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Navigating app surpasses Google and Apple Maps on top-downloaded US chart after posting ‘we’re not changing it’ A pioneering online mapping app that defied Donald Trump by refusing to rename Lake Ontario has become the most in-demand navigation tool in the US. MapQuest, which was openly dismissive of the president’s 27 August executive order directing federal agencies to refer to the smallest of the Great Lakes as “Lake America” amid a trade spat with Canada, leapfrogged rivals Google Maps and Apple Maps to top the most-downloaded list, as first reported by TechCrunch . Continue reading...

Manchester City pay a joint-British transfer record fee of £125m for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez.

In June, the Supreme Court cleared the way to end temporary protected status for Haitians and Syrians living in the U.S. The Trump administration let that TPS expire last month, and about 350,000 Haitians became at risk of deportation. The impact is now hitting the small city of Springfield, Ohio, long a political flashpoint in the debate around immigration. Stephanie Sy reports.

The censure vote drew bipartisan support, and followed an investigation by the House Ethics Committee into allegations of sexual harassment against two young female staff members.

British Wimbledon semi-finalist loses 6-3, 6-3, 7-5 Elena Rybakina into second round with 6-3, 6-2 win Six weeks on from the fortnight that changed his life, Arthur Fery’s first grand slam appearance since his semi-final run at Wimbledon came under considerably different circumstances. He is now the 33rd best men’s player in the world, a direct entrant for all of the biggest tournaments, and he has continued to gain experience at the highest level of professional tennis each week. As a result of his continued exposure on the tour, though, Fery’s adversaries have also learned a bit more about him. In his first main draw appearance at the US Open, Fery came up against a prepared and sharp Lorenzo Musetti, who knew exactly how to exploit the vulnerable parts of his game in order to secure a win. The Italian comprehensively outplayed the British No 1, reaching the second round with a comfortable 6-3, 6-3, 7-5 victory. Continue reading...

Outgoing congressman Thomas Massie urges justice department to launch immediate investigation An outgoing Republican congressman accused billionaire Leon Black and David Copperfield, the illusionist, of being co-conspirators of the accused late sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein , and repeated a call for the Department of Justice to launch an immediate investigation into the men, among others. Thomas Massie, a Kentucky Republican who recently lost his primary to a challenger backed by Donald Trump , named several friends and associates of Epstein on the floor of the House in his bid to “shame” the Department of Justice to investigate a group of men and one woman who Massie called “perpetrators” of Epstein’s crimes. He also noted that, nearly one year after Trump signed the Epstein Transparency Act, which led to the release of millions of so-called “Epstein files”, millions more have yet to be publicly disclosed. Additional reporting by Anna Betts Continue reading...

Foreign secretary tells MPs he will try to stop illegal settlements carving up the West Bank Ed Miliband has promised to “reset” Britain’s policy on Israel, saying he will try to stop British companies helping build settlements in the West Bank. Speaking to the Commons for the first time as foreign secretary, Miliband said he would set out measures to prevent UK involvement in projects such as the illegal E1 plan , which critics say would split the West Bank in half. Continue reading...

Wendell Berry has died at age 92 He was a beloved American poet, novelist, essayist, and farmer.

Hakainde Hichilema swept to victory, but his main rival is now in custody charged with treason.

Prosecutors say the 17-year-old from North Carolina also published a manifesto from the two teenage shooters in the 18 May attack.

Iranian news agencies said retaliatory missile and drone attacks on US targets had begun.

The rock band invite us into the studio to talk about the unexpected "third act" of their career.

Government says ‘dangerous behaviour’ is part of effort by Moscow to cause damage with hybrid attacks The German government has blamed Russia for the drone attack on Leipzig airport last month, calling it “dangerous behaviour” and part of a systematic and concerted effort by Moscow to “cause great damage” through a large number of hybrid attacks. The interior minister, Alexander Dobrindt, and the foreign minister, Johann Wadephul, ended weeks of speculation and the government’s hesitancy to blame Russia, saying in a brisk 10-minute briefing in Berlin that all indications were the Russian state had provided the knowhow and equipment for the planned attack and “low-level agents” were recruited to carry it out. Continue reading...

Sen. Ed Markey, 80, is set to face 47-year-old Rep. Seth Moulton in Massachusetts on Tuesday in a Democratic primary for Senate set to be marked by discussions of age and generational change. CBS News' political director Fin Gómez has more.

Follow the day’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Ride share driver charged on allegations of committing sexual acts during booking A ride share driver will face court in Sydney today over multiple allegations of sexual acts, including one allegedly committed in the city’s CBD last weekend. They’re sick and tired of the feminisation of our curriculum and the lack of direction and leadership that they’re given. Maybe we should look at getting more male teachers in. That used to be an agenda. I don’t know what’s happened to that, but maybe we should have more male role models in schools. I just know young boys often feel that they don’t get any kind of instruction, leadership. They’re not cherished there. They’re patronised. They’re full of testosterone. … I just worry some of the solutions here don’t really understand what goes in a young boy’s mind. Continue reading...

The vehicle is being built at JLR's manufacturing plant in Solihull, in the West Midlands.

NHS emergency departments are seeing more cases of self-harm, eating disorders and emotional distress in young people.

A 22-year-old college baseball player was gunned down in Pennsylvania last week after knocking on the wrong door. On Tuesday, a 58-year-old police corporal was charged with manslaughter. Tom Hanson reports.

No one spotted a shark on Monday off the coast of Martha's Vineyard, in the very same town where "Jaws" was filmed. But a woman emerged from the ocean there with what officials say looked like a shark bite. Lilia Luciano reports.

Lamine Camara is staying at Monaco after the Senegal midfielder's £47.1m move to Chelsea collapses.

Sunderland have beaten Crystal Palace to the signing of Malick Fofana from Lyon.

Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo pleaded no contest on Tuesday to a civil charge of operating while intoxicated. He explained how football injuries led to painkillers and eventually alcohol, but also took responsibility for what he called failures. Mark Strassmann reports.

U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll submitted his resignation Monday after months of friction with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. CBS News' Eleanor Watson has more.

U.S. forces struck Iran on Tuesday, the second series of attacks in three days. Meanwhile, lawmakers reacted to the resignation of U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, part of a wave of about two dozen early departures among America's generals, admirals and top military brass. Weijia Jiang reports.

Autonomous crop-spraying aircraft are leading the way in pilot-free flying.

What happens to you during extreme heat waves? How does your body try to protect itself?

Rare storms covered huge stretches of Chile’s Atacama Desert in snow and dumped extraordinary amounts of rain on one of the driest regions on Earth. The extreme weather shut down observatories, triggered damaging floods and mudflows, and unfolded against the backdrop of a strengthening El Niño.

Three storms, spurred on by El Niño, are inching closer to Hawaii. Could one of them even affect California this weekend?

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The unknown fish species was spotted in the northwestern Atlantic Ocean. The post NOAA scientists spot ‘outrageously tiny’ fish appeared first on Popular Science .

A lone signal from an experiment in South Dakota doesn’t fit the profile of any other known particles, physicists say.

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Snake embryos begin life curled into a distinctive right-handed spiral, and scientists may finally know why. Their bodies grow faster than their guts, creating a tether that forces the lengthening embryo to buckle and twist inside the egg. Researchers reached the conclusion after studying more than 900 embryos and using CT scans to reveal the hidden anatomy behind the coils.

NASA has brought two of Swift’s telescopes back online after technical problems derailed a commercial mission intended to rescue the aging observatory by raising its orbit. With atmospheric drag pulling the spacecraft downward faster than expected, scientists may have only another month or two before Swift falls below a critical operating altitude.

Researchers discovered a possible way cancer cells hide from the immune system: they build a thick, sugar-rich coating around themselves. High blood sugar can strengthen this protective shield under conditions that resemble the environment inside tumors, with the protein HSF1 playing a key role. Blocking this process could make cancer cells easier for the immune system to recognize and destroy.

NASA and SpaceX have delayed Crew-13 after finding an oxidizer leak in the Dragon spacecraft’s propulsion system during prelaunch preparations. Engineers are investigating the problem before the four-person crew can begin its journey to the International Space Station.

Mindfulness, gratitude, and optimism training may improve blood pressure, inflammation, and other heart-health measures within just eight to 12 weeks. The strongest programs paired daily practice with regular reinforcement, suggesting that improving psychological well-being could become another tool for protecting cardiovascular health.

‘It is good to know that the fish can respond to these big changes.’ The post These fish rely on teamwork to find food in murky water appeared first on Popular Science .

Roughly 14,000 bears killed during the last fiscal year, but more humane measures are also effective. The post Japan’s continuing bear problems can’t be solved by culling alone appeared first on Popular Science .

A study of people over 90 found that dementia risk remains strongly shaped by sex, race and genetics, with women and black participants facing notably higher risks. Intriguingly, some people stayed cognitively healthy despite carrying major risk factors, potentially offering clues to how the brain can resist dementia deep into old age.

The skyfather Sabazios had fans. The post Two-headed snake pottery suggests ancient Roman mystery cult spanned over 2,000 miles appeared first on Popular Science .

A once-nightly pill cut breathing interruptions by about 44% in a major phase 3 sleep apnea trial, while improving oxygen levels and disease severity. By strengthening the muscles that keep the airway open during sleep, AD109 could offer a new option for people unable to tolerate CPAP.

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A vast plume rising from deep inside Earth may be responsible for mysterious movements along the East African Rift. The discovery reveals how forces deep in the mantle are working alongside shallower geological forces as the continent slowly pulls apart.

Her mapping of the ribosome, which led to new designs for antibiotics, faced years of derision, as many scientists saw it as a dead-end effort.

You could spend $17,00 on the first Apple Watch, but it turns out the device didn't need a limited edition gold case to become a fashion accessory. The post The Apple Watch became an unlikely fashion icon by simply not being ugly appeared first on Popular Science .

Amazon has dropped prices across the board on everything from outdoor gear and kitchen gadgets to home electronics and more. The post Amazon’s Labor Day sale has 98 deals worth your time (including the lowest price ever on Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones) appeared first on Popular Science .

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Many factors are sending yields higher, but rising energy costs are the inflationary trigger

Find insight on gold futures, Air Liquide and more in the latest Market Talks covering basic materials.

Japan’s finance minister, Satsuki Katayama, is under pressure to strengthen the yen while balancing competing demands from the prime minister and Washington.

Novo Nordisk’s chief executive, Mike Doustdar, is a year into a corporate turnaround. He says investors are still underestimating the promise of the company’s drugs.

Plus, stocks fall and new job-market numbers are mixed.

The new round values the prediction market at $21 billion, up from $15 billion. Mr. Trump’s firm, 1789 Capital, will invest around $300 million.

Higher yields aren’t yet a crisis. They could be if the politicians in Washington don’t listen.

Find insight on Robinhood Markets, Andreessen Horowitz, bitcoin ETFs, Carnival’s new credit card and more in the latest Market Talks covering financial services.

Oil rose in early Asian trade amid growing U.S.-Iran hostilities. The U.S. and Iran exchanged fire Tuesday as they continued to battle for control of the Strait of Hormuz.

The Federal Housing Administration’s mortgage insurance program is financially sound and helps prevent expensive foreclosures.

Plus, the 21 banks jumping into stablecoins and the price tag for a photo with Trump.

Twenty-one firms including several megabanks plan to establish a company that would help guard against competition from digital assets.

South Korea’s headline inflation rose above 3% again in August after easing the previous month, supporting the central bank’s back-to-back rate increases to curb price pressures.

Japanese 10-year yield hits highest level in three decades; Nasdaq falls

The ISM’s purchasing managers index was 54.6 in August compared with 55.6 in July. Analysts polled by The Wall Street Journal were expecting a reading of 55.3.

The inventor known for household appliances is turning to oral care. “We don’t really structure things on a business plan,” he says.

Plus, Westinghouse Electric looks to ride turnaround to an eventual IPO.

Advisers say fixed income still has a place in a diversified portfolio, despite a global bond market rout.

Anonymous complaint and litigation challenge Trump administration’s claims that it can implement rules without disruption.

The Trump administration’s deal with a private oil company to increase oil production in the South American country could take many years to come to fruition.

Republicans and Democrats are eager to avoid another shutdown drama as they focus on re-election.

The Republican National Committee is planning a pair of high-dollar fundraisers during this month’s midterm convention in Dallas.

Should schools tackle controversial political issues? A 1903 educator thought doing so was essential to preparing future voters. The post What Civics Class Is For appeared first on JSTOR Daily .

The debate over who pays for damage from fires, including utilities linked to major blazers, remains unresolved.

Vice President JD Vance reaffirmed the U.S. relationship with Israel but warned of a growing suspicion of Israel among Americans under 40.

The study, one of the first to examine how edibles affect driving, tested impairment after various doses of cannabis gummies.

I could get a nice cash windfall for it. Then again, it has been in the family for generations.

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Today we visit Pennsylvania, where there’s a high-stakes clash over A.I. jobs and the environment.

Curators from Ethiopia and the Toledo Museum will study a prized, but thinly documented, trove of antiquities to decide which must be returned because of questionable provenance.

Roy Cohn was Sen. Joe McCarthy’s fixer and for decades a gifted attention-seeker. The tendency to overstate his influence lives on.

Navigation companies face a new dilemma after President Trump ordered Lake Ontario to be renamed Lake America.

The iPhone-maker has followed Google on its maps app after President Trump’s order to rename Lake Ontario.

To protect its waters from overexposure to nitrates, Denmark is proposing a crackdown on fertilizer use. Farmers aren’t happy.

At a summit meant to showcase President Trump’s economic policies as a model for the world, Europeans complained about tariffs and the war with Iran.

Big technology and management changes are greeting John Ternus, whose long-serving predecessor, Tim Cook, will stay on as executive chair.

Renewed fighting revived concerns the conflict could become more prolonged and further disrupt oil flows through the Persian Gulf, just as supply risks are being compounded elsewhere.

The country’s government estimates that the recent catastrophic floods caused $5 billion in damage. That’s one-tenth of Nepal’s entire economy.

A symbol of the hardening of America’s urban landscapes — and also a decent perch for a quick slice of pizza.

Zohran Mamdani has wasted an opportunity to address the city’s real long-term fiscal problems.

Also, borrowing costs rise around the world. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.

Floods are common across the Southwest this time of year, when even a little bit of rain can quickly become dangerous.

The Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia, which is affiliated with Drexel University, cited attendance struggles and higher costs in its decision to close.

Russia can’t afford a full-scale second front, but sabotage, threats to undersea cables and border incursions may all be on the table.

The California Legislature moved quickly to approve the legislation in an attempt to stop ICE agents from using the gloves. Local law enforcement agencies have come out against the bill.

A majority of Americans ‌oppose President Donald Trump's order to rename Lake Ontario as "Lake America," a new poll found.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent accused China for flooding the world with its cheap exports.

Dayna Mooney chose alternative remedies over the recommendations of her son’s doctors. Was that her right as a parent or a threat to his care?

President Trump said the operation was a response to Iran’s attempts to mine the strait and target American servicemembers in the Middle East.

Amid a trade war, Canada’s Liberals swept three special votes and new polling suggested strong support for Prime Minister Mark Carney and his retaliatory tariffs against the U.S.

To help us report upcoming stories, we want to hear whether President Trump’s signature domestic legislation has had any effect on your household budget.

In an interview, Italy’s hard-right leader reveals how pragmatism is reshaping her vision for Europe.

The country said Moscow was behind an explosive-laden drone found near a Ukrainian plane at a German airport last month. President Vladimir Putin of Russia called the accusation “a grave mistake.”

In the first such lawsuit, the Trump administration accused the district of hiding students’ gender transition from their parents against federal law.

The defense secretary’s cuts, which have hit about 10 percent of the military’s top officers, are dividing the Pentagon, officials said.

Lawmakers sent the legislation to President Trump in an overwhelming vote, reflecting bipartisan enthusiasm around punting a messy spending fight until after the midterms.