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Virtual Taekwondo Takes the Contact Out of a Combat Sport
The contactless version of the Korean martial art is making its debut at this year’s Asian Games. Critics say it’s a glorified video game.
Canada’s Retaliatory Tariffs Set to Take Effect as Trump Threatens to Escalate
New Canadian levies of up to 50 percent are expected to begin Tuesday, even as Washington warns of a new round of American tariffs.
Noël Godin, Prankster Who Threw Pies at the Powerful, Dies at 80
Splattering figures like Bill Gates, Jean-Luc Godard and Bernard-Henri Lévy, he perfected the art of using whipped cream as a form of protest.
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How Ancient Farmers Used Floral Designs to Track Goods
A Mesopotamian culture’s decorated ceramics show some early roots of math, researchers argued.
In Peru, the Trump Administration Sees the Limits of Its Anti-China Push
As Secretary of State Marco Rubio travels this week to Peru, its growing economic ties to China hav…
Former USCIS official, accomplice charged in alleged $960K citizenship bribery scheme
A former USCIS official and his accomplice allegedly accepted nearly $960,000 in bribes to fast-tra…
US restricts government travel to Mexican border city over threat concerns
The U.S. Consulate in Nogales announced restricted government travel to essential daylight movement…
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North America
Mounties no longer required to wear name tags while on duty
Previous RCMP policy allowed name tag removal only while working at protests
The copper peptide trend has gone from creams to injections — ahead of the science
The peptide is supposed to deliver flawless and firm skin, promote wound healing and other anti-agi…
'Her body temperature was 106': How heat is killing Americans in their homes
Heat kills thousands of people across the U.S. every year. The risk is especially high for the mill…
The first day of school: Bells, bikes, buses and big feelings
Fifth graders calm school kindergartners in Los Angeles. Kids take the "bike bus" in Oklahoma. High…
Europe
Russia and North Korea open first road bridge across their shared border
Connection across Tumen River is further sign of closer ties between the two countries since start …
Germany seeks to dismiss Nicaragua's Gaza genocide case at top UN court
Germany is set to ask the International Court of Justice on Monday to dismiss a case accusing Berli…
Thousands of mourners gather in Belgrade for war criminal Mladic's funeral
Thousands of mourners on Monday gathered at a church in Belgrade to view the body of Ratko Mladic, …
We’re the mayors of Paris, Milan and Phoenix. The heat crisis has us all facing the same question | Emmanuel Grégoire, Giuseppe Sala and Kate Gallego
Our three cities are learning from each other about how to protect residents. These climate policie…
Asia
Rare Beijing spy series highlights real-life intelligence drama with Taiwan
A television drama produced by Beijing’s top counter-espionage agency has put the spotlight on real…
UK minister slams ‘thuggish’ anti-migrant protests in Portsmouth
British minister Emma Reynolds has condemned hundreds of protesters who blocked streets in the E…
Federer, Sampras, Kuerten... no one: After 149 years, end of an era in tennis
For the first time since 1877, no male player with a one-handed backhand has reached a Grand Slam s…
Loan repaid in 2003, but bank lost property papers; court orders Rs 5,000 per day payout
The bank acknowledged that it could not trace the original documents for either property. However, …
Africa
UN creates international day for elimination of child marriage
The United Nations has designated November 27 as an International Day for the Elimination of Child,…
Tanzania: President's Husband Dies
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Tanzania is mourning the death of Hafidh Ameir Hassan, the husband of Presi…
The Wedding Photographer of Darfur
Having fled the besieged city of el-Fasher, photographer decided to turn his lens on more positive …
May el-Toukhy's ‘Woman Unknown’ premieres in Venice
The period film is the sole female-directed entry in this year’s Venice competition, down from six …
Oceania
French burglar used ChatGPT to locate Canberra home with luxury goods
The crime began with photos of designer items posted on social media in Australia and ended with th…
Radiohead announce 2027 tour with shows in Australia and Japan
UK band will play 16 shows across Perth, Melbourne and Sydney, as well as five shows in SaitamaRadi…
Former childcare worker's husband avoids jail for sharing child exploitation material
Ronald Houghton received a suspended jail term after he was caught bragging to undercover officers …
Cricket Australia green lights BBL privatisation, defying power states
The Big Bash League is set to look like it never has before as Cricket Australia prepares to welcom…
South America
La Carretera Austral, la ruta que abre las puertas al fin del mundo: “Es imposible no querer quedarse en la Patagonia chilena”
El indómito territorio del sur de Chile, donde se impulsa un plan para mejorar su infraestructura v…
Un parque solar para evitar apagones en el barrio que vio nacer a Maradona
Más de 130 paneles fotovoltaicos buscan abastecer de energía limpia a Fiorito, una zona donde mucho…
El precio de no ser delgada: cómo los kilos determinan el salario de las mujeres
En la era Ozempic, la discriminación contra las mujeres con sobrepeso y obesidad se traduce también…
Claire Valdez, candidata demócrata al Congreso: “Tenemos que planificar cómo será la vida cuando termine la Administración Trump”
La socialista de Nueva York y aliada del alcalde Zohran Mamdani luchará en el Congreso para subir e…
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Utah
Utah football’s Moment of Loudness has a new look in the 2026 season - roundtable.io
Utah football’s Moment of Loudness has a new look in the 2026 season roundtable.io
Ready for a hike? So are the llamas
Pitt volleyball shakes off rough opening set to beat Utah in Salt Lake City - 247Sports
Pitt volleyball shakes off rough opening set to beat Utah in Salt Lake City 247Sports
Idaho
Ona Healy Obituary (2026) - Boise, ID - Idaho Press Tribune - legacy.com
Ona Healy Obituary (2026) - Boise, ID - Idaho Press Tribune legacy.com
Lyndee Mitchell Obituary (2026) - Boise, ID - Idaho Press Tribune - Legacy obituary
Lyndee Mitchell Obituary (2026) - Boise, ID - Idaho Press Tribune Legacy obituary
Lyndee Mitchell Obituary (2026) - Boise, ID - Idaho Press Tribune - legacy.com
Lyndee Mitchell Obituary (2026) - Boise, ID - Idaho Press Tribune legacy.com
Wyoming
Serious injuries reported in ATV wreck on remote Casper Mountain terrain - Oil City News
Serious injuries reported in ATV wreck on remote Casper Mountain terrain Oil City News
Wyoming High School Football Standings on September 6, 2026 - wyopreps.com
Wyoming High School Football Standings on September 6, 2026 wyopreps.com
Natrona County recent applications for marriage (8/26/26–9/1/26) - Oil City News
Natrona County recent applications for marriage (8/26/26–9/1/26) Oil City News
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Editor Daily Rundown: Breaking Overnight… Biden Judge Blocks Trump’s Latest Birthright Citizenship Order
‘Almost certainly unconstitutional’
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Goes for a Fourth Term
Disney Star Carla Jeffery Dies at 33
Disney star Carla Jeffery, who played the cheerleader Bree in the 2018 movie Zombies and associated…
Kais Saied’s economic experiment has failed Tunisia
Saied’s promised path to self-reliance has deepened Tunisia’s economic crisis rather than resolving…
John Lewis to launch YouTube chatshow to improve AI search results
Department store chain’s Gift List ‘vodcast’ will be hosted by TV presenter Angela ScanlonBusiness …
Victims sue South African government over 1960 Sharpeville massacre
Victims sue South African governed over 1960 Sharpeville massacre
Vance's Antichrist comments are a 'common belief', his friend tells BBC
The US vice-president recently mused with a Christian podcast host on whether the end of the world …
‘Can I take the door?’ woman pleads at Syrian prison exhibit
A Syrian woman spotted her missing brother’s name on a prison cell door at an exhibition in Damascu…
