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Iran fires missiles at U.S. air base in Qatar
Iran launched a missile attack Monday on a U.S. military base in Qatar, retaliating for the American bombing of its nuclear sites.…
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Extreme heat threatens to break records in 250+ cities this week
The week is already off to an extremely hot, and dangerous, start for many in the Eastern half of the U.S., as experts say hundreds of…
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AI-generated ASMR is taking over the internet, and it’s getting really weird
On TikTok, an ASMR creator dips a spoon into a bowl of molten-hot lava, brings it to her lips, and eats it like it’s honey. Another…
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‘No Space for Bezos’ wedding protest turns Venice into ground zero for the overtourism debate
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is rumored to be marrying Lauren Sánchez in a star-studded wedding in Venice, Italy, this week. While the exact…
Business
MrBeast used AI to create YouTube thumbnails. People weren’t pleased
YouTube star Jimmy Donaldson—aka MrBeast—is the face of the online video-sharing platform. He tops the platform’s most-subscribed list,…
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Portrait in Florence allegedly damaged by visitor taking a selfie
Danny Fullbrook Culture reporter A 18th-century oil painting has allegedly been damaged after a museum visitor tripped while taking a…
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This Perplexity cofounder wants to help AI breakthroughs graduate from university labs
A team of prominent AI researchers, led by Databricks and Perplexity cofounder Andy Konwinski, has launched Laude Institute, a new…
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Why crash test dummies used in car safety tests are still modeled after men
Maria Weston Kuhn had one lingering question about the car crash that forced her to have emergency surgery during a vacation in Ireland:…
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England vs India first Test: Rishabh Pant's scores magnificent century
Rishabh Pant scores a "magnificent" century off 130 balls as India take full control of the first Test against England at Headingley, with…
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NATO’s 2025 summit in The Hague could make history. Here’s why
U.S. President Donald Trump and his NATO counterparts are due to gather Tuesday for a summit that could unite the world’s biggest security…
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Elon Musk’s Tesla finally launches self-driving taxis after a decade of promises
Tesla deployed a small group of self-driving taxis picking up paying passengers on Sunday in Austin, Texas, with CEO Elon Musk announcing…
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Dermot Murnaghan: TV presenter reveals stage four cancer
Ian Youngs Culture reporter TV presenter Dermot Murnaghan has revealed he has been diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer. The former…
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How oil prices are faring after U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites
Global markets appeared to take the U.S. strike against nuclear targets in Iran in stride as investors watched Monday to see how Iran will…
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Government to ban Palestine Action, home secretary confirms
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper says she has decided to proscribe Palestine Action under anti-terror law. The announcement came as the group…
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Liam Byrne: Scottish wingsuit flyer dies during Swiss Alps jump
A Scottish wingsuit flyer has died during a jump in the Swiss Alps. British champion Liam Byrne, 24, was critically injured on the…
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A new Roblox study shows how longer suspensions help curb bad behavior on platforms
Misbehavior on digital platforms can be tricky to manage. Issue warnings, and you risk not deterring bad behavior. Block too readily, and…
Business
Chief marketing officers and CEOs may be misaligned. Could a field trip to a ‘festival of creativity’ bring them closer together?
Hello and welcome to Modern CEO! I’m Stephanie Mehta, CEO and chief content officer of Mansueto Ventures. Each week this newsletter…
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Iran still has an off-ramp for diplomacy, says David Lammy
Foreign Secretary David Lammy has urged Iran to take "the off-ramp" and return to the negotiating table. Iran has vowed there will be…
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‘Space umbrella’ returns first striking images of Earth’s forests
A giant umbrella-like satellite fitted with European tech has revealed its first images of Earth’s surface. The probe, called “Biomass,”…
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National investigation into maternity care announced
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has announced a national investigation into maternity care in England. The "rapid" inquiry will urgently…
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How ‘Subway Surfers’ has dominated mobile gaming for over a decade
For 13 years, Subway Surfers’ download rate has been consistent: about one million new installs every single day. Half of those downloads…
Culture
Club World Cup: Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham says Fifa need better pitches for 2026 World Cup
Speaking after Real Madrid's 3-1 win over Pachuca at the Club World Cup, Jude Bellingham criticised the tournament's pitches and asked…
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George Floyd to ICE raids: How smartphones are used to fight for justice
It has been five years since May 25, 2020, when George Floyd gasped for air beneath the knee of a Minneapolis police officer at the corner…
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Met Police chief 'shocked' by planned Palestine Action protest in London
The Metropolitan Police chief has said he is "shocked and frustrated" at a planned protest in support of Palestine Action in London on…