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The secret behind Lula’s win in Brazil may be an ‘army’ – of social media creators
Brazil’s President Lula credited a WhatsApp-based social media mobilization effort called “Lula’s Army” with boosting his electoral comeback, after initially losing ground in the digital sphere to far-right opponent Flávio Bolsonaro.
‘You need the power of all your votes’: Bedouin women secure success for Arab parties in Israeli election
Bedouin women in Israel organized a grassroots voter education campaign that tripled turnout in some villages, helping Arab-led parties secure 19 Knesset seats and strip Netanyahu’s coalition of its governing majority.
UK savings: 5% interest rate deals may not last, say experts
UK National Savings and Investments has raised rates on its British savings bonds to over 5% for the first time in nearly three years, though experts warn such attractive deals may not persist long in the competitive market.
College was supposed to be ‘good debt.’ For many borrowers, it isn’t paying off
Student loan debt now exceeds $1.7 trillion for over 42 million Americans, and critics argue rising tuition costs and changing federal policies have made college a riskier financial investment than historically believed.
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Philippine school shooter kills fellow student and himself in livestreamed attack
A student livestreamed himself shooting a fellow pupil in a Philippine classroom before taking his own life, marking the second school attack in the country in less than two months.
Lesley Urbach obituary
Lesley Urbach, 69, a passionate human rights advocate and co-founder of Generation 2 Generation Holocaust charity, died suddenly. She dedicated her life to educating young people about racism and preserving survivor family histories.
Nigeria influencer ‘KC Luxury’ arrested after cocaine destined for the UK seized
Nigerian social media influencer ‘KC Luxury’ was arrested at a Lagos airport after authorities seized nearly $28m worth of cocaine destined for the UK from an international trafficking network.
Earthquake rocks Spain’s historic Granada, injuring three
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck southern Spain near Granada on Tuesday morning, injuring at least three people and damaging buildings and vehicles across the historic city.
US announces new sanctions on ICC president and top lawyer
The US sanctioned the ICC president and a senior lawyer, escalating the Trump administration’s campaign against the international court that investigates war crimes.
Former Venezuelan player working for San Diego Padres is detained by ICE
Oswaldo Pirela, a catching coach for the San Diego Padres’ minor league system, was detained by immigration officers after arriving in Texas for a work trip.
Trump administration moves ahead to end roadless rule on national forests
The Trump administration announced Tuesday it plans to rescind a 25-year-old rule protecting undeveloped national forest lands from logging and road construction, citing wildfire risk reduction.
AP Interview: Ralph Norman questions Trump’s endorsement of Darline Graham in South Carolina runoff
U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman questions President Trump’s endorsement of Darline Graham in South Carolina’s Republican Senate runoff, citing his own congressional experience and voting record as stronger qualifications.
Woman accused of plotting to kill Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is sentenced to 6 years in prison
A Massachusetts woman sentenced to six years in prison after attempting to bring homemade firebombs to the U.S. Capitol to kill Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in January 2025.
Liberia agrees to take 1,200 deportees from the United States
Liberia agreed to accept up to 1,200 deportees from the United States, with the first group of 20 expected to arrive on Thursday, according to Liberian officials.
Judge swapped in Trump’s defamation case against BBC
Judge Jeffrey Kuntz, recently confirmed to Trump’s nomination for federal court, has taken over Trump’s $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC, replacing a previous Trump-appointed judge.
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.