A Leaked Memo Ties Cyberattacks on Minnesota Water Utilities to Iran
Wired
A memo obtained by WIRED, issued by the water utilities information sharing group WaterISAC, links dozens of cyberattacks against Minnesota water utilities to Tehran. more…
Hackers Targeted Municipal Water Systems In 7 States This Week, FBI Says
Slashdot.org
An anonymous reader quotes a report from NBC News: Cyberattacks targeting municipal water systems have been reported in at least seven states this week, prompting the FBI and the Environmental Protection Agency to warn utilities nationwide that hackers are tr… more…
Oman proposes Hormuz management system with voluntary fees, source says
Yahoo Entertainment
(Adds dropped word "unusable" in paragraph 12) By Timour Azhari RIYADH, July 28 (Reuters) - Oman has presented a proposal to Iran for joint regional manageme... more…
How do garbage trucks work?
Popular Science
Behind every trash day is a powerful, sophisticated machine.
The post How do garbage trucks work? appeared first on Popular Science. more…
Huntsman V3 HE Magnetic: Razer’s magnetic answer to precision — fast, configurable, and dangerously clever (and surprisingly not super expensive)
Windows Central
With adjustable actuation from 0.1–4.0 mm, Rapid Trigger, Snap Tap, Snap Flex and Dynamic Keystroke, Razer’s HE Magnetic TKL and Mini 65% give players granular control over inputs and movement — and back it with factory calibration, a 100‑million keystroke ra… more…
Coordinated Cyberattack Targets 30+ Minnesota Water Systems as One Plant Goes Offline
Internet
A coordinated cyberattack targeted operational technology at more than 30 Minnesota community water systems on July 26 and 27, triggering a statewide cybersecurity response.
Braham, Plymouth, South St. Paul and Maple Plain have publicly described a plant out… more…
Yemen’s health workers race to halt latest outbreak of deadly dengue fever
Al Jazeera English
Health workers are battling to contain the mosquito-borne disease amid growing concern over rising infections. more…
Trump says ‘good chance’ of progress in Iran talks. What we know
Al Jazeera English
Negotiators are trying to break the deadlock over transit fees and management of the Strait of Hormuz. more…
‘The dream I carried is gone’: Miscarriages rise amid trauma of Gaza’s war
Al Jazeera English
At al-Awda Hospital, doctors say about 70% of pregnancy losses they see are linked to Israel's genocide and blockade. more…
Meta Announces New Strategic Venture With BlackRock to Develop Data Center in El Paso
Fb.com
Meta and BlackRock announce a venture to finance the development and operation of a data center campus in El Paso, Texas.
The post Meta Announces New Strategic Venture With BlackRock to Develop Data Center in El Paso appeared first on Meta Newsroom. more…
'Prevailing emotion is really fear': Haitians in NY brace for loss of deportation relief
Gothamist
People hold signs during a press conference on the end of the Temporary Protected Status at the 199SEIU Headquarters on July 10, 2026, in New York City.
More than 40,000 Haitian nationals across New York state face removal under
Trump's initiative. [ more… more…
The Wildfire Fighter Who Just Might Flip Montana
The New Republic
Editor’s Note: Welcome to The TNR Blue Book. It’s our new daily newsletter that covers Congress and much more, but with a distinctly TNR twist: Our focus will be strictly on Democrats, liberal and progressive groups, and the fight to take back power and save … more…
Is it getting too hot for summer school?
Grist
Scorching temperatures are testing the limits of programs meant to help students catch up academically. more…
Is it getting too hot for summer school?
Grist
Scorching temperatures are testing the limits of programs meant to help students catch up academically. more…
Choosing the Unknown: Career Decisions in Unfamiliar Fields
Psychology Today
What happens when we choose careers we know little about? A new study reveals misconceptions and potential pitfalls when students make career decisions with limited knowledge. more…
The AI investment gap
TechRadar
As organizations rush to deploy AI, the challenge is no longer whether to invest but how to ensure investments create long-term value, while mitigating growing operational, security, and compliance risks. more…
Data center operators must take local populations seriously to succeed
TechRadar
How local populations can influence the success of data center developments. more…
I took a deep dive into the future of robot vacuums — here's what the biggest brands have cooking, from from E.T.-style limbs to full humanoid home helpers
TechRadar
They sweep, they mop, they vacuum, and some even clean themselves afterwards — so where's next for robovacs? more…
U.S. FCC approves giant space mirror to deliver 'sunlight on demand,' but what are the legal implications?
CBC News
Despite hundreds of public comments opposing a giant space mirror that would shine light roughly five kilometres wide, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC), has given it the green light. What could this mean for Canadians? more…
Europe Is Fiddling While Rome Burns
Project Syndicate
Focusing only on emergency planning, disaster response, and recovery after each climate catastrophe is no longer enough in Europe. Policymakers urgently need to start mapping Europe’s long-term future, which will require a fundamental overhaul of its infrastr… more…
Hormuz Is Becoming A Fee-And-Permission Regime
Forbes
Oman put a Gulf-backed Hormuz plan to Iran: regional management and voluntary fees. The real fight is who administers the strait, not only whether ships can pass. more…
5 Best Image To Video AI Tools To Try In 2026
redmondpie.com
Compare five of the best image to video AI tools for turning still photos into cinematic clips, from quick animations to complete creative workflows.
The post 5 Best Image To Video AI Tools To Try In 2026 first appeared on Redmond Pie. more…
Airbnb Has Car Rentals Now. What Does That Make It?
Skift
Airbnb wants to be the only travel app you'll ever need, but its new car rental tie-up hands the wheel to Expedia — the same OTA that's buying CarTrawler, the partner now filling that gap. more…
Does public health “need” MAHA? No more than medicine “needs” CAM
Sciencebasedmedicine.org
Last week, The Atlantic published an embarrassingly contrarian piece about how public health "needs" the "make America healthy again" movement. Public health needs MAHA only if it "needs" to integrate antivax and quackery into medicine and public health. Soun… more…
Clean Harbors announces $305M deal and data center strategy
Wastedive.com
The company is investing in services for hyperscalers. A $600 million contract with a manufacturer and $305 million field services acquisition are also expec... more…
BXP closes $1.2bn loan for 343 Madison Avenue, New York City
Worldconstructionnetwork.com
The tower is designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox and will feature a range of amenities. more…
Vivakor Raises Crude Oil Marketing Platform Guidance to Approximately $1.5 Billion Annually
Advfn.com
New long-term crude oil marketing agreements increase Vivakor’s recurring commercial platform to approximately 18. 4 million barrels annually, expanding its... more…
Resolute Mining Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
MarketBeat
Resolute Mining (LON:RSG) said its second-quarter operations performed strongly in Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire and Guinea, while continued logistical, security an... more…
Exponent Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
MarketBeat
Exponent (NASDAQ:EXPO) reported double-digit revenue and earnings growth for the second quarter of 2026, supported by demand for user research involving arti... more…
Toronto residents push for moratorium on data centres in city, raise concerns over environmental impact
CBC News
Some Toronto residents are demanding a one-year moratorium on two proposed data centre projects in the city's Etobicoke and Scarborough areas. more…
After 7 months away from home, Kashechewan evacuees can head back starting Aug. 4
CBC News
Evacuees from Kashechewan First Nation, a remote Cree community in Ontario’s far north, will be able to return home starting Aug. 4, after nearly seven months away due to issues with the water treatment plant. more…
CISA Urges Water and Wastewater Systems Sector to Protect OT Against Activity Targeting PLCs
Cisa.gov
CISA is currently observing a significant increase in cyber threat actors targeting programmable logic controllers (PLCs) in the Water and Wastewater Systems (WWS) Sector. CISA urges critical infrastructure owners, operators, and integrators to remove publicl… more…
Hackers targeted municipal water systems in 7 states this week, FBI says
NBC News
Cyberattacks targeting municipal water systems have been reported in at least seven states this week, prompting the FBI and the Environmental Protection Agency to warn utilities nationwide that hackers are trying to disrupt critical water infrastructure. more…
Father and son accused of zip-tying Forest Service workers, holding them hostage face new charges
NBC News
A federal grand jury indicted a father and son in the kidnapping of two U.S. Forest Service employees who were held hostage in Northern California. more…
Zayed Sustainability Prize’s Beyond2020 Initiative Strengthens Healthcare Resilience for Over 200,000 People in India
CleanTechnica
Six solar-powered health facilities continue to improve reliable healthcare delivery across rural Karnataka ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Beyond2020, the flagship initiative launched by the Zayed Sustainability Prize, the UAE’s pioneering award for innova… more…
Oman pushes plan to let Iran collect ‘voluntary’ fees to pass through Strait of Hormuz
New York Post
The plan takes inspiration from Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore's management of the Strait of Malacca in Asia. more…
Everything Discussed During The Slitherine Next 2026 Event
Bleeding Cool News
Developer and publisher Slitherine held their own lengthy video game livestream this past week, as they went over several games during Slitherine Next 2026. Ten games in all were highlighted across the 90-minute live stream, with the team doing a victory lap … more…
Andy Burnham Is Not to Be Trusted
Thenation.com
Evan Robins
The UK’s new prime minister has promised sweeping change. But his first week in power saw him going down the same failed paths as his predecessors.
The post Andy Burnham Is Not to Be Trusted appeared first on The Nation. more…
Code that deems native plants 'invasive' sparks clearing fears
ABC News (AU)
A report finds more than 3.2 million hectares of land in New South Wales is covered by clearing permits allowing native plants to be removed. more…
Businesses back engineering works to protect Lismore from devastating floods
ABC News (AU)
After the devastating Lismore floods caused a billion dollars in damage, businesses want an engineering solution to protect their town. more…
America’s Crisis of “Death by Incarceration”
Thenation.com
Zoe Beketova
The US prison population is aging rapidly, and incarcerated seniors are not getting the care they need.
The post America’s Crisis of “Death by Incarceration” appeared first on The Nation. more…
Outrage after city spends $212,000 of taxpayer cash on three giant 'rock' sculptures made of PLASTIC
Dailymail.com
A Canadian city shelled out C$297,490 (US$211,942) for giant rock sculptures made from more than 10,000 pounds of recycled plastic - a move intended to get people thinking about sustainability. more…
How to write a prompt, and other nonsense teenagers will learn in AI classes
Thedailymash.co.uk
THERE are plans to add 'AI' to the secondary school curriculum, but you’re probably wondering what exactly pupils will learn. Most likely these things. more…
People who snore are just being shits, say experts
Thedailymash.co.uk
RESEARCH into regular snorers has found they do it because they are horrible people. more…
Socialist Congressional Candidate Placed Teens with Radical Groups Promoting LGBTQ+, Intersectionality, Environmental Justice
Breitbart News
Randy Villegas, a socialist professor and California congressional candidate endorsed by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), placed high school students with activist organizations that promoted gender-identity programming and… more…
Report: President Trump Pushing RFK Jr. to Pursue Reducing Childhood Vaccines
Breitbart News
President Donald Trump is reportedly pushing Health and Human Services Secretary (HHS) Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to pursue cutting childhood vaccines — something the commander-in-chief has brought attention to throughout his second term — according to a report fr… more…
MAHA movement gains mainstream traction as public health leaders urge engagement, not dismissal
Naturalnews.com
A recent analysis reveals the MAHA movement, led by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., draws support from 40% of Americans, with top concerns being healthcare costs and food chemical additives. The Children’s Health Defense conference in Austin, Texas, drew… more…
Doctor warns vanishing insect populations signal looming human health catastrophe
Naturalnews.com
A critical care physician warns that the global decline in insect populations is akin to a patient falling silent before system failure, representing a “critical red flag for ecological instability.” The loss of insects jeopardizes pollination, which would le… more…
Clock is ticking to stop Trump from slapping 'magic paint' on historic landmark: Report
Raw Story
Preservationists are moving to block President Donald Trump's plan to test a controversial paint on the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, warning the project could cause irreparable damage to the historic landmark, according to a new report.In an emergenc… more…
How to Start a Home Health Agency with Limited Capital
Addicted2success.com
“How to start a home health agency” is a very common question for aspiring entrepreneurs who want to enter the rapidly growing and lucrative home health care services industry, but do not want to invest a lot of money. A successful entrepreneur knows how to r… more…
Introducing: THE DRAIN PIPE — A Normal Person’s Guide To The Swamp
The Daily Caller
Welcome to The Drain Pipe, a normal person’s quick and dirty guide to Washington. Put your hazmat suit on. Time to take a ride in The Drain Pipe. more…
버스 탄소도 차량별로 측정한다…LTS, 여객 운송 탄소관리 솔루션 출시
Venturesquare.net
로지스틱스테크스탠다드(LTS)가 국내 최초의 버스 여객 탄소배출량 측정 SaaS 'LCS CLOUD Passenger'를 출시했다. 국제표준 기반 실측 데이터 분석과 전기버스 감축 실적의 글로벌 환경인증서(EAC) 발행 기능을 함께 제공한다. 운송 탄소 데이터를 자산으...
The post 버스 탄소도 차량별로 측정한다…LTS, 여객 운송 탄소관리 솔루션 출시 appeared first on 벤처스퀘어. more…
More Tests, More Confidence? Test Suites Are Investment Portfolios
Dzone.com
Every test suite starts as an asset. The first hundred tests are almost universally useful. They cover the system's core behaviors, and they catch regressions. They give the team justified confidence that the software is behaving as intended. The team is prou… more…
The EU Digital Product Passport: a traceability deadline
Databricks.com
* Product traceability has become a condition of market access. The EU battery passport is mandatory from February 2027, and it binds any producer selling into the EU, not only European ones.
* It is the same outcome regulators already demand across automoti… more…
Gas emissions fall but progress still too slow - report
RTE
Greenhouse gas emissions from Ireland's buildings fell again last year, but the Climate Change Advisory Council has warned that progress remains far too slow to meet the legally binding climate targets that apply over the rest of the decade. more…
This Developer Went From Financial Peril to Billion-Dollar Deals for DHS
Levernews.com
Opaque contracts and enormous windfalls are buttressing the buildout of ICE jails and their shadowy operators. more…
A human-made forest is at the centre of France's raging wildfires
CBC News
Scientists say climate change is driving the extraordinary fire conditions gripping western Europe, but that the scale of those fires cannot be understood without looking at how humans drastically changed part of the landscape 200 years ago. more…
Weekly Climate and Energy News Roundup #699
Wattsupwiththat.com
Quote of the Week: “An expert is a man who has made all the mistakes, which can be made, in a very narrow field.” — Niels Bohr
The post Weekly Climate and Energy News Roundup #699 appeared first on Watts Up With That?. more…
Debian opens a four-way fight over AI-assisted contributions
4sysops.com
Debian has formally opened a General Resolution debate that could ban AI-assisted contributions across much of the project, rather than merely issuing guidance. The resolution, submitted July 22, 2026, covers Debian source packages, packaging work, Debian-mai… more…
[Interview] [Galaxy Unpacked July 2026] Intelligent Eyewear: The First Step Toward the Next Mobile AI Interface
Samsung.com
On July 22 at Galaxy Unpacked July 2026, Samsung Electronics introduced intelligent eyewear as the first step toward making AI glasses the next interface for mobile AI. Built on decades of expertise in mobile engineering, hardware design and product craftsman… more…
50 Best Graphic Design Websites for Inspiration (2026)
Graphicdesignjunction.com
Great design rarely happens in isolation. Every designer needs a steady source of inspiration, whether you're creating a logo, building a brand identity, designing a website, or choosing the perfect typography.
The post 50 Best Graphic Design Websites for In… more…
The Iran War and El Niño 2026: From Global Crisis to the War of Narratives
Smallwarsjournal.com
Abstract This paper focuses on how the Iran war consequences combine with those of El Niño, triggering a “hypersiege” situation that engulfs societies all around the world. This climate-geopolitics nexus exerts an enormous and complex pressure on the worldwi… more…
GFL Environmental Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
MarketBeat
GFL Environmental (NYSE:GFL) raised its full-year 2026 outlook for the second time after reporting second-quarter results that management said exceeded expec... more…
Federal Signal Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
MarketBeat
Federal Signal (NYSE:FSS) reported record second-quarter results for 2026, with higher sales, earnings, orders and cash flow, as growth in its Environmental... more…
Vivakor Advances Houston Remediation Processing Center Toward Commercial Operations
Advfn.com
Vivakor (NASDAQ:VIVK) has started commissioning its Houston Remediation Processing Center after capital funding commitments under its Monarch joint venture w... more…
Ceres adds NYC comptroller, former EPA administrator to board
Esgdive.com
Mark Levine and Gina McCarthy — who led the Biden administration’s climate policy office — were among five additions made to the sustainability nonprofit’s b... more…
Bouygues wins $1.3bn contract for AirTrunk’s Sydney data centre expansion
Worldconstructionnetwork.com
The project will boost Australia’s digital infrastructure, adding secure data storage and processing for rising digital demand. more…
Major cannabis company closes 2 facilities, cuts 211 jobs
TheStreet
Over the years, legal cannabis companies expanded rapidly across the U.S. as more states opened their markets to medical and recreational marijuana. That gro... more…
Lightspeed Commerce Shareholders Back Board, Pay Plan as Transformation Gains Momentum
MarketBeat
Lightspeed Commerce (NYSE:LSPD) shareholders approved all proposals at the company’s annual and special meeting, including the election of seven directors, t... more…
Dominion Energy Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
MarketBeat
Dominion Energy (NYSE:D) reported second-quarter 2026 operating earnings of $0.79 per share, including $0.03 per share from renewable natural gas 45Z credits... more…
Huntington Ingalls Industries Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
MarketBeat
Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) reported second-quarter 2026 sales of $3.4 billion and diluted earnings per share of $5.27, as higher volumes at its... more…
The Moment The Tour de France Was Won
Inrng.com
Tadej Pogačar attacked on the Tourmalet with 5km to go before summit and 43km left in Stage 6. In the picture above Jonas Vingegaard is out of the picture but only just, some 30 seconds behind at the top of the pass. But on the descent and then the valley roa… more…
Sustainability 101: materials at the center of sustainability, human rights, and business resilience
Cisco.com
As demand for digital infrastructure grows, so does the importance of understanding where materials come from, how they are produced, and how that can affect both people and the environment. more…
Step-by-step fabric deployment with Cisco Nexus Hyperfabric
Cisco.com
Cisco Nexus Hyperfabric is the cloud-managed operating model for Cisco Nexus One. Building a fabric with Cisco Nexus Hyperfabric involves a series of easy-to-follow steps. more…
Best House Cleaning Companies in Plano: Top Picks
Ahouseinthehills.com
Finding a reliable house cleaning company in Plano can be challenging with so many options available in the area. This guide reviews the top five house cleaning companies serving Plano residents based on their professional services, customer satisfaction, and… more…
Media coverage of environmental disasters doesn’t come with a content warning. It’s time for change
The Conversation Africa
For people in South Australia, distressing images on social media and news feeds make it impossible to avoid the violence of the bloom. more…
Wildfires: why disposable BBQs are being banned from some parks and beaches
The Conversation Africa
Disposable BBQs are a major, yet preventable, fire risk. Other picnics are a better bet. more…
Now Bojangles wants EV drivers to fast charge while they eat
Electrek
Southern fast-food chain Bojangles is getting into EV charging, debuting its first DC fast-charging station in Savannah, Georgia – and dozens more are following. more…
Trump feds use a solar review to approve the first AI data center on public land
Electrek
Apparently, a 19-megawatt (MW) solar farm and a 167-MW AI data center are “substantially the same” – at least according to the Trump administration’s Bureau of Land Management (BLM). more…
Infrastructure Observability: Understanding Enterprise System Performance at Scale
Bloginformatico.com
Discover infrastructure observability for enterprise system performance at scale. more…
Trump’s Diplomatic Doubleheader
Foreign Policy
The leaders of Ukraine and Israel both came to Washington to curry U.S. favor. more…
Meet the 2026 Chicago Class of Next City Vanguards
Nextcity.org
(Photo by Johannes Krupinski)
Next City today announces the class of 41 Vanguards who will convene in Chicago from September 22 through 25. This is Next City’s 18th Vanguard conference, an annual experiential gathering of rising urban leaders who w… more…
How Orbán’s Fall Changed Serbia’s Political Future
War on the Rocks
In the speech announcing his invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, Vladimir Putin took only minutes to arrive at the original sin in his catalogue of Western crimes. Before Iraq, before Libya, before Syria, came Belgrade: “First a bloody military operation wa… more…
Why the Global South needs its own shared space architecture
Livemint
Over-reliance on Western commercial satellites leaves developing nations exposed during geopolitical crises, making a sovereign public network essential for long-term security. more…
Fire Aboard Floating Restaurant on New Hampshire Lake Under Investigation
Insurance Journal
New Hampshire officials ere investigating a fire on board The Dive, a floating bar and restaurant on Lake Winnipesaukee. The State Police Marine Patrol received reports of a fire on board The Dive, a floating bar and restaurant, which was … more…
Iran rejects Hormuz deal, enrages US mediators
Israelnationalnews.com
Iran rejected an Omani proposal to share control of shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, angering mediators, Wall Street Journal report says. more…
Gulf States back Oman's Hormuz plan with Iran
Israelnationalnews.com
Reuters reports Gulf states support Oman's proposal for a joint mechanism with Iran to manage the Strait of Hormuz through voluntary user fees. more…
RFK Jr. to host a cooking show: ‘I’ll eat anything. I don’t have a gag reflex’
Celebitchy.com
The number of measles cases reported in the US in the past two years has surpassed the total number of cases reported in the entire quarter century preceding them. A catastrophically mismanaged cyclospora outbreak is sending thousands to the hospital with exp… more…
Prince William ‘made it clear’ that the Sussexes could not stay in Windsor
Celebitchy.com
Remember when Queen Elizabeth II gifted Frogmore Cottage to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, and her gift came with a yearly lease and a pretty high rent? Remember how the Sussexes were still paying for their Frogmore lease up until 2023, which is when King Ch… more…
Chevron’s profit nearly quadrupled. Drivers are paying for it at $4 a gallon
Fortune
Exxon and Chevron posted record quarters as the Strait of Hormuz conflict fueled shortages and a windfall-tax push in Congress. more…
Fuel prices stemming from a war in Iran is reshaping daily life for people in the U.S. and Chile to Turkey and Nepal
Fortune
A Santiago cabdriver, an Istanbul carpet seller and a Lagos printer are among those absorbing fuel costs that have doubled since the war began. more…
Skeptical Science New Research for Week #31 2026
Skepticalscience.com
Open access notables
Observed Multi-Decadal Acceleration of Globally Averaged Abyssal Ocean Warming, Johnson, Geophysical Research Letters
Given sparse historical data in the deep and abyssal ocean, previously only multi-decadal temperature trends have been… more…
Sister of missing kayaker 'heartbroken' as search wraps up
ABC News (AU)
The search for Shane Wilson along the Goulburn River in Victoria has wrapped up without success, as his sister mourns for him. more…
Canada’s government needs a better role in disaster preparedness
The Conversation Africa
The federal government’s role in disaster management has been to provide some funding. However, that limited role can lead to poor co-ordinaton. more…