Britain's giant rat problem

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August 15, 2025

TALKING POINTS

Is Trump America's CEO?

The party of free enterprise turns to 'cronyism'

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Shohei Ohtani is caught in a financial controversy — again

The controversy concerns Ohtani and his agent, Nez Balelo

Picture of the day

Iron fists

Robots face off in a boxing match at the first World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, China. Over 500 robot athletes in 280 teams from 16 countries are competing in 26 events ranging from soccer and martial arts to sorting medication and cleaning up.
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THE EXPLAINER

Britain's giant rat problem

New data has revealed that Britain is experiencing a significant rat problem, with more than half a million infestations reported in the past two years.

UNDER THE RADAR

Hurricanes are not exclusive to Earth. They can happen in space.

These storms may cause navigational problems

quote of the day

'This is the gravest threat to home rule that the district has ever faced, and we are fighting to stop it.'

Washington, D.C., Attorney General Brian Schwalb, in a new lawsuit, challenging Trump's federal takeover of the capital because of alleged crime rates. It's an "affront to the dignity and autonomy" of D.C.'s citizens, he said.

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