World
France placed half its territory under red heat alert Monday as a record-breaking heatwave pushed temperatures above 40°C across western Europe. Authorities banned alcohol at street music festivals, canceled outdoor sports events, and urged vulnerable populations to take shelter. Italy and Spain also issued red alerts as the heatwave is expected to intensify further, with forecasters warning of historic temperature highs. The crisis has prompted emergency government meetings in Paris and Rome.
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Politics
The U.S. Senate voted to halt military operations in Iran on Tuesday, delivering a bipartisan rebuke to the Trump administration even as Vice President JD Vance conducted direct peace talks with Iranian officials in Switzerland. The vote reflects growing congressional war fatigue and concerns over the cost of prolonged engagement. The White House signaled it would not comply, setting up a constitutional clash.
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Business
U.S. stock markets closed sharply lower Monday as a broad selloff in semiconductor stocks triggered declines across major indices. The Nasdaq fell 2.4% with Nvidia dropping 5% and AMD losing 4.3% after analysts questioned whether AI infrastructure spending can sustain its current pace. Investors rotated out of tech and into defensive sectors amid growing uncertainty about the AI boom's trajectory.
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Technology
Anthropic launched Claude Tag, an AI assistant that integrates with Slack and other workplace tools to learn company-specific context and terminology. The tool indexes internal conversations and documents to provide more relevant responses, but privacy advocates warn it could enable unprecedented workplace surveillance. The launch comes amid ongoing tension between Anthropic and the Trump administration over AI regulation.
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Science
New research published in Nature Neuroscience suggests the cerebellum, a brain structure long known primarily for coordinating movement, may help compensate for cognitive decline in aging. Researchers found that older adults with higher cerebellar activity performed better on memory and executive function tests. The finding opens new avenues for understanding brain resilience and could lead to targeted therapies for age-related cognitive conditions.
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Sports
Iran twice came from behind to draw 2-2 with New Zealand in a World Cup Group G match at Los Angeles Stadium, as political tensions over the U.S.-Iran war and protests against Tehran's government created a charged atmosphere. Whistles drowned out Iran's national anthem during the pre-match ceremony. The result leaves both teams level on one point, with group matches still open.
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Health
A new study presented at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference found that older adults who walk fast and maintain strong mobility in their 80s show a 40% lower risk of cognitive decline over seven years. Researchers tracked 2,400 participants and found that gait speed was a stronger predictor of brain health than many traditional risk factors. The findings suggest mobility-focused interventions could play a role in dementia prevention.
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Environment
France issued red heat alerts for 53 departments on Monday as temperatures approached historic highs, with Paris bracing for 42°C. The heatwave sweeping across western Europe has prompted crisis government meetings in France, Italy, and Spain. Authorities banned alcohol at public events, canceled outdoor sports, and opened cooling centers as the health threat escalated. Germany also issued warnings as the heat dome shows no signs of breaking.
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