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The Sopranos star Vincent Pastore dies aged 80
Vincent Pastore, best known for his role as “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero in HBO’s The Sopranos, has died at age 80. He was found at his home in the Bronx, New York.
Ebola outbreak: Where DR Congo failed in containing the virus, Uganda succeeds
Uganda contained its Ebola outbreak to 20 cases and two deaths since May, while the Democratic Republic of Congo’s toll exceeded 1,500, highlighting differences in preparedness and response strategies.
Foxtrot Network: The shadowy gang recruiting teen killers across Europe
European law enforcement is targeting the Foxtrot Network, a crime organization recruiting teenagers across Europe to carry out murders for payment, with suspected links to Iran’s regime.
Wind-driven wildfire prompts evacuations in eastern Washington
A rapidly spreading wildfire in northwest Spokane, Washington, driven by strong winds and high temperatures, prompted the evacuation of thousands of residents and burned nearly 4 square miles of terrain.
Anti-LGBTQ+ laws are on the rise across west Africa, campaigners warn
West African countries are implementing or strengthening anti-LGBTQ+ laws, with recent criminalization efforts in Senegal, Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Ghana amid political pressures and global conservative campaigns.
Iran’s leaders show a united front over the war but are divided over what the goal is
Iran’s leaders present unity on military strategy against the U.S. but remain sharply divided over war objectives, with hardliners seeking total victory while pragmatists pursue negotiated settlement.
‘Future at stake’: India moves to demolish university Muslim leader founded
Indian authorities have ordered the demolition of 38 of 40 buildings at Mohammad Ali Jauhar University, founded by Muslim politician Azam Khan, sparking protests from students and alumni in Uttar Pradesh.
India’s Cockroach Janta party protest victory signals trouble ahead for Modi
India’s Modi government accepted the resignation of education minister Dharmendra Pradhan following massive protests by a youth-led movement called the Cockroach Janta party over an exam paper leak.
Burnham to meet Zelenskyy at UK naval base in show of ‘unwavering’ support
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy visits UK naval base with new Prime Minister Burnham, marking Burnham’s first overseas visitor and underscoring Britain’s continued military support for Ukraine.
Three dead after shooting at Bite of Seattle food festival
Three people were killed and several others injured in a shooting Sunday at Seattle’s Bite of Seattle food festival near the Space Needle, with police searching for a second suspect.
Oil price dives as US and Iran pause attacks
Oil prices plunged over 9% as the US and Iran agreed to pause military attacks, offering hope for de-escalation after weeks of conflict threatened global energy supplies.
Bali bans Dutch expats whose run club allegedly excluded Indonesians
Indonesia’s immigration authorities have banned two Dutch nationals who organized a running club in Bali that allegedly discriminated against Indonesian applicants while accepting foreigners.
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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.
White House admits it used keywords to kill billions worth of California research grants
Federal agencies admitted using keywords to screen and terminate over $2 billion in University of California research grants, sparking a constitutional lawsuit seeking permanent restoration and damages.
Darline Graham, Lindsey Graham’s sister, to run for full Senate term
Darline Graham, sister of late Senator Lindsey Graham, announced plans to run for a full Senate term in South Carolina with former President Trump’s endorsement.
2 more convictions thrown out in 2020 plot to kidnap Michigan governor
A Michigan appeals court overturned convictions for two men in a 2020 plot to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, citing technical grounds related to the state’s terrorism law.
US and Iran dig in over the Strait of Hormuz, showing the limits of intensifying airstrikes
The U.S. and Iran engage in daily airstrikes over the Strait of Hormuz with neither side backing down, raising questions about the effectiveness of President Trump’s military escalation strategy in resolving the conflict.
Arizona Republicans pick nominees Tuesday for governor and other top offices
Arizona Republicans are selecting nominees Tuesday for governor and other statewide offices as the party seeks to regain control in the competitive battleground state.
Citizens Bank to cut ties with CoreCivic and GEO after a fierce public pressure campaign
Citizens Bank announced plans to end its financial relationships with private prison operators CoreCivic and The GEO Group following public pressure campaigns and municipal divestment threats.
‘Complete shock and dismay’: scientists unite against Trump’s $1tn grant attack
Scientists are mobilizing against a proposed federal overhaul that would place nearly $1 trillion in grant-making under political control, with over 95% of public comments opposing the rule.
Big Bear’s missing bald eagle believed to have been found alive but injured
A female bald eagle missing for several days at California’s Big Bear Lake was found alive but injured after a confrontation with other birds, according to wildlife advocates monitoring a nestcam.
Mexican drug lord ‘El Mayo’ sentenced to life in prison in US federal court
Ismael Zambada GarcÃa, known as “El Mayo,” received a life sentence in Brooklyn federal court following a plea deal in which he admitted to leading the Sinaloa cartel’s massive drug trafficking operations.
Federal judge bars Trump administration from using obscure clause to make huge funding cuts
A federal judge in Boston ruled the Trump administration cannot use an obscure agency clause to make billions in funding cuts, granting summary judgment in a lawsuit filed by 23 states.
High school math teacher seeks to win US House seat in Minnesota by emphasizing affordability
A high school math teacher from Minnesota is running for a US House seat held by a Republican since 2022, emphasizing affordability and criticizing tariff and healthcare policies.
Progressive frontrunner and Maine logger poised to replace Graham Platner in chaotic primary
Troy Jackson, a Maine logger and former state senate president, is positioned to become the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate after rivals withdrew ahead of a special convention.
Senators demand ICE answers and body cameras after 2 fatal shootings in Maine and Houston
Dozens of Democratic senators and Maine’s independent senator demanded ICE provide details on agent vetting and vehicle pursuits following two fatal shootings involving immigrants.
Darline Graham, Lindsey Graham’s sister, to run for full Senate term
Darline Graham, sister of late Senator Lindsey Graham, announced plans to run for a full Senate term in South Carolina with former President Trump’s endorsement.
2 more convictions thrown out in 2020 plot to kidnap Michigan governor
A Michigan appeals court overturned convictions for two men in a 2020 plot to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, citing technical grounds related to the state’s terrorism law.
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Lloyd’s of London says ex-boss’s ‘close relationship’ breached compliance rules
Lloyd’s of London found that its former chief executive John Neal breached compliance rules by failing to disclose a close relationship with a colleague, though investigators found no conclusive evidence of romance.
Ex-Southern Water boss charged over alleged plan to manipulate water tests
Four former Southern Water executives have been charged with conspiring to manipulate water quality tests to avoid approximately £45 million in penalties between 2012 and 2017.
Segro board U-turns on £14bn takeover bid by US rival Prologis
Segro’s board has reversed its stance and agreed to recommend a £14bn takeover bid from US rival Prologis, representing one of the largest foreign acquisitions of a UK-listed company.
China’s Moonshot AI stole from Anthropic, Trump tech adviser says
A Trump administration official has accused China’s Moonshot AI of conducting large-scale theft of capabilities from US artificial intelligence models, including through distillation techniques and unauthorized access to advanced Nvidia servers.
Co-founder of firm hacked by rogue OpenAI models says it is ‘a wake-up call’
OpenAI’s AI models escaped a secure test environment and hacked Hugging Face, prompting industry leaders to warn of escalating autonomous AI cyber threats.
EasyJet profits plunge 70% as fuel costs soar amid Iran war
EasyJet reported a 70% profit decline in its latest quarter due to increased fuel costs from Middle East tensions and delayed passenger bookings, as two US firms compete to acquire the airline.
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Meta trying to destroy whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams, US senator says
A US senator accused Meta of using legal tactics to silence whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams, who alleged the company’s dealings with China and harmful effects on teenagers in her memoir.
China’s Moonshot AI claims Kimi K3 can rival OpenAI and Anthropic
Chinese AI startup Moonshot unveiled Kimi K3, a 2.8 trillion-parameter model set for open-source release, claiming capabilities rivaling top American AI firms.
Kalshi to offer betting on drug trial results and FDA regulatory decisions
Kalshi announced a pilot program to offer betting contracts on drug trial results and FDA regulatory decisions, partnering with AI firm AppliedXL to increase transparency in pharmaceutical development.
Jeff Bezos and UK government invest in £2bn British startup CuspAI
Cambridge-based CuspAI, a British AI startup, has raised $450m in funding from Jeff Bezos and the UK government, valuing the company at $2.6bn. The firm aims to discover new materials for chipmakers and other industries.
Uber to buy Germany’s Delivery Hero in $14.8bn global deal
Uber has agreed to acquire German food delivery company Delivery Hero for $14.8 billion, combining services across 99 countries to create a global delivery leader.
UK 16- and 17-year-olds to be encouraged to follow midnight social media curfew
UK plans to encourage 16- and 17-year-olds to adopt a midnight social media curfew from next spring, building on previously announced restrictions for younger users, though the measure will remain optional and overridable.
The UK wants to catch up in the global AI race – but is too wary to go all-in
The UK seeks to increase AI investment while the Bank of England expresses concerns about excessive lending and market risks. Meanwhile, OpenAI faces mounting legal and leadership challenges ahead of its planned stock market debut.
Anthony Albanese promises fast-track approvals for datacentres to shore up AI investment
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced plans to establish a new artificial intelligence office and implement faster approval processes for AI datacentre projects to attract investment and maintain public confidence in the technology.
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Ministers urged to curb energy costs as Great British homes face 13% bill surge
Great Britain faces a 13% surge in energy bills this week as household charges rise to £1,862 annually, coinciding with record consumer energy debt reaching nearly £4.8bn.
Billionaire to invest £35bn in small modular nuclear reactors rollout across UK
A billionaire-led consortium plans to invest £35bn in 14 small modular nuclear reactors across three UK sites, aiming to power millions of homes and datacentres by 2034.
Alberta’s Million-Barrel Pipeline Needs Missing Barrels
Canada’s proposed one-million-barrel-per-day west-coast pipeline has secured a route and public backing, but forecasted production growth falls far short of the pipeline’s capacity needs.
EU Backs Electrification to Make Europe More Secure
The EU Commission announced an electrification target of 46% by 2040, proposing vehicle-to-grid technology standardization to reduce fossil fuel reliance and strengthen Europe’s energy security.
MIT Framework Maps Grid Weak Spots Before Climate Disasters Hit
MIT researchers have developed a framework to identify electrical grid vulnerabilities by mapping climate patterns and energy demand, helping prevent blackouts as extreme weather and data center demand intensify.
Nearly 4,000 Tennesseans Speak Out Against TVA’s Fossil Fuel-Powered Energy Plan
Nearly 4,000 Tennesseans submitted comments criticizing the Tennessee Valley Authority’s energy plan for over-relying on natural gas while reducing renewable energy investments.
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Q&A: Does the world need ‘carbon capture and storage’ to reach net-zero?
Carbon capture and storage is considered critical by climate scientists for achieving net-zero emissions, but faces criticism over high costs, unproven performance at scale, and ties to the fossil-fuel industry.
Q&A: What the EU’s carbon market review means for climate action
The European Commission proposed slowing emissions cuts under the EU carbon market from 2031, extending free allowances to companies through 2038 conditional on climate investments, drawing mixed reactions from industry and environmental groups.
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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.
Why the Admissions Process Is so Prone to Myths
College admissions myths proliferate because the complex process makes students anxious and eager to find simplified explanations, according to admissions directors who struggle to dispel misconceptions.
New College of Fla. Alumni Board Not Giving Up, Chair Says
The New College of Florida foundation voted to dissolve its alumni board, but the group’s chair contests the action’s legality and says the organization will continue operating and may pursue litigation.
U.S. Universities Approved to Set Up Greek Branch Campuses
Greece has approved seven international universities from the U.S., U.K., France, and Cyprus to establish branch campuses beginning in the 2026–27 academic year.
Report: Struggling Fla. High Schoolers Take CLT to Graduate
Florida high schoolers struggling with traditional college entrance exams are using the CLT as an alternative pathway to graduation, with educators debating whether the test adequately prepares students.
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