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Stars and Stripes editor says he has been fired for insubordination after doing interview
The editor-in-chief of Stars and Stripes says the Pentagon has fired the editor-in-chief of Stars and Stripes, as well as its publisher and a reporter
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Harry and Megan: a time for quiet and respect
FOR newspapers, podcasters and gossipers, the surprise return of Harry and Megan from California is great news. They will have loads to speculate…
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Why is the DOJ investigating Andreessen Horowitz’s board seats? | TechCrunch
Watch as Equity digs into the DOJ's antitrust probe of Andreessen Horowitz, what happens to AI startups that aren't Anthropic, OpenAI, or Nvidia, and more deals of the week.
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Trump can keep building his White House ballroom, for now, Supreme Court rules
Construction can continue on the president’s sprawling ‘military complex’ and heavily fortified ballroom while a legal battle plays out
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Experts raise alarm over Trump’s public consultation on vaccines policy
Asking people to weigh in on adoption of different categories in move that will sow confusion and create access challenges, say experts
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Three admit arson attack on Persian media offices
Police had been alerted after an ‘ignited container’ was thrown towards the site
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MAHA activists criticize Trump’s push for coal-powered AI data centers
This represents the MAHA movement's first significant pushback against fossil fuels
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Sword attack at school in Sweden leaves one person dead and two others injured
Hundreds of students were attending classes at the school when an 18-year-old with a sword attacked multiple people, police say
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The Latest: Supreme Court chief justice allows White House ballroom renovation to continue for now
Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts is allowing the White House to continue construction on President Donald Trump’s $400 million ballroom project for now
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Why being on-call can disrupt doctors’ sleep – even when the phone never rings
Being on-call means you can’t fully switch off and must stay reachable and ready to work if your employer needs you
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Why are school buses yellow? The fascinating history of an American icon
Though student transport once featured a kaleidoscope of colors, a single shade ultimately emerged victorious
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'Hidden gem' pub set to reopen under new owners three years after closing its doors
A Stockton pub described as a “hidden gem” which has been closed since 2023 is set to welcome punters again after new owners announced plans to…
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Nvidia just showed that the harness, not the AI model, is now the real hero | TechCrunch
Nvidia research shows that AI agents can perform well, and not go off the deep end, through fine-tuning, even if the AI model isn't that great at the task.
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TikTok reaches $400M settlement over children’s privacy lawsuit | TechCrunch
Two years after the U.S. Department of Justice alleged that TikTok violated the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, it has reached a $400 million settlement.
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More troops are reporting unwanted sexual contact, but numbers still fall, Pentagon says
A new Pentagon report says that more U.S. troops are reporting unwanted sexual contact to authorities
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Man Utd transfer news: Club agree £70m fee for Brighton's Carlos Baleba
Manchester United agree a fee of up to £70m for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba.
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Deadly Russian daytime attack on shopping mall in Zelenskyy's hometown
"The number of casualties from the enemy attack on Kryvyi Rig is growing", according to Oleksandr Ganzha, head of the Dnipropetrovsk regional military administration. #EuropeNews
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Victorian Labor promises free dental care if re-elected in Australia-first move
Premier Ben Carroll says $230m would be earmarked for 10 public dental clinics to operate on a walk-in basis
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Supreme Court's chief justice allows work on Trump’s $400M White House ballroom to continue for now
The Supreme Court’s chief justice is allowing the White House to continue construction on President Donald Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom project for now
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MPs ‘failing to learn lesson’ over freebies after accepting £400,000 of hospitality
MPs receive Harry Styles concert tickets worth £858, Chelsea flower show tickets worth £1,839, and £3,432 of hospitality at Brit awards
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'Bigger and better' Sunderland B&M to welcome back shoppers this weekend after revamp
B&M’s store at Hylton Riverside Retail Park in Sunderland will reopen on Saturday, August 22, following a short closure for refurbishment work.
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The $225 Pebble Time 2 is a refreshingly fun smartwatch | TechCrunch
The $225 Pebble Time 2 pairs quirky watch faces and apps with physical buttons, an e-paper display, weeks of battery life, and a playful hacker spirit.
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Britain’s railway prepares for more extreme weather as intense El Niño develops
Experts say more must be done to adapt to changing climate, after two trains derailed within 24 hours during a recent heatwave
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Ceuta begins burials for migrants who died attempting to cross into the Spanish territory
Eighteen migrants have been laid to rest in Ceuta’s Muslim cemetery following Spain’s deadliest border crisis three weeks ago
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Jet2 launches Yorkshire travel discounts as it expands Leeds Bradford programme
Jet2 has launched a range of Yorkshire-exclusive travel discounts while reaffirming its commitment to Leeds Bradford Airport with its biggest ever…
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Liverpool transfer news: £60m Yankuba Minteh bid rejected by Brighton
Liverpool have an improved bid of £60m for winger Yankuba Minteh rejected by Brighton but talks between the clubs continue.
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Tesla’s solar roof is dead — here’s what went wrong | TechCrunch
Tesla's solar roof was an experiment that never really caught on for the company. But does that mean the concept of roof-integrated solar is dead?
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Marmolada, shrinking ice and weaker permafrost: 'Dolomites under strain'
Marmolada glacier in retreat, permafrost deteriorating and high-altitude water dwindling: Legambiente warns of a crisis in the Venetian Dolomites
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West Nile virus deaths climb as US enters ‘peak period’ for deadly infections
Most people infected with West Nile virus are asymptomatic but roughly one in five experience develop flu-like symptoms or worse
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England vs Pakistan: Michael Vaughan says he "fears" for Pakistan after Headingley defeat
Former England captain Michael Vaughan says he "really fears" for Pakistan after their heavy defeat in the first Test at Headingley.
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How Penn State’s ‘Pablo Pledgescobar’ was caught in a frat-house cocaine sting
Agostino Abbatiello, 24, is also being called ‘Austin Powders,’ ‘Nostrildamus’ and ‘Kirk Cocaine’ on social media. He’s among 14 people charged over an alleged drugs ring at the prestigious college
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Sidecars and saloons headline action-packed weekend at Croft Circuit
Croft Circuit will host two days of motorsport action next weekend, with sidecars, saloons, sports cars and the Battle of Britain Trophy Race all on…
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Arizona AG declines to charge Gov. Katie Hobbs over pay-to-play allegations
State prosecutors declined to file criminal charges against Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs over allegations that she took part in a pay-to-play scheme with a group home company
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Butcher, baker, fishmonger - you name it, they did their rounds
IT’S HARD to believe that in the days when lives are lived through the click of a keypad traders still go round communities delivering goods in a…
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Anti-social behaviour at cemetery - here is what the council is doing to stop it
Anti-social behaviour in a public cemetery has led to the council locking a gate to restrict access.
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Deselected candidate claims Lib Dems’ religious discrimination cost him £790,000
David Campanale seeks damages after what he says was organised campaign against his faith in Sutton and Cheam
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Giorgia Meloni: ‘I thought it would be easier with Trump’ NYT reports
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni spoke about her relationship with US President Donald Trum during an interview with the New York Times. #EuropeNews
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Harry returns to UK as hefty Daily Mail legal bill lands
Harry returns to the UK with Meghan and their children as the bill for losing against the Daily Mail arrives: £9.54 million, about €11 million, to be paid jointly with six other claimants. #EuropeNews
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Girl, 6, dies after being pulled from sea with family in Sussex
Saja El-Khawas had been in critical condition in hospital
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England vs Pakistan: Joe Root says it would be "nice to have a choice" over Ashes venues after Headingley snub
Joe Root said "it would be nice to have a choice" over the venues where his England team play as they leave Headingley until 2029.
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Log Cabin Republicans drops ‘trans’ from LGBT to back Trump’s policy
The move aligns with the rollback of transgender rights since Donald Trump returned to office
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Last chance: Save up to $300 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 ticket today | TechCrunch
If you’ve been circling around Disrupt, then now’s the best time to lock in your pass and start getting ready to join the rest of the startup community gathering in San Francisco from October 13-15 at Moscone West!
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Arran ferry evacuated over 'bomb threat' as passenger rescued from sea
The ferry operator said a person was reported overboard on the MV Caledonian Isles 16:40 sailing from Brodick to Ardrossan.
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Emotional survivors describe how terror attacks changed their lives
Survivors of terror attacks gathered today at the first annual National day for Victims and Survivors of terrorism.
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Police make several arrests and recover weapon thanks to live facial recognition
Police have made several arrests and recovered a weapon following the latest deployment of live facial recognition cameras in Bradford city centre.
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Bedfont Lakes Country Park: Murder probe after human bones found
A post-mortem examination revealed the remains belonged to a woman aged between 25 and 45.
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Dutch regulator fines Uber $966m for automating driver suspensions
European regulators have imposed billions in penalties on US technology companies due to privacy, competition and digital market rules
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Teesside chemical workers to vote in strike action over major pension cuts
Nearly 320 Honeywell workers in Billingham, Stockton and Lancashire are being balloted for strike action.
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Trump administration begins transfer of $725m to UN, amid billions owed
UN secretary general has said UN faces ‘imminent financial collapse’ due to unpaid contributions from member states
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Trump ‘fails laugh test’ with push to weaponize Census over ‘rigged’ votes: critics
Trump touts shoddy analysis and bogus data to claim ‘I WON THE ELECTION’ as he pushes for sweeping restrictions on ballot access
