Dismissal of Ukraine’s defence minister highlights wider issues for Zelenskyy Mykhailo Fedorov, celebrated by many for innovative, tech-driven approach, was sidelined for military old guard The Guardian - UK · Jul 17
Trump is trapped in his own forever war The president is determined to keep hammering Iran with no concern for the consequences Salon · Jul 17
Trump Family Shown in Coffins on Chilling Iranian Billboard as Tehran Escalates Death Threats Anti-US billboards depicting Donald Trump and his family have appeared in Tehran as the United States continues strikes against Iranian infrastructure. T International Business Times UK · Jul 17
Michigan Identifies Lettuce as Likely Cyclospora Source as FDA Tracks Five Active Outbreaks Cyclospora outbreak hits 34 states. Michigan names lettuce as a likely source after 3,309 cases. CDC confirms 1,645 cases; FDA tracking five separate investigations. Medical Daily · Jul 17
‘America’s oldest John Doe’ is finally identified via DNA from bones on a Revolutionary War battlefield Archaeologists surveying the area in 2020 came across human bones protruding from the ground The Independent UK · Jul 17
Embryo personhood, once on the margins of abortion debates, is moving closer to the center About 100,000 babies were born through in vitro fertilization in 2024, according to the most recent U.S. data. But IVF commonly involves trying to create multiple embryos, because success is never guaranteed. If unused, those embryos can be frozen, discarded, donated to research or donated to another fertility patient. The Conversation · Jul 17
Autocracies get more repressive when opening up their economies – a political scientist explores why The current state of democracy in the world is fragile. According to the V-Dem Project, which measures global democracy, 41% of the world’s population live in autocratizing countries — that is, those becoming more authoritarian. The Conversation · Jul 17
Critical thinking has become an AI-era buzzword. But what does it actually mean, and how do we teach it? Spend enough time in discussions about education and artificial intelligence (AI), and critical thinking will inevitably pop up sooner rather than later. AI is changing how students learn and how educators assess learning, and in the face of this shift, critical thinking is often presented as the right pedagogical response. The Conversation · Jul 17
'Where's His Other Hand? Where's Nancy Guthrie?': New Photo of Tommaso Cioni With 'Another Woman' Fuels Internet Frenzy Newly surfaced photos of Nancy Guthrie's son‑in‑law, Tommaso Cioni, including one with 'another woman', are driving a wave of online speculation as the 84‑year‑old remains missing. International Business Times UK · Jul 17
Hegseth wants to measure your manhood The defense secretary's obsession with high testosterone levels can't hide MAGA insecurity Salon · Jul 17
FBI considers using AI in 2020 probe The move came as part of President Trump’s continued push to discredit the results of the 2020 election Salon · Jul 17
What do Trump’s declassified election conspiracy documents show — and how much was known already? Newly published materials largely rehash previous intelligence while president fails to offer evidence of fraud that cost him 2020 The Independent UK · Jul 17
Americans are angry about data centers. Politicians are feeling the pressure Just down the road, though, cranes reach above towering fences at the site of a $16 billion project - one that has turned this town of 2,400 people into the latest U.S. flashpoint over AI data centers. The Economic Times · Jul 17
Psychology says people who use only free version of antivirus aren't careless: What this choice may reveal? Psychology says people who use only free version of antivirus aren't always ignoring online safety. Their choice can reflect how they evaluate value, trust technology, manage spending, and balance risks. Psychology explains that people often make decisions based on personal experiences, confidence, available information, and perceived needs. Understanding this behavior… The Economic Times · Jul 16
Reason · Jul 16 Journal of Free Speech Law: "Policing Expressive Governance: A Framework for Judicial Review of Executive Viewpoint Retaliation," by Simona Grossi The article is here; here's the Introduction: The gravest contemporary threats to expressive freedom do not always take the form of… The post Journal of Free Speech Law: "Policing Expressive Governance: A Framework for Judicial Review of Executive Viewpoint Retaliation," by Simona Grossi appeared first on Reason.com.
International Business Times · Jul 16 America's College-First Mindset Is Failing the Workforce For decades, we have told young Americans that if they want a successful life, there is only one respectable path: go to college. That message has become so deeply embedded in our culture that many families accept it without question.
Reason · Jul 16 Drugs Keep Winning in the Global War on Drugs The United Nations’ latest World Drug Report makes that very clear.
Reason · Jul 16 A 22% Social Security Cut Is Coming. Will the Senate Act? Once the trust fund is empty, Social Security can pay out only what it collects. Yet few candidates are talking about this in any serious way.
The Times of India · Jul 16 For 150 years, silos shaped the Corn Belt landscape. Now one woman has tracked nearly 200 built by her grandfather before they disappear Towering concrete silos once defined the American Corn Belt landscape. Modern farming has led to the decline of these traditional structures. One woman is documenting nearly two hundred silos built by her grandfather. This effort preserves an important part of agricultural history and rural craftsmanship. These efforts ensure earlier generations'…
Capital & Main · Jul 16 What Jameson’s LAPD Shooting Death Says About Justice and Black People The outpouring of sympathy for Marie Marseille stands out at a time when even indisputable victimhood doesn’t guarantee universal support.
Reason · Jul 16 Call for Papers on Policymaker Responses to the "Revolution" in Administrative Law The GWU Regulatory Studies Center is seeking papers addressing recent changes to administrative law.
Euronews · Jul 16 Storm-1516: Fake Hezbollah video threatening Bastille Day attack possibly Russia linked A social media video emerged ahead of this year's Bastille Day in which alleged Hezbollah militants threatened attacks on French soil. The video turned out to be fake, and researchers say it could be linked to a well-known Russian disinformation campaign.
International Business Times UK · Jul 16 DOJ Threatens To Strip Police And Rape Kit Funding From Sanctuary Cities Blocking ICE The Trump administration's threat to withhold federal funding from cities not complying with ICE directives endangers public safety services, prompting legal battles.
International Business Times UK · Jul 16 Trump Plans to Let Political Appointees Control $1 Trillion in Federal Grants, Earning Pushback From Scientists Trump's federal grants proposal could give political appointees greater control over $1.1 trillion in funding, prompting scientists to warn of risks to US research and innovation.