The author argues that the legitimacy of US elections died last week due to three events: the Secretary of State's speech targeting the domestic left as a transnational enemy, a White House official's dehumanizing rhetoric, and the President's claims of a corrupt election system, with the public's response misdirecting attention.
UK warehouse landlord Segro's board has unanimously agreed to recommend a £14bn takeover offer from US rival Prologis, a U-turn after rejecting previous bids. The decision follows pressure from major investor Norges Bank and comes amid a rush of overseas bids for British companies.
The US and Saudi Arabia signed a peaceful nuclear cooperation agreement, potentially allowing the kingdom to enrich uranium. The deal, controversial due to Iran's nuclear program and nonproliferation concerns, will face review by the US Congress amid fears of insufficient safeguards.
A Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) survey indicates that while Australians understand personal economic issues, most incorrectly believe higher interest rates lead to higher inflation. The RBA emphasizes the importance of explaining complex economic concepts to the public to foster trust and manage inflation expectations.
The first 48-team men's World Cup in North America, won by Spain, showed mixed results. It boosted global diversity with new participants like Cape Verde but also revealed a wider class gap and a flawed third-place system. FIFA hints at further expansion to 64 teams.
A collision between the Wind Orca and BG Orange ships at the Port of Tyne caused up to 25 tonnes of plastic nurdles, roughly a billion pellets, to spill into the River Tyne. The nurdles have spread along the coastline, posing a threat to marine life and the environment.
French authorities reported 5,764 excess deaths between June 17 and July 2, primarily among those 75 and older, during a heatwave. This comes as southern Europe faces extreme temperatures, with Spain battling massive wildfires and other countries experiencing heat-related issues.
Der 1. FC Union Berlin und die Berliner Malteser führten erstmals eine Stadionführung für Menschen mit Demenz in der Alten Försterei durch. Das bundesweit erste Angebot dieser Art konzentriert sich auf Erinnerungen statt Fakten, um Betroffenen kulturelle Teilhabe zu ermöglichen.
An individual shares their family's five-year journey and eight practical strategies for reducing ultra-processed foods (UPF) in their diet, drawing on expert advice from Kary Rappaport, Julia Wolfson, and Penny Stankiewicz, emphasizing plant-based eating, cooking skills, and consistency.
Anas Sarwar has resigned as Scottish Labour leader to become a peer and minister in Andy Burnham's UK government, drawing strong criticism from SNP and Scottish Greens for alleged hypocrisy and lying to voters, while surprising many within his own party.
The Conservative Party has asked HMRC to investigate if Nigel Farage owes tax on a £5m gift from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne, questioning if it was compensation for running as an MP. Farage claims it was a personal, unconditional gift, despite reports suggesting he sought £1m annually for political office.
Celsius co-founders Alexander Mashinsky, Shlomi Daniel Leon, and Nuke Goldstein face permanent court orders banning them from significant parts of the crypto and asset-services business and combined obligations of $16.5 million following the crypto lender's bankruptcy.
BitGo and OTC Markets Group plan to partner on digital asset trading and custody infrastructure for over 150 broker-dealers using OTC Link ATS. This alliance aims to expand institutional access to tokenized securities through existing market infrastructure, leveraging BitGo Bank & Trust as custodian.
Oil prices surged past $95 a barrel for the first time in six weeks due to escalating Middle East conflict, including renewed US-Iran aggression and Houthi threats to shipping in the Bab el-Mandeb strait. Analysts warn prices could hit $120 by year-end without a restart of Gulf exports via Hormuz, despite IEA efforts to cushion the market.
S&P Dow Jones Indices and Pantera Capital have launched a new digital asset index that tracks blockchain networks based on protocol revenue, rather than market capitalization. This index, designed for institutional allocation, includes 18 constituents like Ether, BNB, and Solana, and aims to distinguish established blockchain activity from speculative exposure.
Paramount Skydance's £80bn bid for Warner Brothers received conditional EU approval after commitments to end a film distribution joint venture. However, the deal faces significant challenges in the US, including a court-ordered pause and a preliminary injunction hearing, as well as potential intervention in the UK.
O Tribunal de Contas da União (TCU) aprovou um alerta ao governo federal sobre o risco fiscal gerado pelo custo da universalização do serviço postal dos Correios, que atingiu R$ 4,6 bilhões em 2024, devido à falta de um mecanismo explícito de compensação.
London Spirit's men's team faces a complete overhaul for the new Hundred season, with only Jamie Overton remaining from last year's squad, alongside new coaches and ownership. The women's team also sees changes, including a new captain, as the franchise aims for renewed energy and success following a £144m investment.
Glasgow prepares for the scaled-back Commonwealth Games 2026 opening ceremony on Thursday. Organisers hope for a late surge in ticket sales, as demand has reportedly been slower than expected for the event, reduced in scale after Victoria's withdrawal.
The Kimi K3, a new 2.8 trillion-parameter open-weight AI model from a Chinese developer, has drawn attention for its performance, prompting Washington's concern that Chinese developers may be circumventing US restrictions on AI models and advanced semiconductors.
Austria has converted Adolf Hitler's birthplace in Braunau am Inn into a police station to "neutralise" its toxic legacy and deter neo-Nazi pilgrimages. The building, now housing a narcotics unit, aims to become a "place of democracy, rule of law, security" after years of public debate and extremist displays.
A three-year-old girl, Addy, was bitten by a Southern Pacific rattlesnake hiding under an Amazon package in Santa Clarita, California, on July 13. She received multiple doses of anti-venom in a pediatric ICU and is now recovering well, despite the increase in rattlesnake bites in California this year.
O governo adiou por seis meses a obrigatoriedade de inscrição no CNPJ e emissão de documentos fiscais para autônomos, produtores rurais e prestadores de serviços, inicialmente prevista para julho. A medida, oficializada pelo Decreto nº 13.075, estende o prazo até 1º de janeiro de 2027 para adaptação à Contribuição sobre Bens e Serviços (CBS), parte da reforma tributária.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces early criticism for his "doing politics differently" approach, accused of U-turns on tax and rent policies. He defends his open communication style, which worked as Greater Manchester mayor, but risks misunderstanding in Downing Street.
