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Republican Sen. Jon Husted of Ohio says Rep. Max Miller should leave House and end fall campaign
Ohio Republican Sen. Jon Husted calls on Rep. Max Miller to resign his House seat and abandon his reelection campaign amid ongoing ethics investigation into domestic abuse allegations.
FACT FOCUS: Trump boasts about the economy but there’s more to the story
President Trump touts record stock market highs and strong job creation, but fact-checkers find his economic claims require significant context, with job growth notably weaker than under his predecessor.
Carney says US trade talks are ‘nasty’ after Trump criticizes Canada’s leadership
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney characterized trade negotiations with the United States as “nasty” following President Trump’s criticism of Canada and threats to impose additional tariffs on Canadian goods.
France is banning unsolicited telemarketing calls starting next week
France is implementing a ban on unsolicited telemarketing calls beginning Aug. 11, shifting from an opt-out system to mandatory opt-in rules requiring prior consumer consent.
Sonam Wangchuk: Protests weakened Narendra Modi, activist tells BBC after hunger strike
Activist Sonam Wangchuk says youth-led protests have significantly weakened Prime Minister Modi’s government following his 26-day hunger strike that catalyzed mass demonstrations and an education minister’s resignation.
Small Texas law firm set to receive $150M to represent unaccompanied migrant children
A Texas law firm with limited immigration experience is set to receive $150 million in federal funding to represent unaccompanied migrant children in immigration proceedings, replacing recently expired contracts with nonprofit organizations.
Italy to place all 27 of its major cities on highest heat alert
Italy has placed all 27 major cities on the highest heat alert as a fourth heatwave intensifies, with temperatures approaching 40C and authorities issuing health and safety guidelines.
Drone carrying explosives found at Leipzig airport in Germany
German authorities discovered a drone carrying explosives near Ukrainian cargo planes at Leipzig/Halle Airport. A second unidentified object also collided with a cargo aircraft, prompting investigations amid heightened security concerns.
As the lights go out, Cuba’s true believers vow to resist US intervention
Cuba holds a pre-dawn rally marking an important revolutionary anniversary as the island faces an ongoing oil blockade imposed by the United States, with the government preparing for potential military intervention.
Why Spain’s EU allies turned on Pedro Sanchez over Ceuta: the hard right now sets their agenda on migration
More than 70,000 people entered Spain’s Ceuta enclave from Morocco in hours, resulting in at least 88 deaths. EU allies criticized Spain’s Pedro Sánchez over border security and migration policy, exposing divisions on immigration.
UK tribunal confirms professor’s anti-Zionism is legally protected belief
A UK employment tribunal ruled that a professor’s dismissal for anti-Zionism comments was unlawful discrimination, confirming anti-Zionism is a legally protected belief in Britain.
Pakistan precinct suspends all 78 officers and staff over alleged rape at police station
Authorities in Lahore, Pakistan, have suspended all 78 officers and staff at a police precinct following allegations that a 20-year-old woman with learning disabilities was raped at the station by an officer.
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Senate leaders reach funding deal to avoid shutdown during campaign season
Senate leaders unveiled a short-term spending bill to fund federal agencies through early December, avoiding a government shutdown during the midterm election campaign season.
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.
Ken Martin hunkers down at the Democratic National Committee as a storm gathers around party leader
Ken Martin, chair of the Democratic National Committee, faces mounting pressure to resign amid criticism over fundraising, leadership decisions, and workplace conduct, though party members show no immediate plans to replace him before November midterm elections.
Why immigration remains strong for Trump among Republicans, according to a new AP-NORC poll
An AP-NORC poll shows immigration remains Trump’s strongest issue among Republicans, with roughly 8 in 10 approving of his handling, though overall approval has declined to 39% among all Americans.
Bessent ‘to-do’ list shows proposal for US to buy $5bn-$10bn of Japanese yen
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s visible notepad at a Camp David cabinet meeting revealed plans to purchase $5 billion to $10 billion in Japanese yen, prompting questions about currency intervention.
Trump’s threat to push ahead on settlement fund injects new uncertainty into attorney general talks
President Trump threatens to keep an acting attorney general and pursue a settlement fund if two Republican senators block his nominee for the top Justice Department position.
Trump offering early access to online posts in move seen as corruption
Trump Media launched a paid subscription service granting early access to Truth Social posts, with critics arguing it constitutes market manipulation and potential insider trading benefiting the president.
California announces minimum wage increase as governor taunts Trump
California’s minimum wage will rise to $17.40 starting next year, becoming the nation’s highest. Governor Newsom criticized the federal minimum wage and the Trump administration’s labor policies.
Darline Graham promotes Trump’s agenda in her political debut ahead of special Senate primary
Darline Graham made her political debut Saturday before South Carolina Republican voters, promoting Trump’s agenda in a special Senate primary election set for August 11 to fill her brother’s seat.
Democrats face most contentious – and crucial – test yet with Michigan primary
Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary features Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive epidemiologist, against incumbent Representative Haley Stevens. The race represents a crucial test of the party’s direction ahead of the general election.
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The economy slowed a bit — but Americans continued to spend
U.S. GDP grew at a 1.5% annual rate in the second quarter as consumer spending remained robust despite rising inflation and a slowdown from earlier in the year.
UEFA threatens World Cup boycott over FIFA private equity investment plan
UEFA threatens to boycott FIFA competitions including the World Cup if FIFA proceeds with a plan to sell a 20% stake to private equity investors, calling the proposal irresponsible.
Thames Water boss says leakage targets ‘not realistic’
Thames Water’s chief executive claims the company’s leakage and pollution targets are unrealistic, amid ongoing criticism of the water company’s environmental performance and financial troubles.
HSBC to close all branches and pull out of Australian retail banking market
HSBC is closing all 19 of its Australian branches and exiting retail banking over the next 18 months, selling its mortgage and loan portfolio to Blackstone.
UK manufacturing growth picks up as Trump tariff chaos eases
UK manufacturing output grew for the fourth consecutive month in July at the fastest pace in nearly two years, though geopolitical tensions and Middle East concerns weighed on business sentiment.
Visa to buy cybersecurity firm BioCatch for $2.4 billion amid surge in AI-powered scams
Visa is acquiring cybersecurity firm BioCatch for $2.4 billion to strengthen fraud detection capabilities as financial institutions face rising threats from AI-powered scams and account takeovers.
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Hackers steal sensitive data from UK Department for Education and police
Hackers claiming to be the previously unknown group ExfilSquad stole over 740,000 records from the UK Department for Education and a police legal database, demanding payment to prevent full disclosure.
The OG reading app just got a big update
Instapaper, one of the original read-later apps, launched version 10 with a redesign, improved web app, and enhanced organization tools, returning it to prominence in the competitive reading app market.
Now, defenders are embracing the prompt injection, too
Researchers have developed a defensive technique called “context bombing” that uses prompt injections to disable AI-powered attacks by triggering safety mechanisms in language models.
Windows 0-day drops the same day Microsoft releases record number of patches
A researcher released exploit code for a Windows zero-day vulnerability allowing low-privilege accounts to compromise administrator accounts, prompting Microsoft to investigate amid a record patch release.
Sheetz is quitting VMware, migrating 11,000 virtual machines
Convenience store chain Sheetz is migrating approximately 11,000 virtual machines from VMware to StorMagic’s SvHCI platform across its 838 locations, citing Broadcom’s pricing changes and subscription requirements.
Some people’s chats with Claude AI found publicly available online
Hundreds of conversations with Anthropic’s Claude AI chatbot were publicly accessible online through search engines, though the availability was removed over the weekend after discovery.
Microsoft unveils AI security tools it says outperform competing platforms
Microsoft introduced new AI security tools it claims outperform competing platforms while costing less, days after OpenAI’s security models were compromised in a high-profile incident.
Meta disregarded its own research on teen harm, Tennessee lawyers tell jury
Tennessee’s lawsuit against Meta alleges the company disregarded internal research showing Instagram harms teenagers’ mental health while prioritizing profit and user engagement.
The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
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Europe’s heatwave drives electricity prices to new highs as demand soars
European electricity prices soared to multi-year highs as a heatwave drove surging demand while power plant outages and reduced renewable generation tightened supply across the continent.
Exploit last North Sea oil and gas or risk mass job losses, Andy Burnham urged
The British Chambers of Commerce director urges Andy Burnham to approve North Sea oil and gas extraction at Jackdaw and Rosebank to prevent job losses as the transition to renewable energy lags.
‘Risking blackouts’? How Great Britain’s grid operator was dragged into a political row
Great Britain’s grid operator faced allegations of downplaying power strain during a June heatwave, with whistleblowers claiming senior managers ordered staff to avoid creating audit trails and prioritized reputation protection over grid stability.
DCC, one of FTSE 100’s biggest energy firms, agrees £5.75bn takeover
US private equity firms KKR and Energy Capital Partners have agreed to acquire FTSE 100 energy company DCC for £5.75bn, though the founder and major shareholders oppose the deal.
Sierra Club Urges Rejection of Meta’s Attempt to Use Minor Source Loophole
Sierra Club opposes Meta’s air permit revision for its Louisiana data center, arguing the project exceeds minor-source pollution limits and requires a more stringent major-source permit with mandatory public hearings.
China’s 15th Five-Year Plan For Solar & Wind Is Huge
China’s 15th Five-Year Plan targets 370 gigawatts of new wind and solar capacity across seven major bases during 2026–2030, alongside support for decentralized renewable energy projects.
Climate Change In The News
‘We cannot magic up more water’: the supply problems putting housing targets in England at risk
England’s ambitious housebuilding targets face significant obstacles as water scarcity grips drought-stricken regions in the south and east, with water companies and local councils flagging insufficient infrastructure to support planned housing growth.
Wildfire season is changing. Spokane is showing how.
A trio of wildfires near Spokane destroyed over 700 buildings and displaced tens of thousands of residents, reflecting shifting wildfire patterns driven by climate change and regional drought conditions.
Education In The News
Could Public Preschool for 2-Year-Olds Become the Next Pre-K?
New York City’s expanded public preschool program for 2-year-olds received nearly 5,700 applications for 2,000 available seats, prompting discussion about whether other jurisdictions will adopt similar early childhood education initiatives.
University of Greater Manchester ends contract of embattled vice-chancellor
The University of Greater Manchester has terminated vice-chancellor Sir George Holmes’s contract following investigations into allegations of financial mismanagement and misconduct that led to his suspension last year.
As fewer young people choose college, this district wants to ensure they have career options
Niagara Falls High School is expanding career education pathways as fewer students pursue college, with programs ranging from construction to human services designed to prepare graduates for workforce entry.
Adults have struggled to set rules for AI in school. These teens figured it out
Ninety-eight high school students from all 50 states gathered at a Senate chamber replica to draft AI policies for schools, passing the Students First Act after weekend negotiations—work Congress has largely failed to accomplish.
Cornell Bans Processing Wild Animals in Communal Kitchens
Cornell University has banned students from processing wild animals in communal campus kitchens, following an incident where two students butchered a black bear in a residential hall last year.
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