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Senator Ed Markey, 80, trounced a younger challenger who had made an argument for generational change. Two other longtime Democratic lawmakers hung on, too.

French veteran Gael Monfils is treated to a rendition of 'Happy Birthday' by the US Open crowd as he becomes the oldest man to win a match there since 1992.

BEML has secured a significant Rs 180.60 crore order from Integral Coach Factory. This order is for the manufacturing and supply of Vande Bharat sleeper trainsets. The contract expands BEML's role in India's growing premium train program. These new sleeper versions are designed for longer journeys and overnight travel. This development marks an evolution for the Vande Bharat platform.

Markets across Asia were down, with tech firms - which rely on low borrowing rates to fuel their investments - dragging Tokyo and Seoul.

‘Pervert glasses’ are selling out, tick-a-box consent is broken and the spectre of surveillance is invading all aspects of our lives Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A mere five years after the government first started talking about it, new changes have finally been proposed for the Privacy Act. They could not be more overdue and urgent. ‘Pervert glasses’ are selling out at Kmart, facial recognition technology is proliferating in our everyday environments, and microtar

Initial results showed that residents of Independence, Mo., voted overwhelmingly to recall an official who backed billions of dollars in tax breaks for a data center.

Wong, 29, rose to international prominence as a teenage democracy activist, part of a group of youngsters whose protest efforts have now effectively been outlawed by Beijing's sweeping national security law.

The NHS has been trialling the test and says the results so far are truly promising.

China’s health regulators have granted approvals for a string of brain-technology products this year, as domestic start-ups push to transform the treatment of conditions ranging from paraplegia to Alzheimer’s and depression. The approvals come as Beijing bids to lead the world in brain-computer interfaces – devices that allow patients to control digital devices using thought alone – offering generous policy support to help Chinese firms compete with overseas players such as Elon Musk’s...

Booking.com said the "limited test" was "not a true reflection of the experience of millions of listings or reviews".

Representative Stephen Lynch, 71, a centrist, beat Patrick Roath, 39, in a primary that reflected the party’s generational and ideological divides.

Amazon MGM Studios and Drongo Films are preparing to release the trailer of Kunal Kemmu’s upcoming spy comedy Vibe. The trailer is expected to reveal more about the unusual mission involving two reluctant spies, played by Kunal Kemmu and Sparsh Shrivastava. The trailer arrives a few weeks after the film’s teaser generated interest around its quirky premise. A special detail that viewers can look forward to is the appearance of Sharmila Tagore, who will reportedly make a cameo in the film. The ap

The damages of climate change are being compounded by inaction; yet even if global warming slows, the harm is permanent. A new UN report highlights the dangers the world can expect if our governments in and out of the EU keep on this path

A frantic journey across London on foot provides a lot of exercise for Gal Gadot, but not much reward for viewers, in “The Runner.” Hardly the first thriller centering on an exceptionally action-ready parent surmounting various obstacles to rescue an imperiled child from some diabolical abductor, and surely not the last, this Prime Original has […]

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said oil deals expected to be signed in Caracas could more than double Venezuela’s crude production within the next few years. Visiting Venezuela for the second time since Nicolas Maduro’s capture in January, Wright also said US gasoline prices should decline as refining capacity and regulations improve.

Victor Miller, the screenwriter behind Friday the 13th, has died. He was 86. Miller’s son Ian confirmed his father had died on Monday, August 30, but didn’t reveal the cause of death. “Yesterday my father, Victor Miller, went to his final reward,” read the Instagram post in honor of the screenwriter. “He was almost always […]

At last year's US Open, Coco Gauff's serve left her practising in the rain and crying on court - now it is a potent weapon.

Hundreds of families say they have had to wait months or even years for a dementia diagnosis for a loved one.

Darby was awarded a TKO after a brutal beatdown of of Patrick Rivera in the main event on Tuesday

At a some KRW70 billion ($51 million) across two seasons, “Made in Korea” ranks among the most expensive K-dramas ever made. Season 2 premieres six episodes on Hulu and Disney+ Sept. 9, closing the story in 1979, the year Korean politics came apart in 10 weeks. Season 1 left viewers in the 1970s, inside the […]

Dan Koh, who ran with the endorsement of former President Joseph R. Biden Jr., topped a crowded field to secure the nomination in the safely Democratic Sixth Congressional District.

India's automotive sector anticipates robust growth in FY27, driven by two-wheelers and passenger vehicles. August 2026 saw double-digit volume increases across most vehicle categories and manufacturers. Bajaj Auto and TVS Motor reported significant year-on-year volume gains in the two-wheeler segment. Tata Motors and Maruti Suzuki posted strong sales figures for passenger vehicles during the period. Commercial vehicle dispatches also showed a notable increase, indicating a revival in the sector

Vodafone Idea has announced Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan as its new brand ambassador as the telecom company unveiled a revamped brand identity, including a new logo that changes from “V!” to “Vi”. The company also launched a new campaign titled Vi badal raha hai... tayaar rahiye. Khan, popularly known as SRK, will endorse the telecom service provider for the duration of the campaign, although the company has not specified how long the association will continue. The announcement comes as Vodafo

No more commutes to Santa Clarita for the cast of The Valley, as Danny Booko and Nia Sanchez are leaving the Bravo reality series after three seasons. News of Sanchez and Booko’s departure comes as Season 4 ramps up production. The couple had been part of the ensemble cast since it premiered in 2024. “We […]

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Danny Booko and Nia Sanchez are leaving “The Valley” after three seasons with the Bravo reality show. “We wanted to share a quick update that we will not be returning to ‘The Valley,’” the couple said in a joint statement posted to Instagram. “We’re incredibly grateful for this experience, but our priority is protecting our […]

India struggles to use all its clean power despite high demand. Renewable energy providers curtail output as the grid cannot handle excess generation. Insufficient transmission and storage capacity hinder the integration of clean energy sources. Building new power lines takes longer than renewable energy projects. India needs more batteries and a flexible grid to meet future energy targets.

The announcement came amid a purge of leadership at the Pentagon and a stalling war effort against Iran.

What makes birdsong beautiful? Answering this question could help us understand how soundscapes make the natural world relaxing for humans, opening the door to improving parks, upgrading the design of stressful places like waiting rooms and promoting conservation through birds with especially lovely songs.

The upcoming back-to-school season will likely put a serious dent in the sleep of many American families. Healthy sleep takes a back seat to the everyday demands of work, school and family, a new survey has found.

Victor Miller, the screenwriter behind the horror classic “Friday the 13th,” died on Monday in Alameda, Calif. He was 86. Miller’s death was confirmed to Variety by his son, Ian. Released in 1980, “Friday the 13th” is widely considered a seminal installment in the horror canon. It widely popularized the summer camp setting and themes […]

Local action may offer a model for waste management in rural tourism, according to research published in the International Journal of Tourism Anthropology. The study of waste problems in Kampung Nipah, a coastal tourism hamlet in North Sumatra, Indonesia, argues that rural communities with limited public services may need locally governed waste systems rather than relying solely on municipal services.

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