Warhound launches with $200 million to develop genetically engineered working dogs
The Texas-based startup plans to clone selected working dogs, edit genes linked to health conditions and equip dogs for military and emergency work.
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Tour de France Femmes route through Derbyshire takes in Winnats and Snake passes
The 2027 race’s second stage will cross the Peak District from Manchester to Sheffield, with almost 3,000 metres of climbing and road closures along the route.
Asian football chief backs Infantino’s FIFA re-election bid after rights-plan dispute
AFC president Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al-Khalifa pledged support for Gianni Infantino at a Tokyo congress, despite their earlier clash over FIFA commercial rights.
Jim Chalmers says Treasury is revising growth and unemployment forecasts
Australia’s treasurer says higher inflation and interest rates are weighing on the economy. The revised forecasts are being prepared for December’s midyear budget update.
Bears flagged for rare illegal forward handoff against Patriots
Caleb Williams handed the ball to guard Joe Thuney on a trick play in Chicago’s 30-24 win over New England. CBS Sports says the penalty had not been called since 2010.
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Caleb Williams leads Bears past Patriots 30-24 as Chicago withstands late push
Williams threw for 308 yards and two touchdowns in Chicago’s Thursday night win, which ended New England’s three-game winning streak.
Nugent-Hopkins wins shootout as Oilers beat Hurricanes 6-5
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored the deciding shootout goal in his season debut after Connor McDavid tied the game late for Edmonton.
RBI sets ₹14,425 redemption price for 2018–19 Series-II sovereign gold bonds
The bonds reach their eight-year redemption date on October 23. Outlook Money calculates different price gains for standard-price buyers and online applicants who received a...
Most executives in Herald survey question Greens’ coalition credibility
Two-thirds of surveyed chief executives and chairs said the Green Party’s co-leaders had not made it a credible partner for a Labour-led government.
Mother Japanese house bats’ heart rates rise at their own pups’ calls, study finds
An experiment with four mothers found different heart-rate responses to calls from their own pups and unrelated pups, but the measurements cannot reveal what the bats felt.
Beau Lamarre-Condon trial hears friend’s account of alleged confession
A friend told a Sydney murder trial that the former police officer said he had killed people and asked for help cleaning up. Lamarre-Condon has pleaded not guilty.
Nepal says it will receive $20 million in climate fund aid after deadly flood
The government-announced support would cover less than 1% of estimated reconstruction costs after the August disaster, Reuters reported.
Alan Jones accuser’s mother denies taking advantage of his generosity in court
The mother rejected a defence claim about why she stayed in contact with the broadcaster after her son alleged an assault. Jones has pleaded not guilty to 21 charges.
Appalachian State beats unbeaten James Madison 34-31 on London's overtime field goal
James London's 40-yard kick ended a game that James Madison had tied with three seconds left in regulation, handing the Dukes their first loss of the season.
Lee Jae Myung calls for advance warnings and a government plan to prevent violent crime
South Korea’s president urged officials at a Seoul meeting to identify warning signs before attacks and draw up a response across government agencies.
Barron records four points as Blues beat Golden Knights 6-2
Justin Barron scored his first goal for St. Louis and added three assists in a home win that sent Vegas to its second straight defeat.
Australia sanctions two North Koreans and two companies over alleged IT worker scheme
Australia says the sanctions target people and companies linked to fraudulent online work that raised money for North Korean government agencies.
Chicago Bears honor Mike Ditka at first home game since his death
The Bears held a moment of silence for their former coach as fans and players joined tributes at Soldier Field during the game against New England.