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‘Sexile’ in the United States: Hundreds of transgender Americans seek refuge from Trump in Canada
“In the first 24 hours after Trump’s re-election, we received 1,177 requests for assistance from the United States. Fifty-one percent of these requests were from trans people: 35% from trans women, 16% from trans men,” says Timothy Chan,...
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Experts sound the alarm on invisible threat costing Americans billions: 'The downside ... [is] significant'
Economic players are stepping into the heat as experts draw attention to the growing risks of prolonged, dangerous temperatures. Heat waves don't leave behind toppled trees or broken buildings. Instead, they creep in quietly, draining crops,...

Planning bill U-turn: What it means for Britain’s greenbelt
After mounting pressure from environmental groups and rebel MPs, the government has quietly rewritten a major section of its flagship planning bill. The key changes strengthen nature protections, particularly in greenbelt and rural areas, and...

The U.S. birthrate has dropped to its lowest level ever: Why should we care?
The U.S. fertility rate has now hit an all time low of 1.6 children per woman, as of new data released this week. This follows a pattern of birthrates declining to below replacement levels in both the developed and developing world. The United...

'Serious Delays' Hit Satellite Mega-Constellations of China's Starlink Rivals
"A Chinese mega-constellation of communications satellites is facing serious delays," reports the South China Morning Post, "that could jeopardise its ambitions to compete with SpaceX's Starlink for valuable orbital resources." Only 90 satellites...
U.S. 250th birthday party being planned
BROOKVILLE — A Brookville resident wants to arrange a community celebration for the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence that will take place on July 4, 2026. Maple Street resident Dan Appenzeller made the...

The Chinese coffee chain that’s muscling In on Starbucks’s turf
From there, Luckin is serving up coffee drinks from a flat white to a raspberry cold brew, really fast, ordered on its mobile app whose coupons may be as addictive as caffeine. Armed with iced coconut lattes, it has the makings of a deliciously...

Two local athletes will represent the U.S. at world championships
Tucked away in the mountains at 9,000 feet, Telluride is known for its steep trails and technical ridgelines, forming an ideal training ground for runners competing at the highest level of trail running, especially when world championships will be...

Science The Desert Sun Is there a SpaceX launch today? Saturday launched delayed, here's new time
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Californians could catch the first Starlink satellite launch in more than a week from the Vandenberg Space Force Base. A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the internet-beaming satellites could get off...

Urgent need for global approach on AI regulation: U.N. tech chief
The world urgently needs to find a global approach on regulating artificial intelligence, the United Nations' top tech chief said, warning that fragmentation could deepen risks and inequalities. Doreen Bogdan-Martin, head of the UN's International...

Baseball is new Mesa entertainment venue’s focus
Baseball fans can get into the swing of things at a new amusement venue in Mesa Riverview shopping center that features batting cages. Taroko Sports, a subsidiary of Taiwan’s TRK Corp. opened its first Arizona venue – and its second in the U.S. –...

From Bikaner To Seattle: Story Of An Indian Tech Employee Shaped By AI/ML
As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes global industries, thousands of Indian tech professionals are eyeing opportunities in this fast-growing sector. With tech giants offering multimillion-dollar packages for top AI talent, the career path...

Over a million Americans data 'hacked': Allianz Life says majority of customers’ data stolen; FBI notified
Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America has suffered a major hacker attack affecting millions of customers. A “malicious threat actor” gained access to a third-party, cloud-based system used by Allianz and obtained personally identifiable...
Government’s U-turn on mandatory union membership
The Maltese government's decision to finally drop its plan to introduce mandatory trade union membership is not just a policy U-turn - it is a glaring admission of political misjudgement. For more than three years, the Labour government insisted...

DNA Methylation Detection Technology Market Size to Reach USD 10,512.0 Million in 2032
(MENAFN- Navistrat Analytics) July 25, 2025 - Government and private funding for genomic research is the key factor driving market revenue growth. According to the Alzheimer’s Disease International, As of June 2024, it is anticipated that more...

After Ruining Own Ryder Cup Chances, American Pro Sends Keegan Bradley a Strong 9-Word Message
Every season has its ups and downs, and for Akshay Bhatia, 2025 has been mostly the latter. Despite being a proven PGA Tour winner, this year hasn’t been a breakout. Strong putting and solid irons kept him competitive, but struggles off the tee...

Trump’s AI plan to nurture projects
President Donald Trump's AI Action Plan unveiled last week is set to be a positive driver for data center projects in Asia, a Singapore-based industry executive said. The plan's increased clarity on chip shipment restrictions should help data...

‘Amazing’ outcomes: WNY P-TECH students support equine organization
Submitted Photos WNY P-TECH students made name plates and GoPro mounts for NEIGH, a nonprofit organization located at Range Ranch near Fredonia. Students installed the name plates shortly before the end of the school year. Last spring, students...
China Focus: Blood, memory, and untold stories: Global journalists explore China's WWII sacrifices
TAIYUAN/CHANGSHA, July 27 (Xinhua) -- Standing inside the Taihang Memorial Museum of the Eighth Route Army, Chan Cheuk Hong, a journalist from Hong Kong's TVB, was drawn to a faded, worn-out leather suitcase. This suitcase once belonged to Zhu De,...

U.S. and UK Are Developing Collision Avoidance Tech for the F-35
The United States and the United Kingdom are jointly developing a new safety system for the F-35 Lightning II, aimed at avoiding midair collisions between military and civilian aircraft. The development was first reported by Aviation Week few days...