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White House puts a low bar for Trump-Putin summitย
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story White House puts a low bar for Trump-Putin summit The White House is lowering expectations for any breakthrough from President Trumpโs summit on Friday with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Greg Nash Trump and other administration...
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:
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For people with ADHD, medication can reduce the risk of accidents, crime and suicide
A growth in ADHD prescriptions has caused concern about their safety and effectiveness. But new research points to longer-term benefits for users.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Man who threw sandwich at officer in DC charged with felony
A man was charged with a felony on Wednesday after allegedly throwing a sandwich at a federal law enforcement official amid the uptick in police presence as ordered by President Trump, according to court documents. Sean Charles Dunn, 37, shouted at a group of U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents on Sunday before hurling a...
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Allies, in jab at Trump, threaten not to buy F-35s
Countries are questioning their American weapons purchases, in some of their biggest pushback yet to the administrationโs tariffs.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Department of Energy Announces the Selection of 11 Projects for New Nuclear Reactor Pilot Program
The U.S. Department of Energy has selected 11 projects for a nuclear reactor pilot program, with hopes of fully developing three of the projects by July 2026. Under the program, the department will expedite these projects through its authorization procedure for nuclear reactors, and assign teams to work with the companies to help them through [โฆ]
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:When Evil Lurks: A Landmark Victory for Latin American Horror from the Global South
For the first time in its 56-year history, the Sitges International Fantastic Film Festivalโthe worldโs most prestigious showcase for horror and fantasy cinemaโawarded its top prize to a film from Latin America: When Evil Lurks, directed by Argentine filmmaker Demiรกn Rugna. This historic win marks not only a breakthrough for regional genre filmmaking, but a [โฆ]
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Coffee and tea prices continue to ramp up due to tariffs, worrying retailers and importers
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, coffee prices surged 14.5% in July year over year. The averageretail price for a pound of ground coffeehit $8.41.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Elon Musk's xAI loses co-founder Igor Babuschkin, who's leaving to start venture firm
Igor Babuschkin, who helped start xAI in 2023, said in a post on X that he's leaving the artificial intelligence startup to launch his own venture firm.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:NIH director offers reason for cutting vaccine contracts
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story NIH director: Lack of public trust led to contract cuts Leader of the National Institutes of Health Jay Bhattacharya is offering a new explanation on why the federal government is pivoting away from investing in mRNA platforms. ...
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Traditional owner against luxury hotel development near 'dying site'
There are calls for a halt to work on a hotel development at the spot of an old settler's cottage in WA's South West, as Aboriginal representatives are called in to keep an eye on the project near a sacred site.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Taylor Swift, the showgirl? Her album launch has her labelled a 'marketing mastermind'
Taylor Swift's new album might be called The Life of a Showgirl, but her ability to whip her fans into a frenzy ahead of the announcement has one expert calling her a "marketing mastermind".
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Former Peruvian president imprisoned over corruption allegations
Martin Vizcarra will become the fifth Peruvian ex-president jailed in recent years amid period of political turbulence.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:UK inheritance tax clampdown will not spark mass sale of family farms, study shows
Eight in 10 affected estates can cover cost of higher death duties with non-farm assets, research claims
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Israeli authorities issue 40 demolition orders near Jerusalem in a week
Israeli authorities issue 40 demolition orders near Jerusalem in a week Israeli authorities issued demolition and evacuation orders on Wednesday for more than 13 residential, agricultural, and industrial facilities in the Wadi al-Houd area ofal-Eizariya town, southeast of Jerusalem, Wafa news agency reported. The Jerusalem Governorate said in a statement that the demolitions orders were part of a plan to create a road....
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Once dismissed as 'low mammals', marsupials are Australian survivors
Many marsupials have become Aussie icons, such as kangaroos, koalas and wombats, yet we still need to pay more attention to this amazing group of animals, experts argue.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Surge in โmoney mulesโ raises concern at UK financial watchdog
Sharp rise in number of people letting criminals use their bank account to launder funds
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Ahead of summit, Trump says Russia will face consequences if Putin won’t end Ukraine war
President Trump issued a new threat to punish Russia if it doesn't end the war in Ukraine. It comes two days before a high-stakes summit in Alaska with Vladimir Putin. The president also spoke with European leaders, including Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, who said that Trump agreed to their principles on the best way to try and end the war. Nick Schifrin discussed more with Samuel Charap of RAND.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Gaza Faces Catastrophic Famine as Israeli Blockade Restricts Aid Access
The humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip has reached unprecedented levels, with UN agencies warning of famine and accusing Israel of deliberately obstructing aid deliveries. According to Gazaโs Government Media Office, only 201 humanitarian trucks entered the enclave between Monday and Tuesdayโjust 17% of the 1,200 expected to meet basic needs. Over the past 17 [โฆ]
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:News Wrap: At least 25 people seeking help killed at Gaza aid sites
Gaza's health ministry says Israeli gunfire killed at least 25 people seeking aid across three separate sites, wildfires have killed at least three people across Albania, Spain and Turkey, three died in Tennessee after downpours flooded parts of the state and President Trump announced the first class of Kennedy Center honorees since he took over as chairman.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Lula Champions BRICS Integration to Counter U.S. Tariffs and Assert Sovereignty
Brazilian President Luiz Inรกcio Lula da Silva has unveiled a sweeping economic relief package and renewed his push for deeper integration with BRICS nations, aiming to reduce Brazilโs dependency on the U.S. market and assert national sovereignty amid escalating trade tensions. Following the White Houseโs imposition of a 50% tariff on Brazilian exportsโeffective August 6 [โฆ]
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Trump decries crime rates, but his administration has slashed prevention efforts
President Trump moved to take over policing in Washington, D.C. to โrescue our nationโs capital from crime," but the data doesnโt back up many of his claims. Murder and violent crime dropped significantly across the U.S. last year, a trend thatโs continued so far in 2025. The crackdown comes even as his administration cut funding for other kinds of crime prevention work. John Yang reports.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Venezuelan Government Denounces Foreign-Funded NGOs Amid Release of Activist Linked to Anti-State Actions
The Venezuelan government has reiterated its warnings about foreign interference through non-governmental organizations (NGOs), following the conditional release of activist Martha Lรญa Grajales, co-founder of the collective Surgentes, who remains under judicial investigation for alleged incitement to hatred, conspiracy with a foreign government, and criminal association. RELATED:Venezuelans Oppose U.S. Threats and Back...
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:5 questions about Trump’s pledge to move homeless people from Washington, DC
President Donald Trumpsays homeless people in the nation's capital will be moved far from the city as part of his federaltakeover of policingin the District of Columbia and crackdown on crime. Hereโs a look at what we know and what questions remain about how Trumpโs actions will affect the city's homeless population.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Trump’s AI chip deal sparks legal questions and national security concerns
President Trump stunned many in the tech world after announcing a controversial deal with chipmakers Nvidia and AMD, allowing them to sell advanced artificial intelligence chips to China in exchange for giving the U.S. government a 15% cut of their revenue. Amna Nawaz discussed the legality of this deal and its implications with Scott Kennedy of the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Inside Trump's move to oust Billy Long
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Why Billy Long's IRS stint was so short President Trumpโs removal of Billy Long as head of the IRS after only two months on the job has cast an uncomfortable spotlight on the agency, which has...
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:How far-right activist Laura Loomer is shaping the Trump administration
A right-wing political activist who has spread conspiracy theories and used hate speech has become a central figure in the hirings and firings of Trump staffers. Laura Loomer has successfully lobbied to remove aides in several key government roles, including the National Security Council. Stephanie Sy reports on Loomer's mission to shape the Trump administration in her vision.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:PSG beat Tottenham on penalties to claim UEFA Super Cup
Tottenham let slip a two-goal lead as late PSG strikes sent European football's season opener to penalties in Italy.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Ms. Rachel on advocating for Gaza’s children: ‘I wish leaders would hear their voices’
Sheโs the preschool teacher to millions, though most of her students have never set foot in her classroom. Rachel Accurso, known as Ms. Rachel, is the creator of the wildly popular YouTube series "Songs for Littles," a lifeline for parents and a source of joy for toddlers. She sat down with Geoff Bennett to discuss how she's using her platform to call attention to the plight of children in Gaza.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:How Maryland’s riverkeepers protect the state’s waterways
Fred Tutman is the riverkeeper of Marylandโs longest and deepest intrastate waterway. He's an advocate for the Patuxent River and one of the longest-serving waterkeepers in the Chesapeake region. Our journalism training program, PBS News Student Reporting Labs, traveled to Maryland to learn about Tutman's unique job.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Israel destroys 300 homes in Gaza City and kills entire families
Israel destroys 300 homes in Gaza City and kills entire families The Israeli military have destroyed more than 300 homes and killed families living there in a three-day assault on Zeitoun, one of the largest neighbourhoods in Gaza City, Al Jazeera reported on Wednesday. Gaza's Civil Defence officials said entire families were killed without warning when their homes were blown up using bombs that were so powerful they...
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:FDA could make it harder to get young kids a COVID shot
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is considering revoking the authorization of Pfizerโs COVID-19 vaccine for healthy children younger than 5 years old, a move that would add another barrier for parents who want to vaccinate healthy children ahead of the respiratory virus season. Pfizer's three-dose shot for children between 6 months and 5 years...
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:UK, France and Germany willing to reinstate sanctions on Iran
The Iranian government did not immediately respond to the development, but member of parliament Manouchehr Mottaki warned of a swift reaction to any move to trigger the sanctions.
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:NIH cancels mRNA vaccine contracts, citing lack of public trust
National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Jay Bhattacharya claims the federal government recently canceled millions of dollars' worth of mRNA research contracts because the general public does not trust the technology. Bhattacharya explained the reason behind the abrupt contract cancellations during an episode of Republican political strategist Steve Bannonโs podcast โWar Roomโ last week...
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Ukraine meeting as it happened: Trump pursuing Ukraine ceasefire and not land swap, Europeans say
Leaders hold talks with US and Ukraine presidents ahead of Alaska summit with Putin
Published on: August 13, 2025 | Source:Rebel or traitor? Trial of Hong Kong's rebel mogul Jimmy Lai resumes
Lai is accused of colluding with foreign forces under a Beijing-imposed national security law.
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