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WorldHong Kong Woman Guilty of Damaging Neighbor's Property
A 59-year-old housewife has been found guilty of throwing faeces and damaging a security camera in Hong Kong.
HealthLongevity Guru Bryan Johnson Diagnosed with Incurable Autoimmune Gastritis
Longevity 'guru' Bryan Johnson has announced his diagnosis with autoimmune gastritis, a chronic and incurable stomach condition. The condition was discovered after years of low ferritin despite supplements.
ScienceStudy Explains Why Rain-Making Rituals Appear Effective in Certain Regions
A new study suggests that traditional rain-making rituals appear successful in specific regions due to local climate patterns where the probability of rain increases after dry spells. This mechanism helps explain the persistence of such beliefs and practices.
PoliticsTrump Says Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to Reopen Soon After Repairs
President Trump announced Monday that the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool will reopen 'soon' following weekend repairs. The White House completed renovations to the landmark last month, a project previously marked by controversy.
War & Conflicts⛓ 2 sourcesRussian Attacks on July 14 Injure Seven in Kherson and Zaporizhzhia
Russian forces conducted drone attacks on a bus in Kherson and a lorry in Zaporizhzhia, injuring four people. Separately, an artillery strike in Kherson injured three more.
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Temporary traffic changes on Hemus Highway due to maintenance
Health⚡ 6.0Male Infertility On The Rise
Male infertility is often overlooked, but it's the cause of half of all infertility cases. Sperm counts are declining worldwide.
WorldBenson Boone to Perform in Singapore
American singer-songwriter Benson Boone will stage his first full concert in Singapore on Nov 2.
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View allWorldHong Kong Woman Guilty of Damaging Neighbor's Property
A 59-year-old housewife has been found guilty of throwing faeces and damaging a security camera in Hong Kong.
World⚡ 6.0FIFA Bans Falklands Imagery from Argentina-England World Cup Semifinal
FIFA, in coordination with US security, has prohibited imagery related to the Falklands from the Argentina-England World Cup semifinal in Atlanta. The measure aims to prevent incidents at the high-risk match.
World⚡ 7.0⛓ 2 sourcesTrump Reverses Plan for 20% Hormuz Shipping Fee, Proposes Investment Deals
Donald Trump initially announced a 20% fee on all cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz, but reversed this decision within 24 hours, proposing trade and investment deals with Gulf states instead. This policy shift occurred amidst ongoing US-Iran conflict and renewed naval blockad
WorldTraffic Change on Hemus Highway
Temporary traffic changes on Hemus Highway due to maintenance
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View allTechnology⚡ 6.0UK Government Proposes Midnight Social Media Curfew for Older Teens
The UK government has announced a proposed overnight social media curfew for 16 and 17-year-olds, which they can opt out of. The plans also include disabling "addictive" features and follow a previous ban for under-16s.
Technology⚡ 6.0Smartphone Shipments Hit Historic Lows as Samsung and Apple Sustain Sales
Global smartphone shipments have reached historic lows due to a memory shortage, but Samsung and Apple have managed to sustain their sales. Samsung remains the largest global OEM by shipments.
Technology⚡ 6.0Meta Pulls New AI Image Feature After Privacy Backlash
Meta has removed a new AI image generation feature, Muse Image, from Instagram following user backlash over privacy concerns. The tool allowed AI to create images from public Instagram content without explicit user permission.
TechnologyWaveform Podcast Co-Host David to Fill In at The Verge for Six Weeks
Technology reporter David, co-host of the Waveform Podcast, will temporarily join The Verge for six weeks, covering new releases from major tech companies. He is also hosting a subscriber-only "Ask Me Anything" session.
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Artificial IntelligenceOpenAI Replaces ChatGPT Desktop App with Codex, Removes Key Features
OpenAI has replaced its dedicated ChatGPT desktop app with a version based on Codex, leading to the removal of several popular features. Users who relied on the previous desktop experience may find the new interface less functional.
Artificial Intelligence⚡ 6.0NHS Hospitals Prepare to Use AI Blood Test for Womb Cancer Risk Assessment
Several NHS hospitals are preparing to use an AI-powered blood test to assess women for possible womb cancer before invasive checks. The test aims to reduce the need for uncomfortable procedures.
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BusinessSwitching Bank Accounts Made Easier
The Current Account Switch Service makes it easier to switch bank accounts and get cash offers from banks.
Business⚡ 7.0Schwarz Group's Digital Push Challenges Big Tech from Germany
Germany's Schwarz Group, known for Lidl and Kaufland, is expanding into cloud and security solutions with its Schwarz Digits division. The company is opening a new headquarters and investing in AI innovation to challenge US tech giants and foster digital independence in Europe.
BusinessHong Kong Housing Market Rebound Raises Affordability Concerns for Local Buyers
Hong Kong's housing market has rebounded faster than anticipated this year, but analysts warn that rising prices are eroding affordability for local buyers, potentially undermining the recovery's momentum.
Business⚡ 6.0China Eastern Orders Airbus Jets Amid Strategic Development of Domestic Aviation Sector
China Eastern recently ordered 25 Airbus A330neo jets, valued at US$9.35 billion, following a previous order three months prior. These acquisitions are viewed as strategic for China's aviation sector, aiming to absorb operational knowledge and supply-chain integration.
Politics
View allPoliticsTrump Says Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to Reopen Soon After Repairs
President Trump announced Monday that the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool will reopen 'soon' following weekend repairs. The White House completed renovations to the landmark last month, a project previously marked by controversy.
Politics⚡ 6.0Norway Players Return Home
Norway's players were welcomed back to Oslo after a historic World Cup run. The team was knocked out in the quarterfinals.
Politics⚡ 7.0EU Weighs Curbs on Israeli-Settlement Trade
EU foreign affairs ministers to discuss trade restrictions on Israeli settlements, and review carbon market and India tech ties.
Politics⚡ 7.0Nine Dead in Russia-Ukraine Strikes
Russia and Ukraine exchange strikes, resulting in nine deaths.
War & Conflicts
View allWar & Conflicts⛓ 2 sourcesRussian Attacks on July 14 Injure Seven in Kherson and Zaporizhzhia
Russian forces conducted drone attacks on a bus in Kherson and a lorry in Zaporizhzhia, injuring four people. Separately, an artillery strike in Kherson injured three more.
War & Conflicts⚡ 7.0Russian Forces Strike Military Industrial Facilities in Kiev and Port Infrastructure in Odessa Region
Russian forces conducted group strikes overnight, targeting military industrial facilities in Kiev and port infrastructure in the Odessa Region. The Russian Defense Ministry reported the use of precision air- and ground-launched weapons and drones.
War & Conflicts⚡ 6.0Russian Politician Boris Nadezhdin Faces Charges
Boris Nadezhdin, a Russian opposition politician, was detained and released over an 'extremist' post related to Alexei Navalny.
War & Conflicts⚡ 6.0China Tests Submarine-Launched Missile
China fired a submarine-launched ballistic missile from the South China Sea, prompting speculation about its intentions.
Science
View allScienceStudy Explains Why Rain-Making Rituals Appear Effective in Certain Regions
A new study suggests that traditional rain-making rituals appear successful in specific regions due to local climate patterns where the probability of rain increases after dry spells. This mechanism helps explain the persistence of such beliefs and practices.
Science⚡ 7.0Experimental Drug Reverses Severe Fatty Liver Disease in Animal Studies by Repairing Gut
An experimental drug developed at Michigan Medicine has shown the ability to reverse severe fatty liver disease in animal studies. The compound, DT-109, works by restoring gut health and interrupting a harmful biological process.
Science⚡ 7.0Typhoon Bavi Heads to East Asia
Typhoon Bavi is set to hit East Asia, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds. Thousands of soldiers are on standby for relief efforts.