Majdi Fathi/NurPhoto via Getty Images (LONDON) — A high-rise building in Gaza City was leveled by an Israeli strike on Friday, videos verified by ABC News show. Mushtaha Tower was located in the west of the city,| MyCentralOregon.com – Horizon Broadcasting Group, LLC
The panel is among four expert groups, but the only one in which the list of members was kept secret.| Redlands Daily Facts
The double-tap strikes killed 22 people, including five journalists.| Redlands Daily Facts
It's the fourth antitrust penalty for the company from Brussels.| Redlands Daily Facts
The reduction to 15% from the previous 25% was agreed between U.S. and Japan on July 22| Twin Cities
Officials say the raid led to the detainment of an unspecified number of South Korean nationals.| Twin Cities
Putin said that security guarantees would be needed for both Russia and Ukraine.| Twin Cities
President Gerald R. Ford survived an assassination attempt by Lynette “Squeaky” Fromme, a disciple of Charles Manson, in Sacramento, California.| Twin Cities
ABC News(LONDON) -- Ukrainian teenager Katya says she was living with her foster parents in the Russian-occupied region of Kherson in 2023 when Russian authorities approached her family and told them| MyCentralOregon.com
Today in History: September 4, the 1949 Peekskill Riots | The Virginian-Pilot
Xi calls on anti-US alliance to cooperate in new China-led global system – but fault lines remain| TheWeek feed
Neighbours both claim to have led the fighting during World War Two| TheWeek feed
Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin and other Asian leaders at an SCO summit| TheWeek feed
[This is the ninth part of a ten-part series. To read more, see Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 here.] Caffè Italiano: The two meet again and over coffee and begin conversing. EU bureaucrat: My boss thinks the integration of Muslims in Europe is a big issue. Islamofactist: She’s right. But… Continue reading Islamofactism, Part 9: Muslim Integration The post Islamofactism, Part 9: Muslim Integration appeared first on Fair Observer.| Fair Observer
When is a genocide a genocide? You’d think this question would be easy to answer. After all, the official definition of the word is clear. The UN’s 1948 Genocide Convention explains it as “any of the following acts committed with intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnical, racial or religious group,… Continue reading The G Word: When is Gaza Actually a Genocide? The post The G Word: When is Gaza Actually a Genocide? appeared first on Fair Observer.| Fair Observer
On June 8, France passed the Duplomb law that reauthorized the limited use of acetamiprid, a pesticide it had banned in 2018. Environmental advocates were quick to react. Some warned it would endanger bees and induce breast cancer in humans. Others called it a step backward for sustainability. Over a million people signed a petition… Continue reading France Sacrifices Evidence for Emotion in New Pesticide Policy The post France Sacrifices Evidence for Emotion in New Pesticide Policy appea...| Fair Observer
As soon as the media took notice of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) report titled, “The GenAI Divide: State of AI in Business 2025,” alarm bells began ringing among the pundits of the economy. The report estimated the economic success rate for deployment of AI in the corporate world at a meager 5%. That… Continue reading Outside the Box: Don’t Panic! AI Can Be a Constructivist Learning Tool The post Outside the Box: Don’t Panic! AI Can Be a Constructivist Learning To...| Fair Observer
[This is the eighth part of a ten-part series. To read more, see Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 here.] Caffè Italiano: The two meet again over coffee and begin conversing. EU bureaucrat: My boss was upset. She says you’re nothing but an Islamophobe peddling hate speech. Islamofactist: I’m glad she’s opened… Continue reading Islamofactism, Part 8: Hate Speech Against Muslims The post Islamofactism, Part 8: Hate Speech Against Muslims appeared first on Fair Observer.| Fair Observer
American historian Anne Applebaum coined the term “Autocracy, Inc.” to describe government leaders around the world who function like an agglomeration of like-minded people. They are not united by ideology but by a ruthless, single-minded determination to maintain their personal power. Autocracy, no doubt, has become fashionable nowadays, so much so that even US President… Continue reading Is Xi Jinping the World’s Number One Autocrat? The post Is Xi Jinping the World’s Number One A...| Fair Observer
Fair Observer Video Producer & Social Media Manager Rohan Khattar Singh speaks with Sam Raus, a political analyst and David Boaz Resident Writing Fellow at Young Voices, about America’s evolving energy strategy. They contrast the subsidies of former US President Joe Biden’s administration with the market-driven approach of current US President Donald Trump’s administration, and… Continue reading FO° Talks: Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act Will Cook the Planet? The post FO° Talks...| Fair Observer
[This is the seventh part of a ten-part series. To read more, see Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 here.] Caffè Italiano: The two meet again and over coffee, and talk. EU bureaucrat: My boss said we’re wrong to see terrorism as a law-and-order problem. Its root causes are poverty and socio-economic deprivation.… Continue reading Islamofactism, Part 7: Muslims Committing Terrorism The post Islamofactism, Part 7: Muslims Committing Terrorism appeared first on Fair Observer.| Fair Observer
In this episode of FO° Talks, Heather (Heldman) Neeman interviews Esther Wojcicki about her TRICK method (Trust, Respect,| Fair Observer
How has Saudi Arabia been reported in recent weeks? The post Life in Saudi Arabia: Part 24 August 2025 first appeared on North East Bylines.| North East Bylines
Today in History: September 3, Treaty of Paris ends Revolutionary War | The Virginian-Pilot
Former PM has reportedly been putting together a post-war strategy 'for the past several months'| TheWeek feed
A Congolese woman fatally stabbed her British housemate in a public park in Cambodia on Friday, August 29, claiming the victim had been having an affair with her boyfriend. Witnesses alerted police officers to the stabbing at a park in Koh Pich, Phnom Penh, on Friday night. The deceased was later identified as 34 year … The story Congolese woman fatally stabs British housemate in Cambodia as seen on Thaiger News.| Thaiger
Nazi Germany invaded Poland, an event regarded as the start of World War II.| The Denver Post
Observations on Mexica obsidian A new research project, recently published in PNAS (https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2500095122), has examined over 700 obsidian objects that have been recovered during several decades of excavations at Templo Mayor –| The Past
Iran-backed militia has brought 'nothing but war, division and misery', but rooting them out for good is a daunting and dangerous task| TheWeek feed
The new policy shift is aimed at opening up opportunities for British workers while reshaping its visa system.| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
The parents of both children confirmed as victims of the Aug. 27 shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church issued their first statements in the aftermath, mourning the loss of their children.| Catholic Review
As the sun set the evening of Aug. 28, mourners lingered in front of Annunciation Catholic Church before a robust memorial of flowers, stuffed animals, toys and candles.| Catholic Review
Bishop Paul Tighe, a top official at the Vatican's Dicastery for Culture and Education, is urging caution on artificial intelligence -- warning that its hidden environmental costs, impact on jobs and broader social risks can’t be overlooked.| Catholic Review
Ahead of National Suicide Prevention Month in September, ministry leaders and crisis experts are listing practical steps that individuals, families and churches can take to help prevent suicide.| Catholic Review
California's Catholic bishops are teaming up with a national marriage ministry to strengthen family life throughout the state.| Catholic Review
Ukraine's religious leaders have appealed to Pope Leo XIV for his continued help in returning thousands of Ukrainian prisoners of war, hostages and deported children, as deadly Russian attacks on Kyiv and other cities in that nation continue to claim civilian lives amid stalled global peace negotiations.| Catholic Review
Hugs and tears preceded a service the evening of Aug. 27 to mourn and pray for those killed and injured after a shooting earlier in the day at a Minneapolis Catholic elementary school.| Catholic Review
A security expert told OSV News that parishes and churches can take several key steps to reduce the threat of attacks such as the deadly Aug. 27 shooting during a school Mass at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis.| Catholic Review
Pope Leo XIV joined his brother bishops and fellow Americans in the U.S. in expressing condolences following a deadly mass shooting that took place Aug. 27 at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis shortly after the start of the school day during an all-school Mass at the adjacent Annunciation Catholic Church.| catholicreview.org
The strike was the second-largest since Russia invaded in 2022| The Week
Athlete Nikolas Tomašević dies while training for Alcatraz swim in San Francisco Bay - body recovered days later as family mourns devoted swimmer and kind soul.| Need To Know
Wild boars wreak havoc outside Wyndham Costa del Sol hotel and Fuengirola mall as overpopulation drives animals into urban areas leaving locals divided over the cause.| Need To Know
Israel has declared Gaza’s largest city a dangerous combat zone and says it is in the ″initial stages″ of a planned offensive.| thereporteronline
Marathoner Vanderlei de Lima was attacked by a spectator during the running of the Olympic marathon in Athens.| thereporteronline
The head of the US disease control agency, CDC, is fired after just over a month in the position| swedenherald.com
More than 30 countries stopped shipping all or most U.S.-bound parcels worth $800 or less.| Greeley Tribune
The German government gives green light to a bill on voluntary military service| swedenherald.com
Last week, we published a series of three pieces (1, 2, 3) relating the early stages of an extended conversation with OpenAI’s ChatGPT in reaction to Sam Altman’s publicly expressed vision of AI and the future of humanity. OpenAI’s celebrated chatbot developed a detailed and unabashed criticism of its company’s CEO. It described his narrative… Continue reading Outside the Box: More on Sam Altman’s “Elite-Friendly Dream” The post Outside the Box: More on Sam Altman’s “Elite...| Fair Observer
Fair Observer Founder, CEO & Editor-in-Chief Atul Singh hosts a live chat with retired US Ambassador Gary Grappo and retired CIA Officer Glenn Carle. They dissect US President Donald Trump’s two summits of uncertainty. The conversation moves through three themes: the summit in Anchorage, Alaska, with Russian President Vladimir Putin; the follow-up summit in Washington,… Continue reading FO° Live: Trump Hands Putin a Win in Alaska as Zelenskyy and EU Leaders Huddle in the White House The ...| Fair Observer
[This is the sixth part of a ten-part series. To read more, see Parts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 here.] Caffè Italiano: The two meet again and over tea and croissants, and begin conversing. EU bureaucrat: I have the answer. I asked my boss about the statistic you threw at me yesterday, about 11%… Continue reading Islamofactism, Part 6: Muslims committing Crime The post Islamofactism, Part 6: Muslims committing Crime appeared first on Fair Observer.| Fair Observer
In a world that is more and more full of fights over power, money and land, Switzerland’s firm choice to stay neutral is a big help for peace. Some may think staying out of fights is not doing much, but Switzerland shows that by not taking sides, using talks, helping others and having money and… Continue reading Switzerland’s Neutrality is Key in a World of High Tensions The post Switzerland’s Neutrality is Key in a World of High Tensions appeared first on Fair Observer.| Fair Observer
On July 23, 2025, the world of theater dimmed as Ratan Thiyam, the visionary playwright, director and cultural luminary, took his final bow at the age of 77 in Imphal’s Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) Hospital. His passing marks the end of an era — not just for Indian theater, but for the global… Continue reading Ode to Ratan Thiyam: The Remarkable Indian Theater Scientist of Manipur’s Soul The post Ode to Ratan Thiyam: The Remarkable Indian Theater Scientist of Manipur...| Fair Observer
Tariffs are traditionally seen as instruments of strategic economic policy — tools for protecting domestic industries, exerting pressure on rivals or shaping global trade norms. Yet under US President Donald Trump, their erratic deployment has served less as a coherent tool of statecraft and more as a symbol of strategic disorientation. Nowhere is this misapplication… Continue reading Tariffs, Strategy and the Cost of Misplaced Power The post Tariffs, Strategy and the Cost of Misplaced Po...| Fair Observer
[This is the fifth part in a ten-part series. To read more, please see parts 1, 2, 3 and 4 here.] Caffè Italiano: The two meet again and over coffee and begin conversing. EU bureaucrat: My boss said we should approach issues relating to Muslims in Europe through statistics. Islamofactist: That’s great news. That means… Continue reading Islamofactism, Part 5: EU Statistics on European Muslims The post Islamofactism, Part 5: EU Statistics on European Muslims appeared first on Fair Obse...| Fair Observer
After analyzing the link between OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s vision of humanity’s future and the idea that our civilization has manufactured a form of hyperreality that may actually invert reality in an effort to convince us not to “believe our lying eyes,” ChatGPT made the following suggestion: “If you like, I can now loop this… Continue reading Outside the Box: Moving Beyond Sam Altman’s “Elite-Friendly Dream,” Part 3 The post Outside the Box: Moving Beyond Sam Altman’s “E...| Fair Observer
In Part 1 of this three-part series of articles, ChatGPT allowed itself to demolish the vision of its firm’s CEO. The chatbot accused Sam Altman of promoting a dangerous, self-interested goal aimed at building “consent for current AI development paths, deregulation, and concentration of power.” As the conversation developed, it proposed to “map this rhetoric… Continue reading Outside the Box: Deconstructing Sam Altman’s “Elite-Friendly Dream,” Part 2 The post Outside the Box: ...| Fair Observer
Fair Observer Founder, CEO & Editor-in-Chief Atul Singh (the Rajput) and retired CIA Officer Glenn Carle (the WASP) unpack Iran’s long journey from imperial power to revolutionary state. Drawing on centuries of Persian history, Western intervention and ideological transformation, they trace how a proud civilization came to see itself at odds with the United States… Continue reading How Iran Became a Great Power and Why It Hates America and Israel The post How Iran Became a Great Power and...| Fair Observer
In “Outside the Box,” I interrogate AI chatbots to better understand both the productive and deceptive ways in which they “reason.”| Fair Observer
AI use may be deskilling doctors, new Lancet study shows. The study suggests that, after having a specialized tool taken away, clinicians were...| Duke University Science & Society
A person can bite their tongue to avoid blurting out a secret, but a surgically implanted brain computer interface can reveal words that...| Duke University Science & Society
Cameroon's constitutional court has dismissed a challenge seeking to block longtime leader Paul Biya from running for an eighth term.| The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factch...
The two female cubs born were given both a Chinese and a German name.| Trentonian
Cho was arrested in July after a phone was found recording from inside a mesh bag hanging in a restroom.| Trentonian
The operation took place between June and August, and recovered nearly $97.4 million.| Trentonian
The wide-scale operation in Gaza City could start within days.| Trentonian
The aerial assault was one of Russia’s biggest this year.| Trentonian
President Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem want the U.S.’s southern border wall painted black to keep people from climbing over it.| New York Daily News
Brazil’s federal police say they found messages on the telephone of the embattled former president.| New York Daily News
Shops are disappearing in favor of stalls selling trinkets and hordes of people shooting selfies.| New York Daily News
One challenge is aligning green energy distribution with industrial needs across the country.| New York Daily News
They are the most dangerous storms, making up about 85% of major Atlantic hurricanes.| New York Daily News
The cubs were all limping due to being held in captivity for so long.| New York Daily News
Brazil’s federal police say they found messages on the telephone of the embattled former president.| Chico Enterprise-Record
Shops are disappearing in favor of stalls selling trinkets and hordes of people shooting selfies.| Chico Enterprise-Record
One challenge is aligning green energy distribution with industrial needs across the country.| Chico Enterprise-Record
They are the most dangerous storms, making up about 85% of major Atlantic hurricanes.| Chico Enterprise-Record
The cubs were all limping due to being held in captivity for so long.| Chico Enterprise-Record
Ukraine is seeking military assurances against the threat of future Russian invasions.| thereporteronline
This move comes amid international concerns about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where many residents are displaced and facing famine.| thereporteronline
Georgia’s Augusta National golf club (home to the Masters Tournament) invited former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and South Carolina financier Darla Moore to become its first female members.…| The Denver Post
Kick streamer ‘XenaTheWitch’ faces backlash and a police probe after allegedly shooting a bystander with a paintball gun during a $30,000 influencer scavenger hunt in Texas.| Need To Know
Valentin Gruener shares an unbreakable bond with Sirga the lioness, living side by side in Botswana and even sharing prey after over a decade of trust and sacrifice.| Need To Know
Nursery worker Tiffany Hedrick has been indicted for murder after allegedly killing three-year-old Conrad Ashcraft with a weighted blanket at Poppy’s Playhouse in Missouri.| Need To Know
In this section of the July episode of FO° Exclusive, Atul and Glenn discuss US trade deals with the EU and Japan, highlighting their...| Fair Observer
Over 150 people are still missing after devastating flooding in northwest Pakistan | Chico Enterprise-Record
Lebanon’s decision last week to support disarming Hezbollah angered the group and its allies.| Chico Enterprise-Record
The court will decide whether the AU$50 million ($36 million) penalty is appropriate.| Chico Enterprise-Record
Other additions this year include “mouse jiggler” and “forever chemical.”| Chico Enterprise-Record
The campaign, which upset consumers in China, has been taken down worldwide.| Chico Enterprise-Record
Hamas says it has accepted a new proposal from Arab mediators for a ceasefire.| Chico Enterprise-Record
In talks with European allies after Friday’s summit in Alaska, Trump said Putin reiterated that he wants the key Donetsk and Luhansk regions that make up the Donbas.| The Mercury News
More than 10,000 flight attendants are poised to walk off the job on Saturday.| Boulder Daily Camera
In FO° Exclusive’s July 2025 episode, US President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law, prompting concerns over its $3.4 trillion fiscal impact.| Fair Observer
Israel announces a settlement that critics say will effectively sever the West Bank in two | Daily News
South Korea’s Supreme Court rejected a claim by an American composer who accused a South Korean kids content company of plagiarizing his version of “Baby Shark,”| Chico Enterprise-Record
Human Rights Watch says the strike was “unlawfully indiscriminate” and lacked warning.| Chico Enterprise-Record
The posts allegedly “cast doubt on the foundations of the Islamic religion.”| New York Daily News
Reports of disrupted calls on WhatsApp and Telegram surfaced this week, with users experiencing problems.| New York Daily News
The posts allegedly “cast doubt on the foundations of the Islamic religion.”| thereporteronline
Reports of disrupted calls on WhatsApp and Telegram surfaced this week, with users experiencing problems.| thereporteronline
