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Iranian families struggle to afford the basics as US ratchets up economic warfare
Iranian families face soaring unemployment and halved wages as sanctions and a naval blockade squeeze the economy. Food prices have doubled while government subsidies on gasoline may not last, threatening further hardship.
A year after Israeli strikes killed journalists at a hospital, no one has been held accountable
A year after Israeli strikes killed 22 Palestinians including journalists at a Gaza hospital, no one has been held accountable, with investigations ongoing and key details disputed by military sources.
Trump has submitted civil nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia to Congress for review, AP sources say
The Trump administration has submitted a classified civil nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia to Congress for review, conditioning its approval on Saudi normalization with Israel through the Abraham Accords.
Cameroon femicides: Footballer Nchout Njoya Ajara speaks out after eight women killed in a week
At least eight women were killed in Cameroon within a week, prompting outcry from prominent footballer Nchout Njoya Ajara and opposition groups demanding government action.
Thieves steal Bronze Age artifacts from Spanish museum in four-minute heist
Thieves stole jewelry and artifacts from Spain’s Villena Museum, taking a large portion of the Bronze Age Treasure of Villena—nearly 10 kilos of gold items—in a four-minute heist early Thursday.
Jellyfish force partial shutdown of France’s Gravelines nuclear plant
Jellyfish influx forced the partial shutdown of France’s Gravelines nuclear power station, with multiple reactor units taken offline this week due to clogging in seawater cooling systems.
Drugs in pastries, months on the run: the double-life of Lebanese influencer Dr Food
Lebanese TikTok food influencer Dr Food was arrested after months on the run following charges of international drug trafficking and smuggling narcotics through pastries.
Meta reaches $17B settlement. And, nuclear regulator to abandon radiation safety rule
Meta agreed to pay states up to $17 billion in a settlement over child safety allegations, with funds supporting youth mental health programs and platform changes including time limits for minors.
Burnham’s expected UK ban on Israeli settlement goods draws broad support
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is expected to approve a ban on goods from Israeli settlements after Israel issued tenders for over 1,200 units in the occupied West Bank’s E1 project.
Israeli strike kills ‘newlywed’ woman in south Lebanon, wounds others
An Israeli strike on a southern Lebanese town killed a woman who had been married for 48 hours and wounded six others, according to Lebanese authorities, as tensions continue escalating in the region.
Ex-ICE agent charged over shooting is freed by Texas authorities
A former ICE agent charged with shooting a Venezuelan man during a Minneapolis immigration raid was released from a Texas jail after federal authorities declined to order his extradition to Minnesota.
What we should make of CIA boss John Ratcliffe’s secret trip to Moscow
CIA Director John Ratcliffe made a secret, unannounced trip to Moscow to meet Russian intelligence officials, with reports suggesting he warned against escalation in Ukraine and potential attacks on NATO members.
Political News
New Fed chair Kevin Warsh under pressure to clarify views on inflation, interest rates
New Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh faces pressure to clarify his inflation-fighting strategy and views on interest rate policy ahead of his speech at Jackson Hole.
Judge orders mental health evaluation for man found with gun at Trump golf course in LA
A California judge suspended criminal proceedings against a man arrested with a loaded gun near Trump’s Los Angeles golf course, ordering a mental health evaluation instead.
North Carolina congressman Edwards asks House colleagues not to censure him
North Carolina Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards urged House colleagues to reject an Ethics Committee recommendation for his censure over alleged misconduct toward female staffers, arguing his actions were not sexual harassment.
Georgia senator Jon Ossoff slams racist posts allegedly from Republican opponent’s ex-staffer
Georgia Democrat Jon Ossoff criticized Republican challenger Mike Collins over a report that a former staffer shared racist imagery online, calling it disqualifying amid ongoing scrutiny of Collins’s associations.
Democrats to investigate ‘miraculous’ rise of Trump Jr’s investment firm
Democrats have launched a congressional investigation into a venture capital firm whose assets surged dramatically after recruiting Donald Trump Jr as a partner, citing concerns over potential insider influence.
Florida grand jury finds DeSantis administration ‘misappropriated’ funds from Medicaid settlement
A Florida grand jury found the DeSantis administration ‘misappropriated’ $10 million from a Medicaid settlement, though it determined insufficient evidence existed for criminal charges.
Republican with same name as incumbent Dan Sullivan advances from Alaska US Senate primary
A retired teacher named Dan J. Sullivan advanced from Alaska’s US Senate primary despite legal challenges, joining incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan and Democrat Mary Peltola in the general election.
Wiped out: US faces surging toilet paper prices amid trade war with Canada
The US and Canada are entering a trade war with tariffs set to begin on 8 September, threatening to raise prices on toilet paper, dairy, and other goods heavily traded between the nations.
A judge suspends charges against an ex-Marine arrested on Trump’s golf course with ammunition
A judge suspended criminal charges against a former Marine arrested at Trump’s golf course with ammunition, ordering psychiatric evaluation based on concerns about his mental fitness to stand trial.
Judge, for now, refuses to dismiss Steve Bannon’s conviction in contempt of Congress case
A federal judge rejected the Justice Department’s request to dismiss Steve Bannon’s criminal conviction for refusing to testify before the House committee investigating the January 6 Capitol attack, though he permitted prosecutors to resubmit the motion.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez rejoins DSA after membership lapse of seven years
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has rejoined the Democratic Socialists of America after a seven-year membership lapse, amid speculation about a potential 2028 presidential run.
Fed governor Lisa Cook slams Trump’s renewed threat to fire her
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook responded to Trump administration threats to remove her, arguing there is no legal basis for her firing over mortgage fraud allegations she denies.
California man who brought guillotine to US Capitol grounds pleads not guilty
A California man was arrested near the US Capitol with a 10-foot wooden guillotine in his truck and pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor weapon charge at his Wednesday arraignment.
Zelenskyy’s direct plea helped unlock Russia sanctions in the Senate. What’s next is uncertain
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy’s direct appeal to Senate lawmakers helped secure passage of a Russia sanctions package, though the bill’s fate in the House remains uncertain amid concerns over tariff authority.
Michigan Democrats want to fight Trump. First they have to stop fighting each other
Michigan Democrats are struggling to unite ahead of November elections as internal divisions over their Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed’s Israel rhetoric and controversial associations threaten to overshadow economic messaging against Republicans.
In a Pennsylvania congressional swing district, a Republican incumbent faces allegations over embellishing résumé
A Republican congressman in a Pennsylvania swing district faces accusations of embellishing his résumé with private sector real estate experience that critics say may not have materialized.
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‘I started in my 20s and made £8,000’: Why women are often better investors than men
Women investors achieve slightly higher long-term returns than men, yet only 26% of UK women invest compared to 41% of men, according to recent analysis.
Where commercial real estate demand is the highest, according to new data
South Carolina leads a new commercial real estate demand index from the National Association of Realtors, which analyzes over 300 metropolitan markets across office, industrial, retail, and multifamily sectors.
Six essential skills employers say job seekers should have to stand out
A five-year study by the National Foundation for Educational Research identifies six key transferable skills employers prioritize: communication, collaboration, problem-solving, self-organization, adaptability, and information literacy.
Reform proposes £30 tax rebate for HMRC phone delays
Reform UK proposes a £30 tax rebate for HMRC phone delays exceeding 30 minutes, with the policy limited to two claims per tax year under party plans to improve customer service.
American Airlines adds batch of new international routes on its XLR planes
American Airlines announced seven new international routes for 2027, primarily using Airbus A321XLR aircraft, which offer extended range at lower operating costs than larger widebody planes.
One in eight young people not in work or education
Nearly one million young people in the UK are not in education, employment, or training, representing about one in eight people aged 16 to 24, according to official statistics.
Technology In The News
Grok exfiltrates user data when malicious instructions are encrypted
Researchers discovered that Grok exfiltrates user data when malicious instructions are encrypted, exploiting a gap in the AI assistant’s safety guardrails through a technique called Cryptographic Context Injection.
UK cinemas look at banning Meta smart glasses over piracy fears
UK cinemas are considering banning Meta smart glasses over film piracy concerns, though balancing this against accessibility benefits for viewers with disabilities.
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, prompting the company to characterize the incident as a warning about potential AI-driven cyber threats.
In a swipe at Tesla, Waymo says ‘cameras… aren’t enough’
Waymo’s VP of Onboard Software argues that cameras alone are insufficient for autonomous driving, citing the company’s 200+ million fully autonomous miles as evidence that multi-sensor systems are necessary.
Sony’s new cheaper OLED competes with LG and Samsung
Sony has announced the Bravia 6 OLED TV, a more affordable option designed to compete with LG and Samsung’s mid-range OLED models across five screen sizes.
Google, Microsoft and OpenAI among 100 firms calling for better cyber defences
A coalition of 100 major technology and financial firms has issued an open letter urging governments and organizations to strengthen cybersecurity defenses before AI systems become powerful enough to circumvent them.
Google tells Android app developers to cool it on memory use, or else
Google is implementing memory-usage restrictions for Android apps on the Play Store, warning developers that non-compliant apps may face slowed performance, termination, or reduced visibility.
Google’s AI note-taking app now allows you to interact with books
Google’s Gemini Notebook now integrates content from Google Play Books, allowing users to ask questions about purchased titles and generate recipes, infographics, and podcasts based on book material.
The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
Energy In The News
Photovoltaic Windows Have Been Heating Water in a Bucharest Apartment for Two Years
A Bucharest apartment has used semi-transparent photovoltaic windows for over two years to directly heat water, covering roughly 45% of domestic hot water demand without requiring batteries or inverters.
Sodium-Ion Batteries For The Win!
Sodium-ion batteries are emerging as a promising alternative to lithium-ion for grid-scale energy storage, offering lower costs, better cold-weather performance, and reduced cooling requirements.
California’s Extreme Heat, Soaring Utility Bills Make Cooling Unaffordable For Millions
California is experiencing more frequent extreme heat days, but millions of residents cannot afford air conditioning due to soaring utility bills, according to a new Environmental Working Group report.
Battery Costs Are Global. Freight Geography Isn’t.
Despite falling battery costs globally, China, India, Europe, and the United States will pursue different freight-electrification strategies based on their existing transportation infrastructure and modal splits.
The AI Boom Is Driving a New Era of U.S. Power Demand
U.S. data-center electricity consumption reached 312.6 terawatt-hours in 2025, accounting for nearly half of global growth as AI-driven demand strains power grids nationwide.
Trump’s War on Offshore Wind Leaves U.S. Workers in Limbo
President Trump has implemented executive actions restricting offshore wind development, leaving renewable energy workers facing job insecurity and project cancellations after previous expansion under the Biden administration.
Climate Change In The News
Correcting climate ‘misperceptions’ may not boost climate action
New research across Germany and the US finds that simply correcting public misperceptions about climate support does not automatically increase actual climate action among individuals.
Q&A: Does the world need ‘carbon capture and storage’ to reach net-zero?
Carbon capture and storage is considered critical by climate authorities for reaching net-zero emissions, yet the technology has faced persistent criticism over costs, performance, and its role in supporting fossil fuel industries.
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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