Hong Kong booksellers arrested for allegedly selling seditious books
Hong Kong was once known for its freedom of publication, but political changes have created a challenging environment for independent bookstores.
Cancer disparities researchers say federal funding changes have disrupted their work
In a survey, 93% of cancer researchers who study disparities said federal policy changes have affected them. Funding is harder to come by and they worry it's slowing progress in their field.
China's economy grows 4.3% in Q2, slowest since late 2022
Lagging consumer spending and business investment offset the boost from strong exports thanks partly to the boom in artificial intelligence.
Old rivals, new battle: Argentina and England clash in World Cup Semifinal
Old rivals. New stakes. A World Cup final spot on the line. Argentina vs. England.
Greetings from Paris, where an art installation transformed the Pont Neuf into a rocky cave
The oldest bridge in Paris was draped in fabric last month to appear like a mountain cave, in an installation by the artist JR. Unlike a real cave, though, it didn't provide respite from a brutal heat wave.
Acting AG Todd Blanche faces a key test. And, ICE pauses most traffic stops
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is set to appear before the Senate for his confirmation hearing. And, Immigration and Customs Enforcement has paused most traffic stops after recent deadly shootings.
How to keep cool in this year's extreme summer heat even without air conditioning
"Extreme heat" is in the forecast this summer. How do people cope if they don't have air conditioning? Here are suggestions from a heat researcher who grew up in a very hot, AC-less place.
The U.S. and Iran standoff over the Strait of Hormuz intensifies
Iran threatened to block all oil exporting routes in the region on Wednesday in response to the U.S. maritime blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz.
CDC director nominee Erica Schwartz faces Senate for confirmation hearing
Trump's nominee faces the Senate health committee for her confirmation hearing on July 15. If confirmed, she will lead an agency dealing with workforce and leadership shortages and new layers of political review.
Todd Blanche faces high-stakes confirmation hearing for attorney general
Blanche won Senate confirmation early in President Trump's second term to serve as the No. 2 official at the Justice Department. Now he's facing a contentious hearing as he seeks the top job.
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Starmer says it's the 'end of my political journey' at his final Prime Minister's Questions
MPs on all sides of the House of Commons paid tribute to the departing PM, traded jokes and shared anecdotes.
Watch: Starmer's kind send-off across the Commons
A warmer and less confrontational tone than usual was struck during Sir Keir Starmer's final PMQs appearance as prime minister.
Man arrested over social media post threatening to shoot Farage
Met Police says a man in his 20s was held in south London this week on suspicion of sending threatening communications to an MP.
Iran threatens to block more trade routes as US launches fresh strikes
US President Donald Trump vowed to strike Iran's bridges and power plants next week if the country does not return to talks.
Three men who raped woman on Brighton beach jailed
The rapists carried out a "cynical, predatory and callous" attack, jurors were told.
Tourists warned of methanol poisoning risks in new campaign
Holidaymakers are urged to understand the dangers and symptoms of methanol poisoning.
UK's extreme weather is the new normal, Met Office says
The latest report on the UK's climate warns cold mountainous areas are also being lost.
Mum who murdered son, 5, before his body was dumped in river wants conviction reviewed
Logan Mwangi, five, suffered 56 external injuries and catastrophic internal damage at the hands of Angharad Williamson.
Midnight social media curfew proposed for UK teens aged 16 and 17 - but they can opt out
The government says it will improve teenagers' lives but campaigners call it a "missed opportunity".
Dramatic video shows wildfire surround freight train in Canada
CN Rail told the BBC that operations were temporarily suspended in the affected area in the province of Ontario.
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CISA sounds alarm over trio of exploited SharePoint flaws
Three bugs are under active attack, and two more critical holes could add to the pain
Microsoft cancels Patch Tuesday for some Dell users over surprise shutdowns, overheating devices
Mega hardware vendor reports problems - but Windows maker isn't yet naming affected models
MPs fear Treasury cold feet could sink Whitehall's £1.15B shared services push
'Do as we fund, not as we do' sends 'very poor reputational signal' says damning report
LegacyHive: 'Bone-shattering' zero-day from Microsoft's serial tormentor not the haymaker that was promised
Experts say it’s a useful post-compromise tool, for those with the brain cells required to put it together
AWS sustainability claims don't hold water, lawsuit alleges
Ex-staffer accuses Amazon's Virginia datacenters of quietly guzzling H20 all year round, despite 'water positive' PR push
EU lets wearables wriggle out of user-replaceable battery rules
Miniaturization means a professional's touch is needed
A moment of silence, please, for the final release of Debian on x86-32
New Debian versions hit FOSSland in the form of 13.6 and 12.15
EU competition decision hands SAP customers more leverage in contract talks
Truce over maintenance fees is a bargaining chip for ECC holdouts – just don't expect a stampede to third-party support
Software bloat? This elevator needs an 8GB Core i5
This elevator is headed for floor Bork
OpenMandriva's accused repo wrecker says it wasn't sabotage – it was a message
Ex-contributor claims he wasn't a rogue admin, hadn't left the project, and never intended to harm the distro
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A most improbable astronaut just went to space
"I pretty much, at that point in time, gave up on being an astronaut."
How hard is it to build orbital data centers, actually?
"The ISS radiators are expensive and heavy. We're focused on making them cheap and light."
Sotheby's big T. rex auction raises concerns hype and wealth are upending science
Private buyers are increasingly outbidding museums for fossils.
Microsoft’s Secure Boot has been broken for a decade and no one noticed until now
Old and forgotten "shims" Microsoft failed to revoke have made Secure Boot bypasses simple.
Trump admin puts Americans in Congo on "do-not-board" list, barring return
Citizens must now spend 21 days in a third country before they are allowed to come home.
Lawsuit claims Meta's layoff decisions were made by AI, not humans
Meta denies using AI to terminate workers with disabilities and medical problems.
Probe into explosive diarrheal cases points to Taco Bell and bad lettuce
Federal officials have not confirmed a source yet—and there may be multiple sources.
US military sent explosive drone boats into combat for the first time
US military’s drone boats struck an Iranian naval port as war heats up again.
These painted e-tattoos could be the future of wearable biosensors
Conductive ink is painted directly onto the skin in colorful custom designs, drying into working electrodes.
Google revamps image search for its 25th anniversary with more images and more AI
The new Google image search will use your "unique interests" to create an always-updated gallery.