Opinion: Is democracy a joke? Count Binface says no.
Populist British MP Nigel Farage resigned from Parliament over questions about his finances, and is running for re-election in his constituency. His biggest rival? Count Binface.
Most people who need glasses don't have them. Can the post office change that?
In some towns in India, a visitor to the post office who's squinting at fine print might be asked: Do you want an eye test?
Minnesota is pulling troops early from D.C., as pressure grows on Michigan
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is pulling his National Guard early from Washington, D.C. as the chorus against Democratic governors sending troops to the city amid President Trump's ongoing deployment grows louder.
With the white nationalist group Patriot Front, what you see is not what you get
Hundreds of masked white nationalists marched in the nation's capital on July Fourth. Who were they and where does their funding come from?
Shy on the dance floor? Virtual reality 'partners' aim to help you find your groove
VR dance lesson apps like Dance Guru and Trip the Light offer a judgment-free way to learn partner dancing.
Spain edges Belgium and will face France in World Cup semifinal
Spain and France will meet Tuesday in Arlington, Texas, in a matchup anticipated for years. Neither team has lost at this year's World Cup.
Trump threatens Iran after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral saw calls for his killing
Trump made the comments on his Truth Social after U.S. officials demanded that Iran make a public statement saying the Strait of Hormuz is open.
Trump administration rolls back a key protection for imperiled wildlife
The Trump administration finalized a rule Friday that changes how agencies enforce the Endangered Species Act. The administration narrowed the definition of "harm" under the landmark law.
Graham Platner makes it official in Maine, submitting paperwork to leave Senate race
In his withdrawal notice, Platner said "people are desperate for change" and that's why they made him the Democratic nominee. Now, Maine Democrats have to pick someone to replace him by July 27.
Patriotic art gets the spotlight as NEA funding shifts. Cue 'The Ronald Reagan Overture'
Patriotic art and music is taking center stage this year under the Trump Administration, as funds shift away from DEI. For some orgs, like the Reagan Presidential Library, this is their wheelhouse.
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TV presenter Dermot Murnaghan dies aged 68
The former BBC, ITV and Sky News journalist has died after revealing he had stage four prostate cancer.
Reeves tells BBC: Burnham needs worked-through plan to govern from the start
The Chancellor tells Laura Kuenssberg she will be handing over a stable economy to the incoming PM.
Watch: 'We escaped Spanish wildfire, but our friends lost their lives'
Hundreds of firefighters in Spain have been battling a deadly wildfire in the south of the country.
Pubs can stay open for full Norway game - even if kick-off delayed
The extended hours means fans can watch the entire game, even if the start is delayed.
US wants Iran to pledge to stop shooting at ships in Strait of Hormuz
Vice-President JD Vance is among US officials expected to take part in negotiations resuming on Saturday in Oman.
Meet the crypto billionaires building a world where money buys you a vote
They think democracy has run its course - so they're setting up their own nations instead.
Is it time to give record-breaker Pickford the credit he deserves?
Is it time to finally give England keeper Jordan Pickford the credit he deserves as he enters the World Cup history books, asks chief football writer Phil McNulty.
Hey Jude: Bellingham's return to England indispensability
Senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel charts Jude Bellingham's remarkable resurgence with England at the World Cup.
Quarter‑final turns into endurance test as England meet heat‑hardened Norway
England will head into unknown territory at this World Cup when they face Norway in Miami - playing in searing temperatures.
Should Argentina take Messi off penalties?
Lionel Messi keeps rewriting World Cup history, but after his latest miss from the spot, should Argentina hand penalty duties to someone else?
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Irish datacenters now guzzle 23% of the country's electricity
Consumption rose another 10% while restrictions on most new grid connections remained around Dublin
Slothful summer app lets you scroll simply by tilting your head
ScrollPods is Mac-only, and you'll need compatible AirPods
Destructive Windows backdoor stuffs multiple wipers and ransomware code into a single package
Microsoft says GigaWiper combines at least 3 malware families into one modular tool
LisaFPGA brings Apple's magnificent misfire back in programmable logic
Open source recreation costs a fraction of the original and may even work with Twiggy drives
Orbital datacenter gold rush needs an environmental review, FCC told
Green groups want licenses frozen before a million satellites litter the exosphere
OpenAI's Atlas browser doesn't make it to its first birthday
Standalone experiment killed after less than 12 months as model maker redirects agentic ambitions towards workplace productivity
AI-driven datacenter builds drive Microsoft's emissions up a quarter in one year
Firm faces quandary of wanting to help the environment, but also wanting to force AI on everyone
EU puts 'addictive' design of Facebook, Instagram under the DSA microscope
Brussels says Meta failed to properly assess or mitigate risks posed by infinite scroll, autoplay, and more
Capita hears demand for pension scheme cleanup 'loud and clear' – but won't say yes
Outsourcer wants a commercial chinwag before agreeing to cover UK government's recovery costs
Fashion mart Miinto unzips breach details, warns shoppers to watch for phisherfolk
Copenhagen company ‘sorry’ after 'perpetrator' pops order management system
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A Jupiter-size planet that escaped its star's death
It's unclear how the planet avoided its star's bloated red giant stage.
Overhaul of public lands grazing regulations seeks to cut public involvement
For the first time since 1995, the Bureau of Land Management is rewriting its grazing regulations.
Quantum error correction can constantly recalibrate a processor
Reinforcement learning uses error information to adjust control algorithms.
Increased drone surveillance of illegal July 4th fireworks led to $100K fine
More police and firefighters use drones to catch and deter illegal fireworks.
China recovered its first reusable rocket and showed a new way to do it
"Clearly, they admire the work that's being done by SpaceX and are trying to replicate it."
Check out the first images of Quest shipwreck
The Quest shipwreck is in worse shape than expected, but it has turned into a thriving marine ecosystem.
Ransomware negotiator hired to represent victims was working for the attackers
Six years in prison for man who "sold out the very victims he was hired to represent."
Study shows how toxic RFK Jr.’s change to measles vaccine is for US toddlers
The children who get a combination shot are some of the most vulnerable.
Valve's new Steam Machine verification system is silent on these Steam Deck-busters
Dozens of titles too taxing for Steam Deck are still unrated for the new hardware.