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Drugs are widely used to sedate dementia patients. Her sons wanted to keep her off them
A Michigan family clashed with a senior living facility over the use of potent sedating medications for their mother with dementia, illuminating the contentious debate over antipsychotic drugs in long-term care despite federal efforts to discourage their use.
Montana starts enforcing Medicaid work requirements on Oct 1. Patients are confused
Montana is enforcing Medicaid work requirements starting Oct. 1, months ahead of the federal deadline, leaving thousands of enrollees confused about requirements and deadlines for proving compliance.
Foster care often fails kids with disabilities. Consider these cases
An NPR investigation reveals that children with disabilities represent the largest group entering foster care and experience worse outcomes than non-disabled peers, often remaining trapped in the system longer.
A startup wants to build a massive nuclear-powered data center on public land in Utah
A startup plans to construct hundreds of small nuclear reactors on over 9,000 acres of federal land in Utah to power data centers, marking an ambitious bet on the emerging small modular reactor industry.
US prosecutors reopen case of alleged gang rape at Cornell University
New York prosecutors are reopening a criminal investigation into an alleged gang rape at Cornell University in 2024 after a woman filed a civil lawsuit this month.
Ukraine war briefing: Putin orders army expansion as Zelenskyy says more North Koreans to be deployed in Russia
Putin orders Russian army expansion to 1.55 million active servicemen as Ukraine reports over 8,000 North Korean troops already deployed to Russia with preparations underway for 10,000 more.
Gulf states postpone strait of Hormuz talks with Iran as Yemen conflict intensifies
Gulf states postponed a critical meeting with Iran regarding the strait of Hormuz amid disagreements over regional consensus and escalating Yemen conflict involving Iranian-backed Houthi rebels.
Africa’s richest man aiming to make $23bn from continent’s biggest-ever IPO
Africa’s richest person Aliko Dangote seeks to raise $23bn through the continent’s largest-ever initial public offering of his Nigerian petroleum refinery, potentially boosting his net worth to nearly $60bn.
Leaders of Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland unite for self-determination
Leaders of Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland’s main political parties signed a joint agreement affirming their right to self-determination and constitutional change at a meeting in Cardiff.
How Israel systematically dismantles Palestinian life in occupied West Bank
An Israeli rights group argues that seemingly isolated incidents of Israeli violence and Palestinian displacement across the West Bank are part of a systematic plan to make Palestinian life unsustainable and establish permanent Israeli control.
EU states to raise game as Arctic becomes strategic geopolitical frontier
EU member states agreed to increase Arctic investment, designating the region a geopolitical hotspot amid competition for resources and security advantages from Russia, China, and the United States.
India to supply Nepal electricity after floods wrecked hydropower projects
India will supply up to 654 megawatts of electricity daily to Nepal through December 31 following catastrophic flooding last month that damaged hydropower infrastructure across the country.
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Starmer got Labour off to bad start on Gaza, Lammy says
PAJoshua NevettPolitical reporter10 July 2026Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy has said Labour's initial response to the Gaza conflict was "problematic" and Sir Keir Starmer had got the party off to a "bad start" on the issue when it was in opposition.In the early...
Who is Andy Burnham? Ex-Manchester mayor set to be the next prime minister
ReutersBecky Morton, Political reporter and Brian Wheeler, Political reporter14 May 2026Updated 10 July 2026Andy Burnham now looks set to be the 59th prime minister of the UK after Labour MPs backed him to take over as their party leader.He will not be the first...
Disability benefit review considers alternatives to cash payments
EPAJoshua NevettPolitical reporter10 July 2026A major review of the main disability benefit in England and Wales is considering whether claimants could be offered alternative support instead of cash payments in some cases.Sir Stephen Timms, the minister leading the...
Disability benefit review considers alternatives to cash payments
EPAJoshua NevettPolitical reporter10 July 2026A major review of the main disability benefit in England and Wales is considering whether claimants could be offered alternative support instead of cash payments in some cases.Sir Stephen Timms, the minister leading the...
Met police investigating Reform over election donations – reports
Getty ImagesJack FenwickPolitical correspondent10 July 2026The police are reportedly investigating at least £500,000-worth of donations made to Reform UK by the mother of a convicted fraudster who paid for Nigel Farage's social media staff and security.The Times...
Met police investigating Reform over election donations – reports
Getty ImagesJack FenwickPolitical correspondent10 July 2026The police are reportedly investigating at least £500,000-worth of donations made to Reform UK by the mother of a convicted fraudster who paid for Nigel Farage's social media staff and security.The Times...
Clacton by-election date set for 13 August
Tendring District CouncilSimon DedmanEssex political reporter10 July 2026The by-election in Clacton triggered by Nigel Farage's decision to quit as an MP and fight to reclaim his seat will be held on 13 August.The Clacton contest is being boycotted by the other main...
Clacton by-election date set for 13 August
Tendring District CouncilSimon DedmanEssex political reporter10 July 2026The by-election in Clacton triggered by Nigel Farage's decision to quit as an MP and fight to reclaim his seat will be held on 13 August.The Clacton contest is being boycotted by the other main...
Burnham set to be next PM as 322 Labour MPs back him in first nomination tally
Getty ImagesPaul Seddon, Political reporter, Joshua Nevett, Political reporter and Mark Savage, Music correspondent9 July 2026Updated 10 July 2026Andy Burnham has taken another step towards becoming the next Labour leader and prime minister, after the vast majority of...
Burnham set to be next PM as 322 Labour MPs back him in first nomination tally
Getty ImagesPaul Seddon, Political reporter, Joshua Nevett, Political reporter and Mark Savage, Music correspondent9 July 2026Updated 10 July 2026Andy Burnham has taken another step towards becoming the next Labour leader and prime minister, after the vast majority of...
Former Tory minister Ann Widdecombe dies at 78
Getty ImagesZahra Fatima10 July 2026, 06:29 BSTUpdated 56 minutes agoFormer Conservative minister turned Reform UK spokeswoman Ann Widdecombe has died aged 78."It is with great sadness that today we announce the death of The Right Honourable Ann Widdecombe, DSG," a...
Burnham set to be next PM as 322 Labour MPs back him in first nomination tally
ReutersPaul Seddon, Political reporter and Joshua Nevett, Political reporter9 July 2026, 10:00 BSTUpdated 1 hour agoAndy Burnham has taken another step towards becoming the next Labour leader and prime minister, after the vast majority of Labour MPs nominated him to...
Burnham apologises for Labour’s initial response to Gaza war
Getty ImagesJames GregoryPolitical reporter9 July 2026, 18:27 BSTUpdated 2 hours agoAndy Burnham has apologised for Labour's initial response to Israel's military action in Gaza, saying the party "didn't get it right" and needs to do better under his...
Burnham apologises for Labour’s initial response to Gaza war
Getty ImagesJames GregoryPolitical reporter9 July 2026Andy Burnham has apologised for Labour's initial response to Israel's military action in Gaza, saying the party "didn't get it right" and needs to do better under his leadership.Burnham, who is expected to become...
Restore Britain leader describes Dunblane tragedy as ‘one murder’
PA MediaDavid Wallace LockhartScotland political correspondent9 July 2026The leader of Restore Britain has been urged to apologise after describing the Dunblane school shooting as "one murder".Rupert Lowe was criticising the UK's ban on handguns during an appearance...
Restore Britain leader describes Dunblane tragedy as ‘one murder’
PA MediaDavid Wallace LockhartScotland political correspondent9 July 2026The leader of Restore Britain has been urged to apologise after describing the Dunblane school shooting as "one murder".Rupert Lowe was criticising the UK's ban on handguns during an appearance...
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Somerset cider makers left with very few apples after heatwaves
Somerset cider producers report devastating apple losses due to prolonged drought, with some orchards yielding only 10% of normal crops and widespread early fruit drop.
Here’s where rental demand is heading and what it means for future home sales
Rental demand is increasing in affordable markets like Buffalo, Chicago, and Houston as renters seek cheaper alternatives to high-priced for-sale homes, signaling potential future migration patterns for home purchases.
How one hedge-fund manager built his firm to be powered entirely by AI agents
A hedge-fund manager built his trading firm using AI agents instead of human staff, reducing annual labor costs from approximately $5 million to $30,000-$40,000 while operating continuously.
Interest rates could rise again across the world – here’s why
Central banks globally are responding to surging oil prices and inflation concerns by signaling potential interest rate increases, with the US Federal Reserve and Bank of England set to decide next week.
Trouble in US bond market could mean higher prices are here to stay
Rising US government bond yields driven by inflation concerns and geopolitical tensions could result in sustained higher borrowing costs for consumers across mortgages, auto loans, and credit cards.
Wealthy investors seek oil and gas assets, but bargains are scarce
Ultra-high-net-worth investors are increasingly interested in oil and gas assets, but deal valuations have become less attractive as competition intensifies among institutional and private-equity buyers.
Technology In The News
Grok exfiltrates user data when malicious instructions are encrypted
Researchers discovered an attack allowing Grok to exfiltrate user data by encrypting malicious instructions, bypassing the AI’s safety guardrails through cryptographic context injection techniques.
UK cinemas look at banning Meta smart glasses over piracy fears
UK cinemas are considering banning Meta smart glasses due to film piracy concerns, though the trade body acknowledges the technology’s accessibility benefits for viewers with visual or hearing impairments.
Is Vine back? Short-form video-sharing app Divine opens to public
Divine, a new short-form video app seen as a successor to defunct Vine, has launched publicly with two million restored Vine videos and an AI content ban.
Monzo says issue with card payments and transfers now resolved
Monzo reported resolving a technical issue that prevented users from making card payments and transfers. The digital bank activated a backup service during the outage but some customers reported continued problems.
Harvest price hike hits business with 1500% increase in bills
Harvest, a business timekeeping and invoicing app, has implemented pricing increases up to 1500% for customers on legacy plans, prompting widespread criticism from affected businesses.
Hook, hold, harvest and hide: Meta’s alleged strategy laid out in first week of landmark trial
Meta faces a landmark trial where prosecutors allege the company uses a four-step strategy of hooking, holding, harvesting, and hiding to exploit children’s data for profit.
‘We are hitting a different chapter’: OpenAI leader warns of threat of ‘persistent’ AI cyber-attacks
OpenAI’s chief global affairs officer warns that organizations must prepare defenses against persistent AI-powered cyber-attacks as advanced models gain capabilities to plan and execute offensives.
Microsoft unveils AI security tools it says outperform competing platforms
Microsoft introduced AI security tools designed to identify and reduce security vulnerabilities, claiming superior performance and lower costs compared to competing platforms.
The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
Energy In The News
Trump’s Secret Offshore Wind Payout Benefits Billionaire Donor
The Trump administration agreed to pay German energy company RWE $1.2 billion to cancel offshore wind projects, with $900 million flowing to a billionaire donor’s LNG venture.
Utility Customers Could Save Millions from Dominion Coal Plant Retirements, New Expert Analysis Shows
Expert analysis indicates Dominion Energy’s planned coal plant retirements would save ratepayers millions while maintaining grid reliability, though the utility could face significant compliance costs if operations continue beyond 2034.
DoE Begins Tests for Fracked Geothermal
The Department of Energy is conducting tests on hydraulically fractured geothermal systems in Utah to determine whether fracking technology can enable geothermal energy extraction in new locations worldwide.
East Africa’s Oil Rivalry Spurs Multi-Billion-Dollar Projects Across The Region
East African nations are pursuing competing mega-billion-dollar energy infrastructure projects, including a $17 billion refinery in Kenya and a $20 billion energy hub in Tanzania, intensifying regional rivalry over energy dominance.
Egypt’s LNG Comeback Is Set to Start in Cyprus
Egypt’s gas production is declining as demand rises, creating opportunity for Cyprus’s new Cronos LNG project to supply feedstock to Egyptian export infrastructure beginning in 2028.
Georgia PSC Approves Secret OpenAI Contract
Georgia’s Public Service Commission staff approved a contract between Georgia Power and OpenAI for a 3.2 gigawatt data center in Effingham County, drawing criticism from environmental groups over lack of transparency.
Climate Change In The News
COP17: Which countries have released new pledges to tackle nature loss?
Fifty-eight percent of countries have submitted new nature-loss pledges two years after the original deadline, with 113 nations now having released updated biodiversity strategies ahead of COP17.
Congress has a plan to stop Trump’s attack on offshore wind. It may not be enough.
Congress is advancing a bipartisan permitting reform bill designed to deter presidents from blocking clean energy projects, but critics question whether financial remedies can effectively stop Trump’s ongoing attacks on offshore wind.
Education In The News
Fired Over Speech, Professors Take Their Employers to Court
Dozens of faculty members fired or disciplined for comments about conservative figure Charlie Kirk and pro-Palestinian activism are suing their universities, claiming free speech and academic freedom violations.
AAUP Embraces Political Role With Candidate Endorsements
The American Association of University Professors endorsed a Democratic U.S. Senate candidate in Michigan’s primary, marking what leaders say is the organization’s first national-level endorsement, signaling its evolution into a political advocacy organization.
Five Israeli education officials to quit in protest of gender segregation law – Haaretz
Five Israeli education officials to quit in protest of gender segregation law  Haaretz Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
Operation Education: New microschool opens in Granger, emerging school choice in Indiana – WSBT
Operation Education: New microschool opens in Granger, emerging school choice in Indiana  WSBT Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
Buffalo Board of Education selects Roscoe Henderson III to fill North District seat – Buffalo Toronto Public Media
Buffalo Board of Education selects Roscoe Henderson III to fill North District seat  Buffalo Toronto Public Media Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
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