Australian cricketer David Warner has lamented that global media attention surrounding his mid-range drink-driving conviction has cost him valuable overseas commercial opportunities.
Historical analysis explores how 20th-century scientists, sociologists, and technologists between the 1950s and 1980s predicted the rise of an automated state, torn between visions of technological utopia and warnings of algorithmic control.
The Pentagon ordered 30 US universities to audit their foreign research partnerships with entities of concern and former Confucius Institutes by August 31 or face federal funding ineligibility.
Startup JetZero presented its Z4 blended-wing-body aircraft project at the Farnborough International Airshow, with Japan Airlines joining to provide operational input ahead of a planned 2027 prototype flight.
Recent developments in transportation tech include Archer Aviation acquiring former rival Wisk Aero, Joby Aviation buying Resonant Sciences for its defense push, and Uber selling its stake in Serve Robotics.
Bitcoin trading near $62,941 shows divided futures positioning, with offshore perpetual longs vulnerable to drops and CME leveraged shorts exposed to rallies.
Strawberry Hill, a 377-acre former wheat farm in Bedfordshire turned natural woodland, has been permanently protected after a £1.5 million public crowdfunding campaign enabled the Wildlife Trust to purchase the land.
Longtime Democratic Rep. John Larson lost his primary race in Connecticut's 1st Congressional District to former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin, impacting the future leadership of efforts to address the looming 2032 Social Security funding shortfall.
A 377-acre former wheat farm in Bedfordshire has been permanently protected as a nature reserve after a successful £1.5m public crowdfunding campaign backed by the Wildlife Trust for BCN.
Ukraine serves as a testing ground for Western weapons and equipment as NATO prepares for a future conflict with Russia, according to Russian Lieutenant General Apty Alaudinov.
Tencent's Xiaowei, highlighted in its latest earnings report, is an AI agent focusing on user privacy and efficiency. A 24-hour trial showed its potential in automating daily digital tasks, though with occasional frustrations.
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.
