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Man charged with setting Spokane’s largest wildfire was contacted about 2 other blazes last year
A man arrested for setting Spokane’s largest wildfire had been contacted by authorities about two other fires last year but was not charged in either case, court documents reveal.
More than 170 migrants rescued after boat catches fire in Channel
Over 170 migrants were rescued after a boat caught fire while attempting to cross the English Channel on Tuesday morning, with all survivors taken to France for treatment.
Cameroon’s President Biya reshuffles army amid unease at his long stay in Switzerland
Cameroon’s 93-year-old President Paul Biya, absent from public view for nearly two months while staying in Switzerland, has reshuffled military leadership and promoted five colonels to brigadier general.
Jerusalem’s most important Muslim religious site facing ‘imminent’ threat of Israeli takeover, says Jordan
Jordan convenes an emergency meeting of Arab and Islamic foreign ministers over what it describes as an “imminent” threat of Israeli takeover of al-Aqsa mosque and the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem.
Mass funeral in Gaza for 112 Palestinians killed in 2023 Israeli strike
A mass funeral in Gaza City honored 112 Palestinians, mostly women and children, killed in an Israeli strike on a residential block in late 2023. Their bodies were recovered after a two-week operation beneath the rubble.
Europe heat wave fuels drought, fires and energy fears
Europe faces extreme heat triggering drought, nuclear power threats, and widespread wildfires as the Danube River reaches historic lows and health authorities issue alerts across multiple countries.
U.S. dollar weakens sharply against the Japanese yen after market interventions
The U.S. dollar weakened sharply against the Japanese yen after American and Japanese officials confirmed coordinated market interventions, with the exchange rate falling to 156.34 yen per dollar on Monday.
Who is Jordan Salinas, ‘hero’ bystander who confronted Idaho shooter?
A bystander named Jordan Salinas confronted an armed shooter at an Idaho restaurant on Saturday, helping prevent further casualties. At least three people were killed and several others wounded in the incident.
‘He had a lot of profiles’: The rise of online drug-facilitated rape gangs
International networks are organizing drug-facilitated sexual assaults, sharing footage online and recruiting participants through encrypted platforms like Telegram, with law enforcement identifying hundreds of perpetrators across multiple countries.
Abandoned by the US: Palestinian Americans trapped in a surge of Israeli settler violence
Palestinian Americans in a West Bank village face escalating violence from Israeli settlers while US officials provide limited protection, despite many being US citizens with deep American ties.
From a mother’s grief to a nation’s fury: How an exam leak became a political storm
An 18-year-old Indian student’s suicide following the cancellation of medical exam results triggered nationwide protests that forced the education minister’s resignation, highlighting systemic issues in the country’s high-pressure education system.
Saudi Crown Prince MBS urges Trump to ‘prioritise dialogue’ in US-Iran war
Saudi Arabia’s crown prince urged Trump to prioritize diplomatic dialogue with Iran over military escalation, hours before the US president announced a pause in strikes.
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Haitian TPS holders in South Florida brace for end of their legal status
Approximately 300,000 Haitian temporary protected status holders in the U.S. face losing legal status after the Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to end their protections, leaving South Florida’s Haitian community uncertain about their future.
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.
Trump administration needs to stop ‘public harassment’ of Fauci and scientists, open letter says
Over 155 scientists and physicians issued an open letter calling for an end to what they characterize as harassment of American scientists by the Trump administration, ahead of Anthony Fauci’s congressional testimony.
Kentucky governor demands that McConnell prove he is fit to serve or resign
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear calls on Senator Mitch McConnell to prove he is fit to serve following his hospitalization or resign from office.
Minnesota’s first-in-the-nation law banning prediction markets is halted in federal court
A federal judge blocked Minnesota’s law banning prediction markets, finding the CFTC likely has exclusive federal jurisdiction over the platforms, halting the state’s attempt to regulate them as gambling.
Court panel declines to block Trump’s mail ballot order, but its status for midterms remains unclear
A federal appellate panel declined to block President Trump’s mail voting restriction order, though courts signaled implementation before November elections would likely face legal obstacles.
Trump reportedly pushing RFK Jr to cut vaccines more aggressively
Trump is reportedly pressuring Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to make more aggressive cuts to the U.S. vaccination schedule, according to Wall Street Journal reporting, despite recent polling showing such moves are unpopular with voters.
Mamdani proves his power with New York endorsements, plus more takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani successfully backed three progressive candidates in Democratic House primaries Tuesday, all of whom won, demonstrating his growing political influence within the party.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Georgia’s 13th Congressional District special election
Six candidates are competing in Georgia’s 13th Congressional District special election to replace late Democratic Rep. David Scott, with potential implications for House control.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in South Dakota’s state primary runoff
South Dakota Republicans hold a gubernatorial primary runoff Tuesday between Gov. Larry Rhoden and businessman Toby Doeden after neither secured 35% in the June 2 primary.
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The threat to summer holidays looming with jet fuel shortages
Jet fuel prices have surged over 120% since Middle Eastern conflict disrupted supplies, threatening flight cancellations and higher ticket prices heading into peak summer travel season across Europe.
Audi continues U.S. product push with three-row Q9 SUV
Audi unveiled its full-size Q9 three-row SUV on Tuesday, marking the brand’s latest effort to strengthen its struggling U.S. market presence alongside recently introduced Q3 and Q7 models.
Matcha and protein pivot pays off for Greggs as profits rise
Greggs reported a 20% rise in profit for the first half of the year, driven by new product launches including high-protein salads and matcha drinks that appeal to health-conscious consumers.
The Chinese robot army transforming the UK’s retail industry
Chinese robotics firm Geek+ is expanding its autonomous mobile robot deployments across major UK retailers including Tesco, Asda, and Next to automate warehouse operations.
Burgers cost more this summer, but farmers say they’re not cashing in
Burger prices have risen sharply this summer, but farmers and food producers say they are not profiting from the increases as their own costs climb.
Wiped out by a hurricane, this US community is now a global energy giant
Cameron Parish, Louisiana, devastated by Hurricane Rita in 2005, has transformed into a global energy hub through liquefied natural gas exports, positioning itself as one of the region’s wealthiest counties.
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Some people’s chats with Claude AI found publicly available online
Hundreds of public conversations with Anthropic’s Claude AI chatbot, some containing personal and work information, were found indexed by search engines before access was removed over the weekend.
Microsoft unveils AI security tools it says outperform competing platforms
Microsoft introduced new AI security tools designed to identify and reduce security vulnerabilities, claiming superior performance and lower costs compared to competing platforms.
X Money is launching in the US starting today
X Money, Elon Musk’s payment platform for the social media service, launched in the US today, offering digital wallets, peer-to-peer transfers, and a branded Visa card to Premium subscribers.
Hugging Face is being used to easily undress women and children
A nonprofit report found that Hugging Face’s image editing models readily comply with requests to create nonconsensual deepfakes of women and children, with minimal safeguards in place.
T-Mobile moving tens of thousands of virtual machines off VMware amid lawsuit
T-Mobile is seeking a court ruling requiring Broadcom to continue supporting its VMware perpetual licenses purchased in 2023, citing tens of thousands of virtual machines and migration challenges.
Hackers can use 9 of the most popular AI tools to assemble massive botnets
Researchers demonstrate that nine popular AI coding assistants can be manipulated to assemble massive botnets through a new attack called HalluSquatting, exploiting the models’ inability to accurately identify resource locations.
Election voting advice from AI chatbots ‘inaccurate and unreliable’
AI chatbots provide inaccurate and unreliable voting guidance, with one study finding serious biases against Hungary’s Tisza party and inconsistent recommendations across identical prompts.
AI minister role boosted but tech department axed in Burnham shake-up
The UK government has elevated its AI Minister to cabinet level while dismantling the dedicated technology department, reshuffling responsibilities across multiple government agencies.
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Europe’s heatwave drives electricity prices to new highs as demand soars
A heatwave across Europe has driven electricity prices to multi-year highs as soaring demand for cooling coincides with reduced renewable generation and multiple power plant outages.
Exploit last North Sea oil and gas or risk mass job losses, Andy Burnham urged
The British Chambers of Commerce director urged Andy Burnham to permit extraction at North Sea oil and gas fields to prevent significant job losses in Scotland and the northeast during the energy transition.
‘Risking blackouts’? How Great Britain’s grid operator was dragged into a political row
Great Britain’s state-owned grid operator faced allegations that senior management pressured staff to downplay power system strain during June heatwaves, prompting an independent investigation.
DCC, one of FTSE 100’s biggest energy firms, agrees £5.75bn takeover
KKR and Energy Capital Partners have agreed to acquire FTSE 100 energy firm DCC for £5.75bn, despite opposition from founder Jim Flavin and major shareholders who view the offer as undervalued.
Hawaiian Electric Seeks to Expand Renewables, Energy Storage on Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi Island, and Maui
Hawaiian Electric submitted a major renewable energy and storage solicitation for Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi Island, and Maui to modernize its generation fleet and reduce oil dependence.
EU Risks Losing Ground to China in Race to Produce Green Shipping Fuels
Europe has 69 e-fuel projects for shipping but only six are operational, while China’s three plants produce ten times more output, raising concerns about competitive disadvantage.
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Former dairy farm to become ‘climate resilient’ nature reserve
A former dairy farm in North Somerset will be converted into a wetlands and nature reserve by the Avon Wildlife Trust following a £5m grant award.
China’s solar industry is losing money. The country is doubling down anyway.
China’s solar manufacturing industry faces severe oversupply and losses, yet the government continues expanding production capacity and pursuing technological upgrades rather than reining in output.
Education In The News
Andy Burnham’s plans for technical education build on coalition’s UTC roots
England’s new prime minister Andy Burnham is advancing plans to elevate technical and vocational education alongside academic routes, building on university technical colleges introduced by the coalition government in 2010.
As fewer young people choose college, this district wants to ensure they have career options
Niagara Falls High School is expanding career education pathways as fewer students pursue college, with programs ranging from construction to human services designed to prepare graduates for workforce entry.
New Presidents: Utah Valley, Maricopa, CSU San Bernardino and More
Multiple higher education institutions announced new leadership appointments, including presidents for Utah Valley University, Clemson University, and California State University, San Bernardino, along with chancellors and interim leaders for community college systems.
Rice to Give Free Tuition to Students From Families Earning $200K or Less
Rice University is expanding its free tuition program beginning fall 2027 to cover students from families earning up to $200,000 annually, with full cost coverage for those earning under $100,000.
Tuskegee University Dress Code Sparks Debate
Tuskegee University’s new dress code banning bonnets, du-rags, and slippers has sparked widespread debate over respectability politics and cultural expression at historically Black universities.
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