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Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate face 59 total charges as they fight a UK extradition request while in Florida custody.
Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate remain in custody in Florida as they challenge a request from the United Kingdom to be extradited for various sex-crime charges. Newly unsealed court documents reveal that…
Pete Hegseth defends the administration’s $87.6 billion supplemental funding request to sustain the ongoing war against Iran.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee on Tuesday to advocate for $87.6 billion in supplemental funding to continue the war against Iran. During the hearin…
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announces the administration is deferring over $1 billion in Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota due to suspected fraud.
The administration announced on Tuesday that it is deferring more than $1 billion in Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota due to "suspected fraud and noncompliance." Health Secretary Robert F…
Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton was killed in Iraq during a controlled detonation of an Iranian drone.
Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton, a 30-year-old father from North Carolina, was killed during a controlled detonation of an Iranian drone in Iraq. The U.S. Army confirmed the soldier, who served for near…
Senate Intelligence Committee advances Jay Clayton as the administration's nominee for Director of National Intelligence.
The Senate Intelligence Committee advanced the nomination of Jay Clayton to become the Director of National Intelligence following a 9-8 party-line vote. The administration announced the nomination of…
Tom Cole introduces the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027 to prevent a government shutdown and maintain progress on full-year funding.
Chairman Tom Cole introduced the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027 to ensure stable government operations and prevent a potential shutdown as the September 30th deadline approaches. The House Commit…
President Trump imposes 50% tariff on Canadian imports to address long-standing trade imbalances and discrimination against American goods.
The administration announced a 50% tariff on a wide range of Canadian imports, effective in 30 days, to address what it describes as "unequal treatment" of American cars, dairy, and alcohol. While the…
Mikie Sherrill identifies 6,600 noncitizens who were accidentally registered to vote in New Jersey due to a software error.
Governor Mikie Sherrill announced that a serious software error in New Jersey’s Motor Vehicle System caused approximately 6,600 noncitizens to be registered to vote between June 2023 and June 2024. Wh…
Troy Jackson is the presumptive Democratic nominee for Maine's US Senate seat following the withdrawal of Graham Platner.
Troy Jackson is poised to become the Democratic nominee for Maine’s US Senate race after Graham Platner abruptly ended his campaign due to sexual assault allegations. The administration's move to sele…
Brittany Bell reports that the Tri-State Area faces two rounds of severe storms and potential flash flooding on Tuesday.
Brittany Bell reports that the Tri-State Area is under an AccuWeather Alert on Tuesday as two rounds of storms threaten the region. The first round of scattered storms is expected to develop after 7 a…
David Burke faces first-degree murder charges as preliminary hearing begins in the case of Celeste Rivas Hernandez
David Burke, the 21-year-old singer known as D4vd, appeared in a Los Angeles courtroom Tuesday for a preliminary hearing regarding the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Prosecutors are se…
President Trump rules out the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani
The administration announced that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will not be arrested while visiting the United States, directly countering a pledge by New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Mamdan…
Thune announces Rotunda tribute for Lindsey Graham - Politico
Thune announces Rotunda tribute for Lindsey Graham - Politico
Arizona Republicans vote for a candidate to take on Gov. Katie Hobbs, and more races to watch today - CBS News
Arizona Republicans vote for a candidate to take on Gov. Katie Hobbs, and more races to watch today
Trump hosts Lebanon's president as Israel begins first pullback - Axios
Trump hosts Lebanon's president as Israel begins first pullback - Axios
Capitol agenda: Johnson leans in on GOP holdouts - Politico
Capitol agenda: Johnson leans in on GOP holdouts
Tropical Storm Bertha is expected to bring heavy rain and coastal flooding to the northern Gulf Coast through midweek.
Tropical Storm Bertha is moving northwest through the Gulf of Mexico, threatening to bring heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and life-threatening storm surges to the northern Gulf Coast. The National Hurri…
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. states the national cyclosporiasis outbreak is under control despite criticisms regarding federal surveillance cuts.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that the government has the cyclosporiasis outbreak under control after identifying the source of the parasitic infection. During a news briefing, Robe…
President Trump supports the Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving time permanent as the House passes the bill.
The administration announced support for the Sunshine Protection Act, a bill recently passed by the House of Representatives that would establish permanent daylight saving time across the United State…
Darline Graham officially enters the race to succeed her late brother in the South Carolina Senate.
Darline Graham announced Monday that she intends to run for the full Senate term of her late brother, Lindsey Graham. Although she was appointed by Governor Henry McMaster to fill the remaining months…
Speaker Mike Johnson secured a major Republican victory by successfully navigating a key House vote to bypass Democratic opposition to the SAVE America Act.
Speaker Mike Johnson successfully navigated a key House vote on Tuesday to move forward with a plan that bypasses Democratic opposition to the Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Ac…
The United Arab Emirates foreign ministry condemned Iran's recent missile and drone attacks against Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan.
The United Arab Emirates foreign ministry issued a statement on Tuesday condemning Iran's renewed hostile attacks against the Kingdom of Bahrain, the State of Kuwait, and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jord…
Peter Navarro lost a federal appeals court bid to overturn his contempt of Congress conviction for defying a subpoena during the Jan. 6 riot.
A federal appeals court on Tuesday upheld the convictions of White House trade adviser Peter Navarro for defying a subpoena from the House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. …
The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled a limited-edition bobblehead of Jimothy, the viral Seattle raccoon.
The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum has released an officially licensed, limited-edition bobblehead of Jimothy, the Seattle raccoon that became a global internet sensation this summer. The…
Five people died in an Ohio river after several adults entered the water to rescue a struggling swimmer.
Five people died in the Scioto River in Powell, Ohio, after a group of adults entered the water to rescue a struggling swimmer. The tragedy occurred Sunday evening while the group was fishing. Delawa…
Nolan Wells is remembered during a funeral as his family and civil rights leaders call for justice following his mysterious death.
Nolan Wells was honored during a funeral at Center Pointe Church in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, as his family and national civil rights leaders sought answers regarding his mysterious death. The 18-ye…
President Trump faces a widening conflict with Iran as the administration struggles to secure a definitive victory in the Persian Gulf.
The administration announced a continued expansion of military strikes against Iran as the conflict shifts toward an all-out war. Following the expiration of a previous memorandum of understanding, th…
Jamieson Greer signals that the administration will soon implement new tariffs targeting 60 trading partners over forced-labor issues.
Jamieson Greer signaled on Tuesday that the administration expects to implement new tariffs soon to address global forced-labor concerns. These duties, which range from 10 to 12.5 percent, are expecte…
Joseph Charles Henrichsen and Phoenix Henrichsen charged with kidnapping two federal biologists during a 15-hour standoff in Northern California.
Joseph Charles Henrichsen and his son, Phoenix Henrichsen, have been charged with kidnapping two federal employees after a 15-hour standoff in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. The pair allegedly ab…
Ashley Dreahn faces financial hardship as 9.5 million federal student loan borrowers enter default following the end of pandemic-era payment pauses.
Ashley Dreahn, a 40-year-old supervisor at a Texas prison, is among the millions of Americans struggling with a surge in student loan defaults. After a pandemic-era payment freeze ended, the number of…
Joseph Aoun meets with President Trump to discuss Lebanese army deployment and Hezbollah disarmament in new US-brokered pilot zones.
Joseph Aoun met with President Trump in Washington to discuss the deployment of the Lebanese army into "pilot zones" in southern Lebanon. The administration announced that these zones, including the v…
Marco Rubio oversees the release of a State Department report exposing Cuba's decades-long espionage and ideological influence on the United States.
The administration announced the release of a 100-page State Department report characterizing Cuba as the "capital of 21st century communism." Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated the report aims to …
CBP says it’s not responsible for runaway border buoys - NewsNation
CBP says it’s not responsible for runaway border buoys - NewsNation
Mohsen Mahdawi remains in potential custody after federal appeals court overturns lower court ruling on his immigration detention
A three-judge panel of the 2nd US Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a lower court ruling that had ordered the release of Mohsen Mahdawi from immigration detention. The court determined that the orig…
Alderman Timmy Knudsen pushes for stricter late-night bar regulations following the fatal shooting of Malik McCorkle in Lincoln Park.
Alderman Timmy Knudsen is advocating for stricter regulations on late-night bars along Lincoln Avenue following the death of Malik McCorkle. The 30-year-old man was shot multiple times during a physic…
Sausalito City Manager Elaine Forbes was arrested for burglary after allegedly breaking into several yachts during a mental health crisis.
Sausalito City Manager Elaine Forbes was arrested early Saturday morning after authorities discovered her breaking into multiple vessels at the Sausalito Yacht Harbor. The 53-year-old official, who ha…
California Highway Patrol officers captured a road rage suspect in a black Range Rover following a high-speed pursuit across Los Angeles County.
California Highway Patrol officers took a road rage suspect into custody Tuesday morning after a 45-minute high-speed pursuit through Los Angeles County. The chase began around 7:15 a.m. in the San Fe…
Severe storms and potential flash flooding are expected to impact the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions on Tuesday.
The Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions are bracing for a new round of severe storms and possible flash flooding on Tuesday. The greatest threat, a level 3 out of 5 risk, will span from northeastern Ke…
Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed lead a high-stakes Democratic primary in Michigan that highlights a growing divide between the party's establishment and progressive wings.
The Michigan Senate primary has become a primary battleground for the Democratic Party, pitting the establishment-backed Haley Stevens against the progressive-backed Abdul El-Sayed. The race serves as…
President Donald Trump will send the Qatari-gifted Air Force One jet for security upgrades over the next month.
President Donald Trump stated on Sunday that the new Air Force One plane, a Boeing 747-8 gifted by the royal family of Qatar, will undergo a series of upgrades to be "maxed out" with security features…
The administration's 2025 tax law has bolstered American manufacturing and saved millions of jobs across all 50 states in its first year.
The administration announced that the 2025 tax law, also known as the Working Families Tax Cuts or the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, has delivered significant economic growth across the United States in…
Kathy Hochul signs an executive order imposing a one-year moratorium on new large-scale data centers in New York State.
Kathy Hochul signed an executive order on Tuesday to pause the construction of new large-scale data centers requiring 50 megawatts or more of power for up to one year. New York is the first state in t…
Andrew Arrabaca is in custody after deploying an incendiary device and fireworks outside a Manhattan federal building.
Andrew Arrabaca, a 43-year-old military veteran, was apprehended Monday morning after setting off fireworks and starting a fire outside 26 Federal Plaza in Lower Manhattan. The Department of Homeland …
Evan Roth Smith notes Democrats are struggling to convert voters who disapprove of President Trump’s performance into consistent support for their candidates.
Evan Roth Smith, a Democratic pollster, highlights a significant challenge for the Democratic Party as they prepare for the 2026 midterm elections. While President Trump’s job approval rating has plum…
Kenneth Jouppi appeals to Supreme Court to block seizure of $95,000 airplane over six-pack of beer
The Supreme Court agreed Monday to review a case involving Kenneth Jouppi, an Alaska bush pilot who argues that the state's seizure of his $95,000 airplane constitutes an excessive fine. The dispute b…
President Donald Trump stated that the United States and China engage in mutual election interference as the administration prepares for a state visit.
President Donald Trump noted that election interference is a "two-way street," suggesting that the United States performs actions against China similar to those China performs against the U.S. This fo…
President Trump approved a major-disaster declaration as Texas residents begin recovery from catastrophic flooding in the Hill Country.
President Trump approved a major-disaster declaration on Saturday to provide federal assistance for 28 counties in Texas following a period of catastrophic flooding. The administration announced that …
Mike Johnson argues that members of Congress should be prohibited from dating any House staffers, even those who do not work in their own offices.
Mike Johnson believes that members of Congress should not be romantically involved with any House staffers, regardless of whether the staffer works directly for them. During a news conference on Tuesd…
Daniel Ortega announces Nicaragua will hold no further elections to solidify his long-term grip on power.
Daniel Ortega has declared that Nicaragua will no longer hold elections, a move intended to prevent opposition parties from seizing power. Speaking during the 47th anniversary of the Sandinista Revolu…
Tom Homan blames "hateful rhetoric" for ICE casualties and criticizes critics for comparing the agency to the Nazi regime.
Tom Homan, the "border czar" for the administration, defended Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) against "hateful rhetoric" from critics who have compared the agency to the Nazi regime. Speakin…
Curry Bordelon will lead the American Association for Men in Nursing to help expand the role of male nurses in the healthcare field.
Curry Bordelon is set to assume leadership of the American Association for Men in Nursing, a national advocacy group dedicated to increasing male representation in the profession. While nursing has tr…
Brandy Campbell reports on the recovery efforts and floodgate operations following historic rains in the Texas Hill Country.
Brandy Campbell reports that residents in the Texas Hill Country are beginning recovery efforts after historic downpours caused life-threatening flooding. The region saw up to two feet of rain within …
Byron Donalds proposes legislation to require artificial intelligence data centers to cover their own utility costs to protect residential ratepayers.
Byron Donalds, a Republican congressman running for Florida governor, announced new legislation designed to prevent artificial intelligence data centers from increasing utility costs for the general p…
Federal Judge Eric C. Tostrud Dismisses Department of Justice Lawsuit Seeking to Invalidate State and Local Sanctuary Policies
Federal Judge Eric C. Tostrud dismissed a Department of Justice lawsuit on Monday that sought to invalidate various state and local "sanctuary" policies. The lawsuit targeted policies that limit infor…
Found weak and disheveled, rescued eagle — probably Big Bear's Jackie — receiving care in Ojai - Los Angeles Times
Found weak and disheveled, rescued eagle — probably Big Bear's Jackie — receiving care in Ojai
Ismael Zambada García has been sentenced to life in prison for his role as a primary leader of the Sinaloa cartel.
Ismael Zambada García was sentenced to life in prison by a US federal court in Brooklyn on Monday. The 76-year-old Mexican drug kingpin, known as "El Mayo," accepted a plea deal last year in which he …
The North Carolina State Board of Elections approved new permanent rules to tighten requirements for mail-in ballots and improve election security.
The GOP-controlled North Carolina State Board of Elections approved new permanent rules on Monday to standardize how mail ballots are processed. In a 3-2 party-line vote, the board decided that voters…
President Trump is distancing himself from Congressional allies as Republicans prepare for the upcoming midterm elections.
The administration announced that President Trump is currently prioritizing personal projects and specific legislation over direct engagement with House Republicans. While the GOP faces a potential lo…
Mayra Velasquez has been charged with capital murder in the 2012 stabbing death of Irasema Chavez.
Mayra Velasquez, a 42-year-old real estate agent, has been arrested and charged with capital murder in connection with the 2012 killing of Irasema Chavez. The 32-year-old victim was discovered in her …
The administration seeks phone records of New York Times journalists to unmask confidential sources regarding the new Air Force One jet.
The administration sought phone records of several New York Times journalists and their relatives to identify confidential sources who reported on the security systems of the new Air Force One jet. Th…
Russell Vought meets with House Republicans to secure support for a $95 billion budget bill and the SAVE America Act.
Russell Vought, director of the Office of Management and Budget, met with House Republicans to address concerns regarding a new $95 billion budget framework. The administration announced that the bill…
David Hearn will stand trial on September 28 for deliberately damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C.
David Hearn, a former Olympic canoe racer from Bethesda, will face trial on September 28 for charges involving the deliberate damage of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Hearn has entered a plea o…
Army Pvt. Isabella Gonzales was among two U.S. service members killed during a recent Iranian strike on a military air base in Jordan.
Army Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, a 19-year-old from North Texas, was killed during an Iranian strike on the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan. She was supporting Operation Inherent Resolve and was assigne…
A Red Sea blockade threatens a new front in U.S.-Iran war - The Washington Post
A Red Sea blockade threatens a new front in U.S.-Iran war
Zohran Mamdani urges New Yorkers to exercise caution as the city faces a tornado watch and flash flood warnings.
Zohran Mamdani is urging New York City residents to exercise caution as the region faces a combination of heavy rain and potential tornadoes. The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch for al…
How a 911 Call Led to the Nation’s Strictest Trans Bathroom Law - The New York Times
How a 911 Call Led to the Nation’s Strictest Trans Bathroom Law
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The Houthis have declared a naval blockade of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait in retaliation for Saudi Arabian strikes on Yemen's capital.
The Houthis, a Yemeni Shia militia aligned with Iran, announced a naval blockade of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a critical maritime chokepoint connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden. The rebels decl…
Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismisses commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi as Ukraine faces leadership crisis and mass protests
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed Oleksandr Syrskyi as the commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s armed forces. The decision follows a period of intense leadership instability triggered by the removal of the…
Abhijeet Dipke leads Cockroach Janta Party supporters in New Delhi protest demanding education reforms and the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan.
Supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party, led by founder Abhijeet Dipke, remained at a New Delhi protest site on Tuesday to demand systemic changes to India's education system. The movement, which bega…
A 60-year-old Greek man stabbed two tourists near the Acropolis in Athens during a random morning attack.
A 60-year-old Greek man wounded two tourists with a knife on a pedestrian street near the Acropolis in Athens on Tuesday morning. The incident occurred shortly after the archaeological site opened, as…
KG Mokgadi investigates whether South Africa's recent xenophobic protest marches are driven by facts or manufactured political narratives.
KG Mokgadi recently joined a xenophobic protest march to determine if South Africans are justified in their anger toward illegal immigrants. While political parties and President Cyril Ramaphosa have …
Italian police seized $286 million worth of pure cocaine hidden inside a shipment of bananas at the port of Vado Ligure.
Italian police seized approximately 1,700 pounds of pure cocaine with an estimated street value of $286 million at the port of Vado Ligure. The illicit drug was concealed within a refrigerated contain…
Andy Burnham assumes the role of British prime minister following the resignation of Keir Starmer.
Andy Burnham has officially taken office as the British prime minister after public pressure led to the resignation of Keir Starmer. The transition occurs as the governing Labour Party faces a signifi…
Joshua Kerry has been charged with the murder of former British Member of Parliament Ann Widdecombe after he struck her 21 times with a hammer.
Joshua Kerry, a 28-year-old man from Rotherham, has been charged with the murder of former Member of Parliament Ann Widdecombe. The 78-year-old politician was killed at her home in Haytor Vale, Devon,…
Emmanuel Macron leads French lawmakers in passing a new law to ban social media use for children under the age of 15.
Emmanuel Macron championed the passage of a new law that bans social media use for children under the age of 15, making France the first European Union country to establish a digital age limit. The le…
Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that Ukrainian forces struck major Russian logistics facilities and an oil depot in the Moscow region.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that Ukrainian forces struck major logistics facilities and an oil depot in the Moscow region, targeting infrastructure used to supply sanctioned components for drone pro…
President Trump directs military to punish Iran for the deaths of three U.S. service members during escalating regional strikes.
The administration announced a new round of strikes against Iran to degrade its ability to attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz. These strikes follow a vow by President Trump to punish Iran for the de…
Firas al-Masri and five family members were killed in an Israeli air strike on a home in the Gaza Strip.
Firas al-Masri and his wife, Salsabeel al-Masri, were killed along with their three daughters and son in an Israeli air strike on Tuesday. The strike hit the family home in the al-Sabra neighborhood o…
Russian cruise missiles strike the Guinea-Bissau-flagged cargo ship Golden Leo off the coast of Odesa, killing at least six to ten crew members.
Russian cruise missiles struck the Guinea-Bissau-flagged cargo ship Golden Leo near the Ukrainian city of Odesa on Sunday. The vessel was transporting grain when it was hit by three missiles, resultin…
Maximo Torero highlights global hunger decline while warning that 2.69 billion people still cannot afford a healthy diet.
Global hunger declined for the third consecutive year in 2025, with 7.8 percent of the world's population affected. However, a new United Nations report reveals that 2.69 billion people—roughly one in…
Jenitar Sau Na'amoana gave birth to a rare set of identical quadruplet daughters in Australia.
Jenitar Sau Na'amoana, 34, gave birth to four identical daughters via cesarean section on July 14 at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital. The babies were born at 28 weeks and four days into the pr…
Abderrahim Fakir died while being restrained by police in Bologna, sparking protests and a manslaughter investigation.
Abderrahim Fakir, a 42-year-old Moroccan-born entrepreneur, died on Sunday after being forcibly restrained by police in the northern Italian city of Bologna. Officers were called to the Pilastro neigh…
Marco Rubio arrives in Manila to address escalating maritime tensions between the Philippines and China in the South China Sea.
Marco Rubio arrived in the Philippine capital on Tuesday to attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit as tensions rise in the South China Sea. The visit follows a recent confrontation a…
Tyler James Feehan and Isabella Gonzales were identified as the first U.S. troops killed by direct Iranian fire during the current war.
The Defense Department identified Tyler James Feehan and Isabella Gonzales as the first U.S. soldiers killed by direct Iranian fire since the war began. Feehan, a 25-year-old first lieutenant from Haw…
Andy Burnham appoints John Healey as Chancellor of the Exchequer to lead the new government's economic strategy.
The administration announced that John Healey will serve as Chancellor of the Exchequer under the new leadership of Andy Burnham. The appointment of John Healey was considered a surprise by the public…
The Israeli military is constructing a massive earthen barrier to solidify its control over more than half of the Gaza Strip.
The Israeli military is rapidly constructing a giant earthen barrier to separate the territory it controls from the rest of the Gaza Strip. Satellite imagery reveals that more than 23 kilometers of th…
Marco Rubio travels to the Philippines to attend the ASEAN summit and meet with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio traveled to Manila to attend the 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, where regional diplomats are addressing global instability. The administration announced tha…
Ozgur Ozel announced the formation of a new political party to challenge President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's long-standing rule in Turkey.
Ozgur Ozel, the deposed leader of Turkey’s main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP), announced plans on Tuesday to establish a new political party to challenge President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. T…
Kazakhstan condemns a series of drone attacks by Ukraine on civilian tankers at the Caspian Pipeline Consortium marine terminal.
Kazakhstan has condemned a series of drone strikes on civilian tankers at the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) marine terminal in the Black Sea. The attacks, widely attributed to Ukraine, targeted fo…
Bill Cassidy and other Republican senators urge the administration to provide a clearer strategy as the war with Iran intensifies.
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-Louisiana) is among several Republican lawmakers pressing the administration for a more defined plan regarding the escalating war with Iran. The conflict has intensified recently,…
President Xi Jinping launched the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization to promote global AI development during the World AI Conference in Shanghai.
President Xi Jinping opened the 2026 World AI Conference in Shanghai, where he emphasized that artificial intelligence development should be a shared global endeavor rather than a pursuit driven by a …
Kanishka Narayan will join the government cabinet as the new Minister for AI following the dissolution of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.
Kanishka Narayan has been appointed to the government cabinet as the Minister for AI, a move that follows the official scrapping of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. While the ded…
A suspected gas explosion at a hydropower project in Sikkim has left at least 12 people dead and 13 others trapped.
A suspected gas explosion triggered a collapse inside an under-construction tunnel at the Teesta hydroelectric project in Sikkim, India. The blast occurred on Monday at Samardung village, approximatel…
Minoru Kihara expresses concern as a Chinese destroyer conducts live-fire drills within Japan’s exclusive economic zone.
Minoru Kihara, the Japanese government spokesman, expressed concern on Tuesday after a Chinese Luyang III-class guided-missile destroyer conducted live-fire drills southwest of the remote Okinotori Is…
Jean-Noël Barrot reports that two French diplomats were detained and allegedly abused by Iranian security forces in a violation of diplomatic immunity.
Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot stated that two French diplomats were targeted by Iranian officials in a "flagrant violation of diplomatic immunity." The officials were detained for several hours wi…
US Air Force seeking air defense missile system to protect air bases - Military Times
US Air Force seeking air defense missile system to protect air bases
The United States continues a ten-night streak of military strikes against Iran as the Strait of Hormuz faces a "worst-case scenario" for shipping.
The United States has conducted its tenth consecutive night of military strikes against Iran, targeting command centers, maritime capabilities, and missile launch sites. The administration announced t…
Andy Burnham became Prime Minister as a Russian warship conducted a live-fire weapons exercise off the British coast.
Andy Burnham assumed office as Prime Minister on Monday as the Russian frigate Neustrashimy conducted a 30-minute live-fire weapons exercise in international waters. The vessel, located approximately …
Charlotte Rose-Ann Hill dies following a tragic backyard BBQ accident witnessed by her two young children.
Charlotte Rose-Ann Hill, 38, passed away following medical complications after a freak backyard BBQ accident in Sydney, Australia. While setting up a grill to roast marshmallows for her children durin…
Russia pounds Kyiv as NATO military chief warns Moscow would 'lose a lot' by attacking Baltics - CNBC
Russia pounds Kyiv as NATO military chief warns Moscow would 'lose a lot' by attacking Baltics
North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow to strengthen bilateral ties and support the war in Ukraine.
North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui met with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin on Sunday to solidify the strategic partnership between Moscow and Pyongyang. During the meeting, Ch…
Helen Paavola and the Namaygoosisagagun First Nation community were forced to self-evacuate as fast-moving wildfires destroyed their homes and infrastructure.
The Namaygoosisagagun First Nation, also known as Collins First Nation, was recently devastated by fast-moving wildfires in northwestern Ontario. Residents were forced to self-evacuate with little war…
Iran Update Special Report, July 20, 2026 - Institute for the Study of War
Iran Update Special Report, July 20, 2026
Vladimir Putin faces a growing fuel crisis as Ukrainian drone strikes impact Russian inflation and industrial output.
Vladimir Putin is navigating a significant fuel crisis as Ukrainian drone strikes on oil refineries accelerate Russian inflation and slow industrial production. Monthly inflation reached 10.6% in June…
Brittney Griner serves as a primary example of the severe legal consequences travelers face when carrying cannabis across international borders.
Travelers are being warned to carefully inspect their luggage for cannabis before heading overseas, as carrying the drug across international borders remains illegal in most countries. While many nati…
Robert Brovdi reports Ukrainian drone strikes have paralyzed Russian maritime logistics and crippled the Sea of Azov shipping corridor.
Robert Brovdi, commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces, reported that Ukrainian drone operations have significantly disrupted Russian maritime logistics, forcing the suspension of shipping in the Sea…
Khalil al-Hayya was elected as the new leader of Hamas following an internal vote amidst the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip.
Khalil al-Hayya won an internal election to lead Hamas this week, defeating former political leader Khaled Meshaal. While the move signals a desire for movement cohesion, many residents in Gaza view t…
Ukrainian drone manufacturers use dark humor and symbolic names to boost soldier morale and psychological warfare against Russia.
Ukrainian drone manufacturers are utilizing dark humor and symbolic naming conventions to enhance psychological warfare and boost soldier morale during the ongoing conflict with Russia. The defense te…
Lockheed Martin introduces the PAC-3 ACE and Morfius X-Rotor systems to provide cost-effective solutions against drone swarms and missiles.
Lockheed Martin introduced two new defense systems at the 2026 Farnborough Airshow to address the high costs of neutralizing mass-produced munitions. The company debuted the PAC-3 Adapted Capability E…
President Trump signals U.S. lack of interest in meeting with Iran as military strikes continue to escalate across the Middle East.
President Trump expressed a lack of interest in meeting with Iranian officials as the U.S. continues a 10-day barrage of airstrikes against the Islamic Republic. Speaking from the Oval Office, Preside…
BUSINESS
Novo Nordisk files a lawsuit against Eli Lilly for allegedly using misleading advertisements to claim its weight-loss drugs are superior to its rival's.
Novo Nordisk has filed a lawsuit against Eli Lilly in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, accusing the rival pharmaceutical company of false advertising. The Danish company claims …
President Trump Imposes 50% Tariffs on Canadian Imports to Address Unfair Trade Practices
The administration announced a new raft of 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods, including motor vehicles, alcohol, dairy products, and chemicals. These measures are intended to address what Washi…
Kyle Diamantas confirmed that the largest Cyclospora parasite outbreak is linked to shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell locations.
Kyle Diamantas, the FDA Commissioner, confirmed that the largest cluster of Cyclospora parasite infections is linked to shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell locations across five states. The o…
President Trump Vows Retaliation as U.S. and Iran Escalation Impacts Wall Street and Energy Prices
President Trump vowed the U.S. would retaliate as the administration oversaw a ramp-up in fighting between the U.S. and Iran over the weekend. The conflict reached a milestone on Monday as the U.S. co…
Araceli Martínez-Olguín approves $1.5 billion copyright settlement between Anthropic and authors for use of pirated books in AI training.
US District Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín approved a $1.5 billion settlement between the artificial intelligence company Anthropic and a class of authors, marking the largest copyright recovery in his…
Archer Aviation and Anduril Industries partner to develop the Thunder, an autonomous attack rotorcraft for military and commercial use.
Archer Aviation and Anduril Industries have partnered to develop "Thunder," a Group 5 autonomous attack rotorcraft designed for both defense and commercial applications. The hybrid-electric vehicle fu…
General Motors reported second-quarter results that exceeded analyst expectations as the automaker raised its full-year profit guidance.
General Motors reported second-quarter results on Tuesday that topped market expectations, with the company raising its full-year guidance for the second time this year. The automaker posted adjusted …
Mary Barra confirms General Motors will launch new gas-powered Cadillac models starting next spring as the automaker scales back its electric vehicle plans.
Mary Barra, the CEO of General Motors, announced that the company will begin launching a new generation of internal combustion engine (ICE) Cadillac vehicles starting next spring. These models will in…
Google DeepMind releases Gemini 3.6 Flash and two new models to improve AI efficiency and cybersecurity.
Google DeepMind released three new AI models on Tuesday, focusing on cost-efficiency and specialized performance to compete with rivals like OpenAI and Anthropic. The primary release, Gemini 3.6 Flash…
Goldman Sachs launches a new alternative investments platform to provide wealthy clients with direct stakes in fast-growing private companies.
Goldman Sachs has established a new alternative investments platform to help wealthy clients and family offices secure direct stakes in fast-growing private companies. The platform combines the firm's…
Jamie Dimon advises against buying stocks or long-term Treasury bonds due to high valuations and looming geopolitical risks.
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon expressed caution regarding current market conditions, stating he would not purchase stocks or long-term Treasury bonds at their current prices. Dimon noted that investo…
Nick Fox states Google's AI features now send billions of clicks to websites every week.
Nick Fox, the SVP of Knowledge and Information at Google, reported that the company's AI features in Search now send billions of clicks to websites every week. This data addresses concerns that AI-pow…
President Donald Trump faces rising gas prices as the U.S. and Iran escalate their ongoing war.
The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline has returned to $4.019 as the U.S. and Iran move closer to resuming an all-out war. According to the American Automobile Association, prices have …
Airbus Comes for Boeing in Battle Over World’s Biggest Jets - WSJ
Airbus Comes for Boeing in Battle Over World’s Biggest Jets
Scott Bessent warned that the administration may sanction Chinese AI companies if they are found to be stealing American intellectual property.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the administration will investigate whether Chinese artificial intelligence models are stealing intellectual property from American firms. Speaking on Fox …
Kevin Salinger and Erika Nijenhuis of the Treasury Department warned Wall Street that several high-profile tax strategies may be "too good to be true."
Kevin Salinger and Erika Nijenhuis, representing the US Treasury Department, cautioned investors during a New York seminar that certain aggressive tax strategies may be "abusive." The officials noted …
Homayoun Falakshahi reports that global oil demand remains sluggish as China draws down massive stockpiles following the Iran war.
Homayoun Falakshahi, head of crude oil analysis at Kpler, reports that the global oil market is struggling with a complex demand slump following the Iran war. While the conflict created a significant …
Nvidia launches Vera Rubin platform to capture the growing agentic AI market by expanding beyond GPUs into high-performance CPUs and rack-scale systems.
Nvidia is expanding its dominance in the artificial intelligence sector by introducing the Vera Rubin platform, which integrates high-performance GPUs with new, purpose-built CPUs. While the company i…
Jamie Dimon Announces $24 Million Investment to Revitalize American Shipbuilding and Strengthen the National Defense Industrial Base
Jamie Dimon, Chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase, announced a $24 million investment to bolster the U.S. shipbuilding industry, focusing on the Philadelphia Navy Yard. The initiative includes $18 milli…
Frank Bisignano denies allegations that he spied on colleagues while serving as a co-chief operating officer at JPMorgan Chase.
Frank Bisignano denied allegations that he surveilled fellow executives while serving as co-chief operating officer at JPMorgan Chase over a decade ago. The Wall Street Journal reported that Bisignano…
Clarity Act gives law enforcement the tools it needs for decentralized finance - The Hill
Clarity Act gives law enforcement the tools it needs for decentralized finance
Rising Pharma Holdings Inc. Recalls Antihistamine Tablets Due to Potential Cross-Contamination with Ranitidine
Rising Pharma Holdings Inc. has issued a nationwide recall of four lots of 5-milligram cetirizine hydrochloride tablets, a medication commonly used to treat seasonal allergies and hives. The recall wa…
Chris Cocks reports a 27 percent revenue increase for Hasbro as Magic: The Gathering continues to drive significant growth.
Chris Cocks, the CEO of Hasbro, reported a 27 percent revenue increase for the company's second quarter, driven largely by the Digital Gaming Segment of Wizards of the Coast. The growth was fueled by …
4 more executives leaving Epic: Report - Becker's Hospital Review
4 more executives leaving Epic: Report
The Walt Disney Co. and Kraft Heinz have entered into a multiyear strategic alliance to integrate food brands into media and theme parks.
The Walt Disney Co. and Kraft Heinz have signed a multiyear strategic alliance to integrate ten major food brands into Disney’s diverse portfolio of films, television, theme parks, and cruise ships. T…
Danaher Corporation shares fell in pre-market trading after the company reported second-quarter results that beat expectations but offered a cautious growth outlook.
Danaher Corporation shares dropped between 9% and 14.57% in pre-market trading on Tuesday following the release of second-quarter financial results. While the life sciences and diagnostics company exc…
Miami's cost of living has surpassed New York City's for the first time in record, according to new data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
The Miami metropolitan area is now more expensive than the greater New York City region, marking a significant shift for residents and investors. According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, the…
Julio Varela was told by a United Airlines employee that he did not act like a citizen during a ticketing dispute.
Julio Varela, a U.S. citizen, was told by a United Airlines employee that he did not "act like a citizen" during a ticketing dispute at San Francisco International Airport. The interaction occurred af…
Moonshot AI's Kimi K3 model faces high demand and serves as a low-cost open-source rival to leading American AI systems.
Moonshot AI has released Kimi K3, a 2.8-trillion-parameter open-source model that serves as a significant competitor to American systems from Anthropic and OpenAI. The Beijing-based company recently s…
Tech giants Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, and Oracle face growing investor scrutiny as hidden off-balance-sheet debt reaches $1.65 trillion.
Tech stocks recently rebounded from an AI-driven slump, but investors are beginning to show concern over the massive hidden debt accumulated by industry leaders. A Nikkei study reveals that off-balanc…
James Patten was sentenced to 21 months in prison for his role in a brazen stock manipulation scheme involving a small New Jersey deli.
James Patten was sentenced Tuesday to 21 months in prison for his role in a stock manipulation scheme that inflated the market capitalization of a small, money-losing New Jersey deli to $100 million. …
Raphael Warnock championed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which restricts large private equity firms from purchasing additional single-family homes.
The administration announced the passage of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a bipartisan federal law designed to curb the dominance of large private equity firms in the single-family housing mar…
China Broadens Market Rescue With Record Inflows Into Tech ETF - Bloomberg.com
China Broadens Market Rescue With Record Inflows Into Tech ETF
‘Too Rare to Care’? A New Center for Rare Diseases Hopes to Change That - The New York Times
‘Too Rare to Care’? A New Center for Rare Diseases Hopes to Change That
Elon Musk's aerospace company SpaceX will release its first earnings report on August 4, triggering a staggered insider share lock-up.
SpaceX will release its debut earnings report on August 4, marking a significant milestone for the aerospace and defense contractor following its record initial public offering. The administration ann…
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis introduces a new homeowners-to-population ratio to provide a more accurate measure of U.S. homeownership.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis has introduced a new metric, the homeowners-to-population ratio (HPOP), to provide a more nuanced view of homeownership in the United States. While the traditio…
Chris Wright and the Department of Energy propose new rules to balance appliance efficiency standards with consumer affordability and choice.
The administration announced a proposal to revise the Department of Energy’s "Process Rule," which dictates how the agency develops future energy efficiency standards for products like refrigerators a…
Sal Pace oversees the release of a new draft plan for the Colorado Connector passenger rail project.
Sal Pace, General Manager of the Front Range Passenger Rail District, has unveiled a new draft delivery plan for the Colorado Connector, a proposed passenger train linking communities along the Inters…
Henna Virkkunen announced a record €550 million fine for AliExpress after the retailer failed to curb the sale of illegal and unsafe products.
Henna Virkkunen, the European Commission's executive vice-president, announced a record €550 million fine for AliExpress due to the retailer's failure to diligently assess risks associated with illega…
Tesla is set to report Q2 2026 results on Wednesday as investors weigh record delivery volumes against potential cash burn.
Tesla is scheduled to report its second-quarter 2026 financial results on Wednesday after the U.S. market close. While the automaker achieved its strongest second-quarter delivery volume ever—reportin…
Hugging Face reports production infrastructure breach by autonomous AI agent system while utilizing Chinese GLM 5.2 model for forensic analysis
Hugging Face reported that its production infrastructure was compromised by an autonomous AI agent system during a cyberattack last week. The breach occurred when a dataset uploaded to the platform ex…
AMC Entertainment CEO Adam Aron reports record quarterly revenue as movie theater chain stock jumps over 20%
AMC Entertainment CEO Adam Aron reported that the movie theater chain achieved record quarterly revenue of $1.6 billion, leading to a stock price jump of more than 20% on Monday. The company reached a…
Moonshot AI and Alibaba release powerful new models that challenge US dominance in the global artificial intelligence race.
Moonshot AI and Alibaba have unveiled new flagship models, Kimi K3 and Qwen3.8, which are positioned to compete directly with leading American systems from OpenAI and Anthropic. The administration ann…
The Powerball jackpot reached an estimated $545 million for the Monday, July 20 drawing after no ticket matched all six numbers.
The Powerball jackpot climbed to an estimated $545 million following the drawing on Monday, July 20. No ticket matched all six numbers on Saturday, July 18, leaving a cash option of $242 million for t…
Julia Hoggett of LSEG announced the launch of London Stock Exchange 24, a new 24/5 trading venue to support digital and algorithmic trading.
Julia Hoggett, CEO of LSE plc and Head of Digital and Securities Markets, announced that the London Stock Exchange will launch LSE 24, a new trading venue operating nearly continuously from Monday to …
Chuck Schumer introduces the Family Grocery and Farmer Relief Act to break up meatpacking monopolies and lower costs for consumers.
Chuck Schumer introduced the Family Grocery and Farmer Relief Act to address rising grocery costs and meatpacking monopolies in the United States. The legislation aims to increase competition by break…
Elon Musk predicts that investors betting against SpaceX will likely lose as the company prepares for its first public earnings report.
Elon Musk warned that investors betting against SpaceX have a low probability of survival as the company prepares for its first quarterly earnings report as a public entity. Despite a recent seven-ses…
Microsoft and Advanced Micro Devices Expand Partnership to Deploy Helios AI Platform on Azure
Microsoft and Advanced Micro Devices have expanded their strategic partnership to integrate AMD’s Helios rackscale AI platform into the Azure cloud infrastructure. The administration announced that th…
Trump Media & Technology Group plans to charge Wall Street firms up to $100,000 monthly for faster access to posts on Truth Social.
Trump Media & Technology Group is considering a new revenue stream by charging investment firms up to $100,000 per month for high-speed access to posts on its Truth Social platform. The company recent…
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc. sells Maple Street Biscuit Co. to Biscuit Belly to focus on its core brand.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc. sold the Maple Street Biscuit Co. restaurant chain to Biscuit Belly to streamline its operations and improve profitability. The administration of the company anno…
June Goh warns of a "violent repricing" of crude oil as the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve reaches a Reagan-era low.
June Goh, an analyst at Sparta Commodities, warns that crude oil faces a potential "violent repricing" as the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) continues to deplete. The reserve recently dropped …
Chinese authorities are considering tightening export controls on advanced AI and semiconductor technologies to protect domestic assets and limit Western acquisition.
Chinese regulators are weighing stricter export controls on advanced AI and semiconductor technologies to ensure domestic dominance and prevent Western nations from acquiring key homegrown innovations…
SpaceX targets July 23 for Flight 13 of its Starship megarocket following a series of recent launch aborts.
SpaceX has scheduled the next test flight of its Starship megarocket for Thursday, July 23, at the Starbase site in South Texas. The launch attempt follows a recent abort during the engine startup seq…
Rep. Scott Perry seeks to rescind federal mandate requiring passive impairment monitoring technology in all new vehicles.
Rep. Scott Perry, R-Penn., is pushing for the "No Kill Switches in Cars Act," a bill designed to repeal a Biden-era mandate requiring all new vehicles to feature passive monitoring technology. This te…
Steve Scalise uses Olive Garden pasta promotion to advocate for the SAVE America Act's requirement of photo ID for voters.
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise argued that voters should be required to show a photo ID to cast a ballot, comparing the necessity to the identification required at Olive Garden. During a CNBC int…
Microsoft Corporation shares rose 2.15% to $402.29 as the company prepares to report its upcoming financial results.
Microsoft Corporation shares climbed 2.15% to $402.29 in the latest trading session, outperforming the S&P 500, which saw a daily loss of 0.19%. The software maker's stock gained 3.8% over the past mo…
Erich Pingel notes that the current concentration of the U.S. stock market is a historical feature rather than a flaw.
Erich Pingel, an analyst in the Vanguard Investment Strategy Group, stated that the current dominance of a few mega-capitalization companies in the U.S. stock market is a recurring historical trend. W…