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Scientists say a forgotten particle may explain why the universe exists
Scientists propose that a long-overlooked heavy neutrino particle may explain why matter survived in the early universe instead of being annihilated by antimatter.
Woman told she had cancer by NHS worker who inappropriately accessed her records
A hospital employee accessed a patient’s medical records and disclosed her cancer diagnosis before her consultant could, breaching privacy protocols at a UK hospital.
Aspiring Accreditor Approves First Institution
The Commission for Public Higher Education, a newly established accreditor, has approved Florida Polytechnic University as its first institution, though it still lacks federal recognition.
Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and Red Driving School investigated over hidden fees
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority has opened formal investigations into Trainline, Virgin Atlantic, and Red Driving School over allegations of misleading pricing practices that fail to disclose mandatory fees upfront.
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‘Body in suitcase’ found in Australia turns out to be lifelike doll
Australian police launched a murder investigation after discovering a body in a suitcase near Sydney, but forensic testing revealed it was a lifelike doll with clothing and realistic features.
Monday briefing: How the new phase of confrontation at al-Aqsa signals a challenge to the status quo
Israeli far-right extremists and a government minister stormed al-Aqsa mosque compound in late July, marking an escalation in efforts to challenge the longstanding status quo governing the contested Jerusalem holy site.
Tropical Storm Dolphin causes flooding in eastern China
Tropical Storm Dolphin triggered widespread flooding across eastern China and the Philippines after making landfall as a typhoon, with authorities warning of severe flooding and landslide risks in affected regions.
Driver who broke the sound barrier attempts another land speed record in Utah
British driver Andy Green, who broke the sound barrier in a car two decades ago, attempts to set a new land speed record with a hydrogen-powered vehicle at Utah’s Bonneville Salt Flats.
Flood death toll in India’s Assam reaches 100
Flooding in India’s northeastern Assam state has claimed 100 lives, with rivers remaining above danger levels and nearly 300,000 people in relief camps after heavy monsoon rains.
Taiwan representative in Japan boycotts Nagasaki anniversary ceremony over seating
Taiwan’s top economic representative in Japan boycotted Nagasaki’s atomic bombing anniversary ceremony, protesting seat assignments he said denied Taiwan’s status as a nation.
Mike Lindell touts Trump ties in race for governor of Minnesota, where Trump has lost
MyPillow founder Mike Lindell is running for Minnesota’s Republican gubernatorial nomination, emphasizing his close ties to President Trump despite the state’s history of rejecting Trump in presidential elections.
In a competitive Maine Senate race, women voters could be the deciders
Maine’s competitive Senate race between Republican incumbent Susan Collins and Democrat Troy Jackson is shaping up as a key battleground where women voters, who comprise the majority of the electorate, could prove decisive.
An arts school where Epstein allegedly preyed on students reveals decades of abuse
A Michigan arts boarding school released a report detailing decades of sexual abuse allegations involving nearly 50 adults, including convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, spanning from the 1950s to the 2010s.
Ugandan statesman is in the race to become the next secretary-general of the United Nations
Uganda has nominated Olara Otunnu, a 75-year-old veteran diplomat, as a candidate to succeed António Guterres as United Nations secretary-general at year’s end.
UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC accuse FIFA of ‘deception’ and ‘breach of trust’ over World Cup plans
UEFA, CONCACAF and the AFC accuse FIFA president Gianni Infantino of a “fundamental breach of trust” over failed plans to sell World Cup stakes to private equity investors.
US hiring held firm in December capping weakest year of growth since pandemic
US employers added 50,000 jobs in December, capping the weakest year of job growth since the pandemic, with the unemployment rate falling to 4.4%.