US veteran freed as Colombia quake death toll reaches 181
Astronomers await a partial solar eclipse, while Guy Sebastian settles his legal dispute and Wales face uncertainty after Craig Bellamy’s Burnley move collapses.
Tesla wants to build a $10B solar factory in Texas
Tesla plans to build a solar-panel factory near Houston, Texas, potentially investing up to $10.1 billion in a project called Crystal Sun. If realised, it would be a major expansion of US solar manufacturing and could create thousands of jobs, though Tesla is seeking tax incentives and says…
Form Energy raises $750M to build more 100-hour batteries for the grid
Form Energy has raised $750 million to expand iron-air battery manufacturing in West Virginia, aiming to supply grid-scale storage capable of delivering electricity for up to 100 hours. The funding reflects growing demand for long-duration storage as renewable generation expands and AI data centres increase US electricity consumption.…
Every university in Britain ranked from best to worst: Our definitive interactive Clearing guide for 2026 scores 128 institutions on every subject, student life, graduate jobs and future earnings. Read it only here…
The Daily Mail has published an interactive Clearing guide for 2026 ranking 128 British universities from best to worst. It is intended to help prospective students compare institutions as they consider university places and Clearing options. The guide says it assesses universities across subjects, student life, graduate employment…
LA Lakers to be sold in record $12.5bn deal
The Los Angeles Lakers are set to be sold for a reported $12.5bn (£9.3bn), which would make it the most expensive sports-franchise sale on record. The deal would give Josh Kushner and former Disney chief executive Bob Iger control of one of basketball’s most recognisable teams, underlining the…
Ex-wife refutes aspiring Oklahoma lawmaker husband died by suicide after medical examiner said he shot himself
The former wife of Barry Farrah has disputed the conclusion that her aspiring Oklahoma lawmaker husband died by suicide, despite a medical examiner determining that he shot himself. Her challenge raises questions about the circumstances of his death and whether the official finding will face further scrutiny. The…
AOC’s hypocritical outburst about her personal life as egg-freezing congresswoman is seen for first time since split from fiancé Riley Roberts was announced
The article reports that Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was seen in public after reports that her engagement to Riley Roberts had ended. It focuses on a past outburst in which she objected to scrutiny of her private life, framing this against public discussion of her fertility treatment and relationship. The…
Lovable confirms new $13.3B valuation, raises another $400M
Lovable has confirmed a $400 million Series C funding round that values the European AI coding startup at $13.3 billion, roughly double its valuation from December. The investment signals strong investor confidence in the rapid growth of “vibe-coding” tools, which use AI to help people create software with…
Thousands of Canadians call for US ambassador’s expulsion
More than 60,000 Canadians have signed a petition calling for the expulsion of US ambassador Pete Hoekstra, accusing him of interfering in Canadian politics and legitimising President Donald Trump’s suggestions that Canada could become a US state. The campaign highlights growing diplomatic strain as the two countries negotiate…
J.J. Abrams’ First Sci-Fi Movie Since ‘The Rise of Skywalker’ Officially Redeems Him
The End of Oak Street, a dinosaur survival film produced by J.J. Abrams and starring Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor, has received a strong early critical response ahead of its cinema release on Friday. Its 84% Rotten Tomatoes score is presented as a positive return to science fiction…
4 Decades Later, Green Day Is Still Chasing Their Pre-Fame High With ‘Nimrods’
Nimrods is a fictional road-trip comedy inspired by Green Day’s early years rather than a conventional biopic, concert film or documentary. It follows three teenage musicians from Kansas City who travel to Los Angeles after mistakenly believing they will open for Green Day, drawing on the band’s own…
D&D Rival Announces New Partnership to Fight Financial Struggles
Paizo, the publisher behind Pathfinder and Starfinder, is expanding its partnership with digital tabletop retailer DriveThruRPG by making its full official catalogue available there. The move should make its games easier to buy, but also reflects the company’s efforts to stabilise sales after severe distribution and financial problems.…
Dawn of War 4 has been delayed: ‘We saw an opportunity to further enhance Dawn of War 4 and deliver the quality of experience we’ve always envisioned’
Dawn of War 4 has been delayed, with its developers saying the extra time will allow them to improve the game and achieve the experience they originally intended. The postponement matters because it pushes back the return of a long-running real-time strategy series and reflects a decision to…
Amazon are getting out of the MMO game, handing control of Lost Ark and Throne and Liberty to developers, but it won’t all be smooth for players
Amazon Games will stop running the Western live service for Lost Ark in early 2027, transferring responsibility to developer Smilegate, while Throne and Liberty will move to FirstSpark Games at the end of this year. The changes follow Amazon’s retreat from MMO development and publishing, including the end…
‘The Amazing Race’ Reveals Season 39 Contestants; New Twists Include a Record 13 Express Passes and First-Ever Trip to Albania
CBS has unveiled the 13 civilian teams competing in “The Amazing Race” Season 39, which premieres across two nights on 30 September and 1 October. The new season introduces strategic changes, most notably giving every team an Express Pass, while continuing the programme’s emphasis on globe-spanning challenges for…
Big Shot Pictures Appoints Adam Rosenberg as Head of Film
Big Shot Pictures has appointed film executive and producer Adam Rosenberg as its head of film. He will oversee feature development and production for the family entertainment company, supporting its expansion through a multi-year partnership with Sony Pictures Entertainment. Rosenberg previously co-founded Modern Magic and produced Sony Pictures…
‘The Wrong Girls’ Review: Kristen Stewart and Alia Shawkat Light Up a Sweetly Stupid Stoner Comedy
‘The Wrong Girls’ is reviewed as a deliberately silly but unexpectedly warm stoner buddy comedy, led by Kristen Stewart and Alia Shawkat as inseparable, financially struggling Los Angeles friends Frankie and Molly. The review argues that its central appeal lies less in the conspiracy plot than in the…
Documentary+ Pins Hopes On ‘WrestleHer,’ Nonfiction Platform’s Biggest Series To Date
Documentary+ has acquired *WrestleHer*, an 11-part documentary series about the growth of girls’ high-school wrestling in the United States. Premiering on 10 September on Documentary+ and Allez! Sports, it follows Ohio wrestlers during a pivotal period when the sport gained official sanctioning and its own state championship, highlighting…
‘Son Of A Critch’: Trailer For Final Season Of Canadian Sitcom Sees Mark Having A Midlife Crisis At 17
The trailer for the fifth and final season of Canadian sitcom Son of a Critch shows teenage protagonist Mark questioning his future, pursuing acting and taking work as a hot-dog mascot while describing himself as having “a midlife crisis at 17”. The concluding season will also address the…
Becky G Insists She & Karol G Are ‘Absolutely Not’ Competitors, Talks Opening for Tropitour: ‘We Have a Beautiful Friendship’
Becky G has said she does not regard Karol G as a competitor, describing their relationship as a hard-won friendship shaped by shared experiences in an industry that often encourages rivalry between women. Speaking ahead of a CBS Mornings interview, she said their decision to tour together reflects…