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Residents of kibbutz destroyed in 7 October Hamas attacks grapple with how to rebuild
Kibbutz Nir Oz, devastated in the 7 October 2023 Hamas attacks, faces the difficult process of rebuilding as residents grapple with grief and loss three years later.
‘The nurse used the torch on her phone to do the op’: hospitals stripped of resources in Ukraine’s occupied territories
Healthcare in Russian-occupied Ukrainian territories has deteriorated dramatically, with hospitals stripped of equipment, staff shortages, and medical supplies redirected to military use, leaving patients facing life-threatening conditions.
Carpetbagger allegation, misplaced valor make Nevada’s safe red House seat competitive
Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District, traditionally a safe Republican seat, has become unexpectedly competitive after GOP nominee David Flippo faced controversies over exaggerated military service claims and lacking genuine ties to the district.
5 things civil rights data says about public schools
Federal civil rights data from the 2023-24 school year reveals rising preschool enrollment and student disability identification, alongside persistent racial disparities in school suspensions and a teacher workforce less diverse than the student population.
Deep in Appalachia, a rail-to-trail project builds bipartisan support for a bridge
A collapsed Ohio River bridge between Ohio and West Virginia is being eyed for replacement as part of a multiuse trail connecting former rail corridors, attracting bipartisan support in Appalachia despite federal headwinds.
‘Medicare for All’ message attracts midterm voters buckling under medical bills
Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed’s “Medicare for All” campaign message resonates with midterm voters struggling with escalating healthcare costs and medical debt.
Iraqi airports halt Iranian flights after new US aviation sanctions
Four Iraqi airports suspended all flights to and from Iran following new US aviation sanctions on companies conducting business with Iranian airlines announced earlier this month.
UN expands list of firms involved in illegal Israeli settlement activities
The UN human rights office expanded its database of businesses linked to illegal Israeli settlements, adding 61 companies to bring the total to 214 firms across 11 countries.
Rick Wakeman performs piano concert to 150 rescued moon bears in Vietnam
Rick Wakeman performed a piano concert for 150 rescued moon bears at a Vietnamese sanctuary, raising awareness of bears kept in cruel conditions for bile extraction used in traditional medicine.
At least 41 die as boat capsizes in DRC’s Lake Tanganyika
At least 41 people died and 49 were rescued after a boat capsized on Lake Tanganyika in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with search operations ongoing for remaining passengers.
Tata v Tata: What’s behind India’s big boardroom brawl?
A power struggle has erupted at India’s Tata Group, with the board of Tata Sons backing Chairman Chandrasekaran’s reappointment and a potential public listing, while majority shareholder Tata Trusts opposes the moves.
Could the White House try its press ban again? A press freedom expert explains
A federal judge restored White House press access to three news outlets after a ban, but legal experts say the administration could potentially attempt similar restrictions again if it follows proper procedures.
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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.
RFK Jr urges Alzheimer’s screening but blunts key panel that could drive research
Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr has called for better Alzheimer’s screening, but the federal panel responsible for assessing preventive health services has been blocked from meeting for over a year.
New Jersey governor signs law banning surveillance pricing to protect shoppers
New Jersey’s governor signed legislation banning surveillance pricing, making the state the third to prohibit retailers from charging different prices based on shoppers’ personal data.
US appeals court upholds injunction that blocks Trump’s order to create a federal voter list
A federal appeals court upheld an injunction blocking President Trump’s executive order to create a federal voter list and restrict mail-in ballots, affecting 23 states ahead of November midterm elections.
Netanyahu accuses Mamdani of ‘fomenting hate’ and calls ICC war-crimes charges ‘bogus’
Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu rejected ICC war crimes charges as ‘bogus’ and accused New York Mayor Mamdani of fomenting hate after the mayor suggested he should be arrested if visiting for the UN General Assembly in September.
Trump ‘border czar’ says ICE officer in Maine killing should not have cleared vetting
Trump’s border czar Tom Homan said an ICE officer involved in a fatal Maine shooting should not have passed vetting after reports of abuse allegations from ex-wives.
A defiant Trump imposes replacement tariffs on biggest U.S. trading partners
President Trump imposed new tariffs on major trading partners after the Supreme Court blocked his preferred legal approach, demonstrating continued commitment to the trade policy despite public disapproval.
Trump says the US will investigate EU trade practices, claiming the bloc unfairly fined tech giants
President Trump announced a formal investigation into EU trade practices, claiming the bloc unfairly fined U.S. tech companies including Google, Apple, and Meta billions of dollars.
Trump administration admits grants for clean energy were canceled based on politics
The Trump administration acknowledged in court documents that it canceled $7.6 billion in clean energy grants based on the political identity of states that voted for Democrat Kamala Harris in 2024.
Airstrikes have paused and talks are pressing forward. But can the US and Iran take the off-ramp?
The U.S. military has paused airstrikes on Iran after nearly two weeks of bombing, while diplomatic efforts accelerate to prevent full-scale conflict. Both nations are exploring negotiations centered on reopening the Strait of Hormuz with new shipping arrangements.
Trump revives old tropes as he pushes warnings of ‘communist menace’
President Trump has revived Cold War-era rhetoric warning of a communist menace, citing recent electoral success by candidates identifying as democratic socialists, though critics and supporters debate the accuracy of the characterization.
‘We’re human beings’: Haitians in the US fear family separation and deportation to violence
Over 330,000 Haitian immigrants face loss of temporary protected status under the Trump administration, with concerns about family separation and deportation to an unsafe country.
Republicans head home for the summer after a string of losses in Congress
House Republicans passed war spending and military budgets before recess, but faced embarrassment when four GOP dissident lawmakers joined Democrats to pass a war powers resolution opposing Iran operations.
House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries kicks off 100 days till midterms with affordability agenda
House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries unveils an affordability-focused agenda Sunday in Pennsylvania as Democrats launch their 100-day push to the midterm elections seeking House control.
What’s behind Maga influencer Laura Loomer’s about-face on Ukraine?
MAGA influencer Laura Loomer, who has promoted Russian talking points to millions of followers, announced a shift in stance after visiting Kyiv, saying she had been misled by Russian propaganda about Ukraine’s war.
‘I’m over the moon’: New York’s small business owners rejoice as Mamdani cuts red tape
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced 50 policy changes aimed at reducing regulatory burdens on small businesses, including eliminating redundant permits and expanding a city assistance program.
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‘Cost of housing’ crunch looms for low-income families, warns Resolution Foundation
A thinktank warns that over 1.1 million low-income renting families face a housing affordability crisis, with weekly shortfalls averaging £158 unless the government adjusts housing support in its upcoming budget.
Flights at major US airports delayed after cable cut by construction workers
Hundreds of flights were delayed at major US East Coast airports Monday after construction workers accidentally severed a critical air traffic control cable, disrupting operations ahead of the UN General Assembly.
Vet prescription fees to be capped under rule changes
The UK competition watchdog has implemented legally binding rules capping veterinary prescription fees at £21 and requiring practices to publish price lists and provide cost estimates ahead of treatment.
Rising fuel prices ‘cost Jersey tow truck business an extra £10k’
A Jersey tow truck business owner says rising fuel costs have impacted his operations by £9,000 to £11,000, as fuel prices continue climbing amid broader cost pressures.
California Attorney General Bonta says states made demands in Paramount-Warner deal
California Attorney General Rob Bonta defended his settlement of Paramount’s $111 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, denying that the company’s threatened relocation influenced the timing.
New EU industry rules would damage UK, warns Andy Burnham
Andy Burnham has warned that proposed EU industrial rules favoring European manufacturers could damage UK industry and supply chains, ahead of discussions with EU leadership.
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Once popular for attacking AI, ASCII smuggling is embraced by spammers
Spammers have adopted ASCII smuggling, a technique using invisible Unicode characters to evade email filters. The method, previously used to attack AI systems, saw a dramatic spike in detected instances starting in early February.
“Trust, not features, is the real deficit”: VMware tries to appease SMBs
Broadcom admits it overemphasized VMware Cloud Foundation, pricing out small-to-medium businesses. The company plans to release an updated vSphere Standard version to address affordability concerns among SMBs.
The real reason your phone is getting more expensive
Apple’s upcoming iPhone launch may bring higher prices as memory chip costs surge due to AI demand, reversing decades of declining consumer electronics costs.
Social media users could opt out of the algorithm if Australian government has its way – but that’s a big if
Australia’s government proposes digital duty of care legislation allowing social media users to opt out of algorithmic feeds and view only content from chosen accounts, similar to early platform designs.
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, exploiting Meta’s account suspension system and slow appeals process.
Xiaomi’s wide foldable promises more power than Samsung’s
Xiaomi released the 18 Fold, a short, wide foldable phone with superior specs compared to Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8, featuring a larger battery, triple rear camera, and proprietary Xring O3 chipset.
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.
Nvidia discloses $21B stake in SpaceX
Nvidia disclosed a $21 billion stake in SpaceX, reflecting the chipmaker’s extensive financial entanglement with major customers and investment across the AI industry ecosystem.
The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
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Octopus Energy urges millions of households to use less electricity during solar eclipse
Britain’s largest household energy supplier urges customers to reduce electricity use during this week’s solar eclipse, offering rewards for participating in demand-reduction efforts as the event threatens to disrupt power generation.
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 plans for new North Sea oil drilling, citing climate concerns and energy security doubts.
Wind Power Produced 140% Of Electricity Demand in Denmark
Denmark’s wind power reached 140% of electricity demand, generating excess energy for export. The country plans two new offshore energy islands to further expand wind capacity.
Activists from Across Indiana Demand State Leadership Reject Bailouts for Expensive Coal
Environmental activists delivered over 1,300 petitions demanding Indiana’s governor and attorney general challenge federal orders requiring continued operation of coal plants that were scheduled to retire.
Permian Gas Has Been Worth Less Than Nothing for 118 Days This Year
Chevron’s Energy Forge One is building a gas-fired power plant in the Permian Basin to address chronic oversupply of natural gas, which has traded at negative prices on 118 trading days this year.
The Race to Cut Methane Emissions Is Exposing a Global Divide
Turkmenistan, one of the world’s largest methane emitters, has begun plugging major leaks this year as part of global efforts to reduce methane emissions and meet climate pledges signed by 159 countries.
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UNEP: Opportunity has ‘been lost’ to meet 1.5C warming limit without ‘overshoot’
The UN Environment Programme warns that exceeding the 1.5C warming limit is now “inevitable” due to decades of insufficient climate action, but says countries can still minimize the extent and duration of temperature overshoot.
Huge tunnel proposed to tackle sewage blighting Lake Windermere
A £3.6bn proposal would construct a tunnel up to 12 miles long to stop sewage discharge into Windermere, England’s largest lake, addressing recurring algal blooming problems.
Education In The News
The island without childcare for babies
Kauaʻi has had virtually no licensed infant and toddler childcare for most of the past 15 years, forcing parents to rely on family care, work from home, or leave the workforce entirely.
Could a public campus really close? The fight to save Southern Oregon University
Southern Oregon University faces potential closure after discovering a $15 million budget shortfall, prompting state-funded emergency measures and severe cost-cutting plans affecting academic programs and hundreds of staff positions.
Under a new federal rule, colleges must leave grads better off or lose financial aid
The federal government launched a new earnings-based accountability test requiring college programs to show graduates earn more than high school graduates or risk losing federal student loan funding.
Three arrested in fraud investigation at University of Greater Manchester
Three people arrested in fraud investigation at University of Greater Manchester over allegations involving more than £1m in fraudulent activity, money laundering, and bribery.
In private call, Education Dept. tried, but failed, to reassure disability advocates
The Education Department plans to transfer special education oversight to the Department of Health and Human Services, prompting disability advocates to express concerns about potential impacts on federal protections and implementation.
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