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Trump’s deep public health cuts hinder response to record US cyclosporiasis outbreak
Experts say layoffs, reduced disease surveillance and Medicaid cuts have made the foodborne parasite more difficult to track and contain
‘It becomes inevitable’: the toxic mix fuelling deadly political violence around world
After killing of a British former MP, experts say dehumanising rhetoric, declining institutional trust and disinformation fuelling a global problem
Faced with inadequate US healthcare, Black women fly to South Korea: ‘It could save your life’
Black women who feel minimized or dismissed in the US are traveling thousands of miles for South Korea’s patient-first approach
Burnham expected to reverse ban on new oil and gas drilling
Incoming prime minister likely to reverse manifesto pledge and allow new North Sea licences, reports say
Marco Bassetti on why global entertainment still depends on local culture
In an age when viewers can drift from TikTok to Netflix to YouTube within minutes, the World Cup remains a rare thing: a live event that can capture the attention of a huge, simultaneous worldwide audience. Banijay Live, part of Banijay Entertainment that is behind hit TV franchises including "MasterChef," "Big Brother," and "The Traitors," is producing the tournament's closing ceremony on July 19 at the New York New Jersey Stadium. Marco Bassetti, its chief executive, says earning that kind of global attention is harder than ever — and keeping it depends on understanding local culture.
The Odyssey to Gracie Abrams: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead
Matt Damon dons the sword and sandals in Christopher Nolan’s epic, while the LA singer-songwriter shares more arena-friendly scream-along anthems
Country diary: Breeding ferrets is a wonderfully chaotic business
Cranbrook, Kent: Right now the young are hellbent on seeking adventure, much to the dismay of their mothers
Obviously, Bethesda Is Remastering 'Fallout: New Vegas' and 'Fallout 3'
The remasters have been an extremely poorly kept secret for months, but now, they're official.
Huntington University Hires Dr. Aaron Wilkinson as Chair of Department of Business and Economics
Huntington University is a private, four-year, Christian school of the liberal arts in Indiana offering more than 70 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs.
What Andy Burnham’s first speech as Labour leader tells us
The incoming prime minister showed his oratorical skill and that he is prepared to borrow from populism
Bethesda Reveals Roadmap: The Elder Scrolls 6, Fallout 5, Obsidian's New Fallout Game, Several Remaster Projects, and More All Confirmed
Bethesda Game Studios has laid out its roadmap for the foreseeable future. It includes The Elder Scrolls 6, Fallout 5, a new Fallout game from Obsidian, multiple other Fallout projects, several remaster projects, and a live "Fallout Day" in Washington, D.C. in 2027.
Are American politicians too old?
The debate about how old is too old to serve in public office has resurfaced this week after the shock death of the Republican senator Lindsey Graham and the surprise return of Mitch McConnell, the 84-year-old senator who published a photo of himself in hospital after a long absence from the spotlight
Knuckle hop and two-foot high kick: the Olympics for Alaska Natives breathe new life into ancient games
The annual World Eskimo Indian Olympics draw hundreds of Indigenous athletes to partake in traditional games and celebrate their heritage
Shreveport's Frymaster turns up the heat as it continues to grow
Frymaster's growth keeps Shreveport at the center of commercial cooking
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse - Komani classic rises again from Paris sewers and Joan of Arc is a boss
Evil Empire creatives explain how it is playing to today’s ‘metroidvanias’ and honouring the original’s legacy with much fresh slaying to be done
Taking salsa classes can improve mental health, Oxford study suggests
Researchers find dance reduced depressive symptoms and social anxiety in young people in eight-week trial
Ann Widdecombe’s death should make Britain ask itself: what sort of political culture do we want?
Dehumanising politicians is the first step towards justifying their elimination. It matters more than ever to keep putting the person back into the picture, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff
‘Enemies of civilization’: top Trump officials disparage leftism at event
Marco Rubio and Stephen Miller took aim at only leftwing activism at meeting of 66 nations against political violence
Classic PS1 Shooter’s PS5 Remake Out Today on PlayStation Store
A cult classic from the PlayStation 1 days has gotten a new HD remaster, and it's out now. Better yet, the game is also discounted.
Political crisis and protests in Ukraine as Zelenskyy defends sacking defence minister
President says he had to choose ‘one side or the other’ after breakdown of relations between ministry and military leaders
Earth-like exoplanet could have life-supporting water on its surface
Scientists discover the first confirmed atmosphere in habitable zone outside our solar system on LHS 1140b
NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County Successfully Performs Its First Sensation-Preserving Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy
Brooklyn, NY – NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County successfully performed the hospital's first sensation-preserving nipple-sparing mastectomy. The
Utah Modernizes Public Health Data Reporting—a Win for Government and Residents
On June 1, Utah became one of the first states in the U.S. to require acute care hospitals to use electronic case reporting (eCR)—the automated, real-time exchange of information—to notify public health agencies about instances of reportable communicable diseases.
‘Social media bans are likely to make things worse’: psychologist Candice Odgers on kids, tech and mental health
She has studied adolescent mental health for 25 years and fears the debate obscures some of the biggest issues facing teenagers – from the impact of Covid to the health of their adult caregivers
NFL Coach Drops Honest Admission on Chargers' Justin Herbert
Despite prolific playmaking and elite physical tools, rival coordinators question the star quarterback’s maturity and operational mastery as he fights to secure his first playoff victory.
The States Try to Topple WarnerMount…Thus Begins the Local Antitrust Era
(Welcome to the “Most Important Story of the Week”, my bi-weekly strategy column analyzing the most important (but often not buzziest) news story of the last two weeks. I’m the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a former streaming executive who now analyzes business strategy in the entertainment industry. Please subscribe.) Well, it looks like it’s time for another strategy column. Can I finally avoid writing about M&A? No, it seems I cannot. Admittedly, I’m a week early with this column, since I usually put it out every other week. But this news couldn’t wait. This will make three “Most Important Stories” in a row with a merger or acquisition as its centerpiece. First, Roku-Fox (an acquisition), then Comcast-NBCUniversal (a divestment!), and now the State AGs and the WGA’s lawsuits against Paramount’s pursuit of Warner Bros. Discovery (antitrust). M&A is usually the “most important” topic any given week, simply because a giant company merging or breaking up (or preventing those outcomes) can have the biggest impact on the streaming board. If you think about these companies as players in a game, changing the number of players is one of the biggest changes you can make. I shouldn’t really complain, either, since this lawsuit is very good news for customers and suppliers (econ speak for talent, workers and indie studios in Hollywood). So let me answer some questions about this potential trial, along with (shudder) making some heavily caveated predictions. I’ll also look at whether Hollywood must consolidate, whether or not the states can win, trouble at X-Box, Netflix’s YouTube binge, and more. Plus, I have five images that visualize this merger and the harm, including three brand new data looks you’ve never seen before. Subscribe Most Important Story of the Week - Can The States and the WGA Stop Hollywood’s Consolidation (Crisis)? If every other newsletter and news outlet is writing about the same story, I try to avoid writing about it as well, but I can’t ignore a story this consequential. The story of the last year was the fate of Warner Bros. Discovery, and this development potentially extends that saga into 2027. As I tried to figure out my angle, I realized, like my last column, I’m again faced with a series of questions. These questions, though, are much more forward-looking. Will the states win? Will the WGA win? If so, what happens to Warner Bros. Discovery? Either way, will this chill the market for future mergers? So you know what that means: predictions. About the future, no less, the hardest thing to predict.1 Just remember: nothing here comes with a guarantee. And the more confident someone is in their predictions, the less you should trust them. This situation is incredibly fluid, nuanced, uncertain and tenuous. So let’s try to explain what may happen. Question: Why File this Lawsuit? I’ll admit, a few months back, I was fairly pessimistic about the fate of this lawsuit. Rumors had started bubbling up that the state Attorneys General (in particular California) wanted to settle with either some minor divestments (usually CNN) or behavioral remedies. And that tracked for me: the states usually settle lawsuits, like the recent John Deere right-to-repair suit. Yet, they plan to fight this. (As they did the LiveNation-Ticketmaster monopolization trial and the Nexstar-Tegna merger.) Honestly, that also makes a ton of sense. Frankly, this move is just good politics for these State AGs. Most are still running for higher and higher office in blue states—some folks have emphasized that only Democratic AGs joined this suit, but given the Ellison/Trump ties, and fears of retribution, that tracks—and a high profile case like this will help them move up the electoral ladder, especially since Paramount and its leadership (the Ellisons, father and heir) have sided with the other side of the political aisle. That makes them unsympathetic to Democratic voters and Hollywood workers in particular. Why did this lawsuit happen? In addition to the very real concerns about industry consolidation, this is why. That said, I don’t think we would have seen this lawsuit for Netflix and Warner Bros., simply because they’re more sympathetic and aligned with Democrats. But those consolidation concerns are real. The “town”—meaning Hollywood and such—really is seeing the damage of mergers on this industry. That’s why the WGA also filed its own lawsuit in defense of workers as well. (Wildcard: What about Europe? Will they try to stop the deal, too? There have been some rumors out of the UK they may try to fight the deal, and UK enforcers just stopped a Getty Images-Shutterstock tie up, so there is precedence. This argument could go either way, though. On one hand, the EU doesn’t need to step in, cause they states are handling it. On the other hand, this could make the EU’s case easier. Just imagine if both sides coordinated. I’ll simply say, “We’ll see!”) Question: Will The State AGs or the WGA Win? Can the state AGs play David to Paramount-Skydance’s Goliath here? That’s really the whole thing, isn’t it? If you know this result, you could make a lot of money. When things are uncertain, it’s tempting to shrug and say, “Eh” meaning it’s a 50/50 proposition. I wouldn’t, though. When in doubt, you should expect that the merging parties succeed. AT&T did successfully buy Warner Bros., after all, and Disney bought Fox without any challenges. Many judges are extremely sympathetic to mergers, and I’d bet the state AGs get a judge who will allow the merger. (Even Obama-appointed judges often allow mergers.) As I understand it, we’ll see two main attacks. First, theatrical films. The AGs are arguing that, when it comes to share of box office and the number of both “wide releases” and blockbuster (or “tentpole”) films, the merging parties will have over 27% market share. Now, the Supreme Court once ruled from on high that any merger that exceeds 30% is presumptively illegal, but that’s guidance, not an ironclad bar. Still, the states will have to argue that this is close to having too much power, and with that power, this will likely further worsen the theater/studio splits in particular. Indeed, as Matthew Stoller pointed out, “just five studios are responsible for 95% of all blockbusters; if this merger goes through, then Paramount and Disney will control 60% of that.” So yes, movie studios will be very concentrated after this merger. Want me to visualize some of that? Well, here’s the share of films that grossed over $200 million at the domestic box office since 2022. (Note: this isn’t all films released in over 3,000 screens, but it is a good look at market power.) First, here are the 43 films by studio: Notice all the blue (Disney), orange (Universal), and purple (Warner Bros)? Yeah, those studios are powerful, and this combines Paramount with one of them. Here’s the look by studio and share of the films that grossed over $200 million: Now, if you look at that and also think, “Huh, should we break up Disney?” I’m with you. I’ve seen some folks poo-poo this idea that this is a real category, but it is! For an upcoming article, I’ve been pulling data on the share of top 100 films at the box office as a share of total box office, and it’s massive. Here’s the chart: (This analysis looks at The-Number’s top 100 films and total domestic box office each year.) To be clear, tentpoles make up 80.7% of the box office each year, so I do think it’s a genuine market. (To be clear, films grossing over $50 million make up 80% of the domestic box office, and films grossing over $100 million make up 64.1%.) I mean, the top 100 films at the box office make up 95% of each year’s grosses. Worse, the combined studios will likely cut output to flex that market power. Everyone can just look at what happened to Disney and Fox to see the precedent. (With fewer films, the remaining theaters have to give more for those few films that remain.) Here’s an image I’ve used a lot, the share of wide-release films from Disney and Fox over time: The AGs will also argue that this consolidation will also impact the cable industry. In this case, the consolidation is actually worse, but that environment is…complicated. Paramount will argue that the cable industry is shrinking. That said, predictions that cable will “go to zero” also don’t look very well supported by the data, as the declines are shrinking, meaning “cable” or “vMVPDs” will likely stabilize at some point. Can the state Attorneys General win on those two main arguments? I honestly don’t know. Again, I’d bet no, since history in general supports that, but it depends on the judge/jury and how they interpret the arguments. Notably, Paramount won’t face accusations about monopoly power in other areas, like streaming, news, sports rights, or vertical integration. I tend to disagree with leaving out sports rights, but I also see the appeal for a simpler case. The states also aren’t really pushing novel theories about labor harm either, which should help. (By the way, Sean McNulty at The Ankler wrote a great run through of potential options, and Capitol Forum also wrote a great paper on theatrical consolidation. Both these pieces predated the lawsuit. Matthew Stoller is also out with his analysis of the pros and cons of the case too.) In some ways, the WGA’s case is even stronger. Quoting Sean McNulty’s summary: “The WGA is citing WARNAMOUNT as crossing a 30% market share in multiple sectors, a number that the Supreme Court has precedent for deeming “presumptively anticompetitive” in a market. According to the WGA numbers, WARNAMOUNT would have represented: - 35% of film writing jobs between 2021 and 2024 - 36% of TV writing projects between 2022 and 2025 - 38% of overall deals between 2021 and 2024” Notably, antitrust enforcers did win recently in the Penguin-Simon & Schuster merger by focusing on labor impact, so don’t count this thinking out. (Wildcard: Will the states try to get a jury trial? Most likely no, they’ll let a judge handle it. If I’m them, though, I’d try to put this in front of a jury. Juries tend to understand monopoly power in a more realistic way than judges faced with legions of economists.) Question: What if They Win? What if They Lose?
Cornerstone University Launches New Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy
Cornerstone University launches a new online M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy, preparing students for LMFT licensure in Michigan and beyond.
As Russia’s assault continues, Ukraine’s politics shift and an old alliance begins to fray
Beneath the drone strikes and talk of ceasefires lies a battle over history that is testing Kyiv’s chances for an end to the conflict
Real Estate Photography Business: Nathan Cool's 2026 Plan
Nathan Cool shares 15 years of real estate photography experience on rebuilding a sustainable business in 2026. Master skill-building, targeted marketing, full-service bundling, and pricing strategy to attract quality clients.
The World Cup used to let us micro-dose politics. Now it is engulfed by it
Whether it is our ‘identity maths’, naked nostalgia or diaspora experience. All seem scarred by the political contexts bearing down on this tournament
How to Address Philadelphia’s Low Density of Businesses
Small-business experts and advocates in Philadelphia gathered in June to discuss a confounding reality of the city’s economy.
One small pen for one giant fee: Buzz Aldrin’s mission-saving felt-tip up for auction
Sotheby’s expects second man on moon’s marker, crucial to Apollo 11 return, to reach astronomical sum
Patient records stolen in cyber-attack on Australian healthcare provider
Partnered Health says personal information and medical details and notes were breached in the attack on 21 clinics
Hidden Creatures by Dino Martins review – the revolting world of parasites
From maggots to viruses, this gross-out compendium also manages to celebrate the awe and inventiveness of nature
Wednesday briefing: Do MPs have the will to stop mega-donors interfering in UK politics?
In today’s newsletter: The representation of the people bill has become a test of whether Britain can curb the surge in billionaire‑backed donations trying to influence how we run the country
Delaware County business owner throws out ceremonial first pitch ahead of All-Star Game
Shana Pistilli, the owner and founder of the Rubato School of Music, won the 2026 MLB and Mastercard Small Business Contest on Friday.
Public Health students present capstone research
The next generation of public health leaders took the spotlight July 13 as Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH)… More on this post
County business park to get first infrastructure, new name
New Hanover County’s Holly Shelter Business Park could be getting its first infrastructure and a new name in the coming months. The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a $6.5 million infrastructure construction contract and renaming on Monday. Once developed, the approximately 300-acre master-planned industrial park is expected to accommodate more than 2 million square feet of industrial space. The construction contract was awarded to Carolina Civilworks, which submitted the lowest responsive bid for the construction of the infrastructure, Akin Akinola, the county’s engineer, told commissioners on Monday. In May 2023, the county approved a development agreement with Sidbury Land & Property Company to establish the business park. The firm then conveyed approximately 52 acres to the county, giving officials the option to purchase another 200 acres, Akinola said. “The county’s role is to construct the initial public infrastructure that will make the site ready for future development,” he said. “Today’s contract award represents the first major construction phase of that project.” The first phase of development will include approximately 2,750 linear feet of business park roadway, a water main and fire hydrants, along with a sanitary sewer pump station, sewer force main and gravity sewer. Other infrastructure will include a right-turn lane on Holly Shelter Road, along with associated drainage, utilities and traffic control improvements. “Completing this work establishes the backbone infrastructure necessary to serve future development and positions the site for future economic investment,” Akinola said on Monday. County staff, in consultation with Wilmington Business Development officials, are also recommending renaming the park as the I-40 Coastal Commerce Park, said Jennifer Rigby, the county’s chief strategy officer. The new name would emphasize the park’s proximity to I-40 and its location on the coast, she said. Several county commissioners also asked to add New Hanover County's name to the business park's name to commemorate the county's contributions. “We are hoping to achieve space for our businesses to grow and expand here in New Hanover County,” Rigby said. “We’ve had great success with out Blue Clay Business Park and this is another opportunity to really provide locations for our businesses to grow and expand.”
MPs say death threats a daily reality in ‘increasing climate of abuse’
As Ann Widdecombe’s death raises concerns over security, politicians reveal extent of problem
I’ve attended 1,000+ sporting events. Here are my top five stadium essentials
What you take with you, or leave at home, can have a big influence on how much you enjoy the experience
Britons urged to take ‘small steps’ to prepare for potential national crises
Government to launch campaign to help people cope with events such as weather emergencies or cyber-attacks
WATCH: GOP senators rally behind Lindsey Graham's sister as successor, remember late senator's legacy
GOP senators rallied behind Darline Graham Nordone after Gov. Henry McMaster appointed her to fill her late brother's South Carolina Senate seat.
In football and also in politics, we must balance high hopes with realism
Letter: Absurdly high expectations for the new prime minister will only lead to anger and resentment, writes Colin Montgomery – we new a new political ballgame
Darline Graham Nordone to join Senate. Who is Lindsey Graham's sister?
Lindsey Graham's sister, Darline Graham Nordone, will take his U.S. Senate seat moving from helping people with disabilities to high-profile politics.
T rex fossil ‘Gus’ sells for $50.1m at New York auction, setting new record
Skeleton judged to be one of the largest and most complete ever unearthed was excavated on a ranch in South Dakota
D-topia review – cosy sci-fi mystery takes aim at AI
A soft puzzle game makes a sharp point about the over-optimised future ahead
New Legislation in Hawaii Strengthens Public Health Reporting
On July 9, Hawaii Governor Josh Green (D) signed Act 222, legislation to ensure the continuation of the state’s syndromic surveillance program, which serves as a critical early warning system for emerging health threats.
Can humans hibernate their way to Mars?
Scientists are trying to recreate the biology that lets animals survive months without food or water, in hopes of making deep-space travel possible
Can network sharing rescue the 6G business case?
Telcos spend heavily to eliminate costs yet cling to facilities-based competition. Ahead of 6G, embracing network sharing may be a survival move.
Heat can be deadly, but sunshine itself? Science says we could use more of it
Extreme exposure should be avoided, but we’ve gone too far the other way – enjoyed safely, the sun can have enormous health benefits, says author and MIT journalism fellow Rowan Jacobsen
Sale of multimillion-dollar T rex skeleton is big headache for scientists
Palaeontologists warn before auction at Sotheby’s in New York that super-rich collectors are harming research
Sweden prides itself on equality – so why is its political gender gap growing?
As general election looms, survey shows twice as many men as women support far-right Sweden Democrats
Darline Graham Nordone: Lindsey Graham’s sister and interim US senator
Nordone was 13 when brother became her legal guardian – and was a key presence as he rose in the Republican ranks
US outbreak of parasite causing ‘watery diarrhea’ rises to more than 2,800 cases
Outbreak comes a year after Trump administration cut funding for state and local health departments
Mahmood offers Farage security meeting after Ann Widdecombe’s death
Home secretary insists all MPs treated equally but that security of former MPs and non-Westminster politicians is a concern
Lindsey Graham’s sister appointed to Senate as GOP rushes to protect fragile majority
Gov. Henry McMaster appointed Trump-endorsed Darline Graham Nordone, sister of the late Lindsey Graham, to fill his seat for the remainder of his term.
Trump urges S.C. governor to appoint Sen. Graham's sister as temporary replacement
Sen. Lindsey Graham died over the weekend at age 71, and Gov. Henry McMaster is expected to announce his pick later Monday.
Trump recommends South Carolina’s governor appoint Lindsey Graham’s sister to finish his Senate term
Gov. Henry McMaster, a Republican, is expected to announce his appointment of a temporary replacement for Graham on Monday.
Trump recommends Lindsey Graham’s sister to serve rest of his Senate term
The president recommended that South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster select Darline Graham to serve into January. Her brother died suddenly amid a campaign for a fifth term.
Trump Backs Lindsey Graham’s Sister to Finish His Senate Term in South Carolina
Gov. Henry McMaster of South Carolina will name a replacement for Senator Lindsey Graham, who died on Saturday.
Natural sugar discovered in cloud of dust and gas near centre of Milky Way
Detection of erythrulose, also found in raspberries, shows that compounds key to life can form in interstellar space
Young men report more ‘sextortion’ than any other age group, Australia’s online safety watchdog says
In six months last year, more than 2,000 such complaints were made to eSafety
Mastercard Considers Selling Vocalink UK Payments Business
Mastercard is reportedly considering a sale of its U.K. retail payments business Vocalink. That's according to a report Monday (July 13) from the
Pierre Hintze Berated Halo Teams and Dismissed Work-Life Concerns, Sources Claim, as Xbox Leadership Stayed Silent
Sources allege Halo Studios head Pierre Hintze berated teams and dismissed work-life concerns, and HR failed to address complaints.
Mitch McConnell reveals fall led to hospitalization after weeks of silence
Senator says in statement he has undergone battery of tests after weeks of mounting speculation about his health
Police: speculation during Widdecombe murder investigation is ‘unhelpful and distressing’
Politicians should not comment before facts are established, says former chief constable, after Farage describes killing as ‘premeditated murder’
Graham’s death triggers a scramble to replace him
South Carolina governor will pick successor to serve out Graham’s term as Trump says ‘I have somebody I think would be great’
The winning tune: Music school awarded $10K prize
PHILADELPHIA -- Before delivering her final pitch to judges and attendees at the MLB All-Star Small Business Luncheon at Citizens Bank Park, Shana Pistilli, founder and executive director of the Rubato School of Music and winner of the 2026 MLB & Mastercard Small Business Contest, wanted to talk about one
Reform would have held just 15% of last year’s donations under proposed £100,00 cap, analysis shows
Exclusive: Party’s average registered donation was £137, 496, almost six times that of Labour or Conservatives
US politicians and foreign leaders pay tribute to Lindsey Graham
Trump says Graham was ‘a true American patriot’ while Zelenskyy says he’s ‘deeply saddened’ by death
Halo Studios Head Accused Of Abuse And Mismanagement
Halo Studios head Pierre Hintze is accused of verbally abusing employees and rampant mismanagement, having been reported to HR numerous times.
Green MP Hannah Spencer aims to pass law on maximum workplace temperatures
Byelection winner says heatwaves are causing ‘absolute chaos’ and workers need protection from unsafe conditions
Platner’s collapse doesn’t mean we should reject outsiders in politics
We don’t need fewer amateurs running for office. We need far more of them, recruited seriously
Nigel Farage is just one strand in the tangle of rightwing politicians and crypto investors
These financiers want to remodel the UK into a form that suits them – one that could threaten to erode the barriers between crime and business, says Guardian columnist John Harris
Israel’s war in Gaza dominates US midterm races as Democrats split
Tensions between progressive and moderate camps of Democratic party on display in key Senate race in Michigan
Tommy Robinson’s Musk-funded Russia trip spurs call to defend UK democracy
Ed Davey voices concern about the Musk family foundation taking the far-right activist on a visit to Moscow
UK becoming ‘wild west’ for experimental peptides, expert warns
Prof Channa Jayasena says growing online sales of unregulated drugs risk fatalities as responsibility falls between regulators
Lindsey Graham, key ally of Donald Trump, has died after sudden illness, his office says
Republican senator had served in the Senate since 2003 and was a sharp critic of Trump before becoming one of his most loyal backers
Is the US trying to make scientists’ work so difficult that they simply give up?
New Trump administration rules would undermine longstanding research practices. It’s death by a thousand cuts
Slew of lawsuits over disability access frustrates US cafe and shop owners
Business owners say they’re being unfairly targeted – but disability advocates say violations must be dealt with
Woman, 45, Underwent the First Robotic Single-Port Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy Performed in the U.S by a Robot Named Carol
Vicky Pan, a mom of two, was diagnosed with aggressive, fast-growing triple-negative breast cancer that had already spread to her lymph nodes
Mitch McConnell mystery deepens as health questions remain unanswered
Senator’s office has released only sparse details about hospital stay, leaving fevered speculation to fill vacuum
‘Politicians have always been schemers’: upheld conviction fails to dent Le Pen’s popularity
Presidential bid by leader of far-right National Rally has no shortage of supporters in scenic Montargis
Screen time: grab the remote and embrace this remarkable sporting smorgasbord
With content-stacking and spoiler-avoiding, a fan with the right subscriptions can expect to enjoy 13 uninterrupted hours on the sofa on Saturday
‘Spermageddon’: is the world facing a male reproductive crisis?
Reports of falling sperm counts and testosterone levels have fuelled fears over chemicals, pollution and modern lifestyles. But how much do scientists agree on what is affecting male fertility?
Pokémon Go 'Genetic Mastery' choose a path quest steps — Mega Mewtwo X or Y?
Should you pick Mega Mewtwo X or Mega Mewtwo Y?
‘He goes a bit funny if you use his real name’: the unstoppable rise of Count Binface
Nigel Farage foresaw a summer stroll to glory when he forced a byelection – but now risks his career being trashed
From Moana to Suki Waterhouse: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead
Dwayne Johnson and Catherine Laga’aia star in the latest Disney animation to get the live-action treatment, and the model-actor-singer proffers more of her signature lush soft rock
Trump taps climate skeptic to run US government’s flagship climate report
Matthew Wielicki frequently criticizes established climate science online, including in videos from rightwing PragerU
How do political donations work… and why are there growing calls for a cap?
Mega-donors are coming under scrutiny after a crypto billionaire based in Thailand gave a £5m gift to Nigel Farage
"Just too gay" - Robert Yang is battling censorship to launch a collection of his award-winning games on Steam and Itch, and it's completely free
Yang's "ongoing re-remaster" compilation Radiator Forever is launching with four games included, and more are on the way.
Michael Edwards quits as football chief for Liverpool’s owner Fenway Sports Group
Michael Edwards has stepped down with a year on his contract and Liverpool’s sporting director, Richard Hughes, could leave after the transfer window shuts
New drone czar’s success hinges on personalities, Pentagon politics: Experts
Depending on who’s named to head the new drone-buying office, and how they handle the inevitable friction, said a former Pentagon AI chief, “it may turn out to be a master stroke ... [or] it could end up looking like the F-35.”
Sports quiz of the week: England v Norway, Wimbledon and Alexia Putellas
Have you followed the big stories in football, tennis, rugby union, cricket, cycling, rugby league and swimming?
The best recent science fiction, fantasy and horror
Sublimation by Isabel J Kim; Last Day of a Prior Life by Andrés Barba; Dead But Dreaming of Electric Sheep by Paul Tremblay; The Carrier by Ruth Newton; Time to Burn by Ellery Lloyd
Trump restarts war with Iran and plays nice(ish) with Nato
Jonathan Freedland speaks to Susan Glasser of the New Yorker about how leaders around the world are meant to deal with a leader choosing to relive a diplomatic Groundhog Day
It’s not me, it’s them: Platner goes down snarling with graceless exit video
The populist Democrat nominee for Senate in Maine bowed to the inevitable but turned his farewell into a pity party
EU accuses Meta of failing to tackle mental health risks of ‘addictive design’
Regulators say Facebook and Instagram features such as autoplay and infinite scroll contribute to ‘compulsive use’
Visualised: how conflict, aid cuts and health-worker attacks are helping Ebola spread in DRC
The rapid spread of the virus has been intensified by misinformation and violence towards volunteers and treatment centres