World
Burnham's summer tour is over - now he has to prove himself in Parliament
The imminent return of Parliament will put the new prime minister under real scrutiny, with MPs finally getting a chance to grill him.
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Technology
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Has a Hidden Technological Leap
Astronomers will test equipment that, if it’s successful, will one day be crucial for discovering Earthlike planets.
Wired
U.S. Politics
Democrats on campaign trail divided by Kamala Harris
Democratic candidates in competitive election races are taking different tacks this cycle over how close to affiliate themselves with former Vice President Kamala Harris, who’s lent her support to many of them but whose loss in the 2024 election has made her a more polarizing figure. Iowa state Rep. Josh Turek (D) told reporters this...
The Hill
Science
Briefing Chat: How Dolly Parton left her mark on science
Nature, Published online: 28 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02732-wNature reporters discuss the country-music icon's advocacy for vaccines and public health — plus, promising trial results for an mRNA cancer therapy.
Nature (News)
World News
Footage of Tibet floods isn't being shown in China - and we know little about victims there
Some of the most dramatic footage from the deadly flash flooding is hidden from public view in China.
BBC News
Business & Markets
Meta’s $18 billion settlement puts TikTok and YouTube on notice. Who's next on the firing line?
"Meta is seeking to ensure its competitors will face the same rules," one business professor told CNBC after Meta called on rivals to protect children online.
CNBC
Opinion: Dolly Parton was underestimated for decades. That became one of her greatest strengths
In a candid 2015 interview, Dolly Parton told CNBC's Tania Bryer about depression, ambition and the business decisions that defined her career.
CNBC