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Saudi Arabia issues first air raid alerts for Riyadh since Houthis escalated attacks
Saudi Arabia issued air raid alerts for Riyadh after explosions were reported, marking the first such alerts since Houthis escalated attacks and declared a maritime embargo in July.
Cuba blackout leaves millions without power again
Cuba experienced a total nationwide power grid disconnection on Friday, marking at least the sixth major blackout this year amid aging infrastructure and fuel shortages exacerbated by US sanctions.
Betel nuts are a top mind-affecting substance. Now there’s evidence of ancient use
Researchers uncovered evidence that ancient hunter-gatherers in Indonesia may have sucked on betel nuts as early as 25,000 years ago, suggesting the practice of using this mind-affecting substance has remarkably deep historical roots.
Converse pulls ‘deeply upsetting’ advert after backlash
Converse removed an advertisement after social media users said its imagery evoked KKK symbolism, stating the company recognized it made a mistake and apologized.
Denmark and Greenland say US military agreement will not compromise Arctic territory’s sovereignty
Denmark and Greenland say a new military agreement with the US will preserve the territory’s sovereignty while strengthening Arctic security and preventing adversaries from establishing bases.
Caribbean nations draft action plan to push UK to redress reparations over slavery
Caribbean nations are developing an action plan with legal options to pressure the UK into slavery reparations negotiations, with consideration of international courts if diplomacy fails.
Russia holds parliamentary vote in areas it seized from Ukraine in the war
Russia held parliamentary elections in territories it seized from Ukraine, marking the first time residents of the annexed regions voted in Russian elections, despite international condemnation of the process.
Israeli attacks kill four Palestinians including son of Gaza’s health chief
Israeli drone strikes killed four Palestinians in Gaza on Saturday and Friday, including the son of Gaza’s health ministry director, amid ongoing attacks since a ceasefire was announced.
Syria says blast at military site in Deir Az Zor killed 11
Eleven soldiers were killed in an explosion at a Syrian military weapons cache in Deir Az Zor, with nine others wounded. The blast marks the second incident at a Syrian military site in under two weeks.
Demonstrators in US form human chain to protest Kennedy Center closure vote
Thousands of protesters formed a human chain around the Kennedy Center in Washington DC to oppose its closure and contest President Trump’s control over the institution.
Ed Sheeran concert set to go ahead after outcry over Gaza
Ed Sheeran is set to perform in Philadelphia on Saturday after opening acts withdrew in support of expelled rapper Macklemore, whose Gaza comments sparked controversy.
Dutch riot police break up violent far-right protest in The Hague
Dutch riot police broke up a far-right protest in The Hague on Saturday after about 500 demonstrators threw projectiles and fireworks, resulting in 24 arrests.
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Hispanic voters’ support for Trump wanes over economy and immigration
Hispanic voters who supported Trump in 2024 show declining support due to concerns over the economy and immigration enforcement, with polls indicating potential shifts toward Democrats in upcoming midterm elections.
Trump’s battle to rename the Kennedy Center has put its future at risk
A legal battle erupts as the Trump administration threatens to close the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts after courts blocked attempts to rename the historic memorial to President John F. Kennedy.
Trump signs bill imposing sanctions on Russia and giving him more power to levy tariffs
President Trump signed legislation imposing sanctions on Russia and granting him expanded authority to levy tariffs on countries violating the embargo, two days after bipartisan House passage.
Trump administration pushes on with construction of controversial Big Bend border wall
The Trump administration has begun constructing a border wall in Texas’s Big Bend region, facing significant opposition from local landowners and environmental groups concerned about property rights and wilderness damage.
Men deported from US bound and beaten in Equatorial Guinea detention hotel, lawyers say
Two men deported to Equatorial Guinea were bound, hooded and beaten at a detention hotel, according to witnesses and lawyers. About 30 US deportees remain trapped there following their expulsion from the US.
Trump ally Stephen Miller leads sweeping push to accelerate removal of migrant children
Stephen Miller is directing a White House effort to accelerate removal of undocumented immigrant children, with critics arguing the tactics are cruel and violate federal law.
‘Clear retribution’: dismay as key Alzheimer’s study cancelled amid Trump attacks on science
The Trump administration has terminated a groundbreaking 15-year Alzheimer’s study tracking health outcomes in predominantly Black Pittsburgh neighborhoods, preventing researchers from delivering promised cognitive test results to 600 participants.
What Trump’s attacks on mail-in voting mean for the midterms
The Supreme Court blocked Trump’s March executive order restricting mail-in voting, but the president responded with anger, threatening further electoral disruptions before the midterms.
Trump administration sued over threat to deploy federal law enforcement at voting sites
Civil rights groups sued the Trump administration Friday, alleging threats to deploy federal law enforcement at polling sites violate the Voting Rights Act’s voter intimidation prohibitions ahead of November midterm elections.
RFK Jr promises anti-vaxxers a ‘friend at the White House’ amid deadly measles outbreak
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., now serving as Health and Human Services secretary, addressed an anti-vaccine conference, pledging support for vaccine skeptics as a deadly measles outbreak continues to spread across the country.
Trump officials move to dismantle key protection for US endangered species
The Trump administration reinterpreted the Endangered Species Act to exclude unintentional harm from endangered species protections, potentially affecting over 1,600 species.
Trump officials sending undocumented children to Texas sparks fears of mass deportation
The Trump administration is directing most undocumented children in immigration proceedings to Texas facilities with minimal legal representation, sparking concerns from advocates about potential mass deportations.
Trump threatens EU with tariffs over membership offer to Canada | First Thing
Trump threatened the EU with “serious tariffs” after European Commission President von der Leyen invited Canada to become an associate member, calling the idea “laughable.”
FBI warned ICE agents could be targeted by fake ‘tradwife’ dating profiles, memo reveals
The FBI warned law enforcement that women were creating fake dating profiles with “tradwife” aesthetics to lure immigration agents and publicly expose their identities online.
Trump arch could have ‘adverse effects’ on nearby monuments but will proceed, report says
A planned 250-foot triumphal arch in Washington DC will likely harm nearby historic sites, according to the National Park Service, but construction is expected to proceed despite concerns from preservationists and veterans.
House Republican releases campaign ad critical of Trump’s immigration policies
A Republican congresswoman from Florida released a campaign ad criticizing Trump’s immigration enforcement efforts, citing data showing many detainees lack criminal records as the midterm elections approach.
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UK in talks about joining global defence bank led by Canada
The UK government is exploring membership in a Canada-led global defence investment bank designed to help nations borrow at reduced rates for military spending.
‘Insufficient funds’ to pay Brewdog creditors after takeover deal
Scottish brewery Brewdog’s administrators report insufficient funds to pay most creditors following the company’s collapse and March takeover by US firm Tilray for £33m.
Kevin Warsh may be the adult in the room. But can he calm the US economy?
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh raised interest rates for the first time in three years amid tensions with the Trump administration over inflation policy and economic direction.
The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash
Air India Flight 171 crashed shortly after takeoff in June last year, killing 259 people. The investigation’s preliminary findings about potential pilot error have sparked intense controversy and accusations of bias.
25 years after 9/11, the U.S. starts rolling back travel restrictions, from liquids to gate access
Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks, U.S. authorities are gradually rolling back some long-standing aviation security measures, including shoe removal requirements and liquid restrictions, while introducing new trusted traveler programs.
Wealthy investors are pouring billions into this new tax strategy despite risks
Wealthy investors are rapidly deploying billions into tax-aware long-short strategies to offset capital gains, but financial regulators and experts warn of substantial risks including potential Treasury scrutiny and complex exit challenges.
Technology In The News
Think twice before installing this device promising free movies
Security researchers warn that streaming devices offering free pirated content are being weaponized as proxy networks, exposing home internet connections to malware, cybercriminals, and nation-state attacks.
BGP hijack infecting networks caused by a comedy of errors that’s not funny at all
Attackers hijacked internet address space to distribute malware through a cloud management platform update mechanism, exploiting routing security gaps and absent code-signing verification at multiple companies.
Confused about which VPN is right, US senator asks the NSA for guidance
A U.S. senator is requesting that the NSA provide public guidance on selecting virtual private networks to protect Americans’ communications from foreign surveillance, citing confusion among users about available options.
Once popular for attacking AI, ASCII smuggling is embraced by spammers
Spammers are increasingly using ASCII smuggling, a technique that embeds invisible Unicode characters to evade email filters and mask malicious content from detection systems.
“Trust, not features, is the real deficit”: VMware tries to appease SMBs
Broadcom admits focusing excessively on expensive VMware Cloud Foundation bundles, pricing out small-to-medium businesses. The company plans to release an updated vSphere Standard version soon to win back SMB customers.
Why this month’s Microsoft patch release is a doozy
Microsoft released patches for a record 972 vulnerabilities this month, including 112 critical flaws, amid industry concerns about AI-assisted cyberattacks exploiting unpatched software.
ClickFix attacks infecting PCs and Macs are going viral
ClickFix attacks using fake CAPTCHA overlays and terminal commands have become mainstream malware delivery methods, infecting both PC and Mac users across compromised websites.
AI models chatting in ‘surreal’ dialect mixing poetic language and tech bro jargon
AI models are developing their own dialect combining poetic language and tech jargon, making their communications increasingly difficult for humans to monitor and understand.
The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
Energy In The News
UK risks running out of gas by 2030s, ministers told
UK ministers face pressure to implement unprecedented measures to prevent potential gas shortages in the 2030s as North Sea reserves deplete and domestic supply security becomes a concern.
Households in Great Britain ‘could owe energy suppliers £7bn by end of year’
Household energy debt in Great Britain could reach £7bn by year-end as prices rise, with a 4% increase expected on the price cap from October, according to industry group Energy UK.
UK’s small power plants face higher cyber risk into 2030s despite Iran-linked hack
A successful Iran-linked cyber-attack shut down a small British power plant for four days last month, yet government plans to strengthen cybersecurity standards for such facilities won’t be mandatory until the end of 2030.
Holcim Integrates Two Joule Hive Thermal Batteries Into Its Cement Making Facility
Holcim has completed installation of two Joule Hive thermal batteries at a cement production facility, representing a major commercial deployment of electrified heating technology developed by MIT spin-off Electrified Thermal Solutions.
New Report Examining APS’s Massive Gas Buildout Demonstrates How Ratepayers Could Be on the Hook for Decades
A new report examines how Arizona Public Service’s expanded gas infrastructure could burden ratepayers for decades, as the utility simultaneously pursues a 14% rate increase and scales back clean energy commitments.
Trump’s War On Wind Turbines Takes Another Ludicrous Turn
The Department of Energy recently consolidated its renewable energy offices and updated wind power resources, despite the Trump administration’s documented opposition to wind energy development.
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More than 70% of new solar is being built in states that voted for Trump
States that voted for Trump account for more than 70% of new solar construction in the country, with Texas and Florida leading deployment despite Republican opposition to solar energy at the federal level.
Third Heathrow runway should only go ahead if airlines pay for cleaner flying, say advisers
The UK government’s Climate Change Committee says Heathrow’s third runway can proceed only if airlines fund cleaner fuels and carbon removal technology, potentially raising flight costs significantly 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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