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‘Amateur morons’: Flávio Bolsonaro’s short-lived ‘president-elect’ claim met with mockery
Flávio Bolsonaro fled to the US after losing Brazil’s election and briefly claimed to be “president-elect,” a claim that quickly drew widespread ridicule from Brazilian media and political figures.
Global nature talks reach deal but money remains an issue
Nearly 200 countries reached a new nature protection agreement in Armenia this week, though funding gaps and political resistance over scientific reports remained contentious issues.
Serbia votes in election pitting longtime leader against student movement
Serbians voted in snap parliamentary elections pitting longtime leader Aleksandar Vucic against a mass student-led protest movement demanding an end to corruption and institutional reform.
‘Unnecessary’ Iran war, corruption: Takeaways from Obama’s midterm speeches
Former President Obama campaigned for Democrats in Ohio and Michigan, criticizing the Trump administration’s Iran war, tariffs, and tax policies ahead of midterm elections scheduled for November 3.
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Artificial Intelligence used to design brand new viruses
US researchers used artificial intelligence to design 16 novel viruses that can replicate in laboratories. The bacteriophages infect only bacteria and pose no human threat, marking the first time complete viral genomes were successfully designed by AI.
Why have obesity rates doubled since 1993?
Obesity rates in England have doubled since 1993, rising from 15% to 30% by 2024, with 14 million adults now classified as obese despite 14 separate government strategies.
Extreme heat more dangerous for people 60 and over than previously thought
Research shows adults over 60 face heat-related health dangers at much lower temperatures than previously believed, with older populations projected to experience uncompensable heat stress at just 1.5C of warming above preindustrial levels.
Kindergarten vaccine exemptions are climbing
Kindergarten vaccination exemptions rose to 4.2% during the 2025-2026 school year from 3.6% the previous year, with exemptions exceeding 5% in nearly half of states, according to CDC data.
Trump reportedly casts mail-in ballot in Florida Republican primary
President Trump cast a mail-in ballot in Florida’s Republican primary, according to voting records and White House confirmation, marking at least his third use of mail-in voting.
Minnesota governor signs order to slow down any mining efforts in Boundary Waters wilderness
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order to prevent state review of mining permits in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, four months after Congress and the Trump administration lifted a federal mining ban.
Appeals court says Trump-appointed US attorney in Nevada can’t legally serve in the role
An appeals court ruled that Trump-appointed U.S. attorney Sigal Chattah in Nevada served unlawfully, marking another setback in the administration’s effort to extend prosecutors beyond legally permitted limits.
Senator presses Hegseth, Caine for commitment to keep US military out of the midterm elections
Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin has requested written assurances from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and the Joint Chiefs chairman that the Pentagon will not deploy federal troops to polling places during November’s midterm elections.
Preservation group urges Supreme Court to suspend Trump’s White House ballroom project
A historic preservation group asked the Supreme Court to halt President Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom project, disputing the administration’s authority to proceed without congressional approval.
Governors’ races are being increasingly buffeted by the toxic politics of data centers
Governors in key electoral states are shifting their positions on data centers ahead of midterm elections, imposing stricter requirements on the energy-intensive facilities amid growing public opposition.
‘An overstep’: Navajo Code Talker descendants criticize New Mexico’s new plan for museum
New Mexico is building a scaled-down Navajo Code Talker museum in Farmington outside the Navajo Nation, prompting criticism from descendants who say they weren’t consulted about the relocated project.
Embattled Florida Republican Rep. Cory Mills fights to keep his House seat
Republican Rep. Cory Mills faces a House Ethics Committee investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct and campaign finance violations while seeking reelection in Florida’s 7th Congressional District.