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Scientists say house cats could help unlock better cancer treatments for humans
An international study analyzing cancer genetics in nearly 500 domestic cats has identified shared genetic mutations with human cancers, potentially advancing treatment strategies for both species.
Scientists were wrong about this strange mammal for nearly 40 years
A nearly complete fossil discovered in Mongolia’s Gobi Desert reveals that zhelestids, an extinct mammal group, belonged to a different evolutionary branch than scientists previously believed based on tooth analysis alone.
Putin shows no sign of stopping the war as Russia doubles down on Ukraine
Vladimir Putin shows no signs of halting Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with Moscow appearing to intensify military operations and escalate pressure on European supporters of Kyiv.
Cornell case spotlights ‘confusing’ web of systems for reporting campus assaults
A civil lawsuit against Cornell University highlights confusion surrounding how colleges and law enforcement handle sexual assault reports, with advocates noting the overlap between university and criminal justice systems creates barriers for survivors.
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Vikings’ Kyler Murray clears concussion protocol, named starter for Week 3 vs. Buccaneers
Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray cleared concussion protocol and is set to start against the Buccaneers after missing the previous two weeks with a head injury sustained in the season opener.
John Wilson on his unlikely concrete movie: ‘There might be a kind of sickness in shooting things this way’
Filmmaker John Wilson’s debut feature “The History of Concrete” explores New York City’s pervasive building material through his signature observational style, examining both the substance and his creative struggle to secure financing for the project.
Sex and dating in midlife – Sharon Horgan on her new comedy Youth
Sharon Horgan’s new HBO Max comedy Youth follows a 50-something woman balancing career, parenting, aging parents, and dating after divorce, exploring midlife experiences with humor and authenticity.
‘I feel betrayed’: inside Ed Sheeran’s controversial return to the stage
Ed Sheeran addressed controversy surrounding his tour during a Philadelphia performance, delivering a three-minute speech on humanitarian concerns and appealing for unity.
Strictly Come Dancing’s Melanie Walters backed by Gavin and Stacey co-stars
Actor Melanie Walters has joined Strictly Come Dancing, partnered with professional dancer Aljaz Skorjanec. Her Gavin and Stacey co-stars have expressed support for her ballroom debut.
Calvin Harris recognised for 1.6m world record DJ set crowd
Scottish DJ Calvin Harris has been recognised by Guinness World Records for performing to an estimated 1.6 million people in Sao Paulo, setting a record for largest attendance at a DJ set by a single artist.
BBC removes 11 Mitchell and Webb comedy sketches from iPlayer
The BBC removed 11 sketches from That Mitchell and Webb Look on iPlayer, including scenes featuring blackface, after determining they no longer function effectively for contemporary audiences.
‘Love and respect’ or ‘a cash grab’? The furious battle over the final album by the Fall
A dispute has emerged over a posthumous Fall album featuring unused Mark E Smith vocals paired with new music, with Smith’s former fiancée calling it a “cash grab” while collaborators defend it as a loving tribute.
‘Being in Madness kept some of them out of jail’: how the baggy-trousered nutty boys made a guerrilla cinema classic
Madness invested their newfound success in a 1981 semi-fictional film about their origins, combining working-class realism with their trademark humor and music.
Cate Blanchett latest star to ask theatre audience to stop filming
Cate Blanchett urged theatre audiences during a curtain call at London’s National Theatre to refrain from filming performances, citing the impact on other viewers.
John Oliver on UnitedHealth Group: ‘Algorithmically driven, ruthless arbiters of who lives and who dies’
John Oliver examined UnitedHealth Group, the parent company of UnitedHealthcare, highlighting the insurer’s practice of denying claims and its extensive healthcare industry subsidiaries ahead of Luigi Mangione’s sentencing.
Warner Chappell Co-Chair/COO Carianne Marshall to Step Down From Post
Carianne Marshall is stepping down as co-chair and COO of Warner Chappell Music at the end of September, with CEO Guy Moot becoming sole chair effective October 1.