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Italy Rebuilds After Earthquake

Giorgio Cortellesi, the mayor of Amatrice, Italy, is still working on rebuilding his town a decade after it was ravaged by an earthquake in 2016. On August 24, 2016, a 6.2-magnitude quake struck the central Italian hilltown, killing 237…

Police Taser Investigation Flawed

Two police officers, Senior Constables Andrew David Couchman (54) and Ulrich Weiss (45), who were accused of assaulting and restraining a prisoner at a Far North Queensland watch house in January 2024, had their criminal charges dropped…

Da Vinci Robot Training Success

An 18-year-old student from Spring, Texas, named Rayhan Papar, has developed a framework that allows surgical robots to learn how to remove tumors on their own. The project, titled "Sim-to-Real for Autonomous Tumor Resection via Minimally…

College Football Playoff Push

Arch Manning, the star quarterback of No. 5 Texas, is leading his team as they aim to return to the College Football Playoff after missing it last season. The Longhorns had high expectations, but suffered two early losses and finished with…

Tick Prevention for Dogs

Dogs are encountering ticks more frequently than ever, with about 1 in 30 dogs testing positive for Lyme disease this year, according to the Companion Animal Parasite Council. Veterinarians recommend regularly checking dogs for ticks…

Democratic Congressional Targets

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) has added five new races to its "Red to Blue" list, which aims to help Democratic candidates in competitive districts. The program now supports 37 total races across the country. The…

Cincinnati Open Upsets

Aryna Sabalenka, the world number one tennis player, was knocked out of the Cincinnati Open by Sara Bejlek, a 35th-ranked Czech player, in a surprise upset. The match, which lasted until late Thursday morning, saw Bejlek rally from 4-1…

Canadian Marathon Route Error

The Edmonton Marathon in Alberta, Canada was held in 2026, but due to an error, the course measured 674.7 meters (0.41 miles) too long. The organizers had initially dismissed complaints from runners who noticed their GPS watches showed a…

Germany Helps Exiled Dissidents

Germany's BfV, the country's domestic intelligence service, has launched a helpline for people who have been exiled from Russia, China, or Iran and are under threat or attack from agents of their home countries. The helpline is part of an…

Man Defies Medical Prognosis

Robert Moran, a former mayor of Seattle and shipbuilding magnate, was told in 1905 that he had only a few months to live. However, instead of accepting his mortality, he sold his business interests for $3.5 million ($126 million in 2025)…

UK Russia Drone Partnership

In late 2024, the UK allowed Ukraine to use British-supplied Storm Shadow cruise missiles against targets inside Russia, prompting Moscow to accuse London of escalating the war and threaten retaliation. However, a new partnership between…

Arkansas Football Struggles

Arkansas football coach Ryan Silverfield is trying to turn around the team's fortunes after a dismal 2025 season, where they finished with only 2 wins and 10 losses. This is not an unusual record for the Razorbacks, who have struggled in…