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Perez Hilton recovering in hospital after self-harming during TikTok livestream
Perez Hilton was hospitalized after viewers reported him self-harming during a TikTok livestream in Miami. Emergency services responded and he received medical attention at a local hospital.
Nicotine pouches can be marketed as ‘lower risk’ than cigarettes. Is that dangerous?
The FDA approved marketing Zyn nicotine pouches as lower-risk than cigarettes, sparking debate among public health experts about harm reduction benefits versus youth addiction risks.
Mexico’s top university orders 58,000 students to resit entrance exam after suspected cheating
Mexico’s largest university will require about 58,000 students to retake their entrance exam after suspiciously high scores prompted an investigation into widespread cheating during an online testing attempt.
Taiwan kicks off annual military drills to counter a potential Chinese attack
Taiwan commenced its annual Han Kuang military exercises Wednesday to prepare for potential Chinese military action, featuring expanded reservist participation and newly acquired American tanks.
Ukraine war briefing: Military’s former top commander says Kyiv has no chance of joining Nato
Ukraine’s former top military commander says Kyiv has no realistic prospect of joining NATO, citing the country’s inability to meet alliance military standards.
Did Iran hack water systems in seven US states?
Over 30 water systems in Minnesota experienced a coordinated cyber-attack last week, with the FBI confirming attacks across seven states. US officials are investigating a possible Iranian connection to the incidents.
Trump meets his obstinate match in Iran’s hardball regime
Trump claims negotiations with Iran are set to begin this week, but Tehran denies talks are occurring, maintaining control of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions.
US announces first two deaths from cyclospora outbreak
US health authorities confirmed the first two deaths from a cyclospora outbreak in Michigan, both individuals with underlying health conditions. The outbreak has sickened thousands nationwide.
At least five Mohamed Al Fayed abuse survivors confirmed as human-trafficking victims
At least five survivors of Mohamed Al Fayed have been confirmed as human trafficking victims by the Home Office, with police investigating who may have facilitated the deceased businessman’s crimes.
NEET: How India’s exam paper leak ended young lives
At least 21 students in India died by suicide following cancellation of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test due to a question paper leak, sparking youth protests and the resignation of the education minister.
Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv’s forces hit Wildberries again amid deadly trade of strikes with Russia
Ukrainian drones struck Russian targets including a Wildberries warehouse, killing at least nine people, while Russian attacks on Ukraine killed at least five in ongoing strikes across both nations.
Grid failure plunges Cuba into nationwide blackout
Cuba’s national electricity grid has collapsed, causing a nationwide blackout. The state utility announced the failure but provided no immediate details on cause, extent, or restoration timeline.
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Where big spending won – and lost – in the Illinois primary
Illinois Democrats selected five new congressional nominees in Tuesday primary elections, with approximately $125 million spent across competitive races for open Senate and House seats.
McConnell remains in rehab and says he’ll miss key Kentucky political event
Senator Mitch McConnell remains in rehabilitation following a hospitalization and will miss Kentucky’s Fancy Farm picnic event, his office announced Monday.
California’s largest ICE facility neglected detainees’ medical needs, monitor finds
A court-appointed monitor found California’s largest ICE detention facility failed to meet healthcare standards across all eight areas ordered by a federal judge, citing gaps in emergency care and medication access.
Joe Biden appears to discuss sensitive information on tape with ghostwriter
Audio recordings of Joe Biden from 2016-2017 were released by a conservative group, allegedly capturing discussions of classified information during memoir work. Biden’s team contests the public release and cites a court decision.
5 states offer to accept nuclear waste in exchange for help developing nuclear energy
Five states with Republican governors have agreed to accept nuclear waste in exchange for federal support developing nuclear energy and creating jobs, representing progress on a decades-long storage challenge.
New York offers college admission for residents unenrolled from Howard University
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that residents unenrolled from Howard University over missed tuition payments can apply to state universities for fall admission.
US bans humanoid robots from China, citing ‘unacceptable risks’
The Federal Communications Commission announced a ban on humanoid robots from China on Tuesday, citing national security concerns about data collection and surveillance risks.
ICE agents used racial slurs during Los Angeles crackdown, court files show
Court documents reveal ICE agents used racial slurs while conducting immigration operations in Los Angeles last summer, prompting a federal lawsuit alleging unlawful detention practices.
Anthony Fauci to face grilling from Senate Republicans on Covid pandemic
Former NIAID Director Anthony Fauci is scheduled to testify before the Senate on the origins of COVID-19, as Republicans continue investigating pandemic-related research funding.
Why Texas’ redistricting plan isn’t a sure bet
Texas Republicans designed a new congressional map aimed at flipping five Democratic seats, but the plan’s success depends on whether 2024 voting patterns hold in the midterms.
The first midterm primaries of 2026, by the numbers
Texas held the year’s first marquee primaries, with voting issues in the Democratic Senate race and a tight Republican contest headed to a runoff. One House incumbent lost reelection while several others faced uncertain outcomes.
Religion isn’t just for the right: five ways progressives are invoking ‘religious freedom’ laws
Progressive religious groups are increasingly using religious freedom laws to challenge Trump administration policies on abortion access, ICE enforcement, and other civil liberties issues, mirroring tactics long employed by social conservatives.
Kamala Harris endorses Democrat Troy Jackson, in Maine’s US Senate race after last-minute nomination
Former Vice President Kamala Harris endorsed Maine Democratic Senate candidate Troy Jackson, who secured his party’s nomination through a special convention after the original nominee withdrew.
Democrat’s TV ad targets data centers in drive to oust Republican from swing Pennsylvania House seat
Democrat Paige Cognetti is airing a TV ad targeting artificial intelligence data centers in her challenge to Republican Rep. Rob Bresnahan in a swing Pennsylvania congressional district where communities oppose such projects.
First Thing: Pentagon accused of disrespecting war dead as Trump threatens to resume Iran war
The Pentagon reclassified Iran war casualties as “overseas operations,” drawing criticism from military veterans who say the change disrespects the war dead. President Trump meanwhile warned of resuming military action against Iran if diplomatic talks fail.
Ex-FCC officials warn agency sending ‘chilling message’ with ABC license review
Former FCC officials from both parties warn the agency is sending a “chilling message” to broadcasters by reviewing ABC’s license renewals following Trump criticism.
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HMRC fines Airbus £6.4m for breaching rules on export of sensitive technology
Airbus has been fined £6.4m by UK authorities for failing to maintain proper records of controlled technology exports before November 2022, marking the highest export control settlement HMRC has reached.
US economic growth sees surprise slowdown in second quarter
US economic growth slowed to 1.5% annually in the second quarter, down from 2.1% in the first quarter, despite robust consumer spending growth of 3.2%.
Hundreds of jobs to go at Jaguar Land Rover
Jaguar Land Rover plans to eliminate fewer than 300 positions as part of cost-cutting measures following a significant cyberattack that disrupted production last year.
How NBCUniversal’s deal with YouTube could jump-start the next chapter of the streaming wars
NBCUniversal struck a content deal with YouTube Premium that bundles Peacock programming at no extra cost starting early next year, marking a shift toward aggregation in the streaming industry.
Profits boost for UK defence firms as governments increase spending
Rolls-Royce and BAE Systems raised profit forecasts as governments worldwide increase defence spending, citing NATO commitments and strategic weapons development opportunities.
Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75% as inflation fears mount
The Bank of England maintained interest rates at 3.75% while cautioning that escalating Middle East conflict could push inflation above 4% next year, straining household finances.
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AI’s finally expensive enough to make Wall Street nervous
Google raised its spending estimate to $205 billion, now exceeding its revenue expectations. Investors are growing nervous about unsustainable AI infrastructure costs across the tech sector.
Agents just took your phone at the border. Is it legal to wipe it?
A Georgia activist faces felony charges after allegedly wiping his phone during a Customs and Border Protection search at the border, raising questions about device privacy rights and law enforcement authority at ports of entry.
AI leaders sign statement asking the government to do something about automated AI
Employees from leading AI companies including OpenAI and Anthropic have signed a statement urging the US government to establish international governance frameworks for overseeing rapid AI development.
US rare earths flow to Asia as domestic demand is slow to emerge
US rare earth producers backed by the Trump administration are exporting their output to Japan and South Korea as domestic American demand remains underdeveloped despite government efforts to build a national supply chain.
Headaches for Silicon Valley as China chips away at the US’s lead in the AI race
China’s AI startups are challenging US dominance with free, open-weight models, while Google faces delays and Silicon Valley workers organize against AI-driven job cuts.
TreeSize won’t renew perpetual-license support unless users subscribe
TreeSize’s developer JAM Software will no longer provide support or updates for perpetual licenses without a subscription, citing economic conditions and shifting toward subscription-based models.
Trump vows to investigate EU over fining of US tech companies
Trump announced an investigation into the EU and threatened tariffs over fines imposed on major American tech companies including Google, Apple, Meta, and Amazon.
Boss of startup hacked by rogue OpenAI agent urges ‘radical transparency’ in investigation
The CEO of Hugging Face, hacked by an OpenAI AI agent during testing, calls for transparent investigation and $100m in computing resources to build defenses against similar attacks.
The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
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Middle East Oil Shock Could Hand Upstream Sector a $495 Billion Windfall
Middle East conflict drives crude prices to $90/barrel, potentially generating $495 billion in free cash flow for the global upstream oil and gas sector in 2026, more than double previous estimates.
Sierra Club Urges Rejection of Meta’s Attempt to Use Minor Source Loophole
Sierra Club argues Meta’s Louisiana data center permit revision should require major-source classification due to added emissions from water boilers, demanding public hearing and proper pollution accounting.
China’s 15th Five-Year Plan For Solar & Wind Is Huge
China’s government has released its renewable energy development plan for 2026–2030, targeting over 370 gigawatts of new wind and solar capacity across seven major bases.
The U.S. Just Took A Big Step to Break China’s Magnet Dominance
REalloys has partnered with JS Link to develop integrated rare earth magnet manufacturing in North America, targeting completion ahead of a Pentagon ban on Chinese-origin magnets scheduled for January 1, 2027.
Energy Storage Startup Nails $550M To Chase Fossil Fuels Away
Long-duration energy storage startup Antora Energy secured $550 million in Series C funding to expand its thermal battery technology, which stores energy as heat in solid carbon blocks for industrial and grid applications.
Germany Is Rebuilding Its Failed Russian Gas Strategy With Hydrogen
Germany’s hydrogen freight program received 526 applications for €220 million in subsidies, but analysis suggests the high interest reflects generous subsidy terms rather than genuine market demand for hydrogen trucks and infrastructure.
Climate Change In The News
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.
Butterflies around the world are changing habitats – and experts say it’s ‘signalling a warning’
Approximately one in 10 butterfly species globally have shifted their geographic range or altitude in response to climate change and extreme weather, according to a study of nearly 1,800 species across 105 countries.
Education In The News
A leading school shootings researcher says he was wrong
A prominent school violence researcher publicly reversed his decades-long position that improving school climate reduces shootings, now arguing media attention drives perpetrators’ actions.
Young people ‘expected’ to engage with new work support, says McFadden
Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden announced a £4,500 annual bursary for parents whose children start apprenticeships, conditioning support on young people’s active engagement with work programs.
75% of Educators Expect Student Behavior to Be a Challenge This Year. What Else?
A survey of over 1,000 educators reveals that 75% expect student behavior to be a major challenge in the 2026-27 school year, with budget uncertainty and declining enrollment compounding concerns about school stability.
High Costs Keep 12.6 Million Kids Out of Summer Programs, Report Finds
A report finds that 12.6 million children cannot attend summer camps or programs primarily due to cost, with high-income families three times more likely to enroll than low-income families.
Middle Schoolers’ Reading Scores Are Still Stuck at Post-Pandemic Lows
Middle schoolers’ reading scores remain stagnant at post-pandemic lows, with the lowest-performing students continuing to decline while stronger readers have plateaued, according to new NWEA assessment data.
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