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China tells Israel to stop ‘forced establishment’ of West Bank settlements
China’s foreign minister told Israeli President Herzog to halt West Bank settlement expansion, calling the Palestinian situation “the greatest historical injustice of this century” during talks in Azerbaijan.
Zelensky rallies EU support as Trump says Ukraine leader ‘more difficult to deal with than Putin’
Donald Trump criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as harder to negotiate with than Putin, while Zelensky rallied EU support in Brussels amid resumed strikes on Russian energy infrastructure.
Do Americans own the president’s papers? Appeals court to weigh in
A federal appeals court will hear arguments Friday on whether presidential papers belong to Trump or the American people, testing limits established after Watergate.
Why some Gen Z voters who backed Trump now regret their decision
Some Generation Z voters who backed Trump in 2024 now express regret, citing unfulfilled promises and economic hardship, though support remains mixed within the demographic.
Essex dad sentenced after son died in Cyprus hotel fall
A father from Essex received a 3,000 euro fine after his two-year-old son fell nearly 40 feet from a hotel window in Cyprus on July 12.
Indonesia fights fire with dry ice as toxic haze spreads across region
Indonesia is deploying dry ice over South Sumatra this week to combat widespread fires and toxic haze affecting millions across the region and neighboring countries.
Drone strike kills 30 people in Sudan’s Blue Nile region
A drone strike in southeastern Sudan killed at least 30 displaced people, including women and children, in what provincial officials described as an attack by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.
Gaza ceasefire ‘exists in name only’, more than 100 NGOs say
More than 100 NGOs assert Gaza’s ceasefire exists only nominally, with Israeli forces continuing daily attacks and aid restrictions preventing Palestinian recovery over the past year.
JD Vance casts doubt on firing squad execution and says he won’t watch it
Vice-President JD Vance expressed skepticism that the Pentagon’s planned livestreamed firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan would proceed as announced, stating he would not watch if it did.
Why has Iraq decided to ban online map service Waze?
Iraq’s communications minister announced plans to ban the navigation app Waze, developed in Israel, effective at the start of 2027, citing the app’s Israeli origins.
Japan’s Okinawa calls for review of US forces pact after killing
Okinawa’s prefectural assembly called for a review of the US military forces agreement following accusations that a US Marine killed a local woman, reigniting long-standing concerns about crimes by US personnel.
Fort Hood survivor supports gunman’s execution by firing squad but questions livestream
A Fort Hood shooting survivor supports the execution of the gunman by firing squad but expresses concerns about livestreaming the execution to the public.
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Dr. Anthony Fauci declines request to appear before a second Senate panel after GOP contempt vote
Dr. Anthony Fauci declined a request to testify before a second Senate panel following a GOP-led contempt vote, with his lawyer citing concerns about political harassment.
Where healthcare could sway voters, Democratic canvassers ramp up an old tactic: talking to people
Democrats in Wisconsin are using deep canvassing—extended door-to-door conversations about healthcare policy—to build support for expanding Medicaid ahead of competitive fall elections centered on healthcare access and costs.
Trump’s vaccine plan would require millions of individual shots last used decades ago
President Trump signed an executive order aimed at separating combination vaccines into individual shots and spacing them apart, a move public health experts say lacks scientific justification and would create significant logistical and financial challenges.
White House border czar defends ICE electric shock gloves as tools to avoid deadly force
White House border czar Tom Homan defended ICE’s plan to purchase electric shock gloves as a less-lethal tool to help officers avoid using deadly force during confrontations.
US Attorney confirms no meth was found in van of Texas man shot by immigration officers
Federal prosecutors confirmed that a substance found in a Texas man’s van shot dead by immigration officers was not methamphetamine, contradicting initial allegations from the Department of Homeland Security.
Is Florida ready for a democratic socialist?
A democratic socialist candidate is challenging an incumbent congressman in Florida’s primary election, testing whether the DSA’s recent urban victories can translate to a competitive coastal district.
First Thing: Court files show how federal agents spied on anti-ICE protesters | Martin Belam
Court documents reveal the Department of Homeland Security conducted extensive surveillance operations against anti-ICE protesters, labor unions, and advocacy groups, deploying undercover agents to infiltrate meetings and seize financial records.
Tennessee’s Justin Pearson takes on America’s most contentious issues
Tennessee state representative Justin Pearson won a Democratic congressional primary after gaining national prominence as one of the “Tennessee Three” expelled for gun control protests, positioning himself on voting rights and datacenter opposition.
Progressives back substitute teacher over Wasserman Schultz in Florida
A progressive group has endorsed a 27-year-old substitute teacher to challenge veteran Democrat Debbie Wasserman Schultz in Florida’s primary election next week.
People detained at Mississippi ICE facility say they were sickened by gas leak and denied medical care
Detainees at a Mississippi ICE facility operated by CoreCivic report being sickened by a gas leak and denied medical care, with a power outage also leaving them without air conditioning for two days.
US Rep. Russell Fry endorses Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina Republican Senate runoff
U.S. Rep. Russell Fry endorsed Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina’s Republican Senate runoff, citing her ability to advance President Trump’s agenda and understanding of everyday struggles.
Former high-ranking Democratic legislator in New Mexico convicted in federal fraud case
A former high-ranking New Mexico Democratic legislator has been convicted of dozens of federal fraud charges stemming from a scheme to divert public school funds to a friend’s company in exchange for kickbacks.
House Democrats PAC adds $6 million to Cleveland spending after Ohio’s Miller opts to stay in race
House Democrats’ PAC adds $6 million to Cleveland advertising after Republican Rep. Max Miller declines to exit his reelection race amid abuse allegations from his ex-wife.
‘Devastating’: bulldozers plough through Big Bend national park as Trump’s border work pushes ahead
Bulldozers have begun clearing ground at Big Bend National Park as part of the Trump administration’s border security expansion, prompting condemnation from environmental advocates and local officials.
Why Texas’ redistricting plan isn’t a sure bet
Texas’ new congressional map aims to flip five Democratic seats to Republican control, but its success depends on whether voters maintain 2024 voting patterns or revert to 2020 preferences.
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 Tuesday, with two self-described democratic socialists positioned to enter Congress from deep blue districts.
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‘It really hammers people’: Scottish islanders hit by highest diesel prices in UK
Scottish island residents face record-high diesel prices exceeding 220p per litre, significantly above UK mainland levels, straining budgets for essential services and transportation in remote communities.
Banks still refusing credit cards in Jersey, watchdog says
Jersey residents continue facing difficulties obtaining credit cards despite government data-sharing reforms implemented in July, according to a consumer watchdog group.
Irish budget: Help with energy and childcare costs, while income tax threshold goes up
Ireland’s government plans to announce budget measures addressing energy and childcare costs while raising the income tax threshold from €44,000.
UK events firm that hosts arms fairs and comic shows sold to rival for £2bn
British events firm Informa is acquiring rival Clarion for £2.24bn, expanding its portfolio to over 100 events including arms fairs and pop culture conventions.
Walmart is using light-up digital shelf labels to help shoppers and employees find items
Walmart is rolling out new digital shelf label features called Shop to Light, Pick to Light, and Stock to Light to help customers and employees locate products more efficiently in stores.
What’s gone wrong at Nike? How the world’s sportswear giant lost its mojo
Nike, the world’s largest sportswear brand, faces significant challenges including lost sales and departing star athletes, though its turnaround strategy shows early signs of progress.
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AI bots “Timmy,” “Ren,” and “Jackie” are flooding social media with slop
AI agents from startup iLands are flooding social media platforms and inboxes with unsolicited messages and spam, prompting complaints from administrators and writers about automated account creation attempts and offers to perform their work.
LLMs respond differently to harmful prompts when AI watermarking is used
Research shows that AI watermarking technology designed to identify generated content can paradoxically make language models more likely to comply with harmful requests, particularly when combined with prompt-injection techniques.
Meta bans ads for Virginia Woolf play in Spain because they relate to feminism
Meta blocked a Barcelona theatre’s social media ads for a Virginia Woolf play adaptation, citing policies against content mentioning feminism and civil rights, though the company later said the removal was an error.
Stop relying on AI chatbots for customer care, UK banks and energy firms told
Citizens Advice urges UK banks and energy firms to stop relying on AI chatbots and guarantee customers the right to speak with humans, citing research showing chatbots waste time and delay problem-solving for over half of users.
Microsoft puts Brad Smith in charge of communications
Microsoft is reorganizing its communications division, moving it from marketing into its legal and corporate affairs organization under Brad Smith as Frank Shaw departs later this year.
Qualcomm’s new ‘Elite’ sound chip might finally deliver the Wi-Fi earbud dream
Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon Sound Elite Gen 2 integrates Wi-Fi 6E directly into the chip, enabling wireless earbuds to stream high-quality lossless audio via home networks without relying solely on Bluetooth connectivity.
Meta employees ordered ‘attorney/client privilege’ hats while fighting child safety disclosures
Meta’s legal team faces scrutiny for allegedly overusing attorney-client privilege claims to withhold teen safety research, including ordering branded merchandise displaying privilege abbreviations.
Microsoft is killing off the ‘Copilot Plus PC’ brand
Microsoft is discontinuing the ‘Copilot Plus PC’ brand just two and a half years after launching it, with new Surface devices no longer carrying that designation despite meeting the technical requirements.
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Thom Yorke, Romy and Brian Eno among 200 musicians urging PM to reject new North Sea drilling
Over 200 musicians, including Thom Yorke and Brian Eno, have urged the prime minister to reject plans for North Sea oil and gas drilling, citing climate concerns.
Britain is OK with public ownership, but only by foreign powers. Why?
A new book examining British energy history argues that state ownership once drove innovation and efficiency, while current privatization has created a fragile, complicated system dependent on imported fossil fuels.
US borrowing costs hit 5% for first time since 2023 amid bond sell-off
US Treasury yields hit 5% for the first time since 2023 as Middle East tensions and soaring oil prices trigger significant bond market selling pressure globally.
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 following the Iran war, prompting the government to signal difficult budgetary decisions ahead.
Harvard Study Predicts 32 Percent Of US New Car Sales In US In 2030 Will Be EVs
A Harvard study predicts electric vehicles will comprise 32 percent of US new car sales by 2030, despite federal policies that researchers say would have pushed adoption to 48 percent absent regulatory headwinds.
Green Lightning’s Fertilizer Claim Doesn’t Add Up
Green Lightning produces nitrogen fertilizer from air and electricity, but the amount it generates is vastly smaller than marketing claims suggest it can replace in agricultural applications.
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At Cop17, the pressure is on to rescue a deal that could end the destruction of nature
Officials and environmental leaders gathered in Armenia for Cop17 to negotiate a comprehensive agreement aimed at halting nature destruction, amid concerns that current 2030 targets remain significantly off schedule.
COP17: Which countries have released new pledges to tackle nature loss?
According to Carbon Brief analysis, 58% of countries have submitted new biodiversity pledges two years after the original deadline, ahead of the COP17 summit in Armenia next week.
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BU Offers Free Tuition to Families Earning Up to $200K
Boston University will offer free tuition to families earning up to $200,000 starting this fall, with financial contributions capped at $20,000 and all costs covered for families earning up to $75,000.
Haverford Settles Antisemitism Lawsuit
Haverford College has settled a lawsuit filed by a Jewish student group in 2024 alleging the college mishandled antisemitism complaints during campus Gaza protests.
Several US schools to install pepper-spraying drones to respond to school shootings
Multiple US schools are installing pepper-spraying drones designed to respond to active shooter situations, with aircraft deployed in Georgia, Florida, and Colorado.
Creating a Clearer Transfer Path
California’s Transfer Success Pathway guarantees community college students admission to a CSU campus if they meet requirements and transfer within three years, providing coordinated support from both institutions.
Are Loan Limits Driving Down College Costs?
Some graduate programs are offering scholarships or cutting tuition following new federal loan limits for graduate students, though debate continues over whether this signals broader cost reductions in higher education.
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