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The Pentagon shared a photo showing a military officer using an artificial intelligence (AI) system with a prompt mentioning building an agent to "create a war." The Defense Department is rapidly expanding its use of AI to help military personnel work faster and make better decisions.
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The photo was posted by the Department of Defense Chief Technology Office and shows a laptop running Google Gemini AI software.
The prompt visible on the screen starts with "I NEED HELP BUILDING AN AGENT TO CREATE A WAR," though the full text is unclear.
The person using the AI system is identified as U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander Brandon Mizuhara.
The photo was taken at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Hawaii on July 21.
The Pentagon is actively integrating AI into military, intelligence, and administrative tasks to improve efficiency and decision-making.
The Defense Department calls its strategy "AI Acceleration" and aims to support over 3 million personnel with AI tools.
Several projects are part of this strategy, including Agent Network for battle management and GenAI.mil for access to advanced AI models like Google Gemini.
The Department of War is the current preferred name for the Department of Defense under President Donald Trump.
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Nepal’s tiger population has grown by about 20 percent over four years, reaching an estimated 429 tigers. This increase is seen as a conservation success, though it has also led to more tiger attacks on local people.
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Nepal’s tiger numbers rose from 355 in 2022 to an estimated 429 in 2026.
The tiger population has increased by about 5 percent each year.
The survey covered over 7,300 square kilometers of tiger habitat in Nepal’s southern plains.
More than 3,600 motion-sensitive cameras were used to track and identify individual tigers.
Nepal has secured tiger habitats, helping to protect and grow the population.
Between 2019 and 2023, at least 38 people were killed in tiger attacks in Nepal.
Nepal met its goal of doubling tiger numbers by 2022, having increased from about 121 tigers in 2009.
Conservation officials emphasize the need for programs that help people and tigers live safely together.
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The UK is trying to form a naval group to protect ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, US and Saudi forces have attacked an Iraqi militant group linked to Iran as the conflict in the Middle East expands.
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The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway where many ships pass through.
The UK wants to create a coalition of navies to secure this area.
US and Saudi forces struck an Iraqi militant alliance on July 29, 2026.
This militant group is connected to Iran and its allies.
The war in the Middle East is growing beyond Iran to include its proxy groups.
Recently, there was a brief pause in direct US attacks on Iran.
Iran's allies in Yemen and other places are getting more involved in the conflict.
The situation reflects ongoing tensions and violence in the region.
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A climate scientist from Belgium says Europe’s recent heatwave shows the continent’s climate is changing in a big way. He warns that while it is not too late to act, the world must urgently reduce fossil fuel use and prepare for more extreme heat, wildfires, and health problems caused by climate change.
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Europe has experienced a strong heatwave, showing the climate is changing steadily.
The scientist says the world has not yet passed a “point of no return” but action cannot be delayed.
Extreme heat, wildfires, and public health issues are clear signs of climate change effects.
Current government efforts are too weak and do not match the urgency shown by science.
Societies need to adapt to unavoidable climate changes and also reduce fossil fuel use quickly.
The goal is to become stronger against impacts already happening while preventing worse damage.
Spain and France are among countries dealing with wildfires linked to the heat and drought.
The expert calls for combining prevention of future problems with managing current effects.
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Large wildfires have damaged forests in France, forcing many wild animals like deer to flee. Volunteers are searching the burned areas to find and help injured animals recover.
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France has experienced huge wildfires in recent weeks.
Wild animals, including deer, have been scared and displaced by the fires.
Smaller animals and insects important to ecosystems have been heavily affected.
Groups of volunteers are actively looking for surviving animals in the affected forests.
These volunteers work to rescue and care for injured wildlife.
The wildfires are part of a larger environmental crisis spreading across the region.
Social media has shared many images of animals escaping the fire.
The fires and heatwaves are making firefighting efforts more difficult in parts of France.
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Greggs, the UK's largest fast-food chain, reported a 20% profit increase in the first half of 2026 after introducing healthier products like protein salads and iced matcha lattes. The company also opened 34 new stores, expanding locations in places such as petrol stations and hospitals, while keeping prices steady.
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Greggs’ pre-tax profit for the first half of 2026 was £76.0 million, up from £63.5 million in the same period of 2025.
Total sales reached over £1.1 billion in the 26 weeks ending June 2026, a 7.2% increase from the previous year.
The company launched new menu items focused on health trends, including high-protein salads and iced matcha lattes.
Greggs opened 34 new stores in the first half of 2026, offset by 31 closures, bringing the total to 2,773 outlets.
More than half of the new stores opened in locations without a Greggs nearby and away from traditional High Street areas.
Greggs did not plan any price increases after multiple hikes in 2025 and in May 2026.
The company is testing new store formats like “bitesize” shops and self-service “Greggs Express” to expand further.
Greggs expects 2026’s full-year profits to be similar to 2025’s £172 million, despite increased investment costs.
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French DJ and musician Vincent Belorgey, known as Kavinsky, was found dead at his home in Paris at the age of 50. He was famous for his 2010 song "Nightcall," which featured in the movie Drive and was recently performed at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
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Kavinsky’s real name was Vincent Belorgey.
He passed away at his home in Paris at age 50.
His 2010 track "Nightcall" became popular through the film Drive starring Ryan Gosling.
"Nightcall" became the most Shazamed song in one day after the Paris 2024 Olympics closing ceremony.
French President Emmanuel Macron and Culture Minister Catherine Pégard publicly praised Kavinsky’s impact on French culture.
Police say no suspicious signs were found at his home; a stroke is being considered as a possible cause of death.
Kavinsky started his career in the early 2000s and worked with French electronic music artists like Daft Punk.
At the Paris 2024 Olympics, a new version of "Nightcall" was performed by Belgian singer Angèle, Kavinsky, and the band Phoenix.
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Russia's security agency charged Pavel Durov, the founder of the Telegram messaging app, with helping terrorism and asked for his international arrest. Russian authorities accused Telegram of allowing channels used by Ukrainian intelligence and terrorists to plan attacks in Russia, leading to restrictions on the app.
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Pavel Durov, creator of Telegram, was charged with aiding terrorism by Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB).
The FSB says Telegram failed to remove channels used by Ukrainian intelligence and terrorist groups.
Russian officials claim a Telegram chatbot recruited young Russians for attacks against law enforcement.
Telegram is officially based in Dubai, and Durov holds French and UAE citizenship; he lives outside Russia.
If found guilty, Durov could face life in prison in Russia.
Russia has blocked or restricted many foreign internet services to control online information.
Telegram’s earlier attempts to avoid Russian restrictions included denying charges accusing it of limiting free speech.
Russia promotes a domestic app called MAX, which lacks strong privacy protections and complies with government surveillance requests.
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Apple has started a new leasing program called Apple Upgrade with Klarna for iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple Watches. This program replaces the iPhone Upgrade Program, offering lower monthly payments but requiring customers to buy AppleCare+ separately if they want it.
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Apple Upgrade lets customers lease devices and either upgrade, buy, or return them after the lease ends.
It covers multiple Apple products, not just iPhones.
Customers apply online or in stores and undergo a soft credit check that does not harm their credit score.
Apple ended new sign-ups for the iPhone Upgrade Program, which allowed a 24-month payment plan with included AppleCare+.
Apple Upgrade's monthly payments are about $11 lower for the iPhone 17 Pro Max lineup compared to the old program.
AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss is no longer included and costs about $14 per month if added.
The old program gave device ownership after payment; the new program is a lease until the customer buys or returns the device.
Customers can trade in devices to reduce payments and get 3% Daily Cash back with Apple Card payments.
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A large wildfire in the Gironde area of southwest France has burned 42,000 hectares and caused over 220,000 people to evacuate. Firefighters are working to control the fire, but a new heatwave with very high temperatures is making the situation more difficult.
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The wildfire is located in the Gironde department in southwest France.
So far, 42,000 hectares of land have been burned by the fire.
More than 220,000 people have been evacuated, including about 57,000 near Bordeaux overnight.
On July 28, there were about 14 cases of burnt areas catching fire again.
Firefighters continue to fight the fire, which is currently stable but still dangerous.
A heatwave with very high temperatures is hitting the region, making firefighting harder.
This wildfire is one of the worst France has ever faced.
Authorities are closely watching the situation due to the hot weather conditions.
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A woman’s mother experienced unusual pain in the roof of her mouth and extreme tiredness, which turned out to be signs of a heart attack. Thanks to knowledge gained at a heart health event, she went to the emergency room quickly, received life-saving treatment, and survived.
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The mother had pain in the roof of her mouth and severe fatigue before going to the hospital.
Doctors discovered she was having a heart attack and performed emergency surgery.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the U.S.
Many women do not recognize heart attack symptoms because they can be subtle and different from common chest pain.
Symptoms can include jaw pain, toothache-like pain, and unusual tiredness.
Only 44% of women know heart disease is their greatest health risk.
The author hopes sharing this story will help others recognize warning signs and seek help early.
Awareness and quick action can save lives, especially for women who may experience less typical heart attack symptoms.
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Anthony Fauci will testify before Senate Republicans about the origins of the Covid-19 pandemic. Some Republicans are investigating whether the virus came from a lab, while many scientists say there is no proof for this and defend Fauci against accusations.
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Fauci served as director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) for 38 years and advised seven US presidents.
Republicans, led by Senator Rand Paul, are questioning Fauci about the "lab leak" theory of the Covid-19 origin.
The "lab leak" theory suggests the virus accidentally escaped from a laboratory, but many virologists say this is unlikely.
Over 150 infectious disease experts signed a letter defending Fauci and denying any credible evidence for the accusations against him.
Fauci has faced harassment and threats over the past five years because of these allegations.
The Republican investigation is described by some scientists as unfair harassment of Fauci.
President Donald Trump met with world leaders and participated in a funeral around the same time as these events.
The US Senate confirmed Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence, appointed by President Trump.
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President Donald Trump’s approval ratings have dropped to record lows in 2026 according to several major national polls. Many surveys show more people disapprove of his job performance, especially regarding the economy. Weak approval ratings like these can make it harder for the president’s party in upcoming elections.
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Polls from Big Data Poll, Fox News, American Research Group, Economist/YouGov, and Pew Research Center all show Trump’s approval below 40%.
Economist/YouGov recorded 34% approval and 62% disapproval in late July, the lowest net approval rating (approval minus disapproval) of minus 28 points during his second term.
American Research Group found even lower numbers in July with 30% approval and 67% disapproval.
Big Data Poll in May showed Trump at 39.4% approval, the lowest for his second term in that poll series.
Pew Research Center reported 34% approval in April, the lowest mark for this term.
Reuters/Ipsos surveys found Trump’s approval similar to President Joe Biden’s at a comparable time but with higher disapproval.
Weak approval ratings are especially risky for the Republican Party ahead of midterm elections involving economy and foreign conflict concerns.
The White House states that President Trump’s policies on jobs, inflation, and housing are making historic progress despite the approval ratings.
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The US military intercepted all Iranian missiles launched at US forces in the Middle East and worked with Saudi Arabia to strike militia sites in Iraq. These attacks ended a short pause in fighting between the US and Iran. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu met with President Trump in Washington for talks.
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Iran fired ballistic missiles at US forces in the Middle East on Tuesday.
The US military said all Iranian missiles were intercepted by defense systems.
The US and Saudi forces struck militia sites in Iraq linked to Tehran.
The missile attack happened during Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s visit to Washington.
Netanyahu and President Trump held a private meeting for nearly 90 minutes.
The US sees the missile attack as a surprise attempt by Iran to escalate fighting.
Closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to the conflict poses risks to global marine life by potentially spreading invasive species.
President Trump also met Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy on the same day to discuss defense and diplomacy.
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EBay will pay nearly $56 million to David and Ina Steiner after they sued the company. The couple said eBay allowed people to stalk and emotionally harm them to stop their reporting about the company.
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David and Ina Steiner filed a lawsuit against eBay.
They claimed eBay let a group harass them to stop their reporting.
The harassment included emotional and psychological harm.
A court decided in favor of the Steiners.
EBay will pay nearly $56 million in damages.
The case is about stalking connected to eBay’s actions or lack of control.
The settlement covers harm caused over time, not just one incident.
The legal action highlights issues with online company responsibility.
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Several schools in the United States plan to use drones equipped with pepper spray to help protect students during school shooting incidents. This new safety measure has led to discussions and differing opinions.
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Schools are preparing to install drones that can spray pepper spray to stop active shooters.
The drones are part of a new effort to improve student safety.
Pepper spray causes temporary irritation, which can help disable a shooter without causing permanent harm.
The idea has sparked debate among schools, parents, and experts.
The use of drones in security is increasing in various areas, including schools.
This solution aims to provide a quick response to dangerous situations inside school buildings.
Some people question the safety and effectiveness of using pepper-spraying drones in schools.
The discussion reflects ongoing concerns about school shootings and how to best protect students.
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New research shows that South Asian Americans might have different risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease compared to other groups. The study highlights that managing diabetes, heart health, vision, hearing, and social connections could help reduce dementia risk in this community.
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South Asian Americans are underrepresented in Alzheimer’s research in the U.S.
Review of studies from India suggests South Asians face unique genetic and health risks for dementia.
Diabetes and metabolic health issues are especially important for dementia risk in South Asians.
South Asians may develop diabetes earlier and at lower body weight than other groups.
Diabetes in South Asians may involve different causes and respond differently to treatments.
Limited education may raise dementia risk more in South Asians compared to the world average.
Vision and hearing loss are common and linked to higher dementia risk in South Asian populations.
Preventing dementia may require early and specific management of heart and metabolic health for South Asians.
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Ukraine said it struck a major Russian oil refinery called Ryazan using drones, causing fires and hospitalizing six people. This attack happened hours after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington to discuss support against Russia.
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Ukraine attacked the Ryazan oil refinery in Russia overnight with drones and missiles.
Ryazan refinery produces gasoline, diesel, aviation fuel, and other petroleum products.
The refinery can process about 17 million tons of oil each year.
The attack caused fires and six people were hospitalized due to drone debris.
Ryazan is located about 400 kilometers (180 miles) from Ukraine’s border.
President Zelenskyy met President Trump in Washington the same day to talk about U.S. support.
Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil facilities have caused a fuel crisis in Russia.
Zelenskyy emphasized increasing pressure on Russia to end the war sooner.
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The comedy group Broken Lizard is celebrating 25 years since their movie "Super Troopers" first came out. The original film, made for less than $3 million, became a cult favorite, and now they have released a third movie in the series. The group, made up of college friends, continues to make movies together, showing strong friendship and teamwork.
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"Super Troopers" was first released in 2001 and made about $23 million in theaters.
The movie was created by Broken Lizard, a group of college friends from Colgate University.
The film features a team of funny Vermont state troopers and was directed by Jay Chandrasekhar.
The original movie became popular on VHS and DVD, turning into a cult hit.
Broken Lizard has made several movies since then, including "Super Troopers 2" in 2018.
They used crowdfunding to help finance "Super Troopers 2."
"Super Troopers 3" is set to be released by Searchlight Pictures on August 7, 2026.
The group values their long-term friendship as a key part of their movies’ charm.
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The European Union’s crisis chief says the EU must act faster and invest more in fighting climate change as wildfires continue in France and Spain. Both countries are facing heatwaves that increase fire risks, leading to large evacuations.
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France and Spain are dealing with serious wildfires during a heatwave.
About 330,000 people have been evacuated: 220,000 in France and 110,000 in Spain.
The worst fires in France are in the Gironde region, where over 42,000 hectares have burned.
Temperatures in the affected areas could reach up to 42°C (108°F), raising fire dangers.
The EU wants more money for climate action, better education on fire risks, and improved forest care.
Europe is warming faster than other continents, increasing health and economic risks.
Spain’s weather agency warns of “very high” or “extreme” wildfire risk in most of the country.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez criticized climate denial as very harmful during this crisis.
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