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The options Europe is considering against Israel
The European Union is weighing five potential responses to what it defines as "human rights violations by Israel," in Gaza, but the likelihood of imposing sanctions or an embargo remains extremely low due to a lack of consensus and the required...

First Look at the LACMA David Geffen Galleries Designed by Peter Zumthor
Aerial view of LACMA buildings, including David Geffen Galleries in context of Miracle Mile. Image © Iwan Baan Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or...

AEGEAN 600 Attica Warm-Up Race
by Dobbs Davis/AEGEAN 600 4 Jul 15:43 PDT 4 July 2025 Under perfect sunny skies and brisk northerly winds, the 5th edition of the annual AEGEAN 600 kicked off with a flawless start both on and off the water. At midday, the Attica Warm-Up Race...

Beyond the Soul of AI: Art, Ethics, and the Future of Human...
On June 26th, the weekly Understanding Artificial Intelligence and Robotics training program successfully held their sixth session with massive enthusiasm. This session discusses digital transformation through cross-cultural dimensions. The main...

Finally, Bluetooth trackers for Android users that beat out my AirTags (and cost less)
ZDNET's key takeaways The Chipolo One Point and Card Point normally retails for $26 and $24, respectively. They're highly accurate, robust, and integrate well into the Google ecosystem. However, the One is only splashproof, and the Card version...
Maribor hosts regions assembly focused on innovation and regional equality
Maribor, Slovenia's second-largest city, hosted the Assembly of European Regions (AER) summit and general assembly, bringing together 240 participants from 26 countries between 17 and 19 June. The event focused on pressing regional development...

The EU has channelled €3.66 billion into cleaner energy projects across nine member states
The funds will support 34 clean energy and infrastructure projects in nine EU Member States, marking the largest disbursement from the Fund since its launch in 2021. The latest financing round focuses on modernising energy systems, reducing...

Cutting US military spending could save as much energy as used by a small nation
Funder: The author(s) received no specific funding for this work. From: PLOS U.S. military spending reductions could substantially lower energy consumption New study suggests sustained cuts could save as much energy as used by a small nation A new...

Wisconsin abortion ban, Big Beautiful Bill, care for creation Mass | Week in Review
2 The U.S. House on July 3 approved the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which would enact key provisions of President Donald Trump’s legislative agenda on taxes and immigration, meaning the legislation will reach the president’s desk for his...

EU Modernization Fund Releases $4.31B to 9 Member States
Nine lower-income European Union countries have received EUR 3.66 billion ($4.31 billion) from the Modernization Fund to support 34 energy transition projects, officials said Thursday. This is the biggest disbursement from the Modernization Fund,...

Technical programme announced for CEM Air Quality an...
The Organising Committee for the 16th international CEM conference and exhibition on air quality and emission monitoring announce that the technical programme is now available to view and Early Bird registration is now officially open. This year’s...

Inside Tottenham's Danish takeover: Thomas Frank, 'the Brain', the evil genius and how they became the best at spotting future stars
Johan Lange was head coach of Lyngby in the Danish second tier when his old friend Stale Solbakken called to tell him he was in the wrong job. They had worked closely before. At FC Copenhagen during Solbakken’s first spell in charge, Lange coached...

Palestine in Pictures: June 2025
The Electronic Intifada 4 July 2025 People carry the body of a man who was killed while trying to get a bag of flour after aid trucks entered through the Zikim area in northern Gaza City, 17 June. The slain man was later identified as 20-year-old...

World's Biggest Polluter Is in the US, Study Finds
The U.S. military has been identified as the largest single institutional emitter of greenhouse gases worldwide, according to a new study. Newsweek reached out to the Department of Defense (DOD) via email for comment. Why It Matters The study...

Travelogue: A short two months in Greece, part 6
The rocky path to Homer’s Tomb, the tomb located at the peak of the hill. Note the sea and the distant islands in the distance – a majestic and a lonely place, surely fitting for a Homer. (Photos by Nathaniel Brown unless otherwise noted) This is...

How immigrants from around the globe helped shape Indianapolis
When Kanwal Prakash "KP" Singh moved to Indianapolis in 1967 he was one of only two Sikhs in the city. Singh had arrived in the United States from India two years earlier to pursue a master's degree in city planning at the University of Michigan....

Nine EU member states receive $4bn in total for energy-related projects
The European Commission (EC) and the European Investment Bank have announced a disbursement of €3.66bn ($4bn) from the bloc’s Modernisation Fund to advance energy-related initiatives in nine EU member states. The funding will support the...

GOVSI Podcast: Minister Logaj on Reforms and the Future of Education System
In the 24th episode of the GOVSI government podcast, Minister of Education Dr. Vinko Logaj joined host Petra Bezjak Cirman to discuss the latest legislative reforms in the Slovenian education system. He highlighted the value of accessible and...

Temporary reintroduction of controls at internal borders extended until 21 December 2025
Border controls at Slovenia's internal borders with Croatia and Hungary will remain in place until 21 December 2025. At border crossings, officers will carry out targeted border checks. Taking into account the principle of proportionality, checks...

Basic concepts and theoretical framework of digital media literacy
Digital media literacy is defined as the ability of individuals in today's information age to use digital technologies effectively, consciously, and critically. Beyond traditional literacy, digital media literacy encompasses not only the ability...