Putin flatters Trump by echoing his claims about the war in Ukraine.
Putin flatters Trump by echoing his claims about the war in Ukraine.
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Trees have a microbiome inside them? This is both obvious and profound
“Inside the wood of each tree on Earth are vast numbers of microorganisms, many of them new to science” Shutterstock/Emvat Mosakovskis A couple of years ago, I spent an enjoyable afternoon in an ancient forest near London learning about old trees and their vital importance to biodiversity. My host, Cardiff University mycologist Lynne Boddy, told…
PBS is slashing its budget in response to Trump’s war on public media
In an email sent out to PBS station managers on Wednesday, PBS president and CEO Paula Kerger announced that the organization plans to cut its budget by 21 percent in order to offset some of the financial damage being caused by the Trump administration’s campaign to stop public media from receiving federal funding that was…
High school football: Spanish Springs defeats Simi Valley
High school football began on Friday night in California, and no one was having more fun than the tourists/players from Sparks, Nev., the Spanish Springs High Cougars. They flew in Friday morning on Southwest Airlines, with plans to visit the Santa Monica Pier on Saturday and Six Flags Magic Mountain on Sunday. First up was…
Margaret Qualley wants mom Andie MacDowell to date Bill Murray
16 August 2025 Margaret Qualley is trying to set her mom, Andie McDowell, up on a date with Bill Murray. Margaret Qualley wants Andie MacDowell to date Bill Murray The Substance actress ran into the Ghostbusters actor and discovered he is living close to his Groundhog Day co-star, so she is keen to get them…
Once Seen as Divisive, South Korea’s New Leader Tries for Charming
To South Koreans weary of the political polarization that led briefly to martial law, President Lee Jae Myung is showing a more human touch than his predecessor. But his biggest challenges lie ahead.
Aamir Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari, Abhishek Bachchan shine at IFFM 2025 Awards; deets inside
The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2025 turned into a star-studded celebration as Indian cinema’s finest talents were honoured at the prestigious Awards Night. Applause, emotion, and pride filled the air as filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan’s poignant drama Homebound emerged as the evening’s biggest winner, bagging both Best Film and Best Director. Bollywood icon Aamir…
Clayton Kershaw helps Dodgers right ship vs. rival Padres
Alden GonzalezAug 16, 2025, 02:36 AM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the L.A. Rams for ESPN from 2016 to 2018 and the L.A. Angels for MLB.com from 2012 to 2016. LOS ANGELES — His teammates were reeling, their bitter rivals were surging, the division was slipping, and under those circumstances, Clayton Kershaw — clearly…
A Lifelong Party of ‘Puzzle-Making Tomfoolery’
In 1978, Jerry Slocum assembled the first International Puzzle Party in his living room. Now it’s a global event.
Cancer-killing virus becomes more effective when shielded by bacteria
The herpes virus can help treat severe skin cancer Science Photo Library/Alamy Viruses have shown huge potential in treating various kinds of cancer, but the immune response has limited their application to tumours near the body’s surface. Now, scientists have demonstrated that shielding viruses with genetically engineered bacteria bypasses this issue, slowing the growth of…