Minority Alawites Protest in Syria After Sectarian Attacks
The demonstrations followed unrest over the weekend in Homs, Syria’s third-largest city, which set off reprisal attacks on Alawites, a community once favored by the ousted Assad regime.
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World Cup 2026 draw to adopt tennis-style system for the four top seeds | World Cup 2026
The four highest-placed teams in Fifa’s rankings have had a pathway cleared to meet in the World Cup semi-finals after tennis-style seeding measures were introduced in the name of “ensuring competitive balance”. Spain, Argentina, France and England – the top four in descending order – are to be split into different brackets in the 48-team…
We may need a fourth law of thermodynamics for living systems
A HeLa cell in telophase, a stage at which the chromosomes have separated DR MATTHEW DANIELS/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY The physics of thermodynamics, which involves quantities like heat and entropy, offers well-established tools for determining how far from equilibrium an idealised system of particles is. But when it comes to life, with its complex interconnected cells,…
SERENA WILLIAMS SHARES ADORABLE NEW PHOTOS OF DAUGHTER ADIRA ON THE TENNIS COURT
Tennis legend Serena Williams shared a glimpse into a rare and sweet moment with her daughter Adira River Ohanian this week. On Monday, Williams took to Instagram to post a series of photos of her 2-year-old hitting the tennis court. In the snaps, the toddler could be seen holding a mini racket as she tried…
Joan Branson, Richard Branson’s Wife of 35 Years, Has Died
Mr. Branson, the Virgin Atlantic founder, announced her death in an Instagram post.
Boeing’s troubled Starliner won’t carry astronauts on next flight
Boeing and NASA have agreed to keep astronauts off the company’s next Starliner flight and instead perform a trial run with cargo to prove its safety. Monday’s announcement comes eight months after the first and only Starliner crew returned to Earth aboard SpaceX after a prolonged mission. Although NASA test pilots Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams managed to dock Starliner to…
Rams QB Matthew Stafford’s season could end up ranking among the best in NFL history
Matthew Stafford is having one of the best statistical seasons in NFL history. The 37-year-old quarterback has thrown 27 touchdowns since his most recent interception in Week 3. Overall, he has 2,830 yards passing, 30 TDs, 2 interceptions and a 113.7 passer rating while leading the Los Angeles Rams to a 9-2 record and the…
Tammy Hembrow exclusive interview: TikTok Creator of the Year 2025 nominee on balancing career, parenthood, and social media
Tammy Hembrow was only a teen when she began making videos in her bedroom, hoping like many others to ride the wave of internet fame. The Gold Coast native posted anything from hair and makeup tutorials, day-in-the-life style videos, Q&As – but what stuck were her workout videos, especially the ones done during and after…
In Tough Times, Psychological Safety Is a Requirement, Not a Luxury
A study of 27,000 healthcare workers found that those who felt safe speaking out were less stressed, less likely to burn out, and more likely to stay—even when resources were tight.
Volcanic in Ethiopia Spews Ash Into Asia, Disrupting Flights
The ash cloud drifted over northern India, causing some flight delays and cancellations, and continued toward China.