Serena Williams's Return and Evolution

Serena Williams's comeback at age 44, despite a loss to Maya Joint, highlights the extraordinary athleticism of top tennis players, who represent a superior branch of evolution.

Mamdani Marks US 250th Birthday, Contrasts Trump

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani will deliver a speech Friday at city hall, using George Washington's desk, to celebrate America's 250th birthday, hours before Trump's address at Mount Rushmore.

America at 250 Needs Repair, Not Celebration

Jamil Smith argues America's 250th birthday is a fiction; the nation is broken and requires repair, not celebration, citing Supreme Court rulings and public dissatisfaction.

Suspected H5 Bird Flu Found in NSW Wild Bird

A suspected H5 bird flu case in a giant petrel near Hawks Nest marks the first detection in a wild bird in NSW. If confirmed, it will be Australia's sixth detection in less than three weeks, raising concerns for wildlife and poultry.

Iran Prepares for Khamenei's Six-Day Funeral

Iran's six-day funeral for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei begins Saturday in Tehran, expected to draw millions across five cities, including processions in Iraq, projecting resistance.

US at 250: Who Gets to Tell the Story?

As America turns 250, a battle over its founding story intensifies, with historians, activists, and politicians clashing over which narratives should define the nation's past and future.

Weatherwatch: How Thunder Is Made

Thunder is created by lightning rapidly heating air to 30,000°C, causing explosive expansion. The sound travels at 343 m/s, slower than light.

Trump Hijacks America's 250th Birthday Celebrations

Donald Trump is overshadowing America's 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, making the celebration about himself amid declining patriotism, according to Jonathan Freedland and Yoni Appelbaum.

Blind Boxes: Preventing Kids from Getting Hooked

Blind boxes like Labubus and Lego minifigures are not legally gambling, but they tap into dopamine pathways similar to poker machines. Experts advise setting limits and teaching kids to handle disappointment.

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