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From gold rush to cosmic questions: a South Dakota mine and the search for the secrets of the universe
Construction begins on the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment in a former South Dakota gold mine, aiming to unlock mysteries about the universe’s fundamental nature and matter-antimatter asymmetry.
Scientists discover metals that defy the deep freeze at -424°F
Scientists discovered that certain experimental metal alloys remain resistant to damage at -253°C, challenging long-standing assumptions about how metals behave in extreme cold.
Impulso Morelia: Tatiana Huezo’s ‘Galerna’ Takes Top José María Riba Award, With ‘Homeboys’ Another Key Winner
Tatiana Huezo’s fiction feature ‘Galerna’ won the top José María Riba Award at Impulso Morelia’s works-in-progress competition, while the documentary ‘Homeboys’ received special recognition and additional honors.
Jay-Z Brings Out Blue Ivy Carter, DJ Khaled and John Legend During the First of Two Nights at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium
Jay-Z performed the first of two nights at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium, featuring guest appearances from his daughter Blue Ivy Carter, DJ Khaled, John Legend, and Scarface as part of his yearlong “Jay-Z 30” celebration.
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Google’s Pixel 11 phone preorders come with up to $350 in gift cards
Google unveiled its Pixel 11 lineup with preorders now available, offering up to $350 in gift cards depending on the model purchased through major retailers.
American Airlines will stop upgrading elite flyers to business from coach on long domestic flights
American Airlines will stop offering complimentary business class upgrades to elite frequent flyers on certain long-haul domestic routes, redirecting them to premium economy instead starting Aug. 25.
Burnham vows crackdown on ‘rip-off’ business practices to ease cost of living
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced plans to ban misleading discount practices and strengthen subscription protections, measures expected to save consumers approximately £400 million annually.
Households near new pylons to get £250 taken off annual energy bills
UK households near new power pylons will receive £250 annual energy bill discounts as the government pursues over 40 grid upgrade projects nationwide to support renewable energy transition.
Panama canal fees soar due to Iran war and El Niño as ship ‘pays $4m to jump queue’
Panama Canal transit costs surge as ships face 10-day delays amid Iran-related detours and El Niño-driven water shortages, with one vessel reportedly paying $4 million to skip the queue.
Coughlans Bakery sites to reopen as Janes Pantry after buyout
Janes Pantry has acquired multiple locations from defunct Coughlans Bakery, planning to reopen 20 shops under its own brand following the chain’s closure in June.
Home Depot CEO taking temporary medical leave, two top execs to run the retailer
Home Depot CEO Ted Decker is taking temporary medical leave, with two executives assuming leadership roles until his return.
Syrian court sentences Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia for war crimes
A Syrian court sentenced former president Bashar al-Assad and his brother Maher to death in absentia for war crimes and crimes against humanity during the country’s 14-year civil war.
Zhu Rongji, who helped turn China into a trading giant, dies at 97
Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji, a major architect of China’s economic reforms and WTO entry, has died at age 97. He served as premier from 1998-2003 and transformed China into a manufacturing powerhouse.
US inflation eases as food and fuel costs cool
U.S. inflation eased to 3.4% year-over-year in July as food and energy prices moderated, though month-to-month increases in housing costs offset some gains.
Iran remains defiant as it vows to fight US until demands met
Iran’s new security chief declares the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the US ends military operations, lifts its blockade, releases frozen assets, and agrees to regional ceasefires.
WHO chief says Trump vaccine push goes against ‘decades of evidence’
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus criticized President Trump’s vaccine policy overhaul, stating it contradicts decades of scientific evidence and that vaccination decisions should be guided by science, not politics.