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Star Trek actor Walter Koenig, who played Pavel Chekov, dies aged 90
Walter Koenig, the actor who portrayed Pavel Chekov in the original Star Trek series, has died at age 90. He remained active in entertainment throughout his career, appearing in multiple Star Trek films and the series Babylon 5.
Busted’s James Bourne says ‘hero’ brother saved his life with kidney donation
Busted guitarist James Bourne says his brother Chris saved his life by donating a kidney after doctors indicated he had only a few years to live.
Burnham backs mandatory suicide prevention training for social workers after parent-carer Matilda Davis’s death
Andy Burnham has backed mandatory suicide prevention training for social workers following the death of Matilda Davis, a 36-year-old parent-carer who died by suicide after meeting with professionals.
Trump leans into unprecedented power ahead of midterm elections
President Trump highlighted his expanded authority in his second term, citing actions he said would have been impossible before, as he campaigns ahead of midterm elections.
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Ukraine’s drone attacks have left Russia desperately scrambling for oil imports
Russia has intensified efforts to secure fuel imports from multiple international sources after Ukrainian drone strikes degraded its refining capacity, creating widespread domestic fuel shortages and rationing.
UK urged to help free British-Egyptian ‘arrested in Cairo over sister’s activism’
A British-Egyptian woman arrested in Cairo on 16 August is claimed to have been detained to pressure her sister, a UK-based political activist critical of Egypt’s government, her lawyers say.
Regional powers seek off-ramp from Iran war, and other Middle East developments
Regional powers pursue diplomatic solutions to the Iran conflict as tanker attacks continue in the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, developments emerge in Gaza ceasefire implementation and a high-profile assault case in Jerusalem.
Andrew Tate is seeking bail in his extradition fight. Here’s why that’s unlikely
Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan seek bail while fighting extradition to the U.K. on charges including rape and human trafficking. Legal experts say bail approval in international extradition cases is extremely rare.
Jon Ossoff, usually a head down senator, has found a formula to excite Democrats
Senator Jon Ossoff of Georgia, a Democrat in a Trump-won state, has become a standout performer for his party through viral speeches and constituent services, defying expectations of a vulnerable race.
Tech companies and local officials are covering data center talks in NDAs
Tech companies and local officials are using nondisclosure agreements to shield data center negotiations from the public, raising concerns about transparency and democratic accountability in communities where projects are being developed.
Nuclear regulator prepares to abandon decades-old radiation safety rule
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is preparing to eliminate a fifty-year-old radiation safety standard known as ALARA to support nuclear energy expansion for artificial intelligence data centers under the Trump administration.
School districts face a back-to-school math problem: The high price of diesel
School districts nationwide face significant budget strain as diesel prices have surged nearly $2 per gallon compared to last year, affecting the 90% of U.S. school buses that run on the fuel.
Russia says it launched a ‘massive’ overnight strike on 9 Ukrainian cities
Russia conducted a massive overnight strike using missiles and drones against nine Ukrainian cities, causing civilian casualties and infrastructure damage as the conflict continues into its fifth year.
Soaring summer power bills spark protests — and even disconnections
High summer power bills in Oklahoma have sparked widespread protests and utility disconnections, with some residents facing bills exceeding $1,300 as heat waves intensify across the country.
Anthropic tells investors annualized revenue run rate climbed to $65 billion in July
Anthropic reported an annualized revenue run rate of $65 billion in July, representing sevenfold growth year-over-year, as the AI company prepares for an anticipated IPO filing.
Home Depot reaffirms guidance amid ‘frozen housing market conditions’
Home Depot beat earnings expectations and reaffirmed full-year guidance, citing market share gains despite what its CFO called ‘frozen housing market conditions’ limiting consumer spending.