Explosive Protests in Nepal
Demonstrators have set fire to government buildings. The military has sent in troops to restore order.
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Iridescent mammals are much more common than we thought
The tropical vlei rat has fur that shimmers with iridescent hues Jessica Leigh Dobson More than a dozen mammal species shimmer and glint purple and green, like precious opals. Their fur is iridescent, meaning its colour appears to change depending on the animal’s orientation relative to the viewer. The effect is similar to an oil…
Robinhood embraces copy trading after warning competitors about regulatory risks
What a difference a changing regulatory environment makes. Roughly nine months after suggesting that a young copy trading platform could only operate because it flew “under the radar” of regulators, Robinhood has announced its own entry into the space with “Robinhood Social,” a new feature that will allow users to follow and manually replicate the…
WNBA playoffs: Storm rally to beat Valkyries and clinch final postseason spot while eliminating Sparks
The WNBA playoff field is officially set. The Seattle Storm rallied late to beat the Golden State Valkyries 76-73 on Tuesday night in their final game of the regular season. That officially gave them the final spot in the WNBA’s postseason and eliminated the Los Angeles Sparks from playoff contention. Advertisement The Storm and the…
I want to keep evolving, says Selena Gomez
10 September 2025 Selena Gomez wants to “keep evolving”. Selena Gomez wants to continue to evolve The 33-year-old star has already achieved significant success as a singer and as an actress, but Selena has no intention of slowing down in the coming years. The brunette beauty – who has been open about her mental health…
The New Symbol of the Brazilian Right: the American Flag
In a nod to President Trump, Brazil’s nationalist movement has adopted the stars and stripes. Now one flag could be the focus of an investigation involving the N.F.L.
Apple says the iPhone 17 comes with a massive security upgrade
It’s less noticeable than a thinner profile or trick camera lenses, but Apple is pointing out another upgrade in the iPhone 17 family of phones that it says is part of “the most significant upgrade to memory safety in the history of consumer operating systems.” Explicitly targeting the spyware industry that produces exploits for tools…
USMNT finally offer glimpse at Mauricio Pochettino’s tactical vision in win over Japan, even with room to grow
The U.S. men’s national team offered more food for thought as Mauricio Pochettinno’s period of experimentation came to a close on Tuesday with a 2-0 win over Japan, but this time, the trials and tribulations of the last several months made way for an honest glimpse at the potential match between the head coach and…
Salman Khan starts shooting for Battle of Galwan; sports uniform and moustache look
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has dropped the first official look from his upcoming film Battle of Galwan on his Instagram as he has begun shooting for the film. The picture showcases Salman in full military regalia, rugged moustache and a fierce gaze that embodies raw patriotism. Directed by Apoorva Lakhia, the film revisits the harrowing…
Macron Picks Sébastien Lecornu as France’s Next Prime Minister
President Emmanuel Macron’s appointment of Sébastien Lecornu, the departing defense minister, after the government collapsed reflects the pressure Mr. Macron faces to get a budget passed.