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Russia and Ukraine fail again to agree ceasefire but commit to prisoner swap
A second round of direct peace talks between Russia and Ukraine have ended without a major breakthrough, and only a deal to swap more…
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Trump administration orders Pennsylvania power plant to run through the summer
The U.S. Department of Energy has ordered another power plant, this time an oil and gas plant in Pennsylvania, to keep its turbines…
Culture
England to train in tents to replicate World Cup heat
England are using heated tents as part of training to replicate the conditions they could experience at the World Cup in the USA, Canada…
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Newark airport finishes runway project early. Flight limits to lift soon
A construction project on one of Newark Liberty International Airport‘s three main runways wrapped up nearly two weeks early, so the…
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Trump says he’ll fix the debt, but even his allies aren’t convinced
President Donald Trump faces the challenge of convincing Republican senators, global investors, voters, and even Elon Musk that he won’t…
Culture
Netflix is about to dominate every holiday with ‘Stranger Things’
The fifth and final season of Netflix’s Stranger Things is dropping on Netflix just in time for Thanksgiving. And Christmas. And also New…
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Aurora borealis forecast: Northern lights may be visible in 13 states tonight. Here’s the best time to see them
If you missed the northern lights, or aurora borealis, over the past weekend, you’re in luck—you may have a second chance tonight, Monday,…
Culture
French Open 2025 results: Jack Draper loses to Alexander Bublik in Roland Garros last 16
Suffering a shock loss in the Roland Garros last 16 is a mark of how far Draper has come in the past year. Twelve months ago in Paris, the…
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Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow federal layoffs
President Donald Trump’s administration on Monday renewed its request for the Supreme Court to clear the way for plans to downsize the…
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French Open 2025: Novak Djokovic beats Cameron Norrie to reach Roland Garros quarter-finals
Coming into the French Open, Norrie said he had been playing some of his best tennis, describing his level as similar to when he was a…
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Tesla Superchargers are being removed from the N.J. Turnpike as state opts for third-party EV chargers
The New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA) announced its plans last week to transition to Universal Open Access chargers for electric…
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Redfin: These 31 major housing markets have shifted to buyer’s markets
Want more housing market stories from Lance Lambert’s ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClub newsletter. During the pandemic…
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Rayan Ait-Nouri: Manchester City target Wolves defender
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has put Rayan Ait-Nouri at the top of his list to solve his side's problematic left-back spot. City…
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Chime Financial IPO: Digital banking service sets target stock price as Nasdaq listing date nears
Ding, ding, ding! Chime Financial is finally ready to go public. The 13-year-old digital banking services company has set a target…
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U.K. pledges sweeping defense changes to counter Russia—and send a message to Trump
The United Kingdom will build new nuclear-powered attack submarines, get its army ready to fight a war in Europe and become “a…
Business
European software sector at critical ‘inflection point,’ warns McKinsey
Europe has a unique chance to lead in software — but only if it improves its ability to turn startups into profitable businesses. That’s…
Culture
Millennials are now museum-worthy—and TikTok has feelings
Millennial culture has officially made it to the history books. A history teacher recently turned her sixth grade classroom into a museum…
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Body of hiker missing in Dolomites since New Year's Day found
The body of a British hiker who went missing in the Dolomites has been found, a search team in Italy said. Aziz Ziriat, 36, was discovered…
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How microwave tech can help reclaim critical materials from e-waste
When the computer or phone you’re using right now blinks its last blink and you drop it off for recycling, do you know what happens? At…
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Spending Review: Tough choices unavoidable, says IFS
Faarea Masud Business reporter, BBC News Tough choices are "unavoidable" as the government finalises spending plans for areas ranging from…
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Bryansk: At least three dead after Russian bridge collapses onto train
At least seven people have died after a highway bridge collapsed in a region close to the Ukraine border, according to Russian emergency…
Culture
Champions League: Was the league phase a success after PSG win final vs Inter Milan?
Former Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha was complimentary of the new format and believes it has been a success. "I've enjoyed it,"…
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UK government to spend £1.5bn on six new weapons factories
The government will spend £1.5bn on at least six new munitions and explosives factories to "better deter our adversaries", Defence…
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French Open 2025: Cameron Norrie beats Jacob Fearnley in match disrupted by Champions League fireworks
Cameron Norrie maintained his focus to beat British rival Jacob Fearnley in a French Open third-round match disrupted by loud fireworks…