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Israel is building a miles-long earthen barrier inside Gaza, entrenching its division
Israel is constructing a miles-long earthen barrier across Gaza, separating territory it controls from the rest of the enclave and raising Palestinian concerns that a temporary ceasefire line is becoming permanent.
2,000 volunteers join a painstaking effort to restore massive skeleton of prehistoric predator
Over 2,000 volunteers are helping Polish scientists restore the skeleton of a Mastodonsaurus, a massive prehistoric amphibian from 240 million years ago, in a public project at Warsaw’s Copernicus Science Centre.
ADHD looks different in women and poses unique health risks
ADHD often goes undiagnosed in women because symptoms manifest differently than in boys, leading to years of misdiagnosis and increased health risks including earlier mortality.
Americans rewire their grocery shopping routines while digesting the biggest price jump in 50 years
Americans are changing shopping habits due to the largest grocery price increase in 50 years, with food costs up 33% since 2019. Consumers now use coupons, comparison shop, and buy cheaper alternatives as inflation strains household budgets.
America In Focus: New tariffs, soaring gas, mortgages and a down week for Wall Street
The U.S. economy faces mounting pressures from new tariffs, rising gas prices above $4 per gallon, and elevated mortgage rates, while jobless claims hit a 57-year low.
Biden ghostwriter tapes to be released
Former President Biden will not appeal a court ruling allowing release of tapes and transcripts from his 2017 ghostwriter interviews, ending a legal battle with the Heritage Foundation.
Teen who singer D4vd is accused of killing had multiple abortions, texts reveal
Text messages shown at a hearing reveal a 14-year-old accused murder victim had multiple abortions, prosecutors say, in a case against singer D4vd who faces charges including murder and sexual abuse of a minor.
Trump takes swipes at press during White House Correspondents’ Dinner
President Trump attended a rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, delivering a speech that mixed lighter moments with criticism of the media as “fake news” and accusations of “Trump Derangement Syndrome.”
Iran accuses Ukraine of deadly attack on Caspian commercial vessel
Iran accused Ukraine of attacking a commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea on Saturday, killing one sailor and injuring another, summoning Kyiv’s envoy to protest the incident.
Israel arrests nine at Tel Aviv protest against West Bank settler violence
Israeli police arrested nine people at a Tel Aviv demonstration organized by left-wing groups protesting settler violence in the occupied West Bank on Saturday.
Can Zimbabwe’s mineral ambitions benefit smaller producers?
Zimbabwe is restricting unprocessed mineral exports to build domestic processing industries, but smaller miners worry they lack the capital and infrastructure to participate in the transformation.
Left-wing Democrats are riding high – but can they lure back swing voters?
Left-wing Democrats in Michigan are rallying behind progressive Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, but party divisions persist over whether such candidates can win back working-class swing voters who shifted to Trump.
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A defiant Trump imposes replacement tariffs on biggest U.S. trading partners
President Trump imposed new tariffs on major trading partners after the Supreme Court blocked his preferred legal approach, demonstrating continued commitment to the trade policy despite public disapproval.
Trump says the US will investigate EU trade practices, claiming the bloc unfairly fined tech giants
President Trump announced a formal investigation into EU trade practices, claiming the bloc unfairly fined U.S. tech companies including Google, Apple, and Meta billions of dollars.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer endorses Haley Stevens in Democratic US Senate primary
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer endorsed Rep. Haley Stevens in a competitive Democratic Senate primary against progressive challenger Abdul El-Sayed, giving Stevens a boost before early voting begins.
Trump administration admits grants for clean energy were canceled based on politics
The Trump administration acknowledged in court documents that it canceled $7.6 billion in clean energy grants based on the political identity of states that voted for Democrat Kamala Harris in 2024.
Airstrikes have paused and talks are pressing forward. But can the US and Iran take the off-ramp?
The U.S. military has paused airstrikes on Iran after nearly two weeks of bombing, while diplomatic efforts accelerate to prevent full-scale conflict. Both nations are exploring negotiations centered on reopening the Strait of Hormuz with new shipping arrangements.
Trump revives old tropes as he pushes warnings of ‘communist menace’
President Trump has revived Cold War-era rhetoric warning of a communist menace, citing recent electoral success by candidates identifying as democratic socialists, though critics and supporters debate the accuracy of the characterization.
‘We’re human beings’: Haitians in the US fear family separation and deportation to violence
Over 330,000 Haitian immigrants face loss of temporary protected status under the Trump administration, with concerns about family separation and deportation to an unsafe country.
Republicans head home for the summer after a string of losses in Congress
House Republicans passed war spending and military budgets before recess, but faced embarrassment when four GOP dissident lawmakers joined Democrats to pass a war powers resolution opposing Iran operations.
What’s behind Maga influencer Laura Loomer’s about-face on Ukraine?
MAGA influencer Laura Loomer, who has promoted Russian talking points to millions of followers, announced a shift in stance after visiting Kyiv, saying she had been misled by Russian propaganda about Ukraine’s war.
‘I’m over the moon’: New York’s small business owners rejoice as Mamdani cuts red tape
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced 50 policy changes aimed at reducing regulatory burdens on small businesses, including eliminating redundant permits and expanding a city assistance program.
Small businesses file lawsuits against Trump’s new sweeping tariffs
Small businesses filed lawsuits challenging Trump’s new tariffs on 60 trading partners, arguing the administration failed to adequately establish its case under trade law.
More than 1 million children lost access to food benefits after Trump bill passed
More than 1 million children have lost access to federal food assistance benefits since Congress approved the One Big Beautiful Bill Act in July 2025, according to a report from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.
Next stop, Trump Station? Administration wants to rename New York’s Penn Station
The Trump administration is urging Congress to rename Pennsylvania Station during its $8 billion redesign, with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy previously suggesting “Trump Station” as a possibility.
Sons of man shot and killed by ICE in Houston demand accountability at congressional hearing
Two sons of a man killed by ICE in Houston testified at a congressional hearing, demanding accountability and a transparent investigation into their father’s death.
This desert oasis is a biological wonderland. Trump’s border wall threatens to destroy it
A planned second border wall section at Quitobaquito Springs in Arizona threatens rare species found nowhere else on Earth and a sacred Indigenous site, prompting urgent wildlife rescue efforts.
Two small American businesses sue Trump administration over new tariffs
Two small U.S. businesses have sued the Trump administration over newly announced tariffs affecting more than 80 countries, arguing the duties exceed presidential authority under trade law.
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China’s Geely to make EVs at Ford plant in Spain under new joint venture
China’s Geely will manufacture electric vehicles at Ford’s Valencia, Spain facility through a new joint venture, with production beginning in 2028 under a 66%-34% ownership split.
How the Bab al-Mandab blockade threat helped push oil back above $100
Houthi militia threats to Saudi oil exports through the Bab al-Mandab strait pushed Brent crude above $100 a barrel, raising concerns about further price increases amid broader Middle East tensions.
Trump’s latest tariffs put UK at disadvantage to EU, say experts
Trump’s latest tariffs reduce EU duties to 10% while maintaining UK rates unchanged, putting British businesses at a disadvantage in unspecified sectors despite equivalent headline rates, experts say.
New North Sea oil drilling faces delay after gear accidentally dropped in sea
Production at Britain’s largest undeveloped oil and gasfield faces delays following equipment accidentally dropped in the North Sea, pushing potential output into 2027.
Primark cuts prices as it feels pressure from Shein and Temu
Primark announced price cuts on hundreds of clothing items as it faces intensifying competition from Chinese online retailers Shein and Temu, which offer significantly cheaper alternatives to traditional fast-fashion stores.
The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil
Coffee prices across the UK have surged past £4 per cup, reflecting a complex mix of climate disasters, geopolitical tensions, tariffs, and shifting consumer preferences in the global coffee market.
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Now, defenders are embracing the prompt injection, too
Security researchers have developed a defensive technique called context bombing that embeds prompt injections into stored secrets to force attacking AI agents to shut down before causing harm.
The US government warns that Russia state hackers are coming after your router
The U.S. government has warned residential router users to secure their devices against Russian state-sponsored hackers who are compromising them for use in attacks on critical infrastructure organizations.
Windows 0-day drops the same day Microsoft releases record number of patches
A researcher published exploit code targeting a Windows vulnerability that allows low-privilege accounts to compromise administrator accounts, prompting Microsoft to investigate amid record patch releases.
Sheetz is quitting VMware, migrating 11,000 virtual machines
Convenience store chain Sheetz is migrating approximately 11,000 virtual machines from VMware to StorMagic’s platform across its 838 locations, citing concerns about Broadcom’s pricing changes and subscription requirements.
How AI may drive union-resistant tech workers to the bargaining table
Tech workers are increasingly unionizing amid AI-driven layoffs and workplace surveillance, breaking the industry’s decades-long resistance to labor organizing as job security concerns mount.
Why are OpenAI and Anthropic cheering on regulation in Australia? The answer has global reach
OpenAI and Anthropic have publicly supported Australia’s new artificial intelligence regulations, a stance that may benefit their upcoming public market listings and competitive positioning against Chinese rivals.
Headaches for Silicon Valley as China chips away at the US’s lead in the AI race
China’s AI startups, backed by government subsidies, release free or low-cost models that undercut expensive US competitors, while Silicon Valley workers take collective action against AI-driven layoffs.
TreeSize won’t renew perpetual-license support unless users subscribe
JAM Software has shifted TreeSize’s business model to require subscriptions for support and updates after perpetual license maintenance periods expire, citing economic conditions and citing security risks for older versions.
The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
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Why the Latest Oil Rally May Be Far From Over
Disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb are tightening global oil supplies, with prices rising $10 per barrel this week amid expectations that crude could surpass $100 per barrel.
Can an AI Black Box Be Trusted to Run a Nuclear Reactor?
China unveiled ADANES, an AI system designed to integrate artificial intelligence throughout the nuclear energy lifecycle, raising questions about safety and transparency in AI-controlled reactor operations.
CS PowerTech Launches Best In Class PV HJT Solar Cell Factory
CS PowerTech inaugurated its first phase of a heterojunction solar cell manufacturing facility in Jeffersonville, Indiana, expected to produce over 6 GWp annually and support more than 1,200 jobs.
Despite Trump, Solar Power Is Rising And Coal Is Falling
A major Minnesota coal power plant is converting to solar energy and storage systems, exemplifying how renewable energy is displacing coal despite political efforts to revive the industry.
China Keeps Beating Renewable Targets And Missing Nuclear Ones
China has consistently exceeded its renewable energy targets while missing nuclear capacity goals, with wind and solar additions vastly outpacing nuclear construction despite strong state support for both technologies.
UCLA Scientists Turn Plastic Waste Into Pure Hydrogen Fuel
UCLA researchers have developed a method to convert plastic waste into pure hydrogen fuel through a process called Alkaline Thermal Treatment, offering a potential solution to both waste accumulation and clean energy production.
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Poultry sector growth plan risks UK national security, campaigners warn
Environmental campaigners warn that the government’s poultry sector growth plan risks national security, arguing intensive farming is unsustainable and dependent on imported animal feed.
French Polynesia objects to an American seabed mining plan made without its input
French Polynesia’s government plans to challenge an American startup’s seabed mining proposal in international waters adjacent to its maritime territory, citing lack of meaningful consultation.
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Under a new federal rule, colleges must leave grads better off or lose financial aid
The federal government launched a new earnings-based accountability test requiring college programs to show graduates earn more than high school graduates or risk losing federal student loan funding.
Three arrested in fraud investigation at University of Greater Manchester
Three people arrested in fraud investigation at University of Greater Manchester over allegations involving more than £1m in fraudulent activity, money laundering, and bribery.
In private call, Education Dept. tried, but failed, to reassure disability advocates
The Education Department plans to transfer special education oversight to the Department of Health and Human Services, prompting disability advocates to express concerns about potential impacts on federal protections and implementation.
No internet, no screen time? FCC weighs cutting subsidy that lowers school internet bills
The Federal Communications Commission is reviewing the E-Rate program, which subsidizes internet access for schools and libraries. Educators warn that eliminating or reducing funding could force districts to cut services and staff to cover monthly connectivity costs.
‘Children were calling for their mummies’: UK pupils struggle in 40C-plus classrooms
UK schools struggle as temperatures exceed 40C during recent heatwaves, with pupils and staff experiencing heatstroke, nausea, and headaches while learning becomes nearly impossible.
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