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Climate change rarely goes on trial. This one could be a landmark.
Fifteen Canadian youth sued their federal government today, alleging it violated their constitutional rights by failing to adequately address climate change. The trial is considered one of the most consequential climate cases to reach courtroom proceedings.
Bad apple effect: study shows how people are influenced by rule-breaking of others
New research demonstrates that witnessing rule-breaking by others significantly increases individuals’ own rule violations, with some escalating beyond observed infractions in social contexts.
5 Things to Know About Work Colleges
Nine federally recognized work colleges integrate paid labor into their educational models, helping low-income students graduate with reduced or eliminated debt while gaining practical work experience and skills.
Breaking Down OPT and How It Affects the Economy in 6 Charts
The Trump administration’s proposed $100,000 fee for international students to participate in optional practical training after graduation could harm innovation and job creation, according to economic research showing OPT workers complement rather than replace American employees.
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Trump’s new economic squeeze on Iran has a big challenge: China
The Trump administration’s new economic campaign against Iran faces a significant constraint with China, which is Tehran’s largest trading partner and oil buyer, complicating efforts to maximize pressure while maintaining a fragile U.S.-China trade truce ahead of a planned presidential summit.
In China, talking to AI is normal. Now the government fears it might replace human intimacy
China has restricted AI companion chatbots for minors and limited them for adults, citing concerns about emotional dependence and the potential replacement of human relationships amid a growing loneliness crisis.
‘A mockery’: how offshore tax havens are thwarting the UK’s transparency push
British offshore jurisdictions have introduced corporate ownership transparency registers, but critics argue the systems remain too costly, complicated, and slow to meaningfully combat financial secrecy.
Typhoon Saudel heads west after pounding Japan’s southwestern remote islands, injuring 2
Typhoon Saudel struck Japan’s southwestern islands, causing two minor injuries, widespread blackouts, and flight cancellations before heading toward China’s coast.
Target faces renewed backlash for Halloween costume with ‘minstrel show features’
Target removed a children’s Halloween costume from shelves after backlash over alleged racist minstrel imagery, apologizing for the offensive garment and vowing internal review changes.
USS Abraham Lincoln heads to Thailand for a brief stop after lengthy deployment at sea
The USS Abraham Lincoln will visit Thailand for rest and recovery following a record-breaking 250-day deployment in the Middle East supporting U.S. operations against Iran.
Soaring summer power bills spark protests — and even disconnections
High summer power bills in Oklahoma have sparked widespread protests and utility disconnections, with some residents facing bills exceeding $1,300 as heat waves intensify across the country.
Better off together: could combining pension pots boost your retirement income?
Many workers accumulate multiple pension pots throughout their careers due to job changes and automatic enrollment. Consolidating these pots can simplify retirement planning and potentially reduce fees, though experts advise careful consideration of existing benefits.
For retirees, staying in the stock market is critical. How much exposure is the make-or-break question
Financial advisors increasingly recommend retirees maintain 40% to 80% stock exposure to combat inflation and longevity risk, challenging outdated conservative investment strategies from earlier decades.
Parents could put pretax paycheck money into Trump Accounts, with employers matching, Treasury says
The U.S. Treasury Department and IRS proposed regulations on how employers and employees can fund Trump Accounts, a new tax-deferred investment option for children, with potential employer matching contributions.
Axe stamp duty? How Andy Burnham could change property tax
Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is exploring property tax reform options to fund social care and defence spending, including potential alternatives to stamp duty and council tax.
Social Security COLA estimates for 2027 fall as inflation moderates
Social Security’s 2027 cost-of-living adjustment is estimated at 3.4% to 3.6%, down from earlier forecasts as inflation moderates, according to government data released this week.