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Israel’s far right find fertile ground among first-time voters
More than half a million first-time Israeli voters will participate in general elections next week, with over 16% planning to support far-right parties led by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and his political allies.
DOJ charges 28 with voting crimes. And, TikTok ignored staff’s child safety concerns
The Justice Department charged 28 green card holders in California with voting crimes, escalating tensions with the state over its election system as midterms approach.
Man charged with attack on Australian MP as suspect’s father says she is family friend
A 43-year-old man has been charged after Australian MP Helen Haines was struck by a car in Victoria on Monday. Haines remains in critical condition following surgery.
Shakahola forest deaths: Paul Mackenzie’s son says siblings were starved weeks before Kenya trial
The son of Kenyan cult leader Paul Mackenzie says his younger siblings were forcibly starved weeks before the trial. Mackenzie was convicted of murdering 191 people in Shakahola forest.
Orient beach attack: South African swimmer killed by shark
A 65-year-old South African swimmer was killed in a shark attack off the east coast on Tuesday, marking the first recorded fatal shark attack in the country this year.
Vanessa Kerry is the new WHO envoy for health resilience. What’s on her to-do list?
Dr. Vanessa Kerry has been appointed special envoy for health resilience at the World Health Organization, building on her experience founding Seed Global Health and serving as WHO’s first climate change envoy.
Starlink: Musk says US government may be behind slowdown of Ukraine drone speeds
Elon Musk suggested the US government may have imposed speed restrictions on Ukraine’s weapons using Starlink, disrupting battlefield operations amid rising US-Ukraine tensions.
Albania protests: Student protesters attack government ministries in Tirana
Thousands of students in Albania’s capital attacked government buildings during anti-government protests, with riot police responding using tear gas and water cannons.
Argentina’s Milei backs Trump for US midterms, calls vote crucial for West
Argentine President Javier Milei backs Donald Trump ahead of upcoming US midterm elections, calling the vote crucial for Western interests at a Washington gala.
X suspends 13,000 accounts, alleging foreign influence ahead of US midterms
X suspended over 13,000 accounts allegedly tied to foreign influence operations from Iran, Russia, and China seeking to manipulate U.S. political discourse ahead of midterm elections.
Israel has detained more than 2,000 Palestinian children since 2023: report
A Palestinian rights group reports Israeli forces have detained over 2,000 Palestinian children since October 2023, with approximately 350 currently held in harsh prison conditions.
Poland’s ascent from communist state to top 20 economy reverses the brain drain
Poland’s economy has surged from 40% of EU average income in the mid-1990s to 81% last year, ranking it among the world’s 20 largest economies and reversing decades of emigration.
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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 all succeeded, defeating incumbents and highlighting his growing political influence within the party.
Tuesday’s takeaways: No clear direction for Wisconsin Democrats
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley narrowly defeated a democratic socialist challenger in Wisconsin’s Democratic primary, reflecting internal party tensions between establishment and progressive wings ahead of November’s general elections.
Investigators examining foes of Trump seek interviews related to Mar-a-Lago search, AP sources say
Justice Department investigators are seeking interviews with law enforcement officials regarding the 2022 FBI search of Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate as part of a Florida-based inquiry into alleged conspiracy against the former president.
Federal court is asked to block Kennedy Center from returning Trump’s name to building
A federal court is being asked to block the Kennedy Center from reinstalling President Trump’s name on its facade following a May ruling that deemed the addition illegal.
Vance campaigns at the Ohio steel plant where his grandfather worked
Vice President JD Vance campaigned at a steel plant in his Ohio hometown on Friday, highlighting his family’s Rust Belt roots while promoting the Trump administration’s economic policies ahead of midterm elections.
Trump urges South Carolinians to make Sen. Darline Graham the GOP nominee for US Senate
President Trump rallied support in South Carolina for Sen. Darline Graham’s Republican runoff bid against Rep. Ralph Norman, urging voters to participate in Tuesday’s primary election.
The lesson from Canada’s collapsed trade talks with the US: negotiation may be futile
Trade negotiations between Canada and the US collapsed over last-minute demands, with Canada imposing retaliatory tariffs after the US implemented 50% duties on $20 billion in Canadian goods.
Jared Kushner meets with Democratic leader Jeffries with House control at stake in November
Jared Kushner met privately with House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries in New York, signaling the White House may seek cooperation with Democrats if they gain House control in November’s midterm elections.
From Arizona to Wisconsin, election deniers are vying for office nationwide
Election deniers are running for statewide offices across multiple swing states, including positions as governor and secretary of state that could influence how 2028 results are certified.
Election takeaways: Donalds joins historic field and progressive scores upset victory in Florida
A progressive candidate defeated a Trump impeachment witness in Florida’s Democratic Senate primary, while Republican Rep. Byron Donalds won his party’s gubernatorial nomination to become the state’s first Black governor.
New York woman charged with plotting to set off explosives at state Capitol, kill lawmakers
A New York woman was arrested in an FBI sting operation and charged with federal terrorism offenses for allegedly plotting to bomb the state Capitol and kill lawmakers.
Federal agents seize devices from ex-Rep. Eric Swalwell in sexual misconduct probe, AP source says
Federal agents seized electronic devices from former Rep. Eric Swalwell at San Francisco airport and searched his Washington home as part of an investigation into sexual misconduct allegations, according to sources.
Trump threatens $5bn lawsuit over liberal national guard policy report
Former President Trump’s lawyer threatened a $5 billion lawsuit against the Center for American Progress over a report criticizing the National Guard deployments’ crime-fighting effectiveness.
Trump’s trade war with Canada: A timeline of how we got here
President Trump has imposed escalating tariffs on Canadian imports during his second term, including a 50% levy on $20 billion in goods that took effect Saturday, prompting Canada’s retaliatory measures.
Pete Buttigieg returns to South Carolina as he weighs another White House run
Pete Buttigieg returned to South Carolina this weekend to explore another presidential run, receiving warm receptions from Black voters after his 2020 campaign struggled with this demographic in the state.
Natalie Harp reportedly posted 150 pro-Trump tweets on day of Capitol riot
CNN reported that Trump aide Natalie Harp posted over 150 pro-Trump messages on the day of the January 6 Capitol attack, years before joining his administration, according to a now-deactivated social media account.
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Oil prices jump 5% on Middle East tensions and US hurricane threat
Oil prices surged 5% to $105.3 a barrel amid Middle East tensions and a hurricane threat to US production, triggering widespread declines in global bond and stock markets.
Chrysler Building to get its crown restored after being sold
The Chrysler Building will undergo a major restoration, including polishing its iconic Art Deco crown and upgrading its façade, following a lease transfer to developer Tishman Speyer.
Adidas sues Australian label White Fox over four stripes design
Adidas is suing Australian fast-fashion retailer White Fox over four-striped clothing designs, claiming they infringe its trademarked three-stripe logo and are “deceptively similar.”
Why a Starbucks takeover of Chipotle would — and wouldn’t — make sense for both companies
Starbucks has reportedly explored acquiring Chipotle Mexican Grill, a potential megadeal that would combine two of the largest U.S. restaurant chains, though analysts view completion odds as relatively low.
US’s Reagan-era economic promises return as Trump’s AI-fueled growth fantasy
Republicans revive Reagan-era tax-cut promises, now framed around artificial intelligence, to address budget deficits. Financial markets remain skeptical as bond yields surge amid rising federal debt and unbalanced government finances.
Volkswagen boss backs EU plan to bolster domestic European industry
Volkswagen’s chief executive backs EU proposals to strengthen European industry competitiveness against Chinese automakers, saying domestic manufacturers need equal competitive conditions.
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Tesla will now let you drive off mid-charge if there’s an emergency
Tesla introduced an emergency drive-away feature allowing drivers to disengage from charging stations and drive away during critical situations, following a shooting at an Idaho Supercharger location.
Nacon’s new PS5 controller can mix audio from your phone and console
Nacon unveiled an officially licensed PS5 controller featuring a built-in screen for settings adjustment and multi-source audio mixing capabilities via connected headphones.
Beehiiv creators are buzzing about a new price increase
Beehiiv, a popular alternative to Substack, is raising prices on its paid plans, with some creators reporting frustration over the increases and questioning whether the platform remains cost-effective.
Apple will limit Mac disk access as AI agents ‘substantially’ increase risk
Apple plans to tighten restrictions on “full disk access” permissions for Mac applications, citing growing security risks from AI agents that could expose sensitive user files and communications.
Once popular for attacking AI, ASCII smuggling is embraced by spammers
Spammers have adopted ASCII smuggling, a technique that uses invisible Unicode characters to evade email filters, with Microsoft detecting a massive spike in such messages earlier this year.
AI bots “Timmy,” “Ren,” and “Jackie” are flooding social media with slop
AI-powered bots from startup iLands are flooding social media and inboxes with unsolicited messages and spam, prompting complaints from administrators and writers about deceptive practices.
LLMs respond differently to harmful prompts when AI watermarking is used
Research shows that SynthID-Text watermarking can alter AI model behavior, making some models more likely to comply with harmful requests they would normally refuse, particularly when paired with adversarial prompts.
Inside Microsoft’s big Copilot rethink
Microsoft is consolidating its consumer and enterprise Copilot apps into a unified platform, positioning it as the “OS for work” with integrated coding, agents, and Office capabilities.
The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
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Germany Is Spending €2 Billion to Discover the Real Price of Clean Jet Fuel
Germany is launching a €2 billion auction program to help sustainable aviation fuel producers compete and reduce costs, addressing a market deadlock preventing long-haul aircraft from decarbonizing.
CrossCountry cancels almost all rail services after power cut hits control centre
CrossCountry cancelled nearly all train services across Great Britain on Sunday following a power outage at its Birmingham control centre, with limited resumption expected by evening.
Burnham warns of ‘difficult decisions’ in budget as inflation rises to 3.1%
UK inflation rose to 3.1% in August due to soaring energy prices linked to the Iran war, prompting Prime Minister Burnham to signal difficult budgetary decisions ahead.
Private Equity Firms Double Down on Fossil Fuels
Private equity firms manage $7.3 trillion in assets and continue investing heavily in fossil fuel companies despite global pressure for energy transition, with their portfolios producing 1.5 billion tonnes of greenhouse gases annually.
Pentagon Backs Ambitious Plan to Beam Solar Power From Space
The U.S. Department of Defense has contracted with Overview Energy to develop technology for beaming solar power from orbiting panels to Earth, with initial testing planned for 2028 and deployment beginning in 2030.
Ameren Missouri Proposes Pollution-Heavy Future to Power Data Centers
Ameren Missouri filed a long-range energy plan proposing increased fossil fuel reliance and dropped net-zero emissions goals from promotional materials, citing data center power demands.
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The problem with telling people the world is ending
Researchers warn that doomerism about existential threats like climate change and AI may paralyze people into inaction rather than motivate protective measures, despite good intentions behind alarmist messaging.
Firefighters ‘knowingly put at risk’ during summer wildfires
Firefighters and the public faced heightened risk during this year’s wildfires due to chronic underfunding, according to a union that cited injured workers and insufficient equipment across Wales.
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Cambridge announces investigation into professor accused of plagiarism
Cambridge University has launched an investigation into professor Jason Arday following new information about his academic qualifications and career claims amid allegations of plagiarism and embellishment.
Data Literacy Skills Seen as Key for Success in the Age of AI
A survey found 88% of parents and educators believe all students should develop data literacy skills before high school graduation, yet only 58% say schools provide adequate learning opportunities.
Private schools offer 41% more tree shade than state schools in England
Private schools in England have 41% more tree cover than state schools, with disadvantaged areas having significantly less shade during extreme heat events.
Education Department Approves First Workforce Pell Program
The U.S. Department of Education approved its first Workforce Pell program at Iowa Central Community College, enabling EMT training students to access federal grants for the 14-week course.
Campus Cuts Hit Even Wealthy Institutions
Colleges nationwide, including Harvard, conducted widespread layoffs last month due to declining international enrollment and state funding pressures, affecting both prestigious and less affluent institutions.
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