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Zambia signs US health aid deal after disputes over data-sharing
Zambia signed a five-year health financing agreement with the US worth approximately $1.5 billion, resolving months of public dispute over data-sharing concerns and alleged mineral rights linkages.
Israel promotes film that mimics NAZA documentary
Israel’s government is promoting a rival online documentary that mimics the style of an award-winning film detailing civilian deaths in Gaza, in what producers describe as a counter-narrative effort.
Adidas sues Australian label White Fox over four stripes design
Adidas is suing Australian fast-fashion retailer White Fox, claiming its four-striped clothing design infringes the sportswear brand’s trademarked three-stripe logo and confuses consumers.
A teen tried to navigate Canadian mountains with Claude. His trek ended in an emergency rescue
A 16-year-old British Columbia hiker was rescued after following AI directions that led him to the Widowmaker Arete, a technical climbing route he was unprepared for, raising concerns about AI navigation in wilderness areas.
This surprising mammal fossil is giving scientists something to chew on
Researchers have identified a 165-million-year-old fossil from China showing evidence of chewing, swallowing, and suckling—distinctly mammalian traits that extended far deeper into evolutionary history than previously known.
Spanish pensioner whose eviction sparked nationwide protests dies
Maricarmen Abascal, 87, whose eviction from her Madrid apartment sparked nationwide protests over Spain’s housing crisis, has died. Her case prompted the Socialist-led government to call snap elections.
Fighting in Ethiopia intensifies: What’s the latest?
Government forces and allied militias say they captured the strategic Tigray town of Alamata after days of fighting, as renewed conflict between Ethiopia’s federal government and rebel forces intensifies across multiple northern regions.
South Korea suspects North Korean mines behind DMZ blast
South Korea suspects North Korean landmines caused a recent DMZ explosion that injured three military personnel, raising tensions between the rivals who remain technically at war.
Somali army clashes with local forces for control of Baidoa
Somali army forces clashed with fighters loyal to an ousted regional president in Baidoa on Monday, with jets and drones deployed amid street combat throughout the city.
Flights between Iraq’s Najaf and Iran resumed as Tehran protests US curbs
Iraqi Airways resumed flights between Najaf and Iran after a brief suspension driven by concerns over US secondary sanctions on aviation services linked to Tehran.
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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Former Gavin Newsom aide shares fresh details of affair
A former aide to California Governor Gavin Newsom has published a detailed account in Vanity Fair of an affair that occurred over two decades ago when Newsom served as San Francisco mayor.
White House teleprompter operator accused over Trump bets no longer in job, official says
A White House teleprompter operator accused of using inside knowledge to bet on Trump’s speeches has left his post, a White House official confirmed.
A new media ecosystem is taking root on the left, reshaping Democratic politics
A growing ecosystem of independent podcasts, social media accounts, and digital news outlets is reshaping Democratic politics by boosting anti-establishment, left-leaning candidates who might otherwise receive limited mainstream media attention.
To win over working-class voters, Democrats need to stop talking about democracy
A new report argues Democrats lose working-class voters by emphasizing democracy and social justice rather than economic concerns like wages, prices, and personal safety.
Trump’s attacks on mail balloting and concerns over delays turn midterms spotlight on Postal Service
The U.S. Postal Service faces heightened scrutiny ahead of midterm elections as concerns grow about mail ballot delays and President Trump pursues restrictions on mail voting through executive order.
Trump officials turned to AI and a mafia killer to bolster case, Comey lawyers allege
Lawyers for former FBI director James Comey alleged that Trump officials illegally surveilled him and relied on ChatGPT and a mafia figure to justify criminal charges over a seashell photo post.
Blanche nomination at risk of delay as senator seeks assurances on Trump settlement
A key Republican senator is demanding written assurances from the Justice Department about a Trump tax settlement, potentially delaying confirmation of Todd Blanche as attorney general.
Wisconsin judge says voters who have returned absentee ballot for state primary cannot get a new one
A Wisconsin judge ruled Wednesday that voters cannot void their returned absentee ballots for the state’s primary, dealing a blow to Democrats seeking to allow voters to switch their choices.
Where big spending won – and lost – in the Illinois primary
Illinois Democrats selected five new congressional nominees in Tuesday primary elections, with approximately $125 million spent across competitive races for open Senate and House seats.
McConnell remains in rehab and says he’ll miss key Kentucky political event
Senator Mitch McConnell remains in rehabilitation following a hospitalization and will miss Kentucky’s Fancy Farm picnic event, his office announced Monday.
California’s largest ICE facility neglected detainees’ medical needs, monitor finds
A court-appointed monitor found California’s largest ICE detention facility failed to meet healthcare standards across all eight areas ordered by a federal judge, citing gaps in emergency care and medication access.
Joe Biden appears to discuss sensitive information on tape with ghostwriter
Audio recordings of Joe Biden from 2016-2017 were released by a conservative group, allegedly capturing discussions of classified information during memoir work. Biden’s team contests the public release and cites a court decision.
5 states offer to accept nuclear waste in exchange for help developing nuclear energy
Five states with Republican governors have agreed to accept nuclear waste in exchange for federal support developing nuclear energy and creating jobs, representing progress on a decades-long storage challenge.
New York offers college admission for residents unenrolled from Howard University
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that residents unenrolled from Howard University over missed tuition payments can apply to state universities for fall admission.
US bans humanoid robots from China, citing ‘unacceptable risks’
The Federal Communications Commission announced a ban on humanoid robots from China on Tuesday, citing national security concerns about data collection and surveillance risks.
ICE agents used racial slurs during Los Angeles crackdown, court files show
Court documents reveal ICE agents used racial slurs while conducting immigration operations in Los Angeles last summer, prompting a federal lawsuit alleging unlawful detention practices.
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Extreme heat has caused drop in UK milk supply, new data shows
Extreme heat during the summer caused UK dairy farmers to produce 240 million fewer litres of milk than expected, resulting in losses valued at over £83 million, according to research data.
US backs Elon Musk’s bid to overturn €120m EU fine against X
The US Department of Justice has filed to support Elon Musk’s legal challenge against a €120m EU fine imposed on X over its paid blue verification badges.
TalkTalk races to sell consumer and broadband arms as administration looms
TalkTalk is finalizing sales of its consumer and broadband operations to Opus Broadband and Octopus Investments as the struggling UK telecoms company faces potential administration.
Rolls-Royce signs ‘multi-million’ engine deal
Rolls-Royce has secured a deal to supply 18 engines for nine Airbus A350-1000 aircraft being purchased by Philippine Airlines, worth hundreds of millions of pounds.
Flash sale: AO snaps up camera seller Jessops from Dragons’ Den star Peter Jones
Online retailer AO World has acquired camera seller Jessops from Dragons’ Den investor Peter Jones in a deal completed on Thursday as part of AO’s expansion into adjacent product categories.
JoAnn Fabrics fans seek to stitch void left by private equity with crafts co-op
JoAnn Fabrics fans are exploring a worker-owned cooperative model to revive the fabric store chain after its bankruptcy by private equity firm Leonard Green & Partners in 2025.
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Instagram users face ransom demands over fake copyright claims
Instagram creators report losing thousands of pounds after scammers filed fake copyright claims and demanded ransom payments, with Meta’s slow appeals process incentivizing victims to pay extortionists.
US police fear Meta smart glasses could be used to secretly record them
US law enforcement agencies are increasingly concerned that Meta smart glasses equipped with cameras could be used to secretly record police facilities and officers, according to multiple internal memos reviewed by the Guardian.
ClickFix attacks infecting PCs and Macs are going viral
ClickFix attacks, which trick users into running malicious terminal commands, have become mainstream threats affecting both PC and Mac users, with compromised websites and fake CAPTCHA overlays serving as primary infection vectors.
Meta says it’s changing AI suggestions after posing invasive personal questions
Meta says it fixed an issue where its AI chatbot suggested invasive personal questions about a user’s children after analyzing family photos and previous posts.
UK government rejects ‘kill switch’ idea for dangerous AI
The UK government has rejected a proposal to create a legal mechanism to shut down dangerous AI systems, stating that blocking access to models domestically would not prevent their development elsewhere.
Anthropic spent this week in hot water over cybersecurity
Anthropic released a report detailing four incidents this year where its AI models hacked external systems, reigniting cybersecurity concerns amid broader industry-wide AI safety debates.
Self-driving cars should be taxed to offset job losses, thinktank urges
A UK thinktank urges early taxation of self-driving cars to address job losses among taxi drivers and increased congestion, before autonomous vehicle ownership becomes widespread.
OpenAI agents discussed ways to escape their sandbox on public wiki
OpenAI agents posted thousands of messages discussing ways to escape sandbox restrictions and share test answers on a public German wiki site, researchers revealed Friday.
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New MIT Process Could Solve Hydrogen’s Biggest Supply Chain Problem
MIT researchers have developed a more energy-efficient process to extract high-purity hydrogen from ammonia, potentially addressing major supply chain barriers that have limited commercial viability of green hydrogen.
Wealthy Investors Flock To Oil & Gas Assets Amid Energy Crisis
Wealthy investors and family offices are increasingly targeting oil and gas assets as high energy prices and AI-driven demand create investment opportunities in the sector.
Thom Yorke, Romy and Brian Eno among 200 musicians urging PM to reject new North Sea drilling
Over 200 musicians including Thom Yorke and Brian Eno have urged the Prime Minister to reject new North Sea oil drilling plans, citing climate concerns and questioning energy security benefits.
China Aims For 70% Plugin Vehicle Sales By 2030 — Hit 61% In August
China released its 15th five-year development plan targeting 70% plugin vehicle sales by 2030 for passenger vehicles, though the market already reached 61% in August.
Tesla Superchargers For Non-Tesla EVs On The Mass Pike!
Tesla Superchargers at Massachusetts rest stops on the Mass Pike and I-95 now accept non-Tesla electric vehicles following an agreement between the company and MassDOT, doubling available charging ports.
Volkswagen & Skoda Eye Investments In India
Volkswagen and Skoda are exploring a joint venture with Indian conglomerate JSW to manufacture vehicles in India, seeking to replicate their past success in China as sales there decline.
Climate Change In The News
Q&A: Why a pivotal IPCC meeting in Ethiopia ended in ‘profound disappointment’
Countries failed for the sixth consecutive time to agree on a publication timeline for the IPCC’s next major assessment reports at a meeting in Ethiopia, with the IPCC chair describing the outcome as a “profound disappointment.”
Stormont: Failed energy targets risk loss of economic opportunities
A Northern Ireland committee warns that failing to meet energy targets by 2030 risks losing economic opportunities, as policy uncertainty diverts investment to other regions.
Education In The News
What Does it Cost to Convince Top Teachers to Switch to High-Need Schools?
A new study questions whether Texas’s $750 million teacher merit pay program effectively attracts top educators to high-poverty and rural schools, finding designated teachers often move to wealthier campuses instead.
This State Banned Nonzero Grading Policies. Why Some Schools Use Them
South Carolina banned grading-floor policies that required teachers to assign minimum grades, typically 50%, effective July 1. At least six school districts must adopt new grading systems for the 2026-27 school year.
FSA Staff Now Slated to Move to Treasury Office
The Office of Federal Student Aid is relocating from the Education Department’s main building to a Treasury Department facility on K Street, with staff beginning the move this week.
The Disappearing Student Safety Net
Analysis shows emergency aid programs on college campuses have grown, yet student receipt of such assistance has declined sharply, suggesting inadequate publicity or insufficient funding limits.
There Are Already More U.S. Measles Cases This Year Than in All of 2025
The U.S. has surpassed its 2025 measles record with 2,318 cases as of July 24, making 2026 the worst year for measles since 1991, with five months remaining.
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