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A US-Russian space crew lands safely in Kazakhstan after an 8-month stint on the ISS
A three-person crew comprising one U.S. astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts safely returned to Kazakhstan after completing an eight-month mission aboard the International Space Station.
Police arrest 1 person and search for another after Seattle festival shooting that killed 3
Gunfire erupted at Seattle’s Bite of Seattle festival, killing three people and injuring four others, including a toddler. Police arrested one suspect and searched for a second.
China memory chipmaker CXMT’s shares soar in a blockbuster share listing in Shanghai
China’s largest memory chipmaker CXMT raised at least $8.6 billion in Shanghai’s largest IPO in recent years, with shares surging 466% on debut trading.
With just a few primary elections to go, the competitive Senate map keeps shifting
With primaries nearing completion, Democrats need to flip four Senate seats to gain control, though the political environment remains uncertain as Trump’s approval ratings lag and economic concerns mount.
Pauline Hanson: Australian court upholds racial discrimination ruling against populist leader
Australian court upholds a 2024 ruling that populist leader Pauline Hanson racially discriminated against a Muslim senator through a 2022 tweet telling her to return to Pakistan.
Monday briefing: How the Cockroach protests have exposed the cracks in India’s government
Thousands of protesters demanding education minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation filled Delhi streets, forcing his resignation and exposing divisions within India’s ruling BJP government.
What is a ‘fire cloud’, and how have they worsened wildfires in Europe?
France and Spain face unprecedented wildfires exacerbated by pyrocumulonimbus clouds—fire-generated thunderstorms that create dangerous wind patterns and lightning, potentially spreading blazes further.
Berlin Pride attack suspect shot and killed during police operation
A 21-year-old German citizen was fatally shot by police in Berlin after allegedly driving a van into a Pride celebration crowd, killing one woman and injuring 29 others in what authorities describe as an Islamist terror attack.
Andy Burnham pledges continued support for Ukraine ahead of Zelensky visit
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledges unwavering support for Ukraine ahead of President Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit, during which the nations will share electronic warfare technology intellectual property.
Jaismine Lamboria: The Indian Army’s first woman boxer is now chasing Commonwealth gold
Jaismine Lamboria, India’s first female army boxer and reigning 57kg world champion, aims to upgrade her Commonwealth Games bronze medal to gold at Glasgow later this month.
Javier Milei calls Brazilian president Lula a ‘thief’ and ‘convict’
Argentina’s president Javier Milei insulted Brazil’s leader Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva at a rally, prompting Brazil to recall its ambassador to Buenos Aires in response to the diplomatic incident.
Shein swings to $99m loss as Donald Trump’s tariffs hit sales
Fast-fashion retailer Shein reported a $99 million quarterly loss as tariff changes and geopolitical tensions impacted sales ahead of its Hong Kong stock market debut.
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Nearly 150,000 mail ballots rejected in California’s primary despite efforts to count every vote
California rejected nearly 150,000 mail-in ballots in its June primary, a significant increase from recent elections, with late-arriving ballots cited as the primary cause.
Alaska sends 3,000 letters asking voters to verify their citizenship ahead of this year’s elections
Alaska sent over 3,000 letters to voters requesting citizenship verification ahead of the August 18 primary, significantly more than the typical 200 names reviewed during routine voter roll maintenance.
Democrats select South Carolina to kick off presidential nominating contest in 2028, leave Iowa out
The Democratic National Committee selected South Carolina to lead its 2028 presidential nominating calendar, removing Iowa from the early-state lineup and elevating more racially diverse states in a significant departure from decades of tradition.
Trump returns to correspondents’ dinner for a rambling, insult-filled speech 3 months after shooting
President Trump delivered a rambling, hour-long speech at the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, directing insults at various public figures while asserting respect for journalism.
Trump orders new signs outside Smithsonian saying some exhibits are inaccurate
President Trump ordered signs installed outside the Smithsonian’s U.S. history museum stating some exhibits are inaccurate, marking his latest effort to reshape how American history is presented to the public.
Cori Bush and Wesley Bell’s rematch sets up key test for Democrats in Missouri
Former Rep. Cori Bush and Wesley Bell face a high-stakes Democratic primary rematch in Missouri’s St. Louis district, with the race highlighting party divisions over Israel policy, activism, and establishment influence.
Meet the South Carolina Democrat looking to flip Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat
Democrat Dr. Annie Andrews, a paediatrician, is running for South Carolina’s Senate seat after Republican Lindsey Graham’s death. Graham’s sister was appointed to fill the remainder of his term.
Trump’s border czar says vetting of ICE officer is under internal review after Maine shooting
Trump’s border czar said an ICE officer’s vetting is under internal review following a fatal Maine shooting of a Colombian national, amid concerns about hiring and training practices.
Trump’s deportation crackdown accelerated by potent court tool
The Trump administration has accelerated immigration deportations through expanded court proceedings, with judges issuing over 100,000 removal orders in June alone, often without immigrants present to defend themselves.
Blanche-led DoJ likely to derail Epstein survivors’ pursuit of justice, experts say
Jeffrey Epstein survivors have expressed concern that Todd Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general would impede their pursuit of justice, citing his handling of document disclosures and limited prosecutions.
Trump’s deportation crackdown accelerated by potent court tool
The Trump administration’s immigration enforcement has accelerated through expanded court procedures that issue deportation orders without hearings, with over 100,000 cases closed in June alone.
Blanche-led DoJ likely to derail Epstein survivors’ pursuit of justice, experts say
Jeffrey Epstein survivors have expressed concerns that Todd Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general would derail their pursuit of justice, citing his prior handling of Epstein case disclosures.
RFK Jr urges Alzheimer’s screening but blunts key panel that could drive research
Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr has called for better Alzheimer’s screening, but the federal panel responsible for assessing preventive health services has been blocked from meeting for over a year.
New Jersey governor signs law banning surveillance pricing to protect shoppers
New Jersey’s governor signed legislation banning surveillance pricing, making the state the third to prohibit retailers from charging different prices based on shoppers’ personal data.
US appeals court upholds injunction that blocks Trump’s order to create a federal voter list
A federal appeals court upheld an injunction blocking President Trump’s executive order to create a federal voter list and restrict mail-in ballots, affecting 23 states ahead of November midterm elections.
Netanyahu accuses Mamdani of ‘fomenting hate’ and calls ICC war-crimes charges ‘bogus’
Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu rejected ICC war crimes charges as ‘bogus’ and accused New York Mayor Mamdani of fomenting hate after the mayor suggested he should be arrested if visiting for the UN General Assembly in September.
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As Honda CR-V leads U.S. sales, automaker teases new American-built pickup truck
Honda confirmed a next-generation Ridgeline pickup truck will be produced in the U.S. following a temporary production halt later this year, with assembly resuming within two years.
UK mortgage rates rise to highest level for more than a month
UK mortgage rates have risen to their highest level in over a month as Middle East tensions prompt lenders to increase costs and reduce expectations for interest rate cuts.
UK complacent about war threat, warns BAE Systems’ boss
BAE Systems’ boss warns the UK has been too complacent about foreign military threats, stating the current threat level is the highest he has witnessed and calling for increased defence spending beyond current commitments.
Qantas tests new ultra long-range Airbus in 17,000km direct flight from France to Melbourne
Qantas’s new ultra long-range Airbus A350-1000ULR completed a 19-hour test flight from France to Melbourne, traveling nearly 17,000 kilometers nonstop to validate its design for planned Sydney-London service.
Paramount and Warner Bros. merger hit with temporary restraining order
A federal judge granted a temporary restraining order halting the $110 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger for 14 days following an antitrust lawsuit filed by state attorneys general.
Customers prefer AI chatbots, says British Gas owner as 1,300 call centre and back office jobs axed
British Gas owner Centrica plans to eliminate 1,300 jobs across call centers and back offices, citing shifting customer preferences toward digital channels over phone support.
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Notion killing Skiff-influenced email app since most users use AI agents instead
Notion is shutting down its Notion Mail email client on September 22, shifting focus toward AI agents to manage user inboxes instead, as most users reportedly prefer automated email handling over traditional clients.
US offers $10 million for info on group behind Signal and WhatsApp hacking spree
US authorities are offering $10 million for information on Russian state cyber groups conducting phishing campaigns that have compromised thousands of Signal and WhatsApp accounts used by government officials and journalists.
New attack provides one more reason why AI browsers are a bad idea
Researchers demonstrate how websites can manipulate AI browsers into ignoring safety guardrails through psychological tricks, enabling attackers to extract sensitive data and credentials.
Newly discovered PamStealer isn’t your typical macOS malware
Researchers discovered PamStealer, a two-stage macOS infostealer that uses AppleScript and local password validation via PAM to steal credentials with minimal detection.
Allstate accuses Broadcom of auditing it because it quit VMware, CA
Allstate Insurance claims Broadcom initiated audits against it in retaliation for the company’s decision to discontinue its VMware and CA Technologies contracts.
Now, even Russia’s most elite hackers are using Clickfix to infect devices
Russia’s elite Sandworm hacking group has adopted Clickfix, a social-engineering attack technique, to compromise sensitive organizations in Ukraine, according to Ukrainian authorities.
HP fined 1.4 billion rupees for “cartelization” of ink cartridges, toner, PCs
India’s Competition Commission fined HP India and reseller partners 1.4 billion rupees for colluding to artificially inflate prices for government computer contracts and printing supplies.
Amazon gaming boss predicts future where players no longer need consoles
Amazon’s gaming head predicts that rising hardware costs will drive consumers toward cloud gaming rather than purchasing consoles, as the company integrates Luna into Prime Video.
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EV Charging Infrastructure Partnerships Starting to Grow In Kenya
Electric bus operator BasiGo and fuel retailer Rubis Energy Kenya have partnered to expand fast-charging infrastructure across Kenya’s transport corridors, with the first station now operational and additional sites planned.
Trump Administration Admits Retaliatory Grant Cancellations
The Trump administration admitted to court filings showing it targeted clean energy investments in Democratic-led states, canceling $7.6 billion in federal projects while clean energy outperforms fossil fuels economically.
Altus Power Partners with New Leaf Energy on Development of 5 Community Solar Projects in Virginia
Altus Power acquired five community solar projects in Virginia totaling 32 MW from New Leaf Energy, expected to serve approximately 5,000 homes through Appalachian Power Company’s shared solar program.
Partnership with EnergyHub, Sunrun, & The Mobility House to Test Massachusetts Residential Vehicle-to-Grid Program for Eversource & National Grid Customers
Five energy and technology companies announced a joint pilot program to enable Massachusetts EV drivers to earn incentives by allowing their vehicles to return stored power to the grid during peak demand periods.
Unions attack ‘year-long delay’ for Tata Steel furnace’s grid connection in south Wales
Trade unions are urging government intervention after Tata Steel’s new electric arc furnace grid connection faces a potential year-long delay caused by engineering difficulties and ground conditions.
Britain ‘faces deindustrialisation’ without relief from high energy prices, survey warns
Britain’s manufacturing sector faces collapse as companies struggle with energy costs twice those of continental Europe, with nearly a quarter relocating production overseas, according to industry surveys.
Climate Change In The News
Interview: Dr Sun Yixian on his new database tracking Chinese climate ‘leadership’
A new database tracking Chinese climate initiatives shows a significant uptick in projects since 2009, though whether this translates to climate leadership remains unclear, according to the study’s co-author.
Eight facts about air conditioning amid an overheated global debate
European air-conditioning adoption remains low in northern regions where historically mild summers made cooling unnecessary, but attitudes are shifting as extreme heat becomes more frequent amid climate change.
Education In The News
The next literacy challenge: Teaching students how to write
Elementary schools across the country are overhauling writing instruction after years of neglect, implementing evidence-based methods that are showing measurable improvements in student proficiency and test scores.
Workforce Pell Is Live. How’s It Going for States?
Workforce Pell, a federal initiative providing grants to low-income students in short-term training programs, launched July 1, with states pursuing varied implementation strategies and discovering fewer programs initially qualify than expected.
Reed College Settles Federal Antisemitism Complaint
Reed College has settled a federal antisemitism complaint filed by two Jewish students who experienced harassment, including property damage and violence, in May 2024.
NCTE Dissolves 77-Year-Old Composition Association
The National Council of Teachers of English voted to dissolve the 77-year-old Conference on College Composition and Communication, absorbing its 2,500 members into the broader college section amid fiscal and governance concerns.
Can Outcomes-Based Financing Help Solve the Loan Crisis?
Bipartisan lawmakers introduced legislation to create outcomes-based financing for students, tying loan repayment to future earnings rather than credit history to address funding gaps.
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