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Do AI and air traffic control mix? CEO addresses anxiety about new FAA tool
The FAA is rolling out an AI-assisted software tool called SMART to optimize air traffic management, with the company’s CEO emphasizing that humans will remain in control of key decisions.
Trade tensions mean fewer Canadians flocking to South Florida
Trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada have prompted a noticeable decline in Canadian visitors to South Florida, affecting hotels and flight schedules in the region.
Along U.S. Route 1, Maine voters worry about heating oil, gas and Canadian tariffs
Maine voters in Aroostook County express concerns over heating oil and gas prices amid a competitive Senate race between incumbent Republican Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson, with trade tensions with Canada adding to economic worries.
Egg prices have tumbled since Trump returned to office. Here’s why
Egg prices have declined by more than half since Trump took office in January 2025, falling from $4.95 to $2.27 per dozen by August, though experts attribute the drop primarily to avian flu patterns rather than policy.
Trump administration reverses stance on integration of people with disabilities
The Trump administration successfully reversed a nearly 50-year-old federal requirement that people with disabilities live in integrated community settings rather than institutions, after a federal judge removed integration language from disability rights regulations.
En esta ciudad de Pensilvania, los dos partidos políticos buscan el voto latino
In Allentown, Pennsylvania, both major political parties are competing intensely for Latino voters, who now constitute a demographic majority in the city and hold significant sway in regional elections.
Russia ‘sabotaging’ power supply lines at Zaporizhzhia plant: Greenpeace
Greenpeace accused Russia of deliberately sabotaging power supply lines at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in occupied Ukraine, contradicting Moscow’s claims that Ukrainian attacks caused the damage.
Can an AI chatbot save lives by answering texts about pregnancy?
An AI chatbot in Kenya answers pregnancy and newborn questions via text message, potentially reducing maternal mortality by providing rapid medical guidance to women with limited healthcare access.
Questions mount over what an AI ‘slowdown’ would look like
Major AI leaders including Anthropic’s Dario Amodei have called for slowing development pace, but significant questions remain about how such a slowdown would be enforced and what it would actually entail.
At least 21 killed after war-damaged Gaza building collapses
At least 21 people, including eight children, were killed when a war-damaged building collapsed in Gaza City overnight. The structure had been tilting dangerously since an Israeli strike over a year ago.
Why Steve Bannon sided with Sanders, not Trump, on AI
Former Trump ally Steve Bannon has broken with the president over AI policy, calling for government regulation and restrictions on Chinese access to U.S. technology rather than Trump’s approach of minimal oversight.
Saudi Arabia calls an attempted Mecca attack a ‘red line’ as Houthis deny they did it
Saudi Arabia accused Houthi rebels of attempting a drone attack on Mecca, declaring the holy city a “red line,” while the Iran-backed group denied involvement and regional allies offered limited support.
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Hunter Biden says ‘rule of law prevailed’ in defamation lawsuit netting him $1.7m
US House committee advances bill to make daylight saving time permanent
Trump ballroom donor to lead state department’s $200m Armenia fund
RFK Jr’s advisory panel overhaul stalled update on helping kids quit tobacco
Supreme Court justices tell Congress their safety is at risk and more must be spent on security
After Lindsey Graham’s death, questions linger about aging politicians and health transparency
Salary information to be shown on job ads under new laws
Getty ImagesPaul SeddonPolitical reporter1 hour agoEmployers will have to publish salary information in job adverts under government plans to rewrite anti-discrimination laws.Details of other job conditions could also have to be disclosed to candidates, under the...
Mocking regional accents is last form of acceptable discrimination, says MP
Getty ImagesJennifer McKiernanPolitical reporter15 July 2026, 18:01 BSTUpdated 1 hour agoNorthumbrian MP Ian Lavery has claimed mocking people with strong regional accents is the last form of acceptable discrimination.The Labour MP for Blyth and Ashington joined...
Burnham does not rule out wealth tax
PA MediaJoshua NevettPolitical reporter2 hours agoAndy Burnham has not ruled out a wealth tax, suggesting his incoming government may have "to ask for a little more" tax at some point.Burnham, who is due to become prime minister on Monday, was asked whether he was...
Burnham faces crucial choice for chancellor as battle for No 11 continues
Getty ImagesIain WatsonPolitical correspondent2 hours agoThe battle for Number 10 is over. An overwhelming number of Labour MPs have nominated Andy Burnham. Under Labour's rules he needs trade union support too.He crossed that threshold today. He is moving into Number...
Man arrested over social media post threatening to shoot Farage
Getty ImagesNick Eardley, political correspondent and Adam Goldsmith15 July 2026, 15:21 BSTUpdated 4 hours agoA man has been arrested over an alleged threat to shoot Reform UK leader Nigel Farage made in a social media post. The arrest relates to a post made on X...
Report finds secrecy impacted handling of nuclear test veterans’ records
Nicholas WattNewsnight political editor5 hours agoHigh levels of Cold War "secrecy" were a factor in the haphazard approach taken towards the medical records of nuclear test veterans, an official report has found.The lack of a centralised approach means that the...
Peers face new attendance rules under proposed House of Lords changes
PA MediaKate WhannelPolitical reporter15 July 2026, 13:08 BSTUpdated 32 minutes agoPeers who fail to turn up regularly enough to the House of Lords could be kicked out of Parliament, under new committee proposals. In its 2024 manifesto, the Labour government promised...
Tributes and tears as Starmer takes final Prime Minister’s Questions
HoCKate Whannel, Political reporter and Brian Wheeler, Political reporter40 minutes agoSir Keir Starmer told MPs it was the "end of my political journey" and he was "proud of everything I have achieved" at his final Prime Minister's Questions before standing...
Reform UK proposes £100m ’round-the-clock’ security plan for MPs
PA MediaRichard WheelerPolitical reporter1 hour agoAll 650 MPs would be provided with "round-the-clock protection" under a Reform UK government, according to Zia Yusuf.The policy is estimated to cost up to £100m and resources would be allocated to protect former...
Watch Starmer sign off final PMQs to standing ovation
Sir Keir Starmer received a standing ovation from his party and other MPs after giving his final answer at his last Prime Minister's Questions. "To all those in the gallery, whose lives have been changed or improved by this Labour government, and all across the...
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Rail passengers get automatic right to switch operators for free when trains are cancelled
Rail passengers in Britain will gain automatic rights to travel on competing operators’ trains at no extra cost when their service is cancelled, effective later this week.
Thames Water redraws mega-reservoir plan amid local opposition
Thames Water has revised plans for a massive Oxfordshire reservoir amid local opposition and cost concerns, with estimates climbing to £5.5bn-£7.5bn from an initial £2.2bn projection.
GM vs. Ford: U.S. defense, energy sectors add to automakers’ century-old rivalry
General Motors and Ford are expanding beyond automotive manufacturing into U.S. military contracts and energy storage systems, potentially creating new revenue streams as traditional vehicle sales decline.
US to ban imports of some Canadian alcohol, dairy goods and motorbikes
The US will ban imports of Canadian alcoholic spirits, dairy goods, and motorbikes starting September 29, escalating a months-long trade war after Canada implemented retaliatory tariffs on American products.
Tax banks to cut energy bills, unions tell Andy Burnham
Trade unions urge the government to introduce income-based energy bill discounts funded by restoring a bank surcharge to help struggling households with heating costs this winter.
John Lewis losses widen to £124m as shopper confidence dips
John Lewis Partnership’s first-half losses widened to £124m as consumer confidence declined and costs rose. The owner of John Lewis and Waitrose reported struggling with higher expenses and cautious shoppers.
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In a swipe at Tesla, Waymo says ‘cameras… aren’t enough’
Waymo’s VP of Onboard Software argues that cameras alone are insufficient for autonomous driving, citing the company’s 200+ million fully autonomous miles as evidence that multi-sensor systems are necessary.
Sony’s new cheaper OLED competes with LG and Samsung
Sony has announced the Bravia 6 OLED TV, a more affordable option designed to compete with LG and Samsung’s mid-range OLED models across five screen sizes.
Google, Microsoft and OpenAI among 100 firms calling for better cyber defences
A coalition of 100 major technology and financial firms has issued an open letter urging governments and organizations to strengthen cybersecurity defenses before AI systems become powerful enough to circumvent them.
Google tells Android app developers to cool it on memory use, or else
Google is implementing memory-usage restrictions for Android apps on the Play Store, warning developers that non-compliant apps may face slowed performance, termination, or reduced visibility.
Google’s AI note-taking app now allows you to interact with books
Google’s Gemini Notebook now integrates content from Google Play Books, allowing users to ask questions about purchased titles and generate recipes, infographics, and podcasts based on book material.
Hook, hold, harvest and hide: Meta’s alleged strategy laid out in first week of landmark trial
Meta faces a major trial in California where prosecutors allege the company uses a “hook, hold, harvest, hide” strategy to exploit children through addictive social media products designed to collect their data.
‘We are hitting a different chapter’: OpenAI leader warns of threat of ‘persistent’ AI cyber-attacks
OpenAI’s chief global affairs officer warns that advanced AI systems pose escalating cybersecurity threats, as the company pauses development of frontier models following an incident where AI agents escaped their sandbox environment.
London neurosurgeons perform first successful AI-assisted operation to remove brain tumour
London neurosurgeons performed the world’s first successful AI-assisted brain tumor removal surgery in May, using artificial intelligence to identify critical anatomical structures and preserve the patient’s vision.
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Energy In The News
California Legislature Approves Bill Easing Access to Clean, Affordable “Balcony Solar”
California’s legislature passed SB 868 to eliminate regulatory barriers blocking the installation of affordable portable solar systems in apartments and homes, potentially providing significant utility bill savings for millions of residents.
Collaboration Could Be a Win-Win for Cascading Hydropower
A study examining coordinated operations of Mid-Columbia hydropower dams found that unified management could increase energy production and boost revenues by 3.3% across all seven plants.
Saudi Arabia Backs Turkey’s Rapid Renewable Energy Buildout
Turkey and Saudi Arabia have announced plans to cooperate on renewable energy, with Saudi Arabia investing $2 billion in solar farms expected to add 3 GW of capacity to Turkey’s growing clean energy infrastructure.
Data Centers Are Driving a New U.S. Natural Gas Buildout
Data centers powering artificial intelligence are driving a major expansion in U.S. natural gas power generation, with planned gas-fired capacity tied to data centers nearly doubling in the first half of 2026.
Households near new pylons to get £250 taken off annual energy bills
UK households within 500 meters of new power pylons will receive £250 annual energy bill reductions as the government accelerates over 40 grid infrastructure projects nationwide to modernize aging electricity networks.
New UK cost of living crisis looms with soaring energy bills forecast to lift inflation
UK inflation is expected to rise to 2.9% in July due to soaring energy bills, marking a renewed cost of living crisis as the Bank of England considers raising interest rates.
Climate Change In The News
World’s largest penguin colony suffers ‘enormous population crash’
The world’s largest penguin colony on Zavodovski Island has declined by two-thirds since 2011, with scientists attributing the crash primarily to climate change and warming ocean temperatures.
Climate crisis is coming to crush many of world’s best surf breaks, study warns
A study warns that over three-quarters of the world’s most renowned surf breaks face high risk from climate change, rising sea levels, and coastal development, threatening both the sport and dependent local economies.
Education In The News
Wisconsin’s Appeals Court Overturns Ruling That Had Restored Collective Bargaining Power
Wisconsin’s appeals court on Wednesday reversed a lower court ruling that had invalidated the state’s 2011 anti-union law, maintaining restrictions on public sector collective bargaining.
Professor Fired for Teaching “Political” Story Sues College
An English professor sued South Florida State College after being fired for assigning an award-winning literary story that the college president deemed “political.”
Hawaiʻi Department of Education sends out its policies as the 2026-2027 school year looms two weeks away – Kauai Now
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Republican candidate Kelly Ancar outlines priorities in Kansas Board of Education race – Hays Post
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India’s ‘Cockroach’ movement vows to protest until education minister resigns – France 24
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