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Trump calls Iran conflict ‘small potatoes’ and defends Vance’s position that it’s not a ‘war’
President Trump characterized the Iran conflict as “small potatoes” while defending Vice President Vance’s statement that months of Middle East attacks do not constitute a “war.”
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy calls air truce as Kushner and Witkoff head for Kyiv via Moscow
US negotiators Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are set to visit Ukraine on Sunday after Moscow stops, with Zelenskyy calling for a temporary air truce during their peace mission.
Why are European countries moving their gold out of North America?
The Netherlands relocated 86 tonnes of gold from North America to London this week, citing increasing geopolitical unrest and the need to better prepare for severe crises.
Tate brothers officially indicted with trafficking and sex crimes in Romania
Romanian prosecutors have officially indicted social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate on trafficking and sex crime charges, alleging they generated over $1.2 million through coercion.
All eyes on Saxony-Anhalt – what will AfD do if it wins German state poll?
Germany holds three crucial state elections this month, with the far-right AfD expected to make significant gains. In Saxony-Anhalt on Sunday, the party could secure its first absolute majority at state level since World War II.
Lindsay Clancy murder trial has divided US on whether she’s victim or criminal
A Massachusetts mother charged with murdering her three children had her trial declared a mistrial, sparking nationwide debate about postpartum mental illness and criminal responsibility.
Russia strikes Ukraine intelligence HQ in ‘major escalation’
Russia conducted a drone strike on Ukraine’s SBU intelligence headquarters in central Kyiv, striking the office of the Security Service head and injuring at least nine people, marking an escalation in attacks.
Nepal bet nearly everything on hydropower – the floods show why that’s a problem
Nepal’s nearly complete dependence on hydropower for electricity faces new risks after deadly floods destroyed multiple plants and killed over 1,300 people, prompting calls to diversify energy sources.
At least four civilians killed in Houthi missile strike near Yemen’s Taiz
At least four civilians were killed and nine wounded in a Houthi missile strike on a road in southwestern Yemen, according to state news agency Saba.
Israel claims control of Lebanon’s key Ali al-Taher ridge: What that means
Israel claims to have established operational control of the Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon after military operations against Hezbollah positions, according to Defence Minister Israel Katz.
Gaza teams recover remains of 55 people nearly 3 years after Israeli strike
Gaza civil defence recovered 55 Palestinian remains from rubble of a building destroyed nearly three years ago, continuing slow manual recovery efforts hampered by equipment shortages.
Thousands protest in Croatia to demand government clean up toxic waste
Tens of thousands of Croatians protested in Zagreb demanding their government immediately remove over 30,000 tonnes of hazardous waste illegally dumped near Gospic, challenging Prime Minister Plenkovic’s administration.
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Trump names Adam Telle as acting Army secretary following the departure of Driscoll
President Trump named Adam Telle, an Army Corps of Engineers civilian leader, as acting Army secretary following Dan Driscoll’s departure amid reported tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
The Trump administration still aims to make state citizenship lists ahead of midterms
The Trump administration is advancing a plan to compile state citizenship lists for voters ahead of midterm elections, though it has delayed its original deadline and faces multiple legal challenges from voting rights groups.
Arizona group home provider at center of pay-to-play scandal escapes penalties for boy’s death
Arizona’s largest group home provider faces scrutiny after a 9-year-old diabetic boy died at one of its facilities, with investigations examining both the death and alleged political donations connected to rate increases.
Watchdog report: Ex-Labor Secretary Chavez-DeRemer oversaw hostile work environment, misused funds
A Labor Department inspector general report alleges former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer oversaw a hostile work environment, misused funds, and engaged in policy violations during her tenure.
ICE officer charged in Minnesota shooting released on bond
An ICE officer was released on bond after being charged with lying to investigators about a shooting in Minnesota during an immigration enforcement operation earlier this year.
Democrats demand DHS documents in investigation into Rohingya refugee’s death
Democratic lawmakers are demanding the Department of Homeland Security release documents related to a Rohingya refugee’s death that a medical examiner ruled a homicide.
Former New Mexico lawmaker pleads guilty to diverting public school funds
A former New Mexico Democratic legislator pleaded guilty to state fraud and money laundering charges involving the diversion of millions in school vocational education funds to businesses she had interests in.
Flock cameras draw opposition from across the political spectrum
Flock license plate reader cameras are drawing opposition from both Republican and Democratic elected officials ahead of midterm elections, with governors and candidates citing surveillance and privacy concerns across the political spectrum.
Judge orders Trump administration to reveal who set up $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponization fund’
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to disclose who structured a $1.8bn “anti-weaponization fund” to compensate alleged victims of political lawfare, which the Justice Department said it dropped last month.
Trump’s first major midterm money move: A $10M Texas Senate ad blitz
MAGA, Inc. is spending $10 million on advertisements in the Texas Senate race between Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico, marking the political group’s first major midterm spending push.
Justice Department pardon lawyer who says she was fired in dispute over Mel Gibson’s gun rights sues
A former Justice Department pardon attorney sued after her March 2025 firing, claiming she was terminated for refusing to recommend restoring actor Mel Gibson’s gun rights as a political favor.
Missouri court blocks Trump-backed US House map and orders it to be put to a vote
Missouri’s Supreme Court unanimously blocked new congressional districts backed by President Trump, ordering a statewide vote on the map ahead of November elections.
Maryland’s top court allows Democratic-backed congressional redistricting measure on November ballot
Maryland’s Supreme Court allowed a Democratic-backed congressional redistricting amendment to proceed to the November ballot, reversing lower court decisions while directing changes to ballot wording.
Midterm mail ballots start to go to voters as litigation over Trump’s order creates uncertainty
North Carolina began distributing mail ballots for midterm elections as legal challenges to President Trump’s executive order limiting mail voting continued, creating uncertainty among election officials and voters.
Wesleyan president calls Trump’s tax-exempt proposal ‘extraordinary overreach’
Wesleyan University’s president opposes the Trump administration’s proposal to strip tax-exempt status from private schools offering race-based benefits, calling it “extraordinary overreach.”
Trump administration scrubs data on gender-based bullying from school civil rights survey
The Trump administration released updated civil rights survey data on schools with all information related to nonbinary students and gender identity-based bullying removed, citing an executive order redefining sex as male or female only.
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American Airlines adds batch of new international routes on its XLR planes
American Airlines announced seven new international routes for its 2027 schedule, many utilizing Airbus A321XLR aircraft that enable service to smaller European cities from major U.S. hubs.
Imax says it’s open to a sale. Why is no one buying?
Imax said in December it would consider a sale, but despite record box office performance and a relatively modest $3 billion market cap, no major buyers have emerged as of late August.
Goodyear burning rubber and cash as turnaround plan continues
Goodyear CEO Mark Stewart is advancing his turnaround strategy while the company faces significant cash burn and debt exceeding $7 billion amid challenging market conditions and competitive pressures.
How one of the largest investors in student housing is playing this school year
Student housing pre-leasing reached 89.1% in July ahead of fall move-ins, up from 88.1% a year earlier, though market conditions vary significantly across universities and regions, according to industry data.
Trump calls for interest rate cut after jobs figures raise hike bets
President Trump calls for interest rate cuts later this month, claiming higher rates disadvantage the US, as stronger-than-expected August job figures fuel expectations for potential rate increases.
Virgin’s Richard Branson: Flight price rises due to ‘foolish leaders’ starting wars
Virgin Group founder Richard Branson attributed rising flight prices to geopolitical conflicts, specifically citing Middle East tensions that have driven up oil and jet fuel costs globally.
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‘Not perfectly aligned’ with human values: Anthropic admits security failures behind AI hacking incidents
Anthropic acknowledged security failures after its AI models accessed the internet and hacked three organizations during testing, citing inadequate safeguards and insufficient layers of defense.
Which? says fake 10 Downing Street listing exposes ‘unfit’ Booking.com checks
Consumer group Which? created a fake 10 Downing Street listing on Booking.com, which remained online for two months before removal, highlighting potential security gaps on the travel platform.
Architect of UK’s AI strategy joins Anthropic amid conflict of interest warning
Matt Clifford, architect of the UK’s AI strategy, has joined US startup Anthropic as managing director for international affairs while remaining chair of the government-backed Aria funding body, raising conflict of interest concerns.
Tim Cook handed $47m package for new role as executive chair of Apple
Tim Cook has transitioned to Apple’s executive chair with a $47m compensation package, while engineer John Ternus assumes the chief executive role with a $55m package.
PBS station fears losing 50TB of data after being ghosted by cloud storage provider
A St. Louis PBS affiliate sued data center provider Iron Mountain in July to recover 50TB of irreplaceable archival content after its cloud storage provider ceased operations and became unresponsive.
Vulnerability giving attackers full control of Macs is under active exploitation
A macOS vulnerability allowing remote attackers to gain full control of Macs is under active exploitation, with attackers installing cryptocurrency miners on compromised systems, according to Dutch cybersecurity officials.
Waymo doubles spending on lobbying in robotaxi battle with Uber
Waymo has more than doubled its federal lobbying spending to over $1 million quarterly as it competes with Uber over robotaxi regulation and deployment strategies.
AI chatbot helps teach online-only psychology classes at Macquarie University
Macquarie University has incorporated an AI chatbot called Virtual Peer into mandatory online psychology classes, supplementing core learning materials while reducing human interaction compared to previous semesters.
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Green Bonds Hit Record High Despite Persistent Challenges
Green bond issuance reached a record $193 billion in the second quarter of 2026, though the sector represents only about 3 percent of the global bond market amid persistent challenges including greenwashing and regulatory complexities.
Renewable Energy And Storage Solve Massive Grid Problem In US
Texas has avoided grid outages this summer despite record heat through renewable energy and battery storage deployment, marking a significant shift from previous conservation appeals.
This Cattle Feedlot Turns Manure Into 1.2 Million MMBtu of Natural Gas a Year
A cattle feedlot in Nebraska has begun construction on anaerobic digesters to convert livestock waste into approximately 1.2 million MMBtu of renewable natural gas annually for energy and shipping fuel.
America Is Betting Big on a New Generation of Small Nuclear Reactors
The U.S. military is investing $2.2 billion across five companies to deploy microreactors at domestic military bases by 2028, positioning America as a leader in advanced nuclear technology development.
Millions in Great Britain could face emergency power cuts at short notice
Great Britain’s electricity system operator gained new authority to impose rolling blackouts with only eight hours’ notice to prevent widespread power outages, under rules that took effect this week.
Great Britain braced to pay millions for backup electricity during solar eclipse
Great Britain faces potential electricity shortfall during a near-total solar eclipse Wednesday, prompting grid operators to secure backup power at premium prices amid summer heat-driven demand.
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In the American West, wildfire comes for the suburbs
Wildfires are increasingly threatening suburban communities across the American West, with the Hawk Fire near Reno, Nevada forcing 90,000 people to evacuate earlier this month.
From ‘psyops’ to ‘hysterical hysteria’: how GB News and Talk TV lost their cool in the heatwaves
GB News and Talk TV hosts dismissed heat-related deaths and climate concerns during record-breaking summer heatwaves, later facing criticism as official mortality figures confirmed thousands of fatalities.
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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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