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There’s a global pandemic treaty that’s signed — and in ‘limbo.’ What’s the holdup?
A WHO pandemic treaty adopted in May 2025 remains in limbo as countries struggle to finalize details on pathogen data sharing and vaccine equity, with negotiations continuing toward a May 2027 deadline.
Nepal’s PM says flash flood was ‘warning to world’ as he scolds leaders at UN over climate change
Nepal’s prime minister told world leaders at the UN that last month’s devastating flood was a climate change warning, arguing that vulnerable nations shouldn’t bear financial burdens for crises they didn’t cause.
Jay-Z rape accuser formally withdraws allegation
A woman who accused Jay-Z of rape in a 2024 lawsuit has formally withdrawn her allegation, stating in a court declaration that her claims were entirely false and that she never met the rapper.
Tall, dark and hated: plan to renovate ‘Paris’s ugliest building’ put on hold
A major renovation project for Paris’s Tour Montparnasse was suspended this week after more than three-quarters of the building’s private co-owners voted against the €800m overhaul plan.
Meloni accused of ‘running scared’ with cap on foreign children in classrooms
Italy’s government approved a decree capping newly arrived migrants in classrooms at 30% and banning burqas and niqabs in schools, drawing criticism from rights groups who say it manufactures a false emergency ahead of next year’s election.
Pakistan locks down Islamabad as Imran Khan’s party vows to march on capital
Pakistan’s government has locked down Islamabad with thousands of police and barricades as Imran Khan’s party plans a nationwide march demanding the former prime minister’s release from jail.
Is Switzerland’s neutrality at a crossroads?
Swiss voters are deciding whether to enshrine permanent armed neutrality in the constitution, limiting military alliances and sanctions participation following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Hurricane Polo barrels towards Baja California region of Mexico
Hurricane Polo, the second-most intense east Pacific hurricane on record, approaches Baja California with 150 mph winds and exceptional rainfall potential.
Ethiopia war: Internet disrupted in Tigray
Internet and telecommunications services have been disrupted in Ethiopia’s Tigray region following renewed fighting between regional forces and the national military this week.
Man shot during 2024 Trump campaign rally in Butler dies
Jim Copenhaver, 76, died from complications of injuries sustained when a gunman opened fire at a 2024 Trump campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where he was shot twice.
Trump hails ‘very productive’ talks with China’s Xi Jinping
Trump characterized talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping during a three-day state visit as “very productive,” with discussions covering artificial intelligence and the Iran conflict.
Trump faces tough choices as Iran dangles deal to reopen Hormuz before US midterms
Iran has proposed a seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restart nuclear talks, requiring Trump to lift sanctions, permit oil exports, and pressure Israel to end attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon.
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As election enters its final stretch, some Republicans are distancing from Trump
With less than 40 days until voting concludes, some Republican candidates and officials are distancing themselves from President Trump’s agenda on issues including the Iran conflict, immigration, and inflation management.
Trump’s executive order on recreational fishing is a ‘giveaway of fish and ocean ecosystem’, advocates warn
President Trump issued an executive order prioritizing recreational fishing and reviewing marine conservation standards, prompting environmental advocates to warn it could weaken ocean protections and benefit the oil industry.
Republican Florida congressman introduces bill requiring warrants for Flock Safety cameras
A Florida Republican introduced a bill requiring federal agencies to obtain warrants before using Flock Safety’s licence plate cameras, joining other lawmakers expressing concerns about the surveillance technology.
Ketanji Brown Jackson criticizes supreme court’s handling of emergency docket
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson criticized the court’s use of emergency requests to decide major cases without full legal review, saying the practice undermines public faith in the judiciary.
US supreme court lifts restrictions on controversial voter database
The US Supreme Court has temporarily lifted restrictions on a federal voter database as the Trump administration pursues stricter voting measures ahead of midterm elections.
US senators propose legislation to limit ICE arrests and indefinite detention
US senators introduce legislation to require immigration authorities to obtain administrative warrants before detention and conduct bond hearings within 24 hours of warrantless arrests.
New Jersey lieutenant governor resigns after sexual harassment accusation
New Jersey’s lieutenant governor Dale Caldwell resigned after an investigation found credible evidence he sexually harassed a staffer and committed ethics violations including misusing state resources.
California sheriff ordered to return ballots he confiscated in voter ‘fraud’ inquiry
A California court ordered a Republican sheriff to return over 650,000 ballots he confiscated during an election fraud inquiry, ruling the seizure violated election law and created risks to election integrity.
Nearly 200 people wrongly identified on Nevada’s voter rolls as non-citizens
Nevada officials determined that 185 people the Department of Homeland Security identified as non-citizens on voter rolls were actually U.S. citizens, raising questions about the government’s methodology.
CNN and MS Now journalists denied access to White House state dinner despite court ruling
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to restore White House press credentials for CNN, MS Now, and Politico after they were banned, but journalists faced continued access restrictions during a state dinner.
Americans are confused and worried about elections. Will that impact turnout?
Voters express confusion and worry about election integrity this midterm year, with fewer than half expecting fair elections, though experts say turnout impacts remain unclear.
Warren demands Trump officials explain removing a ban on interference in census data
Sen. Elizabeth Warren demands Trump administration officials explain why the Census Bureau removed language banning political interference from its scientific integrity policy, citing concerns about data reliability.
Trump administration faces fresh scrutiny after DoJ drops bribery case against Indian billionaire
The Trump administration faces scrutiny after the Department of Justice dropped a fraud and bribery case against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani following his promised $10 billion US investment.
Fossil-fuel firms in line for billions in benefits after answering Trump’s donation call
Fossil fuel firms are slated to receive an estimated $190 billion in tax breaks and subsidies over the next decade following campaign donations to Donald Trump, according to a Democratic Senate report released Thursday.
Trump administration to ask supreme court to allow third-country deportation policy
The Trump administration will ask the Supreme Court to allow deportation of immigrants to countries other than their own, following a federal appeals court rejection of the policy.
Trump’s FDA nominee says MMR shot is ‘safe and effective’ at Senate hearing
Dr. Heidi Overton, Trump’s FDA nominee, testified that the MMR vaccine is “safe and effective,” reversing earlier positioning on vaccine safety during her Senate confirmation hearing.
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Auto industry urges Trump to bar Chinese automakers in U.S. ahead of Xi visit
Major U.S. automakers and dealers urge President Trump to maintain barriers against Chinese automakers entering the domestic market, citing threats to the nation’s advanced manufacturing and defense capabilities.
Disney names CTO for the first time as media giant expands tech push
Disney hired Karandeep Anand, former CEO of Character.AI, as its first chief technology officer, a newly created position reporting to CEO Josh D’Amaro effective October 2.
Australians ‘scrambling’ for second jobs to deal with rising mortgage repayments and cost of living
Australia’s unemployment rose to 4.6% in August amid rising living costs and anticipated mortgage rate increases, with economists noting more people are seeking multiple jobs to cope.
The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve is low. Here’s why you should care
The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve has fallen below 285 million barrels, its lowest level since the early 1980s, after the Trump administration tapped reserves multiple times following the outbreak of war with Iran in late February.
American farmers are hurting — and worried about their futures
American farmers face mounting financial pressures from elevated diesel fuel and fertilizer costs alongside trade disruptions, with most major crop producers projected to lose money for the fourth consecutive year in 2026.
Nike parts ways with Kylian Mbappé; soccer superstar signs with On
French soccer star Kylian Mbappé has ended his two-decade partnership with Nike and signed a new endorsement deal with Swiss sportswear company On, marking the brand’s first major football signing.
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Nvidia boss says there is ‘0% chance’ AI destroys the world by 2030
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang stated there is zero percent chance AI will destroy humanity by 2030, calling extinction predictions “irresponsible” and “not grounded in science.”
British Columbia sues OpenAI and Sam Altman over Tumbler Ridge mass school shooting
British Columbia sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman over a February school shooting in Tumbler Ridge that killed nine people, alleging the company failed to warn law enforcement despite flagging the shooter’s violent ChatGPT conversations.
Special agents blood and urine test results stolen in FBI hack
Cyber-criminals claim to have stolen sensitive medical records, including blood and urine test results, for thousands of FBI special agents following a hack attributed to the ShinyHunters group.
One company is at the center of a wave of rogue AI attacks
Israeli startup Irregular, which stress-tests AI models, has been identified as a common source behind recent rogue AI incidents involving OpenAI, Meta, Anthropic, and Google agents attacking real-world targets.
Sony and UMG are suing Suno again
Sony and Universal Music Group filed a lawsuit against Suno, claiming its v6 model still infringes copyrights through training on previous model outputs derived from unlicensed music.
Tesla’s Optimus robot is going through growing pains
Tesla is producing several hundred Optimus robots weekly after repurposing production lines, falling significantly short of its 20,000-per-week target due to manufacturing precision challenges.
Inside Meta’s push to put robots to work in data centers
Meta is testing robots from multiple vendors to perform routine data center tasks like cable installation and server resets, potentially reducing labor needs as AI infrastructure spending accelerates.
Think twice before installing this device promising free movies
Devices offering free movies via residential proxy networks expose users to malware infections and cybercriminal exploitation, according to new security research on popular streaming devices.
The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
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Why WTI Is Suddenly Trading $12 Below Brent
WTI crude falls 7% this week and trades $12 below Brent as freight costs surge and concerns mount about US refinery demand amid potential diesel export restrictions.
U.S. Oil, Gas Drilling Perks Up As Pressure Mounts
The number of active U.S. oil and gas drilling rigs increased to 599 this week, up 50 from the same period last year, according to Baker Hughes data released Friday.
Venezuela Oil Output Could Hit 1.8 Million Bpd By 2030, Rystad Says
Venezuela’s oil production could reach 1.8 million barrels per day by 2030, driven by increased international investment and expanded operator participation in the country’s upstream sector.
Utah Advocates Call for Air Agency to Hold Strong on Coal Plant Shutdown Date in Latest Regional Haze Plan
Utah environmental advocates called on the state air quality agency to maintain a requirement that coal units at the Intermountain Power Plant close by the end of 2027, opposing a proposed revision that removes the shutdown deadline.
CrossCountry cancels almost all rail services after power cut hits control centre
CrossCountry cancelled almost all train services across Great Britain following a power cut affecting its Birmingham control centre, with only limited services resuming later in the day.
NEW REPORT: NW Natural’s Biomethane Boondoggle Finds SB 98 Is Greenwashing Fossil Gas, Driving Pollution, and Failing Oregon’s Climate Goals
A new report finds NW Natural has spent over $60 million in ratepayer funds on biomethane projects that failed to reduce emissions while supporting polluting industrial agriculture facilities.
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Revealed: England’s June 2026 heatwave sparked record demand for ambulances
England’s ambulance services experienced record demand during a June heatwave when temperatures exceeded 37°C, with several services responding to unprecedented numbers of life-threatening emergencies.
How Saudi oil scientists ended up working on the world’s most important climate reports
An investigation reveals that at least a dozen IPCC lead authors have ties to Saudi Aramco and other oil interests, raising concerns about conflicts of interest in the world’s most influential climate science reports.
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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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