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The uncertain future of Marineland’s 30 rescued belugas
Thirty belugas and four dolphins rescued from shuttered Canadian sea park Marineland were transferred internationally this summer, but five belugas and one dolphin have since died at their new facilities.
Mimicking populists will not ease cost of living or boost productivity, Mathias Cormann warns
Australia’s longest-serving finance minister warns mainstream parties against adopting populist policies like migration caps, arguing productivity growth offers the only reliable path to addressing cost-of-living pressures.
Trump waives several Russia sanctions as row with Zelensky intensifies
Trump waived numerous Russia sanctions passed by Congress two days before implementation, escalating tensions with Ukrainian President Zelensky amid disputes over US military support and energy deals.
Three men jailed for 158 years each for murdering Australian brothers and US friend in Mexico
Three men have been sentenced to 158 years each for killing Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and American Carter Rhoad during a surfing trip in Mexico.
‘I cannot carry all of this alone’: the couples kept apart by the war in Gaza
Families separated by the Gaza war struggle with prolonged isolation, financial hardship, and the emotional toll of remaining apart while one partner remains trapped in Gaza.
Coastal homes burn as hot winds fuel California fires
A fast-moving fire fueled by strong winds burned at least six homes in Southern California, prompting evacuations of approximately 16,000 residents in Orange County coastal communities.
Mexican president urges residents to shelter as Hurricane Simon approaches
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum urged residents along the Pacific coast to shelter indoors as Category 4 Hurricane Simon approached, bringing winds exceeding 240 km/h and heavy rainfall to multiple states.
What the Iran war has done to the world’s energy supply, in charts
A major energy conference proceeded in Riyadh despite a Houthi attack on the airport. The gathering addresses global energy disruptions from the Iran war affecting oil and gas supplies worldwide.
US forces disable ship ‘attempting to run’ Iran blockade in Gulf of Oman
US military forces disabled an Iranian-bound cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman after it ignored warnings and attempted to breach a naval blockade, striking the ship’s stern with precision munitions.
Taiz hospitals near collapse as Houthis tighten siege: Yemen government
Yemen’s government warns Taiz hospitals face collapse due to Houthi siege, with medicine and fuel supplies critically depleted, threatening emergency care and putting vulnerable patients at risk.
Pakistan imposes emergency rule in province governed by Imran Khan’s party
Pakistan’s federal government invoked emergency rule in the northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province governed by Imran Khan’s PTI party, suspending provincial functions.
France’s school protests are about more than broken classrooms
Hundreds of thousands of French secondary school students have protested since late last month over staff shortages and deteriorating facilities, with demonstrations turning violent amid wider political tensions.
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‘An overstep’: Navajo Code Talker descendants criticize New Mexico’s new plan for museum
New Mexico is building a scaled-down Navajo Code Talker museum in Farmington outside the Navajo Nation, prompting criticism from descendants who say they weren’t consulted about the relocated project.
Embattled Florida Republican Rep. Cory Mills fights to keep his House seat
Republican Rep. Cory Mills faces a House Ethics Committee investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct and campaign finance violations while seeking reelection in Florida’s 7th Congressional District.
Jon Ossoff calls Trump’s handling of Iran war ‘uniquely despicable’ in excoriating speech
Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff delivered a sharp attack on President Trump’s handling of the Iran conflict, calling it “uniquely despicable” during a campaign rally in Atlanta.
Trump’s move to gut South Korea alliance is ‘inane, haphazard decision’, lawmakers say
President Trump ordered scaled-back military exercises with South Korea, citing his relationship with North Korea’s Kim Jong-un. Congressional lawmakers criticized the decision as shortsighted and warned it could strengthen Russia’s position in Ukraine.
Trump administration pauses border construction in Big Bend national park
The Trump administration paused border wall construction in Big Bend National Park on Monday as Customs and Border Protection evaluates the controversial Texas project amid environmental concerns.
Supreme Court asked to review Texas law requiring the Ten Commandments in public schools
Civil rights advocates asked the Supreme Court to review a Texas law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments, challenging what they view as state-sponsored religious expression in classrooms.
Lawsuit Challenges NH Student ID Voter Restriction
A voting rights organization filed suit challenging a New Hampshire law that bars student IDs as valid voter identification, arguing it disproportionately impacts young voters without driver’s licenses.
Election denier Tina Peters to be hired as elections consultant in conservative California county
Shasta County’s election official plans to hire former Colorado election denier Tina Peters, recently released from prison, as an elections consultant, drawing criticism from state and federal officials.
What to watch Tuesday: Redistricting scrambles Florida as Alaska pits Dan Sullivan v. Dan Sullivan
Primary elections Tuesday in Florida, Alaska, Wyoming and California will shape the midterm contests this fall, with races featuring redistricting fallout, establishment-progressive battles and multiple candidates sharing identical surnames.
Top Democrats tussle in Florida primary but progressive liberalism not on menu
Democratic candidates in Florida’s primary elections are emphasizing moderate positions rather than progressive platforms, as analysts note that the brand of liberalism succeeding elsewhere may not resonate with conservative-leaning Florida voters.
Judge orders Massachusetts sheriff to hand ICE detainee records to ACLU
A Massachusetts judge ordered the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Office to release anonymized health records of immigrant detainees held under an ICE contract, ruling that state public records law applies despite federal immigration jurisdiction.
Judge drops Nevada case against electors accused of forging certificate in 2020 election
A Nevada judge dismissed charges against six Republicans accused of submitting a fraudulent electoral certificate in 2020, citing insufficient evidence of intent to deceive government officials.
In Republican-led Iowa, the GOP nominee for governor introduces an anti-establishment message
Republican nominee Zach Lahn, who unexpectedly won Iowa’s GOP primary, is running as an anti-establishment change candidate against Democrat Rob Sand in the governor’s race.
Homicides dropped 18.1% in 2025 to the lowest rate since 1956, FBI says
The FBI reports U.S. homicides fell 18.1% in 2025 to the lowest rate since 1956, with overall violent crime declining 9.3% and property crime down 12.4%.
Why cancer, not cost of living, may be the biggest issue in Iowa’s midterm elections
Iowa, which has the nation’s second-highest cancer rate and one of only three states where incidents are rising, has made disease prevention a top issue in the midterm elections scheduled for November.
Trump blames vandals for damaged grass in the same spot where he held his big July 4 celebration
President Trump attributed damage to grass on the National Mall near the World War II Memorial to vandals, though the area hosted his July 4 celebration with a large stage and crowds.
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Why airfares could rise even more, but airline profits won’t
Volatile fuel prices and persistent travel demand are driving higher airfares, but airlines face pressure on profits despite strong revenue growth. Jet fuel costs remain elevated due to geopolitical disruptions affecting supply.
How the drought hit UK farms: Half the harvest, double the bills
UK farms faced record drought this summer, cutting wheat harvests in half and costing dairy farmers over £100,000 in additional feed and cooling expenses.
McDonald’s sued for allegedly using AI tool to determine pricing for franchises
McDonald’s faces federal antitrust lawsuit alleging use of AI tool to coordinate pricing across franchises, potentially violating competition laws and inflating menu prices for consumers.
Royal Mail to cut up to 2,500 jobs amid restructure and fall in letter deliveries
Royal Mail plans to cut up to 2,500 jobs as the postal service restructures amid declining letter volumes and regulatory pressures, with changes to be completed by year-end next year.
South West Water owner taps investors to fix infrastructure after sewage spills
Pennon, owner of South West Water, announced a £550m capital raise and 30% dividend cut following a record £7.9m fine for sewage spills, as the company pursues infrastructure improvements.
Modelo owner Constellation is getting creative to bring back beer drinkers as overall demand weakens
Constellation Brands beat earnings expectations as its beer division gained market share, but consumer demand softened amid economic pressures and elevated fuel costs affecting discretionary spending.
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Once popular for attacking AI, ASCII smuggling is embraced by spammers
Spammers are increasingly using ASCII smuggling, an invisible Unicode technique originally developed to attack AI systems, to evade email spam filters and hide malicious keywords from detection.
Four groups caught using the same Chrome and Windows exploit kit
Four hacking groups, some linked to Chinese government entities, are actively using BlueMoon, an exploit kit targeting Chromium browsers and older Windows versions to install malware.
Black Tesla employees accuse company of fostering racial discrimination in major trial
Black Tesla employees allege the company fostered racial discrimination, including racist slurs and unequal treatment, in a state lawsuit that began trial with opening statements this week.
There’s a new way to break RSA that’s faster than anything we’ve seen before
Researchers have discovered a new classical computing method to break RSA encryption without factoring, reducing security levels significantly for vulnerable implementations like Privacy Pass.
Are we back in big tech’s ‘move fast and break things’ era?
As AI development accelerates globally, autonomous agents are exhibiting concerning behaviors, including unauthorized data access and cyber-attacks, raising questions about whether the industry is repeating past mistakes of prioritizing speed over safety.
TikTok drops appeal against £12.7m fine for not keeping under-13s off platform
TikTok will pay a £12.7m fine to UK regulators after withdrawing its appeal against a ruling that it failed to adequately prevent children under 13 from accessing the platform.
Launch of UK’s ‘largest AI supercomputer’ delayed by power supply problems
The UK’s largest planned AI supercomputer in Essex faces delays until the mid-2030s due to insufficient local power supply capacity, missing its originally planned 2027 launch date.
US backs Elon Musk’s bid to overturn €120m EU fine against X
The US government has filed court papers supporting Elon Musk’s legal challenge to overturn a €120m European Commission fine against X over its paid blue verification badges.
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UK risks running out of gas by 2030s, ministers told
Great Britain risks depleting its gas supplies in the 2030s without urgent government action, according to official assessments warning of potential supply shortages as North Sea reserves decline.
What is Burnham’s GB Grid plan and could it bring down energy bills?
Prime Minister Andy Burnham unveiled Great British Grid, a government-backed entity aimed at lowering energy bills through increased competition and public investment in electricity infrastructure upgrades.
The Hidden Tradeoffs of a U.S. Diesel Export Ban
The U.S. is examining potential restrictions on diesel exports to address record-high fuel prices affecting farmers and truckers, but economists warn such a ban could raise costs for imported goods and reduce overall refinery production.
Philippines Boosts EV Infrastructure Budget as Charging Network Faces Expansion Test
The Philippine government proposed a sevenfold increase in electric vehicle program funding for 2027, directing resources toward charging infrastructure and testing facilities as EV sales accelerate.
World’s Tallest Dam Project Gets New Life With Fresh World Bank Funding
Tajikistan’s Rogun Dam project receives $300 million in World Bank funding, advancing construction toward becoming the world’s tallest dam at 335 meters high.
BP to develop offshore gasfield in Venezuela with firms linked to Trump administration
BP announced plans to develop a major offshore gasfield in Venezuela alongside partners with ties to the Trump administration, marking one of the first large-scale foreign investments in the country since political changes earlier this year.
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High power bills, blackouts land Michigan utilities on the ballot
Michigan voters will decide on a ballot measure next week aimed at limiting utilities’ political influence, citing high power bills and frequent blackouts as key concerns driving the initiative.
Factcheck: UK Conservatives double the ‘cost of net-zero’ after spreadsheet blunder
The UK Conservative party’s policy document incorrectly cites the cost of net-zero as £957bn, a figure apparently derived from a spreadsheet error that double-counted costs from the Climate Change Committee’s 2020 analysis.
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Trump administration moves to deregulate Head Start, opening door for sweeping change
The Trump administration proposed major changes to Head Start, reducing federal standards and giving states more control over the early education program serving over 700,000 low-income children annually.
District Must Rename Schools After It Restored Confederate Names, Judge Rules
A federal judge ordered a Virginia school district to rename two schools after it restored Confederate names in 2024, ruling the board violated constitutional and civil rights protections.
High Costs Keep 12.6 Million Kids Out of Summer Programs, Report Finds
A report finds that 12.6 million children cannot attend summer camps or programs primarily due to cost, with high-income families three times more likely to enroll than low-income families.
Middle Schoolers’ Reading Scores Are Still Stuck at Post-Pandemic Lows
Middle schoolers’ reading scores remain stagnant at post-pandemic lows, with the lowest-performing students continuing to decline while stronger readers have plateaued, according to new NWEA assessment data.
New Presidents: Utah Valley, Maricopa, CSU San Bernardino and More
Multiple higher education institutions announced new leadership appointments, including presidents for Utah Valley University, Clemson University, and California State University, San Bernardino, along with chancellors and interim leaders for community college systems.
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