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Immediately after take-off on 16 January 2003, the US space shuttle Columbia sustained some ostensibly minor damage. The seven crew were reassured by Nasa that it had “no concerns” about the craft’s ability to re-enter Earth’s atmosphere. But 15 days …

Fears of an accidental nuclear weapons launch have re-emerged after the test firing of a Trident missile from a Royal Navy submarine failed for the second time in a row. The failure came days after Moscow claimed Joe Biden could …

What happened? Longtime FBI informant Alexander Smirnov “admitted that officials associated with Russian intelligence were involved” in passing a false story about Hunter Biden to the FBI, prosecutors said Tuesday night. Smirnov was indicted last week for fabricating a story …

The opinion polls say Keir Starmer is likely to become Britain’s next prime minister, but many voters are still trying to figure out the man behind the Labour leader’s mask.  Some answers to that question may lie in a new …

It was no understatement when Ursula von der Leyen claimed this week that “the world today is completely different to 2019”. In the four years since taking over as president of the European Commission, Von der Leyen has faced an …

Scientists believe that the answer to Earth’s insatiable demand for minerals could be found elsewhere: on metal-rich asteroids.  Private space exploration companies and national agencies are committing significant resources to exploring these M-type asteroids, named after the valuable metals they …

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Contraception has always been a divisive topic. After the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, a number of U.S. states set abortion restrictions — making access to birth control even more important for some. For the most part, …

Illegal drugs have long come up from Mexico into more remote parts of the United States, including large swaths of the sparsely populated Northwest U.S. But there is increasing evidence that one state in particular, Montana, is being heavily targeted …

Barring some unforeseen seismic upheaval in America’s political landscape, Donald Trump will likely secure a decisive primary victory and become the Republican nominee to face President Joe Biden in the November general election. Although poll after poll shows much of …

‘Would you expect a firefighter to run into a burning building to save a frozen embryo?’ Robin Abcarian in the Los Angeles Times The Alabama Supreme Court just “ruled that frozen human embryos are people too” in the most ridiculous …

After more than a decade in detention and exile, Julian Assange may be on the verge of prosecution for spilling American secrets. The WikiLeaks founder, imprisoned in the U.K. since 2019, this week faced an extradition hearing in a British …

What happened? Former President Donald Trump likely owes $600 million from two civil judgments in New York: $355 million in disgorgement for ill-gotten profits, about $100 million in interest plus another $87,500 for every day he doesn’t pay, and $83.3 million …

What happened? Director Sam Mendes will make four separate movies about the Beatles, each told from the perspective of one band member, Mendes and Sony Pictures said Tuesday. Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and the families of the late John Lennon …

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What happened? The U.S. on Tuesday vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution that would have called for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza. America was the only country to vote against the resolution, though it offered its own draft calling …

Hospitals in England will give families the right to an urgent second opinion on the condition of seriously ill patients under the new “Martha’s rule”. The rule, which initially 100 hospitals will adopt before a national roll-out, allows a patient’s …

For those who want to dine well without spending a fortune, here’s a selection of restaurants newly awarded a Bib Gourmand in the 2024 Michelin Guide. The award is given to establishments offering excellent, good-value cooking. Higher Ground Started as …

As humans continue to destroy the habitats of migratory animals, their numbers continue to decrease. Many of these species play important ecological roles, and certain ecosystems will be altered dramatically as a result. In order to protect migratory species, nations …

While children’s books have long dominated the fantasy genre, a more adult spin — combining romantic tropes and steamy sex scenes — is now taking over. Romantasy is a genre that has become so popular, it is pushing the publishing …

Congratulations, you got a raise! Now, what should you do with it? While a bump in pay — especially a sizable one — might tempt you to loosen up your spending a little, it is better to think strategically. If …

Some of Congress’ most experienced Republicans are headed for the exits. The 118th Congress has been “dominated by deep dysfunction and bitter divisions” among House Republicans, CNN said, highlighted by an ousted speaker and the constant threats of government shutdowns. …

Soccer fans in Hong Kong continued stewing this week over Argentine superstar Lionel Messi‘s failure to take the field in an exhibition match his Major League Soccer team, Inter Miami, played last week against a local team. More than 38,000 …

Spring may be just around the corner, but there’s still plenty of time left to snowshoe your way through some beautiful scenery. Here are six impressive trails where you can embark upon a leisurely or more challenging snowshoeing adventure.  Trillium …

The Alabama Supreme Court handed down a decision last Friday that could have implications for reproductive health across the United States. The court ruled that frozen embryos created via in-vitro fertilization (IVF) are children, and therefore protected under Alabama state …

What happened? Capital One said Monday it would buy rival credit card issuer Discover Financial Services for $35.3 billion in stock. The deal would create the biggest credit card lender in the country, The Washington Post said, citing Bloomberg Intelligence. …

‘TikTok is on the decline’ Nitish Pahwa at Slate “TikTok is not anywhere near dead or dying,” says Nitish Pahwa, but the short-video app has seen a “sharp slowdown in user growth over the past year.” People are getting annoyed …

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What happened? A Haitian judge investigating the July 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse has indicted 51 people, including former first lady Martine Moïse and former Prime Minister Claude Joseph. Martine Moïse, who was wounded in the attack, and Joseph are …

What happened? Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers (D) on Monday signed new legislative maps he drew after the state Supreme Court struck down the old district lines as unconstitutional. Republicans, who have dominated the state legislature since drawing heavily gerrymandered districts …

An “unprecedented” number of women are being investigated by police on suspicion of illegally terminating a pregnancy as MPs prepare to vote on decriminalising abortion entirely. MSI, one of the UK’s leading abortion providers, told the BBC it knows of …

When Russian mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin died in a plane crash shortly after his aborted mutiny against the Kremlin, many assumed it was the end for his fabled Wagner Group. Back then, Prigozhin was “probably the most feared and famous …