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Are space aliens real, and have they visited us?

Are space aliens real, and have they visited us?

Her mother said no to a phone. Then came the Gaza genocide

Eman Lulu's mother did not want her to have a phone. Later, during the Gaza conflict, which some call a genocide, Eman received a phone. She used it to share videos and messages about what was happening in Gaza. Her phone became a lifeline and a window into the war for millions of people around the world.

How extreme weather is shaping tomorrow's electric grid

How extreme weather is shaping tomorrow's electric grid

Pacific island nation Nauru officially changes name to ‘Naoero’

Nauru, a small Pacific island nation, has officially changed its name to Naoero. The new name is the original indigenous name used before colonial rule. The change was approved by the government and announced publicly. It aims to restore a name lost during more than a century of foreign influence.

‘They got trapped:’ Race to save miners after deadly blast in Pakistan

An explosion hit a coal mine in Pakistan's Balochistan province. At least six miners were killed and dozens are trapped underground. Rescue workers are digging to get oxygen to the miners. Accidents are common in the region's mines because many lack basic safety.

Nepal’s PM urges calm as three people killed after Hindu-Muslim unrest

Nepal's prime minister asked for calm after three people were killed in clashes between Hindus and Muslims. The violence happened in a town and led to authorities imposing curfews. The government promised to restore peace and unity.

London protesters march through streets in solidarity with Azad Kashmir

On Thursday, protesters in London marched from Hyde Park to the Pakistan High Commission. They carried signs and chanted to show support for Azad Kashmir. The march was peaceful and attracted dozens of participants. Organizers said they wanted to highlight human rights concerns in the region.

Fast-fashion retailer Shein’s 3-year IPO odyssey cost it the ‘golden time’ to go public

Fast-fashion retailer Shein’s 3-year IPO odyssey cost it the ‘golden time’ to go public

Trump administration appeals to never-before-used court for deportation

Trump administration appeals to never-before-used court for deportation

UK left-wing MP Diane Abbott reinstated by Labour Party after suspension

UK left-wing MP Diane Abbott reinstated by Labour Party after suspension

Activists climb rare Arizona cottonwood to shield it from Trump border wall construction

Activists climb rare Arizona cottonwood to shield it from Trump border wall construction

Judge rules Wisconsin voters can't recast ballots after governor race shakeup

Judge rules Wisconsin voters can't recast ballots after governor race shakeup

Turek declines to say he'd back Schumer

Turek declines to say he'd back Schumer

Nasdaq futures rise after strong rebound on Wall Street, Amazon surges after earnings: Live updates

Nasdaq futures rise after strong rebound on Wall Street, Amazon surges after earnings: Live updates

Amazon’s Zoox secures US federal approval for steering-wheel-free robotaxis

Amazon’s Zoox secures US federal approval for steering-wheel-free robotaxis

Nexus Data Centers in advanced talks to secure $15B for Google-backed Anthropic data center

Nexus Data Centers in advanced talks to secure $15B for Google-backed Anthropic data center

Get ready to buy the dip in tech stocks. Why the recent selling won’t break the bull market.

Get ready to buy the dip in tech stocks. Why the recent selling won’t break the bull market.

Software stocks are fading — but these 4 could shine through the rest of the year

Software stocks are fading — but these 4 could shine through the rest of the year

McCarthy: Pelosi would 'yell' at Republicans that they 'shouldn't be in the room'

McCarthy: Pelosi would 'yell' at Republicans that they 'shouldn't be in the room'

Prague Zoo keeps polar bears cool with ice amid heatwave

Prague Zoo gave ice to its polar bears during a European heatwave. Keepers placed tonnes of ice in the bears' outdoor enclosure. The bears rolled and played in the ice to stay cool. Zoo officials said the ice also enriches the animals' lives.

UN launches hunt for next chief amid rising challenges

UN launches hunt for next chief amid rising challenges

Will Saudi Arabia be dragged further into the war in Iran?

Will Saudi Arabia be dragged further into the war in Iran?

Birx says 'persistent anger' over COVID response evident after Fauci hearing

Birx says 'persistent anger' over COVID response evident after Fauci hearing

Lindsey's Lens: Israel spends millions in reputation cleanup campaign

Lindsey's Lens: Israel spends millions in reputation cleanup campaign

A Man Unearthed a Mysterious Metal Object Sticking Straight Up From the Ground. It Turned Out to Be a 2,700-Year-Old Sword

A man named Marcin Wiśniewski was using a metal detector on a quiet day. After finding only bottle caps and beer cans, his detector started beeping strongly. He dug up a long, thin bronze object that was sticking straight up from the ground. It turned out to be a 2,700‑year‑old sword.

5 microcap software stocks expected to soar by triple digits as the companies’ sales pop

5 microcap software stocks expected to soar by triple digits as the companies’ sales pop

Meta’s stock is falling hard. Here’s why the company is in Wall Street’s doghouse.

Meta’s stock is falling hard. Here’s why the company is in Wall Street’s doghouse.

Star AI investor Leopold Aschenbrenner is unwinding trades after steep losses, sources say

Star AI investor Leopold Aschenbrenner is unwinding trades after steep losses, sources say

The Surprising Perimenopause Condition That Can Freeze Your Shoulder

You can't go back to a country that doesn’t exist

Some people have no nationality, which means they are stateless. Because the country they came from no longer exists or does not recognize them, they cannot return. They live in difficult conditions and have almost no legal help.

Red card: World Cup fans and the public subsidize private jet polluters

Red card: World Cup fans and the public subsidize private jet polluters

Don’t Get Too Attached to Jimothy

A woman in Seattle named Kiana Hall posted a video of a raccoon on Instagram. The raccoon had a hunched back and a short tail. Many people saw the video and liked it. City leaders in Seattle said it was a fun mascot for the summer.

Trump promised a 'golden age' for agriculture. Farmers in Iowa say they're still waiting

Trump promised a 'golden age' for agriculture. Farmers in Iowa say they're still waiting

South Africa’s le Clos breaks Commonwealth Games medal record

Chad le Clos is a South African swimmer. He won a bronze medal in the men's 4×100 medley relay. This is his 21st Commonwealth Games medal, a record. He swam the butterfly leg for South Africa.

Photos: Zelenskyy urges ‘protection of life’ amid deadly Russian attacks

Photos: Zelenskyy urges ‘protection of life’ amid deadly Russian attacks

Apartheid wealth cannot buy silence on Gaza

The University of Cape Town lost a lot of money. This happened because the university supported a cause that some donors did not agree with. The donors withdrew their funding, which was 250 million rand.

US strikes cause extensive damage on Iran’s Qeshm Island

The US launched strikes on Qeshm Island in Iran. This caused a lot of damage. The damage is visible in videos from the island.

Messi returns to MLS training 10 days after World Cup final heartbreak

Lionel Messi, a famous soccer player, returned to training with his team Inter Miami. This happened 10 days after Argentina lost the World Cup final to Spain. Messi's team lost the final, and some people thought he might retire.

War and shortages push Gaza hospitals to breaking point

There is a big problem in Gaza's hospitals. The war and shortages are making it hard for patients to get the care they need. Many patients, like those with kidney disease and amputees, are in a difficult situation.