70 m. ago Just one hot dog a day could raise disease risk, study suggests, but some cite caveats

Study analyzing 77 research papers finds habitual consumption of processed foods increases chronic disease risk, challenging assumptions about safe levels.

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5 h. ago US environmental agency puts 139 employees on leave after they criticized Trump's policies

US environmental agency puts 139 employees on leave after they criticized Trump's policies  Reuters

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9 h. ago Immigrants with no criminal convictions represent sharpest growth in ICE detention population

The number of people in ICE detention without criminal convictions nearly doubled in the last month — a significant increase compared to detainees who have been convicted of crimes.

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9 h. ago Nobel laureate warns Iran is increasingly repressing its own citizens

Human rights advocate Narges Mohammadi warns that the Iranian government is using the aftermath of its war with Israel to escalate repression against its own citizens.

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11 h. ago Cluely’s ARR doubled in a week to $7M, founder Roy Lee says. But rivals are coming.

Cluely's rapid ascend may be challenged by free copycat products.

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12 h. ago King County and City of Seattle to increase Metro’s safety and security presence

King County and City of Seattle to increase Metro’s safety and security presence  kcemployees.com

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13 h. ago Fire activity on Nelchina Glacier Fire (#226) increases with passing thunderstorms

Fire activity on Nelchina Glacier Fire (#226) increases with passing thunderstorms  Alaska Wildland Fire Information

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13 h. ago TechCrunch All Stage brings back early launch prices for a limited time

We’re almost there, and ticket rates have officially rolled back with savings of up to $425. TechCrunch All Stage, the founder summit of the year, is just around the corner. On July 15, Boston becomes startup central. Are you ready to gain the insights and strategies you need to launch or scale? Now’s the moment […]

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14 h. ago EPA places numerous employees on leave for alleged misuse of official titles in unauthorized letter

Environmental Protection Agency investigates 139 employees on leave for misleading letter, amid broader changes, including staff cuts and elimination of DEI initiatives.

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14 h. ago Hot weather brings increased fire activity across Ptarmigan Complex

Hot weather brings increased fire activity across Ptarmigan Complex  Alaska Wildland Fire Information

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15 h. ago Stripe’s first employee, the founder of fintech Increase, sort of bought a bank

Competitors to Darragh Buckley's Increase are so nervous about his ambitions to "own" a bank, someone has been trying to stop him.

Economics

15 h. ago House Republican calls for third Trump term over passage of ‘historic’ tax bill

House Republican Andy Ogles calls for Trump to be able to serve a third term and join Mount Rushmore after passage of bill with tax cuts, immigration reforms, and debt limit increase

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16 h. ago E.P.A. Suspends 144 Employees After They Signed a Letter Criticizing Trump

The letter had accused the Trump administration of politicizing, dismantling and sidelining the agency.

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16 h. ago ICE increasingly targets undocumented migrants with no criminal record

ICE increasingly targets undocumented migrants with no criminal record  The Washington Post

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16 h. ago Red Flag conditions increase fire activity and trigger motorist alert

Red Flag conditions increase fire activity and trigger motorist alert  Alaska Wildland Fire Information

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16 h. ago Ilya Sutskever will lead Safe Superintelligence following his CEO’s exit

OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever says he stepping into the CEO role at Safe Superintelligence, the AI startup he launched in 2024.

Science

17 h. ago E.P.A. Puts 144 Employees on Leave for Signing Letter Criticizing Trump

The letter had accused the Trump administration of politicizing, dismantling and sidelining the agency.

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17 h. ago Y Combinator alum launched a new $34M fund dedicated to YC startups, backed by Garry Tan

Kulveer Taggar, a two-time YC alum and founder of Zeus Living, founded Phosphor Capital last year

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18 h. ago After misconduct allegations, investigation finds top City Hall official did not violate policies

A former city employee who claimed she was fired to protect Segun Idowu, a prominent aid to Mayor Michelle Wu, declined to participate in the investigation. The post After misconduct allegations, investigation finds top City Hall official did not violate policies appeared first on Boston.com.

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19 h. ago The rush to quit coal is leading countries into the 'gas trap'

Increased natural gas production could inadvertently slow investment in clean energy and lead to higher carbon emissions, a new paper finds.

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