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‘Neither war nor peace’: Palestinians in Gaza on existing amid disease, despair and ruins
Palestinians in Gaza describe a devastated existence marked by disease, displacement, and deprivation a year after a ceasefire, with ongoing Israeli military operations and humanitarian crises persisting despite aid efforts.
‘Sir Wicknell’ Chivayo – the Zimbabwean tycoon loved and hated in Africa
Zimbabwean tycoon Wicknell Chivayo, 45, died in a helicopter crash with his wife last week. The wealthy businessman was known for lavish displays of wealth and controversial government contracts, dividing public opinion throughout his life.
Harmanpreet Kaur: India’s trailblazing women’s cricket captain steps down
Harmanpreet Kaur has stepped down as captain of India’s women’s cricket team, with opener Smriti Mandhana appointed as her successor across all formats.
Trump wants a new Camp David retreat at his posh Florida golf club
President Trump proposes converting his Florida golf club into a presidential retreat modeled after Camp David, with the club covering construction costs and offering free memberships to future presidents.
Tanker attacked off Qatar as Iran claims route transporting oil through strait of Hormuz will be ‘closed’
A tanker near Qatar was struck by multiple projectiles as Iran threatened to close additional shipping routes through the strait of Hormuz amid escalating maritime attacks and rising oil prices above $100 per barrel.
Nana Patekar: Outspoken Indian actor Nana Patekar suddenly dies at 75
Nana Patekar, a veteran Indian actor known for intense performances and three National Film Awards, has died at 75 in Goa after being found unconscious at his home.
Italian court convicts three Egyptian agents for kidnap of Giulio Regeni
An Italian court has convicted three Egyptian security officials of kidnapping student Giulio Regeni, who was later found dead. They received 10-year sentences in a trial held in absentia.
NFL asks US Homeland Security to remove video with former star player
The NFL has requested the Department of Homeland Security remove a social media video featuring retired player Brian Dawkins that the agency used to promote border security messaging.
Mapping Israel’s 300 checkpoints: Where they are and how they work
Israel has sealed the occupied West Bank for a week during the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, tightening restrictions at more than 300 checkpoints that already severely limit Palestinian movement and access to employment.
Russia strikes at heart of Ukraine’s digital economy with attacks on ISPs and datacentres
Russia conducted major strikes on Ukrainian internet infrastructure this week, including datacentres and providers in Kyiv, causing temporary outages affecting approximately 100,000 households.
5 arrested near a U.K. air base used by U.S. on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act
Five men were arrested near RAF Fairford in England on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act involving three suspicious vehicles traveling toward the U.S.-operated air base.
Israel’s Smotrich calls for ‘war’ in West Bank: Rhetoric or real threat?
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called for conducting a full-scale military campaign in the West Bank using tactics deployed in Gaza, while also advocating for territorial annexation in the region.
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Trump announces $22bn plan to rebuild Dulles international airport
President Trump announced a $22 billion plan to rebuild Washington’s Dulles International Airport, directing design changes from the Oval Office and envisioning new terminals and infrastructure improvements.
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.
Haitian TPS holders in South Florida brace for end of their legal status
Approximately 300,000 Haitian temporary protected status holders in the U.S. face losing legal status after the Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to end their protections, leaving South Florida’s Haitian community uncertain about their future.
Anthony Fauci to face grilling from Senate Republicans on Covid pandemic
Former NIAID Director Anthony Fauci is scheduled to testify before the Senate on the origins of COVID-19, as Republicans continue investigating pandemic-related research funding.
Why Texas’ redistricting plan isn’t a sure bet
Texas Republicans designed a new congressional map aimed at flipping five Democratic seats, but the plan’s success depends on whether 2024 voting patterns hold in the midterms.
The first midterm primaries of 2026, by the numbers
Texas held the year’s first marquee primaries, with voting issues in the Democratic Senate race and a tight Republican contest headed to a runoff. One House incumbent lost reelection while several others faced uncertain outcomes.
Religion isn’t just for the right: five ways progressives are invoking ‘religious freedom’ laws
Progressive religious groups are increasingly using religious freedom laws to challenge Trump administration policies on abortion access, ICE enforcement, and other civil liberties issues, mirroring tactics long employed by social conservatives.
Kamala Harris endorses Democrat Troy Jackson, in Maine’s US Senate race after last-minute nomination
Former Vice President Kamala Harris endorsed Maine Democratic Senate candidate Troy Jackson, who secured his party’s nomination through a special convention after the original nominee withdrew.
Democrat’s TV ad targets data centers in drive to oust Republican from swing Pennsylvania House seat
Democrat Paige Cognetti is airing a TV ad targeting artificial intelligence data centers in her challenge to Republican Rep. Rob Bresnahan in a swing Pennsylvania congressional district where communities oppose such projects.
First Thing: Pentagon accused of disrespecting war dead as Trump threatens to resume Iran war
The Pentagon reclassified Iran war casualties as “overseas operations,” drawing criticism from military veterans who say the change disrespects the war dead. President Trump meanwhile warned of resuming military action against Iran if diplomatic talks fail.
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Oil price rise creates more pressure on UK policymakers before budget
Rising oil prices amid Middle East tensions are constraining UK fiscal options ahead of Chancellor John Healey’s budget next month, with officials exploring support measures for consumers facing potentially higher energy bills.
Lowe’s is launching a drone delivery service in partnership with DoorDash, Alphabet
Lowe’s launches drone delivery service through partnership with DoorDash and Alphabet’s Wing, offering over 100 products within 20 minutes in initial North Carolina pilot program.
The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash
Air India Flight 171 crashed in Ahmedabad on 12 June last year, killing 249 of 259 people aboard. The crash investigation has sparked intense controversy over whether pilot error or technical failure caused the disaster.
Budget airline king Bill Franke warms to first-class seats and premium upgrades
Budget airline pioneer Bill Franke says Frontier Airlines will add first-class seats and premium amenities next year, marking a shift from the ultra-low-cost model that defined his career.
‘It’s awful’: How tariffs, soaring fuel costs and higher interest rates are squeezing American companies
American companies face a three-pronged economic squeeze from tariffs, surging fuel costs, and rising interest rates, forcing businesses to raise prices, hoard inventory, and in some cases, halt operations or file for bankruptcy.
Trump administration removes around 760,000 Obamacare enrollments, alleging fraud
The Trump administration canceled approximately 315,000 Affordable Care Act marketplace enrollments covering roughly 760,000 people, citing unauthorized sign-ups and fraud allegations that Vice President JD Vance described as pervasive in the system.
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Slack can now vibe-code interactive charts and reports inside chats
Slack introduces Slackforce Surfaces, allowing users to build interactive reports, dashboards, and presentations directly within chats using AI-powered Slackbot.
More Anthropic researchers warn of AI’s perils but Musk dismisses ‘psyop’
Multiple Anthropic researchers publicly warned that AI development poses existential risks, prompting Elon Musk and others to dismiss their concerns as coordinated messaging or political manipulation.
Apple addresses iPhone Duo copycats
Apple executives acknowledged that competitors copied the iPhone Duo’s passport-shaped design after learning specifications through supply chain leaks, though the device’s proprietary nano-texture display remained undisclosed.
Grok exfiltrates user data when malicious instructions are encrypted
Researchers discovered that Grok exfiltrates user data when malicious instructions are encrypted, exploiting a gap between text-based guardrails and code execution capabilities.
Inside Meta’s push to put robots to work in data centers
Meta is testing robots from multiple vendors to handle data center tasks like cable plugging and server resets, potentially reducing reliance on human technicians as AI infrastructure spending accelerates.
OpenAI hails ‘new era of artificial general intelligence’ with Astra model release
OpenAI released its Astra model and claimed the world has entered a new era of artificial general intelligence, though the company’s leadership has offered conflicting views on the significance of the milestone.
I’m a father of three who studies the impact of artificial intelligence: this is what parents need to know about AI
A researcher who studies AI’s impact on society explores what parents should know about artificial intelligence and its implications for children’s education and future prospects.
Grindr to pay £26m to settle claims it allegedly shared users’ HIV status
Grindr has agreed to pay £26m to settle a UK lawsuit alleging the dating app shared users’ personal information, including HIV status, with third parties without consent.
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New Kind Of Surfer Is Riding Waves — And Producing Power
Researchers deployed SURF-WEC, a wave energy converter off Hawaii that converts ocean wave motion into electricity, marking a significant step in gathering data for the marine energy industry.
Government Clown Just Can’t Quit Coal Power
A federal court ruled that Energy Secretary Chris Wright cannot unilaterally issue emergency orders to keep aging coal plants operational, but he issued another such order hours later for a Washington state facility.
The Next Oil Shock Is Never the Last
Houthi seizure of the Red Sea and disruptions to Middle Eastern shipping routes highlight how fossil fuel dependency creates persistent strategic vulnerability despite repeated warnings over decades.
ARES’ Nevada Demonstrator Shows Why Rail Gravity Storage Is A Train Wreck
ARES North America’s Nevada gravity storage demonstrator reveals fundamental limitations in rail-based energy storage due to low energy density and massive infrastructure requirements.
The Problem With Trying to Bypass Hormuz Using Pipelines
Saudi Arabia’s East-West Pipeline, a key alternative to Strait of Hormuz shipping, has been damaged by missile and drone attacks and shut down indefinitely, raising questions about pipeline viability as a long-term solution.
Record Freight Costs Squeeze Russia’s Black Sea Crude Exports
Freight costs for Russian crude oil exports from the Black Sea have reached record highs due to heightened shipping threats and tanker shortages, climbing for seven consecutive weeks.
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California just showed how home batteries will radically remake the grid
California’s home batteries proved capable of powering millions during peak demand, demonstrating how distributed energy storage could reshape the electrical grid and benefit 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.
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How District and School Leaders Respond to the ‘Techlash’ Will Be Critical
School and district leaders are addressing parent concerns about technology use in education through increased visibility, transparent communication, and demonstrating how digital tools enhance learning rather than replace instruction.
Trump’s Education Department Is Letting Tens of Millions of Dollars Expire
The U.S. Department of Education allowed over $75 million in congressionally appropriated funds to expire unused in fiscal 2025, marking an unprecedented amount that analysts say the agency is on track to repeat this fall.
The New Bar Exam Is Here
The NextGen Bar Exam, a digitized licensure test emphasizing practical legal skills over memorization, debuts this week in 10 states with nationwide adoption expected by July 2028.
Judge Orders Iowa State to Pay Former Professor $2.8M
An Iowa court jury determined Iowa State University willfully underpaid a former professor by nearly $725,000, resulting in a judge’s order for the university to pay her $2.8 million.
White paint, trees or air con? What parents and teachers can do to cool UK’s overheating schools
UK schools have experienced extreme overheating during recent heatwaves, prompting parents and educators to seek solutions ranging from tree planting to air conditioning installations.
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