Blanche’s attorney general nomination passes first test, now faces full Senate vote
Acting Atty. Gen. Todd Blanche has a cleared critical hurdle in his bid to be confirmed to the post after swaying Republican holdouts on a Senate committee to advance his nomination for a floor vote., Read MoreContinue Reading
GREEN MOBILITY: Motor companies in Africa gear up to exploit its abundant sunshine
The continent’s solar potential is beginning to shape its next generation of electric vehicles, mirroring an emerging engineering trend that is also gathering pace in Europe, Asia and the US…Continue Reading
Polls close in Michigan with eyes on high-stakes Democratic primary for US Senate seat – live updates
Michigan voters choosing between Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens; in Missouri, Democrat Wesley Bell survives challenge from ex-congresswoman Cori Bush in US House race dominated by anti-Israel sentimentIncumbent Wesley Bell wins Missouri primary as Cori Bush comeback bid failsSign up for US Breaking News emailAlmost all of the polls have closed in Michigan…Continue Reading
First it was Taco Bell. Now Chipotle is at the center of a foodborne outbreak
Frustrated about having to avoid lettuce and Taco Bell in fear of contracting cyclosporiasis? It may be time to add Chipotle’s jalapeños to that list after Minnesota public health officials announced they are investigating a salmonella outbreak. At least 110 people in Minnesota have fallen ill with salmonella, Reuters reported,Continue Reading
Is AI helping students learn — or just helping them look like they are?
Schools are seeing students use artificial intelligence more than ever. Their grades are going up when AI is allowed, but how much they’re actually learning appears to be going down. The World Bank today released its “World Development Report: 2026.” The 380-page report examines how AI is affecting economic growthContinue Reading
Africans bear the brunt of biodiversity loss
For millions across Africa and the developing world, the biodiversity crisis is not an abstract problem – it’s the soil that no longer yields bountiful harvests and the fish that no longer return to coastal waters.Continue Reading
Venezuela quake: UN continues to scale up as damage estimate reaches $37 billion
The UN and its partners are ramping up assistance for people affected by the earthquakes in Venezuela, working alongside the Government’s response effort, as a new UN estimate puts direct physical damage at $37 billion.Continue Reading
Explosions across Kyiv as Russian missiles strike Ukraine’s capital
At least one person has been killed after a Russian ballistic missile attack on Ukraine’s capital Wednesday morning., NewsFeed At least one person has been killed after a Russian ballistic missile attack on Ukraine’s capital early Wednesday morning. Damage was reported at more than seven locations across the city, includingContinue Reading
Has a US court just set the grounds for another January 6 insurrection?
A US judge has begrudgingly dismissed the last prosecution cases tied to the January 6 insurrection on Capitol Hill., NewsFeed A US judge has begrudgingly dismissed the last prosecution cases tied to the January 6 insurrection on Capitol Hill, after a request from the Justice Department. Despite the legal formality,Continue Reading
The Traitor’s Reported 4-Word Remark To Max Miller Signals Future Of His Candidacy
The president reportedly had a phone message for the embattled House Republican who’s accused of domestic abuse., Read MoreContinue Reading
Karl Rove Spots GOP’s Big Midterm Messaging Problem
“We’re distracted because of the war and, even then, we’re just not getting the message across, in my opinion.”, Read MoreContinue Reading
“A deal with the devil”: Religion motivates data center opponents in Texas
Some see the AI facilities as a sign of the apocalypse Published August 3, 2026 6:00AM (EDT) Clayton Tucker, Democratic candidate for Texas Agriculture Commissioner, speaks at the Capitol to protest data center expansion. (Jay Janner/The Austin American-Statesman via Getty Images) This article originally appeared on The Texas Tribune. MattContinue Reading
Mouser launches a transportation resource center for EV and mobility engineers
Electronic component distributor Mouser Electronics has launched a transportation resource center for engineers designing electric and autonomous mobility systems. The hub collects articles, blogs, e-books and product listings, curated by Mouser’s technical team and manufacturing partners. Mouser says it addresses the design challenges of power management, functional safety, real-time decision-makingContinue Reading