The Common Cents Act, passed by the Senate with unanimous consent, aims to guide businesses on operating without the penny, allowing rounding of cash transactions to the nearest nickel, and potentially reevaluating nickel production costs due to high manufacturing expenses.
Hong Kong's ICAC has charged 39-year-old former SFC manager Tong Ka-lei with 12 counts of unauthorised access to internal computer systems to view confidential case files.
Acclaimed music producer James Ford reflects on his career, his hedonistic past with Simian Mobile Disco and Klaxons, and writing a solo album from his hospital bed after being diagnosed with leukaemia.
Blue and fin whales are slowly returning to the southeast Atlantic off Namibia and South Africa, according to a study examining six decades of whale records.
NPR's Camila Domonoske explores the expansion of robotaxis in the U.S., highlighting Waymo's leading role, recent safety data showing fewer crashes, and ongoing challenges with unusual traffic situations.
Miami voters will decide on a referendum to partner with a private company to restore the historic, shuttered Miami Marine Stadium on Virginia Key, balancing preservation with resident concerns over noise and traffic.
A century of conservation has turned Green Island in Texas into the world’s largest nesting colony for Reddish Egrets, though rising sea levels and climate change now threaten the sanctuary.
Magnus Carlsen defended his Esports World Cup chess title in Paris, defeating Denis Lazavik 2-0 in the grand final to claim USD 250,000. The event combined traditional chess with large-scale arena production, noise-cancelling setups, and esports team structures.
Explring the 100-year history of the modern weekend, from Henry Ford's 1926 introduction of the five-day week to modern challenges like hybrid work, 'Skiveday Friday', and four-day week trials.
Four accessory retailers on Yu Chau (Bead) Street in Hong Kong's Sham Shui Po are closing by month's end, threatening the area's crafting heritage, with only a few such shops remaining.
Ethereum Foundation shifts from Poseidon to SHA or BLAKE hashes for future layer-1 designs, citing advancements in proof systems that reduce the performance penalty of conventional hashes, aligning with security and simplification goals.
Liberal democracies face a challenge from 'good life states' that promote specific visions of human flourishing, threatening liberal values of pluralism and individual choice. The author argues liberals must craft an attractive moral vision without sacrificing freedom.
Afghanistan's armed opposition to the Taliban is increasingly fragmented, with multiple groups emerging but struggling to pose a significant challenge to Taliban control, five years after the movement's return to power.
Afghan boys still attend school under Taliban rule, but a shift toward religious instruction, stricter appearance rules, and fading career prospects leave many questioning the value of their education amid a broader national crisis.
Five years after the Taliban's return to power, Afghanistan has achieved relative security and economic stabilization, but remains internationally isolated due to severe restrictions on women and a lack of inclusive governance.
The 1996 US women's basketball team, whose gold medal win in Atlanta spurred the creation of the WNBA, is inducted into the Hall of Fame alongside stars Candace Parker and Chamique Holdsclaw.
Europe's leading clubs threatened to boycott future Club World Cups unless Gianni Infantino dropped the Fifa Forward Enterprise scheme, which was subsequently shelved amid widespread anger over lack of consultation.
Tech pioneer Tim O'Reilly discusses his push for open-source AI, warning that big tech hyperscalers are creating an architecture of control. He also shares views on AI as a creative medium, Silicon Valley's anti-capitalist tendencies, and the evolving book business.
An experimental maglev vehicle developed at China's Donghu Laboratory reached 800 kmph in 5.3 seconds on a 1-km test track in Hubei, marking its third world record in six months and pointing to potential aerospace and industrial applications.
Bitcoin long positions are at risk of liquidation as price volatility increases, indicating a potential range breakout. Analysts warn of a 'cleanout' as leveraged longs face squeeze, with CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju stating conditions for a bull market are not yet met.
Southampton begins its Championship season with uncertainty surrounding head coach Tonda Eckert's future due to pending FA disciplinary action over the Spygate scandal, with an FA hearing expected in mid-September.
Hossein Taeb, former head of the IRGC's intelligence service and commander during the 2009 crackdown, has been reappointed as head of the IRGC's Basij militia amid leadership shifts in Iran.
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts board voted to add Donald Trump's name to the facade and proceed with a two-year closure, drawing sharp criticism from Democratic lawmakers and bypassing a prior court ruling.
President Donald Trump directed the U.S. Navy to remove the electromagnetic aircraft launch system from future Ford-class carriers, starting with the USS Doris Miller, and return to traditional steam catapults.
