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Burnham has nothing to hide as he prepares to meet president he once called poisonous. It may actually win him more respect It makes a pleasant change. Not so long ago, Keir Starmer was falling over himself in his efforts to keep things sweet with Donald Trump. Offering the US president a second state visit within minutes of meeting him. Everyone knows you should never put out on the first date: it only makes the other person think you’re a pushover. Sure enough, The Donald banked the marching bands and the Windsor silver service, made polite conversation for three days and then went back to trash-talking him. Yet still, Starmer just sat there and took it. As if one word of criticism would be too much. Wittering on about the “special relationship” as if Trump gave a moment’s thought to the UK before he did anything. The rest of us wouldn’t have put money on the US president even being able to locate Britain on a map. It was only latterly, when The Donald chose to bomb Iran, that the penny finally dropped for Keir. And even then he looked pained by the apparent betrayal, as he resisted the calls of Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage to join in the war. Continue reading...

From Kuwait to Saudi Arabia, Gulf states are deepening defence ties with Pakistan, but its own gains remain unclear.

Golf club manufacturer Callaway ends its partnership with content creator Good Good with immediate effect and donates $1m to women's charity after promoting advert that shows a woman being pushed over.

This live blog has now closed – but our coverage continues at a new blog here Eyewitness accounts have been emerging from the Tibetan side of the border , with a woman saying she was travelling from Gyirong town towards Nepal on Wednesday morning when her group encountered the flood about 4km from Gyirong port. “Trees and electricity poles had already been knocked down, and the flood water was bearing down on us. We didn’t dare turn around, so we could only reverse,” the woman, surnamed Fang, told Xiaoxiang Morning News . I was really scared. My whole body was trembling. Continue reading...

Dos Santos and Russell smash hurdles world records Werro comes within 0.42sec of 800m world record Bednarek and Wanyonyi clock world-leading times Masai Russell and Alison Dos Santos each set a world record while Mondo Duplantis won a historic pole vault on a frenetic Thursday night in Zurich. The Letzigrund Stadium had a raucous sell-out 25,000 crowd and the still, balmy weather conditions helped the athletes no end. Continue reading...

PBS News White House correspondent Liz Landers asked the president about what the ruling means for states like North Carolina, where mail-in ballots are due to be sent out next week.

Bosnian Serb commander responsible for Srebrenica massacre dies in prison while serving life sentence for genocide From the archive: Fourteen years a fugitive: the hunt for the Butcher of Bosnia Ratko Mladić will die in jail. But go to Bosnia: you’ll see that he won Ratko Mladić, the infamous Serbian general who was serving a life sentence for genocide committed during the Bosnian war, has died in prison in The Hague. Mladić had been one of the main architects of the policy of ethnic cleansing during the Bosnian war. He was convicted of genocide for orchestrating the 1995 killing of at least 8,000 Muslims in the UN-designated “safe area” Srebrenica , the worst massacre in Europe since the second world war. Continue reading...

Cullen voiced the heroic Optimus Prime in the Transformers TV series and then the Hollywood films.

Celtic and Rangers are ordered to play their next home Scottish Cup ties behind closed doors after fan disorder last season.

Silver can play a critical role in a diversified portfolio. Here's how much it costs per ounce right now.

Understanding the pricing trends and dynamics of the gold market is crucial for making sound financial choices.

The LFB says 125 firefighters are responding to a large fire on a Neasden industrial estate.

The desperate search for survivors in Nepal may get harder as concerns about new flooding emerge. Daniel Hovey, an emergency response vice president for Direct Relief, joins CBS News with more.

Sweden winger Monica Jusu Bah helped BK Hacken win the inaugural Women's Europa Cup last season.

Footage shows cars being set on fire during an event for one of the young men who died in A66 crash.

Jamie and Amy Shinneman are teaming up for their fifth marathon, with him on foot and her in a racing wheelchair.

Chair Allan Leighton says lower prices and an improved online service are attracting more shoppers Asda has heralded its first quarterly growth in more than two years as the supermarket’s boss said it was attracting more shoppers with lower prices and an improved online service. Allan Leighton, the executive chair of the UK’s third-largest grocer, said a 0.2% rise in sales at established stores, excluding fuel, in the three months to the end of June was “a huge milestone” which was “psychologically important for the business”. In the previous quarter sales had fallen 2.3%. Continue reading...

President Trump insists Iran is "begging to make a deal" to end the war, but Tehran, and crucially China, say his economic warfare tactics will fail.

The incident happened about an hour after the National Transportation Safety Board released new details​ about a similar incident in early August.

Christian Drogan’s Invading Britain shows former builder turned journalist trying to travel from France to England in small boat Rupert Murdoch’s online channel TalkTV is facing criticism after it did not disclose that a journalist who travelled to Britain in a small boat for a documentary was a Reform party member and activist. The channel revealed the “world exclusive” this week, stating that the treacherous journey had made the former builder turned journalist Christian Drogan the first British man “to invade his own country”. Continue reading...

Tehran may be considering negotiations as the conflict with the U.S. passes the 6-month mark. CBS News' Aaron MacLean has more.

Many of the US president's goals remain unfulfilled, despite claims of victory.

Families are waiting for news of their loved ones as rescue teams race to reach survivors of the Nepal-Tibet flash flood

Rescuers pulled out survivors and helicopters ferried people to safety as Nepal and China raced to respond after catastrophic flash floods​ killed hundreds of people.

Caused by parasites spread via Anopheles mosquitoes, malaria can cause symptoms including nausea, headache and intense waves of fever and chills.

The country’s machines can serve hot ramen, spot fake coins, and even withstand earthquakes. The post The surprising science behind Japan’s vending machine obsession appeared first on Popular Science .

Scientists tracking thousands of animals found that our physical presence can reshape where wildlife moves and lives, sometimes as strongly as roads, cities, and other human development. Because different species reacted in very different ways, conservation efforts may need to become much more targeted.

This trio of high-tech observatories will continue to unlock the secrets of the cosmos. The post How NASA’s new Nancy Grace Roman space telescope compares with Hubble and Webb appeared first on Popular Science .

By 2011, the iPhone was already a photographic force to be reckoned with, but the 4S era was a huge step toward its current dominance. The post Looking back on iPhone 4S: The devices that finally convinced that photography world that smartphones were “real cameras” appeared first on Popular Science .

Every one of 212 plant-based meat alternatives and drinks tested in the UK contained at least one naturally occurring fungal toxin, though concentrations remained below recommended EU guideline levels. Researchers say the bigger question is whether regularly eating large amounts of these foods could lead to potentially concerning cumulative exposure over time.

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Arc'teryx built its new jacket to last for years and endure many repairs before it heads to recycling. It's part of a larger initiative to keep outdoor gear out of landfills. The post I wore the new Arc’teryx ultra-sustainable Sperro SV jacket into the French Alps to test its toughness appeared first on Popular Science .

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A shut-down reactor is still radiating something – and physicists just caught it. ScienceAlert stories are written, fact-checked, and edited by humans, never generated by AI. Don't miss a story, subscribe here.

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Gold prices remained supported with ANZ saying investors were seeking protection from runaway budget deficits and a weaker dollar by buying the precious metal.

Find insight on gold futures, South32, Mineral Resources and more in the latest Market Talks covering Basic Materials.

Plus, a defense-stock opportunity and timber cut down

The SpaceX and Anduril backer wants to expand its investments in chips, robots and other hardware.

The dollar was steady, awaiting new impetus from Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh’s keynote speech at Jackson Hole later Friday.

Oil futures snapped a three-session losing streak and settled higher as the market turns its attention away from the Middle East to the Russia-Ukraine war that’s heating up.

Fed chief to address Jackson Hole at 10 a.m. ET; Brent climbs 2%

Find insight on oil futures, Equinor, Harbour Energy and more in the latest Market Talks covering Energy and Utilities.

Trade unions threaten to withhold support for politicians, joining the popular backlash against the construction.

Trading apps have replaced bucket shops, but Wall Street abounds with eerie parallels to 1901.

Plus, Dollar General is gaining market share as uptick in traffic helped drive sales higher.

Oil and gas prices remained elevated amid uncertainty over the Middle East conflict, but firms appear increasingly confident that strong consumer demand and a resilient economy can offset the pressure.

The deal would have seen Solstice, a maker of refrigerants and advanced materials, buy specialty-chemicals maker Element for more than $12 billion in cash and stock.

Gap named Michael Francis as the next chief executive officer of Old Navy, its largest brand.

Find insight on the Royal Bank of Canada, Toronto-Dominion Bank, Monte dei Paschi and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services.

Dollar General and Dollar Tree each reported gains in sales and store traffic on Thursday as higher gas prices forced shoppers to pare back.

Find insight on Nvidia, Salesforce, CrowdStrike and more in the latest Market Talks covering Technology, Media and Telecom.

Plus, a new book documents 50 years of marketing to Black consumers.

The country star supported early childhood literacy, disaster relief, the development of the Covid-19 vaccine and more.

The Emirati “spy sheikh” backs a 49% stake in the entity behind the new World Liberty bank.

The retailer cut its outlook for the second time this year and fired its chief growth officer after logging disappointing revenue and traffic in the second quarter.

United Wholesale Mortgage’s performance shouldn’t be conflated with the FHA’s program-wide performance.

Charges could come this fall as part of a new batch of insider trading cases.

The vice president rejects Milton Friedman’s free-market principles in favor of bigger government.

Beneath the rocky slopes of Mount Timpanogos lies far more ice than anyone walking across the surface might suspect. Researchers used gravity measurements to map the buried glacier in 3D and found it is about 83% ice, with enough frozen water to fill 600 Olympic swimming pools. Their findings suggest rock glaciers form as falling debris buries persistent snow and preserves it for thousands of years. Similar formations around the world may collectively store tens of gigatons of hidden water.

A pilot program placing solar panels between the rails has proven successful enough that the idea is spreading to Italy, France and Korea.

More than 1,000 volunteers buried cotton underwear across Switzerland to help scientists measure how active different soils are. The faster the fabric disappeared, the more biological activity was taking place underground. Gardens showed the fastest decomposition, while lawns had the least, revealing how strongly land management can shape soil life.

In the heart of tech-mad San Francisco, Arion Press makes some of the world’s most sought-after dead-tree artifacts, including a new riff on the Declaration of Independence.

Using Asian bittersweet, the much-hated invasive species, she created whimsical rustic objects and enchanting furniture.

The live action-animation hybrid comedy fought a real-life studio battle to win its theatrical release.

After the court forced the removal of the president’s name from the building’s title, the center devised a plan to add an inscription honoring President Trump.

The crown jewel of the singer’s philanthropic efforts has handed out hundreds of millions of books to children over the past 31 years. But it isn’t immune to funding cuts.

How a cookbook helped Jewish immigrants adapt to middle-class American life while not losing their connection to their culinary culture.

To prepare for the invasion of Sicily in 1943, the U.S. Navy needed detailed information about the island. New York City’s underworld had answers.

After a plague wipes out most of humanity, Jacob Elordi’s mechanic and Josh Brolin’s ex-Marine debate their different visions of survival in the director’s newest sci-fi story.

Barney but Satan: That’s the macabre world Casper Kelly posits in his horror comedy about an adorable but monstrous children’s television unicorn.

After 13 years, a new “Grand Theft Auto” is finally coming out. Gamers have deemed it an unofficial holiday, and they’re using their PTO accordingly.

A documentary looks back at what went wrong — and right — during the making of “Exorcist II: The Heretic,” the director John Boorman’s maligned 1977 sequel.

This crime thriller on Netflix, based on Alex North’s novel, sees the stars entangled in a story of murder, familial conflict, and procedural obstacles.

A federal investigation and conflict over Israel are preoccupying the United Auto Workers president ahead of a vote that would give him a second term.

Tech firms are courting Democrats and hiring advisers to prepare for potential investigations if Republicans lose control of the House.

The ruling is likely to set off a legal scramble over regulations that some states say will disrupt the midterm elections.

Stories from JSTOR Daily about education, libraries, learning, and student life. The post Back to School appeared first on JSTOR Daily .

Plus, the rural South faces an economic blow not seen since the fall of King Cotton, and we map out how the Iran war has changed the world.

Across the country, parents described feeling some validation after the landmark $17.1 billion settlement. But they also felt skeptical that much of anything will change.

Revolution Medicines attracted takeover interest but decided to go it alone. This week’s FDA approval of its pancreatic cancer pill is the payoff.

Managers are adjusting to a world where buying the first round and cracking a joke could be seen as keeping the mood light—or blurring boundaries.

Commit to your friendships like you do the gym.

From oil prices to regional alliances, the six-month-old conflict has defied expectations and unsteadied the global balance of power.

Trump’s replacement of a military war with a heightened economic one is not expected to alter Iran’s strategy, while further impoverishing its people.

NASA’s latest offering to the stars comes from a legacy of great observatories that enabled decades of discovery and unearthed new mysteries about the universe.

Iranians have become increasingly desperate, as they grapple with an economic crisis made worse by the conflict and grow increasingly skeptical about President Trump’s motives.

Growth is holding up despite renewed tensions over trade, geopolitics and bond markets, though the AI boom’s outsize role is a growing concern.

Robin Wigglesworth of Financial Times explains everything you need to know about the Trump administration’s meddling with the bond market.

Given the challenges in forecasting and detecting such calamities, researchers advised banning construction on floodplains and marking out clear evacuation routes.

The government retaliated against the A.I. start-up “for constitutionally protected expressive activities,” a federal judge in California wrote.

There is a U.S.-led war in the Middle East and the midterm elections on the horizon, but President Trump’s latest priority seems to be “Making The Great Lakes Even Greater.”

Every lake is Lake America, and every Gulf is the Gulf of America.

Analysis by the company’s DeepMind unit suggests that an A.I.-enabled model delivers accurate forecasts a day or more before conventional models can.

An ice avalanche that started high in the Himalayas tumbled thousands of feet, releasing vast amounts of energy that pulverized the ice into a significant volume of floodwater.

General Mills announced it is dropping synthetic food dyes in its cereals, swapping them for natural alternatives to keep its products colorful.

Here’s how to ace the early rounds of the U.S. Open without pushing your bank account to break point.

President Trump originally intended to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 with remarks at ground zero, but the memorial’s organizers do not allow speeches. Mr. Trump changed his plans.

A playbook to curb the growing power of Big Tech.

High temperatures and new safety rules are transforming practice as a new school year begins.

Doing research and getting advice from your doctor before you go can make your trip smoother.

The devastating tsunami-like wave likely began when part of a glacier plummeted into a mountain valley, scientists believe.

Investors want Kevin Warsh, the Fed chairman, to address inflation, interest rates and the bond market in a major speech. Some worry he won’t say enough.

The move to rename the lake on the U.S.-Canada border came as the president escalated his dispute with America’s northern neighbor.

Following an executive order signed by President Donald Trump, the U.S. Department of Interior will now refer to Lake Ontario as Lake America. Now, House Democrats are looking for ways to reverse this decision.

Oil prices edged lower but traded above midweek lows, as earlier hopes for an advance in peace talks and the reopening of the Hormuz Strait were fading.

Crown Prince Haakon, the only son of King Harald V, will become monarch, a largely ceremonial and symbolic role.

Many Republicans are hoping for financial support from President Trump, whose fund-raising power in the party remains unmatched despite his low poll numbers.