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Nuclear fusion breakthrough overcomes key barrier to limitless clean energy
‘Fusion energy is the ultimate energy source for humanity,’ researchers say
2-min read - NewsThe Independent
Bully dog found beheaded, burnt and cut into pieces near children’s playground
A dog walker made the horrific discovery on Tuesday morning
2-min read - BusinessAssociated Press
US applications for jobless claims fall to lowest level in 9 weeks
Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week as the labor market continues to hold up despite higher interest rates imposed by the Federal Reserve in its bid to curb inflation. The Labor Department reported Thursday that unemployment claims for the week ending April 20 fell by 5,000 to 207,000 from 212,000 the previous week. Weekly unemployment claims are considered a proxy for the number of U.S. layoffs in a given week and a sign of where the job market is headed.
2-min read - NewsThe Independent
Watch live: China launches rocket carrying three astronauts to Tiangong space station
Watch live as China launches the Shenzhou-18 mission at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, carrying three astronauts to the Chinese Space Station on Thursday, 25 April. Today's launch marks more than two decades of Chinese human spaceflight. The three-member crew will relieve the current team who have been manning Tiangong space station since October 2023.
1-min read - NewsThe Independent
Cambridge University college hiring new cleaners after messy room photos sparked student fury
Exclusive: The college is looking to fill multiple positions
4-min read - NewsThe Independent
Antony Blinken lands in China to talk trade practices and Russia support
Top US diplomat is set for fraught discussions with foreign minister Wang Yi and possibly president Xi Jinping
3-min read - EntertainmentThe Independent
Baby Reindeer star Jessica Gunning urges fans not to look for ‘real’ Martha
Some curious viewers of the hit Netflix miniseries have tried to track down its real-life figures
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