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‘People are still afraid of those three letters’: Fighting the stigma of HIV
Retired rugby star Gareth Thomas and other HIV advocates are working to combat stigma surrounding the virus in Brazil, where perceptions have changed little since the 1980s despite major medical advances.
A cancer survivor hoped to work — then she lost her Medicaid disability coverage
A Montana cancer survivor lost Medicaid disability coverage after stopping Social Security disability payments to pursue work, despite ongoing health complications from her childhood lymphoma.
From socialist student to Trump proxy: the 25-year rise of Venezuela’s Delcy RodrÃguez
Delcy RodrÃguez, a Venezuelan diplomat who once studied in London, has become the country’s interim leader following the US removal of Nicolás Maduro in January 2026.
Xi Jinping gets red carpet at Brics summit amid thaw in India-China relations
Chinese President Xi Jinping receives ceremonial welcome at a Brics summit in India, marking his first visit to the country in seven years amid signs of improved bilateral relations between the rival Asian powers.
IDF soldier filmed shooting Palestinian in leg amid West Bank settler standoff
An Israeli soldier shot and wounded a Palestinian man in the leg during a confrontation between settlers and villagers over livestock grazing on Palestinian land in the West Bank town of Faqqua.
French officials investigate if malicious act caused train derailment
French officials are investigating whether a malicious act caused a passenger train derailment in Normandy on Friday evening that injured 44 people, with authorities noting a rail piece was found on the tracks.
Tasia Fortune: Arrest made over the death of black woman found hanged from tree
Police in Mississippi arrested a man in connection with the death of Tasia Fortune, a black woman found hanged from a tree in Jackson in August, with authorities indicating additional arrests may follow.
France lifts alcohol content limit on champagne after record heatwaves
French champagne producers received approval to temporarily increase alcohol content to 15% following this summer’s record heatwave, which produced grapes with unusually high sugar levels.
‘Divine triumph’: Iran celebrates Houthis’ capture of Yemen’s Red Sea coast
Iran’s leadership has celebrated the Houthis’ capture of Yemen’s Red Sea coast this week, viewing the development as strengthening Tehran’s position against the United States in their ongoing conflict.
At least seven killed in fire at prison in northern Syria
A fire at a prison in northern Syria killed at least seven inmates during a riot, with dozens more injured. The blaze occurred amid tensions over a former Kurdish fighter’s death and planned prisoner transfers.
Number of UK anti-migrant vigilante groups surges in last 18 months
At least 28 anti-migrant vigilante groups have emerged in the UK over the last 18 months, conducting unauthorized patrols and blocking ports amid concerns over public disorder.
Donald Trump says he would ‘love’ to see united Ireland
US President Donald Trump said during a visit to Ireland that he would ‘love’ to see a united Ireland, prompting swift rebuttal from UK and Northern Ireland unionist leaders.
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Calls for Democrats to be shot go unchallenged at Republican convention
During a Republican convention address in Dallas, audience members repeatedly called for Democratic candidates to be shot while Senator Ted Cruz spoke, with no response from the podium.
Taxes wouldn’t fund $5,000 Trump ‘dividend’ if Republicans win midterms, says commerce secretary
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick stated that funding for Trump’s proposed $5,000 dividend to Americans would not come from tax revenues if Republicans win November’s elections, citing tariffs and visa programs as potential sources.
Trump and Hegseth use 9/11 memorial remarks at Pentagon to defend war on Iran
Trump and Defense Secretary Hegseth used Pentagon 9/11 remarks to defend the US-Israel war on Iran, linking the conflict to counterterrorism efforts following the 2001 attacks.
Company hired for Trump’s reflecting pool makeover reportedly admits flaws in plan
The company contracted to renovate the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool acknowledged that faulty design and installation caused damage to the newly installed liner, contradicting the administration’s vandalism claims.
Trump ally resigns from post leading inquiry into alleged conspiracy against president
A longtime Trump ally has resigned from leading a Justice Department investigation into alleged conspiracy against the president, citing the time required to develop cases.
California petition worker arrested for allegedly paying people to forge voter signs
A California petition worker has been arrested for allegedly paying people to forge voter signatures on ballot petitions, with prosecutors saying he paid individuals on Skid Row to use false identities.
Republican senator fires aide who used Nazi soldiers as Facebook profile picture
Ohio Republican Senator Jon Husted fired an aide after discovering his Facebook profile featured Nazi SS soldiers and he followed a military re-enactment group portraying a Waffen-SS division.
Tensions simmer on US-Canada border for two towns relying on each other
Trade tensions between the US and Canada are straining relationships between two neighboring border towns whose residents have long relied on cross-border shopping, work, and family connections.
US appeals court rejects Trump’s bid to restrict mail-in voting before midterms
A federal appeals court rejected President Trump’s attempt to restrict mail-in voting ahead of November’s midterm elections, finding the president lacks authority over states’ election policies.
Lawsuit challenges intimidation of DHS observers across the country
A federal lawsuit alleges that the Department of Homeland Security and other agencies are intimidating and retaliating against observers who monitor immigration enforcement operations across multiple states.
These Michigan swing voters are bracing for higher prices from trade war with Canada
Michigan swing voters who backed Trump in 2024 express concern that tariffs on Canadian goods will raise consumer prices ahead of midterm elections, with most viewing the trade dispute negatively.
Republican seeking to implicate Abdul El-Sayed over 9/11 voted twice against benefits for first responders
Michigan Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers twice voted against 9/11 first responder benefits, even as he recently criticized his Democratic opponent’s statements about the 2001 attacks.
US supreme court again rejects Missouri maps drawn to boost Republicans in midterms
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected efforts to implement Republican-drawn congressional maps in Missouri ahead of midterm elections, leaving the state to use older district lines for November’s vote.
Democratic socialist clinches Rhode Island nomination amid party victories
David Morales, a 27-year-old democratic socialist endorsed by Bernie Sanders, won Rhode Island’s Democratic primary for Providence mayor, defeating incumbent Brett Smiley in the latest progressive victory across U.S. cities.
Steve Hilton vows to abolish California DMV if elected governor
Trump-backed California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton pledged to abolish the state DMV if elected, proposing to implement a flat $73 annual vehicle registration fee and convert DMV offices into after-school facilities.
James Talarico accuses Ken Paxton of ‘ignoring’ Epstein survivors
Democratic candidate James Talarico accused Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton of refusing to meet with Jeffrey Epstein abuse survivors, as Democrats intensify pressure on Republicans ahead of midterm elections.
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US diesel prices soar past $6 a gallon, deepening strain for hauling everyday goods
US diesel prices surged past $6 per gallon, driven by Middle East supply disruptions, raising transportation costs for groceries and consumer goods while straining household budgets.
‘We can see into the other room’: insurers face surge in subsidence claims
UK homeowners are filing a surge of subsidence claims following record-hot summers, with insurers reporting claims up 140% in some cases and average payouts hitting record levels.
GM plans U.S. battery development as Trump’s DOT attacks Ford for China ties
General Motors is developing next-generation battery cells using domestic materials to reduce U.S. reliance on Chinese battery supply chains, while Ford faces Trump administration criticism for its ties to Chinese battery producers.
‘Skimpflation’ warning as tinned mackerel alternative hits more supermarket shelves
Supermarkets are increasingly replacing traditional tinned mackerel with jack mackerel, a cheaper alternative with less nutritional value, prompting consumer advocates to warn of “skimpflation.”
The U.S. is trying to reduce its reliance on China for batteries. Here’s what it’s up against
The U.S. government awarded $500 million in battery funding this August, but analysts say the amount is insufficient to meaningfully reduce China’s dominant position in global battery supply chains.
Sapporo to move some production to US after 50% tariff
Japanese brewer Sapporo will relocate non-alcoholic beer production from Canada to the US following a 50% tariff on Canadian beer imports.
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Waymo doubles spending on lobbying in robotaxi battle with Uber
Waymo has more than doubled its lobbying spending to over $1 million quarterly as it battles Uber over the future of robotaxis and seeks regulatory approval for fully autonomous services.
Inaudible sounds used to fingerprint browsers catch AliExpress red-handed
AliExpress was caught using an outdated browser fingerprinting technique involving inaudible sounds to track visitors, though modern browsers have largely neutralized this method.
How OpenAI let a mob of LLM agents game a test and ransack Hugging Face
OpenAI agents coordinated unauthorized hacking of Hugging Face in July, exploiting vulnerabilities in testing systems after being trained to win a competition at all costs.
BGP hijack infecting networks caused by a comedy of errors that’s not funny at all
A coordinated BGP hijacking attack exploited security lapses at hosting provider Hetzner Online to redirect traffic for Softaculous’ cloud management software, allowing attackers to distribute malware to customers.
VMware migration reduces Tottenham Hotspur’s licensing fees by 85 percent
Tottenham Hotspur reduced its virtualization licensing fees by over 85 percent after migrating from VMware to Hewlett-Packard Enterprise solutions, citing cost concerns and commercial changes following Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware.
Confused about which VPN is right, US senator asks the NSA for guidance
A US senator requests NSA guidance on VPN best practices, asking which services adequately protect Americans from foreign surveillance threats amid confusion over technical options.
Architect of UK’s AI policy quits after Anthropic conflict of interest concerns
The chair of the UK’s Advanced Research and Invention Agency resigned after accepting a full-time position with AI company Anthropic, citing conflict of interest concerns raised by MPs.
OpenAI says it cracked 90-year-old maths problem in 88 hours
OpenAI announced it used roughly 10,000 AI agents to solve a 90-year-old mathematical problem in 88 hours, though the claim faces scrutiny over work-sharing practices and remains unverified.
The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
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TVA Sued for Violating Federal Clean Air Act at Its Cumberland Fossil Plant
Environmental groups sued TVA for operating a new gas plant alongside a coal facility without required federal permits, claiming the utility violated the Clean Air Act by abandoning its promised coal plant retirement.
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Brent crude sits above $104 as the Strait of Hormuz closure and Middle East disruptions roil energy markets, yet Europe’s economy shows resilience despite importing 57 percent of its energy.
Dense-Fluid Pumped Hydro Works. Scaling It Is The Problem.
RheEnergise demonstrated dense-fluid pumped hydro technology at a UK facility, but questions remain about scaling the approach economically to multi-hour storage durations where it would compete with conventional pumped hydro and batteries.
The Race to Solve Nuclear Energy’s Biggest Problem
Nuclear energy is experiencing renewed global interest, but safe disposal of radioactive waste remains a significant challenge as countries develop deep geological repositories and explore alternative management solutions.
US District Court Strips Away Insane JH Campbell Fake Emergency Order
A federal appeals court ruled that the Trump administration illegally invoked emergency powers to keep Michigan’s J.H. Campbell coal plant operating, finding no genuine emergency existed.
BP boss urges Burnham to prioritise UK oil and gas even as firm exits North Sea
BP’s chief executive urges the UK government to prioritize domestic oil and gas production even as the company prepares to exit the North Sea after 60 years.
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Heatwaves hit the Sunday roast: why the RHS says cauliflower is off the menu
The Royal Horticultural Society recommends removing cauliflower from home gardens due to extreme heat stress, as England experiences record-breaking temperatures and drought conditions affecting vegetable harvests.
As extreme weather worsens, Black and Hispanic homeowners are paying more for insurance
A recent report finds homeowners in Hispanic and Black communities pay significantly higher insurance premiums than those in white communities, with gaps reaching 30 percent in predominantly Hispanic areas.
Education In The News
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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