Venezuelan Little League team denied US visas for World Series
A Venezuelan Little League baseball team will miss the Senior Baseball World Series held in South Carolina after it was was denied entry into the U.S. because the players were unable to obtain visas. Cacique Mara Little League team, from Maracaibo, Venezuela, qualified for the World Series after winning the Latin American championship in Mexico,…
Read moreThailand and Cambodia agree to hold immediate ceasefire talks, Trump says - Reuters
Thailand and Cambodia agree to hold immediate ceasefire talks, Trump says Reuters
Read moreTech companies building massive AI data centers should pay to power them
The stakes in this public policy debate over our energy future could not be higher.
Read moreHow much does it really cost to own a car in the US?
It's probably the most consistent way Americans get from point A to point B across the country, driving. And while it's well known that buying a car is a significant investment, most of us don't typically factor in the day-to-day or annual costs associated with keeping our cars running and operational.
Read moreInsurance giant says most US customer data stolen in cyber-attack
Hackers accessed "personally identifiable data" of the firm's customers, financial professionals and staff.
Read moreFifty-four children swim from Morocco to Spanish enclave Ceuta - Reuters
Fifty-four children swim from Morocco to Spanish enclave Ceuta Reuters
Read moreBowen: Air dropping aid is an act of desperation that won't end hunger in Gaza
Air drops can look good on television, but deliver very little aid and endanger civilian lives.
Read moreTrump seeks to broker ceasefire in Thai-Cambodia border conflict - Reuters
Trump seeks to broker ceasefire in Thai-Cambodia border conflict Reuters
Read moreTrump threatens to withhold trade deals from Thailand, Cambodia amid conflict
President Trump threatened to withhold potential trade deals from Thailand and Cambodia amid a border conflict that has displaced tens of thousands of civilians and left at least 32 people dead. Trump said on Saturday that he spoke with Cambodia’s prime minister Hun Manet and that he called Thailand’s acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai to…
Read moreJeffries hammers Trump on Gaza, calls for increased aid
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) criticized President Trump over his handling of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, calling for an immediate ceasefire, increased aid to the war-torn enclave and the release of all remaining hostages held by the Palestinian militant group. “During the first six months of Donald Trump’s time in office, the humanitarian…
Read moreTrump notches winning streak in Supreme Court emergency docket deluge
President Trump is on a winning streak at the Supreme Court with conservative-majority justices giving the green light for the president to resume his sweeping agenda. Their recent blessing of his firings of more independent agency leaders is the latest example of the court going the administration’s way. This White House in six months has…
Read moreTrump deserves the Nobel Peace Prize, but the left will never admit it
For the left, Trump should never be given any credit for anything. No matter how patently obvious that he deserves it. Even about keeping the peace and saving lives.
Read morePope Leo discusses war in Ukraine with Russian Orthodox Church official - Reuters
Pope Leo discusses war in Ukraine with Russian Orthodox Church official Reuters
Read moreGaza aid site offered a 'women only' day. It didn't stop the killing
Families say mothers Mary Sheikh al-Eid and Khadija Abu Anza were shot while seeking aid from GHF station in southern Gaza.
Read moreTrump says he is seeking a ceasefire between Thailand, Cambodia - Reuters
Trump says he is seeking a ceasefire between Thailand, Cambodia Reuters
Read moreGreece battles wildfires across country, evacuates villages - Reuters
Greece battles wildfires across country, evacuates villages Reuters
Read moreParamount, Skydance expected to close deal on Aug. 7
Paramount and Skydance announced Friday that, with the Trump administration’s approval, the highly anticipated merger between the entertainment giants is expected to take place next month. The Aug. 7 date, unveiled in a press release, comes after the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Thursday allowed Skydance’s acquisition of Paramount to move forward after the merger…
Read moreTrump golfs in Scotland as Epstein questions persist - Reuters
Trump golfs in Scotland as Epstein questions persist Reuters
Read moreSilence kills: Now is the time to speak up against deadly gun silencers
It’s time to make some noise and address this hidden upheaval of public safety.
Read moreBolton dismisses Gabbard’s Obama allegations: ‘She’s imagined evidence that doesn’t exist’
Former national security adviser John Bolton, a frequent critic of President Trump, dismissed the allegation Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard leveled against former President Obama, arguing she “imagined evidence that doesn’t exist.” “She’s strung together a series of things that aren’t necessarily related, she’s exaggerated what actual congressional reports have said, she’s imagined…
Read moreFormer member of Texas National Guard convicted of conspiring to smuggle migrants
“His actions directly undermined the very mission he was deployed to support," Chad Plantz, a special agent with HSI Houston, said.
Read moreAllianz Life says majority of customers' data stolen in hack - Reuters
Allianz Life says majority of customers' data stolen in hack Reuters
Read moreThe rise and fall of John Brennan
Even if he is not criminally charged, his past statements will remain an indictment of his role in history.
Read moreWould a weaker dollar be a good thing for the US?
"I'm a person that likes a strong dollar, but a weak dollar makes you a hell of a lot more money," Trump said Friday.
Read moreHuawei shows off AI computing system to rival Nvidia's top product - Reuters
Huawei shows off AI computing system to rival Nvidia's top product Reuters
Read moreChina proposes new global AI cooperation organisation - Reuters
China proposes new global AI cooperation organisation Reuters
Read moreSouthern California marks 6 months since devastating wildfires
The Palisades and Eaton Fires destroyed about 16,000 homes.
Read moreThai-Cambodian fighting extends into third day, Malaysia urges ceasefire - Reuters
Thai-Cambodian fighting extends into third day, Malaysia urges ceasefire Reuters
Read moreThai-Cambodian fighting extends into third day despite ceasefire calls - Reuters
Thai-Cambodian fighting extends into third day despite ceasefire calls Reuters
Read moreThousands rally in Malaysia to call for PM Anwar's resignation - Reuters
Thousands rally in Malaysia to call for PM Anwar's resignation Reuters
Read moreRussian attack kills 3 in Ukraine's city of Dnipro, governor says - Reuters
Russian attack kills 3 in Ukraine's city of Dnipro, governor says Reuters
Read more‘South Park’ vs. Trump: And the little children shall lead them
What does it say about America that the only people taking on President Trump on his own terms — which is to say, in the gutter — are two bad-boy cartoonists?
Read moreHackers steal images from women's dating safety app that vets men
Thousands of women registered with Tea have had their images illegally accessed, the US firm says.
Read moreFlorida Republican on ‘silly’ Epstein files controversy: ‘Release whatever you got’
Rep. Jimmy Patronis (R-Fla.) weighed in on the “silly” saga around the files of the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, encouraging the Trump administration to release “whatever you go.” “I was elected to work, and right now, because of a dead pedophile, Congress is at impasse. We’ve got paralysis. I’ve always been a big…
Read moreViews from the front lines of Trump’s war on the science community
The government’s war against science is a disaster for both.
Read moreNASA slashing over 20 percent of workforce
NASA is slashing nearly more than 20 percent of its workforce as part of President Trump’s efforts to downsize the federal government since returning to the White House. Nearly 4,000 workers have requested to depart the space agency through two rounds of the deferred resignation program. The deadline for the program was Friday at midnight. …
Read moreUkraine says its long-range drones hit electronic warfare plant in Russia - Reuters
Ukraine says its long-range drones hit electronic warfare plant in Russia Reuters
Read moreCOVID-19 special envoy David Nabarro dies at 75 - Reuters
COVID-19 special envoy David Nabarro dies at 75 Reuters
Read moreUK condemns Hong Kong cash offer for help in arresting activists
David Lammy and Yvette Cooper describe the bounties as "another example of transnational repression".
Read moreTaiwan move to recall opposition lawmakers fails - Reuters
Taiwan move to recall opposition lawmakers fails Reuters
Read moreTrump reignites feud with Newsom over California FireAid funds
President Trump has seemingly reignited his feud with California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) over proceeds from the California FireAid concert, arguing that $100 million in donations intended for Los Angeles residents who were affected by the January fires is “missing.”  “‘FIREAID’ IS A TOTAL DISASTER. LOOKS LIKE ANOTHER DEMOCRAT INSPIRED SCAM. 100 MILLION DOLLARS IS…
Read moreCities can defend against human trafficking — they just need to know what to look for
Confronting the public crisis caused by human trafficking demands a united front from every layer of society.
Read moreFive killed as Ukraine and Russia trade drone attacks
Three people die in strikes on Dnipro in Ukraine, while two are killed in Russia's Rostov region.
Read moreHungary's Orban says he will not back EU budget unless funds released - Reuters
Hungary's Orban says he will not back EU budget unless funds released Reuters
Read more'Pro-China' politicians survive Taiwan vote to kick them out
Early results of the hugely controversial vote indicate the opposition will keep its majority in Taiwan's parliament.
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Microsoft to stop using China-based teams to support Department of Defense
The tech giant has relied on global workforce to support federal clients.
Read moreNine killed in courthouse attack in Iran's Sistan-Baluchestan province, Iranian media report - Reuters
Nine killed in courthouse attack in Iran's Sistan-Baluchestan province, Iranian media report Reuters
Read moreBeijing warns of geological disasters as storms lash Baoding again - Reuters
Beijing warns of geological disasters as storms lash Baoding again Reuters
Read moreTrump's distraction methods fall flat against Epstein uproar - Reuters
Trump's distraction methods fall flat against Epstein uproar Reuters
Read moreFrustration, Gaza alarm drove Macron to go it alone on Palestine recognition - Reuters
Frustration, Gaza alarm drove Macron to go it alone on Palestine recognition Reuters
Read moreThis family self-deported to Mexico, and lost everything - Reuters
This family self-deported to Mexico, and lost everything Reuters
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This aerogel and some sun could make saltwater drinkable
Previous aerogels didn't work on a scale that was large enough to matter.
Read moreFive unanswered questions around Trump and the Epstein saga
The controversy over Jeffrey Epstein rumbles on, despite President Trump’s efforts to put it behind him. It’s been almost three weeks since a joint, unsigned memo from the FBI and the Department of Justice (DOJ) insisted “no incriminating ‘client list’” had been found among material related to Epstein. The memo also contended that there had…
Read morePolls turn sour on Trump as he hits new lows with independents
President Trump is facing his most challenging political moment of his second term, with rough poll numbers and growing furor over his administration’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case.  Trump saw some of his lowest approval ratings of his second term over the past week, with his net approval in the Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ)…
Read moreDemocrats ramp up town hall offensive in GOP districts with focus on Epstein
House Democrats are ramping up their town-hall blitz in GOP-held districts over the long summer recess. The strategy is not new, but this time they’re armed with a powerful new talking point: President Trump’s refusal to release the federal files related to Jeffrey Epstein.  The Epstein case has rattled Republicans in the White House and…
Read moreInvestors eye possible US-Europe trade deal as deadline looms - Reuters
Investors eye possible US-Europe trade deal as deadline looms Reuters
Read moreItaly's Meloni: Recognising Palestinian state before it is established may be 'counterproductive' - Reuters
Italy's Meloni: Recognising Palestinian state before it is established may be 'counterproductive' Reuters
Read moreAustralia, Britain sign 50-year AUKUS submarine partnership treaty - Reuters
Australia, Britain sign 50-year AUKUS submarine partnership treaty Reuters
Read moreQatar threatened to cut EU LNG supplies over sustainability law, letter shows - Reuters
Qatar threatened to cut EU LNG supplies over sustainability law, letter shows Reuters
Read moreTwo Southwest flight attendants hurt after jet dives to avoid mid-air collision - Reuters
Two Southwest flight attendants hurt after jet dives to avoid mid-air collision Reuters
Read more6 in 10 voters view Democrats negatively: WSJ poll
The Democratic Party is viewed negatively by 63 percent of American voters — the lowest approval rating of the party in more than 30 years of The Wall Street Journal’s surveys — according to a new poll from the newspaper. The survey found that while voters disapproved of President Trump’s handling of a variety of…
Read moreUS rejigs duty status of military personnel assisting in immigration - Reuters
US rejigs duty status of military personnel assisting in immigration Reuters
Read moreArtist explores the toxic mining legacy of Zambia's 'black mountains'
A major exhibition about the dangerous lives of the boys and young men who scour slag heaps in search of copper.
Read moreTexas congressional candidate arrested during heated redistricting hearing
Congressional candidate Isaiah Martin was forcibly removed and arrested during a Thursday hearing in the Texas State Capitol on redistricting after refusing to yield the microphone during public comment. “It is a shame,” Martin yelled as he was escorted out. “You should all be ashamed.” Texas Republicans are pushing to redraw the state’s maps after…
Read moreFederal judge tosses Trump administration’s ‘sanctuary city’ lawsuit against Illinois
A federal judge on Friday threw out a Trump administration lawsuit seeking to block sanctuary laws in Illinois that limit local law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration authorities. In her ruling, Judge Lindsay C. Jenkins said that the Tenth Amendment, which protects people from federal government overreach, shielded the decision of local law enforcement…
Read more2 flight attendants injured in Southwest Airlines flight
Two flight attendants were injured on a Southwest Airlines flight taking off in Burbank, Calif. after the plane made several sudden altitude changes to avoid colliding with another aircraft. CNN reported that the Las Vegas-bound flight made a sudden drop of 475 feet in order to avoid a privately owned Hawker Hunter fighter jet. The…
Read moreNASA says 20% of workforce to depart space agency - Reuters
NASA says 20% of workforce to depart space agency Reuters
Read moreSchool-leavers losing their lives for Russia in Putin's war with Ukraine
Russia has promised that no 18-year-olds will be sent to fight in Ukraine, but the BBC finds many have already been killed.
Read moreThais and Cambodians slug it out on social media, as border tensions flare
A war of words is raging on social media, a years-long battleground for Thais and Cambodians.
Read moreThais and Cambodians slug it out on social media, as border tensions flare
A war of words is raging on social media, a years-long battleground for Thais and Cambodians.
Read moreTennessee school won’t accept doctor’s notes for absences
The policy will also count kids as tardy if they are sent home by the school nurse when they are sick.
Read moreTee time with Trump - striking balls and deals over 18 holes
For some US presidents, golf was a break from work - but for Trump, visiting Scotland this weekend, it is anything but.
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After BlackSuit is taken down, new ransomware group Chaos emerges
As BlackSuit's dark web site goes dark, Chaos is already around to pick up the slack.
Read moreWhat to know about the clash between Thailand, Cambodia
{beacon} Welcome to The Hill’s Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story What to know about the clash between Thailand, Cambodia The fighting between Thailand’s and Cambodia’s militaries has continued for a second day in a row, with the clash progressively escalating in a border battle that…
Read moreSouthwest flight plummets, injuring flight attendants
The drastic manoeuvre was necessary to avoid collision with another plane, according to reports.
Read moreJustice Department granted Ghislaine Maxwell limited immunity during meeting: ABC
The Justice Department (DOJ) granted Ghislaine Maxwell, a longtime associate of Jeffrey Epstein, limited immunity before she sat for two days of interviews with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, ABC News reported Friday. Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence for sex trafficking and other charges. The interview comes as the Trump administration faces…
Read moreWhat is inside the GHF food aid box being distributed in Gaza?
BBC Verify examines the meals handed out to Gazans - and why their nutritional value is questioned by some experts.
Read moreNew FEMA grant program gives states $600M to build migrant detention centers
A new $608 million grant program from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will give states money to build detention centers for people suspected of being in the United States unlawfully. FEMA was already slated to cover some of the costs for Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz” using a Biden-era program meant for helping asylum seekers. The…
Read moreUS, China confront each other on Ukraine at United Nations - Reuters
US, China confront each other on Ukraine at United Nations Reuters
Read moreExclusive: US diplomats asked if non-whites qualify for Trump refugee program for South Africans - Reuters
Exclusive: US diplomats asked if non-whites qualify for Trump refugee program for South Africans Reuters
Read moreAndrew Schulz slams Trump over Obama allegations amid Epstein controversy
Podcaster Andrew Schulz slammed President Trump during a Thursday episode of the Flagrant podcast, criticizing Trump for his handling of multiple controversies. Earlier this week, the president accused former President Obama of influencing the findings in Russiagate while distancing himself from the public’s push for more information on Jeffrey Epstein’s criminal dealings. “He is rebuking the…
Read moreUS lifts some Myanmar sanctions, says no link to general's letter to Trump - Reuters
US lifts some Myanmar sanctions, says no link to general's letter to Trump Reuters
Read moreS&P 500, Nasdaq close at records; Deckers soars on UGG demand - Reuters
S&P 500, Nasdaq close at records; Deckers soars on UGG demand Reuters
Read moreTesla to roll out human-driven chauffeur service in Bay Area, California regulator says - Reuters
Tesla to roll out human-driven chauffeur service in Bay Area, California regulator says Reuters
Read moreFEMA denying some funding after floods
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story  FEMA denying some funding after floods A review of federal documents by The Hill shows that the administration denied such “hazard mitigation” funds to states after 16 out of 18 flood disasters during the Trump presidency, with both of the approvals coming before mid-March.…
Read moreDemocrat Wiley Nickel may suspend NC Senate campaign: Reports
Former Rep. Wiley Nickel (D-N.C.), who launched his campaign for Senate in April, is now mulling whether to suspend his campaign and instead enter the race for an open district attorney position in Wake County, two local stations and Semafor reported Friday. A shift from Nickel would open up the Senate field for former Gov.…
Read moreWorld's thirst for matcha dries up global supplies
Surging demand, smaller tea crops due to heatwaves and US tariffs on Japan are pushing up matcha prices.
Read moreSenate Democrats demand answers on rural health fund
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care   The Big Story  Senate Democrats demand answers on rural health fund More than a dozen senators are calling for answers on how the Trump administration plans to use millions of dollars of a rural health “slush fund” included in the massive…
Read moreSenate Democrats demand answers on rural health fund
Senate Democrats are demanding answers over how the Trump administration plans to manage the $50 billion rural health slush fund included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act in light of reports the fund was made to buy Republican votes. In a letter to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Mehmet Oz, a…
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Starlink kept me connected to the Internet without fail—until Thursday
"Starlink went down across the entire front."
Read moreNOAA places 2 high-ranking officials on leave
The Trump administration has placed two high-ranking officials at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) on leave amid a series of efforts to make cuts at the agency. NOAA spokesperson Kim Doster confirmed in an email that Jeff Dillen, deputy general counsel, and Stephen Volz, acting assistant secretary and assistant administrator for NOAA’s Satellite…
Read more'I witnessed war crimes' in Gaza, former worker at GHF aid site tells BBC
A retired US soldier reveals why he quit working at Israel and US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation aid hubs.
Read moreMarkets jump after Powell rebuffs Trump
Welcome to The Hill’s Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy   The Big Story  Markets jump after Powell rebuffs Trump  Financial markets finished the week on a high note after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stood his ground against President Trump in a rare joint appearance by the two men…
Read moreMarkets jump after Powell repels Trump attack
Financial markets finished the week on a high note after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stood his ground against President Trump in a rare joint appearance by the two men Thursday. The S&P 500 finished 0.4 percent up, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average finished up 208 points or 0.47 percent. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite…
Read moreCambodia calls for ceasefire with Thailand, AFP reports - Reuters
Cambodia calls for ceasefire with Thailand, AFP reports Reuters
Read moreCrypto lobby gains ground under Trump
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Crypto lobby gains ground under Trump The cryptocurrency lobby rapidly expanded its presence on Capitol Hill in recent months as lawmakers took their first bite at legislation to regulate digital currency. © Illustration / Courtney Jones; Greg Nash; and Adobe Stock At least 27 crypto companies or advocates filed their…
Read moreTesla gets multiple shareholder proposals related to investment in xAI - Reuters
Tesla gets multiple shareholder proposals related to investment in xAI Reuters
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North Korean hackers ran US-based “laptop farm” from Arizona woman’s home
North Korea made millions from the scheme.
Read moreMeta names ChatGPT co-creator as chief scientist of Superintelligence Lab - Reuters
Meta names ChatGPT co-creator as chief scientist of Superintelligence Lab Reuters
Read moreUK commits to aiding Palestinians but won’t yet recognize state
United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday committed to increasing British aid efforts in Gaza and advocated for a peaceful two-state solution between Israel and Palestine.  However, Starmer did not announce the U.K.’s recognition of Palestine as a sovereign state a day after France said it would do so. “We’re scaling up our work.…
Read moreUkraine facing fierce fighting around eastern city of Pokrovsk, Zelenskiy says - Reuters
Ukraine facing fierce fighting around eastern city of Pokrovsk, Zelenskiy says Reuters
Read moreTrump official says administration will change visa, citizenship tests
The new head of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services said in an interview with The New York Times Thursday that the Trump administration will make changes to the visa system for skilled workers and look to make the test for U.S. citizenship more difficult. “The test as it’s laid out right now, it’s not very…
Read moreThird court blocks Trump birthright citizenship order nationwide after Supreme Court decision
A third court ruled Friday that President Trump’s birthright citizenship executive order cannot go into effect across the country, following the Supreme Court’s decision last month clawing back nationwide injunctions.  U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin, an appointee of former President Obama, found that the nationwide injunction he granted to more than a dozen states remains in…
Read moreTrump arrives in Scotland for golf and bilateral talks as EU trade deal nears - Reuters
Trump arrives in Scotland for golf and bilateral talks as EU trade deal nears Reuters
Read moreRogan hits Patel over Epstein claims: ‘Doesn’t make any sense’
Podcaster Joe Rogan attacked FBI Director Kash Patel in a new episode of his podcast Friday, charging that Patel’s claims about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were inconsistent. “The guy’s saying there’s no tapes, there’s no video. That doesn’t make any sense. Everyone knows it doesn’t make any sense,” Rogan said in his most recent…
Read moreUS states to get $608 million from FEMA to build migrant detention centers - Reuters
US states to get $608 million from FEMA to build migrant detention centers Reuters
Read moreHonduras mandates face masks again as respiratory illnesses spike - Reuters
Honduras mandates face masks again as respiratory illnesses spike Reuters
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Widely panned arsenic life paper gets retracted—15 years after brouhaha
Opinions are mixed on the retraction, and the authors continue to defend their work.
Read moreWall Street ends higher, dollar firms ahead of a big week for market risk - Reuters
Wall Street ends higher, dollar firms ahead of a big week for market risk Reuters
Read moreWes Moore says Trump denied Maryland disaster assistance after floods
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) said this week the Trump administration denied disaster assistance to his state after May flooding. A statement issued by his office Wednesday said the administration did not approve assistance to the state for flooding that occurred in May, even though the state’s estimated damage put it above the threshold it…
Read moreMaxwell attorney says he hasn’t spoken about pardon with Trump team
An attorney for Ghislaine Maxwell, the convicted sex offender and associate of the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, said he has not talked to President Trump’s team about a potential pardon for his client. “We’re going to take one day at a time. I know that’s very cliche, but it’s true, because things are happening so…
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Echelon kills smart home gym equipment offline capabilities with update
Update also blocks compatibility with popular third-party apps.
Read moreEconomists doubt Trump outlook that US will sell 'so much' beef to Australia - Reuters
Economists doubt Trump outlook that US will sell 'so much' beef to Australia Reuters
Read more‘Pod Save America’ on Gabbard’s Obama allegations: ‘Crock of s‑‑‑’
“Pod Save America” host Dan Pfeiffer railed against Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard’s accusations that the Obama administration led a “treasonous coup” over the 2016 election. “I don’t think we should call this a scandal,” Pfeiffer, a onetime adviser to former President Obama, said in a Friday episode of the podcast. “Like I don’t…
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OpenAI’s most capable AI model, GPT-5, may be coming in August
Sources say new model combines o3 reasoning with general GPT capabilities.
Read moreMinnesota state lawmaker resigns following burglary conviction
Minnesota Democratic state Sen. Nicole Mitchell resigned from office after being found guilty of burglarizing her stepmother's home.
Read moreUkraine anti-corruption chief says his agency faces 'dirty information campaign' - Reuters
Ukraine anti-corruption chief says his agency faces 'dirty information campaign' Reuters
Read more‘South Park’ creators double down on episode skewering Trump
“South Park” creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone had a simple response to the furor the often-controversial show stoked this week with an episode showing President Trump in bed with Satan and making fun of what they depicted as the president’s small genitals. “We’re terribly sorry,” Parker said Thursday, holding a deadpan stare as the…
Read moreHere are the cities where new college grads are landing jobs
ADP ranked 55 metro areas based on jobs, wages and cost of living.
Read moreMeeting over between US official and Ghislane Maxwell, who will 'welcome any relief', lawyer says
When asked about giving Maxwell clemency, the president said he was allowed to do so, but had "not thought" about it.
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Remembering Descent, the once-popular, fully 3D 6DOF shooter
Descent is a big part of gaming history, but not many people talk about it.
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Trump targets supervised consumption of drugs and harm reduction in executive order
President Trump is threatening to withhold funds from supervised drug consumption sites and potentially pursue criminal penalties against them.
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STAT+: Hospitals boost their profit expectations for 2025 as health insurers stumble
The rising cost of care is benefiting hospitals, but challenges loom for the industry.
Read more'I'm so tired': Mother of starving Gazan baby speaks to BBC
Hedaya al-Muta'wi's 18-month-old son Mohammed suffers from malnutrition due to famine, weighing just 6kg.
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Delta’s AI spying to “jack up” prices must be banned, lawmakers say
Lawmakers want to prevent companies from using AI to increase prices or lower wages.
Read moreUS closes probe into Waymo self-driving collisions, unexpected behavior - Reuters
US closes probe into Waymo self-driving collisions, unexpected behavior Reuters
Read moreVenezuela oil company PDVSA readies return to work under previous US terms - Reuters
Venezuela oil company PDVSA readies return to work under previous US terms Reuters
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Mistral’s new “environmental audit” shows how much AI is hurting the planet
Individual prompts don't cost much, but billions together can have aggregate impact.
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The electric Stark Varg EX is brutally fast but a little too unrefined
This all-electric enduro monster needs a little more time in the oven.
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Supply-chain attacks on open source software are getting out of hand
Attacks affected packages, including one with ~2.8 million weekly downloads.
Read moreSpaceX probes for cause of Starlink's global satellite network outage - Reuters
SpaceX probes for cause of Starlink's global satellite network outage Reuters
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Inventor claims bleach injections will destroy cancer tumors
A lack of medical training isn't stopping a man from charging $20,000 for the treatment.
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Skydance deal allows Trump’s FCC to “censor speech” and “silence dissent” on CBS
FCC now has “never-before-seen controls” over a newsroom, commissioner warns.
Read moreThailand and Cambodia exchange heavy artillery fire as border battle expands - Reuters
Thailand and Cambodia exchange heavy artillery fire as border battle expands Reuters
Read moreRussia's lone aircraft carrier likely to be scrapped or sold, says shipbuilding chief - Reuters
Russia's lone aircraft carrier likely to be scrapped or sold, says shipbuilding chief Reuters
Read moreFrench pledge to recognise Palestine is a gamble - so will Starmer follow suit?
The prime minister is facing pressure at home and abroad to recognise a Palestinian state.
Read more'All the people are hungry': Voices from Gaza on desperate lack of food
All week across the BBC we've been hearing from people in Gaza about their lives as food supplies are restricted leading to malnourishment and starvation.
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Going chain-free with the Priority Gemini gravel bike
Gravel is even more fun when cleanup is a breeze.
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STAT+: FDA panel stirs backlash for SSRI use during pregnancy
And more biotech stories brought to you by The Readout.
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The 2025 Audi RS 3 is a five-cylinder firecracker
The updated compact sedan packs personality into an accessible package.
Read moreWatch: Protesters pack Tel Aviv square to demand Gaza ceasefire
Demonstrators urged Isreal's leaders to end the war and bring back the hostages.
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Trump eyes involuntary commitment to end homelessness
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Read moreSTAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re watching Europe moving to reject Elevidys, a FDA panel on SSRI risks, and more
European regulators on Friday said that the Duchenne muscular dystrophy gene therapy Elevidys should not be approved
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Rocket Report: Channeling the future at Wallops; SpaceX recovers rocket wreckage
China's Space Pioneer seems to be back on track a year after an accidental launch.
Read moreHow Epstein case is tearing apart Maga's online conspiracy wing
In conspiratorial pro-Trump spaces online, arguments rage over the US president's approach to the long-running saga.
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STAT+: European regulators endorse Lilly’s Alzheimer’s treatment for certain patients
European regulators said that Eli Lilly’s Alzheimer’s treatment Kisunla should be approved for select patients.
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Lawmakers writing NASA’s budget want a cheaper upper stage for the SLS rocket
Eliminating the Block 1B upgrade now would save NASA at least $500 million per year.
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STAT+: Europe moves to reject embattled Duchenne muscular dystrophy gene therapy
European regulators said that a Duchenne gene therapy should not be approved, imperiling the treatment that is also facing scrutiny in the U.S.
Read moreWatch: Trump jokes he wants Powell to lower interest rates in tense exchange
The US president and Federal Reserve chair bickered over the cost and timeline of the Fed’s headquarters renovation project during a tour.
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STAT+: NIH, FDA plan to reduce animal testing draws mixed reactions among scientists
As the Trump administration reshapes biomedicine, it wants to change how scientists test drug safety: animal research.
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STAT+: An unusual FDA panel on antidepressant use during pregnancy elevated skeptics of the drugs
An unusual FDA panel on antidepressant use during pregnancy elevated clinicians and researchers who are deeply skeptical of the drugs.
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STAT+: Hospitals nab $4 billion in extra Medicaid funds, before Republican cuts take effect
The federal government has approved more than $4 billion in extra Medicaid funds that will be routed to hospitals, doctors, and other providers.
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Opinion: Plans to test prior authorization in traditional Medicare are deeply troubling
Preauthorization is about to enter the lives of many seniors who have chosen traditional Medicare over MA, write former CMS Administrator Don Berwick and health policy expert Andrea Ducas.
Read morePro-Palestinian convict freed by France after 41 years
Georges Abdallah will immediately be expelled to his native Lebanon after his release early on Friday.
Read moreWatch: Man dons bear costume in Japanese Police animal attack drill
Authorities and local hunters have practiced their response to potential bear attacks in a simulated drill.
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Trump seeks to make it easier for people with mental illnesses to be involuntarily committed
President Trump wants to make it easier to involuntarily treat people with serious mental illnesses, but critics say the approach lacks sufficient evidence to be expanded.
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Two major AI coding tools wiped out user data after making cascading mistakes
"I have failed you completely and catastrophically," wrote Gemini.
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Opinion: The U.S. must reconsider its decision to reject amendments to a global health treaty
Former Biden global health security lead Stephanie Psaki asks: Why would the Trump administration reject a deal that strengthens pandemic preparedness and protects American interests?
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STAT+: HHS orders thimerosal out of all flu vaccines
This is the web edition of D.C. Diagnosis, STAT's twice-weekly newsletter about the politics and policy of health and medicine.
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Safety of fluoride supplements, and freedom of choice, debated at FDA meeting
The safety of fluoride supplements, and freedom of choice, was debated at an FDA meeting this week.
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STAT+: For many Duchenne families, halt to gene therapy is heartbreak upon heartbreak
As gene therapy maker Sarepta Therapeutics tangles with FDA over its Duchenne treatment, patients and their families are caught in the middle.
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A mother’s perspective on Sarepta’s gene therapy halt
This week on "The Readout LOUD" podcast, a mother whose son has Duchenne muscular dystrophy shares her perspective on Sarepta's gene therapy halt.
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Columbia University agrees to pay more than $220M in deal with Trump to restore federal funding
Columbia University agreed Wednesday to pay more than $220 million in a deal with the Trump administration to restore federal research funding.
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STAT+: UnitedHealth confirms DOJ investigations into Medicare practices, says it’s cooperating
UnitedHealth confirms DOJ investigations into Medicare practices, and says it’s cooperating.
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STAT+: Tessera cuts jobs amid financial challenges
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