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Suicide is up among Black Americans. We need to talk about it.
Black suicide rates have increased more than 50% over the past decade, with rates among Black youth rising particularly sharply and firearms playing a significant role in fatalities.
South Korea recalls Ukraine ambassador over prisoner-of-war row
South Korea announced it will recall its ambassador to Ukraine amid a diplomatic dispute over the transfer of two captured North Korean soldiers to Seoul.
ICE has quietly used this warehouse as a detention facility all summer, neighbors say
An NPR investigation found signs that a New Jersey warehouse purchased by the Department of Homeland Security is being used to detain migrants, despite a court order prohibiting its conversion to a detention facility.
July 2026 was worst on record for wildfires in England, data shows
July 2026 marked England’s worst month on record for wildfires with 624 incidents, as provisional data confirms the year as the second worst since records began in 2010.
Residents airlifted to safety in central Chile as El Niño blamed for torrential rains
Authorities in central Chile airlifted residents to safety as the Mapocho river flooded the city of Talagante following torrential rains attributed to El Niño conditions.
Bear kills man in home attack near Mongolian capital
A bear fatally attacked a man in his home near Ulaanbaatar overnight Wednesday, also severely injuring a woman. The incident marks an escalating trend of bear encounters near Mongolia’s capital.
‘Every day there is killing’: Gazans face Israeli strikes despite ceasefire as peace deal stalls
More than 1,400 people have been killed in Gaza since a ceasefire began last October, with Israeli strikes continuing almost daily despite the peace agreement, according to local health officials.
Bechi: Teacher who sexually abused pupil back in Indonesia jail after BBC investigation
A former teacher in Indonesia who was convicted of sexually assaulting a student has been returned to prison after a BBC investigation revealed he was secretly released on parole early.
Can Sánchez convince Spanish voters he is their best hope for fairer housing?
Spain’s housing crisis has intensified following an elderly woman’s eviction and death, prompting the socialist government to propose emergency measures and call a snap election for late November.
Arizona congressional candidate says she was raped while repairing campaign sign
An Arizona Democratic congressional candidate reported being raped while repairing campaign signs in Sun City on August 14, filing a report with authorities two weeks later.
London voters go to polls for Holborn and St Pancras by-election
Londoners voted in a by-election for the Holborn and St Pancras seat, with the Green Party challenging Labour’s control of the traditionally safe district held continuously since 1983.
Syria calls for independent probe into sinking of ship in Black Sea
Syria has called for an independent investigation into a cargo ship’s sinking in the Black Sea, with 10 crew members, including nine Syrians, remaining missing after search operations ended.
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Millionaire tax no more? Rightwing groups lead effort to repeal Washington state law
Washington state voters will decide the fate of a 9.9% income tax on earnings above $1 million, with a conservative-backed initiative seeking to repeal the measure signed into law earlier this year.
Electric-shock gloves ICE plans to use inflicted intense pain in army study
Immigration and Customs Enforcement signed a $16.7 million contract to purchase 6,000 electric-shock gloves, following a military study showing they caused intense pain and immediate compliance among participants.
Trump administration sued over plans to send election monitors to voting sites
The NAACP has sued the Trump administration over plans to deploy approximately 1,000 election monitors to polling stations during next month’s midterm elections, citing concerns about voter intimidation and interference.
Paxton admits Trump’s Iran war and US gas prices are plaguing Republicans in leaked audio
Texas Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton acknowledged in leaked audio that rising fuel prices from Trump’s Iran war and other federal factors are damaging his party’s electoral prospects ahead of midterm elections.
EU drops sponsorship of disinformation conference at Trump officials’ request
The Trump administration pressured multiple countries to withdraw sponsorship from a European disinformation conference, with Canada, Lithuania, and the EU subsequently removing their support after objecting to a panel characterizing the US as a foreign information threat.
Arizona congressional candidate says she was raped while trying to repair campaign sign
Arizona congressional candidate Bernadette Greene-Placentia reported being raped in August while attempting to repair a campaign sign. The Democrat disclosed the incident publicly to encourage other survivors to speak out.
Democrats upbeat as unpopular Trump imperils Republican midterm hopes
Democrats express confidence ahead of midterm elections as recent polls show their candidates leading in traditionally Republican states, while Trump’s approval ratings remain at historic lows.
‘Deranged’ and ‘dangerous’ Trump calls for Iran to strike US cities amid historic ratings low | First Thing
President Trump suggested Iran could attack Los Angeles and San Diego at a Nebraska rally, prompting California officials to call his comments reckless. The remarks come as his approval rating reaches a historic low of 32%.
Veteran conservative lawyer quits Trump’s interior department and warns of ‘assault on the rule of law’
An 18-year Interior Department attorney resigned in protest, citing what he describes as an “assault on the rule of law” under the Trump administration, particularly regarding offshore drilling exemptions from environmental laws.
US justice department moves to strip citizenship of 40 naturalized citizens
The Trump administration’s justice department filed denaturalization actions against 40 naturalized citizens accused of crimes, marking what authorities describe as the largest such initiative during his current term.
Election deniers stoke Trump-driven ballot security fears before midterms
Election deniers are making fresh claims about voting system vulnerabilities ahead of next month’s midterms, echoing Trump’s assertions about election security to justify expanded federal control over voting.
Whistleblower suit alleges Trump ordered FBI investigation on LA anti-ICE protesters
A whistleblower alleges that President Trump ordered the FBI to investigate anti-ICE protesters in Los Angeles during early 2025, prompting calls for federal accountability.
Relatives of Epstein victim appear in attack ad targeting Republican congressman
Relatives of a prominent Epstein victim appeared in a political attack ad against Republican congressman Jeff Crank, criticizing his initial resistance to releasing federal investigative files on the financier.
Republican Ken Paxton admits forces in DC control his Texas Senate campaign
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, Trump’s chosen Republican Senate candidate, privately acknowledged limited control over his campaign due to outside influence from Washington, according to an audio recording.
Republicans criticize Steve Hilton for ‘creepy’ innuendo-filled campaign ad
Republican Steve Hilton faces backlash from party members over a sexually suggestive campaign advertisement released last week as he trails in the California gubernatorial race against Xavier Becerra.
Medicare for All remains key pressure point for Democrats before midterms
Medicare for All has emerged as a key dividing point within the Democratic Party ahead of midterm elections, with progressive candidates championing the proposal while centrists argue for incremental healthcare reforms.
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Labour could oversee worst parliament on record for living standards, study warns
A think tank warns Labour risks overseeing the worst parliament for living standards in modern records, with household incomes potentially declining by £440-£770 by 2029-30 due to energy and housing costs.
‘Stop throwing shade’ – the woman trying to stop firms leaving the UK
The London Stock Exchange’s chief urges the UK government to make the stock market more attractive to prevent major firms from delisting and moving overseas, warning of economic consequences.
Oil prices rise sharply on Middle East tensions and US hurricane threat
Oil prices surged 3.8% to $104 per barrel amid Middle East tensions and US hurricane threats, triggering selling across global bond and stock markets.
Supermarket shake-up: why Asda or Morrisons could vanish within a decade
Asda and Morrisons could disappear within a decade as industry consolidation looms, with Sainsbury’s holding key cards in potential merger talks between Britain’s major supermarket chains.
Battery tech: Europe hopes to make up ground in battery industry
European battery startups are pursuing nanotechnology innovations to compete globally, with companies like LeydenJar and Powall developing advanced components rather than entire batteries.
Europe’s car makers are in crisis. Will the threat of war rescue them?
European automakers facing commercial crisis are pivoting toward military vehicle production, with Ford, Renault, and Volkswagen bidding for defence contracts as rising geopolitical tensions prompt increased defence spending.
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ClickFix attacks infecting PCs and Macs are going viral
ClickFix attacks using fake CAPTCHA overlays have become a widespread threat infecting both PC and Mac users, with even state-sponsored hacking groups adopting the technique.
Nonprofit that tracks meteors taken down by “critical blow” from a cyberattack
The International Meteor Organization suffered a cyberattack that took much of its website offline, with the nonprofit expecting several weeks of partial downtime while transitioning to new infrastructure.
Fuel prices added to Google Maps as petrol and diesel costs soar
Google Maps will display fuel prices from UK forecourts starting Thursday, using government Fuel Finder data to help motorists locate cheaper petrol and diesel amid soaring costs.
‘Dystopian’: Co-op becomes latest firm to put staff under AI surveillance
Co-op Legal Services has deployed AI surveillance technology to monitor and score employee phone calls with customers seeking advice on wills and estates, drawing criticism from workers and unions.
Asos hackers took more personal details than first revealed, BBC finds
Asos confirms hackers accessed detailed customer profiles including names, addresses, phone numbers, and search histories, expanding on initial breach disclosures that claimed only basic contact details were compromised.
An undercover Google analyst infiltrated a notorious supply-chain hacking gang
Google revealed an undercover analyst infiltrated the hacker group TeamPCP, monitoring their supply-chain attacks from within and helping disrupt their operations before two alleged members were arrested in Australia.
Attackers have been exploiting critical Zimbra flaw to steal emails
Attackers have been exploiting a critical Zimbra Collaboration Suite vulnerability to remotely inject OS commands and steal emails and authentication credentials from organizations worldwide.
AI boom could trigger market shocks, Bank of England boss warns
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey warned that massive AI investment could trigger market shocks, cautioning that not all companies will succeed despite current high valuations.
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Energy In The News
U.S. Gulf Energy Hub Braces for Category 2 Hurricane
Tropical Storm Isaias is forecast to strengthen into a Category 2 hurricane this week, threatening offshore oil platforms and major Gulf Coast refineries including Chevron’s Pascagoula facility.
Google Secures 890 MW Of Nuclear Power from Constellation Energy
Google has secured 3,590 megawatts of power from Constellation Energy, with approximately 890 megawatts coming from new nuclear capacity, as major tech firms rush to secure electricity for data center expansion.
Global Diesel Crunch Fuels New Wave of Energy Nationalism
Global diesel supplies have tightened dramatically as major producers including China, Russia, and the U.S. implement export restrictions, prioritizing domestic demand over international markets amid geopolitical tensions.
New UK gas and oil projects are a ‘no-brainer’, says EDF boss
EDF Energy’s chief executive argues that approving two North Sea oil and gas projects aligns with net zero goals, joining renewable energy leaders advocating for expanded domestic fossil fuel production.
Europe’s Power Grid Is Digitalizing Faster Than Regulators Can Keep Up
Europe’s power grid is digitalizing faster than regulatory processes can manage, creating security vulnerabilities as renewable energy sources and distributed assets connect to the grid at unprecedented speeds.
Households in Great Britain ‘could owe energy suppliers £7bn by end of year’
Energy debt in Great Britain could reach £7bn by year-end as higher gas and electricity prices take effect, industry group warns amid Middle East tensions affecting fuel costs.
Climate Change In The News
In a warming Arctic, Inuit bear guards protect communities
In Nunatsiavut, Inuit bear guards trained through a certification program established over two decades ago are increasingly needed as climate change alters polar bear behavior and habitat across the Arctic.
The surprising allies backing Boulder’s climate case before the Supreme Court
Colorado ranchers and conservative legal scholars are unexpectedly supporting Boulder’s climate lawsuit against oil giants Suncor and Exxon Mobil before the Supreme Court, challenging industry efforts to block damages claims.
Education In The News
Nebraska’s Largest School District Asks Police to Not Use Electric Shock Gloves on Students
Omaha police agreed to stop carrying electric shock gloves in the district’s schools after public outcry, but neighboring Bellevue police said they will continue using the devices.
Report: Benchmarking Online Ed
A new UPCEA report on online education benchmarking finds the sector dividing between thriving institutions and those facing contraction, with average budgets rising to $12.5 million in 2026 despite median decreases.
Once globally preeminent, U.S. universities are sliding into decline
U.S. higher education dominance is declining as funding cuts, international student restrictions, and competition from countries like China reshape global academic rankings and research output.
Most kids miss recommended screening for autism, speech delays
Fewer than 40% of U.S. parents report their young children received developmental screenings in the past year, despite decades-old pediatric recommendations. Early detection through these assessments can identify delays in speech, motor skills, and autism spectrum indicators.
Slow math: Kids may learn more when AI makes them review mistakes
A study of 6,000 middle schoolers found that students learned slightly more math when AI tutors walked them through mistakes and required three correct answers before advancing.
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