In Mount Rushmore speech, Trump veers from U.S. exceptionalism to warnings about communism
President Trump ushered in America's 250th anniversary with a darkly political speech that swerved from the typically apolitical, unifying speeches past presidents have given to mark Independence Day.
National Mall fireworks are back on, Trump to speak, after stormy delay
The fireworks show will also go on, organizers said. Attendees gathered at the National Mall to mark America's 250th birthday had been ordered to seek shelter due to the "severe storms" in the area.
Move over Chutes & Ladders: Schisto & Ladders has educational value plus worms
Spread by parasitic worms that can infect via a splash of water, schistosomiasis causes debilitating symptoms. It hits kids hard. A board game teaches how to prevent it.
China's military promotes 2 new generals after anti-corruption purge thins ranks
The shake-up is believed to be an effort to ensure the military's loyalty to the Communist Party and its leader, Xi Jinping.
Opinion: America is still a work in progress
Poets like Walt Whitman and Langston Hughes have written movingly about America.
'Cautiously optimistic': Swing voters describe their view of America at 250
As America turns 250, voters from our Swing Shift project talk about the state of the country. Their views ranged from "uncertain" and "concerned" to "excited" and "cautiously optimistic."
Cape Verde's historic World Cup ride ends after pushing Argentina to the brink
Cape Verde didn't win a match at the World Cup, and somehow, that didn't seem to matter. The African team's debut on this stage was unforgettable.
Dayslong funeral for slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei begins in Tehran
Khamenei, who ruled Iran for more than three decades, was killed in an airstrike on Feb. 28 at the start of the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.
Reflections on America's 250th birthday
NPR member station reporters across the U.S. asked people how they are thinking about their country on its semiquincentennial.
After weeks of speculation, Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce wed in New York
Superfans and sleuths appear to have their hunches confirmed on Friday, as dozens of black cars dropped off elegantly dressed guests outside of Madison Square Garden in New York City. The wedding bash is expected to last into Saturday morning.
Thomas Tuchel dismisses concerns over England's treatment in Mexico, saying it has been "nicer than I expected" and that home fans are "friendly and respectful".
Farage denies rules broken after reports benefits from ally were not declared
The Sunday Times says the Reform UK leader failed to register the support supplied by a man who had been convicted of fraud in the US.
Prince Harry and Meghan: Will they or won't they, and will we care?
There will be much attention on whether the Duke of Sussex can build bridges with his family.
Ukraine hits major oil terminal in Russia's St Petersburg
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says the target is key infrastructure "that generates revenue for Russia's war".
Police leadership needs 'ethical reset', Lord Blunkett tells BBC
The former home secretary has co-authored a major report that has found the running of forces in England and Wales needs a "fundamental overhaul".
NHS app to use AI to determine which service best for patients
The update will be available to all users in England by April 2028, the health service says.
What Sky buying ITV could mean for your favourite shows
An announcement is expected imminently on Sky buying ITV's TV and streaming channels.
Moment of destiny for France's Le Pen in verdict to decide her future in presidential race
Far-right leader Marine Le Pen is appealing a verdict which found her guilty of misusing EU funds.
Cowboys, fighter jets and US Border Patrol - inside Trump's big recruitment drive
Space Force and Customs and Border Patrol are using a rodeo as a way to drive up recruitment numbers.
A very British love affair - why Wimbledon regulars keep coming back
Devoted fans of the SW19 Championships tell stories of camping in the queue and lifelong friendships.
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Confidential computing's core trust mechanism is broken. The fix may not exist
Attested TLS: the handshake that can't prove who's on the other end
NASA says it will isolate volunteers from the outside world for a year
There might also be a downside
David Potter, the man who put Psion in the palm of your hand, logs off at 82
Physicist, philanthropist, and pioneer of pocket computers, SSDs, smartphones… and duvets
Amazon Leo constellation nears 400 satellites as broadband launch looms
Online emporium's Starlink rival says it will start service later this year as another 29 birds reach orbit
AdaptHealth says attackers sweet-talked their way into cloud systems and stole patient data
Third-party contractor compromise exposed health information and insurance billing passwords
Startup targets datacenters with 3D-printed nuclear reactor module
Fancy a thorium microreactor capable of delivering up to 30 MWe of juice for up to 30 years?
NetNut cracked as Google and FBI target 2 million-device botnet
Other residential proxy brands may rely on the same network
AI bills are baffling the C-suite after shift to usage-based pricing
KPMG finds nearly a third of execs struggle to understand costs as companies rethink deployments
EU appears to find datacenter emissions easier to offset than lobbyists
Report says proposed rewrite gives operators more freedom to shop around for a greener grade
Databricks unifies OLTP and OLAP, depending on what counts as a copy
LTAP architecture does some clever engineering beneath a debatable marketing pitch
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Review: Supergirl is not the disaster its low box office suggests
It’s a pretty good movie, but it needed to be a great movie to thrive in an oversaturated superhero market.
When the ability to smell goes away
Disturbances in this critical sense are often linked to problems with brain health.
A martian rock has lots of carbon on it, and it's not clear why
Biology could explain the find, but there are other potential explanations.
Rocket Report: Indian startup nears first launch; SpaceX's millenary milestone
NASA awarded Rocket Lab deals for three dedicated launches using the company's Electron rocket.
Inside the Luddite festival harnessing Gen Z’s rage against Big Tech
New York City’s Summer of Ludd festival is teaching people how to live offline.
Despite the darkness, I still see signs of hope in America
It's difficult to pinpoint the moment in my life where America started to lose the plot.
Visiting the stars (and planets, and telescopes) in VR
Walkthrough experience includes visits to stars, exoplanets, and observatories.
Wing Commander IV and the FMV future that never quite was
C:\ArsGames takes a look at the time Chris Roberts more or less made a whole movie.
Newly discovered PamStealer isn't your typical macOS malware
The discovery underscores the increased effort being poured into Mac infostealers.
FAA proposal: Supersonic airliners can fly over US cities if they’re quiet
New US rules would legalize quiet supersonic flights without the sonic boom.