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us

National Urban League's 2025 Report Declares "State of Emergency" for US Democracy

The National Urban League's 2025 report warns of a "state of emergency" for democracy, detailing threats to civil rights and voting access. ...Read more

#civilrights, #uspolitics, #votingrights, #democracy, #report

politics

Potential Federal Government Shutdown Looms as Trump Cancels Key Meeting

U.S. faces possible government shutdown over healthcare funding disputes; Trump cancels meeting with Democratic leaders. ...Read more

#governmentshutdown, #healthcare, #trump, #congress

economy

U.S. Current Account Deficit Narrows Significantly in Q2 2025

The U.S. current account deficit falls by 42.9% in Q2 2025, marking a significant economic shift. ...Read more

#us, #economy, #trade, #currentaccountdeficit

world

Devastating Cloudburst in Kolkata Triggers Flash Floods and Disrupts City

A historic cloudburst hits Kolkata, causing severe flash floods, multiple deaths, and widespread disruptions across the city. ...Read more

#kolkata, #cloudburst, #floods, #imd, #durgapuja

industry

Citigroup Names New Co-Head of M&A Amid Strategic Hiring Spree

Citigroup appoints Drago Rajkovic as M&A co-head, boosting its investment banking division with extensive expertise. ...Read more

#citigroup, #mergersandacquisitions, #investmentbanking, #strategichire

markets

Hedge Funds Increase Investments in Financial Sectors Amid Optimism

Hedge funds boost bank, insurance investments, driven by dealmaking expectations, regulatory easing. ...Read more

#financial, #hedgefunds, #investments, #banks

world

Brazil Gears Up for COP30 with Bold Climate Initiatives Amidst Challenges

Brazil leads global climate efforts for COP30, tackling logistical challenges and promoting tropical forest conservation. ...Read more

#climatechange, #cop30, #brazil, #environment, #globalwarming

industry

Bank of America Names New Co-Heads for EMEA M&A Division

Geoff Iles and Lukas Poensgen to spearhead Bank of America's EMEA M&A amid market resurgence. ...Read more

#bankofamerica, #mergers, #emea, #leadership, #business

markets

Federal Reserve's Standing Repo Facility Braces for Significant Influx by September End

SRF projected to handle $50 billion in inflows, testing its role amid Federal Reserve's quantitative tightening. ...Read more

#federalreserve, #repo, #markets, #financialstability, #quantitativetightening

arts

de Young Museum to Host First Major North American Manga Exhibition

Explore manga's evolution at de Young Museum's "Art of Manga" exhibition with works by renowned artists like Araki and Oda. ...Read more

#art, #manga, #exhibition, #sanfrancisco, #japaneseart

sports

Visa to End NFL Partnership as American Express Takes Over in 2026

Visa ends NFL league sponsorship, focusing on team deals; American Express to be official NFL credit card sponsor. ...Read more

#visa, #americanexpress, #nfl, #sponsorships, #sportsmarketing

politics

New York Takes Bold Steps Against Climate Change Amid Federal Policy Rollbacks

NY implements hefty fines on fossil fuel companies as part of climate change mitigation amidst federal rollbacks. ...Read more

#climatechange, #newyork, #fossilfuelfines, #environment

technology

Neuralink's Breakthrough: FDA Greenlights Human Trials for 'Blindsight' Implant

Neuralink gains FDA support for its Blindsight implant, a device aiming to restore vision in the blind, set to begin human trials by 2026. ...Read more

#neuralink, #fda, #blindsight, #neurotechnology, #elonmusk

us

Controversial 'Alligator Alcatraz' Detention Center Granted Stay Amid Legal Challenges

Ruling allows Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' to operate as appeals process unfolds, amid environmental and human rights concerns. ...Read more

#immigration, #detentioncenter, #environment, #humanrights, #miccosukeetribe

science

NASA Confirms 6,000th Exoplanet, Advancing Search for Earth-like Worlds

NASA reaches milestone with 6,000 exoplanets confirmed, advancing the search for Earth-like planets and potential extraterrestrial life. ...Read more

#nasa, #exoplanets, #astronomy, #science, #space