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The courts are considering ending telemedicine access to mifepristone, one of the two pills used in a medication abortion. Here's what's happened this week and what's to come.

The courts are considering ending telemedicine access to mifepristone, one of the two pills used in a medication abortion. Here's what's happened this week and what's to come.

Researchers clarified that while an AI agent executed a ransomware attack from start to finish, a human was still involved in setting up the operation, provisioning infrastructure, and choosing the victim. The agent exploited known vulnerabilities to encrypt files and generate a ransom note.

Millions in the Eastern US faced extreme heat warnings and severe storms on Independence Day. Dozens of heat-related deaths were reported, and emergency rooms saw increased visits. Experts warn this is a preview of future extreme weather due to climate change, driven by fossil fuel burning.

South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix is planning a US IPO of nearly 17.8 million shares, potentially raising $28 billion. The move comes amid a surge in demand for memory chips driven by the AI boom, with the company seeing significant revenue and stock price increases.

Folarin Balogun's red card suspension was lifted by FIFA, allowing him to start for the US against Belgium in the World Cup round of 16. The decision, reportedly influenced by a call from U.S. President Trump to FIFA president Infantino, has drawn strong criticism from UEFA.

The grandfather of Tyrin Johnson, 20, who was fatally shot by the Tennessee National Guard in Memphis, is demanding answers and video footage of the incident. Johnson's family disputes the police narrative that he turned toward guards with a gun while fleeing.

Several football icons, including Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Guillermo Ochoa, and Manuel Neuer, played their final FIFA World Cup matches in 2026, marked by emotional goodbyes and reflections on their careers.