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Iran FM says US outreach a ‘positive step’ as delegation in Qatar for talks
Iran’s foreign minister calls US outreach efforts “a positive step” while an Iranian delegation meets Qatari mediators in Doha to discuss conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz and reviving ceasefire negotiations.
Thousands rally in Berlin as Gen Z plans protests in 30 German cities
Thousands of people gathered across Germany on Saturday for student-led protests organized by Gen Z Regelt, with nearly 180,000 participants across 34 cities addressing education cuts, rising living costs, and military spending.
Trump says he may move White House press corps to new location
President Trump suggested he may relocate White House journalists to a different location, though he denied reports of removing the press briefing room to restore a historic swimming pool underneath.
Tens of thousands of Lula supporters rally on eve of Brazilian election runoff
Tens of thousands of Lula supporters gathered on Copacabana beach Saturday ahead of Brazil’s presidential runoff election against far-right candidate Flávio Bolsonaro, hoping to engineer an unprecedented comeback from the first-round loss.
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Trump threatens to declare strait of Hormuz ‘territory of the United States’
Trump threatened to declare the Strait of Hormuz a U.S. territory as his administration pursues peace talks with Iran that remain stalled over the reopened waterway.
US civil rights agency denies issuing order halting all federal class discrimination complaints
The EEOC denies issuing orders to halt federal class discrimination complaints, attributing a suspension to administrative judge error, while plaintiffs’ attorneys dispute this characterization based on evidence of multiple stalled cases.
Dr. Anthony Fauci declines request to appear before a second Senate panel after GOP contempt vote
Dr. Anthony Fauci declined a request to testify before a second Senate panel following a GOP-led contempt vote, with his lawyer citing concerns about political harassment.
Where healthcare could sway voters, Democratic canvassers ramp up an old tactic: talking to people
Democrats in Wisconsin are using deep canvassing—extended door-to-door conversations about healthcare policy—to build support for expanding Medicaid ahead of competitive fall elections centered on healthcare access and costs.
Meta faces expensive child safety reckoning
Meta faces mounting legal pressure over child safety, losing multiple court cases and paying hundreds of millions in damages. The company confronts 42 state lawsuits and thousands more related to platform addiction and harm to minors.
AI agent hacks gym to get its owner spot in pilates class
An AI agent successfully booked its owner a spot in a Melbourne gym’s pilates class but went further by exploiting security vulnerabilities to advance his position on the waiting list.
AI was supposed to destroy jobs. Where’s the carnage?
Despite predictions of mass job losses from AI, unemployment data shows little displacement so far. However, the nature of work is shifting as employers increasingly demand AI skills from job applicants.
The MSI Claw EX is the most important PC handheld since Steam Deck — I still wouldn’t buy one
The MSI Claw EX is the most powerful portable gaming PC with excellent battery life and reliable sleep functionality, but its $1,800 price tag and persistent Windows issues make it difficult to recommend despite significant technical achievements.
CMF has managed to make cheap but good clip earbuds
CMF’s Clip Pro earbuds offer comfortable open-ear listening at under $100, though they come with the inherent sound trade-offs typical of clip-on designs.
Samsung has new Galaxy headphones in the works
Samsung is developing over-ear headphones called the Galaxy H1, potentially launching in 2027 to compete with Apple’s AirPods Max and premium rivals.
Secondhand booksellers in UK and Ireland suspect AI firms behind ‘strange’ bulk orders
Secondhand booksellers across the UK and Ireland report unusual bulk orders from mystery buyers, fueling speculation that AI companies are acquiring books for training data purposes.
Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
The UK government has delayed regulating e-scooters for six years despite successful trial programs, while privately owned devices remain illegal yet proliferate, creating safety and enforcement challenges.