The world’s leading group of genocide scholars has agreed that Israel’s actions in Gaza meet the legal definition of genocide, citing what they say is a strategy aimed at destroying the Palestinian population.
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Judge rules Trump’s deployment of National Guard in Los Angeles is unlawful
A federal judge in California has ruled that President Donald Trump’s deployment of the National Guard to Los Angeles this summer was illegal.
The ruling comes as Trump seeks to use National Guard troops in order to crack down on crime in other US cities and support immigration enforcement.
Trump deployed National Guard troops to Los Angeles in June in response to protests against immigration raids.
US District Judge Charles Breyer ruled on Tuesday that the government had violated the Posse Comitatus Act, which limits the power of the federal government to use military force for domestic matters.
Judge Breyer has put the ruling on hold until 12 September and Trump will likely appeal.
The president has already deployed hundreds of National Guard troops in Washington DC and is weighing dispatching troops to Chicago as soon as this week.
After Trump deployed troops to Los Angeles, Governor Gavin Newsom sued the administration for alleged violations of the Posse Comitatus Act.
Judge Breyer’s order only applies in California, but could signal legal challenges ahead for Trump’s plans to use the Guard to enforce his policies.
“President Trump’s recent executive orders and public statements regarding the National Guard raise serious concerns as to whether he intends to order troops to violate the Posse Comitatus Act elsewhere in California,” Judge Breyer wrote.
He warned that Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ran the risk of “creating a national police force with the President as its chief”.
He blocked the National Guard from executing the following laws including “engaging in arrests, apprehensions, searches, seizures, security patrols, traffic control, crowd control, riot control, evidence collection, interrogation, or acting as informants”.
The White House, Defense Department, and Justice Department did not immediately respond to request for comment.
This is the second lawsuit filed by Newsom against the deployment of National Guard troops in Los Angeles.
The first lawsuit sought to wrest back control of California’s National Guard contingent, after Newsom alleged Trump had unlawfully circumvented him to deploy the troops.
Judge Breyer, who also handled that case, ruled in Newsom’s favour, but the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favour of Trump.
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Underground Classrooms Welcome Ukrainian Students for New School Year
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By Jiawei Wang•
With Russian attacks ongoing and peace talks stalled, some students in Ukraine are attending classes underground. For some, it is their first in-person learning in more than three years of war.
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CEO of Sanofi suggests that artificial intelligence could surpass human intelligence, but emotional intelligence will always be important.
Effective change management is the linchpin of enterprise-wide AI implementation, yet it’s often underestimated. I learned this first-hand in my early days as CEO at Sanofi. I had made it a habit to drop in on meetings to learn as much as I could about the organization. In one such meeting I was told, quite directly, they were discussing how to avoid giving me raw data without first thoroughly reviewing it and deciding on the “narrative.” That moment was a wake-up call. I realized I had underestimated not only the scale of change management required, but also my own learning curve in leading such a transformation. The real challenge was not technical—it was cultural.
We underestimate the scale of the AI learning curve
Building trust in AI requires more than clear communication about its benefits and limitations; it demands a commitment to involving employees in the journey, demonstrating that AI is here to augment—not replace—human judgment.
Over time, as AI tools became more integrated into our daily workflows—think live financial reporting or even inviting AI agents to meetings (remember AI doesn’t have a career at stake) to provide unbiased summaries—employee trust grew, and skepticism diminished. You can think of AI resistance like using the Waze navigation app. People often think they know better than the app and want to take the road they’ve traveled many times because it’s familiar. But if you’re willing to take the risk and follow its advice, you may find your journey is quicker and easier than you could have imagined.
Don’t delegate the AI revolution
Leading an AI revolution requires more than issuing directives from the corner office. It takes personal engagement and a willingness to break with tradition. In 2021, we launched an “AI Fight Club,” selecting 12 respected change agents from across different departments—none of whom were AI specialists—to innovate within their own functions in collaboration with technology experts.
These change agents were given full autonomy and meet regularly to present their progress and collaborate across silos. This approach proved far more effective than traditional rollouts, especially for new the new generation of employees who crave participation and co-creation over top-down innovation. Leaders must invest energy, develop a real understanding of technology, and create space for experimentation. By being actively involved, we inspire trust, accelerate adoption, and ensure that AI becomes a catalyst for meaningful change and not just another corporate initiative. Champion AI across teams and remove roadblocks for innovators. If you delegate the AI revolution, you risk stagnation and resistance.
EQ is the new gold
The future is not about humans versus AI, it’s about human + AI. It is about speeding up the time-consuming tasks, allowing employees to do their jobs quicker, with more efficiency and impact. This is imperative for staying competitive. Companies can’t afford to hire solely based on how well someone fits a job description. Adaptability is a new must-have skill. Where AI is dispassionate and calculated, humans offer something unique: emotional intelligence. Emotional quotient, or the ability to understand and manage emotions, improves decision making by drawing on human experience for more balanced, effective, and inclusive results.
It’s also why I believe philosophy, history, and geography will continue to provide great value in the future. These disciplines foster reflective thinking and critical reasoning—qualities that AI cannot replicate. Team sports and creative pursuits are just as important as coding or data science, as they build resilience, empathy, and the ability to collaborate. Today’s new talents don’t want cascaded information—they want to participate and shape innovation.
Conclusion
Building confidence, encouraging participation, and driving cultural change are just as crucial as mastering the technical aspects of AI. My own experience has shown that leadership in the AI revolution demands more than issuing directives, it requires an entrepreneurial spirit, curiosity, and a willingness to listen and learn from every level of the organization. When employees are brought into the process and given space to co-create, skepticism fades and innovation flourishes. The next gold mine won’t be found in algorithms or automation alone, but in the uniquely human qualities that cannot be coded.
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185 people in Gaza die from starvation in August, with 13 more deaths in the past 24 hours due to Israeli actions | Latest updates on Israel-Palestine conflict
More than 360 people, including 130 children, have died from hunger since the start of Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza.
Published On 2 Sep 2025
A total of 185 people in Gaza died “due to malnutrition” in August, according to Gaza’s Ministry of Health, as an additional 13 people, including three children, have died in 24 hours since then as the catastrophic effects of Israeli-induced famine in the enclave worsen.
The statement issued on Tuesday said more than 83 people, including 15 children, had died since the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), a United Nations-backed global hunger-monitoring system, declared last month that parts of Gaza were undergoing a full-blown famine.
The Health Ministry also said 43,000 children below the age of five were suffering from malnutrition along with more than 55,000 pregnant and breastfeeding women. Two-thirds of pregnant women were suffering from anaemia, the highest rate in years, it added. Mothers and newborns are the most at risk from malnutrition.
The total number of hunger-related deaths in the besieged enclave now stands at 361, including 130 children, since the start of Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza on October 7, 2023.
Israel has killed at least 63,557 people in Gaza and wounded 160,660 during the war.
The IPC declared on August 22 that 514,000 people in the Gaza Strip, close to a quarter of the enclave’s population, are experiencing famine. It expected the number to rise to 641,000 by the end of September.
The IPC made its declaration after more than 22 months of war, during which Israeli forces have destroyed medical facilities, schools, infrastructure and bakeries; blocked the entry of aid into the besieged Strip; and targeted and killed Palestinians seeking food aid.
This is the first time the IPC has recorded famine outside Africa, and the global group predicted that famine conditions would spread to Deir el-Balah in central Gaza and Khan Younis in the south by the end of this month.
After the IPC’s declaration, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called the famine a “man-made disaster, a moral indictment and a failure of humanity itself”.
Guterres said Israel had “unequivocal obligations” under international law as an occupying power to ensure food and medical supplies enter Gaza.
Humanitarian organisations have demanded action. For its part, Israel rejected the findings, saying there was no famine in Gaza despite the IPC’s overwhelming evidence.
At least 54 Palestinians, including several aid seekers, were killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza since dawn on Tuesday, Al Jazeera correspondent Tareq Abu Azzoum reported at midday from Deir el-Balah. Israeli attacks are now focused on Gaza City as the Israeli army bombs it and tries to forcibly displace its residents to the southern part of the enclave.
“Civilians on the ground are bearing the brunt. There are still hundreds of thousands of families in Gaza City,” Azzoum said. “They refuse to leave because they know that there are no safe spaces in central and southern Gaza and they would rather stay close to their communities and what’s left of their houses.”
Once teeming and crowded with residential buildings, Gaza City had been home to one million Palestinians, nearly half of Gaza’s population, but it is now a landscape of rubble.
The world’s top genocide scholars formally declared that Israel’s war on Gaza meets the legal definition of genocide, marking a landmark intervention from leading experts in the field of international law.
The International Association of Genocide Scholars, a 500-member body of academics founded in 1994, passed a resolution on Monday stating that Israel’s policies and actions in Gaza fulfil the definition of genocide set out in the 1948 UN Convention for the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide.
Warner Music partners with 300 Entertainment to sign Japanese sensation Yuki Chiba
Japanese rapper Yuki Chiba has signed with Warner Music Japan and 300 Entertainment to accelerate his global career.
The deal is expected to boost his existing fanbase beyond Asia, where his debut single, Team Tomodachi, became a hit. He gain global recognition with his collaboration with Megan Thee Stallion, MAMUSHI, which has generated more than 284 million streams on Spotify to date.
Chiba plans to relocate to Los Angeles following the deal. The artist will headline his first US concert on September 18 at The Roxy in West Hollywood, followed by an appearance at the Head In The Clouds Festival, hosted by 88rising, in Brooklyn two days later.
His last performance in the US was in September 2024 when he joined Megan Thee Stallion on stage at the MTV Video Music Awards for a performance of MAMUSHI.
Takeshi Okada, President and CEO of Warner Music Japan, said: “We are delighted that Yuki Chiba, an artist with truly one-of-a-kind creative talent and an undeniable presence, has chosen us as a partner for the next chapter of his career.
“We’re excited to collaborate on his recording work, and also offer comprehensive support for his entire musical journey.”
“With a strong and growing fan base both in Japan and overseas, Chiba-san is poised to take to the world stage.”
Takeshi Okada, Warner Music Japan
Added Okada: “With a strong and growing fan base both in Japan and overseas, Chiba-san is poised to take to the world stage. As a global music company, we will bring the full strength of our international network and capabilities to back his bold ambitions and help turn audiences into fans and his dreams into reality.”
Rayna Bass and Selim Bouab, Co-Presidents of 300 Entertainment, said: “Yuki is a dynamic talent already making waves globally. At 300, we’re committed to championing artists who push boundaries and impact culture, and we’re excited to partner with Yuki on this next chapter.”
Warner Music acquired 300 Entertainment in 2021 for around $400 million.
“At 300, we’re committed to championing artists who push boundaries and impact culture, and we’re excited to partner with Yuki on this next chapter.”
Rayna Bass and Selim Bouab, 300 Entertainment
Beyond music, Chiba has secured endorsement deals. Nike‘s Jordan Brand recently added him to its global roster, while video game publisher Riot Games commissioned him to create an anthem for its VALORANT VCT Pacific Stage 2 event.
The artist plans to launch Chiba Fes, a cultural event in Tokyo featuring collaborations with artists and creators.
Warner Music’s investment comes amid increasing appetite for Japanese talent.
In February, Warner Music Japan struck a global label deal with Japanese boy dance and vocal group PSYCHIC FEVER. I
Warner Music has also struck partnerships in Japan including the one it signed with NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan (NBCUJ) in December 2024 for anime-related music.
In March, Capitol Records signed Japanese pop metal band BABYMETAL, becoming “the first Japanese artist to sign a frontline deal with the label.”Music Business Worldwide
Duncan McClaren (2026) Verbally Commits to St. Bonaventure after Winter Juniors Qualifier
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Duncan McClaren from Boulder City, Nevada, has announced his intention to swim and study at St. Bonaventure University beginning in 2026-27.
“I’m excited to announce my verbal commitment to continue my athletic and academic career at St Bonaventure University. I want to thank my family, coaches, friends, and everyone that helped me along my path. Go Bonnies!!”
McClaren is a rising senior at Boulder City High School, who he represented at the 2025 Nevada NIAA 3A State Championships last May. He won the 200 free (1:44.68) and was runner-up in the 500 free (4:40.35). That’s a huge improvement from his sophomore season, when he won the 200 free (1:48.55), and was runner-up in the 500 (4:49.86).
McClaren does his club swimming with BCH Heatwave. He specializes in the longer end of the freestyle range and has achieved Winter Juniors standards in the 800/1500 free and Futures standards in the 400 free. He had a big year in 2024-25, earning PBs in the 50/100/200/500/1000/1650 free, 50/200 back, 200 breast, 100/200 fly, and 200/400 IM.
At the Nevada Short Course State Championships in November, he was runner-up in the 1650 free with a PB of 16:01.78. He also placed 10th in the 100 free (PB of 48.91), 8th in the 200 free (PB of 1:45.13), 3rd in the 500 free (4:44.08), 2nd in the 1000 free (9:40.43), 17th in the 200 free (2:00.16), and 12th in the 200 fly (PB of 2:05.93).
He lowered his 500 free time (4:37.17) at Winter Juniors West and then clocked PBs in the 1000 (9:32.11) and 400 IM (4:14.07) at Oceanside Sectionals.
This summer, he lowered his LCM bests in the 50/100/200/400/800/1500 free, 50/100/200 back, 50 breast, and 50 fly. He had a particularly strong showing at LA Invite, finishing 5th in the 800 free (PB of 8:28.08), 8th in the 1500 free (PB of 16:13.35), and 17th in the 400 free (PB of 4:05.77). He also went lifetime bests in the 100 free (54.40) and 200 free (1:57.83). He closed out the long course season at Sacramento Futures, placing 4th in the 1500 with a new PB of 16:05.39.
Best SCY times:
- 1650 free – 16:01.78
- 1000 free – 9:32.11
- 500 free – 4:37.17
- 200 free – 1:43.76
- 100 free – 48.10
McClaren will join the Bonnies in 2026 with Asher Cooper, Ben Witmer, and Dillon Spooner. St. Bonaventure competes in the Atlantic-10 Conference of NCAA’s Division I. The men finished 2nd to George Washington University last year. The A-10 only scores an ‘A’ final and a ‘B’ final at the championship meet. It took 15:58.07/ 4:32.97/1:40.69 to earn a second swim in the 1650/500/200 free at the 2025 A-10 Championships.
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This Robotic Crab Unearths the Mysteries of the Subsoil
If you were told that the largest living thing in the world and the largest artificial structure ever created belonged to the subterranean realm, you would probably find it hard to believe. Well, the first case is the mycelium of a fungus in Oregon (USA), which covers eight hundred and ninety hectares; and the second is a city of termite mounds with an area of one hundred and forty thousand square miles in Brazil. It is one more example of the great secrets that the subsoil and its fauna harbor. A better understanding of what goes on down there is crucial for the development of agriculture or construction. Now a new technological breakthrough promises to make this research easier. It is a burrowing robot inspired by a Pacific crab.
EMBUR: the robotic crab that will research the subsoil
The mole or sand crab – scientifically known as Emerita analoga – is a crustacean that has opted for a survival strategy against predatory birds. Its habitat is the sand near the shore where, when the waves retreat, it buries itself quickly by burrowing with its legs. From there it uses its antennae to breathe and feed on phytoplankton.
The mole or sand crab – scientifically known as Emerita analoga – is a crustacean that has opted for a survival strategy against predatory birds. Its habitat is the sand near the shore where, when the waves retreat, it buries itself quickly by burrowing with its legs. From there, it uses its antennae to breathe and feed on phytoplankton.
Well, in a new example of biomimicry, it is this feature that has inspired a group of scientists at the University of Berkley to develop the EMBER (an acronym for EMerita BUrrowing Robot.)
The main feature of the new robotic device is that it can burrow into the ground and enter it vertically, just as the mole crab does. This type of device faces two fundamental challenges. On the one hand, there is the fact that the deeper the depth, the more resistance the ground offers. On the other hand, during this process, grains of sand and dust particles end up accumulating in their artificial joints. Scientists at the University of Berkley have come up with two solutions.
First, patterned after the mole crab, they designed a robot with legs that offer an anisotropic force response. They apply much more force in one direction than in another. Just think of a swimmer that applies its force by extending its limbs. Thus, the researchers copied the insertion, sweeping, and retraction of the crab’s legs and then used Resistive Force Theory (RFT) to model the applied force.
Secondly, they have resorted to a cuticle inspired by the mole crab, this time in its arthrodial membrane. This is a soft material that covers the exposed parts of the joints and prevents the entry of foreign bodies.
Now, the development team is working on replicating the mole crab’s other functions so that the EMBUR can swim, burrow and move through the sand on the beach.
According to EMBUR’s developers, robotics has made great advances in the aerial, aquatic and terrestrial environments with machines such as drones and underwater robots. Subway exploration, on the other hand, remained a pending subject, except for autonomous machines used in mining.
This new robot or its more advanced versions will be part of a generation of systems designed to analyze the subsoil in areas such as agriculture, marine conservation, or even construction.
A robot dog patrolling the bowels of the earth
If you follow our website, you will have seen more than one article on construction technologies: from exoskeletons to carry heavy weights to wearables to prevent work-related accidents. Drones are also another tools starting to be used in these environments. However, one of the most striking applications we have seen recently is the use of SPOT, the Boston Dynamics robot dog.
ACCIONA’s infrastructure division uses it in some of its projects for different purposes, some related to the subsoil. Thanks to the sensors it incorporates, SPOT captures thermal images of the environment, scans tunnels, and provides geological reports complementing the work of the giant tunnel-boring machines that, in a way, are the big brothers of the EMBUR. You can see SPOT in action in this video:
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