According to the OIG report, between July 2025 and January 2026, the facility held 79 immigrants in small metal enclosures, describing them as “quiet areas” for people to “de-escalate and have time alone.” They were held there for periods ranging from minutes to nearly two hours, at least once as a disciplinary measure, the OIG … Read more
US President Donald Trump on Sunday called on Ukraine to stop attacking Russian diesel refineries, blaming the attacks for creating a diesel shortage that he said was “harming the world.” Russia and Ukraine remain locked in an escalating missile war, and Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil and gas facilities reduce Moscow’s oil production, even though … Read more
Dangote refinery: Nigerians take part in Africa’s biggest share sale BBCBillionaire Dangote launches oil refinery’s popular ‘IPO’, Africa’s biggest IPO ReutersAfrica’s richest man aims to make $23bn from biggest IPO ever on continent The GuardianDangote’s fortune to rise by $23bn in refinery IPO Bloomberg.comDangote’s fortune has risen by $20bn. More riches may be on the … Read more
Did you enjoy Lies of P? The game, a Soulslike version of the story of Geppetto and Pinocchio, was very successful when it was released in 2023. Now, it seems that we can have our first proper glimpse of what the game’s sequel could become. A pair of new trademarks have appeared at the European … Read more
When the Saints scored a touchdown against the Lions with 1:34 left in overtime on Sunday, they could have kicked the extra point to tie the game, then hoped their defense could get the ball back so they could win, or at least contain the Lions’ offense to preserve the tie. Instead, Saints head coach … Read more
AI-based protein structure models could be improved by incorporating data from pharmaceutical companies. Credit: Miyako Nakamura/Getty For drug discovery, protein folding models like AlphaFold have a data problem: There aren’t enough of them in public databases. Some scientists argue that improving the performance of these AI-based tools will require additional data that provides examples of … Read more
An ordinary evening took a terrifying turn after a young man’s minor injury left him fighting for his life against a notorious “silent killer.” Luke, 35, was suffering a simple toothache when he began feeling unwell and feverish. The Queenslander had no prior medical issues, and initially didn’t think anything of it. “I didn’t think … Read more
Parts of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut were hit by flash flooding that led to water rescues, stranded motorists and half-marathon runners battling waist-deep water. Connecticut officials said parts of the state saw up to seven inches of rain in a very short period of time, according to BBC partner CBS News.
A major water main break is affecting 50,000 customers in Cary and Morrisville on Monday. Many Cary and Morrisville schools will close early as a precaution as water pressure at more than 20 schools is affected by the break. See below for a complete list of schools closing early. Water fountains and bottle filling stations … Read more
By Kurt Cobb – September 14, 2026, 9:00 am CDT Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline had become a critical alternative export route as tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz collapsed. The drone attacks damaged pumping infrastructure and forced Saudi Arabia to shut down the pipeline while it assessed and repaired the damage. The attack underscores … Read more