US officials warn AI-generated disinformation threatens November midterm elections
US officials are warning that AI-generated disinformation poses a serious threat to the upcoming November midterm elections, which are seen as the first major test of artificial intelligence's impact on American democracy. The scale at which AI can produce and spread manipulative content is described as unprecedented compared to previous election cycles.
Europe's problem is not a lack of innovation but an inability to scale companies, argue EU Commissioner Ekaterina Zachariewa and Novo Holdings CEO Kasim Kutay. A new €5 billion EU fund, described as the largest such instrument in history, aims to keep promising European startups from relocating to the US in search of capital. The goal is to create the conditions for homegrown tech giants to emerge and grow on the continent.
June brought rental price increases across almost all of Poland, according to Otodom Analytics data. The seasonal shift of properties to short-term holiday lets in the Tricity area immediately pushed up asking prices. Despite this, rental listings in Gdańsk remain lower than both one and two years ago.
People with serious vision impairments in Poland can apply for a care allowance of 215 zł per month. A medical certificate confirming an eye condition is only one of several requirements that must be met to receive the benefit. Many eligible people are unaware this support exists, including those with a certified severe degree of disability.
England, managed by Thomas Tuchel, have reached the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals and will face Norway at Miami Stadium. Fans can relive all the goals that carried the Three Lions to this stage of the tournament.
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China's Tianwen-2 probe has closed to within 20 kilometres of a small asteroid after travelling one billion kilometres through space and begun detailed scientific study. Scientists hope to determine whether the object is a regular asteroid or a fragment of the Moon orbiting close to Earth. The mission's findings could shed light on the history of the Solar System.
Slugs can be lured away from vegetable beds by placing slices of citrus fruit — such as grapefruit or orange — around the garden. The method is cheap, simple and requires no chemical pesticides. Slugs attracted by the scent gather around the fruit, leaving crops undisturbed.
FX's Justified, starring Timothy Olyphant as U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens, ran for six seasons and helped popularise the neo-Western genre on television. Eight years after it ended, the show was revived in 2023 as Justified: City Primeval, which has since established its own shared universe.
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The neo-Western genre has become hugely successful on TV in recent years, thanks in no small part to Taylor Sheridan 's hit franchise. Great as Yellowstone is, though, real ones will definitely know that the genre has been around much longer on both big and small screens, and that one particular show played a key role in popularizing the neo-Western more than a decade ago. Starring Timothy Olyphant as U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens, FX's Justified was so good that it also helped strengthen his career, launch others, and was even brought back in 2023 for a revival, Justified: City Primeval , which, in turn, established a shared universe of its own.
VeloPlanner and Newsweek recommend 10 cycling routes for summer in Poland, ranging from the Baltic coast and mountains to castle trails and nature reserves. Among the highlights is the Mazurian Cycling Loop, described by one traveller as "stirring extreme emotions." The routes suit both short half-day rides and multi-day touring expeditions with panniers.
Poland has established a new military formation called the Border Defence Component, tasked with protecting the country's borders, combating illegal migration and countering drone threats. The unit will be staffed by contract soldiers and will both operate and manufacture its own unmanned aerial vehicles.
Donald Trump has paid writer E. Jean Carroll approximately $5.625 million in damages following his loss in a sexual abuse and defamation lawsuit. The payment had been repeatedly delayed by the US president's appeals. Carroll sued Trump after he publicly denied her accusations of sexual assault.
Horse, a joint venture brand created by Geely and Renault, has unveiled a new powertrain that consumes minimal petrol despite having a combustion engine. The technology targets drivers anxious about long-distance travel in fully electric vehicles. The system could shake up the hybrid vehicle market significantly.
Queen Letizia of Spain attended the official send-off of the AECID humanitarian mission to Venezuela dressed in white linen trousers. The outfit combined formal elegance with summer practicality, offering a template for warm-weather office dressing.
In the book "Sex care. Droga do kobiecej przyjemności," a 42-year-old woman named Karolina comes to a therapist wanting to feel more pleasure during sex, only to realise she cannot define what pleasure actually means to her. The published excerpt illustrates how many women are disconnected from their own intimate needs. The book explores the path to female sexual self-awareness.
Noir-style cartoon detective FPS Mouse: P.I. For Hire, developed by Fumi and PlaySide, has surpassed one million players since launching in April 2026 on Switch 2 and multiple other platforms. The developers thanked players and shared custom artwork to mark the milestone. The game received a 40fps mode update last week.
The US Treasury Department froze $131 million in cryptocurrency assets linked to Iran. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated the action aims to disrupt and degrade Iran's illicit financial activities, including its abuse of digital assets. The move comes amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Dolly Parton has revealed that "Jolene" and "I Will Always Love You," two of her most iconic songs, were written on the same day — or at least within a few remarkably productive days. Both tracks became country classics, with "I Will Always Love You" later achieving global fame through Whitney Houston's cover version. Parton described it as one particularly "good writing day."
July mortgage offers show a clear increase in estimated borrowing capacity for Polish households. A model family with a net income of 15,000 zł can now borrow an average of 10,000 zł more than in June. The improvement follows banks cutting their mortgage rates in response to interest rate reductions.
Argentina have scored 17 goals at the 2026 World Cup to reach the semi-finals, where they will face England. Fans can watch all of the Albicelestes' goals from their run to the last four.
Astronomers have spotted four previously undetected white dwarfs within 65 light-years of the Solar System. The stars orbit red dwarfs in binary systems. White dwarfs are the remnants of low-mass stars that have reached the end of their lives.
Phoebe Bridgers made a surprise appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, performing her new song "Lost Boys" from her upcoming album "Lost Weekend." The record, her third studio album, is set for release next month.
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