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'The Trojan Teddy Bear': The promise and peril of childhood in the age of AI

NPR Politics

AI is moving beyond chatbots and into toys, dolls, and robots built to befriend children. A leading child-development expert says the technology offer...

Acting AG Todd Blanche faces high-stakes confirmation hearing

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche will be on Capitol Hill Wednesday for his high-stakes confirmation hearing to lead the Justice Department permane...

Bangkok pub fire death toll rises to 32 with 15 in intensive care

Al Jazeera - Politics

Officials confirm two more deaths as 30 people remain in hospital, including 15 in intensive care units.

Burnham will deal with living costs in short term, key adviser says

BBC News - Politics

Miatta Fahnbulleh says she expects people will have "more money in their pockets" if Burnham becomes PM.

CDC director nominee Erica Schwartz faces Senate for confirmation hearing

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Trump's nominee faces the Senate health committee for her confirmation hearing on July 15. If confirmed, she will lead an agency dealing with workforc...

Change voting system before next election, Davey urges Burnham

BBC News - Politics

The Lib Dem leader urges incoming PM Andy Burnham to "be brave" to fulfil his promise to change politics.

Clacton by-election date set for 13 August

BBC News - Politics

The by-election is triggered after Nigel Farage MP stood down, but he intends to stand again.

Cody Bellinger stars at MLB All-Star game, wins MVP award

Al Jazeera - Politics

With his father - former big leaguer Clay Bellinger - in attendance, the New York Yankees player earned MVP honours.

Could the US take control of Iran’s southern islands?

Al Jazeera - Politics

Operation would be a dramatic military spectacle but would carry costs analysts doubt Washington is willing to incur.

Crowds cross between Spain and Gibraltar following UK-EU treaty

Al Jazeera - Politics

A large crowd crossed between Spain and Gibraltar in the early hours of Wednesday morning, celebrating the UK-EU treaty.

DRC Ebola cases surpass 2,000 as more health workers begin strike

Al Jazeera - Politics

Health workers in Democratic Republic of the Congo's Ituri province strike over unpaid wages as death toll rises to 754.

Disability benefit review considers alternatives to cash payments

BBC News - Politics

A minister says the review is looking at whether some claimants could be pointed to other kinds of help.

FIFA World Cup: England vs Argentina prediction, schedule, road to final

Al Jazeera - Politics

Spain booked its place in the World Cup final while England and Argentina prepare for the game at Atlanta stadium.

Former top official Robbins takes legal action over sacking

BBC News - Politics

The former official was fired in April over Lord Mandelson's vetting to be the UK's ambassador to the US.

Gibraltar border controls lifted: Is it part of Schengen, the UK – or both?

Al Jazeera - Politics

A new treaty signed by Britain and the EU includes the removal of border checks between Spain and Gibraltar.

Gov. Hochul orders a pause on data centers in New York for up to a year

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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an order pausing construction of large data centers — the first statewide pause in the country.

In the aftermath of deadly shootings, ICE pauses most traffic stops

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement will pause non-urgent vehicle stops after two deadly shootings in less than a week, Maine U.S. Sen. Angus Kin...

India-UK trade deal comes into effect: What’s cheaper in each country now?

Al Jazeera - Politics

The deal cuts tariffs on thousands of goods and widens access for services firms and professionals in both markets.

Investigative journalist reports on the abuse inside ICE's largest detention facility

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The New Yorker writer Jonathan Blitzer says thousands of people are being held in tents in the El Paso desert, where inhumane conditions have become a...