UN Adopts African-Led Resolution for Equal Earth Map Projection
The United Nations General Assembly voted on a Friday to back a resolution spearheaded by several African countries to adopt the Equal Earth cartographic projection.
Constitutional Court rejects Dikgang Moseneke’s bid in Mandela artifacts case
The Constitutional Court has declined retired Deputy Chief Justice Dikgang Moseneke’s bid to join as a friend of the court in an ongoing legal dispute over the proposed New York…
Fruit Fly Brain Map Completed: Researchers Map 166,000+ Neurons and Connections
Researchers have completed a full wiring diagram of the adult fruit fly central nervous system, mapping more than 166,000 neurons and their connections across the brain and…
US Nonfarm Payrolls Surge 162,000 in August as Job Market Defies Forecasts
U.S. nonfarm payrolls surged by 162,000 in August, nearly tripling forecasts and holding the unemployment rate steady at 4.1%, according to the Labor Department.
iRobot Roomba Max 875 Debuts Chassis-Sealing Suction and Heated Mist Mopping
Debuting a radical dual-robot system called Roomba Duo alongside its new flagship Roomba Max 875, iRobot showcased advanced cleaning hardware at IFA 2026.
Haley Bennett Stars as an Edwardian Astronomer in Night & Day
Haley Bennett stars as an ambitious Edwardian astronomer in Virginia Woolf’s Night & Day, a vibrant adaptation of Virginia Woolf’s novel directed by Tina Gharavi that opened in…
Krishna Janmashtami 2026: Mathura and Vrindavan Prepare for Grand Celebrations
Preparations reach their final stage across Mathura and Vrindavan as the Braj region prepares to celebrate Shri Krishna Janmashtami on September 4, 2026.
Avian Flu Resurges in California Wild Birds Sparking Biosecurity Warnings
Wildlife disease specialists have confirmed the return of Eurasian Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1 across California wild birds, following detections in Sacramento County…
Trump Threatens Trade Halt Unless Federal Reserve Lowers Interest Rates
President Donald Trump threatened on Friday to halt trade with countries running trade surpluses with the United States unless the Federal Reserve lowers benchmark interest rates…
Trump Envoys to Visit Moscow and Kyiv With Proposal to End Ukraine War
President Donald Trump’s special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel to Moscow on Saturday and visit Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv on Sunday.
Franco Mastantuono joins Fiorentina on loan from Real Madrid for 2026/27
Argentina international Franco Mastantuono joined Fiorentina on loan for the 2026/27 season after Real Madrid decided regular minutes were necessary following his €45m transfer…
Lindsay Clancy Murder Trial Ends in Mistrial After Jury Deadlocks
A Massachusetts jury deadlocked on murder charges for Lindsay Clancy, a mother who strangled her three children in 2023.