President Donald Trump has approved an extension of the Jones Act waiver, which requires U.S.-built and crewed ships for domestic cargo, with some limitations. The waiver aims to increase shipping flexibility and lower energy prices.
A U.S. appeals court has allowed thousands of lawsuits against social media companies like Meta, Google, and TikTok to proceed. The companies sought to reverse a lower court ruling, arguing Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act shields them from claims related to addictive platform design, but the court found the appeal was brought too early.
The U.S. State Department announced it has revoked more than 175,000 visas under the Trump administration as part of a broad immigration crackdown. The revocations targeted individuals who violated visa terms, committed crimes, or endangered national security.
Despite growing public anxiety over artificial intelligence and its impact on democracy and privacy, President Trump remains bullish on AI innovation and data center development. A recent poll indicates significant voter skepticism regarding the tech industry's closeness to the administration and concerns about data privacy and surveillance.
Businessman Arron Banks faces calls to reveal the extent of his alleged surveillance of journalists, with an industry body condemning the actions as an "attack on our democracy." Concerns have been raised that journalists investigating Reform UK and Nigel Farage may have been targeted.
Investigators identified Kiel Baitinger-Peterson as the Madison police officer who fatally shot Corey Ruiz, a 38-year-old Black man, on July 22. The shooting, captured on video, sparked protests and calls for racial justice reform in the city.
An asylum seeker has been jailed for 29 years for grooming, trafficking, and sexually abusing seven girls aged between 12 and 16. The offender used a fake name on social media to gain their trust before committing the offenses.
An asylum seeker has been jailed for posing as a teenage boy to groom and rape a 13-year-old girl.
The new article adds that Bawan Harwe posed as a teenage boy to groom and rape a 13-year-old girl.
Abdul Khan, an asylum seeker, was jailed for 9.5 years for raping a 13-year-old girl after grooming her on Snapchat.
Google has begun distributing Aptoide, a third-party app store, through its Play Store in the US, complying with a court order following a lawsuit with Epic Games. This allows users to download apps from Aptoide without sideloading warnings.
A daily weight-loss pill, Foundayo, made by Eli Lilly, has been approved for use in the UK. It is for treating obesity and type 2 diabetes, but its availability on the NHS is not yet guaranteed.
The FDA has proposed a rule requiring manufacturers to notify the agency of all food ingredients used under the Generally Recognized As Safe (Gras) pathway. However, the administration has postponed defining 'ultra-processed foods,' a move criticized by experts.
Elon Musk's SpaceX is reportedly close to finalizing a deal for a large rocket launch site on Louisiana's eroding coast, sparking backlash from locals concerned about environmental damage and the disruption of migratory bird habitats.
President Donald Trump acknowledged that the renovation of the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool was rushed and contained contractor errors, but maintained that vandals were responsible for significant damage. He cited an unnamed witness who allegedly saw David Hearn damaging the pool's lining.
Chinese companies are receiving millions of dollars in refunds for tariffs previously paid on goods imported into the United States. This development is boosting profits for these firms and signals a shift in trade policy.
The US Senate has begun a five-week summer recess without passing a bipartisan infrastructure permitting bill, complicating its chances of enactment this year. Negotiators have yet to release bill text, with limited session time before midterm elections.
Nigel Farage is demanding that Rupert Lowe dismiss an aide before unity talks can proceed between their respective right-wing parties, jeopardizing potential collaboration ahead of the next general election.
Nigel Farage demands Rupert Lowe sack a co-founder before talks, jeopardizing a union of the British right.
The article details the ongoing political maneuvering between Nigel Farage and Rupert Lowe, focusing on their parties' potential merger.
Two men, Marshall Strachan and Kieran Lindsay, have been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum of 18 years for the murder of John Taylor in Kilwinning, North Ayrshire. The attack occurred on October 18, 2024, when Strachan stabbed Taylor in the abdomen at his doorstep. Kiey O'Connor, who drove the assailants, was initially charged with murder but it was later dropped.
Costa Rican diplomat Rebeca Grynspan, an early frontrunner for UN Secretary-General, has had her Jewish heritage and Israeli family ties noted by Israeli media. If selected, she would be the first woman, first Central American, and first Jewish person to hold the position.
A Kurdish filmmaker and asylum seeker, Gabar Choli, has detailed his experience of being forcibly fed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for nearly eight months. He described the process as excruciating and traumatizing, with guards wrestling him to the ground and medical staff inserting feeding tubes through his nose.
A German far-right influencer, amplified by Elon Musk on X, has applied for U.S. State Department funding to launch a media network focused on free speech and national sovereignty. A decision on the application is pending.
The U.S. Senate narrowly confirmed Todd Blanche as President Donald Trump's attorney general in a 50-49 vote, following significant bipartisan concerns over his independence and handling of sensitive documents.
