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.
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.
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.
Israeli settler attack on at-Tuwani — Settler attacks in the occupied West Bank are at record highs.
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.
Huge crowds throng Madrid streets for Pope's open-air Mass — The pontiff waved at those gathered from his popemobile as he arrived at the Plaza de Cibeles.
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.
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.
New York Knicks one win away from first NBA title in 53 years — New York Knicks rally to defeat the San Antonio Spurs by a point in a thrilling Game 4 of the NBA finals series.
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.
'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.
Algeria and Mali restore diplomatic ties following yearlong rift — Relations begin to thaw as both countries reinstate ambassadors, reopen airspace closed to each other since April 2025.
Four bodies found in Nepal tunnel as flood search continues — Rescuers in Nepal have recovered four bodies from a flooded hydropower tunnel in Chilime.
House passes war powers resolution directing Trump to end hostilities with Iran — The vote marked a rare bipartisan rebuke of the war, but is mostly symbolic. Democrats have been unable to pass a war powers resolution in the Senate, and even if they could it would likely be vetoe
Topuria shoves Gaethje by Lincoln Memorial ahead of White House UFC event — UFC Freedom 250 will proceed after a federal judge denies a legal challenge to the event on Friday.
Ukraine says missiles hit military plant deep inside Russia — Ukraine's military also says it has struck a Russian oil refinery and a "shadow fleet" oil tanker in the Black Sea.
Missile strike kills three in Ukraine as Russia feels war’s economic strain — Kyiv has previously accused Moscow of using cluster munitions, which, when dropped, scatter into smaller munitions.
Hugo Vergnes | Training a 3.8B LLM to 0.384 CORE for $998 — A 3.8B model pretrained from scratch to 0.384 CORE on 65B tokens in 43 hours, for $998.
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.
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.
XDOF, just three months out of stealth, is in talks for a Series B at a $1.2B valuation | TechCrunch — The round is being raised just months after the robot data startup exited from stealth.
Spidercam crashes onto pitch during Hungary match — A spider camera crashed near the touchline during a football friendly between Hungary and Kazakhstan.
US designates Palestine Action a terrorist group — Supporting Palestine Action became illegal in the UK in 2025 after the government banned it under anti-terror legislation.
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.
Paralympic great Storey retires from GB competition — Dame Sarah Storey, Great Britain's most-decorated Paralympian, retires from international competition with immediate effect.
White House prepares for UFC Freedom 250 - in pictures — Preparations for the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House are well under way and already providing some striking images.
US-Iran ‘peace deal’ announced; Trump says Strait of Hormuz reopening — Trump announces that a ceasefire deal with Iran has been agreed, and that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen for shipping.
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,…
IRGC vows ‘crushing response’ to any further US attacks — IRGC vows ‘crushing response’ to any further US attacks
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.
Nepali Mount Everest guide found alive after being missing for six days — Dawa Sherpa was last seen around May 29 descending the mountain, but while he did not reach base camp, his client did.
How do England stop Norway - and Haaland? — As England prepare to face Norway in a World Cup quarter-final on Saturday how do Thomas Tuchel's side prepare for their main threat - star striker Erling Haaland?
Referee Curtis Blair to work NBA Finals, a first in his career — Curtis Blair spent all day Friday checking his email. And Saturday. And Sunday. The list of referees that were selected to work the NBA Finals was about to be revealed by the league, and the waiting was brutal.
High school football player in Arkansas finds viper in helmet — A high school football player in Arkansas wore a unknowingly wore a helmet with a venomous snake inside it for nearly an hour before discovering the unwelcome intruder.
The number one health issue in Palestine is the Israeli occupation — In both Gaza and the West Bank, Israeli policies are devastating Palestinian health with deadly consequences.
After killer quarter, Palantir CEO Alex Karp calls AI industry 'Marxist' | TechCrunch — After a quarter that delivered $1 billion in profit, Palantir CEO Alex Karp on Monday once again warned that AI frontier labs as too untrustworthy for enterprises.
Prime for Young Adults: Cash back on groceries and 30-min delivery — Get 5% cash back on move-in essentials and groceries through Sept. 15, plus free 30-minute delivery on Amazon Now orders over $25.
Ukraine using AI drones to strike vital convoys supplying Russian troops — BBC Verify has analysed videos of attacks in occupied Ukraine on Russian trucks carrying ammunition, fuel and food.
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
‘Not dolls to play with’: Afghan medical students face Pakistan expulsion — Students say they were legally admitted and funded to study in Pakistan, but now face being sent home mid-degree.
Digne completes move to PSG from Aston Villa — France international Lucas Digne has completed his move from Aston Villa to European champions Paris St-Germain.
2026 NBA Finals: Important plays, lessons from Knicks-Spurs Game 3 — How, exactly, did the Spurs stun the Knicks at home? Let's break down Game 3 from all angles, then evaluate what it means for Game 4 and beyond.
Charlie Woods out at U.S. Junior Amateur after camera click — Charlie Woods failed to reach match play in the U.S. Junior Amateur after being bothered by the clicking sound of a phone camera during his third shot of the first playoff hole.
DOJ memo stokes fear among disability advocates of a return to institutionalization — The Justice Department's opinion challenges civil rights protections that have long treated the institutionalization of disabled Americans as a last resort.
Schmeichel retires because of serious shoulder injury — Kasper Schmeichel retires at the age of 39, with the Celtic and Denmark goalkeeper unable to recover sufficiently from a serious shoulder injury.
Girl, 17, killed in Swedish sword attack, police say — Two boys aged 12 and 17 were also injured, while an 18-year-old suspect has been detained.
Uefa World Cup boycott may be raised over Fifa plan — Uefa's 55 member associations will hold an emergency meeting this week to discuss Fifa's controversial proposals to sell stakes in its major competitions.
Mbappe hat-trick fires Real Madrid to 4-1 win against Sociedad — Kylian Mbappe hat-trick powers Real Madrid past Real Sociedad in La Liga on Jose Mourinho's Bernabeu return.
xAI fired an engineer who raised alarms about Grok safety, new lawsuit claims | TechCrunch — A former xAI engineer is suing the company and SpaceX, alleging he was fired for raising AI safety concerns about Grok days before SpaceX's historic IPO.
At CrimeCon true crime obsessives come face-to-face with real loss — Victims' families say there are ways to be an ethical true-crime fan - not an exploitative one.
Belgium pulls off stunning comeback to eliminate Senegal — Youri Tielemans scored from the penalty spot in stoppage time of extra time, and Belgium came back from two goals down to beat Senegal 3-2 Wednesday in the Round of 32 at the World Cup.
Tyreek Hill posts workout video, says still 'no power' in leg — Tyreek Hill posted a workout video in which he discussed his ongoing recovery from a dislocated knee and multiple ligament tears, saying he still has "no power" in his left leg.
Jesse Eisenberg’s ‘The Debut’ Serves Up an Oscar-Worthy Julianne Moore — Here’s How He Did It — Jesse Eisenberg's 'The Debut' Serves Up an Oscar-Worthy Julianne Moore — The Auteur Tells Us How He Did It
Murder inquiry after man bitten by dog dies — Police appeal for two people who stopped to help the victim in Wakefield to come forward.
Amazon cargo plane crashes in US while landing at Miami airport — The cause of the crash is being investigated.
Beyond China's humanoid robots, a quieter machine revolution is unfolding — There are more than two million robots working in China's factories - and they are scaling up fast.
2026 Power Rankings: How did the Top 25 look in Week 1? — After an entertaining Week 1, which teams did our college football experts vote into the Top 25?
Florida Catholics slap down state AG by rejecting religious vaccine exemptions — The bishops' snub comes as the state continues to attack vaccines.
Rockstar breaks silence on 'GTA VI' leaks — After a week of silence, the Grand Theft Auto publisher addressed the Cyberleek situation.