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Over 1,000 children are buried at juvenile detention centers nationwide
Researchers have identified over 1,000 graves of children who died at 40 juvenile detention centers across 29 states, with the largest burial site containing more than 230 Black boys near a Maryland facility.
California pair charged with abusing at least 14 surrogate-born children
A California couple has been charged with abusing at least 14 surrogate-born children living in their home, with authorities discovering what prosecutors describe as a structured abuse operation.
A history of presidents naming things after themselves (It’s short. They rarely do)
President Trump’s effort to add his name to the Kennedy Center exterior was blocked by a court ruling. History shows sitting presidents rarely name public assets after themselves, viewing it as unseemly.
Former German spy chief arrested for espionage and treason
Former German intelligence chief August Hanning has been arrested on suspicion of espionage and treason for allegedly passing classified information to foreign powers while working as a private consultant.
Lionel Messi – Argentina v Benin: The small African nation ready for Messi’s big night
Benin will face Argentina in what is being billed as Lionel Messi’s final international match on Tuesday, with a specially designed shirt that could become one of football’s most valuable collector’s items.
‘Ghost particles’ from space telescope wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics
Belgian-born physicist Francis Halzen won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for developing IceCube, a South Pole observatory that detects neutrinos from distant cosmic events.
Defiance, threats and a ‘rebirth’: five key points from day two of the UN’s big gathering
The UN General Assembly convenes amid global crises, with leaders addressing the Middle East conflict, great power tensions, and Ukraine’s war. Key speeches from Iran, Venezuela, and Ukraine dominated day two discussions on regional conflicts and international relations.
Needy couples got cash and a spending plan. Results were good — and bad
A Liberian cash transfer program gave couples equal money and joint financial planning, boosting income but surprisingly increasing intimate partner violence among high-risk households.
Poland says fire at Starlink station is sabotage as Denmark warns of rising Russian threat
Poland’s government designated a fire at a Starlink satellite station as deliberate sabotage, attributing it to Russian operations. Denmark’s intelligence service warned of escalating hybrid threats from Russia against NATO allies.
Trump and Xi strike cordial tone at summit amid underlying tensions
Trump and Xi Jinping held a summit marked by cordial remarks, but underlying tensions persisted across technology, trade, and Middle East policy disputes.
Saudi-led coalition says shot down 6 ballistic missiles launched by Houthis
Saudi-led coalition forces report intercepting six ballistic missiles fired by Yemen’s Houthis toward Saudi cities including Taif and Yanbu on Thursday, amid escalating regional tensions.
Trump invites Putin to Miami G20: Why that matters
The US has invited Russian President Putin to Miami’s G20 summit in December as part of ongoing diplomatic efforts to address the Russia-Ukraine conflict, according to Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer endorses Haley Stevens in Democratic US Senate primary
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer endorsed Rep. Haley Stevens in a competitive Democratic Senate primary against progressive challenger Abdul El-Sayed, giving Stevens a boost before early voting begins.
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.
Small businesses file lawsuits against Trump’s new sweeping tariffs
Small businesses filed lawsuits challenging Trump’s new tariffs on 60 trading partners, arguing the administration failed to adequately establish its case under trade law.
More than 1 million children lost access to food benefits after Trump bill passed
More than 1 million children have lost access to federal food assistance benefits since Congress approved the One Big Beautiful Bill Act in July 2025, according to a report from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.
Next stop, Trump Station? Administration wants to rename New York’s Penn Station
The Trump administration is urging Congress to rename Pennsylvania Station during its $8 billion redesign, with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy previously suggesting “Trump Station” as a possibility.
Sons of man shot and killed by ICE in Houston demand accountability at congressional hearing
Two sons of a man killed by ICE in Houston testified at a congressional hearing, demanding accountability and a transparent investigation into their father’s death.
This desert oasis is a biological wonderland. Trump’s border wall threatens to destroy it
A planned second border wall section at Quitobaquito Springs in Arizona threatens rare species found nowhere else on Earth and a sacred Indigenous site, prompting urgent wildlife rescue efforts.
Two small American businesses sue Trump administration over new tariffs
Two small U.S. businesses have sued the Trump administration over newly announced tariffs affecting more than 80 countries, arguing the duties exceed presidential authority under trade law.
Trump switched planes in Turkey earlier this month because of threat from Iran proxy forces – report
President Trump switched aircraft in Turkey earlier this month after US officials detected a credible threat from Iranian proxy forces, according to reports from the New York Times and CBS News.
Judge rules FDA restrictions on mifepristone are arbitrary and capricious
A federal judge ruled FDA restrictions on mifepristone are arbitrary and capricious, ordering the agency to reconsider rules limiting access to the abortion medication.
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Autonomous trucking company Aurora looks to accelerate toward profitability
Aurora Innovation is expanding its fleet of autonomous semis on major Texas highways, targeting 200 driverless trucks by year-end with plans to achieve profitability by 2028.
UK borrows £18bn in August, putting pressure on Healey before budget
UK government borrowing reached £18.3bn in August, exceeding forecasts and intensifying pressure on Chancellor John Healey ahead of next month’s budget announcement.
Nick Clegg could make £30m windfall from datacentre startup Nscale flotation
Nick Clegg stands to gain approximately £30m from a planned US stock market listing of UK datacentre startup Nscale, where he holds a board seat alongside former Meta executive Sheryl Sandberg.
European drugmakers say they are ‘losing ground’ to US and Chinese rivals
European pharmaceutical leaders warn the continent is losing competitive ground to the US and China in drug development and investment, calling for governments to treat medicines as strategic infrastructure.
DoorDash admits it ‘screwed up’ after underpaying New York workers
DoorDash agreed to pay $131.5 million to New York City regulators after admitting it underpaid thousands of delivery workers or paid them late due to calculation errors and technical glitches.
Royal Caribbean nears $3 billion deal to take 50% equity stake in Sandals
Royal Caribbean is negotiating a $3 billion deal to acquire a 50% equity stake in Caribbean resort chain Sandals, valuing the company at $6 billion.
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Uber to cut 3,300 corporate jobs in management overhaul
Uber is eliminating approximately 3,300 corporate jobs globally, representing about 10% of its workforce, as part of a management restructuring aimed at streamlining operations and reducing organizational layers.
VMware migration reduces Tottenham Hotspur’s licensing fees by 85 percent
Tottenham Hotspur reduced its licensing fees by over 85 percent after migrating from VMware to Hewlett-Packard Enterprise’s virtualization software and hybrid cloud management solutions.
Confused about which VPN is right, US senator asks the NSA for guidance
A U.S. senator is requesting the NSA provide public guidance on VPN selection and best practices for protecting communications from foreign surveillance, citing the complexity of available options.
Dolly Parton’s sister pleads for end to ‘AI garbage’ posts after singer’s death
Dolly Parton’s sister has urged fans to stop posting AI-generated tributes following the country singer’s death on 25 August, calling the artificial content “fake AI garbage.”
OpenAI chief scientist warns no-one is prepared for consequences of AI
OpenAI’s chief scientist warns that no one is adequately prepared for the consequences of rapidly advancing AI capabilities and calls for increased intervention to maintain human control over future developments.
Grok exfiltrates user data when malicious instructions are encrypted
Researchers discovered that Grok can be tricked into exfiltrating user data when malicious instructions are encrypted, exploiting a gap in the AI assistant’s safety guardrails.
Inside Meta’s push to put robots to work in data centers
Meta is testing robots from multiple vendors to perform data center tasks like cable installation and server maintenance, potentially reducing labor costs 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 faced recent safety concerns that paused its training.
The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
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U.S. Crude Inventories Fall As Brent Prices Soar
U.S. crude inventories declined by 400,000 barrels in the week ending September 4, while Brent crude prices surged to $106 per barrel, up sharply from the previous week.
US Natural Gas Market Verging on Record Growth
US natural gas production is projected to reach record levels, with output rising to 111.7 billion cubic feet per day in 2026 and 115.9 bcfd in 2027, driven by shale expansion and LNG export growth.
CrossCountry cancels almost all rail services after power cut hits control centre
CrossCountry cancelled nearly all train services across Great Britain after a power outage disabled its Birmingham control centre, with limited resumption expected later in the day.
A US Lithium EV Battery Recycler Rises From The Ashes
A new lithium battery recycling startup, R3 Lithium, has acquired a Georgia facility formerly operated by bankrupt Ascend Elements, aiming to boost domestic EV battery material supply.
Negative Power Prices Are Piling Up Across Europe
Europe faces growing negative power prices as renewable energy production surges, creating economic challenges and threatening energy security despite rapid wind and solar expansion.
California Heat Wave Tests Grid as Power Demand Surges
California faces elevated heat warnings with temperatures 10-15 degrees above normal, driving power demand surge that pressures the state’s electric grid over multiple days.
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World must cut emissions by 18% in four years ‘to find our way back’, UN says
The UN says the world must cut carbon emissions by 18% within four years and 45% by 2035 to limit catastrophic climate overshoot, but current policies fall far short of necessary targets.
This Norwegian village is one of the fastest-warming places on Earth. How can its people save it?
Svalbard, Norway’s remote Arctic village of Longyearbyen, faces unprecedented climate challenges as temperatures rise seven times faster than the global average, causing glacier collapse, permafrost thaw, and water contamination.
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450K borrowers say they were ripped off. Their student loans are being erased
A federal court has ordered the erasure of student loans for nearly 450,000 borrowers who claim they were defrauded by their colleges, concluding a seven-year class-action lawsuit spanning three presidential administrations.
75% of Educators Expect Student Behavior to Be a Challenge This Year. What Else?
A survey of over 1,000 educators reveals that 75% expect student behavior to be a major challenge in the 2026-27 school year, with budget uncertainty and declining enrollment compounding concerns about school stability.
No internet, no screen time? FCC weighs cutting subsidy that lowers school internet bills
The Federal Communications Commission is reviewing the E-Rate program, which subsidizes internet access for schools and libraries. Educators warn that eliminating or reducing funding could force districts to cut services and staff to cover monthly connectivity costs.
‘Children were calling for their mummies’: UK pupils struggle in 40C-plus classrooms
UK schools struggle as temperatures exceed 40C during recent heatwaves, with pupils and staff experiencing heatstroke, nausea, and headaches while learning becomes nearly impossible.
Pilot scheme in England to convert empty classrooms into community hubs
England is launching a pilot program to convert empty classrooms into community facilities like youth clubs and health centers, allocating £2.1m to six local authorities as pupil numbers decline.
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