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One of the World’s Largest Geothermal Networks Is Buried Beneath a Corporate Campus in Rural Wisconsin
VERONA, Wis.—You only need a glance at the “Intergalactic Headquarters” of Epic Systems to realize the corporate campus of this medical records software company is not a typical office park. Buildings resemble Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory, the...

Gotham FC’s recent mojo to be put to test vs. NWSL-best Kansas City
This was back on July 30, when Gotham FC was coming out of the National Women’s Soccer League’s international break in eighth place, having sunk as low as 10th a couple of weeks prior to the hiatus and inspired no one with their league form. “We’d...
Wondrous Xinjiang: Aquaculture thrives in China's Taklimakan Desert
URUMQI, Oct. 11 (Xinhua) -- In a remarkable transformation, the barren expanse of China's Taklimakan Desert -- long known as the "Sea of Death" -- is now thriving with aquaculture, yielding a rich variety of high-quality fresh seafood. At a...

Chilkey ND104 mechanical keyboard heads to Kickstarter on October 15 with unique storage compartment and display Chilkey’s ND104 mechanical keyboard launches on Kickstarter October 15 with six colors, ISO layout option, tri-mode wireless, and early…
The Chilkey ND104 (pictured) features a built-in calculator screen above the num pad. (Image source: Chilkey - edited) Chilkey’s ND104 mechanical keyboard launches on Kickstarter October 15 with six colors, ISO layout option, tri-mode wireless,...

Cameroon's 2025 Presidential Race: Profiles of the 13 Contenders in a High-Stakes Contest for Change
Yaoundé, Cameroon – October 11, 2025 – As Cameroon stands on the precipice of its presidential election tomorrow, October 12, the nation grapples with profound questions of continuity, reform, and renewal. At 92 years old, incumbent President Paul...
Chinese envoy voices concern over U.S. actions in Caribbean
UNITED NATIONS, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese envoy on Friday expressed deep concern over rising tensions in the Caribbean, blaming U.S. military operations near Venezuela for destabilizing the region. The United States has recently deployed...

Two more generations before Jews and Arabs can live in peace, says Vatican’s top man in Jerusalem
Open this photo in gallery:Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, speaks during Sunday morning mass at the Roman Catholic Church of the Holy Family in Gaza City on July 20, 2025.OMAR AL-QATTAA/AFP/Getty Images Cardinal...
Crypto spent millions to defeat Sherrod Brown and elect allies. It's ready for a repeat in 2026
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — At a five-star resort tucked in the mountains of Jackson Hole, Wyoming, the cryptocurrency industry was celebrating a historic start to the year on Capitol Hill. Its priorities were sailing through Congress with unusual speed...

Refusing ‘position of fear,’ Broadview’s mayor deals with ICE and a national spotlight
From a back row of Jordan Temple Church, Katrina Thompson wiped her eyes, got to her feet and raised her hands in prayer as a black-and-white clad choir sang about the excellence of God. When the Rev. Stephen Richardson took the lectern, she...

History's Headlines: William Blumer and his bank
In the early 1870s, Allentown and the entire Lehigh Valley was booming. Iron furnaces along the Lehigh River were sending smokey columns skyward, producing iron rails on which the puffing steam locomotives of prosperity rode. South Bethlehem...

‘Take action against terror groups like we did’: Afghanistan’s message to Pakistan from Indian soil
During his visit to India on Friday, Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi sent a sharp message to Pakistan, urging it to take action against terror groups as Afghanistan has done to promote peace. Referring to groups such as Lashkar-e-Taiba...

HART: Schumer’s Government Shutdown: Notice anything different? Exactly.
The Democrats cry about the consequence of the government shutdown they orchestrated. Tens of thousands of government workers have been thrown out of their jobs and are not working. It shut down the CDC, NIH, Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms and the...

Trump may use Insurrection Act. Here's a history of how it's been used
WASHINGTON − President Donald Trump says he’d consider invoking the Insurrection Act of 1807 to fight crime and battle protesters in Democratic-controlled cities. “I’d do it if it was necessary," if courts block his deployment of National Guard...

DAVID SHRIBMAN: The muddy line between religion and politics
Of the many changes in our politics — the movement of political power from the Northeast and Midwest to the South and West, the coarsening of our national conversation, the transformations wrought by technological change, including the internet...
Trump’s invasion: The president has no authority for military deployments to US cities
President Donald Trump is trying to break evermore rules and laws is his expanding misuse of the National Guard he wants deployed in Democratic cities. Last week, Oregon Federal Judge Karin Immergut, appointed by Trump himself, was unequivocal:...

Lithuania’s M Films Bows Trailer of Warsaw-Selected ‘Hunger Strike Breakfast’: ’I Used to Watch Russian Tanks From My Friend’s Flat,’ Says Karolis Kaupinis (EXCLUSIVE)
Hot Lithuanian producer Marija Razgutė of M-Films, credited for the award-winning films “Slow” in Sundance 2023 and “The Visitor” in Karlovy Vary this year, has unveiled a teaser trailer of the absurdist drama “Hunger Strike Breakfast,” by Karolis...

Cameroon Braces for Presidential Poll: Paul Biya's Grip on Power Tested Amid Calls for Change
Yaoundé, Cameroon – October 11, 2025 – As the sun rises over the bustling markets of Yaoundé and the misty highlands of Bamenda, Cameroon stands on the precipice of a pivotal moment. Tomorrow, October 12, more than 8.2 million registered voters...

BOWLER: Canada’s democracy is running on fumes
Breadcrumb Trail Links Opinion Columnists Published Oct 11, 2025 • Last updated 9 minutes ago • 3 minute read The 1982 Constitution enshrined a Charter of Rights and Freedoms promising equality for all, and then immediately allowed governments to...

Bihar: Setback for JD-U as Key Leaders Join RJD Amid Seat-Sharing Chaos
Patna: Amid ongoing confusion over seat-sharing within the NDA, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s party, Janata Dal-United (JD-U), suffered a major jolt on Friday when several key leaders — including a former MP, a former MLA, and the son of a...

No-peace deal: Trump’s Gaza plan may secure a hostage exchange, but it is unlikely to stop the war
The Sukkot holiday lasts for a week. This year, it began on the evening of Oct. 6 and will end on Oct. 13 — meaning the timeline Netanyahu alluded to will come to a close on Monday. As of now, 48 hostages remain in the Gaza Strip — 47 of the 251...