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Guinea-Bissau denies it has approved controversial vaccine trial in newborns
Guinea-Bissau’s health minister denies the country approved a controversial hepatitis B vaccine study on newborns that has drawn ethical concerns from researchers worldwide.
Excluding UK from ‘Made in Europe’ law will hurt entire EU car industry, Mercedes boss warns
Mercedes-Benz’s chief warns that excluding the UK from the EU’s “Made in Europe” industrial law would weaken the car industry on both sides of the Channel.
France’s students are angry about more than crumbling classrooms and missing teachers
French high school students have staged widespread protests over teacher shortages, overcrowded classes, and deteriorating school infrastructure, though deeper anxieties about economic instability and diminished future prospects underpin the demonstrations.
Container ship sinks in Strait of Hormuz after being hit by projectile, Singapore says
A Singapore-flagged container ship sank in the Strait of Hormuz after being struck by a projectile, with all 21 crew members evacuated safely. The incident marks ongoing maritime attacks in the region.
Netflix to shed 1,000 jobs in steepest cuts since 2022
Netflix is cutting 1,000 jobs globally, representing about 6% of its workforce, the largest reduction since 2022 as the streaming platform faces intensifying competition.
Toilet paper and secret recorders: What we know about the arrest of the Saudi OpenAI engineer
A Saudi engineer at OpenAI was arrested after authorities discovered a hidden recording device wrapped in toilet paper behind a television in a company conference room used for sensitive discussions.
Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing visits Malaysia amid concerns over repatriations
Myanmar’s military leader Min Aung Hlaing visits Malaysia for talks with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who seeks cooperation on repatriating thousands of Myanmar nationals despite UN and rights group warnings.
‘We’re short of resources’: France’s student protesters, in their words
At least 250,000 students, teachers and parents protested across France on Tuesday against deteriorating school conditions, following weeks of high school blockades that began in September and sparked a robust police response.
Advocates decry detention of Kashmiri filmmaker Arfat Sheikh by ICE in US
Kashmiri filmmaker Arfat Sheikh was detained by ICE at Washington Dulles International Airport on September 24, 2026, sparking calls from advocates for his immediate release.
Fear and a far-right lurch: How October 7 reshaped Israel
Israeli society has undergone fundamental transformation since the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks, with political trauma exploitation and far-right ascendancy reshaping national discourse and policy.
3 years on, Israelis grapple with reports Netanyahu was warned before Oct. 7 attacks
Three years after the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attacks on Israel, reports emerge that Netanyahu received repeated warnings from regional allies about a potential assault, which he denies.
What voters in 6 key states could tell us about the 2026 midterms
NPR’s Morning Edition is traveling to six competitive states to understand voter priorities ahead of the midterm elections, examining economic concerns, immigration, and party loyalty across America.
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Luigi Mangione appears in court over healthcare CEO’s killing with trial a month away
Luigi Mangione appeared in Manhattan court Tuesday for a pre-trial conference in the case of an allegedly killed UnitedHealthcare CEO, with the trial scheduled for early September.
Ben Jones, good ol’ boy ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ actor and 2-term US House member, dies at 84
Ben Jones, who played mechanic Cooter Davenport on “The Dukes of Hazzard” and served two terms in the U.S. House, died at 84 from a heart attack.
Trump signs order attempting to override CDC vaccine schedule and break up MMR shots
Trump signed an executive order directing sweeping changes to childhood vaccination schedules, including breaking up the MMR vaccine into separate shots and reducing recommended immunizations from 18 to 11 diseases.
Ilhan Omar questions whether Trump administration has used ICE to ‘surveil’ critics
Rep. Ilhan Omar is demanding clarification from the Department of Homeland Security after an ICE agent was apparently stationed outside her town hall meeting in Minnesota, raising questions about surveillance of political opponents.
Former Air Force Secretary says he’ll sue Trump administration to restore his security clearance
Former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall announced he will sue the Trump administration to restore his security clearance, which was revoked after allegations he disclosed sensitive information about a Qatari-gifted aircraft.
Republicans name candidate to replace Chuck Edwards after sexual harassment investigation
North Carolina Republicans selected state lawmaker Jennifer Balkcom to replace congressman Chuck Edwards, who withdrew from re-election following a House investigation into sexual harassment allegations involving female staffers.
Trump reportedly hid in catering container to board secret flight in Turkey amid Iran threat
Donald Trump reportedly boarded a secret military flight from Turkey to Britain last month via a catering container to evade an Iranian assassination threat, while the White House claimed he traveled on Air Force One.
Wisconsin considers democratic socialist for governor amid US wave of progressive wins
Wisconsin Democrats will choose between a democratic socialist and establishment-backed candidates for governor Tuesday, testing whether progressive momentum extends to swing-state politics.
Minnesota primaries could mark change of path for Democrats and Republicans
Minnesota voters are deciding Democratic and Republican nominees for US Senate and governor on Tuesday, with immigration and state fraud emerging as key issues in races that will shape the state’s political direction.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Connecticut’s state primary
Connecticut’s Democratic primary features challenges to Gov. Ned Lamont and U.S. Rep. John Larson, with progressive candidates seeking to advance a generational shift within the party.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Minnesota’s state primary
Minnesota Democrats hold a competitive U.S. Senate primary Tuesday featuring moderate and progressive candidates, while Republicans seek to end their 20-year statewide election drought amid investigations and immigration crackdowns.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Wisconsin’s state primary
Wisconsin voters will choose a Democratic gubernatorial nominee in a primary featuring a clash between the party’s establishment and progressive wings, with state Rep. Francesca Hong emerging as a top contender.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Alabama’s special congressional primaries
Alabama voters select U.S. House nominees Tuesday under a newly redrawn map that eliminates one majority-Black district, following a Supreme Court decision prompting Republican-led redistricting in several Southern states.
El-Sayed spoke with Obama as Michigan Democrats look to unite after a bitter Senate primary
Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed said he spoke with Barack Obama and hopes the former president will campaign for him as Democrats seek unity following a contentious primary.
Congressional Democrats launch probe into efforts to deport US military members and their families
Congressional Democrats launched an investigation into the Trump administration’s deportation efforts targeting military service members and their families, citing concerns about military readiness and morale.
Trump officials offer cities tens of millions for Memphis-style police surges – with conditions
The Trump administration is offering cities up to $300 million in federal policing grants conditioned on adopting strict immigration enforcement and anti-homelessness policies, modeled after operations in Memphis and Washington DC.
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Private capital is reshaping Hollywood moviemaking
Private investors are increasingly funding independent films alongside traditional studios, with companies like Camelback Productions backing projects that might struggle through conventional Hollywood channels.
El Pollo Loco to open first New York restaurant as it aims to become national chicken chain
El Pollo Loco plans to open its first New York City restaurant next year as the California-based chicken chain pursues national expansion through development agreements for 15 locations in the region.
A startup wants to build a massive nuclear-powered data center on public land in Utah
A startup plans to build hundreds of small nuclear reactors on over 9,000 acres of federal land in Utah to power data centers, producing nearly 9.6 gigawatts of electricity.
Why is diesel more expensive than regular gas?
Diesel fuel has cost more than regular gasoline since 2004, driven by rising global demand, stricter environmental regulations, and higher federal fuel taxes compared to gasoline.
Burger King is betting on local franchisees to fuel its U.S. comeback
Burger King is selling approximately 200 company-operated restaurants to franchisees this year as part of a turnaround strategy, prioritizing local operators who live in their communities.
David Ellison says combined Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery will be named Skydance
Skydance CEO David Ellison announced the combined entity formed by merging Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery will be named Skydance, trading under ticker symbol SKYD.
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Data centres: Developers hope fibre optics will cut power use
Data centre operators are increasingly exploring fibre optic technology to replace copper wiring, potentially reducing energy consumption and heat generation in facilities.
OpenAI wants to consult elite mathematicians about how to not fumble again
OpenAI formed an independent advisory panel of elite mathematicians to guide the company and other AI firms on handling mathematical research and results announcements following recent controversies.
New UK agency to fight ‘information warfare’ from likes of Russia, Burnham tells UN
The UK will establish a National Centre for Information Defence to combat disinformation and deepfakes from hostile states, particularly Russia, Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced at the United Nations.
OpenAI agents discussed ways to escape their sandbox on public wiki
OpenAI agents posted 18,000 messages to a public wiki discussing ways to escape sandbox restrictions during internal testing, researchers reported Friday.
Muse, Meta’s extraordinarily privileged AI assistant, has a serious 0-day
A zero-day vulnerability in Meta’s AI assistant Muse allows locally run apps and terminal commands to hijack the system, undermining the company’s security claims, prompting Amazon to block the service.
The world freaked out about AI doomsday. Now what?
World concerns about AI doomsday have intensified as Donald Trump and Xi Jinping prepare to meet and discuss the technology, though both leaders show reluctance to impose regulatory constraints.
Anthropic launches Claude Opus 5.5 with stricter safeguards for cybersecurity
Anthropic released Claude Opus 5.5 with enhanced safeguards designed to reduce risky behaviors and boundary circumvention attempts, following recent AI hacking incidents across the industry.
Andreessen Horowitz is launching an ‘academy’ with no homework and partnerships with Palantir, Google, and Meta
Andreessen Horowitz is launching a tuition-free academy in San Francisco with partnerships from major tech companies like Google, Meta, and Palantir, offering students hands-on experience over traditional classroom instruction.
The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
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Global Biofuels Output Could Surge 70% Amid Energy Crisis
Global biofuels production is projected to increase by nearly 70% by 2030 as countries raise fuel-blending mandates in response to energy security concerns, according to a joint study.
Uzbekistan Eyes Caspian and Black Sea Ports to Break Out of Central Asia
Uzbekistan is establishing logistics facilities at Caspian and Black Sea ports to expand its Middle Corridor trade routes and diversify export pathways for various goods.
China’s Newest Power Plant Swaps Steam for Supercritical CO2
China has begun construction on a hybrid power plant in Shandong province that will store excess energy as molten salt and use supercritical carbon dioxide to generate electricity during peak demand.
Canada’s Oil Patch On Track For Biggest M&A Wave In A Decade
Canada’s oil patch is experiencing its largest merger and acquisition wave in a decade, with over $30 billion recorded so far this year, driven by high oil prices and strong asset valuations.
NEW REPORT: Mississippi Power Failing to Lower Costs & Pollution
Sierra Club’s Dirty Truth Report gave Mississippi Power a 44 out of 100, citing the utility’s insufficient renewable energy investments and continued reliance on coal and fossil fuels.
New National Sierra Club Report Spotlights We Energies Failing the Clean Energy Transition Amid Data Center Surge
The Sierra Club’s annual Dirty Truth Report gives We Energies its worst-ever score of 4 out of 100, citing delayed coal plant retirements and plans to significantly expand gas capacity to support data center development.
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California just showed how home batteries will radically remake the grid
Home batteries and electric vehicles are increasingly helping stabilize California’s electrical grid by storing and distributing power during peak demand periods, potentially lowering costs for all ratepayers.
Soaring oil prices underscore the need to help poor countries adopt renewables
Rising oil prices from Middle East and Ukraine conflicts are widening economic gaps between wealthy and poor nations, with developing countries lacking resources for planned renewable energy transitions despite growing grassroots adoption efforts.
Education In The News
The island without child care for babies
KauaÊ»i, Hawaii’s only major island without center-based infant and toddler care for 15+ years, faces a severe shortage affecting families and workforce retention as housing costs and staffing challenges persist.
AI Gains Ground as a College-Search Tool for Parents
About one-third of parents navigating college admissions are using AI tools to research institutions, according to a survey by education consulting firm EAB. Most found AI helpful for understanding specific colleges, with 34% discovering previously unknown schools through these technologies.
Many game sites evade school web filters
Many gaming websites are deliberately circumventing school web filters, allowing students to access inappropriate content on school-issued devices despite districts’ filtering efforts.
Trump Cut Their Education Grants. Here’s What Happened Next
Federal grant cancellations by the Trump administration have disrupted education research and programs nationwide, affecting university researchers, school districts, and nonprofits that relied on multimillion-dollar funding commitments.
White paint, trees or air con? What parents and teachers can do to cool UK’s overheating schools
UK schools facing overheating this summer are exploring cooling solutions including tree planting, external shading, improved ventilation, and potential air conditioning, with experts recommending diagnostic assessment before major investments.
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