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Noah Adams, longtime host of NPR’s All Things Considered, has died
Noah Adams, longtime host of NPR’s All Things Considered, died Friday at his home in Ohio at age 84. The broadcaster was known for his thoughtful reporting on American life and smaller communities.
Shabana Mahmood to hold talks with EU over law enforcement cooperation
UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood will meet the EU’s home affairs commissioner to discuss law enforcement cooperation, including potential rejoining of European police databases from which Britain was excluded after Brexit.
Inside Ukrainian offensive pushing Russia back – with Starlink playing a key role
Ukraine’s Operation Vivaldi counter-offensive has liberated 277 square kilometers in eastern Donbas, with Starlink satellite communications proving vital to coordinated drone operations and tactical coordination.
European diplomats attacked by Israeli settlers in West Bank
European diplomats were attacked by masked Israeli settlers in the West Bank while assessing the situation near Ramallah. Belgium condemned the assault and called for those responsible to face justice.
Several dead or injured in major fire at Canada military base
Multiple people were killed or injured in a major fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta during a live-fire training exercise, according to defence officials and provincial leaders.
‘There’s a lot of racism, a lot of hatred’: Far right gains predicted as Israel heads to the polls
Israel heads to national elections this month with far-right parties, including heirs to an extremist rabbi’s movement, expected to gain significant Knesset representation, reflecting a broader rightward shift among voters.
Yandex: Ukraine strikes data centre in third attack on Russian tech giant
Yandex suspended operations at a Moscow-region data centre after a Ukrainian drone strike, marking the third attack on the Russian tech giant’s facilities this week.
India’s opposition parties march to top court as protests over voter lists escalate
India’s opposition parties marched to the Supreme Court on Monday protesting alleged irregularities in voter list revisions, demanding the election commissioner’s resignation amid a major police crackdown.
UK PM Andy Burnham vows to renegotiate post-Brexit trade deal with EU
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledges to renegotiate elements of the post-Brexit trade deal with the EU, planning to attend a bilateral summit next month to pursue closer relations.
Zohran Mamdani orders use-of-force review for New York City police
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani has ordered a comprehensive review of police use-of-force policies for the first time in a decade, alongside new accountability reforms aimed at addressing misconduct allegations.
Ethiopian forces enter strategic Tigray town of Adwa, witnesses say
Ethiopian government forces entered the strategic Tigray town of Adwa without resistance, following the capture of Adigrat and as commercial flights resumed to Mekelle amid ongoing regional conflict.
Egypt’s press union chief rejects pressure over detained journalists
Egypt’s press union chief rejected criticism over the organization’s defense of six detained journalists charged with links to a banned group, affirming commitment to press freedom.
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Sen. Mark Kelly says ‘very difficult situation’ unfolding for USS Lincoln sailors
Sen. Mark Kelly calls for investigation into conditions aboard USS Abraham Lincoln following reports from a sailor’s family member about significant weight loss during the carrier’s extended deployment.
Elbridge who? How the name of a forgotten founder lives on in the word ‘gerrymander’
Elbridge Gerry, a Founding Father who refused to sign the Constitution, is primarily remembered through the word ‘gerrymander,’ coined after his 1812 redistricting plan in Massachusetts.
Minnesota attorney general sues Texas governor to compel extradition of ICE agent for trial
Minnesota’s attorney general sued Texas Gov. Greg Abbott seeking to compel extradition of an ICE agent charged with wounding a man and falsifying reports during a Minneapolis operation.
San Diego County will stop letting federal immigration agents train at local firing ranges
San Diego County supervisors voted to end contracts allowing federal immigration agencies to train at county firing ranges, citing concerns about the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement approach.
‘No serious dispute’ that Comey’s seashell post could be read as a Trump threat, prosecutors say
Federal prosecutors say a social media post of seashells by former FBI Director James Comey could reasonably be understood as a threat against President Trump, defending their prosecution of the case.
Americans have elected only 3 Black governors. This year, 8 major party candidates are on the ballot
Eight Black major party nominees are running for governor in 2026, a historic number that includes both Democrats and Republicans seeking to break a 250-year pattern of minimal Black representation in the position.
Kennedy Center tells court it won’t try to restore Trump’s name to the building before Sept. 8
The Kennedy Center has told a federal court it will not restore President Trump’s name to the building’s facade before at least September 8, as legal disputes continue over the performing arts venue.
Florida governor suspends former close ally over child sexual abuse charges
Florida’s Republican governor suspended a former close ally and senior civic official arrested on felony child sexual abuse charges involving a male relative under 12.
Lindsey Graham’s sister and fill-in senator says she’s ‘not that informed on national security’
Darline Graham, Republican fill-in senator and sister of Lindsey Graham, acknowledged limited expertise in national security during a debate in the race to succeed her brother, who died in July.
Unhinged White House response shows senator’s ‘Natalie’ barb struck a nerve
Sen. Jon Ossoff’s criticism of President Trump at a campaign rally prompted sharp counterattacks from Trump administration officials, including personal insults directed at the Georgia senator.
Epstein client Leon Black threatened with contempt by House panel chair
The Republican House oversight committee chairman has threatened contempt charges against private equity investor Leon Black if he does not fully cooperate with an investigation into his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
Trump nominates abortion opponent Heidi Overton to be head of FDA
President Trump nominated Dr. Heidi Overton, an abortion opponent and vaccine skeptic, to serve as FDA commissioner, positioning her to oversee regulation of medication abortion and drug approvals.
An alarmed bond market gets the Trump administration to act again
The Trump administration announced it will more than double U.S. government bond buybacks as the bond market sent alarm signals through summer amid rising yields worldwide.
Another democratic socialist victory – Angie Nixon in Florida – sends shock waves through party establishment
Democratic socialist Angie Nixon won Florida’s U.S. Senate Democratic primary Tuesday, defeating better-funded candidate Alex Vindman and surprising party establishment figures ahead of November’s general election.
Idaho county’s probation office compiles ‘foreign born list’ for ICE
An Idaho county probation office compiled a list of foreign-born people on probation for Immigration and Customs Enforcement without verifying legal immigration status, raising concerns among advocates.
Why Texas’ redistricting plan isn’t a sure bet
Texas’ new congressional redistricting map aims to deliver five Democratic seats to Republicans, but its success depends on whether 2024 voting patterns persist or shift back toward 2020 preferences.
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Ford fends off Hyundai to retain No. 3 U.S. sales position in third quarter
Ford retained its No. 3 U.S. sales position in the third quarter, narrowly edging Hyundai Motor despite a 6.6% year-over-year sales decline to 507,395 vehicles.
Why Lilly and Novo are betting on amylin to power a new wave of obesity drugs after GLP-1s
Eli Lilly and Novo are developing amylin-targeting drugs to complement or enhance existing GLP-1 obesity medications, with early clinical trials showing promising weight loss results when combined with current treatments.
FAA says Boeing 737 Max software glitch not a flight-safety issue
The FAA determined that a software glitch found on certain Boeing 737 Max aircraft does not pose a flight-safety concern, clearing the way for certification of the 737 Max 10 model.
Canada’s Weston family buys Boots for $8.9bn
Canada’s Weston family has acquired UK pharmacy and beauty retailer Boots for $8.9 billion, marking the family’s return to British retail after selling Selfridges in 2022.
Lululemon poaches Athleta CEO as new chief product officer
Lululemon announced that Athleta CEO Maggie Gauger is joining as president and chief product officer, marking another executive shift in the competitive athleisure sector.
AI chip boom pushes Samsung profits to record $80bn
Samsung Electronics projects its quarterly operating profit will surge nine-fold to $80 billion, driven by soaring demand for memory chips used in AI data centers and recent smartphone launches.
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Regulating AI ‘not the right place to start’ says Bank of England governor
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey says AI regulation should not be the immediate priority, instead calling for rigorous testing and vulnerability assessments before formal regulatory frameworks are implemented.
IT mistake erases 11 years of viewing history for hospitals’ maternity records
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust lost 11 years of maternity viewing records due to an IT error during a routine database procedure, though patient care data was recovered.
Microsoft disrupts AI-assisted platform that compromised 12,000 accounts
Microsoft disrupted EvilTokens, a subscription-based platform using AI to compromise 12,000 accounts across 10,000 organizations worldwide through automated phishing and OAuth exploitation techniques.
Your uncle’s frozen Mac says it’s infected after viewing a Google ad. Now what?
Researchers discovered Google ads delivering a tech support scam that freezes device screens with fake security warnings, directing users to call a fraudulent call center for help.
Agents fearful and angry after ‘dangerous’ FBI data breach
FBI agents express fear and anger following a major data breach that exposed personal information of the agency’s entire workforce, with hackers threatening to publish stolen databases within four days.
Oxford lets OpenAI train its AI models on Bodleian Library
The University of Oxford has permitted OpenAI to train its AI models using digitized texts from the Bodleian Library as tech companies seek fresh data sources for artificial intelligence development.
How American political campaigns are using AI – and what they’re spending on the tools
Campaign finance disclosures reveal at least $17 million in federal spending on AI tools across 523 candidates since 2020, with OpenAI and Anthropic dominating general-purpose AI adoption among campaigns.
Leaked images reveal new colors for Amazon’s next entry-level Kindle
Leaked images reveal Amazon’s upcoming entry-level Kindle will feature new color options, a relocated power button, and rounded corners, suggesting a more substantial redesign than previous updates.
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European Fleet Operators Urge EU Commission Not To Weaken Truck Emissions Policy
Major European corporations including IKEA and EDF urged the EU Commission to maintain strict truck emissions standards, countering manufacturers’ calls for a three-year delay in carbon dioxide reduction targets.
Amazon Secures 20 Years of Nuclear Power From Constellation
Amazon has secured a 20-year nuclear power agreement with Constellation Energy to supply 690 megawatts from Maryland’s Calvert Cliffs plant, with over $3 billion in infrastructure investments planned.
Leipzig’s Hydrogen Garbage Trucks Fail The Tuesday Test
Leipzig’s 16 hydrogen garbage trucks achieved only 45.6% availability after two years of operation, falling short of the 80% rate for conventional vehicles and raising questions about hydrogen’s commercial viability for waste collection.
Geely Gets 30% of NIO Power
Chinese automaker Geely has acquired a 30% stake in NIO Power, the battery-swapping division of EV manufacturer NIO, signaling major industry confidence in battery exchange technology.
EU Gas Crunch Forces Rethink of Methane Rules
The European Commission signals it may delay its methane regulation for imported gas by one year to address supply security concerns during an ongoing energy crisis stemming from regional conflicts.
Iran’s Disappearing Oil Is Becoming Everyone’s Problem
Iranian crude supplies to China have nearly ceased following a US blockade, forcing Chinese independent refiners to seek costlier alternatives and intensifying competition for global oil supplies.
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Nature: New strategy to restore protection for nature in Northern Ireland launched
Northern Ireland has launched a Nature Recovery Strategy to address biodiversity loss, with only one of 49 priority habitat types currently meeting favorable conservation status.
Slovenia mourns loss of glacier on its highest peak after scorching summer
Slovenia’s Triglav glacier has completely disappeared following Europe’s scorching summer, marking the latest Alpine casualty as climate change accelerates ice loss across the region.
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Paying vendors for student results
School districts are experimenting with outcomes-based contracting, where vendor payments depend on student results. A new evaluation shows mixed results, with some tutoring and educational software programs producing measurable academic gains.
Professor Sues Senator Over Alleged Role in His Firing
A Tennessee theater professor is suing Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn, claiming she used her political influence to pressure his employer into firing him over social media posts about conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
UMich College Shifts to P/NC Grading for First-Year Students
University of Michigan’s College of Literature, Science, and the Arts will implement pass/no credit grading for first-year students’ first semester starting in fall 2027 to reduce academic pressure and support mental health.
How HBCUs Help Students Find Their Way Back to College
A five-year coaching initiative across 39 HBCUs boosted student persistence and re-enrollment rates, with stopped-out students returning at 2.5 times the national average during the program period.
Texas A&M Faculty Sue Over Course Review That Censored Plato
Texas A&M faculty sued their university this week over a policy requiring presidential approval for courses addressing race, gender ideology, or sexual orientation, arguing it violates First Amendment rights.
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