World
Mother, grandmother and stepfather sentenced for 'house of terror' abuse
Shirley Freeman, Julia Stephen and David McColl's victims were beaten, starved and psychologically tormented.
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Technology
The Best Home Theater Projectors in 2026: XGIMI, Hisense, Leica, and More
Home theater projectors are getting better and better, and have quickly become my favorite way to enjoy movies.
Wired
U.S. Politics
Four states where Democrats are running away from their own brand
A party confident in its own name doesn't need to find ways not to use it.
The Hill
Science
Frontier-technology markets are too narrow — here’s how to widen them
Nature, Published online: 24 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02572-8Governments need to keep their procurement processes as open as possible, or they will face risks of technological lock-in down the line.
Nature (News)
World News
Ukraine’s offensive against Russia causes petrol panic across Central Asia
War-induced shortages set off cross-border fuel runs and deepen energy problems for Russia's allies.
Al Jazeera
Business & Markets
Pubs and hotels could see business rates reformed after review
The review of how rates are calculated in England and Wales could lead to reform of the system.
BBC Business
'They asked too much': Canadian dollar slides as Ottawa and Washington head for all-out trade war
"As a smaller, more open economy, Canada has more to lose from this," ING strategists said Monday.
CNBC