Lebanon’s parliament voted on Tuesday to abolish the death penalty, making the country the first in the Middle East to do so. Lebanon has not carried out any executions since 2004, but death sentences have continued to be handed down, the latest of which was issued on Monday. Amnesty International says at least 85 people … Read more
The Trump administration plans to spend at least $900 million on construction projects on the White House grounds, a price tag significantly higher than previously reported and that would be covered primarily by taxpayers, according to records reviewed by The Washington Post.
Cambridge review of Jason Arday publication will be independent, university says BBC Jason Arday’s life may be a twisted fantasy. But so is this conversation about DEI The GuardianConclusions from Jason Arday’s memoir The New York TimesCambridge to conduct independent investigation into Jason Arday’s appointment Financial TimesA Cambridge New Statesman dream
AI was supposed to destroy jobs. Where is the slaughter? The Guardian These 10 ‘AI-proof’ jobs require ‘uniquely human’ skills, report says – you need to ‘react in real time’ CNBCAI is making these jobs ‘irreplaceable’ even as hiring rates fall 24% ForbesAI is cutting graduate jobs. These are the skills young people will need … Read more
When I first bought the Pixel 11 Pro this week, it was clear to me that this was one of those years of refinement, at least when it came to hardware. Aesthetically, the phones are as beautiful as ever, with Google’s signature camera bar and a bright, colorful back glass. There are small updates, like … Read more
WNBA ‘has no integrity’: Dan Dakich ‘Outkick’ host Dan Dakich joins host Jon Scott to discuss growing fan support for Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham. Dakich praises Cunningham for her bravery in speaking out about protecting women’s sports. The discussion comes as crowds gather outside WNBA stadiums with signs of support, bringing the ongoing national … Read more
Dallas Weather: Morning Forecast for August 12 Highs will be in the triple digits again today, but with slightly lower humidity, there are no heat advisories. Breezy southerly winds continue today with mostly sunny skies. DALLAS – Sky watchers in North Texas will encounter excellent viewing conditions as the annual Perseid meteor shower peaks overnight … Read more
Nearly 1 in 3 adults in the United States with untreated high blood pressure would benefit from treatment and are not getting it, according to a new study. That’s because nearly 10 million Americans now meet newly updated guidelines by the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology that redefine an adult’s risk for … Read more
Michael Intrator, co-founder and CEO of CoreWeave, speaks during an interview with CNBC at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., on February 27, 2026. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Artificial intelligence neocloud CoreWeave saw its shares rise 20% in premarket trading on Wednesday after reporting that its second-quarter revenue doubled, driven … Read more
A shopper browses fresh fruit at a grocery store in Wilmington, North Carolina, U.S., on Saturday, August 8, 2026. Allison Joyce | Bloomberg | Getty Images A key inflation reading on Wednesday showed prices moderated across a range of goods and services, possibly removing the urgency of an imminent interest rate hike. The consumer price … Read more