A federal proposal from the US Bureau of Reclamation mandates that Arizona, California, and Nevada reduce their Colorado River water usage by up to 3 million acre-feet annually through 2036 to address dwindling resources. This aims to stave off a crisis in the beleaguered waterway, impacting agriculture, cities, and tribes.
Asmita Dey secured India's first Commonwealth Games judo gold medal in the women's 48kg category, defeating Canada's Heidi Quach. The 23-year-old from Tripura dedicated her historic win to her late father, who passed away seven months prior and was her biggest supporter.
India achieved its most successful day at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, securing six medals across judo and athletics, including two historic judo golds. The haul increased India's total tally to 23 medals, placing them 10th, just one medal behind Wales.
India secured six medals in judo and athletics on Day 9 of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, raising its total to 23 (5 gold, 12 silver, 6 bronze), while all 10 Indian boxers advanced to the finals.
Lionel Messi surprised Cape Verde defender Steven Moreira by greeting him in English before their World Cup match, a rare public use of the language by Messi despite playing in the US since 2023.
Hyperscale Data's market cap ($56.4M) is below its disclosed Bitcoin holdings value ($71.7M), leaving uncertainty over the gap's allocation to common shareholders amidst liabilities, potential ATM stock issuance, and unresolved subsidiary asset treatment.
Cruz Hewitt, son of former world No. 1 Lleyton Hewitt, wins his ATP Tour main-draw debut in Washington DC, defeating Marcus Giron 6-3, 6-4, and surges 255 places to No. 357 in live rankings.
KOSPI plummets 17% over two days, erasing $620 billion, triggered by SK Hynix's earnings miss and exacerbated by leveraged retail bets. Hyperscaler credit default swaps surge, implying 12% default odds, with Oracle's OpenAI exposure a key concern.
Cambricon aims for 13.5B yuan in 2026 revenue and 40.5B yuan by 2027, with a 20-fold increase from previous plans; grants 5M restricted shares to over 85% of its 1,107 employees.
Researchers reconstructed 170 years of kelp forest history on Vancouver Island, finding 88% persistence in cooler, wave-exposed areas vs. 52% in warmer, sheltered ones, highlighting climate refuges and informing conservation strategies.
Five months into the unpopular US-Israeli war on Iran, American voters across the political spectrum express frustration over economic hardships, moral dilemmas, and the war's lack of clear justification or resolution, amid rising gas prices, deployment notices, and comparisons to past conflicts like Iraq and Gaza.
Ryu Hae-ran seeks her third major win of the year at the AIG Women's Open in England. She would become only the fifth LPGA player to win three majors in a single season.
The movie 'Battle of Penghu' supports Beijing's Taiwan reunification policy, with apparent official backing from China's propaganda department.
Australia's swimmers claimed 5 gold medals at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with Sam Short, Mollie O'Callaghan, Alex Perkins, and the mixed 4x100m freestyle relay team winning gold. Meanwhile, gymnast Georgia Godwin led the Australian women's team to a historic gold medal, becoming the nation's most decorated women's gymnast at the Games.
Eligible Amazon Prime subscribers in the U.S. must file a claim by the approaching deadline to receive a portion of a $2.5 billion settlement over allegations of unintentional enrollments and difficult cancellations.
Afrah al-Zouba, a veteran of development and peacebuilding efforts, has been appointed Yemen's first female Foreign Minister, marking a historic milestone amid the country's ongoing conflict and political challenges.
Archaeologists at Vindolanda, a Roman fort in northern England, have unearthed a 1,600-year-old sandstone carving of a guardian spirit (genius) that protected the military outpost, offering insights into Roman soldiers' spiritual lives and religious practices on Hadrian's Wall.
Nine men, aged 54 to 76, have appeared in court charged with a total of 41 historical sexual offences against eight child victims in south Wales between 1985 and 1996. The arrests were made across the UK following Gwent Police's Operation Oak, with cases transferred to Crown court.
UK homes are ill-equipped for rising temperatures, with past policy failures like the Green Homes Grant exacerbating the issue. London's mayor proposes a heat-ready plan, but its implementation faces significant public investment challenges amidst political quietness on the climate crisis.
Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games will introduce historic medals with braille and tactile elements for visually impaired athletes, designed by Militsa Milenkova. The Reuleaux triangle shape and engraved patterns reflect Glasgow's heritage, marking a new benchmark for inclusivity.
Scientists warn that the current El Nino event, though a "prelude," already exhibits extreme destructive power, potentially rivalling the 1997-98 super El Nino. The National Marine Environmental Forecasting Centre's chief forecaster, Jiang Hua, highlights unusually warm water anomalies in the Pacific and Indian Oceans, signaling a perilous future.
Traces of ancient grass bedding found in South Africa's Border Cave reveal that prehistoric hunter-gatherers meticulously prepared and maintained their sleeping areas, using fire to clear old layers and deter pests, offering insights into early human culture.
Sydney's housing market sees its first quarterly price drop in 3.5 years, impacting premium areas. Experts note first home buyers are less affected as outer suburbs rise, though a ripple effect is expected. Investors are hesitant due to uncertainty and rate hikes.
The Trump administration proposes weakening federal oversight of construction projects affecting historic sites by revising Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. Critics, including preservation groups and former officials, warn this move would endanger cultural heritage across the U.S. and remove public and tribal consultation.
