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60 Minutes has undergone leadership upheaval, with Bari Weiss at the helm of CBS News since last year. Staff departures and conflicts over editorial direction have intensified, while new hires and resident journalists reshape the program as it confronts internal tensions and broader merger dynamics.
A wave of hiring shifts is underway as firms move from AI-only screening to in-person assessments to validate candidates’ skills. Studies and industry leaders say AI tools are here to stay, but many employers are insisting on hands-on verification to combat fraud and ensure real capability.
Professor Jason Arday has resigned from the University of Cambridge after the university has opened an investigation into his academic qualifications and honorary appointments following media allegations of plagiarism and other disputed claims. Cambridge has said it will continue its probe and will use the findings to review senior appointment procedures and research-misconduct policy.
ShieldFont applies ligature-based word swaps to webpages to frustrate AI scrapers, altering meaning for machines while keeping display intact for readers. In testing, many pages are rejected by quality filters, raising questions about the feasibility and ethics of such anti-scraping tech.
A 40-year-old Jefferson County resident has died of complications described as measles-related, the county coroner has announced, bringing Pennsylvania state officials' total to three deaths linked to this year's outbreak. The CDC's public tracker currently shows no measles deaths and federal officials are reviewing whether the Pennsylvania fatalities meet their criteria.
Federal filings show a nurse practitioner prescribed hundreds of thousands of opioid pills across more than 20 states, guiding clients on evading DEA scrutiny. The DEA has revoked her authority to prescribe controlled substances. Civil settlement reached earlier this year did not admit wrongdoing. Details tie prominent athletes and others to the operation.
Abdul El-Sayed has apologized for remarks linking a Temple Israel attack to broader context as he campaigns in Michigan. He has been distancing himself from Hasan Piker amid internal party tensions and facing questions over Israel policy as Democrat Mike Rogers presses the race.
Dan Driscoll has resigned as US secretary of the Army after 18 months in the post, following reported months of clashes with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Driscoll had raised concerns about Army transformation and readiness and opposed Hegseth's firings of senior officers. His exit leaves the Army short of permanent civilian and uniformed leadership during an ongoing conflict with Iran.
A UK study involving nearly 1 million adults has found that drinking beverages at very hot temperatures is associated with a higher risk of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). The risk rises with frequency, but overall numbers remain small. Experts urge cooling drinks before consumption and maintaining other protective habits.
Trump has mobilized campaign funds to boost his standing ahead of upcoming midterms, aiming to reframe himself as the central figure in the race. The non-profit arm has spent about $1 million on midterm ads, while Trump signals a personal hand in directing support for candidates he deems capable of winning.
McClatchy has laid off over 90 reporters and staff across 17 publications, including The Sacramento Bee and The Miami Herald, affecting about 30% of unionized employees. Management says the cuts reflect a shift in investment away from subscriber-focused local news as print editions contract.
Iranian hard-liners have driven a July strike on three vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, derailing a U.S.-backed ceasefire. Mojtaba Khamenei’s absence fuels internal power struggles as the regime confronts renewed conflict and scrutiny over written messages attributed to the supreme leader.
The FBI has moved to consider applicants who previously engaged in activities such as prostitution or bestiality only if their conduct occurred before age 18. The change aims to protect victims and avoid automatic disqualification, but it faces sharp questioning from Senate Republicans about the agency’s standards and staffing.
Arab warnings from Egypt and the UAE are now corroborated by multiple outlets, including The Atlantic and The Wall Street Journal. The reports describe Israeli leaders receiving cautions about Gaza's volatility in the weeks before the October 7, 2023 assault, with Egypt’s Abbas Kamel and UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed reportedly warning of imminent danger.
Hegseth has announced a 20% reduction in flag and general officer positions across the U.S. military by January 1, 2027, following last year’s 10% cut. The move is part of a broader effort to streamline leadership and reduce bureaucracy, with critics warning of consequences for readiness and leadership turnover.
Israel’s prime minister faces defamation lawsuits as Haaretz and other outlets are accused of publishing false reports about warnings to Netanyahu before the October 7, 2023 attacks. The stories persist as other outlets report related warnings from Egypt and the UAE, while Netanyahu denies having been warned.
J Street has formed a Jewish Community Advisory Council to influence U.S. policy toward Israel, drawing on leaders from major Jewish organizations. The move comes amid shifts in American Jewry’s views on Israel and the Gaza war, with concerns about how to balance advocacy and accountability within the community.
OpenAI’s leadership and former staff have publicly questioned the company’s culture and safety practices as it faces ongoing calls for guardrails. Interviews and essays detail concerns about pace, governance, and the handling of rogue agents, with executives and researchers advocating stronger incentives for safety and external vigilance.
The story tracks how oil prices claw back gains amid Iran-related tensions and shifting U.S. stance ahead of the U.S. midterms. Officials report that crude flows through Hormuz remain robust while the administration weighs options on possible action.
The latest batch of reports indicates the United States has told the Pentagon to be ready for the possible resumption of major combat operations against Iran. The move could involve large-scale strikes on energy, infrastructure and nuclear targets and may occur before the U.S. midterm elections. Trump insists he will not attack Iran before the elections while officials say preparations are advancing; Iran and its allies are on high alert as regional tensions escalate.
The Iran war continues to drive global energy volatility. US forces maintain a naval blockade; oil prices have risen sharply, pressuring consumers as fuel costs stay elevated amid ongoing clashes and attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.
Kabila has announced the Front pour la Refondation de la Nation (FRN), a politico-military alliance that replaces the AFC/M23. He will lead the FRN, with deputies from AFC-M23 figures. The FRN vows to end tyranny by any means, including force, amid ongoing fighting in eastern DR Congo and stalled Doha peace talks.
Kundizeza has denied using AI to write The Blue Fighter after The Atlantic questioned its authorship. The Caine Prize is reviewing the allegations, with organizers stressing a human-centered, case-by-case approach. The case has sparked a broader debate about AI’s impact on Black African authors, with writers and publishers calling for fairness.
Iran has repeated that its policies remain unchanged in the face of threats from the US and Israel, with Tehran saying that any renewed war would not alter its positions. Meanwhile, regional tensions in the Strait of Hormuz intensify as attacks on shipping continue and mediation efforts falter amid broader regional maneuvering.