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Heat killed ‘staggering’ 50,000 people in Europe’s cities this summer, scientists warn
A new study estimates 50,000 heat-related deaths occurred in European cities this summer, with climate change responsible for approximately two-thirds of the fatalities.
Super-rich get ‘double dividend’ from causes and costs of climate crisis, report finds
The world’s wealthiest 0.1% profit from both causing and adapting to climate change, creating a “double dividend” that worsens inequality and reduces incentives for climate action, according to an Oxfam report.
U.S. measles cases more than double what they were last year as outbreak spreads
The U.S. is experiencing its worst measles resurgence in decades, with cases more than doubling compared to the prior year. Pennsylvania has been particularly hard hit, with over 1,300 confirmed cases and five deaths.
Nicki Minaj joins Trump onstage at Michigan rally
Rapper Nicki Minaj joined President Trump at a Michigan rally, stating he has “changed the energy of the country” while campaigning for Republicans ahead of midterm elections scheduled for 3 November.
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A federal judge lets DHS proceed with a border wall through a small Texas town’s levee system
A federal judge rejected a Texas town’s bid to halt construction of a border wall through its levee system, allowing the Department of Homeland Security to proceed with its $46 billion project.
Author of Democrats’ 2024 election autopsy report says chapter was left out
The author of Democrats’ 2024 election autopsy claims a section discussing party officials’ wealth was removed from the published version, while party leadership disputes the allegation.
Trump bank accounts were closed due to concerns over possible money laundering, Capital One says
Capital One says it closed President Trump’s accounts in 2021 due to financial activity flagged as potentially matching money laundering characteristics, according to a court filing responding to Trump’s debanking lawsuit.
In Texas, a political group bets $6 million on Latino voters coming back to Democrats
A left-leaning group is investing $6 million to organize Latino voters in Texas ahead of the midterms, seeking to reverse gains Republicans made with this demographic in 2024.
Ethics panel recommends House censure Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards for conduct with two aides
The House Ethics Committee recommended censuring Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-N.C., for inappropriate conduct toward two female aides, including lavish gifts and intimate invitations.
Nolan Wells death: at least two people charged over alleged threats to officials
At least two people have been charged with making threats against Mississippi officials in connection with the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, whose July death sparked widespread attention and racial tensions.
Hackers can use 9 of the most popular AI tools to assemble massive botnets
Researchers have identified a new attack called HalluSquatting that exploits AI coding assistants’ inability to correctly identify resource locations, potentially enabling mass botnet creation and large-scale cyberattacks.
Allstate accuses Broadcom of auditing it because it quit VMware, CA
Allstate Insurance has accused Broadcom of initiating audits after deciding not to renew VMware and CA Technologies contracts, claiming the company retaliated against its migration plans.
HP fined 1.4 billion rupees for “cartelization” of ink cartridges, toner, PCs
India’s Competition Commission fined HP India and reseller partners 1.4 billion rupees for coordinating prices on government contracts and printer supplies, citing collusion to outcompete rivals.
TreeSize won’t renew perpetual-license support unless users subscribe
TreeSize software company no longer offers support or updates for perpetual licenses after maintenance periods unless users subscribe, shifting toward recurring revenue models.
Raids across UK in crackdown on nuisance car finance texts
UK officials conducted raids on five companies across multiple cities as part of a crackdown on unsolicited text messages about car finance compensation claims, seizing electronics and documents during the operation.
Teen hackers tell BBC how police are helping them use their skills for good
Police in the UK are using a intervention program called Cyber Choices to redirect teenage hackers away from criminal activity toward legitimate cybersecurity careers.