The Alleged Mastermind of a $2 Billion U.S. Telemedicine Scam Is Enjoying the Luxury Life in Russia
Brian Sutton, accused of masterminding one of the largest fraud schemes to ever be unraveled in the United States, is living freely in Russia.
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Heatwave incoming: What you should know about water shortages in Germany
As another heatwave hits Germany, which regions are currently seeing water shortages, and where should residents be aware of existing water restrictions?
Japan’s People’s Honor Award Recipients
Speed skater Takagi Miho is set to become the latest recipient of Japan’s People’s Honor Award on August 4.
Contested and congested: Pacific regional architecture getting complex, security expert says
A Pacific geopolitical expert says there is a risk that Pacific Islands' priorities and security concerns are being sidelined by increased geopolitical competition and tensions in the region.
India banned Chinese drones. Army, CRPF, and BSF can’t stop using them
The post India banned Chinese drones. Army, CRPF, and BSF can’t stop using them appeared first on The Ken .
Japan’s Agricultural Workforce Drops Below 1 Million
A Japanese government survey found that the number of core agricultural workers has fallen below 1 million, and their average age is 67.7.
Colombia president-elect Abelardo de la Espriella set to be inaugurated in Cali
Cali is Colombia's third-most populous city and a heartland for the leftist Historic Pact party. The post Colombia president-elect Abelardo de la Espriella set to be inaugurated in Cali appeared first…
Govt announces RSE changes, accommodation an open question
The government is promising stronger and clearer accommodation standards for Recognised Seasonal Employment workers, as a landmark court case remains undecided.
De la Espriella desists from holding swearing-in ceremony at military base
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Canadians spent $3.3bn less on travel to US in 2025 after Trump’s return to office
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Thousands of American landmarks face significant wildfire threat
"These places anchor community identity, collective memory, and national heritage. Unlike homes, they cannot simply be rebuilt..."
Polish court finds regulation allowing foreign same-sex marriage registration unconstitutional
The government says it will ignore the ruling and foreign marriage certificates will continue to be transcribed.
Russian Propaganda Is Getting Worse as the War Drags On
Propagandists are out of ideas for how to convince Russians to fight for victory when their skies are filled with smoke from drone strikes.
The omission that will cost the state tens of billions
AI is pushing workers 50+ out of the job market. With the state refusing to invest in retraining, it will pay heavily in benefits and lost revenue.
Severe thunderstorms boom in Central Finland, Lapland
Stormy conditions are particularly expected in areas around Kainuu and Lapland.
'I'm Mandy Burnham' - Quaker chaplain is lookalike for new prime minister
Emma Roberts is is "leaning into" the comparisons and has changed her name to "Mandy Burnham" on TikTok.
Tour de France Femmes: traffic disruptions expected near LHC Points 5 and 6 on 3 August
On Monday, 3 August 2026, the Tour de France Femmes will pass through the Pays de Gex and the Geneva area. The route will affect several roads providing access to CERN sites, particularly LHC Point 5…
Residents oppose move to add Polish village to list of protected monuments
Ostaszów was established by Nazi Germany in 1936 as an agricultural settlement.
Javier Milei accuses US Democrats of financing ‘anti-Argentina campaign’ at World Cup
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This MAGA Influencer Runs a Charity to Teach Kids Civics. Much of the Money Goes to Him Instead.
The post This MAGA Influencer Runs a Charity to Teach Kids Civics. Much of the Money Goes to Him Instead. appeared first on ProPublica .
Major Earthquakes in Japan Since 2011
Over the years since the March 11, 2011, Great East Japan Earthquake disaster, Japan has had more than 30 major earthquakes measuring lower 6 or higher on the country’s seismic intensity scale.
On the brink of hunger: ‘I sell sex and chicken feet to feed my children’
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Over a barrel
Ukrainian drones have choked Kazakhstan’s main oil route through Russia. Romania is most exposed, and Astana is now hedging each bet it has. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev picked his moment. On July 25, seated beside Vladimir Putin at a forum in the Siberian city of Omsk, Kazakhstan’s president urged his host to freeze the war in Ukraine […] Over…
Stevens to El-Sayed: ‘Thank you for clarifying that you didn’t call me an ogre’
The two faced off in the final Michigan Democratic primary debate hours after POLITICO published a leaked recording of El-Sayed.
Training Health Speakers
The obligation of the physician to aid in the medical and health education of the public is being more and more completely realized.
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- Health Conservation Association addresses need.
- Institute trains physicians for layperson talks.
New Firefighting Technologies Could Help Battle Blazes Like Those in France and Spain
Climate change is upping the odds of major wildfires, creating a need for new tools to combat them.
Fishers struggle as Gwadar port grows
Twenty years of foreign investment turned a town on Pakistan’s coast into a huge port, which fishers say has made their lives far harder The post Fishers struggle as Gwadar port grows appeared first on Dialogue Earth .
El-Sayed comes under fire for 'ogre on a pike' leaked comment
The Michigan Senate candidate saw immediate backlash from within his own party amid a tense primary that has divided progressives and moderate Democrats.
Colombia’s De la Espriella to Close 14 Embassies, Cut Ties With Cuba and Nicaragua
Colombia’s president-elect Abelardo De la Espriella announced Sunday, a sweeping overhaul of the country’s diplomatic network, pledging to close 14 embassies and 15 consulates.
In 1943, US built an entire city, and it didn't exist on a single map
Oak Ridge, Tennessee, was a secret city of 75,000 people during World War II. This hidden community was established for the Manhattan Project's atomic bomb development.
Car ramming attacks: Why do they keep happening?
Cars are being used as weapons, to ram, kill and maim innocent people. The reasons why are not always clear, nor are solutions to preventing such attacks.
China supports Brazil in opposing ‘interference’: Xi to Lula
Chinese President Xi Jinping told his Brazilian counterpart on Monday that he supports the country in “opposing external interference”, Beijing’s state media said, reporting a call between the…
Badenoch says PM must rule out tax rises to fund social care reform
In a letter to the PM, the Conservative leader offers to work with him on adult social care reform.
How Republicans plan to conquer Troy Jackson
Republicans have 100 days to sink the newly-minted Democratic Maine Senate nominee — and they're throwing everything they have at him.
Can the govt take control of foreign-funded assets? FCRA Bill explained
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The Return Narrative: How Russia Legitimizes Occupation
Maksym Panchokha on the work of Russian Military Historical Society in occupied Ukraine
De la Espriella eyes inauguration at army base in southern Colombia in break with tradition
President-elect intends to send a strong message about his security and decentralization agendas by conducting the ceremony far away from Bogotá.
How volunteers with 3D printers make weapons for Ukraine
Last week, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy dismissed his tech-savvy defense minister. That sparked protests among supporters who credit him with helping transform Ukraine's defense capabilities. Special correspondent Simon Ostrovsky and producer Katia Patin report on the technologies and policies that helped drive that transformation.
One of NASA’s Most Important Deep Space Observatories Hit by Spanish Wildfires
Flames burned through the Deep Space Communications Complex near Madrid, but NASA has been unable to assess the damage as a wildfire emergency grips the region.
Washington’s War on the International Criminal Court Is a Gift to the Kremlin
I watched Moscow dismiss international courts as politicized institutions interfering with national sovereignty. America learned the wrong lesson.
Moscow Shows Little Faith in the Potential of Russian Children
From the Kremlin's perspective, every ruble spent educating a teenager who ends up unemployed — or an art historian — is a ruble not spent on the war.
Citizen tests, gang punishments and electioneering: What changes in Sweden in August
The election campaign kicks off for real, MPs are called back to parliament to vote, and the first ever civics test for citizenship. Here's what changes in Sweden in August 2026.
UPDATED: What you need to know about the civics test for Swedish citizenship
On August 15th the first civics test for citizenship will be held for around 1,000 people at the Stockholmsmässan conference centre in Älvsjö, southern Stockholm. Here's what you need to know.
IN PHOTOS | No room left to dig: Inside Stinkwater’s pit toilet crisis
Health-e News IN PHOTOS | No room left to dig: Inside Stinkwater’s pit toilet crisis One year after Health-e News reported on Stinkwater’s sanitation crisis, residents say conditions have worsened. For thousands of residents in Stinkwater, near Hammanskraal north of Pretoria, pit toilets remain the only form of sanitation nearly 60 years…
Emergency hysterectomy explained: When can doctors remove a woman’s womb without consent?
Health-e News Emergency hysterectomy explained: When can doctors remove a woman’s womb without consent? A recent Health-e News publication of a 20-year old Limpopo mother who alleges that doctors…
Chasing unicorns
Unicorns are badges of honour for many countries, but the success of a start-up ecosystem cannot be measured by mythical creatures alone.
India’s quasi-sovereign fund is a case of ‘heads I win, tails you lose’
The post India’s quasi-sovereign fund is a case of ‘heads I win, tails you lose’ appeared first on The Ken .
NVIDIA AI Supercomputer Comes Online at Naval Postgraduate School
NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang today visited the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California, to commission an NVIDIA DGX GB300 system — bringing one of the world’s most powerful AI…
The Fourth Circuit Says Border Agents Can Search Your Phone By Hand, No Suspicion Required
Legal intern Suzanne Castillo was the principal author of this post. The Fourth Circuit issued a disappointing opinion in U.S. v.
How an AI research tool helped challenge support for police violence in Brazil
In 2023, Brazil recorded 45,747 intentional violent deaths — among the highest rates in the world. Like many democracies, the country has long grappled with the issue of large-scale public support for…
Brazilian Amazon Sees Sharp Drop in Acres Burned
Last year, the acreage burned in the Brazilian Amazon reached its lowest level in at least four decades. Read more on E360 →
In the Age of AI, the Analog Restaurant Feels Radical
What spoke to me the most about the Instagram announcement for the new Manhattan restaurant Somssi was the fact that it was done in such an unexpected manner.
“Water will run out:” Colombia declares emergency over upcoming El Niño
Colombia’s government agreed to declare a national emergency over the consequences of El Niño, a climate phenomenon that is expected to bring extreme drought in December.
Redmond's reaper cometh: October 2026 set to bury a graveyard of Microsoft products
Office LTSC 2021, Windows Server 2022, Publisher, and Entra ID risk policies all facing the chop within weeks of each other
The U.S. wants to contain China’s AI. Silicon Valley keeps using it
As Apple, Thinking Machines, and developers worldwide embrace Chinese AI models such as Kimi K3, U.S. policymakers are struggling to protect the AI lead.
New EU Court of Justice Ruling on Platform Liability Could Cause Collateral Damage to Freedom of Expression
Intermediary liability laws around the world recognize that social media platforms, search engines, and other online service providers have become an integral part of our lives: they shape how we…
Can VR help you achieve your goals?
A Max Planck researcher has developed VR and smartphone tools that let you "meet" your future self. The science behind it is more powerful than it sounds.
Singapore Wants More Babies, but to What End?
Can we have a meaningful conversation about fertility without also having a conversation about immigration? The post Singapore Wants More Babies, but to What End? appeared first on RICE .
Rs 10K crore, 38K GPUs, and 12 firms later, India’s AI mission is still looking for users
The post Rs 10K crore, 38K GPUs, and 12 firms later, India’s AI mission is still looking for users appeared first on The Ken .
De la Espriella’s defeat in congress could signal turbulent term in office
Analysts say the setback foreshadows lofty legislative challenges. The post De la Espriella’s defeat in congress could signal turbulent term in office appeared first on The Bogotá Post .