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The article discusses Black politicians navigating a new political landscape. Representative Lauren Underwood argues that Black candidates can win in non-Black districts, challenging the notion that they are only electable in majority-Black areas.

The University of California system eliminated standardized testing to promote equity, but this decision led to a flawed admissions process favoring wealthy students. The failure has sparked criticism, with the New York Times acknowledging it as a mistake, and the article argues it worsened inequality by replacing objective metrics with subjective criteria.

Designers are creating garments with 'adversarial patterns' to confuse facial recognition systems, aiming to protect privacy and make a fashion statement. These clothes exploit weaknesses in computer vision systems as facial recognition technology expands in Britain's public spaces.

Designers are creating garments with 'adversarial patterns' to confuse facial recognition systems, offering privacy protection and making a fashion statement. These patterns exploit weaknesses in computer vision systems as facial recognition technology expands in Britain's public spaces.

The article discusses how the United States' military superiority in conflicts like Iraq, Afghanistan, and Iran has not translated into strategic success due to a lack of coherent political strategies. Tactical victories often lead to long-term instability, as seen in the Taliban's return to Afghanistan and regional tensions in the Arabian Gulf.

The article argues that Cold War 2.0 is already underway and centered on private-sector competition in areas like capital markets, technology, and supply chains. China leverages state-backed investments (e.g., Belt and Road Initiative) to gain strategic advantages, while the West must respond with innovative private capital and free-market solutions to secure economic and national security.

Nvidia hired Nick Parker, a 26-year Microsoft veteran, to lead its global sales operations. Parker replaces Jay Puri, who is transitioning to an advisory role after 21 years. The move aims to address challenges in deploying AI solutions for customers.

Columbus, Ohio, and cities like Las Vegas, Oklahoma City, and Birmingham are experiencing significant increases in multifamily housing permits, contrasting with a national decline. These construction booms, driven by zoning reforms, could ease rental costs for residents over time.

Paul Pattwell of Michigan accidentally won two $110,000 Double Play prizes by purchasing two tickets for the same Fantasy 5 drawing. He plans to use the winnings to buy a new truck, spoil his grandchildren, and save the remainder.

U.S. officials have traced a Cyclospora parasite outbreak causing explosive diarrhea in five states to shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell. The outbreak is linked to iceberg lettuce supplied to the fast-food chain.

Montana's wildfire risk is increasing due to a record-warm winter and summer heatwave, which are thinning snowpack and altering precipitation timing. Heavy rains in late June initially reduced wildfire threats, but prolonged July heat is now drying vegetation, prompting warnings from scientists about an ending reprieve.

New Kings Democrats and Brooklyn Can’t Wait candidates won eight of nine contested district leader races in Brooklyn, securing a majority to challenge Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn’s leadership of the Brooklyn Democratic Party. These reform groups aim to replace Hermelyn with Julio Peña, a district leader and community board chair, marking a potential shift in party control.

Perimenopause is increasingly discussed due to social media and TV doctors, but the article cautions against oversimplified claims. It highlights that perimenopause lacks a reliable diagnostic test, symptoms vary widely, and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a treatment option with both benefits and risks.

Grace Mahoney and her partner Kayden Burns moved to Nova Scotia after leaving the United States due to concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump's administration policies impacting 2SLGBTQ+ rights, particularly for transgender Americans. They sought refuge in Nova Scotia to escape the political climate affecting their community.

Maine Democratic Senate candidates are uniting behind a call to abolish ICE following a shooting. They aim to replace Graham Platner as the nominee to challenge Susan Collins, positioning themselves as advocates for ICE abolition.

Kalshi offers a promo code NYPMAX for traders to get $15 when they trade $10 during Round 2 of the British Open. The promotion is available for the second round of the British Open.

Large employers, which provide healthcare coverage to over 160 million Americans, prioritize strengthening primary care and increasing price transparency as key healthcare reforms. They highlight challenges with affordability and the impact of healthcare system consolidation on their market leverage.

The Trump administration's 2025 pledge to reduce prior authorization barriers in healthcare has faced criticism as insurers delay full implementation, while patients and advocates report little improvement. AHIP claims 6.5 million prior authorizations were eliminated, but critics call the pledge 'performative' and lacking enforcement. A House committee recently advanced a bill to mandate transparency in Medicare Advantage prior authorization processes.

The article features the nation’s cartoonists providing commentary on the week’s political events. It highlights their perspectives on current political developments through cartoons.

Democrats in Congress have shown less urgency in responding to ICE's fatal shootings of two immigrant men in Maine and Texas compared to their swift action after similar incidents involving two white U.S. citizens earlier in the year. Progressives criticize their colleagues for normalizing the deaths and failing to advance legislation to restrict or abolish ICE despite public protests.

Republican campaigns are prioritizing immigration in their advertising spend for the November midterm elections, surpassing Democrats in ad volume and funding. This focus is based on an NPR analysis of advertisement data.

Snap-on, a Wisconsin company making tools for professional mechanics over a century, is experiencing strong business growth. The head of the Chicago Federal Reserve Bank recently conducted a fact-finding visit to examine its success.

Foundation Future Industries, a humanoid robotics company, is exploring 'kinetic things' with Eric Trump serving as its chief strategy adviser. The company's CEO discussed these plans in an interview with WIRED.

A former primary school IT technician was sentenced to 11 years in jail for molesting three boys, with one still recovering from trauma. The defendant was diagnosed with paedophilic disorder and assessed as leading a lonely life with no previous dating experience.

Mohammad Nawaz was sanctioned by the ICC for violating anti-doping rules after testing positive for Carboxy-THC. He received a three-month ineligibility period, backdated to May 1, but served only two-and-a-half months due to a voluntary suspension and participation in a rehabilitation program. His match records from February 7, 2024, to May 1 are disqualified.

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed it targeted US jets in Jordan, as reported by Iranian state media and Al Jazeera. This follows an Iranian attack on a US command center in Syria's Al-Tanf district.

The Department of Defense, under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, has introduced a policy to test testosterone levels in troops during annual check-ups, targeting older service members and allowing younger ones to opt in. Researchers criticize the policy, citing concerns over potential health risks for young servicemen and lack of evidence that testosterone treatment improves performance or longevity in men under 50.

Chinese startup Moonshot AI has unveiled the Kimi model, which it claims rivals OpenAI and Anthropic. The model is noted as the latest AI development from China aiming to close the performance gap with leading U.S. AI laboratories.

A landslide in southwest China has buried buildings and trapped an undetermined number of people. Rescue efforts are currently underway.

Verizon Fios introduced a new 5Gbps home plan, which is more than twice as fast as its previous 2Gbps flagship plan.

Airbnb CEO's X account was hacked, and the attacker posted content related to AI and tokenization. The incident highlights a cybersecurity breach involving a high-profile executive's social media account.

China denied interfering in the 2020 U.S. election and called President Trump's allegations 'groundless accusations,' urging the U.S. to stop making false claims. The Chinese Foreign Ministry emphasized it has 'no interest in interfering' and linked the dispute to concerns about the planned visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to the U.S. in September.

A macOS malware steals credentials to hijack Telegram sessions, decrypt cryptocurrency wallets, or trick users into entering their wallet recovery phrases through fake applications.

Taiwan has sentenced the ringleader of the BitShine crypto exchange to 22 years in prison for a $39 million fraud case. The defendant led a criminal group operating under BitShine, which was once registered with the FSC.

A 31-year-old woman was diagnosed with lethal cancer during her fifth month of pregnancy, leading to a severe and distressing ordeal. The article details her personal experience with the diagnosis and its impact.

Karim Khan, the ICC's British chief prosecutor, is accused by alleged victims of groping a female lawyer in a hotel room and kissing an intern's face during an 'onslaught' at his home. The claims are detailed in the article's title, though no further content is provided.

A woman was sexually assaulted while swimming off Bournemouth beach with her family. A 35-year-old man was arrested in connection to the incident.

Hogan Lovells CEO Miguel Zaldivar led the largest legal merger in history by combining with Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft to create a top-five global law firm. The merger addresses a New York practice gap and aims to scale operations as AI transforms the legal industry, requiring increased resources and technological investment.

The Department of Energy removed over 1,600 pages from its Energy Saver website by July 3, including resources on home energy assessments and thermostat guidance. The purge coincided with a proposed rule to restrict future energy efficiency standards for appliances, labeled as ending 'Green New Scam' mandates. The deletion occurred amid public debate over energy conservation advice during a heatwave, with critics suggesting the removal was politically motivated.

The U.S. struck bridges and a tower at a key Iranian port following Trump's warning to force Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran continued retaliatory strikes in response.