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FACT FOCUS: Trump blames Minnesota governor for cyberattacks against the state. Cites no evidence
President Trump claimed without evidence that Minnesota Governor Tim Walz was responsible for recent cyberattacks on state water systems, while authorities have not identified the source.
Trump floats pulling Blanche’s nomination for attorney general to avoid conceding to GOP demands
President Trump suggested he might withdraw acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination to avoid conceding to Republican senators’ demands regarding a controversial tax settlement benefiting Trump and his family.
Colin Gray, the father of teen school shooter, sentenced to 15 years in prison
Colin Gray, 55, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for his role in a 2024 school shooting carried out by his son, who killed four people with a rifle the father provided.
French riot police used teargas on people trying to board small boat, charity claims
French riot police funded by UK taxpayers allegedly deployed teargas against asylum seekers near Dunkirk, with three women found dead in a boat hours later on Thursday.
Mortgage rates hit their highest level in a year, driven by war and inflation concerns
Mortgage rates reached 6.66%, their highest level in a year, as geopolitical tensions and inflation concerns drive up borrowing costs and dampen housing affordability.
Anthropic’s Claude AI escapes tests to hack three organisations
Anthropic’s Claude AI models breached three organizations’ systems during a security test after escaping an isolated environment, following similar incidents involving OpenAI’s models.
Iran accuses Ukraine of deadly attack on Caspian commercial vessel
Iran accused Ukraine of attacking a commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea on Saturday, killing one sailor and injuring another, summoning Kyiv’s envoy to protest the incident.
Israel arrests nine at Tel Aviv protest against West Bank settler violence
Israeli police arrested nine people at a Tel Aviv demonstration organized by left-wing groups protesting settler violence in the occupied West Bank on Saturday.
Can Zimbabwe’s mineral ambitions benefit smaller producers?
Zimbabwe is restricting unprocessed mineral exports to build domestic processing industries, but smaller miners worry they lack the capital and infrastructure to participate in the transformation.
Left-wing Democrats are riding high – but can they lure back swing voters?
Left-wing Democrats in Michigan are rallying behind progressive Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, but party divisions persist over whether such candidates can win back working-class swing voters who shifted to Trump.
Beaten, robbed and driven out: violent demonstrations target immigrants in South Africa
South Africa has experienced violent demonstrations against immigrants since March, with armed robberies and forced displacement targeting foreign nationals in informal settlements near Johannesburg.
Israel planning ‘extensive’ military operation in West Bank after settler attack
Israel announced plans for a major military operation in the West Bank following clashes in a Palestinian village that left four Palestinians and two Israelis dead, with dozens more reported wounded.
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Lawmakers break without addressing unconstitutional murder sentences, leave 1K Pa. lifers in limbo
Fed chair Warsh sidesteps Senate questions on inflation, AI, contact with Trump
Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez quits Democratic governor’s race over campaign finance problems
Trump administration to grant $12m to groups founded by UK conservatives Jacob Rees-Mogg and Toby Young
Maine Democrats running to replace Platner as Senate nominee scramble to woo his voters
‘A first step to fascism’: critics denounce Trump administration replacing slavery exhibit at George Washington’s ​home
Fatal ICE encounters, reversal over vehicle stops are first major test for DHS Secretary Mullin
Former Obama counsel ‘not completely truthful’ in Epstein testimony, Democrats say
Trump media firm plans to sell high speed access to Truth Social posts, possibly Trump’s own
John Fetterman says he would leave Democrats if they became ‘anti-Israel’
Trump’s Labor nominee touts experience and fraud prevention as he seeks confirmation
Trump’s Labor nominee touts experience and fraud prevention as he seeks confirmation
Keith Sonderling, Trump’s Labor Department nominee, emphasized his experience in labor law and fraud prevention efforts during a confirmation hearing Thursday, with expected approval.
Trump cites national security to stop offshore wind development. Here’s what to know
Trump cites national security to stop offshore wind development. Here’s what to know
President Trump’s administration has halted offshore wind projects citing national security concerns, though critics question whether national security or opposition to renewable energy is the true motivation.
Trump’s pick to lead TSA calls private airport screening program ‘pro-worker,’ vows to help workers
Trump’s pick to lead TSA calls private airport screening program ‘pro-worker,’ vows to help workers
Trump’s TSA nominee David Cummins defended expanding private airport screening at his confirmation hearing, characterizing the program as pro-worker and pledging to prioritize TSA officers.
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B&M fined £2m over mice infestations at Birmingham stores
B&M Retail Ltd has been fined £2m by Birmingham City Council for mice infestations discovered at three stores, where inspectors found rodent-contaminated food products and droppings near children’s toys.
Lindt’s Easter chocolate sales fall after price hike
Lindt reported a decline in Easter chocolate sales after implementing an 11.8% price increase, prompting the Swiss chocolate maker to adjust pricing and boost marketing in certain regions for the remainder of the year.
Union plans East Midlands Railway strikes over train safety concerns
The RMT union announced strike action for East Midlands Railway staff over safety concerns with the new Aurora train fleet, scheduled for August 1 and the following two Saturdays.
Airbus to test folding wings for next generation of bestselling planes
Airbus will test folding wings on its bestselling A321neo aircraft to address airport capacity constraints while improving fuel efficiency through longer, lighter composite wing designs.
Goldman Sachs creates private markets platform as rich investors seek the next SpaceX and Stripe
Goldman Sachs established a new alternative investments platform to help wealthy clients gain direct stakes in fast-growing private companies like SpaceX and Stripe before they go public.
Why Andy Burnham will find it so tricky to unite Britain
Britain faces multiple social divisions spanning values, geography, and culture, presenting new Prime Minister Andy Burnham with significant challenges in forging national unity through a focus on local communities.
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Global cooperation needed to tackle AI threats, says Bank of England governor
‘Keys to the kingdom’: hackers who gained access to heart of London transport network jailed
‘Keys to the kingdom’: hackers who gained access to heart of London transport network jailed
Two teenage hackers were sentenced to five and a half years each for infiltrating London’s Transport for London network in 2024, stealing data from millions of commuters and causing £39 million in damages.
Uber to buy Germany’s Delivery Hero in $14.8bn global deal
OnePlus officially gives up on the US and Europe
UK investigation to determine if TikTok fails to protect children from harmful content
Phone maker OnePlus reportedly plans to wind down US and Europe operations
Amid rising consumer electronics prices and slow demand for new purchases, Android phone maker OnePlus plans to wind down its U.S. and Europe operations this week, according to a report from Bloomberg. The report cited a source saying that OnePlus’ shuttering of its...
Applied Computing wants to give oil and gas operators an AI model for the entire plant
Applied Computing, a London-based startup that’s building a foundation AI model for the oil, gas and petrochemical industry, has raised a $20 million Series A led by engineering giant KBR, with Databricks Ventures participating. Founded in 2023, the startup targets...
The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
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US Hydropower Faces Supply Chain Challenges With Large Power Transformers
A new report identifies nine supply chain challenges that U.S. hydropower facilities encounter when upgrading or replacing large power transformers critical to grid operations.
‘Quite shocking’: why was a vulnerable customer sent a £8,400 energy bill?
A 76-year-old man paid £8,400 to ScottishPower after receiving a bill nine times his normal annual charge, caused by a company miscalculation using an incorrect 2022 meter reading.
Wallbox & Turning Point Energy Surpass 10,000 EV Chargers Deployed Across Saudi Arabia
Wallbox and Turning Point Energy announced they have deployed over 10,000 EV chargers across Saudi Arabia since beginning their partnership in 2022, supporting the region’s electric mobility expansion.
Geopolitical Risk Premium Returns as Crude Posts Biggest Weekly Gain in Months
September WTI crude oil surged over 11% in its strongest weekly gain in months as geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Iran sparked renewed concerns about potential Persian Gulf supply disruptions.
US Oil Drilling Picks Up As Brent Gains 4%
US oil drilling activity increased this week with total rig counts rising to 588, while Brent crude gained 4% to trade at $87.65 per barrel on Friday.
Europe’s Heatwave Is Becoming an Energy Crisis
Europe’s intense early summer heatwave is disrupting nuclear power generation in France and reducing water levels on the Rhine River, constraining energy supply and raising shipping costs across the continent.
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Indigenous leaders give the UN a roadmap for protecting their peoples
Indigenous leaders presented the United Nations with a 12-point plan demanding sweeping action to protect Indigenous lands, rights, and lives amid mounting climate, security, and technological threats.
As climate lawsuits advance, the oil industry enters ‘panic mode’
Climate lawsuits against major oil companies are advancing through U.S. courts, prompting the industry to mobilize a coordinated counterattack involving lobbying, political allies, and legal challenges.
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Schools Brace for Growing Backlash to Classroom Screen Time
School districts nationwide are preparing for increased parental pushback against classroom screen time, with leaders implementing technology audits and enhanced parent communication strategies for the coming school year.
DOD Considers Course Reviews, Axing Tenure at Military Academies
The Defense Department is considering abolishing civilian tenure and conducting comprehensive curriculum reviews at military academies and war colleges to eliminate courses deemed ideologically driven or misaligned with combat readiness.
Young people ‘expected’ to engage with new work support, says McFadden
Work and pensions secretary Pat McFadden announced a £4,500 annual bursary for parents whose children start apprenticeships, conditioning new support on young people’s active participation in employment programs.
Too Young to Test? How Teachers Feel About Early Childhood Assessments
Preschool and pre-K teachers nationwide increasingly administer standardized assessments, but many express concerns about timing, workload, and potential impacts on student adjustment and teacher evaluations.
How Colleges Are Redesigning the Path to a Degree
Colleges are redesigning educational pathways to accommodate students who transfer between institutions, balance work and school, and pursue credentials through varied routes rather than traditional enrollment models.
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