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Trump promised a swing district blitz. He’s going to a lot of very red states
President Trump is campaigning heavily in solidly Republican states rather than competitive swing districts as promised, focusing on turning out the Republican base in the final weeks before the midterms.
No Kings turns its focus to voting this weekend. Here’s what we know
No Kings, a coalition known for anti-Trump protests, is organizing over 3,000 events this weekend focused on increasing voter turnout and early voting participation in midterm elections.
Hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia – OB-GYNS set new rules for menopause treatment
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has updated its menopause treatment guidelines for the first time since 2014, recommending hormone replacement therapy alongside antidepressants and other options.
Social media algorithms: What if you could turn them off?
Australia introduced legislation requiring social media platforms to let users turn off algorithmic recommendations, aiming to protect people from harmful content while critics raise concerns about implementation and free speech.
Barack Obama tells Glasgow audience drift towards extremism ‘not inevitable’
Former President Barack Obama told a Glasgow audience that while online platforms fuel extremism through anger and fear, a drift towards radicalization is not inevitable if society takes action.
‘Clean air is not a favour’: Indonesia’s neighbours fed up with acrid haze as Singapore threatens to prosecute
Singapore threatens legal action against companies responsible for severe Indonesian fires spreading haze across Southeast Asia, as regional frustration mounts over health and economic impacts.
Has Yemen returned to ‘full-scale war’?
Yemen has descended into full-scale war as government forces launch a major offensive against Iran-backed Houthis, with over 200,000 displaced and fighting intensifying around strategic Red Sea trade routes.
Abbas postpones Palestinian legislative elections to September 2027
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has postponed legislative elections originally scheduled for next month, now combining them with a presidential vote set for September 11, 2027.
Nine killed in shooting in US state of Pennsylvania, including two children
Nine people, including two children, were killed in a shooting at a Pennsylvania home on Friday. The suspected shooter was among the dead.
Fort Hood survivor supports gunman’s execution by firing squad but questions livestream
A Fort Hood shooting survivor supports firing squad execution for the gunman but opposes livestreaming it to the general public, citing concerns about messaging to younger viewers.
Thieves make off with €5m haul from prestigious Italian winery
Thieves stole approximately €5 million worth of wine from a prestigious Tuscan winery in what authorities believe is Italy’s largest heist of its kind, targeting 30,000 bottles of premium vintages.
US immigration officials defend ICE agents who shot man while his child was in the car
US immigration officials defended ICE agents who shot and wounded a man in New York while his young son was in the vehicle, citing the suspect’s resistance and perceived threat.
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White House launches personal attack on CNN reporter over question to Trump
The White House launched personal attacks against CNN reporter Kristen Holmes after she questioned Trump about comments made by a Democratic senator regarding the president’s conduct.
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.
In Florida, Wasserman Schultz sparks a debate over what representation means in diverse districts
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz faces criticism after entering a majority-Black district following Republican redistricting in Florida, sparking debate over representation and demographic representation in Congress.
Two Republicans with the same name are running for Senate in Alaska. The bigger threat? Democrat Mary Peltola
Democrat Mary Peltola, a former Alaska congresswoman, poses a significant challenge to incumbent Republican Senator Dan S Sullivan in the state’s general election this November.
Where big spending won – and lost – in the Illinois primary
Illinois Democrats selected five new congressional nominees in open-seat primaries this week after an unusually active campaign season involving approximately $125 million in total spending across competitive races.
Graham Platner to speak at labor rally, one of his first public events since ending Maine campaign
Graham Platner, who withdrew from Maine’s Democratic Senate race in July following allegations he denied, is scheduled to speak at a Labor Day rally this month in his home region.
‘Outrageous’ handcuffing of New Orleans journalist sends ‘chilling message,’ says media group
A media rights organization called the handcuffing of a New Orleans journalist covering an attorney general’s indictment “outrageous” and said it sends a chilling message to the press.
Republicans won the redistricting competition. Don’t tell that to this California congressman
California Democrats redrew Rep. Kevin Kiley’s district to punish Republican redistricting efforts elsewhere, forcing conservative voters like Anne Smull to lose representation they supported.
Todd Blanche declines to pledge independence from White House
US Attorney General Todd Blanche declined to pledge that the Justice Department would always act independently of the White House, stating no attorney general should make such a commitment.
Republican senator denounces Trump’s ‘crazy, stupid’ claims about MMR vaccine safety
Republican Senator Bill Cassidy criticized President Trump’s claims about MMR vaccine safety as “crazy, stupid,” warning the proposed vaccination schedule changes would increase healthcare costs and undermine public health confidence.
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The start-ups hoping to return battery making to the US
US-based battery startups are developing sodium ion technology as an alternative to lithium ion, aiming to establish domestic manufacturing and supply chains while addressing growing energy storage demands.
United Airlines gets aggressive in battle for top Delta, American flyers
United Airlines is launching an aggressive status-match campaign targeting frequent flyers with elite tier status at Delta and American, offering 90-day matches with spending requirements to retain benefits through January 31, 2028.
Burger King is betting on local franchisees to fuel its U.S. comeback
Burger King is selling roughly 200 company-operated restaurants to franchisees this year as part of a turnaround strategy, prioritizing local operators like Jeremy Kline who bought 16 locations in Salt Lake City.
David Ellison and Ynon Kreiz announce Skydance leadership team
David Ellison and Ynon Kreiz announced the executive leadership team that will oversee Skydance following the merger of Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery, set to close this week.
AstraZeneca CEO says Summit drug could drive next generation of cancer combinations after $2 billion investment
AstraZeneca invests $2 billion in Summit Therapeutics and its bispecific antibody drug ivonescimab, which targets cancer through dual pathways and showed superiority over Keytruda in clinical trials.
British Airways plans record 106-seat business class on Airbus A380 jumbo jets
British Airways plans to outfit its 12 Airbus A380s with 106 business-class suites on the upper deck, expanding premium seating as airlines prioritize high-spending travelers.
Technology In The News
“Trust, not features, is the real deficit”: VMware tries to appease SMBs
Broadcom admits to overemphasizing VMware Cloud Foundation and plans to release an updated vSphere Standard edition soon, attempting to win back small-to-medium-sized businesses that defected due to high pricing and aggressive sales tactics.
Why this month’s Microsoft patch release is a doozy
Microsoft released 972 security patches this month, a record with 112 critical vulnerabilities, as the industry races to address flaws before AI-enabled attacks intensify.
ClickFix attacks infecting PCs and Macs are going viral
ClickFix attacks using fake CAPTCHAs and terminal commands have become mainstream malware delivery methods infecting both PC and Mac users across compromised websites.
Nonprofit that tracks meteors taken down by “critical blow” from a cyberattack
The International Meteor Organization reported suffering a cyberattack that severely damaged its infrastructure, forcing the nonprofit to expect several weeks of partial downtime while transitioning to new systems.
An undercover Google analyst infiltrated a notorious supply-chain hacking gang
Google’s threat intelligence team revealed it had an undercover analyst embedded in the hacking group TeamPCP, monitoring their supply-chain attacks that breached over 1,000 companies before two alleged members were arrested in Australia.
New UK agency to fight ‘information warfare’ from likes of Russia, Burnham tells UN
The UK will establish a National Centre for Information Defence to combat disinformation and deepfakes from hostile foreign states, primarily Russia, according to an announcement by Prime Minister Andy Burnham at the UN.
FBI investigating claim hackers have stolen details of all its agents
The FBI is investigating claims that hackers have stolen sensitive information on approximately 38,000 bureau staff members, including names, badge numbers, and personal details.
US rejects pleas from OpenAI, Anthropic for global AI standards
Heads of OpenAI, Anthropic, and Hugging Face urged the UN to establish global AI standards, but a Trump administration advisor rejected new international governance structures for the technology.
The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
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Households in Great Britain ‘could owe energy suppliers £7bn by end of year’
Domestic energy debt in Great Britain could reach £7bn by year-end as winter price increases take effect, with households facing higher gas and electricity bills despite government tax relief measures.
UK’s small power plants face higher cyber risk into 2030s despite Iran-linked hack
A small UK gas power plant was shut down for four days in an Iran-linked cyber-attack last month, raising concerns about vulnerabilities in hundreds of smaller generators not required to meet baseline security standards until 2030.
‘Winter panic’: EU gas stores at their lowest level in 13 years
European gas storage levels have fallen to their lowest point in 13 years, reaching only 63% capacity in late August and triggering concerns about winter price volatility and potential supply pressures.
BP seeks to end years of boardroom turmoil with appointment of new chair
BP appoints Ian Tyler as permanent chair after months-long search following the controversial removal of his predecessor Albert Manifold earlier this year.
Speed up electricity grid upgrade or else face higher bills, warns UK watchdog
The UK’s public spending watchdog warns that electricity grid upgrades must accelerate or consumer bills could rise by £7.8bn annually by 2030 due to increased constraint costs.
Scrap windfall tax on oil and gas firms early, North Sea industry urges
The North Sea oil and gas industry is urging the UK government to scrap the windfall tax on fossil fuel companies three years early, replacing it with a narrower levy tied to price spikes.
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UNEP: Opportunity has ‘been lost’ to meet 1.5C warming limit without ‘overshoot’
The UN Environment Programme reports that temporarily exceeding the 1.5C warming limit is now inevitable, requiring global emissions cuts of 18% by 2030 to minimize overshoot and establish a return path by century’s end.
Andy Burnham vows UK will hit net zero target despite Jackdaw gasfield approval
Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledged the UK will remain on track to achieve net zero by 2050 despite approving the Jackdaw gasfield, vowing to block new North Sea licences.
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Judge Orders Meta to Build New Child Safeguards. Advocates Hope Other Courts Follow
A New Mexico judge ordered Meta to implement new child safety measures including a 90-hour monthly usage limit for minors, AI chatbot restrictions, and age verification tools, while fining the company $567 million.
450K borrowers say they were ripped off. Their student loans are being erased
A federal court ruled that approximately 450,000 borrowers defrauded by predatory colleges will have their student loans erased, concluding a seven-year legal battle that spanned three presidential administrations.
Rice to Give Free Tuition to Students From Families Earning $200K or Less
Rice University is expanding its free tuition program beginning fall 2027 to cover students from families earning up to $200,000 annually, with full cost coverage for those earning under $100,000.
Tuskegee University Dress Code Sparks Debate
Tuskegee University’s new dress code banning bonnets, du-rags, and slippers has sparked widespread debate over respectability politics and cultural expression at historically Black universities.
Why the Admissions Process Is so Prone to Myths
College admissions myths proliferate because the complex process makes students anxious and eager to find simplified explanations, according to admissions directors who struggle to dispel misconceptions.
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