Archaeologists Found Ancient Evidence Contradicting the Timeline of Civilization

The math doesn’t add up—and new evidence suggests humans were crossing open oceans tens of thousands of years earlier than we thought

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Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, notching a Midwest victory for the left

The former public health official has defeated Rep. Haley Stevens, NBC News projects, despite facing a huge advertising disadvantage.

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Thought of the day from Stoic philosopher Marcus Aurelius: "Occupy thyself with few things, says the philosopher, if thou wouldst be tranquil."

Productivity theater—checking boxes and clearing inboxes—leaves us exhausted, not accomplished. What if tranquility came from doing fewer things better?

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This 400-Year-Old Impenetrable Japanese Castle That Survived a Samurai Siege Just Crumbled in an Earthquake

In 1877, a force rebelling against Emperor Meiji attacked Kumamoto Castle on Japan's southern Kyushu island

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Iran found a "more powerful weapon than a nuclear bomb"—And it's working

A former Navy official described Iran's Strait of Hormuz leverage as, "in some ways, a more powerful weapon than a nuclear bomb."

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As confusion reigns over Hormuz talks, Fortune gets exclusive access to a UN-backed plan to reopen the strait  | Fortune

The Strait of Hormuz is the key battleground in the U.S.-Iran war, with vital ship traffic all but halted in recent months. There is a project to break the impasse.

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This summer isn't breaking heat records — yet. Wait until El Nino kicks in, scientists say

With parts of the globe aflame in wildfires, deadly heat waves parking over cities, record hot oceans and a strengthening super El Nino, it seems like we’re baking through the hottest year on record.

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Brazil cuts diplomatic presence in Argentina after Milei insults Lula

Brazil's government reduces its diplomatic presence in Argentina after renewed attacks by Argentine President Javier Milei against Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

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Gazans bury nearly a whole clan found in rubble in mass funeral for 112

The decomposed remains of 112 bodies lay on stretchers shrouded in flags in the sun's heat: all that could be found of the Al-Hassaynas of Sabra, a Palestinian clan of proud Bedouin stock all but wipe...

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Russia launches ballistic missile and drone strike on Kyiv

The head of Kyiv's military administration says Russia is "once again massively attacking" the region around the city.

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Runaway online rumors sparked frantic rush by migrants to the Spanish territory of Ceuta

While attempts to reach the enclave are common, activists said this episode was different because of the way rumors snowballed, encouraging thousands to move at the same time.

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Netanyahu says no Israeli withdrawal from Gaza until Hamas has been completely disarmed

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will not withdraw from its current lines in Gaza until Hamas has completely disarmed.

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Scoop: Inside Trump's AI framework

The White House is excluding open models from its framework to test advanced AI capabilities.

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S&P 500 futures climb after massive rally lifts index to fresh record: Live updates

Stocks rallied on Tuesday as the S&P 500 and the Dow Industrials closed at new records.

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Populist Cindy Holscher beats establishment pick for Kansas Democratic gubernatorial primary

Holscher’s victory is a blow to outgoing Gov. Laura Kelly, who backed her opponent.

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CDC reportedly expands scope of US cyclosporiasis outbreak to 15 states

Six additional states caught up in investigation after Michigan reported first two US deaths linked to disease

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Europe's heat wave fuels drought, wildfires and fears about energy supplies

Europe's heat wave exposes buried history and new threats — Nazi-era wrecks emerge from the Danube, nuclear reactors face cooling risks, and Greece battles deadly wildfires.

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Anthropic and OpenAI models tried to trick humans into poisoning code during safety testing

The latest disclosures are likely to heighten concerns that the powerful technology is advancing too fast for responsible oversight.

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Video shows moment drone burst into fireball on Russian beach

Ukraine didn’t deny launching the drone but said the Kremlin’s air defenses had shot it down and that “it was Putin who killed these Russians.” The regional governor said 58 people were injured.

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DHS Secretary Mullin draws criticism from Trump's base over immigration comments

Greg Bovino said Mullin "delivered a masterclass in how to give terrible answers."

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Is the primary job of SC's US senator to support Trump? Here's how 5 candidates answered. • SC Daily Gazette

Questions about the war in Iran and candidates' general willingness to buck President Donald Trump provided some of the biggest distinctions Monday.

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Nearly 80% of interceptors for a key missile defense system depleted, sources say | CNN Politics

The US military has exhausted nearly 80% of its interceptors for a key missile defense system as senior US military commanders are warning that the Pentagon’s munitions stockpile is “dangerously low,”...

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SpaceX rocket about to crash into the moon in unintentional collision

Piece of SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket weighing four tonnes will hit the lunar surface on Wednesday at 5,400 miles per hour

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ACLU, professors sue Texas A&M over race, gender teaching limits

Texas A&M professors filed a lawsuit claiming a new policy restricting classroom speech violates First Amendment rights. Here's what we know.

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Senate easily advances stopgap funding deal past first hurdle

The 89-4 vote indicates strong bipartisan interest in avoiding another Oct. 1 shutdown.

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SpaceX earnings takeaways: Soaring AI costs outweigh revenue beat in first report since IPO

Follow SpaceX’s Q2 2026 earnings live, with updates on revenue, Starlink, AI spending, Starship, guidance and SPCX stock.

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President Trump is in a bind of his own making

In today’s edition of The Tea: Jonathan Lemire on Trump’s costly mistakes, Americans worried about election integrity and more.

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Judge grants DoJ bid to dismiss January 6 cases against rightwing Oath Keepers

Ruling vacates convictions of founder Stewart Rhodes and other militia members who took part in 2021 Capitol attack

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