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NASA Selects 19 New Citizen Science Proposals in 2026
So far, 2026 has seen a flood of successes for volunteers who do NASA science, exemplifying NASA’s commitment to gold-standard science—transparent, reproducible and intr…
Arab parties ‘have woken up’: Israel's uncertain election may deliver surprise kingmakers
But there was a surprise: an unusually strong showing by Arab parties could make them unexpected kingmakers.
2026 Midterms - People Power: Bringing Out the Black Vote
Facing widespread voter abstention, the activist is determined to turn civic engagement into a force for change.
Texas Senate Rivals Converge on Lubbock, With Trump in the Mix
It was a showdown of sorts in West Texas as James Talarico and Ken Paxton appeared at dueling rallies on either side of a prairie-dog-filled city park.
Webb Sees Turbulent Star Nursery
22, 2026, we see a turbulent cauldron of star formation filled with dense clumps of gas.
Death toll rises to 64 with dozens injured after high-speed train collision in Spain – latest updates
Spanish transport minister suggests an ‘inexplicable’ traffic order preceded the crash Full report from Spain At least 30 people are believed to have died after two high…
'Dissident republicans may be responsible' for hotel explosive device, police say
The package was discovered at about 15:20 GMT on Tuesday at Ebrington Square in the Waterside.
Budget 2026 live: Healey announces £100 energy payment for millions and rise in bank tax
Lewis said: The chancellor said he will be talking to Ofgem about how they get rid of the charge on electricity as well, but that is ‘trickier’ apparently and will take…
Judge rules Trump-appointed US prosecutor in Los Angeles is not serving legally – US politics live
Specifically, Essayli has sued to make the state aside ballots from 20,000 voters who the Department of Justice has branded “likely noncitizens”.
Perez signs new Cadillac contract ahead of home race
Sergio Perez has signed a new multi-year contract that will see him stay at Cadillac until at least the end of 2029.
My husband wants to sell our $1.5 million home and downsize. But this is where we raised our kids — and I can’t bear to leave.
“He wants to buy something for $600,000 now that we are empty-nesters.”
McDonald’s new bet on chicken hits a snag as franchisees say the birds are too big
McDonald’s franchisees have complained about “tough meat” and other issues with new hand-breaded chicken, an analyst said.
Senate candidate El-Sayed wants to ‘grill’ RFK Jr., calls him the ‘most incompetent HHS secretary ever’
Abdul El-Sayed has made headlines for his progressive politics and stance on Israel.
STAT+: Senate candidate El-Sayed wants to ‘grill’ RFK Jr., calls him the ‘most incompetent HHS secretary ever’
Abdul El-Sayed has made headlines for his progressive politics and stance on Israel.
Tommy Robinson found guilty of harassing journalists
Daily Mail reporters and their families fled homes after far-right activist targeted them over coverage The far-right activist Tommy Robinson has been found guilty of ha…
Here's what options traders see before Alphabet, Microsoft report after the bell
The market's mini rally faces a key test after the bell when tech giants Alphabet and Microsoft report.
The one thing the chancellor didn't mention that will affect your pay
The point at which you start to pay tax, and the point where you tip into paying a higher rate of tax have been frozen for three more years.
'Israeli president trying to form unity govt: They will not need Arab parties nor Orthodox parties'
In an Israeli election marked by political uncertainty, unusually high voter participation and a significant mobilisation of Arab voters, the struggle for power extends…
Fox News Ratings Sink a Staggering 27% in October, but It Still Has Much a Larger Audience Than CNN or MS NOW
In the lead-up to the 2026 midterm elections, Fox News lost more than a quarter of its overall viewing audience in the month of October, according to new data.
Flávio Bolsonaro flees Brazil after presidential election loss, reports say
Defeated right-wing presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro was on his way to Ecuador after fleeing Brazil, Argentina's government said on Wednesday, October 28.
Hackers target US campaign finance system days before midterm elections
An FEC email said a 'bad actor' tried to breach its systems as the US prepares for its most expensive elections ever.
South Africa v Australia: third men’s cricket Test, day two – live
Get in touch with an email 2nd over: Australia 5-0 (Renshaw 5, Head 0) All 12 balls so far have been faced by Renshaw, after that sixth-ball single.
Israel election: what we know so far
Israeli media report that Netanyahu’s bloc is ahead, with projections he could take 53 seats under the current vote share, but this could change further.
These software stocks could be winners as earnings season kicks into high gear
The bar is higher for software companies now that their stocks have been outperforming, but analysts identify some top picks whose results could shine through.
Heating your home with oil could cost $750 more this winter. Read this before you pay the price.
Washington’s answer is a loan you will never see and a pipeline that does not exist.
Jamie Dornan Says There’s ‘Pressure’ to Taking Over Aragorn Role in ‘Lord of the Rings: Hunt for Gollum’: I’m Not ‘Trying to Outdo’ Viggo Mortensen
Jamie Dornan is stepping into the shoes of Aragorn in “The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum,” after the hero was famously played by Viggo Mortensen in the original…
Bolsonaro turns up in Florida after vanishing from public view
Flavio Bolsonaro, Brazil’s defeated presidential candidate, landed in Florida after fleeing the country with his family.
Top tips for a safe Halloween online
With Halloween just around the corner, digital parenting coach Dr Elizabeth Milovidov gives us some expert tips on managing your child's digital safety while still letti…
Vertiv earnings just sent an upbeat signal about AI ahead of Big Tech results
Vertiv’s big sales beat affirms that the AI buildout is accelerating.
‘Light therapy without remortgaging the house’: the best LED face masks – tested
After consulting dermatologists and putting them to the test, we have crowned a brand new number one • The best anti-ageing creams, serums and treatments LED face masks…
Chris Mason: Budget needs to go some way towards delivering PM's promises
Political editor Chris Mason analyses Chancellor John Healey's Budget 2026 announcements.
Social media is full of weird video game mashups. Where are they all coming from?
Sign up here If your social media algorithms have clocked that you’re into video games, something strange will have happened in the past few weeks.
8BitDo’s new Xbox Elite-style controller sets a high bar for customization
It's hard to make an Xbox controller that stands out these days, especially one that's expensive, due to a wealth of great semi-affordable options.
Sony Wants You to Forget About Discs With Its Gorgeous Transparent Controllers
Sony has new, spiffy see-through controllers and covers for its PlayStation 5 that let you see the hardware guts inside.
Voice AI in vogue: Nvidia releases new open transcription model
Nvidia just released a free speech-to-text model that can transcribe up to 40 languages, but it only works on recordings, not live audio, so it’s a big step for meeting…
Marchant: England's selection policy tough for players outside Prem
Recalled England centre Joe Marchant admits the RFU selection policy which prohibits players being selected from outside of the Prem is tough for players abroad to deal…
Sundance 2027 In Boulder Unveils Legacy Lineup With ‘Better Luck Tomorrow’, ‘Memento’, ‘Y Tu Mamá También’ & More
Sundance Film Festival 2027 has announced its first lineup for the inaugural Boulder, Colorado edition with the The Legacy Program, formerly known as From the Collection…
TBD Post Hires Industry Veteran Matt Wallis As Head Of Post & Operations
Matthew Wallis was named Head of Post & Operations at the Texas-based post-production studio, which works on feature films, series, commercials and branded content for c…
UK growth forecast for 2027 slashed despite Healey’s budget measures
In a report as John Healey announced his first budget, the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) issued a sharp downgrade for growth, living standards and the public fi…
Four ‘Star Trek’ Vets Reunite For Sci-Fi ‘Life 2.0’, OneTwoThree Media Launches AFM Sales; Brit Comedy With Stephen Fry, Jane Horrocks Also On Slate
EXCLUSIVE: OneTwoThree Media is launching worldwide sales ahead of the AFM on the sci-fi feature Life 2.0, written and directed by Star Trek alum Michael Dorn (Star Trek…
How much is the minimum wage going up by?
What are the National Minimum Wage and the National Living Wage, and how much are they worth?
STAT+: Why every health care AI company must face Epic
In this edition of AI Prognosis: A new investigation into how Epic's market dominance is impacting health tech innovation and AI adoption.
Coalition talks loom in Israel as Netanyahu and Eisenkot blocs set to fall short of majority
For now, the picture is looking increasingly favourable for Benjamin Netanyahu and his bloc, but the Israeli prime minister is still short of a clear victory, as he need…
Robinhood shares fall as crypto slump weighs on profits, offsetting gains in new businesses
Robinhood's third-quarter revenue met expectations, fueled by the company's expansion into options, predictions markets and other financial services.
Apple raises the MacBook Neo’s student pricing again
As reported earlier by MacRumors, the student discount for the Neo received a $50 price bump in recent days, following a $100 price bump back in June.
Senators Demand to Know if Dr. Oz Collaborated With Election Denial Groups
A far-right campaign claiming leftists are stealing votes from nursing home residents has centered on changing guidance from Mehmet Oz’s Centers for Medicare and Medicai…
Versant Expands Suite of FAST Channels With 4 New Selections From CNBC, E!, Oxygen
The owner of MS NOW, CNBC and USA is launching four new free ad-supported streaming networks based on programming franchises from CNBC, Oxygen and E!.
xAI is buying out homeowners who promise not to sue over data center noise
A subsidiary of Elon Musk's xAI is offering to buy up homes in a Mississippi neighborhood, as long as residents don't join a lawsuit targeting the company's nearby data…
REPLAY: Spanish Transport Minister gives press conference on train crash
Spanish Transport Minister Oscar Puente gave some details in a press conference.