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See the Sun like never before with most detailed images yet
Scientists using the Inouye Solar Telescope in Hawaii, the world’s most powerful solar telescope, have captured the most detailed images yet of the Sun’s surface, revealing swirling “whirlpool” vortices in unprecedented resolution. The footage shows the Sun’s magnetic field being twisted by the motion of hot gas, a process researchers say drives bursts of energy…
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China targets US firms, drone exports ahead of Xi visit
China’s Commerce Ministry announced a new slate of sanctions against the United States and some of its firms Wednesday in response to recent moves by two U.S. agencies that targeted China, more than a month before Chinese President Xi Jinping is scheduled to visit President Trump. In the latest move by China, it would ban…
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Astros player belts home run, rounds the bases and then gets devastating news after touching home
Houston Astros outfielder Taylor Trammell appeared to hit his sixth home run of the season during a game against the Toronto Blue Jays, rounding the bases after connecting with a fastball to the deepest part of the ballpark. However, by the time he reached home plate, it emerged that the hit had not counted as…
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Why the Bears could take a step back despite Caleb Williams’ breakout season and playoff run
Caleb Williams showed flashes of brilliance last season, but losing DJ Moore and defensive concerns raise questions about the Bears' 2025 outlook.
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What the ATF’s proposed gun law reforms actually do
Several proposals have attracted significant attention, and most coverage has inaccurately portrayed the scope and intent of the rules.
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Ana Gasteyer Sets ‘Schmigadoon!’ Departure Date
Tony-nominated Ana Gasteyer will end her limited run in Broadway’s Schmigadoon! next month, the production announced today. Gasteyer’s final performance in the Tony-winning musical is Sunday, September 6. The former SNL cast member plays villainous preacher’s wife Mildred Layton in the musical. A replacement is yet to be announced. Gasteyer received excellent reviews for her…
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Mike Lindell resigns as MyPillow CEO to focus on campaign
Mike Lindell said Tuesday afternoon that he was stepping down from being the MyPillow CEO to focus his attention on his Minnesota gubernatorial bid. In a post on the social platform X, Lindell said he had “made one of the biggest decisions of my life.” “I’m stepping down as CEO of MyPillow so I can…
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Anthropic is hiring an AI chip design team
Anthropic is assembling a team to design its own custom chips for AI, according to a Business Insider report, as it seeks to co-design hardware and models so its Claude systems run faster and more efficiently. The move reflects surging demand for Claude and intensifying competition among AI firms for scarce infrastructure, suggesting that relying…
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Former UN ambassador: Iran ‘uncertain’ how to handle Trump
Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mark Wallace on Tuesday said Iran is “uncertain” on how to handle President Trump as both countries enter talks to potentially reach another interim peace deal. Wallace, who is also the CEO of the nonprofit group United Against Nuclear Iran, praised Trump’s military campaign against Iran in an…
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UN rights chief alarmed by rise in Iran executions since March
The UN’s human rights chief, Volker Türk, has said he is alarmed by a sharp rise in executions in Iran since March, warning that capital punishment is being used “to instil fear among the population and suppress dissent”. He urged Iranian authorities to halt all executions and move towards abolishing the death penalty, citing serious…