August 2026
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Trump officials threaten Kennedy Center demolition if court blocks renovations
The justice department has also asked for Trump's name to be put back on the building after it was removed in June following a court order.
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California couple heads to Texas court in custody battle with surrogate
Surrogacy is not regulated on a federal level, which can leave room for gaps in interpretation
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Trump considers more tariffs against Canada as trade war grows: report
An unnamed White House official suggested the administration was going to respond to Canadian levies with their own set of actions
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In The Duskbloods, you're quick or you're dead — our network test impressions
The Duskbloods feels like FromSoftware’s unique multiplayer philosophy at its best, but its time limits can be alarmingly demanding.
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Maura Higgins to fill Cilla Black's shoes as host of Blind Date reboot for Disney+
The Love Island and Traitors US TV personality will host a reboot of the popular dating show.
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Celtic: Another season, another failure - where did it all go wrong?
Celtic have now faltered in Champions League qualifying on six occasions in eight years. What are the ramifications this time?
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North Yorkshire village pub to reopen after being closed for 13 years
The Appletree Country Inn at Marton reopens on Friday after being closed for 13 long years.
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FTSE 100 drifts lower as eyes turn to Nvidia
The chip maker was expected to release earnings after Wall Street closes.
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Dad of soldier says 'hold and cherish' loved ones after River Tyne death
The father of Liam Potts has urged people to “hold, cuddle, and cherish your loved ones” following the 22-year-old soldier's death.
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Ring introduces a new encryption standard, makes it the default for cloud features | TechCrunch
Ring says users can still opt for end-to-end encryption.
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Cybersecurity
Discover more about Cyber Security with insights from the experts at Tom's Hardware.
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I wasn't convinced by Elden Ring Tarnished Edition until I played it on Nintendo Switch 2
I was skeptical at first, but Elden Ring Tarnished Edition is simply a delight on Nintendo Switch 2.
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Cryptocurrency
Discover more about Cryptocurrency with insights from the experts at Tom's Hardware.
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Child among two dead in Middlesbrough house fire as police make murder arrests
A child is among two people who were killed in a house fire in Middlesbrough as police have made two murder arrests.
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For over 100 years, travelers have checked into US motel rooms and found the Gideon Bible
The Gideon Bible has become a symbol of America's roadside culture and Protestant tradition
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Police seek giggling man after 'shaken' woman's alleged unwanted kiss
Northumbria Police have released images of a man they want to speak to after a reported sexual offence at a premises on Fish Quay in North Shields.
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Person in hospital after medical incident sees air ambulance land in Bishop Auckland
A person was taken to hospital after the air ambulance landed in Bishop Auckland on Wednesday.
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Ex-Meta scientists want to bring visual AI to the factory floor | TechCrunch
Perceptron offers an AI model that it says can help machines navigate the world while also providing in-depth visual intelligence.
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Gatwick airport profits fall as passenger numbers drop
A £2.2 billion expansion will see the airport move its emergency runway 12 metres north to accommodate around 100,000 more flights a year
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Robot brain builders are pushing out of their GPT-2 era | TechCrunch
Robot bodies are waiting for their AI brains to catch up.
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‘Reluctant’ approval for Tasmanian datacentre sets marker for national battle
Concerns over planning process as George Town council gives go-ahead for 288MW AI factory despite opposition from locals
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Pro-Russian hackers claim responsibility for major cyberattack on Norway's public digital services
A pro-Russian hacker group has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on Norwegian government digital services
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Fundraiser for families of Cleveland Police officers killed in A66 crash hits £1m
A fundraiser launched for the families of two Cleveland Police officers killed in the A66 crash has reached £1 million.
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The new Apple Mac mini is already $100/£100 off for students and teachers — here's how to get a discount
This could be the perfect dorm room computer
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Egton Show: Best pictures from 135th agricultural show in pretty Yorkshire village
The weather may have turned slightly this week – but the sun was still shining on one of Yorkshire’s agricultural shows this week.
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Refugee who fled war passes GCSEs as he targets World Cup dream
Nasser recently oversaw a charity football match at Ipswich Town’s ground and said he would love to referee at a future World Cup
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Xbox boss 'thinking about affordability' of next-gen console
In an exclusive interview with the BBC, Asha Sharma also discusses giving gamers digital versions of games they own.
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Man caught child in state of undress by 'zooming in on bedroom and bathroom windows'
A man who tried to cover up his perverted sexual interest in children by claiming he was doing some kind of “neighbourhood watch” has avoided…
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ICE agent embroiled in interstate extradition dispute after allegedly shooting Venezuelan man
Christian Castro is charged in Minnesota with assault and falsely reporting a crime by another
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Home Bargains to close 33 North East stores on major date in retail calendar
Home Bargains stores across across County Durham, Darlington, Teesside, Tyne and Wear and Northumberland, will be closed on a major date in the…
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This historic North Yorkshire country estate is hosting a lovely two-day shopping fair
The Yorkshire Pop-Up is back at the Stables and Walled Garden at Hutton Wandesley Estate in the Vale of York.
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Rupert Grint to return to Harry Potter in Broadway play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Grint, now 38, will play his character as an adult in the Harry Potter spin-off play in New York.
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RECAP - Homes evacuated after 'loud explosion' in York suburb
Homes have been evacuated after an 'incident' involving emergency services in a York suburb.
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South African police arrest two Thai men for allegedly smuggling parrot eggs
Bird eggs intercepted in homemade incubators at Johannesburg airport as officials try to halt wildlife trafficking
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Global fast food chain reveals plans for York city centre restaurant
A global fried chicken chain has confirmed that it will be opening its first branch in York city centre,
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North Yorkshire village pub to reopen after being closed for 13 years
The Appletree Country Inn at Marton reopens on Friday after being closed for 13 long years.
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US declares drought disaster for parts of Puerto Rico as dry conditions persist
The U.S. government has announced a drought disaster for more than two dozen cities and towns in Puerto Rico as water woes deepen across the U.S. territory, with no relief in sight
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Council chief who led North Yorkshire overhaul announces retirement
North Yorkshire Council chief executive Richard Flinton has announced his retirement after nearly 40 years in public service, leaving in March…
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Surprise: Z.ai is the AI lab behind the mysterious Ox Alpha model | TechCrunch
Z.ai confirms it is behind Ox Alpha, the mysterious open AI model topping benchmarks and leaderboards, and its weights are set to be released soon.
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Music and street food event at popular York venue cancelled due to wet weather
An event featuring live music and street food at Museum Gardens in York has been cancelled due to forecast wet weather.
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Bedale vet launches a new pet healthcare plan with unlimited consultations
Local vet launches a pet healthcare plan with unlimited vet visits and no exclusions for long-term health conditions
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Ending private health rebate for Australians 65 and over is ‘good policy change’, report co-author finds
Research finds 0.1-0.4% of the total insured population will ditch insurance, while the government will save as much as $940m
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The Latest: Canada strikes back at US with retaliatory tariffs as trade war escalates
Canada has struck back at the United States with retaliatory tariffs on about $20 billion in American goods, including steel, dairy products, appliances and farm equipment, as the trade war between the once-friendly neighbors escalates
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How to watch Adults season 2 - stream Gen Z sitcom
The housemates tackle more real-world questions as they navigate life as New York twenty-somethings
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Govern AI agents before they go rogue
Autonomous workflows demand a new governance approach
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Surfshark adds category-based web filtering to its post-quantum Dausos protocol
The integration lets users block malicious and unwanted sites while keeping Dausos' post-quantum encryption and its speed advantage
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Condolences left for "brave officers who made ultimate sacrifice" in fatal A66 crash
Heartfelt tributes have been left to the "brave officers" after they were killed in the line of duty, PC Matthew Blades and Tom Clough.
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Two women accuse former Fat White Family member Saul Adamczewski of physical and emotional abuse
Insecure Men singer has now been dropped by his record label and had tour dates cancelled after two women shared allegations about his behaviour
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US Justice Department seizes domains it says Chinese state-sponsored hackers used to infiltrate systems at NASA, Senate, Federal Reserve, and more — FBI moves forward with domain seizures
The group has apparently been operating since 2018.
