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Capital One says it closed Trump Organization accounts over money-laundering concerns
Capital One argues it closed Trump Organization accounts in 2021 following a months-long anti-money-laundering review, not retaliation for January 6, as the Trump businesses claim in their lawsuit.
Ohio Rep. Kaptur treated for non-life threatening injuries after a car accident in Toledo
Ohio Rep. Marcy Kaptur sustained non-life threatening injuries in a car accident in Toledo on Sunday morning while traveling to a church service, her office confirmed.
Skubal to Dodgers, Peralta to Rays as MLB teams add pitching at trade deadline
Tarik Skubal, a two-time Cy Young Award winner, was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers, while right-hander Freddy Peralta joined the Tampa Bay Rays as MLB teams addressed pitching needs ahead of the trade deadline.
Bowen: Plan for Hamas to disarm faces big obstacles, yet it offers rare hope for Gaza
Hamas has agreed to disarm in Gaza under a new diplomatic plan involving Israeli withdrawal, marking the first time the group has accepted such terms, though significant obstacles remain.
World-renowned climber Nirmal Purja among 11 struck by avalanche on Pakistan mountain
Renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja is among 11 climbers caught in an avalanche on Pakistan’s Broad Peak. At least three climbers have been confirmed dead, with rescue efforts ongoing.
What Cyclospora does inside the gut and how it gets there
The U.S. is experiencing its largest Cyclospora outbreak ever, with the parasite affecting over 10,000 people in Michigan alone and cases reported across 45 states as of late July.
Uganda declares end to Ebola outbreak
Uganda declared the end of its Ebola outbreak after completing a mandatory 42-day monitoring period with no new cases detected, while the DRC continues facing a larger epidemic.
‘No freedom at all’: Israeli closures leave West Bank patients trapped
Palestinian ambulance drivers face severe delays at Israeli checkpoints following a military operation, with some trips requiring detours of up to 100 kilometers and resulting in preventable deaths of patients unable to reach hospitals.
Malaysian foreign minister calls for review of UNHCR’s presence
Malaysia’s foreign minister calls for stricter controls on UNHCR refugee documentation and suggests reconsidering the agency’s presence after authorities detained over 100 Rohingya asylum seekers in Kuala Lumpur.
France and Spain wildfires: Witnesses describe ‘wall of flames’, fear and stress
Wildfires in France and Spain have forced over 300,000 evacuations, with residents describing intense flames, thick smoke, and widespread fear across affected regions.
‘Do the right thing’: Savannah Guthrie pleads to mother’s kidnappers
Television presenter Savannah Guthrie appeals to her mother Nancy’s abductors in a video, begging them to reveal her location. Nancy Guthrie, 84, disappeared from her Arizona home in January and investigators believe she was kidnapped.
China’s new challenge as natural disasters strike – fake AI videos
China faces a surge of AI-generated fake videos during natural disasters, including fabricated footage of flooding and casualties that spreads rapidly across social media platforms.
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Wisconsin Democrats want to allow absentee voters to cast a new primary ballot
Wisconsin Democrats urge the state elections commission to allow absentee voters to cast new ballots after multiple gubernatorial candidates withdrew and re-entered the race ahead of the August 11 primary.
Bystander severely wounded outside White House says Secret Service failed him
An active-duty soldier wounded by a stray bullet during a White House shooting in May announced plans to sue the Secret Service for $25 million, alleging inadequate protection of bystanders.
Mexican man killed after ICE encounter in Florida was on vacation, officials say
A Mexican tourist on a valid visa was struck and killed by a truck in Florida while fleeing from immigration agents, marking the third fatal encounter with ICE in roughly a week.
He was fired by the White House right after being sworn in. Now a top federal prosecutor is suing
A federal prosecutor fired by the Trump administration less than an hour after being sworn in sued Tuesday, challenging the administration’s authority to remove judicially appointed U.S. attorneys.
US immigration agents arrested a record number of people in June, data shows
US immigration agents arrested 43,138 people in June, marking the highest number since Trump took office, with over 590,600 deported since January 2025, according to newly released government data.
Trump must divulge financial details about businesses in $10bn BBC lawsuit
A federal judge ruled that Donald Trump must disclose detailed financial information from his businesses in a $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC over a 2024 documentary.
Trump will attend the dignified transfer of 4 US service members killed in the Middle East
President Trump will attend a dignified transfer of four U.S. service members killed in Middle East operations at Dover Air Force Base, marking his third such ceremony since the war in Iran began in February.
Trump has campaigned more so far in 2026 midterms than he did at this point in 2018
President Trump is campaigning extensively for midterm candidates in 2026 despite his low approval ratings, a strategy that defies historical precedent and aims to energize his core supporters in competitive races.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Arizona’s state primary
Arizona Republicans will select a gubernatorial nominee Tuesday to challenge Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs in November, with the race considered a top takeover opportunity for Republicans in the midterm environment.
From Bernie to Mamdani, how the Occupy movement transformed American politics
A key Occupy Wall Street organizer argues the 2011 movement, despite its collapse, fundamentally shifted American left politics and laid groundwork for recent electoral victories by socialist candidates.
Appeals court rejects Biden’s bid to block release of recordings of ghostwriter interviews
A federal appeals court rejected Joe Biden’s request to block release of audio recordings and transcripts from his memoir ghostwriter interviews, finding substantial public interest in disclosure.
Muslim leader speaks out after more than 80 days in ICE detention: ‘It brought back memories from Palestine’
Wisconsin mosque leader Salah Sarsour, detained for over 80 days by immigration authorities, says the experience evoked memories of Israeli military prisons and characterizes it as retaliation for Palestinian rights advocacy.
Smithsonian history museum chief rejects White House criticism of its leaders as radical activists
The director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History rejected White House criticism characterizing its leadership as radical activists, testifying before Congress on Tuesday.
RFK Jr says cyclospora outbreak is ‘under control’ after FDA recall reversal
Health Secretary Robert Kennedy says a cyclospora outbreak affecting 34 states is under control after the FDA reversed a lettuce recall, though case numbers continue rising and experts have criticized the response.
6,600 noncitizens registered to vote after error in New Jersey motor vehicle system, governor says
New Jersey identified approximately 6,600 noncitizens who were improperly registered to vote after a Motor Vehicle Commission system error in 2023 and 2024, with fewer than 400 casting ballots.
Mass. Senate wants to address primary-care doctor shortage
Massachusetts Senate passed legislation addressing primary care shortages, requiring hospitals to increase primary care spending to 15% by 2030 and reducing administrative burdens on physicians.
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‘A small snippet’: what pubs make of Burnham’s £100m rates giveaway
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a 20% business rates reduction for pubs, clubs and live music venues, expected to cost £100m. Industry figures say the relief offers modest savings compared to other financial pressures facing hospitality businesses.
Mass job cuts loom at VW as profits fall steeply on China sales slump
Volkswagen reports a steep profit decline and cuts revenue forecasts due to a sales slump in China, planning to eliminate up to 100,000 jobs as part of a major restructuring program.
Burnham urged to award £2.4bn military satellite contract to Airbus over US rival
UK labor leaders and lawmakers are pushing the government to award a £2.4bn military satellite contract to Airbus rather than US competitor Lockheed Martin, citing concerns over job losses.
Water bosses’ pay rises despite bonus ban and public fury over bills and pollution
Water company executive pay rose to £25.3 million despite a government bonus ban, with chief executives using alternative compensation structures to circumvent restrictions amid public anger over pollution and rising bills.
New era for Gibraltar with removal of border controls with Spain
Gibraltar is set to remove its border with Spain on July 15, ending decades of frontier controls and allowing free movement between the British territory and the EU.
JetBlue wins Spirit slots at LaGuardia Airport, eyes move to Marine Air Terminal as airlines fight for space
JetBlue has acquired Spirit Airlines’ slots at LaGuardia Airport and is considering relocating to the Marine Air Terminal, the former budget carrier’s base before its collapse in May.
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Thousands of websites taken down for illegal World Cup streams
Nearly 3,000 websites have been blocked or seized for illegally streaming World Cup matches, with over 1,000 domains shut down in the US and similar numbers in Colombia during enforcement operations.
The FCC is planning to retroactively ban disguised DJI gadgets
The FCC is proposing to retroactively ban products from companies suspected of disguising DJI technology to circumvent a foreign drone ban, including cameras and drones already approved for sale.
Here are the 30,000 songs Sony is suing Udio’s AI music generator over
Sony Music Entertainment has filed a lawsuit against AI music generator Udio over copyright infringement of more than 30,000 songs, from Elvis Presley to Beyoncé.
Election voting advice from AI chatbots ‘inaccurate and unreliable’
A study finds AI chatbots provide inaccurate and inconsistent voting guidance, often failing to recommend appropriate parties or suggesting ones not running in elections.
AI minister role boosted but tech department axed in Burnham shake-up
Britain’s AI Minister Kanishka Narayan gains a cabinet seat under new Prime Minister Andy Burnham, but the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has been dissolved and its responsibilities redistributed across other departments.
Notion killing Skiff-influenced email app since most users use AI agents instead
Notion is shutting down its Notion Mail email client on September 22, stating that most users prefer AI agents to handle email workflows rather than using traditional inbox interfaces.
Notion killing Skiff-influenced email app since most users use AI agents instead
Notion is shutting down its Notion Mail email client on September 22, stating that most users prefer AI agents to handle email workflows rather than using traditional inbox interfaces.
US offers $10 million for info on group behind Signal and WhatsApp hacking spree
US authorities are offering $10 million for information on Russian state cyber groups that have compromised thousands of Signal and WhatsApp accounts belonging to government officials, military personnel, and journalists since at least March.
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Trump Administration Eyes Offshore Nuclear to Power AI Boom
The Trump administration is exploring offshore nuclear power generation in coordination with federal agencies, citing growing electricity demands from artificial intelligence and tech infrastructure expansion.
EV Charging Infrastructure Partnerships Starting to Grow In Kenya
Kenya’s electric bus sector is expanding through innovative pay-as-you-drive programs, with BasiGo and Rubis Energy Kenya now partnering to deploy fast-charging stations across key transport corridors.
Renewables Provide More Than 30% of US Electricity
Renewable energy sources provided more than 30% of U.S. electricity in the first five months of 2026, with solar and wind combined accounting for over 22% of domestic electrical generation.
Britain ‘faces deindustrialisation’ without relief from high energy prices, survey warns
Britain’s manufacturing sector faces potential collapse as thousands of companies warn of possible bankruptcy within the next year due to energy costs double those in continental Europe, a survey finds.
Cost to rewire Great Britain’s electricity network could reach £90bn in 2030s
Great Britain’s electricity network upgrades for the 2030s could cost nearly £90bn, 50% higher than previous estimates, according to the National Energy System Operator.
North Sea oil industry urges Burnham to approve new drilling in UK waters
North Sea oil industry groups urge incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham to approve new drilling in UK waters, citing support for manufacturing and industrial capability amid energy transition debates.
Climate Change In The News
England on track for record heat-related deaths this summer, official data shows
England is on track to record its highest-ever number of heat-related deaths this summer, with an estimated 2,877 deaths already recorded during May and June heatwaves.
Wildfire prevention has always been a challenge in the West. Hotter, drier weather is making it worse.
Utah’s Cottonwood Fire, one of the country’s largest at over 97,000 acres, has reignited debate about wildfire prevention as researchers warn that traditional forestry management may be insufficient against increasingly severe climate-driven conditions.
Education In The News
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.
How One State’s Schools Are Updating Policies to Fight AI Deepfakes
Illinois schools have updated cyberbullying policies to address AI-generated deepfakes following state legislation, establishing frameworks for discipline and education on the misuse of artificial intelligence.
Which States Are Overhauling Math Education? See Our Tracker
Following earlier reading education reforms, 22 states have implemented new math education laws and policies since 2022 addressing student achievement concerns through teacher training, assessments, and curriculum changes.
Federal ‘Science of Reading’ Bill Advances
Two Senate bills advancing federal involvement in reading instruction passed committee this week, reflecting growing congressional interest in science-based literacy approaches and dyslexia classification reforms.
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