Tokyo-bound express train hits and kills four workers at railway station in Japan
Railway officials said it was unclear why the workers did not leave the site when the train was approaching, or what the lookout people were doing., Read MoreContinue Reading
Paving the way for greener ammonia production
Ammonia is one of the most important chemicals produced in the world, ranking second only to sulfuric acid in the total volume produced each year. It is used mostly to make fertilizer, which is essential to feeding the world’s population. Yet its production accounts for up to 2 percent ofContinue Reading
‘Monster’s’ Lizzie Borden Trailer Promises a Bloody Good Sapphic Nightmare
“There’s nothing wrong with blood. Blood is power. Blood is freedom.” So begins the deliciously dark trailer for Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story , and honestly, tis the season for bloody good sapphic stories. The visuals, the costumes, the repressed desire and, of course, the gore already look incredible. ThenContinue Reading
What Are the Chances: The Unlikely Mainstreaming of Prediction Markets
The prediction markets were nearly certain: Francesca Hong would win Wisconsin’s Democratic primary for governor on Aug. 11. Polymarket put the upstart’s chances at 96%; Kalshi was only slightly less sure at 95.5%. Then the votes came in. Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley defeated Hong by nearly 4,000 votes. AnContinue Reading
The Democratic Healthcare Hoax
The following story is co-published with Luke Savage’s Substack . Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries recently appeared on NBC’s “Meet the Press” and fielded a question about “Medicare for All” from host Kristen Welker, who among other things noted his co-sponsorship of Medicare for All legislation from 2013 to 2021. Here’s the rest ofContinue Reading
16-year-old Tennessee girl runs on field and tackles football player mid-game, is charged with assault
A 16-year-old girl was criminally charged after she ran on the field and tackled a middle school football player in an attack that was captured in a now viral video, officials in Tennessee said Wednesday., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
DEA joins investigation into Hayden Panettiere’s death
The DEA is assisting Greenville police in the investigation into Hayden Panettiere’s death as officials await her cause and manner of death.Continue Reading
US debt tops $40 trillion after adding $1 trillion in just five months
Between defense costs, Social Security, Medicare and interest on $40 trillion in national debt, the government spends more money than it has.Continue Reading
Cancer patients were given a PERSONALISED vaccine – and it’s working | BBC News
A new personalised vaccine given in combination with an immunotherapy drug has stopped skin cancer returning in patients during a trial. This could be a major moment in cancer treatment. But how did it work – and what could it mean for future patients? In this video… 01:11 What isContinue Reading
Jacob Elordi and Margaret Qualley arrive at ‘The Dog Stars’ world premiere in London
Jacob Elordi, Margaret Qualley and Josh Brolin hit the red carpet in London for the world premiere of Ridley Scott’s highly-anticipated dystopian sci-fi thriller “The Dog Stars.” Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/homeContinue Reading
New US carrier strike group arrives in Middle East to relieve long-deployed USS Abraham Lincoln
US media quoted relatives of crew members saying living conditions had deteriorated on the USS Abraham Lincoln and there were also reports of several suicide attempts.Continue Reading
Latest news bulletin | August 20th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 20th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.Continue Reading
As workplace surveillance grows, experts say it’s good to know the ways your employer is watching
NEW YORK (AP) — College administrators read an adjunct professor’s comments to students on personal essays. Managers told a pharmacist to spend less time with patients after tracking the number and length of her appointments. Scanners on a warehouse conveyor belt monitored the pace of workers to ensure they inspectedContinue Reading