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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.
Oscar-winning On the Waterfront actress Eva Marie Saint dies aged 102
Eva Marie Saint, the Oscar-winning actress known for On the Waterfront and North by Northwest, died Tuesday aged 102 of natural causes at her Los Angeles home.
Shiranthi Rajapaksa: Sri Lanka’s former first lady arrested for alleged fraud
Sri Lanka’s former first lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa, 73, was arrested by anti-corruption authorities over allegations that a charity she linked to misused donations intended for a children’s hospital scanner.
Trump to speak to Putin about plague lab death in Russia
US President Trump says he plans to discuss with Russian President Putin the death of a lab worker at a plague research facility in Siberia, amid questions about the cause and potential spread.
Nobel Prize in Chemistry awarded to Kagan and Soai
French scientist Henri B. Kagan and Japan’s Kenso Soai won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for solving how nature produces only the correct mirror-image version of molecules, a discovery with major implications for drug development.
Children killed while they slept as Russian missile kills 19 in block of flats
A Russian missile struck an apartment block in Pryluky, Ukraine, killing 19 people including five children while they slept. The attack destroyed 30 flats in the five-storey building.
EU unlocks humanitarian aid for crises worldwide
The European Union announced over 710 million euros in humanitarian aid for crisis-affected populations worldwide, with particular focus on Africa, displaced communities, and conflict zones.
Detained Tunisian flotilla activists: Worsening health amid family anguish
Four Tunisian activists detained since March over alleged financial irregularities in Gaza aid flotilla fundraising face deteriorating health conditions while in pretrial detention, causing severe distress to their families.
Northern Ireland protesters block Catholic area before Orange Order march
Northern Ireland’s High Court approved an Orange Order march through a Catholic area for the first time in 28 years, prompting protesters including political leaders to block the route.
Israel’s Netanyahu criticises opposition uniting against him for elections
Israeli opposition leaders coordinated strategy ahead of October 27 elections, meeting to align efforts against Prime Minister Netanyahu, who criticized their unity.
UK police evacuate homes near airbase used by US
UK police evacuated homes near RAF Fairford, a US military airbase in southwestern England, and arrested several men on suspicion of explosives-related offences after declaring a major incident.
Netanyahu rages against critics, including Mamdani, at the U.N. General Assembly
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu defended his military actions at the U.N. General Assembly, dismissing genocide allegations and attacking critics including New York’s Mayor Mamdani, while multiple world leaders condemned Israel’s conduct in Gaza.
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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.
Ex-FCC officials warn agency sending ‘chilling message’ with ABC license review
Former FCC officials from both parties warn the agency is sending a “chilling message” to broadcasters by reviewing ABC’s license renewals following Trump criticism.
Trump administration needs to stop ‘public harassment’ of Fauci and scientists, open letter says
Over 155 scientists and physicians issued an open letter calling for an end to what they characterize as harassment of American scientists by the Trump administration, ahead of Anthony Fauci’s congressional testimony.
Kentucky governor demands that McConnell prove he is fit to serve or resign
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear calls on Senator Mitch McConnell to prove he is fit to serve following his hospitalization or resign from office.
Minnesota’s first-in-the-nation law banning prediction markets is halted in federal court
A federal judge blocked Minnesota’s law banning prediction markets, finding the CFTC likely has exclusive federal jurisdiction over the platforms, halting the state’s attempt to regulate them as gambling.
Court panel declines to block Trump’s mail ballot order, but its status for midterms remains unclear
A federal appellate panel declined to block President Trump’s mail voting restriction order, though courts signaled implementation before November elections would likely face legal obstacles.
Trump reportedly pushing RFK Jr to cut vaccines more aggressively
Trump is reportedly pressuring Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to make more aggressive cuts to the U.S. vaccination schedule, according to Wall Street Journal reporting, despite recent polling showing such moves are unpopular with voters.
Mamdani proves his power with New York endorsements, plus more takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani successfully backed three progressive candidates in Democratic House primaries Tuesday, all of whom won, demonstrating his growing political influence within the party.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in South Dakota’s state primary runoff
South Dakota Republicans hold a gubernatorial primary runoff Tuesday between Gov. Larry Rhoden and businessman Toby Doeden after neither secured 35% in the June 2 primary.
Trump demands Senate cancel August break until it passes voting bill
President Trump demands Senate Majority Leader John Thune cancel the August recess until the chamber passes a strict voting bill, despite Republicans lacking sufficient votes to advance it.
Republicans decry a new Democratic Socialists of America platform as Dem primaries split the party
Republicans are attacking a Democratic Socialists of America platform as extremist ahead of midterm elections, while the group’s candidates have gained traction in recent Democratic primaries despite party establishment pushback.
Mitch McConnell still not cleared to resume Senate duties, office says
Mitch McConnell remains hospitalized and undergoing intensive physical therapy six weeks after a fall at home, with his office confirming he is not yet cleared to resume Senate duties.
Georgia teen pleads guilty to gun charge for running onto Capitol grounds with loaded shotgun
An 18-year-old Georgia resident pleaded guilty to illegally carrying a firearm after running toward the U.S. Capitol armed with a loaded shotgun in February, authorities said.
‘Money out of politics’ proposal cleared for Michigan ballot
Michigan voters will likely decide in November whether to ban political spending by regulated utilities and large government contractors in state elections after petition signatures were certified.
DNC chair faces growing scrutiny amid financial pressure and internal turmoil
The Democratic National Committee faces mounting financial pressures and internal discord, with chair Ken Martin facing scrutiny over an HR inquiry and the committee’s deepening cash-flow crisis less than 100 days before November midterm elections.
Michigan progressive Abdul El-Sayed says ‘ogre’ remark not directed at rival
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed clarified that controversial “ogre” remarks were directed at Senator John Fetterman, not rival Haley Stevens, during a televised debate Monday.
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Food banks say they are ‘in crisis’ as some face threat of closure in Northern Ireland
Food banks across Northern Ireland report critical shortages of supplies and funding, with some facing potential closure within months as donations fail to meet rising operational costs.
Alarm bells sound in Brussels as EU sales of Chinese hybrid cars rocket
Chinese hybrid car sales in the EU surged to 160,662 units in the first seven months of this year, up from just 659 in 2022, prompting Brussels to seek voluntary export reductions or impose safeguards.
Housebuilder Vistry slashes profit forecasts as losses balloon
Vistry Group, one of Britain’s largest housebuilders, has substantially reduced profit expectations amid mounting losses and a £600m inventory of unsold homes, prompting significant cost-cutting measures.
Battery tech: Europe hopes to make up ground in battery industry
European battery companies are turning to nanotechnology to compete with Chinese rivals, with firms like LeydenJar and Powall developing advanced materials and coating techniques to improve battery performance.
Chiltern Railways enters public ownership in Labour nationalisation push
Chiltern Railways has become the sixth train operator to enter public ownership under Labour’s rail nationalisation programme, with improvements including additional services and new trains planned.
Eli Lilly CEO tells CNBC one-third of new GLP-1 pill patients are taking Foundayo, as drugmaker ramps up production
Eli Lilly’s CEO stated that one-third of new GLP-1 pill patients are using Foundayo as the company expands production capacity to compete in the obesity treatment market.
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UK needs new laws for AI in healthcare, says watchdog
The UK’s medicines regulator has released 44 recommendations for new AI regulations in healthcare as artificial intelligence use in the NHS rises, emphasizing patient transparency and continuous product monitoring.
Volvo XC40 PHEV is back with a new look, better sensors, and Gemini AI
Volvo is relaunching its plug-in hybrid XC40 with updated styling, Google’s Gemini AI integration, and enhanced safety sensors after discontinuing the model approximately three years ago.
Xbox picks up Kojima’s Physint after PlayStation dropped it
Xbox will publish Physint, an upcoming game from Metal Gear creator Hideo Kojima, after PlayStation canceled the project following an unexpected June termination notice.
I rented a car, and within hours, my driver’s license was for sale
A data breach affecting over 153 million driver’s licenses has exposed high-resolution scans available on the dark web, according to a report. The FBI is investigating the incident, which may involve a third-party ID scanning service used by car rental and other businesses.
London’s first self-driving taxis for hire hit the streets
London’s first self-driving taxis launched on the Uber app, though only 15 Wayve vehicles are initially available, each still requiring a licensed human driver present.
Child sexual abuse survivor alleges Elon Musk’s AI chatbot used photos of her to generate new illegal images
A child sexual abuse survivor has sued Elon Musk’s xAI, alleging its Grok chatbot used her abuse photos to generate new illegal pornographic images depicting her.
‘We’re plausibly close to crossing the line’: are warnings of uncontrollable AI coming true?
OpenAI claims its newest AI model has reached artificial general intelligence, sparking concerns among safety experts and politicians about uncontrollable AI risks and cyber-attacks.
Hands-on with the new Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4
Apple unveiled the new Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 following its event today, with both models launching September 18th and preorders beginning immediately.
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Speed up electricity grid upgrade or else face higher bills, warns UK watchdog
The UK’s spending watchdog warns that slower electricity grid upgrades could cost consumers an extra £7.8bn annually by 2030 through higher energy bills.
Oil Industry Braces for Years-Long Iran War
Oil industry participants are preparing for a prolonged U.S.-Iran conflict in the Persian Gulf, anticipating sustained price increases and significant disruptions to crude supplies and shipping routes.
UK Wind Power Hits Record High as Energy Security Risks Mount
The U.K. achieved record wind power generation in 2025, with wind supplying nearly 30% of electricity. Continued expansion is expected to enhance energy security amid global fossil fuel supply disruptions.
CrossCountry cancels almost all rail services after power cut hits control centre
CrossCountry cancelled almost all train services across Great Britain after a power cut disabled its Birmingham control centre, affecting routes nationwide until expected restoration Monday.
Lexington-Fayette County Council Passes Solar Zoning Amendment, a Win for Lower Bills & Climate Goals
Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council passed a zoning amendment allowing large-scale agrivoltaic solar projects on up to one percent of county land, combining renewable energy with agricultural production.
Trump’s Geothermal Energy Time Bomb Is Set To Explode On Coal
The Trump administration is backing geothermal energy development through funding and policy support, establishing a new Geothermal Center of Excellence while pursuing an energy dominance strategy.
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‘Catastrophic wildfire loop’ after colonisation left parts of Australia more at risk from bushfires, study finds
A study of 1,000 years of fire history in Victoria found that colonisation-driven land use changes created conditions for more intense bushfires in southeast Australia.
IPCC is under pressure to delay publication of key global climate report
The IPCC faces pressure from oil-producing and major developing nations to delay its seventh climate assessment report from 2028 to 2029, opposed by vulnerable countries concerned about timing for UN climate negotiations.
Education In The News
AI Detectors Are Out, New Approaches Are In
Universities are abandoning AI detection tools due to unreliability and false positives, instead redesigning coursework to prevent cheating and promote authentic student learning.
61 Percent of Colleges Have Met Their Enrollment Goals for Fall 2026
A Niche survey found 61 percent of colleges anticipate meeting fall 2026 enrollment goals, though only 50 percent of small institutions express confidence in achieving targets.
The next literacy challenge: Teaching students how to write
Elementary schools across the country are overhauling writing instruction after years of neglect, implementing evidence-based methods that are showing measurable improvements in student proficiency and test scores.
Workforce Pell Is Live. How’s It Going for States?
Workforce Pell, a federal initiative providing grants to low-income students in short-term training programs, launched July 1, with states pursuing varied implementation strategies and discovering fewer programs initially qualify than expected.
Reed College Settles Federal Antisemitism Complaint
Reed College has settled a federal antisemitism complaint filed by two Jewish students who experienced harassment, including property damage and violence, in May 2024.
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