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politics

Japan's Political Landscape Shifts as Ruling Coalition Loses Upper House Majority

Japan's ruling coalition loses House majority for the first time since 1955. Far-right party gains amid economic dissatisfaction. ...Read more

#japan, #elections, #politics, #economy, #nationalism

weather

Extreme Weather in July 2025: Thunderstorms, Floods, and Heatwaves Devastate U.S. Northeast and Midwest

Severe thunderstorms and heatwaves hit the U.S. Northeast and Midwest, highlighting climate change's impact on weather patterns. ...Read more

#climatechange, #weather, #flooding, #heatwave, #usnews

world

U.K. Protests Escalate Ahead of President Trump's Visit

Protests erupt in the UK as President Trump prepares for state visits, highlighting public dissent over his policies and the UK's hosting decision. ...Read more

#uk, #trump, #protests, #usrelatiogs, #dissent

arts

PA Humanities Report: Federal Arts Funding Cuts Threaten Pennsylvania's Cultural Sector

Over 90% of PA arts groups face setbacks from Trump administration's funding cuts, risking economic and cultural impacts. ...Read more

#pennsylvania, #artsfunding, #trumpadministration, #culture, #economy

economy

University of California Completes Full Divestment from Hedge Funds

UC reallocates $19 billion from hedge funds to public equities, marking a strategic shift in investment strategy over five years. ...Read more

#universityofcalifornia, #divestment, #hedgefunds, #investmentstrategy

industry

Shell Dismisses Rumors of BP Acquisition Amid Shareholder Speculation

Shell refutes reports of BP takeover talks, impacting share prices and highlighting industry merger complexities. ...Read more

#shell, #bp, #oil, #gas, #merger

health

U.S. Employers Plan Cost-Sharing Changes in Health Benefits Amid Rising Drug Costs

Facing rising healthcare costs, U.S. employers plan cost-sharing measures for employee health plans by 2026, focusing on expensive drugs. ...Read more

#healthcare, #employers, #costsharing, #glp1drugs, #us

humor

Piloting Since Preschool

Contributed by [RK](https://mvark.blogspot.com/2025/07/piloting-since-preschool.html) ...Read more

#comics

us

Massive Layoffs at OCR Spark Concerns Over Civil Rights Enforcement in Education

The OCR's dismissal of over 3,400 civil rights complaints following staff cuts raises concerns over education civil rights enforcement. ...Read more

#civilrights, #education, #trumpadministration, #uspolitics

economy

IMF to Revise Global Economic Forecast Amid Improved Financial Conditions and Trade Tensions

IMF plans to update its economic forecast, citing improved financial conditions, but warns of risks from ongoing trade tensions. ...Read more

#imf, #globalforecast, #tradetensions, #economicoutlook

sports

Singapore Shines as Host of 2025 World Aquatics Championships

Singapore hosts the 22nd World Aquatics Championships, boosting its global sports status with innovative and sustainable initiatives. ...Read more

#singapore, #worldaquatics, #sportsdiplomacy, #sustainability

sports

Tim Wellens Shines in Stage 15 of 2025 Tour de France, Bolstering UAE Team Emirates-XRG's Lead

Tim Wellens clinches Stage 15 victory as teammate Tadej Pogačar maintains control of the yellow jersey in the 2025 Tour de France. ...Read more

#tourdefrance, #cycling, #timwellens, #tadejpogacar

science

WMO Forecasts Record Global Temperatures Through 2029, Highlights Arctic Warming

Global temperatures to reach record highs by 2029, with Arctic warming three times the global average, warns WMO. ...Read more

#climatechange, #globalwarming, #arctic, #wmo, #2025report

world

International Court of Justice to Issue Advisory Opinion on Climate Change

ICJ's July 2025 opinion on state obligations for climate protection could reshape global policies despite its nonbinding nature. ...Read more

#ICJ, #climatechange, #internationalpolicy, #Vanuatu

technology

Samsung Electronics Unveils Centralized Health Hub for Wearable Devices

Samsung's new health hub aims to integrate biometric data with healthcare providers, enhancing patient care through real-time monitoring. ...Read more

#samsung, #wearables, #healthcare, #technology