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Warren’s latest ‘kiss of death’ endorsement sparks mockery over disastrous political picks

  • Elizabeth Warren endorses progressive Abdul El-Sayed for Michigan US Senate seat.
  • Critics mock Warren's endorsement record, calling it a "kiss of death".
  • El-Sayed casts himself as "dangerous" to ICE and health insurers.

Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren has drawn criticism from conservative commentators after endorsing Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive candidate running for Michigan's US Senate seat, in the party's primary contest. Critics have seized on the move as the latest in a string of Warren-backed candidates whose campaigns have run into…

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Attackers pummel critical WordPress vuln to create all sorts of mischief

  • Two interconnected WordPress flaws enabling unauthenticated remote code execution were exploited within hours of patches being released, affecting versions 6.8, 6.9, and 7.1 Beta 1
  • Attackers rapidly weaponised the vulnerabilities using public exploit code and potentially AI assistance; dozens of proof-of-concept exploits circulated by Sunday across all organisation sizes

Attackers began exploiting two chained WordPress vulnerabilities within hours of patches being released, allowing unauthenticated remote code execution on vulnerable sites. Security researchers say the speed of exploitation suggests attackers likely used AI models to help reproduce the flaws almost as soon as they were disclosed, underscoring how…

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Firefighting drones in the works as wildfires plague US nearly year-round

  • Firms are testing autonomous drones to catch wildfires early, not replace airtankers
  • CAL FIRE trialled Seneca's swarm drones, dropping up to 1,000 gallons of foam
  • Dryad's Alaska-tested Silvaguard pairs smoke sensors with suppression drones

Firefighting drones capable of spraying water and fire retardant have been trialled in California and Alaska this summer, offering a potential rapid-response tool as climate change extends wildfire season across much of the United States to nearly year-round. Since drones are smaller and shorter-ranged than crewed aircraft, they…

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The first UL 3700-compliant plug-in solar microinverter is now available in the US

  • Hoymiles launches first UL 3700-certified plug-in solar microinverter in the US
  • "Balcony solar" lets renters draw solar power via a normal outlet
  • New standard addresses grid safety risks during power outages

Hoymiles has released the HiFlow Pro, the first plug-in solar microinverter in the US to meet the newly established UL 3700 safety standard, marking a step towards making small-scale solar power accessible to renters and apartment dwellers who cannot install rooftop panels. The device allows users to draw…

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Gallery: Spain celebrate World Cup triumph in Madrid

  • Spain's World Cup winners paraded through Madrid before huge crowds.
  • Squad met King Felipe VI before parade to Cibeles Fountain.
  • Fifa investigating post-final scuffles involving Argentina players.

Spain's national football team returned to Madrid to celebrate winning the 2026 World Cup, with thousands of fans lining the streets for an open-top bus parade in 35C heat. The team, managed by Luis de la Fuente, first visited King Felipe VI and the royal family at Zarzuela…

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Illegal immigrant who murdered Michigan woman sues Trump, demands $75M, public apology, US citizenship

  • Convicted killer Brandon Ortiz-Vite sues Trump over State of the Union comments.
  • Demands $75 million, a public apology, and US citizenship.
  • Ortiz-Vite is imprisoned for murdering Michigan woman Ruby Garcia.

Brandon Ortiz-Vite, an illegal immigrant convicted of murdering Michigan woman Ruby Garcia, is suing President Donald Trump after his case was cited as a political talking point during Trump's State of the Union address. Ortiz-Vite claims he suffered humiliation as a result and is seeking $75 million in…

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Rusko Announces Indefinite Hiatus From Music & Touring: ‘It Became Clear I Was Having a Breakdown Mentally’

  • Rusko announces indefinite hiatus, citing a mental health breakdown
  • Cancels upcoming shows, cannot guarantee a return
  • Previously paused career in 2017 for cancer treatment

UK dubstep pioneer Rusko has announced an indefinite hiatus from music and touring, revealing in a social media statement on 17 July that he suffered a mental breakdown after ignoring his physical and mental health for too long. He apologised to fans for cancelling upcoming shows, thanked them…

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Brad Paisley says Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce threw ‘one of the least pretentious weddings’ ever

  • Brad Paisley called Swift and Kelce's wedding refreshingly unpretentious.
  • The 3 July event hosted around 1,000 guests.
  • Paisley said the invite told guests they meant a lot to the couple.

Country singer Brad Paisley has described the wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce as one of the least pretentious he has ever attended, praising the couple for keeping the event grounded despite its scale and celebrity profile. His comments, given to the Associated Press, offer a rare…

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Trump unleashes shock 50% tariffs on Canada in explosive trade war over wine, cars and hockey sticks

  • Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods
  • Wine, cars and hockey sticks among items targeted
  • Move escalates US-Canada trade tensions significantly

Donald Trump has imposed sharp new tariffs of 50% on a range of Canadian goods, marking a significant escalation in trade tensions between the United States and its northern neighbour. The move affects several high-profile sectors, including wine, cars and hockey sticks, and is likely to strain relations…

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Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV Necron CGI Trailer Stomps All Over the Adeptus Mechanicus Trailer, but the Orks Trailer Is Still My Favorite

  • King Art Games releases Necron faction CGI trailer for Dawn of War IV, the third of four planned cinematics
  • New trailer receives positive reception compared to Adeptus Mechanicus trailer but ranks below Orks trailer
  • Game launches 17 September 2026

Games developer King Art Games has released the third of four CGI cinematic trailers for its upcoming real-time strategy title Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV, this time showcasing the Necron faction. IGN's review is largely positive, praising the trailer for restoring the Necrons' menacing reputation after a…

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