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Songs created by AI banned from Australia’s music charts
Australia’s music charts have banned songs that are largely or wholly created by artificial intelligence, requiring all releases to be substantially human-made starting this week.
A women’s shelter for refugees in Poland fights for survival as anti-Ukrainian sentiment rises
A women’s shelter in Poland supporting Ukrainian refugees faces funding cuts and growing anti-Ukrainian sentiment as war fatigue sets in, threatening its ability to serve vulnerable displaced women and children.
World shares mostly gain and oil prices slip as the US raises pressure on Iran
Global stocks mostly gained Tuesday as oil prices fell following new U.S. sanctions on Iran announced by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, with potential market-moving events expected later in the week.
DHS conducted far-reaching surveillance during Minnesota ICE surge, court documents show
Department of Homeland Security surveillance of churches and community spaces during a Minnesota immigration enforcement operation last winter has prompted civil liberties concerns and comparisons to past FBI abuses.
At least 25% of former NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 had CTE, study finds
A new study finds that at least 25% of former NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 had CTE, a degenerative brain disease linked to repeated head impacts.
Kids with brain injuries thrive at this camp. But federal research funding is in flux
Camp Cranium in Pennsylvania serves children with brain injuries through recreational activities, but federal research funding and CDC staffing changes threaten long-term prevention and tracking efforts.
Spokane wildfire evacuees return home, but it’s ‘still a hazmat situation’
Evacuees in Spokane return to burn zones weeks after wildfires destroyed over 900 structures, but officials warn toxic debris removal and contamination risks remain significant challenges ahead.
He was waiting for his son to return from the USS Lincoln. Then Border Patrol arrested him
A Florida handyman with a valid work permit was arrested by immigration authorities while his son served on the USS Abraham Lincoln, raising concerns about the Trump administration’s enforcement of immigration protections for military families.
3-year college degrees grow more popular in the US, saving time and cash. But critics aren’t sold
Three-year college degree programs are expanding across the U.S., offering cost savings and faster entry into the workforce, though critics worry about reduced coursework quality and graduate school compatibility.
In candid interviews, National Guard members speak out about D.C. deployment
National Guard members deployed to Washington, D.C., for over a year speak candidly about concerns regarding the deployment’s justification, cost, and impact on the military’s reputation.
Washington, D.C.’s first IndyCar race packed the National Mall
Washington, D.C. hosted its first-ever IndyCar street race on Aug. 23, 2026, with Kyle Kirkwood winning the Freedom 250 Grand Prix as tens of thousands packed the National Mall.
Zambia elections: Courts sealed as election petition deadline looms
Zambian courts have been sealed off as the deadline for filing an election petition approaches, preventing opposition candidate Brian Mundubile from challenging the presidential election result.
Russia’s second-biggest online retailer Ozon targeted in Ukrainian strikes
Ukraine struck warehouses of Ozon, Russia’s second-largest online retailer, across multiple southern regions, causing fires and injuries. The attacks follow weeks of Ukrainian strikes on competitor Wildberries.
Preservationists are working to extend the life of a rare Revolutionary War ‘witness tree’
Preservationists are working to save a live oak tree that survived the 1781 Battle of Eutaw Springs in South Carolina, using modern arborist techniques to remove damaging support cables installed decades ago.
Kenya: Four arrested over suspected poisoning of elephants
Four people have been arrested in Kenya over the suspected poisoning of at least 18 elephants in Amboseli National Park over the past two months using illegally sprayed pesticides.
Distracted Italian pedestrians who cross road while on phone could be fined under new code
Italy’s transport ministry is targeting pedestrians who use phones while crossing roads under updated highway code provisions carrying fines of €75 or more.
New Zealand moves to ban children under 16 from social media
New Zealand plans to ban social media use for children under 16, with platforms facing fines up to 10% of global revenue for non-compliance. However, coalition partners oppose the bill, making its passage uncertain.
French police accused of rising use of violence to stop Channel crossings
A French NGO reports French police violence against Channel crossing migrants has surged this year, with over 2,700 reported incidents as enforcement efforts intensify under a UK-funded agreement.
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