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Soccer Meets Space Science
A soccer ball floats in microgravity in this March 2, 2026, picture from the International Space Station. Newsiline summarises this report from NASA - Rec...
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Taiwan opposition leader says Xi meeting avoided 'reunification' talk
Cheng's comments come as Taiwan awaits approval on a $14 billion arms package from the U.S., and as uncertainty lingers over Washington's long-term commit...
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How health sleuths are watching for threats like measles during the World Cup
While millions of soccer fans cheer or groan over World Cup matches spanning North America, health officials will be on high alert for germs. Newsiline su...
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What makes a winning World Cup anthem? Shakira, Wyclef Jean and others explain
Should it reflect the host countries? Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links readers to the original publisher for the ful...
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NASA’s Career Technical Education Day Highlights Technical Careers
At NASA, remaining a global leader in exploration and innovation includes having a skilledand dedicated workforce. Newsiline summarises this report from N...
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World Cup celebrations clash with social tensions in Mexico
Mexico kicks off festivities Thursday with a star-studded event, even as some critics say the government has spent too much time and money catering to int...
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NASA, USGS Scientists Go Rock Hounding in California’s High Desert
Equipped with rock picks and hand lenses, a team of geoscientists deployed to the Mojave Desert recently to investigate a tantalizing “fingerprint” detect...
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Mexico City installed a chandelier in its metro for the World Cup. Cue the mocking memes
The cosmetic makeover that authorities have attempted to give the capital as visitors arrive from around the globe also has become a symbol of criticisms...
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With kickoff hours away, Hong Kong customs officials seize $20 million in World Cup fake goods
All were destined for overseas markets, with nearly 80% set to be shipped to the Americas, where the World Cup is being jointly hosted by the United State...
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Haiti has to change its World Cup jersey after being deemed too political
The jersey, by Colombian sportswear manufacturer Saeta, originally included a depiction of the final battle of the Haitian War of Independence in 1803 on...
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Trump threatens to take 'total control' of Iran's oil industry with major strikes
President Donald Trump said in a social media post that the U.S. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links readers to the ori...
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WATCH LIVE: House expected to vote on short-term FISA extension
The House will try early Thursday to approve a short-term FISA extension, but passage is unlikely. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Head...
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NASA to Preview Katalyst Mission to Boost Swift Spacecraft’s Orbit
NASA will host an audio-only media teleconference at 11 a.m. Newsiline summarises this report from NASA - News Releases and links readers to the original...
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Japan reactor restart sparks fresh fears over nuclear waste storage
The reboot highlights a dire problem for the country's nuclear program. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links readers to the original p...
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Greetings from a Seoul museum, where Buddhist masterpieces offer calm away from city bustle
The National Museum of Korea is home to the Room of Quiet Contemplation, which features two of South Korea's most treasured artworks: gilt-bronze bodhisat...
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U.S. launches second day of Iran strikes. And, World Cup facts to know before kickoff
The U.S. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR World and links readers to the original publisher for the full story.
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World Cup facts and figures to get you sounding like an expert
With a record 48 teams and 1,248 players, there's an endless number of stats about the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News...
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From neon mosquitoes to winged migrations, top images captured by scientists
Five winning images from a photo contest show scientists at work and capture the wonder of research and discovery. Newsiline summarises this report from N...
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Along the 7 train in Queens, World Cup fans welcome the 'beautiful game'
The 2026 World Cup is being played in New Jersey, but in Queens, New York, home to immigrants from all over the world, soccer is not just a sport. Newsili...
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SpaceX is poised for blastoff with an IPO likely to break records
Elon Musk's rocket company, recently merged with xAI, is aiming to raise $75 billion in its initial public stock offering. Newsiline summarises this repor...
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Trump's pick for intel chief could imperil a key U.S. spy tool. Who is Bill Pulte?
Pulte's appointment has scrambled talks to renew a spy tool known as FISA 702, as lawmakers in both parties have been vocal about his lack of national sec...
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How 'algorithm' got its name from a 9th-century Persian mathematician
In the 9th century, Muhammad ibn Musa al-Kharizmi helped solidify the concept of algorithms in mathematics and popularized algebra and the use of the zero...
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Number of people forced to flee their homes has dropped, U.N. report finds
A U.N. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR World and links readers to the original publisher for the full story.
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Amnesty accuses Israel's government of 'ethnic cleansing' of West Bank Palestinians
The London-based rights group says the Israeli government is deliberately trying to annex the Palestinian territory. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Police blast water cannons at protesters amid unrest over stabbing in Belfast
Protesters in Northern Ireland set small fires and hurled bricks and bottles at the police during a second night of violence over a stabbing in Belfast. N...
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Knicks complete record rally from 29 points down and beat Spurs
The New York Knicks made a record comeback from 29 points down and moved to the brink of their first championship since 1973 by beating the San Antonio Sp...
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Air Pollution’s Daily Pulse Over the Northeast
The TEMPO mission helped scientists track morning nitrogen dioxide that contributed to afternoon ozone along the New York–Washington corridor in May 2026....
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Feds won't seek death penalty in plea deal with man accused of killing Minnesota lawmaker
U.S. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links readers to the original publisher for the full story.
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WATCH LIVE: Senate Banking Committee holds hearing on artificial intelligence
The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee is holding a hearing Thursday on artificial intelligence, titled "AI and the American Dream: Promo...
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Trump administration warns hundreds of hospitals to increase price transparency or face fines
The Trump administration has warned more than 500 hospitals that they are failing to provide the public with basic pricing information — arguing that the...
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FBI seizing evidence at California plant where chemical tank overheated
Federal authorities served a search warrant on Wednesday at a Southern California aerospace facility where a chemical tank overheated last month, forcing...
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U.S. launches new strikes in Iran after missiles target American bases
The U.S. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links readers to the original publisher for the full story.
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As Iran war drags on, spiking energy prices send inflation to 3-year high
Spiking energy prices sent inflation to a three-year high in May, up 4.2% annually. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links...
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U.S. military says it's striking 'multiple targets' in Iran in 2nd day of renewed fire
The escalating attacks threatened to derail efforts to end the war, with President Trump warning that Tehran would "pay the price" for stalled negotiation...
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News Wrap: Bill Gates says he made 'grave error' by meeting with Epstein
In our news wrap Wednesday, Bill Gates told a congressional panel he made a "grave error in judgment" by meeting with Jeffrey Epstein, Defense Secretary P...
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Pulte unqualified for DNI role, but FISA must be extended, Rep. McCaul says
Friday is the deadline for Congress to reauthorize a key tool for collecting foreign intelligence. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Head...