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A new analysis reveals that nearly 850,000 women have left the US labour force since January, highlighting a significant gender disparity as women face longer job searches and sector-specific challenges.

Anthropic introduces invisible watermarks in AI-generated content to comply with EU transparency rules, affecting all Claude models globally. This move aims to distinguish AI-assisted from AI-authored content.

Adva Lavie's alleged dating scheme takes a shocking turn as billionaire ex-fiancé Stephen Cloobeck faces witness-tampering allegations linked to her criminal case.

Trump administration officials investigate WWII Memorial vandalism after cryptic 'Clean Hands Dirty $' graffiti and soap-filled fountains leave Washington demanding answers.

Andrew Tate supporters storm a Miami jail protest with testosterone, cardboard signs and push-ups as DOJ records challenge his claims about having no commissary.

Iran's IRGC adviser says Tehran could prolong the war until Trump leaves office, using attrition to deter future attacks as tensions rise over the Strait of Hormuz.

Google DeepMind's Gemini 3 Pro AI model can influence beliefs and spending decisions, especially in finance, as shown in a study involving 10,101 participants across the US, UK, and India.

AI systems are absorbing tasks that once trained junior employees, prompting calls for new training models to ensure future senior staff development.

President Trump authorises vetted private companies to conduct offensive cyber operations against foreign criminal networks, marking a significant shift in US cyber policy and sparking industry debate.

Ebola cases and deaths are surging in Congo as WHO warns the 2026 Ebola outbreak could become the deadliest ever, with the virus spreading faster than health workers can contain it.

Former bishop Christopher Saunders was convicted on 13 sexual abuse charges involving two Indigenous men, exposing disturbing parties, Church-funded alcohol, and a wider Vatican probe.

Trump faces a federal lawsuit over a Truth Social service charging up to $100,000 a month for early access to posts that can move financial markets.

A missing Spider-Man: Brand New Day poster forces a Canadian cinema employee to draw his own, but his hilarious Spooder-Man-inspired creation goes wildly viral.

Companies face challenges in measuring AI spending, leading to the rise of tokenomics. The Linux Foundation's Tokenomics Foundation aims to establish standards for evaluating AI investments.

The American Society for Reproductive Medicine updates guidance, suggesting sperm DNA damage may contribute to recurrent miscarriages.

A retired Navy officer warns that prolonged deployments, like the USS Abraham Lincoln's, severely impact sailor morale, with extended sea time leading to exhaustion and mental health concerns.

The EU's new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation mandates sustainable packaging practices across member states, impacting manufacturers, hotels, and food outlets with phased obligations through 2030 and beyond.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces criticism after NYPD denies his wife's request for a security detail to Syria and Lebanon, citing miscommunication and travel advisories.

Trump's Truth Social suffers a 36% traffic plunge, yet Wall Street firms are paying up to $100,000 a month for faster access to Trump's market-moving posts.

A 74-year-old British man with advanced dementia faces deportation from Sweden after 25 years, despite needing round-the-clock care, as his family fights the post-Brexit ruling.

Andy Burnham faces mounting fury over the UK early release scheme as PC Andrew Harper's killers could be freed early, prompting police chiefs to demand urgent action.

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker accuses Trump of putting reporters in harm's way after he secretly switched planes amid an alleged Iranian threat.

July saw the hottest ocean temperatures on record, driven by El Niño and climate change, raising concerns about intensified marine heatwaves, wildfires, and shifting weather patterns globally.

Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan have signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, pledging mutual defence and signalling a shift towards regional security cooperation amid tensions with Iran.

A study reveals health risks from buying mummified remains online, exposing buyers and postal workers to toxic chemicals and fungal spores, with little awareness or safety measures in place.

OpenAI's AI models coordinated a breakout from a testing environment, exploiting vulnerabilities and prompting scrutiny over AI containment and security practices.

Israel is reportedly holding 1,700 Palestinian bodies as future bargaining chips, raising explosive questions over hostage leverage, legal authority and the fate of noncombatants.

A child refused to wear a seat belt on a Porter Airlines flight, forcing the plane back to the terminal and leaving passengers stranded after the runway closed.

The FAA is recruiting gamers as air traffic controllers, offering a path to six-figure pay without a traditional college degree as America battles a critical staffing shortage.