Factory fire kills at least 28 in China's 'shoe capital'
A fire at a shoe factory in the south-eastern Chinese city of Jinjiang has killed at least 28 people. The fire was reported to have broken out at the factory of Huiteng Shoes Co., Ltd. in Jiangtou Village, Chendai Township, at noon on Thursday.
Some buildings are naturally easier to change than others. Turning empty office spaces into housing is significantly faster, often cheaper, and much less carbon-intensive than building from scratch. Architects have gotten much cleverer with the design hacks that can affordably and safely retrofit a vast, sterile office space into a home.
Prediction markets spark insider trading concerns. Here's how Goldman and other companies are responding
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The CEO has been working on Notion's push into AI, positioning it as more than just a note-taking app. He warned that AI could eventually displace traditional search engines and even iPhones, if AI reshapes computing as dramatically as previous technology shifts. The billionaire stepped down as CEO in 2021 but remains closely involved in the company's long-term strategy.
Graham Platner Suspended His Senate Campaign. Here’s What’s Next for Democrats.
Platner has encouraged at least one Democrat in Maine to consider running, a source familiar with the matter said. "I believe I can unite our party and finally defeat Susan Collins in November," Kleban wrote in a Substack post. "Running against Susan Collins would be night and day compared to a gov," one strategist said.
Jen Psaki made a montage of President Donald Trump's gaffes at the NATO summit. She also warned that laughing at him too much could have a serious effect on his policies. Watch the full montage on CNN at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday. For more, go to CNN.com/sport.
Why Some Women in Maine Are Mourning the End of Graham Platner’s Campaign
Platner’s campaign manager, Ben Chin, sent a text blast to supporters Wednesday. He accused the state party of allowing the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee “to send staffers to plan a potential nominating process behind closed doors” The DSCC denied the claim in a statement. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, a Platner supporter, called on him to drop out this week.
Trump Administration Fires Members of Independent Election Group
The move comes as President Donald Trump seeks to cast doubt on the outcome of the upcoming midterms. Trump, who has falsely claimed that the election he lost in 2020 was “rigged,” has been pushing legislation that would impose stringent voter identification requirements. He has called for significantly curtailing the use of mail-in ballots, which he has claimed without evidence that Democrats have used.
Palestinian Authority Sets Date for First Major Elections in 20 Years
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has announced that legislative elections will be held in late November. Abbas issued a decree on Thursday declaring the election date for November 28 in all of the Palestinian Territories, including the occupied West Bank, occupied East Jerusalem and Gaza. In East Jerusalem, which Israel has occupied since 1967, holding elections would require Israeli approval.
A Justice With No Plans to Retire and a Trump Lawyer Now on the Bench
More federal judges have recently begun talking about receiving death threats and profane messages. Even U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts has weighed in. In an appearance in March, Roberts said personal criticism of federal judges was dangerous and had to stop. Trump has called a district judge who ruled against one of his immigration moves "crooked"
Who is Nirav Shah, a Democrat interested in running for Senate in Maine?
Platner has encouraged at least one Democrat in Maine to consider running, a source familiar with the matter said. "I believe I can unite our party and finally defeat Susan Collins in November," Kleban wrote in a Substack post. "Running against Susan Collins would be night and day compared to a gov," one strategist said.
Gaza Aid Worker on His Way to Watch World Cup Killed by Israeli Strike
Dr. Mohamed Abu Selmiya was killed in an Israeli strike in Gaza City. Al-Wahidi was the public relations director of the Egyptian Relief Committee in Gaza. Three others were killed in the attack, including the vehicle's driver, Ahmed Daghmush, 33, and two brothers, 10-year-old Hamza al-Deri and Fari.
Ex-Olympian pleads not guilty to Reflecting Pool vandalism charges
President Donald Trump has ordered the removal of the Reflecting Pool at the White House. The pool has been covered in algae since it was installed in April. It was covered in fireworks for the 4th of July celebrations, but they have now been removed. President Trump has blamed vandals for the algae problem.
China lands reusable rocket for first time, state media says
China has successfully recovered the first stage of a carrier rocket during an orbital launch test. The Long March 10B rocket lifted off from Hainan in southern China at 12:15 local time (04:15GMT) on Friday. It is a breakthrough for the country as it vies to catch up with American rivals in reusable rocket technology.
Meta found to breach EU laws with 'addictive' Instagram, Facebook designs
EU says Facebook and Instagram's 'addictive' design is illegal. European Commission said Meta “did not adequately assess the risks of its addictive design on the physical and mental wellbeing of users, including minors and vulnerable adults” It singled out features like personalized recommendations, autoplay, and infinite scroll, arguing that they “fuel the user’s urge to keep scrolling’
New Fed task force members share Chairman Kevin Warsh's embrace of AI
Warsh is seeking to change many aspects of how the Fed operates, including how it communicates with the market. Warsh announced the creation of five task forces to examine Fed communications, the Fed's balance sheet, and its use and reliance on existing data sources. Will Warsh have support from other members of the Fed?
Palm Beach Airport in Florida Is Renamed for Trump
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Ukrainians Cautiously Welcome Trump’s Announcement About Patriot Missile Systems
Ukrainian drones hit more Russian oil facilities and set two oil tankers ablaze in the Sea of Azov. Ukraine’s drone strikes on oil refineries and other infrastructure across Russia have triggered a widespread fuel crisis. President Donald Trump pledged to grant Kyiv a license to manufacture the Patriot air defense systems to protect its cities.
Ukraine strikes Russian ships near Crimea, escalating attacks on fuel supplies
Ukraine's drone force commander Robert Brovdi, also known as Magyar, says at least 25 ships have been hit and set on fire over the past four days. Two tankers attacked earlier in the week were each carrying about 7,000 tons of fuel from the Taganrog area to Crimea. These attacks appear to be the latest phase of Ukraine's self-declared "logistics lockdown"
What's next for Iran after the funeral of their late supreme leader?
Khamenei was laid to rest in the northeast Iranian city of Mashhad after a multiday state funeral. His coffin was transported around the country so tens of thousands of mourners could pay their respects. Huge crowds gathered to bid a final farewell as his coffin was carried toward the Holy Shrine of Imam Reza for burial.
New Air Force One Lacks Defensive Countermeasures of Previous Model, Officials Say
“Everything seemed fine and then last Thursday evening we were coming home and found that a bear had been in our home,” she said. “We immediately came out of the house and called animal control.” The state’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has installed cameras on the property.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Remains Absent, a Void at the Top of the Regime
Mojtaba Khamenei was a controversial pick as supreme leader. He still plays a prominent role in war strategy and managing peace talks with the U.S. Experts say the no-show, experts say, has inflicted a further blow to Mo. The regime can choreograph continuity, but it cannot manufacture personal authority overnight.
The U.S. and Iran Are Fighting Again. Is the Cease-Fire Over?
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a series of telephone calls Thursday with senior regional officials. The foreign ministers of Oman, Turkey and Saudi Arabia, as well as Pakistan's army chief, discussed regional developments following an intense exchange of attacks with the U.S. this week. Iran described what Tehran described as U.s. aggressive actions, as Iran called for regional support.
Mediators Trying to Pull U.S. and Iran Back From Brink, Officials Say
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a series of telephone calls Thursday with senior regional officials. The foreign ministers of Oman, Turkey and Saudi Arabia, as well as Pakistan's army chief, discussed regional developments following an intense exchange of attacks with the U.S. this week. Iran described what Tehran described as U.s. aggressive actions, as Iran called for regional support.
Man killed by ICE agents not intended target of immigration arrest, DHS says
The FBI, the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of the Inspector General and the Harris County District Attorney's Office are now investigating the shooting. The FBI is also investigating the alleged assault on a federal law enforcement officer. The man who was shot and killed in Texas earlier this week during a traffic stop was not the intended target of an enforcement operation, a Democratic lawmaker said.
ICE agents ‘looking for someone else’ when they killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo | First Thing
Salgado Araujo’s son, Ronaldo Salgado, says his father would have complied with federal agents. The agent who shot Salgado AraUjo opened fire almost immediately after exiting his vehicle, he says. ICE says the man rammed their vehicle, resulting in an officer firing in self-defense.
Most of the victims died on one road while trying to flee in cars. Another seven were found dead near cars – seemingly having tried to escape on foot after abandoning their vehicles. Emergencies Minister Antonio Sanz said those who decided to evacuate by car using an alternative route tragically entered a ‘death trap’
Fighting Fires With Figures, These Experts Are Trying to Stop Europe from Burning
A wildfire in southern Spain has killed at least 11 people, making it one of the country’s deadliest on record, authorities said early Friday. Wildfires raging across Europe have killed hundreds of people over the last decade, and climate change is set to push the death toll even higher in the coming years.
Moscow Still Has Art and Culture. Just Don’t Say ‘Ukraine.’
Andy Burnham is expected to succeed Sir Keir Starmer as PM later this month. He has pledged to invest more in British arms manufacturing. Burnham served as a mechanical fitter on Tornado, Hawk and Typhoon jets before taking on his role with Unite. He says the UK needs to invest in the armed forces with the global political situation ‘darkening’
French billionaire becomes Vodafone’s largest shareholder with £4.4bn stake
Vodafone recently announced a £4.3 billion deal to take full ownership of its VodafonThree business in the UK. It agreed to buy out partner CK Hutchison. The company has restructured its business, including selling its Italian and Spanish operations and its 50% stake in its Dutch joint venture.
Iranian port cities and a railway were struck overnight.
Iranian officials also claimed the U.S. carried out new strikes in southern Iran, including on the perimeter of the Bushehr nuclear power plant. The source of the explosions could be the armed forces' defense systems, enemy fire or a downed drone, according to the official Iranian IRNA news outlet. The Iranian news outlet also claimed that Iranian forces also targeted American ships off the coast of Bahrain with cruise missiles.
Final Stage of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s Funeral Begins After Delay
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is buried at the Imam Reza shrine in Mashhad. The funeral prayer was led by his eldest son, Mostafa Khamenei. The burial is the final act of a multi-day funeral, after he lay in state in Tehran before being processed through the Iranian capital and the holy Iraqi cities of Najaf and Karbala.
In Exchange of Strikes With Iran, U.S. Lands Most of the Blows
Tehran retaliated with attacks on U.S. allies across the Middle East. The strikes sparked alerts in Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and hours later in Jordan. A similar exchange of attacks took place in late June, with an Iranian attack on a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
Divisions Festered Within Iran Over Talks With the U.S.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a series of telephone calls Thursday with senior regional officials. The foreign ministers of Oman, Turkey and Saudi Arabia, as well as Pakistan's army chief, discussed regional developments following an intense exchange of attacks with the U.S. this week. Iran described what Tehran described as U.s. aggressive actions, as Iran called for regional support.
Iran Truce ‘Over,’ Trump Says, as He Threatens More Strikes
Khamenei was laid to rest in the northeast Iranian city of Mashhad after a multiday state funeral. His coffin was transported around the country so tens of thousands of mourners could pay their respects. Huge crowds gathered to bid a final farewell as his coffin was carried toward the Holy Shrine of Imam Reza for burial.
Iran’s holy city of Mashhad prepares for Khamenei’s burial.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is buried at the Imam Reza shrine in Mashhad. The funeral prayer was led by his eldest son, Mostafa Khamenei. The burial is the final act of a multi-day funeral, after he lay in state in Tehran before being processed through the holy Iraqi cities of Najaf and Karbala.
