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US Open: Noskova a set up on Kostyuk, Alcaraz up shortly - listen & follow

Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka faces American crowd favourite Taylor Townsend for a place in the US Open quarter-finals - follow live.

BBC News - Sports - 9 minutes ago

AfD set for landslide victory in Germany's Saxony-Anhalt election – exit polls -- The right-wing party is in first place with 44.5% of the vote, according to preliminary data, with Chancellor Friedrich Merz's CDU trailing behind at 18.5%

The opposition right-wing Alternative for Germany party is projected to win the regional elections in Germany’s Saxony-Anhalt with 44.5% of the vote, according to exit polls

Russia Today - US News - 27 minutes ago

U.S. ambassador calls ongoing West Bank settler violence an "act of terror" -- U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee met with about 10 Palestinian American residents who described the impact of the violence on their lives and properties. -- Sep 5

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee met with about 10 Palestinian American residents who described the impact of the violence on their lives and properties.

CBS News - Top Stories - 42 minutes ago

See ya! -- US Open crowd calls out drunk fan before ejection after Jakub Mensik's complaints in five-set defeat

The late-night crowd on Louis Armstrong Stadium did its job in the wee hours on Sunday morning, successfully encouraging the removal of two hecklers.

New York Post - Sports - 58 minutes ago

German far-right set for big win in eastern state - projections

Germany's AfD has hailed a "historic result" and is projected to win 44.5% of the vote, far ahead of the conservative CDU on 18.5%.

BBC News - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

How much does a Dubai business licence cost? -- Use Dubai's free online tool to estimate licence fees before you launch -- m read

Estimate your Dubai business licence cost with Invest in Dubai’s free Business Cost Calculator. Learn how to use it, what fees include and plan your budget smartly.

Gulf News - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Richard Osman 'accidentally reveals Celebrity Traitors launch date'

During a live edition on Saturday of The Rest Is Entertainment podcast, the TV host said the new series of the BBC reality gameshow would begin on September 23

Evening Standard - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Enough is enough -- Entitled influencers treating the US Open like their personal movie sets are ruining the action for real fans

We're all sick of influencers invading and spoiling everything — including live sports — with their narcissistic preening.

New York Post - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Entitled influencers treating the US Open like their personal movie sets are ruining the action for real fans

We're all sick of influencers invading and spoiling everything — including live sports — with their narcissistic preening.

New York Post - Opinion - 5 hours ago

Ministry of Municipality launches 38 new services on OUN app

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality, represented by its Information Systems Department, has launched 38 new services on its OUN application, cov...

Peninsula Qatar - Entertainment - 5 hours ago

When does Celebrity Traitors series 2 start? BBC show launch date accidentally 'leaked'

BBC Celebrity Traitors series 2 is set to return sooner than fans expected after Richard Osman reportedly let slip the launch date on a podcast

WalesOnline - Entertainment - 5 hours ago

German company becomes first in Europe to launch fully commercial orbital rocket

We achieved within a few years what had taken the European space industry decades before."

Ars Technica - Science - 6 hours ago

Ty Clarke scores in 1st pro start as Inter Toronto settles for draw with Forge

Ty Clarke, an 18-year-old rookie from Toronto, scored his first professional goal in just his second game during the 12th minute to put Inter Toronto FC in front. Hoce Massunda tied the game for Forge FC in the 70th minute, resulting in a 1-1 draw.

CBC News - Sports - 6 hours ago

OPEC+ set to keep oil output policy unchanged: Here's why

OPEC+ is set to keep its oil output unchanged for October at a meeting today as the producer group finalizes new quotas before deciding on its next output steps.The meeting comes as the geopolitical...

International The News - Business - 6 hours ago

First private rocket reaches orbit from Continental Europe as Isar Aerospace launches Spectrum

German startup Isar Aerospace has successfully launched its Spectrum rocket into orbit from the Andøya Spaceport in Arctic Norway, marking a historic milestone as the first time a privately...

International The News - Technology - 6 hours ago

We Found Le Creuset for $135 Off — Plus More Deals from $22

Labor Day Weekend is the perfect time to finally treat yourself to the Le Creuset pieces of your dreams, and we just found so many options on sale at prices we can't believe.

E Online - Entertainment - 7 hours ago

German space rocket reaches orbit in Europe's first commercial launch

Five satellites ride a German startup rocket from Arctic Norway as Europe pushes for homegrown launch capability.

Channel NewsAsia - Business - 7 hours ago

Iran threatens South Korean assets if Seoul joins Hormuz mission

Warning by Iranian academic Mohammad Marandi comes as Seoul weighs possible military and naval contributions to restore navigation through Hormuz

Middle East Eye - World - 7 hours ago

Germany's Isar Aerospace launches rocket into orbit from Norway

Berlin: Germany s Isar Aerospace launched a rocket into orbit from Norway on Saturday as Europe races to boost its ability to economically send satell...

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

US envoys Witkoff and Kushner set for talks in Kyiv after meeting with Putin in Moscow

U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are set to arrive in Kyiv as part of a renewed diplomatic push to hold talks over Russia’s war against Ukraine

Independent UK - US News - 10 hours ago

A copy of my book was found in Lindsay Clancy's kitchen. I'm here to set the record straight about intrusive thoughts.

A book title cannot tell us what a mother is thinking. And neither can the content of a frightening thought.

Boston Globe - Opinion - 10 hours ago

Highlights: Oregon dodges Boise State's upset bid

Oregon came back with a strong second half to avoid dropping an ugly loss to visiting Boise State.

NBC News - Sports - 13 hours ago

Hegseth vows to protect troops giving religious greetings at air base

The Pentagon chief warned that the Air Force ‘will confront this’

Independent UK - World - 16 hours ago

Hegseth promises to protect military members who deliver religious greetings at Air Force base

The Pentagon chief warned that the Air Force ‘will confront this’

Independent UK - Top Stories - 16 hours ago

Gauff into round four at US Open after straight-set win

NEW YORK, United States — Fourth-seeded Coco Gauff advanced to the fourth round of the US Open on Saturday, turning back Spain's Cristina Bucsa in straight sets.

Manila Times - Sports - 17 hours ago

Drone attack launched by suspected guerrillas kills at least 3 soldiers in Colombia

An attack involving explosives dropped from drones followed by a clash inside a military compound in northeastern Colombia has killed at least three soldiers and wounded four, Colombia’s army said Saturday.

CTV News - World - 17 hours ago

German rocket reaches space as Europe enters satellite launch race

German startup Isar Aerospace on Saturday launched its first rocket into space from a site in Arctic Norway, bringing Europe closer to offering satellite flights from its own soil.

CTV News - World - 17 hours ago

Exclusive -- Illinois senators blast FAA for holding air traffic controller raises "hostage" -- The Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act set aside​ $140 million to give controllers a 3.8% pay raise, but they have so far only received the 1% raise given to all government employees.

The Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act set aside​ $140 million to give controllers a 3.8% pay raise, but they have so far only received the 1% raise given to all government employees.

CBS News - Top Stories - 17 hours ago

Cerundolo sees wide-open men's field after Fritz upset at US Open

NEW YORK, Sept 5 : Argentine Francisco Cerundolo believes this is the most wide-open men's field at the U.S. Open in recent memory, highlighting the depth of the tour after securing an extraordinary comeback win over ninth seed and former finalist Taylor Fritz.The 24th seed fought back from two sets and a bre

Channel NewsAsia - Sports - 18 hours ago

US and Iranian forces launch strikes on vessels in Tehran's waters

Latest exchange follows an escalation in the past week ​that threatens to deepen conflict

Irish Times - World - 18 hours ago

Francisco Cerúndolo remonta un 0-2 en sets ante Taylor Fritz y se mete a octavos del US Open

Ni el mismo Francisco Cerúndolo podía explicarse lo sucedido en su bautismo en el estadio Arthur Ashe del Abierto de Estados Unidos.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 19 hours ago

German company successfully launches rocket to space

Bavaria-based Isar Aerospace managed to launch its Spectrum rocket into orbit, 18 months after its first attempt. This is the first such launch from European soil.

Deutsche Welle - Science - 19 hours ago

Powerful El Nino set to bring extreme weather

The World Meteorological Organization has said unusually high Pacific Ocean temperatures are raising the possibility of one of the strongest El Nino events on record.

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 21 hours ago

Federal Tories launch 'Conservatives for Canada' campaign ahead of Alberta referendum

The federal Conservatives have launched a campaign to engage their supporters and encourage them to vote to stay in Canada in the upcoming Alberta referendum.

CBC News - Politics - 22 hours ago

U.S. ambassador visits Palestinian town amid rise in occupied West Bank settler violence -- -

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee on Saturday met with Palestinian Americans, including relatives of U.S. citizens killed by Israeli settlers, in a Palestinian town in the occupied West Bank that has been the target of settler attacks.

CBC News - World - 23 hours ago

Anthropic to make IPO launch mid-October

ANTHROPIC is expected to begin marketing its initial public offering in mid-October at the earliest and complete the listing days before the US midterm elections in November, people familiar with the matter said on Friday.

Manila Times - Business - 1 day ago

UK tax agency threatened with legal action over Israeli settlement trade, says report

US-based Global Echo Litigation Center says HMRC has failed to stop illegal settlement goods from entering the country

Middle East Eye - World - 1 day ago

This Date in Baseball - Cal Ripken Jr. plays in his 2,131st consecutive game to set MLB record

Sept. 6 1905 — Frank Smith of the Chicago White Sox pitched a no-hitter against the Detroit Tigers in a 15-0 victory in the second game of a doubleheader. The score is the most lopsided margin …

Bay to Bay News - Sports - 1 day ago

Photos - U.S. sailors hit the streets of Thailand after record-setting Middle East deployment - News - World - | September 4

Buses carrying crew members of the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier streamed into Thailand's seaside resort city of Pattaya, as part of a port call after a lengthy deployment to the Middle East.

CBC News - World - 1 day ago

Richard Hughes steps down at Liverpool, set for new Saudi challenge

Liverpool director Richard Hughes has stepped down as sporting director after just two years in the role and he is set to join Saudi side Al-Hilal.The 47-year-old had only been at the club since...

International The News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Boredom rises as 'The Sun Never Sets'

Dakota Fanning can't save the latest indie drama from Joe Swanberg. Jake Johnson co-stars.

Boston Globe - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Judge orders Trump officials to disclose who set up the $1.8B 'anti-weaponization' fund

The ruling comes in a lawsuit first filed by a fired Jan. 6 prosecutor and a law professor seeking to block the fund.

NBC News - Politics - 1 day ago

Mamdani's 'Race Plan' sets dangerous goals — thank goodness it's unlikely he delivers

Equal opportunity was, is and always should be the ideal. Not equal outcome.

New York Post - Opinion - 1 day ago

Iranian café mogul jailed and stripped of assets for backing protests - Sadegh Saeedinia, manager of the Saeedinia café chain, was convicted of "propaganda against national security" for posting about the January protests on Instagram and encouraging staff to strike, in one of the harshest sentences handed to a private entrepreneur since the unrest. 03/09/2026

Sadegh Saeedinia, manager of the Saeedinia café chain, was convicted of "propaganda against national security" for posting about the January protests on Instagram and encouraging staff to strike, in one of the harshest sentences handed to a private entrepreneur since the unrest.

Euronews - World - 1 day ago

Federal government launches digital transformation agency to modernize federal services

Ottawa is launching Digital Transformation Canada, a new federal agency which aims to to improve Canadians' access and experience with government services.

CBC News - Politics - 1 day ago

Widow of airman killed in Mideast is upset she was told Iran wasn't a war while sorting out benefits

Maj. Alex Klinner, 33, was one of six crew members of a KC-135 refueling aircraft that crashed in western Iraq in March while supporting operations against Iran. He's one of 18 U.S. service members killed, along with 790 wounded, since the war began more than six months ago.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 1 day ago

Key Trump Figure Reportedly Set To Skip GOP Midterm Convention In Texas Next Week

At least 45 Republican lawmakers are also reportedly planning to skip the two-day convention.

Huffington Post - Politics - 1 day ago

How the Lindsay Clancy trial gripped America - and ultimately fell apart -- A Massachusetts judge has declared a mistrial in the murder case against the US mother after jurors were unable to reach a unanimous verdict.

A Massachusetts judge has declared a mistrial in the murder case against the US mother after jurors were unable to reach a unanimous verdict.

BBC News - US News - 1 day ago

The White House launched a video game. A major games company is not impressed

The company behind a long-running video game franchise says the White House did not have permission to use its IP.

SBS - Politics - 1 day ago

Melania set to skip Trump's midterm convention in latest snub

First lady joins large number of Republican lawmakers in ducking out of her husband’s two-day Texas summit next week

Independent UK - US News - 1 day ago

Testing London's first self-driving taxis -- The first self-driving taxis have launched in London. Uber has 15 vehicles operating in the city with a required supervisor in the car. CBS News' Leigh Kiniry took an autonomous ride with Wayve co-founder and CEO Alex Kendall, whose AI technology is powering the robotaxis in London's iconic Westminster. -- Sep 3

The first self-driving taxis have launched in London. Uber has 15 vehicles operating in the city with a required supervisor in the car. CBS News' Leigh Kiniry took an autonomous ride with Wayve co-founder and CEO Alex Kendall, whose AI technology is powering the robotaxis in London's iconic Westminster.

CBS News - Technology - 1 day ago

U.S. labour relations board sees setback in Starbucks anti-unionization case

A U.S. federal appeals court on Friday declined to enforce most of a National Labor Relations Board ruling that Starbucks illegally threatened employees with reprisals for trying to unionize.

CTV News - Business - 1 day ago

Ready Player One: White House Launches MAGA-Themed Retro Arcade Games

The White House is rolling out a new website that turns classic arcade games into tributes to President Donald Trump's second-term agenda.

Breitbart - Technology - 2 days ago

Tesla's Cybercab launch triggers federal safety probe

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened an investigation into Elon Musk's Cybercab one day after its launch in Austin, Texas.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 2 days ago

'Game of Thrones: The Mad King' Play Sets London Transfer

"It promises to be an exhilarating journey," creator and executive producer George R. R. Martin teased.

Hollywood Reporter - Entertainment - 2 days ago

Iran Says It Shifted its Military Doctrine. It Will Now Also Launch Preemptive Strikes.

Tehran also threatened Israel, saying that if the country attacks, "we will target it faster and more heavily than before."

International Business Times - World - 2 days ago

Tesla shares slump 6% after feds launch probe into new Cybercabs without steering wheels

The probe comes after Tesla on Thursday began commercial deployment of a small number of the two-seater Cybercab and said it planned to gradually expand the service to additional vehicles.

New York Post - Technology - 2 days ago

Jailed Ukrainians launched drone attack on Myanmar passenger plane – Delhi

Six Ukrainian mercenaries and an American arrested in India were involved in a drone attack on a passenger plane in Myanmar, India’s anti-terrorism agency told a court

Russia Today - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Tesla Is Being Investigated For Launching its Cybercab Without a Wheel Or Pedals. Its Stock Is Plunging.

Federal safety regulations require manual controls, but the Department of Transportation recently proposed removing them for autonomous vehicles.

International Business Times - Technology - 2 days ago

Was this record-setting encryption crack a fluke-or the new normal?

A researcher’s social media post that revealed how to break part of a popular encryption protocol has gone viral. But did he really do it with just “good old paper and pencil”?

Scientific American - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Mathematics -- Was this record-setting encryption crack a fluke-or the new normal?

A researcher’s social media post that revealed how to break part of a popular encryption protocol has gone viral. But did he really do it with just “good old paper and pencil”?

Scientific American - Science - 2 days ago

US energy firms dominate Venezuela oil deals worth billions of dollars - US officials denied accusations that the deal was holding Venezuela for ransom, stressing that it is mutually beneficial deal for all, developing an unutilised underground asset. 03/09/2026

US officials denied accusations that the deal was holding Venezuela for ransom, stressing that it is mutually beneficial deal for all, developing an unutilised underground asset.

Euronews - World - 2 days ago

'Pete Hegseth's post about Canadian cadets angered me more than any other shameful words uttered or actions initiated by the Trump administration.' Letters to the editor for Sept. 4

In today’s letters to the editor: Alberta; retaliatory tariffs; Pete Hegseth; slavery; railways and bridges; Children of Men; a new development

The Globe and Mail - Opinion - 2 days ago

China suffered Pacific setbacks this week. Next week it could be celebrating

One of Anthony Albanese’s closest Pacific allies could be about to lose his job, a prospect Beijing would celebrate as it tries to extend its influence.

Sydney Morning Herald - Politics - 2 days ago

De Minaur dumped from US Open in straight sets as Kyrgios cocaine ban revealed

World No.123 Dane Sweeny is celebrating his first top-20 win as he moves into the round of 32 in New York.

Sydney Morning Herald - Sports - 2 days ago

Schweizer: Inside the Meta Settlement – No Admission, No Zuckerberg, No Trial...No Justice

While the $17.6 billion settlement Meta (Facebook) agreed to last week might seem like a huge admission that the company’s addictive social media algorithms have been harming children, a close look at the details shows a lot left on the table.

Breitbart - Technology - 2 days ago

FBI investigates alleged breach of IDs after hackers claim Hegseth driver's license

Cybercriminals claim to have stolen digital copies of 160 million licenses and ID cards from an ID verification company, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s.

NBC News - Technology - 2 days ago

Maryland's 1st Congressional District candidate forum set for Oct. 13 in Cambridge

U.S. Rep. Andy Harris and Democratic candidate Dan Schwartz will meet October 13 U.S. 1st Congressional District forum, Tuesday, October 13, 6 to 7:30 PM, at Chesapeake Grove Intergenerational Center, 108 Chesapeake Street, Cambridge, MD 21613.

Bay to Bay News - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Zoox launches robotaxi service at Las Vegas airport in company first

Zoox has expanded its driverless robotaxi service to Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, allowing travelers to book rides between the airport and the Strip.

Fox News - Business - 2 days ago

Get your rhinestones ready: Dollyfest 2027 set to honour Dolly Parton's legacy -- Alexandra Mae Jones -- -

Grab your glitteriest outfit and your tallest blonde wig: Dollyfest is set to go ahead in 2027 without its titular star, with the festival now transformed into a celebration of Dolly Parton’s life, her estate has announced.

CBC News - Entertainment - 2 days ago

Leaked foldable iPhone disappoints fans with 'disgusting' feature ahead of launch date: 'It's a letdown'

Ahead of its hotly anticipated launch, a functional mock-up of Apple's new foldable phone — the iPhone Ultra — has been leaked to the Canadian YouTube channel Unbox Therapy.

New York Post - Technology - 3 days ago

Revolut takes 'first step' to US bank launch after regulatory approval

The firm has cleared one of the regulatory hurdles needed to operate as a fully fledged bank in the US.

Evening Standard - Technology - 3 days ago

Hegseth Is Extending the Iran War Trump Says Is Over

The Pentagon will reportedly increase the burden on service members and extend troop deployments in the Middle East into 2027.

New York Magazine - Politics - 3 days ago

What's it like to drive in one of the UK's first robotaxis? -- Customers in London can now travel in the UK's first robotaxis as Uber launches its self-driving minicab on Thursday - the company is the first to launch the service.

Customers in London can now travel in the UK's first robotaxis as Uber launches its self-driving minicab on Thursday - the company is the first to launch the service.

BBC News - Technology - 3 days ago

VP Vance, Secretary Rubio Deliver Remarks at the Launch of Foundry School

Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio deliver remarks at 8:20 a.m. ET on Sept. 3 at the Launch of Foundry School, a part of a multilat...

Epoch Times - US News - 3 days ago

Donald Trump set to meet Taoiseach and President Connolly during visit to Ireland

PRESDIENT Donald Trump is expected to meet President Catherine Connolly and Taoiseach Micheal Mar...

Irish Post - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Hollywood Veterans Launch aTwist Microdrama Platform With Horror, Comedy and Animated Series

The new app from Jana Winograde, Susan Rovner and Lloyd Braun is rolling out with an initial slate of 10 shows including a spoof of verticals and an unscripted show about a Vegas spending spree.

Hollywood Reporter - Technology - 3 days ago

VodafoneThree launches upgraded 5G service available at extra charge

The upgraded service, which offers speeds up to four times faster than the standard plans, follows the £15 billion VodafoneThree merger last year.

Evening Standard - Technology - 3 days ago

George Clooney speaks out after Pete Hegseth mocks Canadian cadets

George Clooney is slamming the U.S. Secretary of War for mocking Canadian military cadets.

CTV News - Entertainment - 3 days ago

'Danger zone': UN warns supersized El Niño set to hit global economy

Latest modeling shows high risks of floods, drought and extreme heat persisting until February 2027.

CNBC - Business - 3 days ago

UK must reject attempts to derail an Israeli settlement trade ban

If the Burnham government can resist pressure from pro-Israel groups, this could mark the first step in a broader boycott campaign - one long sought by Palestine advocates

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Google launches new AI tool for poster, post creation

Washington, USA: Google launched Google Pics, a new AI powered design tool that lets you create posters, flyers, presentations, and social media graph...

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Make no mistake, US settlement is a win for Meta

With US deal agreed, there is little question of EU really dropping the hammer on Big Tech

Irish Times - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Tillis Calls on Trump to Fire Hegseth Over 'Inept Management' of Military

Sen. Thom Tillis urged Trump to fire Pete Hegseth, citing inept management of the military after Dan Driscoll resigned as Army secretary.

Breitbart - World - 3 days ago

Rossini: Breaking down Meta's $17B settlement with states

Meta has agreed to pay up to $17 billion over 10 years to settle claims brought by a bipartisan coalition of state attorneys general.

Bay to Bay News - Opinion - 3 days ago

The Creator Of "Entourage" Just Responded To Debi Mazar's "Disgusting" Claims About The "Toxic" And "Testosterone-Fueled Environment" On Set — Here's All The Context

Debi said the show's creators "didn’t like that [she] got fat" after giving birth to her second child in 2006, around the time of the show's third season.

BuzzFeed News - Top Stories - 4 days ago

Democrats' Old-Guard Primary Purge Skips Massachusetts

Led by Ed Markey, three very old incumbent Democrats easily survived challenges from the left and the center.

New York Magazine - Politics - 4 days ago

How Europe may accelerate space launches to meet growing satellite demand

The European Space Agency is expanding its space launch efforts through updated schedules for the Ariane 6 and Vega-C rockets in the coming years to meet growing demand and keep pace with rising...

International The News - Technology - 4 days ago

Dyson launches $500 toothbrush with an AI-powered camera and WiFi

Americans can buy a six-pack of toothbrushes for $5 at stores like Walmart and Target — but Dyson is betting tech and wellness fans will drop a cool $500 on their news toothbrush innovation.

New York Post - Technology - 4 days ago

Israeli settlers 'hike' through my West Bank village. Next is the violent land grab

Organised groups now roam through Qira armed with rifles, renaming our shrines and surveying our fields as part of a process that ends in Palestinian dispossession

Middle East Eye - Opinion - 4 days ago

Meta's $18 billion settlement could clear way for new AI products, analysts say

"There are certainly signals, in our view, that Meta's product pipeline could start flowing following this legal clearing event," analysts said.

CNBC - Technology - 4 days ago

Israel will 'act against UK' if it imposes sanctions on settlements

Ed Miliband’s Israeli counterpart Gideon Saar said his country’s government was likely to act in response to UK sanctions

Independent UK - Politics - 4 days ago

Pete Hegseth proves himself unworthy of his job again – this time, at Canada's expense

U.S. Secretary of Defense is using his time, power and social media account to fat-shame a B.C. cadet instructor, yet this gross behaviour is entirely on brand

The Globe and Mail - Opinion - 4 days ago

Meta settlement not the answer to state's education funding crisis

The Illinois Federation of Teachers and Chicago Teachers Union shouldn’t be pouncing on every bright, shiny nickel that bounces into the playing field.

Chicago Sun-Times - Politics - 5 days ago

US launches strikes on Iranian rocket launchers in Strait of Hormuz - The IRGC confirmed strikes had hit Larak Island and warned that the attack would be "met with a retaliatory response," per Iran's Fars news agency. 30/08/2026

The IRGC confirmed strikes had hit Larak Island and warned that the attack would be "met with a retaliatory response," per Iran's Fars news agency.

Euronews - World - 5 days ago

SpaceX rocket launches NASA dark energy telescope in hunt for distant worlds

Roman, which launched from Cape Canaveral, Fla., on Monday is designed specifically to hunt for some of the most perplexing and mysterious forces in the universe.

Los Angeles Times - Technology - 5 days ago

Weird, wet heat is finally set to taper off: Here's where and when

Expect weather that feels "more like California than Miami," the National Weather Service says

Los Angeles Times - Science - 5 days ago

Build American AI Launches Ad Campaign Supporting Data Centers in Battleground States

Build American AI announced Monday it will spend millions of dollars on advertising in Kansas, Ohio and Wisconsin to shape state and local policies on data center construction.

Breitbart - Technology - 6 days ago

While Losing a Real War, Pete Hegseth Is Building a Troll Army

The defense secretary is more comfortable around influencers than seasoned generals.

The Nation - World - 6 days ago

Rams' star-studded 53-man roster set as undrafted Wesley Bailey beats the odds

Aaron Donald is newest name on the Rams' 53-man roster, but undrafted linebacker Wesley Bailey made the cut after a very strong preseason.

Los Angeles Times - Sports - 6 days ago

NASA launches $4.3bn Roman Telescope to uncover universe's hidden secrets

SpaceX Falcon Heavy propels telescope on cosmic quest to investigate dark energy and matter.

Aljazeera - Science - 7 days ago

Israeli forces seal West Bank village for more than 20 hours as settler violence escalates

Officials say siege and settler attacks part of a broader campaign to displace Palestinians from their land

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 7 days ago

NASA's Roman Space Telescope, set to probe universe with JPL tech, launches on SpaceX rocket

The $4.3-billion observatory will aid the search for "Earth twins" and explore the nature of dark matter and dark energy.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 7 days ago

NASA launches new telescope to explore hidden universe

The $4-billion telescope will study dark energy and dark matter, map galaxies across vast areas of space and search for thousands of planets beyond our solar system.

Deutsche Welle - Science - 7 days ago

NASA prepares to launch Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope

Fox News' Madison Scarpino reports on NASA launching the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope from Cape Canaveral.

Fox News - Science - 7 days ago

NASA launches Roman Space Telescope to reveal universe's biggest mysteries

NASA’s new orbital observatory was launched into space from Florida on Sunday-a historic mission to investigate some of the biggest mysteries in astrophysics and cosmology. The Nancy Grace...

International The News - Technology - 7 days ago

NASA launches its next-generation space telescope

The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is expected to survey hundreds of millions of stars and billions of galaxies. Its findings could unlock clues about dark energy and dark matter.

NBC News - Science - 7 days ago

SpaceX to build major spaceport in Louisiana for Starship rocket launches

The site, which will expand ​Musk’s company’s launch operations for Starship beyond South Texas, is designed to support thousands of flights ​per year, SpaceX said.

NBC News - Science - 7 days ago

How teen accounts on Instagram and Facebook are changing after Meta's $18B US settlement - Jessica Wong - News - World - | August 28 - |

Changes are coming for teen Instagram and Facebook users after parent company Meta agreed to platform changes in a landmark U.S. settlement to resolve claims of online harms to youth. Experts tell CBC News what's changing, how widely and what impact this might have going forward.

CBC News - Health - 7 days ago

Noncitizen voting claims animate Trump's attacks on midterms and set up potential result challenges

President Donald Trump and his allies are pressing hard about the perceived threats of voting by people who aren't U.S. citizens as the November election approach. He wants the Postal Service to send mail ballots only to voters verified as American citizens.

Chicago Sun-Times - Politics - 8 days ago

SpaceX to launch NASA's Roman Space Telescope Aug 30: Time and Full Mission Timeline

NASA’s Roman Space Telescope, named after the Nancy Grace Roman, is set to be launched on Sunday, August 30. It will be launched by using a huge SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket and liftoff is set...

International The News - Technology - 8 days ago

What Meta's $17-billion settlement revealed about the harms of social media

Evidence presented during a civil trial leading up to Meta's costly settlement with California and other states revealed that company employees had repeatedly raised concerns about young users of Facebook and Instagram being exposed to bullying, harassment and explicit content.

Los Angeles Times - Technology - 8 days ago

NASA plans to launch new space telescope -- NASA's new telescope could change the way we see space. With a wide-field camera that will reveal an area up to 200 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, and an orbit a million miles from Earth, the Nancy Grace Roman telescope is expected to find tens of thousands of unknown exoplanets.

NASA's new telescope could change the way we see space. With a wide-field camera that will reveal an area up to 200 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, and an orbit a million miles from Earth, the Nancy Grace Roman telescope is expected to find tens of thousands of unknown exoplanets.

CBS News - Science - 9 days ago

Will the Meta settlement better protect children?

As part of a recent $18 billion settlement that Meta Platforms reached with 48 states, the company will strengthen its age estimates to keep individuals under 13 off its sites and keep older teens in age-appropriate accounts. It will also enact stronger duration limits for users under 18 and block children from the apps from midnight until 6 a.m., among other changes.

Bay to Bay News - Opinion - 9 days ago

Türkiye's next-gen cruise missile completes ground-launched tests

Türkiye said Thursday it had completed firing tests of the Çakır next-generation cruise missile, which struck both land and sea targets from...

Daily Sabah - Business - 9 days ago

NASA Set to Launch Next Generation Flagship Space Telescope

NASA is preparing for the weekend launch of the most advanced deep space telescope ever that will allow us to see thousands of planets, millions of galaxies and billions of stars. It’s designed to help us learn more about the universe and whether humans are alone. NBC’s Tom Costello reports for TODAY.

NBC News - Technology - 9 days ago

China is about to launch an ambitious moon mission to hunt for ice

In its most technologically complex lunar mission to date, China aims to search for frozen stores of water in shadowed craters near the moon’s south pole.

NBC News - Science - 9 days ago

Putin signs decree allowing state seizure of drone-hit businesses - The edict covers energy, transport, logistics and any facility deemed critical to national security, and can be imposed by presidential instruction alone. Experts called it "hybrid nationalisation," warning it would be used to seize assets from companies under the pretext of security failure. 26/08/2026

The edict covers energy, transport, logistics and any facility deemed critical to national security, and can be imposed by presidential instruction alone. Experts called it "hybrid nationalisation," warning it would be used to seize assets from companies under the pretext of security failure.

Euronews - World - 10 days ago

Apple set to unveil foldable iPhone next month

As the iconic iPhone nears the 20th anniversary of its introduction, the new foldable design will mark the biggest single change to the product’s look.

Sydney Morning Herald - Technology - 10 days ago

Meta to pay Illinois up to $768M to settle social media addiction lawsuit

Meta has agreed to pay a total of $17 billion to 47 states and add child safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms to end a landmark trial over teen social media addiction.

Chicago Sun-Times - US News - 10 days ago

Meta agrees to new protections for teenagers in US in 18bn dollar settlement

The agreement resolves claims filed by 47 US states accusing the tech giant of designing Instagram with addictive features.

Evening Standard - Technology - 11 days ago

NASA set to launch a space telescope whose findings could rewrite astronomy textbooks

The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, set to launch Sunday, is designed to capture giant panoramas, which could reveal more than 100,000 exoplanets and billions of galaxies.

NBC News - Science - 11 days ago

Social Media -- Meta to pay $18 billion and make sweeping app changes to settle social media harms lawsuit

Meta agreed to implement new safety measures, including a default two-hour daily limit for using Facebook and Instagram, for users under the age of 18

Scientific American - Technology - 11 days ago

Former child star Raquel Lee Bolleau alleges sexual assault on Disney Channel movie set

In a lawsuit filed last week, Bolleau claims Disney ignored signs she was being sexually abused while on set of the 2001 film “The Poof Point.”

NBC News - Entertainment - 11 days ago

Lego sales reach record levels thanks to Pokémon and World Cup sets

Lego revealed it is aiming to switch to paper-based bags for its sets across all factories by 2027

Independent UK - Business - 12 days ago

NASA's new telescope set to uncover mysteries of dark energy, dark matter and exoplanets

NASA is preparing to launch its next-generation observatory, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope-a powerful new instrument designed to explore some of the universe’s biggest mysteries...

International The News - Technology - 12 days ago

Lego sales surge 21% as World Cup and F1 sets drive record growth

Strong demand for FIFA World Cup collectibles, Formula 1 partnerships, and pop culture tie-ins pushed Lego’s first-half revenue to a record 41.9 billion Danish kroner, drastically...

International The News - Business - 12 days ago

Video: Russia launches rocket into space with military satellite

Russia says it has launched a military satellite into space on the back of a Soyuz-2.1 rocket from Arkhangelsk.

Aljazeera - Science - 13 days ago

TikTok reaches $400 million settlement with US Justice Department over children's privacy

TikTok has reached a $400 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice, ending a 2024 lawsuit alleging the company violated federal children’s privacy laws.

One America News Network - Technology - 13 days ago

Complaints climb as millions set to face higher energy bills

Smart meters made up a significant proportion of complaints

Independent UK - Business - 13 days ago

Rescue mission called off for NASA Swift space telescope, setting up a fiery reentry

The mission to save NASA’s sinking Swift Observatory has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 13 days ago

Rocket Lab launches Japanese satellite to photograph earth

Washington, USA: Rocket Lab successfully launched its Electron rocket, carrying the Japanese QPS SAR satellite into low Earth orbit. The company ex...

Peninsula Qatar - Technology - 14 days ago

Households set to learn how energy bills will change as Ofgem reveals new cap

Regulator Ofgem will on Wednesday reveal the level of the annual energy price cap for the three months from October to December.

Independent UK - Business - 14 days ago

Voters in key Pennsylvania district upset with handling of war

NBC News Senior National Politics Reporter Jon Allen hits the road for his Drive to Decision Day series to talk to voters in several battleground congressional districts that could determine the control of Congress. Jon Allen starts his road trip in New Jersey’s 7th congressional district and Pennsylvania’s 7th and 8th congressional districts.

NBC News - Top Stories - 15 days ago

Motorola's GrapheneOS phones will launch in 2027 priced higher than Pixels

The private Android-based OS will expand beyond Pixels next year.

Ars Technica - Technology - 15 days ago

Google launches Gemini Student Hub

Washington, USA: Google is preparing for the back to school season by launching a dedicated study hub for students within its Gemini AI assistant, bri...

Peninsula Qatar - Technology - 17 days ago

Amazon set to expand drone delivery of lightweight packages to 500 US cities

Amazon plans to expand drone delivery to nearly 500 U.S. cities, offering packages up to 5 pounds in as little as 30 minutes.

One America News Network - Technology - 18 days ago

Energy price cap hike set to send July inflation surging

Most experts are forecasting that CPI inflation will rise to 2.9% in July, up from 2.6% in June.

Independent UK - Business - 19 days ago

Astronauts set for spacewalk to replace ISS antenna

NASA astronaut Anil Menon and European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Sophie Adenot are set to conduct a spacewalk Tuesday outside the International Space...

Daily Sabah - Science - 19 days ago

OpenAI launches new ChatGPT feature for macOS

Washington, USA: OpenAI has unveiled a new feature in the ChatGPT application for macOS computers that enables artificial intelligence (AI) to learn f...

Peninsula Qatar - Technology - 19 days ago

'I'll settle for not crazy': Denver business leaders brace for socialist shift after big win for DSA

Denver business owners react to the rise of socialist candidates and how their policies could shape the economic landscape in the Colorado capital.

Fox News - Top Stories - 22 days ago

The US-Iran Standoff Over Hormus, the Saudi-Pakistan-Turkey Alliance, a West Bank Community Besieged by Israeli Settlers—and More

Danny and Derek unpack the week’s global news, from extreme heat, Iran, and Gaza to Yemen, Sudan, Ukraine, Myanmar, Colombia, and shifting regional alliances.

The Nation - World - 23 days ago

Türkiye set to reopen to booking giants with regulations overhaul

A new set of regulations proposed in a bill submitted to Parliament is set to pave the way for major global booking and accommodation platforms such as...

Daily Sabah - Business - 25 days ago

AbCellera launches $200-million equity offering on heels of strong menopause trial results

Vancouver biotech’s stock hit the highest level since early 2023 this week and is up 185% this year

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 25 days ago

Perseid meteor shower set to light up northern skies

The Perseid summer light show is back and viewing conditions are especially promising for the Northern Hemisphere. The meteor shower's peak...

Daily Sabah - Science - 27 days ago

Iran targets U.S. assets in Kuwait after Egypt suffers first drone attack

Iran's army said it launched attacks on strategic U.S. assets and military bases in Kuwait and Bahrain.

CNBC - World - 1 month ago

Luxury Irish chocolate brand launches in UK

A LUXURY Irish chocolate brand which has amassed a legion of fans since it was founded during the...

Irish Post - Entertainment - 1 month ago

Space launch company investigates rocket 'issue' ahead of engine test plans

German company Rocket Factory Augsburg has chosen to ‘de-stack’ its 30m-tall vehicle.

Independent UK - Science - 1 month ago

Oil Settles Over $100 As Houthi Attacks Intensify Middle East Supply Risks

The Iranian-aligned Houthis said they struck two Saudi oil tankers as part of a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia.

Huffington Post - Business - 1 month ago

Inside India newsletter: Skyroot rocket puts India alongside U.S., China in private orbital launch

Indian startup Skyroot joins Chinese and American private companies in the race to launch satellites in low orbit.

CNBC - World - 1 month ago

NASA says Artemis III remains on track despite Blue Origin setback

NASA remains on track for next year's ⁠Artemis III mission, a key test of ⁠orbital docking and lunar landers needed for future crewed moon...

Daily Sabah - Science - 1 month ago

David Foster helped launch her music career in her 70s, now she has 60 million streams

Karen LeFrak found fame in her 70s after David Foster recognized her talent, now celebrating 60 million streams and a new album for America's 250th.

Fox News - Top Stories - 1 month ago

Music industry launches AI-generated content labels

New York, USA: Several major music industry organizations on Friday unveiled a labeling system for content created with generative artificial intellig...

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 1 month ago

The Strait of Hormuz disruption is set to trigger the first annual decline in crude consumption since Covid-19, the energy watchdog says

The Iran war and the disruption in the Strait of Hormuz will push global oil demand down by around 1 million bpd in 2026, the International Energy Agency says

Russia Today - Business - 1 month ago

World Cup bus set on fire in New York as Knicks' NBA win sparks chaos

A 17-year-old was shot in the foot in Times Square as chaotic celebrations erupted

Evening Standard - World - 2 months ago

Police push for phone companies to be forced to make stolen handsets unusable

Head of the Metropolitan Police Sir Mark Rowley wants to undermine the market for stolen phones by reducing their resale value.

Evening Standard - Technology - 2 months ago

New NHS radiotherapy set for thousands of men with prostate cancer

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the UK, with more than 55,000 men being diagnosed every year

Independent UK - Health - 2 months ago

Here's all the household bills and taxes set to increase this month

Households face higher bills from April across energy, water, broadband, TV and transport. But there are some good things happening for your finances, too - we explain all below.

Sky News - Business - 5 months ago

Apple launches AirPods Max 2 with H2 chip: Price, availability and features

Apple has unveiled AirPods Max 2 with the H2 chip, stronger active noise cancellation, Adaptive Audio, and creator-focused features like studio-quality recording and camera remote.

First Post - Technology - 5 months ago

Here's Exactly How Carolyn Bessette Kennedy Was Ripped Apart In The 1990s, According To A '90s New York Kid

The latest episode of FX's <i>Love Story</i> trades the glossy romantic lens for the darkness of '90s paparazzi culture.

BuzzFeed News - Opinion - 5 months ago

OnePlus Pad 3 long-term review with Android 16: A monster in almost every sense -- Launched in September 2025, the OnePlus Pad 3 has spent a few months in our hands, and it's proven to be a powerful Android tablet that balances work and entertainment with ease. Here's our long-term review.

Launched in September 2025, the OnePlus Pad 3 has spent a few months in our hands, and it’s proven to be a powerful Android tablet that balances work and entertainment with ease. Here’s our long-term review.

First Post - Technology - 6 months ago

CMF Headphone Pro Review: A little funky but too much fun -- Nothing sub-brand, CMF has recently launched its budget-friendly over ear headphones in India. At Rs 6,999, the CMF Headphone Pro is well worth its asking price for its features and performance.

Nothing sub-brand, CMF has recently launched its budget-friendly over ear headphones in India. At Rs 6,999, the CMF Headphone Pro is well worth its asking price for its features and performance.

First Post - Technology - 6 months ago

Ryan Serhant says his daughter will have to 'figure it out' as housing market resets for Gen Z

Ryan Serhant calls for affordability to be "redefined," as he warns that the strongest first-time homebuyer market is made up of baby boomers buying properties for their children.

Fox News - Business - 8 months ago

DWP state pensions 'set for larger increase' than expected

The latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has shown an upward revision to total wage growth

WalesOnline - Business - 10 months ago

Trump's tariffs suffer a legal setback

The appellate court ruling sets up a showdown at the Supreme Court

Economist - Business - 1 year ago

Upset and upheaval: AI promises to revolutionise the global economy

A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist

Economist - Business - 1 year ago

NASA, SpaceX launch crew to space station to retrieve stuck astronauts

The two have been stuck in space for nine months

Voice of America - US News - 1 year ago

Nine countries are launching legal action against Israel over Gaza war

“‘The Hague Group’ is a watershed moment in developing coordinated international state action against the use of genocide, occupation, apartheid, and ethnic cleansing against the Palestinian people.”

Global Voices - World - 1 year ago

Chick-fil-A Launching 'Kid-Friendly' Entertainment App

The app features original content that encourages quality time between families and kids.

International Business Times - Entertainment - 1 year ago

Dark Trump 'Apprentice' Film Set For Release Next Month

The campaign has attacked the unflattering portrait of Trump as a young real estate developer as 'garbage'

International Business Times - Entertainment - 2 years ago