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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says he’s ‘very concerned’ Trump will interfere in the midterm elections
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore expressed concern that President Trump may use federal power to interfere with midterm elections this fall, citing efforts to restrict mail voting and potentially deploy federal agents at polling places.
Fishing closures are becoming routine as record heat warms rivers in the US West
Fishing restrictions are becoming routine across the U.S. West as record heat drives river temperatures to dangerous levels for trout, forcing wildlife officials to ban daytime angling on hundreds of miles of waterways.
Democrats see a chance to flip a seat as focus on abuse claims mounts against Ohio Rep. Max Miller
Democratic operatives are targeting Ohio Rep. Max Miller’s seat after domestic abuse allegations against the Republican incumbent intensified, viewing the traditionally red district as potentially flippable in this election cycle.
Palestinians in Gaza hope Hamas will disarm but fear Israeli forces won’t withdraw
President Trump announced Hamas agreed to disarm in Gaza, offering Palestinians hope for an end to Israeli attacks, though strikes have continued and skepticism remains about implementation.
Ebola Bundibugyo strain outbreak worst ever in DR Congo, WHO says
The Democratic Republic of Congo is experiencing its worst Ebola outbreak on record, with 3,605 confirmed cases and a 44% fatality rate as of late July. The Bundibugyo strain outbreak surpasses all previous epidemics in the country’s history.
Italy putting nearly all major cities on highest heat alert
Italy is placing nearly all major cities on the highest heat alert as temperatures reach mid-30s Celsius, with 25 of 27 major cities expected on red alert by Monday.
Anger as Berlin Pride attacker revealed to have been freed weeks earlier
A 21-year-old suspected of attacking Berlin Pride, killing one person and injuring 29 others, had been released from custody weeks earlier despite prior terrorism-related convictions, prompting widespread scrutiny.
Carly Simon reveals Parkinson’s diagnosis
Carly Simon, the 83-year-old singer-songwriter, has revealed she was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and described learning to live with the unpredictable neurological condition.
Mayo beat 75-year-old ‘curse’ to become Gaelic football champions
Mayo’s Gaelic football team ended a 75-year championship drought by winning the all-Ireland senior football championship, defeating Kerry and breaking a supposed curse that had haunted the county since 1951.
What is happening in the Occupied West Bank?
Israeli settlers set fire to two mosques in the occupied West Bank early this week, spray-painting racist graffiti as part of escalating violence against Palestinians in the region.
Pinochet-era soldier jailed for killing folk singer Víctor Jara 53 years ago
A retired Chilean colonel has been arrested more than 50 years after being convicted of murdering folk singer Víctor Jara during the Pinochet dictatorship in 1973.
What drove Venezuela’s decision to leave the ICC?
Venezuela formally notified the United Nations of its withdrawal from the International Criminal Court on Friday, citing geographical bias against Global South nations and marking a significant shift in its foreign policy alignment.
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Civil rights groups sue Trump administration over childcare funding restrictions
Civil rights groups sued the Trump administration over childcare funding restrictions, seeking documents about the government’s rationale for freezing billions in federal assistance programs.
Weather warnings as tropical depression develops along US Gulf coast
A tropical depression developing along the US Gulf coast is expected to become a tropical storm, with storm surge watches issued for portions of the region through the upcoming days.
Florida GOP lawmaker and governor candidate says AI data center legislation keeps utility costs down
Florida GOP congressman and gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds introduced legislation requiring AI data centers to obtain all electricity and water from private sources rather than public utilities, citing concerns over rising utility costs.
White House: Trump to fly old Air Force One for about a month as Qatari-gifted jet gets ‘upgrades’
The White House announced President Trump will use an older Air Force One for approximately one month while his Qatari-gifted jet receives upgrades and enhancements.
Why American elections are so complicated — and secure
President Trump claims to be preventing election “theft,” but security experts argue the decentralized U.S. voting system across 10,000 jurisdictions actually makes widespread fraud extraordinarily difficult to execute.
To air or not to air? Nation’s TV networks struggle to find the right balance for Trump speech
Television networks employed varied strategies when covering President Trump’s Thursday address, with some airing it live while others declined, prompting presidential criticism and threats of regulatory action.
Trump could ‘do something positive’ rather than fixate on 2020 loss, Fetterman says
Sen. Fetterman criticized Trump for repeatedly raising 2020 election claims, saying the president should focus on “something positive” like resolving the Iran conflict instead.
‘We just want to be treated like humans’: how a Latino neighborhood is rallying after an ICE shooting
A Houston neighborhood is rallying after a 52-year-old man was fatally shot by ICE agents in a case of mistaken identity, reigniting long-standing tensions between residents and law enforcement.
How Trump and his administration have mired the US in multiple crises
The Trump administration has scaled back federal workforce, weakened election security agencies, cut public health funding, and rolled back environmental protections, critics say, amid multiple outbreaks and environmental vulnerabilities.
How Trump and his administration have mired the US in multiple crises
The Trump administration has scaled back federal workforce, weakened election security agencies, cut public health funding, and rolled back environmental protections, critics say, amid multiple outbreaks and environmental vulnerabilities.
Australian man detained by ICE in Los Angeles after earlier arrest attempt in Las Vegas
An Australian man was detained by ICE in Los Angeles after an attempted arrest at a Las Vegas airport was interrupted by bystanders, according to immigration officials.
Australian man detained by ICE in Los Angeles after earlier arrest attempt in Las Vegas
An Australian man was detained by ICE in Los Angeles after an attempted arrest at a Las Vegas airport was interrupted by bystanders, according to immigration officials.
US cancels automatic protections for imperiled animals as critics warn of extinctions
The U.S. Interior Department canceled automatic protections for threatened species, requiring instead individualized plans that could allow companies to seek exemptions for development activities.
US cancels automatic protections for imperiled animals as critics warn of extinctions
The U.S. Interior Department canceled automatic protections for threatened species, requiring instead individualized plans that could allow companies to seek exemptions for development activities.
Mullin pushes states to comply with election demands, echoing Trump’s claims about midterm risks
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin warned states they could lose federal funding or face investigations if they don’t comply with the Trump administration’s election security demands ahead of midterm elections.
Mullin pushes states to comply with election demands, echoing Trump’s claims about midterm risks
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin warned states they could lose federal funding or face investigations if they don’t comply with the Trump administration’s election security demands ahead of midterm elections.
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What’s happening to UK interest rates and mortgage deals?
The Bank of England has maintained UK interest rates at 3.75%, with rate cuts unlikely due to inflationary pressures from global geopolitical tensions affecting energy costs.
Senate panel advances China auto bill that could bar Mercedes-Benz from U.S.
The Senate Commerce Committee advanced bipartisan legislation Wednesday to restrict Chinese automakers from the U.S. market, though the bill could unintentionally bar Mercedes-Benz due to Chinese ownership stakes.
Oil price rises above $95 mark as Middle East conflict escalates
Oil prices exceeded $95 per barrel for the first time in six weeks as escalating Middle East conflict and threats to shipping routes through strategic straits intensified supply concerns.
Aston Martin secures £550m loan deal
Aston Martin secures £550m in loans to strengthen finances amid recent losses and job cuts affecting hundreds of employees.
Federal Reserve looks for ‘secret sauce’ behind a successful Wisconsin toolmaker
Snap-on, a century-old Wisconsin toolmaker, thrives by customizing 85,000 different tools for mechanics, maintaining domestic manufacturing despite U.S. economic challenges.
Court ruling freezes Paramount-Warner Bros. merger for now
A federal judge has paused Paramount’s planned $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, granting a temporary restraining order after multiple states challenged the deal on antitrust grounds.
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China’s Moonshot AI claims Kimi K3 can rival OpenAI and Anthropic
Meta trying to destroy whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams, US senator says
Samsung’s redesigned Z Fold 8 with a wide display just leaked
Florida man arrested for allegedly stealing over $200,000 in crypto using Steam game malware
Amazon Web Services customers receive bills for up to $1.5tn after global glitch
Thousands of Google workers demand layoff protections amid AI boom in petition to CEO
HP fined 1.4 billion rupees for “cartelization” of ink cartridges, toner, PCs
Fortnite is getting a bunch of AI-powered ‘personas’
The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
Energy In The News
Energy IPOs Are Booming Thanks to AI’s Insatiable Thirst for Power
Energy company IPOs are surging to record levels as investors seek exposure to power generation needed for AI data centers, with 2026 fundraising already exceeding $12.6 billion.
China’s Next Move Could Decide Where Oil Prices Go This Year
China’s crude oil import levels and refined product export policies are pivotal factors that will influence global oil price trends through the remainder of the year amid Middle East supply disruptions.
Charging Infrastructure Has Far Outpaced EV Sales In All But One EU Country — Analysis
All but one EU country meet charging infrastructure targets, with 1.1 million public chargers by end of last year. Only Malta falls short of fleet-based charging capacity requirements.
Hyundai Motor Group Expands Korea’s Hydrogen Ecosystem with First Group-Operated Waste-To-Hydrogen Facility
Hyundai Motor Group opened HTWO ENERGY Cheongju, its first group-operated waste-to-hydrogen facility, converting wastewater sludge into hydrogen fuel for local use.
Houthi Threats Ignite New Oil Price Surge
Houthi threats against Red Sea shipping have triggered a surge in oil prices above $91 per barrel, with tankers rerouting and Saudi Arabia accelerating crude exports from alternative ports.
Pennsylvania Passes Solar Decommissioning Legislation to Ensure Sustainable Energy Development
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed bipartisan legislation establishing a statewide framework for decommissioning ground-mounted solar projects, placing responsibility on developers rather than landowners.
Climate Change In The News
Factcheck: No, Europe is not having its ‘quietest’ year for wildfires
Claims that Europe is experiencing its quietest wildfire year in 2026 are misleading, as they include Russia’s vast Siberia region where fire activity is below average, masking record-breaking blazes across the EU.
Correcting climate ‘misperceptions’ may not boost climate action
New research published in Nature Climate Change finds that simply correcting public misperceptions about climate support does not automatically lead to increased climate action, despite widespread assumption that it would.
Education In The News
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.
The next literacy challenge: Teaching students how to write
Elementary schools across the U.S. are overhauling writing instruction through evidence-based approaches, addressing decades of neglect in a skill that lags significantly behind reading proficiency.
A leading school shootings researcher says he was wrong
A prominent school violence researcher says his decades-long focus on reducing bullying and improving school climate has not prevented school shootings, leading him to new conclusions about perpetrator motivations.
How State Reclassification Rules Impact Long-Term English Learners
States use different criteria to reclassify English learners, with recent research showing mixed outcomes in Texas regarding student access to advanced courses and academic performance.
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