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At least 35,000 excess deaths recorded in Europe’s back-to-back heatwaves

True figure likely to be much higher as it only covers about half of continent and does not include August totals At least 35,000 more people died during Europe’s four record-breaking, back-to-back heatwaves this summer than would normally be expected, according to incomplete fig

How will this year’s record-breaking El Niño affect NZ and the world? 5 things to know

From global temperature records to drought risk in New Zealand, the developing climate pattern could have far-reaching consequences.

Aussie players are smashing transfer records. Does this benefit or harm Australian soccer?

Several Socceroos have earned huge new deals at European clubs. These moves can both boost, and harm, Australian soccer as a whole.

Billion-dollar machine aims to set a fusion-energy record — and study nuclear weapons

Nature, Published online: 24 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02620-3 Pacific Fusion is breaking ground next door to a US nuclear-weapons laboratory, hoping the partnership will give it an edge.

Ella Langley Ties Record For Longest-Running #1 Song That’s Not About Christmas

Ella Langley's adorably heartbroken country hit "Choosin' Texas" came out in October 2025, and it's by far the biggest chart hit of the 2026 calendar year. The song first reached #1 on the Hot 100 back in February. Other songs have ascended to the top of the charts and knocked "C

Visa and Mastercard stocks hit fresh records, underscoring a resilient U.S. consumer

Aggregate spending has been strong, even if American shoppers are getting choosier about what they buy.

Highest-ever ocean temperature recorded as super El Nino forms

The global average sea-surface temperature hit a record 21.1 degrees Celsius on Aug. 22, according to Europe's Earth observation agency Copernicus.

Humanoid robot beats Usain Bolt's 100m world record

Robots exceeded human records at the World Robot Games over the weekend in Beijing's Olympic speed skating arena as China showcased its dominance in the industry. Dozens of humanoids and their human operators competed in events from athletics and boxing to football and martial ar

These 2 Record Whitetail Bucks Changed Bowhunting Forever

The stories behind two giant Midwestern whitetails, both taken in the fall of 1986, signaled a new era of scouting, tactics, and record breaking The post These 2 Record Whitetail Bucks Changed Bowhunting Forever appeared first on Outdoor Life .

3 Low-P/E Stocks That Look Cheap as the S&P 500 Trades Near Record Highs

Dominic Perrottet’s brother allegedly shared ‘dirt’ including secret phone recording of minister, Icac hears

Charles Perrottet appeared to be furthering fugitive developer Jean Nassif’s interests by undermining adversaries, a former NSW MP claims Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Dominic Perrottet’s brothe

Crypto Card Purchases Set New $1 Billion Monthly Record

$830 Million in an Hour: XRP and TRUMP Drive New Record in South Korea

Tilray Posted Record Fiscal 2026 Revenue -- Why Isn't the Stock Rallying?

Olivia Rodrigo Drops ‘Handmaid’s Tale’-Inspired ‘Serena Joy’ as CD Single at Indie Record Store

A limited number of copies were available at Analog Music Shop, near the site of her upcoming Daisy Chain Fields festival in SoCal.

S&P 500 dividend yield hits record low near 1% and it has some retirees rethinking their strategies

China shows off record-breaking robots at strategic games

The five-day World Humanoid Robot Games are underway in Beijing, featuring 51 events, 30 sport competitions and more than 2,000 humanoid robots. They have already revealed the technology can out-run and out-jump humans and that they are capable of sports such as table tennis and

The 2026 NYC Marathon Will Include Previous Champions—and the American Record Holder

This November, Conner Mantz will race in his first marathon since breaking the American record in 2025.

WATCH LIVE: Bessent expected to announce new round of Iran sanctions

Iran's currency hit a record low Monday as Washington prepared to announce new sanctions it said would add further pressure on an economy already battered by previous sanctions and a U.S. naval blockade.

This Hi-Fi Tape Recorder Changed Radio Forever

A German engineer wanted a cheaper cigarette. The popular crooner Bing Crosby wanted a vacation. Satisfying both desires inadvertently led to the invention of the laugh track. Along the way there were Nazis, spoils of war, and more than one accidental encounter. Tying together th

The System That Turned Paper Charts Into Digital Medical Records

Most hospitals and health care providers use electronic health records instead of paper charts to note patient vaccinations, diagnoses, and procedures. AthenaOne , Epic , and Oracle Health are some of the systems employed around the world. Many patients can access their electroni

Oceans hit highest temperature on record

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As Cerebras Launches a New, Record-Setting AI Accelerator, Here’s How You Should Play CBRS Stock

Iran’s rial drops to record low as U.S. readies more sanctions

Iran ’s currency hit a record low on Monday as Washington prepared to announce new sanctions it said would put more pressure on an economy already battered by previous sanctions and a U.S. naval blockade. The rial dropped to 2.02 million to the U.S. dollar as trading opened on cu

Taylor Swift Breaks Down Songwriting Process and Performs Medley During Recording Academy Q&A

Swift sung a medley of "I Knew It, I Knew You," "August," "All Too Well." Taylor Swift Breaks Down Songwriting Process and Performs Medley During Recording Academy Q&A Alex Young

Kejelcha breaks men's half marathon world record by 29 seconds

Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha breaks the men's half marathon world record in a time of 56 minutes 51 seconds in a World Athletics road race in Buenos Aires.

Uncovering Obscure Records

Brian Eno's short-lived 1970s label has releases scattered across Bandcamp. We collect a few of them here. Read full story on the Bandcamp Daily .

Rainfall records fall for August across SA, swift water rescue underway

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US public support for Iran war falls as Trump approval at record low: Poll

Falling Republican support, rising gas prices, and fears of a long conflict drive a decline in backing for the Iran war.

CDC Data Shows Shooting Deaths Dropped, but Gun Suicides Hit a Record High

Fatal shootings in the United States fell for the fourth consecutive year in 2025, according to a Trace analysis of new federal data. At least 42,348 people died of gunshot wounds last year, a 5 percent decrease from 2024, and the lowest number in six years. The 2025 data, publis

SpaceX will set rocket-reuse record on 100th Falcon 9 launch of the year early Aug. 25: Watch it live

Starlink launches may have become commonplace, but this one's definitely worth staying up for. A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket topped with 29 Starlink internet satellites is scheduled to lift off from Florida's Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Tuesday (Aug. 25), during a four-hour

‘A Senseless Piece of Chivalry’: He Sacrificed His World Record to Help His Fallen Rival—and Somehow Still Won the Race

After accidentally spiking his competitor, Olympian John Landy turned around to apologize—then chased down the field to run a 4:04 mile.

GTA 6 leaker hunt is on, as Rockstar owners Take-Two file subpoenas asking Microsoft and Discord for records

Well, the chase has begun. Rockstar parent company Take-Two are after the identity of the hacker or hackers behind this week's GTA 6 leak. Having spent a number of days swatting clips with takedowns, while the leakers dumped more and more across the net, Take-Two have filed multi

World's oceans hit highest temperature on record as El Niño grows

The record "is another clear signal of an ocean under growing stress", according to Dr Samantha Burgess from the European Copernicus climate change service.

Meteorite dust holds records of magnetism that may have helped form the sun

Around 4.6 billion years ago, the solar system was little more than a giant ball of gas and dust. Over the next few million years, this "solar nebula" underwent a huge transformation, flattening into a disk of matter that then condensed to form the central sun and orbiting planet

‘We Released It.’ Minnesota Angler Sets Largemouth Bass Record

Andy Kilen was fishing with his grandsons this spring when he hooked a mega largemouth bass The post ‘We Released It.’ Minnesota Angler Sets Largemouth Bass Record appeared first on Outdoor Life .

‘I Was Off by Over 300 Pounds.’ This Giant Blue Marlin Is Nearly a World Record

"It nearly dumped all the line off the reel, jumping three different times completely out of the water” The post ‘I Was Off by Over 300 Pounds.’ This Giant Blue Marlin Is Nearly a World Record appeared first on Outdoor Life .

Measles Used to Be in Our Rearview Mirror. Now Cases Are Reaching Record Highs.

The post Measles Used to Be in Our Rearview Mirror. Now Cases Are Reaching Record Highs. appeared first on ProPublica .

‘Off the charts’ El Niño is already the strongest since records began

Renowned climate scientist James Hansen says the developing super El Niño has already "blown past" previous events with months to go before it peaks

Ocean temperatures hit 'very troubling' record high

On this day in space! Aug. 22, 1963: X-15 sets world altitude record

On Aug. 22, 1963, U.S. Air Force Captain Joe Walker flew an X-15 rocket plane higher than any pilot had ever flown before. Walker reached an altitude of over 67 miles (108 kilometers). That's about 5 miles (8 km) above the edge of space! Walker experienced about five minutes of w

SoftBank plans record $6.3 billion retail bond sale in Japan

The 7-year bonds are expected to be priced on Sept. 4, with an indicative coupon range of 4.3% to 4.9%, according to a company filing.

Tesla and other automakers begin record vehicle recall in China

The automakers said they will recall a total of about 4.3 million vehicles over concerns that doors may be difficult to open in an emergency.

LST-1 and MAGIC telescopes shatter distance record for the very high-energy blazar OP 313

On Aug. 15, the CTAO LST Collaboration and the MAGIC Collaboration released findings from observations of OP 313, the most distant very-high-energy blazar ever recorded. The paper, published in Astronomy & Astrophysics, presents in-depth observations conducted with the prototype

James Murphy contributes to DFA Records’ charity cover of The Waterboys’ ‘The Whole Of The Moon’ in memory of Optimo’s JD Twitch

“It’s for Keith and for everyone like him” The post James Murphy contributes to DFA Records’ charity cover of The Waterboys’ ‘The Whole Of The Moon’ in memory of Optimo’s JD Twitch appeared first on NME .

Humanoid robots shatter Usain Bolt's 100m record, hits 23.8 mph before crashing into foam pads — video shows Tiangong Ultra logging 9.39-second sprint before co

Two Chinese humanoid robots just beat the record of the world’s fastest human in the 100-meter dash. According to Reuters , Tiangong Ultra achieved a record time of 9.39 seconds in the race, while Honor’s Lightning came in at a close second, with a time of 9.47 seconds. These are

Humanoid robots have beaten Usain Bolt's 100-meter dash record

And they looked absolutely ridiculous doing it.

As demand for Meta AI glasses explodes, it’s harder to avoid creepy recordings

Can you tell when someone nearby is wearing Meta AI glasses? As millions of people buy into the smart glasses fad each year, the odds are increasing that you could be secretly recorded while simply going about your day. Meta is not the only smart glasses maker, but its AI glasses

Humanoid robots smash Usain Bolt’s 100-meter record

The 9.58-second 100-meter dash record set by Usain Bolt in 2009 has been outpaced by Chinese robots participating at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing. In a preliminary heat on Saturday, Tiangong Ultra, made by the Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation ​Center, ran the distan

World's oceans hit highest temperature on record as El Niño grows

The record "is another clear signal of an ocean under growing stress", according to Dr Samantha Burgess from the European Copernicus climate change service.

Iran’s rial currency hits new record low as US prepares to announce more sanctions - AP News

Iran’s rial currency hits new record low as US prepares to announce more sanctions AP News Scott Bessent: an economic D-Day is coming for Iran Financial Times Bessent to speak as Trump administration expected to unveil new Iran sanctions CBS News US-Iran war latest: Iran’s curren

Self-proclaimed ‘King of Debt’ Trump presides over a record $40T US tab — protect your retirement from the fallout

This Rare Marlin Will Likely Shatter Washington State Record

A group of 10 Oregon-based anglers had signed up for a day of albacore trolling when an unexpected billfish showed The post This Rare Marlin Will Likely Shatter Washington State Record appeared first on Outdoor Life .

Oldest human brain cells grown in lab 'recorded passage of time'

Peppercorn-sized clumps of human brain cells grown in a lab for a record seven years aged similarly to those inside our heads, suggesting they "recorded the passage of time," scientists said Wednesday.

US-Iran war latest: Iran’s currency drops to record low against dollar as US set to unveil ‘economic D-Day’ - CNN

US-Iran war latest: Iran’s currency drops to record low against dollar as US set to unveil ‘economic D-Day’ CNN Scott Bessent: an economic D-Day is coming for Iran Financial Times Iran War Updates: U.S. to unveil new sanctions Trump said would hit Iran with an "economic D-Day" CB

Miyu Yamashita ties record en route to nine-shot victory in Canada

Not only did the rising star from Japan collect her fourth LPGA victory in 13 months, her 257 tied the tour's 72-hole record for the lowest gross score of all time.

Xpeng's robotics unit valued at over $6.3 billion after record funding round

Kejelcha breaks men's half marathon world record by 29 seconds

Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha breaks the men's half marathon world record in a time of 56 minutes 51 seconds in a World Athletics road race in Buenos Aires.

MANTRA token sinks 18% to record low amid blockchain halt

The token recovered to about $0.0044 after setting a new low, while exchanges paused deposits and withdrawals from the halted MANTRA Chain.

Humanoid robot breaks Usain Bolt's 100m record in China

Humanoid robots smashed sprinting records and competed in boxing, football and martial arts at Beijing’s World Robot Games, including running legend Usain Bolt's record for the 100-metre dash. The robo-athletes drew cheers from hundreds of spectators and showcased China’s growing

STAT+: How health systems are embracing chatbots to query and summarize patient records

Several large health systems are rolling out AI chatbots to query patient records, because they can save time and increase diagnostic accuracy.

Runner smashes half-marathon record, heads straight to the football

Clean Energy Spending Tracking Toward Record $180 Billion in 2026

MANTRA token plunges 18% to record low as blockchain halts after exploit

The token touched $0.004126 minutes before the network stopped producing blocks, while MANTRA later said an attacker exploited a vulnerability in software used by the chain.

Swans AFLW captain says support 'just unbelievable' as record smashed

Vigilance seeks sanction to register cases over alleged school record manipulation in Kannur

Student strength allegedly inflated to retain sanctioned teaching posts; irregularities detected in at least 11 schools; loss to exchequer runs into several crores

Chinese robot beats Usain Bolt's 100m world record

The Chinese humanoid robot "Lightning" ran a 100-meter trial race faster than human world-record holder Usain Bolt. A year ago, humanoid robots struggled to finish a race.

Ethiopia's Kejelcha breaks men's half marathon world record by 29 seconds

Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha breaks the men's half marathon world record in a time of 56 minutes 51 seconds in a World Athletics road race in Buenos Aires.

U.S. Forest Service, timber companies spraying record amounts of glyphosate in California

An investigation by the Center for Investigative Reporting has revealed that glyphosate is being sprayed in California forests at record levels by timber companies and the U.S. Forest Service. Glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup, kills vegetation that competes with young

Take-Two kicks off GTA 6 leaker hunt with subpoenas demanding records from Microsoft and Discord

As the Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks continue to flow, Take-Two Interactive has begun the hunt for the people behind them. A Kotaku report says the GTA publisher has filed subpoenas with Microsoft and Discord, requesting user data and records of accounts that were involved in sharing

Desktop CPU shipments crater 20% amid high component costs, but AMD gains record share despite 'ugly' desktop processor market — Intel floods laptop market with

The second quarter of 2026 was quite favorable for CPU suppliers, as unit growth was 10% sequentially, with data center and laptop processor shipments more than offsetting declining sales of desktop CPUs and lower-end products for embedded and IoT applications, according to a new

416 weddings in seven hours: Keralam’s Guruvayur sets a new record

Temple witnesses a wedding marathon on Chingam’s first Sunday, surpassing the previous record of 334 marriages held on September 8, 2024

Spending on physical games falls to lowest on record since 1995 — US console sales plunge 39% in July as memory costs push average price to $542

Spending on physical game disks has fallen to the lowest recorded level since tracking began in 1995, according to a new report documenting a drastic slump in the console market. U.S. console hardware sales fell 39% by unit volume in July against a year earlier, while the average

Chinese robot beats Usain Bolt’s 100m world record at humanoid games

A Chinese humanoid robot ran 100m in 9.39 seconds, beating Usain Bolt’s 9.58 second world record.

Australia records its first bird flu case in a mammal, minister says

Ebola epidemic in DR Congo is spreading 18 times faster than deadliest outbreak on record

More than 2,500 people have already died in the Ebola epidemic currently gripping the Democratic Republic of Congo. The UN coordinator for the outbreak has warned that the virus is spreading exponentially – adding that an existing pool of funds is set to run out within weeks. Det

Watch: Moment humanoid robot beats Usain Bolt's 100m record

The robot ran the distance in 9.39 seconds at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing.

IEEE Course Teaches How to Use AI to Modernize Power Grids

Today’s U.S. electrical grid, among the largest, most complex systems ever built, is operating at its limit. The combination of rapid industrial growth, more frequent extreme weather, and a record surge in electricity use has pushed the grid to its breaking point , according to t

Woodside scraps long-term emissions and clean energy targets despite windfall oil profits caused by Iran war

Australia’s biggest oil and gas company recorded a 27% increase in sales profit to $1.67bn in the six-month reporting period Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Woodside Energy has scrapped its long-t