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Science - Protecting the Venus fly trap - The carnivorous Venus fly trap is native to the Carolinas, but its population is dwindling due to loss of habitat. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with botanist Julie Moore, who has spent much of her life helping to save these remarkable plants; and with Damon Waitt, director of the North Carolina Botanical Garden, who discusses the unusual traits of a species that Charles Darwin called the most interesting plant in the world. (Originally broadcast April 26, 2026.) 17H ago - 5:54

The carnivorous Venus fly trap is native to the Carolinas, but its population is dwindling due to loss of habitat. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with botanist Julie Moore, who has spent much of her life helping to save these remarkable plants; and with Damon Waitt, director of the North Carolina Botanical Garden, who discusses the unusual traits of a species that Charles Darwin called the most interesting plant in the world. (Originally broadcast April 26, 2026.

CBS News - Science - 9 minutes ago

The epidemic, the world's second-largest, has been described as the fastest-spreading on record.

The DRC's confirmed Ebola cases have risen above 4,000 for the first time in the current outbreak, government data showed. The epidemic, the world's second-largest, has been described as the fastest-spreading on record.

Deutsche Welle - Health - 37 minutes ago

Western Europe records hottest June and July on record

Drought is gripping large parts of Europe, with soils unusually dry and major rivers running low. A strengthening El Nino could push global temperatures even higher later this year.

Deutsche Welle - World - 2 hours ago

Lynx star Kayla McBride breaks WNBA record for most 3-pointers in a game

Minnesota Lynx guard Kayla McBride wanted to give the hometown fans a show Sunday. She delivered one that the Target Center crowd will never forget.

CBC News - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Yosemite speed climber who set record for scaling El Capitan dies at age 30 in accident

Jake Whisenant gained national attention in October 2024 when he and a fellow climber completed the Lurking Fear route on El Capitan in just under 3 hours.

New York Post - Politics - 5 hours ago

Iran sets steep demands to reopen Strait of Hormuz despite hopes of Oman deal

Tehran has vowed not to reopen the critical shipping lane “until America corrects its behavior,” despite a looming agreement with Oman reported to have been close for days.

NBC News - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Lynx guard Kayla McBride makes 10 3s against Wings, sets WNBA single-game record

McBride made 10 of 14 shots from behind the arc and finished with a career-high 43 points.

NBC News - Technology - 6 hours ago

S&P 500 rises to record close Friday and posts strongest week since April: Live updates

The three major averages posted their best weekly performances since April.

CNBC - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Lynx guard Kayla McBride sets WNBA record by making 10 3-pointers in win over Wings

Minnesota Lynx guard Kayla McBride wanted to give the hometown fans a show Sunday. She delivered one that the Target Center crowd will never forget.

CBC News - Sports - 7 hours ago

'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' keeps record pace; 'The Odyssey' sets new high for Nolan

Sony-Marvel’s “Spider-Man” release has taken in $1.67 billion worldwide in just 10 days of release, putting it on a trajectory to be among the biggest blockbusters ever.

NBC News - Technology - 7 hours ago

NY police arrest 'armed and dangerous' fugitive suspected of murdering elderly father, setting house on fire

An "armed and dangerous" New York fugitive suspected of killing his 70-year-old father and setting the family home ablaze was captured Sunday.

New York Post - US News - 7 hours ago

Lake Mead hits record low with no signs of recovery

Lake Mead is part of the Colorado River Basin system, which supplies water to around 40 million people across seven states, tribal communities and parts of Mexico

Independent UK - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

'Spider-Man' breaks record for domestic box office debut -- 03 Aug 2026 - 09:25 pm

Los Angeles: Spider Man: Brand New Day had the biggest debut weekend of all time at the domestic box office, updated figures for the United States a...

Peninsula Qatar - Entertainment - 10 hours ago

Iran Sets Out Demands to US For Reopening Strait of Hormuz

Tehran's six conditions may complicate negotiations with Oman aimed at restoring commercial shipping through the vital waterway.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 14 hours ago

8/9: Sunday Morning -- Hosted by Seth Doane. Featured: Saving a candlepin bowling alley; THC tests jeopardize young mothers; writer Gay Talese; actor Tim Curry; protecting the habitat of Venus fly traps; and the world's largest truck stop.

Hosted by Seth Doane. Featured: Saving a candlepin bowling alley; THC tests jeopardize young mothers; writer Gay Talese; actor Tim Curry; protecting the habitat of Venus fly traps; and the world's largest truck stop.

CBS News - Entertainment - 15 hours ago

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's It Ends With Us Legal Battle: How It Ended With a Settlement

Though Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's movie It Ends With Us premiered August 9, 2024, it was ultimately just the beginning. Look back at their contentious legal battle that started months later. 

E Online - Entertainment - 16 hours ago

Houndmouth is "Never Gonna Die" -- Indiana rock band Houndmouth is acclaimed for their rich harmonies and electric live performances. Their latest record, "Lordy," is a stripped-back, raw return, five years after their last album. Here's Houndmouth with "Never Gonna Die." -- Aug 8

Indiana rock band Houndmouth is acclaimed for their rich harmonies and electric live performances. Their latest record, "Lordy," is a stripped-back, raw return, five years after their last album. Here's Houndmouth with "Never Gonna Die."

CBS News - Entertainment - 16 hours ago

Iran, Oman deal in final stages while Tehran sets conditions for reopening Strait of Hormuz

Iran will not engage in talks with U.S. as long as Washington breaches an interim deal signed in June, says Iran’s foreign minister

The Globe and Mail - World - 17 hours ago

Iran nears Oman deal, sets out demands for US to reopen Hormuz

Iran said Sunday that it was closing in on a deal with Oman to establish new shipping lanes through Hormuz, but repeated that the strategic waterway would...

Daily Sabah - World - 18 hours ago

Houndmouth has "Heavy Eyes" -- Indiana rock band Houndmouth is acclaimed for their rich harmonies and electric live performances. Their latest record, "Lordy," is a stripped-back, raw return, five years after their last album. Here's Houndmouth with "Heavy Eyes." -- Aug 8

Indiana rock band Houndmouth is acclaimed for their rich harmonies and electric live performances. Their latest record, "Lordy," is a stripped-back, raw return, five years after their last album. Here's Houndmouth with "Heavy Eyes."

CBS News - Entertainment - 18 hours ago

Hong Kong breaks 140-year temperature record as heatwave intensifies

In a latest update Hong Kong broke the highest temperature record spanning over 140 years after the region sweltered through its hottest day in history, recording a blistering 36.9°C at the...

International The News - Top Stories - 18 hours ago

ROUNDUP -- Leylah Fernandez posts upset win over Russia's Mirra Andreeva in National Bank Open 3rd round -- Gregory Strong -- Sports

A down season is showing signs of life for Canada's Leylah Fernandez, and the timing could not be better for National Bank Open organizers nearly left without a domestic storyline at the tournament's midway point.

CBC News - Sports - 18 hours ago

As AI 'therapists' dish out advice, California lawmakers try to set some limits

A chatbot called 'Psychologist' offers empathy and advice, but it's not a real therapist. California legislators are trying to craft some guardrails.

Los Angeles Times - Technology - 20 hours ago

97-YEAR-OLD BREAKS OWN WORLD RECORD AS OLDEST FEMALE WING WALKER

Doha, Qatar: A 97 year old British woman has broken her own Guinness World Record to become the oldest female wing walker. Elizabeth Betty Bromag...

Peninsula Qatar - Technology - 21 hours ago

Iran sets 'tough' conditions for Strait of Hormuz transit amid regional uncertainty

Iran’s Supreme National Security Council issued sweeping new conditions required for the reopening of the strategic Strait of Hormuz.As reported by AFP, Iran set preconditions for a reopening...

International The News - World - 21 hours ago

MOVIE REVIEW : 'White Mischief' Sets Small Fires but No Blazes

By rights, "White Mischief" (selected theaters) should have been a barn burner.

Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Clint Eastwood's son tells the story of why his dad booted Kevin Costner from set

Scott Eastwood reveals on "Armchair Expert" how Clint Eastwood calmly sent Kevin Costner home from the "Perfect World" set after a trailer standoff.

Fox News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

'REVOKED': Hegseth's revenge for Qatari Air Force One leaks revealed

Former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall previously warned in media comments that the donated jumbo jet lacked standard Air Force One modifications and added a ‘measure of risk’

Independent UK - US News - 1 day ago

'REVOKED': Hegseth's revenge for Qatari Air Force One leaks is revealed

Former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall previously warned in media comments that the donated jumbo jet lacked standard Air Force One modifications and added a ‘measure of risk’

Independent UK - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Over 20 Palestinians Reported Wounded in West Bank Settler Attacks and IDF Raids

In one report, Israeli settlers invaded the village of Abu Nujaym, southeast of Bethlehem, wounded one resident after firing live ammunition, and then attacked paramedics with pepper spray and broke the ambulance windows

Haaretz - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Solomon set for West Ham medical as £7m Tottenham deal agreed

London rivals doing more business after £85m Mateus Fernandes transfer

Evening Standard - Sports - 1 day ago

Lake Mead hits 'grim' record low with no signs of recovery

Lake Mead is part of the Colorado River Basin system, which supplies water to around 40 million people across seven states, tribal communities and parts of Mexico

Independent UK - US News - 1 day ago

Iran sets conditions for opening Hormuz; UAE says ship was targeted by airstrike

Iran's military stressed that the crucial waterway would only be reopened when the U.S. accepts Iran's conditions.

CNBC - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Record-low Danube exposes sandbanks, strands boats in Serbia - Record-low Danube water levels in northern Serbia expose sandbanks, dry marinas and leave cargo vessels stranded along the river. 06/08/2026

Video. Record-low Danube water levels in northern Serbia expose sandbanks, dry marinas and leave cargo vessels stranded along the river.

Euronews - World - 1 day ago

Moismane set for second spell as South Africa coach

JOHANNESBURG, Aug 8 : South Africa have approached Pitso Mosimane to return for a second spell as manager to replace veteran Hugo Broos.South African FA President Danny Jordaan said Mosimane was the choice but "we still need to tie up some loose ends."We will make a formal announcement of the coach nex

Channel NewsAsia - Sports - 1 day ago

WeHo's newest resident enjoys A/C, Sunset Strip views ... from inside a billboard. Why he's there

Los Angeles residents and tourists alike flocked to Sunset Boulevard and Selma Avenue in West Hollywood Friday morning. People were there to take photos of and see one particular billboard about 30 feet above the ground.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

US stock indexes close higher, S&P 500 hits record high

New York: Major US stock indexes closed higher on Friday, with the S P 500 reaching a record high as investors responded to weaker than expected US jo...

Peninsula Qatar - Business - 2 days ago

Lake Mead Hits Lowest Level on Record Amid Decade-Long Western Drought

The Colorado River reservoir supplies water and power to millions of Southwestern residents.

Epoch Times - US News - 2 days ago

The NASA Swift space observatory is in danger of falling from space after 22 years, but a rescue mission with the help of a robot is set to launch on June 30. NBC News' Gadi Schwartz talks with Katalyst Space CEO Ghonhee Lee, the company partnering with NASA, about the historic mission.

The NASA Swift space observatory is in danger of falling from space after 22 years, but a rescue mission with the help of a robot is set to launch on June 30. NBC News’ Gadi Schwartz talks with Katalyst Space CEO Ghonhee Lee, the company partnering with NASA, about the historic mission.

NBC News - Science - 2 days ago

Guinness says Trump's July 4 fireworks show did break world record

More than 840,000 fireworks were set off in 40 minutes on the Fourth of July in Washington, DC

Independent UK - US News - 2 days ago

A Man Is Trapped Inside a Netflix Billboard Above Sunset Boulevard

A marketing stunt for 'The Last House' has a performer trapped above Sunset Boulevard across three days.

Hollywood Reporter - Top Stories - 2 days ago

D.A. faces backlash after charging LAPD officer who recorded colleagues' racist remarks

L.A. County Dist. Atty. Nathan Hochman is catching heat from Mayor Karen Bass, police accountability advocates and even some of his own prosecutors for filing charges against an LAPD officer who secretly recorded his colleagues making racist, sexist and homophobic remarks.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 2 days ago

PSG set Barcola price as 'Arsenal 'hold interest' in Liverpool target

Gunners are back on the market after missing out on a blockbuster transfer

Evening Standard - Sports - 2 days ago

Trump revives bid to fire Fed Gov. Lisa Cook after Supreme Court setback

President Trump is reviving his effort to oust Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook, with the White House giving her several weeks to answer mortgage-fraud allegations in the wake of comments from her...

New York Post - Business - 2 days ago

Off the Record: Democrats Go to War (With Other Democrats) -- What Next

After the most expensive Democratic Senate primary of all time, all you can say is “records were made to be broken.”

Slate - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Man Utd signing set for debut as Carrick handed huge boost against PSG

Red Devils will be without two key players against Champions League holders

Evening Standard - Sports - 2 days ago

AI music company joins the vinyl record resurgence

AI music company Suno plans to press users' generated tracks onto 12-inch records for about $45, moving into vinyl as copyright suits from Universal and Sony continue.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 2 days ago

Blanche Appears Set for Confirmation As Cassidy Caves Again

The Louisiana senator said he will indeed support Blanche’s nomination for attorney general hours after Lisa Murkowski said she would not.

New York Magazine - Politics - 2 days ago

Trump dismisses reports of munitions shortages, says US has enough - The Washington Post reported that Trump demanded answers about the munitions shortages from Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth last Friday, when they attended a cabinet meeting at the Camp David presidential retreat. 06/08/2026

The Washington Post reported that Trump demanded answers about the munitions shortages from Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth last Friday, when they attended a cabinet meeting at the Camp David presidential retreat.

Euronews - World - 2 days ago

Need a Summer Wellness Reset? Ally Love Shares 4 Ways to Do It

August is National Wellness Month so if you’re in need of a reset, Ally Love has four pillars to help you do just that. She shares ways to move, nourish, rest and connect.

NBC News - Health - 2 days ago

River Lions eliminate record-setting Shooting Stars from playoffs with dramatic game-winning shot

Two-time defending CEBL champions, Niagara, knocked out regular-season record breaker, Scarborough, in dramatic fashion.

CBC News - Sports - 2 days ago

Le Court edges Kerbaol to win Tour stage after mechanical setback

Kimberley Le Court of Mauritius battled back from a late mechanical problem to win stage six of the Tour de France Femmes on Thursday, outsprinting a...

Daily Sabah - Sports - 2 days ago

Central Europe sees record temperatures as heatwave continues

Record-breaking temperatures in Slovakia and Austria as Italy places all of its 27 major cities on highest heat alert.

Aljazeera - Environment - 2 days ago

How do scientists know a day was really the hottest on record or that a heat wave was historic? DW has the answers.

Every time a new heat record is broken, skepticism follows. How do scientists know a day or a summer was really the hottest on record or that a heat wave was historic? DW has the answers.

Deutsche Welle - Science - 2 days ago

Wars, record heat, rising inflation: Europe watches as crises shape its future

A brutal summer has exposed how leaders are discovering how little control they have over some of the defining forces of the age

Irish Times - World - 3 days ago

Record-high heat soars through South Korea

A record-high heatwave is sweeping through the Korean Peninsula, sending temperatures skyrocketing, reaching 42.5C.

Aljazeera - Environment - 3 days ago

Moderna starts human trials for Ebola vaccine amid Congo outbreak - Moderna has vaccinated the first participants in a trial for a Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine, as the Democratic Republic of Congo continues to battle its fastest-growing outbreak on record. 05/08/2026

Moderna has vaccinated the first participants in a trial for a Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine, as the Democratic Republic of Congo continues to battle its fastest-growing outbreak on record.

Euronews - World - 3 days ago

Ontario Conservative MP Larry Brock set to resign in September

Departure of seventh MP from Tory caucus since 2025 election will deal another blow to Poilievre

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 3 days ago

How to set boundaries when your manager overshares

Your manager keeps forwarding criticism from senior leadership - but should you be the one carrying their emotional load? Here's how to set healthy workplace boundaries without damaging the working relationship. Have a work-related question to ask a career c

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 3 days ago

This year's harvest could be the worst on record due to the exceptionally dry spring and summer.

This year's harvest could be the worst on record due to the exceptionally dry spring and summer.

BBC News - Business - 3 days ago

Private island off B.C.'s Sunshine Coast sells for record-breaking $13M

A private island estate off B.C.’s Sunshine Coast has sold for $13 million, setting a record for a residential sale in the area.

CTV News - Business - 3 days ago

"Grow The Fuck Up": Scott Eastwood Recalled Confronting Shia LaBeouf Over His Intense Behavior On The Set Of "Fury," And It Didn't End Well

Jon Bernthal previously said that Shia "pulled his tooth out," "cut his face," and "didn't shower for eight months" while making the 2014 film.

BuzzFeed News - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Munitions Shortage Has Trump Up in Arms Against Hegseth and 'Leakers'

Trump is denying ongoing reports of serious shortages of U.S. missiles amid the Iran war, while reportedly lashing out at Pete Hegseth and others.

New York Magazine - Politics - 3 days ago

Israel Charges Settler With Killing Palestinian Activist In Rare Indictment

Awdah Hathaleen’s death marks the first time an Israeli has been indicted for killing a Palestinian in the occupied West Bank since Oct. 7, 2023.

Huffington Post - World - 3 days ago

Trump wins last-minute reprieve temporarily blocking BBC access to business records

Trump sued the BBC for $10 billion, alleging its 2024 “Panorama” documentary about the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol attack defamed him.

CNBC - Politics - 3 days ago

Trump FCC kills TV ownership cap, claiming authority over limit set by Congress

Change will let "Trump-aligned billionaires" buy more stations, advocacy group says.

Ars Technica - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) has set up a paid service to give Wall Street firms access to Truth Social's most influential accounts.

Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) has set up a paid service to give Wall Street firms access to Truth Social's most influential accounts.

BBC News - Business - 3 days ago

Banks look to lend to defence companies, but many lack the track record to qualify

The disconnect threatens to slow Carney’s initiative to rapidly expand Canada’s defence capabilities

The Globe and Mail - Business - 3 days ago

90th Annual Wicomico County Fair set for WinterPlace Park in Salisbury

SALISBURY — The 90th Annual Wicomico County Fair is all set to return to WinterPlace Park next weekend in Salisbury. The Aug. 14-16 event kicks off at 4 p.m. on Friday, with a fireworks show …

Bay to Bay News - Top Stories - 3 days ago

EasyJet set for £5.7bn Apollo takeover after rival bidder walks away

The move will see the US firm, which also owns Wagamama-owner The Restaurant Group, pay shareholders 715p per share for the business.

Independent UK - Business - 3 days ago

Turkish auto industry sets new export record despite global woes

The Turkish automotive industry continued to be a strong driver of the country's exports in the first seven months of the year, posting a fresh record...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 3 days ago

SpaceX Moon Crash Is Just Corporate Junk Under a Colonial Mindset | Opinion

Outer space exploration demands international accountability and ethical stewardship. We cannot allow corporate elites to set the terms of cosmic governance.

Newsweek - Opinion - 3 days ago

Daily output at Türkiye's Gabar oil field hits record 83,300 barrels

Daily output at the Gabar oil field in southeastern Türkiye, the region once associated with terrorism, has reached a fresh record, a top official said in...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 3 days ago

2026 isn't breaking heat records yet – but El Niño could change that

This summer's heat is human caused, not from El Niño – but the climate phenomenon is set to release pent-up ocean heat.

Euronews - Environment - 3 days ago

Welch's CTU pledge to help CPS sets off alarm bells

Illinois House speaker doesn't appear to have the votes to put money where his mouth is.

Chicago Sun-Times - Politics - 3 days ago

Ariana Grande's new video sets off talk about body and beauty standards — again

Talking about beauty can get really ugly — particularly when it comes to public figures.

CTV News - Entertainment - 3 days ago

Voter Files in Arizona's Largest County Illegally Obtained in 2020, Records Show

An individual who was never charged exfiltrated 633,000 files.

Epoch Times - US News - 3 days ago

Water levels in Hungary's Lake Velence have dropped to a record low. Is climate change to blame?

Water levels in Hungary's Lake Velence have dropped to a record low. Businesses are struggling, boats cannot sail and beaches are closing. Is climate change to blame? Or decades of poor water management?

Deutsche Welle - Science - 3 days ago

Time Out set to open first UK food market in 2028

It plans to open the London site – which will include roughly 15 restaurants, bars and food businesses – in the summer of 2028.

Evening Standard - Business - 3 days ago

Report: Trump, Hegseth Clash Over Missile Shortage That Could Limit Iran Strikes

According to the Washington Post, the president confronted the defense secretary for not being informed of the severe ammunition shortage, which Hegseth blamed on his deputy. The White House denied the report

Haaretz - US News - 3 days ago

European stocks hit record highs: The 10 best performers of 2026

The STOXX Europe 600 has reached record highs. Meet the 10 best-performing European stocks of 2026 and what is fuelling their gains.

Euronews - Business - 4 days ago

After Michigan upset, Aipac looks to back Republican candidate against Abdul El-Sayed

While this was a race where Israel loomed large, the focus was on how the candidates were funded

Middle East Eye - US News - 4 days ago

Abdulrahman win sets up US Senate race with Republican nominee Rogers in Michigan

Washington: Abdelrahman El Sayed won the Democratic Party s nomination to run for the US Senate seat from the state of Michigan, setting up a contest...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 4 days ago

Kansas Primaries Give Democrats a Shot at a Big Upset

Gubernatorial nominee Cindy Holscher and Senate nominee Adam Hamilton are about the strongest ticket Democrats could hope for in this red state.

New York Magazine - Politics - 4 days ago

Coast Guard museum set to open in August 2027

The National Coast Guard Museum will open to the public in New London, Conn., on Aug. 4, 2027, with events planned throughout the week.

Stars and Stripes - Top Stories - 4 days ago

Israel's army to set up polling stations in occupied Gaza, Lebanon and Syria

News report says move will allow troops deployed beyond Israel's borders to vote in October's general election

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 4 days ago

OpenAI to pay $3.2 million to settle DOJ allegations it favored foreign workers over Americans

OpenAI allegedly failed to advertise PERM jobs on its careers website and required paper applications to discourage U.S. workers from applying

Fox News - Business - 4 days ago

Hegseth disputes reports of depleted US missile interceptor stocks

The U.S. has used nearly 80% of its THAAD missile stockpile and about half of its Patriot missiles since the war with Iran began, CNN reported.

Stars and Stripes - US News - 4 days ago

The S&P 500 Is at Record Levels. But Some Analysts Aren't Ready to Celebrate a Breakout Yet

While the S&P 500 topped 7,700 for the first time on Tuesday. However, some analysts say a sustainable breakout will require more than a brief move above the resistance level.

International Business Times - Business - 4 days ago

Infineon hits revenue record: AI data centres drive growth

Once the problem child of the chip industry, Infineon has reinvented itself. Its semiconductors are now key components for electric cars, data centres and the energy transition.

Euronews - Business - 4 days ago

US stock market reaches record high as hopes grow for Strait of Hormuz deal

US stocks climbed to record highs on Tuesday as investors welcomed strong corporate earnings and growing optimism that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz could soon resume.The S&P 500 rose...

International The News - Business - 5 days ago

Bezos, DiCaprio set up massive wildlife fund -- Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos have announced a $200 million fund set to protect species on the brink of extinction. Carter Evans has the story.

Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos have announced a $200 million fund set to protect species on the brink of extinction. Carter Evans has the story.

CBS News - Science - 5 days ago

Markets surge to record highs

The DOW and S&P closed at record levels driven by corporate earnings and falling oil prices. NBC News’ Allie Canal explains.

NBC News - Business - 5 days ago

7 more beluga whales set to leave shuttered Canadian aquatic park as rescue operation continues

The whales were expected to head to SeaWorld in San Antonio Monday. Ultimately, all 30 belugas at Marineland will be shipped to other facilities.

Chicago Sun-Times - Entertainment - 5 days ago

Tate McRae sets the record straight on MAGA supporter claims... kind of -- Kayla McLean -- -

People have become greedy for details about Tate McRae's political views, and a new interview with Variety offers an answer — sort of.

CBC News - Entertainment - 5 days ago

This summer isn't breaking heat records — yet. Wait until El Niño kicks in, scientists say

With parts of the globe aflame in wildfires, deadly heat waves parking over cities, record hot oceans and a strengthening super El Niño, it seems like we’re baking through the hottest year on record.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 5 days ago

TikTok settles trio of social media addiction lawsuits in Los Angeles

The terms of the TikTok settlements are confidential and subject to the finalization of written settlement agreements, plaintiffs’ attorneys Joseph VanZandt of Beasley Allen and Emily Jeffcott of...

New York Post - Technology - 5 days ago

Spider-Man: Brand New Day breaks box-office record for biggest North American opening weekend -- -

Spider-Man: Brand New Day broke the Avengers: Endgame record for the biggest North American opening weekend with $360 million US in ticket sales from theatres in the U.S. and Canada, Sony Pictures said Monday.

CBC News - Entertainment - 5 days ago

SpaceX rocket set for Moon collision on August 5: How big will the impact be?

On Wednesday, the Moon is going to experience a collision as a drifting SpaceX rocket will smash itself to the lunar surface. The upper section of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to impact the...

International The News - Technology - 5 days ago

Rhine River hits record low as drought grips Germany - Record low water levels on Germany's Rhine River left boats stranded in Cologne, as prolonged heat and drought pushed the country's busiest waterway to its lowest level on record. 02/08/2026

Video. Record low water levels on Germany's Rhine River left boats stranded in Cologne, as prolonged heat and drought pushed the country's busiest waterway to its lowest level on record.

Euronews - World - 5 days ago

Bitcoin breaks a new record, hits over $125,000

ALBAWABA - Bitcoin broke a new record high on Sunday, rising to more than $125,000, AFP reported.The cryptocurrency has jumped to $125,689, over-taking

Albawaba - Business - 5 days ago

Sönmez reaches 2nd round of Canadian Open with straight-sets win

Turkish tennis player Zeynep Sönmez opened her National Bank Open campaign with a composed straight-sets victory Tuesday, defeating Canada's Rebecca...

Daily Sabah - Sports - 5 days ago

Maroon 5 sets February 2027 Manila concert

Maroon 5 sets February 2027 Manila concert

Manila Times - Entertainment - 5 days ago

First US deaths in cyclosporiasis outbreak recorded in Michigan

Two people have died from cyclosporiasis in Michigan, the state's health department said on Monday, marking the first fatalities in the largest U.S. outbreak ‌of the intestinal illness.Both...

International The News - Health - 6 days ago

Spider-Man beats Avengers, snaps record $360M in domestic opening

Spider-Man just beat the Avengers at the box office. The latest movie of the popular franchise garnered more than initially projected to dethrone another...

Daily Sabah - Entertainment - 6 days ago

East Petersburg property changes hands for more than $3M [Lancaster County deeds recorded: Aug. 3, 2026]

The following were recorded at the Lancaster County Recorder of Deeds Office for July 20-24:

Lancaster Online - Top Stories - 6 days ago

UAE is setting the pace in digital finance -- m read

Once a topic for innovation, digital finance is now a question of competitive positioning

Gulf News - Business - 6 days ago

Liberia sacks officials after record cocaine busts worth $336 million - The drug busts have intensified scrutiny of Liberia's narcotics problem, with social media users, political commentators and local media calling for greater accountability from public officials and swift progress in the investigation. 31/07/2026

The drug busts have intensified scrutiny of Liberia's narcotics problem, with social media users, political commentators and local media calling for greater accountability from public officials and swift progress in the investigation.

Euronews - World - 6 days ago

Five wildfires still burn in Turkey as risk extends into next week - Of 206 fires recorded since Wednesday, 202 had been brought under control by Friday, but some remained active across western and southern coasts, with high temperatures and strong winds forecast to persist across 10 provinces. 31/07/2026

Of 206 fires recorded since Wednesday, 202 had been brought under control by Friday, but some remained active across western and southern coasts, with high temperatures and strong winds forecast to persist across 10 provinces.

Euronews - World - 6 days ago

Seven Dogs breaks box office records with $4 million debut in two days

ALBAWABA - Seven Dogs stormed the box office with a record-breaking opening weekend.The Arabic and international action picture “Seven Dogs” continues i

Albawaba - Entertainment - 6 days ago

Woolly mammoth bones exposed as Danube water levels hit record low

Record-low water levels have exposed the bones of a large mammoth in the riverbed near the village of Ryahovo in Bulgaria. Experts believe it is a woolly mammoth.

Euronews - Environment - 6 days ago

Renowned Nepali climber Nirmal Purja among 10 missing after avalanche - Nepal's Nirmal Purja, who led the expedition of 10 climbers, set a world record in 2019, becoming the first person ever to climb all 14 of the world's highest peaks surpassing the 8,000 metre mark, in just 189 days. 31/07/2026

Nepal’s Nirmal Purja, who led the expedition of 10 climbers, set a world record in 2019, becoming the first person ever to climb all 14 of the world’s highest peaks surpassing the 8,000 metre mark, in just 189 days.

Euronews - World - 6 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 - 8 days ago

Solar eclipse 2026 set to darken skies in August: When and how to watch

The world is set to witness a spectacular solar eclipse in August when the Sun will be blocked out by the moon in a celestial showdown. On August 12, a major total solar eclipse swept across parts...

International The News - Technology - 8 days ago

After setting a Guinness World Record, Adetunwase Adenle is building Africa's first AI factory to drive tech innovation.

In Lagos, Guinness World Record holder Adetunwase Adenle is pushing boundaries once again – this time by building Africa’s first AI factory and reshaping the continent’s tech future.

Deutsche Welle - Entertainment - 8 days ago

Rare footage of humpback whale birth captured on drone video -- The footage is believed to be only the fourth complete humpback whale birth ever recorded on film anywhere in the world and the first-ever captured by drone.

The footage is believed to be only the fourth complete humpback whale birth ever recorded on film anywhere in the world and the first-ever captured by drone.

CBS News - Science - 9 days ago

Telus announces dividend cut and asset sales under new CEO

Telus Corp. has cut its annual dividend by about 55 percent and announced plans to sell assets as new chief executive Victor Dodig moves to reduce the company's debt and strengthen its balance...

International The News - Business - 9 days ago

Fastest growing Ebola outbreak on record spreads across eastern DR Congo

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is facing the fastest growing Ebola outbreak ever recorded, with 3,360 confirmed cases and 1,487 deaths, according to Congolese health officials.According to...

International The News - Health - 9 days ago

Apple posts record June quarter as iPhone sales surge; Cook weighs in on AI, China

Tech giant Apple beats fiscal third-quarter earnings estimates with $109.4 billion in revenue as CEO Tim Cook prepares to depart the role in September.

Fox News - Business - 10 days ago

Eastern Shore Threshermen set to hold 66th annual show

FEDERALSBURG — Summertime means it is time for one of the area’s most popular events. Eastern Shore Threshermen & Collectors Assoc., Inc.’s 66th annual Wheat Threshing, Steam & Gas …

Bay to Bay News - Entertainment - 10 days ago

China's Unitree sets August 10 subscription date for Shanghai IPO

China's Unitree Technology has officially entered the home stretch of its public market debut.Hangzhou-based humanoid and quadruped robotics pioneer firm has set August 10, 2026, as the offline...

International The News - Business - 10 days ago

Iraq's former paramilitary alliance says 20 killed in US-Saudi strikes - The US military warned Iran to halt its attacks carried out directly or via its regional proxies against Washington's assets in the Gulf or Saudi Arabia's energy infrastructure to "avoid further military response". 29/07/2026

The US military warned Iran to halt its attacks carried out directly or via its regional proxies against Washington’s assets in the Gulf or Saudi Arabia’s energy infrastructure to “avoid further military response”.

Euronews - World - 11 days ago

The iPhone's hidden fix for motion sickness -- A buried iPhone setting is turning heads and saving stomachs. But does relief just mean more time staring at your screen?

A buried iPhone setting is turning heads and saving stomachs. But does relief just mean more time staring at your screen?

BBC News - Health - 11 days ago

Check your offset account: Are the banks returning to bastardry?

A few years after the bruising royal commission into financial services, poor behaviour is creeping back into the banking sector, as evidenced by the shortchanging of hundreds of thousands of customers with mortgage offset accounts.

Sydney Morning Herald - Business - 12 days ago

Home owners warned to check offset accounts after $55 million interest issue

Some banks made manual errors that meant customers with offset accounts were overcharged, leading to more than $55 million in compensation.

Sydney Morning Herald - Business - 12 days ago

New airliner sets record flying 24 hrs nonstop from Australia to France

Test flight shows viability of Qantas Airways’ Project Sunrise routes in 2027.

Ars Technica - Technology - 12 days ago

Terror-free Türkiye law set to be drafted soon

A framework law that will advance the terror-free Türkiye initiative to disarm the terrorist group PKK will be before the parliament soon. President Recep...

Daily Sabah - Politics - 12 days ago

LeBron set to don his trademark No. 23 with 76ers

The Philadelphia 76ers officially unveiled LeBron James on Monday, announcing that the NBA's all-time leading scorer will wear his familiar No. 23...

Daily Sabah - Sports - 12 days ago

UK records 1 mosque attack every 5 days amid rising Islamophobia

Over 70 mosques across the U.K. were targeted in attacks over the past year, averaging roughly one incident every five days, according to the British...

Daily Sabah - World - 12 days ago

Türkiye's Lake Tuz records highest flamingo hatch in 5 years

A total of 12,800 flamingo chicks have hatched this year at Lake Tuz, Türkiye's second-largest lake, marking the highest number recorded in the past...

Daily Sabah - Environment - 13 days ago

Malaysia set to host F1 Bahrain GP moved due to Mideast war

The Bahrain Grand Prix, canceled in April due to the Middle East war, will be held in Malaysia in early October, Formula 1 organizers announced Sunday....

Daily Sabah - Sports - 14 days ago

Off-the-Record: Wait, You Ran THAT Boston Marathon? -- What Next: TBD

In which a What Next producer reveals he is, surprisingly, Boston Strong.

Slate - Technology - 16 days ago

US records 2,318 measles cases, already surpassing 2025 total

Scientists warn that falling vaccination rates leave vulnerable groups such as young children more exposed to disease.

Aljazeera - Science - 16 days ago

Israeli banks set to sever financial links with Palestinian banks, sparking payment fears

Two Israeli banks cutting ties with Palestinian financial system could disrupt trade, salary payments, imports and financial transfers across occupied territories

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 16 days 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 - 17 days ago

Fugazi's Brendan Canty Sets Music to Disney World's Criminal Underground: Interview

Fugazi drummer Brendan Canty discusses his scoring work on the new documentary Stolen Kingdom, as well as other film and television projects.

Consequence of Sound - Top Stories - 17 days ago

The feminist netball pioneer who set out to build 'physically perfect' women

Derived from basketball and developed by teenagers in late-Victorian England, netball is sport's great misunderstood "girly game". It could be heading to the Olympics in 2032.

BBC News - Sports - 17 days ago

Moratorium on data centers recommended for Somerset County

PRINCESS ANNE — The Somerset County Commissioners will be formally asked to follow suit like many other counties in Maryland and implement a one-year moratorium on the siting of data centers. …

Bay to Bay News - Business - 19 days ago

FIFA World Cup final scores record TV ratings in Canada

Sunday’s final match drew audience of 6.4 million viewers, according to preliminary numbers

The Globe and Mail - Sports - 19 days ago

3 Women's World Records Set At Annual Lumberjack World Championships

This year, 66 men and 40 women attended the three-day competition in Hayward, Wisconsin, representing 16 states and nine countries.

Huffington Post - Weird - 20 days ago

The U.S. labor market may soon face a new crisis: Too few workers -- A severe labor shortage is set to emerge over the next decade amid a wave of baby boomer retirements and a shrinking younger workforce.

A severe labor shortage is set to emerge over the next decade amid a wave of baby boomer retirements and a shrinking younger workforce.

CBS News - Business - 20 days 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 - 20 days ago

World Cup proves a winner for Bell Media's digital asset strategy

As growth in its legacy business continues to slow, telecom focuses on streaming services offerings

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 23 days ago

Near-record low Danube levels halt cruises, hit Hungary tourism

Near-record ⁠low water levels on the Danube River have disrupted tourism this week, leaving cruise vessels stranded north of ​Budapest, suspending...

Daily Sabah - Environment - 24 days ago

Third-party app stores coming to Google Play next week as Epic settlement withdrawn

With the settlement withdrawn, Google is now bound by the court's full antitrust remedies.

Ars Technica - Technology - 25 days 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 - 30 days ago

Do D.C. records prove Fishback's ineligibility in Florida governor race?

The race to replace the ever-polarizing Gov. Ron DeSantis has taken another dramatic turn, go figure.

Miami New Times - Politics - 1 month ago

Viral Ghana mystic predicts Cabo Verde to upset Messi in Miami World Cup game

The spiritual society, including this witch doctor and Billy the cat, are calling for a monumental upset on Friday in Miami.

Miami New Times - Sports - 1 month ago

Probe after 40 NHS staff accessed medical records of boy hurt in crocodile pit

The child is now in a stable condition after the incident at Johnsons of Old Hurst.

Evening Standard - Health - 1 month ago

Record number of conceptions in women over 40, new data shows

The proportion of conceptions ending in abortion has reached an all-time high.

Evening Standard - Health - 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 - 1 month 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 - 1 month 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

UK set to defy US over social media ban for children

In a response to the consultation on a ban, the US embassy in London said the country preferred ‘narrowly targeted requirements’ for adult content.

Evening Standard - Technology - 2 months ago

Starmer set to announce social media ban as ministers pledge screentime advice

A separate consultation will lead to guidance for parents on when a child should get a smartphone and how long under-16s should spend online.

Evening Standard - Technology - 2 months ago

Hegseth warns of migrant 'invasion' of Europe in D-Day memorial speech

His comments come days after US vice president JD Vance blamed immigration for the murder of UK teenager Henry Nowak.

SBS - Politics - 2 months ago

SpaceX's IPO Is Set To Be The Biggest Ever And Could Make Elon Musk A Trillionaire

The offering would give the unprofitable company a market value of $1.77 trillion.

Huffington Post - Business - 2 months ago

Japan's Nikkei hits record high as Asia markets rise amid Middle East concerns

Asia-Pacific markets opened higher even amid concerns over volatile oil prices with the Strait of Hormuz remaining closed.

CNBC - World - 2 months ago

Feds unwittingly leak pilots' pre-crash conversation -- Release of spectrogram of cockpit recorder audio allows conversation recovery with 'emerging' decades-old tech

Release of spectrogram of cockpit recorder audio allows conversation recovery with 'emerging' decades-old tech

Register UK - Science - 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 - 4 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 - 4 months ago

The marble mirage: Ashgabat's record-breaking facade contradicts Turkmenistan's reality

The regime uses this "White City" as a visual tool to project power and stability to the outside world, masking the country’s deep isolation.

Global Voices - Entertainment - 5 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

'Medical pioneer' has pig kidney removed after record 271 days

The first attempts at using pig organs in humans were short-lived

Independent UK - Health - 9 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 - 9 months ago

Trump's tariffs suffer a legal setback

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

Economist - Business - 11 months ago

Microsoft Failed to Disclose Key Details About Use of China-Based Engineers in U.S. Defense Work, Record Shows

The tech giant is required to regularly provide U.S. officials with its plan for keeping government data safe from hacking. Yet a copy of Microsoft’s security plan obtained by ProPublica makes no reference to the company’s China-based operations.

ProPublica - Technology - 11 months 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

'We did it': Ovechkin's record carries a key political message

How Ovechkin’s 895th goal may influence international politics

Russia Today - Sports - 1 year ago

Between flames and smoke, Brazil tries to fight record breaking wildfires

The National Confederation of Municipalities estimates that 11 million people have been directly affected by the fires. The economic losses reached at least 1,1 billion BRL (203 Million USD), according to them.

Global Voices - Science - 1 year ago

'Shogun' Toasts Emmys Record As 'The Bear' And 'Baby Reindeer' Shine

Japan-set historical epic "Shogun" celebrated breaking all-time records at television's Emmy Awards on Sunday, as "The Bear" and "Baby Reindeer" racked up big wins at the glitzy gala in Los Angeles.

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 - 1 year ago

LeBron James breaks NBA scoring record

LeBron James has broken the NBA’s all-time scoring record, surpassing the 38,387-point mark previously set by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Russia Today - Sports - 3 years ago

Djokovic equals Grand Slam record with Australian Open title win

Novak Djokovic won a record-extending 10th Australian Open title with victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece in Sunday’s final

Russia Today - Sports - 3 years ago