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United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has publicly challenged major powers, declaring 'their power isn't so super' in remarks widely read as a veiled criticism of Donald Trump and his administration. The comments, made at the UN, urged big powers to act responsibly and reflect on their global conduct. The pointed language has drawn broad attention, with observers debating whether the UN chief was directly targeting Washington's policies and Trump's approach to international affairs.

A new essay on a Science magazine blog digs into a case where trace impurities in a chemical compound turned out to matter far more than expected, tracing how researchers tracked down the contaminant and what it reveals about quality control in chemistry. Readers in technical communities are sharing the piece, appreciating its detailed storytelling about an overlooked aspect of laboratory work.

A Gizmodo article digs into the plot of Tom Cruise's film 'Digger', with spoilers, arguing the movie's story deserves closer discussion. Readers are weighing in on the film's twist and what it means for Cruise's recent run of projects. Details beyond the headline are limited, but the piece is prompting conversation among film fans online.

World of Warcraft players are digging into the patch notes for update 12.1.5 of the Midnight expansion, which launches on October 13. The mid-expansion content update is drawing attention as players review what changes and additions are coming to the game.

Brown bears in the region are omnivores whose diet follows seasonal food availability. In summer and autumn they eat intensively to build up fat reserves for winter hibernation, a phase known as hyperphagia. During this time they dig in the soil for roots and insects, drawing public interest in wildlife behaviour.

A line from Heraclitus's Fragments — 'Men dig tons of earth to find an ounce of gold' — is being quoted and shared in online reading and philosophy communities. The ancient Greek philosopher's aphorism is striking a chord with book lovers discussing classical texts, prompting reflection on effort, value and what people are willing to endure for small rewards.

An allotment holder has shown the plot at the end of September, with cloches protecting newly planted autumn garlic and onions. The crops are hardy, but a visiting badger has been digging in the soft, moist ground looking for worms, so the covers keep it off the beds.

Howard University's 'The Dig' has released a new episode of its series 'The Journey', examining the future of medicine and the training of the next generation of physicians. The episode highlights how medical education is evolving and the challenges facing aspiring doctors as they prepare for careers in a rapidly changing healthcare landscape.

Liam Gallagher has publicly traded insults with Coronation Street actor Charlie Lawson after Lawson made a dig at Oasis. The pair exchanged barbs in the press, adding a celebrity sideshow to buzz around the band. Readers are following the spat as light entertainment amid renewed interest in Oasis.

Coffee Stain's factory-building game Satisfactory is getting its first paid expansion, called Core Values. Instead of building upward, players will dig beneath the surface on the planet MASSAGE-2(A-B)b, constructing underground factory networks with new resources, plants, creatures and production chains. It marks a notable shift for the game, which until now received free updates, and fans are weighing in on the paid model and the subterranean direction.

A new Formula 1 mailbag from The Athletic digs into the fallout from the Baku Grand Prix, asking readers whether Max Verstappen's recent complaints mark him as a whiner or a perfectionist. The piece also touches on Franco Colapinto and Lando Norris, unpacking what the Azerbaijan weekend revealed about the title fight and driver tensions.

The 28 stations of Japan's JNN network, anchored by Tokyo broadcaster TBS, will integrate their transmission into a unified 'TV master' system, a first for terrestrial broadcasting. The move would allow nationwide feeds to be coordinated centrally and enable faster, more flexible broadcasting when a large-scale disaster strikes.