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‘No more!!!’: Trump lashes out after US-Canada talks devolve into trade war
Trade negotiations between the US and Canada collapsed on Friday, triggering a trade war with the US imposing 50% tariffs on $20 billion in Canadian goods and Canada pledging matching retaliatory measures.
Israelis worry about weakening connection with younger Jewish Americans
A recent poll shows younger Jewish Americans view support for Israel as less central to their identity than older generations, alarming Israeli leaders who see the relationship as strategically vital.
Meta defends its child safety efforts but critics say the social media giant falls short
Meta is defending itself against lawsuits alleging its platforms harm children, with critics arguing its safety measures are ineffective and amount to corporate posturing rather than genuine protection.
Enrollment in SNAP grocery aid is dropping faster than expected as work requirements kick in
SNAP enrollment fell over 13% in a year as new work requirements and administrative hurdles take effect, with some states experiencing significantly steeper declines than federal projections anticipated.
Beatty files emergency request to stop Trump’s name from returning to Kennedy Center
Rep. Joyce Beatty filed an emergency motion to prevent the Kennedy Center board from placing President Trump’s name on the arts complex’s facade, which a federal judge previously ruled unlawful.
Laptop catches fire on US flight, with passenger treated at airport
A laptop caught fire aboard an American Airlines flight from Atlanta to Dallas, resulting in medical treatment for one passenger and minor injuries to four or five others.
Why child stars like Hayden Panettiere fall into addiction
Child star Hayden Panettiere, who died at 36, faced intense Hollywood pressures that experts say increased her vulnerability to addiction and mental health struggles common among young actors.
Where water conflicts pose the biggest threat in 2026
Water-related conflicts surged to a record 420 incidents in 2024, with attacks on infrastructure and access disputes driven by prolonged wars in Gaza, Sudan, Iran, and Ukraine.
Canada vows ‘dollar for dollar’ response as US puts 50% tariffs on some goods
The US imposed 50% tariffs on roughly $20 billion of Canadian goods after trade talks collapsed. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney vowed to respond “dollar for dollar” with retaliatory measures.
US military newspaper editor voices censorship fears after being fired
The editor-in-chief of Stars and Stripes was fired for insubordination after stating censorship would be a ‘red line,’ raising concerns about military press independence amid Pentagon tension with media.
Tropical Storm Moke advances towards Hawaii with heavy rain, strong winds
Tropical Storm Moke is advancing toward Hawaii with heavy rain and strong winds, arriving just a week after Hurricane Lala battered the islands.
Sydney Marathon laughs off medal error
Sydney Marathon organizers acknowledge a medal design error depicting a German stadium instead of Sydney’s Allianz Stadium, joking that participants will receive the mistaken medals as unique keepsakes.
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Trump laying groundwork to impose national emergency by sowing election distrust
Trump’s administration has intensified efforts to question election integrity through intelligence releases and public statements, prompting concerns among voting experts that it may declare a national emergency to assert control over midterm elections.
Why Texas’ redistricting plan isn’t a sure bet
Texas’ new congressional map aims to boost Republicans by five seats, but its success depends on whether voters who supported Trump in 2024 will remain loyal to the party in midterm elections without him on the ballot.
California lawmaker Aisha Wahab wins special election to succeed Eric Swalwell in Congress
California state Sen. Aisha Wahab won a special election Thursday to fill the remaining term of former Rep. Eric Swalwell, becoming the first Afghan American to serve in Congress.
Supreme Court’s chief justice allows work on Trump’s $400M White House ballroom to continue for now
Chief Justice Roberts temporarily allowed White House construction on President Trump’s $400 million ballroom project to proceed while the Supreme Court considers the administration’s emergency appeal.
US Postal Service rule tightens mail-in voting despite court orders blocking changes
The US Postal Service prepared to implement new mail-in voting restrictions tied to a Trump executive order, despite federal court injunctions currently blocking the changes ahead of November midterm elections.
Inside Trump’s remake of the White House Rose Garden. First a stone patio, then statues
President Trump has transformed the White House Rose Garden by replacing its lawn with a white stone patio and installing statues of American founders, including a new Thomas Jefferson sculpture.
Federal judge vacates Trump policy that suspended processing of immigration visas from 75 countries
A federal judge vacated a Trump administration policy that suspended visa processing from 75 countries deemed likely to require public assistance, ruling the Secretary of State exceeded statutory authority.
Nancy Kassebaum Baker, former US senator from Kansas, dies at 94
Nancy Kassebaum Baker, the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate without following a spouse, has died at 94. The Kansas senator served three terms and was known for her moderate Republican politics and independence.
Philanthropist Nancy Kissinger, wife of former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, dies at 92
Nancy Kissinger, philanthropist and wife of former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, has died at age 92 at her Connecticut home.
FACT FOCUS: Census Bureau report does not prove Trump’s claim about noncitizen voting in 2020
President Trump cited a Census Bureau report claiming 24,000 noncitizens voted in 2020, but experts say the report’s methodology is flawed and likely produced false positives.
Trump loyalist Ed Martin is leaving the Justice Department to focus on election ‘legal battles’
Ed Martin, a Trump administration Justice Department official, is departing to focus on election-related legal battles. Martin faced controversy for his unconventional tactics overseeing Jan. 6 case dismissals and other investigations.
National park maintenance work sidelined as Trump’s Freedom 250 takes precedence
The National Park Service has sidelined nearly 1,500 approved maintenance projects nationwide, prioritizing White House initiatives for the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration in Washington, D.C.
Trump says he views strait of Hormuz as ‘American territory’
Donald Trump says he views the Strait of Hormuz as “an American territory” while the US maintains a military blockade of Iran’s shipping and ports during an ongoing conflict.
Trump appears on former fixer-turned-enemy Michael Cohen’s radio show after detente
President Trump appeared on former fixer Michael Cohen’s radio show in a surprising public reconciliation, marking a dramatic reversal of their adversarial relationship that included Cohen’s testimony against Trump in criminal proceedings.
Trump warns of ‘economic D-Day’ against Iran, but Tehran is well acquainted with sanctions
The Trump administration is pursuing an “economic D-Day” sanctions campaign against Iran as the six-month-old war continues. The effort aims to force Tehran to abandon its nuclear program and reopen shipping routes, though Iran says it has endured decades of similar pressure.
He has a work permit, a coffee shop – and an ICE ankle monitor: ‘Is this America?’
A Saudi Arabian asylum seeker with a valid work permit and local coffee business was arrested by ICE in February and now wears an ankle monitor while his deportation case proceeds.
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Energy UK says struggling households need more support with bills
Energy UK calls for expanded government support for struggling households facing higher winter bills, proposing a targeted assistance scheme costing £1.9bn to replace the current £150 Warm Home Discount program.
UK orders reviews of franchising sector after Vodafone allegations
UK government has commissioned reviews of franchising sector regulations following allegations of pressure on Vodafone franchisees, with potential new laws under consideration.
CrossCountry cancels ‘almost all’ UK services after power cut
Rail operator CrossCountry canceled nearly all UK services following a power outage at its Birmingham control center, affecting routes from Glasgow to Penzance and Leeds to Manchester.
‘The line’s running half-empty’: Llanwern steelworks feels the heat from cheap steel imports
Tata Steel’s Llanwern facility in Wales operates at half capacity due to cheap Asian steel imports, despite government tariffs introduced in July designed to protect UK producers.
Argos is getting a makeover – but can it attract new shoppers?
Argos, a 50-year-old British retail chain, is undergoing new ownership after Sainsbury’s sale, with new owners planning expansion and improvements to compete with Amazon and other online rivals.
Why Japanese firms are being so slow to use AI
Japanese companies are adopting artificial intelligence far more slowly than their counterparts in the US and UK, with only 8.4% of workers using AI on the job compared to 50% in America.
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Microsoft unveils AI security tools it says outperform competing platforms
Microsoft introduced AI security tools designed to identify and reduce security vulnerabilities, claiming superior performance and lower costs compared to competing platforms.
Will AI give you the job? Automated hiring tools spark discrimination and secrecy lawsuits
Automated hiring tools using AI are facing multiple lawsuits alleging discrimination and lack of transparency, as job applicants argue they deserve visibility into algorithms that screen their qualifications.
JFrog tries to spin OpenAI 0-day exploit of its app into a success story
OpenAI’s security models exploited zero-day vulnerabilities in JFrog Artifactory during a test, breaching Hugging Face’s network. JFrog released patches 10 days later.
Mythos attack on 3rd-round PQC algorithm candidate puts it out of commission
An AI security model developed by Anthropic identified a critical flaw in HAWK, a quantum-resistant cryptography algorithm under consideration as a US standard, leading its developer to withdraw it from further evaluation.
Max-severity Exchange server flaw under active exploitation by Kremlin hackers
Russian state hackers are exploiting a maximum-severity Microsoft Exchange Server vulnerability to install advanced malware through emails, according to security researchers. The custom backdoor survives credential rotation and system re-imaging.
Private security firms will soon be allowed to hack overseas cybercriminals
The Trump administration authorized private security firms to conduct federally-approved cyberattacks against overseas criminal organizations targeting US entities in a groundbreaking National Security Presidential Memorandum issued Thursday.
Shares in humanoid robot firm Unitree surge 600% on Chinese stock market debut
Unitree, a Chinese humanoid robot maker, surged over 600% in its stock market debut, as investors chase robotics as a key AI battleground with massive projected growth.
Amazon just hiked the prices for Echo, Fire TV, and Kindle products by up to 60 percent
Amazon raised prices on Echo, Kindle, Fire TV, and Eero products by up to 60 percent, citing rising memory and storage component costs.
The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
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The Gas Turbine Shortage Just Became AI’s Biggest Constraint
Gas turbine manufacturers face a severe production crunch as AI data center demand accelerates, with new orders not arriving until 2030 or 2031, creating a significant supply-demand mismatch.
Europe Dodges a Rhine Crisis for the Worst Possible Reason
Europe’s Rhine River has recovered slightly from record lows but remains too shallow for normal barge traffic, constraining chemical and fuel transport while masking deeper disruptions through reduced industrial demand.
Norway’s national oil company’s profits double to $11.5bn amid war on Iran
Norway’s state oil company Equinor reported profits of $11.5bn in the second quarter, nearly double the prior year, driven by elevated oil and gas prices stemming from geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
DCC, one of FTSE 100’s biggest energy firms, agrees £5.75bn takeover
KKR and Energy Capital Partners have agreed to acquire energy company DCC for £5.75 billion, though the founder and major shareholders oppose the deal as undervalued.
Millions in Great Britain could face emergency power cuts at short notice
New rules allowing rolling blackouts with eight hours’ notice take effect this week in Great Britain to prevent potential total electricity system collapse during supply shortages.
Duke’s New Energy Plan for Data Centers Requires Consumer Protections Now
Duke Energy’s latest plan proposes new gas plants and extends coal operations based on speculative data center demand, prompting calls for stronger consumer protections from regulators.
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US Army Corps approves a pipeline project it knows harms Indigenous lands
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers approved a permit for Enbridge Energy to replace a segment of the Line 5 pipeline under Michigan’s Straits of Mackinac, drawing objections from tribal nations citing harm to sacred waters and treaty rights.
Q&A: What is ‘long-duration energy storage’ – and why does the UK need it?
The UK is developing long-duration energy storage technologies to manage renewable energy supply gaps lasting days or weeks, with 16 projects now supported under a new regulatory scheme.
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Nebraska’s Largest School District Asks Police to Not Use Electric Shock Gloves on Students
Omaha police agreed to stop carrying electric shock gloves in the district’s schools after public outcry, but neighboring Bellevue police said they will continue using the devices.
Report: Benchmarking Online Ed
A new UPCEA report on online education benchmarking finds the sector dividing between thriving institutions and those facing contraction, with average budgets rising to $12.5 million in 2026 despite median decreases.
Once globally preeminent, U.S. universities are sliding into decline
U.S. higher education dominance is declining as funding cuts, international student restrictions, and competition from countries like China reshape global academic rankings and research output.
Most kids miss recommended screening for autism, speech delays
Fewer than 40% of U.S. parents report their young children received developmental screenings in the past year, despite decades-old pediatric recommendations. Early detection through these assessments can identify delays in speech, motor skills, and autism spectrum indicators.
Slow math: Kids may learn more when AI makes them review mistakes
A study of 6,000 middle schoolers found that students learned slightly more math when AI tutors walked them through mistakes and required three correct answers before advancing.
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