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US House delivers rebuke to Trump as it votes to halt Iran war

In the 215-208 vote, four Republicans joined Democrats to pass the measure, which is largely symbolic.

🔒 Israel and Lebanon Agree to Renew Cease-Fire - The New York Times

The U.S.-brokered agreement called for “a complete cessation” of fire from Hezbollah, an Iranian-backed militia that operates in southern Lebanon. A previous cease-fire has largely been ignored.

MAHA candidate Zach Lahn wins Republican primary for Iowa governor | AP News

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Ray Dalio Warns on AI Stock Bets Despite Tech Optimism - Business Insider

Dalio's latest comments echo concerns he raised earlier this year about the gap between technological breakthroughs and investment returns.

What a hair loss breakthrough could mean for women like me

As scientists edge closer to new treatments for hair loss, Victoria Derbyshire examines what such breakthroughs could mean for women.

Analysis: A question looms over Iran diplomacy: Is Trump being straight with the American people? | CNN Politics

Conjuring hope for negotiations and breakthroughs can be a legitimate diplomatic tactic if it creates space for compromise. This may be what Trump was up to on Wednesday.

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Universal UK park named as Rachel Reeves pledges £1.3bn

Universal's planned UK theme park will be named Universal United Kingdom Resort, it has been revealed, and will be supported by £1.3bn in government funding.

Henry Nowak: Handcuffed student’s death sparks uproar in UK, as far right accused of inflaming tensions | CNN

The death of a White student who was handcuffed by police after he had been stabbed is provoking a national outcry in Britain, with officers under fire for their conduct and far-right leaders accused of using the teen’s murder to stoke racist violence for political gain.

U.K. teen Henry Nowak's murder fuels protests as far-right politicians claim response shows "two-tier policing" - CBS News

Protesters angry over the murder of Henry Nowak and the way he was treated by officers after being fatally stabbed clashed violently with British police.

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Buy or Sell Silver in 2026? Industrial Demand Surge Meets Macro Risks for Investors

Central bank gold buying has indirectly supported silver sentiment, as investors often view the two metals together. Geopolitical tensions continue providing a floor, while technological breakthroughs in solar efficiency could either increase or decrease per-unit silver usage depending on industry ...

Latest AI Rudely Interrupts Users During Chats And This Is Raising Big-Time Mental Health Questions

This analysis of AI breakthroughs is part of my ongoing Forbes column coverage on the latest in AI, including identifying and explaining various impactful AI complexities (see the link here).

Universal unveils UK theme park name and logo as £7.3bn investment announced | Norwich Evening News

The theme park will be named Universal United Kingdom Resort, with enabling works on the Bedfordshire site currently in progress and construction soon to begin.

ET Most Innovative AI Product Awards 2026: Celebrating the breakthroughs shaping the future of Artificial Intelligence - The Economic Times

The importance of recognising such innovation has never been greater. As India's AI ecosystem continues to mature, breakthrough work is emerging across startups, research institutions, deep-tech ventures, and enterprise technology companies.

Europe’s AI Opportunity: New Era of AI Innovation Driving European Tech - GP Bullhound

AI is moving from frontier breakthroughs to critical business infrastructure, as capability gains translate into real deployment across software, services and enterprise workflows

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