8 dead, hundreds missing as Nepal avalanche triggers flash floods
The disaster is linked to climate change, with experts noting the region's vulnerability to extreme weather.
Canada to hit U.S. with retaliatory tariffs. And, remembering music legend Dolly Parton
Canada has announced it plans to hit the U.S. with countertariffs that mirror its actions "dollar for dollar." And, remembering the legacy of country star and icon Dolly Parton, who died at 80.
COMIC: 7 lifestyle habits that may boost your chances of getting pregnant
This illustrated guide has evidence-backed advice on how to support fertility for both men and women, including which foods to eat and which activities to avoid.
She got an electric bill for $1,373. She's not alone
The price of electricity is soaring in the summer heat, when fans and air conditioners are working nonstop. In Tulsa, Okla., people are having their power cut when they can't pay their bills.
Hollywood's summer box office is glowing, but the numbers come with startling caveats
Theaters have had something for everyone this summer, and fans are paying top dollar for premium formats like IMAX. There are also fewer moviegoers, fewer movies and fewer screens than there were pre-COVID.
Hospital nursery fire kills 14 newborns in Pakistan's capital, officials order immediate inquiry
A fire erupted early Wednesday in a nursery for newborns at a major government hospital in Pakistan's capital, killing 14 babies, according to hospital officials and the government.
Test your global economic knowledge with this quick Planet Money quiz!
Every country tells a different economic story. It's time to test your knowledge of the big ideas we've collected on our World Tour. Eight questions stand between you and your Summer School diploma.
Target faces renewed backlash for Halloween costume with 'minstrel show features'
Retailer Target pulled a children's Halloween costume from its shelves after widespread social media backlash, apologizing for selling a garment critics said evoked racist minstrel caricatures.
More than 50 kidnapped as violent gang attack in Haiti leaves 47 dead
It is believed to be one of the largest mass kidnappings in Haiti in recent years, and one gang leader is threatening to kill the hostages if authorities kill any gang members as they try to secure the community nestled in the hills above Port-au-Prince.
Instagram head Adam Mosseri testifies in defense of Meta in child safety trial
The social media giant is being sued by four states who allege it designed Facebook and Instagram to hook kids — and lied to the public about the risks.
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Video shows scale of flash flood hitting Nepal-Tibet border
This video has been edited by the BBC with white flashes, due to the distressing content.
Murder probe as two people dead in house fire in Middlesbrough
Cleveland Police says it "cannot rule out any links to wider organised crime" after the fire near Middlesbrough.
Prince Harry and Meghan land in UK days after announcing move
Prince Harry, Meghan, and their two children are believed to have flown into the country privately from California.
From 'dirt poor' to philanthropic superstar - the life of Dolly Parton
Iconic country musician Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80, the singer's team announced on social media.
Cosmic radiation link in flight attendant's breast cancer, French court finds
Former Air France stewardess Sophie Lainault has had her cancer recognised as an occupational disease.
Ex-chief constable investigated over ban on Israeli Maccabi Tel Aviv fans
Craig Guildford, three police officers and a staff member face IOPC investigation.
Household energy bills to hit three-year high as Ofgem announces 4% rise from October
A household using a typical amount of gas and electricity will pay £60 a year more, regulator Ofgem says.
Door was locked at Pakistan hospital where fire killed 14 babies, witnesses say
A hospital official told the BBC that the door to the ward was not locked, but manned with security guards, to protect the babies.
Rockstar Games breaks silence on Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks
The game developer says the unauthorised footage has caused "heartbreak" for those working on the title.
CIA chief met Russian intelligence services but not Putin, Kremlin says
John Ratcliffe travelled to the Russian capital on Tuesday in a rare and unannounced visit.
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SpaceX plans to plant $100B Starbase on Louisiana coast
Plans to break ground in 2027, produce own propellent, power in 'self-sustaining' spaceport. All before Starship ships v1.0 orbit
Nigel Farage wants to scrap 'suffocating' UK GDPR
Reform UK's leader proposes 'light-touch' alternative, although rival politicians say plans are sparsely detailed and inconsistent with reality
UK supermarket scales go 404 on shoppers
Tesco produce not found? But beware the forbidden scales...
Debian polls its developers on whether to burn the bots, tame the bots, or let 'em loose
Eight-way ballot on AI code puts the distro's fractious democracy through its paces
Sopra Steria's £370M Capita spat heads for 2028 courtroom showdown
French SI still crying foul over shared services contract, alleges bid was 42% under DWP's own cost model
India’s crewed space program will fly this year, after missing 2022 and 2025 targets
A space station by 2035 is ISRO’s new mission
Self-hosted email is in steep decline, Microsoft and Google are taking over
Oh great, Big Tech is now in prime position to decide which messages get through
Now Perplexity is trying to get into the local AI action
Amid talk of an Nvidia deal, the AI search biz is looking beyond the cloud
Intel's 256-core Xeon 7 CPUs are a Diamond in the rough
Delayed, flawed, yet still beautiful
Apple defies memory shortage with new Mac minis
The cost of memory makes this an expensive ML meal
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IBM's new Granite 4.2 models ride the wave of interest in local LLMs
The focus is on agentic capability and predictable enterprise deployment.
Xtracycle's Swoop ASM e-bike brings an automatic transmission to cargo bikes
A steel frame cargo bike with a unique twist: You can let it choose your gear.
The world's busiest spaceport is about to get a lot quieter, at least for now
SpaceX aims to launch Starship from Florida by the end of the year. 2027 seems more likely.
World humanoid robot games show runners breaking records, bursting into flames
Record-breaking robot races are less substantial than household chore challenges.
Preserving glow-in-the-dark art and fashion for future generations
Understanding unique photochemistry of such materials will help in conservation, storage, and exhibition.
Google's anti-nausea Motion Assist dots finally rolling out on Android
It's currently only appearing on Pixels running Android 17.
Two unvaccinated people die from measles in Pennsylvania, officials confirm
"[P]eople are not familiar with this disease and don’t fully understand the potential severity."
SpaceX intends to invest up to $100 billion in massive Louisiana spaceport
"This will be a project like no other."
Lab supply companies have been selling antibodies using manipulated images
Image changes that would get a paper retracted are widespread among suppliers.
New bootloader lets you take the "Meta" out of the original Meta Quest
Privilege escalation attack grants "full control" and freedom from Meta's servers/apps.