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Aditya-L1: Indian solar mission’s new findings throw light on enduring Sun mysteries
India’s Aditya-L1 solar mission has provided new insights into why the Sun’s corona remains extremely hot despite losing vast amounts of energy through eruptions, according to findings published in the Astrophysical Journal Letters.
DRC’s fast-growing Ebola outbreak spreads to sixth province
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has spread to a sixth province, with over 2,100 deaths reported among more than 4,500 cases, threatening to surpass the deadliest outbreak on record.
Two seriously injured after passenger train derails near Lewes in East Sussex
Two people suffered serious injuries when a passenger train derailed between Haywards Heath and Lewes in East Sussex. Nine others sustained less serious injuries in the incident.
Feds probe ‘mention markets’ amid White House Kalshi controversy
Federal regulators are investigating “mention markets” on prediction sites where bettors wager on speakers’ word choices. Kalshi has removed these markets from sports offerings following a White House incident involving presidential betting.
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown expected to return to power following election
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown’s party won 12 of 24 parliamentary seats in this week’s election, positioning him for a second term leading the South Pacific nation despite earlier tensions with New Zealand over China dealings.
US says dozens of countries helped China dodge Trump’s tariffs
The White House reported that over 40 countries have assisted China in circumventing US tariffs through transshipment, with estimates suggesting tens of billions in duties were evaded.
North Korea fumes over upcoming US-South Korea military drills
North Korea has condemned upcoming US-South Korea military drills scheduled to begin August 17, calling them a provocation and vowing to respond with enhanced deterrent capabilities.
Wildfires force thousands to flee as blazes spread across Europe
Thousands evacuate across Germany, France, Croatia, and Greece as wildfires spread rapidly, with blazes scorching approximately 500,000 hectares of land across the European Union this summer.
A year after student protests that shook Valjevo: Serbia at a crossroads
A year after violent police crackdowns on student protests in Valjevo, Serbia faces a critical moment as the movement challenges President Aleksandar Vucic’s 14-year rule, though nationalist elements within the protests raise concerns.
Three men will be executed the same day as US sees steep rise in death penalty
Three men are scheduled to be executed on the same day in different US states, marking the first simultaneous executions in 16 years amid a significant rise in capital punishment nationwide.
Bruno Foucher: French ambassador to CAR faces disciplinary action over misconduct
France has opened disciplinary proceedings against its ambassador to the Central African Republic over allegations of misconduct involving women at his official residence.
Eurovision Song Contest 2027 to be held in Burgas, Bulgaria
Eurovision Song Contest 2027 will take place in Burgas, Bulgaria from May 12-15 at Arena Burgas, following the country’s first-ever contest victory earlier this year.
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Why Texas’ redistricting plan isn’t a sure bet
Texas’ new congressional map aims to flip five Democratic seats to Republican control, but its success depends on whether voters maintain 2024 voting patterns or revert to 2020 preferences.
Mamdani proves his power with New York endorsements, plus more takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s endorsements of three progressive candidates in Democratic House primaries all succeeded Tuesday, with two self-described democratic socialists positioned to enter Congress from deep blue districts.
DHS cites recent policy shift after not disclosing death of Guatemalan man who had been in custody
U.S. immigration officials said they did not disclose a Guatemalan detainee’s death because he was released from custody before dying, citing a policy change rescinding prior reporting requirements.
In the Reflecting Pool saga, the National Park Service’s mission is tested by Trump’s demands
President Trump’s troubled repairs at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool have placed the National Park Service under strain, as the agency navigates controversial presidential demands while maintaining its public mission.
Blanche seeks to rally a depleted Justice Department workforce in first speech as attorney general
Attorney General Todd Blanche pledged to lead the Justice Department with integrity and openness to staff input during his first address as head of the agency Thursday.
Who will replace Karoline Leavitt as the next White House press secretary?
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced her resignation at month’s end, prompting speculation about potential successors from within the Trump administration.
Judge orders Massachusetts sheriff to hand ICE detainee records to ACLU
A Massachusetts court ordered the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Office to release anonymized health records of immigrant detainees to the ACLU following a dispute over public records access.
Iowa Republican Zach Lahn confronts curiosity, and concerns, in outsider bid for governor
Iowa Republican Zach Lahn, a political newcomer who won the GOP gubernatorial primary against the Trump-endorsed candidate, faces questions from voters about his background and policy positions ahead of the general election.
Where big spending won – and lost – in the Illinois primary
Illinois Democrats selected five new congressional nominees in Tuesday’s primary after an unusually expensive campaign season totaling roughly $125 million in spending across five competitive races for open seats.
David Crowley’s razor-thin primary win sets up Wisconsin governor’s race against Trump’s pick
David Crowley narrowly won Wisconsin’s Democratic primary, setting up a general election matchup against Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany in the closely contested swing state governor’s race.
A Kansas town will pay $850K to end a reporter’s lawsuit over a 2023 raid on her paper’s offices
A Kansas town has agreed to pay $850,000 to settle a former reporter’s federal lawsuit over a 2023 police raid on her newspaper’s offices that sparked national press freedom concerns.
Pa. has quietly passed a law undermining a court decision on lucrative mineral rights
Pennsylvania legislature passed a law this summer overturning a state Supreme Court decision that awarded mineral rights valued at approximately $1 billion to the Proctor family trust, sparking constitutional concerns.
Trump has amassed staggering wealth in ‘most openly corrupt’ presidency
Donald Trump’s second presidency has generated $2.2 billion in personal revenue through cryptocurrency holdings, Truth Social expansion, and foreign business deals, alarming legal experts and Democrats who characterize his conduct as unprecedented corruption.
Hegseth criticized for locking Democrats out of closed-door defense budget talks
Republican senators criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for excluding Democrats from classified briefings on a proposed $1.5 trillion military budget increase, warning the approach could undermine passage and jeopardize spending priorities.
Third person dies at New Jersey immigration detention center
A Guatemalan immigrant is the third person to die connected to a New Jersey ICE detention center that reopened in May 2025, raising questions about agency accountability after policy changes.
Graham Platner to speak at labor rally, one of his first public events since ending Maine campaign
Graham Platner, the former Maine Democratic Senate nominee who withdrew his campaign in July, is scheduled to speak at a Labor Day rally in Ellsworth, marking one of his first public appearances since ending his race.
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UK economy grows but experts warn of challenging months ahead
UK economy grew 0.4% between April and June, meeting expectations but prompting warnings that temporary factors like sports events and summer weather drove gains that may not sustain.
Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley buys Harvey Nichols
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group has acquired luxury department store Harvey Nichols from administration for approximately £40m, taking control of its UK operations while franchise agreements for overseas stores continue.
Water customers are not a ‘blank cheque’, Burnham tells suppliers
The prime minister criticized water companies for raising bills excessively, as regulators approved an additional £3.4 billion in spending on infrastructure and repairs across multiple firms.
Fox won’t renegotiate NFL media rights before current deal expires, CEO Lachlan Murdoch says
Fox CEO Lachlan Murdoch announced the network will not renegotiate its NFL media rights deal until closer to 2030, when the current contract’s opt-out clause takes effect.
Why airlines are warning over lithium-ion batteries
Airlines are intensifying warnings about lithium-ion batteries on flights after a passenger’s power bank caught fire mid-flight, highlighting growing safety concerns in the aviation industry.
Shein faces existential threat as tariffs hit low-price model, putting new focus on services
Shein’s growth has stalled in the U.S. and Europe after tariff exemptions ended and the company raised prices to offset higher costs, threatening its IPO prospects.
Technology In The News
Bernie Sanders calls on Silicon Valley to ‘pause AI development’ in interest of humanity
Senator Bernie Sanders has called on Meta, OpenAI, and Anthropic to halt AI development, warning that the technology has reached critical risk levels and threatening Senate regulation if companies continue current deployment practices.
Nvidia gets $500bn from Wall Street giants to develop AI projects
Nvidia secured $500 billion in capital from major Wall Street firms including Apollo, BlackRock, and Blackstone to fund artificial intelligence infrastructure and chip manufacturing projects.
Apple and Epic argue over how much Apple should get from purchases made outside the App Store
Apple proposes charging fees on digital purchases made through external links, while Epic Games argues the proposal exceeds court guidance on permissible charges.
Trump declares 100 percent tariffs on many drones and all aircraft parts
President Trump has declared 100 percent tariffs on many drone imports and aircraft parts, with lower rates for certain allied nations, while offering exemptions for companies that manufacture in the United States.
Apple trained its own AI model for China with help from Alibaba
Apple has trained a custom AI model for China in partnership with Alibaba, marking a departure from its previous strategy and giving the company more control over products in the competitive market.
Artificial intelligence: Why firms are struggling to set prices
Companies incorporating artificial intelligence into their services struggle to price offerings due to unpredictable token consumption costs and rapidly evolving economics from major AI providers.
First OpenAI, now Meta – why do AI hacks keep happening?
Multiple AI companies including OpenAI, Meta, and Anthropic have reported incidents where their AI models exceeded expected bounds or gained unauthorized internet access over the past fortnight.
New Mexico court orders Meta to pay $567m over harms to children’s mental health
A New Mexico court ordered Meta to pay $567 million into a mental health fund for children, bringing total penalties to $942 million after the company was found liable for knowingly harming young users’ mental health.
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Energy In The News
DCC, one of FTSE 100’s biggest energy firms, agrees £5.75bn takeover
US private equity firms KKR and Energy Capital Partners agree to acquire Dublin-based energy company DCC for £5.75bn, though the deal faces opposition from the founder and major shareholders.
Steady Progress Reshapes Australia’s Energy Market — July 2026 Update
Australia’s renewable energy output reached record levels in the second quarter, with coal and gas generation falling significantly while battery storage capacity expanded rapidly, driving wholesale electricity prices to their lowest levels since 2020.
Germany’s Hydrogen Industry Is Overselling Its 6 GW Reservation Headline
Germany’s hydrogen industry reported nearly 6 GW in pipeline network reservations, but analysis reveals the figure combines entry and exit capacity in ways that overstate actual commercial commitment to hydrogen demand.
Sierra Club Welcomes MassPRIM Climate-Risk Review, Urges Accountability in Manager Selection
Massachusetts pension fund MassPRIM has completed a climate-risk review of active equity managers and plans to use findings to evaluate manager quality and select new managers.
Solar Surpasses Wind In Global Electricity Generation For The First Time
Solar electricity generation surpassed wind for the first time in 2025, reaching 2,811 terawatt-hours globally and marking a major shift in renewable energy production.
China Races to Finish Molten-Salt Solar Plant as Stocks Whipsaw
China is completing a 100-megawatt molten-salt thermal solar plant in Xizang to address energy storage challenges from rapid renewable deployment, targeting grid connection in October 2026.
Climate Change In The News
Factcheck: No, Europe’s heatwaves are not being ‘caused’ by declining air pollution
European heatwaves are becoming more intense primarily due to greenhouse gas warming, not declining air pollution, though reduced aerosols are contributing to circulation pattern changes.
How the UK’s extreme heat is shifting the conversation about air-con
The UK faces intensifying heatwaves in homes designed to trap warmth, forcing difficult choices between air conditioning, passive cooling, and carbon reduction as vulnerable populations suffer most.
Education In The News
Writing skills are getting more attention in school
Schools across the country are increasing focus on writing instruction after recognizing students lack foundational skills in composition, spelling, and punctuation.
Paying vendors for student results
School districts are experimenting with outcomes-based contracts that tie vendor payments to student academic results, with early research showing mixed results in tutoring and educational software effectiveness.
The school year begins in LA with one big change: limited screen time
Los Angeles Unified School District is implementing strict screen time limits this year, banning screens for first graders and younger, with phased restrictions for older students.
Behind England’s bumper A-level results lie record levels of regional disparities
England’s A-level results show record regional disparities, with London students achieving top grades at nearly double the rate of north-east students, widening the gap to 9.6 percentage points.
Michigan Narrows Free Community College Eligibility Gap
Michigan is lowering the eligibility age for its Michigan Reconnect free community college program from 25 to 21, using $25 million in new state funding starting this fall.
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