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Monday briefing: How the Cockroach protests have exposed the cracks in India’s government
Thousands of protesters demanding education minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation filled Delhi streets, forcing his resignation and exposing divisions within India’s ruling BJP government.
Can the U.S. and Iran take the off-ramp?
The U.S. paused airstrikes on Iran after nearly two weeks of bombing as diplomatic efforts intensify to prevent renewed conflict in the five-month-old war that began on Feb. 28.
The Ukrainian startup taking the missile fight deep into Russia
Ukrainian arms manufacturer Fire Point produces approximately 100 long-range Flamingo cruise missiles monthly, supporting deep strikes against Russian targets hundreds of miles away, alongside hundreds of drones daily.
South Korean court gives ousted President Yoon suspended jail term for lying during campaign
A South Korean court convicted former President Yoon Suk Yeol of making false campaign statements, sentencing him to 18 months suspended prison time. The ruling could force his party to repay about $27 million in government election subsidies.
Yung Filly: British rapper and YouTuber testifies in own rape trial in Australia
British rapper Yung Filly testified in his rape trial in Australia, denying allegations of sexual assault and stating the “vibes were good” with the accuser at his hotel.
World Cup 2026: Gianni Infantino tells Fifa critics to ‘meditate, pray or watch football’
Fifa president Gianni Infantino responded to tournament critics by defending the 2026 World Cup’s organization and safety record while dismissing allegations of visa denials and political interference.
Kim Jong Un was meant to be their only idol – then North Koreans found K-pop
White House defends Argentina team over Falklands banner
One anti-war critic fined, another held as Russia clamps down on dissent
The U.S.-Iran battle over the Strait of Hormuz raises risks for global waterways
Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv ‘will win this war’, Keir Starmer tells Zelenskyy on final trip as PM
Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv ‘will win this war’, Keir Starmer tells Zelenskyy on final trip as PM
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PM under pressure from Labour MPs and ministers to set timetable for exit
The BBC has been told that the transport secretary is among those advising Starmer to set out a timetable. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe BBC has been told that the transport...
Henry Zeffman: What does Keir Starmer do next after Andy Burnham’s Makerfield win?
Discussion about the prime minister's future ramps up after Makerfield by-election. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnDiscussion about the prime minister's future ramps up after...
Farage blames Makerfield defeat on anti-Starmer votes
The Reform UK leader says he is "disappointed" with his party's performance in the key by-election. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe Reform UK leader says he is "disappointed" with...
Scottish Conservatives win first Westminster by-election in more than 50 years
The Tories take Aberdeen South, while the SNP wins in Arbroath and Broughty Ferry. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe Tories take Aberdeen South, while the SNP wins in Arbroath and...
Burnham says Labour has final chance to change after Makerfield by-election win
The outgoing Greater Manchester mayor held off a challenge from Reform UK, behind by more than 9,000 votes. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe outgoing Greater Manchester mayor held...
Chris Mason: Burnham’s emphatic win leaves Starmer and Labour MPs with big decision
Granted the Makerfield parliamentary seat has elected Labour MPs for yonks, but just a matter of weeks ago, at the local elections, Reform UK were dominant in this collection of towns broadly to the south of Wigan – places like Abram, Hindley, Orrell and Winstanley....
Sir John Curtice: Burnham’s win against Reform represents remarkable personal success
Even at the best of times, support for the party of government nearly always falls in by-elections. Yet, in yesterday's ballot, Burnham not only retained every bit of the 45% share of the vote Labour won in the seat in 2024, but actually pushed his party's share up by...
Burnham says ‘this is a final chance to change’ in his victory speech
Labour's Andy Burnham wins the Makerfield by-election, paving the way for him to challenge Sir Keir Starmer as Labour leader."Everyone knows that politics isn't working," he says in his acceptance speech. "Tonight could, just could, be the turning point".Burnham...
Interest rates held as Bank warns of impact of high energy prices
However, the committee has lowered its overall inflation expectations since its last meeting in April, with an expectation that the rate will hit 3.25% in the final three months of the year. This is below even its most benign scenario outlined by the Bank earlier in...
New UK defence secretary meets Nato allies without investment plan in place
Nato members have been urged to present "clear, concrete and credible plans" for raising defence spending. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnNato members have been urged to present...
People starting new jobs at lowest level in five years
The Office for National Statistics says some areas of the jobs market are weakening, as vacancies continue to fall. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe Office for National Statistics...
Voters head to the polls for Makerfield by-election
There are 14 candidates vying to be the Greater Manchester constituency's new MP. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThere are 14 candidates vying to be the Greater Manchester...
Interest rates expected to be held by Bank of England
The Bank last cut interest rates in December but upheaval in the Middle East has stalled any further reductions. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe Bank last cut interest rates in...
‘It was surreal’: British couple describe having warning shots fired near them by Russian warship
The retired couple tell BBC Newsnight they tried to show the warship they had changed course in the English Channel before the shots were fired. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe...
Streeting suggests he would be prepared to trigger leadership contest as early as next week
But the former health secretary told BBC Newsnight he would prefer for the prime minister “to take a decision on his own terms”. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnBut the former health...
PM sends Burnham and Labour warning over leadership contest
Sir Keir Starmer urges Andy Burnham and the party not to focus on a leadership contest after the Makerfield by-election. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnSir Keir Starmer urges Andy...
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State of Indiana to end minority and women’s business contracting program – Indianapolis Business Journal
State of Indiana to end minority and women’s business contracting program Indianapolis Business Journal Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
Florida falls slightly in CNBC business rankings – Axios
Florida falls slightly in CNBC business rankings Axios Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
IBM CEO Arvind Krishna is facing a leadership test. He chose accountability. – Business Insider
IBM CEO Arvind Krishna is facing a leadership test. He chose accountability. Business Insider Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
Worried about the parasite outbreak? A GI doctor recommends these 4 fiber-rich produce swaps – Business Insider
Worried about the parasite outbreak? A GI doctor recommends these 4 fiber-rich produce swaps Business Insider Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
American AI is expensive. Some startups are turning to cheap Chinese models
Cost-conscious U.S. startups are increasingly switching from expensive American AI models to cheaper Chinese alternatives, with some companies reporting savings in the millions of dollars.
American AI is expensive. Some startups are turning to cheap Chinese models – NPR
American AI is expensive. Some startups are turning to cheap Chinese models NPR Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
Technology In The News
Vercel CEO Guillermo Rauch on the fight to split off models from agents
Known for its cloud infrastructure that allows developers to deploy agents without managing servers, Vercel has quietly become one of the most central companies in AI software. The company currently sees 6 million deployments a day, half of them triggered by coding...
You can now customize Siri’s pace and expressivity in the latest iOS 27 beta
With the latest iOS 27 developer beta, Apple is giving testers an early look at one of the upcoming improvements to its AI-powered Siri: the ability to adjust how quickly and expressively the AI assistant speaks. In iOS 27 beta 3, out today, Apple has enabled the...
Every major tech layoff in 2026 that has name-checked AI
Microsoft said Monday that it has eliminated about 4,800 roles, or 2.1% of its global workforce, adding to the string of AI-related layoffs hitting the tech world. The company said the roles being cut are “not being replaced by AI,” but acknowledged that “AI is...
Amazon competitor Bookshop.org says Kobo eReader support will happen this year after all
If you’re looking for an e-reader that allows you to buy expensive bestsellers from your local independent bookshops, your research will inevitably point you to Rakuten’s Kobo eReader. But, as it turns out, this reputation is largely based on outdated methods for...
If you use Google, you’re training its AI. Here’s how to opt out.
Consider this a belated PSA: A recent change to Google’s privacy settings is allowing the company to store more of your data, including media such as “images, files, and audio and video recordings,” to improve its AI models. In other words, if you upload any media to...
Tencent’s Apache-licensed Hy3 takes on GLM-5.2 at half the size — and wins everywhere except coding
For the past year, the awkward secret of the open-weight model boom has been that many of the strongest Chinese releases were off-limits to a large slice of the enterprises most interested in them. License terms that excluded the European Union, the United Kingdom and...
Apple brings back card payments for Apple Account purchases in India after a four-year hiatus
Apple has begun restoring card payments for Apple Account purchases in India more than four years after withdrawing the option, the latest sign of how the iPhone maker is adapting its services to regulatory changes that have reshaped the country’s digital payments...
Microsoft lays off nearly 5,000 employees across Xbox, commercial sales
Microsoft cut around 4,800 roles, or 2.1% of its global workforce, on Monday — the latest in a series of layoffs that’s stoking fears that AI will replace people at companies. The layoffs will hit Xbox and commercial sales the hardest, with Xbox losing 1,600 staffers...
The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
Energy In The News
Thermodynamic Computers Go With the (Energy) Flow – Quanta Magazine
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Energy Executives Rate Power Sources For Data Center Revolution – Forbes
Energy Executives Rate Power Sources For Data Center Revolution Forbes Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
Energy Executives Rate Power Sources For Data Center Revolution – Forbes
Energy Executives Rate Power Sources For Data Center Revolution Forbes Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
Livingston Parish fabricators are betting big on the energy and data center boom – Baton Rouge Business Report
Livingston Parish fabricators are betting big on the energy and data center boom Baton Rouge Business Report Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
Livingston Parish fabricators are betting big on the energy and data center boom – Baton Rouge Business Report
Livingston Parish fabricators are betting big on the energy and data center boom Baton Rouge Business Report Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
US producer prices drop 0.3% from May to June on lower energy prices, but outlook is cloudy – The Hill
US producer prices drop 0.3% from May to June on lower energy prices, but outlook is cloudy The Hill Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
Climate Change In The News
Wildfire prevention has always been a challenge in the West. Hotter, drier weather is making it worse.
Utah’s Cottonwood Fire, one of the country’s largest at over 97,000 acres, has reignited debate about wildfire prevention as researchers warn that climate change may be undermining traditional forest management techniques.
How green is Andy Burnham? Britain’s next PM faces tough climate decisions
Andy Burnham, Britain’s new prime minister, faces pressure to clarify his climate stance as the UK experiences severe heatwaves and mounting environmental challenges this year.
Education In The News
The next literacy challenge: Teaching students how to write
Elementary schools across the U.S. are overhauling writing instruction through evidence-based approaches, addressing decades of neglect in a skill that lags significantly behind reading proficiency.
A leading school shootings researcher says he was wrong
A prominent school violence researcher says his decades-long focus on reducing bullying and improving school climate has not prevented school shootings, leading him to new conclusions about perpetrator motivations.
NVIDIA CEO Donates $75M to Vanderbilt San Francisco
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang and his wife donate $75 million to Vanderbilt University’s new San Francisco campus, set to open in 2027.
ED Scraps Tool to Investigate Discrimination
The U.S. Department of Education eliminated protections against institutional policies that have disparate impacts on minority groups, now requiring evidence of intentional discrimination to violate civil rights law.
White House Seeks to Steer Research Funding Outside Academia
The White House released a new vision directing federal agencies to fund more scientific research outside universities, promoting individual researchers and multiyear grants while questioning the traditional university-centered model.
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