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Firefighters ‘knowingly put at risk’ during summer wildfires
Firefighters and the public were knowingly put at risk during summer wildfires due to chronic underfunding, according to a union, with injuries reported as commonplace among crews.
Stop making sense: focus on sounds to help learn a language, study suggests
A study suggests effective language learners process foreign sounds differently than others, relying less on native language patterns and more on auditory precision to master pronunciation.
Cloudflare plans to issue quantum-safe TLS certificates
Cloudflare announced plans to issue quantum-safe TLS certificates using hybrid cryptography resistant to quantum computer attacks, acquiring a trusted certificate root from CA GlobalSign to enable widespread adoption.
Attackers have been exploiting critical Zimbra flaw to steal emails
Microsoft warns that attackers are exploiting a critical Zimbra flaw to remotely execute commands and steal email backups and authentication credentials from organizations worldwide.
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France targets Shein and Temu with fast fashion fees
France has implemented fees on fast fashion items that could reach nearly €20 per garment by 2030, targeting e-commerce sites like Shein and Temu to curb cheap clothing sales.
As Michigan Senate race heats up, Vance calls Abdul El-Sayed ‘evil’
Vice President JD Vance campaigned for Trump ally Mike Rogers in Michigan’s Senate race, calling Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed “evil” amid personal tensions between the candidates.
Nigeria’s EFCC chief has fired 40 of his anti-corruption agents for ‘being corrupt’
Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency has dismissed over 40 employees for alleged corruption and financial misconduct during the past three years, according to its chairman.
Edouard Balladur obituary
Édouard Balladur, former French prime minister who lost the 1995 presidential election to Jacques Chirac despite leading in polls, has died at age 97.
Tucson, Arizona, police investigate gay bar shooting as a possible hate crime; 3 dead
Three people died in a shooting at a Tucson gay bar being investigated as a possible hate crime. The suspect was found carrying a note listing LGBTQIA+-associated businesses.
Vatican excommunicates all members of ultra-conservative rebel group SSPX
The Vatican excommunicated the ultra-conservative Society of Saint Pius X after the group ordained bishops without papal consent, widening a longstanding rift within Roman Catholicism.
US charges Indian criminal gang leader with organising murder of Canadian Sikh activist
US and Canadian authorities charged 37 people, including imprisoned Indian gang leader Lawrence Bishnoi, in connection with the 2023 murder of Canadian Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar and other crimes.
Rohingya refugees rally in Bangladesh camps to demand safe return to Myanmar
Tens of thousands of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh camps rallied to demand safe return to Myanmar, marking what they call the ninth anniversary of genocide while citing ongoing security concerns.
Bond yields are climbing. Here’s what that means for mortgages and other consumer borrowing
Bond yields have climbed to 19-year highs, pushing mortgage rates above 6.7% and elevating borrowing costs across consumer loans including auto and credit card debt.
Premium bonds: more chance of win as NS&I ups prize fund rate again
National Savings and Investments is raising premium bond prize fund rates again, increasing odds of winning and adding more than 300,000 additional prizes starting next month.
401(k) rollovers can be costly — and irreversible. What to know before moving your money
Millions of Americans roll workplace retirement funds into IRAs annually, but mistakes can trigger costly, irreversible tax penalties and higher fees that significantly reduce nest eggs.
Year of after-school care now costs £2,800 a child in parts of UK
After-school childcare for primary schoolchildren in England now costs over £2,800 annually in some UK regions, up 42% in the past decade, adding significant financial pressure on families.