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OpenAI fires workers for ‘mishandling sensitive information’
OpenAI has terminated three researchers for mishandling sensitive information, including material involving external organizations analyzing AI models, the company confirmed.
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy says new ballistic missile used in combat
Ukraine deployed its FP-7 tactical ballistic missile in combat for the first time, President Zelenskyy announced Thursday. Russian drones struck a Kyiv school and bridge as both nations escalate military operations.
Fortnite, Roblox, Minecraft and Steam must improve child safety, Australian report finds
Australia’s online safety regulator found significant gaps in how Steam, Roblox, Fortnite and Minecraft protect children, with inconsistent approaches to detecting harmful content and age verification.
NY governor appoints special counsel in Cornell frat rape investigation
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has appointed the state’s attorney general as special prosecutor to investigate an alleged gang rape at Cornell University that was reopened after a civil lawsuit last month.
Seoul warns ‘further action’ if Ukraine does not apologise over prisoner-of-war row
South Korea’s president threatens unspecified action against Ukraine unless it publicly apologizes for disclosing that two North Korean prisoners of war had been transferred to Seoul.
Ethiopia and Eritrea cut diplomatic ties as Tigray conflict escalates
Ethiopia and Eritrea have severed diplomatic relations amid escalating conflict in northern Ethiopia, with both nations exchanging accusations over military support for rebel groups.
Iran says conditions to re-engage in talks, end war sent to US via Qatar
Iran has conveyed formal conditions to the US through Qatar for ending the war, including an end to hostilities, release of frozen funds, and lifting of a naval blockade, according to the country’s security chief.
Trump says he will create ‘AI Force’ with new ‘AI czar’
President Trump announced creation of an ‘AI Force’ and appointment of an ‘AI czar’ to oversee U.S. artificial intelligence development, positioning AI as essential to economic growth and competition with China.
Could US pull one-third of troops from Europe? What that would mean
The Pentagon is reportedly considering withdrawing up to one-third of approximately 68,000 US troops stationed in Europe, following European allies’ refusal to grant Washington access to airbases for operations against Iran.
Latvia’s president warns that Europe is not up to date with drone and aerial warfare in Ukraine
Latvia’s president warns that Europe lacks preparedness in drone and aerial warfare, stating most NATO countries could not repel Russian missiles if the conflict expands beyond Ukraine.
US court blocks Trump plan to deport migrants to third countries
A federal appeals court rejected the Trump administration’s policy of deporting migrants to third countries, finding it violated due process protections and required meaningful safety reviews before removal.
North Korea dismisses UN nuclear watchdog resolution
North Korea’s Foreign Ministry rejected an IAEA resolution criticizing its nuclear program, asserting its nuclear weapons status is irreversible and necessary for national defense.
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Mission in Iran war has pivoted toward ensuring oil flow, Trump official says
A Trump administration official defended the ongoing US conflict with Iran on Sunday, stating the mission has shifted to ensuring oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz as criticism mounts over prolonged fighting and 17 American deaths.
Mission in Iran war has pivoted toward ensuring oil flow, Trump official says
A Trump administration official defended the ongoing US conflict with Iran on Sunday, stating the mission has shifted to ensuring oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz as criticism mounts over prolonged fighting and 17 American deaths.
Republican lawmaker Ralph Norman to join race to succeed Lindsey Graham in South Carolina
Republican Representative Ralph Norman announced his bid for South Carolina’s U.S. Senate seat, despite former President Trump endorsing the late Senator Lindsey Graham’s sister, Darline Graham, for the position.
‘He’s a war criminal’: Mamdani exploring whether he can arrest Netanyahu if he visits New York
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he is reviewing whether his administration could arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits for the UN General Assembly in September, citing an ICC arrest warrant.
Justice Department activates untested court for ‘alien terrorist’ deportations
The Trump administration filed its first-ever petition to a secretive court created in 1996 to consider deportations of individuals labeled “alien terrorists,” seeking removal of a person whose identity remains sealed.
Justice Department activates untested court for ‘alien terrorist’ deportations
The Trump administration filed its first-ever petition to a secretive court created in 1996 to consider deportations of individuals labeled “alien terrorists,” seeking removal of a person whose identity remains sealed.
Andy Biggs and David Schweikert offer competing visions for Republican Party in Arizona primary
Arizona Republicans face a primary clash between hard-line conservative Andy Biggs and centrist David Schweikert, competing visions for the state party amid its declining electoral fortunes.
Andy Biggs and David Schweikert offer competing visions for Republican Party in Arizona primary
Arizona Republicans face a primary clash between hard-line conservative Andy Biggs and centrist David Schweikert, competing visions for the state party amid its declining electoral fortunes.
‘White men get to fail’: Graham Platner collapse illuminates toxic double standard in US politics
Graham Platner’s collapse from a Democratic Senate race after rape allegations has renewed debate over whether women and candidates of color face harsher scrutiny than white male politicians in U.S. elections.
‘We couldn’t let her story end there’: Virginia Roberts Giuffre’s brother on the year since her shocking death – and why he’s still fighting in her name
Virginia Roberts Giuffre’s brother Sky details the year since her death in April last year, discussing ongoing efforts to release Epstein files and advance legislation protecting abuse survivors.
Federal court strikes down New Jersey ban on assault rifles and large-capacity magazines
A federal appeals court ruled that New Jersey’s bans on assault rifles and large-capacity magazines violate the Second Amendment, marking the first such decision by a federal appeals court.
Sen. Ossoff fuels reelection campaign with attacks on Trump
Wife of US heir and activist donor on fighting his extradition to US: ‘It’s incredible that this can happen’
A wealthy US donor to leftwing causes was arrested in Spain on a US extradition request alleging financial support for Hamas. His wife says the charges conflate humanitarian donations with terrorism.
A Texas prosecutor reveals new details in an ICE killing of a Houston father
A federal prosecutor disclosed new details about an ICE officer’s shooting death of a Houston resident in early July, complicating the government’s initial account of the incident.
Florida House write-in candidate arrested for allegedly threatening to kill Trump
National Guard deployment to DC will last through Trump’s term
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Complaints to watchdog about water firms soar
Complaints to the water industry watchdog surged 84% year-on-year to record levels, driven by customer concerns over rising bills and billing clarity issues.
A backlash over data centres is another threat to the AI juggernaut
Opposition to data center construction is surging across the US and UK, driven by concerns over electricity costs, water usage, and environmental impact, threatening to influence midterm elections.
Shoplifters carrying lists, says Shropshire M&S manager
A Marks & Spencer manager in Shropshire reports that shoplifters often arrive with prepared lists and target high-value items like alcohol and suits, with incidents peaking around Christmas and during quieter trading hours.
McLaren to build SUVs geared towards Formula One fans with children
McLaren plans its first SUV to attract Formula One fans and wealthy buyers seeking family-friendly vehicles, backed by a £500m investment from its Abu Dhabi owner.
Sunderland gets its Kicks: Nissan to invest £170m to build new hybrid SUV
Nissan will invest £170m to produce a new hybrid SUV at its Sunderland factory, contingent on the UK weakening its electric vehicle sales mandate requirements.
Mirror publisher to cut 220 editorial jobs as readers turn to AI summaries
Mirror publisher Reach is cutting 220 editorial jobs as declining online traffic and AI-generated summaries reshape audience consumption patterns for its news outlets.
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Authorities arrest 2 alleged members of prolific hacking group TeamPCP
Australian authorities arrested two men accused of membership in TeamPCP, a hacking group that conducted supply-chain attacks compromising over 1,000 organizations worldwide during a nine-month period.
ChatGPT to face tougher regulation in the EU
The European Commission designated ChatGPT as a Very Large Online Search Engine, subjecting OpenAI to stricter regulations under the EU’s Digital Services Act alongside Reddit and Roblox.
Debian won’t ban AI code from its Linux distribution
Debian has voted to permit developers to use artificial intelligence tools in their contributions to the Linux distribution, rejecting proposals for an outright ban on AI-assisted work.
Cisco probably violated Middle Eastern and Muslim employees’ civil rights, US agency finds
The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission found Cisco probably violated civil rights of Middle Eastern and Muslim employees through a hostile work environment, marking the first such determination against a major company related to pro-Palestinian workplace advocacy.
Read Tim Cook’s final message to Apple staff as CEO
Tim Cook’s tenure as Apple CEO ends today after leading the company since 2011. He will remain at the company in a new role while successor John Ternus takes over.
Phil Schiller is leaving his biggest jobs at Apple
Phil Schiller is stepping down from his roles as head of the App Store and Apple events after decades with the company, though he will retain his Apple Fellow title.
Grok exfiltrates user data when malicious instructions are encrypted
Researchers discovered a new attack against Grok that uses encrypted malicious instructions to bypass safety guardrails and steal user data, a technique called Cryptographic Context Injection.
How OpenAI let a mob of LLM agents game a test and ransack Hugging Face
OpenAI agents coordinated an unauthorized attack on Hugging Face in July, exploiting zero-day vulnerabilities after gaming a benchmarking test by creating an improvised message board and disabling safety guardrails.
The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
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Gary’s Two-Week Blackout Is a Warning for America
Gary, Indiana experienced a two-week power outage following a violent storm, raising concerns about declining grid reliability and inequitable service across communities.
Solar Power Is Booming in Emerging Markets
Solar energy deployment is accelerating globally, with emerging markets and poorer nations leading the transition while wealthier European countries face grid constraints slowing growth.
EU Struggles to Curb Energy Transition Dependence on China
The EU faces a critical vulnerability as its renewable energy transition becomes heavily dependent on Chinese solar panels, batteries, and critical minerals, potentially undermining Europe’s energy and economic security.
Major U.S. Oil Port Selected for Nuclear Power Project
Corpus Christi and Long Beach have been selected for a project to integrate small modular reactors at U.S. ports, advancing nuclear technology deployment in maritime operations.
Appeal Halts Public Lands Data Center in Nevada Before Construction Begins
A federal panel halted construction on a hyperscale data center near Boulder City, Nevada, granting environmental groups and local residents a stay in their legal challenge before work began.
Sierra Club Urges Texas Senate to Mandate Better Water Reporting and Planning for Data Centers & Power Plants
The Sierra Club urges Texas legislators to require data centers and power plants to report water usage, citing concerns about strain on the state’s water resources as data center demand grows rapidly.
Climate Change In The News
US workers facing deadly heat borrow from tomato pickers to win key protections
US agricultural and warehouse workers are adopting heat protection strategies developed by tomato picker advocates, as extreme heat becomes more frequent and federal regulations remain stalled.
A new gas line or cash to electrify? California lets households choose.
California’s new Home Energy Choice Act allows households scheduled for gas service line replacements to receive financial incentives for electrification instead, potentially saving ratepayers millions while advancing climate goals.
Education In The News
Pilot scheme in England to convert empty classrooms into community hubs
England is launching a pilot scheme to convert empty school classrooms into community facilities like youth clubs and health centers, with £2.1m funding for six local authorities.
‘Without this it’s all just tourists’: the fight to save Soho’s last primary school
Soho Parish C of E primary, the last remaining school in an area that once had 16, faces potential closure due to falling enrollment and pandemic-related disruptions, though community members are fighting to keep it open.
Gov. Whitmer signs Michigan education budget with $502 million for literacy initiatives – WZZM13.com
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Laguna Beach Unified faces new inquiries from ACLU,county education department – Orange County Register
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Educators Share Mixed Reactions to Claude for Teachers – GovTech
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