USAID cuts may lead to more than 14 million deaths globally, including 4.5 million children under 5 by 2030, researchers say
- Projections by the researchers show that if USAID cuts continue, more than 14 million additional deaths could occur by 2030, including over 4.5 million among children under 5, or about 700,000 extra child deaths per year.
- The figures reflect the projected consequences of halting funding not only for health services but also for critical sectors such as nutrition, education, water and sanitation and humanitarian relief.
- The study warns that the impact of USAID cuts could extend beyond the agency’s own programs: international donors may also reduce their commitments, further weakening service delivery in countries already dependent on external support.
USAID cuts may lead to more than 14 million deaths globally, including 4.5 million children under 5 by 2030, researchers say
The figures reflect the projected consequences of halting funding.UCLA Fielding School of Public Health (UCLA)
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Marginalized Americans are highly skeptical of artificial intelligence
Marginalized Americans are highly skeptical of artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence may be marketed as society's great equalizer—transforming businesses, streamlining work and making life easier for all—but for many marginalized Americans, AI doesn't feel like a promise.University of Michigan News
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Gaza's Awqaf Ministry: Graves exhausted across most of Strip
Gaza's Awqaf Ministry: Graves exhausted across most of Strip
The Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs in Gaza announced on Wednesday evening that graves have been completely depleted across most areas of the Strip, as the Israeli aggression continues and the number of martyrs rises.www.saba.ye
Behind the Invasions of Iraq, Libya, Syria, Gaza, Lebanon, and now Iran
Behind the Invasions of Iraq, Libya, Syria, Gaza, Lebanon, and now Iran
In December 2002, we brought out a special issue titled Behind the Invasion of Iraq (later published by Monthly Review Press as a slim book under the same name). The actual invasion took place thre…rupeindia
Baidu announces open source release of the ERNIE 4.5 model family
Announcing the Open Source Release of the ERNIE 4.5 Model Family
We introduce ERNIE 4.5, a new family of large-scale multimodal models comprising 10 distinct variants.ERNIE Blog
Baidu announces open source release of the ERNIE 4.5 model family
Announcing the Open Source Release of the ERNIE 4.5 Model Family
We introduce ERNIE 4.5, a new family of large-scale multimodal models comprising 10 distinct variants.ERNIE Blog
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Baidu joins open-source movement by making Ernie 4.5 models publicly available
Baidu the latest to join open-source movement with Ernie 4.5 models publicly available
Beijing-based Baidu, one of the earliest tech firms in China to develop LLMs, has made a U-turn by making its models open source.Ben Jiang (South China Morning Post)
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Stop Alligator Alcatraz Now, Before They Build Another in a Remote Area Near You
Stop Alligator Alcatraz Now, Before They Build Another in a Remote Area Near You
America stands at a crossroads. Down one road lies the fragile promise of democracy: messy, imperfect, but built on the belief in human dignity and the rule of law. Down the other lies the swamp—where cruelty is policy, and fear is law.thom-hartmann (Common Dreams)
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July 4th No Kings 2.0 · Mobilize
NO KINGS 2.0 NATIONAL PROTEST - JULY 4TH, 2025 INDEPENDENCE WITHOUT TYRANNY
This Fourth of July, we're reclaiming America's promise; Freedom for all! Justice for all! NO KINGS! What started as a local protest is now a nationwide movement. This isn't about left vs. right; this is about the people vs. power unchecked. No more leaders above the law. No more silence when rights are stripped away. No more fear, manipulation, or false patriotism. From coast to coast, city streets to small towns, we're raising our voices: Against authoritarianism, corrupt leadership, racism, xenophobia, and injustice. For the rights of immigrants, workers, families, and everyday Americans For truth, transparency, and equality under the Constitution.
WHO'S INVITED? Everyone who believes in liberty - true liberty, not just the brand sold during election season.
July 4th No Kings 2.0
NO KINGS 2.0 NATIONAL PROTEST - JULY 4TH, 2025 INDEPENDENCE WITHOUT TYRANNY This Fourth of July, we're reclaiming America's promise; Freedom for all! Justice for all! NO KINGS! What started as a local protest is now a nationwide movement.Mobilize
Elon Musk’s Long Game to Influence the Texas Legislature
Reporting HighlightsWinning Record: In the Texas Capitol, where the vast majority of bills fail to pass, all but three of Elon Musk’s public priorities became law this legislative session.
Company Gains: Musk’s wins include laws that will benefit companies like SpaceX and Tesla.
Playing the Long Game: Musk has steadily invested his personal and professional capital in Texas over more than a decade. Most of his businesses are now headquartered here.
How Changes to Texas Law Will Help Elon Musk’s Companies
While Elon Musk took Washington, D.C., by storm, his company representatives and lobbyists were also notching up big political wins in the heart of his vast business empire: Texas.ProPublica
Bob Vylan dropped from music festivals in Manchester and France
Bob Vylan dropped from music festivals in Manchester and France
The band made headlines with controversial comments on stage at Glastonbury about the IDF.Steven McIntosh (BBC News)
MPs vote to proscribe Palestine Action as terrorist group
MPs vote to proscribe Palestine Action as terrorist group
The ban means supporting the group could potentially carry a maximum sentence of 14 years.Michael Sheils McNamee (BBC News)
Crunchyroll accidentally confirmed it uses ChatGPT for subtitles
Crunchyroll accidentally confirmed it uses ChatGPT for subtitles
Crunchyroll viewers are not happy after ChatGPT was discovered in one of its German subtitles.Craig Donaldson (Pocket-lint)
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Inside Elon Musk’s stellar year at the Texas Capitol: While Elon Musk took Washington, D.C., by storm, his company representatives and lobbyists were also notching up big political wins in Texas.
How changes to Texas law will help Elon Musk’s companies
While Elon Musk took Washington, D.C., by storm, his company representatives and lobbyists were also notching up big political wins in Texas.Lauren McGaughy (The Texas Tribune)
Data breach reveals Catwatchful ‘stalkerware’ is spying on thousands of phones
Taking over 60k spyware user accounts with SQL injection
Serverless means it's secure, right?Eric Daigle
YouTube is getting more AI.
Today we’re introducing two AI updatesnew AI-powered search results carousel to suggest videos and topic descriptions by creators across YouTube. Imagine searching for “best beaches in Hawaii” — you could see an AI-generated carousel highlighting clips from videos showcasing the best snorkel spots and volcanic beaches
our conversational AI tool will be expanding to some non-Premium users in the US.
YouTube is getting more AI.
Today we’re introducing two AI updatesnew AI-powered search results carousel to suggest videos and topic descriptions by creators across YouTube. Imagine searching for “best beaches in Hawaii” — you could see an AI-generated carousel highlighting clips from videos showcasing the best snorkel spots and volcanic beaches
our conversational AI tool will be expanding to some non-Premium users in the US.
Israeli Soldiers Killed, Wounded in Complex Resistance Attacks in Gaza
The operation reportedly began with the detonation of a concealed minefield, forcing Israeli forces to seek shelter in nearby civilian homes.
A report finds Google undercounted its carbon emissions, which rose 65% from 2019 to 2024, not 51% as claimed; biggest yearly jump was 26% between 2023 and 2024
- No Climate Results Found
On July 2nd, Kairos Fellowship published a report titled “Google’s Eco-Failures,” which reveals that Google’s expansion of generative AI technologies is causing the corporation to increase its greenhouse gas emissions and total energy and water consu…No Climate Results Found
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'Like a kidnapping': How UK police are hunting pro-Palestine activists
Homes raided, people approached on the street, called from unknown numbers, arrested without warning: how British police are cracking down on activists
'Like a kidnapping': How UK police are hunting pro-Palestine activists
At 7am on 6 March, three men turned up at Lujane's door. They said they were from the British Transport Police (BTP) and asked her to come for an interview regarding a video in which, several months before, she had been seen chanting pro-Palestine …Katherine Hearst (Middle East Eye)
Economy of Genocide: UN Report Links Western Firms to Israeli War Crimes
A powerful new report submitted to the UN Human Rights Council by Francesca Albanese, the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, is drawing sharp condemnation — not only from Israel but also from the United States.Titled ‘From Economy of Occupation to Economy of Genocide’, the report delivers a searing indictment of corporate involvement in Israel’s settler-colonial enterprise and its ongoing genocidal war on Gaza, accusing private and state-linked companies of enabling apartheid, war crimes, and genocide.
Economy of Genocide: UN Report Links Western Firms to Israeli War Crimes - Palestine Chronicle
The report delivers a searing indictment of corporate involvement in Israel’s settler-colonial enterprise and its genocide in Gaza.admin (Palestine Chronicle)
It's Not Just Netanyahu. A Lot of Israelis Want Genocide, Too
It's Not Just Netanyahu. A Lot of Israelis Want Genocide, Too
Recent polling reveals that the ‘genocide fever’ in Israeli society has reached its logical conclusion: ‘If we can get rid of them all, why not?’Diana Buttu (Zeteo)
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UN report lists companies complicit in Israel’s ‘genocide’: Who are they?
UN report lists companies complicit in Israel’s ‘genocide’: Who are they?
UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese has named several US giants among the companies aiding Israel.Federica Marsi (Al Jazeera)
Authorities investigating after father jumps off Disney cruise ship to save daughter who fell overboard
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DOJ Opens Door To Stripping Citizenship Over Politics | It's the latest example of the Trump administration's assault on citizenship.
DOJ Opens Door To Stripping Citizenship Over Politics
Throughout the campaign, Republicans teased an idea: the next Trump government would start to remove the citizenship of naturalized Americans.Josh Kovensky (TPM - Talking Points Memo)
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UN Calls Out Google and Amazon for Abetting Gaza Genocide | Novara Media
UN Calls Out Google and Amazon for Abetting Gaza Genocide
Microsoft, Amazon and Google are among those helping Israel commit genocide in Gaza, according to a landmark report by UN special rapporteur Francesca Albanese.Novara Media
Iran’s president orders country to suspend cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog IAEA
Iran’s president has ordered the country to suspend its cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency after American airstrikes hit its most-important nuclear facilities.
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The Republicans are proudly calling it “Alligator Alcatraz.” Let’s call it what it is.The New Republic
The State of Texas accelerates public safety modernization with Oracle
The State of Texas accelerates public safety modernization with Oracle
Local and state entities can now access Oracle's cloud-based Public Safety Suite to address evolving citizen demandsPolice1
'Recklessly Undermining the EPA Mission': Staff Issue Public Call for Zeldin to Correct Course
'Recklessly Undermining the EPA Mission': Staff Issue Public Call for Zeldin to Correct Course - Splinter
Splinter is your home for news and opinions that challenge power in our political and economic system that's becoming more unhinged each and every day.Dave Levitan (Splinter)
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