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pbs.orgpolitics1 hr ago
Graham Platner Faces Sexual-Assault Allegation and Calls to Exit Maine Senate Race
Washington Examiner reported that Democrat Graham Platner was accused Monday of sexually assaulting a former partner five years ago. Party members urged him to drop out of the 2026 Senate contest against Republican Susan Collins.
politics1 hr ago
Obamacare plan premiums projected to rise 14 percent in 2027
Projected rates from 77 insurers show a median 14 percent increase for 2027, following a 20 percent rise in 2026. The data cover filings submitted to 16 states and the District of Columbia.
theconversation.comworld1 hr ago
Euclid telescope identifies 31 ancient quasars including two oldest observed
The European Space Agency's Euclid telescope detected 31 quasars, two of which formed when the universe was about 670 million years old. The findings double the number of known ancient quasars and extend the previous record by roughly 20 million years.
propublica.orgworld1 hr ago
Four Ugandan Farmers Sue UK-Registered Company to Halt East African Crude Oil Pipeline
Four Ugandan farmers sued EACOP Ltd in the UK High Court on July 8, 2026, seeking an injunction to prevent the pipeline from operating. The case, brought under Ugandan law, alleges construction has already harmed land, water and ecosystems.
abcnews.go.comai1 hr ago
Mark Cuban Says Lovable’s Add-On Services May Help It Compete With AI Labs
Mark Cuban and Lovable CEO Anton Osika spoke at a Paris conference on Wednesday. Cuban, a Lovable investor, said the company's localized data and services could shield it from replacement by major AI labs.
Defense Newsworld1 hr ago
China Displays DF-17 Missile on State Television
Chinese state media broadcast footage of the DF-17 ballistic missile in June, describing its capabilities. The timing coincided with U.S.-led naval exercises in the Pacific region.
upi.compolitics1 hr ago
U.S. and Iran Trade Strikes After Ceasefire Breaks
President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran is over after new attacks. Iran launched strikes on U.S. bases in the Gulf following American strikes on Iranian targets.
Gristscience1 hr ago
El Niño declared, prompting fishing bans in Peru and strong tuna catches off California
The weather pattern has led officials in Peru to cancel the anchovy fishing season and prompted expectations of smaller Indian mackerel catches. In Southern California, fishers have reported record tuna harvests.
sports1 hr ago
Ukrainian skeleton racer urges Olympic committees to oppose Russia return
Vladyslav Heraskevych called for national Olympic committees to form a coalition against the IOC’s provisional lifting of Russia’s suspension. The request follows his earlier helmet controversy ahead of the Milano Cortina Games.
politics1 hr ago
K2 Airways Boeing 737 Cargo Plane Loses Contact Off Pakistan Coast
The aircraft lost contact after a rapid descent 155 nautical miles west of Karachi. Five crew members are unaccounted for as Pakistani forces search the area.
The Sydney Morning Heraldworld1 hr ago
Telstra outage strands V/Line passengers and disrupts Triple Zero calls
A nationwide Telstra outage on Wednesday halted regional rail services in Victoria and prevented some emergency calls from connecting. Passengers faced cancelled trains and limited replacement buses, while police conducted welfare checks on callers who could not reach Triple Zero…
news.sky.comworld1 hr ago
French government unveils 55-measure plan to fight racism and discrimination
The plan, covering 2026-2029, includes training for teachers and police, expanded student visits to memorial sites, and monitoring of convictions for racist acts. Officials presented the measures at the National Library in Paris on July 6.
ndtv.comsports1 hr ago
Brydon Carse Named in Durham T20 Blast Squad After Hand Injury
The BBC reported that Brydon Carse will return to competitive cricket in Durham's North Group T20 Blast match against Leicestershire Foxes at 18:30 BST. The 30-year-old pace bowler has recovered from a right-hand injury that sidelined him since January.
New Scientistscience1 hr ago
European Food Safety Authority Clears Inulin-Propionate Ester for Food Use
The additive, which triggers release of appetite-suppressing hormones, can now be added to breads, cereals and smoothies. Products containing it could reach EU shelves within a year.
The Vergetechnology1 hr ago
Samsung schedules Galaxy Unpacked event for July 22
Samsung will hold its next Galaxy Unpacked event on July 22 in London. The company has used the tagline "A new shape unfolds" for the event.
Yonhapworld1 hr ago
South Korea designates eight platforms under revised Network Act
The Korea Media Communications Commission named eight operators subject to new duties on false information. The list includes four domestic firms and four foreign services. The rules took effect the day before the designations.
Rapplerai2 hrs ago
ILO Brief: Nearly 80 Million ASEAN Workers Face Some GenAI Exposure, but Employment in Exposed Jobs Continues to Grow
The International Labour Organization released a policy brief on July 8, 2026, showing significant but uneven exposure to generative AI across ASEAN countries. Singapore leads with 42.2% of employment affected, followed by the Philippines at 28.1%.
world2 hrs ago
Russian Forces Add Camouflage and Jamming to Counter Ukrainian Drone Strikes
Russian troops are camouflaging cargo and installing jamming equipment to block Ukrainian drone attacks that target vehicles in transit. Ukrainian drone operators told Reuters the measures aim to disrupt Starlink satellite links used to guide the strikes.
ynet.co.ilworld2 hrs ago
Shin Bet Chief Says Loyalty to Elected Leadership Guided Appointment
The head of Israel's internal security agency stated he accepted the role after determining he could remain loyal to elected officials. The comments were reported by Jerusalem Post.
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Yonhapfinance2 hrs ago
Seoul Shares Fall 5.4 Percent as Technology Stocks Extend Losses
The KOSPI closed down 409.52 points at 7,246.79 on July 8 after opening 2.7 percent lower. Technology stocks led declines amid investor concerns over the pace of earnings growth from higher capital spending.
foxnews.comworld2 hrs ago
Verdict Expected in Berlin Doctor’s Trial on Charges of Killing 15 Patients
A 41-year-old palliative care doctor from Berlin faces judgment on charges of murdering 15 patients using sedative cocktails and setting fires to hide evidence. AFP reported the details of the case.
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bleedingcool.comsports2 hrs ago
Baby raccoons enter outfield during baseball game at Dodger Stadium
Two young raccoons appeared on the warning track during a game Tuesday night. Video of the animals spread quickly on social media while the home team lost 4-3.
The Guardianworld2 hrs ago
Research links landfill diets to weight gain and DNA damage in European white storks
White storks in Poland that feed at landfills show higher body mass and energy stores than birds that forage naturally. Researchers also found DNA damage in landfill-fed chicks as young as one week old. The findings come as EU waste policies reduce open landfill access.
Forbesfinance2 hrs ago
WINWIN Ends Exclusive Contract with SM Entertainment After More Than 10 Years
Chinese artist WINWIN has terminated his contract with SM Entertainment after more than 10 years. The company announced the decision on Weverse, with his NCT activities concluding July 9. He will pursue solo music and acting work in China.
soompi.comworld2 hrs ago
Lee Byung-hun and Go Youn-jung Cast in Joseon Dynasty Film 'Nambeol'
Lee Byung-hun and Go Youn-jung will star in the upcoming martial arts action film 'Nambeol,' Yonhap reported July 8. The production company Hive Media Corp announced the casting and said filming will begin this year.
Yonhapworld2 hrs ago
South Korean, Norwegian Leaders Discuss Security and Technology Ties in Ankara
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store met on July 8 in Ankara on the sidelines of the NATO summit. They focused on expanding cooperation in security and technology, building on a January defense contract.
hrw.orgworld2 hrs ago
Egyptian Prisoner on Death Row for 2014 Murder Remains in Medical Facility Without Surgery
AllAfrica reported that Ahmed al-Waleed al-Shal remains in a prison medical facility without surgery after imaging showed a brain mass that doubled in size. Human Rights Watch urged immediate care and release on medical grounds.
finance2 hrs ago
Manchester Saw Steepest Fall in Living Standards Among Major English Cities From 2021 to 2023
Residents' purchasing power dropped 7 percent, exceeding the national average decline. The Resolution Foundation analysis covered real disposable incomes across major cities.
skysports.comsports2 hrs ago
New Saints trail 2-0 after first leg of Champions League qualifier
The New Saints lost 2-0 to Sabah in the first qualifying round in Baku. Coach Craig Harrison said the tie remains open ahead of the return leg at Park Hall.
The Japan Timespolitics2 hrs ago
Japan, NATO Officials Discuss Chinese Military Activities
Japanese and NATO officials met in Ankara on Tuesday to address concerns over China's military activities. The meeting included defense and foreign ministers from Japan and three other Indo-Pacific nations.
business2 hrs ago
Japan Updates Economic Plan to Add Stable-Inflation Language While Keeping Existing Monetary-Policy References
The government updated its annual economic and fiscal agenda on July 8 to call for monetary policy that supports stable price increases. The change replaces earlier wording focused solely on achieving a stronger economy.
manilatimes.netfinance2 hrs ago
Top Money Market Account Rate Reaches 5.00% on July 8, 2026
The highest available money market account rate stands at 5.00% as of July 8, 2026, compared with a national average of 0.47%. Rates are set by individual banks and can change with broader economic conditions.
thehindu.comworld3 hrs ago
South Korea's digital industry sales rose 9.3 percent to 1,378 trillion won in 2024, reaching 15.2 percent of total industrial output
Government data released Wednesday showed the sector accounted for 15.2 percent of total industrial output. Sales reached more than half the level of conventional manufacturing amid higher AI investments.
The Guardianbusiness3 hrs ago
UK Housebuilders Face Lawsuit Seeking Up to £4.5 Billion in Compensation
A collective action on behalf of an estimated 700,000 buyers targets the seven largest UK housebuilders over alleged sharing of commercially sensitive information between 2015 and June 2026. The case seeks £3,100 to £6,200 per claimant if the Competition Appeal Tribunal allows it…
sports3 hrs ago
Six-team NBA trade sends Middleton to Wizards on three-year deal
A six-team transaction finalized a sign-and-trade that brought Khris Middleton to the Wizards on a three-year, $17.6 million contract. The deal moved multiple players and draft assets among the involved clubs.
manilatimes.networld3 hrs ago
Man Accused of Shooting Charlie Kirk Seen on Campus Before Attack
A court heard that Tyler Robinson, 23, visited the Utah Valley University campus, ate at Chick-fil-A and interacted with Turning Point USA staff hours before the 10 September 2025 shooting. Investigators also described his return to the area after the attack and a brief encounter…
cnbc.compolitics58 min agoUpdated
U.S. Strikes Iran; Iran Retaliates After Tanker Attacks and Oil-License Revocation
The U.S. military struck Iran on July 7 after three tankers were hit by projectiles. It also revoked a license allowing Tehran to sell oil, following an earlier ceasefire.
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pbs.orgpolitics58 min agoUpdated
Stevens and El-Sayed Debate Corporate Donations and Personal Wealth in Michigan Senate Primary
Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed traded arguments over wealth, corporate donations and political influence during a July 7 debate in Grand Rapids. The exchange came days after Mallory McMorrow exited the race for the open seat.
sports10 hrs ago
Dimitrov and Berrettini Hit 128 Backhand Slices in Wimbledon Third Round
Grigor Dimitrov and Matteo Berrettini combined for 128 backhand slices during their July 5 match. Tournament data shows elevated slice usage compared with averages for both men and women.
axios.comsports10 hrs ago
Washington Commanders hire Demitrius Washington as senior personnel executive
The team added Demitrius Washington to its front office as a senior personnel executive. He replaces Scott Fitterer, who departed for Athletes First. Washington previously worked with the team's general manager in San Francisco and spent four years with the Vikings.
focustaiwan.twscience10 hrs ago
UK Issues Heat-Health Alerts as Southern England Begins Multi-Day Heatwave
Amber alerts cover the Midlands, eastern and southern England until 12 July. Yellow alerts apply across northern England for the same period. Parts of the south and east have already met heatwave criteria.
New York Postpolitics10 hrs ago
Bookkeeper at John Jay College charged with stealing $710,000 in student stipends
A 60-year-old accounts-payable manager at the college was arrested Tuesday and charged with grand larceny and identity theft. Prosecutors say she issued more than 260 fraudulent checks over six years.
sports10 hrs ago
Djokovic Defeats Auger-Aliassime in Five-Set Wimbledon Quarterfinal
Seventh-seeded Novak Djokovic beat third-seeded Felix Auger-Aliassime 7-6 (10), 3-6, 6-3, 6-7 (4), 7-6 (4) in a match lasting five hours and 15 minutes. Auger-Aliassime recorded 29 aces but committed 61 unforced errors. Djokovic advanced to face top seed Jannik Sinner in the semi…
Fox Newsai10 hrs ago
Stanford AI Burger Recipes Match Reconstructed Big Mac in Blind Taste Tests
Stanford University researchers trained BurgerAI on 2,216 recipes from Food.com. Some AI-designed burgers scored the same or higher than a reconstructed McDonald's Big Mac in tests with over 100 diners.
news.sky.comworld11 hrs ago
UK health agency issues draft guidance on in-situ liver perfusion procedure
Draft guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence recommends a new method to preserve donor livers inside the body after circulatory death. Officials estimate the approach could add about 150 transplants annually. Separate guidance also covers external pre…
The Independentworld11 hrs ago
UK regulator clears four fast-food ads under new junk food rules
The Advertising Standards Authority ruled that ads for Domino’s, Papa John’s, KFC and Burger King did not breach restrictions on less-healthy food products. Two other ads were banned for clearly identifying items classified as less healthy.
news.sky.comscience11 hrs ago
NHS trials AI blood test for ovarian cancer screening
A blood test developed by a Leeds firm is being introduced at two NHS trusts after showing 99 percent accuracy in detecting or ruling out womb cancer among 3,313 women. Officials say the test could reduce the need for uncomfortable ultrasound scans for one in five of the 90,000 p…
Yonhapworld11 hrs ago
South Korea Records Record $38.61 Billion Current Account Surplus in May as Services Deficit Narrows
The Bank of Korea reported the largest monthly surplus on record, driven by a surge in semiconductor exports. The figure exceeded the prior high set in March and marked the 37th consecutive monthly surplus.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics11 hrs ago
Ottawa Extends Work Permits for 2,700 Manitoba Foreign Workers Until 2027 After Province Misses Nomination Deadline
The federal government will extend permits through Dec. 31, 2027, after repeated requests from Manitoba officials and protests by workers facing status loss. The step addresses a backlog in the provincial nominee program amid nationwide cuts to immigration allotments.
Rapplerai11 hrs ago
Cybersecurity Agency Begins Using Anthropic AI Model to Scan Government Code
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has started limited use of Anthropic's Mythos model to identify software vulnerabilities. Access follows earlier restrictions tied to federal policy disputes with the company.
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New York Postpolitics11 hrs ago
Hairstylist on Virgin Voyages Ship Charged With Abusive Sexual Contact
Pranit Pawar, a 26-year-old hairstylist on the Virgin Voyages ship Brilliant Lady, faces two federal counts of abusive sexual contact. The charges stem from alleged incidents on June 26 during an Alaskan cruise. He was arrested by the FBI when the ship returned to Seattle.
espn.compolitics11 hrs ago
White House Opens 25 Philadelphia-Area Gas Stations at $3.47 per Gallon, 32 Cents Below National Average
The White House opened 25 Freedom Fuel gas stations in the greater Philadelphia area selling fuel at $3.47 a gallon. The July 7 launch came after national averages reached nearly $5 earlier in 2026 due to the U.S.-Iran war. Prices have since declined following a June agreement re…
news.sky.combusiness11 hrs ago
California judge allows class-action suit over airline window seats to proceed
A federal judge denied United Airlines' motion to dismiss a lawsuit alleging the airline charged extra for window seats that lack actual windows. The ruling found the passenger's claims plausible based on booking materials and the carrier's contract language.
sbs.com.aupolitics11 hrs ago
EPA Approves Three Pesticides Containing Single-Fluorinated-Carbon Molecules
The Environmental Protection Agency approved diflufenican, epyrifenacil, and trifludimoxazin on June 30. Watchdog groups say the chemicals break down into compounds they consider PFAS under a broader definition.
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CalMatterspolitics11 hrs ago
CoreCivic Sells Two California ICE Detention Centers to Federal Government for $1.47 Billion
CoreCivic sold the Otay Mesa and California City detention centers to the Department of Homeland Security on July 2. The company will continue operating both facilities under existing ICE contracts through at least 2027 and 2029.
politics11 hrs ago
Toyota to invest $3.6 billion in Texas plant expansion
Toyota will add a second assembly line at its San Antonio facility, creating more than 2,000 jobs and increasing annual output by about 150,000 vehicles. The expansion raises the company's total investment in the site to $8.3 billion since 2003.
indiatoday.intoday.inpolitics12 hrs ago
U.S. Revokes Iran Oil Waiver After Tanker Attacks
The Trump administration ended a sanctions waiver that had allowed Iranian oil exports, citing attacks on three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. A narrower license permits only transactions already underway to close by July 17.
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skysports.comsports13 hrs ago
U.S. Soccer Leaves Coach Future Open After World Cup Exit
The federation issued a noncommittal statement Tuesday on the manager's status following a 4-1 loss to Belgium. The coach said talks could begin in coming weeks after a period of rest.
profootballtalk.nbcsports.comsports1 hr agoUpdated
Former Cowboys player posthumously diagnosed with Stage 1 CTE
Marshawn Kneeland, who died by suicide in November 2025 at age 24, received a Stage 1 CTE diagnosis after his family donated his brain for research. Boston University's CTE Center confirmed the finding and noted that suicide is complex and multifactorial.
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sbs.com.ausports1 day ago
FIFA Lifts Balogun Suspension but Fines U.S. Soccer Federation $40,000
FIFA lifted the automatic one-game ban on U.S. striker Folarin Balogun after President Trump requested a review of the July 1 incident. The organization imposed a $40,000 fine on the U.S. Soccer Federation instead. Balogun is cleared to face Belgium on Monday.
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