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Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest retreat was torched in an arson attack. Should it be rebuilt?
The Eagle’s Nest, Adolf Hitler’s Alpine retreat in Bavaria, was destroyed in a suspected arson attack in October. Authorities now debate whether to rebuild the site while addressing concerns about potential neo-Nazi reverence.
Democrats are used to heartbreak in Texas – will Talarico turn the tide?
Democrat James Talarico’s Texas Senate campaign has emerged as a potential turning point after three decades of statewide losses for the party, with polls showing him narrowly leading in the nation’s most expensive Senate race.
Vanessa Trump says she is cancer-free six months after diagnosis
Vanessa Trump announced she is cancer-free following a breast cancer diagnosis earlier this year, sharing the news via video on her daughter’s Instagram account.
Hundreds of thousands march across France in protests over schools and policing
Hundreds of thousands marched across France on Saturday in largely peaceful protests supporting students’ demands for school improvements and criticizing government policing tactics, though clashes erupted in multiple cities.
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Four takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries in six states
Primary elections across six states revealed Democratic appetite for younger, more progressive candidates and stricter immigration stances, while Trump’s endorsement record showed mixed results on the Republican side ahead of November midterms.
Nuclear power push ramps up uranium mill — and tribal health concerns
The White Mesa Mill, the nation’s only conventional uranium mill, faces escalating scrutiny from nearby Ute Mountain Ute tribes over radioactive contamination risks amid increased U.S. uranium production demands.
Are hacks of U.S. water facilities a new front in the Iran war?
Over 30 water systems across Minnesota experienced coordinated cyberattacks in late July, with cybersecurity experts and federal officials suspecting Iranian involvement in what may represent a broader threat to U.S. critical infrastructure.
U.S. job openings were unchanged at 6.9 million in March but hiring improved
U.S. job openings remained essentially flat at 6.87 million in March, though hiring showed improvement before the Iran war’s economic impact took hold.
America In Focus: consumers still gloomy about economy; US hiring falls in June
U.S. employers added only 57,000 jobs in June, less than half the previous month’s total, while consumer confidence remains below year-ago levels despite slight recent improvement.
Hundreds of economists say ‘we must act now’ on AI’s economic impact and job displacement risks
Over 200 economists and AI researchers, including Nobel Prize winners, signed an open letter urging institutions to address potential large-scale job displacement and economic transformation risks from advancing artificial intelligence.
Private schools offer 41% more tree shade than state schools in England
Private schools in England have 41% more tree cover than state schools, with economically disadvantaged areas showing significantly less shade during extreme heat events.
‘Without this it’s all just tourists’: the fight to save Soho’s last primary school
Soho Parish Church of England Primary, the last remaining school in an area that once had 16, faces closure due to falling enrollment in the heart of London’s entertainment district.
The island without child care for babies
Kauaʻi, Hawaii’s only major island without center-based infant and toddler care for most of the past 15 years, faces a severe child care crisis that forces many parents to leave jobs or the island entirely.
Too hot for summer school?
U.S. school districts are struggling to maintain safe summer learning conditions as extreme heat disrupts classes, forcing early dismissals, program cancellations, and reliance on improvised solutions like indoor-only activities.
Cambridge professor Jason Arday resigns amid accusations of plagiarism
Jason Arday, a Cambridge professor facing plagiarism accusations and questions about his credentials, has resigned from his position with immediate effect.
University of Cambridge whistleblower who reported alleged bullying wins employment tribunal
A University of Cambridge professor won an employment tribunal after reporting alleged bullying of female staff at the Institute of Astronomy, with judges finding the university retaliated against him through a prolonged investigation.