NATION
President Donald Trump casts doubt on U.S. election integrity and accuses China of meddling in the 2020 vote.
President Donald Trump delivered a primetime address in which he expressed significant doubt regarding the integrity of the American electoral process. The administration announced the declassificatio…
Greg Abbott confirms at least two people died as catastrophic flash flooding strikes the Texas Hill Country
Greg Abbott confirmed that at least two people died on Thursday as torrential rains triggered catastrophic flash flooding across the Texas Hill Country. The heavy rainfall, which saw some areas receiv…
David Brouillette, an Army veteran with a history of mental health struggles, was identified as the ICE officer who shot a Colombian man in Maine.
David Brouillette, an Army veteran with a history of serious mental health issues, was the Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who shot and killed a Colombian man in Biddeford, Maine. The shoo…
Tracy Butler reports hazardous air quality in the Chicago area due to smoke from Canadian wildfires.
Tracy Butler, an ABC7 AccuWeather meteorologist, reported that hazardous air quality remains in effect for the Chicago area on Friday due to smoke from Canadian wildfires. The air quality is currently…
Pete Hegseth defends low-altitude Blue Angels flyover after jet buzzed Pensacola Beach crowds
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is championing low-altitude military flyovers following a dramatic maneuver by the Navy’s Blue Angels demonstration squadron over Pensacola Beach. On Wednesday, a jet fl…
The House of Representatives passed the Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving time permanent, a move championed by President Trump.
The House of Representatives recently passed the Sunshine Protection Act, a measure that would make daylight saving time the permanent national standard. The bill, which received an overwhelming 308-1…
Thomas Massie proposed an amendment to block billions in military aid to Israel, though the measure ultimately failed to pass the House.
Thomas Massie proposed an amendment to block billions of dollars in military aid to Israel, a move that highlighted growing divisions within the Democratic Party. Although the measure ultimately faile…
Jay Clayton faces intense questioning during Senate confirmation hearing for director of national intelligence
Jay Clayton appeared before the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence on Wednesday for a confirmation hearing to become the director of national intelligence. During the session, Clayton faced signi…
Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero was killed by an ICE agent with a history of mental health issues and violent behavior.
The administration announced that the Department of Homeland Security is rapidly expanding its workforce to execute a mass deportation agenda. However, the quality of the vetting process has come unde…
Senator Thom Tillis expresses skepticism over the House Republicans' ambitious new budget reconciliation plan and the inclusion of the SAVE America Act.
Senator Thom Tillis, R-N.C., voiced significant skepticism regarding the House Republicans' plan to pass a sprawling budget reconciliation package. While House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed confidenc…
Erica Schwartz faces scrutiny during Senate hearing for CDC director role under the administration
Erica Schwartz faced a Senate health committee hearing Wednesday as a nominee to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While public health experts expressed optimism regarding her medic…
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was killed by ICE agents in a Texas traffic stop while the FBI investigates whether his van contained methamphetamine or salt.
The FBI is currently investigating whether a white crystal-like substance found in the van of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was methamphetamine or granulated salt. The 52-year-old man was killed by immigrati…
Marco Rubio hosts 66 nations to coordinate a global strategy against the rising threat of far-left political terrorism.
Marco Rubio convened a ministerial meeting in Washington involving representatives from 66 nations to address the resurgence of left-wing political violence. The administration announced a new visa re…
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche faces scrutiny over Jeffrey Epstein files and the "Anti-Weaponization Fund" during Senate confirmation.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche defended the Justice Department’s performance during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, addressing concerns over the Jeffrey Epstein investigation and the "Anti…
Lindsey Graham died at 71 after becoming a key ally to President Trump and a prominent voice for South Carolina.
Lindsey Graham, the longtime Senator from South Carolina, died at age 71 following a brief and sudden illness. A preliminary report from the D.C. medical examiner’s office attributed his death to an a…
The administration announced new rules to limit the duration of visas for international students and foreign journalists in the United States.
The administration announced a new rule that will limit international students to a four-year stay in the U.S. unless they receive federal approval. This shift moves away from the "duration of status"…
Karen Bass highlights aging infrastructure after a century-old water main break floods West Hollywood streets.
Karen Bass, the Los Angeles mayor, cited a massive water main break as evidence of the need for a comprehensive infrastructure plan. The rupture occurred early Thursday morning in West Hollywood, wher…
Democratic candidates in Maine debate how to replace Graham Platner as the party's Senate nominee.
Democratic candidates in Maine recently held a debate to showcase how they align with the policy agenda of Graham Platner, who withdrew from the Senate race following a series of controversies. The ca…
Substance flagged by FBI in Salgado's van was salt, not meth, lawyer says - Houston Chronicle
Substance flagged by FBI in Salgado's van was salt, not meth, lawyer says - Houston Chronicle
WORLD
The administration launched a sixth consecutive night of strikes against Iran as tensions escalate over the Strait of Hormuz.
The administration announced that U.S. forces conducted a sixth consecutive night of strikes against Iran, targeting dozens of military objectives including coastal surveillance, air defense sites, an…
Andy Burnham has been officially declared the new leader of the Labour Party and will become Britain's next prime minister.
Andy Burnham was officially declared the leader of Britain's governing Labour Party on Friday, clearing the final hurdle to becoming prime minister next week. The center-left party confirmed the resul…
Xi Jinping presented a global vision for artificial intelligence in Shanghai, emphasizing equitable access and security as China competes with the United States.
Xi Jinping delivered an opening address at China’s flagship artificial intelligence summit in Shanghai, positioning the technology as a "global public good." He urged leaders to ensure AI development …
Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismisses popular defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov amid public protests and a breakdown in relations with military leadership.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed Mykhailo Fedorov as Ukraine’s defense minister after only six months in the role. The decision follows a breakdown in relations between Fedorov, a reformist…
Japan's Parliament passes historic revisions to Imperial House Law to preserve male-lineage succession and expand the royal family.
Japan's upper house of parliament voted to pass revisions to the Imperial House Law, the first major overhaul of the text since 1949. The changes aim to stabilize the world's oldest continuous heredit…
Benedict Rogers calls for a rethink of Sino-Vatican relations as Christians face intense persecution under the Chinese regime.
Benedict Rogers argues that Christians in China are experiencing the most severe persecution since the Mao era due to the deification of Xi Jinping. The Chinese Communist Party has launched a "Siniciz…
The United Arab Emirates plans to expand its East Coast port and freight-handling capacity to bypass the disrupted Strait of Hormuz.
The United Arab Emirates is moving to reduce its reliance on the Strait of Hormuz by expanding its East Coast infrastructure. DP World plans to build an entirely new port on the Fujairah coast while i…
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi oversees the passage of a new law in Japan that imposes criminal penalties for desecrating the national flag.
Japan’s parliament has enacted a law establishing criminal penalties for those who publicly damage, remove, or defile the national flag. Under the new legislation, violators who cause "extreme discomf…
Oleksandra Matviichuk and global leaders sign the Rome Declaration to prioritize human dignity over rapid technological and nuclear expansion.
Oleksandra Matviichuk, head of the Center for Civil Liberties, joined over 200 global experts and Nobel laureates to sign the Rome Declaration for an Unarmed and Disarming Peace. The summit, held in R…
Ursula von der Leyen will oversee the unveiling of two major European Union climate and energy proposals this Friday.
Ursula von der Leyen leads the European Commission as it prepares to announce two flagship climate proposals on Friday. The executive aims to balance ambitious pollution-slashing goals with the econom…
Canadian National Railway crew safely escape a freight train encased in flames during a wildfire near Armstrong, Ontario.
A Canadian National Railway crew successfully escaped a freight train that was surrounded by intense flames during a wildfire near Armstrong, Ontario, on July 13. The train had stopped at a meeting po…
Benjamin Netanyahu leads the Knesset into dissolution as Israel prepares for national elections on October 27, 2026.
Benjamin Netanyahu oversaw the dissolution of the Knesset on Friday, marking the first time the Israeli parliament has completed a full four-year term since 1988. The dissolution follows a final legis…
Chris Tang states booksellers must ensure titles do not harm national security following five arrests in Hong Kong bookstore raids.
Secretary for Security Chris Tang told reporters that booksellers are responsible for ensuring their titles do not endanger national security. The statement followed a police operation on Wednesday wh…
Junior Amboko and an international team of scientists confirm the discovery of a new monkey species in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Junior Amboko, a PhD student at Florida Atlantic University, led an international research team that officially confirmed the discovery of a new monkey species in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.…
Chevron is set to sign two memoranda of understanding to expand its oil production footprint in Iraq.
Chevron is moving forward with significant upstream investments in Iraq by signing two non-binding memoranda of understanding on Friday. These agreements aim to advance negotiations for the developmen…
More than 500 Rohingya refugees are feared dead after two boats capsized in the Bay of Bengal.
More than 500 people are feared dead after reports that two boats carrying members of Myanmar’s persecuted Rohingya minority have capsized in the Bay of Bengal, officials said Thursday. The vessels, w…
Laura Silver reports that China is now viewed more favorably than the United States in 25 out of 36 countries surveyed.
The administration announced a significant shift in global perception as China has overtaken the United States in favorability across most of the world. According to a new Pew Research Center poll, pe…
Athipat Wijan mourns bandmates and girlfriend after a flash fire at a Bangkok music bar killed 33 people.
Athipat Wijan, the leader of the band Thotsakan, expressed deep grief following a flash fire at the Rong Beer Na Ladprao bar in Bangkok that killed 33 people. The blaze, which occurred on July 12, bec…
Serhii Koretskyi is appointed as Ukraine's new prime minister following a major government reshuffle by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Serhii Koretskyi has been appointed as Ukraine's new prime minister after the Verkhovna Rada approved his candidacy on July 16. Koretskyi, who has headed the state energy company Naftogaz since 2025, …
Robert Brovdi reports that Ukrainian drone strikes have forced Russia to suspend traffic through the Sea of Azov.
Robert Brovdi, commander of Ukraine’s drone forces, reported that Kyiv has struck 116 Russian vessels in the Sea of Azov over the past nine days. These relentless drone attacks have forced Russia to s…
Luis González announced water rationing measures for northeast Puerto Rico as a severe drought grips the island.
Luis González, executive president of the island’s water and sewer authority, announced that thousands of people in northeast Puerto Rico will face 48-hour water rationing periods starting Friday. The…
Emmanuel Macron stated there will be no leniency for the arsonists responsible for the large Fontainebleau forest fire in France.
President Emmanuel Macron confirmed that authorities will show no leniency toward the individuals responsible for the recent forest fire south of Paris. The blaze, which burned more than 2,000 hectare…
Giovanni Castellucci sentenced to 12 years in prison for the 2018 collapse of the Morandi bridge in Genoa.
An Italian court sentenced Giovanni Castellucci, the former CEO of Autostrade per l’Italia, to 12 years in prison for his role in the 2018 collapse of the Morandi bridge. The disaster occurred during …
The Pentagon is seeking new authority from Congress to withhold unclassified records from the public to better protect national defense vulnerabilities.
The Pentagon is requesting broad new authority from Congress to withhold "controlled unclassified information" (CUI) from the public under the Freedom of Information Act. The legislative proposal woul…
President Trump successfully navigated the 2026 NATO summit in Ankara as European leaders secured a stable alliance through strategic flattery and increased spending.
The administration announced a successful conclusion to the 2026 NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, where President Trump avoided major catastrophes and secured a stable outlook for the alliance. European…
Vadym Iermolaiev accuses Ukrainian military intelligence of organizing the attempted murder of his family in Monaco.
Vadym Iermolaiev, a wealthy Ukrainian businessman, has publicly accused the country's military intelligence agency, the GUR, of organizing the attempted assassination of his family in Monaco. The atta…
Trump’s Sort-of Gift to Kyiv - by Brynn Tannehill - The Bulwark
Trump’s Sort-of Gift to Kyiv - by Brynn Tannehill
AI chatbots are at risk of spreading government restrictions on online speech, a new study says - AP News
AI chatbots are at risk of spreading government restrictions on online speech, a new study says
Vitali Klitschko reports two deaths and six injuries as Russian ballistic missiles strike warehouses and a school in Kyiv.
Vitali Klitschko reported that two people were killed and six others were injured during a Russian ballistic missile assault on Kyiv. The strikes hit several districts, causing fires at a warehouse in…
Eleven children died in a fire at a foster care facility in Algiers, Algeria, during a severe heatwave.
Eleven children died and 19 others were injured in a fire at a childcare institution in Mohammedia, an eastern suburb of Algiers. The blaze broke out at approximately 3:30 a.m. on Thursday at a two-st…
Julianne Geiger reports on Russia's refining crisis as Ukraine's systematic attacks drive crude processing to a 21-year low.
Julianne Geiger reports that Ukraine has systematically dismantled Russia’s refining system, pushing crude processing to its lowest level since March 2005. By targeting at least 24 of Russia’s 34 larg…
Luke Pollard unveils Storm Fighter as the Royal Air Force's new autonomous collaborative combat aircraft program
Luke Pollard, the U.K. minister for defense readiness and industry, has officially named the Royal Air Force's new autonomous collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) program "Storm Fighter." The initiativ…
Sonam Wangchuk continues indefinite hunger strike in Delhi to demand educational reforms and the resignation of the education minister.
Sonam Wangchuk has entered the 20th day of an indefinite hunger strike in Delhi, persisting despite growing pressure from the opposition and civil society to end his fast. The climate activist and eng…
JD Vance defended the roles of Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff as key negotiators in the ongoing Middle East peace efforts.
JD Vance dismissed claims that Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff benefited unfairly from their roles as negotiators with Iran. The vice president described the allegations of them trading on insider inf…
Greg Morley and other LGBTQ+ travelers on the Scarlet Lady cruise ship were turned away from Turkey and Egypt due to moral concerns.
Greg Morley, a 59-year-old traveler from Philadelphia, experienced a significant detour during a recent "Athens to Venice" voyage when the Scarlet Lady cruise ship was denied entry to both Turkey and …
BUSINESS
Taco Bell restaurants in five states are linked to a cyclosporiasis outbreak caused by shredded iceberg lettuce from Mexico.
More than 1,600 people have been sickened by a cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell restaurants in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia. The C…
Nasdaq-100 futures fell sharply on Friday as investors expressed growing concerns over the sustainability of the ongoing artificial intelligence capital expenditure boom.
Nasdaq-100 futures dropped 1.6% on Friday as global tech stocks faced downward pressure from mounting jitters regarding artificial intelligence spending. The sell-off was led by the semiconductor sect…
Netflix shares fell approximately 9% in pre-market trading after the company issued third-quarter revenue and earnings guidance below Wall Street forecasts.
Netflix shares dropped around 9% in pre-market trading on Friday after the company issued third-quarter revenue and earnings guidance that fell short of analyst expectations. The streaming giant proje…
IBM shares plummeted 25% in a single day after the company reported a preliminary Q2 sales miss.
International Business Machines shares experienced a historic 25% drop, falling over $73 to approximately $217 in a single session. The decline was triggered by a preliminary Q2 revenue figure of $17.…
'Bloodbath': Analysts react to Asian shares sinking on tech selloff - Reuters
'Bloodbath': Analysts react to Asian shares sinking on tech selloff - Reuters
Nick Pinchuk explains how Snap-on maintains profitability by providing specialized, high-end tools to professional mechanics across the United States.
Nick Pinchuk, CEO of Snap-on, reports that the company is seeing steady growth as consumers hold onto vehicles longer and increase spending on repairs. By focusing on professional mechanics rather tha…
Mark Zandi explains how the global oil market and the Iran war are driving up domestic gasoline prices for American consumers.
Mark Zandi, chief economist of Moody’s Analytics, notes that while the United States is the world's leading oil producer, domestic gasoline prices remain highly sensitive to global market shifts. Rece…
Elon Musk confirmed that SpaceX's Starship Flight 13 test launch was scrubbed at the last second due to engine failures.
Elon Musk confirmed that SpaceX's Starship Flight 13 test launch was scrubbed at the last second on Thursday after several Raptor 3 engines failed to light during ignition. The mission, which was sche…
Moonshot AI Unveils K3, China's Largest AI Model, Closing the Performance Gap with Leading U.S. Systems
Moonshot AI has launched K3, a new artificial intelligence model that marks China's largest neural network to date with 2.8 trillion parameters. The model demonstrates that architectural innovation ca…
Trump Media & Technology Group to launch paid high-speed data service for Truth Social posts starting August 1.
Trump Media & Technology Group announced the launch of a new paid service, known as Truth API, to provide Wall Street firms and institutional clients with high-speed access to influential posts on Tru…
SpaceX shares have fallen to $133.32 following a period of high volatility after the company's record-setting initial public offering.
SpaceX shares fell for a fifth consecutive session on Thursday, dropping to $133.32. This decline places the stock price below its initial public offering price of $135, following a period of intense …
Stop Worrying About AI and Focus on the Rest of the Market - Barron's
Stop Worrying About AI and Focus on the Rest of the Market
The Food and Drug Administration approved Lipfendra, a new daily pill from Merck designed to lower "bad" LDL cholesterol.
The Food and Drug Administration approved Lipfendra, a first-of-its-kind oral medication manufactured by Merck, to lower "bad" LDL cholesterol. The pill is designed to be taken once daily as an accomp…
C.C. Wei announced that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. will invest an additional $100 billion to expand its manufacturing capacity in the United States.
C.C. Wei, chairman and CEO of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd., announced that the company will spend an additional $100 billion to expand its U.S. manufacturing capacity. This commitment …
Mortgage rates reached a nearly one-year high of 6.55% as geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran drove up oil prices.
The average rate on a benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage climbed to 6.55% this week, marking the highest level in nearly a year. According to Freddie Mac, the rate rose from 6.49% last week, while the a…
Saronic Technologies selects Brownsville, Texas, as the home for its $3 billion Port Alpha shipyard, securing 10,000 jobs over California.
Saronic Technologies will build its $3 billion Port Alpha shipyard in Brownsville, Texas, creating up to 10,000 direct jobs. Governor Greg Abbott announced the project, which will manufacture medium- …
Parul Koul and Alphabet Workers Union members delivered a petition to Sundar Pichai demanding better job security and layoff protections for Google employees.
Parul Koul, president of the Alphabet Workers Union, led a group of over 100 employees to the Google headquarters in Mountain View to deliver a petition to CEO Sundar Pichai. The document, signed by m…
Matt Layton notes that rising financial stress is masking the underlying pressures of a resilient but increasingly K-shaped U.S. economy.
Matt Layton, LegalShield's Senior Vice President of Consumer Analytics, reports that while U.S. retail sales rose 0.2% in June, many households are experiencing significant financial strain. The Comme…
The Internal Revenue Service raised the standard mileage deduction rates for 2026 to account for rising fuel costs and inflation.
The Internal Revenue Service announced a midyear adjustment to the optional 2026 standard mileage rates to help taxpayers offset the rising cost of fuel. The new rates, which are effective starting Ju…
Kevin Warsh commits to restoring price stability as the new Federal Reserve chair during congressional hearings.
Kevin Warsh testified before the House and Senate this week, emphasizing his primary commitment to return inflation to the Federal Reserve's 2% target. While acknowledging that the Fed cannot directly…
xAI Sues Terry Wayne Harwood for Using Grok Chatbot to Generate Non-Consensual Child Sexual Abuse Material
xAI filed a lawsuit in a Texas federal court on Tuesday against Terry Wayne Harwood, a South Carolina man arrested earlier this year for sexually exploiting minors. The lawsuit marks one of the first …
The Coca-Cola Company has suspended U.S. production for its fairlife dairy subsidiary following a ransomware cyberattack.
The Coca-Cola Company has temporarily suspended all manufacturing operations for its fairlife dairy brand across the United States after a ransomware attack impacted its production systems. The bevera…
Google Ordered to Give A.I. Rivals More Access on Android Smartphones - The New York Times
Google Ordered to Give A.I. Rivals More Access on Android Smartphones - The New York Times
Winning Powerball ticket sold in Ohio, jackpot soars - FOX 8 News
Winning Powerball ticket sold in Ohio, jackpot soars
Eli Lilly will acquire AtaiBeckley for $2.8 billion to expand its portfolio of psychedelic mental health treatments.
Eli Lilly will acquire AtaiBeckley for $2.8 billion in upfront cash, a move that provides the pharmaceutical giant with access to experimental psychedelic drugs for mental health conditions. The deal,…
Uber Agrees to Buy Delivery Hero in $14.8 Billion Deal - Bloomberg.com
Uber Agrees to Buy Delivery Hero in $14.8 Billion Deal
Daniel Lurie seeks stricter state regulations for autonomous vehicles following significant traffic gridlock in San Francisco
Daniel Lurie has requested that state regulators establish statewide standards for autonomous vehicles to ensure they perform reliably during extraordinary events. The San Francisco mayor issued the r…
Jensen Huang and Takahito Tokita lead a major initiative to integrate physical AI and robotics into Japan's manufacturing sector.
Jensen Huang, the president and CEO of Nvidia, and Takahito Tokita, the chief executive of Fujitsu, have launched a major initiative to integrate "physical AI" into Japan’s manufacturing landscape. Th…
The administration released a study showing that reconstructing Penn Station could increase rush hour train service between New Jersey and Midtown by 33%.
The administration announced a preliminary study from the Federal Railroad Administration detailing a plan to reconstruct Penn Station. The report suggests that by extending platforms and adding new s…
President Trump urged the Senate to pass the Clarity Act to honor the late Senator Lindsey Graham.
President Trump called on the Senate to pass the Clarity Act, a wide-ranging cryptocurrency regulation bill, to honor the late Senator Lindsey Graham. The administration announced that the legislation…
SK Hynix makes Nasdaq debut as a leading provider of high-bandwidth memory for the artificial intelligence boom.
SK Hynix, the world's second-largest maker of memory chips, has listed its American depositary receipts on the Nasdaq, raising $26.5 billion. The South Korean company currently controls approximately …
Taco Bell and Chipotle monitor a nationwide cyclospora outbreak as infection cases surpass the previous record of 4,700.
Taco Bell has voluntarily removed limited ingredients at select restaurants as a precautionary measure following a nationwide outbreak of the cyclospora parasite. The infection, commonly known as "the…
UnitedHealth Group reported second-quarter earnings that exceeded analyst expectations as the company raised its full-year profit outlook.
UnitedHealth Group reported second-quarter adjusted earnings of $6.38 per share on $112.03 billion in revenue, surpassing Wall Street estimates. The company's stock rose over 4% following the announce…
Peter Kyle confirms the UK government has nationalised British Steel to protect the nation's industrial capacity and secure thousands of jobs.
The Department for Business and Trade announced the nationalisation of British Steel on Thursday to safeguard the nation's steelmaking capacity and protect thousands of jobs. The move ensures a domest…
Arvind Krishna of IBM reports that corporate customers are shifting capital expenditures toward servers, storage, and memory to secure AI infrastructure.
Arvind Krishna, the CEO of IBM, reported that corporate customers are increasingly shifting their quarterly capital expenditures toward servers, storage, and memory. This shift aims to secure supply-c…