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A new Tennessee congressional map that splits Memphis is making its debut in the state's primary

A new Tennessee congressional map that carved up a majority Black district in Memphis is making its debut in primary elections.

Eyewitness describes suspicious encounter that helped launch Washington wildfire arson probe

A Washington grandfather says he spotted a stranger bent over near railroad tracks minutes before smoke erupted and the Old Trails Fire ignited.

American Airlines flight attendant's alleged killers tied to gang accused of preying on tourists: officials

Two suspects captured in Peru months after allegedly drugging and killing American Airlines flight attendant Eric Fernando Gutierrez Molina in Medellín.

State of New Mexico sues Justice Department and Todd Blanche, saying they blocked its Epstein probe

The state of New Mexico has sued the Department of Justice and acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, saying the federal government has blocked it from carrying out its own investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's sex crimes.

A new Tennessee congressional map that splits Memphis is making its debut in the state's primary

A new Tennessee congressional map that carved up a majority Black district in Memphis is making its debut in primary elections.

Eyewitness describes suspicious encounter that helped launch Washington wildfire arson probe

A Washington grandfather says he spotted a stranger bent over near railroad tracks minutes before smoke erupted and the Old Trails Fire ignited.

American Airlines flight attendant's alleged killers tied to gang accused of preying on tourists: officials

Two suspects captured in Peru months after allegedly drugging and killing American Airlines flight attendant Eric Fernando Gutierrez Molina in Medellín.

Around the world

Taiwan’s military drills suggest deeper alignment with the US

Through this year’s military drills, Taiwan has chosen to emphasize its army’s and society’s flexibility and resilience as opposed to primarily putting advanced weapons on display.

At least 72 dead amid mass migrant rush to storm Spanish enclave of Ceuta sparking border crisis

At least 72 migrants are dead as Spain searches for more victims and a deadly border crossing sparks renewed political tensions across Europe.

Iran’s unseen supreme leader becomes weapon in escalating power struggle, experts say

Iran's rival factions invoke Mojtaba Khamenei's name to attack opponents, but his prolonged public absence raises questions about who governs.

Israeli prosecutors charge a settler for killing Palestinian activist Awdah Hathaleen in West Bank

Israeli prosecutors have charged a settler for killing a Palestinian community leader last year in the occupied West Bank.

US companies win billions in African data center deals in direct competition with China

From Lesotho to Gabon, American firms are winning AI data center and power contracts worth billions as the U.S.-China trade war intensifies in Africa.

Pakistan army helicopters airlift bodies of famed climber Purja and 4 others killed in avalanche

Pakistani military helicopters have airlifted the bodies of five climbers from the snow-covered slopes of Broad Peak.

Moscow bombing exposes potential security gaps around Putin’s military elite, expert says

An analyst warns Putin’s effort to project normalcy may have left Moscow exposed after a fatal restaurant bombing reportedly targeted a senior Russian general at a private celebration.

Technology

AWS’s Kiro Crew aims to turn AI coding agents into autonomous engineering teams

AWS on Tuesday released Kiro Crew, an open-source orchestration platform designed to help enterprises move beyond interactive AI coding assistants toward long-running, autonomous engineering workflows that span repositories, developer tools, and multiple work sessions.

AI agents get better at IT ops, but only with humans in the loop

AI agents are performing roughly 1 in 3 actions in enterprise IT workflows (but that share is rising quickly), while human analysts are rejecting about one-quarter of AI-proposed actions (but that rate is falling), according to a new study of tens of thousands of human-AI interactions.

Moo! LoRaWAN makes it easier to connect more things to the low power networking protocol—even cattle

The growth of AI across all sectors has led to an increased demand to connect even more things. That’s an area where LoRaWAN, the low-power networking protocol, is making significant inroads as all manner of industries are trying to bridge the gap between the physical world and the digital one.

Fender’s CEO compared cover bands to AI. Now he’s walking it back

The CEO of the world’s biggest guitar brand has drawn the ire of musicians after comparing cover bands to chatbots, seemingly dismissing both as fundamentally uncreative. He now wants to set the record straight.

Surviving AI: Navigating workload creep, AI slop, and the new tech career playbook

After more than 30 years the cybersecurity field, Keith Jones recently realized that his role had changed, from being a single contributor to manager of a fairly large team. And this team was getting a lot accomplished — tasks that used to take up a huge chunk of his workday.

A trip down shareware lane

I hope you’ll indulge me this week as I take a break from my usual rantings about agentic coding and meander down memory lane. I learned to code BASIC in the mid-1970s at my progressive junior high school. In math class.

Disney's latest TikTok deal shows it's betting on real creators instead of AI-generated videos

Disney is bringing creator-made vertical videos to Disney+ through a new partnership with TikTok, giving select creators access to its iconic franchises. Beyond the new content, the deal signals a broader shift toward embracing authentic fan creators over AI-generated videos.

Sports News

Yankees Star Aaron Judge Takes First Step Toward Return, Cleared For Light Workouts

Aaron Judge has been cleared to begin light workout activity, and the New York Yankees captain said he will return this season from the rib injury that’s sidelined him since May 31.

James Cook Looks To Become Just Third Player Since 2001 To Repeat As Rushing Champion

James Cook is only looking forward as he tries to follow up a season in which he led the NFL in rushing.

Suns forward Dillon Brooks agrees to $73 million, three-year extension, AP sources say

Two people familiar with the deal say the Phoenix Suns and veteran forward Dillon Brooks have agreed to a $73 million, three-year extension that will keep him with the team through 2030.

Pro wrestling legend Dory Funk Jr dead at 85

Dory Funk Jr. held the NWA worlds championship for over four years and trained stars like Kurt Angle, Adam Copeland and Lita at his Funking Conservatory.

Houston Texans star practices in pads for first time in nearly two years after 2024 career-threatening injury

Tank Dell practiced in full pads at Houston Texans training camp on Wednesday, his first NFL action in pads since a December 2024 knee injury.

Yankees Star Aaron Judge Takes First Step Toward Return, Cleared For Light Workouts

Aaron Judge has been cleared to begin light workout activity, and the New York Yankees captain said he will return this season from the rib injury that’s sidelined him since May 31.

James Cook Looks To Become Just Third Player Since 2001 To Repeat As Rushing Champion

James Cook is only looking forward as he tries to follow up a season in which he led the NFL in rushing.

Politics News

Rand Paul predicts Fauci contempt vote will pass, vows swift DOJ referral

Rand Paul says the votes are there to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after the former NIAID director invoked the Fifth Amendment over 100 times.

The Latest: Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt over refusal to answer questions

A Senate committee has voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress and refer him to the Justice Department for potential prosecution over his refusal to answer questions at a hearing last week on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Iran war renews concerns about the lasting toll of traumatic brain injuries to US troops

Military officials say the majority of American troops wounded in the Iran war have suffered traumatic brain injuries.

US pauses government operations in cartel-ridden Mexican state

The U.S. said “due to a threat against American interests," U.S. government activities in Mexico's western Michoacan State "have been suspended.

Inside America's laser revolution as the military nears big battlefield breakthrough

The Army is nearing a contract for its first operational laser weapon system after successful testing, marking a major directed energy milestone.

After Michigan, Democrats' next battleground over the party's future shifts to Wisconsin

Wisconsin is the latest state where the battle over the direction of the Democratic Party will play out.

Trump has become America's most targeted leader, facing threats every few months

President Donald Trump has survived three assassination attempts and nearly 20 known threats total, making him the most targeted U.S. president on public record.