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Company's safety record raises questions after massive L.A. warehouse fire -- The massive food warehouse fire in Los Angeles in June followed a long run of fires at properties tied to one of the world's largest cold storage companies, a CBS News investigation has found.

The massive food warehouse fire in Los Angeles in June followed a long run of fires at properties tied to one of the world's largest cold storage companies, a CBS News investigation has found.

CBS News - Science - 13 minutes ago

New - Canadian hacker pleads guilty in Snowflake data breach case, stealing data and extorting people for millions - Kate Bueckert - News - Canada - Kitchener-Waterloo - | 30 minutes ago - |

A Canadian man accused in a massive data breach of the company Snowflake Inc., has pleaded guilty to four charges including computer fraud, wire fraud, aggravated identity theft and a related conspiracy.

CBC News - World - 18 minutes ago

Cyberattacks on water facilities cause fear -- Cyberattacks on water and wastewater facilities in at least 12 states that are possibly linked to Iran are causing concerns about the safety of drinking water. Nicole Sganga has more.

Cyberattacks on water and wastewater facilities in at least 12 states that are possibly linked to Iran are causing concerns about the safety of drinking water. Nicole Sganga has more.

CBS News - Top Stories - 24 minutes ago

ASX extends record run as gold miners rally; News Corp results, SpaceX tumbles

Stocks wavered in afternoon trading on Wall Street and hovered around their records set a day earlier, while oil prices held steady.

Sydney Morning Herald - Top Stories - 46 minutes ago

Austria breaks temperature record as heatwave sweeps across Europe

Europe has experienced extreme heatwaves and wildfires this summer, particularly in Mediterranean countries.

SBS - Top Stories - 56 minutes ago

Iran says deal with Oman on Strait of Hormuz is in final stages - Neither the US or Oman have commented on the proposed agreement on the vital waterway. 12 mins ago - World

A foreign ministry spokesman did not give details but said an agreement with the Gulf nation was "in the final stages".

BBC News - World - 57 minutes ago

Iran says deal with Oman on Strait of Hormuz is in final stages -- Neither the US or Oman have commented on the proposed agreement on the vital waterway.

A foreign ministry spokesman did not give details but said an agreement with the Gulf nation was "in the final stages".

BBC News - Business - 57 minutes ago

Chiefs coach sets record straight on Kelce's conditioning

Travis Kelce is back, fresh off his wedding, and Andy Reid commented on the conditioning of his star tight end.

CBS News - Sports - 1 hour ago

TSX hits another record high as Shopify and metal miners surge

Dow closes at record on Mideast optimism; SpaceX, AMD drag Nasdaq

The Globe and Mail - Business - 1 hour ago

Investigation -- Company's safety record raises questions after massive L.A. warehouse fire -- The massive food warehouse fire in Los Angeles in June followed a long run of fires at properties tied to one of the world's largest cold storage companies, a CBS News investigation has found.

The massive food warehouse fire in Los Angeles in June followed a long run of fires at properties tied to one of the world's largest cold storage companies, a CBS News investigation has found.

CBS News - US News - 2 hours ago

Green Party announces 2 candidates running to be next federal leader -- Canada -- - -- Kitchener-Waterloo -- |

Mike Morrice, the former Member of Parliament for the riding of Kitchener Centre in southern Ontario, has announced he's one of two candidates running to be the next leader of the federal party.

CBC News - Politics - 2 hours ago

At least 12 states report cyberattacks on water systems possibly linked to Iran -- Cyberattacks on U.S. water systems that officials suspect may be linked to Iran-backed hackers have been reported in at least a dozen states, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.

Cyberattacks on U.S. water systems that officials suspect may be linked to Iran-backed hackers have been reported in at least a dozen states, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.

CBS News - US News - 3 hours ago

Dow jumps more than 250 points for record close and fifth winning day: Live updates

The 30-stock Dow Industrials posted a fifth straight positive session on Wednesday.

CNBC - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

ASX closes at fresh record high, as tech and mining stocks rally

The Australian sharemarket has closed at a new record high, amid hopes for an imminent re-opening of the Strait of Hormuz. Rena Sarumpaet spoke to Jun Bei Liu, founder and portfolio manager of Ten Cap Investment Management. She'd had a close eye especially on US corporate reports - none more…

SBS - World - 4 hours ago

Stocks hold near records on hopes of an agreement with Iran

Stocks held close to their records on Wall Street, while oil prices were relatively steady

Los Angeles Times - Business - 4 hours ago

High Court finds secret recording can be used as evidence in domestic violence case

Recordings of private conversations are usually illegal. The High Court allowed it to be used as evidence in this case.

SBS - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

U.S. stocks hold near records on hopes of an agreement with Iran

Stocks meandered to a mixed finish on Wall Street Wednesday and remained close to their records, while oil prices held steady.

CTV News - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Wall Street's 'fear gauge' is doing something unusual as stocks hit record highs

Stocks and the Cboe Volatility Index move together only about 20% of the time.

CNBC - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

S&P 500, Dow close at record highs on strong AI-linked earnings and hopes for an Iran war deal

Despite persistent inflation and high gas prices, the corporate earnings season underway has so far exceeded historical standards.

NBC News - Business - 6 hours ago

Nazi warships, mammoth bones emerge as Danube River dries up -- Water levels on the Danube River have dropped so low that dozens of World War II German battleships - and even the remains of an ancient woolly mammoth - are emerging into view. -- Aug 4

Water levels on the Danube River have dropped so low that dozens of World War II German battleships – and even the remains of an ancient woolly mammoth — are emerging into view.

CBS News - World - 6 hours ago

Central Europe swelters and Slovakia and Austria hit their record high temperatures

Temperatures in Central Europe soared to extreme levels again on Wednesday with Slovakia and Austria both having their hottest day on record.

CTV News - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Wrecks of Second World War ships emerge as Danube River's water levels drop to record low

The ships, some still laden with weapons, belonged to Nazi Germany’s Black Sea fleet that the Germans deliberately sank

The Globe and Mail - World - 9 hours ago

Moment drone strikes Russian Black Sea beach resort - Social media footage showed what appeared to be a drone crashing into a busy beach at Arkhipo-Osipovka, as tourists looked on from the shore and in the water. 03/08/2026

Video. Social media footage showed what appeared to be a drone crashing into a busy beach at Arkhipo-Osipovka, as tourists looked on from the shore and in the water.

Euronews - World - 10 hours ago

Record-breaking heat grips North Korea, South Korea and Japan

Extreme temperatures in Japan and the Korean peninsula have led to deaths and illnesses and affected day-to-day life, during a heat wave that South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has deemed a "national disaster."

CBC News - World - 10 hours ago

'Avengers' directors react as 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' beats 'Endgame' box office record

Since 2019, Endgame had been at the top, but now there is a new champion, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and the Russo brothers – the directors of the Avengers – are happy to pass over the...

International The News - Entertainment - 10 hours ago

Disney boss admits two movie flops amid 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' record-breaking success

Disney, it seems, bet high on live-action Moana and Star Wars: The Mandalorian; however, both stumbled at the box office.However, the company CEO, Josh D’Amaro, said he focused on a silver...

International The News - Entertainment - 10 hours ago

Record heatwave in South Korea as temperatures soar to 42.5C -- There have been at least 19 deaths related to the heatwave which has brought the country's hottest day since records began.

There have been at least 19 deaths related to the heatwave which has brought the country's hottest day since records began.

BBC News - World - 14 hours ago

South Africa's le Clos says home destroyed during Commonwealth record run

Olympic swimming champion Chad le Clos says his home was destroyed in a fire while he was at the Commonwealth Games.

Aljazeera - Sports - 15 hours ago

Low water levels in the Danube revealing Nazi shipwrecks

There are believed to be about 200 Nazi ships on the floor of the Danube near Prahovo, Serbia. Ferries, tourist boats, and shipping have also become severely restricted due to the drought.

Deutsche Welle - World - 15 hours 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 - 16 hours ago

For decades, fear and embarrassment kept Zbigniew out of the water. Now he's taking the plunge and making a fresh start.

For decades, Zbigniew was too afraid and embarrassed to enter the water. Now he finally takes on a challenge many people take for granted and makes a courageous fresh start.

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 18 hours ago

Learning to swim at 60: Facing a lifelong fear of water

For decades, Zbigniew was too afraid and embarrassed to enter the water. Now he finally takes on a challenge many people take for granted and makes a courageous fresh start.

Deutsche Welle - Science - 18 hours ago

The Stoxx 600 just hit a record high – here's what's driving the pan-European index

Europe's headline index is up 10% in 2026 so far, but below the surface, the sectoral picture is far more nuanced.

CNBC - Technology - 19 hours ago

PM visits quake-hit southern Japan as cleanup begins in intense heat - More than 46,000 households remained without water and many also face fuel shortages as the region suffers sweltering heat, stoking fears of heat-related illness. 03/08/2026

More than 46,000 households remained without water and many also face fuel shortages as the region suffers sweltering heat, stoking fears of heat-related illness.

Euronews - World - 20 hours ago

These Traditional Owners just had a big win for water and culture in the High Court

The native title holders argued the project threatened sacred sites, cultural survival and a fragile desert water system.

SBS - World - 21 hours 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 - 21 hours 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 - 1 day ago

New Spider-Man movie breaks box office records -- At the box office, "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" swung to a massive $360 million in its domestic debut, making it the biggest opening weekend ever. Brooks Barnes, chief Hollywood correspondent for The New York Times, joins to discuss. -- Aug 3

At the box office, "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" swung to a massive $360 million in its domestic debut, making it the biggest opening weekend ever. Brooks Barnes, chief Hollywood correspondent for The New York Times, joins to discuss.

CBS News - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Darnell Wright's record-setting contract rewards Bears tackle — and his GM

The two sides agreed to a four-year extension worth $116 million, with $93 million guaranteed, Tuesday,

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Stocks hit records as profits keep piling up for Palantir and others, while oil prices ease

The U.S. stock market rallied to records as companies kept piling up profits and oil prices eased

Los Angeles Times - Business - 1 day ago

U.S. probes cyberattack on water systems -- Lauryn Williams, the deputy director and senior fellow of the Strategic Technologies Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins to discuss the U.S. probe into Iran possibly targeting water systems in Michigan and Minnesota. -- Aug 3

Lauryn Williams, the deputy director and senior fellow of the Strategic Technologies Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins to discuss the U.S. probe into Iran possibly targeting water systems in Michigan and Minnesota.

CBS News - Technology - 1 day 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 - 1 day ago

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

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 - World - 1 day ago

Spider-Man: Brand New Day breaks box-office record for biggest North American opening weekend - News - Entertainment - | August 3

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 - 1 day 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 - 1 day ago

Spotify hits record 300 million premium subscribers

In its latest earnings report, Spotify said it now has 300 million paying subscribers. The Swedish company said it's a “milestone no audio streaming service has ever reached."

Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Prospect of US-Iran deal lifts stocks to near record highs

Falling oil prices and upbeat corporate earnings reports lift investor sentiment

Irish Times - Business - 1 day 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. -- Jul 31

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 - 1 day ago

US water systems hit with MAJOR cyberattacks

Feds investigate cyberattacks hitting water systems in multiple states as officials warn of an Iranian hacking threat. National security correspondent Jennifer Griffin reports.

Fox News - Technology - 1 day ago

Officials warn of Iranian hacking threat to US water systems

Feds investigate cyberattacks hitting water systems in multiple states as officials warn of an Iranian hacking threat. National security correspondent Jennifer Griffin reports.

Fox News - Technology - 1 day ago

Water cyberattack hits at least 7 states

CISA warned about exposed programmable logic controllers weeks before hackers targeted dozens of Minnesota water utilities in a coordinated strike.

Fox News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Low water levels in the Danube River have caused Hungary to consider shutting its only nuclear power plant.

Low water levels in the Danube River have caused Hungary to consider shutting its only nuclear power plant. DW speaks with energy analyst Chris Rosslowe about where Hungary can get its power from.

Deutsche Welle - Science - 1 day ago

Commentary: The secret to 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day's' record-breaking box office is love, not spectacle

The web-swinging and villain foiling is great fun, but 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' is, above all, a multilayered love story.

Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - 1 day ago

South Korea: 16 dead amid record heat wave

President Lee Jae Myung called on officials to take prompt action as extreme weather conditions became "normal." Authorities extended their first-ever heat wave warning ⁠for all of Seoul on Tuesday.

Deutsche Welle - Science - 1 day 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 - 1 day 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 - 1 day ago

South Korea heatwave kills 16: Lee calls authorities for urgent support as temperatures hit record high

South Korea is grappling with an unprecedented and lethal heatwave that has claimed 16 lives, prompting top government leaders to mobilize emergency responses.As reported by Reuters, President Lee...

International The News - World - 1 day ago

Stocks rally near a record as falling oil prices ease Wall Street's worries about inflation

U.S. stocks rallied to the edge of their all-time high after easing oil prices helped calm Wall Street’s worries that inflation could get even worse

Los Angeles Times - Business - 2 days ago

Amazon Tops $3 Trillion Market Cap as Shares Hit a Record High. AI-Powered AWS Growth Fuels Post-Earnings Rally

Shares of the e-commerce and technology giant climbed about 4% to a new all-time high, marking their strongest performance since early May.

International Business Times - Business - 2 days ago

US reports first two deaths linked to 'explosive diarrhoea' outbreak -- The illness caused by parasitic infection that spreads through contaminated food or water is not generally life-threatening, health officials say.

The illness caused by parasitic infection that spreads through contaminated food or water is not generally life-threatening, health officials say.

BBC News - Health - 2 days ago

Cinema - '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 - 2 days ago

'Spider-Man' breaks record for domestic box office debut

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 - Top Stories - 2 days ago

GOP AGs warn OpenAI's Altman to preserve records in AI agent hacking probe

An experimental AI agent allegedly escaped its controlled environment and hacked into Hugging Face systems, prompting 15 red-state AGs to act.

Fox News - Business - 2 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 - 2 days ago

Nolte: 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Officially Breaks All-Time Opening Weekend Record

With an incredible domestic haul of $360 million, "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" now owns the record for the biggest opening weekend of all time.

Breitbart - Entertainment - 2 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 - 2 days ago

Developer throws cold water on Mamdani tax blunder that could send buyers south

A real estate leader warns the pied-à-terre tax on high earners could accelerate the exodus to Florida and hurt working-class New Yorkers who are left behind.

Fox News - Business - 2 days ago

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Swings Past Avengers: Endgame with Record-Setting $360M Opening Weekend

Spider-Man: Brand New Day has swung past Avengers: Endgame with a record-setting $360 million opening weekend domestic gross.

Consequence of Sound - Entertainment - 2 days ago

FBI Warns of Cyberattacks on Municipal Water Systems Across Seven States

The FBI has issued an urgent warning after hackers targeted municipal water systems in at least seven states over the past week, prompting concerns about the vulnerability of critical water infrastructure across the nation.

Breitbart - Technology - 2 days ago

FBI investigates as Michigan joins Minnesota in reporting cyberattacks on its water systems

Michigan on Saturday joined Minnesota in reporting cyberattacks on nine of the state’s water systems but an official said all systems were operating “safely.”

One America News Network - Top Stories - 2 days ago

'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' beats 'Avengers: Endgame' box office record

Tom Rothman, the chairman and CEO of Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group said in a statement, “records are made to be broken, but we will take great pride in this one, for as long as we hold it.”

CTV News - Entertainment - 2 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 - 2 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 - 2 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 - 2 days ago

As Brandenburg dries out, industry and residents compete for water. Could Germany experience water scarcity?

In Brandenburg, Tesla and Red Bull are expanding their factories, consuming local water supplies. A planned copper mine is also raising new concerns. How soon until Germany has a drinking water shortage?

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 2 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 - 2 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 - 2 days ago

Record-breaking snowmelt in the Swiss Alps

Extreme heat is taking a toll on the glaciers of the Swiss Alps. Experts warn that melting is starting earlier and becoming more severe, with far-reaching consequences for the environment and water supply.

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 2 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 - 2 days ago

Michigan Reports Water System Cyberattacks, Joining 7 Other States

FBI said cyberattackers are targeting internet-connected programmable logic controllers used by water and wastewater utilities.

Epoch Times - US News - 3 days ago

South Korea has hottest day on record amid extreme weather globally

Scientists say the climate crisis driven by human activity is making heatwaves more frequent.

Aljazeera - Environment - 3 days ago

What a Single Pipe Break Says About California's Water Systems | Brett Barbre

Most people never think about the pipes running beneath their street until one breaks. In Los Angeles, a 110-year-old water line ruptured, lifting the pave...

Epoch Times - US News - 4 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 - 4 days ago

Pax Silica's water question: What the numbers show -- m read

Balancing farms, communities and data centres in Central Luzon’s engineered water economy

Gulf News - Opinion - 5 days ago

Federal proposal would deeply cut Colorado River water for Arizona, California and Nevada

The seven states that rely on the drought-stricken Colorado River have been unable to agree on a plan to share the water. ​So the Bureau of Reclamation intervened with the new plan.

NBC News - Science - 5 days ago

Leaked Memo Links Iran to Minnesota Water Utility Cyberattacks. Dozens of Systems Were Targeted in Escalating Campaign.

The communication, distributed to members of the WaterISAC, references an alert from the Minnesota Fusion Center concluding that the ongoing attacks are attributed by U.S. authorities to Iran-affiliated hackers.

International Business Times - Technology - 5 days ago

Feds Warn Water Systems of Rising Cyber Threats Following Minnesota Attacks

The federal government issued a cybersecurity alert Thursday after 30 water utilities in Minnesota were targeted in cyberattacks that officials suspect may be linked to Iran.

Breitbart - Technology - 5 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 - 5 days ago

Hackers targeted municipal water systems in 7 states this week, FBI says

The federal warning comes after more than 30 water facilities in Minnesota were breached.

NBC News - Technology - 5 days ago

Geology -- Secret eruption offers tantalizing glimpse of underwater volcanism

Frothy rock floating on the ocean near Papua New Guinea is the sign scientists needed that, hidden from view, an underwater volcano was erupting

Scientific American - Environment - 5 days ago

California produced over half its May electricity from solar, a world record

New batteries to store solar electricity and low demand in May both contributed to high percentage of electricity that came from solar.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 5 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 - 6 days ago

Urgent warning over water system cyberattacks

The Trump administration is warning about potential cyberattacks after a senior law enforcement official told NBC News that a cyberattack on water systems in Minnesota had all the hallmarks of Iranian-backed hackers. NBC News’ Garrett Haake reports.

NBC News - Technology - 6 days ago

Commentary: Another critical oil waterway is about to close

The US-Iran war has reminded the world that waterways are vulnerable to war, but there's another crisis in the making, says Javier Blas for Bloomberg Opinion.

Channel NewsAsia - Opinion - 6 days ago

Danube water levels: Hungary, Romania cut nuclear output

Historically low water levels along Europe's second-longest river have led Hungary and Romania to reduce output at key nuclear plants. Danube tourism and river cargo have also been severely affected by Europe's heatwave.

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 6 days ago

Heatwaves and sports events drive record demand for cash on high streets

Business cash deposits reached their highest level on record, up by almost £69 million year on year, the Post Office said.

Evening Standard - Business - 6 days ago

Inside the 'magic' tech that harvests water from dry air

Europe’s tourist islands are facing severe water stress. Is tech that harvests water from dry air a solution?

Euronews - Environment - 6 days ago

Record-breaking El Niño could gut California's crab and salmon fleets

A super El Niño could wreak havoc on commercial fishing off the California coast. If the 2015-16 El Niño is any guide, it's not going to be good.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 7 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 - 8 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 - 8 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 - 9 days ago

U.S. measles cases have already broken last year's record

The number of measles cases in the U.S. this year has already surpassed the record-breaking tally for all of 2025.

CBC News - Health - 11 days ago

Measles hits U.S. record not seen since 1991; California seen as vulnerable

There have been 2,318 measles cases reported across the nation this year, according to the CDC. That's higher than in any year since a significant nationwide measles epidemic from 1989 to 1991.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 12 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 - 12 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 - 12 days ago

Google breaks Alibaba's record for Europe's largest DMA fine -- €890 million slap – just 0.25% of revenue – for making itself the subject of search results, and hiding app store alternatives

€890 million slap – just 0.25% of revenue – for making itself the subject of search results, and hiding app store alternatives

Register UK - Technology - 12 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 - 15 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 - 16 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 - 20 days ago

July 2, 2026 - History depends on records that weren't built to last

Chat apps, e-mail, and cloud files have become the primary record of how power is exercised. Archivists are trying to preserve them before formats go dark or messages disappear without a trace

Scientific American - Technology - 26 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

How simple bottles of water helped map life on 10% of Earth's surface

Combatting wildlife decline, eDNA technology is turning simple water and soil samples into a global biodiversity map.

Euronews - Environment - 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

Social media ban for under-16s 'watershed moment for child protection'

The restrictions, to be in place by spring next year, will leave technology firms, rather than children, liable for enforcement action.

Evening Standard - Technology - 1 month 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

WhatsApp Co-founder Donates Record-breaking $200 Million to Jerusalem Hospital

WhatsApp Co-founder Jan Koum Donated to Shaare Zedek Medical Center, the City's Largest Hospital. He Previously Donated $6 Million to the Right-wing Pro-settler Elad Organization, Which Promotes Jewish Settlement in East Jerusalem's Silwan Neighborhood

Haaretz - Science - 2 months ago

How Tibetans became eco-guards of Asia's water tower

Tibetan communities sacrificed their pastoral lives and gave up their settlements for the national reserve. And now they are on the frontline, defending Asia's water tower against the climate crisis.

Global Voices - Top Stories - 2 months ago

AI-ready data centers are booming in Indonesia but water woes loom

"Human needs, with water being a basic necessity, compete with the demands of data centers."

Global Voices - Business - 3 months ago

The race to find water on the moon

Why are humans racing so far, and spending so much, to find something Earth isn't short of - and why is water on the moon so scientifically and economically important?

Sky News - Top Stories - 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

A Korean-Chinese woman's handmade Yanbian-style water tofu symbolizes family unity

When family members return home, tsodibi becomes the centerpiece of the meal — typically handmade by the women of the extended family, it symbolizes family unity and cooperation.

Global Voices - Entertainment - 6 months ago

Water pollution in DRC attributed to Chinese mining company

While areas rich in rare minerals may be a blessing for the country’s economy, they can also be a curse for the local populations in the DRC.

Global Voices - Health - 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

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

A Chinese research vessel returns to Arctic waters — and Canada is watching -- Murray Brewster -- News

The Canadian military and possibly the coast guard are keeping tabs on a Chinese research vessel as it returns to Arctic waters off Alaska for the second year in a row.

CBC News - Technology - 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

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