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The entire wall along the U.S.-Mexico border will be painted black. Here’s why
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Tuesday that the entire border wall along the southern border with Mexico is going to be…
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Lowe’s is acquiring Foundation Building Materials in a deal worth nearly $8.8 billion
Lowe’s is buying Foundation Building Materials, a distributor of drywall, insulation and other products, for approximately $8.8 billion as…
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Will Fed chair Powell’s high-profile speech in Wyoming give hints on interest rate cuts?
Just three weeks ago, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell spoke to reporters after the central bank had kept its key interest rate…
Business
TikTok to lay off hundreds of UK content moderators
Tom Gerken Technology reporter TikTok is planning to lay off hundreds of staff in the UK which moderate the content that appears on the…
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Home Office seeks to appeal against court ruling on asylum hotel
The government is seeking to appeal against the High Court's refusal to allow it to intervene in the case of a hotel used to house asylum…
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The Download: Google’s AI energy expenditure, and handing over DNA data to the police
Google has just released a report detailing how much energy its Gemini apps use for each query. In total, the median prompt—one that falls…
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This startup claims it just outran Nvidia on its own turf
DataPelago has created a new engine called Nucleus that dramatically speeds up data processing for AI and analytics. It outperforms…
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Most toothpaste tubes are recyclable. So why is nobody recycling them?
When you’re brushing your teeth and you’ve squeezed out the last bit of toothpaste, you probably toss the empty tube in the trash. Few…
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Meet the researcher hosting a scientific conference by and for AI
Building these models took a few months, but Pak says they were very quick at designing candidates for therapies once the setup was…
Culture
Noel Clarke: Actor's libel case against the Guardian dismissed
Actor Noel Clarke has lost his libel case against the Guardian, after he sued the newspaper's publisher for printing allegations of sexual…
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India's Supreme Court says Delhi stray dogs will not be sent to shelters
India's Supreme Court has modified its previous order asking authorities in Delhi and its suburbs to move all stray dogs into shelters…
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The case against humans in space
Mary-Jane Rubenstein, a scholar of religion at Wesleyan University, presents a thorough diagnosis of this exact pathology in her 2022 book…
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How the Trump administration’s approach to organized labor is more symbolism than substance
During the 2024 election campaign, the Republican Party’s historically fraught relationship with organized labor appeared to be changing.…
Culture
Ruben Dias: Manchester City defender extends contract to 2029
Manchester City defender Ruben Dias has signed a two-year contract extension. The 28-year-old's previous deal had been set to expire in…
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I gave the police access to my DNA—and maybe some of yours
This process, called forensic investigative genetic genealogy, or FIGG, has since helped solve hundreds of murders and sexual assaults.…
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This new technology could help reduce speeding-related deaths
Imagine climbing a five-story ladder, putting you 54 feet off the ground. How careful would you be at the tippy top? How aware of your…
Culture
Some pro athletes get better with age. High-pressure environments are rewiring their brains
In a world where sports are dominated by youth and speed, some athletes in their late 30s and even 40s are not just keeping up—they are…
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Travellers warned of bank holiday disruption
Millions of people in the UK face travel disruption this bank holiday weekend, contending with busy roads, a rail strike and engineering…
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Morecambe takeover: What Panjab Warriors and Ashvir Johal history means for Sikhs
Somebody who has already played a role in increasing Sikh visibility is Jarnail Singh, the first turban-wearing referee in English league…
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Lil Nas X arrested and taken to hospital after wandering LA streets in underwear
Award-winning rapper Lil Nas X has been arrested after an altercation with police in Los Angeles, authorities have confirmed. Police were…
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European space tech has data to sell — but where are the buyers?
The European space industry is booming. Yet despite the boom, the industry is struggling to find commercial buyers for arguably its most…
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5 hacks for helping working parents reduce the mental load
Work emails ping as they come in. A text reminder flashes: Empty bottles are needed for science class tomorrow. The dog’s out of food. A…
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Proposed Ukraine land concessions are Putin's trap, EU top diplomat tells BBC
The top diplomat of the European Union (EU) has warned against pushing Ukraine to give up territories to Russia as part of a future peace…
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Dog weddings: The pooches playing a starring role
"We decided pretty much straight away that he was going to be our ring bearer," Brad says. "He had to be involved in some way." He is…