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New York sues three companies over ‘forever chemicals’
New York sues three companies over ‘forever chemicals’
[The Hill] — 7/10/2026, 4:16:07 PMPolitics

The state of New York this week sued several companies over “forever chemicals,” a family of toxic chemicals that have commonly been used in consumer products. New York Attorney General Letitia James on Thursday sued five firms, alleging that they knew and hid information that these chemicals were...

Police seize 700 grams of gold at Walayar
[The Hindu] — 7/10/2026, 4:11:40 PMAsia
Fire at city hotel sparks panic on Friday evening
[The Hindu] — 7/10/2026, 4:10:27 PMAsia

The fire broke out in the chimney of the hotel kitchen, following which smoke filled the ground and first floors, according to Fire and Rescue personnel

Berlin’s mayor abandons reelection campaign after ‘tennis-gate’ outcry
[The Guardian] — 7/10/2026, 4:10:08 PMWorld

Kai Wegner admits poor communication in handling of power blackout overshadowed his other political work Berlin’s embattled mayor has abandoned his campaign to stand for reelection after failing to recover from a row over his decision to play tennis while large parts of the German capital were hit...

NATO Summit: Europe must 'project decency, credibility' to 'earn respect, attract partners'
NATO Summit: Europe must 'project decency, credibility' to 'earn respect, attract partners'
[France24] — 7/10/2026, 4:09:57 PMWorld

“We have to project decency and credibility,” Former French Ambassador to #NATO Muriel Domenach tells #F24Debate, arguing both are key to maintaining US engagement, deterring adversaries, and attracting partners ➡️https://f24.my/C2k7

G. Sudhakaran, CPI(M) workers engage in verbal duel at school in Alappuzha
[The Hindu] — 7/10/2026, 4:08:56 PMAsia

Ambalappuzha MLA, accompanied by Congress workers, was at the school to verify the allegation of illegal soil removal from the school premises

WhatsApp vs Indian Government: Why the battle has lasted over five years
[The Hindu] — 7/10/2026, 4:04:58 PMAsia

WhatsApp has submitted its response to the Centre’s July 1 notice over its proposed username feature. But this is only the latest chapter in a years-long legal and regulatory battle between the messaging platform and the Indian government.

Youth arrested for swindling ₹9 lakh from woman
[The Hindu] — 7/10/2026, 4:03:42 PMAsia
Industry players welcome relaunch of NCDEX Black Pepper Futures, call for strict regulations
[The Hindu] — 7/10/2026, 4:03:32 PMAsia

NCDEX recently announced that the black pepper futures contract will start trading from July 15 with Kochi designated as the delivery and pricing centre

Top Democrats bash Trump over cryptocurrency income
Top Democrats bash Trump over cryptocurrency income
[The Hill] — 7/10/2026, 4:02:22 PMPolitics

Top Senate Democrats slammed President Trump on Friday over the more than $1 billion in cryptocurrency-related income he reported last year, calling for investigations into the national security ramifications of the president’s digital asset holdings. The administration released Trump’s financial...

CM Vijay announces memorial for Karur stampede victims, faults police for not informing him of the crowd
[The Hindu] — 7/10/2026, 4:02:02 PMAsia

Speaking at a public meeting held on the outskirts of Karur, he says the tragedy could have been averted had the police alerted him to the gathering during his election campaign at Velusamypuram on September 27, 2025

Burnham plans summer tour of UK to win over voters in Labour ‘danger zones’
[The Guardian] — 7/10/2026, 4:00:24 PMWorld

Exclusive: Prospective PM wants to give the country a hopeful message, in contrast with Starmer’s early missteps UK politics live – latest updates Andy Burnham will undertake a summer tour as prime minister to Labour “danger zones” across the country where the party has been losing support,...

England defender Charles joins Man City from Chelsea
[BBC News] — 7/10/2026, 4:00:17 PMWorld

Manchester City have signed England international Niamh Charles for £500,000 from Women's Super League rivals Chelsea.

Slate Pears Game 330: Jul. 10, 2026
[Slate] — 7/10/2026, 4:00:01 PMUS

Today's puzzle has seven pears.

The Supreme Court has ruled: One jury shouldn't write the nation's warning labels
The Supreme Court has ruled: One jury shouldn't write the nation's warning labels
[The Hill] — 7/10/2026, 4:00:00 PMPolitics

The Supreme Court’s Roundup ruling keeps a single Missouri courtroom from setting the rules for every weedkiller sold in the country.

Goldman Sachs bans employees from some prediction market contracts
Goldman Sachs bans employees from some prediction market contracts
[The Hill] — 7/10/2026, 3:59:58 PMPolitics

Goldman Sachs is placing restrictions on employee trading on some prediction markets, a source familiar confirmed to The Hill on Friday. Staff at the investment banking giant are permitted to place wagers related to sports and entertainment but are barred from trading on markets tied to specific...