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Trump’s New Medicaid Rule Targets Gender-Affirming Care for Minors
A new rule curbs state and federal funding for certain gender-affirming treatments for people under 18.
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Sports
Xavi Hernández appointed head coach of the Netherlands on four-year contract
The 46-year-old Spaniard has agreed a contract to lead the team through to the 2030 World Cup in Saudi Arabia
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World
First 100% British chocolate bar since 1932 made in Reading
Master's student Maha Khan created the chocolate bar by harvesting and processing Reading-grown cocoa.
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Politics
Triple-double king Russell Westbrook calls time on 18-year NBA career
The 2017 MVP and two-time scoring champion retires as the NBA’s career leader in triple-doubles after a decorated 18-season career
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Business
Karoline Leavitt to Step Down as White House Press Secretary
Trump said Leavitt will depart to spend more time with her family.
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Technology
Trump sued over "brazen" scheme to sell Truth Social API access for $100K a month
With Truth API, Trump is "selling priority access to news he himself generates."
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World
In pictures: Partial to total eclipse sweeps across much of Europe
The total eclipse in Spain – and partial eclipse seen across much of Europe – gave rise to a host of incredible photos.
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Business
Cerebras stock plunges 14% after second earnings report following IPO
Cerebras Systems reported better-than-expected second-quarter revenue and raised its full-year guidance.
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Technology
The Best Way to Avoid Diarrhea Lettuce? This Indoor Garden
Lettuce Grow, one of my favorite indoor gardens, lets you cultivate your own salad greens safely, right in your living room. And it’s 20 percent off right now.
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Technology
High Schooler Plays Football With Venomous Snake in His Helmet for an Hour, Somehow Escapes Unscathed
The cottonmouth had likely been looking for a dark spot to digest its big meal.
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Technology
Amazon will train on Twitch streamers’ content by default, unless they opt out
"If this was opt-in, nobody would opt in," Twitch CPO Mike Minton said on a livestream responding to user feedback. "That's honestly the answer."
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Science
2026 Total Solar Eclipse in Spain
A total solar eclipse is seen from San Millán de los Caballeros, Spain, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026. A total solar eclipse – the Moon passing between the Sun and
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Culture
EJ Swift wins the 2026 Arthur C Clarke award for science fiction
The writer – who was also shortlisted in 2023 – has won the prize for her book When There Are Wolves Again, a speculative work of eco-fiction set in near-future Britain
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Technology
Ryan Murphy Reveals His Surprising Favorite ‘American Horror Story’ Season
The show's much-anticipated 13th season arrives September 24 on FX and Hulu.
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World
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to leave role at end of month, Trump says
Leavitt's departure comes as Trump faces steadily sinking poll numbers and the Republican Party risks defeat in the November midterm elections.
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World
Under strain, Australia's world-leading disability support faces major restructure
The programme was game-changing for its users - but as costs balloon, its success has led to its downfall.
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World
Cruise ships, quiet towns and an all-day festival: millions flock to eclipse viewing spots across Europe
Beginning in Russia’s remote Arctic north, the eclipse traced an arc over much of western Europe – with the best views in Spain, Iceland and Greenland
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World
Trump says Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt to leave post
Leavitt will depart from her role to spend time with her young children and family, the president says.
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