This Skeleton is the First Confirmed Death by Trebuchet
Researchers believe a young man buried inside a Scottish castle was a victim of the long-feared siege weapon, more powerful than a typical catapult.
‘The Snare’ Review: Stuck, With No Good Way Out
Written and directed by Merlin Camozzi, the film is a potent critique of the tactics used to fight the war on drugs.
Sabalenka, Zverev stunned in Cincinnati
Sabalenka has reached just one semi-final since winning the Sunshine Double in March. Photo: AFP CINCINNATI: Top seeds Aryna Sabalenka and Alexander Zverev crashed out of the Cincinnati Masters in a matter of hours on a rainy Wednesday of fourth-round action. American Tommy Paul saved a match point on the way to a 4-6, 7-6 … Read more
Israel’s strike in Syria ‘provocative and dangerous,’ deepening rift with US: opposition leader
Yair Golan accuses Netanyahu of using military force for political ends, eroding trust with Israel’s allies Israeli opposition leader Yair Golan on Wednesday called Israel’s latest strike in Syria a “provocative and dangerous” move, saying it was deepening a rift with the country’s allies, particularly the US. Golan, the leader of Israel’s Democrats party, said … Read more
Can We Do Anything About Tick-Borne Diseases Like Alpha-Gal Syndrome?
[A scientific and civilizational horror story.
Moderna’s Shift to Cancer Company Lifts Stock Up 177%
The company’s fortunes cratered as demand for Covid-19 vaccines plummeted. But it was busy working on something else.
As Iran and U.S. Settle Into an Uneasy Standoff, Who Will Blink First?
For weeks, there has been no diplomatic progress, but also no full-scale fighting, as both sides seem to believe they can hold out longer than the other.
Help! Lyft Charged Me $150 for Vomiting in a Car, but I Didn’t Do It.
[A passenger who said he had an uneventful ride home from the airport was shocked to be hit with a cleaning fee for a mess in what appeared to be a different vehicle.
Trump’s Order to Cut Military Exercises With South Korea Carries Risks, Experts Say
President Trump’s decision to curtail the military exercises came as allies question the U.S. commitment to longstanding alliances.
Pakistan starts assembling Google Chromebooks
[ Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in a meeting with the Google delegation, during the inauguration of the company’s local office in Pakistan. — PHOTO VIA X ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s IT exports surged 18% year-on-year to $417 million in July 2026, the first month of the new fiscal year, signalling strong momentum in the technology sector, official … Read more