-inspired show, but its still a riveting crime drama
‘Ketticè’ Review: An Amusing, Original Portrait of Adolescent Ennui Against a Backdrop of Adult Cluelessness
Monica Bellucci’s sneer is a thing of wonder, so why have so few directors used it properly? When allowed full rein to her sense of irony, as given her by Giovanni Tortorici in “Ketticè,” Bellucci has few equals in her ability to project self-aware drama queen with just the
Houthi strikes on Saudi military targets fuel fears of wider Yemen conflict
Iran-backed Houthi rebels on Friday launched drone and missile attacks toward Saudi military targets in the eastern city of Marib, Yemen, raising concerns of a widening war in the region. Two people were killed and more than a dozen others wounded during the fresh strikes,
Africa: Africa Has Ideas - What It Lacks Is a Fair Hearing from Global Capital
[allAfrica] Why good African businesses and projects can struggle to cross the funding redline
‘Mum, don’t call me’: Inside Thailand’s deadly school shooting
In all, nine people have been killed and another 23 wounded, in Thailand’s worst mass shooting since 2022.
'Mom, don't call me': Inside Thailand's deadly school shooting
BANG KRUAI, Thailand, Aug 8 - When a shot rang out at the Debsirin Nonthaburi School on the outskirts of Bangkok on Friday morning, 14-year-old Khim and her classmates peered over a balcony to see if the noise had come from a construction site.
NBA forward Clarke's death due to effects of drugs
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke's death was due to the effects of heroin and cocaine, the Los Angeles medical authority reveals.
Household waste piling up after Kumamoto earthquake
In Uki City, the volume of household waste has exceeded the processing capacity of the city’s incineration plant.
US pledges $1bn support to Colombia as Trump-backed president sworn in
Abelardo de la Espriella used his maiden speech to promise an "all-out war" on what he calls "narco-terrorism".
Nintendo Switch 2's 2026 Looks Very Different After Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Direct
After a strong week led by a killer Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave showcase, the Nintendo Switch 2 is poised to end 2026 on a high note.
Gut cells may measure hunger by how watery their insides become
Researchers led by Sa Kan Yoo at the RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research (BDR) in Japan have discovered that the natural turnover of gut cells in fruit flies depends on how much food the flies get, rather than on any specific nutrient. They found that gut cells were
Inside the Not-So-Dumb Head of the Dodo Bird
Cranial scans reveal a brain with clever sensory adaptations The post Inside the Not-So-Dumb Head of the Dodo Bird appeared first on Nautilus .
God of War TV series sees further recasts as Amazon seeks older actors for Atreus and Thrud
The series will have different actors in these roles for Season 2.
UAE says Iran attacked ADNOC vessel with missile in Strait of Hormuz
Aug 8 - The United Arab Emirates on Saturday condemned what it said was an Iranian attack on a carrier linked to its state oil company as it passed through the Strait of Hormuz, accusing Tehran of \"acts of piracy\".
Thai school shooting: Death toll rises to 9
Debsirin Nonthaburi School identified the victim as a student.
Around 34,000 fans attend Kanye West concert at Algarve Stadium
After shows were cancelled in the UK, France and Poland, the American rapper finally performed in Portugal on Friday at the Algarve Stadium before 34,000 fans.
Mega-study analyzes the impact of gratitude interventions
Are some interventions designed to induce gratitude more effectively than others? In which countries and cultures do they work best to improve mood, strengthen bonds between people and promote social reciprocity? A study aimed at answering these questions—conducted in 34
16 suffer burns during Torch Festival in Yunnan
All the injured are reported to be in stable condition in hospital.
The ornithological artist drawing 1,000 birds by hand – all for an app that wants you off your phone
The mission of the Flock app is quietly subversive: to encourage users to ditch their screens and explore the wonderful world of birding On a brilliantly bright afternoon in his gallery and studio in Bolinas, a small town on the northern California coast, Keith Hansen was
