US deports first migrant to Pacific nation Palau
The first deportee barely lasted two weeks after touching down in Palau.
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‘My dream is broken’: Japan visa rules push out foreign residents
Japan has a rapidly ageing population and is suffering labour shortages in many sectors, but opposition to immigration is growing.
China’s Xi urges ruling Communist Party to be adaptable, safeguard advances
He called for the party to coordinate better to tackle domestic and international issues.
China's Xi urges ruling Communist Party to be adaptable, safeguard advances
BEIJING, July 1 - China's ruling Communist Party must keep pace with changing circumstances while safeguarding the advances it has made, President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday during celebrations for its 105th founding anniversary.
China arrests 2 Japanese Fuji Electric workers over rare earths: Sources
Beijing has tightened export controls on rare earths amid heightened Sino-Japanese tensions.
Rush Postpones 2 Shows After Geddy Lee Diagnosed With Laryngitis and Bronchitis
The band pushed back two dates at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas
'When every minute counts: German air rescue between emergencies and cost pressures'
When an emergency call comes in, every minute counts. Air rescue can be on scene in minutes, backing up ground crews – but a planned cap on health insurance costs could put this rapid support at risk.
EBRD backs young entrepreneurs as Uzbek small firms seek credit
The financing comes as small businesses account for more than half of Uzbekistan’s GDP, but many still lack the records, collateral and support needed for loans.
Physicists and AI model Claude 'collaborate' to prove a 10-year-old jamming conjecture
A mathematical problem that had remained unsolved for more than 10 years in the physics of complex systems has finally been resolved through an unusual collaboration: one involving two theoretical physicists and an artificial intelligence system. In a study published in the
Kathy Griffin Claims She Was ‘Banned’ From ‘The Tonight Show’ for Being ‘Too Controversial’ and Slams Jimmy Fallon for Hosting Conor McGregor
Kathy Griffin took to Instagram on Tuesday to claim that she’s been banned from Jimmy Fallon’s “Tonight Show.” She also slammed Fallon for hosting UFC legend Conor McGregor, who was found liable in a sexual assault case in 2024 and ordered to pay $257,000 to a woman who accused
US lifts export controls on powerful AI models, Anthropic says
Anthropic will restore global access to its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models after the US Department of Commerce lifted security restrictions that blocked the powerful systems earlier this month.
Far-left extends victory streak into Denver: Key takeaways from Colorado’s primaries
The far-left faction of the Democratic Party landed another major upset on Tuesday after democratic socialist Melat Kiros defeated progressive Rep. Diana DeGette (D-Colo.) in the Democratic primary for a Denver-based House seat – a win that’s sure to delight Republicans while
Pakistan military says it intercepted 4 drones from Afghanistan
The Taliban had earlier vowed a response to deadly Pakistani airstrikes on eastern Afghanistan in late June.
Indian sailors fear returning to the Gulf after Middle East war
Some Indian mariners saw their vessels attacked and their shipmates killed or wounded during the war.
Hickenlooper wins Democratic primary, Baisley wins GOP nod
Sen. John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) won his Democratic primary in Colorado, Decision Desk HQ projects, besting a progressive challenger in his fight for a second term in the Senate. Hickenlooper on Tuesday defeated Julie Gonzales, a labor organizer and state senator who mounted a
Total War: Warhammer 3 is getting new endgames, individual victory conditions, a Vampire Counts rework, and Nurgle's three grossest champions
We can even become an endgame crisis ourselves, which sounds neat.
Indian sailors fear returning to Gulf after Middle East war
Indian sailors shaken by war have finally cleared the Strait of Hormuz after being stranded there for months, but some fear they have little choice but to return to make a living. The country is one of the largest contributors of sailors to merchant shipping, sending out
Vance calls Supreme Court birthright ruling a 'major mistake'
Vice President Vance said Tuesday that the recent Supreme Court ruling upholding birthright citizenship is a “major mistake.” “This was a very disappointing ruling from the Supreme Court. We respect it, but we also think that it was a major, major mistake," he said. "One of the
France sweep past Sweden, Mexico advanced while Belgium prepare for Senegal test
Kylian Mbappé scored twice, and Bradley Barcola added a third as France beat Sweden 3–0, reaching the World Cup last 16 with Mexico, as El Tri defeated Ecuador 2-0. Belgium takes on Senegal on Wednesday night in a high-stakes knockout clash in Seattle.
AI-based demand forecasting creates planning reliability in the textile industry
How can sales figures be forecast more reliably, production capacities planned fully digitally, and employee know-how systematically integrated at the same time? To address this issue, Fraunhofer IWU developed an AI-powered demand forecasting tool for frottana Textil GmbH & Co.
DeGette loses reelection bid to DSA challenger in major upset for Denver-based House seat
Rep. Diana DeGette (D-Colo.) is projected to lose her reelection bid to former attorney and current PhD student Melat Kiros, marking the third time that a democratic socialist has scored an upset in a competitive House primary this cycle, according to Decision Desk HQ. Kiros,
South Korea cargo ship Namu to exit Strait of Hormuz after attack in Gulf
SEOUL, July 1 (Reuters) - South Korea's Oceans Ministry said on Wednesday the cargo vessel Namu, operated by HMM, would exit the Strait of Hormuz in mid-July at the earliest once the damage sustained in an attack in May was repaired. The bulk carrier's hull was hit near the
Not so fun-gi: Couple suffer severe food poisoning after eating wild mushrooms
They were found collapsed in the bathroom of their home.
Failed World Cup bet sinks South Korean media giant’s Disney dream
South Korean entertainment giant JoongAng Group has officially declared financial distress.
Weiser defeats Bennet for Democratic nod in Colorado governor’s race
State Attorney General Phil Weiser (D) is projected to defeat Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) for the Democratic nomination for Colorado governor, according to Decision Desk HQ, a stark contrast to how the race first started when Bennet was seen as the favorite. Bennet, a
Record-high ocean heat could fuel sea level rise and extreme weather on land
New Copernicus data reveals that daily global sea surface temperatures have broken records for the time of year.
Ocean surface temperatures hit a record high for June
European scientists warn of consequences for weather patterns, the global climate and marine life Temperatures on the ocean surface have hit a record high, raising fears of another burst of extreme heat this summer. On 21 June, temperatures outside the polar regions exceeded
Aamir Khan to Celebrate 25 Years of ‘Lagaan’ at Indian Film Festival of Melbourne Curtain Raiser (EXCLUSIVE)
Actor and producer Aamir Khan will attend a special Melbourne screening of “Lagaan” on July 9 to mark the film’s 25th anniversary, kicking off the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne’s (IFFM) 17th edition a month ahead of the festival’s main dates. The 17th edition of IFFM will
Hurd wins renomination in GOP primary after Trump endorsement reversal
Rep. Jeff Hurd (R-Colo.) was projected to win the GOP primary for his House seat in the 3rd Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ, despite President Trump flip-flopping on his endorsement earlier this year. Trump withdrew his endorsement earlier this year,
Rainy season begins in South Korea’s southern regions; Seoul stays hot and humid
Daytime highs in Seoul have reached 33 deg C.
Chris Brown Must Pay Housekeeper $13 Million Over Dog-Mauling Attack
The woman was attacked by a security dog at the singer's Los Angeles mansion in 2020
Trump announces GOP 'midterm convention' in Dallas
President Trump on Tuesday announced a Republican “midterm convention” in Dallas later this year. “BIG NEWS! For the first time ever, the Republican Party will hold a MIDTERM CONVENTION. It will be in Dallas, Texas — One of my favorite places in the World. It will be fantastic!
Rutinel defeats Bird in Democratic primary for battleground Colorado House seat
State Rep. Manny Rutinel (D) is projected to defeat former state Rep. Shannon Bird (D) in the Democratic primary to take on Rep. Gabe Evans (R-Colo.), according to Decision Desk HQ. Evans, who represents Colorado’s 8th Congressional District, is considered one of the most
Jury Says Chris Brown Owes Housekeeper $13 Million for Disfigurement in Dog Mauling Attack
Chris Brown was found liable by a Los Angeles jury on Tuesday for $13 million in the gruesome case of a dog that mauled and disfigured his housekeeper at his home in 2020. At the end of a two-week trial, the verdict went strongly in favor of Maria Avila, who was viciously
Anthropic says US lifts export ban on its advanced AI tools
Fable and Mythos were abruptly suspended in June over concerns that they could be used by hackers.
Based on Meccha Chameleon's incredibly short 2-month dev cycle, its creators have already earned $1 million per day of work
That's, uh, a lotta money.
Meta is adding ridiculous ‘rate limits’ and a soft paywall to its smart glasses
Would you pay $20 a month for access to AI hardware you already own? That appears to be one of Meta's next bets. This week, it quietly announced that your glasses' Conversation Focus feature will soon be limited to three hours of use per month, unless you pay for a $19.99 Meta
Paula Reid, CNN’s Chief Legal Affairs Correspondent, Will Exit Ahead of Paramount Takeover
Paula Reid is laying down the law at CNN. The Warner Bros. Discovery-backed outlet’s chief legal affairs correspondent has decided to leave ahead of an expected takeover of the news giant by Paramount Skydance, according to two people familiar with the matter. Reid had the
Trump made more than $1bn from crypto in first year back in office
The president's crypto income far outpaces his earnings from real estate and Trump-themed items such as watches.
World Bank to phase out lending to China by 2031, source says
The move reflects the country’s rise to become the world’s second-largest economy.
NPR reporter explains retracted story on Alito's retirement
NPR journalist Nina Totenberg on Tuesday discussed the events leading up to a story from the outlet about Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito retiring that was later retracted. NPR said in an editor’s note Tuesday that it had put out a report that day about Alito retiring,
New modeling shows where to focus conservation efforts for Australia's endangered alpine ash
An alpine ash forest is a sight to behold. Alpine ash (Eucalyptus delegatensis) is a tall eucalypt species that grows in the cool, wet mountains of southeastern Australia.
North Korea’s Kim vows to deepen ties with China in message to Xi
He described recent summit talks with President Xi Jinping in Pyongyang as a “historic occasion”.
Trump administration lifts export controls on Anthropic’s most powerful AI models, ending bitter standoff
Because the San Francisco-based startup could not reliably filter out foreign users in real time, it had disabled the cutting-edge software worldwide.
Trump administration lifts limits on Anthropic’s new AI models
The Trump administration lifted Tuesday the restrictions placed on Anthropic's new Fable and Mythos models, restoring access just over two weeks since the export controls on the artificial intelligence models were put in place. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced the
‘Young Washington’ Review: George Washington Goes to War in an Angel Studios Film That’s Like the Great-Man Biographies You Read in Grade School
"Young Washington" is like one of those great-man biographies you read in grade school. Released by Angel Studios for the Fourth of July, the movie is intended as a bit of likably square, neo-traditional, right-wing-adjacent counterprogramming. But say this much for it: In its
