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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.
Blanche defends DOJ lawsuit blocking Alaska Senate results if Republican loses
Attorney General Todd Blanche defended the Justice Department’s lawsuit seeking to block Alaska from automatically certifying Senate election results if the Republican incumbent loses, citing voter confusion over similar candidate names.
PC shipments fall 20.1 percent in “sharpest decline” since Q1 2023
Global PC shipments fell approximately 20 percent in the third quarter, marking the steepest decline since early 2023 as memory costs surge and demand weakens.
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Trump signs order to pay TSA employees after Congress fails to agree on DHS funding
President Trump signed an executive order to pay TSA employees after Congress failed to reach agreement on Department of Homeland Security funding, as the shutdown extended beyond 43 days.
Summer travelers who relied on Spirit Airlines may struggle to find budget alternatives
Spirit Airlines shut down in early May, leaving budget-conscious travelers scrambling for alternatives as fuel costs rise and remaining low-cost carriers face mounting competitive and financial pressures.
Memorial Day: Higher fuel prices have some Americans scaling back their travel plans
Higher fuel prices and inflation are prompting many Americans to scale back vacation spending this Memorial Day weekend, with families choosing shorter trips and local destinations over expensive long-distance travel.
Hourslong waits at Croatia-Serbia border test travelers’ resolve in sweltering heat
Travelers faced waits up to eight hours in extreme heat at the Croatia-Serbia border crossing on Saturday amid peak summer holiday traffic and congestion.
Perpetrators of LGBTQ+ conversion practices could face prison under new bill
A new bill would criminalize conversion practices against LGBTQ+ individuals, imposing sentences up to five years and unlimited fines for perpetrators in England and Wales.
Christian Brothers kept nine child abusers as members due to Gospel imperative to help ‘the needy’, court documents reveal
The Christian Brothers obtained a court moratorium on civil claims, citing a Gospel imperative to care for members including nine convicted child abusers within its ranks.
Pope praises US history of welcoming migrants in implicit rebuke to Trump
Pope Leo praised the US history of welcoming migrants during an address marking the nation’s 250th anniversary, implicitly criticizing Trump’s immigration policies while visiting a Mediterranean migration entry point.
‘We hear your voices’: inside the Church of England’s debate over Palestine
The Church of England voted to formally hear a Palestinian Christian report describing Israel as a “colonial enterprise,” marking a significant moment for Palestinian Christians while drawing concerns from Jewish leaders about Christian-Jewish relations.
Consumers turn to buy now, pay later for essential expenses — with growing risks
Buy now, pay later services have surged to nearly $157 billion in 2025, with 44% of Americans planning to use them within six months, often for essential expenses like groceries and medical care rather than discretionary purchases.
Social Security cost-of-living adjustment estimate for 2027 falls as inflation cools
Social Security cost-of-living adjustments for 2027 are estimated between 3.7% and 3.8%, down from previous projections as inflation moderates, with official figures to be announced in October.
Bipartisan group of senators propose Social Security reform process ahead of funding shortfall
A bipartisan group of senators introduced the PROMISE Act to establish a legislative process for Social Security reform, as the program faces a projected funding shortfall by 2032.
Americans say they need $1.2 million to retire comfortably, survey finds — but many expect to fall short
A new survey finds Americans believe they need $1.2 million to retire comfortably, yet only 30% expect to reach $1 million in savings before retirement.