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‘Aggressive’ fox tests positive for rabies after biting nine people outside US Capitol

An “aggressive” fox that bit a congressman and at least eight other people outside the US Capitol has tested positive for rabies. Police managed...

Technology

A VPN company just became Lithuania’s second tech unicorn

Network cables are plugged in a server room. Michael Bocchieri | Getty Images Cyber firm Nord Security announced Thursday that it has raised $100...

Parents warned to check for signs of hepatitis after ‘unusual’ spike in under-10s

Parents in the UK are being warned to check their children for signs of hepatitis after more than 70 youngsters aged under 10 were...

Sports

‘Being the next Conor McGregor is not a plan’: Inside Ian Garry’s ‘Notorious’ rise

8:00 AM ET IAN GARRY WAS a student at Dublin Institute of Technology in early 2017, studying retail and service management. He was just...

Politics

UK to step up nuclear power rollout under new energy strategy – as PM promises cheaper bills

Britain is to step up its development of nuclear power under plans to boost the country’s long term energy security while delivering thousands of...

World

‘Some never leave the shelters’: Rescuing those hiding in bombed-out ruins of Ukrainian city

The General Staff of the Ukraine’s Armed Forces has warned that the Russians are now preparing an “aggressive” assault on the towns and cities...

British embassy security guard suspected of being Russian spy extradited from Germany to UK

A security guard at the British embassy in Berlin suspected of spying for Russia has been extradited from Germany and will appear in a...

Business

Government to nationalise key part of electricity grid to help meet climate goals

Part of National Grid will be returned to public ownership under a new plan to help Britain reach its climate targets. The utility company...

US announces sanctions against Putin’s two adult daughters

The US has announced sanctions against Russian President Vladimir Putin’s two adult daughters. The latest move is partly in response to scenes in Bucha,...

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Norway keeps breaking EV adoption records, Tesla Model Y leads the charge

Norway is again breaking electric vehicle adoption records with 82% of new vehicles sold last quarter being battery-electric. Tesla Model Y is leading the...

Environment

There’s a new way to quickly send U.S. dollars around the world with bitcoin

A visual representation of Bitcoin cryptocurrency. Edward Smith | Getty Images There’s a new and low-cost way to quickly send U.S. digital dollars around...

Sports

Ryan Garcia: ‘It’s time for me to come into my own’ after leaving Team Canelo

7:48 AM ET A couple of texts exchanged and roughly five minutes is all it takes for Ryan Garcia to embark down the southern...

Sports

Answering all the big Tiger and non-Tiger questions at the 2022 Masters

7:14 AM ET AUGUSTA, Ga. — Barring a last-minute change of plans, Tiger Woods is playing in this Masters. The announcement, which came during...

Technology

This crypto fund has outperformed bitcoin for the last five years. Here’s how

A visual representation of Bitcoin. Edward Smith | Getty Images In a space filled with venture investors and traders, a blockchain fund run by...

Politics

PM says ‘limit to amount of taxpayer’s money’ that can be used to help rising energy bills

Boris Johnson has said there is a “limit to the amount of taxpayers’ money” that can be used to address rising bills ahead of...

Science

Only 3 Years Left to Avoid Climate Catastrophe: UN Report

The world must cut down greenhouse gas emissions by half by 2030 to avoid the catastrophic impacts of climate change, a new UN report...

Business

Treasury blocks household insulation expansion plans amid cost of living crisis

The Treasury has blocked a proposal to expand the energy scheme to upgrade household insulation and energy efficiency, Sky News understands. It had been...

‘I-65 killer’ who assaulted and shot dead three motel clerks identified after 30 years

US police have identified the so-called “I-65 Killer”, also known as the “Days Inn Killer”, who murdered three motel clerks near a Midwest highway...

Science

Mars More Seismically Active Than Previously Thought, Researchers Say

Mars is much more similar to Earth than previously thought. Researchers have found that the Red Planet is experiencing ‘Marsquakes’ due to ongoing volcanic...

Science

NASA Delays Final SLS Rocket Test for Moon Shot: Here’s Why

The latest test of NASA’s giant Moon rocket SLS has been pushed back to allow for a SpaceX rocket to launch later this week,...