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Russia accuses Ukraine of attacking oil refinery after Zelensky says strikes to resume
Russia accused Ukraine of attacking an oil refinery after President Zelensky said strikes would resume following a three-day pause requested by the US.
Two dead in Istanbul after heaviest rainfall in 84 years, governor says
Two people died and nearly 600 were rescued after Istanbul experienced its heaviest rainfall in 84 years, causing widespread flooding across the city.
Revealed: Serbian ruler’s secret role in ‘illegal’ effort to help Trump business
Serbia’s president personally intervened in an allegedly illegal scheme to remove protected status from a historic Belgrade building for a Trump tower project, newly revealed documents show, leading to criminal charges against senior regime officials.
After booting 760K off ACA health plans, the Trump administration adds some people back
The Trump administration has reinstated a small number of people after removing 760,000 from ACA health plans for alleged fraud, with additional scrutiny underway on 419,000 more enrollees.
Jim Bakker obituary
Jim Bakker, a prominent television evangelist of the 1970s and 80s, died at 86. His religious broadcasting empire collapsed following scandals involving sexual misconduct and fraud.
Hole in Neanderthal shoulder bone linked to ancient wooden spear
Archaeologists say a 15mm hole in a Neanderthal shoulder blade discovered in Iraqi Kurdistan may represent the earliest evidence of lethal violence involving a wooden spear, dating back 75,000 years.
‘Every day there is killing’: Gazans face Israeli strikes despite ceasefire as peace deal stalls
More than 1,400 people have been killed in Gaza since a ceasefire began last October, with Israeli strikes continuing almost daily despite the peace agreement, according to local health officials.
Bechi: Teacher who sexually abused pupil back in Indonesia jail after BBC investigation
A former teacher in Indonesia who was convicted of sexually assaulting a student has been returned to prison after a BBC investigation revealed he was secretly released on parole early.
Can Sánchez convince Spanish voters he is their best hope for fairer housing?
Spain’s housing crisis has intensified following an elderly woman’s eviction and death, prompting the socialist government to propose emergency measures and call a snap election for late November.
Arizona congressional candidate says she was raped while repairing campaign sign
An Arizona Democratic congressional candidate reported being raped while repairing campaign signs in Sun City on August 14, filing a report with authorities two weeks later.
London voters go to polls for Holborn and St Pancras by-election
Londoners voted in a by-election for the Holborn and St Pancras seat, with the Green Party challenging Labour’s control of the traditionally safe district held continuously since 1983.
Syria calls for independent probe into sinking of ship in Black Sea
Syria has called for an independent investigation into a cargo ship’s sinking in the Black Sea, with 10 crew members, including nine Syrians, remaining missing after search operations ended.
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Wife of US soldier is removed from deportation flight and released from federal immigration custody
A U.S. Army soldier’s Brazilian-born wife was removed from a deportation flight and released from federal immigration custody following media attention and Congressional scrutiny of the Trump administration’s treatment of military families.
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.
DHS cites recent policy shift after not disclosing death of Guatemalan man who had been in custody
U.S. immigration officials said they did not disclose a Guatemalan detainee’s death because he was released from custody before dying, citing a policy change rescinding prior reporting requirements.
In the Reflecting Pool saga, the National Park Service’s mission is tested by Trump’s demands
President Trump’s troubled repairs at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool have placed the National Park Service under strain, as the agency navigates controversial presidential demands while maintaining its public mission.
Blanche seeks to rally a depleted Justice Department workforce in first speech as attorney general
Attorney General Todd Blanche pledged to lead the Justice Department with integrity and openness to staff input during his first address as head of the agency Thursday.
Who will replace Karoline Leavitt as the next White House press secretary?
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced her resignation at month’s end, prompting speculation about potential successors from within the Trump administration.
Judge orders Massachusetts sheriff to hand ICE detainee records to ACLU
A Massachusetts court ordered the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Office to release anonymized health records of immigrant detainees to the ACLU following a dispute over public records access.
Iowa Republican Zach Lahn confronts curiosity, and concerns, in outsider bid for governor
Iowa Republican Zach Lahn, a political newcomer who won the GOP gubernatorial primary against the Trump-endorsed candidate, faces questions from voters about his background and policy positions ahead of the general election.
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 false electoral certificate for Trump in 2020, citing insufficient evidence of intent to deceive government officials.
Where big spending won – and lost – in the Illinois primary
Illinois Democrats selected five new congressional nominees in Tuesday’s primary after an unusually expensive campaign season totaling roughly $125 million in spending across five competitive races for open seats.
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UK diesel prices top £2 a litre for first time, RAC says
UK diesel prices have exceeded £2 per litre for the first time, according to the RAC motoring group, while petrol prices also continue climbing amid global supply disruptions.
Chick-fil-A wants to stay a family business even as it expands in the U.S. and abroad
Chick-fil-A’s CEO Andrew Cathy says the chain remains committed to staying family-owned while expanding internationally and maintaining its emphasis on human hospitality over technology-driven solutions.
From hotel suites to virtual reality, museums turn to licensing deals as costs rise
Museums are increasingly licensing their collections and brands for products ranging from hotel suites to virtual reality experiences, helping offset funding cuts and rising operational costs.
Average five-year mortgage rate hits 6% for first time in three years
The average five-year fixed mortgage rate has reached 6% for the first time in three years, driven by rising global economic uncertainty and higher government borrowing costs.
Why are data centres such a big deal in Scotland?
Scotland faces a surge in proposals for massive AI-powered data centres, with plans for at least 23 hyperscale facilities that could bring significant investment and jobs but raise concerns about energy consumption, environmental impact, and community disruption.
Lidl GB’s sales soar by over 10%, helped by price cuts and Deluxe range
Lidl GB’s sales surged 10% to £13bn, driven by price cuts and growing demand for its Deluxe premium range as shoppers seek value amid food inflation.
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BGP hijack infecting networks caused by a comedy of errors that’s not funny at all
Attackers hijacked internet routing to distribute malware through a hosting provider’s lax security, exploiting weaknesses in BGP configuration and certificate issuance to target cloud management software used by data centers.
I rented a car, and within hours, my driver’s license was for sale
A major data breach exposed over 153 million driver’s licenses within hours of scanning at car rental companies, with the FBI investigating a dark web ID theft service called Nexus.
VMware migration reduces Tottenham Hotspur’s licensing fees by 85 percent
Tottenham Hotspur reduced VMware licensing fees by over 85 percent after migrating to HPE’s Morpheus VM Essentials and related solutions, citing cost savings and concerns about Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware.
Confused about which VPN is right, US senator asks the NSA for guidance
A US senator is requesting the NSA provide public guidance on selecting virtual private networks to protect Americans from foreign surveillance, citing confusion over technical options and limitations.
Once popular for attacking AI, ASCII smuggling is embraced by spammers
Spammers have increasingly adopted ASCII smuggling, a technique using invisible Unicode characters to evade email filters, with Microsoft detecting over 2.5 million instances by mid-February.
Four groups caught using the same Chrome and Windows exploit kit
A weaponized exploit kit targeting Chrome and Windows vulnerabilities is being used by at least four hacking groups, some with Chinese government ties, according to security researchers.
Why Europe has been absent from the great AI safety debate
Europe’s limited presence in AI safety debates stems from its lack of major AI companies, forcing the continent to choose between adopting US and Chinese technology or developing its own capabilities.
Uber ordered to pay $40m over death of woman ejected by driver on freeway
An arbitrator ordered Uber to pay $40 million to the parents of a 23-year-old woman killed after a driver ejected her from his vehicle on a California freeway in August 2023.
The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
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Tesla Full Self Driving Unsupervised Soon? And Further Conversations with Ara (the Grok AI Bot)
Tesla’s Full Self Driving V14 demonstrates significant improvements in autonomous driving capabilities, with speculation about unsupervised FSD becoming available in version 15 later this year or early next year.
Calls to Overhaul the UN Security Council Gain New Momentum
Kyrgyzstan’s president calls for UN Security Council expansion to diminish Western influence, aligning with China’s position ahead of the nation’s two-year council term beginning later this year.
Global Gas Squeeze Could Last Through Next Summer
Global natural gas supplies are expected to remain constrained until next summer, potentially causing sustained demand destruction and elevated prices across Europe and Asia, according to industry analysts.
Elon Musk A No-Show At Tesla Semi Event Because…
Tesla CEO Elon Musk appeared via pre-recorded video rather than in person at the opening of Tesla’s Semi factory in Nevada last week, amid multiple concurrent developments involving the company and Musk himself.
Volvo’s Electric Trucks Win International Truck of the Year 2027 at IAA
Volvo Trucks’ new generation of battery-electric heavy-duty trucks has won International Truck of the Year 2027, marking the company’s eighth award win and representing a significant expansion into longer-distance freight applications.
CATL Unveils TECTRANS II Battery Platform at IAA Transport Show
Chinese battery maker CATL unveiled the TECTRANS II modular battery platform for commercial vehicles, offering up to 1,000 kilometers of range and megawatt-level charging for heavy-duty trucks.
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Tap water no longer drinkable in Norwegian village as climate-related thawing releases heavy metals
A Norwegian village where temperatures are rising five to seven times faster than the global average has banned tap water due to heavy metal contamination linked to thawing permafrost.
Q&A: Why a pivotal IPCC meeting in Ethiopia ended in ‘profound disappointment’
Nations failed for the sixth time to agree on a timeline for publishing the IPCC’s seventh assessment report, with divisions between countries seeking alignment with a 2028 UN climate stocktake and those advocating for later publication dates.
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A leading school shootings researcher says he was wrong
A leading school violence researcher publicly reversed decades of assumptions about preventing school shootings, shifting focus from school climate improvements to media coverage and perpetrator publicity.
Several US schools to install pepper-spraying drones to respond to school shootings
Multiple U.S. schools are installing pepper-spraying drones developed by Campus Guardian Angel to respond to active shooter situations, a technology approach inspired by military applications in Ukraine.
UK’s first ‘super-university’, merging Greenwich and Kent, to launch in September
The Universities of Greenwich and Kent are merging to form the UK’s first “super-university” launching in September, with over 50,000 students across four campuses.
From the Feds on Down, School Funding Is Uncertain. What to Know
School districts nationwide face unprecedented budgeting uncertainty due to federal funding volatility, declining enrollment, and shifting state and local revenue sources, complicating planning for the upcoming school year.
Schools Brace for Growing Backlash to Classroom Screen Time
School districts nationwide are preparing for increased parental pushback against classroom screen time, with leaders implementing technology audits and enhanced parent communication strategies for the coming school year.
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