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Ukraine’s drone attacks caused turmoil for Russians throughout summer
Ukrainian drone attacks throughout summer disrupted Russian oil refineries, airports, and e-commerce operations, bringing war consequences home as the nation approaches parliamentary elections.
What different world maps get right – and what they get wrong
The UN adopted the Equal Earth projection to replace the Mercator map, which significantly distorts Africa’s size. However, all world maps involve trade-offs between accuracy of size, shape, and navigation.
Flyers might have to face more disruption with hotter skies
Airlines and airports face growing disruption risks as climate change intensifies weather patterns, with industry experts warning that simultaneous storms could ground all London airports and create safety hazards.
‘Every girl now wants to be a boxer’: excitement in Katie Taylor’s home town for her valedictory bout
Katie Taylor, the 40-year-old boxing champion and Olympic gold medallist, will defend her titles in her final bout at Dublin’s Croke Park on Saturday, with 80,000 fans expected.
For feminists, the deaths of Parton and Steinem days apart deliver a double dose of grief
Gloria Steinem and Dolly Parton, who died eight days apart, represented different approaches to advancing women’s rights and autonomy, sparking reflections on feminism’s meaning and future.
Prince William to attend King Harald’s funeral in Norway
Prince William will attend King Harald V of Norway’s funeral on Wednesday in Oslo, representing his father King Charles. Princess Anne will also attend in a personal capacity.
Philippine vice president is ordered arrested for threats against the president
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte was ordered arrested Friday over charges that she publicly threatened to assassinate President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and two others.
Fuel tanker blast in western Iran kills at least 10
A fuel tanker explosion on a highway in western Iran killed at least 10 people on Saturday, triggered by a braking system failure that caused a road crash.
Families lose ‘lifeline’ after Haitian caregivers let go as TPS status ends
Long Island families are losing Haitian caregivers after their temporary protected status expired at the end of July, disrupting care for disabled individuals and seniors across the healthcare industry.
German company launches rocket as Europe enters satellite race
Germany’s Isar Aerospace successfully launched its Spectrum rocket from Arctic Norway, deploying five satellites into orbit in what the company describes as Europe’s first privately developed rocket to reach space.
Netanyahu boasts about bombing Qatar, says Gaza funds used for aid
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu boasted about bombing Qatar and defended humanitarian aid transfers to Gaza, days before the anniversary of a 2025 strike on Doha.
South Africa’s chrome riches fuel a deadly underground economy
A mining collapse in South Africa’s North West province killed 14 workers, exposing an underground economy where vulnerable migrants and criminal networks exploit abandoned chrome mines for profit.
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A golf course for ‘the people’ faces a presidential makeover
President Trump plans to remake East Potomac Park’s historic golf course into a championship-quality venue, but residents worry the changes will eliminate an affordable, accessible recreational space that has served the public for over a century.
Even in safe-haven Massachusetts, trans care is at risk. Young people are fighting to protect it
Trans activists in Massachusetts occupied the state attorney general’s office, demanding action to protect gender-affirming care amid hospital program closures and federal pressure on state protections.
Game on: November elections kick into high gear with control of Congress in the balance
Republicans hold narrow House and Senate majorities heading into November midterm elections, facing historical headwinds as voters typically punish the party in power while Democratic candidates show competitive positioning.
Trump names Adam Telle as acting Army secretary following the departure of Driscoll
President Trump named Adam Telle, an Army Corps of Engineers civilian leader, as acting Army secretary following Dan Driscoll’s departure amid reported tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
The Trump administration still aims to make state citizenship lists ahead of midterms
The Trump administration is advancing a plan to compile state citizenship lists for voters ahead of midterm elections, though it has delayed its original deadline and faces multiple legal challenges from voting rights groups.
Arizona group home provider at center of pay-to-play scandal escapes penalties for boy’s death
Arizona’s largest group home provider faces scrutiny after a 9-year-old diabetic boy died at one of its facilities, with investigations examining both the death and alleged political donations connected to rate increases.
Watchdog report: Ex-Labor Secretary Chavez-DeRemer oversaw hostile work environment, misused funds
A Labor Department inspector general report alleges former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer oversaw a hostile work environment, misused funds, and engaged in policy violations during her tenure.
ICE officer charged in Minnesota shooting released on bond
An ICE officer was released on bond after being charged with lying to investigators about a shooting in Minnesota during an immigration enforcement operation earlier this year.
Former New Mexico lawmaker pleads guilty to diverting public school funds
A former New Mexico Democratic legislator pleaded guilty to state fraud and money laundering charges involving the diversion of millions in school vocational education funds to businesses she had interests in.
Flock cameras draw opposition from across the political spectrum
Flock license plate reader cameras are drawing opposition from both Republican and Democratic elected officials ahead of midterm elections, with governors and candidates citing surveillance and privacy concerns across the political spectrum.
ICE given permission to force-feed Cuban hunger striker with gastric tube
A federal judge approved ICE’s use of surgical feeding tube insertion on a Cuban hunger striker detained in Texas, marking the 19th approved force-feeding case since January 2025.
Judge orders Trump administration to reveal who set up $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponization fund’
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to disclose who structured a $1.8bn “anti-weaponization fund” to compensate alleged victims of political lawfare, which the Justice Department said it dropped last month.
Trump’s first major midterm money move: A $10M Texas Senate ad blitz
MAGA, Inc. is spending $10 million on advertisements in the Texas Senate race between Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico, marking the political group’s first major midterm spending push.
Justice Department pardon lawyer who says she was fired in dispute over Mel Gibson’s gun rights sues
A former Justice Department pardon attorney sued after her March 2025 firing, claiming she was terminated for refusing to recommend restoring actor Mel Gibson’s gun rights as a political favor.
Missouri court blocks Trump-backed US House map and orders it to be put to a vote
Missouri’s Supreme Court unanimously blocked new congressional districts backed by President Trump, ordering a statewide vote on the map ahead of November elections.
Maryland’s top court allows Democratic-backed congressional redistricting measure on November ballot
Maryland’s Supreme Court allowed a Democratic-backed congressional redistricting amendment to proceed to the November ballot, reversing lower court decisions while directing changes to ballot wording.
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The bond market is blowing up right now – should Australians be worried?
Australia’s 10-year government bond yield has surged past 5.2%, the highest in over 15 years, reflecting global concerns about inflation, debt levels, and competition for capital in the economy.
UK subsidence claims surge after hottest summer on record
UK insurers report a dramatic surge in subsidence claims following the hottest summer on record, with Hastings Direct experiencing a near 140% jump in August alone.
Firms scramble for battery power in Spain and Portugal
Industrial firms in Spain and Portugal are rapidly investing in battery storage systems following a major blackout that caused significant losses. Battery capacity has surged sevenfold in Spain since the outage.
American Airlines adds batch of new international routes on its XLR planes
American Airlines announced seven new international routes for its 2027 schedule, many utilizing Airbus A321XLR aircraft that enable service to smaller European cities from major U.S. hubs.
Imax says it’s open to a sale. Why is no one buying?
Imax said in December it would consider a sale, but despite record box office performance and a relatively modest $3 billion market cap, no major buyers have emerged as of late August.
Goodyear burning rubber and cash as turnaround plan continues
Goodyear CEO Mark Stewart is advancing his turnaround strategy while the company faces significant cash burn and debt exceeding $7 billion amid challenging market conditions and competitive pressures.
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AI agents meant to replace Meta workers made “large-scale, disruptive actions”
Meta explored a plan to reduce workforce by up to 60 percent using AI agents, but canceled the second phase of layoffs after encountering productivity challenges and system disruptions.
BGP hijack infecting networks caused by a comedy of errors that’s not funny at all
A BGP hijacking attack exploited security lapses at hosting provider Hetzner Online to redirect traffic for Softaculous software updates, distributing malware to infrastructure customers over a 33-hour period.
Criminals publish data of 8.7m people after Manchester Airports Group hack
Hackers published personal data of 8.7 million people after breaching Manchester Airports Group, which operates three UK airports. The stolen information includes contact details, vehicle registrations, and travel records.
Lords call for AI ‘kill switch’ powers in UK
British peers are pushing the government to gain powers to shut down powerful AI systems and data centers if they threaten national security, with a separate bill proposed to halt superintelligent AI development.
Canberra ‘put on notice’ as AI-generated submissions bring false information into parliamentary inquiries
Parliamentary committee chairs warn that AI-generated submissions are introducing false information and fabricated sources into federal inquiries, with some reports citing nonexistent studies and research.
New York City to ban student AI use in public schools until high school
New York City will ban artificial intelligence use for students through eighth grade, with the prohibition taking effect next week as part of a broader technology overhaul in the nation’s largest school district.
Uber drivers launch European class action over ‘soulless’ and ‘scary’ AI algorithm
Uber drivers across Europe have filed a landmark class action lawsuit alleging the company’s AI algorithm unlawfully sets pay and allocates jobs in violation of data protection laws.
Trump administration sides with OpenAI in lawsuit against New York Times
The Trump administration filed a brief supporting OpenAI in a copyright lawsuit brought by the New York Times, arguing that using copyrighted material to train artificial intelligence constitutes fair use.
The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
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Households near new pylons to get £250 taken off annual energy bills
UK households within 500 metres of new power pylons will receive £250 annual energy bill reductions as the government accelerates grid modernization projects across 40+ locations nationwide.
BP to develop offshore gasfield in Venezuela with firms linked to Trump administration
BP is developing an offshore gasfield in Venezuela with partners linked to the Trump administration, marking one of the first major foreign energy investments following recent political changes in the country.
UK’s small power plants face higher cyber risk into 2030s despite Iran-linked hack
A successful Iran-linked cyber-attack on a British small power plant last month has heightened concerns about security vulnerabilities, though new cybersecurity standards won’t be required until the end of 2030.
‘Winter panic’: EU gas stores at their lowest level in 13 years
European gas storage levels have fallen to their lowest point in 13 years as summer injections lag behind historical averages, raising concerns about winter energy availability and price volatility across the continent.
REPORT: U.S. Adds 20 GWh of Energy Storage Capacity in Q2, Largest Quarter on Record
The U.S. installed a record 20.2 GWh of energy storage capacity in Q2 2026, bringing first-half installations to 30.8 GWh and prompting upward forecast revisions through 2030.
Octopus Energy urges millions of households to use less electricity during solar eclipse
Britain’s largest household energy supplier urges customers to reduce electricity use during a major solar eclipse this week, offering rewards to those who delay running appliances during peak hours.
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How the UK’s extreme heat is shifting the conversation about air-con
UK homes are increasingly struggling with extreme heat, sparking debate over whether to invest in air conditioning and heat-resistant housing design alongside efforts to reduce carbon emissions.
Q&A: What is ‘long-duration energy storage’ – and why does the UK need it?
The UK is developing long-duration energy storage systems to support renewable energy integration, with Ofgem backing 16 projects expected to save over £24bn by 2050.
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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