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Human exceptionalism is a belief that humans reign supreme as apex predators. The top spot might not last. AI reaching levels of AGI and ASI could put us in 2nd place.
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Handwriting has personality. Get to know someone well enough and their handwriting will remind you of them, because we all form letters just a bit differently. Our devices, for the most part, lack that kind of personality. Sure, you can choose a font from a drop-down list in your word processor of choice—but it’s not the same. So what if you could inject some of that unique-to-you personality into your digital discussions? It’s possible—with the right free tool at your fingertips. This tip origi
Most people take for granted that the messages they send via popular messaging apps like Meta’s WhatsApp or Apple’s iMessage are end-to-end encrypted (E2EE), meaning that no one but the sender and receiver—not even WhatsApp or Apple—can read the contents. Unfortunately, this rock-solid privacy-preserving encryption doesn’t extend to the other major type of messages we send: emails. Not a one of the big four email providers—Google’s Gmail, Apple’s iCloud Mail, Microsoft’s Outlook, or Yahoo Mail—
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Alphonzo Terrell was the global head of social and editorial at Twitter, until Elon Musk’s $44 billion acquisition that led to roughly 80% of the company’s workforce being laid off—Terrell included. But he wasted no time in creating his own social media platform, Spill, with a very clear perspective. After years of seeing firsthand how harmful and exploitative social media can be to Black and queer folks in particular, Terrell wanted to design a space to serve, safeguard, and give equity to thos
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Cute name, especially if it were a wookiee. | Photo: Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge Finding a good laptop under $500 was hard enough before RAMageddon. They nearly always had cheap hardware and underpowered, often outdated chips. That's what made the MacBook Neo so disruptive: It offered great build quality and good-enough performance starting at $599. Windows laptops couldn't touch it. Even though it's gone up to $699, it's still the laptop to beat. So when little-known Chinese brand Chu
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Google recently changed how it refers and assigns names to hacking groups. TechCrunch spoke with one of the world’s foremost experts on tracking hackers to understand why companies give hackers codenames.
Tom, we can’t see your face. | Image: Tom Vek Tom Vek burst onto the scene in 2005 with his album We Have Sound, which garnered a solid 7.6 from the tastemakers of the day over at Pitchfork. His undeniably catchy brand of dancy indietronica landed him an appearance on The OC and placement on the Grand Theft Auto IV soundtrack. His follow-up, Leisure Seizure, had a lengthy gestation period, but arrived in 2011 to similar success, reaching No. 79 on the UK charts. View Link Vek has continued to
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Verizon recommended that customers who are still impacted by the outage restart their devices. The company did not provide a reason for the outage.
Restart, a games media website launched in late 2024 that was sponsored by Walmart, has laid off its "entire editorial team," according to a Friday post from Brandy Berthelson, the site's former editor-in-chief. Other staffers have also posted about being laid off. Restart is operated by Moonrock, a content marketing agency, though its editorial mission page says it's "powered" by Walmart. That page outlines how Walmart is (or was) involved: When we mention a game, we'll provide purchase links t
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Want more housing market stories from Lance Lambert’s ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClub newsletter. Nationally aggregated inventory is up just 2.1% on a year-over-year basis from July 31, 2025, to July 31, 2026. While that’s up a tad from the +1.9% year-over-year pace last month, it’s decelerated significantly since last year. If you go back 12 months, that year-over-year national inventory growth rate was much higher (+24.7.%). After a period of a burst of softening in which lev
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Young families are striving to do better but struggling with costs of living, including expensive childcare.
The share of Americans who are working or looking for a job hasn’t been this low since the pandemic, according to a July jobs report full of gut punches.
Trump's administration paid energy firms nearly $4 billion to cancel offshore wind projects during a declared energy emergency. Less power, later, at higher cost.
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President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026. Schwartz/CNP/Bloomberg/Getty Images The Trump Administration is considering an executive order on vaccines and autism as early as next week. The White House move contradicts a large body of evidence showing no link between vaccines and autism. Experts reaffirm that vaccines are safe and effective, and encourage parents to speak with their pediatricians about childhood vaccination. Th
Trump Live Updates: White House Ballroom Blocked by Appeals Panel, Setting Up Supreme Court Fight The New York Times Appeals court rules Trump can’t build White House ballroom without congressional approval AP News Another court blocks White House ballroom work, teeing up a Supreme Court review NPR Trump Begs Supreme Court to Rescue His Precious Ballroom Rolling Stone Trump says he’ll bring ballroom fight to Supreme Court after lower court halts work The Washington Post
Two months after he was blocked by the Supreme Court, President Donald Trump has resumed his effort to oust Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook as part of an effort to stack the central bank’s board with more allies.
Cassidy backs Blanche for attorney general, appearing to clear way for confirmation The Washington Post Bill Cassidy Will Back Todd Blanche as Attorney General, Salvaging His Confirmation The New York Times Blanche rescinds fund for Trump allies after GOP senators threaten to block his attorney general bid ap.org Murkowski to oppose Todd Blanche nomination, narrowing his path to confirmation CNN Blanche wins votes for Senate confirmation politico.com
In a wide-ranging BBC interview, the former president's son denied having any interest in running for office and said his father's cancer has spread.
In a phone call this week, the Democratic leader told the new Michigan Senate nominee who had opposed him to just win, working to foster unity ahead of a difficult race.
The Republican House member from Ohio was accused of holding a gun to his ex-wife’s head and fracturing the collarbone of their young daughter. He has denied the accusations.
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The Louisiana senator said that, despite reservations, he would back President Trump’s pick for attorney general, giving Republicans enough votes for a majority.
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El-Sayed faces 'uphill battle' winning Jewish support in Michigan Detroit Free Press Abdul El-Sayed Talks About His Victory, Chuck Schumer and His Mom The New York Times Fault lines for both parties emerge after Michigan’s primaries: From the Politics Desk NBC News Rogers makes early play for El-Sayed's coalition in Michigan after bruising primary Politico Abdul El-Sayed’s Republican opponent directly pitches Democrats, hoping to capitalize after divisive primary CNN
Trump renews effort to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook after Supreme Court ruling The Washington Post Trump Restarts Battle to Fire Sitting Fed Governor Lisa Cook The New York Times Trump renews effort to fire Fed's Cook, continuing attacks on central bank Reuters Trump informs Lisa Cook that he is “considering” her removal SCOTUSblog White House renews its attempt to remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook CNN
Hegseth Strips Security Clearance From Biden’s Air Force Secretary WSJ Pentagon revokes access to classified information for former Air Force secretary CNN Former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall has security clearance revoked over Air Force One disclosure Fox News Pentagon yanks former Air Force secretary’s access to classified info NewsNation Pentagon revokes former Air Force secretary’s access to classified information The Hill
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The Reform leaders claim the National Crime Agency supplied details about party donations to the media.
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Wisconsin Democratic candidate for governor Francesca Hong called for a moratorium on data centers. So did Ohio Republican governor hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy, as data centers begin to dominate campaigns.
Senate confirms Todd Blanche as attorney general after weeks of uncertainty NBC News Blanche confirmed as attorney general at a Justice Department shaped to serve Trump CNN Todd Blanche, Trump's ex-lawyer, confirmed as US attorney general BBC Blanche Is Confirmed as Attorney General After Overcoming G.O.P. Concerns The New York Times Blanche rescinds fund for Trump allies after GOP senators threaten to block his attorney general bid ap.org
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Many seemed reluctant to take sides in an Ohio congressman’s divorce marked by accusations of abuse, but then came the allegation he had withheld his daughter’s sleep buddy.
Brian Poindexter, an ironworker, is in the spotlight in Ohio’s 7th Congressional District, where Mr. Miller faces multiple calls to step aside.
The party is racing to get behind Dr. Abdul El-Sayed after a Senate primary that was “spirited,” as Pete Buttigieg diplomatically put it at a unity rally on Friday night, but tensions remain.
Republican attacks have focused on terrorism and illegal immigration, while Democrats have sought to capitalize on the unpopularity of President Trump’s cuts to Medicaid.
Michigan presents as much a warning as it does an opportunity.
Republicans face likely year-end test after punting Trump spending bill Politico Thune, Trump, Senate conservatives reach deal to set aside budget, SAVE America Act impasse The Hill Suzanne Downing: Trump’s reconciliation request puts Murkowski on the spot … again thealaskastory.com Senate GOP Offers Updated Framework for Iran, Voter ID Funds (1) Bloomberg Government News Texas Congressional Republicans Push for U.S. Senate's Passage of 'Reconciliation 3.0' thetexan.news
Todd Blanche, Trump's ex-lawyer, confirmed as US attorney general BBC Blanche confirmed as attorney general at a Justice Department shaped to serve Trump CNN Live updates: Senate adjourns for August recess, Donald Trump faces weaker-than-expected jobs report The Hill Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed as Trump’s attorney general in overnight vote apnews.com Blanche Is Confirmed as Attorney General After Overcoming G.O.P. Concerns The New York Times
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A draft rule reviewed by WIRED would prevent the census from counting undocumented immigrants. To protect against “distortions,” it would also bar questions about race and sexual orientation.
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Democrats Vow to Unite Behind Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan, but Tensions Remain The New York Times Will El-Sayed play in Pontiac come November? Roll Call Abdul El-Sayed’s Republican opponent directly pitches Democrats, hoping to capitalize after divisive primary CNN Kamala Harris endorses in Michigan's U.S. Senate race. Rogers pitches Dems The Detroit News SEE IT: Dem senators rally behind El-Sayed but duck questions on progressive agenda Fox News
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The vote cements Trump's former criminal defence lawyer as the nation's top law enforcement official despite a rare pushback from some Republicans.
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Hunter Biden talks about how his father’s cancer has spread and is causing him pain The Guardian Hunter Biden says pardon was 'not good' for US or his father's legacy BBC This symptom concerned Jill Biden before Joe Biden's cancer diagnosis USA Today Joe Biden's cancer has 'spread to his bones,' son Hunter says: 'It’s very painful and it's very debilitating' The Times of Israel How severe is former Pres. Biden's prostate cancer? FOX 5 Atlanta
"The cancer has spread, is metastasized into his bones and further. It's very painful. It's very debilitating in many respects," Hunter Biden said.
Time and again, Todd Blanche has made it clear that he believes President Trump possesses a nearly limitless right to directly control the actions of the Justice Department.
Joe Biden’s prostate cancer getting worse, Hunter Biden says CNN Hunter Biden says pardon was 'not good' for US or his father's legacy BBC Hunter Biden says his father Joe's prostate cancer is causing him pain even as he continues to speak out Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Hunter Biden says former President Joe Biden’s cancer has spread NBC News This symptom concerned Jill Biden before Joe Biden's cancer diagnosis USA Today
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Despite a ruling blocking construction of his proposed $400 million ballroom, President Donald Trump remains adamant the project must be built for the nation's security.
Why a child’s stuffed bunny is blowing up a political race — and the internet The Washington Post Amid Abuse Claims Against Max Miller, This Democrat Thinks He Can Win His Seat The New York Times Miller saga muddles midterm landscape for Ohio GOP The Hill Rep. Max Miller defiant amid abuse allegations and scrutiny over release of ‘sensitive’ photo of child CNN Exclusive | Max Miller to Loan Campaign $1 Million, Rejecting Calls to Withdraw WSJ
The summer exit confirmed what had been apparent for weeks: that Republicans lacked the votes to pass the voting restrictions the president has made a top priority.
Mr. Miller, who has faced pressure from fellow Republicans to end his campaign and avoid endangering a solidly red seat in Ohio, will stay in the race, his spokeswoman said.
‘Debilitating’: Hunter Biden speaks out about father Joe Biden’s cancer Al Jazeera Hunter Biden says pardon was 'not good' for US or his father's legacy BBC Hunter Biden Says His Father’s Cancer Is Worsening The New York Times Hunter Biden says Joe Biden’s cancer has spread NBC News Ex-President Joe Biden's cancer has spread, is very painful, son says reuters.com
In an interview with the BBC, Mr. Biden said that former President Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s prostate cancer had spread into his bones and was causing pain.
‘REVOKED’: Hegseth’s revenge for Qatari Air Force One leaks is revealed The Independent Pentagon revokes security clearance of former Air Force chief for disclosing "classified information regarding Air Force One's capabilities" CBS News Pentagon strips security clearance from former Air Force secretary The Washington Post Hegseth Strips Security Clearance From Biden’s Air Force Secretary WSJ Pentagon revokes access to classified information for former Air Force secretary cnn.com
DEI dispute delayed wildfire grants for area engulfed in blazes Politico
El-Sayed faces ‘risky bet’ with Michigan’s Black voters The Hill Democrats Vow to Unite Behind Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan, but Tensions Remain The New York Times Will El-Sayed play in Pontiac come November? Roll Call Rogers makes early play for El-Sayed's coalition in Michigan after bruising primary Politico Kamala Harris endorses in Michigan's U.S. Senate race. Rogers pitches Dems detroitnews.com
People share the issues on their minds as the constituency prepares to go to the polls.
No 10 says the prime minister's plans will "give people some room to breathe", but opposition figures accuse him of "hypocrisy".
Spain imposes border checks on Italy as countermeasure in Ceuta spat Al Jazeera Spain to establish border controls on travellers from Italy amid migration dispute Reuters Spanish authorities monitor social media chatter about another Ceuta mass migrant crossing ahead CBS News Ceuta’s Camp of the Saints Moment First Things The Migration Wave That Embarrassed Morocco and Rattled Europe Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Some officials warn that a more hard-line leader could emerge if the Trump administration moves forward with its plans.
Ukrainian emergency workers warn of growing Russian attacks on hospitals and ambulances.
Colombia’s new president takes office in ceremony in Cali highlighting hard line on armed groups AP News Colombian rightwing populist ‘El Tigre’ sworn in as country’s president ft.com Trump Administration Fast-Tracks Military Cooperation With Colombia The New York Times Colombia's new president vows to remake the country — and challenge rebel groups NPR Trump ally 'El Tigre' sworn in as Colombia's new president amid continent's rightward shift Fox News
Prime Minister Mark Carney is attempting to prevent 50 percent tariffs against many Canadian goods scheduled for this month.
Iran Sees an Opening to Kick the U.S. Out of the Gulf WSJ Iran says Hormuz deal with Oman won’t fully reopen strait The Washington Post August 6, 2026 — Trump says US has ‘massive amounts’ of munitions after reports of low stockpile CNN Oil prices rise as as market waits on deal to open Strait of Hormuz CNBC Iran aims to ban U.S. and Israeli ships from Strait of Hormuz and charge others a toll NPR
U.S. intelligence agencies warn Putin could test NATO by authorizing provocative actions CBS News US intel assesses Putin could launch attack aimed at testing NATO unity CNN Opinion | Russia keeps testing NATO. The lack of response will embolden Putin. The Washington Post Panicked Putin’s Desperate New Plot Revealed The Daily Beast Exclusive | U.S. Intel Finds Putin Could Test NATO’s Resolve With Limited Incursion WSJ
Italy introduced border controls following an influx of about 78,000 migrants from Morocco into the neighbouring Spanish exclave of Ceuta.
7 killed and more than 20 injured in Thailand school shooting The Washington Post Live updates: Teen gunman dead after killing teachers in Thailand’s worst school shooting in years CNN Boy Kills Grandparents and Then Five Teachers, Thai Authorities Say The New York Times Thai PM vows to introduce stricter gun laws after eight killed in shooting BBC Thai teenager's deadly rampage from his quiet home to a shooting spree at school Reuters
Trump ally Abelardo De La Espriella vows to start ‘profound transformation’ of country’s destiny as he is sworn in The Trump administration plans to provide $1bn in security assistance to the government of Colombia’s new rightwing president, the US state department announced, soon after Abelardo De La Espriella was sworn in and used his inaugural speech to pledge a vigorous fight against drug trafficking, as well as austerity measures to restore confidence in the economy. De La Espriella,
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A New York Times analysis details the July 20 crackdown on unarmed protesters in New Delhi that has provoked public outrage and accusations of excessive force.
Russia continued its overnight attacks after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned of Ukraine's dwindling supplies of missile interceptors.
Typhoon Dolphin hits Japan's Okinawa, China shuts ports ahead of landfall Reuters Eastern China braces for Typhoon Dolphin, shutting schools and tourist activities ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Japan orders evacuations as typhoon approaches, cancels 500 flights Japan Today Weather Alert: Typhoon Dolphin U.S. Embassy & Consulates in China Toyota suspends 17 lines at 9 plants as typhoon follows earthquake disruption in Japan Automotive News
Student kills at least 7 people at a high school and a home outside Bangkok, officials say AP News Teen kills five teachers in Thailand’s deadliest school shooting in years CNN Student kills at least five people and wounds more than 20 in Thailand school shooting CBS News Thai PM vows to introduce stricter gun laws after eight killed in shooting BBC Boy Kills Grandparents and Then Five Teachers, Thai Authorities Say The New York Times
Russian attacks on Kyiv and its surrounding region have killed four people, including a child
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Instead of scrapping its network of bomb shelters after the Cold War, Switzerland kept building them. The country has more than 370,000 nuclear bomb shelters. Some are now used to house migrants.
While the Middle East waits to hear whether a deal can be reached to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the Yemeni government’s conflict with Iran-backed Houthi rebels escalated overnight.
Europe is in another brutal heat wave. The summer's earlier record-breaking weather already damaged crops, sparked wildfires and led to increased deaths.
Iran's military stressed that the crucial waterway would only be reopened when the U.S. accepts Iran's conditions.
US pledges $1bn support to Colombia as Trump-backed president sworn in BBC US promises $1bn in security aid to Colombia as new rightwing president pledges drugs crackdown The Guardian Colombia’s new president takes office in ceremony in Cali highlighting hard line on armed groups apnews.com US says it plans $1 billion security assistance to government of Colombia's new leader Reuters Colombia's new president signals energy policy shift, backs oil and gas ABC News - Breaking News, Latest New
Families retrieve bodies after deadly shooting rampage outside Bangkok Al Jazeera Teen kills five teachers in Thailand’s deadliest school shooting in years CNN Boy Kills Grandparents and Then Five Teachers, Thai Authorities Say The New York Times 'Mom, don't call me': Inside Thailand's deadly school shooting Reuters Thai PM vows to introduce stricter gun laws after eight killed in shooting BBC
Iran War Updates: Iran targets ship in Strait of Hormuz even as it says deal is close CBS News Iranian missile targets UAE tanker despite talks to reopen strait Financial Times UAE says Iran attacked ADNOC vessel with missile in Strait of Hormuz Reuters Hormuz Opening Uncertain After New Strike, as Trump Administration Says Deal May Be Close WSJ UAE says one of its ships was targeted by missile as U.S.-Iran tensions over Strait of Hormuz remain high CNBC
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Lawmakers and police officers had to intervene after Alliance party MP Time Kadrijaj hurled at least four eggs towards Kosovo's acting prime minister Albin Kurti.
The Iran war has depleted U.S. weapons stockpiles, resulting in a significant erosion of firepower. A more drawn-out Iran conflict benefits Moscow and Beijing, some analysts say.
Oleksiy Yukov spent two decades recovering the bodies of soldiers – including many Russians. He was killed during a recovery mission after stepping on a landmine.
The former first minister also told a podcast she would not visit her estranged husband in prison.
Iran says deal on Strait of Hormuz is close but not enough to open the waterway reuters.com Iran Issues List of Demands, Complicating Efforts to Reopen Strait The New York Times Amid Strait of Hormuz talks, Iran publishes list of demands for US The Hill Live updates: Iran demands concessions from US as it nears Strait of Hormuz deal with Oman edition.cnn.com Iran War Updates: Iran says strait won't open until the U.S. "corrects" behavior CBS News
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Israel is planning large-scale land expropriations in historic, Palestinian areas of the West Bank.
A new study may help broaden understanding of the aspects of aging that may ultimately prove impossible to reverse. Maki Nakamura/DigitalVision/Getty Images A new study probes the upper boundaries of human life span, suggesting that even under the most favorable conditions, DNA mutations may still limit life to 146–194 years. The findings support growing evidence that aging is driven by multiple interacting biological processes rather than a single mechanism. The strongest evidence for livin
Scientists have generated quantum entanglement directly from sunlight, potentially offering a lower-energy alternative to the lasers normally used in quantum technology. Their outdoor experiment produced entangled photons with about 94% similarity to an ideal state. The result could pave the way for simpler quantum satellites, secure communications, and more energy-efficient quantum computing.
With rising temperatures and drier conditions, fires are more likely to explode. And with more people living next to forests, the results can be catastrophic.
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As Earth’s orbit gets more crowded, companies are betting that cleaning up space junk could become a lucrative new business.
The Korea Aerospace Research Institute shared images that show the gash on the surface. It’s pretty small.
About 90 percent of the distance driven by Perseverance has been autonomous.
Open source WeatherNext model can make accurate predictions with lower-resolution weather data.
The photograph, taken in visible light, made it possible to observe for the first time the tiny plasma vortices that had been predicted for more than a century.
A rare meteorite that crashed through a New Jersey roof contains evidence of ancient salty fluids, organic compounds, and amino acids from a primitive asteroid. Its pristine chemistry could offer new clues about how space rocks helped supply early Earth with some of the ingredients needed for life.
Costa Rica's recently discovered "coffee frogs" sing in plantations, but pesticides threaten them CBS NewsSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
More than 3,000 cases of Candida auris have been reported in 23 states in 2026. spawns/E+/Getty Images Federal health officials report that the fungal infection Candida auris is spreading in healthcare facilities. CDC data show that some strains of Candida auris have become resistant to medications usually used to treat fungal infections. Experts say the risk to the general public is low, but places such as acute care facilities should take extra precautions to slow the spread of the disease
The American Red Cross has declared its second-ever national blood supply crisis, meaning there is less than a one-day supply of type O positive blood. Michael Siluk/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images The American Red Cross has declared its second national blood supply crisis, warning that some patients could face delays in receiving lifesaving transfusions. The crisis was declared after blood donations fell to a four-year summer low, leaving the organization with less than a one-da
Chipotle has pulled jalapeños from restaurants in Minnesota and other locations as the ingredient may have links with the salmonella outbreak. JHVEPhoto/Getty Images Chipotle Mexican Grill has removed jalapeños from Minnesota restaurants and other locations due to potential links to a Salmonella outbreak. The fast-casual restaurant chain assures customers that there’s no further threat of foodborne illness. To prevent Salmonella, cook food thoroughly, keep raw and cooked foods separate, and
A once-weekly HIV pill combining the antiretroviral drugs islatravir and lenacapavir is as effective as a once-daily treatment. fotolgahan/E+/Getty Images A once-weekly oral HIV treatment is as effective as a widely used once-daily regimen, according to a large clinical trial. More than 93% of participants maintained viral suppression, and none experienced virological failure during the study. A weekly treatment could give people with HIV another option while potentially reducing “pill fatig
Health Secretary RFK Jr.’s new cooking show puts the inverted food pyramid in the spotlight. Houston Chronicle/Hearst Newspapers/Getty Images Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is hosting a new cooking show on YouTube called “The Real Food Show.” The aim of the MAHA spin-off is to teach viewers how to cook healthy, real foods on a budget. The star of the show is the “upside-down” food pyramid, which was introduced in the updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The new guidelines sowed
Recent research shows that eating less protein may slow the aging process. d3sign · Moment/Getty New research suggests reducing protein intake may support healthy aging and longevity. Protein restriction may improve metabolism, reduce inflammation, and reduce cellular damage. Protein needs vary by age, activity level, and overall health, so reducing protein intake may not be appropriate for everyone. New research suggests eating less protein — particularly certain amino acids — may support h
With more than half of U.S. adults now eligible for statins, the face of cholesterol treatment may be changing with drugs like Lipfendra and Inclisiran. FatCamera · E+/Getty A new analysis found that the twice-yearly cholesterol medication inclisiran reduced LDL cholesterol by 49% more than placebo. The FDA approved Lipfendra, the first oral PCSK9 inhibitor for adults with high LDL cholesterol. Updated cholesterol guidelines suggest more than half of U.S. adults may now be eligible for stati
“Biblical eating” is a social media trend that involves making food choices based on scripture. cihatatceken/Getty “Biblical eating” emphasizes foods mentioned in the Bible and has become a popular nutrition trend on social media. Experts say the diet includes many healthy foods, but there’s no evidence that it delivers all of the health benefits some influencers claim. Experts caution against versions of the diet that become overly restrictive or replace evidence-based nutrition advice with
Higher body fat percentages are associated with lower sperm counts and changes in male reproductive hormones, including testosterone. Kate/E+/Getty Images Researchers say body fat measurements are a better predictor of male reproductive health than body mass index readings. They report that men with higher body fat percentages have lower sperm counts than men with lower body fat measurements. Men can potentially improve their reproductive health by maintaining a healthy body weight, eating a
Premature menopause is associated with a greater risk of high blood pressure, especially among those ages 25 to 35. Maskot/Getty Images A study found that early menopause was associated with a greater risk of high blood pressure. The risk was highest when menopause occurred between the ages of 25 and 35. Experts say this occurs because estrogen plays several vital roles in the cardiovascular system. Hormone replacement therapy can help counteract these risks. Sleep, exercise, diet, taking pr
New research shows that prebiotic sodas may contain higher sugar and lower fiber than claimed. Rapeepong Puttakumwong/Getty A new study found that prebiotic sodas may contain more sugar and less fiber than they claim. The findings show that a majority of prebiotic sodas contain more sugar than diet sodas and flavored sparkling water. Researchers also report that not all prebiotic sodas provide the same amount of fiber. Prebiotic sodas contain dietary fiber that may support gut health, but
Recent research has found that people who watch a lot of TV in midlife showed reduced volume in certain brain regions. Image Credit: Digital Vision/Getty A recent study found that people who reported watching TV “very often” in midlife showed reduced volume in certain brain regions. This included areas associated with memory and early signs of Alzheimer’s disease, smaller frontal and occipital lobes, and white-matter damage. This damage may be associated with dementia, stroke risk, cogniti
The private body scan industry is booming, but is it doing more harm than good?
Scientists race to untangle complex links between exposure and mortality as fire weather grows more prevalent A thousand kilometres from the infernos gorging on northern Ontario’s boreal forests, Erin O’Connor watched the sky above Canada’s biggest city turn an “almost post-apocalyptic” orange as it filled with light-scattering particles of soot and ash. Stepping outside the halls of Toronto General hospital, where air filters were keeping patients safe from the worst of the fumes, she was struc
After doctors initially told her she was too young to have colon cancer, Azucena Reyes (pictured above) was diagnosed with stage 3B at age 32. Photos courtesy of Azucena Reyes Colorectal cancer is rising fastest among Hispanic and Latino adults younger than 50, highlighting the importance of recognizing symptoms regardless of age. Azucena Reyes was diagnosed with stage 3B colon cancer at age 32 after doctors initially told her she was too young and did not fit the typical profile for the dis
The hospice industry argues that the current payment system allows for providers to create individual care plans that meet patients’ specific needs.
Getting the recommended 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous exercise each week may offer only modest protection against heart attacks and strokes. A large study suggests that substantially greater benefits may require roughly 560 to 610 minutes a week—nearly 9 to 10 hours of brisk walking, running, cycling, or similar activity.
A protein that evolved long before the human circulatory system may help unlock stronger cancer treatments. When C3 is produced inside tumors, it blocks immune-suppressing cells and gives immunotherapy a better chance to work. Researchers were even able to recreate this effect in resistant tumors, significantly improving survival in mice.
James McMillian, the president of Tone House, a training facility in New York, is here to demonstrate the best cooldown moves for the end of your workout.
Some people using weight-loss drugs say their cravings for alcohol disappeared or they felt nauseous when they drank.
Gianni Infantino's alleged lover was given a severance payment over the affair by Uefa while he was its general secretary, according to a Daily Telegraph investigation.
John Speraw explains why women's sports, youth participation and commercial investment are converging at exactly the right moment before the Los Angeles Olympic Games.
13 fights have been officially announced for UFC 331, which is headlined by a flyweight title fight between Joshua Van and Alexandre Pantoja
The Green Bay Packers had a bevy of highs and lows during their annualy Family Night scrimmage Friday.
Two title fights headline the upcoming UFC 330 fight card from Philadelphia. In the main event, Islam Makhachev faces Ian Machado Garry for Makhachev's welterweight title
Skye Blakely and Claire Pease tied for the lead on night one at the 2026 U.S. Gymnastics Championships — with Bullock and Rivera close behind — setting up a fierce battle for the title on Sunday in Phoenix.
Find out which two left-handed teammates with a dreamy matchup in their homer-friendly home ballpark have the most appealing home run bets on Saturday’s MLB slate.
Paris is hosting its first high-diving competition in the Seine, with athletes diving from a 20-meter platform near the Eiffel Tower
Complete UFC Vegas 120 weigh-in results from the Meta APEX. All 24 fighters made weight for Saturday's card. Start times, full card order and how to watch.
The Los Angeles Queens, the New York Heights, the Boston Hunters and the San Francisco Firebells take the field in Springfield, Ill., as the Women's Pro Baseball League kicks off its inaugural season.
Manchester City captain Rodri's expected arrival at FC Barcelona is already triggering two exits from Hansi Flick's stacked midfield.
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The Toronto Blue Jays castoff addressed the end of his career after being traded to the Chicago Cubs.
FC Barcelona legend Lionel Messi's father Jorge Messi has died at the age of 68 according to numerous outlets in Argentina and Spain.
The UFC is in Las Vegas tonight for the UFC Vegas 120 fight card, which is headlined by Mateusz Gamrot vs. Quillan Salkilld
Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss acknowledged the $212 million star’s struggles as he bats a career-low .221.
The New York Mets have cut ties with a long-time Boston Red Sox infielder as they revamp the organization in a disappointing season.
Lionel Messi's father and agent Jorge dies at the age of 68 following a long illness.
WBNA eligibility rules don't use any external measures to say what defines a "woman."
The San Francisco Giants have suspended outfielder Harrison Bader without pay after he crashed his scooter into the back of a fire truck after bar-hopping in town.
Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler took a jab at a sore spot for the Toronto Blue Jays after hurling a “two-word obscenity” in the game.
Fifa strongly criticises what it calls a "concerted and ongoing effort" to "undermine" the organisation and its president Gianni Infantino.
The Los Angeles Dodgers received an update from a legendary franchise figure who wanted to share a final goodbye to fans.
Celebrity Blogger Perez Hilton was hospitalized following reports of acts of self-harm that were broadcast on a TikTok livestream. Denise Truscello/Getty Images Blogger Perez Hilton is under medical care after reportedly livestreaming a broadcast in which he was engaging in self-harm. Suicide prevention experts say people who are feeling emotionally overwhelmed can be more susceptible to suicidal thoughts. They say there are practical things people and those around them can do to lower the r
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains major spoilers for “The Last House,” out now on Netflix. “The Last House” is a new sci-fi feature that just dropped on Netflix that’s built around a central mystery: What if you and all of your neighbors were locked inside your houses with no option for escape and had no idea […]
“One Night Only” director Will Gluck doesn’t want you to overthink it. The filmmaker has been fielding a lot of inquiries about the premise, logic and loopholes of his new movie, a raucous romantic comedy about the one night a year where premarital sex is legal. (Think “The Purge,” but for banging instead of murder.) […]
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How sweet — or suite — it still is. Judy Collins is doing a valedictory lap or two around the country on what is billed as a farewell tour, even though, at 87, she’s showing little in the way of weariness about maintaining a full concert schedule or lack of prowess in pulling these shows […]
Anna Pigeon will air on USA Network in the U.S. and Crave in Canada but it won't be available on Peacock due to a change at NBCUniversal. Streaming options are limited.
In his HBO sketch series “Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness,” Larry David travels throughout history, inserting his stubborn and curmudgeonly self into America’s most pivotal moments. “Lawrence,” as he’s often called, fights in the trenches of World War I, heckles George Washington during his Farewell Address and defends Rosa Parks on a Montgomery […]
SPOILER ALERT: The following story contains plot details from the series finale of “Raising Kanan” now streaming on Starz. The final curtain has closed on the hit 1990s-set crime series “Power Book III: Raising Kanan.” The show has been the origin story of Kanan Stark (Mekai Curtis), who, by embracing the very business his drug-queenpin […]
Italy remains Stanley Tucci’s first love. But a man can travel, right? After winning three Emmys for CNN’s “Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy,” followed by two nominations (including this year) for Nat Geo’s “Tucci in Italy,” the star is on the move. Tucci tells Variety‘s Awards Circuit Podcast that he’s currently filming his new season […]
The Grammy-winning country duo sat down with "GMA" to talk about getting "honest and personal" on their new album "Young" and their upcoming North American tour.
"Spider-Man: Brand New Day," starring Tom Holland, Zendaya and Sadie Sink, is projected to have a massive second weekend haul at the domestic box office.
EXCLUSIVE: In a chat with Hannah Abraham, Annapurna Studios execs Akkineni Nagarjuna, Akkineni Naga Chaitanya and C.V. Rao chat about the joint venture mo-cap facility.
A TikTok video that included Taylor Swift’s song “August” posted four days ago to the account for Donald Trump’s campaign has had the sound removed. The caption on the now Taylor-less “Team Trump” TikTok video reads, “I’m sure @Taylor Swift is going to be super excited we used her song! #taylorswift #maga #august.” The video […]
Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine has prompted a wealth of urgent nonfiction filmmaking documenting the harsh realities of life under siege, but comparatively little dramatic storytelling — a space that the new German-Ukrainian production “I Rarely Wake Up Dreaming” occupies with bold formal imagination and a commitment to illuminating lives neglected in wider views of […]
“Minions & Monsters,” the seventh film in the “Despicable Me” franchise, arrives on digital streaming this week following an underwhelming run at the box office.
Indian National Award-winning filmmaker Srijit Mukherji is bringing to screen the making of Satyajit Ray’s “Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne,” one of Indian cinema’s most celebrated classics, in a new film titled “Maharaja Tomare Selam.” Jeetu Kamal, Ritwik Bhowmik, Rudranil Ghosh, Satakshi Nandy, Sairity Banerjee and Arijit Dutta star in the film, produced by Hoichoi Studios […]
The professional dancers, who married in 2003, both spent several series on the BBC programme.
Benjamin Alire Sáenz, who has died at 71, was the first Latino to win the PEN/Faulkner. His YA novel “Aristotle and Dante” brought him international fame.
The genre-straddling musician could have been lost to addiction and trauma. Instead he’s filling arenas.
Tracy Spiridakos' new show, Anna Pigeon, premieres with a murder that sets the stage for a season long stand-off between Anna and a wealthy landowner with a shady agenda.
Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 139, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, barbecue sauce, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I've been reading about Johnny Knoxville and Google Zero and the history of the bicycle, @all-ing everyone in all my WhatsApp chats just because I can now, rereading There Will Come Soft Rains because this week is when it happens, seeing if Sabbath can help fix my scree
Morgan Wallen's "Been By Now," his milestone twentieth top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, misses a No. 1 debut by only one space.
Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit" rocks its way to a new peak on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. weeks before it turns 35.
In a chat with Hannah Abraham, 15-year-old Brown reflected on the enormity of leading the sequel show, and her thoughts about its contentious finale.
Monica Bellucci’s sneer is a thing of wonder, so why have so few directors used it properly? When allowed full rein to her sense of irony, as given her by Giovanni Tortorici in “Ketticè,” Bellucci has few equals in her ability to project self-aware drama queen with just the right dose of camp icon. Hers […]
K-pop conquered the world — now Chile's young creatives are remixing the movement and making it their own.
Charli XCX hits No. 1 on Billboard's Top Album Sales chart for the first time with 'Music, Fashion, Film,' which also brings her to rock tallies she's never seen before.
Beyoncé’s “Morning Dew (Donk)” debuts on four Billboard radio charts at the same time, even as it falls on every other tally on which it appears.
Ariana Grande earns her milestone twentieth top 20 on Billboard's Radio Songs chart as "Hate That I Made You Love Me" breaks into that tier.
Executive producer and lead David Henrie chats to Hannah Abraham about that finale, aspirations for safe sets, and potential spinoff ideas for the Wizards.
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Drake's 'Take Care' — his second-highest-ranking album on the Billboard 200 this week — celebrates 700 frames on the competitive tally.
As of this frame, Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" has commanded the Billboard Hot 100 for 16 weeks, tying smashes by Mariah Carey, Boyz II Men, Justin Bieber and Morgan Wallen.
“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” showed no signs of slowing down as it entered its second weekend in cinemas. “Brand New Day” added $43 million at the North American box office on Friday from 4,487 theaters. By Sunday, the Marvel-Sony tentpole should swing to $143 million, which represents about a 60% decline from its record-breaking $360 […]
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The official trailer for “Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups” has been released, presenting Yash in dual roles as Raya and Ticket – a father and son positioned on opposite sides of a conflict that drives the film’s narrative engine. The trailer establishes the film’s visual ambition through high-octane action sequences and production design that spans […]
The Queen of Pop worked with Orbit several times over the years, most notably on her genre-bending, Grammy Award-winning album Ray of Light.
Olivia Wilde said she has become “so much more romantic” because of “The Invite.” “It’s melted the cynic out of me,” she said at Locarno. “I have spoken to people who have been through so much with their partners, and people have been in marriages for 40, 50, 60 years. They told me it was […]
For most actors, playing a real person in a biopic comes with an unrealistic amount of pressure. But because Matt Johnson decided to focus on just one summer in 19-year-old Anthony Bourdain’s life — long before the famed chef-turned-writer ever wrote “Kitchen Confidential” or became a household name — “Tony” star Dominic Sessa had a […]
John Henry Hinkel’s Atlanta-based Liaison Pictures, behind Charlie Kaufman’s “How to Shoot a Ghost,” has joined France’s Because the Night Productions on the doc-feature “Behemoth Ann Holds a Seance,” currently taking part in Locarno’s Match Me! networking platform. Directed by Isidore Bethel, Vicki Bethel and Daniel Hymanson, “Behemoth Ann Holds a Seance” remembers Arthur Douglas […]
Bill Maher made a joke about Ariana Grande’s weight during Friday’s episode of “Real Time,” and drew mixed reactions from his live audience. “I hope the aliens are here, I do. I hope they’re here and watching us and they’re going to save us,” Maher said during his opening monologue. “And, by the way, the […]
Emerging Italian director Giovanni Tortorici, whose feature debut “Diciannove” made a splash last year after launcing from the Venice Horizons section, is in competition at the Locarno Film Festival with his followup, “Ketticè,” a coming-of-age drama set in 2012 Palermo, featuring Monica Bellucci who is among the film’s few professional actors. “Ketticè” explores the dynamics between […]
“The Breakfast Club” star Anthony Michael Hall said during a recent appearance on “The Rich Eisen Show” that director John Hughes wanted a sequel in which the group of troubled teens reunites as adults. “It was something that was on his mind, the idea of bringing back the ‘Breakfast Club,’” Hall said. “Like, those five […]
As a director, Alysa Nahmias thinks like a reality-show producer — she frames the movie as a contest, inviting us to chortle in admiration at what eager-beaver achievers all four girls are. "Cookie Queens" never deviates from that one note.
The inaugural LA Jazz Fest, set for Aug. 7 to 23 and promising major events including a two-day concert at Dockweiler Beach with stars like John Legend, Janelle Monáe, Parliament/Funkadelic and Raphael Saadiq — was canceled Thursday at the very last minute, and commenters online are already comparing it to the famously doomed Fyre Festival. […]
Morrissey has canceled his four-date Las Vegas residency at The Wynn just a week before showtime, Rolling Stone reports. The musician cited “unforeseen logistical issues” as the reason for the sudden cancellation. The former Smiths frontman was set to play four shows at The Wynn’s Encore Theater starting Aug. 14. Ticket buyers were informed via […]
The Michael Jackson biopic Michael, starring the late pop icon’s real-life nephew Jaafar Jackson, begins its streaming video on demand run on STARZ this week as work on the sequel looms.
As “Abbott Elementary” gears up for Season 6 production in just a few short weeks, stars Sheryl Lee Ralph, Janelle James and Luke Tennie are reflecting on turbulent changes in the industry — from the pending Paramount-Warner Bros. merger to production struggling in Los Angeles. “Any time there is a consolidation, something shrinks, and right […]
“Game Changer” author Rachel Reid is unbothered by the early critics of the “Heated Rivalry’s” upcoming second season. On Friday, it was revealed that Justice Smith and Charlie Gillespie are joining the Season 2 cast of “Heated Rivalry.” Then, later that same day, Reid took to her Instagram story to seemingly dismiss the online chatter […]
Ahead of tonight’s final “Cats: The Jellicle Ball” show, composer Andrew Lloyd Webber is speaking out about how producing on Broadway has become “unsustainable.” “I’m gutted that the wonderful Broadway production of ‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’ is closing today,” Lloyd Webber wrote on Instagram. “I’m immensely proud to have been a part of an incredibly daring […]
Warner Bros. has teamed with the AI dog podcast “DogPack” to promote its upcoming sci-fi action film “The End of Oak Street.” The 90-second podcast clip, hosted by an AI golden retriever named Goldie and an AI French bulldog named Frenchie, features an interview with Starbuck, who plays Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor’s dog in […]
FOI requests reveal Banksy artworks have cost taxpayers almost £150,000, with costs still rising.
Puerto Rico starts rationing water as drought conditions intensify The Washington Post Caribbean hot spot gripped by water crisis as tourists scramble to reschedule plans Fox News Hundreds of thousands of people in Puerto Rico wake up with no running water as rationing begins: "It's brutal" CBS News Puerto Rico Will Begin Rationing Water Amid Fresh Crisis The New York Times ‘This is chaos’: Water emergency in Puerto Rico leaves some desperate The Washington Post
Simon Levy was a serial sex offender who was being monitored by police when he killed two women.
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The state attorney general said that her office had issued subpoenas and would investigate whether employees at the migrant detention center had violated civil rights.
The person was transported from the U.S. McMurdo Station for emergency medical treatment on July 31, in an operation carried out under "dangerous" winter conditions.
The alleged threats were made in the case of a Black teen who was found dead off the Mississippi coast after celebrating the Fourth of July with friends.
No arrests were made at the time and the investigation was closed.
The three were found "alive and safe" on Friday, after they had been missing since Tuesday.
Remains of 56 people found decomposing at Chicago funeral home The Guardian More than 50 bodies found decomposing inside Chicago funeral home after neighbors complained of 'stench' foxnews.com More than 50 improperly stored bodies found decomposing at Chicago funeral home NBC 5 Chicago ‘I want to see some justice’: Families, officials call for change amid investigation into funeral home Chicago Tribune Coroners try to identify dozens of bodies kept in 'deplorable conditions' at US funeral ho
As temperatures start to rise again over the weekend, many parts of England and Wales will enter into the fifth heatwave of the year, as Simon King explains
Video shows the moment a fuel truck slammed into an ABC station in Amarillo, Texas, hitting a steel beam before coming to a stop.
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Several papers are leading on a serial sex offender who has been found guilty of murdering two women and raping a third in London.
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Flights are restarting with delays and diversions after 14 hours of cancellations.
Jerry and Tally Leonard have thrilled shoppers and open-skate crowds for decades at the Lloyd Center in Portland, Oregon. Now, they’re not sure how they will fill the void.
Hannah Stephenson says the red bites have left her feeling self-conscious and embarrassed.
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The Met and British Transport Police say the sex offender may have more victims, while criticism of investigators continues.
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New affidavit reveals possible motive after 17-year-old accused of killing 2 men in DeLand WESH Drug deal, attempted robbery may have led to deadly DeLand shooting, police say FOX 35 Orlando 17-year-old suspect in DeLand double homicide ordered to remain in custody WKMG Father of DeLand double homicide suspect is arrested, police say news-journalonline.com Teen accused of killing Citadel cadet and friend had lengthy rap sheet with little consequences, sheriff says Fox News
A manhunt continued on Saturday as New York authorities search for a suspect believed to have killed his father before setting a home on fire.
By protecting a star from plagiarism charges, a storied college undermined its values.
“He has never been particularly generous or nurturing.”
Firefighting Helicopter Crashes Near Utah Wildfire, Killing Two Onboard The New York Times 2 firefighters killed after helicopter crashes near Widemouth 2 Fire KSL.com A helicopter battling a Utah wildfire crashes as a blaze kills dozer operator in Oregon ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Pilot, crewmember unaccounted for after helicopter crashed while fighting Widemouth 2 Fire KATU Dangerous wildfire keeps crews from reaching helicopter crash in Utah AP News
More Than 50 Decomposing Bodies Are Found in a Chicago Funeral Home The New York Times Editorial: What happened to our collective reverence for death? Chicago Tribune Second Chicago crematorium shut down in connection to South Chicago Chapel investigation; ashes also recovered CBS News Dozens of decomposing bodies found in Southeast Side funeral home WGN-TV Families search for loved ones as troubled history emerges in funeral home probe NBC 5 Chicago
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The early release of two of his killers has brought a case which still resonates with the public back into the spotlight.
The Sunday Times reports that top institutions are becoming "more flexible" following a 10% drop in international students.
