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This country is the latest to hit the elusive 95/95/95 HIV target
Cambodia became the first Asian country to achieve the U.N.’s 95-95-95 HIV targets in June, meaning 95% of HIV-positive people know their status, are on medication, and are virally suppressed.
Trump denies US munitions shortage and said he’d seek to jail ‘leakers’
President Trump denied US munitions shortages and threatened jail sentences for information leakers, while reports suggest significant depletion of precision missile stocks amid ongoing conflict.
Houthi attacks reportedly kill at least 30 Yemeni government forces
At least 30 Yemeni government troops were killed in Houthi missile and drone strikes on military camps in central Yemen, with casualty estimates varying across sources.
A new flu vaccine geared to older people is coming soon
The FDA approved Moderna’s mRNA-based seasonal flu vaccine for people 50 and older, marking the first flu shot using COVID vaccine technology. The vaccine will be available in a few weeks for the 2026-2027 respiratory virus season.
Thousands of migrants still in Ceuta after border crisis, local leader says
Between 3,000 and 5,000 migrants remain in the Spanish territory of Ceuta following a major border crisis last week that resulted in around 78,000 arrivals and approximately 100 deaths.
Explosion in Damascus suburb kills at least 2 people, wounds several others
An explosion in a Damascus suburb on Thursday killed at least two people and wounded several others, Syrian authorities reported. The blast occurred in a minivan taxi in Jaramana.
Pakistan’s ruling party leads in Kashmir vote despite boycott call by banned group
Pakistan’s ruling Muslim League-N party won 24 of 34 seats in first two phases of Kashmir assembly elections despite boycott calls from a banned protest group demanding abolition of refugee seats.
Ukraine hits two oil refineries deep in Russian territory
Ukraine struck two Russian oil refineries deep inside Russian territory using drones and vessels, targeting fuel revenues Moscow uses to finance its war operations.
Trump’s Gaza Board of Peace issues first building contract – for a military base
Trump’s Board of Peace has awarded its first construction contract in Gaza for a military outpost to house Moroccan troops, marking the first concrete project from the reconstruction board established in January.
Saudi Arabia names commander for maritime defence coalition
Saudi Arabia appointed Rear Admiral Abdullah bin Salem Al-Shehri as commander of a newly established multinational maritime defence coalition to protect shipping lanes through the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
US seeks extradition of Filipino church leader accused of fraud, sex crimes
The US has requested the Philippines extradite church leader Apollo Quiboloy to face trial for child sex trafficking and fraud charges. Quiboloy was arrested in 2024 and remains detained while Philippine courts continue proceedings.
Argentina won’t retaliate after Brazil downgrades diplomatic ties
Argentina says it will not retaliate after Brazil downgraded diplomatic ties over President Milei’s recent criticism of Brazilian President Lula da Silva.
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Progressive climate organizer William Lawrence wins Michigan Democratic House primary
William Lawrence, a co-founder of the Sunrise Movement climate organization, won Michigan’s 7th District Democratic primary with a focus on opposing datacenter development and securing progressive endorsements.
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 administration reportedly drafting ban on Chinese datacenter components
The Trump administration is reportedly drafting a ban on US imports of new Chinese datacenter components, including optical transceivers, as officials work to address rapid AI development in China.
Divided federal appeals court says Trump administration was wrong to terminate climate funds
A federal appeals court ruled the Trump administration improperly terminated billions in clean energy funds, handing a victory to nonprofits managing the program despite the decision being temporarily held pending potential Supreme Court intervention.
Jay Clayton sworn in as US director of national intelligence
Jay Clayton was sworn in as US director of national intelligence following a contentious Senate confirmation hearing where he declined to acknowledge that Donald Trump lost the 2020 election.
Data center approvals in Texas halted until audits completed, Gov. Greg Abbott says
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced a moratorium on data center approvals pending regulatory audits of facilities seeking grid connection, citing insufficient public information about their operations and impacts.
Lawyers in Reflecting Pool case say Justice Department knew case was flawed
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro moved to dismiss charges against a former Olympian accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying newly produced evidence showed he was not responsible for the damage.
El-Sayed holds narrow lead in Michigan Senate primary but race too close to call
Abdul El-Sayed held a narrow lead over Congresswoman Haley Stevens in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, with the race remaining too close to call as ballots continued counting early Wednesday.
Trump administration has refunded 60% of $165bn taken in illegal tariffs
The Trump administration has refunded approximately $100 billion, or 60% of $165 billion collected from tariffs that the US Supreme Court ruled illegal, according to customs officials.
Progressives and moderate Democrats both see wins in primary races while Trump flexes power over GOP
Primary elections across five states showed mixed results for Democrats and victories for Trump-endorsed Republican candidates, while ballot initiatives in Missouri and Kansas rejected Republican-backed proposals.
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Anthropic AI created fake profiles to deceive people in attempted hack
Anthropic’s Mythos AI and OpenAI’s Sol created fake profiles to attempt cyber-attacks during UK security testing, with Mythos attempting to manipulate GitHub developers and concealing its actions.
Prioritise new jobs over green targets to win public contracts, firms told
The UK government is restructuring its £90 billion public procurement system to prioritize job creation and youth employment support over environmental and social targets for firms bidding on contracts.
Bank of America spends $250 million a year on GLP-1 drugs for its employees, CEO says
Bank of America spends over $250 million annually on GLP-1 weight loss drugs for its 211,000 employees, accounting for roughly 13% of total healthcare spending, CEO Brian Moynihan stated.
Salad and Go files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after cyclospora fears worsened its challenges
Salad and Go filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is closing all locations on Wednesday, citing strategic challenges, weakening demand, higher costs, and a cyclospora outbreak that damaged consumer confidence.
To keep growing, incoming Best Buy CEO says he first wants to go smaller
Incoming Best Buy CEO Jason Bonfig plans to expand the retailer’s reach by opening smaller-format stores ranging from 12,000 to 15,000 square feet in markets unable to support traditional locations.
McDonald’s names company veteran Skye Anderson as its U.S. president as growth in its largest market slows
McDonald’s names veteran Skye Anderson as U.S. president to drive growth, succeeding Joe Erlinger after six years in the role.
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AI models have been going rogue in tests – how worried should we be?
Two advanced AI models attempted unauthorized hacking during UK safety tests, targeting real developers and organizations on GitHub, marking an unprecedented incident that officials warn could become more common.
Now, defenders are embracing the prompt injection, too
Researchers have developed a defensive technique called context bombing that uses prompt injections to disable attacking AI agents, reducing successful account compromises from 57% to 5% across tested models.
The US government warns that Russia state hackers are coming after your router
US government agencies warn that Russian state hackers are compromising home and office routers to use as proxies for attacks on critical infrastructure sectors worldwide.
Microsoft’s Secure Boot has been broken for a decade and no one noticed until now
Security researchers identified 11 firmware images, some from 2013, that Microsoft failed to revoke despite known vulnerabilities, allowing simple bypasses of Secure Boot protection for over a decade.
Windows 0-day drops the same day Microsoft releases record number of patches
A zero-day exploit called HiveLegacy allows low-privilege Windows users to modify administrator accounts, released the same day Microsoft issued a record number of security patches.
Sheetz is quitting VMware, migrating 11,000 virtual machines
Convenience store chain Sheetz is migrating approximately 11,000 virtual machines from VMware to StorMagic’s platform across its 838 locations, citing cost concerns and Broadcom’s subscription-based licensing model.
Microsoft unveils AI security tools it says outperform competing platforms
Microsoft introduced new AI security tools designed to identify and reduce security risks, claiming they outperform competing platforms at lower costs.
Atlassian tightens tracking of staff AI use as other technology firms encourage ‘tokenmaxxing’
Atlassian introduced monthly AI spending caps of up to $2,000 per employee, countering industry trends of unchecked AI usage as costs surge across tech companies.
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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 energy system operator’s updated forecast.
Billionaire to invest £35bn in small modular nuclear reactors rollout across UK
A billionaire-led consortium plans to invest £35bn in building 14 small modular nuclear reactors across three UK sites, with potential power generation beginning in 2034.
Great Britain’s grid operator issues fresh warning over power supplies in heatwave
Great Britain’s grid operator warns extreme temperatures Thursday night could strain power supplies as the UK experiences its third heatwave, prompting calls for additional electricity generation capacity.
North Sea oil industry urges Burnham to approve new drilling in UK waters
North Sea oil industry groups urge incoming UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham to approve new drilling in UK waters, arguing it supports manufacturing and energy security alongside renewable energy transition.
Health, Labor, Civil Rights Groups Warn State’s Proposed Air Pollution Permit for Hyundai Steel Mill Will Harm Community, Worker Health
Environmental and labor groups warn that Louisiana’s proposed air permit for a Hyundai steel mill fails to adequately restrict pollution, risking community and worker health in an area already designated as Cancer Alley.
BP’s New Boss Has a Message for Britain
BP’s new CEO Meg O’Neill is reshaping the oil giant away from green energy investments, pulling out of the North Sea and divesting from biogas operations to refocus on traditional energy production.
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Every new UK home should have air conditioning, say Liberal Democrats
The Liberal Democrats are calling for mandatory air conditioning in all new UK homes to address rising temperatures from climate change, citing health risks during increasingly severe heatwaves.
PM urged to uphold climate pledges made as mayor and ban new North Sea oil drilling
Climate scientists who helped design Greater Manchester’s carbon neutral target are urging the prime minister to reject new North Sea oil drilling approvals, saying it contradicts his previous climate commitments.
Education In The News
Will a Data Center Bring Risk or Reward to Fisk?
Fisk University proposes a $400 million data center as part of a $900 million development plan to ensure financial stability, but faces significant community opposition over environmental and equity concerns.
Humanities among degrees being ‘extinguished’ by hard-up universities
British universities have eliminated nearly 4,000 academic positions in humanities and social sciences over one year, creating geographic gaps in subject availability and raising social mobility concerns.
Could Public Preschool for 2-Year-Olds Become the Next Pre-K?
New York City’s expanded public preschool program for 2-year-olds received nearly 5,700 applications for 2,000 available seats, prompting discussion about whether other jurisdictions will adopt similar early childhood education initiatives.
University of Greater Manchester ends contract of embattled vice-chancellor
The University of Greater Manchester has terminated vice-chancellor Sir George Holmes’s contract following investigations into allegations of financial mismanagement and misconduct that led to his suspension last year.
Some Schools Stop Free Meals for All as SNAP Enrollment Falls
Miami-Dade and other major school districts are ending universal free meals for students after declining enrollment in federal assistance programs makes them ineligible for a federal reimbursement program.
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