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US government shutdown odds drop to 48% after House passes stopgap funding bill, affecting prediction markets and Bitcoin traders suddenly.

Trump name licensing raises ethics concerns with $59.5 million paid in 2025 for real estate projects.

Geoffrey Hinton warns that achieving AI control becomes harder as models get smarter, raising significant safety concerns for future systems.

BP green unit sale boosts profits as rising oil and gas prices drive a $5.7 billion Q2 earnings beat, highlighting the energy giant’s portfolio shift.

Republican congressman Chuck Edwards accused of violating House rules on sexual harassment and hostile work environment, faces calls to resign.

India's education minister resigns after Gen Z-led protests over NEET exam irregularities and paper leaks spark nationwide outrage.

Burnham says he knows Healey's £9bn demand, pledging full funding for the defence spending plan and reaffirming commitment to NATO partners amid UK budget talks

The 24-hour news cycle hurts political discourse by prioritizing quick reactions over thoughtful deliberation, affecting politics.

New Zealand inflation hits two year high at 4.1 percent, exceeding expectations with quarterly price growth of 1.5 percent.

Government audit reveals contract and revenue mismanagement across Singapore agencies, highlighting housing grant flaws and health project delays.