Justice department admits reflecting pool damage was not caused by vandals as it moves to drop charges against Olympian – US politics live
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Justice department admits reflecting pool damage was not caused by vandals as it moves to drop charges against Olympian – US politics live

US attorney in Washington DC moves to dismiss charges against David Hearn, telling court that documents indicated ‘damage was the result of flawed installation’Sign up for the US Breaking News emailWhen asked by a reporter at Camp David about negotiations with Iran, Trump said the US would be “hitting them very hard”.“We just want to win,” he said. “We’re doing very well, trying to be nice, as nic...

US lawmakers investigate DoorDash’s use of Moonshot AI’s Kimi K2.6 model
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US lawmakers investigate DoorDash’s use of Moonshot AI’s Kimi K2.6 model

Prominent US lawmakers have requested information from food delivery giant DoorDash on its use of Chinese artificial intelligence models after its co-founder disclosed that they had experimented with a model from Chinese start-up Moonshot AI, developer of the Kimi models. The move underscores growing tensions between US lawmakers and industry, as Chinese AI models have become increasingly popular ...

Dozens dead in migrant crisis rush into Spanish enclave

Dozens dead in migrant crisis rush into Spanish enclave

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There are new images surfacing of tens of thousands of migrants rushing into Ceuta, a Spanish enclave, sparking reaction around the world. So far, dozens of people have died in the chaos. NBC News’ Raf Sanchez has the latest.

7/31: CBS Evening News

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Sources say the U.S. and Israel are planning major attacks on Iran; the Pima County Sheriff's Office reveals Nancy Guthrie ransom notes.

熊本で震度7 同程度の地震注意 猛暑予想 熱中症対策を

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先月28日、最大震度7の揺れを観測した熊本県ではその後も地震活動が続いていて、気象庁は1週間ほどは最大震度7程度の地震に注意するよう呼びかけています。熊本県では来週にかけて危険な暑さが予想されていて、熱中症を防ぐためにできるかぎりの対策を行ってください。

Labour wins decisive victory in Greater Manchester mayoral byelection

Labour wins decisive victory in Greater Manchester mayoral byelection

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Bev Craig, the city council leader, succeeds Andy Burnham as mayor, reversing Reform gains in May local electionsLabour has stormed to a decisive victory in the Greater Manchester mayoral byelection, seizing back areas that recently fell to Reform UK and the Greens.Labour’s Bev Craig, the Manchester city council leader, will now succeed Andy Burnham and hold one of the most powerful political posi...

Trump envoy Steve Daines to return to Beijing as US and China lock in Xi summit agenda

Trump envoy Steve Daines to return to Beijing as US and China lock in Xi summit agenda

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US Senator Steve Daines is expected to return to China for another round of talks ahead of President Xi Jinping’s planned September visit to Washington, according to people familiar with the preparations. The trip was intended to help finalise the agenda for what both sides hoped would be a high-stakes summit between Xi and US President Donald Trump, one of the sources said. Daines, a Montana Repu...

Chinese buyers acquire US soybeans for October-November, traders say

Chinese buyers acquire US soybeans for October-November, traders say

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Chinese ⁠government buyers bought at least eight ⁠cargoes of US soybeans on Friday for shipment from US Gulf Coast terminals and six cargoes for shipment from Pacific Northwest ports in October and November, two US traders with knowledge of the deals said. The ‌sales volume of at least 840,000 tonnes was among China’s largest single-day purchases this month after the world’s top soybean importer r...

Illinois officer who killed Sonya Massey denied medical release from prison

Illinois officer who killed Sonya Massey denied medical release from prison

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Sean Grayson, diagnosed with colon cancer, was sentenced to 20 years for killing Massey in Springfield in 2024A former Illinois sheriff’s deputy won’t get an early medical release from his two-decade prison sentence for killing Sonya Massey inside her home after the Black woman called 911 about a possible prowler, state officials decided on Friday.Sean Grayson had been diagnosed with colon cancer ...

熊本 断水の影響 「災害中間支援組織」が支援漏れないよう調整

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熊本地震の被災地ではすでにNPO法人などが物資の提供などの活動を進めていますが、いち早い復旧には、支援の「漏れ」や「ムラ」を無くすことが重要です。熊本県には10年前の地震以降、支援を提供できる団体などと被災者とをつなぐ、“調整役”を担う「災害中間支援組織」があります。断水の影響が続いていることなどから調整の必要性が高まっています。

円相場 再び急激な円買い 米財務省が市場介入の可能性伝達

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外国為替市場では日本時間の31日夕方からけさ早くにかけて短時間で急激に円が買われる場面が相次ぎ、一時、1ドル=157円台前半とおよそ2か月半ぶりの円高水準をつけました。アメリカ財務省が複数の銀行に対して市場介入の可能性があると伝達したことで、金融市場では介入への警戒感が一段と高まっています。

Will US or China win the next war? That’s the wrong question to ask

Will US or China win the next war? That’s the wrong question to ask

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Who will win the next war? That is the question posed on the cover of the latest Foreign Affairs magazine which explores, among other things, the US-China military and technological rivalry. At its core is a clash of strategic philosophies between the US-led order and China’s world view, which has propelled the latter’s rise to the world’s second great power. The magazine’s contributors reflect a ...

39度予想 熊本被災地でも猛暑日に できるかぎりの対策を

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西日本と東日本では1日、広い範囲で38度以上の危険な暑さとなり、熊本県の地震の被災地でも31日より気温が高くなると予想されています。熱中症を防ぐためにできるかぎりの対策を行ってください。一方、前線や湿った空気の影響で東北では激しい雨が降るおそれがあり、気象庁は土砂災害などに厳重に警戒するよう呼びかけています。

Google rolls back new satellite image AI tool after backlash

Google rolls back new satellite image AI tool after backlash

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Google rolled back a new feature on Friday that allowed Google Earth users to generate AI visualisations on top of the service’s satellite imagery, following a furious backlash from researchers and open-source intelligence experts about the potential for disinformation. “We’ve seen geospatial professionals using this feature for a range of useful purposes, however we’ve also seen people sharing sc...

Pilot ejects from F-35B jet crash near San Diego marine base, officials say

Pilot ejects from F-35B jet crash near San Diego marine base, officials say

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Unidentified pilot of F-35B fighter jet receives treatment for non-life-threatening injuries after accident near MiramarAn F-35B fighter jet crashed near a US Marine Corps base in San Diego on Friday morning, sparking a small fire that first responders doused.The pilot, who has not been publicly identified, sustained non-life-threatening injuries, according to a statement from the Marine Corps Mir...

F-35B jet crashed near Marine Corps in San Diego, pilot ejected safely – officials

F-35B jet crashed near Marine Corps in San Diego, pilot ejected safely – officials

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Pilot of stealth fighter jet, who has not been identified, was treated for non-life threatening injuries sustained in crashAn F-35B fighter jet crashed near a US Marine Corps base in San Diego on Friday morning, sparking a small fire that first responders doused.The pilot, who has not been publicly identified, sustained non-life-threatening injuries, according to a statement from the Marine Corps ...

Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye rushed to hospital after court collapse

Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye rushed to hospital after court collapse

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In tonight's edition: Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye is in hospital after collapsing in court, raising fresh concerns over the treatment of political opponents. Ghana proposes sweeping constitutional reforms that could reshape its political landscape. Meanwhile, Benin steps up its campaign to recover looted cultural treasures and colonial archives from France.

消費税減税 自民党内に慎重意見も根強く 週明けも議論継続へ

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食料品の消費税減税をめぐり、政府は、来年4月から2年間、税率を1%に引き下げるなどとした基本方針案を来週中にも閣議決定したい考えです。ただ、自民党内には慎重な意見も根強く、週明けも意見集約に向けた議論が行われます。