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{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Trump releases his plan to win the 'AI race' The Trump administration laid out its approach to artificial intelligence (AI) Wednesday, putting forward more than 90 policy actions for โnear-term executionโ in its AI Action Plan. AP Photo/Ben Curtis โWe believe weโre in an AI race,โ White...
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:
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Marcus Rashford joins Barcelona on loan from Manchester United
The 27-year-old completed his loan move to Barca with an option for the switch to be made permanent next summer.
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:Families of Air India crash victims receive wrong remains
A lawyer says the return of victims' remains had been marred by serious errors, which had been identified following a probe by a British coroner.
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:Former minister says 'stroke of a pen' enough for council takeover
Tony Simpson says it is well within the WA government's power to authorise the effective takeover of the Shire of Coolgardie by the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder.
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:House breaks for August recess amid Epstein uproar
The House on Wednesday broke for its weeks-long August recess, closing up shop one day earlier than planned as the chamber remained in a logjam over the Jeffrey Epstein controversy. The lower chamber is not scheduled to reconvene until Sept. 2 โ six weeks from now โ when lawmakers will dive into the sprint to...
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:News Wrap: Aid groups warn of ‘chaos, starvation and death’ in Gaza
In our news wrap Wednesday, more than 100 aid groups are warning of an increasingly dire situation in Gaza as Palestinians face mass starvation, Volodymyr Zelensky says he's reversing course on a bill that aimed to limit the powers of two anti-corruption agencies in Ukraine and reports say Attorney General Bondi told Donald Trump that his name appeared in files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:EU and US edge closer to trade deal as tariff deadline looms
US officials are 'optimistic' that an agreement could be imminent.
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:Texas Emergency Management Chief Raises Disaster Communication Concerns With State Lawmakers
Texas lawmakers heard nearly three hours of testimony Wednesday from the stateโs emergency management chief about a system reliant on local emergency managers who may not have even received warnings in the hours before devastating floods ravaged Central and West Texas earlier this month. As the recovery efforts continue in Kerr County, legislators sought insight [โฆ]
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:Texas Emergency Management Chief Raises Disaster Communication Concerns with State Lawmakers
Texas lawmakers heard nearly three hours of testimony Wednesday from the stateโs emergency management chief about a system reliant on local emergency managers who may not have even received warnings in the hours before devastating floods ravaged Central and West Texas earlier this month. As the recovery efforts continue in Kerr County, legislators sought insight [โฆ]
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:Why is Trump quitting global institutions?
The US is pulling out of UNESCO, saying the UN agency focuses on divisive issues.
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:WSJ: DOJ told Trump his name is in Epstein files
Attorney General Pam Bondi informed President Trump in May that his name appeared multiple times in files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, according to a bombshell report The Wall Street Journal published Wednesday. Bondi and her deputy told the president that Justice Department (DOJ) officials reviewed what she described as a โtruckloadโ of...
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:What’s in Trump’s new AI policy and why it matters
President Trump unveiled his approach to the development of AI. Surrounded by some of the biggest names in tech, he signed three executive orders. One targets what Trump called "ideological bias" in AI chatbots, another aims to make it easier to build massive AI data centers and the third encourages the export of American AI tech. Amna Nawaz discussed the implications with Will Oremus.
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:Alphabet profits jump 20% on strength in search and cloud units
Google parent boosts plans for spending on artificial intelligence apps and infrastructure to $85bn this year
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:Singapore inflation remains at over four-year low ahead of monetary policy decision
The inflation figure was lower than the 0.9% expected by economists, and comes ahead of the country's monetary policy decision later in July.
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:Hunger crisis deepens in Gaza as 10 more starvation deaths reported
Aid groups warn of 'mass starvation' in Gaza amid blockade, while Israeli attacks kill dozens of others across enclave.
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:What the new trade deal with Japan means for U.S. businesses and consumers
The U.S. and Japan announced a trade agreement that President Trump hailed as a significant victory for American companies and consumers. In return, he said the U.S. wonโt impose 25% tariffs on Japan at the end of this month. William Brangham discussed the details with Kate Kalut-Kiewicz of McLarty Associates, an international trade consulting firm.
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:Iran says it will continue uranium enrichment despite U.S. strikes on nuclear facilities
Iran's nuclear program led to a direct military confrontation with the U.S. last month. Now, the Islamic Republic is trying to stabilize its nation, its program and its negotiating stance with the West. Nick Schifrin was among a group of reporters who sat down in New York with Iran's top nuclear negotiator.
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:Warren: Colbert 'may have been canceled in order to curry favor' with Trump
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) said in a Wednesday opinion piece for Variety that comedian Stephen Colbertโs show may have been canceled by CBS "to curry favor" with President Trump. CBS announced the cancelation on Friday, days after Colbert, a frequent critic of Trump, had criticized a merger between Skydance and Paramount, CBS's parent company. The...
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:Gabbard pushes report on Obama and Russia probe as Trump faces pressure over Epstein
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard ramped up efforts to sow doubt about the investigation that found Russia interfered in the 2016 election. Gabbard pushed claims about former President Obama and called it the โmost egregious weaponization and politicization of intelligence in American history.โ Nick Schifrin reports.
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:Citing political considerations, top Islamic institution deletes call to action over Gaza starvation
Citing political considerations, top Islamic institution deletes call to action over Gaza starvation One of the Muslim world's foremost Islamic institutions on Wednesday acknowledged that it had deleted a strongly worded call to action over the starvation of Palestinians in Gaza, citing its potential impact on ceasefire negotiations. The prestigious Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, located in Cairo, Egypt, said it "took the...
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:Memo pushes back on bill's impact to rural hospitals
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story White House memo seeks to fight back on impact to rural hospitals The White House is working to counter the narrative that rural hospitals will suffer because of President Trumpโs "big, beautifulโ tax cut law. Adobe Stock...
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:US judge denies bid to unseal Epstein grand jury transcripts
The ruling is the first in a series of attempts by US President Trump to release information related to the Epstein case. Meanwhile, a panel of lawmakers voted to subpoena the Justice Department for its files on Epstein.
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:Why couples in the Philippines keep getting married in flooded churches
The submerged weddings are the latest example of a flooding problem that the country can't shake off.
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:Why Filipinos keep getting married in flooded churches
The submerged weddings highlight a flooding problem that the country can't shake off.
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:More cattle heading to feedlots as prices continue to pinch at supermarket
Premium meat options like grass-fed beef are getting harder to sell as cost-of-living pressures leave many shoppers searching for cheaper options.
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:House panel approves subpoena of DOJ for Epstein files
A House Oversight and Government Reform subcommittee on Wednesday approved several subpoenas, including one directing the Department of Justice to turn over materials relating to the Epstein files. The federal law enforcement subcommittee also approved a motion to subpoena several high-profile Democratic officials, including former President Clinton, for their testimony. The panel approved the Epstein...
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:GOP and Democratic strategists analyze renewed focus on Trump’s connection with Epstein
President Trump marked his sixth month in office this week, touting his policy agenda and transformation of the federal government. But he also faces a public skeptical of his biggest accomplishments and a growing focus on his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Democratic strategist Faiz Shakir and Republican strategist Kevin Madden.
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:Macrons file defamation suit against US influencer Candace Owens
The French president and his wife say they have repeatedly asked for a retraction from the popular conspiracy theorist.
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:How the National Parks Service is struggling with drastic funding and staffing cuts
Summer is the height of the visitor season for the National Park Service. Last year, nearly 332 million people visited NPS sites, a record that is likely to be broken this year. That surge in visitors continues despite staff and budget cuts imposed by the Trump administration with no end in sight. Stephanie Sy discussed more with Theresa Pierno of the National Parks Conservation Association.
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:‘Tell me more’: Activist Loretta Ross explores a new way to face disagreements
Loretta Ross was once known for her fiery temper, shaped by more than 50 years on the front lines battling racism, sexism and sexual violence. At 71, she says she has come to understand thereโs a more effective way to face disagreements. Judy Woodruff spoke with Ross about her method of turning tough conversations into productive ones. Itโs part of her series, America at a Crossroads.
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:IBM shares drop as software revenue misses
IBM delivered stronger earnings and income than expected and raised its forecast for full-year free cash flow. But software revenue was a bit light.
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:Governments Are Legally Required to Address Climate Change, Top Global Court Says
THE HAGUE, NetherlandsโTuesdayโs landmark advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice on climate change came as residents of some island nations are already โscraping barnacles off our grandfathersโ gravesโ as sea-level rise accelerates, said Julian Aguon, an Indigenous human rights lawyer and writer from Guam, in a poem he recited outside the Peace Palace [โฆ]
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:Another Signal-gate headache for Hegseth
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Another Signal-gate headache for Hegseth Messages relayed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over a Signal chat regarding the U.S. plans to bomb Houthi targets in Yemen came from an email labeled โSECRET/NOFORN,โ according to the Pentagonโs independent...
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:Google earnings keep Silicon Valleyโs AI flywheel spinning
Capital expenditure on data centres and such trappings this year will now be about $85bn, versus its prior estimate of $75bn
Published on: July 23, 2025 | Source:Spain reaches Euro 2025 final after extra-time win over Germany
Spain's Aitana Bonmatรญ strikes a superb extra-time winner to fire her side to a 1-0 victory over Germany, sending the World Cup winners through to the Women's European Championship final for the first time.
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