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Jon Rahm dodges questions about wanting a pathway back to PGA Tour with LIV Golf future a complete unknown
Jon Rahm says he has "no updates" on LIV Golf's future ahead of the Irish Open, with bankruptcy concerns and funding questions looming large.
Drug developed for lung disease may slow biological aging in surprising ‘bonus’
Rentosertib, an AI-discovered drug for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, made patients appear three to four years biologically younger in a clinical trial.
Major blue state hospital pulls plug on controversial child transgender treatments after DOJ intervention
Mount Sinai, one of New York City's largest hospitals, agreed to stop sex reassignment procedures for minors and allocate $2 million for patient care.
Headlines
Philippines defense chief calls out China after note interrupts remarks at Seoul forum: 'Coercion, bullying'
Gilberto Teodoro read aloud a note from China handed to him mid-speech at the Seoul Defense Dialogu…
Reporter's Notebook: Dem rebels expose cracks in Jeffries’ House leadership
Jared Golden and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez blindsided Hakeem Jeffries by handing House Republicans a …
Professional eater inhales a burrito to reclaim a title she had lost as world's fastest
Leah Shutkever reclaimed her burrito eating record at Guinness World Records HQ in London, dethroni…
United flight attendant makes quick save, catching baby that was about to fall from 'exhausted' mom's lap
Monique Harris says she had no idea "being my normal natural self" would go viral after catching a …
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North America
Nathan Fielder’s documentary on Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes premieres at Telluride
Holmes was convicted of fraud in 2022 after Theranos exaggerated results from a medical device
Telus sues ex-employee for $1-million, alleging use of company card to buy thousands of items
Accused had ‘significant authority and discretion’ over company procurement, equipment acquisitions…
OpenAI Says It Has Cracked One of Math’s ‘Millennium Problems’
The company’s announcement is the most dramatic sign yet that artificial intelligence is fundamenta…
Sapporo to move some beer production from Canada to US after tariffs
The Japanese brewer plans to shift non-alcoholic beer brewing to the US from Canada as tariffs bite
Europe
Trump tells Putin he wants swift end to Ukraine war, Kremlin says
US President Donald Trump told Russian President Vladimir Putin he wanted a swift end to the Ukrain…
German economy frets about Saxony-Anhalt election results
The AfD won the election in the eastern German state by a wide margin. While politicians and electi…
Missiles or mediation? Trump envoys shuttle between Russia and Ukraine
Exactly two months ago, Ukraine’s momentum was all the talk at a Nato summit in Turkey. What with i…
Fourteen go on trial over deadliest Channel small boats disaster
At least 30 men, women and children drowned when their dinghy capsized on 24 November 2021.
Asia
US Secretary of State Rubio arrives in Colombia to clarify China ties, sign minerals deal
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Colombia on Tuesday to meet President Abela…
Putin and Trump discuss Ukraine in ‘extremely frank’ call
Russian President Vladimir Putin and US counterpart Donald Trump on Tuesday discussed the Ukraine c…
Antarctica gained record 695 billion tons of ice after decades of loss
Between 2021 and 2023, Antarctica experienced a notable gain in ice mass, primarily driven by excep…
Huawei goes on trial in US for racketeering after nearly decade of litigation
Chinese tech giant Huawei Technologies went on trial on Tuesday in Brooklyn, New York, on criminal …
Africa
WFP says Ebola response in Congo must include food aid
World Food Programme Country Director David Stevenson said the response to Ebola in the eastern Dem…
Man wanted over killing own family in UK pleads guilty to gun offenses in South Africa
A man wanted by British police over the killings of his wife and two daughters pleaded guilty Tuesd…
When will Africa get its next Ballon d'Or winner?
Sadio Mane and Achraf Hakimi have been nominated for this year's Ballon d'Or - but when will an Afr…
Africa: NITDA, NDPC and Galaxy Backbone Back CyFrica 2026 as Nigeria's Leading Cybersecurity Summit Returns
[CyFrica] As Nigeria's digital economy accelerates towards an estimated $18.3 billion in 2026, the …
Oceania
'Such a relief': Mayor backs National's bed tax replacement
The Rotorua mayor says it's a "welcome surprise" councils will take charge of how they spend Intern…
Woman in 70s seriously injured in alleged emergency department attack
A 73-year-old woman was allegedly punched in the face "a number of times" in an unprovoked attack a…
Almost one in three waiting too long for surgery under reset Tasmanian target
A revised health performance target will allow for up to almost one in three Tasmanian elective sur…
Who is taking the biggest cut of the apple profits?
Growers are welcoming higher prices for apples, but say they want the ACCC to better police the rel…
South America
Trump posts AI map showing US 'takeover' of North America, Iceland and Caribbean
Donald Trump shared an AI-generated map Monday appearing to show the US absorbing Canada, Mexico, G…
Los creadores de ‘South Park’ cambian el nombre de la serie a ‘South America’ para mofarse de Trump
El presidente pidió recientemente que el lago Ontario sea designado como el “lago América”
Canada will move faster from US reliance as tariffs take effect and Trump response looms
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday that Canada would move faster to reduce its econom…
El abogado de Lindsay Clancy pide a Trump un indulto tras el juicio nulo
En una entrevista televisada, Kevin Reddington hizo un llamado al mandatario para que considerara o…
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Utah
Here’s what’s causing that massive smoke plume in the western Salt Lake Valley - The Salt Lake Tribune
Here’s what’s causing that massive smoke plume in the western Salt Lake Valley The Salt Lake Tribune
Lindsay Clancy’s attorney asks Trump to consider pardoning her
Utah Weather: Mostly sunny with a warming trend this week
Happy Tuesday, Utah! Above-average temperatures will return to the Beehive state for the second hal…
Idaho
Two hospitalized after vehicle rolls 120 yards down Boise hillside - Idaho News 6
Two hospitalized after vehicle rolls 120 yards down Boise hillside Idaho News 6
Boise State narrowly misses out on AP Top 25. See how close Broncos were - Idaho Statesman
Boise State narrowly misses out on AP Top 25. See how close Broncos were Idaho Statesman
Vote for the Treasure Valley girls soccer player of the week (Aug. 31 to Sept. 6) - Idaho Statesman
Vote for the Treasure Valley girls soccer player of the week (Aug. 31 to Sept. 6) Idaho Statesman
Wyoming
Cheyenne advances resolution honoring community member Bob Farr with park designation - capcity.news
Cheyenne advances resolution honoring community member Bob Farr with park designation capcity.news
Red flag warning goes into effect for Casper Mountain Area - yourwyominglink.com
Red flag warning goes into effect for Casper Mountain Area yourwyominglink.com
Casper firefighters invite community to 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb - yourwyominglink.com
Casper firefighters invite community to 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb yourwyominglink.com
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Nepal tunnel rescuers hunt for survivors with rafts and drone
South Asian correspondent Azadeh Moshiri is at the site of a tunnel where rescuers still hope to fi…
ICE Deports Cuban Communist Agent Who Spied on Dissidents for Decades
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Wednesday announced the deportation of a Cuban co…
This Wired Article About AI Detection Software Was Really Mean
Pangram founder Max Spero urged social media not to pile on too much though.
It's Not Only Illegal Aliens: ICE Just Pulled 22,000 Looted Antiquities Off the Black Market
WATCH: James Talarico Said Failure to Restrict AR-15s Is ‘Ignoring God’s Messengers’
Texas Democrat U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico urged restrictions on certain firearms for young …
Gloria Steinem personified America’s feminist movement | Moira Donegan
The activist made the movement mainstream – and became a receptacle for its hopes and disappointmen…
State Film Subsidies Lose Money. Trump Wants To Try the Idea Nationally.
There's “no reason to think a federal incentive would work any differently from state incentives,” …
Transfer of Suppressors, Short Barrel Rifles More than Triples
Data from the NSSF shows the transfer of suppressors and short barrel rifles jumped more than 200 p…
