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Kenya’s first Ebola case: Ten people quarantined as screening concerns grow
Kenya has confirmed its first Ebola case, with a man dying in Nairobi after traveling from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Ten contacts have been quarantined as authorities investigate screening lapses.
‘Now is the moment’: housing activists at Madrid encampment pin wary hopes on Spain’s early election
Housing activists have established a large protest encampment in Madrid’s Puerta del Sol square, with over 1,200 tents, demanding action on Spain’s housing crisis ahead of an early election.
DIY fertilizer is a blessing as farmers face steep prices due to the Iran war
Zambian farmers are turning to homemade bokashi fertilizer as an affordable alternative amid global price spikes caused by disruptions to international trade, including those from regional conflicts.
Satellite images show attack jets at Chinese military facility in Laos
Satellite images reveal Chinese attack jets at a newly opened military facility in Laos, marking Beijing’s first mainland southeast Asian air base and a significant expansion of its overseas military presence.
Gut microbes followed migrating humans across continents, new study suggests
A study comparing gut bacteria from the Hadza in Tanzania and Tsimane in Bolivia reveals striking similarities, suggesting these microbes migrated with human ancestors across continents thousands of years ago.
‘Palestinians will bear the cost’: UK consulate in East Jerusalem prepares to shut its doors
The UK consulate in East Jerusalem is shutting its doors following Israel’s order to close the mission in response to British sanctions on illegal West Bank settlements, affecting Palestinian residents who relied on its services.
Takeaways from the Trump-Xi state visit: Pageantry and pandas
President Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping for a state visit in Washington, extending a trade truce on rare earth elements and semiconductors while emphasizing diplomatic pageantry over substantive agreements on trade disputes.
At least 10 people killed in Russian and Ukrainian attacks
Russian and Ukrainian forces exchanged deadly attacks that killed at least 10 people, as the United States pursues negotiations to end the conflict. Moscow’s foreign minister blamed Europe for obstructing peace talks.
Venezuelan government, opposition agree to work towards reform of top court
Venezuela’s interim government and opposition have agreed to establish a panel to review the judicial system and work toward reforming the country’s top court.
Colombia extradites leader of armed group to US in shift towards Washington
Colombia’s new president extradited an alleged drug trafficking leader to the United States, marking a significant shift toward military confrontation with armed groups instead of negotiations.
Two arrests made after men emerged from New York City sewers
Two men were arrested after emerging from a New York City sewer manhole near a location where an Israeli prime minister was expected to stay during the United Nations General Assembly.
Indonesia Carstensz Pyramid: Papua’s ‘eternal snow’ on Puncak Jaya is about to disappear forever
Papua’s glaciers, considered eternal snow by Indigenous peoples and scientists, are nearly gone. The peaks’ ice is expected to disappear within a year or two due to climate warming.
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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Georgia’s 13th Congressional District special election
Six candidates are competing in Georgia’s 13th Congressional District special election to replace late Democratic Rep. David Scott, with potential implications for House control.
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.
Trump is set to defend his economic policies in Michigan, where new Canadian tariffs may sting
President Trump is defending his tariff policies during a Michigan visit, claiming they have benefited General Motors, as steep new levies on Canadian imports take effect amid ongoing midterm election campaigns.
He was shot at by ICE, then wrongfully accused. His nightmare had only just begun
Francisco Longoria was shot at by ICE agents during a stop near San Bernardino in August, then wrongfully charged with assault before the case was dropped months later.
Years of scandals haven’t stopped Ken Paxton. Can James Talarico change that?
Democrat James Talarico, who won a contested primary, faces Republican Ken Paxton in a high-profile Senate race. Paxton has survived multiple scandals and three previous electoral challenges over eight years.
Clinton Foundation launches an institute to help state governments find nonpartisan solutions
The Clinton Foundation launched a new institute to help state governments develop bipartisan policy solutions on healthcare, economic security, and democracy, drawing on successful initiatives like New York’s school cellphone ban.
Netanyahu and Zelenskyy to arrive in Washington for Lindsey Graham funeral
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy will attend Senator Lindsey Graham’s funeral in Washington, where both leaders are expected to meet with President Trump amid ongoing tensions in their respective conflicts.
First Kenyan to play in NFL deported under Trump immigration crackdown
Daniel Adongo, the first Kenyan to play in the NFL, was deported in June after overstaying his visa and facing multiple arrests, according to federal immigration authorities.
Fauci expressed disillusionment with ‘rambling, crazy’ Trump in journal
Diary entries released by a Republican senator reveal Anthony Fauci’s harsh private criticism of Donald Trump during the pandemic’s first year, describing the president with terms including “rambling,” “crazy,” and “incompetent.”
Comey says seashells post was political speech – not a threat – as he presses to dismiss charges
Former FBI Director James Comey asked a judge to dismiss charges related to a seashells photo he posted online, arguing it constituted protected political speech rather than a threat against President Trump.
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Sir Jim Ratcliffe suspends production at key UK plants blaming high gas prices
Ineos suspends production at three UK plants, citing gas prices twelve times higher than in the US. The move affects up to 1,000 staff as the firm seeks lower-cost liquefied natural gas alternatives.
Peloton is revamping its treadmills with new features in the next phase of its turnaround
Peloton unveiled three new treadmills and AI-powered features for runners as part of its turnaround strategy to expand its customer base and reignite revenue growth.
Data centres: Developers hope fibre optics will cut power use
Data centre operators are exploring fibre optic photonics technology to replace copper wiring, potentially reducing power consumption and cooling needs as the industry seeks more energy-efficient solutions.
UK warned over ballooning debt costs and slower growth ahead of Budget
The UK faces warnings over rising debt servicing costs and slower economic growth ahead of Chancellor Healey’s first Budget next month, with the OECD downgrading growth forecasts.
Indian billionaire’s payments firm plots biggest London flotation in years
Airtel Money, the mobile money arm of an Indian billionaire’s African telecoms conglomerate, plans to list on the London Stock Exchange, targeting an $800 million raise and $8-9 billion valuation.
Legal & General to cut 1,000 jobs by mid-2027
Legal & General announced plans to cut 1,000 jobs by mid-2027, representing approximately 10% of its workforce, as part of a broader organizational transformation led by CEO António Simões.
Technology In The News
Apple’s new CEO introduces himself at annual showcase: ‘I continue to be inspired every single day’
Apple’s new CEO John Ternus made his public debut at the company’s annual showcase, introducing the iPhone Duo foldable phone and presenting himself with a casual, understated demeanor.
iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max: Our first hands-on impressions
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max feature variable-aperture camera lenses, enhanced manual controls, color-matched glass backs, and a smaller Dynamic Island capable of displaying three Live Activities simultaneously.
Apple’s new iPhone camera mode promises to prove your photo isn’t AI
Apple is introducing a new feature on the iPhone 18 Pro that digitally authenticates photos by cryptographically signing captured pixels, allowing users to verify whether images have been edited.
Verge staffers react to the iPhone Duo: What we love and don’t love
Apple announced its first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, featuring dual screens, Touch ID, and an IP68 rating, starting at $1,999 with preorders beginning October 16th.
Waymo doubles spending on lobbying in robotaxi battle with Uber
Waymo has more than doubled its lobbying spending to over $1 million quarterly as it battles Uber over regulatory approval for fully autonomous taxi services across the United States.
AI agents meant to replace Meta workers made “large-scale, disruptive actions”
Meta explored a plan to reduce headcount by up to 60 percent through AI agents, but canceled the second phase of layoffs after the technology caused disruptive incidents and failed to boost productivity as expected.
BGP hijack infecting networks caused by a comedy of errors that’s not funny at all
A BGP hijacking attack exploited routing security weaknesses at hosting provider Hetzner Online and lax security practices at software company Softaculous to distribute malware through fake updates to cloud infrastructure customers.
New York City to ban student AI use in public schools until high school
New York City will ban AI use for students through eighth grade, keeping classrooms technology-free through third grade as part of a broader school technology overhaul affecting 900,000 students.
The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
Energy In The News
U.S. Dams Could Unlock 15.2 Terawatt-Hours of Untapped Hydropower
U.S. dams could generate an additional 15.2 terawatt-hours annually through retrofitting, powering over 1.4 million homes with untapped clean energy at lower costs than traditional hydropower projects.
Households near new pylons to get £250 taken off annual energy bills
The UK government will provide £250 annual energy bill discounts to households within 500 meters of new power pylons, as part of extensive grid modernization infrastructure projects across the country.
Energy Vault Scaled Gravity Storage. The Battery Benchmark Is Brutal.
Energy Vault’s gravity storage project in China demonstrates the technology can work at utility scale, but faces steep competition from conventional lithium-ion batteries on cost and efficiency metrics.
U.S. Oil Rig Count Rises as Oil Tops $100
U.S. oil and gas rig counts increased this week to 591 total rigs, with crude oil production rising to nearly 14 million barrels per day, according to Baker Hughes data.
BP to develop offshore gasfield in Venezuela with firms linked to Trump administration
BP has secured a license to develop an offshore gasfield in Venezuela with partners linked to the Trump administration, marking one of the first major foreign investments in the country’s energy sector following recent political changes.
UK’s small power plants face higher cyber risk into 2030s despite Iran-linked hack
Hundreds of Britain’s smallest power plants face elevated cyber-attack risk until the 2030s, despite a recent Iran-linked hack shutting down a gas facility for four days last month.
Climate Change In The News
After a decade of wildfires, an overlooked election could shape California’s climate future
California’s insurance commissioner election could reshape the state’s climate response as voters choose between a market-focused candidate and one advocating for a public insurance system amid an ongoing crisis.
Plan unveiled to increase share of land farmed organically in England to 10%
England’s government unveiled a plan to increase organically farmed land to 10% by 2036, though funding mechanisms and implementation details remain uncertain.
Education In The News
UMich College Shifts to P/NC Grading for First-Year Students
University of Michigan’s College of Literature, Science, and the Arts will implement pass/no credit grading for first-year students’ first semester starting in fall 2027 to reduce academic pressure and support mental health.
How HBCUs Help Students Find Their Way Back to College
A five-year coaching initiative across 39 HBCUs boosted student persistence and re-enrollment rates, with stopped-out students returning at 2.5 times the national average during the program period.
NCTE Dissolves 77-Year-Old Composition Association
The National Council of Teachers of English voted to dissolve the 77-year-old Conference on College Composition and Communication, absorbing its 2,500 members into the broader college section amid fiscal and governance concerns.
Can Outcomes-Based Financing Help Solve the Loan Crisis?
Bipartisan lawmakers introduced legislation to create outcomes-based financing for students, tying loan repayment to future earnings rather than credit history to address funding gaps.
Building a Road Map for First-Gen Students
University of Houston–Downtown serves a student body that is 70% first-generation, offering comprehensive support programs including mentoring, financial coaching, and peer networks to help these students succeed.
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