Cases of Mosquito-Borne Chikungunya Virus Are Surging Globally: What to Know
Chikungunya, which can disable victims for years, is spreading rapidly, including in China and other places that have not seen it before.
Day: August 19, 2025
A federal appeals court rejects T-Mobile’s bid to overturn a $92M fine for illegally sharing customer location data without consent, per a 2024 FCC ruling (Jon Brodkin/Ars Technica)
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A federal appeals court rejects T-Mobile’s bid to overturn a $92M fine for illegally sharing customer location data without consent, per a 2024 FCC ruling — A federal appeals court rejected T-Mobile’s att…
Barbara Hepworth’s Sculpture with Colour saved for nation
Created in 1943, abstract wooden carving marked a breakthrough in ‘genius’ British artist’s careerA rare wooden carving by the renowned abstract sculptor Barbara Hepworth, regarded as one of the most important artists of the 20th century, has been save…
Scarborough struggles with ‘gull muggings’ as urban seabird population rises
Herring gulls and kittiwakes have learned the easiest meal comes from robbing humans rather than at seaIn a flurry of wings, the predator was off with its prize: a steaming pasty snatched from the hands of a day tripper from Birmingham. “What do you wa…
Trump administration considers 10% stake in Intel to rescue embattled chip maker: reports
Talk of a potential U.S. share in the chip maker comes after Trump called on the CEO of Intel to resign earlier this month over his China ties
Trump is playing both sides – but has taken peace talks a distance not seen since the war began
Talks between Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders have taken place at the White House, aimed at finding an end to the war in Ukraine.
Gary Lineker on best TV presenter shortlist in wake of Match of the Day exit
Ex-footballer in running for National Television award after controversy in which he shared social media post about ZionismGary Lineker has been shortlisted for the National Television award for best TV presenter, a few months after his exit from the B…
‘Strong friends who help’: Zelenskyy praises US first lady’s focus on abducted children; reaffirms push for ‘all-for-all’ prisoner swap
Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed gratitude to Melania Trump for her “peace letter” to Vladimir Putin, addressing the abduction of Ukrainian children, highlighting a painful issue of the conflict. Donald Trump and Ursula von der Leyen discussed the global …
Japan chain stops rice ball sales after staff fake expiry dates
Ministop has apologised for ‘significant inconvenience’ as it suspended deli sales in 1,600 outlets.
Menendez brothers to be evaluated by parole board for release after 30 years in prison
The Menendez brothers are set to make their cases for parole this week.