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New Scientistscience1 hr ago
US Department of Energy Sets 2028 Target for Quantum Computers to Aid Scientific Research
The Department of Energy will launch a competition and build a national facility under the Quantum Genesis initiative. The effort forms part of the broader Genesis Mission and follows recent executive orders and federal investment.
sports2 hrs ago
Wests Tigers grant Jarome Luai permission to join another club next season
The Wests Tigers have allowed star playmaker Jarome Luai to leave at the end of the current season. The move frees about $1 million in salary cap space and follows an earlier agreement for Luai to join the Papua New Guinea Chiefs in 2028.
The Independentworld2 hrs ago
China Recovers First Stage of Long March-10B Rocket After Sea Landing
China recovered the first stage of a Long March-10B rocket after a launch on Friday. State media reported the booster returned to a platform in the sea, the first such recovery for the country.
world2 hrs ago
China Makes First Controlled Recovery of Orbital Rocket Booster on Sea Platform
The Long March 10B lifted off from Hainan on Friday and its booster stage returned to a sea platform six minutes after separation. The test marks China's first controlled recovery of an orbital-class rocket booster.
Nprpolitics2 hrs ago
House bill seeks to expand H-2A farmworker visas beyond seasonal use
A House Agriculture Committee bill would remove the seasonal requirement from the H-2A visa program and extend access to dairy, livestock and forestry employers. The measure would also create a process for some unauthorized workers already in the United States to obtain the visas…
news.sky.compolitics2 hrs ago
Nigel Farage Resigns Seat, Triggering Special Election in Clacton
Nigel Farage resigned his parliamentary seat this week after questions about his finances. The main parties declined to contest the by-election, leaving the race to Farage and several independent candidates including Count Binface.
Newsweekworld2 hrs ago
UCLA Study Links Creatine to Stronger Immune Response Against Tumors in Mice
Researchers at UCLA Health Sciences reported that creatine supported dendritic cells in activating cancer-fighting T cells in laboratory and mouse experiments. The findings do not show that creatine supplements improve outcomes for cancer patients. Further human studies are requi…
Japan Timesworld2 hrs ago
University of Tokyo Study Maps Neural Circuit for Aversion to Specific Individuals
Researchers identified brain connections that link social memory to fear responses in mice. The work showed how manipulating those circuits can create or remove avoidance of one individual while leaving other interactions intact.
algemeiner.comworld2 hrs ago
Gaza Unemployment Hits 80 Percent Two Years After War Began
Rawan al-Jabali and Mohammed al-Khudari, both graduates of the Islamic University of Gaza, have searched for work without success since completing their studies. Unemployment stands at 80 percent and poverty exceeds 93 percent across the territory.
advisor.capolitics3 hrs ago
Statistics Canada Reports Firearm-Related Intimate Partner Violence Rose 58 Percent Since 2010-2014 While Spousal Cases Declined
New research released Wednesday shows the average annual rate of intimate partner violence involving firearms was 58 percent higher from 2020 to 2024 than from 2010 to 2014. Cbc reported that 85 percent of victims were women and girls aged 12 and over, with such incidents five ti…
Japan Timesworld3 hrs ago
First Saury of Season Sells for Record ¥700,000 per Kilogram at Toyosu
A 30 kg batch of saury landed at Kushiro Port on Thursday reached Tokyo's Toyosu market the next day and sold for a record ¥700,000 per kilogram. Six of the largest fish, each nearly 170 grams, were bought by supermarket chain Valor.
The Independentpolitics3 hrs ago
Philippines Marks 10th Anniversary of 2016 South China Sea Arbitration Ruling
The Philippines on Friday commemorated the 2016 arbitration decision that rejected China's expansive claims in the South China Sea. Philippine officials described the ruling as a legally binding guide amid ongoing territorial disputes.
Forbesfinance4 hrs ago
Anthropic Researchers Identify Internal Activation Pattern They Call J-Space in Language Models
Anthropic released research on July 6 showing an internal area called J-space that holds numeric tokens for potential output words. The company published a blog post, external commentary, and tools to examine the feature.
The Guardiansports4 hrs ago
Big Bash League to open 2026-27 season with match in India
The opening match of Australia's Big Bash League will be played in Chennai on 12 December. The game between Melbourne Renegades and Perth Scorchers marks the first time a foreign franchise league will stage a match in India.
ai4 hrs ago
Amazon CTO Says Companies Shift to Cheaper Open-Source AI Models
Werner Vogels stated that organizations are moving from expensive proprietary AI systems to open-source alternatives to control costs. He spoke during an interview at the UN’s AI for Good summit, where Amazon also introduced a new dataset search tool.
theconversation.comworld12 hrs ago
Study of Ancient Fossils Finds 2-to-1 Ratio of Right- to Left-Curving Spriggina
Researchers analyzed more than 100 Spriggina floundersi specimens and concluded the 550-million-year-old animal favored rightward bends. The findings were published Thursday in Scientific Reports.
nypost.comworld12 hrs ago
USS Abraham Lincoln Marks 210 Days at Sea Without Port Call Since December
The Nimitz-class carrier has operated without a port call since December 2025 while supporting strikes in the northern Arabian Sea. Carrier Strike Group 3 remains on station after the June memorandum of understanding with Iran.
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thecanary.copolitics12 hrs ago
UK Defence Releases First Female Physiology Training Guide for Servicewomen
The Ministry of Defence issued a new guide covering fitness, nutrition, recovery and injury prevention tailored to women. It follows a decade of research tracking servicewomen in arduous roles. Defence Minister Calvin Bailey said the material maintains existing standards while im…
ZeroHedgefinance12 hrs ago
El Niño May Become Strongest Since 1950, Climate Center Says
The U.S. Climate Prediction Center reported that sea-surface temperatures at least 1°C above normal have spread across the central and eastern equatorial Pacific. The agency assigned an 81% chance the event ranks among the largest on record since 1950 and a 97% chance it persists…
sports12 hrs ago
Alex Ovechkin Signs One-Year Deal with Capitals at Age 40
The Washington Capitals star agreed to a one-year deal worth $4.25 million on average. Ovechkin, the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer, returns after recording 32 goals and 32 assists last season.
ESPNsports12 hrs agoUpdated
Senators re-sign forward Giroux to one-year contract
The Ottawa Senators signed the 38-year-old forward to a one-year deal worth $2 million in base salary plus up to $5 million in bonuses. The contract covers his 20th NHL season.
sportsnet.casports12 hrs ago
Alfredsson joins Maple Leafs as associate coach
Daniel Alfredsson will serve as an associate coach for the Maple Leafs after three seasons as an assistant with the Senators. The Maple Leafs also announced two additional assistant coaches and the departure of two others.
abcnews.go.comsports12 hrs ago
Blackhawks center expected to miss start of 2026-27 season after shoulder surgery
Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard underwent left-shoulder surgery on July 8 and is projected to miss at least the first month of the season. The team said he should make a full recovery in approximately four months.
profootballtalk.nbcsports.comsports13 hrs ago
NFL Players Four Times More Likely to Die of Neurodegenerative Diseases, Study Finds
A study of 19,824 former NFL players found they die from diseases such as dementia and Parkinson's at four times the rate of the general population. The research, released Wednesday, also showed 12-fold higher rates among those who died before age 60.
Abc Newsworld14 hrs ago
Earthquakes in Venezuela leave 3,811 dead and trigger rise in chronic illness and diarrhea
Twin earthquakes last month killed 3,811 people and damaged or destroyed more than 1,000 buildings. Relief services now report increased cases of skin conditions, diarrhea, and requests for chronic-disease medications.
Washington Examinerpolitics14 hrs ago
Pentagon Signs Two Laser Weapon Agreements Worth Up to $847 Million
The Office of the Undersecretary of War for Research and Engineering finalized two Joint Laser Weapon System agreements on Thursday. The contracts, valued at $86 million initially, aim to develop directed-energy systems capable of countering drone swarms and other aerial threats.
news.google.comsports14 hrs ago
Denver Broncos lineman predicts team will break NFL sack record in 2026 after finishing short in 2025
Denver Broncos defensive lineman Zach Allen stated on July 9, 2026, that the team expects to break the NFL single-season sack record. The Broncos finished the 2025 season with 68 sacks, five short of the mark set by the 1984 Chicago Bears.
news.google.comtechnology14 hrs ago
UAE satellite constellation and U.S. mosquito protection efforts reported
CNN reported an infectious disease specialist taking extra precautions during record heat and the UAE developing AI-enabled satellites for a new constellation.
usatoday.comscience14 hrs ago
FDA Finds 19 Metals in Tampons, Says Levels Pose No Health Risk
The FDA analyzed 11 tampon products from six brands and found 19 metals present. Researchers concluded that exposure levels during normal use remain below safety thresholds.
securityaffairs.cotechnology14 hrs ago
Microsoft Defender update allows disk space fill
A patch released Wednesday for a zero-day flaw in the Microsoft Malware Protection Engine can cause Windows machines to write files large enough to exhaust available disk space. The researcher who disclosed the flaw said the new code creates a leak in mpengine.dll and bypasses no…
profootballtalk.nbcsports.comsports14 hrs ago
No. 1 2027 prospect Marcus Spears Jr. reclassifies and commits to Texas after Arizona visit
Marcus Spears Jr. told ESPN on July 9 that he will reclassify from the class of 2027 and join the Texas Longhorns for the 2026-27 season. The 6-foot-10 power forward from Dynamic Prep is a Texas native whose sister plays volleyball for the school.
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joe.iesports15 hrs ago
College Football Playoff Sets Quarterfinal and Semifinal Dates Through 2031 Season
The College Football Playoff announced dates and host bowls for quarterfinal and semifinal games through the 2031 season. The 12-team format remains in place at least through 2026 after conference talks on further expansion stalled.
washingtonpost.comsports16 hrs ago
Arab Israeli soccer player Anan Khalaili to join Inter Milan for 25 million euros
Anan Khalaili will transfer from Union to Inter Milan for a reported 25 million euros. The move sets a new record for the highest transfer fee paid for an Israeli player. Khalaili will also receive a salary of about 2 million euros per season plus bonuses.
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arynews.tvscience16 hrs ago
France Faces Third Heatwave as Cities Confront Infrastructure Limits
France is enduring its third heatwave of the season before Bastille Day, with hospitals strained, wildfires spreading, and riverbeds drying. Officials are examining how existing buildings and water systems can be adapted for extreme heat.
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Fox Newspolitics16 hrs ago
Democratic candidate contributed to 2018 sermon collection on political resistance
A Democratic candidate for a competitive U.S. House seat authored a chapter in a 2018 collection that encouraged faith leaders to oppose the sitting president and his supporters from the pulpit. The book described the 2016 election outcome as bringing the country close to fascism…
world16 hrs ago
Telstra outage traced to software fault in network time synchronization
A software glitch reset GPS timers across multiple nodes early Wednesday, knocking out Australia's largest mobile network for several hours. Government agencies and researchers had flagged the same timing vulnerability in prior alerts and research proposals.
The Vergetechnology17 hrs ago
Google Adds AI Disclosure Option to My Ad Center Panel
Google is introducing a feature that shows users when an ad was created or edited with AI. The option appears in the My Ad Center panel on Search, YouTube, and Discover.
azernews.azbusiness17 hrs ago
Georgia to Develop Anaklia Port Under State Landlord Model After Chinese Consortium Exit
The Georgian government announced July 6 that it will build and operate the Anaklia Deep Sea Port itself after a Chinese consortium exited the project. Economy Minister Mariam Kvrivishvili said the state will retain ownership while seeking multiple partners.
New Scientistscience17 hrs ago
Experimental IVF Produces Five Lambs From Immature Sheep Eggs
@NewScientist reported that researchers used an experimental technique to mature immature sheep eggs in the lab, resulting in five healthy lambs. One of the lambs later gave birth to two offspring. The findings were presented at a London conference on 7 July.
news.google.comworld18 hrs ago
UK official says Pakistan blocking deportation of convicted offender is unacceptable
A UK politician told GB News that Britain should withhold overseas aid from countries that refuse to accept their own citizens convicted of crimes. The comments followed the reported release of a man convicted in the Rochdale grooming gang case.
New Scientistscience18 hrs ago
Mouse Ovaries Show Fewer Follicles, More Scarring, and Higher Immune-Cell Activity With Age
Northwestern University researchers examined ovaries from mice aged 2, 18 and 24 months. Older ovaries lost follicles, gained scarring and displayed more active inflammation-related genes along with higher counts of T cells and macrophages. A related March study on post-menopausa…
profootballtalk.nbcsports.comsports18 hrs ago
Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld Welcome Daughter Harper as Bills Begin Season with New Coach and Stadium
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and actress Hailee Steinfeld welcomed their first child in April. The team will open a new stadium and begin play under a new head coach this season.
nypost.comsports19 hrs ago
Player re-signs with team after championship run
A bench contributor from last season's title-winning roster agreed to return on a one-year deal. The contract is valued at $3.9 million, a modest increase from the prior season.
news.sky.comworld20 hrs ago
Study Finds Microplastics in 29 of 38 Pet Food Products Tested
Researchers collected hedgehog droppings and analyzed pet food samples to trace microplastic ingestion. The study found plastic particles in 76 percent of the brands examined and higher contamination in lower-priced items.
winnipegfreepress.comworld20 hrs ago
Ravinia Festival pavilion reopens after $70 million renovation
The venue near Chicago reopened following a gut renovation that upgraded seating, acoustics, and backstage facilities. The pavilion will host its first performance of the season on Saturday night.
gizmodo.comscience11 hrs agoUpdated
ARPA-H to Fund Up to $160 Million for Experimental Gene-Editing Treatments for Rare Diseases
The U.S. health research agency will fund seven teams to develop personalized gene editing therapies for rare diseases. The effort sets a three-year deadline for starting clinical trials.
deadline.comworld20 hrs ago
Brown huntsman spider reaches 3.59 m/s in speed tests
A brown huntsman spider recorded the highest speed among more than 250 species measured by researchers in the UK and Germany. The study combined new measurements with earlier data on spider locomotion.
sbs.com.ausports20 hrs ago
Australian sprinter Gout Gout to miss rest of season after hamstring tear
Gout Gout sustained a grade-three left hamstring tear during training in Brisbane. The 18-year-old will miss the World Athletics Under-20 Championships and the remainder of the 2026 season.
nypost.comsports21 hrs agoUpdated
Former ESPN Writer Tim Bontemps Hired as Hawks Strategic Adviser
Tim Bontemps, 41, has joined the Atlanta Hawks front office as a strategic adviser reporting to president of basketball operations Onsi Saleh. Bontemps covered the NBA for eight seasons at ESPN after earlier roles at The Washington Post and New York Post.
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moneycontrol.comworld22 hrs ago
UK Research Labs Scale Back Projects After Spending Review
UK Research and Innovation must cut more than £160 million from planned research over four years due to spiraling costs. National laboratories face the largest reductions while particle physics and astronomy cuts were limited after lobbying. Overall R&D spending rises to £22.6 bi…
news.google.comsports22 hrs ago
MLB midseason rankings show Marlins at season high, Padres continue slide
The Marlins reached their highest ranking of 2026 while the Padres continued to drop. Several teams face roster and performance questions ahead of the midseason break.
profootballtalk.nbcsports.comsports23 hrs ago
Broncos Punted in Overtime Win Over Bills After Players Vetoed Fake Punt
ESPN reported that Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton called a fake punt during overtime of the team's divisional round victory over the Buffalo Bills earlier in 2026, but players rejected the play at the line. The account also detailed quarterback Bo Nix's ankle injury and a 2024…
news.sky.comworld1 day ago
Police search for man after three bodies found in Bedfordshire home
Police discovered the bodies of a woman and her two daughters in a detached house in Great Denham on Monday. Officers have identified a 45-year-old suspect who left the country on Saturday.
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espn.co.uksports1 day ago
Newcastle United Agree £51.5m Deal for Johan Manzambi from Freiburg
Newcastle United have reached agreement on a £51.5 million transfer for 20-year-old Switzerland midfielder Johan Manzambi. The club has also signed 18-year-old Sean Steur from Ajax for £23 million while stating Bruno Guimarães is not for sale.
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espn.comworld1 day ago
Colorado State University lowers 2026 Atlantic hurricane forecast
Researchers now project nine named storms, four hurricanes and one major hurricane for the season. The updated outlook reflects an El Niño pattern that arrived in late spring.
ZeroHedgefinance1 day ago
Cocoa Futures Rise Toward $6,000 a Ton on West Africa Weather Concerns
Cocoa futures traded in New York have doubled since early March and approached levels last seen in late 2025. Weather data from Ivory Coast and Ghana show cooler temperatures and above-average rainfall that raise disease risks for the 2026/27 crop.
news.sky.comworld1 day ago
Rescued loggerhead turtle cleared for release in Azores
A loggerhead turtle rescued in Jersey in January will be flown to the Azores for release after recovering at a UK sea life centre. Officials confirmed the turtle received medical clearance following scans and monitoring.
sbs.com.auworld1 day ago
Study Finds Anti-Lipid Antibodies Elevated in Lyme Patients, Potential for Earlier Detection Unclear
Tufts University researchers found three anti-lipid antibodies elevated during Lyme infection that appear before standard test antibodies. The markers also remained higher in patients with persistent symptoms months after treatment. The study was published in 2026.
news.google.comsports1 day agoUpdated
Justin Verlander to retire after 2026 season
Justin Verlander announced his retirement after the current season. The move leaves one fewer pitcher from the generation that routinely logged high-inning totals.
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jns.orgsports2 days ago
GOP Lawmakers Urge WNBA to Address Fouls on Caitlin Clark
Republican representatives sent a letter to WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert demanding accountability for repeated physical contact against Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark. The letter cited multiple incidents this season and raised concerns about officiating.