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Gen-Z CJP protest: Why India’s youth anger has become PM Modi’s biggest challenge
India’s education minister resigned last month after youth protests over exam paper leaks, exposing deeper concerns about youth unemployment and educational system failures under Prime Minister Modi’s government.
‘Digital lifeline’ – Gaza tech workers give glimpse of possible future
Young Palestinians in Gaza are pursuing digital economy jobs as a lifeline amid economic devastation, with tech workers freelancing remotely despite ongoing conflict and infrastructure challenges.
US states sue to block Trump tariffs impacting dozens of countries
Twenty-five U.S. states sued the Trump administration over tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5% imposed on dozens of countries, claiming the measures are unlawful and arbitrary.
These are some of the last pristine ocean ecosystems. Now, they’re losing protections
The Trump administration is opening some of the largest Pacific Ocean marine monuments to commercial fishing, reversing protections for pristine ecosystems home to thriving coral reefs and seabird colonies.
Seoul braces for heatwave sweeping South Korea as death toll reaches 16
South Korea faces its highest-ever recorded temperature of 42.5°C as a deadly heatwave claims 16 lives and approaches Seoul, triggering the capital’s first severe heatwave warning.
Oil prices gain and global shares are mostly higher after a rally on Wall Street
Global shares mostly advanced Tuesday as Wall Street rallied and oil prices eased. Regional markets digested effects from recent U.S.-Japan currency intervention efforts.
Moroccan rapper Mehdi El Youbi temporarily released from prison
Moroccan rapper Mehdi El Youbi has been provisionally released from prison in Casablanca after 18 days of detention on charges of insulting a constitutional institution.
‘Marathon’ shines light on Gaza’s orphaned children and humanitarian crisis
A running event in Gaza highlighted the struggles of orphaned children, with organizers calling for greater international humanitarian support for families affected by the ongoing conflict.
Powerful El Nino to intensify heat on ‘a planet already on fire’: UN
The World Meteorological Organization warns that a rapidly intensifying El Niño event will drive extreme weather, heatwaves, and flooding globally in the coming months, compounding the impact of climate change.
Hundreds escape Greek wildfire by sea as blazes continue across Europe
Hundreds of people, mostly tourists, are being evacuated by sea from a Greek coastal town surrounded by wildfires. Greece is among several European nations battling devastating blazes fueled by recent heatwaves.
Greyhounds bound for Australia as New Zealand racing ban takes effect
New Zealand greyhound trainers are relocating up to 150 dogs to Australia via chartered flights as the nation’s ban on the sport takes effect this week.
Trump administration drops Reflecting Pool vandalism charge and admits ‘botched’ repairs
US prosecutors have dropped vandalism charges against a former Olympian, admitting that damage to Washington DC’s Reflecting Pool resulted from faulty contractor installation rather than intentional destruction.
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Trump is set to defend his economic policies in Michigan, where new Canadian tariffs may sting
President Trump is defending his tariff policies during a Michigan visit, claiming they have benefited General Motors, as steep new levies on Canadian imports take effect amid ongoing midterm election campaigns.
He was shot at by ICE, then wrongfully accused. His nightmare had only just begun
Francisco Longoria was shot at by ICE agents during a stop near San Bernardino in August, then wrongfully charged with assault before the case was dropped months later.
Years of scandals haven’t stopped Ken Paxton. Can James Talarico change that?
Democrat James Talarico, who won a contested primary, faces Republican Ken Paxton in a high-profile Senate race. Paxton has survived multiple scandals and three previous electoral challenges over eight years.
Clinton Foundation launches an institute to help state governments find nonpartisan solutions
The Clinton Foundation launched a new institute to help state governments develop bipartisan policy solutions on healthcare, economic security, and democracy, drawing on successful initiatives like New York’s school cellphone ban.
Netanyahu and Zelenskyy to arrive in Washington for Lindsey Graham funeral
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy will attend Senator Lindsey Graham’s funeral in Washington, where both leaders are expected to meet with President Trump amid ongoing tensions in their respective conflicts.
First Kenyan to play in NFL deported under Trump immigration crackdown
Daniel Adongo, the first Kenyan to play in the NFL, was deported in June after overstaying his visa and facing multiple arrests, according to federal immigration authorities.
Fauci expressed disillusionment with ‘rambling, crazy’ Trump in journal
Diary entries released by a Republican senator reveal Anthony Fauci’s harsh private criticism of Donald Trump during the pandemic’s first year, describing the president with terms including “rambling,” “crazy,” and “incompetent.”
Comey says seashells post was political speech – not a threat – as he presses to dismiss charges
Former FBI Director James Comey asked a judge to dismiss charges related to a seashells photo he posted online, arguing it constituted protected political speech rather than a threat against President Trump.
Trump administration urges Supreme Court to allow order targeting mail-in voting before midterms
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to allow an executive order affecting mail-in voting nationwide, after an appeals court blocked it in most states ahead of November’s midterm elections.
Inside Joe Manchin’s new quest to elect more Independents to Congress
Former Senator Joe Manchin is launching the Independent Leadership Council with his daughter to support independent candidates for Congress, arguing the two major parties have become too polarized and entrenched.
Nearly 150,000 mail ballots rejected in California’s primary despite efforts to count every vote
California rejected nearly 150,000 mail-in ballots in its June primary, a significant increase from recent elections, with late-arriving ballots cited as the primary cause.
Alaska sends 3,000 letters asking voters to verify their citizenship ahead of this year’s elections
Alaska sent over 3,000 letters to voters requesting citizenship verification ahead of the August 18 primary, significantly more than the typical 200 names reviewed during routine voter roll maintenance.
Democrats select South Carolina to kick off presidential nominating contest in 2028, leave Iowa out
The Democratic National Committee selected South Carolina to lead its 2028 presidential nominating calendar, removing Iowa from the early-state lineup and elevating more racially diverse states in a significant departure from decades of tradition.
Trump returns to correspondents’ dinner for a rambling, insult-filled speech 3 months after shooting
President Trump delivered a rambling, hour-long speech at the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, directing insults at various public figures while asserting respect for journalism.
Trump orders new signs outside Smithsonian saying some exhibits are inaccurate
President Trump ordered signs installed outside the Smithsonian’s U.S. history museum stating some exhibits are inaccurate, marking his latest effort to reshape how American history is presented to the public.
Cori Bush and Wesley Bell’s rematch sets up key test for Democrats in Missouri
Former Rep. Cori Bush and Wesley Bell face a high-stakes Democratic primary rematch in Missouri’s St. Louis district, with the race highlighting party divisions over Israel policy, activism, and establishment influence.
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Logistics giants are racing to keep up with healthcare boom as GLP-1s highlight need for cold storage
Major logistics companies including UPS, FedEx, and C.H. Robinson are significantly expanding temperature-controlled infrastructure to handle surging demand for GLP-1 medications and other specialized pharmaceuticals that require precise cold-chain management.
Cracker Barrel CEO to step down after overseeing logo backlash last year
Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Masino is stepping down nearly a year after the company faced backlash over its logo redesign that removed the iconic Uncle Herschel character.
UK faces ‘very difficult trade-offs’ in budget because of Iran war, say analysts
The UK faces significant budget pressures from elevated oil prices and inflation linked to the Iran conflict, forcing the government to find billions in additional funding while balancing ambitious public service promises.
‘Dodged a bullet’: inflation eases to 3.8%, reducing chances of interest rate rise for Australia’s mortgage holders
Australia’s inflation eased to 3.8% in the year to June, reducing chances of an interest rate hike by the Reserve Bank on August 11.
Ticket prices set to rise by 15p as Heathrow able to recover runway project money
Heathrow Airport will recover up to £320m in early runway project costs through higher airline charges, adding approximately 15p to ticket prices in 2028.
Shares in Asian chip firms plunge further as AI sell-off continues
Asian semiconductor stocks plunged following disappointing earnings from South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix, with Seoul’s Kospi index sliding over 12% and marking its steepest two-day decline in recent months.
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Misleading AI-generated doctors pose ‘huge danger to public safety’
AI-generated doctors are spreading dubious health advice on TikTok, gaining millions of views and posing significant public safety risks, medical experts warn.
Jeff Bezos and UK government invest in £2bn British startup CuspAI
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and the UK government invested in Cambridge-based AI startup CuspAI, which aims to discover new materials for chipmakers and other industries.
For a few seconds, AusAlert blared around parks, libraries and cinemas – but some didn’t get the alert at all
Australia’s first nationwide emergency alert test reached 94% of targeted cell towers, though some users didn’t receive notifications due to device incompatibility, outdated software, or poor coverage.
Aussie gov’t tells volunteers to throw out thousands of functioning test routers
Australia’s government disabled thousands of functioning test routers after completing a broadband measurement program, despite volunteers noting the devices could be reflashed and reused, raising e-waste concerns.
Google pays $250K for Linux vulnerability allowing guest VM escapes
Google awarded $250,000 for disclosure of a Linux KVM vulnerability enabling guest virtual machines to escape and gain root access to host systems, one of two high-severity flaws discovered this week.
Patch for Windows Defender 0-day could allow attackers to fill hard disk
Microsoft’s patch for a Windows Defender zero-day vulnerability may inadvertently allow attackers to fill hard drives with data, according to the researcher who discovered the flaw.
Microsoft’s Secure Boot has been broken for a decade and no one noticed until now
Researchers discovered that Microsoft failed to revoke 11 defective firmware components for over a decade, allowing trivial bypasses of Secure Boot, the operating system’s critical firmware protection mechanism.
Could AI be conscious?
Leading AI researchers and philosophers are raising questions about whether advanced AI systems could be conscious or moral patients, with major implications for how we should treat them.
The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
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Low Gas Storage and Diesel Shortages Threaten Europe’s Winter Supply
Europe faces potential energy crisis this winter as gas storage falls below historical norms and diesel shortages threaten heating supply due to global disruptions and reduced LNG imports.
Investors Are Racing to Find America’s Next Rare Earth Winner
Investors are competing to build domestic rare earth supply chains beyond Mountain Pass, with REalloys securing government contracts and partnerships to develop heavy rare earth processing capabilities critical for defense and industrial applications.
First-of-Its-Kind Research Examines the Factors Accelerating — and Stalling — Solar Progress in California
Research from The Nature Conservancy shows utility-scale solar projects on previously developed lands face faster permitting in California than those on undisturbed natural lands.
Tesla & ContourGlobal Sign Long-Term Power Agreement Covering 1 Terawatt-Hour/Year for Sterling Renewable Project
ContourGlobal and Tesla have signed a long-term power agreement covering approximately 1 terawatt-hour annually from Project Sterling, a hybrid solar and battery storage facility in Arizona.
China Keeps Beating Renewable Targets And Missing Nuclear Ones
China has consistently exceeded renewable energy targets while missing nuclear capacity goals, despite state support for both. Wind and solar additions vastly outpaced nuclear in recent years, highlighting different technological deployment patterns.
New Underground Energy Storage System To Be Made In The US
A US-based startup is developing flywheel technology for long-duration energy storage, with plans to manufacture systems domestically amid growing renewable energy deployment.
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India’s monsoon rains in danger as UN chief warns planet is ‘on fire’
A strengthening El Niño system threatens India’s monsoon rains and forecasts drier conditions across much of the world, with UN officials warning of unprecedented warming and extreme weather risks.
‘Climate change kills’: Pedro Sánchez speaks plain truth to Spain’s deniers
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has reiterated warnings that climate change poses deadly threats to the country, as wildfires consume over 180,000 hectares in 2026 amid political disagreement on climate response.
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This State Banned Nonzero Grading Policies. Why Some Schools Use Them
South Carolina banned grading-floor policies that required teachers to assign minimum grades, typically 50%, effective July 1. At least six school districts must adopt new grading systems for the 2026-27 school year.
How District and School Leaders Respond to the ‘Techlash’ Will Be Critical
School and district leaders are addressing parent concerns about technology use in education through increased visibility, transparent communication, and demonstrating how digital tools enhance learning rather than replace instruction.
Pace of college closings picks up, with more projected
More than 440 private nonprofit colleges face closure risk due to declining enrollment and rising debt, with small rural and religiously affiliated institutions most endangered.
Trump Overhaul Could Gut Head Start Preschool Standards
The Trump administration is planning to dramatically reduce Head Start’s quality standards, replacing over 100 pages of regulations with roughly a dozen pages and deferring most requirements to state and local law.
‘Children were calling for their mummies’: UK pupils struggle in 40C-plus classrooms
UK classrooms exceeded 40C during recent heatwaves, forcing schools to close and leaving teachers and pupils struggling with heat-related illness and inability to learn effectively.
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