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Sport

UN human rights office condemns racist abuse aimed at Coco Gauff

Volker Türk’s office says the online messages show Black female athletes are singled out, and it wants players, coaches, sports bodies and fans to respond.

October 12, 2026 Naomi Fletcher

Economy

Transportation Department touts $1,300 savings as groups sue over looser fuel rules

October 12, 2026 Owen Caldwell

Science

Curiosity’s Martian dawn panorama frames a puzzling layer

October 11, 2026 Desmond Hallam

Environment

Five groups ask US appeals court to review eased CAFE rules

October 11, 2026 Desmond Hallam

World

Kenya reports first Ebola death in man back from the DRC

October 11, 2026 Desmond Hallam

Open questions

Sport

Can You Choose the Ultimate Dream Team from the Best Players of the European Championships this Century?

Science

Is China’s top science institute revolutionizing the future of research?

Environment

Is Napa Valley’s Pollution Destroying its Lush Vineyards and Wineries?

Economy

Can Shrinking the Economy Save the World? Champions of Degrowth Say Yes!

Economy

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Japan’s fair trade regulator searches the four biggest brewers over beer pricing

Asahi, Kirin, Sapporo and Suntory hold more than 90% of Japan’s beer market. The JFTC is examining price rises since October 2022, but no charge has…

October 10, 2026 Owen Caldwell

Environment

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WMO report finds Earth’s climate indicators further out of balance in 2025

August 26, 2026 Owen Caldwell

Super El Niño reshapes weather risks and market uncertainty

August 24, 2026 Owen Caldwell

Has Labor really embraced a ‘nature positive’ approach to the environment, or is it just a ‘snazzy slogan’?

June 5, 2024 Owen Caldwell

Is the Rightwing NZ Government waging a ‘war on nature’ with its climate policies?

May 31, 2024 Owen Caldwell

Science

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Early-onset cancer rates rose in all three countries, but not in the same way

October 6, 2026 Owen Caldwell

At Houston’s FIFA Fan Festival, Rice turns materials research into a hands-on exhibit

August 26, 2026 Naomi Fletcher

Is NASA Secretly Hiding Something? Shocking Revelation as NASA Announces Changes to How It Points Hubble Space Telescope!

June 6, 2024 Naomi Fletcher

How did understanding the science of shyness change my life forever?

June 3, 2024 Naomi Fletcher

Lifestyle

Would You Believe That Everyone on Our Rural Island Shares Chainsaws? Find Out How We Make It Work!

Are You Sabotaging Your Happiness? The Surprising Link Between Life Satisfaction and the Environment

Did Mental Health Force Rachel Furness to Take a Break from Northern Ireland?

Travel

Is this the end for air travel? Ground stop at one of America’s busiest airports on one of year’s busiest travel weekends.

Wondering Where You Should Travel Alone? This Seasoned Solo Traveler Has the Answers!

Beyond Earth

Did Alabama high school students just build the world’s biggest rocket? Find out how they won the prestigious rocketry challenge!

What are black holes really eating? Spitzer telescope reveals surprising insights - Find out now on NASASpaceFlight.com!

Are Rivers of Lava on Venus Signaling a Volcanic Outburst on the Planet?

Climate and weather

Is concrete without CO2 the game changer we’ve been waiting for? Listen to our podcast to find out!

Did these four years change the course of France’s climate policy forever?

Is Australia’s Future Doomed? The Shocking Truth about Climate and Extinction Crises Revealed!

Sport

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Why is basketball the ultimate sport that everyone is talking about?

June 7, 2024 Owen Caldwell

Can Tennessee Athletics Keep Dominating the SEC All-Sports Trophy? Find Out How!

May 29, 2024 Owen Caldwell

Is Manchester United Losing One of Its Most Emotional Players? Anthony Martial Confirms Departure from Club

May 27, 2024 Owen Caldwell

World

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The Misinformation Echo Chamber: How Sharon Srivastava Became Part of a Manufactured Scandal

July 10, 2025 Owen Caldwell

Dinmukhamet Idrisov’s Unfulfilled Promises: The Controversy Over Foreign Investment in Turkey

April 9, 2025 Owen Caldwell

Is Russia’s New Defense Minister Signaling a Full Economic Commitment to War in Ukraine?

May 30, 2024 Owen Caldwell

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