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Glimpses into lives of Roman suburbanites in Bath revealed in rare finds
Roman artifacts discovered beneath Bath Assembly Rooms provide new insights into the city’s suburban population during ancient times, revealing evidence of everyday residents and military personnel.
Scientists discovered two bizarre new sea spiders that are “nightmare fuel”
Researchers at the University of British Columbia identified two previously unknown sea spider species from the Salish Sea, including one with distinctive hairy legs and red eyes, marking the first new species formally described from the region in nearly 100 years.
‘New path’: UK’s Burnham promises huge expansion of public services
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham promised major expansions of public services including healthcare, housing, and utilities during his first Labour conference speech, vowing to put Britain on a new path of equitable growth.
Ethiopia blames regional rivals as risk of conflict spillover rises
Ethiopia’s government accuses Eritrea, Sudan and Egypt of backing armed opposition groups as renewed fighting spreads across northern regions, raising concerns about potential regional conflict spillover.
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Poland accuses Russian military helicopter of violating its airspace
Poland reported a Russian military helicopter briefly crossed into its airspace on Wednesday morning, prompting the NATO member to scramble fighter jets in response to what officials characterized as a readiness test.
Janet Davies obituary
Janet Davies, who died aged 89, dedicated her adult life to international development and social justice work, serving Christian Aid and advocating for peace in the Middle East.
No signs Chagos deal can be adapted to suit Trump, say UK officials
The UK-Mauritius Chagos Islands deal remains stalled after Donald Trump rejected it as “a terrible deal,” with UK officials seeing little prospect for adaptation without a change in the US president’s position.
A Catholic media star will be beatified in St. Louis, moving a step closer to sainthood
Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, a prominent Catholic media personality, will be beatified this week in St. Louis, advancing him one miracle away from sainthood.
Does Medicare pay for long-term care? Many people get it wrong — and it may cost them later
A survey finds 39% of middle-class households incorrectly expect Medicare to cover long-term care costs, though the program generally does not, potentially leaving retirees financially unprepared.
UK government to offer clearer guidance on student loans after repayment row
The UK government will provide clearer guidance on student loan terms and conditions following criticism that borrowers were not adequately informed about potential changes to repayment requirements.
UK credit scores: should you worry about a big shake-up?
TransUnion, a major UK credit reference agency, is expanding its scoring system from a maximum of 710 to 999 later this month, though lenders’ credit decisions will remain unaffected.
Living abroad doesn’t end your U.S. tax obligations. What young expats need to know
Young Americans living abroad face complex tax obligations in both the U.S. and their country of residence, potentially requiring filing in multiple jurisdictions despite provisions that may prevent double taxation.
Student loan borrowers exiting SAVE may face sharply higher payments if they don’t take action soon
Federal student loan borrowers exiting the SAVE repayment plan face potential payment increases of 100-200% if they don’t transition to alternative programs before their deadlines.
Okta pops 20% after topping estimates as AI threat spikes demand for identity security
Okta shares surged 20% after the identity software provider exceeded fiscal second-quarter estimates, buoyed by growing demand for AI agent security tools and identity management solutions.
Dell surges 9% after lifting fiscal 2027 forecast on AI server strength
Dell Technologies shares rose 9% following stronger-than-expected fiscal second-quarter earnings and an elevated full-year forecast driven by robust demand for AI server infrastructure.
Fastly Inc. (FSLY) Jumps 15% Ahead of Tuesday’s Key Business Updates; Hedge Fund Conviction Weak
Fastly Inc. climbed 14.92 percent to $27.42 ahead of its Investor Day meeting, buoyed by AI security demand and new platform capabilities, though hedge fund conviction remained weak.