Computers and the Internet Apr 23, 2026 Microsoft Targets About 7% of Its U.S. Workers With Buyout Offer The tech giant is offering long-serving employees early retirements as it continues to invest aggressively in artificial intelligence. Microsoft Targets About 7% of Its U.S. Workers With Buyout Offer The tech giant is offering long-serving employees early retirements as it continues to invest aggressively in artificial intelligence. See more
Water Jul 31, 2026 U.S. Raises Threat of Steep Water Cuts in Lower Colorado River Basin A federal plan would impose drastic water cuts on Arizona, California and Nevada in dry years over the next decade. A legal battle could follow. U.S. Raises Threat of Steep Water Cuts in Lower Colorado River Basin A federal plan would impose drastic water cuts on Arizona, California and Nevada in dry years over the next decade. A legal battle could follow. Share
Mergers Jul 31, 2026 Companies Rush to Close Daring Deals Under Trump Companies are seizing on what many say is perhaps the most favorable regulatory environment for businesses in years. Companies Rush to Close Daring Deals Under Trump Companies are seizing on what many say is perhaps the most favorable regulatory environment for businesses in years. Share
Cheating Jul 31, 2026 Did 75,000 Students Cheat on a College-Entrance Exam in Mexico? The National Autonomous University of Mexico, or UNAM, is investigating after experts found that as many as half of all entrance exams could have involved ch... Did 75,000 Students Cheat on a College-Entrance Exam in Mexico? The National Autonomous University of Mexico, or UNAM, is investigating after experts found that as many as half of all entrance exams could have involved ch... Share
Film Jul 31, 2026 Hold the front page! Marilyn Monroe is Dakota Johnson’s ninth cousin three times removed The vogue for celebrity ancestors can be traced back to Robert Pattinson descending from Dracula and Benedict Cumberbatch being related to just about everyon... Hold the front page! Marilyn Monroe is Dakota Johnson’s ninth cousin three times removed The vogue for celebrity ancestors can be traced back to Robert Pattinson descending from Dracula and Benedict Cumberbatch being related to just about everyon... Share
Commonwealth Games 2026 Jul 31, 2026 Commonwealth Games 2026: day eight – in pictures We look at the best images from day eight in Glasgow, featuring athletics, track cycling and judo Continue reading... Commonwealth Games 2026: day eight – in pictures We look at the best images from day eight in Glasgow, featuring athletics, track cycling and judo Continue reading... Share
Health & wellbeing Jul 31, 2026 A bitter pill: are you wasting your money on supplements? Will collagen make you look younger? Could magnesium help you sleep better? Or are the benefits overstated? A dietitian reveals which are worth takingMultivi... A bitter pill: are you wasting your money on supplements? Will collagen make you look younger? Could magnesium help you sleep better? Or are the benefits overstated? A dietitian reveals which are worth takingMultivi... Share
Minnesota Jul 31, 2026 Second police official in St Paul alleges sexual harassment by mayor Kaohly Her is accused of inappropriate conduct and creating a ‘sexualized work environment’ by senior officialsUS politics live – latest updatesA second seni... Second police official in St Paul alleges sexual harassment by mayor Kaohly Her is accused of inappropriate conduct and creating a ‘sexualized work environment’ by senior officialsUS politics live – latest updatesA second seni... Share
US news Jul 31, 2026 Trump defends $1.8bn slush fund that is holding up Todd Blanche confirmation President calls for former personal defense lawyer to be ‘immediately approved’ as attorney generalDonald Trump has defended controversial plans for a $1.8bn... Trump defends $1.8bn slush fund that is holding up Todd Blanche confirmation President calls for former personal defense lawyer to be ‘immediately approved’ as attorney generalDonald Trump has defended controversial plans for a $1.8bn... Share
US-Israel war on Iran Jul 31, 2026 Iran strikes tankers under US escort in Hormuz strait as Trump gathers cabinet to discuss war Energy prices have soared again since fighting between US and Iran resumed two weeks ago as conflict spreads across Middle EastMiddle East crisis live – late... Iran strikes tankers under US escort in Hormuz strait as Trump gathers cabinet to discuss war Energy prices have soared again since fighting between US and Iran resumed two weeks ago as conflict spreads across Middle EastMiddle East crisis live – late... Share
United States Politics and Government Jul 31, 2026 G.O.P. Kills Bid to Expand I.V.F. Access in the Military In a notable shift, Republican senators voted unanimously against a proposal to expand the military’s coverage of fertility treatments. G.O.P. Kills Bid to Expand I.V.F. Access in the Military In a notable shift, Republican senators voted unanimously against a proposal to expand the military’s coverage of fertility treatments. Share
Pop and Rock Music Jul 31, 2026 Ariana Grande ‘Petal’ Album Review: The Pitfalls of Fame The singer’s new album, “Petal,” finds her dissatisfied with fame, but offers few details on exactly why. Ariana Grande ‘Petal’ Album Review: The Pitfalls of Fame The singer’s new album, “Petal,” finds her dissatisfied with fame, but offers few details on exactly why. Share
Cricket Jul 31, 2026 Cricket regulator charges Middlesex with misconduct for third time in four years Charges relate to complaint upheld against former CEOMiddlesex sacked Andrew Cornish in JuneMiddlesex have been charged with misconduct for the third time in... Cricket regulator charges Middlesex with misconduct for third time in four years Charges relate to complaint upheld against former CEOMiddlesex sacked Andrew Cornish in JuneMiddlesex have been charged with misconduct for the third time in... Share
