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Malaysia begins controversial repatriation of asylum seekers to Myanmar
Malaysia has begun repatriating approximately 5,000 asylum seekers from Myanmar, drawing condemnation from human rights organizations who warn returnees face violence and forced conscription.
LPU Phagwara: A rape rumour sends an Indian university into turmoil and empties hostels
An unverified rape allegation at a major Indian private university triggered violent protests that damaged property and blocked highways, though police say no victim has come forward and CCTV shows no evidence of an attack.
American and six Ukrainians released by India after six months in jail
Matthew VanDyke, a US citizen, and six Ukrainians were released on bail after more than six months in Indian custody on charges related to visa violations and alleged ties to separatist groups.
Myanmar army air strike kills dozens in Rakhine state
Myanmar’s military conducted an air strike near a market in Rakhine state on Monday, killing at least 33 people and wounding 36 others, according to rebel groups and rescue officials.
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eBay bans airbag sales as concerns about faulty or counterfeit parts rise
eBay has prohibited the sale of airbags and related components in the United States, joining competitors like Amazon and Meta in response to safety concerns about defective and counterfeit parts.
Under Trump, NIH funding disruptions have evolved. Here’s what the numbers show
The NIH’s $47.5 billion budget appears stable, but experts say funding delays and rerouted research billions have caused significant disruptions for researchers and patients, masking deeper problems in how money flows through the system.
The Education Dept. hasn’t been dismantled. It’s become more inefficient, staff say
The Trump administration’s efforts to restructure the Education Department over the past 18 months have created inefficiencies rather than streamlining operations, according to staff interviews, despite leadership’s stated goals to reduce bureaucracy.
Thursday briefing: Andy Burnham wants to remake Britain from the regions up. Can it work?
Andy Burnham is pushing devolution to give England’s regions more power and money, but risks like declining local media and reduced civic participation could undermine the project’s success.
Judge orders Trump administration to restore journalists’ access to White House
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to restore press credentials to CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, which had access to White House coverage revoked last week by President Trump.
States threaten action against company earning millions off disabled vets
Florida-based Trajector Medical faces investigations by New York and Illinois attorneys general for allegedly charging veterans up to $20,000 for disability claim assistance that federal law requires be provided free of charge.
eBay bans airbag sales as concerns about faulty or counterfeit parts rise
eBay has prohibited airbag and airbag component sales in the U.S., following safety concerns about counterfeit and faulty parts imported from China that have caused deaths and injuries since 2023.
Under Trump, NIH funding disruptions have evolved. Here’s what the numbers show
NIH funding delays have disrupted research despite stable total budgets, with grants now obligated roughly 42 days behind historical averages and renewals frequently delayed over 90 days.
The Education Dept. hasn’t been dismantled. It’s become more inefficient, staff say
The Trump administration’s effort to dismantle the Education Department and reduce bureaucracy has instead created inefficiencies and complexity, according to interviews with department staff members.
New Social Security bill would lower retirement age to 60 for some workers
Rep. Haley Stevens introduced legislation that would lower Social Security’s full retirement age to 60 for workers in physically demanding jobs like construction, nursing, and manufacturing.
Higher interest rates squeeze younger and lower-income households. ‘A rate hike is a blunt tool,’ says expert
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates this month and signaled potential further increases, disproportionately affecting younger and lower-income households already strained by inflation outpacing wage growth.
CrowdStrike jumps 11% on record second quarter as ‘Mythos moment’ drives AI cyber wave
CrowdStrike jumped over 11% after exceeding second-quarter estimates and raising full-year guidance, driven by heightened demand for AI security solutions.