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‘Milestone’: Scientists claim to build synthetic cell, raising concerns in step toward artificial life
University of Minnesota researchers say "SpudCell" is the most life-like synthetic cell yet, able to grow, divide and pass traits to offspring.
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Veteran Producer Moritz Borman, Oscar-Nominated Filmmaker and Oliver Stone Collaborator, Dies at 71
- German producer Moritz Borman, 71, died 1 July on a film set in Germany
- Produced Oscar-nominated films and frequently collaborated with director Oliver Stone on major projects
- Death confirmed by longtime partners; no cause disclosed
Moritz Borman, a prolific German-born film producer whose career spanning multiple decades established him as a significant figure in both prestige cinema and major studio productions, has died at age 71. The producer pa
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▶Watchdog Report Reveals Secret Service Missed Over 100 Alerts Before Trump Rally Attack
- Secret Service received 102+ radio transmissions about an armed suspect on a rooftop before the shooting
- DHS watchdog report shows agency had threat awareness within minutes of the attack
- Investigation identified multiple missed opportunities to prevent the assassination attempt through standard security procedures
A newly unredacted Department of Homeland Security investigation has documented significant failures by the Secret Service in responding to warnings about an assassination attempt against Donald Trump at a campaign rally
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▶Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Secret Madison Square Garden Wedding Draws Heavy Police Presence and $26 Million Charity Pledge
- NYPD threatening arrests outside MSG to enforce privacy around Swift-Kelce's secret wedding
- Couple donated $26 million to charities pre-wedding; over a dozen organizations thanking them
- Celebrity wedding planner with JFK Jr. experience advising on execution of secure high-profile ceremony
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are preparing for a private wedding at Madison Square Garden, with New York City police implementing strict security measures to prevent unauthorized access and media intrusion. Law enforcem
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Dragon Strikers gets surprise season 2 2027 release date by Disney Plus
Announced at 2026 Anime Expo, the Avatar: the Last Airbender successor got great news for fans of the recently wrapped season 1
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Tragic new details emerge after Melbourne teen bled to death outside hospital – as 16-year-old charged with murder
A teenager has been charged with murder of Darweish Mohamed who was found stabbed outside a medical centre in Melbourne.
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Patriotism poll reveals number who are ‘proud to be an American’
As anti-American sentiments reverberate throughout the nation, a strong majority of US voters are still proud to be American.
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Northeastern US faces dangerous heat surge with record temperatures and infrastructure strain
- Northeastern US experiencing dangerous heatwave with NYC hitting ~100°F, its hottest since 2012
- Multiple areas approaching or exceeding record temperatures over the long weekend
- Authorities opened emergency cooling centers and issued energy conservation guidance amid blackout concerns
The northeastern United States is experiencing an intense heatwave characterized by extreme temperatures and high humidity levels over the long weekend, with New York City facing its hottest conditions since 2012 at appr
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Venezuelan Security Guard Rescued After 8 Days Trapped in Earthquake Rubble; Rock Band Rush Launches Charity Fundraiser
- Two earthquakes devastated Venezuela on June 24, collapsing infrastructure including a shopping centre in La Guaira
- Security guard Hernán Alberto Gil Flores survived eight days trapped under collapsed building before rescue
- Rock band Rush launched special edition merchandise fundraiser to support earthquake relief efforts
Venezuela was struck by two severe earthquakes on June 24, causing widespread destruction including the collapse of a shopping centre in La Guaira. In a remarkable turn of events, security guard Hernán Alberto Gil Flores
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▶Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Announce $26M Charity Donations Ahead of Reported New York Wedding
- Swift and Kelce donated $26 million to 20+ charities ahead of their expected wedding
- Wedding reportedly scheduled for this weekend in New York, though couple has not officially confirmed
- Event expected to create significant traffic and transit disruptions in Midtown Manhattan
American singer Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce are reported to be marrying this weekend in New York. In advance of the highly anticipated nuptials, the couple announced donations totalling $26