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Hunter Biden for president? Stranger things have happened

Once Republicans’ favourite punchline, Joe Biden’s son is now building an online following by trolling JD Vance, taunting Trump and embracing the absurdity of US politics, writes Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian - UK · Jul 21

No SSI payment in August 2026? Here's why millions of Americans won't receive a Social Security check next month—an important reason every recipient should know

Millions of SSI recipients are searching for answers about the August 2026 SSI payment schedule after learning there will be no regular SSI check during August. The reason is a calendar change, not a benefit cut. The Social Security Administration (SSA) will send the August SSI payment early on July…

The Economic Times · Jul 21

US claims of Cuba’s ‘unique threat’ jar with reality of hunger and blackouts

State department’s 100-page report is latest push in Trump administration campaign to bring down government

The Guardian - UK · Jul 21

Fabricated AI animal videos are distorting how we see wildlife, researchers warn

AI-generated animal footage is racking up millions of views online, but researchers warn it is also distorting public understanding of wildlife behaviour and could be undermining support for conservation.

Euronews · Jul 21

From Bernie to Mamdani, how the Occupy movement transformed American politics

Yotam Marom, who helped lead Occupy Wall Street, discusses why power must be built through movements, not simply through elected officials

The Guardian - US · Jul 21

Ukraine commander-in-chief’s job on the line

KYIV - Ukraine’s Soviet-trained top commander Oleksandr Syrsky — who could be sacked this week — led some of Kyiv’s most decisive military campaigns, but clashed with reformers as drones and technology changed the face of war.

Bangkok Post · Jul 21

The Treasury is walking a tightrope on U.S. debt by relying so much on short-term rates that are at the mercy of a suddenly very hawkish Fed

"Therefore, the biggest risk to the debt burden would be a sharp rise in short-dated yields if the Fed were to hike rates by more than expected in the coming year."

Fortune · Jul 20

Quote of the Day by Javier Bardem: ‘We live in a world of denial, and we don't…’ – Oscar-winning actor on why truth has become harder to recognize

Actor Javier Bardem's decade-old quote about denial and truth remains relevant today. He noted that people avoid uncomfortable realities and struggle to discern facts. The digital age amplifies misinformation, making critical thinking essential for everyone. Bardem's words encourage questioning information and confronting reality directly. This message calls for intellectual humility…

The Economic Times · Jul 21

For Ukraine's drones, names are part of the battle

Some intercept drones attack Ukrainian cities, while others strike oil refineries hundreds of kilometres away in Russia. "Liutyi", a deep-strike drone used in recent attacks on Russian oil refineries and displayed at Farnborough, means both "February" -- the month Russia launched its full-scale invasion in 2022 -- and "furious" in…

The Economic Times · Jul 21

"Erika can't stand her": Charlie Kirk widow Erika Kirk's reported fury at Candace Owens revealed as assassination case takes new turn

Charlie Kirk's widow, Erika Kirk, reportedly expressed deep anger toward Candace Owens over her public claims surrounding Kirk's 2025 assassination. Family sources say Erika wants justice, not revenge, as the murder case against Tyler Robinson moves toward a possible trial. Owens defended her stance, saying unanswered questions about Kirk's death…

The Times of India · Jul 21