Apple Unveils Foldable iPhone Duo

Apple has unveiled the iPhone Duo, its first foldable, passport-shaped smartphone, with a 7.6-inch display. The device will improve on rivals' foldable models, the company's newly appointed CEO John Ternus said. Apple has unveiled the iPhone Duo, its first foldable smartphone, with a 7.6-inch display. The device will improve on rivals' foldable models and is expected to be released in the fall of 2020.

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Apple unveiled the iPhone Duo, its first foldable, passport-shaped smartphone, with a 7.6-inch display.
Apple's new CEO, John Ternus, led a special event on Wednesday announcing the release of new products, including the first foldable iPhone.
Apple rolled out its next generation of the iPhone, AirPod and Apple Watch, with the company’s first-ever foldable smartphone taking center stage on Wednesday.
Apple introduced the iPhone 18 at its annual tech showcase and unveiled its first foldable phone.
The iPhone Duo is not only far from the first foldable on the market thanks to the efficiency of its design.

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15 sources · Al Jazeera, The Japan Times, CBS News, The Hill, The Verge, NBC, Sky News World, TechCrunch, Ars Technica, Wired, The Guardian Technology, NPR Technology, CNET, The Next Web, Engadget

Al Jazeera — Apple unveils first-ever foldable iPhone Duo
The Japan Times — Apple debuts foldable iPhone Duo in biggest-ever device revamp
CBS News — Details on Apple's 2 new iPhones, including the foldable Duo
The Hill — Apple unveils foldable phone as Ternus takes stage: 5 takeaways
The Verge — The incomplete history of Duo devices
CBS News — Apple unveils new foldable iPhone and more new devices
NBC — Apple just launched a folding iPhone — here’s what you need to know
Sky News World — Apple launches first foldable iPhone
TechCrunch — Everything Apple announced at its fall iPhone event, from the foldable iPhone Duo to an always-listening Apple Watch
The Verge — Verge staffers react to the iPhone Duo: What we love and don’t love
Ars Technica — Apple's long-rumored foldable becomes reality with the $2,000 iPhone Duo
The Hill — Apple’s new foldable phone is $1,999
Wired — Everything Apple Announced: iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch, AirPods 5
The Guardian Technology — Apple unveils folding iPhone Duo as new CEO takes center stage
NPR Technology — Fold the phone: Apple's new CEO unveils a foldable iPhone
CNET — Apple’s New iPhone Duo Folds Like a Passport
The Next Web — Apple’s first foldable is the iPhone Duo, and it costs $1,999
CNET — I Got My Hands on the iPhone Duo, Apple’s First Foldable Phone. Here’s What Stands Out
TechCrunch — Apple unveils its first foldable, the iPhone Duo
Wired — Apple Debuts the iPhone Duo, Its First Folding iPhone
Engadget — Apple announces the iPhone Duo, the company's first foldable phone

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AI researcher quits Anthropic over safety concerns

Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon quit his job due to concerns about the safety of AI two months before his equity would have vested, he told Axios. The disclosure raises alarm among lawmakers and AI experts.

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Jacob Coxon quit Anthropic after four months, two months before his equity would have vested.
Jacob Coxon, who spent three years doing research at both Anthropic and OpenAI, said Tuesday on the social platform X that the two AI companies are more focused on beating each other and globally.
Anthropic researcher's resignation sends warning about the dangers of AI development.
Jacob Coxon talks to WIRED about the “mini Manhattan project” inside Anthropic, the problem with alignment, and why AI labs have just a few years left to make their systems safe.
Anthropic whistleblower gave up his equity to leave the company.

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10 sources · Techmeme, The Japan Times, Axios, The Hill, Wired, PBS NewsHour Nation, NPR Technology, Common Dreams, TechCrunch AI, The Decoder

Techmeme — AI researcher Jacob Coxon says he quit Anthropic after four months, two months before his equity would have vested; he still has equity in prior employer OpenAI (Madison Mills/Axios)
The Japan Times — Anthropic worker quits over AI firms ‘gambling with our lives’
Axios — Scoop: Anthropic whistleblower gave up his equity to leave the company
The Hill — Lawmakers sound alarm on AI dangers after Anthropic researchers’ warning
Wired — The AI Researcher Who Just Quit Anthropic Says It’s ‘Crunch Time for Humanity’
PBS NewsHour Nation — Anthropic researcher's resignation sends warning about the dangers of AI development
NPR Technology — Anthropic researcher resigns amid AI safety concerns
Common Dreams — Concerns over AI Corporations’ Safety Failures Reach Fever Pitch After Dire Warnings from Anthropic Researchers
TechCrunch AI — ‘Gambling with our lives’: Anthropic researcher quits, warns against self-improving AI
The Decoder — Anthropic scientist puts the odds of AI destroying humanity above ten percent this decade

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AI researcher warns of human extinction by 2030

Former Anthropic employee Jacob Coxon says AI will become 'superhuman systems' that can cause human extinction by the end of the decade. Anthropic researchers say AI could kill off humanity within the decade, according to a top researcher.

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Former Anthropic employee Jacob Coxon said AI will become 'superhuman systems' that can cause human extinction by the end of the decade.
One researcher who resigned said many in industry believe that without regulation AI could kill off humanity.
A top Anthropic researcher says there's more than a 10% chance AI 'could kill all humans,' after a colleague resigned over similar concerns.
Concerns about the risks of artificial intelligence, and whether the companies building it are doing enough to keep it safe, have erupted across the tech world.
An online panic erupted this week after millions discovered that leading AI researchers routinely debate and calculate the risk of human extinction.

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9 sources · The Guardian World, CBS News, PBS NewsHour World, Axios, Ars Technica, TechCrunch, BBC News Tech, The Hill, The New Republic

The Guardian World — Lawmakers blast AI companies after researcher warns of human extinction by 2030
The Guardian World — Anthropic researchers say AI could cause human extinction by 2030
CBS News — Anthropic researcher says more than 10% chance AI "could kill all humans"
PBS NewsHour World — AI researcher warns companies are ignoring catastrophic risks
Axios — AI's extinction debate breaks containment
CBS News — Humans "close to being outsmarted" by superintelligence, AI expert says
Ars Technica — Anthropic researcher quits with a warning: Self-improving AI could "kill us all"
Axios — Here's how AI could kill us all (if the worst fears come true)
TechCrunch — Superintelligence is coming. Should we let it?
TechCrunch AI — ControlAI’s Connor Leahy on why superintelligence is ‘not a weapon, it’s an adversary’
BBC News Tech — Anthropic researcher believes more than 10% chance AI 'could kill all humans'
The Hill — Anthropic researchers warn out-of-control AI could destroy humans
The New Republic — Anthropic Insiders Casually Reveal AI Could “Kill All Humans”
The Guardian Technology — AI could kill all humans in next decade, warn experts: but how seriously should we take them?

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politics

John Fetterman's Surprise Video at GOP Convention Sparks Controversy

Democratic Sen. John Fetterman, who has been isolated from his own party, made a surprise video at the Republican National Committee's midterm convention, speaking about working with President Trump but not outright praising him. The move has sparked controversy and has led to questions about his future plans and relationships with his party.

8 sources · The Hill, CBS News, NPR News & Politics, The Independent World, The Guardian World, POLITICO, NBC, Axios

The Hill — Fetterman says he’ll still caucus with Democrats after video appearance at GOP midterm convention
CBS News — Fetterman appears at RNC midterm convention in surprise video
NPR News & Politics — Fetterman, already at odds with his party, makes surprise video for GOP convention
The Independent World — Fetterman goes MAGA in Trump tribute video at GOP convention
The Guardian World — Democrat John Fetterman makes surprise appearance at Republican convention
CBS News — Watch: Democratic Sen. John Fetterman addresses GOP midterm convention in video
POLITICO — Fetterman touts McCormick in surprise video appearance at GOP convention - politico.com
NBC — Sen. John Fetterman makes a surprise cameo praising Republicans at the GOP convention
The Hill — Fetterman appears in video praising McCormick at GOP midterm convention
Axios — Fetterman praises Trump in bombshell GOP convention video

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politics

Trump to speak at first ever GOP midterm convention in Dallas

President Trump is set to deliver two speeches at the Republican National Convention in Dallas, marking the first-ever convention for the GOP. The event, which is part rally and part political spectacle, is expected to focus on tax cuts and border security.

8 sources · CBS News, PBS NewsHour Nation, Vox, NPR News & Politics, France 24, The Hill, The Guardian US, AlterNet

CBS News — Trump to speak at first ever GOP midterm convention
PBS NewsHour Nation — What to expect from the GOP's first-ever midterm convention
Vox — Trump’s midterm strategy: More Trump
NPR News & Politics — Republicans kick off unconventional midterm convention in Dallas with Trump speech
France 24 — Republicans put Trump center stage in US midterms gamble
The Hill — Watch live: Trump to headline first GOP midterm convention
The Hill — Who won’t be at RNC’s midterm convention in Dallas
The Guardian US — Republicans kick off ‘midterm convention’ to overcome Trump unpopularity
AlterNet — Republican insiders fear Trump’s midterm cake is already 'fully baked'

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war

Trump: US-Iran War Ends After Midterms

US President Donald Trump says the war in Iran will end immediately after midterms, despite Iranian rhetoric and sanctions.

7 sources · The Independent World, NBC, France 24, Al Jazeera, The Hill, POLITICO, AlterNet

The Independent World — Iran-US war latest: Trump says conflict won’t end until after November midterm elections
NBC — Trump says the war in Iran will end after Election Day
France 24 — Middle East live: Trump warns Iran 'not to get cute' over activity at Pickaxe mountain
Al Jazeera — Trump says the US-Iran war will end right after midterms
Al Jazeera — Iran war looms over Trump at Republican midterm convention in Dallas
The Hill — Trump admits Iran war will not end before midterms
Al Jazeera — Trump says Iran war ‘will end immediately’ after US midterm elections
The Hill — Trump predicts Iran war will end ‘immediately after the election’
POLITICO — Trump says Iran war will end ‘immediately’ after midterms - politico.com
AlterNet — Trump promises politically convenient end-date for Iran War

aiai

Apple Watch AI Features Raise Privacy Concerns

Apple's new Siri AI Audio Intelligence features, including Siri Recap, Live Rewind, Sound Recognition, and Music Recognition, raise privacy concerns about the collection and use of raw audio data. The company says raw audio is inaccessible and deleted after processing, but critics argue that these features still compromise user privacy.

7 sources · Techmeme, The Verge, TechCrunch, Wired, Engadget, CNET, The Next Web

Techmeme — New opt-in Apple Watch Siri audio features can listen to and transcribe conversations all day; Apple says raw audio is inaccessible and deleted after processing (Lily Hay Newman/Wired)
The Verge — Read the Apple document explaining how new listening features still protect your privacy
TechCrunch — Apple Watch’s new AI features are normalizing the idea that technology is always listening
Wired — Apple Doesn’t Want You to Worry About the New Apple Watch’s Listening Features
Engadget — Apple Watch's new Audio Intelligence enables a real-life conversation rewind
CNET — Apple Introduces New Audio Intelligence Features for Apple Watch
The Next Web — Apple’s new watches listen, summarise and chime while they do it
TechCrunch — Apple unveils Watch Series 12 and Watch Ultra 4 with an AI upgrade that can recap your day

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business

White House defends Trump's $45,000 gifts to Natalie Harp and aides

The White House has defended President Trump's $45,000 cash gifts to his executive assistant Natalie Harp and three other aides, describing them as personal and legal. The gifts were made in response to Harp's recent relationship with Trump, which has been under scrutiny.

7 sources · PBS NewsHour World, The Independent World, BBC News World, Truthout, Mother Jones, The Hill, The New Republic

PBS NewsHour World — News Wrap: White House defends Trump's $45,000 gifts to Natalie Harp and other aides
The Independent World — White House defends Trump’s $45,000 gifts to Natalie Harp and others
BBC News World — Trump gave $45,000 cash gifts to Natalie Harp and two other aides, public records show
Truthout — Trump Paid His Favorite Aide Natalie Harp $45,000 in “Gifts,” Records Show
Mother Jones — Trump’s Mysterious $45,000 Cash Gift to Natalie Harp
The Hill — Trump gave Natalie Harp, other aides $45K gifts: Disclosures
The New Republic — Trump’s $45,000 Cash Gift to Natalie Harp Is a Massive Red Flag

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aitech

Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4: Key Features and Improvements

Apple has unveiled the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, featuring faster chips, improved health sensors, and a new AI Audio feature. The Ultra…

5 sources · The Verge, CNET, Engadget, Hacker News, Wired

The Verge — How the new Apple Watches compare to the last-gen models
CNET — Apple Watch Series 12: Familiar Design, Different Everywhere Else
Engadget — Apple Watch Ultra 4 comes with better battery and upgraded health tracking
Engadget — Apple Watch Series 12 will listen to your conversations
Hacker News — Apple Watch Series 12
Wired — Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4: Ceramic, Specs, Release Date

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Teachers Union and Microsoft Reach AI Privacy Deal, but Compliance Remains an Open Question

On Wednesday, the largest teachers' union in the US announced a deal with Microsoft to not use school data to train AI. However, compliance remains…

5 sources · Mother Jones, POLITICO, Engadget, The Verge AI, The Hill

Mother Jones — A Teachers Union and Microsoft Just Made An AI Safety Deal. But Compliance Remains an Open Question.
POLITICO — Teachers union reaches AI privacy deal with Microsoft - politico.com
Engadget — Microsoft strikes deal with national teachers union to not use school data to train AI
The Verge AI — Microsoft has new AI privacy rules for schools
The Hill — Microsoft, AFT unveil AI safety and privacy standard for schools

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Apple's iPhone 18 Pro: Variable Aperture Camera, No Siri AI in Europe

Apple has unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, featuring a variable aperture camera and a new thermal management system. The phone…

4 sources · Engadget, The Next Web, Ars Technica, TechCrunch

Engadget — Apple's iPhone 18 Pro camera innovations went well beyond megapixels and AI
Engadget — iPhone 18 Pro hands-on: Variable aperture and stunning new colors
The Next Web — Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro has variable aperture, and no Siri AI in Europe
Ars Technica — Apple's iPhone 18 Pro adds variable camera aperture and a more powerful chip
TechCrunch — Apple launches iPhone 18 Pro with upgraded camera

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Apple debuts AirPods 5 with improved noise cancellation

Apple has released the AirPods 5, featuring better noise cancellation and Siri AI, with a price drop compared to the previous model.

4 sources · Ars Technica, TechCrunch, Engadget, Hacker News

Ars Technica — Apple debuts $129 AirPods 5 with better noise cancellation and transparency mode
TechCrunch — Apple shows off AirPods 5 with improved active noise cancellation
Engadget — Apple modestly upgrades the AirPods 5 with better noise cancellation
Hacker News — AirPods 5

aibusiness

Paul Christiano Joins OpenAI Foundation Board

Paul Christiano, an AI researcher and advisor at CAISI, has joined the OpenAI Foundation board of directors and its Safety and Security Committee. Christiano, known…

3 sources · Techmeme, TechCrunch, OpenAI News

Techmeme — Paul Christiano, an AI researcher and advisor at CAISI, is joining the OpenAI Foundation board of directors and its Safety and Security Committee (Tim Fernholz/TechCrunch)
TechCrunch — OpenAI adds a prominent AI doomer to its board of directors
OpenAI News — Paul Christiano joins OpenAI Foundation Board

aitech

Suno Launches AI Music Models with Industry Support

Suno, a music technology company, has unveiled its new AI music model v6, built with support from Warner Music Group, BMG, and Believe. The company…

3 sources · The Verge, The Decoder, TechCrunch AI

The Verge — Suno releases its first AI music model made with record industry help
The Decoder — Suno launches v6 music models built with Warner, BMG, and Believe
TechCrunch AI — Suno replaces its AI models with a new one trained on licensed music as copyright suits pile up

aitech

AI Shopping Assistants Boost Grocery Orders

Instacart and Shipt, two major grocery delivery apps, have launched AI assistants that build grocery carts from prompts or photos. Instacart said orders placed through…

2 sources · The Next Web, TechCrunch AI

The Next Web — Instacart says AI-built carts beat its $115 average basket. Shipt shipped the same feature and called it relief from mental load.
TechCrunch AI — Shipt becomes the latest delivery app with an AI shopping assistant
TechCrunch AI — Instacart launches an AI grocery shopping assistant called Clementine

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electionspolitics

Rhode Island Democratic governor loses primary to Helena Foulkes over bridge handling

Helena Foulkes, a former CVS executive, has defeated incumbent Dan McKee in Rhode Island's Democratic governor primary, after criticizing the handling of the state's Washington…

5 sources · The Guardian World, The Hill, NBC, CBS News, POLITICO

The Guardian World — Rhode Island’s Democratic governor loses primary amid anger over bridge
The Hill — Incumbents fall in Rhode Island primaries: 3 takeaways
NBC — Helena Foulkes wins Rhode Island Democratic governor primary, NBC News projects
CBS News — Rhode Island governor projected to lose Democratic primary to former CVS executive
POLITICO — Dan McKee becomes first governor in 8 years to lose primary - politico.com
The Hill — Rhode Island governor ousted in Democratic primary
NBC — Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee loses Democratic primary to businesswoman Helena Foulkes
The Hill — Live results: McKee fights to hold on to Rhode Island governor’s mansion

electionsgeneral

Trump pledges $5,000 'dividend' to Americans if Republicans win midterms

President Trump announced a $5,000 payout to every U.S. adult if Republicans hold onto their majority in Congress, but offered few details of the plan.

4 sources · CBS News, The Independent World, The Hill, NBC

CBS News — Trump pitches $5,000 checks, but only if GOP wins House and Senate
The Independent World — ‘Trump dividend’ or bribery? President promises to pay $5,000 to every US adult — if Republicans win
The Hill — Trump pledges $5K ‘Trump dividend’ if Republicans hold onto Congress
NBC — Trump claims U.S. adults will get a $5k ‘dividend’ if Republicans win the midterms

electionsimmigration

Germany's Chancellor Merz Attacks AfD for Migration Policy

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has accused the far-right Alternative for Deutschland (AfD) of calling for 'ethnic cleansing' for skilled workers after the party's win in…

3 sources · The Guardian World, BBC News World, The Independent World

The Guardian World — Merz accuses AfD of ‘ethnic cleansing’ policy and cancels call with Trump
BBC News World — Germany's Merz attacks AfD in stormy debate after far-right election win
The Independent World — Germany’s Merz accuses far-right AfD of calling for ‘ethnic cleansing’ after bruising defeat

elections

Trump Promises Dividend Checks if Republicans Keep Control of Congress

President Trump, speaking at the GOP midterm convention, promised to deliver dividend checks to Americans if Republicans maintain control of Congress, without specifying details.

2 sources · NBC, Al Jazeera

NBC — ‘I’m on the ballot’: Trump tries to energize his base by placing himself front and center
Al Jazeera — Trump vows to be at centre of US midterms: Republican convention takeaways

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politicsintl affairs

UK Foreign Secretary Rejects Sanctions on Israeli Settlements

Miliband disputes claims that sanctions could put British Jews at greater risk, while senior rabbis support them. Prominent Israelis welcome new sanctions as a good…

5 sources · BBC News Politics, The Guardian World, ABC News International, Mother Jones, Common Dreams

BBC News Politics — Miliband rejects chief rabbi's claim British Jews in greater danger after sanctions move
The Guardian World — Senior UK rabbis come out in support of sanctions on Israeli settlements
The Guardian World — ‘It’s a good start’: prominent Israelis welcome UK sanctions on illegal settlements
The Guardian World — Israel sanctions will not hurt intelligence sharing between spy agencies, says Miliband
The Guardian World — Burnham sees sanctions against Israeli settlements as an electoral asset
ABC News International — UK government defends decision to ban trade with Israeli settlements
Mother Jones — “We’re the Outliers Here”: UK-Led Sanctions on Israeli Settlements Isolate the US
Common Dreams — Israel/OPT: Settlement trade restrictions must be followed by further concrete measures to end Israel’s unlawful occupation and apartheid

politicsdisasters

Donald Trump's 9/11 Story Under Scrutiny: Excerpts from Multiple Outlets

President Donald Trump has faced criticism for his claims about where he was during the 9/11 attacks, with multiple outlets questioning his account. The 25th…

4 sources · France 24, AlterNet, The New Republic, The Hill

France 24 — Trump claims firefighters carried him to safety ‘right after’ 9/11, but his account is disputed
AlterNet — The unsolved mystery behind Trump's newest whopper
The New Republic — Ted Cruz Offers Bonkers Defense of Trump’s Bizarre 9/11 Story
The New Republic — Trump Crashes Out Over Fact-Checks of His Outlandish 9/11 Lie
The Hill — Trump attacks New York Magazine for calling 9/11 remarks ‘weird lie’

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Peter Navarro: Trump's White House told Fox News to fire Maria Bartiromo

President’s senior counselor Peter Navarro claims the White House complained to Fox News leadership about the network’s decision to oust host Maria Bartiromo last week.…

3 sources · The Independent World, The Hill, AlterNet

The Independent World — Peter Navarro rips Fox for firing Maria Bartiromo and claims network ‘has not treated Trump very well’
The Hill — Navarro: White House told Fox News Bartiromo ouster was ‘totally unacceptable’
AlterNet — Fired Fox host learns a hard lesson: Trump is not her 'boss'

politicscrime

Trump says he would consider pardoning Michael Cohen

President Trump has expressed a willingness to consider pardoning former attorney Michael Cohen, despite his request being denied by the Biden administration. Cohen has not…

3 sources · The Guardian US, POLITICO, The Hill

The Guardian US — Trump says he would consider pardon for former attorney Michael Cohen
POLITICO — Trump says he’d consider pardoning Michael Cohen - politico.com
The Hill — Trump says he’d consider pardoning Michael Cohen

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defenseintl affairs

US Secretary of State Rubio Announces $45M in Security Funding for Ecuador

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced $45 million in additional security funding for Ecuador and provided military equipment as the two countries seek…

5 sources · The Guardian World, Al Jazeera, France 24, PBS NewsHour World, ABC News International

The Guardian World — Rubio says US will work with allies to stop drug-trafficking as three killed in latest boat strike
Al Jazeera — US announces $45m in security funding, additional naval vessels for Ecuador
France 24 — Rubio to seek $45 million in additional security funding for Ecuador
The Guardian World — Notorious Ecuadorian crime gang designated a terrorist group by US
PBS NewsHour World — Rubio hails Ecuador as an 'aggressive' partner in the US counterdrug push
ABC News International — Rubio visits Ecuador as Trump-friendly leader helps the US counterdrug push in the region

defense

Emergency Slide Deployed on Air Force One as Trump Prepares for GOP Convention

President Donald Trump's Qatari-gifted Air Force One deployed an emergency inflatable slide before departing for the Republican midterm convention in Dallas. The incident occurred as…

4 sources · NBC, The Independent World, The Hill, AlterNet

NBC — Military personnel accidentally triggered Air Force One emergency slide ahead of Trump’s flight to Dallas
The Independent World — Emergency slide deploys on Air Force One as Trump waits to board for Dallas convention
The Hill — Qatari-gifted Air Force One deploys inflatable slide before departing for GOP convention in Texas
AlterNet — Emergency slide bursts out of Trump's Qatari 'Air Force One'

defenseintl affairs

Uganda Withdraws from Invictus Games, Saying King Charles' Disapproval is a Concern

Uganda's defense chief announced the country's withdrawal from the Invictus Games, Prince Harry's creation for veterans, citing tensions over King Charles' disapproval. The decision comes…

3 sources · ABC News AU World, The Guardian World, BBC News World

ABC News AU World — Uganda pulls out of Invictus Games, Prince Harry's creation for veterans
The Guardian World — Uganda to withdraw from Invictus Games ‘out of respect for King Charles’, says military chief
BBC News World — Uganda pulling out of Prince Harry's Invictus Games, says military chief

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disasters

Amazon cargo plane crashes at Miami airport, killing five people

An Amazon cargo plane crashed at Miami International Airport in Florida after overshooting the runway, striking vehicles and resulting in at least five deaths and…

3 sources · The Independent World, ABC News (US), The Guardian US

The Independent World — Pilot of Amazon plane that overshot Miami runway repeatedly warned they were going too fast, officials say
ABC News (US) — Pilot of cargo plane that careened off Miami runway warned it was coming in too fast
The Guardian US — How the deadly Amazon cargo plane crash unfolded | Deconstructed

disasters

At least five killed, 87 missing after ferry fire in Philippines

At least five people died and 87 remained unaccounted for Thursday after a ferry caught fire off the Philippine island province of Palawan, with 42…

3 sources · Al Jazeera, The Guardian World, France 24

Al Jazeera — Several dead, dozens missing after ferry fire in Philippines tourist spot
The Guardian World — Deadly Philippines ferry fire leaves scores of people missing
France 24 — At least five killed, 87 missing after ferry fire in Philippines

disasters

Venezuelans in the US still grapple with aftermath of June's earthquakes

Kelly Granado Montano, a Venezuelan living in the U.S., continues to cope with the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela in June, affecting daily life and…

3 sources · ABC News (US), AP News, The Independent World

ABC News (US) — For these Venezuelans living in the US, June's earthquakes still reverberate
AP News — For these Venezuelans living in the US, June’s earthquakes still reverberate across daily life
The Independent World — Venezuelans in the US still navigate the aftermath of deadly earthquakes, grieving and helping

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Trump administration proposes excluding immigrants from US census

The Trump administration has proposed changes to the US census that would exclude some legal and undocumented immigrants from the count used to determine US…

6 sources · Al Jazeera, The Guardian US, The New Republic, POLITICO, The Independent World, NPR News & Politics

Al Jazeera — Trump administration proposes excluding certain immigrants from US census
The Guardian US — Trump officials push to exclude undocumented immigrants from US census
The New Republic — Trump Reveals Plan to Overhaul U.S. Census—Reshaping All of Congress
POLITICO — Trump administration proposes dramatic overhaul of 2030 census that changes who counts as living in America - politico.com
The Independent World — Trump wants to keep non-citizens out of 2030 Census in massive shakeup that could reshape America
NPR News & Politics — Trump officials propose sweeping changes to the census that would reshape voting maps

immigrationcurrent affairs

170,000 Salvadorans Face Loss of Temporary Protected Status

The Trump administration has announced that Temporary Protected Status for El Salvador will expire on September 9, leaving only three countries with the program: Lebanon,…

2 sources · Truthout, El País English

Truthout — DHS Claims TPS for 170,000 Salvadorans Will Remain Despite Looming Expiration
El País English — Some 170,000 Salvadorans with TPS anxiously await program’s end: ‘My life is in the United States’
El País English — End of Salvadoran TPS adds to Trump’s campaign against other countries

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war

Ukraine-Russia War Latest: Zelenskyy's Plane Nearly Hit by Drone in Moldova

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's flight from Moldova to Norway was delayed due to a drone incursion. The drone exploded 160 km from the main airport,…

5 sources · The Independent World, The Japan Times, ABC News International, NBC, BBC News World

The Independent World — Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky’s plane ‘almost hit’ by Russian drone as deadly strikes rock Moldovan border
The Japan Times — Zelenskyy’s plane nearly hit by drone while traveling to funeral, Norway PM says
ABC News International — Flight carrying Zelenskyy to Norway was delayed in Moldova because of drone incursion
NBC — Flight carrying Zelenskyy to Norway was delayed in Moldova because of drone incursion
BBC News World — Two die at Moldovan border as Russia-Ukraine drone war rages

war

Iran Strikes Ships, Expands No-Go Zone in Strait of Hormuz

Iran has reportedly attacked more than a dozen vessels trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, as it announced an expansion of a no-go…

2 sources · The Hill, France 24

The Hill — Iran reignites Strait of Hormuz fight as US tightens squeeze
France 24 — Iran strikes ships, expands no-go zone outside Hormuz strait

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culturecurrent affairs

Norway bids farewell to King Harald V with 13 days of national mourning

Tens of thousands of people lined the streets of Norway on Wednesday to pay their respects to King Harald V, who has been in national…

4 sources · BBC News World, The Guardian World, ABC News International, Sky News World

BBC News World — Watch: Norway bids farewell to King Harald
BBC News World — Europe's royalty pay respects to King Harald V in Norway
The Guardian World — Germany’s Merz cancels phone call with Trump after social media post celebrating AfD win – as it happened
The Guardian World — Tens of thousands line the streets as Norway bids farewell to King Harald V
ABC News International — Norway to bid farewell to King Harald V with funeral attended by royalty, dignitaries
Sky News World — Prince of Wales joins mourners at funeral of Norway's King Harald

culturetech

White House pulls 'Build the Wall' game after Tetris company warns of copyright infringement

The White House has removed its 'Build the Wall' game from its MAGA-themed online arcade after The Tetris Company warned about possible copyright infringement. The…

3 sources · The Hill, The Independent World, BBC News World

The Hill — White House axes border wall game after Tetris pushback
The Independent World — Trump team pulls its ‘Build the Wall’ game from its website after Tetris maker’s threats
BBC News World — White House pulls Tetris-style 'Build The Wall' game after copyright concern

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crimeintl affairs

Tate brothers denied bail in Miami jail as they fight extradition to U.K. on sex crime charges

A federal judge ruled that the 'manosphere' influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate must remain in custody in Miami while they fight extradition to the United…

4 sources · Al Jazeera, The Independent World, NBC, NPR News & Politics

Al Jazeera — US court denies Tate brothers’ bid to be released from Miami jail
The Independent World — Tate brothers lose bid for release from Miami jail amid UK extradition fight
NBC — Tate brothers denied bail by Miami judge as they fight extradition to U.K. on sex crime charges
NPR News & Politics — Andrew Tate is denied bail and will remain in jail during his extradition fight

crime

Lindsay Clancy mistrial: Jurors describe holdout's arrogant behavior

In the case of Lindsay Clancy, a mistrial was declared after seven days of deliberations. Three jurors described the holdout juror as 'very arrogant' by…

3 sources · The Hill, PBS NewsHour Nation, The Independent World

The Hill — Lindsay Clancy attorney will ask for jury to be sequestered in new trial
PBS NewsHour Nation — Jurors speak out about Lindsay Clancy mistrial and the lone holdout
The Independent World — Lindsay Clancy jurors describe the comment that changed everything after they thought they had an acquittal

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environment

Mayor Mamdani Unseals 170,000 Pages on NYC's Toxic Air Following 9/11

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has released tens of thousands of documents showing the city did not disclose all it knew about air toxicity…

3 sources · Truthout, France 24, Democracy Now!

Truthout — Newly Released Records Show Officials Lied About Air Toxins Following 9/11
France 24 — NY failed to disclose what it knew on 'toxic air' after 9/11
Democracy Now! — Meet 9/11 Health Watch, NYC Group Behind Mayor Mamdani's Release of 170K Pages on Ground Zero Toxins

environment

North Carolina peatland restoration race heats up

Scientists, investors, and local communities are racing to restore a 23-square-mile tract of peatland in North Carolina to curb climate-warming emissions and restore native habitat.…

2 sources · ABC News (US), AP News

ABC News (US) — In North Carolina, a race is on to restore critical peatland before it dries up or is destroyed
AP News — Takeaways from AP story on a major effort to restore peatland in North Carolina
AP News — In North Carolina, a race is on to restore critical peatland before it dries up or is destroyed

health · 2

healthpolicy

Federal Appeals Court Hears Case to Wipe Out Access to Medication Abortion

A federal appeals court heard arguments in a case that could eventually wipe out access to medication abortion, even in blue states that protect abortion.…

3 sources · The Hill, Common Dreams, POLITICO

The Hill — Appeals court hears bid to curtail access to medication abortion
Common Dreams — Federal Appeals Court Hears Baseless Challenge to the Abortion Pill Mifepristone — Again
POLITICO — Louisiana’s abortion pill case could wipe out access in blue states - politico.com

healthtech

Apple Introduces New Health App with Apple Intelligence

Apple unveils a revamped Health app, featuring an Insights tab, readiness score, and Health Age metrics, rolling out later in 2026. The update uses Apple…

3 sources · Techmeme, TechCrunch, CNET

Techmeme — Apple unveils a new Health app with Apple Intelligence, featuring an Insights tab, "readiness" and Health Age metrics, and more, rolling out later in 2026 (Sarah Perez/TechCrunch)
TechCrunch — Apple’s revamped Health app will calculate your ‘health age’ and readiness score
CNET — Apple’s Redesigned Health App Brings a Slew of New Features

business · 2

business

Apple Raises iPhone Prices by $100

Apple has increased the prices of its existing iPhone models by $100, including the iPhone 16, iPhone 17, and iPhone Air. The new iPhone 18…

3 sources · The Verge, TechCrunch, CNET

The Verge — It’s the year of smartphone price hikes
TechCrunch — There are new shiny iPhones, so Apple is making you pay more for older models
CNET — iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max Prices Jump by $100

business

Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg placed on paid leave

Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg has been placed on a paid leave of absence after a dispute with the company's board of directors. Mullenweg said he…

3 sources · TechCrunch, The Verge, Techmeme

TechCrunch — Automattic’s board forces CEO Matt Mullenweg into leave of absence
The Verge — Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg placed on leave
Techmeme — Slack messages: Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg says he has been put on paid leave after CFO Mark Davies "conspired" with board members and was voted interim CEO (Samantha Cole/404 Media)

Around the World · 5

energyenergy

Oil prices soar above $100 per barrel as Iran and U.S. hit tankers in biggest wave of attacks since war began

Oil prices hit a 15-week high after the U.S. said it blew up five more Iranian oil tankers, triggering retaliation from Tehran. The attacks sent…

6 sources · CBS News, The Japan Times, France 24, The Guardian US, BBC News World, The Hill

CBS News — Oil tops $100 per barrel as U.S. fighter jets damaged in Iranian strikes on Jordan
The Japan Times — Iran and U.S. hit tankers in biggest wave of attacks on shipping since war began
France 24 — Iran and US strike tankers in biggest shipping attack since war began
The Guardian US — Oil prices rise above $100 a barrel for first time since July as Iran war escalates
BBC News World — Oil hits $100 a barrel for first time since July after US and Houthi strikes
The Hill — Oil rises past $100 a barrel after latest Middle East attacks

courtscourts

Missouri's congressional maps legal battle reaches Supreme Court

Missouri's redistricting battle reached the Supreme Court for a second time after an appeals panel on Wednesday refused to halt an order instructing Missouri Republicans…

6 sources · The Guardian US, PBS NewsHour Nation, The Hill, Truthout, Vox, AlterNet

The Guardian US — Missouri’s voting maps saga reaches supreme court after conflicting rulings
PBS NewsHour Nation — Missouri's election maps in chaos after conflicting rulings
The Hill — Missouri’s GOP-friendly congressional map returns to Supreme Court
Truthout — Courts Issue Conflicting Decisions Over GOP’s Gerrymandered Maps in Missouri
Vox — Republicans suffered a stunning Supreme Court loss. It lasted minutes.
AlterNet — Missouri official begs federal court for help as he misses contempt deadline

intelligenceintelligence

Spanish spy agency warns of mass crossings into Ceuta before border crisis

Declassified documents show Madrid and Morocco were warned of plans by migrants to breach the Ceuta border, a day before tens of thousands entered the…

4 sources · Al Jazeera, BBC News World, France 24, Sky News World

Al Jazeera — Spain’s spy agency warned of mass crossings into Ceuta before border crisis
BBC News World — Spanish intelligence warned of Ceuta mass crossing plans before surge
France 24 — EU gives Spain 115 mn euros aid over Ceuta crisis
Sky News World — Spanish spies warned of mass migrant crossing into Ceuta the day before

sportssports

Coco Gauff advances to US Open semifinals, saves match points against Andreeva

Coco Gauff, seeded 10th, defeated Mirra Andreeva 6-4, 6-4 in three sets to advance to the US Open semifinals. Gauff saved two match points in…

3 sources · The Guardian US, Al Jazeera, ABC News AU World

The Guardian US — Coco Gauff draws on Tiafoe and ‘delusional’ self-belief in US Open escape
Al Jazeera — Gauff beats Andreeva to reach US Open semifinals in comeback win
The Guardian US — US Open 2026 quarter-finals: Gauff fightback stuns Andreeva, Rybakina ends Zheng run – as it happened
ABC News AU World — Women's tennis has a new world number one as US Open showdown looms

marketsmarkets

Treasury to buy $6B in debt, but bond yields rise

The US Treasury Department announced it will triple the maximum amount of U.S. government debt it can buy back, as part of its effort to…

3 sources · The Guardian US, POLITICO, The Hill

The Guardian US — Bond market rebuffs US treasury’s plan to buy back $6bn in government debt
POLITICO — Treasury poised to buy up to $6B in bonds as Bessent looks to rein in debt costs - politico.com
The Hill — Treasury to buy $6B in debt, but bond yields rise