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business2 min read10/15/2026Fatal roller coaster fall prompts calls for stronger safety rules
Investigations are under way after a man died at Six Flags Over Georgia. The incident has renewed debate about different state rules for amusement park rides.
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environment2 min read10/15/2026Deep-sea research reveals 57 new species near Argentina
A two-week project identified 57 new marine species and five new groups of related species. The samples mostly came from a widely watched expedition in 2025.
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science2 min read10/15/2026Perseverance breaks Mars driving record with self-driving technology
Perseverance has overtaken Opportunity’s distance record in much less time. Its automatic navigation system helps it explore Mars without waiting for detailed directions from Earth.
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sports2 min read10/15/2026Vonn considers a return after serious Olympic injuries
Olympic champion Lindsey Vonn has not ruled out racing again, although her return to the US team depends on her recovery.
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culture2 min read10/15/2026Cinema-goer's video raises $146,000 for elderly worker
A video shared by Brooklyn Green led to $146,000 in donations for Mary, a cinema worker who has spent more than 45 years in the job.
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world-news2 min read10/15/2026Global poverty index records an increase in hardship
The 2026 poverty index counts 1.2 billion people facing several kinds of hardship. Population growth partly explains the increase, although some countries have made progress.
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business2 min read10/15/2026Europe debates money and rules for satellite networks
With its space budget ending in 2027, the EU is discussing future funding and access to radio frequencies. Sateliot is preparing to expand its network and move towards European launches.
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environment2 min read10/15/2026Giant forest fungus belongs to a newly identified family
Researchers have discovered a large fungus in China whose family may have appeared shortly after the extinction of the dinosaurs.
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sports2 min read10/15/2026Lions Women announce first match against France
France will provide the team's first challenge in Cardiff ahead of its first New Zealand tour in 2027.
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travel2 min read10/15/2026Porto takes first place in Europe’s friendliest city ranking
Porto and Lisbon lead a 2026 reader ranking that celebrates welcoming cities and helpful local people.
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health2 min read10/15/2026Teenager's hallucinations linked to rare immune illness
Doctors discovered that a teenager's unusual visions came from an immune attack on her nervous system. Treatment continued after she left hospital.
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culture1 min read10/15/2026Wooden finds show Neanderthals’ practical skills
Researchers recorded nearly 600 wooden objects or their imprints at a Spanish rock shelter, where flooding and minerals helped preserve them.
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entertainment2 min read10/15/2026TV4 delays reality show after losing its completed season
The Swedish version of The Challenge will now arrive in 2027. TV4 confirms a technical failure but rejects claims that an AI agent deleted the finished season.
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business2 min read10/14/2026Uncertainty surrounds plans to recruit Bangladeshi workers
Conflicting statements about recruitment numbers have added to concerns over the costs workers face when seeking jobs in Malaysia.
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environment2 min read10/14/2026Salmon quickly return to the Klamath River’s old habitats
Removing four dams allowed thousands of Chinook salmon to return to long-blocked parts of the Klamath River. Scientists say their rapid return is promising, although recovery will take more time.
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sports2 min read10/14/2026SEC introduces standard contracts for athlete payments
SEC presidents have approved common athlete contracts with some customisable sections. The conference also delayed a decision on restrictions for transfers between its schools.
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technology2 min read10/14/2026Record-breaking bridge attracts tourists in China
The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge combines faster transport with visitor attractions, helping tourism and businesses in the surrounding area.
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careers2 min read10/14/2026Anthropic assistant vacancy draws questions about AI
A reported London vacancy offered €145,000 for an assistant supporting senior business leaders. Social media users highlighted the contrast between the human role and Anthropic’s AI technology.
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health2 min read10/14/2026New method changes immune cells inside the body
A technique developed at MIT reprogrammes natural killer cells without removing them from the body. Tests in mice showed effects against cancer and immune cells that attack the liver.
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culture2 min read10/14/2026Inuit wooden figure may record an early European meeting
A carving dating from around 1350 probably represents a Norse person and offers an early Indigenous view of European visitors.
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