At least 18 killed in airstrike on market in northern Mali, separatist group says

M&C Saatchi has introduced an AI-powered diagnostic tool, the Cultural Power Index, to assess brands' cultural impact in real time by analyzing data signals. This tool helps brands understand their cultural relevance, track shifts in perception, and enhance their "cultural power". Along with a global rebrand under the "Cultural Power" banner, the agency has revamped its visual identity, website, and integrated operating model to emphasize creativity as a driver of brand growth. Full Article

Netflix's Adolescence follows the story of 13-year-old Jamie, played by Owen Cooper, who is arrested for the murder of his classmate Katie. The show delves into the use of emojis to reveal the dark beliefs and online presence of the characters, shedding light on the manosphere and the red pill ideology. Stephen Graham plays Jamie's father in this gripping drama that explores themes of violence, online extremism, and the impact of toxic ideologies on impressionable...

The Chicago Teachers Union increased pressure on the school district in contract talks, with a looming budget vote and concerns of a potential strike. Yolanda Talley becomes the first Black woman to serve as first deputy superintendent in the Chicago Police Department, emphasizing the need for common ground on police misconduct reviews. Danish people boycott US goods amid tensions, the Chicago Cubs face a loss in their opening day game, and Lollapalooza 2025 lineup includes...

Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi criticizes Premier Danielle Smith for meeting with right-wing U.S. commentator Ben Shapiro, calling him racist and transphobic. Despite opposition, Smith proceeds, aiming to influence Americans on Trump's tariffs with Shapiro's large following. Nenshi's NDP condemns Smith's association, citing Shapiro's controversial remarks, but Smith persists in her efforts to engage with the American right. Full Article

Labour announced cuts to disability benefits, affecting millions of disabled individuals, with a focus on raising the threshold for personal independence payments (PIP) to save £5bn by 2030. The changes, criticized as immoral by charities and Labour MPs, aim to address concerns that the bill for disability benefits will reach £70bn by 2030, impacting 4m claimants. While some welcome measures were noted, including not freezing PIP payments and ending regular assessments for severe disabilities, the...

Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized to US President Donald Trump the importance of halting foreign military aid to Ukraine as a crucial step towards resolving the conflict, discussing ceasefire, prisoner exchanges, and security cooperation in a phone call. Putin called for an end to Western military support for Kyiv to prevent escalation and criticized the Ukrainian regime for not negotiating in good faith. Trump proposed a 30-day truce, which Putin accepted and ordered Russian military...