Pope Leo's visits to Lampedusa on July 4 'symbolic' Pope Leo XIV, who has sparred with the Trump administration over its immigration crackdown, spent the Fourth of July on Saturday in the epicenter of Europe’s migration debate to honor the tens of thousands of people who have died trying to reach Europe to find freedom and prosperity. While the United States marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with rallies, parties and fireworks, history’s first US-born pope traveled to the Sicilian island of Lampedusa to pray at a migrant cemetery and celebrate a solemn Mass for the island's newest arrivals. #Pope #Leos #visits #Lampedusa #July

EU ‘tech sovereignty’: Uncoupling from the US and China? The EU is trying to assert its strategic independence in an unstable world – a world of bullies, as some members of the EU Parliament describe it. That means independence in matters of defence and energy supplies, but also in the whole field of tech. #tech #sovereignty #Uncoupling #from #the

Can Companies Embrace A.I. Without Layoffs? This One Says It Is Trying to. The German software giant SAP says it is betting that employees can reinvent jobs instead of eliminating them. Experts are divided on whether it will work. #Can #Companies #Embrace #Without #Layoffs

JD Vance Defends Iran War in Speech to Military Members The vice president, a staunch critic of foreign wars, accused the president’s detractors of trying to prolong a conflict the administration was trying to end. #Vance #Defends #Iran #War #Speech

How barbers help Kenya's largest mental health hospital, one haircut at a time In Kenya, mental health workers are trying to get men to take their psychological wellbeing more seriously. It can be a huge uphill battle, particularly when people feel like they have to suffer in silence. #How #barbers #help #Kenyas #largest

I Almost Got Hacked! I was going through the logs randomly on the website and immediately observed a user trying to do something shady on the website. Thankfully, the activity log plugin saved me because I could see those attempts, but most people don't have it installed. #Almost #Got #Hacked

A Frantic Search for Survivors in Venezuela, and Fires Scorch Western U.S. Plus, microdramas are trying to go mainstream. #Frantic #Search #for #Survivors #Venezuela

In Venezuela, a Community Comes Together to Search for Earthquake Survivors Volunteers in a middle-class neighborhood in Caracas used drills, picks and hammers to break through concrete, trying to find anyone in need of rescue. #Venezuela #Community #Comes #Together #Search

Venezuela Government Accused of Politicizing Quake Relief Critics say the country’s interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, is trying to exploit the tragedy for her political benefit. Her supporters accuse the opposition of doing the same. #Venezuela #Government #Accused #Politicizing #Quake

Why keeping Europe cool need not be a luxury In the clean energy system the continent is trying to build, air conditioning basically comes for free #Why #keeping #Europe #cool #need

How quickly should a battered Venezuela restructure its debt? After two devastating earthquakes, the country is trying to seal a quick deal with bondholders but some are concerned #How #quickly #should #battered #Venezuela

He Was Deported Back to Venezuela and Started Anew. Then the Quakes Hit. Venezuelans in South Florida were frantically trying to track down friends and relatives after two earthquakes in Venezuela. Jorge Erazo was among the missing. #Was #Deported #Back #Venezuela #and

Harry Styles Just Wore the Perfect Pair of Jorts For anyone who’s experienced ego death in a fluorescent-lit dressing room while trying on jorts, let Harry Styles be your sartorial North Star. #Harry #Styles #Just #Wore #the

What does Burnham’s appointment of ex-Blair minister mean? – POLITICO Andy Burnham appears to have taken another major step towards power, bringing in a big name from the Tony Blair era – James Purnell – as his chief of staff. What does it say about the Burnham operation and the government he is trying to build? Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy unpack a decades-long relationship, and discuss why it’s being welcomed by Labour MPs, business and the City. ... #What #does #Burnhams #appointment #Blair

Big gas is trying to cash in on Europe’s fossil fuel crisis – POLITICO Every year, 200 billion cubic meters of fossil gas are wasted through methane leaks and flaring across the global fossil fuel system. That is equivalent to around twice the annual liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports of Qatar. Cutting methane would recover energy that has already been extracted, while preventing it from entering the atmosphere and accelerating the climate crisis. ... #Big #gas #trying #cash #Europes

Democratic Socialists Took City Hall. Now They’re Aiming at Congress. After propelling Zohran Mamdani to become mayor of New York City, the Democratic Socialists of America are trying to take down incumbents in the House and the State Legislature. #Democratic #Socialists #Took #City #Hall

Jack Schlossberg says he’s the future of the Democratic Party Jack Schlossberg joins Dasha Burns on “The Conversation” to talk about his campaign for New York’s 12th congressional district, his viral online persona and why he thinks Democrats need to be more “controversial” in the Trump era. Schlossberg discusses what he says Democrats got wrong in 2024, why he believes attention is political power, how the party can reach young male voters, and why he sees himself as part of a new generation trying to change Democratic politics. #Jack #Schlossberg #says #hes #the

How Brexit still divides British voters In the Makerfield by-election, Andy Burnham is trying to win over an area that voted heavily for Leave #How #Brexit #still #divides #British

Kennedy Seeks to Expedite Appeal of Ruling That Blocked His Vaccine Policies The health secretary is trying to restart the work of a panel that advises the government on vaccines, after a judge froze its decisions and prevented it from meeting. #Kennedy #Seeks #Expedite #Appeal #Ruling

Swedish army consultant on trial for spying for Russia in 'unique' case A 34-year-old former consultant for the Swedish military is on trial, accused of trying to pass classified information to Russia's intelligence services. #Swedish #army #consultant #trial #for

Tastes Like Team Spirit: Vogue Puts 7 Knicks-Themed Foods to the Test Blue-and-orange bagels and donuts and cakes, oh my! Here’s what Vogue staffers learned trying out all the Knicks-themed foods currently sweeping through New York City. #Tastes #Like #Team #Spirit #Vogue

How Spain defies Europe's ever stricter migration policies | DW News Pope Leo has criticised world leaders for what he called their indifference to migrant deaths and for ignoring the dignity of people crossing borders. The Pope comments came during a visit to Spain's Canary Islands, a major destination for migrant boats trying to reach Europe. #How #Spain #defies #Europes #ever

American taxpayers have spent $33 billion on sports stadiums. They got fewer seats—and higher prices "No one has ever built a new stadium and made tickets cheaper. No one’s trying to. #American #taxpayers #have #spent #billion

‘Oh God, no! Not another thing:’ What Anthropic’s Mythos-class Fable 5 means for CEOs trying to govern AI Also: All the news and watercooler chat from Fortune. #God #Not #another #thing #What

This CEO keeps going viral for thirst-trapping journalists with $200k jobs to be head of content. Yes, he’s trying to prove a point Stacker CEO Noah Greenberg helps "brand journalists" distribute their content into newsrooms and platforms across the media. But is it journalism? #This #CEO #keeps #going #viral

The Best Trader Joe’s Snacks for Hosting, Based on the Type of Gathering This summer, I’m embracing the lowkey hangout as a different approach to making plans with friends. Instead of trying to The post The Best Trader Joe’s Snacks for Hosting, Based on the Type of Gathering appeared first on The Everygirl. #The #Best #Trader #Joes #Snacks

France's justice minister decision not to resign 'may well be taken out of his hands' France's justice minister Gerald Darmanin Monday refused to resign after outrage erupted over judicial lapses in the handling of the suspect in an 11-year-old girl's killing. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Andrew Smith, Lecturer in Liberal Arts at Queen Mary's London, says that Darmanin's decision not to resign "may well be taken out of his hands at some point" adding that "there's a lot of public anger here and the justice ministry trying to say that it's the fault of magistrates is not landing, people are not buying this". #Frances #justice #minister #decision #not

Pope visits Spain to highlight migration amid political tensions Pope Leo XIV arrives in Spain on Saturday for a seven-day trip focused on migration, including a visit to the Canary Islands where he will honour thousands of migrants who have died trying to reach Europe. The trip comes at a politically sensitive time as Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is under attack over several corruption scandals involving his inner circle. #Pope #visits #Spain #highlight #migration

Businesses are declaring war on AI slop. They are fighting a losing battle Efforts to wipe the web of AI slop has sparked a new technological arms race between the tools generating fake content and the tools trying to catch it #Businesses #are #declaring #war #slop

Months after the regime crackdown, Iranians search for missing protesters The deadly crackdown on the December 2025-January 2026 anti-regime protests saw many Iranians killed, tracked or detained. The US-Israel war on Iran has intensified the repression, but it has not stopped families from trying to trace their missing loved ones or from seeking justice for people who have disappeared into prisons and juvenile correction centres across the country. #Months #after #the #regime #crackdown

Russia 'trying to prevent Armenia's diversification of connectivity', expert says Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Anna Ohanyan, Richard B. Finnegan Distinguished Professor of Political Science and International Relations at Stonehill College, explains that the narrative of "Armenia pivoting from Russia to Europe is a misconception", adding that "Putin is trying to apply on Armenia his geopolitical binary". #Russia #trying #prevent #Armenias #diversification

Are Texans Ready for Talarico’s Kind of Christianity? Jim Rigby, a pastor who rarely uses the word “God,” is a key to understanding the Senate candidate trying to pull off something unusual in Texas. #Are #Texans #Ready #for #Talaricos

U.S. military fires missile into engine room of blockade runner after it ignored more than 20 warnings while trying to enter an Iranian port The ship remained adrift in the Gulf of Oman and U.S. #military #fires #missile #into #engine

Jill Biden’s memoir revives painful memories as Democrats try to move on First Lady’s book raises awkward questions for a party trying to rebuild itself for midterm elections #Jill #Bidens #memoir #revives #painful

China & Russia: Is Kazakhstan playing both sides? | Mapped Out Kazakhstan is stuck between two superpower neighbors — Russia and China. Now it is trying to use its geography to its advantage. #China #Russia #Kazakhstan #playing #both

Seeing Red! Billie Eilish Ditches Her Signature Dark Hair for Summer The singer is known for experimenting with her hair—here's the latest hue she's trying on. #Seeing #Red #Billie #Eilish #Ditches

Fire rips through a dormitory at a girls' school in Kenya In tonight's edition, 16 students lose their lives as fire tears through a boarding school in central Kenya. Also, 28th May is World Hunger Day, and it comes as many farmers and families across the continent and around the world are trying to navigate choppy waters caused by  the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. #Fire #rips #through #dormitory #girls

Senegal's ousted prime minister Sonko elected parliament speaker In tonight's edition: Senegal's parliament elects Ousmane Sonko as its speaker, three days after President Bassirou Diomaye Faye fired him as prime minister. Also, communities affected by the spread of Ebola in DR Congo are trying to navigate the economic effects of the crisis. #Senegals #ousted #prime #minister #Sonko

Tom Steyer’s $195 million political advertising spend breaks record as the most expensive campaign this year He's received criticism from former Rep. Katie Porter and others as trying to buy the gubernatorial seat. #Tom #Steyers #195 #million #political

Republican hardliners warn Trump is giving up too much in Iran talks US president is trying to quell an internal backlash from hawks who demand Tehran’s complete surrender #Republican #hardliners #warn #Trump #giving

Confusion and Worry After Trump Administration’s Abrupt Green Card Changes Immigrants and their advocates and lawyers are trying to interpret a new Trump administration rule that requires people to be in their native country to apply for a green card. #Confusion #and #Worry #After #Trump

What to Know About the Citizenship Lists Trump Wants to Create President Trump is trying to create individual lists of citizens by state to determine who can vote, even as his administration acknowledges they would be unreliable. #What #Know #About #the #Citizenship

The Risks of Iran’s Threat to Control the Strait of Hormuz Iran is trying to assert its control over the strait by charging for passage. Experts say it is unlikely to happen, but the threat has unsettled the shipping industry. #The #Risks #Irans #Threat #Control

Freed Gaza flotilla activists allege Israeli abuse including rape Activists released from Israeli custody after being detained on a flotilla trying to bring aid to Gaza were subjected to abuse, organisers said on Friday, with several hospitalised with injuries and at least 15 reporting sexual assaults, including rape. #Freed #Gaza #flotilla #activists #allege

Silver Signal: Price Eyes 50-Day EMA Break as Lower Rates Support Buyers - 21 May 2026 Silver is trying to bounce as interest rates ease, with a break above the 50-day EMA potentially opening a short-term move toward $79.75. #Silver #Signal #Price #Eyes #Day

Why the 137-year-old developer Hongkong Land is reinventing itself—and trying to broaden its focus beyond its home city Hong Kong currently makes up 60% of Hongkong Land's rental income; CEO Michael Smith, who took over in 2024, wants to get it down to 40%. #Why #the #137 #year #old

Here’s How Iran Could Respond to Renewed U.S.-Israeli Strikes In any new round of fighting, Iranian officials could adopt new tactics, including intensified strikes on neighbors and trying to close off a second strait. #Heres #How #Iran #Could #Respond

Keisha Lance Bottoms Was Atlanta’s Mayor in the Pandemic. Can She Win the Governor’s Race? Keisha Lance Bottoms is the Democrats’ front-runner as the Georgia primary for governor approaches. But her party rivals are trying to ensure she has to face a runoff. #Keisha #Lance #Bottoms #Was #Atlantas

Massie vs. Trump, Cuba, and 2028 already? It's the final day of campaigning in Kentucky's primary, where more than $30 million has been spent. Thomas Massie is trying to keep his seat or will being outspoken about Trump hurt him? #Massie #Trump #Cuba #and #2028

10 Great '80s Sci-Fi Movies That Rewrote the Rules of the Genre Contemporary sci-fi movies are still trying to top these '80s classics that helped redefine genre expectations. #Great #80s #Sci #Movies #That

Conspiracy Trial Will Test Trump’s Aggressive Tactics Against Protesters Prosecutors in Spokane, Wash., are trying three activists who they say conspired to impede federal officers. #Conspiracy #Trial #Will #Test #Trumps

Maldives suspends search for bodies of Italian divers The search for the bodies of four Italian divers believed to be deep inside an underwater cave in the Maldives has been suspended, after a military diver died trying to reach them. #Maldives #suspends #search #for #bodies