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Published 17 minutes ago • Deutsche Welle • via dw.com

Heat Wave Expected to Worsen Wildfires in France and Spain

A new heat wave is anticipated to exacerbate wildfires in France and Spain, which are already among the worst in decades.

Published 17 minutes ago • Deutsche Welle • via dw.com

Netanyahu Meets Trump Amid Ongoing Iran Conflict

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is in Washington for discussions with President Trump as tensions escalate in the region due to the ongoing war involving Iran.

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Published 1 hour ago • Al Jazeera • via aljazeera.com

Trump Reports Ongoing Talks with Iran Amid Military Strike Pause

US President Donald Trump says talks with Iran are continuing during a pause in US military strikes Trump says Iran war talks taking place during lull in strikesImage source, ReutersImage caption, President Trump said "good talks" were taking place ByJaroslav LukivPublished39 minutes agoUS President Donald Trump has said "there are very friendly negotiations going on" about the conflict with Iran, after the warring sides did not exchange strikes for a third straight day.He expressed optimism for an end to the war on Monday, telling reporters aboard Air Force One: "I think there's a good chance...

Published 2 hours ago • The New York Times • via nytimes.com

OpenAI's Potential $500 Billion Data Center Project

The chipmaking giant is in talks with OpenAI to provide a $250 billion financial backstop for the project, which would be among the largest of the A.I. Nvidia Corp.’s in discussions to provide a guarantee of about $250 billion to help OpenAI lease computing from a giant data center project, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter.

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Published 5 hours ago • Washington Post • via washingtonpost.com

Artist Betye Saar Passes Away at 99

She achieved art world stardom at 93, when she had simultaneous solo exhibitions in New York and California. Working with dolls, family photographs, fabric scraps and other found objects, she became a leading figure in assemblage art.

Published 7 hours ago • ABC News • via abcnews.com

D4vd to Stand Trial for Murder of 14-Year-Old

US singer D4vd, also known as David Burke, is set to stand trial for the murder of a 14-year-old girl following a ruling by a judge after a preliminary hearing.

Published 7 hours ago • The New York Times • via nytimes.com

Trump Seeks Supreme Court Intervention on Mail-In Voting Restrictions

The Trump administration has requested the U.S. Supreme Court to allow the implementation of restrictions on mail-in voting after a lower court blocked key aspects of an executive order.

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Published 7 hours ago • The Guardian • via theguardian.com

Bryan Kohberger Seeks to Withdraw Guilty Plea in Idaho College Killings

Bryan Kohberger, convicted of murdering four University of Idaho students, is attempting to withdraw his guilty plea, citing inadequate legal counsel and misinformation.

Published 8 hours ago • BBC • via bbc.co.uk

Savannah Guthrie's Ongoing Plea for Mother's Return

Savannah Guthrie continues to seek information regarding her mother Nancy's disappearance, urging the kidnappers to come forward.

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Published 10 hours ago • Daily News Egypt • via dailynewsegypt.com

Egypt Strengthens Agricultural Partnerships with Uganda and Tanzania

Egypt is actively engaging in discussions to enhance agricultural partnerships with Uganda and reaffirming its strategic ties with Tanzania.

Published 10 hours ago • Deutsche Welle • via dw.com

Zelenskyy Meets UK PM Burnham Amid Ongoing Support for Ukraine

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy visited the UK to meet with newly appointed Prime Minister Andy Burnham, who reaffirmed the UK's commitment to support Ukraine in its defense against Russia.

Published 10 hours ago • The New York Times • via nytimes.com

Cracker Barrel CEO Steps Down Amid Rebranding Controversy

Julie Masino, the CEO of Cracker Barrel, is stepping down following significant backlash over the company's recent rebranding efforts.

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Published 10 hours ago • TechCrunch • via techcrunch.com

Amazon Proposes Satellite Network for Mobile Phones

Amazon has filed an application with the FCC to launch a network of satellites aimed at providing mobile phone services, intensifying its competition with SpaceX.

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Published 10 hours ago • TechCrunch • via techcrunch.com

Antares Secures Funding for Military Nuclear Reactors

Antares Nuclear Inc. has raised $470 million to develop small nuclear reactors for U.S. military bases, highlighting a growing interest in advanced nuclear technology.

Published 11 hours ago • BBC • via bbc.co.uk

Shooting Incident Near US Consulate in Toronto

Shots were fired near the US consulate in Toronto, marking the second such incident in four months, though no injuries were reported.

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Published 11 hours ago • The Guardian • via theguardian.com

David Jonsson: the London rising star handpicked to be the new Black Panther

Jonsson has come a long way from east London’s Docklands, winning accolades on stage and screenFew characters carry the cultural weight of Black Panther. Stars and fans celebrate 'new Black Panther' David JonssonImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, The British actor is known for roles in Industry, The Long Walk and Rye LaneByNaomi Clarke and Srosh Khan, BBC NewsbeatPublished1 hour agoBritish actor David Jonsson has been praised by fellow actors and fans after he was named as the new Black Panther.Director Ryan Coogler unveiled the new star on-stage at Comic-Con and revealed the third entry in the superhero blockbuster series was due to be rel...

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Published 12 hours ago • The Guardian • via theguardian.com

Chelsea in Talks to Sign Danny Welbeck from Brighton

Chelsea is reportedly in discussions to sign veteran striker Danny Welbeck from Brighton & Hove Albion as part of a shift in their transfer strategy.

Published 13 hours ago • The New York Times • via nytimes.com

Trial of Lindsay Clancy Begins Amid Postpartum Psychosis Debate

The trial of Lindsay Clancy, a Massachusetts mother accused of killing her three children, has commenced, bringing attention to issues surrounding postpartum psychosis.

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Published 13 hours ago • The Guardian • via theguardian.com

Carly Simon Reveals Parkinson's Disease Diagnosis

Singer-songwriter also had surgery to treat carcinoma on her face, leading her to ‘withdraw from public view’The musician Carly Simon has revealed that she has Parkinson’s disease in a statement shared today.“So many people have written to me, kindly wondering about my relative silence, asking how I am and what I have been doing,” Simon said. The singer-songwriter, 83, has also had surgery to treat basal cell carcinoma on her face, making her “self-conscious about being seen in public,” she said.

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Published 13 hours ago • The Guardian • via theguardian.com

Gunther von Hagens, Creator of Body Worlds, Dies at 81

Gunther von Hagens, known for his controversial Body Worlds exhibitions and the development of plastination, has died at the age of 81, as confirmed by his family and the Institute for Plastination.

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Published 15 hours ago • The Guardian • via theguardian.com

Oil prices fall as US pauses strikes on Iran over strait of Hormuz

Brent crude drops 6% to below $91 a barrel, while shares in energy firms BP and Shell slide on FTSE 100Business live – latest updatesOil prices have dropped by 6% as traders bet that a pause in US attacks on Iran could prevent an escalation in the conflict that would further restrict global supply.Brent crude, the international benchmark for oil, fell 6% to below $91 a barrel on Monday morning, after briefly dropping below $90 earlier in the morning. Neither side launches attacks for second consecutive night as mediators seek to avert return to full-blown war

Published 15 hours ago • ABC News • via abcnews.com

Pakistan Faces Continued Monsoon Challenges as Death Toll Rises

Pakistan is grappling with the aftermath of severe monsoon rains, which have resulted in over 100 fatalities and significant damage, with more heavy rain forecasted in the coming days.

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Published 15 hours ago • Cointelegraph • via cointelegraph.com

Circle Acquires IBM Blockchain Patents

Circle, the issuer of USDC, has announced its acquisition of nearly 1,000 blockchain patents from IBM, enhancing its technological capabilities in the blockchain sector.

Published 16 hours ago • The New York Times • via nytimes.com

Heat Wave Threatens Wildfire Control in France and Spain

France and Spain are facing a new heat wave that could exacerbate ongoing wildfires, with conditions described as 'far from being under control.'

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