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Zuckerberg’s image is in trouble – but Meta’s business is booming
Meta faces mounting legal challenges over claims its products harm young users, but the company’s business continues to thrive with rising user engagement and revenue growth.
Running out of royals: why calls are growing to let Japan’s princess Aiko take the throne
Princess Aiko, Japan’s most popular imperial family member, cannot legally become empress under a 140-year-old law. Growing public pressure and demographic crisis are fueling debate over changing male-only succession rules.
India’s ‘Cockroach’ party accuses government of mass detention of members ahead of weekend protest
India’s Cockroach Janta Party claims authorities have detained thousands of members ahead of a major anti-government protest scheduled for Saturday in Delhi over controversial voter list revisions.
ICE agent shoots man in New York City
An ICE agent discharged his weapon during an enforcement operation in the Bronx, shooting a man who was hospitalized. The incident occurred with a five-year-old child present in the vehicle.
South African anti-migrant protests: Cars torched and shops looted in Durban and Soweto
Violent anti-immigration protests erupted in South African cities, with at least 24 vehicles set on fire and foreign-owned shops looted amid anger over a court ruling on asylum applications.
Russian strikes and approaching winter force some in Kyiv to pack bags and flee
Intensifying Russian attacks and fears of another harsh winter are prompting some Kyiv residents to flee, while authorities prepare shelters and backup power infrastructure for those remaining.
India’s Ujjain tense as mosque partially demolished for Hindu pilgrimage
Authorities in Ujjain, India partially demolished a mosque to widen a road for a Hindu pilgrimage festival, sparking protests and clashes with police that left multiple people injured.
Trump calls Kim Jong Un a ‘friend’ and plays down N Korea’s nuclear arsenal
President Trump described North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as a friend and downplayed concerns about Pyongyang’s nuclear arsenal during remarks in Washington on Tuesday.
‘Dire situation’: Lebanese prisoners on hunger strike for 18 days
Approximately 400 inmates at Lebanon’s largest prison have been on hunger strike for over two weeks, protesting the suspension of an amnesty law. Medical conditions have deteriorated significantly, with daily ambulance removals reported.
Indian firm building $15bn Trump-announced steel mill has deep Russia ties
Indian conglomerate Essar Group, whose cofounder stood behind President Trump during announcement of a $15bn steel mill project in Iowa, maintains deep ties to Russian energy interests under Western sanctions.
CDC reports two measles deaths in US as cases hit 35-year high
The CDC confirms 3,659 measles cases this year, marking a 35-year high, with two measles deaths reported amid ongoing debates over vaccine safety and fatality tracking.
Yemen’s war disrupts roads and ports, deepening humanitarian crisis
Renewed fighting in Yemen has displaced thousands and disrupted critical roads and ports, worsening an already severe humanitarian crisis affecting millions.
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Republican Indiana Senate leader who defied Trump on redistricting leaving post
Indiana’s Republican Senate leader Rodric Bray announced he would step down from his position after six GOP incumbents who opposed President Trump’s redistricting plan lost their primary elections.
Trump backtracks from promise to let Ukraine build Patriot missiles
Trump reversed a recent commitment to allow Ukraine to manufacture Patriot air defense interceptors, citing concerns about transferring sensitive military technology during a cabinet meeting at Camp David.
Trump administration pushes tougher English rules for Mexican train crews crossing into the US
The Trump administration announced a proposed rule Friday tightening English language requirements for Mexican train crews crossing the U.S. border, citing safety concerns.
Thousands of migrant children in the US could face new deportation risks as legal aid deal expires
Tens of thousands of migrant children in U.S. government care face potential loss of legal representation as a federal contract funding their lawyers expires, advocates warn.
FCC chairman defends actions against ABC, says broadcasters must operate ‘in the public interest’
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr defended the agency’s actions against ABC, stating broadcasters must operate in the public interest in exchange for free airwave access. ABC countered that the FCC is retaliating against it for protected speech.
Trump’s tax immunity scheme hoists president by his own petard on Blanche AG nomination
Trump’s refusal to formally end a tax immunity agreement undermined efforts to secure permanent confirmation of acting attorney general Todd Blanche, with two Republican senators blocking the nomination over settlement terms.
Ex-White House counsel says Epstein accuser’s testimony ‘lacked inherent credibility’
A former White House counsel told House lawmakers that some allegations by Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre lacked credibility, drawing swift criticism from Giuffre’s family members.
Trump administration to let contract aiding unaccompanied minors expire
The Trump administration is allowing a federal contract for legal services to unaccompanied minors expire, prompting prosecutors to warn the policy undermines protections for child immigrants and crime victims.
Top Democrats accuse Republicans of becoming ‘gelatinous blobs’ on Iran war
Senior Democrats accused Republicans of abdicating congressional authority on war powers, describing them as unwilling to challenge Trump’s military operations against Iran.
Immigration crackdown threatens Haitian caregivers and the seniors who rely on them
A Supreme Court ruling allowing the Trump administration to end temporary protected status for hundreds of thousands of immigrants threatens to disrupt care for elderly and disabled Americans who rely on these workers.
Loss of work authorization sows confusion for thousands of Haitian immigrants and their US employers
Thousands of Haitian immigrants lost work authorization after the Trump administration ended Temporary Protected Status, creating confusion for employers and workers across industries including hospitality and healthcare.
How views on Trump’s handling of Iran have shifted, according to a new AP-NORC poll
A new AP-NORC poll shows most Americans disapprove of the Iran war, with President Trump’s approval rating on the conflict falling to 28% as support declines even among Republicans.
Let them eat SUVs: Trump White House orders fleet of luxury cars as Americans struggle
The White House announced orders for 250 Cadillac Escalades costing over $22 million as Americans face rising gas prices, mortgage rates, and economic strain from an ongoing Iran conflict.
Mayor of St Paul reportedly under investigation for sexual harassment
St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her faces a sexual harassment investigation initiated by the police chief through an outside law firm contracted by city leaders.
Senate committee advances nomination of Dr. Erica Schwartz to be Trump’s CDC director
A Senate committee advanced Dr. Erica Schwartz’s nomination as CDC director, with supporters saying she can withstand political pressure while critics worry about her commitment to scientific independence.
Three-quarters of Americans think Trump isn’t focusing on top US issues – poll
A new poll shows 75% of Americans believe Trump is not focused on top national issues, with his approval rating at 34% amid concerns over the Iran war and economic hardship.
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Scottish drivers hit as diesel passes £2 a litre across the country
Diesel prices have exceeded £2 per litre at hundreds of Scottish forecourts, with hauliers reporting devastating business impacts as fuel costs surge due to Middle East and Ukraine conflicts.
Fuel costs putting off meal delivery driver applicants in Jersey
Meals on Wheels Jersey faces recruitment challenges as rising fuel costs deter volunteer drivers. The organization received £38,000 in funding to deliver meals to about 100 people weekly.
McDonald’s is hosting an investor day as its U.S. business struggles. Here are 4 things to expect
McDonald’s will present its turnaround strategy at an investor day Wednesday in Chicago, following weak U.S. business performance and an 18% stock decline over the past year.
Autonomous trucking company Aurora looks to accelerate toward profitability
Aurora Innovation operates dozens of autonomous semis on busy Texas highways and plans to expand its driverless fleet to 200 trucks by year-end, targeting profitability through lower operational costs.
Qantas announces 18-hour direct flights from Sydney to New York with onboard ‘wellbeing zones’
Qantas will launch direct flights from Sydney to New York in mid-2028, completing its Project Sunrise expansion with 18-hour journeys using specially designed Airbus A350 aircraft.
Novo is betting on its next chapter as Eli Lilly gains more ground in GLP-1s
Novo Nordisk presented a growth strategy at its Capital Markets Day but failed to convince investors, while rival Eli Lilly continues gaining ground in the competitive GLP-1 obesity and diabetes drug market.
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Architect of UK’s AI policy quits after Anthropic conflict of interest concerns
The chair of the UK’s Advanced Research and Invention Agency resigned after accepting a full-time position with AI company Anthropic, citing conflict of interest concerns raised by MPs.
OpenAI says it cracked 90-year-old maths problem in 88 hours
OpenAI announced it used roughly 10,000 AI agents to solve a 90-year-old mathematical problem in 88 hours, though the claim faces scrutiny over work-sharing practices and remains unverified.
Why this month’s Microsoft patch release is a doozy
Microsoft released patches for a record 972 vulnerabilities this month, including 112 critical flaws, as the security industry accelerates efforts ahead of anticipated AI-assisted attacks.
Meta continues to run ads promoting child sexual abuse material in India: report
A research group documented hundreds of AI-generated child sexual abuse advertisements running on Meta platforms, including 84 ads in India after the government ordered their removal.
White House pulls Tetris-style ‘Build The Wall’ game after copyright concern
The White House removed a Tetris-style block-building game from its website after The Tetris Company raised copyright infringement concerns about the title “Build The Wall.”
Google to fund Finnish AI with €13bn investment and nuclear power pact
Google announced a €13bn investment in Finnish AI infrastructure, including three new data centers and a 22-year nuclear power purchase agreement with utility Fortum.
Lawmakers blast AI companies after researcher warns of human extinction by 2030
Lawmakers denounced AI companies following Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon’s warning that artificial intelligence could cause human extinction by 2030, with senators from both parties calling for stronger regulation.
Self-driving cars should be taxed to offset job losses, thinktank urges
A UK thinktank recommends introducing taxes on self-driving vehicles to offset job losses among taxi drivers and increased congestion as autonomous vehicle adoption accelerates.
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Sam Altman Is Selling Utilities the Cure for a Cyberattack His Own AI Helped Cause
OpenAI’s Sam Altman is pitching AI-based cybersecurity solutions to major utility companies following cyberattacks involving autonomous AI agents that breached critical infrastructure systems.
Holcim Integrates Two Joule Hive Thermal Batteries Into Its Cement Making Facility
Holcim has installed two Joule Hive thermal batteries at a cement production facility, marking a major commercial deployment of electrified heating technology designed to reduce carbon emissions from high-temperature industrial processes.
New Report Examining APS’s Massive Gas Buildout Demonstrates How Ratepayers Could Be on the Hook for Decades
A new report examines Arizona Public Service’s planned gas expansion, arguing that ratepayers could face higher bills for decades while the utility simultaneously seeks rate increases and abandons clean energy commitments.
Chinese Solar Panels Drop to 12 Cents a Watt, Rooftop Installs Surge Worldwide
Chinese solar panel costs have plummeted to 12 cents per watt, sparking a global surge in rooftop installations across residential, industrial, and commercial sectors from Asia to Australia.
Saudi Pipeline Outage Hits an Oil Market Running Out of Buffers
Saudi Arabia’s critical East-West pipeline has shut down following drone attacks, removing a key buffer as global oil markets face sustained disruptions from the ongoing Middle East conflict now in its seventh month.
UK inflation rises to 3.1% as motor fuel prices jump by almost a quarter
UK inflation rose to 3.1% in August as motor fuel prices surged nearly 25%, driven by Middle East conflict impacts on global oil markets and energy costs.
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Experts: How are climate scientists using artificial intelligence?
Climate scientists are increasingly using artificial intelligence for weather forecasting, satellite image analysis, and climate modeling, though the technology presents challenges including computational costs and the difficulty of predicting unprecedented climate extremes.
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.
Education In The News
Meet the robots programmed by kids to speak their Indigenous languages
Indigenous youth are building AI-powered robots called SkoBots designed to help them learn endangered Native American languages like Ojibwe and Anishinaabemowin through interactive, playful engagement.
A leading school shootings researcher says he was wrong
A prominent school violence researcher publicly reversed his decades-long position that improving school climate reduces shootings, now arguing media attention drives perpetrators’ actions.
What We Know About DOJ Investigations Into Medical Schools
The Trump administration has launched investigations into 26 medical schools, alleging violations of the Supreme Court’s ban on race-based admissions. The DOJ has released findings from four institutions, citing disparities in standardized test scores across racial groups.
Financial Aid Experts Seek Clarity on Loan Proration Rules
New federal loan regulations require colleges to base student borrowing amounts on credit hour enrollment, but financial aid experts say the Education Department’s lack of comprehensive guidance creates confusion ahead of the fall semester.
Oregon Institution Says No Funds to End Animal Testing
Oregon Health and Science University’s board voted to continue animal testing at its primate research center, citing financial constraints that would make converting it to a sanctuary too costly.
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