Republican Lindsey Graham dies at 71: World leaders, US politicians react

The longtime US senator, an ally of President Trump, was an advocate for using US military force overseas.

United States Senator Lindsey Graham, a key Republican who went from a vocal critic of Donald Trump to one of his most loyal allies on Capitol Hill after Trump became president, has died at the age of 71.

How late Father Emir Sheikh Hamad built Qatar’s soft power

The leader known as Qatar’s father emir was able to redefine his nation’s position on the political map of the Middle East.

From a tiny state struggling to survive to a country punching above its weight with soft power, wealth and influence felt in the region and beyond, Qatar and its success story were propelled by late Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.

EU Wants To Slow Down Fast Drivers Using Satellites In Orbit - Jalopnik

Speed limits exist for a reason, but the European Union is taking it a step beyond signs and ticketed enforcement, attempting to force cars to adhere to the limits regardless of the driver's commands. According to the Daily Mail, the European Commission is proposing that new cars in the EU should be electronically limited to the posted speed limit, based on GPS location, map data, and cameras.

Climate oscillations shape nature's coral refuges in a warming ocean

Why do some coral reefs weather marine heat waves better than others? A new study published in Scientific Reports shows that the answer may lie not only in local ocean conditions, but also in climate patterns that span entire ocean basins. By combining long-term ocean observations with chemical records preserved in coral skeletons, the researchers reveal how large-scale climate oscillations regulate the natural cooling that can help protect coral reefs during marine heat waves. First author Dr. Hana Camelia and Dr. Thomas Felis from MARUM—Center for Marine Environmental Sciences at the University of Bremen led the study.

Grid War: How Geopolitics And Anxiety Drive Home Solar

Flag of Iran displayed on a laptop screen and binary code displayed on a screen are seen in this multiple exposure illustration photo taken in Krakow, Poland on September 27, 2022. (Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

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Helldivers 2 dev cracks down on 'suspicious super credit activity', though it would help if earning premium currency wasn't so boring to begin with

I'd never considered the prospect that some people might cheat at playing Helldivers 2. But I suppose it's inevitable given some people will find ways to cheat at anything. In this case, rogue Helldivers have found ways to game super credits—the premium currency used to buy Warbonds—to earn them at impossible rates, and it's become such a problem that Arrowhead has implemented new ways to tackle it.

Alzheimer's tau protein has a surprising secret role in memory

New research has revealed that tau, a protein best known for its connection to Alzheimer's disease, is also essential for creating long lasting memories. The discovery provides new insight into how healthy memory works and could help guide future efforts to develop treatments for dementia.

The Most Important Packers: No. 17 — C Sean Rhyan

Sean Rhyan (75) of the Green Bay Packers blocks during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on October 26, 2025.

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Antiques Roadshow expert Theo Burrell dies aged 39

Drink Suggestions For The Semifinals Of The World Cup

The World Cup is an exciting event that brings the globe together every four years. The games already have been incredibly fun to watch! What’s also great is that the World Cup teaches you a lot about countries from their cultures to their food and of course, the best part, the drinks!