PoliticsThe Supreme Court rejected Missouri’s effort to use a Republican-drawn congressional map that likely would have removed a Democratic incumbent from office. Republicans had made a last-ditch attempt to put the new map into effect.
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TechAI slop is flooding social feeds and spreading misinformation. WIRED joins psychiatrist Eric Bender to fact-check internet content through a psychiatry lens.
PoliticsPrime Minister Mark Carney and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hold a joint news conference in Calgary.
World1:25A ferry carrying 134 people from Manila caught fire off the coast of Coron, Philippines, leaving dozens missing. Survivors said a sudden explosion sent flames spreading within seconds and forced passengers into the water. Multiple vessels are conducting rescue operations, but poor weather and the ferry’s condition are hindering the search.
ScienceEurope’s climate monitor said Thursday that August was the hottest month ever recorded worldwide and warned that conditions could worsen as an unprecedented El Niño strengthens. Land and ocean temperatures reached record highs, capping the hottest summer on record for western Europe and the contiguous United States, marked by heatwaves and wildfires.
WorldUkraine and Moldova played down Norway Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store’s claim that a plane carrying President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was almost hit by a drone while travelling to Oslo. Store said the incident occurred as the plane took off from Moldova, while a Ukrainian presidency source called the suggestion that Zelenskyy was at risk “exaggerated.”
EconomyU.S. President Donald Trump removed tariffs on some Canadian products, including toilet paper, cement and salt. Canada exported about $328 million worth of toilet paper in 2024, making it the largest international supplier to the U.S.
SocietySingapore’s terrorism threat remains high as overseas conflicts continue to fuel security concerns. The Internal Security Department says self-radicalisation remains the main driver of the domestic threat, while youth radicalisation is becoming a growing concern. At least one person linked to a terror group also tried to visit Singapore in recent years.
OtherPresident Trump gives a keynote speech at the first GOP midterm convention in Texas, Hurricane Lowell causes widespread damage across Hawaii, and Lindsay Clancy’s defense attorney discusses her condition.
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SportsThe French Football Federation withdrew its support on Thursday for Gianni Infantino’s bid to serve another term as FIFA president, following his controversial plan to sell stakes in the World Cup. The federation said its executive committee reached the decision unanimously.
SocietyFrom next year’s registration exercise, most schools will set aside 60 Phase 2C places, up from 40 currently. Twelve schools will divide these places equally between children living nearby and those farther away, in a move intended to broaden access for families without prior school connections and encourage a more diverse student mix.
CultureGerman actress Sandra Hüller has made her mark in European cinema and is now moving into Hollywood. After an Oscar nomination for “Anatomy of a Fall” and a Silver Bear for “The Zone of Interest,” she appears with Ryan Gosling in “Project Hail Mary” and with Tom Cruise in Alejandro González Iñárritu’s “Digger.”
EconomyBitcoin’s summer upswing came with a sharp rebound in implied volatility. As regulatory clarity and institutional infrastructure improve, investors may consider whether that volatility can become a strategic opportunity.
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WorldSouth Korea is considering whether to deploy military forces to the Strait of Hormuz.
EconomyKpler commodity research director Matt Smith examines how U.S. retaliation against Iranian tankers is affecting oil prices and why diesel is a major concern. Trump says the war will end after the midterm elections.
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Economy1:27The European Central Bank raised interest rates by a quarter point, taking its deposit rate to 2.5%. An energy shock driven by the Iran war is pushing eurozone inflation higher, prompting the ECB’s second rate increase in three months.
TechSpaceX has launched a classified mission for the U.S. Space Force from its base at Vandenberg in California.
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PoliticsThe Public Accounts Committee is taking evidence as part of its inquiry into delivering HS2 and Euston. Witnesses include senior officials from the Department for Transport and HS2 Ltd, including HS2 chief executive Mark Wild.
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WorldThe Houthis have launched a major offensive along Yemen’s Red Sea coast aimed at taking control of Bab el-Mandeb. The campaign seeks to replicate Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, with coastal towns and islands in the strategic waterway identified as key military objectives.
CultureA new Paramount+ documentary examines the investigation into Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, alleged mastermind of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Elizabeth Miller and Jessica Trant, who lost their fathers, join former FBI special agent Frank Pellegrino to discuss the pursuit of justice 25 years after the attacks.
TechRobotics is experiencing an AI boom, but it is unlikely to have a ChatGPT-like breakthrough. On Build Mode, host Isabelle Johannesen speaks with Mbodi co-founder Xavier Chi about the startup’s AI software, which enables people to teach industrial robots new skills through natural language.
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ScienceAt the International Space Summit in Paris, Emmanuel Macron called for “shared governance” of space. The global sector is projected to reach €2 trillion by 2040, while geopolitical challenges raise questions about Europe’s place in the emerging space race, discussed with ESA adviser Kai-Uwe Schrogl.
CultureThe first visitors enter a sold-out London exhibition featuring the 1,000-year-old Bayeux Tapestry, bringing the events of 1066 to life for the public.
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PoliticsThe White House declares that America is destined to become the greatest and most extraordinary country ever to grace the Earth.