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Cornell University president says school ‘must do better’ after rape allegations
Cornell University’s president released a video statement acknowledging a sexual assault allegation against students, saying the school “must do better” in addressing campus culture and investigation procedures.
Ghana bans preaching on buses with jail terms for offenders
Ghana has enacted a law imposing prison sentences of up to eight months and fines for preaching on public buses, a widespread practice in the predominantly Christian nation that some view as religious duty and others as a safety nuisance.
Polish activists launch abortion pill locker to bypass near-total ban
Polish activists have launched an automated locker in Warsaw that dispenses abortion pills anonymously, circumventing the country’s near-total abortion ban through what organizers describe as a legal loophole.
Australia investigating Flydubai co-pilot’s links to country
Australian authorities are investigating links between the country and a Flydubai co-pilot who allegedly attacked a plane’s captain with a crash axe during a flight to Israel.
Revealed: Government quietly dropped plan to prepare England for wildfires
England’s government abandoned a planned wildfire preparedness initiative despite data showing fire crews lack proper protective equipment, prompting calls for urgent action and resources.
Lack of inspections at fish slaughterhouses a ‘disgrace’, says Animal Equality UK
Up to 77 million fish are slaughtered annually in the UK with no routine inspections of fish slaughterhouses in England and Wales, according to Animal Equality UK.
Iran’s Pezeshkian meets Pakistan’s Naqvi in Tehran as tensions with US rise
Iran’s president met with Pakistan’s interior minister in Tehran as diplomatic efforts intensify amid rising US-Iran tensions and regional security concerns.
‘Deadly hazards’: Behind Sudan gold mine collapse, a wartime desperation
A gold mine collapse in northern Sudan killed at least 10 people, marking the second deadly mining disaster in days and highlighting hazardous conditions in the country’s largely unregulated gold sector.
Trump heads to U.N. looking for wins after a rough week
President Trump addresses the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, seeking diplomatic wins amid low approval ratings and recent legal setbacks ahead of midterm elections.
What’s the US–China AI ‘hotline’ that Trump plans to pitch to Xi Jinping?
The US proposes an AI notification system with China to warn of security threats, to be discussed at an upcoming Trump-Xi summit this week in Washington.
Is it a missile? Is it a drone? What’s the Pelican used by Ukraine?
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy announced that a large-scale strike on Russia included a previously unnamed weapon called the Pelican, though military analysts remain uncertain whether it is a tactical ballistic missile or a drone.
State of world getting worse as UN Security Council paralysed: Guterres
UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned that global conditions are deteriorating as military conflicts multiply and geopolitical divisions paralyze the Security Council, leaving vulnerable populations facing severe hardship.
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From Bernie to Mamdani, how the Occupy movement transformed American politics
A key Occupy Wall Street organizer argues the 2011 movement, despite its collapse, fundamentally shifted American left politics and laid groundwork for recent electoral victories by socialist candidates.
Appeals court rejects Biden’s bid to block release of recordings of ghostwriter interviews
A federal appeals court rejected Joe Biden’s request to block release of audio recordings and transcripts from his memoir ghostwriter interviews, finding substantial public interest in disclosure.
Muslim leader speaks out after more than 80 days in ICE detention: ‘It brought back memories from Palestine’
Wisconsin mosque leader Salah Sarsour, detained for over 80 days by immigration authorities, says the experience evoked memories of Israeli military prisons and characterizes it as retaliation for Palestinian rights advocacy.
Smithsonian history museum chief rejects White House criticism of its leaders as radical activists
The director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History rejected White House criticism characterizing its leadership as radical activists, testifying before Congress on Tuesday.
RFK Jr says cyclospora outbreak is ‘under control’ after FDA recall reversal
Health Secretary Robert Kennedy says a cyclospora outbreak affecting 34 states is under control after the FDA reversed a lettuce recall, though case numbers continue rising and experts have criticized the response.
6,600 noncitizens registered to vote after error in New Jersey motor vehicle system, governor says
New Jersey identified approximately 6,600 noncitizens who were improperly registered to vote after a Motor Vehicle Commission system error in 2023 and 2024, with fewer than 400 casting ballots.
Mass. Senate wants to address primary-care doctor shortage
Massachusetts Senate passed legislation addressing primary care shortages, requiring hospitals to increase primary care spending to 15% by 2030 and reducing administrative burdens on physicians.
White House admits it used keywords to kill billions worth of California research grants
Federal agencies admitted using keywords to screen and terminate over $2 billion in University of California research grants, sparking a constitutional lawsuit seeking permanent restoration and damages.
2 more convictions thrown out in 2020 plot to kidnap Michigan governor
A Michigan appeals court overturned convictions for two men in a 2020 plot to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, citing technical grounds related to the state’s terrorism law.
US and Iran dig in over the Strait of Hormuz, showing the limits of intensifying airstrikes
The U.S. and Iran engage in daily airstrikes over the Strait of Hormuz with neither side backing down, raising questions about the effectiveness of President Trump’s military escalation strategy in resolving the conflict.
Arizona Republicans pick nominees Tuesday for governor and other top offices
Arizona Republicans are selecting nominees Tuesday for governor and other statewide offices as the party seeks to regain control in the competitive battleground state.
Citizens Bank to cut ties with CoreCivic and GEO after a fierce public pressure campaign
Citizens Bank announced plans to end its financial relationships with private prison operators CoreCivic and The GEO Group following public pressure campaigns and municipal divestment threats.
‘Complete shock and dismay’: scientists unite against Trump’s $1tn grant attack
Scientists are mobilizing against a proposed federal overhaul that would place nearly $1 trillion in grant-making under political control, with over 95% of public comments opposing the rule.
First Thing: US continues attacks on Iran ‘in honor’ of dead service members | Martin Belam
The US conducted its ninth night of strikes on Iran early Monday, with President Trump saying the attacks honored deceased service members. Iran’s supreme leader warned of “unforgettable lessons” if attacks continued.
Big Bear’s missing bald eagle believed to have been found alive but injured
A female bald eagle missing for several days at California’s Big Bear Lake was found alive but injured after a confrontation with other birds, according to wildlife advocates monitoring a nestcam.
Mexican drug lord ‘El Mayo’ sentenced to life in prison in US federal court
Ismael Zambada García, known as “El Mayo,” received a life sentence in Brooklyn federal court following a plea deal in which he admitted to leading the Sinaloa cartel’s massive drug trafficking operations.
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Auto industry urges Trump to bar Chinese automakers in U.S. ahead of Xi visit
The U.S. automotive industry is urging Trump to maintain policies blocking Chinese automakers from the American market ahead of his meeting with President Xi Jinping.
Disney names CTO for the first time as media giant expands tech push
Disney has appointed Karandeep Anand, formerly CEO of Character.AI, as its first chief technology officer, reporting to CEO Josh D’Amaro effective October 2.
Nike parts ways with Kylian Mbappé; soccer superstar signs with On
Nike declined to renew its endorsement agreement with French soccer star Kylian Mbappé, who has signed a major deal with Swiss sportswear company On.
JP Morgan struggling to forecast oil prices due to US-Iran war
JP Morgan said it cannot forecast oil prices amid the US-Iran war, admitting analysts “simply don’t know how to model the endgame” as multiple economic thresholds have been breached.
Flyers might have to face more disruption with hotter skies
A June thunderstorm caused 900 flight delays and dozens of cancellations at London airports. Industry experts warn climate change could make such disruptions more frequent and severe.
The Bank of England is shaking up its bond sales – why does it matter?
The Bank of England announced changes to its bond-selling program, including pausing quantitative tightening and planning to sell government bonds directly to the Treasury instead of seeking private buyers.
Technology In The News
New Pass-ta-key attack reveals all the things we didn’t know about passkeys
A security researcher demonstrated attacks extracting passkeys from Google Password Manager on Windows, revealing architectural differences in how passkeys are stored across operating systems.
Xbox boss ‘thinking about affordability’ of next-gen console
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma says the company is prioritizing affordability for its next-generation console amid rising hardware costs driven by AI spending and component shortages.
Dyson launches £420 toothbrush that films ‘live cleaning footage’ inside your mouth
Dyson has launched a £420 smart toothbrush featuring a camera that streams live footage of cleaning inside your mouth to a mobile app, along with features for flossing and mouthwash jets.
Who is John Ternus, Apple’s new CEO?
John Ternus became Apple’s new CEO on 31 August, succeeding Tim Cook, who transitioned to executive chairman. Ternus, a hardware engineering veteran who joined Apple in 2001, led development of proprietary silicon chips and major product lines.
Anthropic launches Claude Fable 5.1 and says it’s up to 45 percent cheaper for agentic work
Anthropic launched Claude Fable 5.1 and Mythos 5.1, claiming up to 45 percent cost reductions for agentic tasks alongside improved performance and refined safety measures.
Google needs Hollywood more than the studios need AI
Google has reportedly offered major Hollywood studios hundreds of millions of dollars for licensing agreements to train AI models on their copyrighted content, but studios face significant risks from embracing the technology.
Which? says fake 10 Downing Street listing exposes ‘unfit’ Booking.com checks
Consumer group Which? created a fake 10 Downing Street listing on Booking.com that remained online for two months, saying the platform’s fraud detection systems are inadequate for protecting consumers.
Architect of British government’s AI strategy joins Anthropic
Matt Clifford, architect of the UK government’s AI strategy, has joined US startup Anthropic as managing director of international affairs while remaining chair of the government-backed Aria funding body.
Energy In The News
Great Britain braced to pay millions for backup electricity during solar eclipse
Great Britain faces potential electricity shortfall during a near-total solar eclipse Wednesday, prompting grid operators to secure backup power at premium prices amid summer heat-driven demand.
Households in Great Britain ‘could owe energy suppliers £7bn by end of year’
British households could accumulate £7bn in energy debt by year-end as winter prices rise, with the price cap expected to increase 4% from October amid ongoing geopolitical pressures on gas markets.
BP seeks to end years of boardroom turmoil with appointment of new chair
BP has appointed Ian Tyler as permanent chair, ending months of turmoil following the controversial ousting of predecessor Albert Manifold after only eight months in the role.
Environmental Groups Join Scattergood Hydrogen Retrofit Lawsuit
Environmental groups have joined a lawsuit challenging Los Angeles and LADWP’s approval of a Scattergood Gas Plant retrofit without adequate environmental review under California law.
Powering Sovereignty
Europe’s post-2030 Renewable Energy Framework should prioritize transport electrification to reduce fuel imports and enhance energy sovereignty, rather than relying solely on renewable energy targets.
How Much Oil Is Really Getting Through the Strait of Hormuz?
Trump administration claims 18 million barrels of oil crossed the Strait of Hormuz under U.S. protection, approaching pre-war levels, but independent tracking services report significantly lower numbers, making verification difficult.
Climate Change In The News
Interactive: What China’s dozens of ‘five-year plans’ say about climate and energy
Nearly three-quarters of China’s 72 five-year plans published this year contain climate or energy policies, according to Carbon Brief analysis of central-government documents.
Revealed: the methane mega-leaks from UN climate summit host Turkey
Turkey, set to host a UN climate summit focused on methane reduction, is home to some of the world’s worst landfill methane leaks, including a site near Istanbul visible from space.
Education In The News
Schools Brace for Growing Backlash to Classroom Screen Time
School districts nationwide are preparing for increased parental pushback against classroom screen time, with leaders implementing technology audits and enhanced parent communication strategies for the coming school year.
DOD Considers Course Reviews, Axing Tenure at Military Academies
The Defense Department is considering abolishing civilian tenure and conducting comprehensive curriculum reviews at military academies and war colleges to eliminate courses deemed ideologically driven or misaligned with combat readiness.
Financial Aid Offices Contend With AI-Written Appeals
Financial aid officers report receiving appeals written by AI tools, which often lack the specificity and personal details needed to evaluate requests for additional funding based on changed circumstances.
AAUP Denounces Politician, Donor “Extortion” of Universities
The AAUP released a report accusing donors and government officials of using financial pressure to force universities to cede autonomy over governance, hiring, and curriculum decisions.
Panel Recommends Denying Recognition to Cosmetology Accreditor
A federal advisory panel voted 9-3 to recommend denying recognition to NACCAS, a major cosmetology accreditor, citing concerns that graduates at most member institutions earn less than high school graduates.
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