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Swiss glaciers suffer 'disastrous' year of ice loss, threatening water supplies
Scientists say such rapid melting is no longer surprising given the pace of climate change.
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Photos: Kashmir’s 600-year-old Wazwan wedding feast adapts to modern life
Wazwan, a multicourse mutton feast, reflects Kashmiri cultural roots with recipes dating back to the 14th century.
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This 245-million-year-old fossil still has its stomach and intestines
A 245-million-year-old marine reptile fossil preserves an astonishing amount of detail, including its stomach, liver, and intestines. The discovery reveals that Austronaga minuta was highly adapted for swimming even though its digestive system remained surprisingly simple.
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Pompeii’s 2,000-year-old eruption just gave scientists a better clock for Earth’s past
Mount Vesuvius’ famous 79 CE eruption has given scientists a remarkably precise benchmark for dating events deep in Earth’s past. The improved technique could sharpen the timelines of volcanic eruptions, asteroid impacts, extinctions, and other major moments in geological history.
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China extends 52-year unbeaten record as Asian Games organisers apologise
Chinese divers were unstoppable as the country's sizeable overall tally of gold medals swelled to 150.
Entertainment
Will Tom Cruise’s ‘Digger’ Continue Warner Bros.’ Dismal Box Office Year?
Tom Cruise has built a career on jumping out of airplanes, scaling skyscrapers and performing other high-wire antics in the name of entertainment. His next stunt may be his riskiest yet: Getting moviegoers to see “Digger,” a rare big-budget, star-driven R-rated original comedy. The Warner Bros. release, which opens on Oct. 2, represents one of […]
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10-year Treasury yield is higher as traders look past inflation data, await jobs report
Treasury yields were lower on Wednesday following the release of lighter-than-expected U.S. inflation data.
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Spain protests: Evicted 87-year-old woman to return to Madrid home
The real estate firm backs down and restores her old rent after mass protests over Spain's housing crisis.
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Some wealthy Americans are spending up to $250,000 a year on longevity care. Here's what doctors say about the practice
The wealthy and ultra-wealthy are spending more on longevity care than ever before. Should you invest your money into similar therapeutics? Experts weigh in.
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Australia raises interest rates to 15-year high
Reserve Bank of Australia lifts benchmark rate to 4.6 percent amid stubborn inflation.
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87-year-old Spanish pensioner whose eviction sparked protests to return home
An 87-year-old Madrid pensioner whose eviction became a rallying point for Spain’s housing protests will be able to return home after reaching a deal with the property’s owners, her lawyer said Monday. The agreement comes as demonstrations across the country pile pressure on Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s government to address soaring rents, a shortage of affordable homes and weak tenant protections.
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After a Booming Year, Horror Insiders Debate the Genre’s Future at Fantastic Fest: ‘You Can Take Big Swings and You’re Mitigating Your Risk’
2026 was filled with visionary horror films that rocked the box office, like “Obsession” and “Backrooms.” But what does the future of the genre look like? At this year’s Fantastic Fest in Austin, I moderated a panel about fear, fandom and the future of the horror genre, which touched on several topics about the business […]
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160-million-year-old proteins show surprising power against superbugs
Scientists resurrected antimicrobial peptides from mammals that lived millions of years ago and found that some were more potent against drug-resistant bacteria than modern human versions. These evolutionary relics could provide new clues for designing treatments as antibiotic resistance becomes an increasingly serious threat.
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A 31-year wait for success - but can Everton fans still celebrate?
Is supporting Everton a life of misery, or are there still reasons to celebrate? Chief football writer Phil McNulty seeks the answer.
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Muslims protest planned demolition of ‘600-year-old’ mosque in India
Hundreds of Muslims have gathered in the Indian city of Ujjain to protest the partial demolition of a historic mosque.
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1.7-billion-year-old fossils reveal a crucial clue to the rise of complex life
Scientists studying ancient Australian rocks uncovered more than 12,000 fossils from some of the oldest known eukaryotes on Earth. These early complex cells lived in settings ranging from coastal mudflats to the open sea, but only where oxygen was available. Oxygen-free environments contained simpler microbes instead. The findings strengthen the idea that oxygen played a crucial role in the emergence of complex life.
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Celebrity Traitors 2 cast: Who are this year's 'big dogs' and dark horses?
The reality TV game show returns on Thursday, with 21 stars vying to win £100,000 for their chosen charity.
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One year on, the UK’s recognition of Palestinian statehood is bearing fruit
The British government is moving to translate rhetoric into policy.
Business
The 10-year Treasury yield is at its highest in nearly two decades. How we got here
The benchmark yield has climbed to a 19-year high, fueled by sticky inflation, heavy bond issuance and an AI-fueled investment boom.
Business
27-year-old started a run club to meet new people—now his NYC side hustle brings in $640K a year
When Owen Akhibi Herrera started his New York City-based run club in 2024, he craved community — and entrepreneurial opportunity.