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When tragedy strikes, America’s wildland firefighters ask, was it ‘somebody that we loved?’
Four wildland firefighters died in late June while battling the Snyder Fire near the Colorado-Utah border, sparking debate over aggressive fire suppression tactics and workplace safety policies.
ICE will release body camera video only when seen in the agency’s ‘best interests,’ policy says
Immigration and Customs Enforcement will equip officers nationwide with body cameras by late September, but its policy permits the agency to release footage only when deemed in its “best interests.”
Officials say Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan to sign a key defense agreement
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan are set to sign a defense agreement on Friday, deepening security cooperation among the three regional powers amid growing regional tensions.
Think it’s hot now? The next five years will smash records, UN says
The United Nations projects a 75% chance global temperatures will exceed the 1.5-degree Celsius climate threshold between 2026 and 2030, with an 86% likelihood that one year will break the 2024 heat record.
Boxer charged with killing aid worker in Athens after his wife gave police ‘key’ details
An Afghan boxer has been charged with murdering Scottish aid worker Elisabeth Ross in Athens after his wife provided police with tracking data placing them together on the day she died.
Cameroon’s president draws concern and criticism by staying abroad for 2 months
Cameroon’s President Paul Biya has been absent from the country for two months, prompting concerns about his health and criticism over potential governance gaps amid a constitutional absence of a vice president.
Turkiye’s Erdogan visits Saudi Arabia: What to expect
Turkish President Erdogan visits Saudi Arabia on Friday for a one-day working visit, expected to hold trilateral talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
Extreme heat breaks temperature records in central and eastern Europe
Multiple central and eastern European countries have set temperature records amid extreme heat driving power plant shutdowns, wildfires, and thousands of heat-related deaths across the continent.
Student kills at least 6 in a shooting at a high school in Thailand, authorities say
A student opened fire at a high school in Thailand’s Nonthaburi province on Friday, killing at least six people and wounding several others, according to police statements.
Friday briefing: What the Jason Arday row reveals about equality in modern Britain
British sociologist Jason Arday resigned after facing allegations of plagiarism in his PhD thesis and embellishments regarding his personal achievements, sparking broader debates about diversity initiatives in academia.
‘Still searching for truth’: Daughter of Sikh activist killed 30 years ago
Jaswant Singh Khalra, a human rights activist, was killed 30 years ago after investigating thousands of disappearances by Indian security forces. His daughter reflects on his legacy and ongoing fight for justice.
How AI is changing jobs in the Philippines’ outsourcing industry
The Philippines’ massive outsourcing industry, which employs 1.9 million people, faces disruption as multinational companies increasingly adopt AI technology, potentially displacing workers in a sector that has historically driven economic growth.
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Mamdani proves his power with New York endorsements, plus more takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s endorsements of three progressive candidates in Democratic House primaries proved successful Tuesday, with all three defeating establishment-backed opponents and securing anticipated general election victories in their districts.
Fauci’s decision to invoke the Fifth Amendment tees up a legal debate and a contempt vote
Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment before a Republican-led Senate committee investigating his COVID-19 pandemic response, prompting a contempt vote and raising legal questions about pardon protections.
AP Exclusive: Trump’s immigration crackdown has detained more than 50 military spouses and parents
The Trump administration has detained more than 50 parents and spouses of active-duty military members since taking office, reversing longstanding bipartisan protections for military families as part of its immigration enforcement efforts.
House Democrats add 12 solidly Trump districts to their midterm election target list
House Democrats have expanded their midterm targets to 58 Republican-held seats, including a dozen districts that Trump won decisively, betting on voter frustration over the economy and foreign policy.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Tennessee’s state primary
Tennessee voters will choose Republican nominees for governor and a Memphis-area congressional seat on Thursday, with the gubernatorial race featuring U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn and U.S. Rep. John Rose.
Republican Chuck Edwards drops bid for re-election after report finding sexual harassment of staffers
Republican North Carolina Rep. Chuck Edwards withdrew from his re-election campaign after a House ethics committee found he fostered a hostile work environment and sexually harassed two young female staffers.
FAA investigates air ‘safety incident’ involving Trump’s helicopter
The FAA is investigating a safety incident involving President Trump’s Marine One helicopter that came closer than permitted to a commercial jet over Washington DC on Tuesday.
Trump administration targets children amid push to ‘deport at all costs’
A federal lawsuit alleges the Trump administration is deliberately targeting unaccompanied immigrant children for rapid deportation despite many qualifying for legal protection under existing law.
New Mexico sues justice department for ‘stonewalling’ Epstein investigation
New Mexico sued the Department of Justice on Wednesday, alleging it has obstructed the state’s criminal investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s activities at a ranch property south of Santa Fe.
Michigan nominates first trans woman for state legislature
Joanna Whaley, a former megachurch pastor, won a Democratic primary in Michigan on Tuesday, becoming the first transgender woman nominated for the state legislature in the state.
No evidence? No problem. Trump pushes ahead on false claims that Reflecting Pool was vandalized
President Trump claims the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was vandalized, but the U.S. attorney for D.C. dropped charges against a suspect, stating damage resulted from poor construction work instead.
Crews remove the granite seal on the White House helipad, signaling potential project delays
Construction crews dismantled the granite presidential seal from the White House helipad under construction, suggesting potential project delays, though officials characterized the work as part of ongoing improvements.
US to shut five consulates as critics fear China could fill diplomatic vacuum
The US State Department plans to close five foreign consulates across Asia, Africa, and North America, with critics warning China could exploit the resulting diplomatic gaps in some regions.
Contractors building border wall ordered to stop drilling wells in drought-stricken New Mexico
The Trump administration ordered border wall construction crews to stop drilling wells in New Mexico after ranchers warned that groundwater extraction for concrete could threaten livestock during drought conditions.
Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general clears critical hurdle after deal with GOP holdouts
Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general advanced past a Senate committee vote after a deal with Republican holdouts addressed concerns about a compensation fund for Trump allies.
Trump is making a rare Western trip to to raise cash for Republicans and talk about the economy
President Trump is visiting California and Nevada to raise funds for Republicans and highlight economic and security contrasts with Democrats ahead of November congressional elections.
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English winemakers prosper but veg farms wilt in the drought
English vegetable farmers face severe losses from the driest July in 190 years, while winemakers prosper from hot, dry conditions that enable new wine varieties.
Raleigh’s parent company starts insolvency proceedings
Accell, the Dutch parent company of historic Nottingham bicycle manufacturer Raleigh, has initiated insolvency proceedings after determining it can no longer meet its financial obligations.
Positive Persimmon looks to tap into ‘Burnham bounce’ on housebuilding
Persimmon lifts full-year guidance to 12,500 homes, citing optimism around PM Burnham’s housing agenda despite mounting cost pressures from Middle East tensions.
The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash
Air India Flight 171 crashed near Ahmedabad in June last year, killing 249 of 250 people aboard. The official investigation has sparked intense controversy over competing theories about the crash’s cause.
FIFA scraps controversial deal to sell stakes in World Cup to private investors
FIFA scrapped a controversial plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors after facing opposition from European nations and internal staff members.
David Ellison claims opposition to his mega-merger stems from potential CNN control
Paramount CEO David Ellison claims opposition to the company’s merger with Warner Bros Discovery stems from concerns about his potential control of CNN rather than competitive market concerns.
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Patch for Windows Defender 0-day could allow attackers to fill hard disk
A patch released by Microsoft to fix a Windows Defender zero-day vulnerability may cause systems to exhaust available disk space, according to the researcher who discovered the flaw.
AI-generated stories rated better quality than human-written ones, study finds
A study found that readers rated AI-generated short stories as more absorbing and higher quality than human-written ones, though they preferred stories labeled as human-authored.
‘Leicester Square, please guv’: Self-driving taxis cleared for London streets ‘later this summer’
Uber and Wayve have received London’s first self-driving minicab licenses, allowing them to operate autonomous taxis with human safety drivers present later this summer before full public launch.
Sunbird relaunched its iMessage app for Android users after three years away
Sunbird Messaging has relaunched on Google Play Store, enabling Android users to access iMessage with blue bubbles for $2.99 monthly, three years after shutting down due to security concerns.
Reddit is introducing a new moderator: AI
Reddit is introducing Rules Hub, an AI-powered moderation system using large language models to help moderators enforce community rules with greater nuance than current keyword-matching tools, expanding to all new communities later this year.
Google just announced a major shakeup of its top AI leadership
Google has restructured its AI leadership, with DeepMind head Demis Hassabis becoming chair and chief scientist, while veteran executives Jeff Dean and Sanjay Ghemawat depart to launch a new AI company.
Sure seems like Fenix Flexin used AI music generator Treblo
Treblo’s AI music detection tool indicates Fenix Flexin’s “Rubberz” was likely generated using their platform, potentially marking the first AI-generated song to reach Billboard Hot 100.
Uber CEO brushes off reports of a Waymo break-up
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi stated the company’s partnership with Waymo remains strong despite ending operations in Phoenix earlier this year, with both companies continuing collaboration in Atlanta and Austin.
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Trump EPA Plan to Put Louisiana in Charge of Toxic Coal Ash Threatens Drinking Water
Environmental groups oppose Trump administration plans to transfer coal ash oversight to Louisiana, citing the state’s history of groundwater contamination and regulatory failures at multiple coal plants.
Middle East War Throws LNG’s Growth Story Into Doubt
Middle East conflict disrupts global liquefied natural gas supplies, causing prices to double since January and threatening long-term demand growth projections for the commodity.
Electric Mining Truck Uses Sodium-Ion Batteries
Hina Battery and Shaanxi Tonly Heavy Industries have developed what are reportedly the world’s first electric mining trucks, equipped with sodium-ion battery systems containing 676 kWh of storage capacity.
Eugene Clean Energy Fund Officially Qualifies for the November 2026 Ballot
Eugene voters will decide in November whether to impose a 2% fee on billion-dollar corporations to fund clean energy initiatives, after organizers gathered sufficient signatures to qualify the measure for the ballot.
European Countries Cut Tens of Billions of Euros of Fossil Fuel Imports from Wind & Solar Power Growth
European countries reduced fossil fuel imports by approximately €72 billion between 2022 and 2025 through expanded wind and solar power deployment following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Climate Change Is Rewriting Europe’s Nuclear Cooling Assumptions
European nuclear plants face increasing shutdown risk due to climate-driven heat and low water conditions, forcing grid operators to plan cooling assumptions around shifting hydrology rather than historical ranges.
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In Montana, a controversial $2B pipeline hits a speed bump
Montana’s Department of Environmental Quality withdrew a waiver for the $2 billion Bridger Pipeline Expansion project, requiring the developer to submit previously omitted financial and environmental data before permitting can proceed.
After record heat, could the Atlantic make Britain’s weather even more extreme?
Scientists are investigating whether the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation is weakening due to climate change, with potential implications for Britain’s weather patterns and global climate systems.
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DOJ Finds Duke Law Discriminated in Admissions
The DOJ determined Duke Law School intentionally discriminated based on race in admissions decisions over three cycles, marking the first law school found to violate the 2023 Supreme Court ban on race-conscious admissions.
States Wrestle With Data and Program Tweaks to Access Workforce Pell
States grapple with data systems and program design challenges as Workforce Pell, enabling low-income students to use federal grants for nondegree credentials, officially launches with strict qualification requirements.
Should Districts Pay Vendors Based on Student Outcomes? What the Research Says
A research report finds that outcomes-based contracting, which ties vendor payments to student achievement, shows promise for improving K-12 education implementation and district-vendor partnerships, though success requires proper implementation and district capacity.
Public Colleges Anchor State Workforce Pipelines
A national survey of 100,000 college graduates reveals that public institution graduates are significantly more likely to remain in their home state for work compared to private college graduates.
Jason Arday claimed he was paid ‘1.4 million’ by publisher for memoir
Jason Arday, the former Cambridge professor who resigned amid plagiarism accusations, claimed publisher Simon & Schuster paid him 1.4 million for his forthcoming memoir despite the controversy.
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