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Scientists have developed a new way to control quantum systems that can make their behavior appear more consistent with time moving backward rather than forward. The research, published in Physical Review X, introduces quantum control protocols that reshape a system’s “arrow of time,” the concept that time naturally moves in only one direction. The approach could eventually support new methods for extracting energy from quantum systems and preparing quantum states. A quantum system, such as a group of qubits, follows the rules of quantum mechanics rather than classical physics. Using the newly developed control protocols, researchers can suppress the usual…

Argentina meet Cape Verde in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 on Friday. Cape Verde’s players deserve a great deal of credit for reaching the knockout stage of this tournament. The Blue Sharks, led by goalkeeper Vozinha, drew 0-0 with Spain, 2-2 with Uruguay, and 0-0 with Saudi Arabia during the group stage. The players displayed remarkable resilience and courage in all three games, and now face the reigning world champions and a rampant Argentinian attack led by Lionel Messi.Kickoff for Argentina vs. Cape Verde is at 6 p.m. ET in Miami. The latest Argentina vs. Cape Verde odds…

Television host and media personality Morayo Afolabi-Brown has revealed that she recently received an abusive phone call from someone who repeatedly cursed her over the questions she asks guests during interviews, insisting that asking tough questions is simply part of her job. Speaking in a video shared on her Instagram page on Friday, the host of The Morayo Show and former co-host of Your View recounted the incident, saying she was shocked that someone would go as far as calling her personally to attack her over her work. “I got a call from somebody who rained curses on me. She…

Thousands of church leaders, entrepreneurs, business executives, professionals and delegates from Nigeria and across the world are expected in Delta State as The Master’s Place International Church hosts its 2026 International Founders Conference (IFC) from July 13 to 17. The conference, themed “Territorial Enlargement – Give Me More Land” (1 Chronicles 4:10), will focus on expanding leadership capacity, strengthening institutions and driving transformational impact in ministry, business and governance. The five-day event will feature plenary sessions, syndicate meetings, Fresh Fire services and impartation sessions aimed at equipping participants with practical leadership principles for personal, organisational and national development. Founder of…

Taylor Swift’s fans gathered in the heat outside New York’s Madison Square Garden on Friday for her wedding – or at least the celebration of it – to Travis Kelce, and the sense of being close to the superstar singer-songwriter and her NFL champion groom on their big day.Whether or not Swift and Kelce have already tied the knot, which has been at the center of contradictory reports, fans said they were thrilled at the union – and the location.Hundreds of police officers were deployed to the areas surrounding Madison Square Garden on 3 July 2026. Photograph: Porter/AdMedia/MediaPunch/Shutterstock“I think it’s…

Air Peace has successfully completed its third humanitarian evacuation mission from South Africa, safely airlifting 268 Nigerian nationals back home in partnership with the Federal Government of Nigeria. The special evacuation flight was operated with the airline’s Boeing 777-200 wide-body aircraft, once again deploying Air Peace’s long-haul capabilities in support of the Federal Government’s ongoing efforts to ensure the safety and voluntary return of Nigerians affected by the recent xenophobic tensions in South Africa. With the successful completion of today’s operation, Air Peace has now safely evacuated a total of 801 Nigerians across three humanitarian missions, following the airlift of…

Three startups are providing the fireworks for the Department of Energy’s Fourth of July celebrations by meeting a major nuclear milestone. They’ve turned on new reactors as part of a pilot program aimed at kick-starting what Energy Secretary Chris Wright calls “America’s nuclear renaissance” to develop and deploy the next generation of atomic energy.Other companies in the pilot program have signaled that they may reach criticality—a term used to describe a nuclear reactor sustaining a chain reaction, a key step in providing power—shortly after July 4, following a deadline set by President Donald Trump in an executive order last year.…

Asked at England’s training session on Friday about the possibility of the game being moved, winger Marcus Rashford said the change was “not ideal” but the squad would deal with it.”I think for us it’s the same how we prepare for the game,” he said. “It has to be the same.”We have to be focused. We have to be ready for anything. I think it’s one of our strengths as a group. “Everyone, including the players and staff… we are ready for whatever challenges get thrown at us. So obviously it’s not ideal but also it doesn’t really matter.”The build-up…

Malta is back in the international film spotlight. The island nation hosted the fourth edition of its Mediterrane Film Festival in late June by welcoming Hollywood talent like Colin Trevorrow, Renny Harlin, Famke Janssen, Derek Kolstad, Dove Cameron, Andy Tennant, John Cleese, Omar Epps, DeWanda Wise, Robin Tunney, Jack Whitehall and more for the festivities. Amid his hectic schedule, Johann Grech, Malta’s main man at the center of its film industry as commissioner, sat with The Hollywood Reporter for a status update on his ambitious plans for a new land-sea soundstage, a new €2 million scholarship fund and his view…

At Wimbledon this week, Naomi Osaka walked on to court wearing frills, a bustle, outsized bows and extended sleeves. Based on Japan’s ceremonial dress, as well as Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill, the pieces designed by Hana Yagi conformed to the all-white Wimbledon dress code but the first one was so high-fashion that it debuted on Vogue before it was seen near a tennis court.Osaka, who in January went viral at the Australian Open for wearing an outlandish design with mega-pleats based on the look of a jellyfish, is leading the way when it comes to experimental “walk-on fits”. But other…