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IRS has increased mileage rates in response to rising gas prices.gettyThe IRS is increasing its standard mileage rates midyear, citing recent increases in fuel prices.Beginning July 1, 2026, the optional standard mileage rates for the use of a car, van, pickup, or panel truck will be:76 cents per mile driven for business use, up from 72.5 cents.23.5 cents per mile driven for medical purposes, up from 20.5 cents.23.5 cents per mile driven for moving purposes by eligible active-duty members of the Armed Forces and certain members of the intelligence community, up from 20.5 cents.14 cents per mile driven for charitable…

One reason SpaceX isn’t attempting an orbital flight this week is Starship’s failure to complete one of its test objectives on the last launch, when the spacecraft was supposed to ignite one of its six Raptor engines for a brief burn in space. The spacecraft skipped the burn after a Raptor engine shut down prematurely during the launch sequence. The rest of the ship’s flight went according to plan, culminating in a pinpoint splashdown in the Indian Ocean. It was the first flight of SpaceX’s Starship V3 debuting new, more powerful Raptor engines. But officials need confidence in the Raptor…

      SEUN AWOGBENLE pays tribute to Damilola Sonayon James at 42  In case you missed it, the Lagos State All Progressives Congress (APC) recently announced sustainability professional, community organiser and advocate Princess Damilola Sonayon James as the running mate to its governorship candidate, Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat. When elected in February 2027, Sonayon James, at 42, would have shattered the glass ceiling as the youngest woman and first individual of Badagry extraction to rise to the highest level of governance in Lagos State. But beyond its symbolism, her ascension also bears with it a generational promise for young…

Scientists at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign have uncovered evidence that could reshape how researchers think about both the brain and artificial intelligence. Their findings suggest that decision making begins much earlier in the brain than traditional theories propose, offering fresh ideas for designing future AI systems that are more capable and far more energy efficient. Led by electrical and computer engineering professor Yurii Vlasov at The Grainger College of Engineering, the research was published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Science (PNAS). The study points to an unexpected role for early sensory brain regions in decision making,…

England captain Harry Kane says the squad are “completely together” before their World Cup semi-final against Argentina after Jude Bellingham questioned Thomas Tuchel’s assessment of their performance against Norway.They secured a place in the final four with a draining 2-1 win against Norway in the Miami heat on Saturday, and now face a match in Atlanta on Wednesday (20:00 BST) against the defending world champions, who saw off Switzerland 3-1.Speaking on the pitch straight after the Norway match, Tuchel said England “got lucky”, and that he was “not happy” with his side’s performance in “every sense”.When asked about his manager’s…

The acclaimed Netflix limited series The Beast in Me received nominations for nine Primetime Emmys on July 8, including best limited or anthology series, as well as best actress (Claire Danes) and actor (Matthew Rhys) in a limited or anthology series or movie. Another of its noms came in the category of best original main title theme music, recognizing Sean Callery, a distinguished four-time Emmy-winning composer and one of the two representatives of the music peer group on the TV Academy’s board of governors — and that one has raised some questions. Indeed, it was brought to the attention of The…

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Education has always been one of the strongest foundations of Sri Lanka’s social and economic development. In today’s rapidly changing world, however, education must prepare students not only for …

NewsFeedAn Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer has fatally shot a motorist in Maine, the second ICE-related fatality by force this week. Protesters took to the streets of Maine, demanding accountability.Published On 14 Jul 202614 Jul 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo

One witness told the Biddeford Gazette, external that at around 07:20 local time, he saw lights flashing from an unmarked white SUV, and “at least two officers wearing green ICE vests”.Lucas Scott, a Biddeford resident, said the agents were shouting as they surrounded a white sedan. He then heard at least four gunshots.Another witness told the Associated Press (AP), external news agency that the man who was killed lived nearby with his wife and daughter.”I watched a wife fall to her knees looking at her husband’s dead body on the ground,” Mary Hayes said. “I watched a little girl crying…