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"Harry Potter" fans divert undersea power cable to avoid Dobby's memorial in Wales

The CEO of Etchea Energy described being inundated with calls after inadvertently planning an underground cable beneath a memorial to the fictional "Harry Potter" character.

Sources: Bears' Luther Burden III expected to miss preseason

Bears receiver Luther Burden III is expected to miss the preseason with a groin injury, but the team believes he'll be ready for Week 1 vs. Carolina, sources told ESPN.

Live updates: Bitcoin steady above $65,100 as Strategy reports 1,690 BTC sale

The market rose even as the Senate left the crypto bill unpassed before its recess, with steady ETF inflows and a softer dollar doing more for prices than Washington.

The White House tries (and fails) to put a positive spin on ugly economic results

“If you look at the overall economy, then things are really, really booming,” the White House’s top economist said, despite reality.

Kim Kardashian's Hidden Hills home broken into; man arrested after stealing car

A Hidden Hills home belonging to Kim Kardashian was burglarized over the weekend, resulting in the arrest of one man, authorities confirmed.

Zuckerberg wants personal superintelligence available to everyone

Mark Zuckerberg outlined his vision for personal superintelligence for everyone, arguing Meta is focused on empowering individuals rather than concentrating AI power among a few.

Flood death toll in India's Assam reaches 100 as thousands lose their homes

Days of heavy monsoon rain has caused rivers, including the Brahmaputra, to overflow, inundating communities, disrupting livelihoods and damaging infrastructure.

Barrick, Newmont settle dispute with $1.95B deal

Nevada settlement clears a hurdle for Barrick’s North American IPO as rising costs and leadership scrutiny weigh on the miner.

Hunter Henry, Patriots agree on two-year extension

Tight end Hunter Henry has spent the last five seasons in New England and his run is set to continue beyond the 2026 season.

Oil rises 3% as Iran tempers hopes of Hormuz reopening

By Arathy Somasekhar HOUSTON, Aug 10 (Reuters) - Oil prices jumped 3% on Monday after Iran said the U.S. must lift sanctions on Tehran, pay reparations and meet a number of other conditions before the

SpaceX Stock Hits Resistance at its $135 IPO Price After Earnings, Share Unlock

SpaceX stock briefly moved above its $135 IPO price after last week's big rebound. Cathie Wood, ARK Invest buy $15 mil of SPCX.

The Jason Arday controversy: Explaining the University of Cambridge scandal rocking British academia

A high-profile plagiarism row has led to one of the biggest academic scandals in the UK's history. It centers on Professor Jason Arday, the new poster boy in an ongoing culture war centered around "wokeness" and DEI. His controversial memoir is set to published later this month.