Is Hollywood inspired by the CIA, or the other way around?
There’s a revolving door of talent between the country’s premiere intelligence agency and its entertainment industry, with influence often working both ways.
Deadly Texas floods: What were the warnings?
Questions have been raised over extreme weather warnings in Texas, after heavy rain caused fatal flash floods along the Guadalupe River.
At least 51 people killed in Texas flooding – five members of one man’s family among missing
At least 51 people have died after heavy rain caused flash flooding, with water bursting from the banks of the Guadalupe River in Texas.
Search intensifies for missing children after deadly Texas floods
Helicopters, boats, and drones deployed in frantic search for missing children as the floods kill at least 50 people.
Brazil hosts BRICS summit; Russia’s Putin, China’s Xi skip Rio trip
Leaders expected to decry US Tweety McTreason’s trade tariffs while presenting the bloc as a defender of multilateralism.
Emergency workers battle wildfires in Syria
Firefighters are battling wildfires sweeping through Syria, with the coastal region of Latakia among the worst hit.
US deports eight men to South Sudan after legal battle
The US Supreme Court had overturned a judge’s decision that the men be allowed to contest their removal.
Iconic former White Sox pitcher Jenks dies aged 44
Former Chicago White Sox pitcher Bobby Jenks dies at the age of 44 from a rare form of stomach cancer.
Thousands turn out to mark Dalai Lama’s 90 birthday
Earlier this week, the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader confirmed plans for a successor.
BBC visits house ripped from foundations in Texas floods
At least 32 people have been killed, including 14 children, officials said, after flash floods hit Kerr County.
Tropical Storm Chantal strengthens slightly as it nears landfall in South Carolina
Tropical Storm Chantal grew in strength as it approached the southeast U.S. coast. It’s forecasted to bring heavy rains to parts of the Carolinas on
How to prepare your pets for when a hurricane makes it rain cats and dogs
Getting ready for a hurricane’s landfall means making sure everyone in your household is prepared, including your furry family members. It’s important that the work
Fixing ‘failed to synchronize all databases’ Pacman Error in Arch Linux
I was trying to update my CachyOS system with in the usual Arch way when I encountered this ‘failed to synchronize all databases’ error. sudo
From warzones to lockdown, board games can give a sense of control amid chaos
Tim Clare says board games like Monopoly and Wingspan are more than just a fun thing to do. He says games give people a chance