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2026 MTV Video Music Awards: What You Didn’t See On TV

A superstar reunion, a Swift surprise, pink-veiled Madonna fans and more.

  • Madonna and Taylor Swift top nominees at 2026 MTV Video Music Awards
  • Madonna wins seven trophies, including Artist of the Year, Best Dance, and Best Collaboration
  • Behind-the-scenes encounter between Madonna and Swift at Peacock Theater

World

New Flyover Inaugurated in Karachi

Sindh Senior Minister for Information and Transport and Mass Transit Sharjeel Inam Memon inaugurated the Mosamiyat Flyover on Sunday as … Read More The post New Flyover Inaugurated in Karachi appeared…

Business

Ofcom blocks ‘unfair’ Openreach pricing scheme

The communications regulator has blocked Openreach’s new pricing scheme, arguing the proposed charges were “unfair” and granted it an unfair advantage over competitors. Ofcom has ordered Openreach, a fibre broadband network, to withdraw its ‘Incremental New to Openreach Offer’.

AI

Pro-Data Center Party Interrupted By Protesters in D.C.

A party was held in D.C. to celebrate data centers, which have become a flashpoint in the debate over AI’s rapid expansion.

  • Pro-data center party held in D.C. amid opposition to construction.
  • Protester interrupts celebration with passionate rant against water usage.
  • Chant of "USA!" persists despite protest during the event.

AI

A bestselling novel was pulled from a French literary prize after AI accusations – what next?

The latest literary AI scandal forces us to question what we expect of writers. Some French authors argue AI is now part of our lives – and authorship is evolving.

  • French literary world shaken by AI accusations against Thélyson Orélien's novel.
  • C était Ça ou Mourir withdrawn from Goncourt Academy shortlist due to AI concerns.
  • Orélien denies AI use, alleges racist attacks and compiles evidence to support claims.

Science

18 pictures show how profoundly large our cosmos is

Cosmically, humanity is a mere drop in the Universe’s vast ocean. This image, taken from the International Space Station by astronaut Karen Nyberg in 2013, shows the two largest islands on the southern part of the Mascarene Plateau: Réunion, in the foreground, and Mauritius, partially covered by clouds.

Health & Medicine

Hospitals risk SHA lockout as current contracts expire Wednesday

Hospitals and other healthcare providers risk losing access to SHA systems and being barred from serving SHA beneficiaries from October 1 if they fail to complete new contracts before the expiry of…

  • Kenya's hospitals risk SHA lockout post-September 30, 2026.
  • Current contracts expire Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
  • Facilities must secure new contracts by October 1, 2026.
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