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Nebraska’s Wide, Rolling Domain

The Nebraska Sandhills—the largest system of sand dunes in the Western Hemisphere—stretch across about one-quarter of the state.

science  Jun 16, 2026

The Guardian Culture

Wannabe despot, dashing diplomat or boring back-office swot? Greece’s founding father divides opinion

He built modern Greece from the ground up, but Ioannis Kapodistrias remains a controversial figure. A new biopic throws light on this overlooked titan of European history On a hilltop in central Corfu, a marble bust carved in the classical style gazes skyward, lean, fine-featured and composed to the point of austerity. There is no uniform, no decorations, nor symbols of office, just a name cut into the base in Greek capitals: Ι Α ΚΑΠΟΔΙΣΤΡΙΑΣ. The bust stands alone in the gardens of Koukouritsa,

entertainment  Jun 16, 2026

The Guardian

Sweden votes to back laws reinforcing its immigration crackdown

So-called ‘good behaviour’ legislation fiercely criticised by opposition politicians and rights groupsSweden’s parliament has voted to escalate the country’s crackdown on immigrant rights, backing laws that allow authorities to revoke residency permits based on a vague criteria of bad behaviour and obliging most public sector workers to report anyone suspected of being undocumented.The new legislation comes ahead of parliamentary elections in September, pitting the centre-right government, which

general  Jun 16, 2026

The Guardian

Labour MPs doubt EHRC guidance on court’s biological sex ruling is workable

Exclusive: Commons motion calls for code of practice to be blocked amid concerns over impact on transgender peopleA number of Labour MPs are increasingly doubtful that the guidance on how organisations should implement the supreme court ruling on sex as it applies in the Equality Act is workable in the real world, with some predicting it will unleash a wave of competing legal claims.A total of 135 MPs, 69 of them from Labour, have signed a Commons motion calling for the code of practice drafted

general  Jun 16, 2026

Financial Times

Economists bet on higher rates as Kevin Warsh takes reins at the Fed

Former financier to chair meeting for first time with inflation well above the US central bank’s target

business  Jun 16, 2026

Financial Times

The human brain is not a machine

This common comparison invites us to see ourselves as sub-optimal alternatives to AI agents

business  Jun 16, 2026

Financial Times

JPMorgan plans Chase expansion into Europe’s largest markets

US lender eyes France, Spain and Italy as it aims to grow digital bank

business  Jun 16, 2026

Financial Times

Europe’s AI champion Mistral vulnerable to Russian disinformation, study finds

Open-source generative models are worse at removing false news than others, according to Estonian researchers

business  Jun 16, 2026

Financial Times

Strait of Hormuz flow will take ‘weeks’ to resume, largest tanker operator warns

Mitsui OSK Lines boss cautions that fleet owners need to build confidence after US-Iran deal

business  Jun 16, 2026

Financial Times

Private equity bosses warn of AI threat to bets on law and accountancy

Buyout groups that have invested heavily in professional services face disruption from developing technology

business  Jun 16, 2026

Financial Times

The price of risk is falling in a more dangerous world

Capital is pouring into insurance because of high returns and low volatility. But some professionals are worried about mispricing

business  Jun 16, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

The Two Clear Winners Are Iran and Markets

The deal hasn’t had much impact as yet on central banks and rate decisions.

business  Jun 16, 2026

Financial Times

Hedge funds bet against European carmakers on Chinese competition fears

Long-term debt and equity targeted as tens of billions of euros wiped off sector’s market value

business  Jun 16, 2026

Financial Times

The reclusive heirs in line for billions when Europe’s top tankmaker lists

Unlikely cast of characters who own half of KNDS set for a windfall as Berlin prepares to buy in at an up to €20bn valuation

business  Jun 16, 2026

Financial Times

HR must manage AI bots as well as humans, says Accenture executive

Matt Prebble says businesses will be forced to rethink leadership models

business  Jun 16, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Bank of Japan Hike Shows Inflation Worries, Strategists Say

Bank of Japan’s decision to raise rates on Tuesday in a widely expected move reflected the central bank’s concerns about inflation, strategists say.

business  Jun 16, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Vietnam Stocks See Biggest Foreign Inflows in Nearly Six Years

Vietnamese shares saw the biggest daily foreign inflows in nearly six years, in a sign of renewed global investor interest in the Southeast Asian market as the Middle East tensions eased.

business  Jun 16, 2026

BBC World

Trust in news hits a new low, research suggests

The Reuters Institute records its lowest trust figures since the annual research began in 2015.

general  Jun 16, 2026

BBC Sport

Just scores double but New Zealand held by Iran in entertaining game

Iran twice come from behind to draw 2-2 with New Zealand at the Los Angeles Stadium in their Group G encounter.

sports  Jun 16, 2026

Variety

Jon Stewart Slams Fighter Josh Hokit as a ‘F—ing A–hole’ For Saying ‘Michelle Obama Is a Man’ at UFC Freedom 250

On Monday night’s episode of “The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart slammed fighter Josh Hokit for saying Michelle Obama was a man during his post-fight interview at Sunday night’s UFC Freedom 250 event, which was hosted by the Trump administration on the White House lawn. After playing Hokit’s soundbite, Stewart said, “My God, what a fucking […]

entertainment  Jun 16, 2026