World Chess Federation Issues Letter Supporting the Turkish Federation
In response to complaints by some of the women who played in last months Womens World Champion tournament in Turkey, the World Chess Federation says that the event was well run and organized. Read more...
Climate Change Fuels Heat Wave in India and Pakistan, Scientists Find
Warming since preindustrial times has made the extreme heat in South Asia, now in its third month, at least 30 times more likely. Read more...
Galaxy is used as a 'cosmic telescope' to study young universe's heart
An international team of experts from Australia and North Carolina had to use a unique new instrument to observe clouds of neutral diffuse gas, known as Damped Lyman- systems (DLAs). Read more...
Chelsea legend Didier Drogba speaks to CNN about club's plights
Speaking with CNN's Amanda Davies former Chelsea legend Didier Drogba says the club has been unfairly treated in the wake of the sanctions, but that its players and staff will come through it a stronger unit. Read more...
Husband of hero Texas teacher Irma Garcia dies of a heart attack two days after she was shot
Joe Garcia, the husband of teacher Irma Garcia, died of a heart attack on Thursday, two days after his wife was shot dead in the Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Read more...
Big Tech Is Getting Clobbered on Wall Street. Its a Good Time for Them.
Flush with cash, Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Microsoft and Google are positioned to emerge from a downturn stronger and more powerful. As usual. Read more...
Guns, Law and the Uvalde Elementary School Shooting
This could be the mass shooting that leads to significant change or it could join the long list of other atrocities that have been followed by policy stalemates. Read more...
NSW government helps with soaring electricity bills - 'wants to families safe, warm and comfortable'
NSW households could soon see their power bills spike by around 130 per cent, but the state government is helping out with up to ,600 per eligible household. Read more...
THG shares soar as bidding war looms for online beauty retailer
The stock rose by 24.5 per cent, sending its market value up by almost 400m to 1.8billion after two buyers emerged. Read more...
Airbnb Offers Accommodations in Cuba
Airbnb, the home and room rental company, has added properties in Cuba for U.S. travelers. Read more...
Broadcom to Acquire VMware in Billion Enterprise Computing Deal
The resulting combination of chip company and software maker would be one of the most important suppliers of technology to the cloud computing market. Read more...
Puberty Starts Earlier Than It Used To. No One Knows Why.
Some girls are starting to develop breasts as early as age 6 or 7. Researchers are studying the role of obesity, chemicals and stress. Read more...
Flying a sports car with wings
Piloting one of the breed of light aircraft is said to be as easy as driving a car Read more...
Shopper finds hilarious addition to his packet of Woolworths jam drops
A Woolworths shopper has made a humorous discovery after buying a packet of jam drops. Read more...
Depeche Mode keyboard player Andy Fletcher dies aged 60
BREAKING Andy Fletcher, the co-founder and keyboardist of legendary electronic band Depeche Mode, has died at the age of 60, it has been announced. Read more...