Microsoft pulls plug on plans for 244-acre data center in Caledonia after community pushback — Microsoft has decided not to move forward with its proposed site for a data center in the Village of Caledonia after facing significant community pushback from residents.
Argentina overcome Cape Verde in extra-time thriller — Argentina overcome a huge scare as they beat Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time thanks to a deflected header from Cristian Romero to advance to the last 16.
'Soldier' Joshua standing strong for friends' parents — British heavyweight Anthony Joshua is preparing for his next fight but says his priorty remains on standing strong for the parents of the close friends who died in a car accident.
Israel kills at least three Palestinians in Gaza City drone strike — Gaza's Health Ministry says at least 1,007 Palestinians have been killed by Israel since the so-called 'ceasefire'.
3 self-hosted tools that could replace paid services this weekend (August 21 - 23) — These self-hosted tools could simplify your workflow and trim expenses.
Klarna Reports Second-Quarter Profit as It Widens User Offerings — Klarna Group Plc reported a profit beat for the second straight quarter as the payments firm seeks to diversify away from its roots as a buy-now-pay-later firm and deeper into the everyday financial lives of its…
I tried Amazon's Bee wearable and am both intrigued and slightly creeped out | TechCrunch — Like other AI wearables, Amazon's Bee offers an odd combination of convenience and privacy anxiety.
Why bond markets are unnerving rich-world politicians — As stocks rise ever higher, yields have been rising across the rich world
Finally, an Android maker besides Google is embracing magnetic charging — Motorola has hinted that Qi2 will come to more than one phone.
Czech news in brief for July 20: Monday's top afternoon headlines — Czech government backs mobile phone ban in schools, a little mishap on metro line C, and a more expensive fare for Petřín.
Would Leeds move help Trafford oust Pickford from England team? — BBC Sport examines James Trafford's England chances after a big-money move to Leeds
Florida Catholics slap down state AG by rejecting religious vaccine exemptions — The bishops' snub comes as the state continues to attack vaccines.
Rory McIlroy makes Open cut, needs big weekend for 2nd Claret Jug — Rory McIlroy has done enough to make it to the weekend at the Open Championship. The world No. 2 bounced back with a 3-under 67 in the second round and moved to 1 under par overall.
Israeli settler attack on at-Tuwani — Settler attacks in the occupied West Bank are at record highs.
Rate the players in England's World Cup opener against Croatia — Rate the England and Croatia players out of 10 below and come back 30 minutes after full-time to see the final ratings.
MLB labor talks: Four takeaways from this week's owners meetings — Here's the latest on baseball's labor negotiations from MLB HQ in New York.
Somali referee Omar Artan to receive full pay from FIFA after being refused U.S. entry — Somali referee Omar Artan will be paid for his World Cup match assignments by FIFA, sources have told ESPN, after being refused entry into the United States prior to the start of the tourname
Marcotti's best XI of World Cup group stage: Messi, Mbappé and who else? — The 2026 World Cup group stage has given us tons to cheer about, from superstars on form to wonderful underdog stories. How do you turn that into a best XI? Gab Marcotti gives it a shot.
UEFA Champions League final live updates: Paris Saint-Germain vs. Arsenal — Paris Saint-Germain have won the UEFA Champions League for a second straight season, defeating Arsenal on penalties. Here's how it happened.
NAACP urging athletes, fans to boycott over voting rights — The NAACP on Tuesday launched the "Out of Bounds" campaign to urge Black athletes and fans to boycott some public universities over voting restrictions.
England's iconic 2017 World Cup win in their own words — Former captain Heather Knight, openers Tammy Beaumont and Lauren Winfield-Hill, plus key bowler Anya Shrubsole remember England's iconic 2017 World Cup win.
Cambridge students on why they protested at graduation ceremony — Several Cambridge students protested during their graduation ceremonies
‘It’s dangerous and it’s going to erode trust’: redesign of US government websites stokes surveillance fears — The National Design Studio, staffed by Doge veterans, installed visitor-tracking software on vital federal websites
Carolina Hurricanes expect Seth Jarvis to be out 4-6 months — The Carolina Hurricanes are expected to be without leading goal scorer Seth Jarvis, who typically plays on the wing of No. 1 center Sebastian Aho, for the start of their Stanley Cup defense due to shoulder surgery,…
'Miles away' - Arsenal's Kai Havertz 'lucky' to avoid red card against Burnley — Kai Havertz takes Arsenal closer to winning their first Premier League title in 22 years, but nearly goes from hero to villain as he escapes a red card.
Waymo called the cops on teen riders, raising privacy concerns — Two 15-year-olds were allegedly drinking alcohol and shooting toy guns from a driverless taxi when the company disabled it and alerted police.
IRGC vows ‘crushing response’ to any further US attacks — IRGC vows ‘crushing response’ to any further US attacks
"Clean" Code, Horrible Performance — Many programming "best practices" taught today are performance disasters waiting to happen.
Iamaleava: Staying at UCLA easy decision after Chesney hiring — UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava says he and new head coach Bob Chesney immediately clicked, making his decision to stay with the Bruins an easy one.
Rising Yields Threaten to Puncture Asia’s AI-Driven Stock Rally — A rapid climb in Treasury yields is emerging as one of the biggest risks to Asia’s AI-driven stock rally, an uneasy link that highlights technology firms’ vulnerability to elevated borrowing costs.
Chelsea open talks to sign Brighton striker Welbeck — Chelsea are in talks to sign Brighton & Hove Albion striker Danny Welbeck, with the 35-year-old keen to join new manager Xabi Alonso at Stamford Bridge.
'I'm done' - Stokes rules out reversing retirement — England captain Ben Stokes has rejects suggestions he could reverse his international retirement for next year's Ashes, saying he is "done".
'Hogwarts stuff' - best shots from day nine at Wimbledon — Enjoy the best shots from day nine of Wimbledon 2026, featuring Coco Gauff and Great Britain's Alfie Hewitt.
New ‘HomePad’ reveal is another reason to put it in every room of your house - 9to5Mac — Apple’s new ‘HomePad’ will reportedly have Watch-style customizable faces, offering another reason to put one in every room of your house.
Government to cut business rates for pubs, clubs and music venues — Some hospitality firms will get a 20% discount from next April, saving an estimated £1,100.
Medicare's new payment model is built for AI, and most of the tech world has no idea | TechCrunch — There is no governmental mechanism to pay for an AI agent that monitors a patient between visits, calls to check in, coordinates a housing referral, or makes sure someone picks up
Coleman training with Killybegs - but no GAA return for now — Former Everton defender Seamus Coleman has been training with Killybegs but a return to his local Gaelic football club is unlikely to be on the cards for now.
Wembanyama stars as Spurs level NBA play-offs — Victor Wembanyama stars as the San Antonio Spurs defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder to level the Western Conference finals.
An AI agent startup just let its agent run its $100 million fundraise | TechCrunch — Lyzr, a startup that builds AI agents for enterprises, used its own AI agent to raise a $100 million round — proof, evidently, that the product actually works.
South Sudan’s Jonglei: Who burned homes and silenced hospitals? — Government and opposition forces accused of destruction in Jonglei amid burned villages and mass displacement.
US-Saudi nuclear deal hinges on normalisation with Israel — President Trump said a proposed US-Saudi civilian nuclear deal is subject to Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords
Yale Historic Site in Yale, British Columbia — <p><img alt="Church of St. John the Divine, second oldest church in British Columbia." data-width="4000" data-height="3000" width="300" height="200"…
Kalshi demands Netflix take down trailer for ‘Prediction Games’ documentary | TechCrunch — Kalshi claims the trailer is “defamatory” and contains “both fabricated documents and false and misleading statements.”
Apple’s China AI strategy now includes training its own custom model, per report - 9to5Mac — Apple is reportedly taking a new route to bring artificial intelligence features to customers in China: training a large language...
Labour leadership jostling puts Brexit back under political spotlight — The UK's relationship with the EU is shaping up as a key issue for a possible Labour leadership contest and the coming by-election in the Makerfield.
Mexico vs England LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026 – last 16 — Live coverage and text updates with full build-up and team news ahead from our commentary stream of Mexico vs England.
UK weather: Heat sent to intensify over the bank holiday weekend as heatwave forecast — Amber heat health alerts are in place for the Midlands, eastern and south-east England.
Oil surges past $100 in a first since May as Middle East conflicts rage — Oil prices rise for a fifth day after Yemen's Houthis say they struck Saudi Arabian oil tankers in the Red Sea.
Man City brace for Rodri bid - Tuesday's gossip — Manchester City brace for Real Madrid's Rodri bid, Leeds set to sign James Trafford for £40m, Crystal Palace agree terms with Raphael Le Guen and Real Madrid set for Vinicius Jr talks amid Arsenal interest.
1957 Cadillac Eldorado Seville: The Sleek Shark — I love Cadillacs. Especially Eldorados. That, of course, has been well established. But believe it or not, I prefer the Eldorado Seville to the Eldorado Biarritz convertible. I’d rank both as gaudy and unquestionably…
2026 NHL mock draft: Projections for the top 32 picks — Though the top two picks appear to be locked in, what happens after that? Here's the final projection before Friday's first round.
Change the words, change the world | Hannah Johnson Toyne | TEDxArden University Manchester — This talk examines neurodivergence, and the impact of language, labels, and societal expectations on those who think and experience the world differently. Blending lived experience…
ICE shared Medicaid data it wasn't supposed to have with Palantir — The revelations came out in a federal court case brought by Democratic states challenging ICE's access to Medicaid data to aid in deportation efforts.
Meta enters the AI coding wars with Muse Spark 1.2 and Muse Code with persistent async background agents — <p>Meta today <a href="https://research.meta.ai/blog/introducing-muse-code-and-muse-spark-1-2?utm_source=ai_meta_site&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=hp_research_muse-1…
Home Assistant’s best feature took down my entire smart home — My entire hard drive was history.
Rockstar breaks silence on 'GTA VI' leaks — After a week of silence, the Grand Theft Auto publisher addressed the Cyberleek situation.
Shein Seeks Up to $1.8 Billion in Long-Awaited Hong Kong IPO — Shein Global Holdings Ltd. is seeking to raise as much as $13.9 billion ($1.8 billion) in its Hong Kong initial public offering, as it enters the final stretch of an arduous journey to go public.
Stops Along the Path of Totality - NASA Science — Western Iceland and northern Spain are among the few Northern Hemisphere locations experiencing a total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026.
El-Sayed's victory sends tremors through Democratic Party — His win in Michigan sets up a high-stakes contest in November, testing a left-wing candidate's popularity in a swing state.
DraftKings CEO Blasts Prediction Bets on Earnings Call Comments — DraftKings Inc. Chief Executive Officer Jason Robins said he doesn’t think it is good that bettors are placing prediction market wagers on what executives say on company earnings calls.