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USA Rare Earth Falls 5% Despite $1.55B Government-Backed Funding, United States Antimony Drops 9%

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

Train to Busan ten years on: zombie thriller that propelled the rise of Korean cinema

In 2026, Korean film is considered some of the most innovative and highly regarded of world cinemas. in 2016, it wasn’t quite the same.

USA Fencing’s scrappy plan to make fencing a hit before the 2028 Olympics

Fencing is one of the oldest sports in Olympic history. It’s also one of the least watched domestically. Phil Andrews, CEO of USA Fencing, is on a mission to change that, and with the 2028 Los Angeles Games on the horizon, he’s running out of time. In a masterclass in scrappy bra

Tourist dies at Death Valley after being stranded in high heat - USA Today

Tourist dies at Death Valley after being stranded in high heat USA Today Stranded French Tourist Dies in Death Valley During 116-Degree Heat The New York Times French tourist dies in Death Valley on 116-degree day after vehicle gets stuck ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and

Hold the throne, NBA 2K27's new MyNBA Legacy mode sounds a lot like basketball Crusader Kings 3

Lo, a new power rose in the East. The warlord Michael of Jordan united the people of Chicago under the crest of the bull, then with his general Scottie of Pippen and the triangular religion of bishop Phil of Jackson, conquered the whole realm. Alas, those feeble heirs who inherit

Busan Film Festival Sets 23 Titles for Vision Korea, Vision Asia Sections

Busan has selected 12 Korean indies and 11 films from emerging directors from across Asia for its 2026 edition, with the main competition lineup still to come.

Thousands rally for climate action in Sweden ahead of general election

Some 10,000 people rallied in Stockholm on Sunday to demand stronger action on climate change, weeks before Sweden’s general election. Climate campaigner Greta Thunberg joined the rally, as organisers accused the government of weakening emissions policies and urged politicians to

Democrats panned Trump’s signature law. Now they're touting one part - USA Today

Democrats panned Trump’s signature law. Now they're touting one part USA Today The GOP’s Big Beautiful Bill challenge in Pa. Punchbowl News ‘Big, beautiful bill’ was top GOP achievement. Now it’s campaign fodder for Democrats. The Christian Science Monitor

Usain Bolt gets engaged to longtime partner Kasi Bennett on sprinter's 40th birthday

The legendary sprinter surprised Bennett at his 40th birthday celebration with a proposal.

Busan Unveils 23-Film Vision Section Lineup

The 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) has unveiled 23 Korean and Asian independent films for its Vision section, split into 12 titles under Vision-Korea and 11 under Vision-Asia. The Vision section grew out of Korean Cinema Today – Vision, expanding last year into a s

Video: Thousands of families flee fighting in Sudan’s North Kordofan State

Mothers and their children are in dire need of food and safety in Sudan’s conflict-stricken Kordofan State.

Former The OC actor on crusade to take down 'stupid' cryptocurrency

Prenups cover more than just marriage and divorce these days - USA Today

Prenups cover more than just marriage and divorce these days USA Today Prenuptial Agreements on the Rise Among Younger Couples as Financial Safeguarding Trend - Peak Earnings Alert dars.gov.et Prenups no longer just for the wealthy: Young couples embrace financial protection WISH

New Balance Reissues the 992 Made in USA in "Light Arctic Grey"

Summary New Balance is bringing back the 992 silhouette in a Light Arctic Grey Black and Blue Gemstone colorwayThe unisex Made in USA model reproduces core performance tech including ABZORB SBS cushioning TS2 support and N-durance rubberThe sneaker is scheduled to officially rele

Nevada wildfire forces tens of thousands to evacuate as blaze threatens city of Reno

Tens of thousands of people faced another night away from home on Monday as a wind-driven wildfire threatened Reno, Nevada, blanketing the city in smoke and closing schools. About 24,000 people remained under evacuation orders, down from more than 40,000 at the peak, while tens o

Is this the end of the GTA 6 leaks? Take-Two's legal crusade appears to shut down the hubs behind them

UPDATE 3.30pm: Despite the CyberLeek website going dark, nope, the GTA 6 leaks haven't stopped. Read more

Court turns down Trump’s request to reconsider its refusal to hear Carroll suit against him

The Supreme Court on Monday morning turned down President Donald Trump’s request to reconsider the justices’ denial of review in a civil suit brought by journalist E. Jean Carroll, which yielded a $5 million verdict against the president. The announcement came as part of the seco

Mark Ruffalo slams Paramount's "fundamentally dishonest" antisemitism accusations

Writing that "critical and necessary dialogue" is "dishonestly framed as being anti-Israel," Ruffalo escalated his conflict with David Ellison's studio.

All 4 Persona 3 Anime Films Stream on Aniplex USA YouTube Channel for Limited Time

Aniplex of America previously released all 4 films on home video

Centuries Ago, Europeans Were Plagued by Constant Flooding, With 16 Major Events That Killed Thousands Over the Course of Just Three Years

When researchers went looking for information about the legendary Magdalena Flood, they were surprised to discover that it was just one of many extreme weather events that ravaged the region in the early 1340s

Scientists left this farm field alone. Thousands of orchids appeared

An abandoned farm field became a flourishing wildflower meadow within little more than a decade, with plant diversity doubling and thousands of orchids appearing naturally. The discovery suggests that simply giving nature time to recover could be a powerful and inexpensive tool f

Wildlife trafficking spreads across social media, putting thousands of species at risk

Researchers monitoring online activity for six weeks in mid-2025 found primates, birds, snakes, frogs, orchids and many other wildlife groups advertised for sale across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. Wildlife is increasingly being trafficked through online platforms. On

China develops missile to target planes thousands of kilometers away

The breakthrough is part of a larger effort by China to use its missile arsenal — the world's largest at more than 3,150 ballistic weapons — for nearly every military task.

Disney Tightens Spousal Health Benefits as Industry Costs Surge

The entertainment giant joins a growing list of major employers scaling back coverage amid a projected 11 percent rise in 2027 health care costs.

Human-caused wildfire approaches Reno, Nevada, forcing thousands of evacuations

The Hawk Fire began Saturday and quickly grew to 20 square miles as it spread across the Peavine Peak area of the Humboldt–Toiyabe National Forest, where rugged foothills are ringed by homes and businesses near the California state line.

Authorities urge thousands to evacuate as fast-moving wildfire threatens Reno, Nevada

Authorities urged people to be prepared to stay away for several days, because shifting and strengthening winds were expected to make the fire even more unpredictable.

Thousands forced to evacuate parts of Reno, Nevada, as new wildfire rages

Officials say the fire, which has now burned more than 15,000 acres and is zero percent contained, was human caused. Nearly 90,000 people have been told to evacuate or prepare to leave.

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.

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

Dethroned Miss North Carolina USA files lawsuit, says she was stripped of crown over conservative beliefs

Brittany Boltinhouse claims that pageant organizers conspired to replace and defame her over her support for President Trump, among other conservative figures.

Fast-moving wildfire amid shifting winds threatens Reno, Nevada, forcing thousands to evacuate - NBC News

Fast-moving wildfire amid shifting winds threatens Reno, Nevada, forcing thousands to evacuate NBC News More than 40,000 evacuate as wildfire nears Reno in US RTE.ie Reno wildfire: Tens of thousands told to evacuate as Hawk wildfire approaches Nevada - live updates BBC 'Human-cau

Social Security checks go out August 26. Will you get paid? - USA Today

Social Security checks go out August 26. Will you get paid? USA Today Social Security payment schedule for September: How much is average check? AL.com When are Social Security and SSI paid out in August 2026? Complete benefits payment schedule Diario AS September Social Security

Thousands in northwest Indiana still without power nearly two weeks after storm

A round of storms impacted the region on Aug. 11

Turning Point USA announces Charlie Kirk memorial on university campus where he was shot

Turning Point USA announced that its co-founder Charlie Kirk will be honored at a Sept. 10 event on the Utah Valley University campus, just feet from where he was shot. The event is titled “Freedom Built to Last” and will feature remarks from Turning Point USA spokesperson Andrew

Fast-moving wildfire amid shifting winds threatens Reno, Nevada, forcing thousands to evacuate - AP News

Fast-moving wildfire amid shifting winds threatens Reno, Nevada, forcing thousands to evacuate AP News See more headlines & perspectives on Google News

First Look at the New Balance 990v4 Made in USA "Silver Moss"

Summary New Balance is expected to release a new 990v4 Made in USA colorway in 2026The upcoming model will reportedly feature a Silver Moss Bright Mint and Black Cement color paletteAimé Leon Dore founder Teddy Santis continues to lead the creative direction for the collection Na

Women MLAs reiterate need to drop usage of Tamil term for maiden speech in Tamil Nadu Assembly

They argue the term perpetuates patriarchal notions; PMK MLA Sowmiya Anbumani says it can instead be called arimuga urai (introductory speech) or mudhal urai (first speech)

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

Animal genomes follow irreversible 'evolutionary highways' across thousands of species

A human, an octopus, and a coral could hardly look more different—yet deep inside their cells, their chromosomes still carry recognizable pieces of a genome inherited from an animal ancestor that lived more than 600 million years ago. Since then, their chromosomes have fused, spl

Thousands in northwest Indiana still without power nearly two weeks after storm - NPR

Thousands in northwest Indiana still without power nearly two weeks after storm NPR Thousands endure 12 days without power in Gary, Indiana BBC Indiana Gov. Mike Braun blasts NIPSCO for ‘failing' residents NBC 5 Chicago Property owners may have to make repairs before power can be

Thousands displaced as wildfire threatens homes in US state of Nevada

Authorities said the fire was caused by humans.

USA Fencing approaching run-up to LA Games as chance to take sport mainstream

Andrews, who has led USA Fencing since 2022, said the federation had made a deliberate effort to market fencing to audiences beyond its traditional competitive base.

Fast-moving wildfire in Reno, Nevada, forces tens of thousands to evacuate homes - The Guardian

Fast-moving wildfire in Reno, Nevada, forces tens of thousands to evacuate homes The Guardian Nevada’s Hawk Fire blamed on human activity, official says, as 90,000 urged to flee CNN 13,700 residences are inside Hawk Fire evacuation area KOLO | 8 News Now Human-caused wildfire app

Sen. Scott calls Darline Graham 'real deal' after debate-stage gaffe - USA Today

Sen. Scott calls Darline Graham 'real deal' after debate-stage gaffe USA Today Tim Scott defends Darline Graham’s ‘national security is not my thing’ comment The Guardian Darline Graham’s Debate Stumble Tests Appetite for a Political Newcomer The New York Times AP Interview: Ralp

Former The OC actor on crusade to take down 'stupid' cryptocurrency

Trump Mobile promoted a 'Made in the USA' phone - but the details kept changing

BBC Verify tracks the changes in design, spec, manufacture and release date of the T1 phone from Trump Mobile.

Thousands line riverbank to welcome Spirit IV 'home' to Devonport

Thousands struggling without power in Indiana 12 days after severe storms

In the town of Gary, where a third of residents live in poverty, people say they have been living in "survival mode".

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.

'Real life Batman': Posters comparing Rahul to caped crusader put up near Congress’ headquarters

"Not all heroes wear capes, some wear a white T-shirt," says Pawan Khera

Frustration mounts for thousands still without power after deadly Indiana storms - CBS News

Frustration mounts for thousands still without power after deadly Indiana storms CBS News See more headlines & perspectives on Google News

Thousands flee Sudan’s Kordofan fighting for relative safety of El Obeid

Thousands flee Sudan’s Kordofan fighting for relative safety of El Obeid.

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.

France issues warning over thousands of substandard condoms

French anti-fraud and health agencies have issued a recall order for roughly 260,000 condoms. They advised users to consider sexually transmitted infection and pregnancy tests amid risks of bursting or perforations.

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.

Projected first-round NFL pick Brendan Sorsby enters rehab amid gambling probe

Texas Tech and the NCAA are investigating after reports of thousands of online wagers placed by the standout quarterback Leer

Olivia Rodrigo Officially Releases New Song “serena joy” on Streaming

The politically-charged track was originally offered as a limited edition CD single sold out of an independent record store in Southern California. Olivia Rodrigo Officially Releases New Song “serena joy” on Streaming Paolo Ragusa

Jessie Reyez Announces 2026 “A Little Vengeance Tour”

The Canadian singer and songwriter will celebrate her new album A Little Vengeance with a 13-date North American tour. Jessie Reyez Announces 2026 “A Little Vengeance Tour” Paolo Ragusa

Stella Lefty Explains Noah Kahan Songwriting Credit on Hit Song “Boston”

Believe it or not, Lefty's interpolation of Kahan's "Stick Season" was unintentional. Stella Lefty Explains Noah Kahan Songwriting Credit on Hit Song “Boston” Paolo Ragusa

The Best Little Treats to Try Across the US

Peanut butter shoyu pie, sausage-stuffed olives, and more desserts, snacks, and drinks our restaurant scouters love.

Social Security update as payments of up to $5,181 arriving this week - Yahoo

Social Security update as payments of up to $5,181 arriving this week Yahoo Social Security checks go out August 26. Will you get paid? USA Today Social Security payment schedule for September: How much is average check? AL.com September Social Security direct payment worth $994

Michael Showalter to offer "rebuttal" to '00s rom-com Serendipity

Showalter has signed on to make a new version of the John Cusack-Kate Beckinsale movie, but don't call it a remake.

Catriona Chandler Lands Title Role In HBO’s ‘The Trial Of Louise Woodward’; Joanne Froggatt Also Set

EXCLUSIVE: Catriona Chandler (Disney+’s Rivals) has landed the title role in HBO’s true-crime limited series, The Trial of Louise Woodward, Deadline has learned. Also newly set for a role is Downton Abbey‘s Joanne Froggatt, who will play Louise’s mother, Susan. Created by Matthew

The No Man's Sky players building utopia at the end of the universe

In the distant reaches of a doomed universe, perpetually 16 minutes from total destruction, something wonderful is happening. Across three galaxies and thousands star systems, a thriving community has formed. This is No Man's Sky 's Galactic Hub Project - part scientific endeavou

Fontaines D.C. Announce Fall Headlining Shows in Brooklyn and Los Angeles

Fresh off the announcement of their new album Dopamine Chamber, the Irish band will perform two special headlining shows in the US in September. Fontaines D.C. Announce Fall Headlining Shows in Brooklyn and Los Angeles Paolo Ragusa

Bolt set to play Sunday league football for Manchester side

Usain Bolt is registered to play for a Sunday league team in Manchester, with the Olympic champion set to make another foray into football.

‘Like smoking a cigarette’: Indonesia chokes on haze as blazes intensify amid super ‘El Niño’

In Indonesia’s Kalimantan, fires have ravaged tens of thousands of acres, with suffocating smoke reaching Malaysia and putting Singapore on alert Suwadi can barely see five metres in front of him when he steps outside his home in Indonesian Borneo. Each breath, he says, feels “li

Mohammed bin Salman in the City of Light: Does West value economic interests over 'Western values'?

Jean-Emile Jammine is pleased to welcome Susanne Koelbl, Der Spiegel's award-winning foreign correspondent. According to Koelbl,, Emmanuel Macron’s decision to welcome Mohammed bin Salman at the Élysée reflects realpolitik in its purest form: 'Saudi Arabia had become too importan

AI is taking over logistics’ endless calls and emails

The multi-trillion-dollar logistics industry runs on trucks and trains, ships and planes. It also runs on calls, texts, and email. “We get hundreds of thousands of emails saying, ‘Hey, I have this freight that needs to move from X to Y—how much would it cost?’” says Mike Neill, c

This new super humanoid outruns and outjumps any human. Its maker is now worth $51 billion

On August 17, Unitree Robotics posted a 30-second video to the Chinese social network Weibo. It showed a headless humanoid named Superman jumping six and a half feet off the ground and sprinting at more than 28 miles per hour—higher and faster than any human in history (Usain Bol

Ukraine: Zelenskyy rejects wartime elections

The Ukrainian president says wartime elections, as called for by the ex-defense minister, could "split Ukraine." He also said Russia was planning to mobilize hundreds of thousands of troops after September polls there.

A Joke Website That Pairs Artists With Pieds-à-terre Might Go Legit

A comedian vibe coded Aura Investments into existence; thousands of submissions later, she’s considering how to make it a reality.

The Most Anticipated Pop Tours of Fall 2026

From Olivia Rodrigo and Charli xcx to newcomers like Malcolm Todd and Sienna Spiro. The Most Anticipated Pop Tours of Fall 2026 Paolo Ragusa

Where to Find the Oldest Living Things in the World

All over the world, you can find ancient organisms that have existed for thousands, sometimes even millions, of years: living testaments of endurance and adaptation amidst changing climates and environmental degradation. Many of these organisms are trees—especially, massive, hulk

OpenAI restores 5-hour Codex and Work limits for ChatGPT Plus users

Following several weeks during which ChatGPT users were subject only to a weekly usage cap, OpenAI announced today that it is restoring a five-hour limit on Codex and ChatGPT Work for Plus subscribers. Here are the details.

AI for Good: How the UN uses AI to advance human rights

For Ari, a six-year-old boy with learning difficulties in Jamaica, artificial intelligence (AI) opened the door to something many children take for granted: reading a book in his own language. Thousands of miles away, gold miners in Ethiopia are being screened more quickly for tu

USS Abraham Lincoln headed for port in Thailand after 250 days at sea

Sailors and crew members on the USS Abraham Lincoln, which recently departed the Middle East after it was stationed in the region as part of the U.S. conflict with Iran, have a port call scheduled after 250 days at sea, USA Today reported Monday, citing family members. Texts to t

Nurse practitioner trainees find themselves stymied by shortage of clinical mentors

Nurse practitioner students face a preceptor shortage, often paying thousands to secure clinical supervision.