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- 1Trump approval rating hits second-term low in NBC pollโPresident Donald Trump's approval rating dropped in a new NBC News poll, and more voters criticized his handling of the
President Donald Trump's approval rating has dropped to 41% among registered voters, a second-term low, according to a new NBC News poll. The survey also found a majority of voters, 55%, criticizing his handling of the economy, a key issue for his administration. The findings come as the closely watched midterm elections approach, raising concerns for Republicans about voter sentiment heading into the campaign season.
- 2Kyiv facing worst month of strikes since 2022โThis month is set to become the worst month for Kyiv since 2022, with more than 155 strikes already recorded January 202
Kyiv is on course to record its worst month for aerial attacks since 2022, with more than 155 strikes already registered this month. Monthly counts released online show a steady climb through 2026, from 21 strikes in March to 90 in May and 83 in July, with the current total already surpassing every previous month this year. Observers say the figures point to a sharp intensification of Russian air attacks on the Ukrainian capital.
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Amazon has blocked Meta's Muse AI shopping agent from operating on its platform, according to a report by The Register. The move prevents Meta's agent, which shops on users' behalf, from accessing Amazon's storefront. The decision highlights growing tensions over whether AI agents should be allowed to browse and purchase on retail sites, and whether platforms can control automated access.
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The Register has published a commentary arguing that major artificial intelligence companies are profiting from creative and journalistic work without compensating the people who produced it. The piece frames this as a structural 'content problem' for the industry: AI systems are trained on copyrighted material while the value generated flows to the tech firms rather than the original creators, intensifying ongoing disputes over licensing and payment.
- 5Army sends dietitian to the HimalayasโNews - The Army sent a dietitian to the Himalayas. Here's why.
The US Army deployed a registered dietitian to the Himalayan region, according to a Defense Department news report. The assignment is tied to supporting soldiers operating at high altitude, where extreme cold, thin air and difficult logistics make proper nutrition and caloric intake a serious concern for performance and health. The dietitian's role covers advising on rations, hydration and altitude-related dietary needs.
- 6ShinyHunters claims FBI hack, denies financial motiveโShinyHunters claims FBI hack: 'This is NOT financially motivated'
The hacking group ShinyHunters says it breached the FBI, describing the attack as ideologically driven rather than financially motivated. The claim, reported by The Register, has drawn attention from security watchers debating whether the breach is real and what it would mean if the FBI's systems were genuinely compromised by a group better known for large-scale data theft.
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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has extended the candidacy nomination period for the planned legislative elections, according to Anadolu Agency. The move gives political factions and candidates additional time to register ahead of the vote, which would be the first Palestinian legislative election since 2006. Observers are watching closely for signs the long-delayed elections will actually take place.
- 8Texas voter registration backlog puts East Texas offices under deadlineโTexas voter registration backlog puts East Texas election offices on deadline
Election offices across East Texas are racing to clear a backlog of voter registration applications ahead of an approaching deadline. The backlog has left officials working to process registrations in time for voters to cast ballots in upcoming elections, with delays raising concerns that some applicants may not be registered before voting begins.