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CERN has begun disconnecting the Large Hadron Collider
CERN has begun disconnecting the Large Hadron Collider’s inner triplet magnets as part of a major upgrade to boost collision rates. New, more powerful magnets will be installed starting in 2029.
Scientists expected these Galápagos sea turtles to wander. They stayed put
A study of yellow-morph green sea turtles in the Galápagos found they remain in local waters rather than undertaking the long ocean migrations typical of their species, challenging previous expectations about their behavior.
‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Star Alan Cumming Says ‘I Don’t Fully Understand the Plot’ and Only Acted With Florence Pugh’s Stunt Double
Alan Cumming, reprising his role as Nightcrawler in ‘Avengers: Doomsday,’ told SiriusXM he doesn’t fully understand the film’s plot and primarily acted against stunt doubles.
Solar, Wind, Battery Storage, And Politics – It’s Complicated
Texas grid operators report record-breaking electricity demand in summer 2026 was successfully met through solar, wind, and battery storage without blackouts or conservation requests.
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Meta is making a standalone Muse AI gadget
Meta unveiled the Muse Charm, a standalone hardware device for its Muse AI agent, featuring a screen, fingerprint sensor, and microphones. The company plans to ship the device in December but has only built a few prototypes so far.
Gemini 4 is almost ready, says new Google DeepMind chief
Google DeepMind’s new chief says Gemini 4 is in refinement and targets a launch much earlier than year-end, as the company attempts to close the gap with rival AI developers.
Nick Clegg plays down fears ‘godlike’ AI could exterminate humanity
Nick Clegg dismisses concerns about AI developing godlike power to exterminate humanity, saying tech leaders should focus on concrete threats like cybersecurity instead of “apocalyptic” scenarios.
The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash
Air India Flight 171 crashed in Ahmedabad on 12 June last year, killing 249 of 259 people aboard. The crash investigation has sparked intense controversy over whether pilot error or technical failure caused the disaster.
Budget airline king Bill Franke warms to first-class seats and premium upgrades
Budget airline pioneer Bill Franke says Frontier Airlines will add first-class seats and premium amenities next year, marking a shift from the ultra-low-cost model that defined his career.
‘It’s awful’: How tariffs, soaring fuel costs and higher interest rates are squeezing American companies
American companies face a three-pronged economic squeeze from tariffs, surging fuel costs, and rising interest rates, forcing businesses to raise prices, hoard inventory, and in some cases, halt operations or file for bankruptcy.
Trump administration removes around 760,000 Obamacare enrollments, alleging fraud
The Trump administration canceled approximately 315,000 Affordable Care Act marketplace enrollments covering roughly 760,000 people, citing unauthorized sign-ups and fraud allegations that Vice President JD Vance described as pervasive in the system.
McDonald’s to take on KFC and rivals as Gen Z flock to fried chicken
McDonald’s plans to expand its fried chicken offerings to capture additional global market share by 2030, responding to rising beef costs and growing consumer preference for chicken among younger consumers.
Lidl banned from selling copycat Birkenstock sandals, Dutch court rules
A Dutch court has banned discount retailer Lidl from selling copycat Birkenstock sandals in the Netherlands, with daily fines of €5,000 for non-compliance.
Trump and Xi come face-to-face as US and China jostle for dominance over AI
US President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping meet as both nations vie for artificial intelligence dominance, with each viewing AI development as crucial to their strategic interests and global competitiveness.
Delcy Rodríguez poses with Trump in New York as Maduro languishes in jail nearby
Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez met with Donald Trump in New York, posing for photos while her predecessor Nicolás Maduro remains detained in a nearby Brooklyn prison.
£170 a bag? Protein users squeezed as prices soar
Protein powder prices have surged dramatically, with some products tripling in cost over recent years, squeezing consumers as demand outpaces supply in the growing market.