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Leaders of India’s Cockroach party jailed for violating ban on protest site
Two leaders of India’s Cockroach Janata party movement were jailed for five days after violating a police ban on protests at a historically designated demonstration site in central Delhi.
Turkish police raid opposition TV, halting live broadcasts
Turkish police raided opposition-aligned Halk TV’s Istanbul headquarters, halting broadcasts and detaining 11 people linked to the channel’s owner on financial crimes allegations.
Ukrainian soldiers in combat have access to Starlink satellite internet restricted
Ukrainian military personnel experienced sudden Starlink internet restrictions on Tuesday evening, coinciding with increased Trump administration pressure on Ukraine to cease long-range strikes against Russian oil infrastructure.
In Kansas, a newly-competitive Senate race tests limit of Trump’s unpopular policies
Kansas’s Senate race has become unexpectedly competitive, with Democrat Adam Hamilton leading in polls against Republican Senator Roger Marshall—a striking shift in a state President Trump won by 57% two years ago.
‘They’re stealing from the poor’: A major source of SNAP fraud robs recipients of millions
Over $233 million in SNAP benefits were lost to skimming fraud in recent years, with most states refusing to replace stolen funds, leaving low-income families to go hungry.
The skincare sample is free. What happens next can cost thousands
Customers at skincare stores nationwide report being pressured into thousands of dollars in unexpected purchases they cannot return, with investigations tracing connections to a California-based family company.
The Blue Planet and Gandhi composer George Fenton dies aged 76
George Fenton, the Oscar-nominated composer behind Gandhi, Groundhog Day, and Blue Planet, has died at age 76. His death came unexpectedly just weeks after signing a new publishing deal.
Saudi Arabia urged to spare Sri Lankan sentenced to death over Facebook post
A 24-year-old Sri Lankan migrant worker faces execution in Saudi Arabia after being convicted of blasphemy over a Facebook comment insulting the Prophet Muhammad. Sri Lankan authorities and civil society groups are seeking clemency through diplomatic channels.
Nifty: Five reasons India’s markets are sinking even when its economy is growing
India’s economy grows over 7% annually, yet its stock market has posted losses for eight consecutive weeks—the longest streak in 25 years—eroding investor wealth by approximately 15% this year.
Fuel from South Korea being shipped to Russia as Ukraine war grinds on
South Korean ports shipped over 176,000 tonnes of fuel to Russia via sanctioned tankers in July and August, complicating Seoul’s stated support for Ukraine amid the ongoing war.
UN rights council condemns attacks on civilians in Sudan, calls for truce
The UN Human Rights Council condemned drone strikes and attacks on civilians in Sudan, extending a fact-finding mission’s mandate and calling for an immediate ceasefire without preconditions.
How hunger is devastating Yemen’s children
More than 2.2 million children under five in Yemen face acute malnutrition amid a 12-year conflict that has displaced millions. The country has received only one-fifth of the $2.2 billion needed for humanitarian assistance this year.
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Appeals court rules Trump can’t build White House ballroom without congressional approval
A federal appeals court ruled that President Trump must obtain congressional approval before continuing construction of a $400 million White House ballroom, blocking aboveground work while allowing underground security facilities to proceed.
Many immigrants face deportation without a lawyer at their side in court. This program tries to help
A volunteer lawyer program in California assists unrepresented immigrants navigating deportation proceedings, where legal representation significantly improves outcomes but remains unavailable to most.
Top Democrats simulate election threats as Trump continues assault on voting
Senate Democrats recently conducted election security simulations involving scenarios like AI-generated deepfakes and armed poll intimidation, as President Trump continues making claims about voting vulnerabilities.
Abdul El-Sayed embraces Trump claim he represents ‘very different’ America
Democratic US Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan embraced Trump’s characterization of representing “very different” Americas, contrasting his vision with the president’s while pledging to address inequality.
Mamdani proves his power with New York endorsements, plus more takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s backing of three progressive candidates in Democratic House primaries resulted in all three winning Tuesday, while artificial intelligence industry factions battled over regulation in a separate race.
Super-rich complain but experts welcome Mamdani’s pied-à-terre tax
New York City introduced a pied-à-terre tax on second homes worth over $1 million, sparking debate between critics who say it targets the wealthy and experts who view it as equitable revenue generation.
Trump goes unmentioned but not ignored as Clinton, Bush and Obama step up as essayists on presidents
Former presidents George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and Bill Clinton contribute essays to a 250th-anniversary presidential history project that avoids direct mention of Donald Trump but addresses contemporary concerns about executive power.
Watchdog for $46 billion tribal gambling industry can’t enforce the law without a chairperson
The National Indian Gaming Commission lacks a chairperson, preventing it from enforcing regulations and approving management agreements in the $46 billion tribal gambling industry.
Judge approves Trump effort to end South Sudan TPS protections
A federal judge approved the Trump administration’s effort to end temporary protected status for South Sudanese nationals in the U.S., following a Supreme Court ruling that allowed similar protections to be stripped from Haitian and Syrian immigrants.
Mark Cruz to lead Indian Health Service amid staffing and infrastructure challenges
Mark Cruz, a Klamath Tribes citizen, was confirmed by the Senate to lead the Indian Health Service, which provides healthcare to approximately 2.8 million Native Americans and Alaska Natives.
Senate passes funding bill to prevent shutdown through US midterms
The Senate passed a government funding bill with bipartisan support to prevent a shutdown through the November midterm elections, though House approval remains pending.
How Troy Jackson went from Maine logger to the Democratic nominee for Senate against Susan Collins
Troy Jackson, a fifth-generation Maine logger, became the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate and will challenge five-term Republican incumbent Susan Collins in a race that could affect chamber control.
A pillar of environmental enforcement is targeted by Trump and Musk’s AI company
Conservative legal activists and Elon Musk’s AI company are challenging the constitutional validity of citizen suits, a decades-old enforcement mechanism allowing private groups and local governments to sue over violations of major federal laws.
Darline Graham tests value of a famous name vs. lack of experience in South Carolina primary
Darline Graham, appointed to replace her late brother Lindsey Graham in the U.S. Senate, faces skepticism from Republican voters despite endorsements from President Trump and party leadership over her limited political experience.
ICE says it expects to equip every field officer with body cameras by the end of August
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement says it will equip all field officers with body cameras by end of August, though the agency retains discretion over public release of footage.
Trump signs new orders targeting birthright citizenship, weeks after Supreme Court ruling
Trump signed two executive orders targeting birthright citizenship, weeks after the Supreme Court ruled his prior attempt to end the practice unconstitutional.
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What’s gone wrong at Nike? How the world’s sportswear giant lost its mojo
Nike, the world’s largest sportswear brand, faces significant challenges including declining sales, a 75% stock price drop, and the recent departure of football star Kylian Mbappé to rival On.
UK airlines to be banned from charging parents to sit with children
UK airlines will be prohibited from charging parents to sit with children under 14, as part of government consumer protection reforms planned before next summer’s holiday season.
Fuel costs: Diesel prices in NI at highest level since Iran war began
Diesel prices in Northern Ireland have reached their highest level since the Iran conflict began, with average prices at 193.3p per litre this week.
Alaska Airlines CEO ‘not overly concerned’ about new Boeing Max 10 delay
Alaska Airlines CEO says he is not overly concerned about a software glitch delaying Boeing’s 737 Max 10 certification, though potential launch delays beyond several months could affect the carrier’s 2028 delivery timeline.
People switching to Novo’s Wegovy pill from obesity injections kept losing weight in real-world study
A real-world analysis found that people switching from obesity injections to Novo’s Wegovy pill continued losing weight over three months, with roughly 75% satisfied with the switch.
Eli Lilly says closely watched combo obesity regimen boosts weight loss in mid-stage trial
Eli Lilly reported that its experimental combination of eloralintide and tirzepatide produced greater weight loss than tirzepatide alone in a Phase 2 trial for obesity and Type 2 diabetes patients.
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Stop relying on chatbots for customer care, UK service providers urged
Citizens Advice urges UK service providers to guarantee customers the right to speak with humans, citing research showing chatbots waste time, cause stress, and delay problem resolution for over half of users.
GM can’t ‘bring back’ Apple CarPlay because it never left
GM announced new software featuring updated Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for upcoming Silverado and Sierra trucks, clarifying that phone mirroring remains available in gas-powered vehicles despite earlier removing it from electric models.
Inside Meta’s push to put robots to work in data centers
Meta is testing robots from multiple vendors to perform data center tasks like cable installation and server resets, potentially reducing labor needs as AI infrastructure spending accelerates.
Allowing AI firms to collude to ‘pace the frontier’ is a dangerous proposition
AI industry leaders propose coordinating to slow development pace and set safety standards, but critics warn this amounts to seeking antitrust exemptions without credible safeguards or enforcement mechanisms.
‘Godfather of AI’ says tech regulation is nearing Covid-style pivot moment
Yoshua Bengio, a prominent AI researcher, says governments are nearing a critical decision point on AI regulation similar to the Covid pandemic response, citing recent safety incidents as catalysts for action.
Albanese government considers ‘world-leading’ ban on smart glasses in public offices and buildings
Australia’s government is considering a ban on smart glasses in public offices and service centres, with local councils already restricting the technology over privacy concerns.
Meta ordered to remove UK deepfakes as oversight board criticises ‘inadequate’ safeguards
Meta’s oversight board ordered the tech company to remove deepfake videos of a UK politician and Muslim woman, citing “inadequate” safeguards against AI-generated fake imagery used for harassment.
Amazon doesn’t trust Meta’s Muse AI agent
Meta’s Muse AI agent has been blocked from shopping on Amazon, with the e-commerce giant citing unauthorized access and privacy concerns over the agent’s browsing and credential-handling practices.
The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
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Philippine President Pushes Local Production of Electric Tricycles, Jeepneys
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is promoting local manufacturing of electric tricycles and jeepneys, working to connect producers with electric vehicle technologies developed by domestic universities and research institutions.
A US Lamppost EV Charging Station Startup Eyes Rapid Scale-Up
Voltpost, a Brooklyn-based startup, is rapidly expanding its lamppost-mounted EV charging stations across multiple states, leveraging existing street infrastructure to provide convenient charging access for urban drivers without home chargers.
Why Tugboats Fit Batteries Better Than Their Power Ratings Suggest
Battery propulsion is becoming viable for tugboats despite their high power demands, as the vessels’ operational profile—characterized by low sustained loads with intermittent peak bursts—suits battery technology better than traditional power ratings suggest.
Global Energy Demand Set to Jump 60% by 2060 as Developing Nations Power Up
Emerging economies are projected to increase global energy demand by over 60 percent by 2060, requiring a mix of renewable and fossil fuel sources to meet rapid development needs.
Trump Proposes $5 Billion Fund to Rebuild Gulf Energy Infrastructure
President Trump has proposed a $5 billion U.S. contribution to a $10 billion multilateral fund aimed at rebuilding Gulf energy infrastructure damaged during the Iran conflict and developing alternative oil export routes.
Washington Needs This LNG Deal More Than Beijing Does
Chinese leader Xi Jinping arrives in Washington to discuss reviving a $6 billion-a-year US liquefied natural gas trade, contingent on Beijing lifting a 15% tariff imposed in 2025 that halted American shipments.
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Why have countries been pushing for a vital global climate report to be delayed?
The IPCC suspended its meeting without setting a launch date for its next climate report, with some countries pushing for delays that could conflict with upcoming climate summits and emissions reduction discussions.
World must cut emissions by 18% in four years ‘to find our way back’, UN says
The UN warns the world must cut carbon emissions by 18% within four years and 45% by 2035 to limit temperature rises and avoid catastrophic climate overshoot.
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NIH Research Spending Picks Up in July but $10.6B Still Left
The NIH has about $10.6 billion remaining to spend with two months left in the fiscal year, having obligated $23.3 billion to nearly 39,000 grants so far.
Students Created a National AI Policy Framework. Here’s What It Includes
Ninety-eight high school students from all 50 states gathered in Boston to develop a national AI policy framework for K-12 schools, emphasizing human relationships, teacher training, and the right to opt out of AI use.
Wisconsin’s Appeals Court Overturns Ruling That Had Restored Collective Bargaining Power
Wisconsin’s appeals court on Wednesday reversed a lower court ruling that had invalidated the state’s 2011 anti-union law, maintaining restrictions on public sector collective bargaining.
Professor Fired for Teaching “Political” Story Sues College
An English professor sued South Florida State College after being fired for assigning an award-winning literary story that the college president deemed “political.”
New College of Fla. Alumni Board Not Giving Up, Chair Says
The New College of Florida foundation voted to dissolve its alumni board, but the group’s chair contests the action’s legality and says the organization will continue operating and may pursue litigation.
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