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Missouri election chief rejects bid to hold public vote on Trump-backed congressional districts
Missouri’s Republican secretary of state rejected a citizens’ referendum petition on new congressional districts backed by Trump, arguing congressional redistricting cannot be subject to voter referendums under state law.
India CJP protests: Young women face online harassment and abuse
Young women who participated in India’s Cockroach Janta Party protests face severe online harassment, including rape threats and doctored images, after their social media posts went viral during the youth-led movement.
FGM: ‘My grandmother subjected my baby to female genital mutilation behind my back’
Colombia became the first Latin American country to ban female genital mutilation last week, following decades of activism within Indigenous communities where the practice persists.
Armed man arrested at Trump’s golf course ahead of president’s visit
A 38-year-old man was arrested at President Trump’s golf course in California on Sunday while carrying a pistol and illegal ammunition, ahead of the president’s visit for a fundraising dinner.
Pac-12, Mountain West conferences finalize settlement over `poaching’ and exit fees
The Pac-12 and Mountain West conferences have reached a final settlement resolving litigation over exit fees and conference membership changes that occurred in 2024.
Penguins and dolphins among nearly 400 Australian species under threat from bird flu as ‘true extent of disaster’ revealed
Nearly 400 Australian native species face high risk or worse from H5N1 bird flu, including penguins, dolphins, Tasmanian devils, and over 300 bird species, according to a federal government assessment.
What will happen when a SpaceX rocket collides with the Moon?
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket upper stage is expected to collide with the Moon on August 5, traveling at approximately 5,400 mph and creating a crater over 50 feet wide.
Fresh US-Iran talks are ‘last chance’ for Tehran to avoid war escalating, Trump says
Donald Trump stated that ongoing negotiations between the US and Iran represent the “last chance” for Tehran to reach a deal and prevent military escalation, while Iranian officials denied that talks have commenced.
South Africa anti-immigration protests: The stories of a Nigerian and Ghanaian who left
Thousands of foreign nationals have fled South Africa this year following anti-immigration protests, with some experiencing harassment despite holding legal residency status, straining continental relations.
Death toll from Venezuela earthquakes passes 6,000
Venezuela’s confirmed death toll from June earthquakes has reached 6,125, with 61,000 hospitalized. The government faces criticism over its disaster response as recovery efforts continue.
Trump administration sued by 25 states over new tariffs on trading partners
Twenty-five Democratic-led states sued the Trump administration over new tariffs on 60 trading partners, claiming the president exceeded his legal authority to implement the levies.
Ibrahim Traore: Why Burkina Faso’s popular leader faces a reality test
Captain Ibrahim Traore, who seized power in Burkina Faso in 2022, has become Africa’s most recognizable leader by championing sovereignty and resisting foreign influence, but faces mounting pressure to deliver security improvements and address governance concerns.
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Trump administration to let contract aiding unaccompanied minors expire
The Trump administration is allowing a federal contract for legal services to unaccompanied minors expire, prompting prosecutors to warn the policy undermines protections for child immigrants and crime victims.
Democratic candidates grapple with past stances on defunding the police ahead of key midterm races
Democratic candidates nationwide are addressing previous positions supporting police defunding, a stance from 2020 protests that party leaders worry could damage midterm election prospects.
Top Democrats accuse Republicans of becoming ‘gelatinous blobs’ on Iran war
Senior Democrats accused Republicans of abdicating congressional authority on war powers, describing them as unwilling to challenge Trump’s military operations against Iran.
Immigration crackdown threatens Haitian caregivers and the seniors who rely on them
A Supreme Court ruling allowing the Trump administration to end temporary protected status for hundreds of thousands of immigrants threatens to disrupt care for elderly and disabled Americans who rely on these workers.
Loss of work authorization sows confusion for thousands of Haitian immigrants and their US employers
Thousands of Haitian immigrants lost work authorization after the Trump administration ended Temporary Protected Status, creating confusion for employers and workers across industries including hospitality and healthcare.
How views on Trump’s handling of Iran have shifted, according to a new AP-NORC poll
A new AP-NORC poll shows most Americans disapprove of the Iran war, with President Trump’s approval rating on the conflict falling to 28% as support declines even among Republicans.
Let them eat SUVs: Trump White House orders fleet of luxury cars as Americans struggle
The White House announced orders for 250 Cadillac Escalades costing over $22 million as Americans face rising gas prices, mortgage rates, and economic strain from an ongoing Iran conflict.
Mayor of St Paul reportedly under investigation for sexual harassment
St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her faces a sexual harassment investigation initiated by the police chief through an outside law firm contracted by city leaders.
Three-quarters of Americans think Trump isn’t focusing on top US issues – poll
A new poll shows 75% of Americans believe Trump is not focused on top national issues, with his approval rating at 34% amid concerns over the Iran war and economic hardship.
Long-dormant court holds its first public hearing as the US seeks to deport an Afghan woman
The Trump administration activated a dormant deportation court to pursue removal of an Afghan woman alleged to be an Islamic State supporter, with her attorney arguing the case violates constitutional rights.
Republican congressman Max Miller faces backlash over domestic abuse allegations
Ohio Republican congressman Max Miller faces calls to resign following domestic abuse allegations from his ex-wife and former girlfriend, which he has denied.
Appeals court rejects the Trump administration’s expansion of mandatory detention for immigrants
A federal appeals court rejected the Trump administration’s expansion of mandatory detention for immigrants, ruling they must be given a chance for release on bond.
Mandela Barnes drops out of the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor
Former Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes withdrew from the Democratic primary for governor on Thursday, less than two weeks before the primary election, citing a Marquette poll showing strong support for rival Francesca Hong.
New survey reveals fears of US farm workers amid Trump’s immigration raids
A survey of 2,250 farm workers shows 92% report that immigration raids and deportations have affected their employment, with 90% expressing fears of family separation under the Trump administration’s enforcement actions.
US blocks Iranian missile barrage as pause in fighting falters | First Thing
The US military intercepted Iranian ballistic missiles launched at forces in the Middle East, marking an end to a brief pause in fighting. The attack occurred as Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu visited Washington for meetings with Trump.
Investigators in James Comey seashells case omitted key facts, defense lawyers allege
James Comey’s lawyers allege federal prosecutors withheld key evidence and made false statements in their case charging him with threatening President Trump through a seashells social media post.
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Oil companies report sky-high profits thanks to wartime crude prices
Major oil companies reported record or near-record quarterly profits as Middle East conflicts disrupted crude supplies, prompting calls from lawmakers for windfall taxes on the industry.
Adani to pay no company tax despite $1bn revenue from Queensland coalmine
Adani’s Queensland coalmine generated nearly $1 billion in revenue but paid no company tax by offsetting earnings with production and logistics expenses, raising questions about foreign entity tax structures.
ECB official warns climate crisis poses growing threat to ‘core financial stability’
An ECB official warned that climate change and ecosystem collapse pose growing threats to financial stability, as the central bank intensifies monitoring of nature-related risks to European banks.
‘Proteinmaxxing’ could lead to higher prices for infant formula, say experts
Rising demand for whey protein from fitness trends and weight-loss medications could drive up infant formula prices, with costs already increasing 4.8% annually, experts warn.
AI tokens could become the kilowatt-hour of the AI age
AI tokens, the standard units measuring AI usage, could become as fundamental to the AI economy as kilowatt-hours are to electricity. Economists are using token data to track AI adoption and its market impact.
Fed holds interest rates steady despite Trump’s renewed calls to lower them
The Federal Reserve maintained interest rates steady in a divided 9-3 vote, with three members dissenting in favor of a rate increase amid persistent inflation concerns and pressure from the White House.
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Google is working on Chrome updates that don’t require restarts
Google is developing technology to apply Chrome updates without requiring browser restarts, using dynamic patching to reduce user disruption from increasingly frequent security patches.
Google DeepMind’s new AI model can control a robot’s entire body
Google DeepMind’s updated Gemini Robotics 2 AI model can now control humanoid robots’ entire bodies, enabling whole-body movements and complex manipulation tasks previously limited to upper-body control.
LinkedIn actually adds a ‘seems like AI slop’ button
LinkedIn is introducing a reporting button to flag posts as AI-generated content, part of broader efforts to reduce artificial content on the professional networking platform.
Personal and banking details among customer data stolen in Origin Energy hack
Origin Energy confirmed that customer addresses, phone numbers, and partial bank account details were accessed in a recent hack affecting potentially millions of accounts.
AusAlert blared around parks, libraries and cinemas for a few seconds, but some didn’t get the alert at all
Australia’s first nationwide emergency alert test, AusAlert, activated around 2pm AEST with mixed results—some devices received notifications while others missed the alert entirely despite advance warnings.
Labour MP suing Elon Musk’s xAI says chatbot added own fake abusive content
A Labour MP is suing Elon Musk’s xAI company, alleging its Grok chatbot was trained to generate harmful sexualized content without restrictions and created fake abusive images of her without consent.
Qualcomm is raising phone chip prices starting September 1st
Qualcomm will raise prices on all its processors beginning September 1st, with increases reportedly in the double digits, even as the chipmaker reports declining smartphone revenue.
Mark Zuckerberg is planning a big push into personal AI agents
Meta plans a major push into personal AI agents designed for mainstream consumers, CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced during the company’s Q2 2026 earnings call, positioning the technology as a foundation for future products.
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Bank of England to stop accepting bonds linked to coal for key loans
The Bank of England will stop accepting bonds linked to thermal coal as collateral for commercial bank loans starting in October, citing climate and financial risks.
Norway’s national oil company’s profits double to $11.5bn amid war on Iran
Norway’s state-owned oil company Equinor reported nearly doubled profits of $11.5 billion in the second quarter, benefiting from higher crude prices amid geopolitical tensions.
Saudis Push Maritime Coalition as Oil Finds Support
Brent crude is positioned to close July near $90 per barrel as Middle East shipping disruptions support prices despite an 8% weekly loss, while Saudi Arabia organizes an international maritime coalition.
BP puts North Sea oil and gas business up for sale
BP has launched a formal sale process for its North Sea oil and gas operations, ending six decades of production in the basin as new leadership seeks to simplify the company and reduce debt.
US Oil Drillers Turn Cautious as WTI Holds Near $85 per Barrel
US oil rig counts rose to 588 this week, with crude production averaging 13.796 million barrels per day, as oil prices held near $85 per barrel amid cautious market conditions.
Abqaiq Is a Warning That Oil Markets May Be Misreading
A recent attack on Saudi Aramco’s Abqaiq oil-processing facility has exposed vulnerabilities in the Kingdom’s export infrastructure, raising concerns about the reliability of global energy supplies despite current price restraint.
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4 things to know about cyclospora and climate change
A multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to contaminated lettuce has affected nine states with nearly 2,000 cases, raising questions about climate change’s role in foodborne illness outbreaks.
Why rice crops could be in for a weird year
Global rice production is projected to fall for the first time in over a decade as El Niño and climate change intensify drought conditions, threatening food security for billions who depend on the crop.
Education In The News
Florence Welch’s mother says cuts to arts and humanities ‘absolutely tragic’
University vice-chancellor and Florence + the Machine singer’s mother Prof Evelyn Welch criticizes sweeping cuts to arts and humanities, warning against undermining the country’s creative sector.
The next literacy challenge: Teaching students how to write
Elementary schools nationwide are addressing declining student writing proficiency through evidence-based instruction methods, with districts like Douglas County implementing structured approaches that show measurable improvement in writing skills.
Nursing Coalition Challenges ED’s Professional Degrees List
A nursing and allied health professionals coalition filed an amended complaint challenging the Education Department’s definition of which graduate programs qualify for higher federal loan caps.
Three arrested in fraud investigation at University of Greater Manchester
Three people have been arrested in connection with an investigation into alleged fraud, bribery, and money laundering at the University of Greater Manchester, with authorities exploring evidence of over £1 million in fraudulent transactions.
Pilot scheme in England to convert empty classrooms into community hubs
England is launching a pilot scheme to convert empty classrooms into community hubs like youth clubs and health centers, with six councils receiving £2.1m in initial funding.
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