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From cockroach milk to stepping on snakes, Ig Nobel awards celebrates science at its oddest
Cockroach milk, kissing evolution and the underwear soil test were among the unusual real studies honored at the Ig Nobel ceremony in Zurich.
DOJ ordered to freeze antitrust work with Canada as trade tensions intensify
The Justice Department's antitrust division was directed to pause all cooperation with Canada amid the escalating U.S.-Canada trade war, according to a report.
TCU does an about-face after stripping local newspaper's credentials days before football season
TCU Athletics restored press credentials to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram days after pulling them over a report about Jacob Fields' dismissal.
Headlines
Migrants spark outrage after video shows baby dolphin beaten during beach celebration
Video from Ceuta shows migrants pulling a dolphin calf from the water and striking it with a stick …
Politician Spencer Pratt calls out actor Ryan Reynolds for condemning 1980s nostalgia
Spencer Pratt fires back at Ryan Reynolds over his "Mayday" premiere comments, contrasting the anti…
'Wheel of Fortune' announcer Jim Thornton terminated after investigation
Jim Thornton's firing from "Wheel of Fortune" follows an investigation and allegations tied to an A…
Move over, South Beach: 3 quiet Florida beach alternatives to try this Labor Day weekend
Skip South Beach, Clearwater Beach, and Daytona Beach this Labor Day weekend and try three hidden F…
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North America
Hiker Stanislav Volo, missing for five days in B.C., is found alive
Sea to Sky RCMP said Volo was taken to hospital with minor injuries
Toronto police announce arrest in arson that damaged MP’s vehicle
Threatening behaviour toward politicians in general has been on the rise in recent years
Town of Gander urges calm as Hoekstra’s planned visit for 9/11 anniversary angers locals
U.S. Ambassador says he is returning on Sept. 11 to honour enduring bond with the place that famous…
As glaciers melt near mountains, risks multiply and Canada isn’t prepared, scientists warn
The Himalayan disaster that led to flooding in Nepal is a cautionary tale about the climate crisis
Europe
Tate brothers charged with further trafficking and sex crimes in Romania
Andrew and Tristan Tate are currently in a Miami jail fighting extradition to the UK over separate …
Outrage as Maltese tycoon acquitted in journalist's murder
Maltese businessman Yorgen Fenech has been found not guilty of complicity to murder journalist Daph…
German power grid sabotage attack linked to ‘climate extremism’
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt on Friday said the evidence in a recent spate of sabota…
Germany’s ‘Most Dangerous Man’: PR gift for the AfD?
The Ukrainian capital was hit by Russia’s most intense wave of air attacks on Kyiv, reportedly in f…
Asia
Anthropic IPO: AI giant delays public offering, eyes mid-October market debut
Anthropic has postponed its initial public offering, now aiming for mid-October for its market laun…
At least 10 dead, 62 injured after explosion at Bolivian army base
At least 10 people were killed and 62 injured on Friday after an explosion at a military barracks i…
‘Can’t live without fighting’: Myanmar youth find solace in bareknuckle lethwei
In a country consumed by conflict, a sport defined by brutality dominates: Myanmar’s lethwei martia…
8 students killed after car rams into parked lorry in Keralam
Eight people died when a car collided with a parked lorry in Thrissur district. The victims are bel…
Africa
Africa: African Development Bank and Axian Launch Digital Finance Programme to Support 34,000 Women-Led Businesses in Africa
[African Development Bank (AfDB)] AXIAN Group and the African Development Bank have launched a majo…
Liberia’s rescued chimpanzees receive health checks
Many of the chimps at Second Chance were captured from the wild as infants before ending up at the …
Uber withdraws from Nigeria
In tonight's programme, a UN report says foreign fighters and support networks are fuelling Sudan’s…
Kolisi urges Boks to channel spirit of Soweto to beat All Blacks
Captain Siya Kolisi calls on the Springboks to summon inspiration from Soweto's pivotal part in Sou…
Oceania
Ben Simmons signs multi-million-dollar NBA deal with Kings
Australian former number one overall draft pick Ben Simmons has taken a significant step towards re…
Breaking: Williams sisters knocked out by Aussie Joint and Chan
Australian Maya Joint and doubles partner Hao-Ching Chan have triumphed over Serena and Venus Willi…
Gladys forgives man who burnt her husband and sons, even as he may walk free
The murder of Graham Staines and his two young sons — burnt alive in their car — made headlines aro…
After standing up to Trump, Italy's 'fierce' PM faces another big test
Giorgia Meloni is about to become Italy's longest-serving prime minister since World War II, but a …
South America
Un fallo judicial en EE UU considera que el riesgo de persecución ha bajado en Venezuela y complica las peticiones de asilo
Aunque la sentencia de la Junta de Apelaciones de Inmigración no significa que dejen de ser elegibl…
El Betis frena al Madrid feliz de Mourinho
El Real sufre en Sevilla su primera derrota en un partido con multitud de ocasiones en el que chocó…
Alcaraz ya está ahí, como si nada hubiera pasado: otra victoria y rumbo a los octavos del US Open
El murciano se sobrepone a una fase trabada contra Wu (6-3, 6-4 y 6-1, en 2h 20m) y se adentra en l…
Trump’s ‘retribution’ could now include Falklands as favor to Milei – and revenge on the UK
US president suggests he might support his Argentinian acolyte’s drive to reclaim sovereignty of di…
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Utah
Moroni Elementary educator Talia Casares named Utah's 2027 'Teacher of the Year' - KSL News
Moroni Elementary educator Talia Casares named Utah's 2027 'Teacher of the Year' KSL News
Are foreign actors spying on U.S. citizens through the power grid? Trump and Rocky Mountain Power think so
80-year-old man charged with sexually exploiting minors after computer technician reports search history
ST. GEORGE, Utah (ABC4) — An 80-year-old man has been charged with sexually exploiting minors after…
Idaho
Friday high school football scores – September 4
Area high school football scores for eastern Idaho and western Wyoming for Friday, September 4.
Disruptive passenger duct-taped to first-class seat as plane makes emergency landing
By Aaron Cooper, Taylor Galgano, CNN (CNN) — A disruptive passenger was restrained with flexible ha…
Skydiver Injured During Landing at Rigby High School Football Game
RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI) - A skydiver was injured while landing at a Rigby High School football game Fri…
Wyoming
Plainsmen passing attack overwhelms Rock Springs in home-opening win - WyomingNews.com
Plainsmen passing attack overwhelms Rock Springs in home-opening win WyomingNews.com
PREP GOLF: Central girls win team title in Rock Springs - WyomingNews.com
PREP GOLF: Central girls win team title in Rock Springs WyomingNews.com
GIRLS SWIMMING: Plainsmen sweep Gillette Duals - WyomingNews.com
GIRLS SWIMMING: Plainsmen sweep Gillette Duals WyomingNews.com
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Russian drone strikes Ukraine’s security service headquarters
A Russian drone has struck Ukraine’s domestic intelligence headquarters in central Kyiv, injuring f…
Military families reflect on service members killed, injured in Iran war
So far, 18 U.S. service members have been killed during the Iran war.
Weaponization report: Richmond FBI 'revolt' followed rebuke over Catholic memo
July 2023 was a soul-searching month for the FBI's field office in Richmond, Virginia. The office's…
Trump says he will stop trade with certain countries if the Fed doesn't lower interest rates
President Trump says the Federal Reserve must lower interest rates or else he will cut off trade wi…
WATCH: Defense Attorney and Judge Spar As Tensions Reach Boiling Point in Lindsay Clancy Murder Trial
In a televised trial that has captivated and divided court watchers everywhere, the defense attorne…
"Incredulity" That "Competent Law Firm Representing One of the Largest Financial Institution[s] in the World" Filed Brief with AI Hallucinations
D.C.’s highest court strikes Deutsche Bank’s appellate brief as a sanction.
How much does Donald Trump care about winning the midterms? Apparently, not much at all | Jonathan Freedland
Such is the US president’s narcissism that he would see a Democratic victory as proof that he’s ind…
LIVE: Ipswich Town vs Liverpool – Premier League
All the build-up alongside our live text commentary stream coverage as Bradley Barcola is set to ma…
