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Authors have mixed feelings about the $1.5B Anthropic copyright infringement ruling
A federal judge approved a $1.5 billion settlement between authors and AI company Anthropic over copyright infringement, though some plaintiffs express mixed feelings about the outcome.
US singer D4vd to go on trial for murder in death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez
A judge ruled that US musician D4vd will stand trial for the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose remains were discovered last September. The artist pleaded not guilty to murder and sexual abuse charges.
A Japanese town wrestles with identity after protests over its first mosque
A Japanese coastal town faces controversy over plans to build its first mosque, reflecting broader tensions as Japan increasingly relies on immigrant workers to address labor shortages.
Ex-Olympian charged with damaging Reflecting Pool sees ‘irregularities’ in grand jury proceedings
A former Olympian charged with damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is challenging his indictment, claiming grand jury proceedings contained irregularities and insufficient evidence regarding damage amounts.
Russia and North Korea finalising first road crossing amid concerns it serves as Ukraine war supply route
Russia and North Korea are finalizing a new road bridge across the Tumen River, with analysts suggesting it may primarily serve military logistics rather than civilian trade and tourism purposes.
US looks to boost anti-China spending worldwide by hundreds of millions, documents say
The Trump administration plans to spend hundreds of millions of dollars on programs to counter China’s influence globally, including $175.8 million for undersea telecommunications cables in the Caribbean and Central America.
France and Spain wildfires: Witnesses describe ‘wall of flames’, fear and stress
Wildfires in France and Spain have forced over 300,000 evacuations, with residents describing intense flames, thick smoke, and widespread fear across affected regions.
‘Do the right thing’: Savannah Guthrie pleads to mother’s kidnappers
Television presenter Savannah Guthrie appeals to her mother Nancy’s abductors in a video, begging them to reveal her location. Nancy Guthrie, 84, disappeared from her Arizona home in January and investigators believe she was kidnapped.
China’s new challenge as natural disasters strike – fake AI videos
China faces a surge of AI-generated fake videos during natural disasters, including fabricated footage of flooding and casualties that spreads rapidly across social media platforms.
Houthis want to copy Iran’s Hormuz control in the Red Sea: Yemeni FM
Yemen’s Houthi movement aims to control the Bab al-Mandeb Strait like Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz, potentially disrupting global maritime trade, according to the Yemeni government’s foreign minister-designate.
US warns hundreds of Boeing jets may require seat safety inspections
The FAA warned that seats on hundreds of Boeing 737 MAX planes in the US may have been improperly installed and could require inspection to prevent passenger injuries during emergencies.
Tuesday briefing: Can Andy Burnham solve the social care crisis after three decades of failure?
New Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to reform Britain’s social care system, warning the NHS could collapse without significant changes. However, over three decades of failed attempts suggest the political and financial challenges remain formidable.
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Mamdani proves his power with New York endorsements, plus more takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani successfully backed three progressive candidates in Democratic House primaries Tuesday, all of whom won, demonstrating his growing political influence within the party.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Georgia’s 13th Congressional District special election
Six candidates are competing in Georgia’s 13th Congressional District special election to replace late Democratic Rep. David Scott, with potential implications for House control.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in South Dakota’s state primary runoff
South Dakota Republicans hold a gubernatorial primary runoff Tuesday between Gov. Larry Rhoden and businessman Toby Doeden after neither secured 35% in the June 2 primary.
Trump demands Senate cancel August break until it passes voting bill
President Trump demands Senate Majority Leader John Thune cancel the August recess until the chamber passes a strict voting bill, despite Republicans lacking sufficient votes to advance it.
Republicans decry a new Democratic Socialists of America platform as Dem primaries split the party
Republicans are attacking a Democratic Socialists of America platform as extremist ahead of midterm elections, while the group’s candidates have gained traction in recent Democratic primaries despite party establishment pushback.
Mitch McConnell still not cleared to resume Senate duties, office says
Mitch McConnell remains hospitalized and undergoing intensive physical therapy six weeks after a fall at home, with his office confirming he is not yet cleared to resume Senate duties.
Georgia teen pleads guilty to gun charge for running onto Capitol grounds with loaded shotgun
An 18-year-old Georgia resident pleaded guilty to illegally carrying a firearm after running toward the U.S. Capitol armed with a loaded shotgun in February, authorities said.
‘Money out of politics’ proposal cleared for Michigan ballot
Michigan voters will likely decide in November whether to ban political spending by regulated utilities and large government contractors in state elections after petition signatures were certified.
Michigan progressive Abdul El-Sayed says ‘ogre’ remark not directed at rival
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed clarified that controversial “ogre” remarks were directed at Senator John Fetterman, not rival Haley Stevens, during a televised debate Monday.
Trump is set to defend his economic policies in Michigan, where new Canadian tariffs may sting
President Trump is defending his tariff policies during a Michigan visit, claiming they have benefited General Motors, as steep new levies on Canadian imports take effect amid ongoing midterm election campaigns.
He was shot at by ICE, then wrongfully accused. His nightmare had only just begun
Francisco Longoria was shot at by ICE agents during a stop near San Bernardino in August, then wrongfully charged with assault before the case was dropped months later.
Years of scandals haven’t stopped Ken Paxton. Can James Talarico change that?
Democrat James Talarico, who won a contested primary, faces Republican Ken Paxton in a high-profile Senate race. Paxton has survived multiple scandals and three previous electoral challenges over eight years.
Clinton Foundation launches an institute to help state governments find nonpartisan solutions
The Clinton Foundation launched a new institute to help state governments develop bipartisan policy solutions on healthcare, economic security, and democracy, drawing on successful initiatives like New York’s school cellphone ban.
Netanyahu and Zelenskyy to arrive in Washington for Lindsey Graham funeral
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy will attend Senator Lindsey Graham’s funeral in Washington, where both leaders are expected to meet with President Trump amid ongoing tensions in their respective conflicts.
First Kenyan to play in NFL deported under Trump immigration crackdown
Daniel Adongo, the first Kenyan to play in the NFL, was deported in June after overstaying his visa and facing multiple arrests, according to federal immigration authorities.
Fauci expressed disillusionment with ‘rambling, crazy’ Trump in journal
Diary entries released by a Republican senator reveal Anthony Fauci’s harsh private criticism of Donald Trump during the pandemic’s first year, describing the president with terms including “rambling,” “crazy,” and “incompetent.”
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Goldman Sachs creates private markets platform as rich investors seek the next SpaceX and Stripe
Goldman Sachs has launched a new platform to help wealthy clients and family offices invest directly in promising private companies like SpaceX and Stripe before they go public.
Nike to cut off thousands of online distributors in China, restructure digital footprint
Nike will eliminate thousands of online distributors in China starting in January, consolidating its digital presence to official channels and major marketplace partnerships to improve brand consistency and regain sales growth.
U.S. allies hit with new tariffs object to Trump’s forced labor allegations
President Trump renewed tariffs on over 60 countries, citing weak forced labor enforcement. Australia, the EU, and other allies disputed the allegations and criticized the trade penalties.
Burnham urged to award £2.4bn military satellite contract to Airbus over US rival
A major UK military satellite contract worth £2.4bn is being contested between Airbus and Lockheed Martin, with union leaders and lawmakers urging the government to select the European manufacturer to preserve hundreds of domestic jobs.
Family of former Vodafone manager found drowned call for ‘Adrian’s law’ to protect franchisees
The family of Adrian Howe, a former Vodafone manager found drowned in 2018, is calling for new legislation to protect franchisees after Vodafone settled claims from dozens of former franchise operators.
Home heating oil: Prices jump £100 in three weeks in Northern Ireland
Home heating oil prices in Northern Ireland jumped nearly 30% in three weeks to £445.37 per 500 litres, driven by escalating US-Iran tensions affecting global oil supplies.
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US rare earths flow to Asia as domestic demand is slow to emerge
US rare earth producers backed by the Trump administration are exporting their output to Japan and South Korea as domestic American demand remains underdeveloped despite government efforts to build a national supply chain.
Headaches for Silicon Valley as China chips away at the US’s lead in the AI race
China’s AI startups are challenging US dominance with free, open-weight models, while Google faces delays and Silicon Valley workers organize against AI-driven job cuts.
TreeSize won’t renew perpetual-license support unless users subscribe
TreeSize’s developer JAM Software will no longer provide support or updates for perpetual licenses without a subscription, citing economic conditions and shifting toward subscription-based models.
Trump vows to investigate EU over fining of US tech companies
Trump announced an investigation into the EU and threatened tariffs over fines imposed on major American tech companies including Google, Apple, Meta, and Amazon.
Boss of startup hacked by rogue OpenAI agent urges ‘radical transparency’ in investigation
The CEO of Hugging Face, hacked by an OpenAI AI agent during testing, calls for transparent investigation and $100m in computing resources to build defenses against similar attacks.
Some people’s chats with Claude AI found publicly available online
Hundreds of public conversations with Anthropic’s Claude AI chatbot, some containing personal and work information, were found indexed by search engines before access was removed over the weekend.
Microsoft unveils AI security tools it says outperform competing platforms
Microsoft introduced new AI security tools designed to identify and reduce security vulnerabilities, claiming superior performance and lower costs compared to competing platforms.
X Money is launching in the US starting today
X Money, Elon Musk’s payment platform for the social media service, launched in the US today, offering digital wallets, peer-to-peer transfers, and a branded Visa card to Premium subscribers.
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Germany Is Subsidizing Hydrogen Truck Purchases, Not Battery-Electric Ones
Germany’s hydrogen truck subsidy program covers up to 80% of vehicle costs, while battery-electric trucks lack comparable federal purchase support, potentially distorting fleet purchasing decisions despite lower lifetime operating costs.
Ameren Missouri Bets Big on Expensive New Gas
Ameren Missouri announced plans for a new 2.1-gigawatt gas plant as turbine costs surge, while solar-and-storage alternatives show comparable pricing and grid benefits.
Thousands of Comments Call on FERC to Reconsider Proposed Expansion of Blanket Certificate Program
Sierra Club submitted over 3,000 comments opposing FERC’s proposal to double approval thresholds for blanket certificates, which would allow faster permitting of larger natural gas infrastructure projects without full environmental review.
Lawyers to investigate claims of GB power grid cover-up over blackout risk
Great Britain’s grid operator has commissioned independent investigators to examine allegations of a cover-up regarding blackout risks during a heatwave in late June, following whistleblower complaints.
EPA Will Allow SRP to Continue to Recklessly Dump Toxic Waste
The EPA approved an application allowing Salt River Project to continue operating an unlined coal ash pond at its Coronado Generating Station in Arizona despite previous violations of disposal standards.
Army Corps Sued Again for Failing to Protect Waterways, Endangered Wildlife from Pipeline Construction
Environmental groups filed suit against the Army Corps of Engineers over a permit enabling oil and gas pipelines through wetlands and waterways, citing violations of environmental protection laws.
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Millions face long-term coastal flooding risk in UK without climate action, scientists warn
Up to 13 million UK residents face long-term coastal flooding risk without climate action, with scientists warning that sea level rise could displace large populations by 2300 under worst-case scenarios.
State of the climate: Rapidly developing El Niño raises chance of record-warm 2026
A rapidly intensifying El Niño event in the tropical Pacific has increased the likelihood that 2026 will be the warmest year on record, with global temperatures during the first half of the year ranking third-warmest across all datasets.
Education In The News
Federal English-Learner Grant Returns This Fall Under New Oversight
A federal grant program supporting professional development for educators of English learners returns this fall with new oversight structures, including required endorsement letters from governors or state education officials.
Could a public campus really close? The fight to save Southern Oregon University
Southern Oregon University faces potential closure after discovering a $15 million budget shortfall, forcing leaders to cut $20 million in expenses through program eliminations and staff reductions.
How Will New Student Visa Rules Impact Athletics?
New Department of Homeland Security rules limiting international student visas to four years may conflict with NCAA eligibility rules allowing five years of competition, potentially affecting recruitment and retention of international athletes.
Compton College Ties Basic Needs to Academic Milestones
Compton College will tie some basic needs supports, including free meals and farmers market vouchers, to academic requirements starting in fall 2027, aiming to boost student completion rates.
Board Fires Florida Keys President
The College of the Florida Keys dismissed President Jonathan Guevarra last week following a 6-0 board vote, with members citing lost confidence and insubordination.
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