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Monday, July 6, 2026
Monday, July 6
Ukraine warns of interceptor missile shortage as 15 killed in Kyiv region

Ukraine warns it's running low on air-defense interceptors as Russia continues its relentless bombardment of Kyiv with missiles and drones.

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Super Typhoon Bavi makes landfall on US Pacific islands with huge wind gusts

Super Typhoon Bavi is battering the Northern Mariana Islands with near-hurricane-force winds and gusts exceeding 180 mph.

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Super typhoon smacks into US Pacific island territories home to key military bases

Super Typhoon Bavi made landfall on U.S. Pacific island territories including Guam, the second massive storm to hit the region since April, threatening critical military installations.

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Iran begins a procession through Tehran for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral

Iran held a massive funeral procession for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, with thousands mourning and demonstrating amid geopolitical tensions.

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Netanyahu wants meeting with Trump as Israel continues Lebanon strikes

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is seeking a meeting with Trump as Israel escalates military operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon.

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The Transatlantic Alliance Can’t Survive Without Trust

NATO's value hinges on America's continued commitment; dismissing the alliance would undermine transatlantic trust at a precarious geopolitical moment.

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Ukraine warns of interceptor missile shortage as 15 killed in Kyiv region

Ukraine warns it's running low on air-defense interceptors as Russia continues its relentless bombardment of Kyiv with missiles and drones.

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Marriage used to be a glide path to citizenship. Now there are more speed bumps

The Trump administration is making it harder for spouses of U.S. citizens to obtain citizenship, departing from decades of preferential immigration treatment for family members.

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Government launches Trump Accounts, offering $1,000 to eligible babies

The federal government has introduced 'Trump Accounts,' which offer $1,000 in seed money to eligible newborns in tax-advantaged investment vehicles.

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Some voters in Louisville, Kentucky, got wrong ballots for years

An investigation discovered that some Louisville, Kentucky voters received incorrect ballots for several election cycles, raising concerns about voting system oversight.

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These Immigrant Kids Were Once Protected. Under Trump, Their Deportations Have Tripled.

Deportations of immigrant youth once protected under deferred action have tripled under Trump, including cases of teenagers facing removal for minor traffic violations.

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Left in the Dust: How a Billionaire-Owned Concrete Plant Took Over a Detroit Community

A billionaire-owned concrete plant has expanded aggressively in a Detroit neighborhood, displacing longtime residents despite their determined resistance to the industrial encroachment.

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New research traces how ‘forever chemicals’ move through the Great Lakes and into people

New research traces how PFAS 'forever chemicals' travel through the Great Lakes ecosystem and accumulate in humans, expanding our understanding of environmental contamination pathways.

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Dam Removal Efforts Lead to a Stunning Comeback for Maine’s Alewives

Maine's removal of historic dams is triggering a remarkable alewife resurgence, revitalizing traditional fish harvests and demonstrating the ecological value of river restoration.

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Good News! Turns Out the Earth Will Never Be Swallowed by the Sun

A new astronomical study suggests Earth may escape being consumed by the Sun's expansion in about 5 billion years, contrary to earlier assumptions.

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A Better Way to Build AI

America's technological dominance depends on building AI systems that respect local communities and their concerns, not imposing solutions from Silicon Valley.

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I Changed My Mind About Small-Dollar Campaign Donors

Small-dollar donors have proven surprisingly powerful in fueling Democratic candidates in unlikely places, as evidenced by a former admiral's nearly $10 million fundraising haul in rural Colorado.

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Introducing How to Touch Grass

A new season of 'How To' explores the fraught relationship between people and technology, offering practical guidance on being intentional with devices and rebuilding attention.

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Marine Le Pen appeal verdict: Why this moment matters for France

Marine Le Pen's appeal verdict could determine whether France's National Rally leader can run in 2027, a pivotal moment for the country's political future.

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Bangladesh courts China even as ties with India improve

Bangladesh is carefully balancing its diplomatic relationships, improving ties with India while also courting investment and engagement from China.

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The African fishermen who blame Chinese trawlers for their woes

Fishing communities in Sierra Leone blame large Chinese trawlers for illegally depleting local fish stocks, exacerbating economic hardship.

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Nigeria says two nationals killed in South Africa amid rise of anti-migrant attacks

Nigeria is reporting deaths of its nationals in South Africa amid a rising wave of xenophobic violence targeting migrants.

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'I ate ketchup and cheese,' says Venezuelan girl trapped under quake rubble for 32 hours

A Venezuelan girl survived 32 hours trapped under earthquake rubble by rationing ketchup and cheese, a striking testament to human resilience.

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A global hub for fake luxury goods, Vietnam cracks down on its black market

Vietnam, a major hub for counterfeit luxury goods, is facing U.S. pressure to crackdown on its black market, though local opinion is divided.

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Red card system in disarray over Trump, Fifa and Balogun decision

The decision to overturn a red card for U.S. forward Balogun has created confusion about FIFA's enforcement of its own disciplinary rules, raising questions about fair play.

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Eight rescued from seaplane that made 'hard landing' in Manhattan river

All eight people aboard a seaplane that made a hard landing in Manhattan's East River were rescued by fire department units, with two sustaining minor injuries.

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'Definitely felt a big bang': Delta plane hit by firework while landing in Chicago

A Delta aircraft landing in Chicago was struck by a firework, though fortunately no injuries were reported among the 52 passengers and crew.

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Elsevier and CzechELib agree five-year open access publishing agreement for Czech institutions

Elsevier and the Czech research community have reached a five-year open access agreement that allows eligible scholars to publish without article processing charges.

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Amsterdam University Press acquires ATF Press Publishing Group, expanding its portfolio in theology, religious studies, and social ethics

Amsterdam University Press acquired ATF Press Publishing Group, adding over 400 titles in theology and religious studies to its portfolio and strengthening its humanities offerings.

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The University of North Dakota joins JSTOR Digital Stewardship Services to advance access to collections

The University of North Dakota is joining JSTOR Digital Stewardship Services to increase the discoverability and reach of its distinctive digital collections.

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Sabinet expands open access collection to 140 titles, increasing the global visibility of African research

Sabinet continues expanding its open access collection to 140 titles, increasing global visibility of African scholarship and supporting sustainable publishing on the continent.

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NC LIVE expands access to American and local history resources for all North Carolina residents

NC LIVE added four new digital collections focusing on American and local history, funded by a federal grant honoring the nation's 250th anniversary.

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Qatar University moves QSpace to Atmire Open Repository

Qatar University moved its institutional repository to a modernized platform to reduce operational risks and improve long-term sustainability.

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Libero Integrated Library System arrives in the United States, bringing world-class library management to American libraries

Libero's U.S. market entry brings proven library management technology to American institutions, offering streamlined operations and enhanced patron experiences.

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LibraryIQ expands platform with dashboards updates and new Library Market integration

LibraryIQ has released significant platform updates and integrated with Library Market's LibraryCalendar, expanding its library intelligence offerings.

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Time to give hydration breaks the red card? What science says about keeping cool

Sports scientists worry that misusing cooling breaks is undermining public trust in heat-health research at a time when the science is most needed.

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The rise of computer chips — and the race to control them

A new analysis in Nature traces the history of computing beyond Silicon Valley startups, examining the broader technological and industrial context.

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Some of the nation’s rich are letting AI teach their kids

Some wealthy Americans are replacing traditional schools with expensive AI-powered tutoring and 'interactive workshops,' treating their children as beta testers for Silicon Valley's educational experiments.

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Sunday, July 5
Chemical accidents rise as Trump administration proposes weakening safety rules

Chemical accidents are rising as the Trump administration proposes weakening safety regulations, putting communities near industrial sites at increased risk.

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Dairy Farms’ Expansion Plan Worries California Families Who Once Had a ‘Little Piece of Heaven’

California dairy farmers' expansion plans are alarming rural families who once had clean water and agricultural heritage, sparking battles over manure digesters and environmental protection.

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The missing 500 million: Cosmic bombardment melted Earth's first crust

Geologists believe Earth's continental crust may have formed through cosmic bombardment early in the planet's history, solving a 4-billion-year-old puzzle.

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A President With More Control but Less Power

The Supreme Court's Trump v. Slaughter decision has effectively ended the independence of federal agencies, concentrating presidential power while paradoxically limiting its practical authority.

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Prepare for Airplane Purgatory

Airlines' mismanagement of weather delays is trapping passengers on tarmacs for hours, a growing nightmare for U.S. travelers caught between regulations and profit incentives.

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Paul Pelosi in hit-and-run in California, car left with major damage, authorities say

Paul Pelosi, husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was involved in a hit-and-run accident in California that damaged a parked vehicle.

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A rare flower is in a superbloom in the Rocky Mountains

Green gentian wildflowers are experiencing a stunning superbloom in Colorado's alpine meadows, a phenomenon a longtime researcher has documented across decades.

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Vizio accidentally made the best dumb TV on the market

Vizio's new budget quantum-dot TV is a genuine breakthrough—not just for its sub-$400 price, but because its simple design proves you don't need bloated smart software to get great picture quality.

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How Keurig saved — and ruined — your coffee

Keurig revolutionized office coffee culture but its transformation into a symbol of convenience-driven consumption reveals how good ideas can be corrupted by corporate expansion.

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Infuriating Google commercial imagines the founding fathers embracing AI

Google's new Workspace commercial imagines the Founding Fathers using AI to draft the Declaration of Independence, a tech-bro fantasy that feels more cringey than inspiring.

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