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abcnews.go.compolitics3 hrs ago
DOJ Threatens to Withhold Grants for Rape Kit Testing from Sanctuary Cities
The Department of Justice is moving to cut federal funding from cities classified as sanctuary jurisdictions that refuse to sign cooperation agreements with ICE. The action targets grants used for processing sexual assault kits, police equipment and emergency services in multiple…
Japan Timesworld4 hrs ago
Japan Releases National Test Results Showing Elementary Declines and Junior-High Gains
The education ministry published 2026 results on July 16 showing lower average correct answer rates for sixth graders and higher rates for third-year junior high students. The English exam for junior high students used computer-based testing for the first time in three years.
nbcnews.comworld5 hrs ago
Defense Secretary Orders Annual Testosterone Screenings for Male Service Members Age 30 and Older
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced July 15 that service members age 30 and older will receive annual testosterone screenings during routine health assessments. The policy makes testing optional for those under 30 and permits diagnosed personnel to select replacement ther…
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Euronewsai5 hrs ago
Robotics firm tests humanoid robots in Ukraine, plans weaponization trials in 2027
A U.S. company has tested its Phantom humanoid robots in Ukraine and expects to begin weaponization testing next year. The robots are designed for precision tasks that minimize civilian harm and infrastructure damage.
globalnews.caworld7 hrs ago
Father Donates Portion of Liver to Daughter in Simultaneous Operations
A father donated part of his liver to his 22-month-old daughter in operations performed at the same time at two hospitals in Birmingham. The procedures took place in April after months of testing confirmed a match.
deadline.comworld16 hrs ago
Bell Canada Finishes Quebec Ground Station as Rogers Already Offers Satellite-to-Mobile Service
Bell Canada finished building a ground station in Quebec to support its planned satellite-to-mobile network. Testing of text, data, voice and video functions on standard smartphones has started through the facility. The company aims to launch service early next year.
nypost.comworld17 hrs ago
Pentagon Signs Framework Deals With Three Firms for New Cruise Missiles but No Orders Yet
The Pentagon reached framework agreements Wednesday with three companies for the U.S. Air Force’s Family of Affordable Mass Missiles program. The deals target missiles at roughly $218,000 each, compared with more than $1.3 million for existing standoff weapons. Actual purchases r…
medium.comfinance20 hrs ago
JPMorgan, BlackRock, Goldman Sachs join DTCC tokenization pilot
The three firms are among 50 participants in a Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation project testing digital versions of major U.S. equities and government debt. The Wall Street Journal reported the development.
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manilatimes.networld1 day ago
Philippine Board Exam Results Show 4,907 Pass Master Plumbers Licensure Examination
The Professional Regulation Commission reported that 4,907 of 6,237 candidates passed the July 2026 Master Plumbers Licensure Examination. Results were released three working days after testing concluded across multiple cities.
chicago.suntimes.comscience1 day ago
U.S. Cyclosporiasis Cases Near 7,000 With Michigan Reporting Over 3,300
Nearly 7,000 potential cyclosporiasis infections have been recorded nationwide, more than 3,300 of them in Michigan. Officials identified tainted lettuce as the likely source and warned that actual numbers are higher due to under-testing.
benzinga.comworld1 day ago
Hong Kong Bill to Enable Co-Location at Upgraded Huanggang Port Advances
Hong Kong authorities will accelerate renovation and testing at the Huanggang Port checkpoint once the Legislative Council approves the Huanggang Port Hong Kong Port Area Bill. The measure sets the legal framework for a co-location arrangement at the border.
The Vergetechnology1 day ago
Boston Dynamics Tests Conveyor Accessory Allowing Spot Robot to Unload Packages at Doorsteps
Boston Dynamics is testing a conveyor-belt accessory allowing its Spot robot to carry and autonomously unload packages at doorsteps. The Verge reported the company is in talks with logistics firms for last-mile testing. Spot costs $74,500 and has prior uses in inspections and res…
abcnews.go.comscience1 day ago
Biogen’s diranersen slowed cognitive decline in Phase 2 Alzheimer’s trial; experts await Phase 3 data
Biogen said its tau-targeting Alzheimer’s candidate diranersen reduced cognitive decline at rates similar to approved drugs in a mid-stage study. The company plans to advance the treatment into Phase 3 testing.
chicago.suntimes.comworld2 days ago
Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Confirmed in 31 States With 843 Cases and No Deaths
Federal health officials have confirmed 843 cases of cyclosporiasis across 31 U.S. states since May 1, leading to 86 hospitalizations and no deaths. The true total is believed to be substantially higher due to underreporting and testing delays.
winnipegfreepress.comscience3 days ago
UK Regulator Clears First Human Trials of Oxford Ebola Vaccine
The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency cleared phase-one testing of the University of Oxford vaccine. The trial will begin within weeks and involve 50 healthy adults in the UK.
Newsweekpolitics4 days ago
217 Independent Candidates Seek U.S. House or Senate Seats in 2026
A Newsweek analysis identified 217 independent candidates contesting 153 congressional races. The candidates include 170 for the House and 47 for the Senate across 42 states and territories.
benzinga.comai4 days ago
JPMorgan Tests AI Agents for Stock-Bond Shifts in 20-Year Backtests
JPMorgan is testing AI agents that independently shift investments between stocks and bonds based on market conditions. Twenty-year backtests showed the top model outperforming a traditional 60/40 portfolio by 0.7 percentage points annually with lower volatility.
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theverge.comtechnology5 days ago
Meta Adds Camera Shutoff on Tampered Ray-Ban Glasses While Testing Always-On Sensing Prototypes
Meta is adding a safeguard to its second-generation Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses that disables the camera if the recording LED is tampered with or destroyed. The change follows a lawsuit over privacy and reports of prototype testing for continuous sensing.
finance5 days ago
Ford Tests Camouflaged EV Pickup With QR Code to Product Site
Ford has placed camouflage wraps on a prototype electric pickup truck during public testing. The wraps include QR codes that direct viewers to a company webpage showing additional footage and inviting sign-ups for updates.
order-order.comtechnology5 days ago
FCC fines eight companies $25,000 each over drone radio authorizations
The FCC is fining eight companies for failing to respond to inquiries about radio equipment linked to a banned foreign drone maker. The agency also plans to deauthorize one testing laboratory in China.
wwd.comscience5 days ago
Roche Halts Two Huntington’s Gene-Silencing Drug Programs
Roche stopped development of two Huntington’s disease treatments after new data did not support further testing. ARPA-H separately announced a $160 million program for custom gene-editing therapies for rare diseases.
world6 days ago
Los Angeles Warehouse Fire Led to Air-Quality Testing and Elevated Emergency Visits
A June 17 fire at a Lineage cold-storage facility in Boyle Heights burned for one week and triggered a state of emergency. Onterris, formerly CTEH, conducted testing and reported good air quality, while ER visits tripled nearby.
forbes.comworld6 days ago
Multiple States Report Cyclosporiasis Cases Linked to Imported Produce
@ABC reported on July 9, 2026, that Michigan has recorded more than 1,200 cases and Ohio more than 170. The parasitic infection spreads through contaminated produce and requires specific testing for diagnosis.
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cnet.comscience6 days ago
Costco faces proposed class action over alleged heavy metals in Orgain protein powder
Seven customers filed a proposed class action lawsuit July 7 in Washington state federal court alleging Costco sells Orgain protein powder containing lead, cadmium and arsenic. The complaint cites independent testing by Clean Label Project and Consumer Reports.
news.sky.compolitics7 days ago
Drug-driving endorsements exceed drink-driving for first time in Britain
New data show 30,707 drug-driving endorsements added to licences in 2025, surpassing 29,981 drink-driving endorsements. Officials described the figures as deeply concerning and outlined plans to review penalties and testing methods.
news.google.comsports7 days ago
Rockies pitcher Domingo Acevedo suspended 80 games after positive PED test
Colorado Rockies right-hander Domingo Acevedo received an 80-game suspension Wednesday after testing positive for Stanozolol. The 32-year-old is the eighth player disciplined this year under the minor league drug program.
news.sky.compolitics7 days ago
Robert Jenrick criticizes rival parties for not contesting Clacton by-election
Robert Jenrick said Reform UK faces a political challenge after Nigel Farage resigned as Clacton MP. He criticized other parties for not fielding candidates in the upcoming by-election.
9to5mac.comtechnology8 days ago
Apple Tests DRAM Chips From Chinese Maker ChangXin for Devices Sold in China
Apple has started testing memory chips from ChangXin Memory Technologies for products sold in China. The company is seeking U.S. government approval after the firm was added to a Defense Department blacklist in June.
jns.orgworld8 days ago
DRC Ebola Outbreak Hits 1,561 Cases and 506 Deaths as of July 4
The Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak declared in May continues to expand in eastern DRC. Testing capacity has risen sharply while treatment centers reach capacity limits.
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dailywire.comfinance8 days ago
GAO: LRSO Missile Testing Delayed Four Months Due to B-52 Availability; Air Force Keeps 2027 Production Goal
The Government Accountability Office reported a four-month delay to initial capability for the AGM-181A Long-Range Standoff missile. Low availability of B-52 bombers, the only platform used for flight testing, contributed to the setback.
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Yonhapworld9 days ago
South Korea unveils UAV engine prototypes still in ground testing
The Defense Acquisition Program Administration displayed two engine prototypes on July 7. Both have finished assembly and entered ground testing. The projects aim to localize technology for unmanned aircraft.
benzinga.comai9 days ago
Australia Begins Testing Latest AI Models for Unintended Behaviors
Australia's assistant minister for technology said AI systems are already exhibiting unintended actions during lab tests. The government is using existing laws across multiple agencies rather than creating a single AI statute.
ZeroHedgefinance9 days ago
NYC Reports 18 Legionnaires’ Disease Cases on Upper East Side, No Deaths
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene reported 18 confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease in zip codes 10028, 10128 and 10075 as of July 5, 2026. Officials identified a cooling tower as the probable source and are testing all such systems in the area.
video.foxbusiness.comworld9 days ago
Kao USA recalls two Oribe shampoos over bacterial contamination
Kao USA announced a voluntary recall of two sizes of Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo after testing found Pluralibacter gergoviae bacteria. The products were manufactured between February 21 and February 26, 2026, and sold in the United States and Canada.
abcnews.go.comworld10 days ago
DR Congo Ebola Deaths Reach 506 as Some Areas Report No New Cases and Trial of Treatments Begins
The World Health Organization reported 506 deaths and 1,561 confirmed cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as of July 4. A trial testing two experimental treatments began this week while health workers threaten a strike over unpaid benefits.
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globalnews.caworld10 days ago
Judge Hears Murdaugh Request for New DNA Testing on Fingernail Sample
Alex Murdaugh’s attorneys asked a South Carolina judge to let a Texas lab test unknown male DNA found under his wife’s fingernails. Prosecutors said prior state testing yielded only a partial profile unsuitable for CODIS.
Forbesfinance11 days ago
Samsung Begins One UI 9 Beta Testing on Galaxy S23 FE, M34, Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6
Forbes reported that internal testing for One UI 9 has begun on four additional models. The update is scheduled for official launch at the end of July.
channel4.comworld11 days ago
Parents fund custom gene therapy for daughter with ultra-rare mutation
Nadine and David Lipworth have assembled researchers in Australia and the United States to develop an antisense oligonucleotide treatment for their nine-year-old daughter Sasha, who has a spontaneous SLC6A1 mutation. The therapy is in final laboratory testing, with a possible fir…
themarketherald.com.auworld11 days ago
Massachusetts Ends $400,000 Monthly Contract with Biobot Analytics
The state will stop paying Biobot Analytics on July 31 and begin its own waste water testing program in the fall. Officials said the in-house program will cost about one-quarter as much as the previous contract.
sbs.com.auworld11 days ago
Board Game Teaches Nigerian Children to Avoid Parasitic Worm Disease
A version of Chutes & Ladders called Schisto & Ladders is being used in rural Nigerian schools to teach children how schistosomiasis spreads and how to prevent infection. The game is part of a Ministry of Health program that also offers urine testing and treatment.
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bgr.inworld12 days ago
Wired Reports Meta Safety Tests, Researcher Ticket Hack, and Apple Email Flaw Status
A Wired investigation detailed contractors testing AI chatbots with child personas. Separate reports covered an Apple privacy tool vulnerability and a hacking arrest.
interestingengineering.comworld12 days ago
Chinese Satellite Engine Runs More Than 14 Hours in Test, Exceeding Its 10-Hour Design Target
An upgraded engine from the China Academy of Aerospace Propulsion Technology operated continuously for over 14 hours during ground testing and completed 3.2 hours of firing in orbit. The engine placed a communications satellite at geostationary altitude in late June.
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The Sydney Morning Heraldworld13 days ago
Migratory giant petrel near Newcastle tests positive for H5 bird flu; strain confirmation pending
A migratory giant petrel found near Hawks Nest north of Newcastle tested positive for H5 bird flu. It is the first suspected case recorded in the state, with further testing under way.
abcnews.go.comworld13 days agoUpdated
DRC Begins Trial of Experimental Ebola Treatments as Outbreak Spreads
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have started a clinical trial of two experimental Ebola therapies while the outbreak centered in Ituri province continues to expand. The study is testing a monoclonal antibody and an antiviral drug against the Bundibugyo stra…
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California man sues OpenAI over ChatGPT responses during mental health crisis
A 34-year-old California man filed suit Wednesday alleging that ChatGPT responses during a manic episode contributed to a suicide attempt. The complaint claims the company rushed safety testing on an updated model and failed to alert authorities.
news.sky.compolitics14 days ago
McSweeney Says Labour Under-Prepared for 2024 Return but Defends Means-Testing Principle
Morgan McSweeney, Sir Keir Starmer's former chief of staff, gave his first media interview on 2 July 2026 and admitted the party had not prepared enough for power after its 2024 election win. He cited early policy decisions and a changed global context as factors in the governmen…
Yonhapworld14 days ago
Hyundai Motor Group Expands Digital Testing at Namyang R&D Center
The company opened new facilities at its Namyang R&D Center that use simulators, robotic scanners and wire-car replicas to shorten vehicle development cycles. The upgrades support the group's shift toward software-defined vehicles and over-the-air updates.
technology14 days ago
Rocket Motor Explodes During Test at Anduril Mississippi Facility, No Injuries Reported
An explosion damaged a testing stand at the defense startup's McHenry site last Friday. No injuries occurred and the company said it plans to resume testing within weeks.
helpnetsecurity.comtechnology14 days ago
Apple Hide My Email feature bug exposes real addresses in tests
A reported vulnerability in Apple's Hide My Email tool allowed real addresses to be revealed during limited testing. The issue was identified more than a year ago and remains unresolved. Details of the flaw have not been released publicly.
themarketherald.com.auworld15 days ago
DNA Testing Identifies Body on Everest as Indian Soldier
DNA analysis has identified a body that remained on a high-altitude route for nearly three decades. The remains belong to an Indian Border Police soldier who died during a 1996 storm.
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ESPNsports15 days ago
Yankees Pitcher Max Fried Throws 30 Pitches in Simulated Game After May Injury
Max Fried faced hitters for the first time since leaving a May 13 start with an elbow injury. Yankees manager Aaron Boone described the session as sharp. Jazz Chisholm Jr. also cleared concussion testing after a Monday collision.
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Syrian President Says Syria Not Testing Ground for Foreign Ambitions as Damascus Seeks Control in North
@MarioNawfal reported that Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa issued a statement rejecting foreign interference. The remarks follow public tensions between Israel and Turkey over activities in northern Syria. Damascus continues efforts to assert control after the Assad government's…
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abcnews.go.compolitics15 days agoUpdated
Supreme Court to Review State Bans on Semiautomatic Rifles
The Supreme Court agreed Tuesday to review cases testing state and local prohibitions on semiautomatic assault weapons such as the AR-15. The cases, involving restrictions in Illinois and California, are scheduled for argument in the fall term. Nine other Democratic-led states ma…
teslarati.comtechnology15 days agoUpdated
Tesla Begins Testing Two-Seat Cybercab Without Steering Wheel or Pedals
Tesla has started testing a production version of its two-seat Cybercab robotaxi in Austin, Texas. The vehicle lacks a steering wheel and pedals, and testing currently includes a safety monitor in the passenger seat.
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ibtimes.comai15 days ago
Google Testing Android Feature to Run Gemini Tasks on Macs via Companion App
Google is developing a feature in its Android app that lets users remotely run and monitor AI tasks on Apple-silicon Macs. The capability connects to the Gemini Spark agent and requires installation of a separate Gemini for macOS app.
cnbc.comfinance15 days ago
GAO Says Pentagon Weapons Testing Office Cuts Reduced Oversight
The Government Accountability Office reported that staffing reductions at the Pentagon's weapons testing office have lowered independent review capacity. The office conducts evaluations of defense systems before deployment.
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boredpanda.comworld15 days ago
House Oversight panel to hold hearing on CIA MK-Ultra project
A House Oversight Committee panel is scheduled to convene Tuesday morning to examine the CIA's former MK-Ultra program. The hearing will focus on the project's use of universities for behavioral drug testing and modification theories over two decades.
middleeasteye.networld16 days ago
Israel to Partially Withdraw From Southern Lebanon Security Zones
Israel will conduct only a partial withdrawal from positions in southern Lebanon while testing whether the Lebanese army can clear Hezbollah fighters from the area between the Yellow Line and the Litani River. Defense Minister Katz conveyed the plan to U.S. Central Command Chief…
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coindesk.combusiness16 days ago
Ripple proposes XRPL lending protocol for institutions; approval by validators still required
Ripple has proposed an XRPL Lending Protocol that would let institutions borrow against tokenized assets on the XRP Ledger. The system automates loan mechanics on-chain while keeping credit decisions with human underwriters off-chain. Testing on a development network begins Monda…
Nbc Newsworld16 days ago
Poll Finds Voters Back Mandatory AI Safety Reviews but Also Favor Outright Ban and Distrust Government Oversight
A survey of 1,007 likely voters conducted June 10-11 shows overwhelming backing for formal safety reviews of powerful AI systems before public release. Republicans expressed stronger support for government testing than Democrats, though majorities in both parties favored oversigh…