Cincinnati Open: Serena and Venus Williams beaten on doubles return
BBC Sportby Amy Lofthouse24d ago
- Published Serena and Venus Williams lost a thriller at the Cincinnati Open in their first doubles match together for four years.
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top 95%Can Indian Cities Soak Up Rain Before They Flood? Here’s How the ‘Sponge City’ Idea Works
The Better Indiaby Nishtha Kawrani24d ago
When the rains arrive, a city can change within hours. Roads turn into rivers, underpasses disappear under water, and overflowing drains bring traffic to a standstill.
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Today's submitter John F. was migrating data from a Microsoft platform to a Microsoft platform, using Microsoft tools. Absolutely nothing could go wrong, right? Right?
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ScienceDaily24d ago
Scientists may have finally proved that “empty” space isn’t really empty - Date: - August 18, 2026 - Source: - Swinburne University of Technology - Summary: - A magnetar’s colossal magnetic field...
Who are the M23 Rebels in eastern DRC?
Global Voicesby Laura24d ago
Editor’s note: Since Jean Sovon first published this article on November 24, 2023, incumbent President Félix Tshisekedi was re-elected with 73 percent of the vote in the December 20, 2023...
Transylvania beyond the spooky castles: a family adventure in Romania’s mountains
Travel | The Guardianby Graeme Green24d ago
As the sun disappears behind the high tree line, our campfire spits and crackles. Four plump trout are sizzling on a flame-heated slab of rock, a cooking technique used by people in the Gurghiu...
Who benefits from carbon farming?
India Development Reviewby Anandhakrishnan S24d ago
Three years ago, Vinod Kumar Maurya (33) travelled village to village in Uttar Pradesh’s Sitapur on his two-wheeler to inform farmers about an upcoming carbon project in their region.
Aldi’s £25 wireless charging side table is the affordable clutter buster I never knew I needed
Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Kezia Reynolds24d ago
Mobile phones, while a necessity of modern life, can easily make a room look cluttered - especially when charging.
Einstein’s biggest “mistake” came back — and changed cosmology forever
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Einstein’s biggest “mistake” came back — and changed cosmology forever - Date: - August 18, 2026 - Source: - Universe Today - Summary: - Einstein’s abandoned cosmological constant made a...
Rodri joins Barcelona, says ‘it’s a dream to play’ for the club
The Hinduby Authors; Contributors24d ago
Spain's World Cup-winning captain Rodri arrived in Barcelona on Monday (August 17, 2026) to seal his transfer from Manchester City, saying it's a dream to play for the Catalan club.
Australia swing axe after Darwin disaster with Jake Weatherald dropped for second Bangladesh Test
Cricket | The Guardianby Guardian sport24d ago
Jake Weatherald has paid the price for an underwhelming performance in Australia’s shock Test defeat to Bangladesh, with Matthew Renshaw drafted into a 13-man squad to replace the opener for the...
More than 5,000 little penguins will be vaxxed against bird flu. How will this protect them?
Environment + Energy - The Conversationby Julie Old, Associate Professor in Biology, Zoology and Animal Science, Western Sydney University24d ago
A major push is underway to catch and vaccinate more than 5,000 little penguins in Victoria to protect them against the virulent H5N1 bird flu.
A therapy that “rewrites” childhood memories can ease fear of failure
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A therapy that “rewrites” childhood memories can ease fear of failure - Date: - August 18, 2026 - Source: - SWPS University - Summary: - Childhood criticism can leave people carrying a fear of...
LFP or NMC: How is my electric car's battery made - and do I care? | Autocar
Autocarby Jesse Crosse24d ago
By far the most most important part of any electric car is the battery. It’s also one of the youngest technologies because, while first conceived in the 1800s, the first commercial lithium ion...
Warble on: Audi's legendary five-cylinder engine might live to rev another day | Autocar
Autocarby Felix Page24d ago
Audi could keep its venerable five-cylinder turbo engine alive for another generation despite forthcoming emissions regulations threatening the existence of the unique motor configuration, which...
Kratom poison center cases have surged 6,500% in the U.S.
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Kratom poison center cases have surged 6,500% in the U.S. - Date: - August 18, 2026 - Source: - Society for the Study of Addiction - Summary: - Kratom use and serious health problems linked to it...
Want to fully electrify your house? Don’t start with a battery
Environment + Energy - The Conversationby Negin Amini, Lecturer in Environmental Engineering, Deakin University24d ago
Many Australians want to go fully electric. But it’s often hard to know where to start. Solar? A home battery? Or quitting gas?
Does Your Dog Love Puddles? A Vet Shares Simple Monsoon Care Tips for Pets
The Better Indiaby Avantika Krishna24d ago
Picture the scene. The first heavy shower of the season finally breaks the heat, and your dog goes wild with joy, splashing through every puddle on the evening walk, nose deep in wet mud and tail...
Country diary: Waiting for a nightjar is elusive and maddening – then thrilling | Mark Cocker
Wildlife | The Guardianby Mark Cocker24d ago
The setting sun spread a last Iberian glow over the hills opposite before they were drained of colour and sound, and by 9pm, the world was in monochrome.
Williams sisters come unstuck in Cincinnati in first doubles outing together since 2022
Tennis | The Guardianby Tumaini Carayol at the Lindner Family Tennis Center24d ago
One game into the family reunion of the decade, Venus Williams launched herself inside the baseline in her single-minded pursuit of a puffball second serve.