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Experimental Fusion Reactor Hits Net-Energy Milestone for Third Time
Researchers say repeatability — not raw output — is the headline result of the latest round of shots.
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Senate Passes Sweeping Infrastructure Bill After Months of Debate
After protracted negotiations, lawmakers approved a $1.2 trillion package targeting roads, broadband and the power grid.
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Ceasefire Holds Into Third Week as Mediators Push for Permanent Deal
Aid convoys are reaching previously cut-off areas as negotiators race against expiring deadlines.
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Gene-Editing Treatment Cures Rare Genetic Disease in Clinical Trial
All twelve participants showed durable remission a year after a single infusion, though long-term effects remain under study.
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City Mayors Form Cross-Party Coalition on Climate Adaptation
Eighty mayors from across the political spectrum have signed a joint pledge focused on heat, flooding and grid resilience.
Culture
Independent Cinemas Report First Box-Office Growth in Six Years
Audience numbers climbed at independent venues even as multiplex attendance continued to slide.
International
Global Tourism Rebound Remains Uneven, Industry Body Reports
Some regions have surpassed pre-pandemic visitor numbers; others remain 30% below.
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Deep-Sea Survey Catalogues Dozens of New Species off the Pacific Ridge
A six-week expedition produced what may be the richest single haul of unknown deep-sea fauna in two decades.
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Election Watchdog Warns of Deepfake Surge Ahead of Local Races
Misleading AI-generated audio clips are spreading faster than fact-checkers can respond, the agency reports.
Culture
Vinyl Outsells CDs for Eighth Consecutive Year
Sales of new vinyl records have grown steadily even as overall physical-music sales decline.