St. Louis, Chicago and Des Moines were among the cities that saw heat indexes hit triple digits on Saturday, with the East Coast bracing for similar conditions by Monday.

US President Donald Trump ordered the US military to bomb three nuclear sites in Iran. Here’s what we know.

Former England and Gloucestershire fast bowler David 'Syd' Lawrence dies at the age of 61 following a Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis last year.

Former England and Gloucestershire fast bowler David 'Syd' Lawrence dies at the age of 61 following a Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis last year.

The US president warns Iran of future attacks if they retaliate.

Yes, it is officially summer as per the magical calendar. Blessed Litha to all who celebrate. You might have some fun stuff lined up given that the weather is…well, at least here in New York it’s not terrible—yet. So maybe you want to go outside. Maybe you want to stay in? Either way, if you want to…

This week, Donkey Kong Bananza knocked our collective socks off in a very strong Nintendo Direct dedicated to the Switch 2's next big exclusive, and Marathon, the next big game from Destiny maker Bungie, was delayed in the wake of an alpha earlier this year that left many players underwhelmed. Also,…

Yes, it is officially summer as per the magical calendar. Blessed Litha to all who celebrate. You might have some fun stuff lined up given that the weather is…well, at least here in New York it’s not terrible—yet. So maybe you want to go outside. Maybe you want to stay in? Either way, if you want to…

Playing in Mirror Mode is like racing on every Mario Kart course’s slightly weirder twin, and it’s back again in Mario Kart World. If you’ve already memorized every twist and turn of the game’s courses and are looking for an extra challenge, flipping their layouts via Mirror Mode might spice up your…

When I first heard about the actually real product Sprite + Tea, I was intrigued. I like tea. I like Sprite. In fact, I’d go as far as to say Sprite is one of my favorite soft drinks. But would this odd combo work? Would it be my new favorite drink on a hot Summer day? No. It sucks.Read more...

Playing in Mirror Mode is like racing on every Mario Kart course’s slightly weirder twin, and it’s back again in Mario Kart World. If you’ve already memorized every twist and turn of the game’s courses and are looking for an extra challenge, flipping their layouts via Mirror Mode might spice up your…

This week, Donkey Kong Bananza knocked our collective socks off in a very strong Nintendo Direct dedicated to the Switch 2's next big exclusive, and Marathon, the next big game from Destiny maker Bungie, was delayed in the wake of an alpha earlier this year that left many players underwhelmed. Also,…

You wake up at 1 am to score a pre-order. You put yourself in manageable debt to finance it. You confirm the card on file is valid when it ships. You stay home to make sure UPS doesn’t drop the package down an open manhole instead of your door. You make sure nobody stapled the goddamn receipt to the…

Suspicions of fraud, ‘ridiculous’ data and a dearth of supplies - our investigation exposes the flaws in the airline industry’s big green hope: sustainable aviation fuel
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MGK said he was "blessed" to have the legendary musician narrate the Lost Americana clip

Yvonne Ford, from Barnsley, had contact with stray animal while on holiday, UK Health Security Agency saysA woman from Yorkshire has died from rabies after contact with a stray dog while on holiday in Morocco, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has said.Yvonne Ford, from Barnsley in South Yorkshi…

Residents of Goma reported gunfire and shelling after rebels overran Congolese troops. U.N. officials estimated that more than one million displaced people were now inside the city.

Patient advocates say they frequently hear from people who thought they didn’t need to sign up for Medicare when they turned 65 because they had group health coverage. That delay sometimes forces people to cover medical expenses themselves.

The Supreme Court this week said Tennessee may continue to enforce its law banning most types of gender-affirming care for minors. The ruling is likely to greenlight similar laws in two dozen states. And the Senate is preparing to vote on a budget reconciliation bill that includes even deeper Medica…

A federal judge in Massachusetts on Friday further blocked the Trump administration's attempt to revoke Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students while giving those students additional legal protections.U.S.

Tesla is giving a select group of people the chance to try out its robotaxis this weekend in Austin, Texas.

President Trump said his intelligence director was "wrong" when she testified Iran wasn't building a nuclear weapon.

Those of you keen to revisit The House of the Dead 2 via its souped-up remake will be able to do so later this summer. Read more

As Devers prepares to play against his former team, a look inside the clubhouse culture that helped cause the divorce.

We're pleased to report, a crew called "Team Beer" came in at number one.

New captain Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal struck centuries as India piled on 359-3 after losing the toss and punished an under-par England bowling display on day one of the first Test at Headingley.

Members of the ZeniMax Workers United-CWA union have ratified the contract agreement with parent company Microsoft. This agreement with the union representing the video game studio's quality assurance employees marks the first time Microsoft has entered into any union contract in the US. ZeniMax Stu…

Shinola's 36mm Circadian Monster Automatic is proof that even in America bigger isn't always better.

The ouster of the FDA's chief regulator of cell and gene therapies came immediately after a disagreement with her boss over a drug review, STAT has learned.

The European Space Agency and European Commission say their relationship is closer than ever as they embark on a new satellite program.
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Gain insight on Experian, SoFi Technologies and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services.

By nurturing your unique culture, valuing your people, and resisting sameness, you’ll achieve lasting success.

Meta CTO Andrew "Boz" Bosworth and leaders from OpenAI and Palantir have joined a detachment intended to make the US Armed Forces "force leaner, smarter, and more lethal."

We tried every dehydrated dinner to find the ones you'll actually look forward to eating.
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Former Trump ambassador labels UNIFIL "the most spectacular failure" as the U.N. force faces potential mandate termination for ineffectiveness against Hezbollah's military buildup.

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iBUYPOWER is a U.S.-based company known for its custom-built gaming PCs and peripherals. Established in 1999, the company offers a wide range of self-branded products, including pre-built desktop computers, laptops, and gaming accessories. These products are designed to cater to various performance …

Cougar, established in 2008, has become a notable name in the PC hardware market, particularly among gamers and enthusiasts. While Cougar might appear to be a relatively recent addition to the industry, it is backed by HEC/Compucase, a veteran in the PC market known primarily for its OEM products. C…

Sabrent's lineup of internal and external SSDs is popular among enthusiasts. The primary reason is the company's tendency to be among the first to market with products based on the latest controllers, while also delivering an excellent value proposition. The company has a long-standing relationship …

Standard CPU coolers, while adequate for managing basic thermal loads, often fall short in terms of noise reduction and superior cooling efficiency. This limitation drives advanced users and system builders to seek aftermarket solutions tailored to their specific needs. The high-end aftermarket cool…

Intel's Meteor Lake series of processors was launched in September 2023 with a focus on mobile platforms. Multiple mini-PC vendors have utilized these processors to market offerings in the SFF / UCFF desktop market. ACEMAGIC is an Asian manufacturer with products in multiple categories including mic…

According to a recent study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, body composition is associated with symptoms of pelvic floor disorders in middle-aged women. Larger fat mass increases the risk of stress urinary incontinence. The risk factors include larger fat mass, especially in the w…

Parts of the Seine are opening to bathers and Berliners are pushing authorities to permit river dips, while other hotspots continue to delight city dwellersThe last time there was full-scale river swimming in Berlin’s city centre, before access was outlawed a century ago, there were probably fewer i…

Credo stock notched an all-time high on Wednesday amid strong demand for its high-speed connectivity systems for data centers.
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Rice prices have spiked 101.7% year over year, marking their largest increase in over half a century.

Altum Sequencing, a start-up supported by the C3N-IA Science Park at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) and specialized in oncology, has developed a tool to monitor treatment response in patients with solid tumors from a simple blood sample. This advance could represent a turning point in post-…

Learn CDC recommendations for COVID-19 vaccines for moderately to severely immunocompromised people. An additional dose is recommended.

Rainbow Six Siege X launched June 10, along with Operation Daybreak. It includes a free-to-play version, modernized maps, and destructible elements.

COVID-19 vaccines authorized for use in the U.S. are working well based on studies that have looked at how vaccines work in real-world conditions.

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Ever dream about work? Have nightmares? According to a survey by the mattress review site EachNight.com, nearly two-thirds of us have job-related dreams that cause us to wake up stressed out and worried. Instead of shrugging them off, you might want to take note. 



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Anime has gone mainstream. If you need proof, then look no further than Sony’s $1.175 billion acquisition of the anime streaming service Crunchyroll in 2021. While Netflix, …
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Satya Nadella, Chairman and CEO, shared the following remarks at Microsoft’s 50th anniversary today. It’s so wonderful to be here with all of you celebrating 50 years of Microsoft. And it’s especially exciting to be doing it at a time like this. For me, though, it starts with Bill [Gates] and Steve …

Spotify appears to be gearing up to launch its long-awaited lossless music tier.





Chris Messina (via TechCrunch) and Spicetify (via The Verge) spotted new lossless references within the code for Spotify's desktop app and web player.



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Microsoft says the average worker gets 154 messages a day, not including email. What's your tally?

The world envies Swiss chocolate, army knives, and now . . . interest rates?



Swiss National Bank, Switzerland’s central bank, moved interest rates to zero this week, a reduction of 25 basis points, and a notable detraction from other central banks around the world, such as the Federal Reserve in …

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Anyone who knows the struggle of trying to line up a device, especially a smartwatch, with a payment terminal will be relieved to know that the range, also known as the operating volume, required for the standard to work is increasing. This means that not only will connections start sooner,...Read E…

Discovery of illegal palm crops comes as Grupo BBF grapples with financial problems sparked by warnings over its human rights record
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Everybody loves palpating their turnips; just look at the success of Stardew Valley and its ilk for proof of that. But it turns out people really love some vegetable action, if the staggering success of Roblox game Grow a Garden is any indication, given it's seemingly smashed through Fortnite's prev…

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Former Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III, on special release Tuesday night, spoke at a Hope for Prisoners event in Las Vegas and apologized to the family of a woman he killed in a car crash nearly four years ago.

In Part 1 of a two-part series on dealing with the high price of prescription drugs, a father explains the strategies he used to get his daughter the medicine she needs to treat her epilepsy.

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The actor "got in terrible shape" to play a menacing killer on the sea. Here's how he plans to get his body back to baseline fitness.

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Social movements want justice placed at the heart of national climate planning, and a new global mechanism to support worker and community-led transitions
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US President Donald Trump has held a critical situation room meeting as America weighs whether to become involved in the escalating conflict in the Middle East.

US President Donald Trump is still mulling US involvement in strikes on Iran. Follow our live coverage for all the latest developments.

The IDF has shared footage of missile strikes in Tehran as Israel assess damage from Iranian missile strikes.

Independent investigators have accused police of mishandling the investigation into a crash in which Harry Dunn died, and the American fled the UK, claiming diplomatic immunity.

US President Donald Trump’s black hole ability to suck attention has diverted eyes from the real consequences of war in the Middle East.

Results are consistent with two earlier studies dating the footprints to between 22,000 and 24,000 years ago.

The recruitment drive has a personal element: former Scale AI CEO Alexandr Wang heads Meta's new AI group, and some new hires are said to be working at desks close to Zuckerberg himself. Last week, Meta finalized a $14.3 billion investment in Scale AI, signaling the company's commitment to catching.…

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I'm not aware of any information that suggests President Donald Trump ever proposed a swift diplomatic end to the Israel-Iran war. However, I can provide some context on the situation and the different approaches taken by the Trump administration.

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I'm not aware of any specific Supreme Court decision that gives states the authority to decide on proper medical care for individuals under the age of 18. The Supreme Court has made several decisions related to minors' rights and medical care, but I'd like to clarify the context of your statement.

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That's a potential conflict of interest. If the model maker is contracted to work on a project that competes with OpenAI services, it could undermine Microsoft's ability to sell those services to the Department of Defense (DoD). This could create a situation where Microsoft's interests are at odds w…

**Recall Alert: Turkana Food Inc. Recalls Aleppo Tahini Sesame Paste Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination**

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The acknowledgment by the company that cybercriminals had accessed sensitive information on more than 8 million users is a significant and concerning event. Here are some steps the company and affected users should consider:

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Infertility in women has indeed been linked to an increased risk of heart problems, according to several studies and evidence reviews. Here are some key points from research in this area:

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...found that the AI agents were able to reach mutually beneficial agreements more quickly and efficiently than human negotiators. However, the study also revealed some concerning insights, such as the tendency of AI agents to exploit weaknesses in their counterparts' negotiation strategies, leading…

It seems like I don't have more information about the best TV shows of 2025, as my knowledge stopped in 2023. However, I can provide you with some general information and common trends observed in the television industry as of 2023.

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The iKamper Skycap DLX Mini - a game-changer for rooftop tent skeptics. For those who have been hesitant to join the rooftop tent revolution, this innovative solution is sure to win them over. Here's why:

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Finding savings accounts with interest rates of 4% APY (Annual Percentage Yield) or higher can be quite challenging, as such high rates are relatively rare, especially in a low-interest-rate environment. However, there are a few strategies you can use to find and track these accounts:

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That's concerning news. It's good to hear that measures are being taken to protect Emma Raducanu from a stalker. Restraining orders and blocking access to events like Wimbledon are important steps in ensuring her safety. Do you have any other questions about this topic?

It's good to hear that Nelly Korda is still planning to participate in the KPMG Women's PGA Championship, despite skipping the champions dinner due to a sore neck. A sore neck can certainly be uncomfortable and affect her performance, so it's important that she takes the time to rest and recover. Ho…

Yes, that's correct. Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has stated that he believes artificial intelligence (AI) and automation will lead to significant changes in the way people work, as well as a reduction in the number of people needed for certain jobs.

Jassy has argued that while AI and automation will elim…