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Laurie Anderson’s next manuscript to be locked away for 88 years in Future Library
Grammy award-winning American artist selected as 13th person to submit written work to Oslo-based projectThe next manuscript by the American artist Laurie Anderson will remain uns…
The rebranding of ‘Lake America’ is Trump’s desperate attempt to distract us | Arwa Mahdawi
Ignore Iran, the Epstein files, and your wallet – not to mention Trump’s plummeting approval ratingsDon’t mention the war! Or the economy, for that matter. Or the Epstein files. O…
Opinion: Remembering Dolly Parton
She said she wasn't offended by dumb blonde jokes because "I know I'm not dumb...and I also know I'm not blonde!" We take a moment to remember the smart, funny and uniquely talent…
New hybrid car sales may hit record 10% market share by end of 2026 — Autostat
The share of hybrids and electric vehicles continues to grow, but the supply of such cars at dealerships remains limited, head of analytical agency Sergey Tselikov said
US military families ride ‘roller coaster of emotions’ over six months of Iran war
Extended deployments, disrupted communications, financial strain and fears for loved ones have compounded pressures on relatives of troops in the Middle East The post US military …
‘If it’s made in the US, I don’t buy it’: Canadians on boycotting Trump’s America
Avoiding US goods and services – from tech to whisky to air travel – has forced many to find a new way of livingFor William McDonald, 38, a diesel mechanic from Thunder Bay, Ontar…
Lights out, Instagram off? The changes to Meta for teens could be a big deal
Researchers and advocates are applauding the changes that Meta agreed to make for minors on Instagram and Facebook. Cutting kids off at night and during the school day are two big…
Russian forces liberate Rubezhnoye, Novoandreyevka, take control of Khrapovshchina
Russian forces also struck Ukrainian fuel and energy facilities and logistics centers used by Ukrainian forces over the past day, the Russian Defense Ministry said
Number of people injured in Ukrainian attack on Rostov Region rises to 11
Nine people, including four children, are currently in hospitals in Rostov and the Aksay District
Leaders of 17 countries, UN secretary-general to attend SCO summit in Bishkek
The summit of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization will be held in Bishkek from August 31 to September 1
US threatening UK over Falklands – Telegraph
Washington may use its Falklands stance to pressure Britain into higher defense spending, the outlet has reported Read Full Article at RT.com
Trump announces Venezuela oil deal, as gas prices still high 6 months into Iran war
Official says deal would let US buy oil at cost from firm formed to tap South American country's vast reserves, which Caracas opened to investors after Washington captured Maduro …
They laid down arms. Now ex-guerrillas in Colombia fear fate under new hardline president
‘Total peace’ plan of previous government led only 99 of Colombia’s 30,000 armed combatants to disarm, but new president Abelardo De la Espriella opposes peace agreementsIn mid-Ju…
In Nepal 184 tourists rescued — Tourism Board
420 people remain out of contact
Trump cuts to science advisory boards have long-lasting consequences, researchers say
The federal government recruits top experts to volunteer to advise on pressing research issues of the day. Since President Trump took office, hundreds of these experts have been d…
At least 27 dead and hundreds evacuated after strikes near Kyiv
A 14-year-old girl is among the dead after an attack near the capital overnight, the region's governor said.
Rare August rain expected in Israel, but forecasters dampen projections of heavy downpours
After earlier predicting highly unusual deluge and potential flooding, meteorologists now say storm system will remain mostly over sea, but some showers still expected into Sunday…
Kiev increasingly losing on battlefield — US journalist
Russian forces continue to liberate territories, Christopher Helali said
Gunfire heard in Niger’s capital, at international airport — Reuters
According to the news agency, the cause of the incident remains unclear
Why is one WNBA team calling in national security experts?
The WNBA's popularity has risen in recent years, but so have threats and abuse directed at its players. One team is taking a novel approach to this, by partnering with national se…
How America celebrated and mourned Dolly Parton, in Nashville and beyond
The great Dolly Parton died earlier this week and tributes have poured in from across the country. Fans are mourning the loss of a country music icon who not only changed the musi…
FACTBOX: Russian strikes on Ukrainian logistics centers, seaports: What is known
TASS has compiled the key facts about the strikes on facilities in Ukraine.
Dutch institute issues 'red alert' over Trump-shaped ecstasy pills
The drugs have a delayed effect which "increases the risk of overdose", the institute has advised.
Russia Claims Strike on Ukrainian Shipment Terminal
Russia claimed to have struck facilities in Ukraine containing weapons components and military aid from the West.