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Scientists discover a hidden 100-million-year-old volcanic system
Scientists have identified a previously unknown volcanic system that formed approximately 100 million years ago in northwestern Iran, revealing new insights into the region’s ancient geological history and tectonic processes.
Woman told she had cancer by NHS worker who inappropriately accessed her records
A woman was informed of her cancer diagnosis by a hospital employee who inappropriately accessed her medical records before she received official test results from her consultant.
Typhoon Champi: Hundreds of flights cancelled as storm shuts Taiwan
Typhoon Champi prompted the cancellation of hundreds of flights across East Asia on Friday as it approached Taiwan’s north-east coast, forcing widespread school and office closures.
Amid Trump’s assaults on DEI, how one university is elevating Black students
Sacramento State’s Black Honors College, launched in 2024, provides specialized education and community for Black students amid broader rollbacks of diversity programs on campuses nationwide.
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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.
Target says its turnaround is picking up steam, with help from a big tariff refund
Target posted stronger quarterly sales and raised full-year guidance, supported by a $752 million tariff refund boost. The retailer’s comparable sales exceeded Wall Street expectations as its turnaround strategy gains momentum.
Likely BMO swan song shows trucking credit strengthening
BMO’s transportation unit, being sold to Stonepeak, showed strengthening trucking credit conditions in third-quarter earnings, with provisions for credit losses hitting their lowest level since early 2023.
Nvidia stock is on a 7-day losing streak ahead of its big earnings report
Nvidia stock declined for seven consecutive trading days ahead of its earnings report, marking its longest losing streak since 2022, with the stock down approximately 7% during the period.
Visa and Mastercard stocks close at record highs in August 2026
Visa and Mastercard shares closed at record highs in August, with Visa rising 3.1% to $382.41, reflecting continued strength in U.S. consumer spending despite broader economic pressures.
RBC warns on German consumer weakness, cuts H&M and JD Sports forecasts
RBC Capital Markets cut profit forecasts for H&M and JD Sports, citing weak German consumer demand driven by higher costs of living and shifting shopping patterns toward e-commerce.