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In the past few days Hugging Face announced a security incident, which transpired to be a "runaway" agent from OpenAI. This is likely the first known autonomous offensive agent working like this, and certainly the first known one where an agent has done this inadvertently. Just marketing? Reading the commentary on this, it seems the majority of people think this is a marketing stunt. While certainly the frontier labs have endless examples of claiming things are not safe, it's quite a dangerous position for technologists to take if it is not a marketing stunt. I really struggle to see how this could be a marketing stunt. Huggingface released the blog…

Google's profits have quadrupled to $112billion (£84billion), with the search engine monolith citing its investments in AI as the reason for the massive windfall. In the firm's latest quarterly update, CEO Sundar Pichai said that the successful quarter was due in part to growth of its AI model Gemini and AI search queries, as well as YouTube where more than 1.7 billion unique viewers tuned in to videos related to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. 'Our AI investments are redefining what's possible across every part of our business,' Pichai said. The company recorded more than $119billion in total revenue between April and June, up 24 percent compared to the…

Within a short space of time, AI has made the leap from experimental technology to everyday business tool. Enterprises across sectors are today deploying AI to take on routine, time-intensive tasks to allow their teams to focus on more strategic tasks or work that requires human judgement. According to McKinsey, most organizations are using AI in at least one business function. Laurent Bouchoucha, Axel Belibi Social Links Navigation Laurent is VP of Business Development, Product Business Group, and Axel is Business Line Manager at Alcatel-Lucent. Network management and monitoring is one of the fastest-growing areas of interest. The timing is no…

Brazil · Business Key Facts —Dates and location. August 26–28, 2026, in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina. —Expected attendance. More than 10,000 in-person participants and over 200 speakers. —Organizers. Sebrae Startups, the entrepreneurship arm of Brazil’s micro and small business support service, together with the Santa Catarina technology association ACATE. —Main themes. Artificial intelligence, SaaS, venture capital, deeptech, HealthTech, EnergyTech, and internationalization. —Ticket access. Passes are sold through the official event website, with early-bird tiers typically released months in advance. The Startup Summit 2026, Sebrae’s flagship…

OpenAI Presence is a new tool to monitor and update AI agent behavior It works across voice and chat agents from launch, including OpenAI's phone support Presence is led by forward-deployed engineers who already know an organization inside-out OpenAI has launched a new, dedicated platform for building, deploying and iterating AI agents for business workflows, which it's calling OpenAI Presence. From launch, the tool focuses on voice and chat agents that can answer questions, resolve problems, access company systems, perform approved actions and liaise with humans. The addition comes in response to what the company sees as the challenge of keeping…

In what seems like the blink of an eye, China has gone from being up to five years behind the United States in top-tier artificial intelligence (AI) to lagging by just a few months. While US players, including Anthropic's Claude and OpenAI's ChatGPT, have spent hundreds of billions of dollars to push the frontier of AI, China has pursued a very different path. Faced with US curbs on high-end chips that help AI to do its most advanced thinking, Chinese tech firms have prioritized dozens of open-source AI models built on "good enough" technology. These platforms, including DeepSeek, Alibaba's Qwen and Xiaomi's MiMo, are now widely deployed across…

Driven by a global surge in AI spending and fierce competition at home, Chinese tech companies are rapidly expanding their international footprint, not just via physical supply chains, but increasingly through cloud-based software and foundation models. The broader push aligns with recent customs data from the first half of 2026 showing a sharp rise in physical tech exports. Integrated-circuit exports nearly doubled in value to US$177.3 billion, a 96 per cent year-on-year surge heavily inflated by global chip price hikes. Meanwhile, exports of automatic data-processing equipment jumped over 41 per cent to US$138.1 billion, and industrial-robot…

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Thursday laid out an optimistic view of the agentic future, arguing the company's focus on connecting the world will only be strengthened with new AI tools and technologies. Why it matters: His position is framed as a stark contrast to some of Meta's AI competitors, who — according to a video ad posted with Zuckerberg's comments — promote fear and a dystopian vision of the future."Some people will have you believe AI will make us less connected, that it's going to leave us behind. We couldn't disagree more. Call us optimists, call us dreamers. Just as we've always done we're betting on people," the ad notes.Zoom in: In a…

QCon AI New York 2026 (December 15-16) has opened registration, returning to the New York area at The Westin Jersey City Newport, one PATH stop from Lower Manhattan. The two-day conference is built for senior software engineers, architects, and engineering leaders who own AI systems running in production, rather than teams still deciding whether to adopt AI. The program committee has organized the program around six areas of production AI: Agent runtime design, covering state ownership, recovery, and approval boundaries for long-running agents Context engineering Evals and observability MCP and tool access Zero-trust security for tool-using agents…

ai and ml Amazon's AGI department finds humans are optional AI remains its biggest bet, Bezos brigade tells El Reg, even as another round of layoffs reaches the teams building it Amazon may be spending billions on AI, but that hasn't stopped it from cutting jobs inside the very organization building it. The megacorp confirmed to The Register on Thursday that it has eliminated an undisclosed number of roles across parts of its Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) biz, even as it insists AI remains a key priority. The cuts are the latest in a restructuring that has seen Amazon shed more than 30,000 employees since October – including 16,000 announced…

Samsung has raised prices for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 This is likely in large part due to rising memory costs However, prices in South Korea are substantially lower As expected, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 cost more than their predecessors, with the Z Fold 8 Ultra’s starting price being $100 / £100 / AU$100 higher than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7’s, and the Z Flip 8’s being $100 / £100 / AU$150 more than the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7’s. Given the rising prices of memory, that’s not entirely surprising, but what you might be surprised by is just how much of a better deal South Korea is…

Every time there's a new Samsung launch, the official store is usually the first place I look for the strongest deals. And it looks like the best option yet again, as you can currently get a Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 for as low as $129.99 when you trade in, thanks to this limited-time launch offer. To get this full $250 rebate, you need to hand over a Galaxy Watch Ultra or an Apple Watch Ultra 2, which most would consider a bit of a downgrade. However, there are also discounts of up to $150 available for trading in several other smartwatches from Apple or Samsung. You can check Samsung's trade-in calculator to see what's available for your old tech.…

The European Union has imposed fines of €890 million ($1.015 billion) on US tech giant Google for violating EU digital regulations. The European Commission said it found that Google had preferenced its ubiquitious search engine and its Play app store in ways that unfairly harmed competition. "We found that Google harms businesses offering similar services, such as shopping or sports, by not granting them the same level of prominence on Google Search," said European Commission Vice President Henna Virkkunen. "We also found that Google has restricted app developers from offering cheaper offers to customers in the Google Play app store," Virkkunen said.…

AngryMiao AM Infinity.97: two-minute review It seems everyone and their dog is betting on where the high end gaming mouse market is going next, and the AngryMiao AM Infinity.97 is betting big on super light and powerful mice that nail the basics. Okay, we've already seen this with the Razer Viper V4 Pro, but AngryMiao takes a different approach, with a heavily perforated chassis that looks like it's escaped from a sci-fi film rather than the gaming section of a branch of Currys or Best Buy. Look past the aesthetics, though, and there's a genuinely accomplished mouse underneath. A sub-50g weight with or without a battery, a zippy 30,000 DPI PixArt…

In a decision likely to intensify trans-Atlantic trade tensions, European Union regulators on Thursday hit Google with a $1 billion fine for illegally undercutting competition through its dominance as a search engine. President Trump has previously threatened to retaliate against the European Union for what he views as the unfair targeting of American technology companies. The Google decision comes when he is weighing a new batch of tariffs on the European Union and other major trading partners. In explaining Thursday’s fine of 890 million euros, regulators in Brussels said Google had used its position as the world’s largest search engine to unfairly…

Not letting WFH staff join video meetings with their camera off can be disability discrimination, tribunal rules By JOSHUA HAINING, NEWS REPORTER Published: 05:40 EDT, 23 July 2026 \| Updated: 06:04 EDT, 23 July 2026 Not letting work-from-home staff join online meetings with their cameras off can be discrimination, an employment tribunal has ruled. Companies that demand employees join video meetings with their cameras on could be classed as disability discrimination under UK employment law. Applying the judgement, employers could be liable to pay damages to workers who are too 'anxious' or 'overwhelmed' to show their faces. The ruling comes as a…

Galaxy Unpacked 2026 was Buds-less A new report tips an end-of-year announcement Perhaps announced alongside tablets and FE (or 'Fan Edition') devices Samsung's latest product launch event, Galaxy Unpacked 2026, was uneventful. Well, uneventful for audio fans; there were three foldable phones, two smartwatches and some all-seeing glasses... but where were the much-rumored Galaxy Buds Able? This is a new pair of open earbuds, which we'd heard would be released alongside the foldables (it didn't). So where are they? Well, shortly before Galaxy Unpacked, we may have heard our answer. According to a Korean publication called Electronic Times, which…

Today’s top Legoland discount codes and deals If you’re on the hunt for cheap Legoland tickets this summer, you’re in the right place. There are currently plenty of ways to save, including 2-for-1 tickets on Merlin theme parks, advanced booking deals and hotel packages. Here, we've gathered the latest verified Legoland discount codes and deals, plus expert tips for saving on your next family day out. You can save more than 50 per cent on tickets, compared with paying on the day. Today’s best deal: 2-for-1 Legoland tickets Legoland is offering two theme park tickets for the price of one when you book online before 27 July. Choose a second theme park to…

Have you ever held a phone and felt it was so blazing hot that you couldn't keep it in your hand for more than one second? Have you ever had to throw a phone in a cooler to let it come down in temperature? This happened a couple of weeks ago with my Google Pixel 10 Pro XL, and it wasn't a fun experience. All the bad circumstances were aligned for my Pixel to go up in temperature, but I didn't expect it to get this hot. I learned a lot from that, though. So, here's the full story, plus what you should and shouldn't do when your phone decides to nearly burn up. Related My Pixel wish list for 2026 This is how my Pixel 10 Pro XL overheated And the wrong…

Paul Jones / Android Authority I’ve always had a soft spot for flip phones. There’s something undeniably charming and incredibly cute about them, and Samsung has been nailing the formula for years. The Galaxy Z Flip is pocketable, the cover screen handles most tasks, and its compact design somehow makes me want to pick it up even when I don’t need to. That’s exactly why I look forward to every new Galaxy Z Flip launch, and why I was especially excited to get my hands on the Galaxy Z Flip 8. Sure, this isn’t the first time we’ve heard whispers about Samsung pulling the plug on its clamshell foldables. These claims surface every now and then, and most…

Two Palestinians were shot by Israeli troops after an Israeli settler was stabbed in the occupied West Bank. The Palestinian Red Crescent announced that its "crews are dealing with two injuries from live fire during an Israeli raid on the town of Beit Furik". The settler was severely wounded, according to Israeli media reports. After the incident, the Israeli army announced that it had imposed checkpoints around the Palestinian town of Beit Furik in Nablus governorate.

South Korea has abandoned its campaign prioritising pressure on the North to dismantle its nuclear weapons, a minister said on Thursday, marking a fresh overture by Seoul’s dovish government. President Lee Jae Myung has reversed the stance of his hawkish predecessor since taking power in Seoul in June 2025, offering nuclear-armed Pyongyang talks without preconditions. The hermetic leadership of North Korea has yet to respond to his repeated offers. But in a Thursday meeting with local reporters, Unification Minister Chung Dong-young said South Korea has shifted its priorities from disarmament, focusing instead on halting the expansion of Pyongyang’s…

As the United States and Iran exchange ever more powerful strikes, the June truce now is effectively dead. Air raids, drone attacks and missile launches have again become a daily feature of the conflict. The question is no longer whether Washington and Tehran are back at war, but whether the conflict is turning into an open-ended struggle that neither side can win. The war could indeed become another "forever war," said Kelly Grieco, a senior fellow with the Reimagining US Grand Strategy Program at the Stimson Center, a Washington-based think tank. The term describes conflicts that drag on for years, with repeated military action and no lasting…

CARACAS, July 23. /TASS/. The death toll from the devastating earthquake in Venezuela rose to 5,398, speaker of the country's National Assembly (parliament) Jorge Rodriguez said on his Telegram channel. According to the government's daily update published by Rodriguez, 16,740 people have been injured, while 17,907 have been left homeless. A total of 190 buildings were completely destroyed, and 856 sustained severe damage. Search and rescue operations saved 6,462 people, and 44,298 received medical treatment. Emergency efforts reached 128,324 families, placing 23,335 individuals in 107 temporary camps and delivering 10,964.199 metric tons of food aid…

MANILA /Philippines/, July 23. /TASS/. The United States has never sought a regime change in Iran in the course of its operation against the Islamic Republic, with its main goal being to prevent Tehran from having a nuclear weapon, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said. "The United States is seeking to denuclearize Iran so they never have a nuclear weapon," the top US diplomat said at a news conference on the sidelines of ministerial meetings hosted by ASEAN, when asked if Washington is seeking a regime change in Iran. "We’ve never said that a regime change was our goal," he added as he emphasized that the US military was focused on destroying Iran’s…

MOSCOW, July 23. /TASS/. Ukrainian attacks have targeted 54 Russian regions since 2022, killing nearly 1,500 people, including 45 children, Russian Investigative Committee Chairman Alexander Bastrykin said. "Since 2022, investigators have opened 5,347 criminal cases involving attacks on 54 Russian regions outside the special military operation zone. The cases document artillery and missile strikes, drone attacks, and cross-border incursions carried out by Ukrainian nationalists," he told TASS in an interview ahead of Russia’s Investigative Officers’ Day. He said the attacks have killed 1,472 civilians, including 45 children, and injured 6,754 people,…

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Thursday claimed it had destroyed Patriot air defence systems, a THAAD missile defence radar, an MQ-9 Reaper drone depot and other military infrastructure in retaliatory strikes on US bases in Jordan and Kuwait, as tensions between Tehran and Washington continued to escalate. In a statement carried by Iran's state broadcaster IRIB, the IRGC said its forces targeted US military facilities in Jordan in response to what it described as repeated American attacks on Iranian territory. "Honorable and noble people of Jordan, your Mujahideen brothers in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, in punishment of…

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails A “committed jihadist” who plotted a terror attack on a MoD base with Manchester synagogue knife assailant Jihad Al-Shamie has been jailed for life. Mohammad Bashir, 31, described as a “long-standing, committed jihadist”, drove Jihad Al-Shamie, 35, on a 10-hour round trip to conduct hostile reconnaissance at the UK’s Defence Academy in Shrivenham, Swindon, on 14 August last year, Manchester Crown Court heard. On 2 October, two men were killed in a separate incident as…

A 30-year-old husband and father of two. A 25-year-old officer just weeks away from earning his MBA. A 19-year-old recent high school graduate. And a 28-year-old from Queens, New York, with a “radiant smile”. The Pentagon this week identified three American service members who were killed, and a fourth believed to have been killed, in the Middle East over the past week amid an escalation in attacks between the United States and Iranian forces. Their deaths bring the number of US troops killed since the US and Israel launched attacks on Iran in late February to 18, and hundreds of troops have also been injured, including nearly 100 since 7 July alone.…

'Special Report' anchor Bret Baier discusses the intensifying political divide within the Democratic Party regarding a House bill to cut off aid to Israel. Rep. Thomas Massie's, R-Ky., amendment has sparked significant debate, with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries warning it could undermine U.S. national security by empowering Hamas and Hezbollah. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., came under fire after claiming the House-passed National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) would "merge parts of our military with the Israel Defense Forces," drawing accusations that she distorted what the legislation…

Russian forces struck the town of Pavlohrad, hitting a food processing enterprise. The attack killed three people and injured 19 others. According to Ukrinform, Head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration Oleksandr Hanzha reported the strike on Telegram. "The enemy struck Pavlohrad. A food processing enterprise was damaged, and a fire broke out there," Hanzha wrote. He later updated the casualty toll, saying that three people had been killed and 19 others injured in the attack. Earlier, Ukraine's Air Force had warned of the threat of a ballistic missile attack, prompting an air raid alert. Photo: Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military…

A yacht that was used by people smugglers to help asylum seekers reach the UK is up for auction. The Uforia yacht found itself at the centre of a bizarre plot involving Ukrainian nationals Vladyslav Cherniavskyi, 37, and Oleksandr Yavtushenko, 43, in July last year. The two men used the vessel to travel from northern France carrying five migrants – four Albanian men and one Vietnamese woman – who had each paid £13,500 for the 'premium' people smuggling service. However, in a major cross–border operation, Border Force officers were able to intercept the yacht off the coast of the Isle of Wight and escort it to Gosport Marina in Hampshire following a…

Business Key Facts —The measure. Brazil issued a provisional measure, MP 1,368/2026, opening an R$8 billion (about US$1.6 billion) credit line for airlines operating in the country. —The trigger. It responds to a jet-fuel price spike of around 70%, driven by conflict in the Middle East, which sharply raised airlines’ costs. —The mechanism. The money funds loans to reinforce carriers’ working capital, not cash grants; airlines borrow to keep flying. —The politics. The aid lands in an election year, drawing criticism that the government is cushioning a well-connected sector. —The status. Like all provisional measures, it is already in force but must be…

Assam is facing its worst flooding in 60 years, with over 8 lakh people affected and at least 30 deaths reported. Authorities say a cloudburst in Nagaland triggered flash floods across several districts, while fresh rainfall warnings continue to raise fears of further flooding and landslides.

Rescue operation under way after an accident inside the under-construction NHPC Teesta Stage VI Hydroelectric Project tunnel, in Namchi, Sikkim, on July 21, 2026. \| Photo Credit: PTI The body of a geologist from Kottayam district in Kerala who went missing after a landslide inside an under-construction tunnel in Sikkim has been recovered. The deceased has been identified as Aneesh Mohan, 43, of Pathazhakkuzhy, Velloor, near Pampady, in Kottayam. Family members, who travelled to Sikkim, have identified his body. According to relatives, the body was discovered around Wednesday midnight (July 22, 2026) and will be flown to New Delhi after a postmortem…

A Mississippi state senator told Fox News Digital that the sheriff and district attorney investigating Nolan Wells' death have the 'utmost integrity' after NAACP President Derrick Johnson claimed officials have been 'derelict in their duties.' NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Officials from Nolan Wells' hometown are rallying behind their sheriff after being accused of being "derelict in their duties" on Wednesday morning. NAACP President Derrick Johnson accused Mississippi officials of failing to properly handle the case during the same news conference where attorney Ben Crump announced the independent autopsy results. "We're not accusing…

Police searching for a missing woman have recovered a body from the area of the West Auckland suburb of Swanson. While formal identification is still underway, officers have been searching for 20-year-old Wolvedi Ding who was last seen walking along Birdwood Road in Swanson, at around 8.20am on 17 July. Police put out a call for information about Ding's disappearance on Wednesday. They said she lived in Auckland's CBD, but was visiting family in West Auckland when she was last seen.

Colourful beach huts along the shore filled with people enjoying the sun are a common sight in many coastal towns. But it apparently isn't the case with a row of 22 huts near Par Sands beach, close to St Austell. The timber structures were built in 2018 by Cornwall Council and reportedly cost a whopping £125,000, according to a Freedom of Information Act request previously submitted by a member of the public. However, since being set up eight years ago, they have never been rented out and have failed to make any money. The council made the decision to remove the beach huts after they were unable to find someone to manage them. They are now undergoing…

Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) has settled a defamation case and issued an apology to a journalist over social media posts. On March 12th, Phelim McAleer posted two videos to X stating an emergency had been declared and Terminal 2 at Dublin Airport had been evacuated. In tweets that were later deleted, the DAA responded twice, calling McAleer’s posts “fake news” and “loose online commentary” and claiming there was no evacuation. The stress and anxiety caused by this episode was entirely unnecessary On Thursday, McAleer’s legal representatives KRW Law issued a statement confirming his High Court defamation action had been successfully resolved. The DAA…

Police searching for a missing woman have recovered a body from the area of the West Auckland suburb of Swanson. While formal identification is still underway, officers have been searching for 20-year-old Wolvedi Ding who was last seen walking along Birdwood Road in Swanson on 17 July.

Orcas filmed pulverizing sunfish in what could be either feeding strategy or fun, scientists say Orcas have been filmed pulverising one of the world’s heaviest fish, in what scientists say could either be a feeding strategy or simply a way of having fun. Underwater footage taken off the coast of Mexico in 2024 shows one orca holding the carcass of a sunfish in its mouth, before a male rams into it, causing the creature to explode into hundreds of pieces. The never-before-seen behaviour was repeated again just a year later, this time off the Gulf of California. The behaviour, reported in the Frontiers in Ethology journal, could be a means of breaking…

Nigerian skit maker and content creator, Sydney Talker has opened up about his celibacy journey, revealing that he has been practising abstinence for almost four years. Speaking in a video message shared via his social media page, the skitmaker said the 27th of this month will make it four years since he hadn’t slept on the same bed with a woman. He, however, said the experience hasn’t been easy, crediting God for the ability to be disciplined. 27th of this month will make it four years of celibacy for me. What I am trying to say is I have not slept on the same bed with a woman for the past four years. It has not been easy but I thank God,” he said.…

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story. The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political…

Olivia Wilde slams Elon Musk as ‘creature’ she ‘deeply resents’ Olivia Wilde has slammed Elon Musk as a “creature” whom she has grown to resent since first meeting him years ago. Appearing on The Louis Theroux Podcast, the director brought up the billionaire during a broader discussion on misogyny and incel culture. “I met him many, many years ago. I think SpaceX had just built their headquarters in LA and I got to go on a tour because I wanted to see the rocket ships,” she recalled. Wilde added that whilst she has always been confused by him, she never expected him to “go the path that he’s gone now because he did seem really smart”. “I really deeply…

Brazilian butt lifts, Hollywood stars and even a former US president all feature in the history of a 75-acre private island that has been listed for sale. Pitanguy Island was once owned by world-renowned plastic surgeon Dr Ivo Pitanguy, the pioneer behind the iconic BBL. He died in 2016 aged 93 and left behind his exclusive abode which his family have been reportedly taking care of since. Located off the coast of Rio de Janeiro, Pitanguy Island is now up for grabs and has a hefty price tag of $100 million (£75 million) – among the world's most expensive private islands. The cosmetic surgeon, beauty and skincare specialist used the retreat as a private…

Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue. Released in August 2025, Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit. Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move on to the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you covered! Below are piecemeal answers that will serve as hints so that you can find your way through each difficulty level. How to play Pips If you've ever played dominoes, you'll have a passing familiarity with how Pips is played. As we've shared in our previous…

Science word of the day: Abiotic Pronunciation: Ay-bye-AH'-tik What it means: Abiotic means "without living organisms." Scientists typically use the term when referring to nonliving aspects of an ecosystem that affect organisms' growth or reproduction. Some abiotic factors might be light, water, fertilizer, nutrients or chemical elements, such as oxygen or sulfur. Others include the tides or rain. Sometimes, "abiotic" is used to describe the origin of a particular chemical. Abiotic methane, for example, comes from chemical reactions between rocks and water in Earth's crust, unlike biotic methane, which comes from decaying organic matter as well as…

A Japanese study has found that the locked zone in the Nankai Trough is not permanent but changes over time, further complicating the task of predicting megaquakes along the fault line. A locked zone is where tectonic plates merge, allowing stress to build up until it is released in an earthquake. In the case of the 900km (560-mile) long Nankai Trough off Japan’s Pacific coast, it is where the Philippine plate meets the Eurasian plate. The Philippine plate is slipping under the Eurasian plate at a rate of 4-6cm (1.6-2.4 inches) a year, according to a report of the study by The Mainichi newspaper. Earthquakes happen when the plates lock, causing…

A black-throated parrotbill, an inhabitant of the eastern Himalayas \| Photo Credit: Dibyendu Ash As spring approaches in the hyper-biodiverse Himalayas, birds that are accustomed to cooler climes migrate to the north. This is driven not just by temperature or precipitation alone, but also the availability of prey: arthropods (insects and spiders). But climate change is altering the rhythm of this dynamic. Scientists at the Centre for Ecological Sciences, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, set out to study the phenomenon in Arunachal Pradesh’s Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary and understand the changing patterns in insect availability and…

Figures from the HSE show 7,500 children are waiting for first contact with a Child Disability Network Team (CDNT) at the end of April. This is a drop from the 8,200 children who were waiting for first contact at the end of March. Of the 7,500 children waiting for first contact at the end of April, 4,776 are waiting for over a year. The Regional Healthcare Area (RHA) with the highest number of children waiting for first contact is HSE Dublin South East, with 1,946 children on waiting lists. Of those children, 1,381 are waiting over a year for first contact. This RHA covers Carlow, Kilkenny, South Tipperary, Waterford, Wexford, and most of Wicklow. HSE…

Peru · Business Key Facts —Drilling expansion. The Red Silver program grew from an initial plan to 6,650 meters, a more than fivefold increase. —Channel samples. Underground sampling on the Silvia Vein returned 735 g/t silver over 65 meters and 649 g/t silver over 40 meters. —Location. Red Silver sits within the flagship Nueva Recuperada project in Huancavelica, Peru, a historic silver district. —Metal value. Silver accounts for over 90% of the in-situ metal value at Red Silver, making it a pure silver target. —Company focus. Silver X is a junior explorer advancing multiple satellite assets around its core Nueva Recuperada project. Silver X Mining…

Tokyo is like my heartbeat after 40 mins of cardio: Elevated, it makes you feel charged, alive, energetic. While the city has a frenetic energy, there are pockets where you can immerse yourself in moments of peace and laidback bliss. It is a city you devour sensorially. How much can you do in 48 hours if you are short on time, like me? Day 1 At Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi \| Photo Credit: Special Arrangement 9 am: I normally sleep with the blinds drawn. But at Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi, I fall asleep to the twinkling city lights and wake up to clouds making way for the prima donna — Mount Fuji. After marvelling at the snow-capped…

Paleontologists now know that many of the dinosaurs didn't disappear but instead evolved into modern birds, and new research suggests that "cosmic dinosaurs" observed by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) didn't go extinct either. Rather, they may have evolved into familiar sights in the modern universe: vast conglomerations of densely packed stars called "globular clusters." Little Red Dots became quite the puzzle for astronomers in 2022, when the JWST began to routinely spot them in abundance around 600 million years after the Big Bang. That is because these objects seemingly disappear before the cosmos gets to around 2 billion years old.…

At the media session on Thursday, Megat said the airline currently operates a fleet of two jet aircraft serving Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, with plans to expand the fleet to five by the end of the year. This as the state-owned carrier looks to support higher flight frequencies to Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, with plans to also launch new international routes. Megat said AirBorneo plans to expand beyond the Borneo region into Peninsular Malaysia before entering other Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) markets, and eventually southern China. “By the end of this year, in October, November and December, once the additional aircraft arrive, we…

Yeouido Hangang Park Swimming Pool / Courtesy of Seoul Metropolitan Government As summer temperatures peak across the Korean peninsula, the municipal government is taking a bold gamble on the economic potential of the midnight hour. City officials unveiled a major initiative, Thursday, to transform the banks of the Han River into a bustling, 24-hour cultural ecosystem, anchoring the capital’s broader bid to build a thriving nighttime economy. At the center of the initiative is "Han River Bamping" — a portmanteau of the Korean word for "night" and the English word "camping" — a monthlong pilot program launching in August that will place up to 200…

For nearly three decades, astronomers tracked a 1,250-foot-wide object relatively close to Earth that they thought was an asteroid. It looked like one. It followed the expected path. Telescopes saw no glowing cloud of gas or dust tail sweeping behind it. Then, the space rock, called 1998 SH2, drifted from its usual orbit that gravity alone predicted. Something was giving it a tiny push. Astronomers eventually realized that the culprit was likely gas escaping from its surface — a faint version of the same process that powers a comet. When NASA-led researchers pointed some of the world's most powerful telescopes at 1998 SH2, they finally found the…

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is expected to crash into the moon this August Astronomers will be able to observe it from our planet. SpaceX On August 5 at around 2:35 AM ET, the upper stage of a Falcon 9 rocket is expected to crash into the moon near the Einstein Crater. As Gizmodo reports, it will likely be observable from certain locations on our planet using ground-based telescopes. It was Bill Gray, the creator of Project Pluto desktop planetarium program, who first determined that the rocket will hit the moon next month after feeding data into his program to predict the rocket's orbit and future path The upper stage that will be crashing into the…

The University of Hong Kong will roll out a screening programme at pharmacies across the city early next year to identify people at high risk of osteoporosis and prevent bone fractures. The institution’s Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine on Thursday launched the city’s first community pharmacist-led osteoporosis screening programme. The scheme will use a screening algorithm that allows pharmacists to identify high-risk patients during routine visits and refer them to family doctors for bone density scans and diagnosis. Osteoporosis affects about 30 per cent of women and 8 per cent of men aged 50 and older in Hong Kong. But up to 80 per cent of cases go…

NASA's most famous astronauts secretly claimed that they encountered an alien presence on the moon and were told to keep it quiet for decades. Physicist Maaneli Derakhshani told the American Alchemy podcast that multiple Apollo missions allegedly captured photos of UFOs around the moon during the 1960s and 1970s, only to have those images altered before the public saw them. Derakhshani, who researches lunar and Martian surface anomalies, detailed instances where famous NASA photos taken by astronauts on the surface of the moon had been clearly altered when compared to public copies of the same images. The scientist said: 'One scan from the Lunar and…

Science \& Exploration Watch the total solar eclipse with ESA in León 23/07/2026 7 views 0 likes Discover the science behind one of nature's most extraordinary phenomena and experience a total solar eclipse with the European Space Agency (ESA), the City of León and the University of León. On 12 August, millions of people across Europe will look to the sky to witness one of nature's most spectacular phenomena: a total solar eclipse. For many, it will be their first opportunity to experience one. Northern Spain will be one of the best places in the world to experience totality – when the Moon completely covers the Sun. Totality will only be visible from…

Unproven policy means less care for young women in crisis July 23, 2026 Photo: Depositphotos.com See more DutchNews articles in your Google search results See more DutchNews articles in your Google search results Add as a favourite source on Google Add DutchNews as a favourite source on Google A growing group of young women with severe mental illness are getting stuck in the Dutch mental health system, and several clinics are responding by deliberately treating them less, an investigation by current affairs programme Nieuwsuur has found. The women, estimated to number in the hundreds and aged between 15 and 30, have serious problems including chronic…

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SINGAPORE: The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) on Thursday (Jul 23) warned the public not to buy or consume three products found to contain banned or potent medicinal ingredients after three people, including a 12-year-old boy, suffered serious adverse effects. The products - C-Nine Dietary Supplement Product, Xue Ya Gao Zhong Feng Qing Cao Yao Cao and B-Lian-S Herbal Cream - were marketed as supplements or herbal products, which should not contain any medicinal ingredients. HSA said it has received reports from doctors and members of the public about adverse effects linked to the products. After testing, they were found to contain potent medicinal…

Health Key Facts —The reform. Brazil’s drug-price regulator, CMED, published its first big overhaul in years — Resolution No. 3/2025 — taking effect on 29 April 2026. —More benchmarks. The reference countries used to cap Brazilian prices rise from 9 to 14, adding Germany, Japan, the UK, Norway, Mexico and South Africa, and dropping New Zealand. —New categories. Medicines are reorganised into eight pricing categories, up from six, to better fit modern, technology-heavy drugs. —Room for innovation. Incremental improvements — new doses, forms or combinations — will no longer be capped at a predecessor’s price and can be priced against the drug abroad.…

The Men’s Health Act, a bipartisan bill to establish an office of men’s health within the Department of Health and Human Services, will be introduced in the U.S. Senate on Thursday by Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.), with co-sponsorship from Roger Marshall (R-Kan.). Mirroring the bipartisan bill that was introduced in the House this year, the measure would require a study from the Government Accountability Office on the state of men’s health in the U.S. to be presented within a year of the law’s enactment. Following the report, and incorporating its findings, the office would coordinate existing and new research and raise awareness about men’s health, both…

Self-care should not be a substitute for trained, medical help \| Image used for representational purpose only \| Photo Credit: File Photo Self-medication is becoming an increasingly common aspect of healthcare today. The availability of information about one’s health condition on the web, the accessibility of medicines at pharmacies and even online, and the fast-paced life most people lead, have led to many just treating themselves for ailments without seeking help from doctors. While this phenomenon may appear to reflect more informed and empowered consumer habits, it can also pose hazards. Access to information today, has grown faster than access…

Jo Whiley broke down in tears as she detailed how she guided her younger sister Frances through grief following the death of their father Martin. Frances, 53, lives with a rare genetic disorder called Cri du Chat, a condition which causes severe learning disabilities and developmental delays. She also lives with diabetes. The radio and TV presenter, 61, shared the devastating news that her father died on Wednesday just weeks after sharing an update on his Parkinson's disease diagnosis. Only a day after announcing his passing, Jo appeared on her Dig It podcast with Zoe Ball and discussed how the family has been coping with their grief. Explaining how…

More than 1,030 people have died from an Ebola outbreak declared in May in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, the World Health Organization said Wednesday, as confirmed cases in the DRC surpassed 2,530, according to government data.

An ICMR-linked consortium has recommended healthier school food environment, stricter regulation of marketing of unhealthy food and front-of-pack nutrition labelling to tackle the rising burden of obesity and diet-related non-communicable diseases. The recommendations by the 'Let's Fix Our Food' (LFOF) Consortium, a multi-institutional platform led by the ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), also include taxation of high-fat, sugar and salt (HFSS) foods. The recommendations are the outcome of nearly three years of multidisciplinary research, stakeholder consultations and policy dialogues undertaken by the consortium. The policy document,…

Media personality and actress, Toke Makinwa, has claimed that it is not ideal for women to get married in their 20s. According to her, most women are still discovering themselves in their 20s and don’t even know how to make better decisions yet. Speaking in a recent episode of her podcast Toke Moment with guest, reality star Tacha, Makinwa claimed that most of the women who got married in their 20s end up regretting it. “Women have no business getting married in their 20s… You don’t even know yourself yet. Those who did are regretting it now. Even those who are still married if they are being honest, they will tell you that they shouldn’t have rushed…

Civil servants will be investigated and punished if they 'misgender' trans colleagues under new guidance By SAM MERRIMAN, POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT Published: 17:00 EDT, 22 July 2026 \| Updated: 06:26 EDT, 23 July 2026 Civil servants will be investigated and sanctioned if they do not call transgender colleagues by their preferred name or gender under new guidance. Trans public sector workers could be given paid time off for medical appointments related to their transition - even if they are otherwise fit to work. And the new Whitehall guidance would allow trans civil servants to change their name and gender in computer systems as soon as they…

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A Google logo displays on a smartphone screen and the European flag on a computer screen. Nikolas Kokovlis \| Nurphoto \| Getty Images European regulators have fined Google 890 million euros ($1 billion) alleging the company gives preferential treatment to its own services. The fine is Google's first under the European Union's sweeping Digital Markets Act (DMA) which aims to scrutinize Big Tech's operating practices in Europe. This is a breaking news story. Please check back for more.

Joe Hindy / Android Authority TL;DR Google is introducing a new selfie video sign-in and account recovery method that lets users verify their identity with a short selfie video. The feature uses liveness checks, facial matching, encryption, and Google’s existing security systems to help prevent spoofing attempts. Users can delete their saved selfie video at any time and can choose whether or not Google can use their videos to improve its facial recognition and verification tech. Google is adding a new way for users to sign in and get back into their accounts when traditional recovery methods aren’t available. Called selfie video, the new feature…

Google adds selfie video as a log-in option It’s another way to use your face for identity verification. Google You'll now be able to use selfie videos to log into your Google account. It has long been possible to log into Google using your face, via your phone's face unlock or if your passkey login uses biometrics for verification. This is yet another option to get into your account using your face to authenticate your identity, which could be especially useful if you don't have access to the phone or computer you typically use or if you got locked out of your account and none of the other log-in options are working. To be able to use selfie log-in,…

It is clear that social media affects mental health and poses a danger to children and adolescents. One study showed it took just 40 minutes of browsing for a platform in Mexico to recommend content to a teenage girl that contains references to suicide. What’s most concerning is that these aren’t isolated glitches but rather a result of how algorithms are designed to hook users and keep them on the platforms longer. With infinite scrolling and the instant gratification it provides, social media can become as addictive as cigarettes. These factors, coupled with concerns about screen time and other worries, have led many countries to enact bans or…

Google announced yet another way to gain access to your account if you get locked out, forget your password, or don’t have access to the phone, computer, or two-factor authentication apps you typically use. As the name implies, selfie video lets you capture a short video of your face on a mobile device or PC, which is then compared to an earlier video that Google keeps on file to confirm you’re the account owner. Setting up the selfie video feature simply requires you to look at your device’s camera and follow a series of onscreen prompts that guide you through simple head movements to ensure multiple angles of your face are captured. It’s similar to…

The Chaos ransomware gang is using a new backdoor dubbed msaRAT that hides command-and-control (C2) communication by routing it through the Chrome or Edge browsers. The malware is written in Rust and uses the Chrome DevTools Protocol (CDP) to control a headless browser session and establish a connection to the attacker's server. Since the malware routes all communication through the browser, it does not make any direct connection to the C2 infrastructure, significantly lowering the risk of detection. The Chaos ransomware group emerged in early 2025, unrelated to the same-named ransomware family that existed since 2021. Earlier this year, researchers…

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Nearly one in three younger Singaporean men either agreed or were neutral when asked if spousal violence could ever be acceptable, according to preliminary survey findings, raising questions about whether more men may not reject the idea of physical abuse in certain circumstances. The findings from the Gender Norms Perceptions Study were conducted by Her Empowerment (SHE), a Singaporean NGO SG, as reported by Channel NewsAsia (CNA) on Thursday. Among men born in 1981 or later – the millennial and Gen Z cohorts – 30 per cent either agreed or were neutral when asked whether spousal violence could ever be acceptable, compared with 20 per cent among baby…

Vinicius Junior surprised fans this week as the Brazilian star revealed the cosmetic work he underwent to enhance his jawline. The Real Madrid winger underwent a popular new ‘chin harmonisation’ procedure in recent weeks and has revealed his transformation via Instagram. Since the announcement it is fair to say the reaction to Vinicius Jr’s transformation has been mixed with many fans left shocked. The star has also received support and admiration from non–football fans and supporters alike, partly because cosmetic augmentation for men has been a slightly taboo subject. Often being looked down upon by those propagating toxic masculinity and draconian…

Star Wars Zero Company developer Bit Reactor is made up of former XCOM veterans, a series which has a pretty lively modding scene, especially XCOM 2, which supports modding with official development tools. It's even had its fair share of Star Wars mods over the years that completely transport it to a galaxy far, far away. Mod support is one of the reasons XCOM is still holding ground on players' hard drives all these years later. Despite the success this has brought to Firaxis' series, Bit Reactor has confirmed in a new Discord Q\&A that Zero Company won't have official mod capabilities. "We have a lot of respect for the modding community," says lead…

Stalker 2 studio GSC Game World have refuted claims from their original founder Sergiy Grygorovych, who left GSC in 2023, that Xbox paid more than the game cost to make as part of an exclusivity deal for it. In an interview with YouTuber OLDboi which appears to have been machine translated from Ukranian, Grygorovych is reported to have claimed that GSC "took more than the cost of Stalker 2" from the Xbox exclusivity deal, which he alleged Microsoft made after being impressed by the game's first trailer. "It paid for itself before the first day," the founder added. GSC have responded to those claims via a statement issued to IGN, asserting that…

The Grand Theft Auto franchise has a rich history when it comes to modding and tinkering, but we're pretty confident the community has never seen anything like this. Created by Dryxio, this new mod combines GTA Vice City, GTA San Andreas, and GTA III into one multiversal entity interconnected through real-time, fully functional portals that let you travel between the three different games as if it were just a regular window. portals between gta III, vice city and san andreas - YouTube Watch On The video above showcases just how insane this mod really is. It starts with CJ on Grove Street in San Andreas shooting at NPCs in different parts of the game…

Lenovo has expanded its LOQ gaming laptop lineup with a new graphics option. The company has introduced a refreshed version of the LOQ 17IRX10, pairing Intel’s Core i7-14700HX processor with Nvidia’s newly announced GeForce RTX 5070 12GB laptop GPU. The update gives buyers another configuration to choose from without changing the overall design or feature set of the laptop. The new variant joins Lenovo’s existing LOQ 17IRX10 lineup, which was previously available with GeForce RTX 5050, RTX 5060, and RTX 5070 8GB graphics options. While the chassis remains unchanged, the addition of a 12GB RTX 5070 brings more VRAM to the series, a specification that…

Real Madrid have identified Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Fabian Ruiz as a potential alternative for Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez. According to Fichajes, the Spain international is viewed as a more affordable option for the Los Blancos than Fernandez or Paris Saint-Germain’s Vitinha. The report added that Ruiz would be open to returning to Spain if the opportunity arose. Real Madrid will continue to assess several midfield targets before deciding whether to make a formal move for the World Cup winner later in the transfer window. The LaLiga giants are keen to strengthen in the middle of the park for their manager, Jose Mourinho, before the new season…

TL;DR: 2K just made it official: Victor Wembanyama, Caitlin Clark, and Derrick Rose are your NBA 2K27 cover athletes, each repping a different edition of the game. NBA 2K27 hits PS5, Xbox Series X\|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2 on Sept. 4, with early access starting Aug. 28 for Deluxe and Ultra buyers. Pre-orders are now live. Victor Wembanyama, Caitlin Clark, and Derrick Rose are your NBA 2K27 cover athletes, and each one is fronting a different edition of the game. Wembanyama, the San Antonio Spurs center and the NBA's first-ever unanimous Defensive Player of the Year, headlines the Standard Edition. Caitlin Clark, the Indiana Fever guard who's…

Niger Tornadoes technical adviser, Kabiru Dogo has warned the club’s supporters against high expectations in the 2026-27 season. Dogo said that the team was undergoing a rebuilding process following mass exodus players at the end of last season. The 2026 President Federation Cup winning coach assured that they will build a formidable squad for the new season. “We are starting a new era at Niger Tornadoes because most of the players from last season have moved to other clubs,” Dogo stated in Minna on Wednesday. “We have to build almost from scratch, and that is a huge responsibility for me and my technical crew. Rebuilding is never easy, but we are…

If I've learned anything from years of dark fantasy, it's that there's no force in this universe more terrible than a puny-looking girl with a kitchen knife. Just ask Katana Man, or the Queen of Hearts. Or the lolloping wolfbeast I've recently disembowelled in Rubinite, a pretty slick and engrossingly evil boss rush action game from Gameworks Ventures and Cup Dog Games, which is on sale today. In Rubinite, you play Ruby, outcast princess of a Scarlet Kingdom that has been conquered by a sorceress who really enjoys plucking out people's eyes. To defeat the sorceress, Ruby must first annihilate a menagerie of sentinels that range from an overclocked…

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Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story. The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political…

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Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR An Android Authority teardown has revealed that Google is working on a Redact tool in Google Photos. This would allow users to “redact sensitive areas of your photos,” according to a code snippet. Google would be joining Samsung, OPPO, OnePlus, and others in offering this functionality. There are times when we want to share images with other people but need to redact sensitive info in them first. Unfortunately, Google Photos only lets you scribble over the desired area with the Markup option. Thankfully, we’ve discovered that Google is working on a solution. You’re reading an Authority Insights story.…

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Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. AAA It’s taken its sweet time to get there, but I reckon Silo, now in its third season, is a serious contender for best sci-fi show on TV. At any rate, it’s almost certainly the best show you’ve never heard of. That’s at least partially because it’s on Apple TV, which in the Australian market remains a minnow. If it were on Netflix, we’d all be talking about it. Except I suspect Netflix would never commission a show like this. A sci-fi suspense thriller in which the mystery is existential, it is expensive, ambitious, niche, achingly slow – and all…

Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easier if you watch college football. As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections, the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight, and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier — so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle. If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for the latest Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it…

RefluXFS, a new Linux kernel flaw disclosed on July 22 and tracked as CVE-2026-64600, lets an unprivileged local user overwrite root-owned files on an XFS filesystem and gain persistent root access. Qualys said default installations of Red Hat Enterprise Linux and its derivatives, Fedora Server, and Amazon Linux can meet the conditions for exploitation. The company demonstrated the race against /etc/passwd and setuid-root binaries. The overwrite lands at the block layer. It survives a reboot and leaves the target's ownership, permissions, timestamps, and setuid bit untouched, so a modified setuid-root binary still runs as root. The fix was merged on…

In recent days, numerous protesters declared online that they were leaving their family WhatsApp groups, which had become dens of bigotry and thought control \| Photo Credit: Shashi Shekhar Kashyap The WhatsApp generation were Hindutva natives while the Instagram generation is insurrectionary. The BJP has had the toolkit to tame the WhatsApp universe and make it dance to its tune; in the Instagram universe, the BJP is like a deer in the headlights, left with nothing other than brute force in response. Parents who have sent a message to their kids on WhatsApp and noted that they don’t even see it will recognise a disconnect. Then they discover that…

Good morning. After threatening Canada with new tariffs, the U.S. now wants to strike interim trade deals. More on that below, along with wildfire updates and new questions on a Health Canada investigation. Open this photo in gallery: U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer holds up a trade document at a Senate Finance Committee hearing at Capitol Hill on July 22.Annabelle Gordon/Reuters TOP STORIES America wants interim deals on USMCA At a U.S. Senate committee hearing, America’s top trade official said he’s aiming to negotiate interim deals with Canada and Mexico by the end of the year, while discussions about more fundamental changes to…

After decades of charging only a one-time fee for undersea cables along its coast, Oregon's lawmakers have recently been discussing a missed opportunity for tax revenue. The state is set to charge cable operators a one-time fee for cable installations within three miles of its coastline, and will be funneling that money into its Common School Fund. The currently existing fee structure dates back to 2001 (25 years ago), and is simply a $5,000 application fee. The new pricing is still undergoing discussion, but the simplified version is $3 per linear foot of cable, plus $7 per each section of bore pipe — the protective structure that covers the portion…

The pupil-teacher ration has risen. A lower ratio is considered a good index of quality of higher education with each teacher being able to better focus on the pupils. The image is used for representative purposes only. \| Photo Credit: RAO GN Just after a decade of creation of a separate Telangana, that was backed by university student protests, the State has fewer teachers employed in higher education, data from All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) 2023-24 shows. 91,932 teachers to 84,568 This at a time when nationally, the number of teachers in higher education has gone up. At the time of the formation of Telangana there were 91,932…

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MOSCOW, July 23. /TASS/. Ukraine's losses from the suspension of agricultural exports following the halt of vessel calls at the ports of Odessa, Chernomorsk, and Yuzhny will amount to about $2 bln, according to TASS calculations based on data from Ukraine's Agriculture Ministry. On average, Ukraine's agricultural exports totaled about $2 bln per month over the past 12 months, increasing during the harvest season and immediately afterward (from September through November). At present, according to Ukraine's Agriculture Ministry, vessel calls at the above-mentioned ports have been suspended. An alternative export route runs through Romanian ports, but…

Democrats in the US Congress have laid out plans for what they say would be the “boldest” bid to revitalize the country’s industrial heartlands since the second world war – using revenue raised by tariffs on China. A bill introduced this week would create a new bank to strengthen domestic manufacturing, provided with up to $15bn in funds each year. The bill, led by US representatives Ro Khanna, Tom Suozzi and Debbie Dingell, is entitled the Industrial Bank for American Manufacturing Act. “This is one of the boldest industrialization proposals since FDR’s industrialization efforts, and it’s in the tradition of Hamilton’s efforts,” Khanna claimed in an…

A chef in China's Guizhou Province stirs hot oil with his bare hand before frying and removing sweet potato slices without using utensils. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Buc-ee's is fueling debate online after a sign displaying employee pay rates revealed that some store managers can earn as much as $275,000 a year without a college degree. The pay scale, which has circulated widely on social media, lists cashiers, warehouse workers, maintenance employees and grocery stockers starting at $20 an hour. Food service managers can earn between $150,000 and $200,000 annually, while general managers can make between $200,000 and $275,000. The…

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SpaceX, Tesla and X CEO Elon Musk (R) and Google CEO Sundar Pichai attend the presidential inauguration of Donald Trump at the Rotunda of the US Capitol in Washington, on January 20, 2025. Trump takes office for his second non-consecutive term as the 47th president of the United States. Kevin Lamarque \| Afp \| Getty Images Shares of Alphabet and Tesla fell in premarket trading on Thursday after both firms signalled increased AI spending, unnerving investors worried about the mounting costs of the artificial intelligence boom. Alphabet shares were around 4% lower, while Tesla's stock fell over 5.7% in premarket trading. The moves come after Alphabet…

Macquarie boss’s shareholding stands out from the crowd Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. AAA Even by the eye-popping standards of chief executive pay, the riches amassed by Macquarie’s top bankers are exceptional. When Macquarie Group chief executive Shemara Wikramanayake departs in November, she does so with about $370 million in shares, the fruits of a four-decade career with the investment banking giant. She has another $89 million in deferred share units which are yet to vest. While it’s difficult to compare executive payouts, each with unique share packages, short-term…

Leader of the Opposition in Kerala Pinarayi Vijayan addresses students outside Kerala Lok Bhavan as he inaugurates a protest march taken out by the Students Federation of India demanding education system reforms and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over question paper leak incidents, in Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday (July 23, 2026). \| Photo Credit: Nirmal Harindran Leader of the Opposition in Kerala Pinarayi Vijayan has alleged that the NEET-UG examination is being undermined by “large-scale fraud, deception and criminality,” which affected more than 25 lakh students. While demanding the resignation of Union Education…

B.S. Sudhakar, an officer of the Bengaluru Central Crime Branch (CCB), will be honoured with the Basava Marga Award at Kannada Bhavan in Kalaburagi on July 25, 2026. \| Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT The Basava Marga Award will be presented to B.S. Sudhakar, an officer of the Bengaluru Central Crime Branch (CCB), as part of the 14th death anniversary programme of noted Sharana writer Linganna Satyampete, at Kannada Bhavan in Kalaburagi on July 25. On July 23, Shivaranjan Satyampete, president of the Sharana Marga Charitable Trust, informed that Appana Odanata, a book authored by advocate Santosh Satyampete on his association with his father,…

Politics Key Facts —The backlog. About 2.6 million Brazilians are waiting for the INSS, the national social-security institute, to decide their benefit claims — up from 2.4 million in mid-2025. —The setback. A programme that paid staff bonuses to clear cases faster, the PGB, was suspended in October 2025 after its R$200 million (about US$39 million) budget ran out early. —The fix. Since January 2026 a new National Queue lets any authorised official anywhere in the country handle any claim, prioritising the longest waits. —The focus. Disability and the BPC welfare benefit for the poor and elderly make up about 80% of the pending demand. —The backdrop.…

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With youth protests against alleged irregularities in the conduct of competitive exams gathering steam in the country, several actors and sportspersons have supported the demonstrations and criticised the police action during the march to Parliament in Delhi on Monday. Prominent actors such as Salman Khan and Alia Bhatt expressed solidarity with the students on social media, while others, including Shabana Azmi, Imran Khan and Huma Qureshi, joined protesters in Delhi and Mumbai. The protests began on June 6, when the Cockroach Janta Party started its demonstration at Jantar Mantar to demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra…

(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; UPDATES paras 2-5 with latest details, minor edits) SEOUL, July 23 (Yonhap) -- Former Prime Minister Kim Min-seok and two former leaders of the ruling Democratic Party (DP) will vie for the party leadership at the upcoming national convention next month, a party official said Thursday. Kim, along with former DP leaders Jung Chung-rae and Song Young-gil, ranked in the top three in the primary and advanced to the final round of the leadership race, according to So Byung-hoon, chief of the party convention election committee. The DP is set to hold the national convention on Aug. 17 to elect its new leader, who will play a…

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday that the United States remains prepared to play a "constructive role" in helping bring an end to the war in Ukraine, following talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on the sidelines of an ASEAN summit in Manila. Speaking after the meeting, Rubio said President Donald Trump had made clear that the United States was prepared to help facilitate an end to a "senseless war" if the opportunity arose. He said Washington had conveyed that message to Moscow while declining to characterize Russia's position during the talks. "We had a good conversation, a frank conversation," Rubio said of his…

The Delhi High Court has agreed to hear a public interest litigation demanding an inquiry by the National Investigation Agency into the youth protests in the national capital and the march to Parliament held on July 20, Bar and Bench reported. The petition, filed by a former office bearer of the Hindutva organisation Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha, has alleged that the demonstration was not a genuine student movement, but was part of a “larger conspiracy” involving “external funding”. A bench of Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia has agreed to hear the matter on Friday, the legal news outlet reported. The protests began on June 6, when…

Police officers , near Nizamuddin in Delhi, could be seen stopping auto rickshaws driving students to the CJP’s protest site in Jantar Mantar, Delhi, on July 23, 2026. Picture: Screenshot from video by Nikhil M. Babu Delhi Police on Thursday (July 23, 2026) stopped students in autorickshaws near Nizamuddin in Delhi and got them out of those vehicles to stop them from reaching the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) protest site in Jantar Mantar, Delhi. *Cockroach Janta Party protest: Follow LIVE updates from the protest at Jantar Mantar, Delhi* Students in central Delhi also said that they were stopped at about 5 km from the protest site and were not…

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story. The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political…

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story. The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political…

Josh Widdicombe found himself at the centre of a tense plane situation after a fellow passenger hit him after the comedian put his foot on his seat last week. The new Strictly host recently enjoyed a family holiday to Greece with his wife Rose and their two children. However, on the way home was filled with drama after Josh became caught up in an altercation with a man who 'whacked' him on the back after refusing to accept his apology. Recalling the incident on the most recent episode of his Parenting Hell podcast, Josh explained to his co-host Rob Beckett: 'It was on the plane back from Greece I went up to the toilet at the front of the queue and you…

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story. The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political…

By Yoo Jee-ho SEOUL, July 23 (Yonhap) -- The Kiwoom Heroes took their injured starting pitcher Raul Alcantara off their active roster Thursday, as they await further tests on his ailing right elbow. Alcantara was pulled during the top of the fifth inning of the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) regular-season game against the Samsung Lions on Wednesday at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul. The Dominican pitcher underwent preliminary tests on his pitching elbow earlier Thursday, and Heroes manager Seol Jong-jin said he did not yet have enough information to determine the team's next steps. "The early tests showed that he may not need surgery but we will need…

USA track star shares powerful adoption story ABC News' Danny New talks to Kenny Bednarek, an Olympic silver medalist who was adopted out of foster care when he was four years old and credits his adoptive mother's love for his success. July 23, 2026

Türkiye recovered from a slow start to defeat Canada 3-1 on Thursday and book their place in the semifinals of the 2026 FIVB Women's Volleyball Nations League Finals, continuing the country's rise as one of the sport's global powers. The reigning European champions dropped the opening set before taking control of the match in Macao, China, winning the next three sets through disciplined defense, aggressive serving and a balanced attack to keep their title hopes alive. After Canada edged the first set 25-22, Türkiye responded with back-to-back 25-21 victories before pulling away in the fourth set for a convincing 25-17 finish. The victory sends the…

Want to volunteer at the 2032 Brisbane Games? Lord mayor announces ‘passport’ plan Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. AAA A system to reward Brisbane residents who already contribute to the community and want to volunteer at the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games has been announced by the lord mayor. Under the “volunteer passport” system, existing volunteers will build up “credits” that are recognised when the highly competitive application process opens. Artist impressions of the proposed Brisbane Stadium, to be built at Victoria Park for the 2032 Olympic Games.COX Architecture At…

Unused spaces transformed, 50,000 homes built: City’s wishlist for Olympic legacy Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. AAA Underused land including the space under the rail line at South Brisbane would be transformed with skate parks, climbing walls, public art and pickleball courts, under a Brisbane City Council vision for the Olympics legacy unveiled on Thursday. Up to 50,000 additional homes around Games venues would also be delivered, as would river taxi services, a web of shaded pathways across the city, 24-hour precincts, improved ferries, a Metro expansion and upgraded parks.…

What was the nickname of the late Derryn Hinch? Take the Brisbane Times Quiz Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. AAA Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Nick Dent is a Culture Reporter at Brisbane Times, covering arts, entertainment and things to do in the city.Connect via email.

India's Commonwealth Games contingent has suffered a setback on the day of the Glasgow 2026 opening ceremony, with judoka Arun Kumar withdrawn from the competition after failing a dope test. The rising 73kg judoka was declared ineligible following an adverse analytical finding in an out-of-competition test conducted by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA). His withdrawal reduces India's athlete contingent from 125 to 124. Arun had been one of India's brightest medal prospects in judo after enjoying a rapid rise through the junior and senior ranks. Training at the Inspire Institute of Sport, he won gold at the 2023 Macau Junior Asian Cup, followed by…

SIMON MILLS: I was blindsided by my divorce then realised all my middle-aged friends' marriages are on the rocks too. A divorce coach reveals all the telling signs so many miss, only in the Morning Mail newsletter Get the full story for free in the Morning Mail newsletter HERE Plus the latest headlines and best stories, delivered to your inbox Stay updated on news, analysis and brilliant features in one five-minute read See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source By DAILY MAIL REPORTER Published: 06:03 EDT, 23 July 2026 \| Updated: 06:17 EDT, 23 July 2026 Simon Mills is a middle-aged, divorced man with an important question. When…

Coronation Street's Sean Wilson, 61, marries: Actor who played Martin Platt ties the knot with partner Carol in idyllic countryside wedding By CIARA FARMER Published: 05:55 EDT, 23 July 2026 \| Updated: 06:17 EDT, 23 July 2026 Coronation Street's Sean Wilson is married. The 61-year-old actor - who played Martin Platt in the ITV soap from 1985 until 2005, and had a brief stint in 2018 - and Carol married in a countryside wedding over the weekend. In pictures from their nuptials, posted on Facebook, Sean sported a dark blue suit and orange waistcoat, while Carol wowed in her white wedding dress. Another shot showed the happy couple as they kissed…

Eagle-eyed royal fans have spotted a 'blink-and-you'll miss it' Princess Charlotte cameo in Prince George's action-packed birthday video. While the future King - who turned 13 yesterday - was the star of the show in a sweet clip shared by his parents on Wednesday, there were also some sweet appearances from his siblings. Prince Louis, eight, was seen joining his brother in climbing rocks and frolicking around the beach, in the footage taken while the family was on their Easter holiday in Cornwall. However, George's sister also momentarily features - if only for a second - in a shot of the heir sporting some stylish £157 Raen sunglasses he wore to…

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story. The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political…

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story. The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political…

Fan moment: Fans clicking pictures of a huge cutout of actor and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay placed outside Mukunda Cinemas on Dodda Banaswadi Main Road ahead of the release of his film Jana Nayagan, in Bengaluru on July 22, 2026. \| Photo Credit: Allen Egenuse J. The makers of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay’s last film (as an actor) announced the film’s release date for the second time on July 15, but this time, it was final. After months of waiting, fans flocked to theatres today (July 23, 2026) to catch Vijay’s farewell to acting. Back in January, when the production firm had announced the movie’s earlier release date for the first…

Love Island's Priya Jaswal has been branded 'vile, classist and tone deaf' for 'job-shaming' her co-star Elicia Bailey in an outburst on Wednesday night. The business development manager, 25, was left raging after seeing a clip of bombshell Elicia calling her the 'biggest game player' on spin-off show Aftersun. During a tangent about Elicia, 23, she took aim at her job as a team organiser on National Rail, saying: 'I don't care what Elicia says. I don't care. It's cringy... 'Go back to the National Rail. Elicia, you work for the National Rail, why are you f***ing sitting in After Sun?... But just go back there and save your breath'. Viewers swiftly…

Everyone’s favorite little trio is back… but as influencers? Alvin, Simone, and Theodore are making a new reboot comeback after more than a decade of being away from the theaters. However, it’s not what the fans are expected to see. According to the exclusive report by The Wall Street Journal, Big Shot Pictures, the family-entertainment company led by former Paramount co-Chief Executive Brian Robbins, has taken a 25% stake in the ‘Alvin and the Chipmunks’ franchise. Bagdasarian Productions, which owns the property, will still be in partnership with them. The new co-owners are reported to use “cutting-edge technology” across their […]...Keep on…

DC Studios has released the official trailer for body horror movie Clayface It'll take shape in theaters worldwide on October 23 Viewers have plenty of questions about the forthcoming DC Universe film DC Studios has released a new trailer for its next movie Clayface — and, as someone who's not a fan of body horror, it made me squeamish in the best way possible. The forthcoming DC Universe (DCU) film, which will take shape in theaters worldwide on October 23, will see the Batman villain star in his first-ever solo flick. And, while its latest round of footage answers some big questions that audiences had about the comic book movie, it leaves casual…

Vijay in ‘Jana Nayagan’, and MGR \| Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Tamil Nadu’s obsession with film stars is well known. So much so that its biggest stars have become Chief Ministers. Nearly five decades ago, matinee idol MG Ramachandran (MGR) rose to the top in TN politics after playing many endearing characters on the big screen. Recently, in 2026, actor Vijay – one of the most popular stars of Tamil cinema – took oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. In Vijay’s latest film Jana Nayagan, which released to packed halls on July 23, the actor pays a hat tip to MGR. In a vital scene when his character (Thalapathy Vetri Kondan) has to take on the…

Rising costs force Amsterdam’s Kwaku festival to change July 23, 2026 Lauren Comiteau The festival in Amsterdam. Photo: Ramon van Flymen/ANP See more DutchNews articles in your Google search results See more DutchNews articles in your Google search results Add as a favourite source on Google Add DutchNews as a favourite source on Google Due to rising costs and regulatory pressure, this year’s Amsterdam Kwaku Summer Festival will be the last in its current form, its organizers have said. “Kwaku is more than a festival – it is a unique social phenomenon that has traditionally meant a great deal to many people,” the organisation said in a press release,…

Kizito Ahamsjoined the call from Geneva, Switzerland. He had just come off a full day of meetings at a conference exploring the intersection of AI and the creative economy, agriculture, education, music, all of it. He was tired. He was also, unmistakably, still thinking. That combination, exhaustion and intellectual restlessness, turned out to be exactly the right entry point for a conversation about what it actually takes to build something like Afrocroiser from the ground up. Kizito is Mavin’s Senior Manager, Licensing and Publishing – and the person who conceived the idea for the camp nearly two years before the documentary dropped. By his own…

WEST BANK — On a hillside overlooking the Palestinian village of al-Mughayyir, a crowd of Israelis and Jewish visitors from abroad gathered for an inside look at how settlement works. They listened intently as Netanel, an Israeli settler-soldier in olive fatigues with a rifle strapped to his back, advertised his group’s impact in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. “It started with this hilltop,” he said, referring to the current settlement push that has crept ever closer to al-Mughayyir. “We ended up putting the area in Jewish hands. There are no Arabs here.” Netanel was speaking on a tour aimed at English-speaking Jews, some of whom expressed interest…

Today, rising star Nessa Barrett shares “Too Fast To Live, Too Young To Die,” the darkly romantic first taste of her forthcoming third album, Tough Love, arriving September 25th on Warner Records. A cinematic swirl of moody rock and shadowy pop, the new single embodies the inherent danger of new love, and the thrill of throwing caution to the wind. Listen HERE, pre-save Tough Love HERE. The album announce follows hot on the heels of Nessa’s acclaimed spring EP Jesus loves a primadonna and ahead of her arena dates opening the EU/UK leg and select U.S. dates of The Neighbourhood’s […]...Keep on reading: Nessa Barrett Drops New Single 'Too Fast to Live,…

Today, Multi-platinum selling singer, songwriter, producer and DJ Tinashe announces her 8th studio album, Popstar set for release September 25th – pre-order HERE. With Popstar Tinashe immerses her fans into her current era: one filled with defiant and unapologetic anthems, paired with high-energy, choreography filled visuals to match that continue to show off her innate ability to flawlessly blend genres and pave her own path. To coincide with the announcement, she shares a new single and music video for “Crash Out” – listen HERE. Produced by Couros, the single fuses snapping beats with Tinashe’s relaxed vocals to create an irresistible listen…

Today, Australian one-to-watch Oliver Cronin unveils his brand new EP Lost On The Way To Paradise via Warner Music Australia. Listen HERE. The seven-track collection hears Oliver Cronin at the most honest and vulnerable version of himself. Sonically placed in a pop and RNB soundscape, he’s continually pushing himself while holding onto the musical roots that have shaped his artistry. Led by the recent singles ‘Closure’, ‘7500 Miles’, and ‘Eyes Wide Shut’, Lost On The Way To Paradise is joined today by the autobiographical opener ‘My Story (intro)’, the romantic feel-good “I Feel You”, the stripped back “Poor Mallory”, and […]...Keep on reading: Oliver…

Shakira, center, with BTS / Captured from Shakira's social media Global pop star Shakira delighted fans after sharing a backstage photo with K-pop supergroup BTS and surprised fans with a Korean greeting following their performances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final halftime show. The photo posted by Shakira on social media showed her posing arm in arm with BTS members backstage, creating a warm and friendly atmosphere. Both artists performed during the halftime show at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on earlier this week. BTS energized the crowd with its global hit “Dynamite,” while Shakira closed the show with her…

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story. The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political…

The event styling team behind Bea Alonzo and Vincent Co’s intimate wedding revealed they only learned they were decorating the couple’s ceremony after completing the venue setup. In an Instagram post, H.Lopez Event Styling shared that they received an inquiry on the morning of July 13 asking if they were available to style an intimate event scheduled for the same day. “The peg was sent and without hesitation, we said YES!” the team wrote. READ: Newlywed Bea Alonzo gets sweet surprise visit from Heart Evangelista The stylists said the person who contacted them was the same client who had previously […]...Keep on reading: Bea Alonzo, Vincent Co’s secret…

“Bella Kay is heading into a white-hot year. She scored a hit with ‘iloveitiloveitiloveit’…{and} now, she’s finishing up her debut album. There’s an element of grit that evokes the raw emotion in her performances. The upcoming album feels like a true capsule of her coming-of-age experience…and is full of declarations that require a double-take. Bella Kay knows exactly who she is, and soon you will too.” – Rolling Stone “Bella Kay is taking the indie-rock sound and flipping it on its head” – NYLON Photo credit: Samantha Monendo At just 20 years old, Bella Kay is one of the most […]...Keep on reading: Bella Kay releases debut album, shares focus track…

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story. The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political…

Minister D. Logesh Tamilselvan addressing the meeting held at Amma Maligai on the premises of the Ripon Buildings in Chennai \| Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Tamil Nadu Minister for Commercial Taxes and Registration D. Logesh Tamilselvan on Thursday (July 23, 2026) chaired a consultative meeting of flat and plot promoters, bankers, and representatives of financial institutions on the implementation of the “presence-less” registration system for certain documents, which will come into force on August 17, 2026. The meeting was held at Amma Maligai on the premises of the Ripon Buildings in Chennai. During the meeting, Mr. Tamilselvan said the Chief…

France recorded 5,764 more deaths than expected during a record-breaking heatwave that swept the country between June 17 and July 2, health authorities said on Wednesday, highlighting the deadly impact of increasingly frequent extreme weather events linked to climate change. According to France's public health agency, 21,674 people died from all causes during the period, compared with an expected 15,910 deaths based on historical trends. The resulting excess mortality of 36 per cent marks the country's highest heatwave-related death toll since the catastrophic summer of 2003, when around 15,000 people died, as per news agency AP. The latest estimate…

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story. The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political…

Sorsogon map. INQUIRER FILES LEGAZPI CITY — Authorities rescued 17 protected wildlife, including two Philippine long-tailed macaques and 15 native birds, from a private residence in Sorsogon City where they had been illegally kept in captivity. The Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) in Sorsogon conducted the rescue operation on Wednesday (July 22) in Sitio Madan-an, Barangay Bibincahan, after receiving a report from the Sorsogon City Veterinary Office about a captive primate. During the inspection, the PENRO Wildlife Enforcement Team found two Philippine long-tailed macaques (Macaca fascicularis philippensis), 12 white-eared…

[Today’s Iran war post launched before complete. Please return or refresh this page at 8:30 AM EDT for a final version] Trump continues to escalate verbally. promising yet more war crimes, as the US reportedly moves more equipment to the theater. As we will see, top Iran officials responded swiftly and tartly, promising responses that would be economically devastating. The new formulation is that if Iran cannot freely export its oil, no one from the Middle East will be able to either. Even though many will be inclined to skip over this particular demand, which is tantamount to not simply ending the US blockade but also lifting the sanctions, which was…

France's public health agency recorded an 'excess mortality' of 5,764 deaths between June 17 and July 2. While this figure remains below the excess deaths during the 2003 heatwave, researchers said it marks a 'turning point.'

Parents need to start potty training their children earlier because nappies are bad for the environment, scientists have claimed. Around the world, approximately 300,000 nappies are thrown away every single minute, and experts are concerned that this waste is starting to pile up. Absorbent hygiene products (AHPs), which include nappies, incontinence products and period products, now account for 160 to 200 million tonnes of waste each year. Over 99 per cent of these are dumped into landfills or burned, contributing to plastic pollution, contaminating the water and air, and spreading disease. Meanwhile, the average age of toilet training in the UK has…

Spain set to face third brutal heatwave of summer Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story. The Independent…

THOMASVILLE, Ga. — As Earl Williams drove through a historic Black neighborhood known as Dewey City in his hometown, he hardly recognized what he saw. Homes that once belonged to friends, family, and neighbors had siding covered in mold. Some were boarded up. Others had holes in their roofs. Black churches once used Oquina Creek, which runs along the border of the neighborhood, to baptize their congregants. Today, fecal bacteria and other contaminants have made the water unsafe due to an aging wastewater system. “Sometimes you get the feeling like you’re in a Third World country,” Williams said. After three decades in Washington, D.C., he returned…

An asylum seeker who left a young woman in a 'crumpled bloody mess' after knocking her unconscious outside a nightclub has been jailed for six months. Abdoela Berhan punched 20-year-old Cleo Lake 'full force' in the face in the early hours of December 7, 2024, when she and her friends rejected his advances. He was found guilty of assaulting Miss Lake at the Cameo nightclub in Bournemouth just a week after being convicted of attacking a Subway worker in a separate incident. The Eritrean national, 35, maintained his innocence throughout the trial - claiming to have acted in self-defence, despite CCTV footage recording the attack. Berhan has now been…

A mosque is attacked in the UK every five days, new figures have revealed, as Muslim leaders accuse the government of failing to respond with sufficient urgency to rising Islamophobia. The British Muslim Trust (BMT), the government’s partner for monitoring anti-Muslim hatred, recorded more than 70 attacks against mosques over the past year. The incidents included violence, intimidation, vandalism, property damage, harassment, hate speech and online abuse. London, Greater Manchester and the West Midlands recorded the highest number of attacks. Nine separate incidents targeted mosques in London, while one mosque in Birmingham suffered three attacks…

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Police are looking into a possible drug-related dispute as the motive behind the stabbing of a 32-year-old man Tuesday evening, July 21, in Barangay Mambaling, Cebu City, after a heated argument allegedly escalated into violence. The attack happened around 8:40 p.m. along Sitio Ipil-Ipil, Alaska, Barangay Mambaling. According to a police […]...Keep on reading: Mambaling knife attack: Suspect arrested, drug-related motive eyed

But, two prison staffers told the BBC that governors were told to stop work on the implementation of the Sentencing Act two weeks ago. The government maintains there has been no decision to delay its introduction. PC Harper's mother, Debbie Adlam, said the release of Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers - two of the passengers in the getaway car which killed Harper - was "sprung" on her family. Cole and Bowers - who were 17 at the time - were sentenced to 13 years in custody for manslaughter but could be released after six years under the act. The driver of the car, Henry Long - who was 18 - was jailed for 16 years for manslaughter but would not be eligible…

'Committed jihadist' is jailed for 17 years for plotting separate terror attack alongside Manchester synagogue knifeman By JOSHUA HAINING, NEWS REPORTER Published: 06:01 EDT, 23 July 2026 \| Updated: 06:15 EDT, 23 July 2026 A 31-year-old man has been jailed for 17 years for plotting a terror attack alongside the Manchester synagogue knifeman. Mohammad Asim Bashir, from Cheetham Hill, Manchester, pleaded guilty to helping Jihad al-Shamie commit acts of terrorism as he went on a fatal knife rampage. The delivery driver drove Al-Shamie on a ten-hour round trip to the UK's Defence Academy in Shrivenham, Swindon, on August 14 last year, Manchester Crown…

A friend of the Manchester synagogue attacker has been jailed for life with a minimum of 17 years after they planned a separate attack on a military base. Mohammad Bashir, 31, drove Jihad Al-Shamie on a 10-hour round trip to conduct hostile reconnaissance at the UK's Defence Academy in Shrivenham, Oxfordshire, on 14 August 2025. Weeks after the trip, Al-Shamie, 35, was shot dead by police after carrying out the Heaton Park Synagogue attack, in which two Jewish men were killed. Bashir was sentenced at Manchester Crown Court after pleading guilty to one count of preparing an act of terrorism. Counter terror police uncovered Bashir's friendship with…

A drug den was dismantled in a joint drug buy-bust operation led by the PDEA Regional Special Enforcement Team 1 (RSET 1), which arrested five individuals in Barangay Mampang, Zamboanga City, on Wednesday evening, July 22. (Photo by PDEA Zamboanga Peninsula) PAGADIAN CITY — The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency–Zamboanga Peninsula (PDEA Zamboanga Peninsula) dismantled a drug den and arrested five individuals during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Mampang on Wednesday, July 22. The operation, staged at 6:50 p.m. in Purok 2, was conducted with other law enforcement units led by the PDEA Regional Special Enforcement Team 1. Article continues after this…

When Tazeeb Tazeeb arrived in Italy in 2021 after fleeing Pakistan —where he had received threats for his work as a journalist— and walking the Balkan route, he thought he had left his troubles behind. He found work in the fields of the Veneto region alongside other countrymen, and accepted a contract he barely understood. “It says here you have to do what I tell you,” the foreman who had acted as the intermediary to get him the job kept telling him. That was the first red flag. For months, the 29-year-old woke up at 4.00 am to work the grape harvest and perform other farm tasks. At times he worked 12-hour shifts for weeks on end. “You couldn’t get…

SINGAPORE - A PE teacher at a secondary school who romantically pursued one of his students admitted on July 23 that he committed sexual offences against her when she was between 14 and 15 years old. The 45-year-old man pleaded guilty in the High Court to three counts of sexual penetration of a minor. Two incidents took place in a room at a hotel in Bugis in 2022, while the third incident took place in school in 2023. Another 12 charges will be considered when he is sentenced on Sept 16. The man cannot be named due to a gag order to protect identity of the victim, who is now 18 years old. When asked if he admitted to the statement of facts that was…

The trial heard how Robertson, of Carbeth in Stirlingshire, raped a woman on one occasion between 2018 and 2019 as well as a separate sex assault. The pair came to know each other from working together on River City. The woman said she did not want anything sexual to happen, but believed Robertson did. The relationship became intimate, but the woman later told Robertson she wanted their relationship to go back to being platonic. She said one evening she was at his home in Glasgow's Tradeston and planned to sleep on the sofa, but Robertson allegedly told her she could join him in bed as "nothing would happen". However, the witness said that the actor…

In brief AFX Trade, a perpetuals exchange on Arbitrum, was drained of about $24 million in an exploit that hit a USDC bridge the protocol itself operates. The exchange said the breach was isolated to that bridge and the exact attack vector is still under investigation; on-chain trackers say the funds were swapped for 12,468 ETH. AFX has halted the bridge and publicly offered the attacker a deal—return 70% of the funds and keep the rest as a "white hat bounty." AFX Trade, a decentralized perpetuals exchange on Arbitrum that settles in the stablecoin USDC, was drained of $24.15 million on Wednesday in an exploit that hit a bridge the protocol operates,…

Members of the European Union on Thursday agreed to impose a new round of sanctions against Russia over its war in Ukraine after weeks of negotiations. The 21st round of the package was held up by lots of objections by member states to various proposed elements. The agreement was reached after weeks of debates, with some members expressing concern that certain restrictions could cause greater harm to the EU economy than to the Russian economy. The deadlock was overcome after Greece was granted an exemption allowing one of its shipping firms to carry on transporting Russian liquefied natural gas from the Arctic. What does the 21st ⁠sanctions package…

The Democrats' main Senate super PAC is booking another $54 million in TV ads for the midterm campaign's final stretch, targeting four Republican-held seats.Why it matters: The new reservations offer a roadmap to where Democrats think they can flip seats.Republicans' last major advertising reservation was aimed largely at defending incumbents — and protecting the GOP "red wall" to preserve their majority.By the numbers: Senate Majority PAC, the super PAC aligned with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, is expanding its footprint in four battlegrounds.Ohio: $24 million more behind former Sen. Sherrod Brown, bringing its total reservation to $60…

Latin America · Business Key Facts —Company. Ábaco, a Salvadoran digital factoring fintech for small and medium enterprises. —Round size. US$53 million in a seed round mixing equity and debt commitments. —Earlier backing. A US$4 million pre-seed round drew six venture funds, including Mercy Corps Ventures and Invariantes Fund. —Mezzanine note. Pomona Impact Fund II provided a US$2 million mezzanine debt investment in March 2025. —Regional push. Capital targets expansion from El Salvador into Guatemala and Costa Rica. Ábaco, a Salvadoran fintech that turns unpaid invoices into same-day working capital for small businesses, has closed a US$53 million…

The story so far: The Kerala High Court-appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Thursday (July 23, 2026) detained the former Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) president P.S. Prasanth for questioning in connection with what has come to be known as the Sabarimala gold ‘theft’ case. Mr. Prasanth’s arrest signals a consequential turn in the sensational case, which continues to rivet public attention and remains an animating factor in Kerala politics. He is the third TDB president nominated by the previous Left Democratic Front (LDF) government and indicted by the SIT in the case. Earlier, the SIT had arrested A. Padmakumar, a senior Communist Party of…

Research lab Ink \& Switch published bijou64, a variable-length integer encoding where every number maps to exactly one byte representation. Designed to eliminate signature-malleability bugs in their Subduction sync protocol, the format avoids canonicality validation logic by construction while decoding up to ten times faster than LEB128. Research lab Ink \& Switch has released bijou64, a variable-length integer (varint) encoding designed so every integer maps to a single valid byte sequence. Developed by Brooklyn Zelenka, the design removes the class of canonicality bugs that frequently affect binary protocols while outperforming standard scalar…

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Bitcoin miners ‘stole power worth B280 million’ 1,900 mining rigs seized from Samut Sakhon warehouses after unusual consumption detected Racks filled with cryptocurrency mining machines are seen inside one of two warehouses in Samut Sakhon found to have illegally tapped electricity to power a bitcoin mining operation. (Screenshots from DSI Facebook page) The Department of Special Investigation has seized about 1,900 cryptocurrency mining machines after uncovering large-scale electricity theft estimated at 280 million baht linked to illegal bitcoin mining in Samut Sakhon. Authorities are now searching for the investors and operators of the network,…

Mining Key Facts —The spend. Coeur Mining is investing a record US$158 million in exploration in 2026, about double last year and its largest programme ever. —Mexico first. Two Mexican mines lead: US$27 million and 83 km of drilling at Palmarejo, US$24 million and 119 km at Las Chispas. —The prize. Drilling in Palmarejo’s Eastern District is hitting wide, high-grade silver and gold, with deposits still open in all directions. —The backdrop. Coeur gained Las Chispas by buying SilverCrest Metals for more than US$1.58 billion, completed in February 2025. —The company. Coeur is a US-based precious-metals producer listed in New York (NYSE: CDE). Coeur…

The fastest-selling second-hand cars are all either electric or hybrid models, according to the latest market data. Autotrader says the ten vehicles with the fastest sale times on its platform do not include a single petrol or diesel car for the first time on record. Eight of the quickest-to-sell used motors are full EVs. This compares with just four in the same month last year, with the car sales website saying the trend 'reflects strengthening demand in the used EV market' in recent months. Without question, volatile fuel prices triggered by conflict in the Middle East have inflated appetite for EVs. But Autotrader says improved affordability and…

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story. The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political…

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story. The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political…

If you're an American moving to Italy and want to continue driving here, you'll eventually have to retake your driver's test. These are a few of the main differences between the two countries you should be aware of. If you’re moving to Italy from the United States, you will need to resit your driving test in order to get a valid driving license here. You will only be allowed to drive in Italy on your valid, non-expired US license for 12 months. The one-year grace period begins when you apply for residency in Italy. During this time, you're allowed to drive in Italy on your US driver's license as long as it's accompanied by an international driver's…

LUCENA CITY — A motorcycle back-rider died while two others were injured when their vehicles collided on Wednesday, July 22, in Sariaya town, Quezon province. The Quezon Police Provincial Office, in a belated report on Thursday, said the mishap happened along a national road in Barangay Lutucan 1 at around 5:30 p.m. Article continues after this advertisement Motorcycle driver “Jerome,” a minor and Grade 11 student, and his pillion rider, “Michael,” 26, were about to turn left when their vehicle was accidentally sideswiped by another motorcycle ridden by “Jeffrey.” READ: 2 motorcyclists, 2 pedestrians dead in Quezon accidents The three riders were…

Mercedes-Benz India today finally launched the new Mercedes-AMG E 53 Performance sedan in the Indian market. It’s offered in two variants: Performance Edition priced at Rs 1.45 crore and Racing Edition priced at Rs 1.48 crore (both prices ex-showroom). The E 53 nameplate has made its way back to India, returning as a plug-in hybrid sedan after its previous stint in the market as a Cabriolet. In India, the new Mercedes-AMG E 53 Hybrid doesn’t have a direct rival. In terms of pricing and positioning, the BMW M3 Competition and Audi RS5 Sportback are its closest alternatives. The Mercedes-AMG E 53 is powered by a 3.0-litre turbocharged inline…

Paul Jones / Android Authority Last year’s Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 was a remarkably well-built phone, with the lack of S Pen support perhaps being the only blemish on a notably upgraded hardware package. Still, spec enthusiasts were perhaps left wondering whether the $2,000 asking price was too steep, given that the less expensive Galaxy S25 Ultra and now the Galaxy S26 Ultra offer faster charging, longer battery life, and superior camera specs. Samsung appears to have heard the call. For those clamoring for even more hardware, we now have two booklet Samsung foldables to pick from — the Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra. Perhaps the only drawback is that…

Cycling activists protest against the federal government's plan to remove bike lanes near the National Mall in Washington, D.C., in March 2026. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images *hide caption* *toggle caption* Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images WASHINGTON — In the two weeks since Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy vowed to end support for "DEI bike lanes," a growing list of bike-related safety materials have disappeared from the Federal Highway Administration's website. Even agency staff have been left guessing about why, said a person who works in web support for agencies at the Department of Transportation. They requested anonymity because they fear retribution…

Battery-electric and hybrid models did almost all the work of keeping the European market in growth, and Chinese badges are increasingly the ones doing the selling. One in five new cars registered in the European Union so far this year was fully electric, and the share held by Chinese-badged models has roughly doubled in the space of twelve months. Figures published on July 23 by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) show electrified powertrains, meaning battery-electric, plug-in hybrid, and conventional hybrid cars, doing almost all the work of keeping Europe’s car market in growth. Total EU registrations were up about 4%…

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For decades, the Strait of Hormuz has been the world's most critical oil gateway, with millions of barrels of crude passing through it every day. But repeated disruptions to oil supplies across the globe have exposed just how vulnerable that dependence is, prompting Gulf nations to resort to an ambitious network of pipelines designed to move oil without relying on the narrow waterway. From UAE to Iraq, governments and state-owned energy companies are accelerating projects worth billions of dollars to create alternative export routes linking oilfields to ports on the Gulf of Oman, the Red Sea and the Mediterranean. According to government officials,…

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Energy Key Facts —The deal. Fluxus, controlled by Brazil’s Batista brothers, bought A\&B Oil and Gas, giving it 49% of Petrolera Roraima, a joint venture with Venezuela’s PDVSA. —The asset. Roraima was once run by ConocoPhillips; in 2024 Venezuela granted it 25-year production rights. PDVSA holds the other 51%. —The wave. Reported by Bloomberg on 22 July 2026, it is the third such deal in a week, with more expected before a 28 July deadline. —The opening. The deals follow US sanctions relief: OFAC issued general licences in early 2026 allowing certain Venezuelan-oil activities. —The players. Joesley and Wesley Batista control meatpacker JBS and…

Track and intensity forecast of Tropical Depression Kiyapo as of 5 p.m. on July 23, 2026. Image from DOST / Pagasa MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 1 was raised over parts of Northern Luzon due to Tropical Depression Kiyapo on Thursday afternoon, the state weather bureau said. In the 5 p.m. bulletin of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), the following areas are placed under TCWS No.1: READ: Pagasa: Wind Signal No. 1 raised over parts of N. Luzon due to Kiyapo Article continues after this advertisement Batanes Cagayan including Babuyan Islands Isabela Apayao Abra…

Six government health facilities in rural Karnataka have been equipped with solar power systems and energy-efficient medical equipment, enabling uninterrupted delivery of healthcare services to more than two lakh persons in areas where electricity supply has often been unreliable. The initiative has been implemented by SELCO Foundation, a Bengaluru-based non-profit organisation, under Beyond2020, a global programme launched by the UAE’s Zayed Sustainability Prize. The solar-powered facilities have been established in remote parts of Karnataka, where inconsistent electricity has often affected the functioning of medical equipment, vaccine storage and…

The oil giant reported a 72% jump in net income for the first half of 2026, benefiting from soaring crude oil prices. An alliance of NGOs stressed the need to further tax 'oil and gas giants to fund climate action.'

Labor grassroots push on green agenda faces resistance from senior MPs Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. AAA Anthony Albanese’s allies will temper the excitement of Labor’s grassroots by talking down the importance of new commitments to turbocharge the government’s green agenda, as the party gave itself licence to wind back contentious tax credits to miners. The sparring came on the first day of Labor’s national conference as the prime minister tried to position it as the natural party of government, rejecting hardline approaches and warning that, “in every way that matters, the…

A large investment firm and a Canadian uranium enrichment company made a big bet three years ago on nuclear power by acquiring Westinghouse, an energy company that had fallen on hard times. Now, that wager is proving prescient. Soaring demand for electricity, driven by data centers, and renewed bipartisan and global interest in nuclear power have made Westinghouse a go-to source for nuclear power technology. The prominence of Westinghouse in the development of new nuclear power plants gained international attention Wednesday after the Trump administration announced a broad agreement with Saudi Arabia that could enable the country to enrich its own…

Some experts say this isn’t unusual for a new infrastructure project. Other power lines have seen similar startup challenges, and the equipment hasn’t really been fully tested until it’s in operation, Normand Mousseau, a physics professor at Université de Montréal, told the Gazette. Officials traced the issue to a damaged section of cable on the US side of the border, and the company that manufactured the line sent experts to investigate the cause, according to reporting from RTO Insider, a trade publication. The damaged portion of the cable has been removed and replaced, says Lynn St-Laurent, a spokesperson for Hydro-Québec. “It is currently…

The little wetland in the wheat field went silent before it went dry. It had beckoned flotillas of noisy ducks, swans and turtles for as long as anyone in Sherry Witzel-Prong’s family could recall – a collective memory that stretches back to 1856, when the Witzels arrived here with thousands of other German immigrants. The area felt familiar; the county seat was called Berlin and, like much of the old country, the region was rich in groundwater. Generations of Witzels paddled in the wetland, skated there, hunted there to a soundtrack of birdsong and lusty frogs. And then it went quiet. Starting in 2021, the pond shrank from its historical shoreline as…