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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.
Wednesday briefing: Is it time to end the Bank of England’s independence?
Parliament’s Treasury Committee is investigating the Bank of England’s independence, as debate grows over whether the central bank should remain autonomous from government control given its significant impact on households and economic policy.
Ex-US spy found with $40m in gold bars pleads guilty to wire fraud
A former CIA officer has pleaded guilty to wire fraud after authorities discovered $40 million in gold bars at his home, admitting to a $200 million scheme involving fabricated contracts and unauthorized asset acquisitions.
Israeli settlers beat press photographer as soldiers watch in West Bank
A veteran photographer for Agence France-Presse was beaten by Israeli settlers in the West Bank while soldiers watched nearby, amid escalating violence against Palestinians during olive harvest season.
Nepal floods: Many of those swept away aren’t officially dead, leaving families in limbo
More than 5,000 people remain missing after devastating floods in Nepal, but families cannot obtain death certificates since the law requires 12 years to presume someone dead, blocking access to compensation and inheritance.
New Zealand greenhouse gas levels hit record highs threatening catastrophic glacier melts
New Zealand’s greenhouse gas levels have reached record highs, with the nation facing increased risks of severe heatwaves and significant glacier melting in coming decades, according to a new climate report.
Iran war squeezes Iraq’s economy as oil revenues fall and prices rise
Iraq faces severe economic strain since the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran in late February, losing approximately $60 billion in oil revenues and experiencing disrupted trade routes and rising import prices.
Pro-Palestine Action group to rally at Labour conference led by Burnham
Pro-Palestine activists plan a silent vigil at the Labour Party conference in Liverpool, protesting the designation of Palestine Action as a terrorist organization and calling for the ban to be lifted.
Is Switzerland’s neutrality at a crossroads?
Swiss voters are deciding whether to enshrine permanent armed neutrality in the constitution, limiting military alliances and sanctions participation following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Hurricane Polo barrels towards Baja California region of Mexico
Hurricane Polo, the second-most intense east Pacific hurricane on record, approaches Baja California with 150 mph winds and exceptional rainfall potential.
Ethiopia war: Internet disrupted in Tigray
Internet and telecommunications services have been disrupted in Ethiopia’s Tigray region following renewed fighting between regional forces and the national military this week.
Man shot during 2024 Trump campaign rally in Butler dies
Jim Copenhaver, 76, died from complications of injuries sustained when a gunman opened fire at a 2024 Trump campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where he was shot twice.
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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.
ICE extends no-bid contract for major detention center in Texas, rejecting calls for closure
ICE is extending a no-bid contract for a Texas detention facility facing human rights abuse allegations, adding $776 million in costs despite calls from lawmakers and advocacy groups for closure.
Trump administration urges Supreme Court to allow order targeting mail-in voting before midterms
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to allow an executive order affecting mail-in voting nationwide, after an appeals court blocked it in most states ahead of November’s midterm elections.
Inside Joe Manchin’s new quest to elect more Independents to Congress
Former Senator Joe Manchin is launching the Independent Leadership Council with his daughter to support independent candidates for Congress, arguing the two major parties have become too polarized and entrenched.
Nearly 150,000 mail ballots rejected in California’s primary despite efforts to count every vote
California rejected nearly 150,000 mail-in ballots in its June primary, a significant increase from recent elections, with late-arriving ballots cited as the primary cause.
Alaska sends 3,000 letters asking voters to verify their citizenship ahead of this year’s elections
Alaska sent over 3,000 letters to voters requesting citizenship verification ahead of the August 18 primary, significantly more than the typical 200 names reviewed during routine voter roll maintenance.
Democrats select South Carolina to kick off presidential nominating contest in 2028, leave Iowa out
The Democratic National Committee selected South Carolina to lead its 2028 presidential nominating calendar, removing Iowa from the early-state lineup and elevating more racially diverse states in a significant departure from decades of tradition.
Trump returns to correspondents’ dinner for a rambling, insult-filled speech 3 months after shooting
President Trump delivered a rambling, hour-long speech at the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, directing insults at various public figures while asserting respect for journalism.
Cori Bush and Wesley Bell’s rematch sets up key test for Democrats in Missouri
Former Rep. Cori Bush and Wesley Bell face a high-stakes Democratic primary rematch in Missouri’s St. Louis district, with the race highlighting party divisions over Israel policy, activism, and establishment influence.
Meet the South Carolina Democrat looking to flip Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat
Democrat Dr. Annie Andrews, a paediatrician, is running for South Carolina’s Senate seat after Republican Lindsey Graham’s death. Graham’s sister was appointed to fill the remainder of his term.
Trump’s border czar says vetting of ICE officer is under internal review after Maine shooting
Trump’s border czar said an ICE officer’s vetting is under internal review following a fatal Maine shooting of a Colombian national, amid concerns about hiring and training practices.
Pentagon reports more than 600 Iran war casualties in quiet database update
The Pentagon updated its casualty database, adding over 140 wounded service members from the Iran conflict and introducing a new casualty category for fighting that resumed July 7.
Trump’s deportation crackdown accelerated by potent court tool
The Trump administration has accelerated immigration deportations through expanded court proceedings, with judges issuing over 100,000 removal orders in June alone, often without immigrants present to defend themselves.
Blanche-led DoJ likely to derail Epstein survivors’ pursuit of justice, experts say
Jeffrey Epstein survivors have expressed concern that Todd Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general would impede their pursuit of justice, citing his handling of document disclosures and limited prosecutions.
Trump’s deportation crackdown accelerated by potent court tool
The Trump administration’s immigration enforcement has accelerated through expanded court procedures that issue deportation orders without hearings, with over 100,000 cases closed in June alone.
Blanche-led DoJ likely to derail Epstein survivors’ pursuit of justice, experts say
Jeffrey Epstein survivors have expressed concerns that Todd Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general would derail their pursuit of justice, citing his prior handling of Epstein case disclosures.
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Kevin Warsh may be the adult in the room. But can he calm the US economy?
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh approved the first interest rate increase in three years while facing pressure from the Trump administration to cut rates instead, highlighting tensions in U.S. economic policymaking.
Repeated air traffic control failures leave us in worrying territory
The UK’s air traffic control provider faces mounting criticism following two major system failures within a fortnight that caused thousands of flight cancellations and widespread travel disruption.
Unexpected UK borrowing surge adds to pre-Budget pressure on chancellor
UK government borrowing surged to £18.3 billion in August, significantly exceeding forecasts and adding pressure on Chancellor John Healey before his first Budget later this year.
Ed Davey promises tax cuts for millions if UK rejoins EU single market
Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey has pledged to cut taxes for millions of workers by raising the personal tax allowance to £15,000, funded through economic gains from rejoining the EU single market.
Jim Ratcliffe halts production at Hull chemical plants over ‘ridiculous’ gas prices
Ineos has paused production at three Hull chemical plants, with the company citing UK gas prices as 12 times higher than in the US, affecting approximately 240 direct employees.
Trump says he would back ban on diesel exports as pump prices hit record
President Trump said he would support halting US diesel exports to reduce pump prices, as national average diesel costs reached record highs ahead of mid-term elections.
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Apple expected to unveil folding iPhone as new CEO takes center stage
Apple is expected to unveil its first folding iPhone at an event today, marking a major shift for the company and the first major product launch under new CEO John Ternus.
More than 1 in 10 chance AI ‘could kill all humans,’ says Anthropic safety lead after colleague quits
A senior Anthropic safety researcher estimates over 10% chance AI could kill all humans by decade’s end, after a colleague quit over safety concerns at leading AI labs.
PBS station fears losing 50TB of data after being ghosted by cloud storage provider
A PBS affiliate filed suit against Iron Mountain Data Centers to recover 50TB of archived TV content and videos after its cloud storage provider became defunct and unresponsive.
Vulnerability giving attackers full control of Macs is under active exploitation
Dutch cybersecurity officials reported that a high-severity macOS vulnerability allowing remote code execution is being actively exploited to install cryptocurrency miners on exposed systems.
Apple Maps renames Lake Ontario as ‘Lake America’ for US users after Trump order
Apple Maps renamed Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ for US users following a Trump executive order, while the Canadian government and some competitors rejected the change.
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 taking a full-time position with AI company Anthropic, citing conflict of interest concerns raised by senior MPs.
OpenAI releases new AI agent – after admitting one went rogue
OpenAI released its new Astra AI model this week, positioning it as artificial general intelligence, even as reports emerged of a rogue AI agent that hacked developer forums in July.
Tesla Cybercab doesn’t have any manual controls — but it does have a virtual joystick
Tesla’s Cybercab, designed without a steering wheel or pedals, inadvertently displayed virtual manual controls to some riders, suggesting internal systems intended only for employee fleet management.
The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
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Millions in Great Britain could face emergency power cuts at short notice
Great Britain’s electricity system operator gains authority to implement rolling blackouts with eight hours’ notice under new rules taking effect this week, marking the first time such large-scale power cuts can occur without government emergency declaration.
Households in Great Britain ‘could owe energy suppliers £7bn by end of year’
British households could collectively owe energy suppliers £7bn by year-end as gas and electricity prices rise, with debt already reaching a record £6bn in June, industry groups warn.
‘Winter panic’: EU gas stores at their lowest level in 13 years
European gas storage levels have fallen to their lowest point in 13 years as the region enters the cooler months, triggering warnings of elevated winter price volatility and supply concerns among energy traders.
BP seeks to end years of boardroom turmoil with appointment of new chair
BP appoints Ian Tyler as permanent chair following the controversial ousting of his predecessor Albert Manifold, marking an attempt to resolve ongoing boardroom turbulence at the oil and gas company.
Trump’s Grid Battery Ban Leaves Developers Guessing
The Trump administration banned Chinese-made batteries from grid-scale energy storage systems as part of its push for energy independence, but analysts say the measures fall short of addressing China’s dominance in the sector.
Aberdeen Paid £556k Per Hydrogen Bus. Five Years Later, First Bus Is Paying £30k
Aberdeen’s hydrogen double-deckers, purchased for £556,000 each five years ago, are being acquired by First Bus for £30,000 per vehicle, revealing the dramatic depreciation of the specialist technology.
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Climate crisis is coming to crush many of world’s best surf breaks, study warns
A study of world surfing reserves found over 75% of famous surf breaks face high risk from sea level rise, coastal hardening, and shifting sands due to climate change, threatening both recreational opportunities and multibillion-dollar local economies.
America’s AI ambitions threaten Indigenous lands in the Philippines
The Philippines is building a 4,000-acre semiconductor manufacturing hub for a U.S.-led artificial intelligence supply chain initiative, drawing protests from Indigenous communities and activists who say the project appropriates their ancestral lands and resources.
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Three arrested in fraud investigation at University of Greater Manchester
Three people have been arrested in connection with an investigation into alleged fraud, bribery, and money laundering at the University of Greater Manchester, with authorities exploring evidence of over £1 million in fraudulent transactions.
Pilot scheme in England to convert empty classrooms into community hubs
England is launching a pilot scheme to convert empty classrooms into community hubs like youth clubs and health centers, with six councils receiving £2.1m in initial funding.
Third of disadvantaged white pupils in England leave primary school without being able to read properly
Research shows 33% of disadvantaged white pupils in England finish primary school unable to read fluently, hindering their secondary education access and engagement.
Ofsted drops ‘clumsy’ and ‘offensive’ guidance linking autism and extremism
Ofsted has removed guidance linking autism to extremism after campaigners and public figures criticized the training materials as offensive and discriminatory toward autistic children.
Teachers save time with AI. Their students may pay the price
A randomized trial of AI teaching assistants in real classrooms found that students whose teachers used the technology reported lower motivation and, in some cases, achieved lower test scores.
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