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How Long Will ‘The Odyssey’ Be In Theaters? Everything We Know About ‘The Odyssey’ Digital Release Date
How long do you have to get tickets to The Odyssey in IMAX?
I’ll say what most Republicans won’t: JD Vance could cost us 2028
Every argument about 2028 assumes Republicans are picking a favorite between Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Not so. They’re decidi…
Evidence vs influencers: The FDA vote putting patients in danger
The Food and Drug Administration does not exist to make popular medical trends look official. It exists to separate medicine from marketing. That is why the la…
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Democrats got something right: Time to destroy Iowa and New Hampshire’s primary monopoly
The Democratic National Committee deserves credit. Its Rules and Bylaws Committee has done what the…
Washington’s anti-China tech strategy is built on a dangerous illusion
When Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said this week that the United States was finding American “w…
The next FTX disaster is waiting to happen. Congress has the blueprint to stop it
America has a habit worth breaking: we invent a transformative technology, like semiconductors, let…
LeBron James gives new-look 76ers betting boost to make Eastern Conference finals
LeBron James' dominance in the Eastern Conference has been unparalleled.
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North America
Gordie Howe bridge opens to traffic today after months of delays, cross-border controversy
Canada marked the official opening of the bridge Friday, after a joint celebration with the U.S. wa…
Even China’s A.I. Powerhouses Can’t Figure Out How to Profit Off A.I.
Chinese A.I. models are gaining ground. But the companies behind them do not have a clear strategy …
Toronto police investigate shooting near U.S. consulate
Officers heard a firearm being discharged at 4:46 a.m., no suspects or reported injures
5 Things to Know About Meta’s Giant Data Center in Louisiana
The road to the giant project was paved with secret meetings and an ever-expanding building plan.
Europe
‘I knew what he had done to those boys’: murderer to stay in jail after journalist’s fight for justice
Gibraltar-based Ros Astengo inspired four men to report sexual assaults carried out by Allan Grimso…
Anger, shock and grief - questions remain in the wake of the Berlin Pride attack
As details emerge about the suspected Berlin Pride attacker's past, many are asking why he was not …
#Spain races to contain 'monster' #fires ahead of new #heatwave
#Spain faces two "decisive" days to contains monster #wildfires blazing near #Madrid and #Valencia …
From Ukraine and Sudan to Gaza: why have hospitals become a target of war?
International law states only military sites can be targeted during conflicts, but this is routinel…
Asia
Trump, tariffs and ties with China at stake in Brazilian presidential race
With less than three months to go until Brazil’s presidential election, China is closely watching a…
Puducherry offers up to Rs 40,000 to repair thatched homes of ex-servicemen: Who can apply?
Puducherry's Sainik Welfare Department offers financial aid for house repairs. Eligible ex-servicem…
'Modi govt fears truth and non-violence': Rahul on Ken-Betwa protest crackdown
Rahul Gandhi criticized the Modi government for fearing truth and non-violent resistance. Tribal co…
From Moonshot to Enflame: how Tencent is betting big on China’s AI champions
Tencent Holdings is quietly reallocating its venture capital bets away from legacy internet assets …
Africa
Zimbabwe: Constitutional Lawyers Confident Court Challenges to Amendment Will Succeed
[263Chat] Constitutional lawyers Tendai Biti and Professor Lovemore Madhuku say they are confident …
South Africa: National Water Action Plan a Practical Solution to Restore Water Supply Reliability
[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has assured citizens that government is focused on the im…
Nigeria: Exclusive - Alleged Fake Medical Report - ICPC Reports El-Rufai's Doctor to Medical and Dental Council
[Premium Times] The Medical Practitioners Investigating Panel is now expected to probe the allegati…
Kenya: Court Orders Unconditional Release of Eight Arrested At Linda Mwananchi Church Service
[Capital FM] Kisumu -- The Kisumu Law Courts have ordered the unconditional release of eight people…
Oceania
Netanyahu accuses New York's Mamdani of making Jews feel 'unsafe'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he will still attend the United Nations General Asse…
Boycotts and withdrawn funding 'part and parcel' of working in arts today
After the 2026 edition was subjected to political, community and commercial pressures, the Biennale…
Australia's first new oil refinery in decades touted for WA
The proposed facility would be built by Perdaman and be the first new large-scale petrol refinery b…
Potential for first Australian oil refinery in 60 years as treasurer braces for inflation from Middle East war
Commonwealth and Western Australia to fund study into construction of large-scale petrol refinery a…
South America
Peridis investido doctor ‘honoris causa’ en Santander: “Nada mejor que la cultura para dar una buena noticia”
El dibujante, humorista y viñetista de EL PAÍS es reconocido por su “extraordinaria labor de defens…
Última hora de los incendios forestales en España, en directo
Ayuso: “Es una situación endemoniada” | El fuego de Madrid sigue activo mientras los bomberos se co…
Los incendios de Madrid, Ávila y Toledo afectan ya a 77.000 hectáreas: “Es una situación endemoniada”
El fuego de Ávila es el mayor y “más agresivo” de la historia de España y el Gobierno aprobará una …
El fuego del suroeste de Francia da una tregua, pero sigue sin estar controlado
Aunque no ha habido nuevas evacuaciones, las autoridades temen que empeore ante la llegada de una n…
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Utah
Armed felon surrenders after SWAT standoff in Cache County
An armed felon surrendered peacefully following SWAT negotiations in Cache County over the weekend.
Sex offender arrested for touching minor inappropriately during game of hide-and-seek in Salt Lake City - ABC4 Utah
Sex offender arrested for touching minor inappropriately during game of hide-and-seek in Salt Lake …
Sex offender arrested for touching minor inappropriately during game of hide-and-seek in Salt Lake City
A registered sex offender was arrested in Salt Lake City Saturday after touching a minor inappropri…
Idaho
3 people killed, several wounded in shooting at Seattle food festival
CNN By Julianna Bragg, CNN (CNN) — Three people were killed and several others wounded, including a…
High-Flying History: DZONE Skydiving - Boise Sets Multiple Idaho State Skydiving Records at 18,000 Feet - PR Newswire
High-Flying History: DZONE Skydiving - Boise Sets Multiple Idaho State Skydiving Records at 18,000 …
Ryan Gosling set to join Marvel Cinematic Universe as Ghost Rider
By Charlotte Reck, CNN (CNN) — Ryan Gosling is slated to enter the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) …
Wyoming
Cheyenne Frontier Days attendance increases from 2025 - wyomingnewsnow.tv
Cheyenne Frontier Days attendance increases from 2025 wyomingnewsnow.tv
Scientists identify ‘oddball’ meteorite that wiped out dinosaurs - WyomingNews.com
Scientists identify ‘oddball’ meteorite that wiped out dinosaurs WyomingNews.com
As gas prices jump, Natrona County’s average price tops $4 - Oil City News
As gas prices jump, Natrona County’s average price tops $4 Oil City News
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U.S. R&B Singer Chris Brown Admits New Brawl Charge, Avoids UK Trial
American R&B singer Chris Brown on Friday pleaded guilty to a public order offence during a brawl a…
Confusing product recall adds to US cyclospora outbreak uncertainty
Explosive diarrhea infection spreads to 41 states with at least 72 sickened by new, as yet unknown …
CDC expands cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce to 9 states
The CDC expanded the outbreak of cyclosporiasis linked to shredded iceberg lettuce to an additional…
Senegal gets CAS date for appeal to regain AFCON from Morocco
Senegal given October date by CAS for appeal to regain AFCON title won in chaotic final against Mor…
World Cup hero Rodri to undergo back surgery before Man City’s new season
Spain and Man City midfielder Rodri will need surgery and rest before returning to the club, new co…
Did Decriminalizing Drugs Lead to More Deaths in Washington and Oregon?
The Manhattan Institute’s Charles Fain Lehman overstates the evidence supporting that conclusion.
Teenager pleads guilty to all 55 counts in 2024 fatal shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia
A teenager has pleaded guilty to all 55 counts in a deadly shooting nearly two years ago at Apalach…
Parts of England under heat alert with 30C possible
Warning in place until Sunday morning in southern and central regions after drought declared in par…
