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Fans in Dollywood react to death of music star, actor and beloved figure Dolly Parton at 80

Fans visiting Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, reacted Wednesday to the death of country music icon Dolly Parton at 80.

Army picks 5 companies to build, operate nuclear microreactors at military bases

The Army has selected five companies to build and operate nuclear microreactors on five military installations across the country, the service announced Wednesday.

China Working on AI-Powered Hypersonic Missiles

The Chinese military is studying the use of artificial intelligence to boost the capabilities of its hypersonic missiles in defeating U.S. missile defenses, according to an Air Force think tank report.

Three Marines receive belated awards for their actions during Abbey Gate bombing in Afghanistan

When a member of Afghanistan's Islamic State affiliate triggered a suicide bomb outside Abbey Gate at the Kabul airport five years ago, the troops from the 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines lived up to their nickname: the Professionals.

Yayoi Kusama, who splashed polka dots across the art world, dies at 97 in Tokyo

Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, who splashed her signature polka dots on paintings, sculptures and museum installations around the world, has died, her studio said Thursday. She was 97.

An Appeal to Congress for Impartial Suffrage

Statesmen, beware what you do. The destiny of unborn and unnumbered generations is in your hands.

CNBC Daily Open: Does Nvidia need a hug?

Reports emerge that Nvidia could be in talks to buy Hugging Face, after the AI giant soars past revenue forecasts, sending the stock higher.

Kolkhoz by Emmanuel Carrère review

The author of The Adversary and Yoga unearths a history that includes the Nazis, Russia, and the Académie Française

Architourism in France: the retro futurist seaside town near Montpellier that’s out of this world

Built in the 60s and 70s to curb a holiday exodus to Spain, with apartments inspired by Mayan pyramids and featuring ‘intergalactic curves’, La Grande-Motte is having another moment in the sun with fans of modern architecture

Qantas Profit Falls Nearly 14 Percent as Middle East War Adds $420 Million Fuel Hit

Domestic flying still delivered $1.44 billion in earnings for the company despite the higher fuel bill.

COVID Antivirals Less Effective Than First Thought, Research Finds

Taxpayers have poured $2 billion into oral antivirals, but researchers say falling risk and changing virus strains mean it's time to reassess.

Murderer Who Killed Love Rival in Spontaneous Rage Handed 23-year Sentence

The court heard the 24-year-old victim was killed the day before his birthday and left behind nine siblings.