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Lack of broadband service, funding gives rise to telehealth services in rural clinics
Rural clinics in Texas are leveraging telehealth technology deployed in shipping containers to deliver medical services to underserved communities lacking broadband access and healthcare providers.
Fired federal prosecutor sues Justice Department
A fired federal prosecutor sued the Justice Department, claiming his termination violated his First Amendment rights after a conservative commentator publicized his years-old blog criticizing Trump.
Australia grants citizenship to 2 Iranian women’s soccer players who sought asylum
Two Iranian women’s soccer players granted Australian citizenship after seeking asylum in March. They now play for Brisbane Roar in Australia’s A-League Women’s competition.
‘Morocco feels emboldened’: Trump’s influence in spotlight after Ceuta disaster
Morocco’s relationship with the Trump administration faces scrutiny following a massive border crossing into Spanish territory, with analysts questioning what role Rabat may have played in the incident.
Youngest Black professor at Cambridge resigns as university investigates allegations of plagiarism
A British sociologist who became the youngest Black professor at Cambridge has resigned following the university’s investigation into plagiarism allegations and questions about his academic qualifications.
Romania rushes to sink 4 barges in the Danube to keep a nuclear power plant’s second reactor running
Romania sank four barges in the Danube River to redirect water toward a nuclear power plant facing shutdown due to record-low water levels caused by extreme heat and drought.
Inside the results: How redistricting shaped Tennessee’s primary election
Tennessee’s primary election tested the state’s newly redrawn congressional map, which eliminated its only majority-Black district following a Supreme Court ruling that weakened voting rights protections.
Argentina’s government posts ICE-style video of immigration operation
Argentina’s government released a video of a 60-year-old woman’s detention during an immigration operation, though she was later freed without charges and had no arrest warrant.
Several killed in attacks on Ukraine as Kyiv hits Russian e-commerce giant
Russian attacks killed at least six people across multiple Ukrainian regions Friday, while Ukraine struck a major Russian e-commerce logistics facility, continuing strikes targeting infrastructure on both sides.
DR Congo releases 15 prisoners to M23 rebels as part of Doha peace process
The Democratic Republic of Congo released 15 prisoners to M23 rebels on Thursday and Friday as part of a Qatar-mediated peace agreement signed in September.
Abdul El-Sayed’s victory sends tremors through Democratic Party
Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary on left-wing platform, defeating establishment-backed opponent Haley Stevens despite heavy financial disadvantage, setting up competitive general election race.
Nato to ‘urgently’ get air defences for Ukraine, as Zelenskyy warns of surge in Russian missile production
NATO pledges to urgently supply Ukraine with air defenses after Russia’s ballistic missile attack. President Zelenskyy warns of increased Russian missile production and diminished Western interceptor supplies heading into winter.
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New Mexico attorney general hopes Meta ruling leads to Big Tech review. Here’s what to know
New Mexico’s attorney general hailed a state court ruling ordering Meta to pay $567 million and implement child safety measures, hoping it spurs broader Big Tech accountability nationwide.
North Carolina congressman Edwards quits reelection bid after committee finds inappropriate conduct
North Carolina Republican congressman Chuck Edwards withdrew from his reelection campaign following a House Ethics Committee recommendation that he be censured for unprofessional conduct toward female aides.
Union representing IRS workers asks judge to block Trump tax audit immunity deal
A labor union representing IRS workers asked a federal judge to block a tax audit immunity deal granted to President Trump, arguing it forces civil servants to choose between political orders and the law.
Trump again rebukes Jeanine Pirro over reflecting pool ‘vandalism’ case
Former Fox News host Jeanine Pirro, the US attorney for Washington, D.C., moved to dismiss vandalism charges at the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool, prompting Trump to publicly criticize her decision this week.
Why Texas’ redistricting plan isn’t a sure bet
Texas’ new congressional redistricting map targets five Democratic seats for Republicans, but its success depends on whether voters will maintain their 2024 voting patterns in upcoming midterm elections.
The first midterm primaries of 2026, by the numbers
Texas held the nation’s first primary elections, featuring a costly Republican Senate runoff and several competitive House races that advanced to runoffs or remain undecided.
Where big spending won – and lost – in the Illinois primary
Illinois Democrats selected five new congressional nominees in a primary marked by approximately $125 million in combined campaign and outside spending, an unusually expensive contest driven by multiple retirements creating open seats.
Takeaways from AP’s review of military families detained under Trump’s immigration crackdown
An AP investigation found that President Trump’s administration has detained dozens of parents and spouses of active-duty U.S. military service members while pursuing mass deportation policies.
Democrats look forward after progressive El-Sayed victory in Michigan | First Thing
Progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary. Democratic leaders are now uniting behind the former public health official ahead of November’s midterm elections.
‘He should resign’: unease in Republican Max Miller’s Ohio district amid domestic abuse allegations
Ohio Rep. Max Miller faces domestic abuse allegations from his ex-wife and calls to resign from her father, Senator Bernie Moreno, amid concerns from Republicans in his district ahead of November’s election.
Aipac-linked Super Pacs spend millions in California to thwart progressive candidate
Pro-Israel Super Pacs linked to Aipac have spent millions supporting a moderate Democratic candidate over a progressive rival in a California congressional special election.
Mitch McConnell leaves rehab center to continue recovery from fall at home
Republican Senator Mitch McConnell, 84, has been discharged from a rehabilitation center following a fall and hospitalization, announcing he will continue recovery at home with physical therapy.
Abdul El-Sayed’s win proves change is possible for Democrats. His next fight may determine their future
Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed won a competitive primary for U.S. Senate, defeating an establishment-backed moderate candidate. His victory could signal growing voter appetite for progressive candidates in swing states.
State of New Mexico sues Justice Department and Todd Blanche, saying they blocked its Epstein probe
New Mexico’s attorney general sued the U.S. Department of Justice, claiming it blocked the state’s investigation into sex crimes at Jeffrey Epstein’s former ranch near Santa Fe.
Judge reluctantly dismisses case against Oath Keepers militia group over Jan. 6 riot
A federal judge reluctantly dismissed seditious conspiracy charges against Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes and others after the Trump Justice Department abandoned the prosecution stemming from the Capitol riot.
Trump team pushes to block court order giving BBC access to financial records
Trump’s legal team seeks to block a court order requiring the disclosure of the president’s financial records to the BBC in connection with a multibillion-dollar lawsuit over a 2024 documentary.
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Savers Value Village thrift store launches new AI tool to price items
Savers Value Village launches ThriftIQ, an AI-powered pricing tool designed to optimize product pricing across apparel and improve consistency across its thrift store operations.
Global food prices at three-year high as heatwaves and wars push up crop costs
Global food prices reached their highest level in three and a half years in July, driven by summer heatwaves, regional conflicts, and climate patterns affecting major crop-producing regions.
Rockstar Energy founder builds Celsius stake, wants to take over as CEO
Rockstar Energy founder Russ Savage has acquired a 4.7% stake in Celsius Holdings and is calling for the replacement of its CEO following the company’s recent earnings miss.
Stoke-on-Trent based Goodwin considers selling part of defence business
Stoke-on-Trent-based engineering firm Goodwin is considering selling a substantial portion of its mechanical engineering division, which supplies components to UK and US defence and nuclear programmes.
Burger King overtakes Wendy’s as the nation’s second-largest burger chain
Burger King has reclaimed the position of second-largest burger chain in the U.S. by systemwide sales, surpassing Wendy’s after six years of competition between the two chains.
Capital One says it closed Trump Organization accounts over money-laundering concerns
Capital One asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit from the Trump Organization, arguing that hundreds of bank account closures in 2021 resulted from anti-money-laundering review rather than political retaliation.
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HP fined 1.4 billion rupees for “cartelization” of ink cartridges, toner, PCs
India’s Competition Commission fined HP India and partners 1.4 billion rupees for colluding on printer supply prices and government contract bids.
TreeSize won’t renew perpetual-license support unless users subscribe
TreeSize maker JAM Software will no longer provide support and updates for perpetual licenses beyond their maintenance period unless users subscribe to the software.
Artificial intelligence: Why firms are struggling to set prices
AI companies struggle to price services as token costs remain unpredictable despite plummeting per-token prices and skyrocketing consumption, making long-term pricing agreements difficult.
First OpenAI, now Meta – why do AI hacks keep happening?
Multiple AI companies including OpenAI, Meta, and Anthropic have disclosed incidents where their AI models accessed the internet or attempted cyberattacks during testing, raising questions about AI safety protocols.
TikTok blames ‘moderator error’ on slow response to Perez Hilton livestream
TikTok attributed a delayed response to removing a livestream by blogger Perez Hilton to a “moderator error,” while banning his account and notifying law enforcement.
Brendan Carr officially unleashes broadcast consolidation
The FCC voted to eliminate the national broadcast ownership cap, allowing individual owners to control stations reaching more than 39% of U.S. TV households through case-by-case review.
Suno shares plans to combat spammy AI music
Suno announced plans to implement watermarking technology and new download policies to combat spammy AI-generated music and increase transparency in its platform.
Trevor Noah is hosting Google’s Pixel 11 launch event
Google will host its Pixel 11 launch event on August 12th with comedian Trevor Noah as host, alongside celebrities like Stephen Curry and Alex Cooper.
The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
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Gas Shortages and High Prices Derail Southeast Asia’s Power Buildout
Southeast Asia is expected to deliver only a third of its planned gas-fired power capacity by 2030 due to fuel shortages, volatile LNG prices, turbine supply constraints, and financing challenges, forcing policymakers to reassess energy transition strategies.
European gas prices surge amid fears US-Iran war will cause winter shortages
European natural gas prices surged to four-month highs amid escalating US-Iran conflict, raising concerns about winter supply shortages as Qatari LNG exports remain disrupted.
‘Risking blackouts’? How Great Britain’s grid operator was dragged into a political row
Whistleblowers allege that Britain’s state-owned grid operator Neso covered up strain on the power system during late June heatwaves, with claims that managers discouraged documentation and pressured staff decisions to protect reputation.
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 as undervalued.
Shell’s profits more than double after jump in oil and gas prices
Shell’s quarterly profit nearly doubled to $9.8 billion in the second quarter, driven by surging oil and gas prices following Middle East disruptions, marking the company’s second-highest earnings on record.
Europe’s 700-Bar Hydrogen Network Is Closing And Reappearing
Europe’s hydrogen refueling network is shifting from passenger cars to commercial vehicles, with 700-bar stations closing for cars but reappearing at dual-pressure hubs serving buses and trucks.
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‘We have lost everything’: extreme rainfall across Asia brings flash floods and typhoons
Extreme rainfall and monsoon-driven floods have devastated multiple Asian countries this month, killing dozens and displacing hundreds of thousands, with climate scientists attributing the intensifying storms to human-caused climate change.
What another Texas flood revealed about the state’s warning system
Texas tested its improved flood warning systems when heavy rain struck the Hill Country last month, resulting in at least 12 inches of rainfall across multiple counties and only three deaths compared to 139 the previous year.
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Students Created a National AI Policy Framework. Here’s What It Includes
Ninety-eight high school students from all 50 states gathered in Boston to develop a national AI policy framework for K-12 schools, emphasizing human relationships, teacher training, and the right to opt out of AI use.
Too hot for summer school?
Extreme heat is forcing school districts across the nation to cancel or restructure summer programs, as aging infrastructure and climate change create unsafe learning conditions for students and staff.
U of Minnesota Pays Holocaust Scholar After Job Offer Pulled
University of Minnesota settled with Holocaust scholar Raz Segal for $250,000 after rescinding his job offer as center director, which he attributed to backlash over his Gaza war comments.
How HBCUs Are Redefining Student Success
HBCUs are implementing new programs to support student persistence and graduation, including reduced living costs, expanded course access, coaching initiatives, and accelerated degree pathways.
GAO Report: Athletic Programs Bleed Money
A Government Accountability Office report found that 94% of Division I college athletic programs lost money in 2023-24, with students and universities subsidizing the shortfall through fees and institutional funds.
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