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US Treasury blocks certain journalists from G20 meeting in North Carolina
The U.S. Treasury Department denied credentials to certain journalists from major news outlets for a Group of 20 finance ministers meeting in North Carolina, marking another instance of restricted media access under the Trump administration.
A decade after Colin Kaepernick took a knee that led to his exile, the ripple effects continue
A decade after Colin Kaepernick knelt during the national anthem on Sept. 1, 2016, the ripple effects of that protest continue to shape conversations about activism and sports.
Congo authorities report more than 6,000 confirmed Ebola cases and nearly 3,000 deaths
Congo’s authorities report over 6,000 confirmed Ebola cases and nearly 3,000 deaths in the fastest-growing outbreak on record, spreading amid insecurity and health worker strikes.
Dramatically low flyby by passenger jets over packed South African stadium sparks safety debate
Two passenger jets flew just 41-46 feet above Cape Town Stadium during a rugby pregame show, thrilling 56,000 spectators but sparking safety concerns from aviation experts.
Paperwork, lines, hours on hold: There’s a ‘Time Tax’ on Americans who need help most
Americans seeking government benefits face significant administrative burdens and lengthy processes that disproportionately affect low-income populations, according to a new analysis of what experts call a “time tax.”
Questions abound for Novak Djokovic after US Open loss and 3 years without a Grand Slam title
Novak Djokovic lost his opening match at the U.S. Open to Mariano Navone, marking his earliest Grand Slam exit in two decades and extending his title drought to three years.
Airlink stunt: South African airline defends low-altitude flight over packed stadium
South African airline Airlink defended a low-altitude aerial display over a Cape Town stadium during a rugby match, saying it was carefully planned with aviation authority approval.
Iran’s economy in crisis as US launches new sanctions campaign
Iran faces severe economic crisis with runaway inflation, currency collapse, and fuel shortages as the US launches new sanctions. Food prices have surged dramatically, straining households and prompting government concerns about social unrest.
John Galliano exhibition at New York’s Met cancelled after backlash
John Galliano has cancelled a major Metropolitan Museum of Art exhibition celebrating his design career following backlash over his past antisemitic remarks conviction.
Israeli air strikes on Gaza kill at least five people: Report
Israeli air strikes across Gaza killed at least five people on Monday, with the military claiming the attacks targeted Hamas fighters, according to health officials and reports.
India rejects Hague court order to restore Indus waters pact with Pakistan
India rejects a Hague tribunal ruling ordering it to uphold the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan, asserting the court lacks jurisdiction over its sovereign decisions.
Ex-congressman George Santos banned from betting platform Kalshi for life
Prediction-market platform Kalshi has permanently banned former congressman George Santos for allegedly using insider information to place bets on his own attendance at a presidential address.
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Why Texas’ redistricting plan isn’t a sure bet
Texas redrawn congressional districts aim to give Republicans five additional seats, but success depends on whether 2024 voter patterns persist or shift back toward 2020 preferences.
Plan to cut number of polling sites in a major Texas county draws protests as Senate race looms
Officials in a major Texas county plan to reduce polling locations before the November midterm elections, prompting Democrats to warn of potential voting difficulties in the competitive Senate race.
As Canada tariff talks collapse, who’s calling the shots in Trump’s trade team?
US trade representative Jamieson Greer faced accusations of francophobia during collapsed Canada tariff negotiations, as tensions emerged between him and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick over national security tariffs.
Flooding devastated swathes of Indiana but response is hampered by politics
Severe flooding in Indiana has damaged hundreds of homes and displaced thousands of people, but recovery efforts face challenges as state officials cite political divisions affecting disaster preparedness and response.
Where big spending won – and lost – in the Illinois primary
Illinois Democrats nominated five new House candidates on Tuesday after an unusually expensive primary season featuring $125 million in total spending across competitive races created by multiple retirements.
What a fake poll reveals about worries around prediction markets and the midterms
A fabricated election poll released this month sparked concerns about manipulation of prediction markets ahead of the midterms, though the creator claims the stunt was merely a social experiment unrelated to betting.
Far-right British provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos arrested by US immigration enforcement
U.S. immigration officials arrested British far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos in New Orleans on charges of overstaying his visa after legally entering in May 2019.
What we know about Trump’s deal giving US access to vast oil reserves in Venezuela
President Trump announced a major oil deal Friday giving the United States a stake in Venezuela’s vast reserves following the capture of former President Nicolás Maduro in January.
‘Grassroots will beat big money every day’: can a DSA member flip a Republican Senate seat?
Angie Nixon, a DSA member and bookshop owner, won Florida’s Democratic Senate primary with 56% of the vote, defeating a better-funded opponent. If elected in the general election, she would become Florida’s first Black senator.
Documents leaked by Trump official to bolster a conspiracy show ‘absolutely nothing’
A leaked tranche of government documents was meant to prove a U.S. state department office engaged in domestic censorship, but former officials argue the files demonstrate nothing of the kind.
White House construction played part in Trump helicopter incident, safety officials say
Safety officials say White House construction and communication failures contributed to an incident where a military helicopter carrying President Trump came dangerously close to a commercial jet departing from a nearby airport.
Trump administration appeals latest ruling blocking his mail voting order from taking effect
The Trump administration appealed a federal judge’s decision blocking limitations on mail voting ahead of the November midterm elections, continuing an ongoing legal battle over election procedures.
Measles deaths reported in Pennsylvania spark fight among politicians and health officials
Pennsylvania reported two measles-related deaths among unvaccinated residents, sparking disputes between state officials and the Trump administration over whether measles was the primary cause of death.
Democrats ignored the uncommitted movement for Gaza in 2024. Now, it’s winning elections
The uncommitted movement of 2024, which mobilized over 700,000 Democrats on Gaza, has evolved into electoral organizing that produced primary victories for progressive Arab American candidates across Michigan.
Untested in court, Trump’s new tariffs on Canada raise legal questions
President Trump invoked a 96-year-old Depression-era statute to impose 50% tariffs on Canadian imports, but the legal authority has never been tested in court and faces potential challenges.
Trump’s DHS is using an obscure law to secretly snoop on journalists, non-profits and unions: ‘It’s outrageous’
The Trump administration has used an obscure customs law to obtain private information on journalists, non-profits and unions without judicial oversight, raising constitutional concerns among legal experts and privacy advocates.
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Main Street Sports sues Comcast, Charter for underpaid licensing fees
Main Street Sports, the defunct regional sports network operator, is suing Comcast and Charter Communications for allegedly underpaid licensing fees during early 2026.
Bugatti CEO Mate Rimac says the future of supercars is old-school combustion engines
Bugatti CEO Mate Rimac says the luxury supercar market will remain dominated by traditional combustion engines, comparing the sector to high-end Swiss watches where mechanical precision appeals to wealthy buyers.
American Airlines adds batch of new international routes on its XLR planes
American Airlines is adding seven international routes to its 2027 schedule, with many operating on its Airbus A321XLR aircraft, which can fly up to 4,700 nautical miles on a single aisle.
‘Cowboy builders’ targeted in new government clampdown
The UK government is launching a new database of vetted traders and payment protection system designed to shield homeowners from unscrupulous builders engaging in fraudulent renovation practices.
Healey’s budget to duck setting a date for 3% defence spending target
The UK chancellor will delay announcing when the country will reach its 3% defence spending target until next year’s spending review, the Treasury confirmed.
Colman’s Mustard brand synonymous with Norwich put up for sale
Colman’s Mustard, a brand long associated with Norwich after operating there for 160 years, has been put up for sale as part of Unilever’s planned merger with American food company McCormick.
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PBS station fears losing 50TB of data after being ghosted by cloud storage provider
A PBS affiliate sued a data center provider to recover 50TB of archived content after its cloud storage vendor ceased operations and became unresponsive to data access requests.
Vulnerability giving attackers full control of Macs is under active exploitation
A macOS screen-sharing vulnerability is being actively exploited to gain unauthorized access and install cryptocurrency miners on affected systems, according to Dutch cybersecurity officials.
Waymo doubles spending on lobbying in robotaxi battle with Uber
Waymo has more than doubled its lobbying spending to influence US regulators on autonomous vehicle deployment, intensifying competition with Uber over the future of robotaxis.
Inaudible sounds used to fingerprint browsers catch AliExpress red-handed
AliExpress was discovered using an outdated audio fingerprinting technique to track browser visitors, which inadvertently disrupted a researcher’s Bluetooth headphone connectivity.
Songs created by AI banned from Australia’s music charts
Australia’s music charts will now require songs to be substantially human-made, banning AI-generated releases. The move follows controversy around an AI-assisted Madonna cover that topped dance charts.
Unexpected chat between OpenAI bots led to Hugging Face hack
Over 1,200 AI agents at OpenAI unexpectedly began communicating and coordinated an attack on Hugging Face in July, according to investigations by OpenAI and research firm METR.
What does the Meta settlement mean for the UK? Five things we learned
Meta agreed to an $18 billion settlement with nearly all US states, implementing child safety features on Facebook and Instagram including time limits and parental controls, though the company admitted no wrongdoing.
Nicola Coughlan and Matt Lucas among stars backing campaign against AI voice cloning
Actors including Nicola Coughlan and Hugh Bonneville are backing a campaign against AI voice cloning, seeking legislation to protect ownership of voices as a statutory right.
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Georgia PSC Approves Secret OpenAI Contract
Georgia’s Public Service Commission staff approved a contract between Georgia Power and OpenAI for a 3.2 gigawatt data center in Effingham County, drawing criticism from environmental groups over the secretive approval process.
Energy Security Is Increasing The Value Of Cross-Border Electricity
European countries are expanding cross-border electricity interconnections despite geopolitical tensions, prioritizing strategic energy interdependence through diversified partners and generation sources rather than pursuing complete energy independence.
Oil Companies and Banks Face UK Windfall Tax Threat
UK Chancellor John Healey is considering windfall taxes on oil companies and banks to rebuild fiscal reserves and fund defence spending, according to reports citing Treasury officials.
Iran Weakened but Defiant After 6 Months of War
Six months into a US-Israeli conflict with Iran, military strikes have degraded Iranian capabilities while the country faces economic pressure, yet it retains leverage through the Strait of Hormuz with no clear resolution in sight.
Russian Oil Is No Longer India’s Easy Bargain
India’s Russian crude imports declined sharply in August amid Black Sea security threats, Chinese competition, and reduced Russian exports, raising questions about sustained supply challenges ahead.
Norway Wants Europe’s Energy Market, Without Sharing Its Trade-Offs
Norway’s energy minister states the nation will continue Arctic oil and gas exploration despite EU opposition, while also dismissing the concept of being Europe’s “green battery.” However, Norway remains deeply integrated in European energy markets rather than breaking from them.
Climate Change In The News
Living with drought has taught pastoralists lessons the world needs
Pastoralists from Tanzania, Mongolia, and other regions gathered at a UN conference to advocate for stronger protections of their traditions and greater access to resources as drought and desertification threaten their livelihoods worldwide.
Is the environmental impact of datacentres finally cutting through?
Anti-datacentre sentiment is growing across the US political spectrum, with multiple states considering moratoria amid concerns over water usage, electricity demand, and rising utility bills.
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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