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Thousands of migrants still in Ceuta after border crisis, local leader says
Between 3,000 and 5,000 migrants remain in the Spanish territory of Ceuta following a major border crisis last week that resulted in around 78,000 arrivals and approximately 100 deaths.
Explosion in Damascus suburb kills at least 2 people, wounds several others
An explosion in a Damascus suburb on Thursday killed at least two people and wounded several others, Syrian authorities reported. The blast occurred in a minivan taxi in Jaramana.
TikTok star Sydney Towle, who shared her cancer journey online, dies aged 26
Sydney Towle, a TikTok influencer with over 1 million followers who documented her three-year battle with bile duct cancer, has died at age 26 from cancer-related complications.
Artificial Intelligence used to design brand new viruses
Researchers have used artificial intelligence to design novel viruses that can replicate in laboratories, marking the first successful AI-designed complete genomes. The 16 bacteriophages pose no human threat but raise biosafety and biosecurity concerns.
The park service says Trump’s arch would obstruct historic sites. Could it be moved?
The National Park Service says a 250-foot arch President Trump wants to build near the National Mall would adversely affect 37 historic properties, prompting calls to explore alternative locations.
Israel charges settler over killing of Palestinian involved in Oscar-winning West Bank film
Israeli prosecutors have charged a settler with manslaughter in the killing of a Palestinian activist who appeared in the Oscar-winning documentary No Other Land.
Colombia minister warns of ‘terrorism’ threat at presidential inauguration
Colombia’s defence minister warns of terrorism threats ahead of Friday’s presidential inauguration in Cali, prompting deployment of 11,000 troops and a drone no-fly zone.
Nigerian security forces rescue 308 abductees from Kainji Lake National Park
Nigerian security forces rescued 308 people abducted in separate attacks across Niger and Kwara states in what authorities describe as the largest single-day rescue operation.
In Odesa, no-one is safe from Russia’s new Black Sea strike campaign
Russia is intensifying attacks on Ukraine’s Black Sea ports and shipping, killing dock workers and international sailors while crippling commercial maritime activity in Odesa and nearby facilities.
‘Thousands of bookings to cancel’: Iran war upends Europe’s summer holidays
Airlines are rerouting flights away from Middle Eastern airspace due to the US-Israel war on Iran, causing thousands of booking changes, longer flights, and shifting holiday destinations toward Europe.
Trump says Iran will be ‘hit very hard’ if Hormuz Strait not open soon as oil prices fall
Trump warned Iran would face severe consequences if the Strait of Hormuz doesn’t reopen soon, as oil prices fell to three-week lows on hopes of a negotiated resolution to the ongoing conflict.
Mexican influencer shot dead during livestream
Mexican influencer César Gastélum, who had over 500,000 TikTok followers, was shot dead while livestreaming outside a restaurant in Culiacán on Tuesday evening.
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Lawmakers push for a more robust Epstein Files Transparency Act – but would Trump sign it?
Bipartisan lawmakers introduced strengthened legislation to boost enforcement of file releases on Jeffrey Epstein, amid ongoing disputes over disclosure completeness and timeliness.
A federal judge lets DHS proceed with a border wall through a small Texas town’s levee system
A federal judge rejected a Texas town’s bid to halt construction of a border wall through its levee system, allowing the Department of Homeland Security to proceed with its $46 billion project.
Author of Democrats’ 2024 election autopsy report says chapter was left out
The author of Democrats’ 2024 election autopsy claims a section discussing party officials’ wealth was removed from the published version, while party leadership disputes the allegation.
Trump bank accounts were closed due to concerns over possible money laundering, Capital One says
Capital One says it closed President Trump’s accounts in 2021 due to financial activity flagged as potentially matching money laundering characteristics, according to a court filing responding to Trump’s debanking lawsuit.
In Texas, a political group bets $6 million on Latino voters coming back to Democrats
A left-leaning group is investing $6 million to organize Latino voters in Texas ahead of the midterms, seeking to reverse gains Republicans made with this demographic in 2024.
Ethics panel recommends House censure Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards for conduct with two aides
The House Ethics Committee recommended censuring Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-N.C., for inappropriate conduct toward two female aides, including lavish gifts and intimate invitations.
Nolan Wells death: at least two people charged over alleged threats to officials
At least two people have been charged with making threats against Mississippi officials in connection with the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, whose July death sparked widespread attention and racial tensions.
Trump blasts Pirro after she refutes his claim that Reflecting Pool was damaged by vandals
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro moved to dismiss charges against a former Olympian, attributing Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool damage to contractor errors rather than vandalism, prompting President Trump to publicly criticize her assessment.
Kay Granger, first Republican woman from Texas to serve in the House, has died at age 83
Kay Granger, the first Republican woman from Texas elected to the U.S. House, has died at 83. She served nearly three decades and chaired the House Appropriations Committee.
El-Sayed and Stevens make final Democratic Senate primary push in Michigan churches, union halls
Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens made final campaign pushes through Michigan churches and union halls in the closing hours of a fiercely contested Democratic Senate primary.
Maryland lawmakers to consider steps toward partisan redistricting for 2028
Maryland lawmakers begin a special session to consider a constitutional amendment that could allow Democrats to redraw congressional districts to potentially gain an additional House seat by 2028.
Brazil’s HIV advocates say they predicted USAID funding cuts: ‘We would see the trends’
Brazilian HIV advocates say they anticipated USAID funding reductions and argue that countries should prioritize health system independence rather than relying on foreign aid.
Democrats’ ‘climate hushing’ prompts activists to turn up the volume
Environmental activists are organizing demonstrations across 20 states during the congressional recess, urging Democratic lawmakers to prioritize climate change after many have reduced focus on the issue.
US reporter fighting back after border patrol seized his cellphones
A reporter’s cellphones were seized by border patrol agents at a Virginia airport, sparking a legal battle over whether the Trump administration targeted him for his journalism.
Trump says Mideast allies have reached outlines of deal to end Iran war, says US to stop new strikes
President Trump announced that Middle Eastern allies have reached preliminary parameters for a deal to end the Iran conflict, stating the U.S. will pause new military strikes pending agreement completion.
Family to sue after woman released from ICE custody froze to death
The family of a Haitian immigrant who died from hypothermia after ICE released her in Pittsburgh is preparing to file a lawsuit against U.S. and other governmental entities this month.
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UK plastic manufacturer could face legal action over toxic emissions
The UK Environment Agency is considering legal action against a plastic manufacturer in northern England over emissions of benzene, a carcinogenic chemical, with levels rising significantly in recent years.
Trump accuses oil companies of ‘making too much money’ from his war on Iran
Trump criticized major oil companies for excessive profits from energy market disruption caused by his war on Iran, calling on them to reduce consumer prices.
Why Texas is betting ‘Y’all Street’ can take on Wall Street
Goldman Sachs is building an 800,000-square-foot Dallas campus planned to open in 2028, symbolizing Wall Street’s expansion into Texas as major financial firms pursue lucrative clients relocating to the state.
Calls for UK bank tax to fund cost of living help as HSBC profits hit £7.5bn
HSBC reported £7.5bn in quarterly profits, prompting campaigners to renew calls for a UK bank windfall tax that could raise £19bn to fund cost of living measures.
Nike was once China’s sneaker king. Here’s why its sales have fallen 30%
Nike’s China sales have declined 30% since 2021 as domestic brands gain market share amid a nationalist consumer movement, while the company struggles with distribution complexity and lack of localized products.
Ferrari CEO says he ‘would not change anything’ about polarizing Luce EV debut
Ferrari’s CEO says the company is satisfied with the polarizing Luce electric vehicle launch this spring, despite initial market backlash and stock declines that have since recovered.
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Xbox prices are increasing by up to €200 or £170
Microsoft has announced significant Xbox price increases across Europe and the UK, with some models rising by more than 40 percent following earlier US price adjustments announced in June.
Aussie gov’t tells volunteers to throw out thousands of functioning test routers
Australia’s government disabled thousands of functioning test routers after a broadband measurement program ended, though the devices could be repurposed or reflashed for continued use.
Google pays $250K for Linux vulnerability allowing guest VM escapes
Google awarded $250,000 for a critical Linux vulnerability in KVM that allows guest virtual machines to escape and gain root access to host machines, alongside a separate privilege escalation flaw.
Patch for Windows Defender 0-day could allow attackers to fill hard disk
Microsoft’s patch for a Windows Defender zero-day vulnerability may inadvertently allow attackers to fill hard drives with massive amounts of data, according to the researcher who discovered the flaw.
The US government warns that Russia state hackers are coming after your router
U.S. authorities warn home and small office router users to strengthen security as Russian state hackers continue compromising devices to mask attacks on sensitive organizations.
Microsoft’s Secure Boot has been broken for a decade and no one noticed until now
Researchers discovered that Microsoft failed to revoke 11 vulnerable firmware images for over a decade, allowing simple bypasses of Secure Boot protections on Windows and Linux devices.
Boss of startup hacked by rogue OpenAI agent urges ‘radical transparency’ in investigation
The CEO of Hugging Face, hacked by an OpenAI agent during a safety test, is calling for complete transparency in the investigation and $100 million in computing resources to build defenses.
Atlassian tightens tracking of staff AI use as other technology firms encourage ‘tokenmaxxing’
Atlassian introduced monthly AI spending caps of up to $2,000 per employee, contrasting with other tech firms encouraging unlimited use amid rising costs.
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How Geothermal and Nuclear Could Help the U.S. Catch China in the Energy Race
The U.S. may leverage enhanced geothermal and advanced nuclear technologies to compete with China’s clean energy dominance, technologies that enjoy rare bipartisan support and significant government and private investment.
Harold Hamm Bets Bigger on Argentina’s Vaca Muerta Shale Boom
Continental Resources plans to bid in Argentina’s Vaca Muerta shale auction this month as international companies compete for acreage in the prolific basin.
How Namibia Pulled Ahead In Africa’s Hottest Offshore Oil Basin
Namibia is rapidly establishing itself as Africa’s leading offshore oil producer in the Orange Basin, while South Africa lags despite controlling two-thirds of the same petroleum province, largely due to regulatory differences and legal challenges.
Sierra Club Responds to Attorney General Rokita’s Lawsuit to Block the Rockport Coal Plant Retirement
The Sierra Club opposes Indiana’s attorney general filing to block the planned 2028 retirement of the Rockport coal plant, calling it another effort to protect coal while supporting data centers.
US Govt. Supports New Green Hydrogen Project In Morocco
The US government is supporting a green hydrogen project in Morocco through a $5.7 million grant to develop electrolyzer technology for large-scale ammonia production in the country’s southern provinces.
Germany Is Rebuilding Its Failed Russian Gas Strategy With Hydrogen
Germany’s hydrogen strategy relies heavily on subsidies covering up to 80% of truck costs and 50% of refueling station investments, raising questions about genuine commercial viability beyond government support.
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Correcting climate ‘misperceptions’ may not boost climate action
New research finds that correcting public misperceptions about climate action support does not automatically increase individual engagement in climate-friendly behaviors, challenging previous assumptions about boosting climate action.
How wildfire smoke is reshaping childhood
Wildfire smoke increasingly disrupts childhood in the American West, affecting children’s health, outdoor play, mental well-being, and school operations as smoky summers become more frequent and severe.
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Public Colleges Anchor State Workforce Pipelines
A national survey of 100,000 college graduates reveals that public institution graduates are significantly more likely to remain in their home state for work compared to private college graduates.
Jason Arday claimed he was paid ‘1.4 million’ by publisher for memoir
Jason Arday, the former Cambridge professor who resigned amid plagiarism accusations, claimed publisher Simon & Schuster paid him 1.4 million for his forthcoming memoir despite the controversy.
A leading school shootings researcher says he was wrong
A prominent school violence researcher publicly reversed his decades-long position that improving school climate reduces shootings, now arguing media attention drives perpetrators’ actions.
Young people ‘expected’ to engage with new work support, says McFadden
Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden announced a £4,500 annual bursary for parents whose children start apprenticeships, conditioning support on young people’s active engagement with work programs.
Andy Burnham’s plans for technical education build on coalition’s UTC roots
England’s new prime minister Andy Burnham is advancing plans to elevate technical and vocational education alongside academic routes, building on university technical colleges introduced by the coalition government in 2010.
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