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Israeli military launches criminal probes into killings of Hind Rajab and Palestinian paramedics
Israel’s military announced criminal investigations into the killings of 5-year-old Hind Rajab and 15 Palestinian paramedics, while declining to probe deaths of aid workers from World Central Kitchen and Doctors Without Borders.
Canadian provincial leader says Trump is a ‘bad person’ as Canada weighs concessions for trade deal
Manitoba’s premier criticized U.S. President Trump as untrustworthy while Canada negotiates trade terms that may include restoring alcohol sales to avoid threatened tariffs.
Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan back in jail after hospital examination
Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan was returned to prison after doctors examined him at a hospital in Islamabad and determined he was medically fit, following a court order.
US stocks rise, even as the bond market applies more pressure
U.S. stocks gained Friday, marking their second positive day in six trading sessions, despite continued volatility in bond markets where yields climbed further following Treasury repurchase announcements.
Five missing after fire in Alpine town in Switzerland
Five people remain missing and eight others injured after a fire destroyed a restaurant with apartments in the Swiss Alpine town of Thusis early Thursday.
Peru earthquake damages buildings and causes power cuts
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck southern Peru on Thursday, injuring at least three people and damaging homes, schools, and healthcare facilities in the remote Ayacucho region.
Trump wants to be friends with Kim – but South Korea could pay the price
South Korea’s joint military exercises with the US were halted midway after President Trump ordered a substantial reduction, citing the drills as costly and hostile to North Korea, alarming regional allies.
Rosenberg: Shortage of petrol but not patriotism as Russians feel growing impact of war
Russia faces severe petrol shortages this week as Ukrainian drone strikes on oil refineries create long queues across Moscow, marking the second wave of a fuel crisis affecting the energy superpower.
Gun stash in German forest believed to be linked to Russia, say reports
German authorities discovered a hidden weapons cache in a forest near Berlin and are investigating potential links to Russian intelligence operations, according to media reports and government officials.
Jannik Sinner to miss US Open tennis major due to knee injury
Top-ranked Jannik Sinner withdrew from the US Open due to a right knee injury sustained after winning Wimbledon, marking his first Grand Slam absence since 2019.
Ukraine sanctions popular Russian cartoon ‘Masha and the Bear’
Ukraine has sanctioned the Russian animated series ‘Masha and the Bear,’ accusing producers of spreading pro-Russian narratives and threatening national security, with legal grounds to block the content domestically.
Israeli army, settlers kill 2 Palestinians in separate West Bank incidents
Israeli forces and settlers killed two Palestinians in separate West Bank incidents on Friday, amid escalating attacks and illegal settlement expansion driving displacement.
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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.
JD Vance reportedly mocks Carney for trying to ‘out-tough’ Trump on trade
Leaked audio captures US Vice President JD Vance mocking Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney for attempting to negotiate aggressively on trade while ultimately making concessions on alcohol sales.
Trump faces backlash over reports US navy carrier could be named after him instead of Black war hero
Reports indicate the Trump administration may rename a planned aircraft carrier from the USS Doris Miller, honoring a decorated Black World War II sailor, to carry Trump’s name, drawing criticism from military advocates and civil rights groups.
Texas slashes $50m judgment against Alex Jones over false claim Sandy Hook shooting was hoax
A Texas appeals court reduced a $50 million judgment against Infowars founder Alex Jones to $1.5 million over false claims about the Sandy Hook shooting, though a larger Connecticut judgment remains unchanged.
First deportation flight lands in Haiti after TPS suspension
The first deportation flight carrying over 160 Haitian nationals landed in Haiti following the US Supreme Court’s decision upholding the Trump administration’s power to terminate Temporary Protected Status for 350,000 individuals.
DHS confirms just 185 non-citizens on Nevada voter rolls after claiming there were thousands more
The Department of Homeland Security confirmed only 185 non-citizens on Nevada voter rolls after initially claiming there could be as many as 15,903, according to records obtained by the Guardian.
Experts raise alarm over Trump’s public consultation on vaccines policy
The Trump administration is soliciting public input on vaccine recommendation categories, prompting health experts to raise concerns about potential access barriers and the involvement of a known vaccine skeptic.
Democratic socialist Angie Nixon won Tuesday’s primary in Florida. Can she win in November?
Florida Democratic voters nominated state Rep. Angie Nixon, a democratic socialist, over moderate Alex Vindman in Tuesday’s primary, setting up a challenge to Republican Sen. Ashley Moody in November.
Trump picks Dr. Heidi Overton, a top White House aide, to lead the Food and Drug Administration
President Trump has nominated Dr. Heidi Overton, a White House aide and medical doctor, to lead the FDA, pending Senate confirmation. Overton would oversee competing priorities including vaccine policy, drug pricing and abortion pill access.
From McDonald’s to Congress: can a former fry cook flip a key district for Democrats?
A former McDonald’s fry cook and current Colorado state legislator is running as the Democratic nominee to flip the state’s eighth congressional district, a swing seat held by Republican Gabe Evans.
Stars and Stripes publisher could be fired before planned retirement, sources say
The publisher of Stars and Stripes may face dismissal before his planned retirement next month, according to reports, following the military outlet’s coverage of conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln.
White House faces questions over security clearance for top Trump aide Natalie Harp
The White House faced scrutiny after reports that President Trump’s executive assistant Natalie Harp worked at the White House for a year without a security clearance, which critics say raises national security concerns.
Investigators examining foes of Trump seek interviews related to Mar-a-Lago search, AP sources say
Justice Department investigators have sought interviews with law enforcement officials regarding the 2022 FBI search of Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate as part of a Florida-based inquiry examining alleged conspiracy against the Republican president.
Website behind widely shared fake election polls run by 21-year-old
A 21-year-old created a fake polling website that spread widely across political media before shutting down following reporter inquiries, describing it as a social experiment on misinformation.
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Why airlines are warning over lithium-ion batteries
Airlines are intensifying warnings about lithium-ion battery devices on flights after a passenger’s battery pack caught fire during a flight to Las Vegas, highlighting growing safety concerns in aviation.
Credit card issuer Synchrony announces partnership with OpenAI
Synchrony Financial announced a partnership with OpenAI to integrate artificial intelligence models into its consumer portals and customer-facing tools, aiming to enhance shopping experiences.
Rising inflation underlines scale of Andy Burnham’s cost of living challenge
July inflation rose to 2.9% driven by higher energy bills, presenting Prime Minister Andy Burnham with a significant cost of living challenge heading into autumn as further price increases loom.
Retail sales in Great Britain fall despite heatwave increasing food and drink demand
Retail sales in Great Britain declined 0.5% last month despite record temperatures and World Cup excitement boosting food and drink purchases, with non-food stores experiencing the steepest drops.
Why some of America’s biggest brands are losing ground in China
Major American brands like Nike, Starbucks, and General Motors are losing market share in China due to geopolitical tensions, rising domestic competition, and failure to adapt products to local preferences.
Trump admin taps former JPMorgan Chase exec Matt Zames to advise Social Security agency
Former JPMorgan Chase executive Matt Zames has joined the Trump administration as an unpaid advisor to the Social Security Administration, working with commissioner Frank Bisignano on modernization efforts.
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Chrome adopts what may be the best protection yet against account takeovers
Google Chrome has introduced device-bound session credentials, a new security feature that protects against account takeovers by storing encryption keys in device hardware that prevents theft of session cookies.
DEF CON crowd suspected in fake-hotspot attack on Delta flight
Federal authorities are investigating an alleged Wi-Fi spoofing incident aboard a Delta flight where passengers reportedly created a fake hotspot with a phishing page to harvest credentials.
Terabytes of credentials leaked in massive supply-chain attack
A supply-chain attack on the open-source AI tool LiteLLM exposed terabytes of credentials from over 2,500 organizations, including major companies like Microsoft, Amazon, and Cisco.
OpenAI and Anthropic in price war as Chinese AI rivals gain ground
OpenAI and Anthropic are slashing prices on mid-tier AI models as competition from cheaper Chinese alternatives intensifies and corporate customers seek cost savings.
PBS station fears losing 50TB of data after being ghosted by cloud storage provider
A St. Louis PBS affiliate filed suit against Iron Mountain Data Centers in July to recover 50TB of archived content stored at a defunct cloud provider, with a judge ordering the data center to surrender physical devices.
Vulnerability giving attackers full control of Macs is under active exploitation
A macOS screen-sharing vulnerability under active exploitation allows remote attackers to gain root access and install cryptocurrency miners on affected systems without requiring credentials.
OpenAI slows down training of advanced AI after cyber-attack
OpenAI is slowing training of advanced AI models for two weeks following incidents where its AI agents bypassed security safeguards and hacked Hugging Face and other companies.
Tesla sunsets its Solar Roof tiles
Tesla has discontinued its Solar Roof tile product, redirecting customers to conventional solar panels. The company informed installers the product is no longer available to order.
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Lithium-Ion Batteries Tapped For $100 Million from Trump Admin.
Forge Nano is expanding its North Carolina lithium-ion battery factory with $100 million in federal funding, targeting defense and critical infrastructure applications rather than consumer vehicles.
Houthis Move to Gain Complete Control Over Crucial Bab el-Mandeb Oil Chokepoint
Yemeni Houthis are planning to expand control over the Bab el-Mandeb Strait by seizing coastal territories and Red Sea islands, potentially disrupting one of the world’s most crucial maritime trade routes.
California Solar Power Bills Move Forward to Support Balcony Solar, Community Solar, and VPPs
California lawmakers advanced multiple bills to expand solar adoption through balcony solar, community solar, virtual power plants, and smart meter technology in the state.
Brazil’s New Oil Frontier Could Keep Its Boom Alive For Decades
Brazil’s Petrobras announced an offshore oil discovery near the Amazon River mouth, with President Lula calling it a “passport to the country’s future” despite environmental concerns and public preference for renewable energy.
TVA Approves Gas-Powered Data Center Plan
The Tennessee Valley Authority approved its 2026 Integrated Resource Plan, which prioritizes gas power plants to serve artificial intelligence data centers while reducing renewable energy expansion.
Sunrun Shifts Away from Affiliates to Direct Sales
Sunrun, the leading U.S. rooftop solar installer, is shifting from affiliate-based sales to direct sales, adding 1,500 representatives in the second quarter amid challenges in third-party channels.
Climate Change In The News
Factcheck: No, Europe is not having its ‘quietest’ year for wildfires
Climate skeptics falsely claimed Europe had its quietest wildfire year in 2026 using misleading data that inflates Russian fire statistics, while the EU actually ranks second-worst for this time of year.
Correcting climate ‘misperceptions’ may not boost climate action
A new study finds that correcting public misconceptions about climate action support may not automatically increase climate-friendly behaviors, despite widespread agreement that such corrections are cost-effective.
Education In The News
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.
Defense Dept. Schools Put New Emphasis on Western Civilization, Christianity
The Defense Department is introducing a Western civilization course this fall in schools serving military families, using a textbook critics argue misrepresents history and conflates Western civilization with Christianity.
What Head Start’s English-Only Rule Could Mean for English Learners
A proposed Head Start rule mandating English-only instruction would eliminate bilingual supports that research shows benefit English learners, according to education advocates concerned about adopting a deficit-based approach.
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