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arstechnica.com | just now NEW

They war-gamed dimming the Sun. It went even worse than you think.

Solar geoengineering simulation shows what happens when geopolitics takes over.

abcnews.com | just now NEW

Trump blasts Omar, says he doesn't take a position on whether she should be deported

Vance told reporters on Tuesday that he didn't have any advanced warning about the search of Omar's residence.

abcnews.com | just now NEW

Duane 'Keffe D' Davis sentenced to 40 years to life for Tupac Shakur's murder

Duane "Keffe D" Davis -- the only person ever charged with the murder of Tupac Shakur -- was sentenced Tuesday in a Las Vegas court after being convicted.

euromaidanpress.com | just now NEW

France seizes Russian shadow fleet tanker in Indian Ocean, vows to combat illicit oil trade “wherever it may be in the world”

The French Navy intercepted the DF Peak in the Indian Ocean over suspicions it was sailing under a false flag. Russia relies on shadow fleet tankers to keep oil revenues flowing despite Western sanctions.

voanews.com | 12 min. ago NEW

Iran government spokesperson confirms internet slowdown in the country

An Iranian government spokesperson on Tuesday confirmed a slowdown of internet connectivity in the country, saying "certain government agencies are occasionally compelled to reduce internet connectivity speed."

thehindu.com | 13 min. ago NEW

Suspected Russian drones hit two ships off Bulgaria, 11 missing

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev summoned the Russian ambassador after drones struck a Ukrainian-owned cargo ship

thehindu.com | 13 min. ago NEW

The sound and the fiery: on green crackers, pollution control

Green crackers do little to curb air and noise pollution

thehindu.com | 13 min. ago NEW

India-U.S. ties and the hurdle of American unilateralism

Washington wants a subservient India, but New Delhi must draw the line

thehindu.com | 13 min. ago NEW

Foreign students urged to help foster trade ties with India

thehindu.com | 13 min. ago NEW

After AMU, Jamia students launch hunger strike over union elections

thehindu.com | 14 min. ago NEW

Is Wetland Authority accountable to government or construction companies, asks Anbumani

Anbumani alleges that the authority has moved with ‘lightning speed’ to reduce buffer zone around the Pallikaranai marsh in order to protect the interests of construction firms. He demands that the government notify all wetlands across the State

thehindu.com | 14 min. ago NEW

Nearly dozen dead after boat capsizes in Bihar’s Vaishali

Most of those who lost their lives in the accident are children from the age group of 10 to 18 years, including girls. PM Modi, Bihar CM announce ex-gratia

thehindu.com | 14 min. ago NEW

Anger mounts in Punjab after anti-drug crusader killed in broad daylight

Confronted over illegal sale of addictive substances, medical store owner shoots down activist; Mansa residents stage massive protests; family refuses to cremate body; Oppn. corners AAP govt.

thehindu.com | 14 min. ago NEW

Amit Shah slams SIR protests, says Congress will suffer its fourth consecutive defeat in 2029

The trust of people cannot be earned through manufactured media events and the echo of falsehoods, says Home Minister

theguardian.com | 14 min. ago NEW

‘There was a chance to stop him’: Parents react with fury to paedophile nursery worker revelations

More than 50 families call for investigation into how Vincent Chan was allowed to return to job after inquiry by nurseryThe parents of the victims of paedophile nursery worker Vincent Chan have reacted with fury to the news that he was cleared to return to work after “significant concerns” were raised by the parent of a young girl.As first revealed in the Guardian, Chan was reported to his employer, the nursery chain Bright Horizons, by a concerned parent in 2021. After being investigated by Bright Horizons, with the knowledge of Camden council, Chan was cleared to return to work at the nursery on the Finchley Road in north-west London.

A year later, in 2022, Chan filmed himself abusing three-year-old girls in his care. Continue reading...

theguardian.com | 15 min. ago NEW

Chip stocks slide after Broadcom boss likens AI investing to ‘casino’

Asian markets fall and Samsung shares tumble after its Chinese rival CXMT claims strong progressShares in semiconductor companies fell on Tuesday after the boss of Broadcom compared many AI investors to “casino” gamblers, and the Chinese memory chip maker CXMT said it had made good progress on a new chip architecture.South Korea’s benchmark Kospi index tumbled 6.25% as investors dumped chip stocks, while other Asian markets were also lower.

Japan’s Nikkei fell 1.8% and the Taiwan exchange lost almost 2%, with the country’s chip maker TSMC down by a similar amount. Continue reading...

scmp.com | 18 min. ago NEW

New Trump spokeswoman makes White House debut, takes only 3 questions

New White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia made her briefing room debut on Tuesday by taking remarkably few questions from journalists while leaving no doubt who she believes has all the answers – Donald Trump. “I get to do what I was doing on the outside already, which was hoping to amplify, multiply and expand upon President Trump’s incredible agenda for the American people,” she said, describing her vision for the job.

Zacharia, a 41-year-old devotee of Trump’s hard-right Maga movement,...

newyorker.com | 18 min. ago NEW

Is This the Beginning of the End of Indian Democracy?

The Modi government has removed more than a hundred million people from voter rolls and is cracking down on a vigorous protest movement.

mirror.co.uk | 19 min. ago NEW

EastEnders spoilers: What's next for Amy as Craig discovers her secret?

In tonight's episode, Craig caught Amy in a lie, after he found Denzel's ID in his flat, but will this lead to freedom for the teen or will the former copper ramp up his manipulation of her?

mirror.co.uk | 19 min. ago NEW

Iran 'threatens ground invasions of US-allied neighbours' if Donald Trump’s war continues

Iranian officials have reportedly threatened to launch ground invasions of neighbouring US allies as a retaliatory measure is Trump resumes attacks on Iran

iol.co.za | 21 min. ago NEW

Khayelitsha residents fear crime and shack fires as power outages drag on

Khanyo Mantshi, who is living with disability, shares her story of living without electricity.

ft.com | 21 min. ago NEW

Russia arrests Japanese journalist on espionage charges

Detention of Hokkaido Shimbun reporter follows series of arrests denounced as politically motivated

euronews.com | 22 min. ago NEW

EU advances Ukraine accession as Hungary lifts veto, paving way for Zelenskyy-Magyar meeting

EU governments agreed to open two additional accession clusters with Ukraine after Hungary dropped its veto following an agreement on the rights of the ethnic Hungarian minority. Zelenskyy and Magyar may meet in Brussels later this week.

dailymail.com | 24 min. ago NEW

British Army sergeant, 42, who stroked male colleague's thigh before groping female marine at UK's nuclear warfare training site is spared jail

Sergeant Martin Leatherbarrow, 42, stroked a male Marine's thigh towards his genitals and kissed him on the head before grabbing a female colleague's bottom.

al-monitor.com | 25 min. ago NEW

IMF projects Gulf rebound in 2027. Can energy production keep pace?

Restoring shipping access in the Strait of Hormuz is only part of the recovery, as Gulf producers also need to repair damaged infrastructure to avoid further disruption to production and exports.

abc.net.au | 25 min. ago NEW

Death investigated after ambulance not available for medical emergency

An investigation has been launched after a man died shortly after his family drove him to the Royal Hobart Hospital because no ambulances were available.

abc.net.au | 25 min. ago NEW

Egg-timer test use growing despite evidence it can't predict fertility

Women are making high-stakes decisions about their fertility based on a test that new research suggests is unreliable.

abc.net.au | 25 min. ago NEW

50 years on, Legionnaire's disease cases are rising in Australia

In 1976, a serious pneumonia started killing veterans in the United States. Now, despite knowing the cause, cases of Legionnaires' disease are still on the rise.

abc.net.au | 25 min. ago NEW

Quiz: It's time to race around the globe

What do the flags of Papua New Guinea, Dominica and Uganda have in common? And where would you find Wineglass Bay?

abc.net.au | 25 min. ago NEW

Family says 71yo's detention prevented early access to cancer treatment

Aishima Shizuo was held in prolonged detention when he was diagnosed with cancer. Now, the UN is being asked to investigate if his detention violated international law.

abc.net.au | 25 min. ago NEW

Tassie team, Chinese and WNBA imports to boost new WNBL season

The WNBL entered a much hyped new era last season under private ownership. Now Australia's longest running elite women's domestic sporting competition is hoping to build on the gains, under the leadership of one of the all-time greats.

timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 26 min. ago NEW

Kentucky man dies without a will, court awards widow half of $2.33 million accounts

A Kentucky appeals court has upheld a widow’s right to half of her late husband’s $2.33 million investment accounts, despite his children being named as beneficiaries. William E. Perrine died without a will in 2024. The court also ruled that his widow, Nancy, was entitled to half of $126,000 gifted to his children and grandchildren shortly before his death.

timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 26 min. ago NEW

California’s Rancho Cariñoso beachfront horse ranch sells for $22.55M after $109M asking price

Rancho Cariñoso was sold at auction for $22.55 million after previously being listed for $109 million. This estate features 4.2 acres of land and nearly an acre of private beachfront. The property includes a main house, equestrian facilities, and is near the Santa Barbara Polo Club.

The auction indicated a significant discrepancy between initial valuation and buyer willingness to pay.

timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 26 min. ago NEW

Shreveport's former Libbey Glass plant faces demolition, with 95% of materials set for recycling

Full-scale demolition of the former Libbey Glass plant in Shreveport is now underway and progressing. Environmental contaminants have been cleared over the 54-acre site, allowing for redevelopment opportunities. Demolition teams are set to dismantle the industrial silos that have dominated the skyline for decades. Local authorities expect increased truck traffic around Jewella Avenue until mid-2027 due to construction activities.

thehill.com | 27 min. ago NEW

Most voters see Congress as out of touch on spending despite midterm affordability pitch

An overwhelming majority of voters believe current members of Congress are out of touch with their constituents’ monthly spending habits, even as both parties make affordability a central pitch to key voting blocs. An exclusive NewsNation/Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ) poll released Tuesday found that 86 percent of respondents believed their current congressmember or senator couldn’t...

dw.com | 28 min. ago NEW

DR Congo: Kabila’s move towards M23 raises questions over peace

Former DR Congo President Joseph Kabila has joined a new political-military front that brings together the Rwandan-backed AFC/M23 coalition. Analysts say it could reshape opposition to President Felix Tshisekedi.

nypost.com | 28 min. ago NEW

AI researchers are taking up smoking for bizarre reason, tech exec claims

Palantir's CTO revealed that AI workers are taking up smoking to prove how much they trust in the tech.

nypost.com | 28 min. ago NEW

Daughter of Fort Hood victim slams Hegseth’s plan to livestream terrorist’s execution: ‘Nothing to do with justice’

"This does not bring anyone's family back. Livestreaming isn't closure for any of us," she said.

nypost.com | 28 min. ago NEW

House Dem pushes bill to abolish Homeland Security after Ilhan Omar raid, NYC ICE shooting

Illinois Rep. Delia Ramirez is pushing to abolish the Department of Homeland Security and cease all immigration detentions in the US in the wake of the raid on "Squad" Rep. Ilhan Omar's home and the shooting of Oscar Belgal in the Bronx.

nypost.com | 29 min. ago NEW

Chaos at California school district as six schools threatened with being shut down

Ventura Unified School District's School Closures Advisory Committee, formed in January 2026, has recommended that the six schools are shuttered before the upcoming academic session.