Samuel Alito’s Voting Rights Act ruling cited misleading data from DoJ
UF Professor of Political Science Michael McDonald, Ph.D., weighs in on Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito's claims regarding voter turnout in Louisiana.| News
Are ‘mind children’ the future of reproduction? | AI (artificial intelligence) | The Guardian
Forget dirty nappies. In Silicon Valley, there’s increasing chatter about virtual offspring| the Guardian
What may be included in proposed Iran ceasefire deal? | US-Israel war on Iran | The Guardian
Proposed framework hinges on a 60-day truce, reopening strait of Hormuz, and revived talks on limiting Iran nuclear programme| the Guardian
James Hillman obituary | People in science | The Guardian
US psychologist who concluded that therapy needed to change the world rather than focus on people's inner lives| the Guardian
The river that came back to life: a journey down the reborn Klamath | California | The Guardian
Less than a year after four dams were removed from the river, life has blossomed along its banks, presenting new challenges and joys of recovery| the Guardian
Israel minister condemned for saying starvation of millions in Gaza might be ‘justified and moral’ | Israel | The Guardian
EU, UK and France urge Israel’s government to distance itself from comments by its finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich| the Guardian
As censure increases over war in Gaza, Israel finds support among Pacific Islands | Pacific islands | The Guardian
Countries including Fiji, Papua New Guinea and Tonga have given Israel vital backing at the UN| the Guardian
Israel has violated ceasefire 47 times and killed 38 Palestinians, says Gaza media office | Gaza | The Guardian
Authorities urge UN to intervene ‘to protect unarmed civilian populations’ after attack on bus that killed 11| the Guardian
‘Humanity deserves better’: iPhone designer on new partnership with OpenAI | ChatGPT | The Guardian
Sir Jony Ive indicates unease over impact of modern technology amid tie-up with ChatGPT developer| the Guardian
Jony Ive, Apple designer behind iPhone and iMac, to exit company after 30 years | Jonathan Ive | The Guardian
Ive to remain ‘very involved’ with Apple as he launches new creative company| the Guardian
‘My DNA is in this car’: Lewis Hamilton revved up for Ferrari in new F1 season | Formula One 2026 | The Guardian
The seven-time world champion is upbeat for 2026 and insists he is ‘more connected to this car for sure’| the Guardian
What’s red and sounds like £400,000? An electric Ferrari – once you add fake engine noises | Life and style | The Guardian
The Italian marque is exploring how its future sports cars could keep their signature engine roar rather than drive in silence. With speakers broadcasting on the outside, of course!| the Guardian
Entry-level workers face AI ‘job-pocalypse’; US probes Tesla’s self-driving system – as it happened | Business | The Guardian
Business leaders are prioritising automation through AI to fill skills gaps, rather than training junior employees, survey finds| the Guardian
EU carmakers pave way for Chinese rivals as balance in market shifts | Automotive industry | The Guardian
Many European motoring manufacturers are in retreat with plants to off–load – while China’s industry is on the march| the Guardian
Ferrari shares fall after launch of first EV as Jony Ive design proves divisive | Automotive industry | The Guardian
Some analysts question whether design of Luce, starting at $640,000, lives up to sportscar car brand’s heritage| the Guardian
The ‘boring phone’: stressed-out gen Z ditch smartphones for dumbphones | Young people | The Guardian
The feature-free phone, launched at Milan design week, is the latest device to tap into young people’s concerns about attention-harvesting and data privacy| the Guardian
Catholics outnumber Protestants in Northern Ireland for first time | Religion | The Guardian
Demographic shift shown in census was expected but will still deliver psychological blow to unionists| the Guardian
Statue of founder of Soviet secret police unveiled in Moscow | Russia | The Guardian
Tribute to ‘Iron Felix’ Dzerzhinsky sited at HQ of Russia’s foreign spy service, following earlier work that was toppled in 1991| the Guardian
Avoiding meat and dairy is ‘single biggest way’ to reduce your impact on Earth | Farming | The Guardian
Biggest analysis to date reveals huge footprint of livestock - it provides just 18% of calories but takes up 83% of farmland| the Guardian
Claire Messud: 'To be a writer is to stand at the side' | Claire Messud | The Guardian
The novelist and Harvard academic on her mother’s dementia, getting in touch with her teenage self, and how she reacts to bad reviews| the Guardian
Explainer: what will the withdrawal of USAid mean for the Pacific? | Pacific islands | The Guardian
Analyst says while USAid supports hundreds of jobs, the most significant damage from Donald Trump’s cuts will be to US relations with the Pacific| the Guardian
Michigan priest defrocked after making apparent Nazi salute at anti-abortion summit | Michigan | The Guardian
Calvin Robinson said he made gesture as ‘a joke’ to mock those who denounced Elon Musk’s similar salute| the Guardian
Two Britons evacuated from hantavirus-hit ship ‘improving’ in hospital | Hantavirus | The Guardian
Man, 69, is in intensive care in Johannesburg, while expedition guide Martin Anstee, 56, receiving care in Netherlands| the Guardian
The ‘mad egghead’ who built a mouse utopia | Science | The Guardian
The long read: John Calhoun designed an apartment complex for mice, to examine the effects of overcrowding. It was hailed as a groundbreaking study of social breakdown, but is largely forgotten. So what happened?| the Guardian
Texas A&M reaches $1m settlement with Black journalism professor | Texas | The Guardian
Kathleen McElroy, whose history of promoting diversity caused pushback, receives damages and apology from university| the Guardian
The Hollywood strike can and must win – for all of us, not just writers and actors | Hamilton Nolan | The Guardian
The thousands of strikers are at the frontlines of two key battles: against a future controlled by AI, and against suffocating inequality| the Guardian
‘You asked me questions I’ve never asked myself’: Keir Starmer’s most personal interview yet | Keir Starmer | The Guardian
There are 12 days to go until the general election and the Labour leader is closing in on power. But who exactly is the man hoping to run Britain?| the Guardian
How Minds Change by David McRaney review | Health, mind and body books | The Guardian
A fascinating exploration of how beliefs are formed ends up asking whether it’s always right to want to win the argument| the Guardian
Italian hospitals report sharp rise in emergency cases as Rome hits 41.8C | Italy | The Guardian
Capital breaks its temperature record and a Naples A&E has its busiest day since height of Covid| the Guardian
Latest Pentagon report reveals hundreds of new UFO sightings | UFOs | The Guardian
There are no suggestions of extraterrestrial origin, but that won’t settle any debates over the existence of alien life| the Guardian
Half of emissions cuts will come from future tech, says John Kerry | Greenhouse gas emissions | The Guardian
US climate envoy says people will not have to give up quality of life to achieve some of net zero goals| the Guardian
Has Covid ended the neoliberal era? | Coronavirus | The Guardian
The long read: The year 2020 exposed the risks and weaknesses of the market-driven global system like never before. It’s hard to avoid the sense that a turning point has been reached| the Guardian
Lombok earthquake leaves idyllic Gili islands facing uncertain future | Indonesia | The Guardian
Destruction forces visitors to flee beaches popular with divers and honeymooners| the Guardian
‘No safe place’: the BBC documentary showing Gaza through a child’s eyes | Gaza | The Guardian
BBC Two’s Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone gathers intimate footage of three children surviving in the besieged strip| the Guardian
Gap scraps logo redesign after protests on Facebook and Twitter | Marketing & PR | The Guardian
Gap North America president Marka Hansen says outpouring of comments shows 'we did not go about this in the right way'. By Josh Halliday| the Guardian
Experience: my babies were born seven weeks apart | Life and style | The Guardian
After years of miscarriages, I had abandoned the prospect of giving birth. Then, as we prepared to conceive using a surrogate, the impossible happened| the Guardian
Experience: we found a baby on the subway – now he’s our 26-year-old son | Life and style | The Guardian
I was rushing towards the turnstile when I noticed a bundle of clothes in a corner. I walked over, peeled back a dark sweatshirt, and saw him| the Guardian
Global water crisis leaves half of world food production at risk in next 25 years | Water | The Guardian
Landmark review says urgent action needed to conserve resources and save ecosystems that supply fresh water| the Guardian
‘I am trapped in a sweet-smelling cycle of video game-branded toiletries’: Lush’s Mario Galaxy range, reviewed | Super Mario | The Guardian
From a subtle Princess Peach lip jelly to a Yoshi egg that’s been traumatising children, the cosmetic chain’s latest tie-in is out of this world| the Guardian
The fascist movement that has brought Mussolini back to the mainstream | Italy | The Guardian
The long read: Italy’s CasaPound has been central to normalising fascism again in the country of its birth. Now they’re trying to enter parliament| the Guardian
Meera Sodha’s vegan recipe for Sichuan-style braised aubergines with tofu | Chinese food and drink | The Guardian
A cheerful rice bowl fragrant with ginger, garlic and spring onion, and laced with a sprightly chilli bean sauce| the Guardian
Buy bread in the evening, hit the sales on a Tuesday: retail workers’ top tips to cut your shopping bill | Life and style | The Guardian
From the ideal time to go discount-sticker shopping to the best day of the week to visit charity shops, industry insiders offer their advice on how to keep costs down as prices rise| the Guardian
‘Has this guy ever made a movie before?’ Francis Ford Coppola’s 40-year battle to film Megalopolis | Megalopolis | The Guardian
The director has spent half his life and $120m of his own money to make his sci-fi epic. Just days ahead of its debut in Cannes, some of his crew members are questioning his methods| the Guardian
Press dinner shooting conspiracy theories spread in era of fractured politics | White House correspondents' dinner shooting | The Guardian
Neither political party is immune to conspiracy theories in a time of intense distrust in government and media, experts say| the Guardian
Thailand tightens visa rules for tourists, citing crime by foreigners | Thailand | The Guardian
Move brings an end to a 60 day visa-free stay that was agreed with 93 countries, including the UK, US and much of Europe| the Guardian
US homeland security put out alert on comedian who created parody ICE tip website | US immigration | The Guardian
DHS issued ‘Bolo’ for Ben Palmer, whose videos of calls with members of the public who thought they were reporting immigrants went viral| the Guardian
Reich: The Sextets album review – Colin Currie celebrates the minimalist master’s joy of six | Classical music | The Guardian
The fourth Reich album for Currie’s specialist ensemble celebrates the composer’s precise patterns with an enjoyably chilled feel and plenty of dynamic niceties| the Guardian
Reckonwrong: How Long Has It Been? review – wonky delight with shades of Arthur Russell and Robert Wyatt | Music | The Guardian
Londoner Alex Peringer breaks from his intriguing and outlandish dance music with this debut album of charming bedroom-pop ballads| the Guardian
Don’t call it morning sickness: ‘At times in my pregnancy I wondered if this was death coming for me’ | Pregnancy | The Guardian
The long read: The Victorians called it ‘pernicious vomiting of pregnancy’, but modern medicine has offered no end to the torture of hyperemesis gravidarum – until now| the Guardian
Ukrainian computer game-style drone attack system goes ‘viral’ | Ukraine | The Guardian
System rewards soldiers who achieve strikes with points that can be used to buy more weapons in an online store| the Guardian
eBay study warns search ads have 'no measurable benefit' | eBay | The Guardian
Customers are just as likely to click on natural search results as paid ads, a US study has found, raising questions about the efficacy of the multi-billion dollar search advertising market. By Alex Hern| the Guardian
Blind date: ‘I hope my handshake wasn’t too much of a red flag’ | Dating | The Guardian
Jonathan, 23, a student, meets Katie, 27, an environmental campaigner| the Guardian
US employers spend more than $1.5bn a year to fight labor unions, report finds | US unions | The Guardian
Critics say employers spend money hiring union-avoidance consultants and lawyers while not investing in workers| the Guardian
Thousands of UK government laptops, phones and tablets have been lost or stolen | Cybercrime | The Guardian
Exclusive: ‘Systemic risk’ to cybersecurity after devices worth more than £1m a year are taken or lost| the Guardian
The lost art of concentration: being distracted in a digital world | Health & wellbeing | The Guardian
We check our phones every 12 minutes, often just after waking up. Always-on behaviour is harmful to long-term mental health, and we need to learn to the hit the pause button| the Guardian
Trump’s senseless capitulation to Putin is a betrayal of Ukraine – and terrible dealmaking | Timothy Garton Ash | The Guardian
As the US and its European allies head to the Munich security conference, Europe must learn from its tragic history and oppose appeasement, writes Guardian columnist Timothy Garton Ash| the Guardian
Russell Vought: Trump appointee who wants federal workers to be ‘in trauma’ | Trump administration | The Guardian
The Christian nationalist head of the office of management and budget was central to the Project 2025 blueprint| the Guardian
UAE to complete second oil pipeline bypassing strait of Hormuz by 2027 | Oil | The Guardian
State oil company fast-tracks previously undisclosed project, which is expected to double export capacity| the Guardian
What does comfort food mean to you? | Winter food and drink | The Guardian
Ahead of a comfort food special Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall explains why comfort food doesn't have to mean something nap-inducing| the Guardian
Fears of UK and EU flight cancellations as airports warn of jet fuel shortages | Europe | The Guardian
Summer holidays could be hit unless oil flows through strait of Hormuz recommence within three weeks| the Guardian
US supreme court hears whether smartphone location data warrants infringe users’ privacy | US supreme court | The Guardian
Lawyer for DoJ argued actions taken in public while in possession of a smartphone afforded no expectation of privacy| the Guardian
Social media executives deny platforms are inherently addictive to children | Social media | The Guardian
UK representatives from Meta, Roblox and TikTok also tell MPs they believe under-16 ban would be ‘unenforceable’| the Guardian
Online child safety campaigners call for US inquiry into Roblox | Roblox | The Guardian
Groups claim games platform’s design and business model conflict with children’s developmental needs| the Guardian
Trump leaves China without breakthroughs on Iran, Taiwan or AI | China | The Guardian
US president hails ‘fantastic’ deals, but details remain scarce after pageantry and little progress at much-hyped summit with Xi| the Guardian
No 10 dismisses Reeves’s reported plan for freeze on private rents | Rachel Reeves | The Guardian
Downing Street says focus will remain on cutting bills, backing renters and lowering energy prices| the Guardian
Rachel Reeves considering rent freeze to limit Iran war fallout | Politics | The Guardian
Exclusive: Sources say chancellor is examining exceptional measures to protect household budgets| the Guardian
Ways to use mint sauce without having to roast a lamb | Chefs | The Guardian
Our specialists weigh in on the sauce’s best uses, suggesting dressings, dips and more| the Guardian
Put away the Aperol and raise a glass to Hugo spritz, the drink of the summer | Cocktails | The Guardian
Created in Italy and made with elderflower liqueur, the cocktail is sweeter than Aperol spritz and lower in alcohol| the Guardian
The 100 best novels of all time | Fiction | The Guardian
The top 100 novels of all time published in English, as voted for by authors, critics and academics worldwide. How many have you read?| the Guardian
‘Capitalism has to become more humane’: a Stanford economist on big tech, power hoarding and democracy | Books | The Guardian
Mordecai Kurz argues tech oligarchs erode democracy through monopolies – and predicts how the trend may end| the Guardian
Breakfast at Pavyllon, London W1: ‘Does fine dining strictly have to wait until lunchtime?’ – restaurant review | Food | The Guardian
Now that gen Z is eschewing booze and all-night raves, are we moving into a hospitality era when the big posh breakfast might well be the main event?| the Guardian
Homes for sale in England with soaring ceilings – in pictures | Property | The Guardian
From a penthouse flat in London to a Georgian house in Sheffield| the Guardian
Amazon’s cloud ‘hit by two outages caused by AI tools last year’ | Amazon | The Guardian
Reported issues at Amazon Web Services raise questions about firm’s use of artificial intelligence as it cuts staff| the Guardian
‘Project Freedom’: a grand humanitarian gesture, or a fast track to more war? | Donald Trump | The Guardian
After banging his battle drum, Trump is back in Nobel peace prize mode. But the move has dramatically raised the stakes| the Guardian
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Trump may settle his lawsuit against IRS for $1.7bn fund to compensate allies | Donald Trump | The Guardian
In unprecedented self-dealing maneuver, billions of taxpayer dollars could be paid to US president and his allies| the Guardian
Rukmini Iyer’s quick and easy recipe for artichoke, olive and feta pithivier | Food | The Guardian
A simple, moreish meat-free main that looks as wonderful as it tastes| the Guardian
Tanya Bush’s recipes for carrot cake with cream cheese mousse, and Neapolitan pavlova | Food | The Guardian
A moist bake with a deep carrot and cinnamon flavour, plus a showstopper of crisp meringue, strawberry and chocolate fudge sauce| the Guardian
Psyllium husk is being touted as ‘nature’s Ozempic’ – here’s what experts say | Well actually | The Guardian
It often looks like tiny wood shavings or a gloopy gel, and experts say it has benefits – but make sure to take it with enough water| the Guardian
I’m watching myself on YouTube saying things I would never say. This is the deepfake menace we must confront | Yanis Varoufakis | The Guardian
These inventions trigger rage, but also optimism. Maybe they will make people think more critically about debate and democracy, says Yanis Varoufakis| the Guardian
Nearly one in four Americans believe political violence justified to ‘save’ US | US politics | The Guardian
Support for political violence increased over past two years, poll finds, offering snapshot of America’s deepening polarisation| the Guardian
Formula One’s Australian Grand Prix hit by travel chaos amid Middle East crisis | Formula One | The Guardian
As many as one thousand members of the Formula One circus have been forced into last-minute travel changes to get to Melbourne’s opening round| the Guardian
A pufferfish: ‘probably nature’s greatest artist’ | Helen Sullivan | The Guardian
The word ‘probably’ will haunt this fish for the rest of its days – a deflating description for a cute, toxic creature| the Guardian
UK supermarkets push for Amazon soy safeguards after traders abandon ban | Amazon rainforest | The Guardian
European retailers urge traders to adhere to commitments after Brazilian lawmakers wreck forest protection pact| the Guardian
From Boudicca to modern Britain: the dream of island utopias, ruled by women | History books | The Guardian
Once the British Isles were seen as a stronghold of female leadership. Patriarchal culture pushed these stories to the geographical margins – yet they live on, a force too potent to ignore| the Guardian
TikTok CEO grilled for over five hours on China, drugs and teen mental health | TikTok | The Guardian
Shou Zi Chew attempts to play down concerns over data and privacy as lawmakers call for ban on Chinese-owned app| the Guardian
‘Dark, like our future’: Iranians describe scenes of catastrophe after Tehran’s oil depots bombed | US-Israel war on Iran | The Guardian
Residents report terror of smoke-filled city, from potentially toxic rain, air and water to food scarcity and difficulty of escape| the Guardian
Mona Chalabi’s datablog: Iraq war leukemia rates worse than after Hiroshima bombing | US military | The Guardian
Bombing of Falluja preceded 2,200% increase in leukemia rates, as well as 1,260% increase in childhood cancer| the Guardian
Is new kids’ show Chip Chilla a ‘blatant Bluey knock-off’ for conservatives? | Children's TV | The Guardian
The show has been launched by a US rightwing media brand as a means to ‘challenge the left’. It looks … familiar| the Guardian
Venezuelans deported by US detail fresh claims of torture and abuse at El Salvador mega-prison | El Salvador | The Guardian
Petition seeks accountability from Salvadorian authorities over human rights violations at notorious Cecot facility| the Guardian
Where’s her Pulitzer already? Joanna Newsom’s 20 best songs – ranked! | Music | The Guardian
Ten years on from the release of her rococo masterpiece, Divers, we count down the singer-songwriter-harpist’s most beautiful and devastating tracks| the Guardian
What we lose when we surrender care to algorithms | US healthcare | The Guardian
A dangerous faith in AI is sweeping American healthcare – with consequences for the basis of society itself| the Guardian
I knew my writing students were using AI. Their confessions led to a powerful teaching moment | AI (artificial intelligence) | The Guardian
The problem wasn’t just the perfectly polished, yet mediocre prose. It’s what’s lost when we surrender the struggle to translate thought into words| the Guardian
Burning tires and bridges: US residents ‘shocked’ by firm’s bitcoin-mining plan | Pennsylvania | The Guardian
Stronghold Digital Mining contends it is repurposing waste material, but those living near by are outraged by the proposal| the Guardian
UK to create new ‘school of government’ to train senior civil servants | Civil service | The Guardian
Establishment will give training in AI and other skills, more than a decade after David Cameron axed previous school| the Guardian
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ChatGPT’s latest stylistic quirk is sinister, infuriating – and absolutely everywhere | Stuart Heritage | The Guardian
Once you start noticing “it’s not X, it’s Y” as you scroll online, you can’t fail to register it. I’ve become so hypervigilant that it has seeped into my subconscious thoughts| the Guardian
I’ll never stop blogging: it’s an itch I have to scratch – and I don’t care if it’s an outdated format | Simon Reynolds | The Guardian
Even if nobody reads them, I’ll always be drawn to the freedom blogs offer. I can ramble about any subject I choose, says music journalist Simon Reynolds| the Guardian
Tory MPs to challenge government if leaseholds ban does not apply to flats | Housing | The Guardian
Exclusive: Measure in planned bill stopping sale of new properties under leasehold in England and Wales likely to only cover houses| the Guardian
‘Something I’ve never felt since Covid. It was scarier’: the shock and pain of Kent’s meningitis outbreak | Kent | The Guardian
How infections linked to a nightclub escalated into a public health incident requiring a national response is a puzzle experts are still grappling with| the Guardian