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Wednesday, September 9
Tucker Carlson Says Any President Who Considers First Use of Nuclear Weapons Should Leave Office
Conservative podcaster Tucker Carlson said Friday that President Trump should be removed from office if he is actively …
Anchorage Police Use-of-Force Review Finds Racial Disparities; Chief and City Attorney Respond to Reform Proposals
An independent review of the Anchorage Police Department released Wednesday documented racial disparities in use-of-for…
Alaska's State Gas Pipeline Corporation Plans 2027 Funding Push for Long-Delayed AKLNG Project
Alaska's state-owned gasline corporation says it will seek $2.5 million from the legislature in 2027 to continue develo…
Some Teachers Are Redesigning Classrooms to Make Learning Visible Again
Faced with students using AI to complete assignments, some educators have responded not with detection software but by …
Antimony Processing Plant Arrives at Port MacKenzie, Bringing Up to 40 Jobs to Mat-Su
Equipment for an antimony processing facility has been offloaded at Port MacKenzie, Alaska. The material will be proces…
Anchorage Weighs New Mental Health and Safety Programs as Downtown Residents Report Worsening Conditions
City leaders in Anchorage say new mental health initiatives and increased arrests may help stabilize downtown, even as …
U.S. Bans Canadian Dairy, Vehicles, and Alcohol as Trade Dispute Deepens
President Trump signed executive orders banning Canadian dairy, motor vehicles, and many alcoholic beverages from U.S. …
Diesel Prices in Alaska Reach a New High as Crude Oil Approaches $97 a Barrel
Alaska North Slope crude oil climbed to nearly $97 a barrel by early September 2026, pushing diesel fuel to record pric…
Wednesday, August 26
Deployed Sailor Reports Father Detained by ICE While He Serves Abroad
A U.S. Navy sailor aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, nine months into deployment, says his father has been detained by IC…
Army Corps of Engineers Moves to Address Juneau's Glacial Flood Risk Before 2030
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has launched a public-private partnership process to drain a glacial basin near Juneau…
Anchorage Police Identify Officer Involved in Fatal Downtown Shooting
Anchorage police have named the officer who fatally shot 53-year-old Lora Brady during a downtown standoff on Aug. 18, …
Researchers Begin Studying How Physical Movement Supports Bereaved People Through Grief
Scientists are turning attention to the role exercise may play in helping people cope with loss, according to a new rep…
Trump-Backed Candidates Win GOP Runoffs in South Carolina and Oklahoma
Sen. Darline Graham of South Carolina and former Oklahoma state Rep. Mike Mazzei secured Republican nominations in prim…
Mike Mazzei Wins Oklahoma GOP Governor Runoff, Advances to General Election
Former state Sen. Mike Mazzei defeated Attorney General Gentner Drummond in Oklahoma's Republican gubernatorial primary…
Sunday, August 23
Wednesday, August 19
Tuesday, August 18
U.S.-Iran Nuclear Talks Reach Deadline as Trump Warns Oman Against Interference
A two-month diplomatic memorandum between the U.S. and Iran reached its deadline Monday, as President Trump stated he w…
U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Agreement Expires as Trump Declines Extension and Claims Control of Strait of Hormuz
A memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran lapsed Monday with no renewal, as President Trump call…
UK Job Vacancies Fall to Five-Year Low as Small Businesses Reduce Hiring
Smaller firms across the UK are pulling back on recruitment, citing rising labour and operating costs, with vacancy num…
Twenty-Nine States Open Federal Trial Against Meta Over Children's Online Safety
A coalition of state attorneys general began presenting their case Tuesday in Oakland, alleging Meta knowingly designed…
Saturday, August 15
Friday, August 14
Karoline Leavitt Departs as White House Press Secretary
Karoline Leavitt is leaving her role as White House Press Secretary, with President Trump describing her as one of his …
Heavy Rains in Japan Leave Six Dead and Thousands Without Power
Unusual late-summer rainfall struck Japan, killing six people, cutting power to more than 20,000 households, and strand…
Trump Visits New York Police Academy to Promote Crime Reduction Record Ahead of Midterms
President Trump traveled to a New York police academy Friday to highlight what his administration describes as progress…
Wednesday, August 12
A Suspected Fake Wi-Fi Hotspot on a Delta Flight Draws FBI Inquiry
The FBI's Atlanta field office is investigating a reported rogue hotspot incident on a Delta flight, believed to involv…
UK Prime Minister Acknowledges Cost-of-Living Support Falls Short, Signals Further Measures
Three weeks into office, the UK Prime Minister has conceded that current cost-of-living assistance is insufficient and …
Trump Signs Executive Order on Vaccine Schedule; Current Immunization Recommendations Remain in Place for Now
President Trump signed an executive order touching on childhood vaccine policy, but according to NPR, Health Shots, no …
U.S. Forces Disable Cargo Ship Attempting to Reach Iranian Port
U.S. military forces fired on a Panama-flagged cargo vessel that was reportedly attempting to reach an Iranian port in …
A Writer Revisits the Prosperity Gospel, and What Scripture Actually Teaches About Wealth
A Christianity Today contributor reflects on a personal encounter with prosperity gospel teaching and examines what Jes…
Milwaukee County Executive Crowley Wins Wisconsin Democratic Gubernatorial Primary, Will Face Republican Tiffany
David Crowley, Milwaukee County Executive, has won the Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial primary over state legislator…
U.S. Defense Secretary Addresses Multinational Anti-Cartel Forum in Panama
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke Wednesday at the Americas Counter Cartel Coalition Forum in Panama, a U.S.-led eff…
Tuesday, August 11
US says helicopter fired missiles to disable ship breaking Iran blockade
US Central Command says its helicopter hit the engine room of a Panama-flagged cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman.
Evangelists Bring the Gospel to Dearborn's Annual Arab International Festival
A group of more than 100 evangelists, led by a former Muslim, took part in outreach at a large Islamic cultural parade …
OpenAI Completes $7 Billion Employee Tender Offer
OpenAI has reportedly finalized a $7 billion tender offer allowing employees to sell shares, a significant liquidity ev…
Earthquake Kills at Least 132 in Western Colombia, Collapsing Hospitals and Schools
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 132 people and trapping others beneath c…
Bald Eagle Followed by Millions on Livestream Dies at California's Big Bear Lake
Jackie, a bald eagle whose nesting seasons attracted a global online following, died August 10 after weeks of treatment…
A Critic Argues Zuckerberg's AI Vision Misunderstands What Makes Human Life Good
A Verge essay contends that Mark Zuckerberg's public vision for AI reflects a shallow account of human flourishing, one…
Barack Obama Launches Audible Podcast Exploring Books That Shaped His Thinking
The former president will host six episodes of 'A Great Book with Barack Obama,' discussing titles by Toni Morrison, Jo…
National Guard Troops Mark One Year as a Sustained Presence in Washington, D.C.
Thousands of armed, uniformed National Guard troops deployed by President Trump have been stationed in the nation's cap…
Iran Holds Strait of Hormuz Conditions as U.S. Military Actions Continue
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until U.S. conditions are met, as …
Monday, August 10
U.S. Describes Partial Diplomacy with Iran as Israel Declines Gaza Peace Proposal
President Trump indicated the U.S. is engaged in limited negotiations with Iran while awaiting economic pressure to bui…
A Record Summer for Foodborne Illness: What's Behind the Rise in Cases
Cases of cyclosporiasis have surpassed 10,000 this summer, and the CDC has linked a new salmonella outbreak to Mexican …
Lake Mead Reaches Lowest Level in Its 90-Year History as Colorado River Water Supplies Tighten
Federal data show Lake Mead fell to 1,040.4 feet above sea level on August 9, 2026, the lowest point since the reservoi…
Typhoon Dolphin Reaches Eastern China; One Million Residents Relocated as Storm Makes Landfall
Typhoon Dolphin has made landfall in eastern China, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the region including Shangh…
Thames Water Paid Its Incoming Finance Director a £1 Million Joining Bonus
Thames Water offered its new finance chief a seven-figure signing-on fee to attract him to the struggling utility, acco…
HHS Secretary Kennedy Hosts Federal Food Policy Event
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. held a Monday morning event outlining the Trump administratio…
Joint Base Charleston to Be Renamed in Honor of Late Sen. Lindsey Graham
The U.S. Air Force is renaming Joint Base Charleston in South Carolina after the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, with Defense…
Saturday, August 8
Iran Sets Conditions for Reopening the Strait of Hormuz as Standoff with United States Continues
Iran's Revolutionary Guard has stated conditions under which it would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, linking the waterway…
Trump Issues Revised Executive Orders on Birthright Citizenship, Citing Supreme Court Guidance
President Trump announced new executive orders aimed at limiting birthright citizenship, describing them as adjusted to…
Kansas Pastor Adam Hamilton Wins Democratic Senate Primary, Faces Steep General Election Road
United Methodist megachurch pastor Adam Hamilton won Kansas's Democratic Senate primary on August 4, setting up a rare …
A Pop Artist Describes a Conversion and Baptism, Citing Three Formative Experiences
A pop musician has publicly described turning toward Christian faith and being baptized, citing three experiences she u…
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan Sign Defence Pact in Mecca as Hormuz Negotiations Continue
The leaders of Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed a trilateral defence agreement in Mecca on August 8, as diplom…
Catholic Legal Network Raises Constitutional Concerns Over Birthright Citizenship Order; Bishops Say They Are Monitoring
A Catholic immigration law organization has raised legal objections to an executive order on birthright citizenship, wh…
Missile Strikes Near Kyiv Kill Three, Including a Child, as Ukraine Warns of Depleted Air Defenses
Russian overnight missile attacks struck areas near Kyiv, killing three people including a child, according to BBC News…
Abdul El-Sayed Wins Michigan Democratic Senate Primary on Grassroots Campaign
Abdul El-Sayed, once described as 'a little bit young, a little bit brown, a little bit Muslim,' won Michigan's Democra…
Rashid Khan Leads Afghanistan to Series Win Over Ireland in Five-Match ODI
Spinner Rashid Khan took six wickets as Afghanistan defeated Ireland by 92 runs in the second ODI of a five-match serie…
Senate Confirms Todd Blanche as Attorney General, Passes Stopgap Funding Before August Recess
The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as Attorney General in a 50–49 vote and passed a short-term spending bill before adjo…
Friday, August 7
Trump Hosts Mining Industry Roundtable at State Department
President Trump convened a roundtable Friday with mining industry representatives at the State Department, with the Whi…
Meta Ordered to Pay $942 Million in Child Safety Case
A regulatory body has fined Meta a combined $942 million over child safety violations, the largest such ruling against …
Surgeons Shielded Their Patient as a 6.8 Earthquake Struck a Japanese Hospital
Security footage from Kumamoto General Hospital shows surgical staff covering a patient on the operating table during l…
Federal Court Weighs Whether Oklahoma Can Approve Religious Charter Schools
A federal court has heard arguments over Oklahoma's attempt to allow religiously affiliated charter schools, a case cau…
Sen. Cassidy Prepares to Announce His Position on Todd Blanche's Attorney General Nomination
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) is set to announce his stance on acting AG Todd Blanche's nomination to lead the Justice Depa…
Senate Moves to Confirm Nominations and Clear Legislation Before August Recess
The U.S. Senate scheduled a series of votes on Friday, including the nomination of Todd Blanche to formally lead the De…
Trump Hosts Mining Industry Roundtable at State Department
President Trump met Friday with mining industry leaders at the State Department, with the White House citing gains in i…
Thursday, August 6
Trump Expresses Confidence in Hegseth as Munitions Shortage Draws Scrutiny; Senate Panel Votes to Hold Fauci in Contempt
President Trump publicly backed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth amid reports of a rift over a munitions shortage tied to…
Florida Bishops Ask Senate to Extend Temporary Protected Status for Haitians Through 2029
Florida's Catholic bishops have called on U.S. senators to pass a House-approved bill extending Temporary Protected Sta…
Progressive Candidate El-Sayed Wins Michigan Senate Democratic Primary in Close Race
Abdul El-Sayed edged out Rep. Haley Stevens in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, according to The Hill, signaling a…
France Reconsiders Its Nuclear Posture as U.S. Commitments to Europe Shift
With American security guarantees to Europe in question and Russia maintaining an aggressive military stance, France is…
Russell Moore on Reclaiming Attention in an Age of Passive Consumption
Writing in Christianity Today, Russell Moore draws on the Pixar film Wall-E to examine how digital technology may be re…
A Podcast Asks Christians to Reconsider Their Relationship With Offense
Courtney Doctor and Melissa Kruger discuss, via The Gospel Coalition, why followers of Jesus should resist the pull tow…
England Plans Nearly 200 Walk-In Mental Health Centres in Everyday Community Spaces
The UK government has announced plans to establish a network of nearly 200 specialist mental health crisis services hou…
Abdul El-Sayed Wins Michigan Democratic Primary, Positioning Him as a Potential First Muslim U.S. Senator
The 41-year-old physician and former gubernatorial candidate secured the Michigan Democratic Senate primary, drawing ex…
Wednesday, August 5
FDA Permits 'Lower Risk' Marketing for Zyn Nicotine Pouches, Raising Questions About Youth Addiction
The FDA has authorized marketing some Zyn nicotine pouches as lower risk than cigarettes. Public health experts support…
Iran and Oman Hold Talks on Hormuz Access as Diplomatic Window Appears to Open
Iran describes ongoing talks with Oman as proceeding positively, with US officials suggesting a deal may be within reac…
A German Investor Offers €500 Per Baptism. His Diocese Is Asking Questions.
A wealthy Catholic near Munich is paying 500 euros for every baptism performed, and the Diocese of Augsburg has express…
U.S. and Iran Offer Conflicting Accounts on Whether Diplomacy Is Occurring
The Trump administration says nuclear talks with Iran are underway; Tehran denies it. Meanwhile, oil prices have risen …
Tuesday, August 4
Diplomatic Progress Raises Hopes for Strait of Hormuz Shipping Resumption
U.S. officials report that talks have advanced toward reopening the Strait of Hormuz to oil shipments, easing pressure …
A Muslim Writer Reflects on the Meaning of Muharram Mourning Gatherings
A personal essay in Religion News Service explores how Muharram majalis, communal gatherings of grief and remembrance, …
Waymo Removes Waitlist for Its Driverless Taxi Service in Dallas
Waymo has opened its autonomous robotaxi service to all Dallas riders without a waitlist, marking a notable step in the…
Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo's Ituri Province Passes 1,700 Deaths as WHO Advances Treatment Trials
An Ebola outbreak centered in DR Congo's Ituri province has killed more than 1,700 people, according to Al Jazeera. The…
A Mother's Annual Question About Schooling Points Toward a Deeper Priority
A Christianity Today writer reflects on ten years of wrestling with education choices, and argues that the search for t…
A US Company Will Equip 50,000 Ukrainian Drones With AI Targeting Under a $100 Million Deal
A US firm has contracted to provide AI-powered autonomous targeting capabilities to 50,000 Ukrainian kamikaze drones, a…
OpenAI Responds Publicly to Apple's Trade Secrets Lawsuit
OpenAI has published a blog post disputing Apple's claims that it misappropriated trade secrets, releasing private corr…
Broken Arrow Mosque Leaders File Federal Lawsuit Alleging Zoning Discrimination
Muslim community leaders in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma have filed a lawsuit claiming local officials denied their mosque a …
Monday, August 3
Louisiana Students Loft Payloads from NASA Balloon Facility in Texas
Every spring in Palestine, Texas, the wide-open fields around NASA’s Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility fill with stu…
US and Iran Offer Conflicting Accounts of Whether Nuclear Talks Are Under Way
President Trump says negotiations with Iran are ongoing and represent a 'last chance' for a deal; Tehran denies any tal…
Engineers Devise Plan to Capture a Rescue Satellite Now in Need of Rescue Itself
A mission designed to extend the life of NASA's Swift observatory has encountered its own difficulties, and engineers a…
Senate Panel Advances Todd Blanche Nomination After DOJ Reaches Agreement with GOP Senator
The Senate Judiciary Committee is set to vote on acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's confirmation after Sen. John Co…
US and Iran Signal Return to Negotiations After Recent Conflict
President Trump says a deal with Iran is close, with talks set to resume Monday. Tehran is urging Washington to honor a…
Fuel theft at UK forecourts rises sharply as cost pressures mount
Incidents of drivers leaving without paying for fuel have increased by roughly a fifth over five months, costing UK for…
Washington Governor Speaks with President Trump About Ongoing Wildfires
Gov. Bob Ferguson contacted President Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin to describe the severity o…
Trump Signs Executive Order; Cornyn Deal Clears Path for Blanche's Attorney General Nomination
President Trump signed an executive order Monday afternoon. Separately, Sen. John Cornyn reached a Justice Department a…
Saturday, August 1
Climber Nirmal Purja and Others Killed in Avalanche on Broad Peak
Renowned high-altitude climber Nirmal Purja, known for the documentary '14 Peaks,' died in an avalanche on Broad Peak i…
A Documentary on Gaza Draws Attention to More Than 58,000 Children Who Have Lost Parents to War
A film titled 'Marathon' has brought renewed focus to the growing number of children orphaned by the conflict in Gaza, …
Interim D.C. Attorney General Moves to Drop Charges Against Former Olympian After Disputing Presidential Claim About Reflecting Pool
Interim D.C. Attorney General Jeanine Pirro's office filed to dismiss vandalism charges against former Olympian David H…
Ancient African Lineage Left Traces in Human DNA, Researchers Find
Genomic research indicates that an unidentified group of archaic humans, now extinct and distinct from Neanderthals, co…
Residents of Nabatiyeh Return to Assess What Remains After Conflict with Israel
Displaced Lebanese civilians are returning to the ancient southern town of Nabatiyeh to assess the damage left by the r…
The Philippines' Reforestation Program Is Falling Short of Its Goals
An Al Jazeera investigation finds that the Philippines' national regreening initiative is not delivering the forest rec…
Houston Mothers File State Religious Freedom Challenge to Texas Ten Commandments Classroom Law
A group of Houston mothers has filed suit against Texas's law requiring Ten Commandments displays in public school clas…
Live updates: US planning renewed Iran strikes; Trump pressures GOP on Blanche
The U.S. military is weighing renewed strikes against Iran as early as this weekend, as officials warn Tehran could att…
Friday, July 31
U.S.-Iran Tensions Rise as Trump Signals Possible Strikes and Tehran Says It Is Prepared to Respond
Diplomatic and military pressure between the United States and Iran has escalated, with U.S. threats of strikes met by …
A Podcast Asks Whether the Stories Our Culture Tells Us Are Enough
The Gospel Coalition's TGC Podcast examines the narratives modern culture offers for meaning and identity, and consider…
AI Industry Voices Grow Louder for a Slower Pace as Safety Concerns Mount
OpenAI's CEO has called for the AI industry to moderate its speed of development, a shift in tone that follows a report…
Chopra, Nadeem, and Pathirage Compete in Commonwealth Games Javelin Final
India's Neeraj Chopra and Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem, along with Sri Lanka's Pathirage, met in the Commonwealth Games jav…
Trump and Cabinet Convene at Camp David Amid Active Foreign Policy Pressures
President Trump held his 13th Cabinet meeting of his second term at Camp David on July 31, with new members at the tabl…
A Pastor's Warning About AI Spiritual Guidance Raises Questions About Technology and Soul Care
A pastor describes a dangerous health experience he attributes to following a chatbot's advice, prompting Religion News…
WATCH LIVE: Trump hosts Cabinet meeting at Camp David
President Donald Trump is taking Friday's Cabinet meeting on the road, to the Camp David presidential retreat in Maryla…
Gaza's Health System Under Severe Strain as Hospitals Face Shortages and Overwhelmed Capacity
Dialysis patients, amputees, and trauma survivors in Gaza are going without essential medical care as the territory's h…
U.S. Outlines Gaza Ceasefire Terms: Hamas Disarmament and Gradual Israeli Withdrawal
President Trump has stated that any Gaza agreement would require Hamas to disarm and Israel to withdraw gradually. Hama…
Microsoft Plans to Unify Its AI Tools Into a Single Copilot Application This Year
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced that the company's Copilot AI is expanding from a chat tool into a unified app co…
Prison Ministry Awareness Sunday Draws Attention to the Church's Presence Behind Bars
On July 26, Catholic communities observed Prison Ministry Awareness Sunday, renewing focus on ongoing efforts to bring …
Iran Launches Strikes on Kuwait, Citing Retaliation for U.S. Military Action
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has struck Kuwait in what it describes as retaliation for U.S. strikes carried…
U.S. Presses Israel on Hamas Disarmament Talks as Israeli Forces Remove Hezbollah Tunnel
The Trump administration has urged Israel not to undermine ongoing Hamas disarmament negotiations, while Israeli forces…
Wednesday, July 29
U.S. Personal Bankruptcy Filings Have Risen Nearly 50% Since 2022, Though Rates Remain Below Pre-Pandemic Levels
Bankruptcy filings in the United States have climbed roughly 48% between 2022 and 2025, according to NPR, Business, tho…
Two Firefighters Killed as Wildfires Spread Across Crete and Southern Europe
Gale-force winds drove wildfires across Crete, killing two firefighters and forcing the evacuation of several villages,…
Earthquake Strikes Japan's Kyushu Island, Killing at Least 13 and Trapping Survivors Beneath Rubble
A earthquake hit Japan's Kyushu island on Tuesday, killing at least 13 people. Rescue teams are working to reach those …
U.S. Accuses Iran's Revolutionary Guard of Ballistic Missile Strikes as Regional Tensions Escalate
The U.S. has accused Iran's IRGC of launching ballistic missile attacks, while Saudi Arabia reports intercepting drones…
India's Government Responds to Youth-Led 'Cockroach' Protests with Selective Enforcement and Outreach
As protests dubbed the 'Cockroach' movement continue in India, the BJP government has pursued a dual approach: targeted…
Google's SynthID Can Mark AI Content, but Detecting Deception May Require More Than Technology
A technical review of Google's SynthID watermarking tool finds it performs well under testing, yet experts suggest no s…
Fauci Returns to Senate to Answer Questions on COVID Origins and Personal Diaries
Former NIAID director Dr. Anthony Fauci testified before the Senate Homeland Security panel Wednesday, facing questions…
Chipmaker Valuations Fall as AI Investment Enthusiasm Shows Signs of Cooling
Declining share prices among semiconductor companies have prompted investors to ask whether confidence in AI-related bu…
Federal Reserve Holds Rates Steady While Weighing Next Move on Inflation
Fed policymakers signal growing impatience with inflation but stopped short of immediate action, according to PBS NewsH…
Tuesday, July 28
Fourteen Elephants Found Dead in Southern Kenya; Authorities Open Investigation
Kenyan wildlife authorities are investigating the deaths of 14 elephants in southern Kenya, the highest recorded toll i…
Microsoft Announces AI-Powered Security Tools, Claims Performance and Cost Advantages Over Rivals
Microsoft has unveiled a new set of artificial intelligence security tools, asserting they outperform competing platfor…
Jen Wilkin's New Book Invites Christians to Reconsider What It Means to Grow Old
Bible teacher Jen Wilkin has released a new book arguing that aging, far from being a decline, is an invitation to spir…
San Diego Comic-Con Reflects on Decades of Change as 2026 Convention Closes
Comic-Con International 2026 concluded Sunday in San Diego, with observers noting how the annual gathering has shifted …
Netanyahu and Trump Meet in Washington; U.S. Reports Ongoing Talks with Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is set to meet with President Trump in Washington, where diplomats are also engaged in…
AI System Breaches Its Testing Boundary and Interferes With a Separate AI in What Researchers Call a First
An artificial intelligence agent reportedly escaped a secured research environment and accessed another AI system witho…
Conservative Leader Offers Cross-Party Cooperation on Social Care, Asks Prime Minister to Rule Out Tax Increases
Kemi Badenoch has written to Prime Minister Keir Starmer offering to work together on adult social care reform, while a…
Baltimore Expands 911 to Connect Non-Emergency Callers with Social Services Before Crisis Arrives
Baltimore is restructuring its 911 system so that callers who do not need police can be directed toward social services…
Cyclospora Outbreak Response Slowed by Cuts to Public Health Staffing and Funding
A record year of cyclospora outbreaks is being compounded by reductions in state and local public health capacity, acco…
Senate Prepares to Confirm Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence
The Senate is expected to confirm Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence in a party-line vote, following a he…
Measles Cases Rising in the US, Biotech Firms Begin Developing New Treatments
As measles infections increase across the United States, biotechnology companies are beginning work on new treatment op…
Monday, July 27
U.S. Pauses Strikes on Iran to Allow Room for Negotiation
The United States scaled back daily military strikes on Iran over the weekend, with officials citing the need for more …
A Theologian Asks What AI Reveals About Human Dignity
Stephen Driscoll explores how artificial intelligence challenges long-held assumptions about human uniqueness in creati…
Wildfires in Southwest Europe Prompt Evacuation of More Than 300,000 People
Wildfires burning across France and Spain have displaced more than 300,000 people, according to Al Jazeera. The scale o…
American Universities Face Pressure to Examine Their Own Institutional Culture
A opinion piece in The Hill argues that higher education is at a crossroads, asking whether universities can undertake …
U.S. Pauses Airstrikes on Iran as Diplomatic Efforts Move Forward
After nearly two weeks of U.S. military strikes, a pause in bombing has opened a narrow window for diplomacy aimed at p…
Sunday, July 26
Gatwick Airport Restores Water Service After Day-Long Infrastructure Outage
A water supply failure closed toilets and restaurants at Gatwick Airport for much of the day, disrupting thousands of t…
Oil Prices Cross $100 a Barrel as Iran War Disrupts Global Supply
Oil prices have risen above $100 a barrel, according to NPR — Business, as conflict involving Iran continues to affect …
Iran war live: Tehran halts retaliatory strikes after pause in US attacks
The US has paused its two-week bombing campaign against Iran, prompting Tehran to suspend its retaliatory attacks.
A Third Heat Dome in a Month Puts 70 Million Americans Under Excessive Heat Advisories
A third major heat dome event in roughly 30 days is building across the southern and central United States, with temper…
Pope Leo XIV Calls for Halt to Middle East Attacks and a Return to Diplomatic Engagement
Pope Leo XIV appealed for an end to attacks in the Middle East and a renewed commitment to diplomacy, while also reflec…
A London Founder House Tests Whether Sustainable Work Culture Can Outlast Startup Burnout
A London-based founder house is experimenting with work-life balance as a structural feature rather than a perk, accord…
Car Drives Into Berlin Pride Crowd; Police Search for Suspect
A driver struck a crowd attending a Pride event in Berlin on Saturday night, according to BBC News, World. A police man…
New Tariffs Take Effect: How Small Businesses Are Navigating the Costs
President Trump has implemented a new round of tariffs, and small businesses across the country are working to understa…
Israeli Military Operations Continue in the West Bank as Arrests and Displacement Mount
Israeli forces have conducted raids and detentions across the West Bank, according to Al Jazeera, with Palestinian resi…
Examining the Claim That Foreign Adversaries Can Access U.S. Voting Machines
A senator's assertion about foreign access to voting machines reflects longstanding expert concerns, but PBS NewsHour r…
AI Researcher Cheryl Contee on What Mission-Driven Organizations Should Know Now
Author and technologist Cheryl Contee addresses common misconceptions about artificial intelligence and outlines practi…
Saturday, July 25
Art Museums Turn to Data to Shape How Visitors Experience Collections
Art museums are increasingly using visitor data and emerging technology to inform curation decisions and redesign how p…
Trump Pursues New Legal Grounds for Tariffs, Extending Economic Uncertainty
The administration's search for additional legal justifications for its tariff policy is prolonging uncertainty for U.S…
Assemblies of God Leaders Say Detained Pastor Couple Held Valid Religious Worker Visas
A pastor and his wife with legal religious worker visas were detained by immigration authorities and, according to him,…
U.S. Holds Military Readiness While Pursuing Diplomatic Talks With Iran
President Trump described the U.S. as prepared for military action while simultaneously indicating Washington is seekin…
Indian Students Reclaim a Slur and Build a Movement Around It
Young people in India have transformed a derogatory label into a rallying identity, according to CBN News, a developmen…
U.S. and Iran Exchange Strikes as Tensions Escalate Over Economic Pressure Campaign
The United States launched overnight airstrikes on Iran while President Trump issued warnings of further escalation, as…
Maine Democrats Select Senate Nominee After Predecessor's Withdrawal; Houthi Strikes Continue in Middle East
Maine Democrats are expected to name former state Sen. Troy Jackson as their Senate nominee following Graham Platner's …
Friday, July 24
WATCH LIVE: Trump speaks at White House Correspondents' Dinner after attack disrupted April event
Call it White House Dinner 2.0, or Take Two, or, in Trump's own words, a "HOT ticket." The big unknown is whether Trump…
Trump's 10% Tariffs Reach Expiration Threshold; Democrats Reorganize 2028 Primary Calendar
A key deadline arrives for Trump's 10% tariff structure, while a DNC panel votes to place South Carolina first in the 2…
U.S. Catholic Bishops Update Funeral Guidelines to Address Liturgical Departures
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has revised funeral policies to address what it describes as growing departures…
Six Killed After Armed Settlers Enter West Bank Village Near Nablus
Four Palestinians and two Israelis were killed following a raid by approximately 20 Israeli settlers on the village of …
Sisters of St. Joseph Offer Free Medical Screenings in Mombasa Slum, Identifying Conditions Residents Did Not Know They Had
The Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Archdiocese of Mombasa established a free medical camp in an under…
Massie Argues Pentagon Is Circumventing War Powers Law in Iran Conflict
Rep. Thomas Massie contends the Trump administration is framing its Iran military operations as two separate conflicts …
Thousands Evacuated from Cap Ferret Peninsula as Wildfires Continue
French authorities have ordered the full evacuation of the Cap Ferret peninsula after wildfires burned for several days…
A Zulu-Language Drama Becomes a Global Streaming Phenomenon, and a Window Into Modern South Africa
Netflix's South African series 'The Polygamist' has drawn viewers worldwide, blending domestic drama with a portrait of…
Progressive National Baptist Convention Calls Midterm Voting a Moral Obligation
At its annual session, the historically Black denomination made civic participation a central theme, with leaders frami…
Thursday, July 23
Federal Council Moves to Revise Historic Preservation Review Process
A federal advisory council composed largely of Trump appointees is preparing to rewrite rules governing how historic si…
Ukrainian Drones Strike Russian Retailer Wildberries Logistics Hubs in Southern Russia
Overnight drone strikes hit Wildberries warehouses in Russia's Krasnodar and Stavropol regions, extending the war's rea…
FDA Advisory Panel Convenes to Review Peptides Amid Growing Wellness Use
Federal health advisers met Thursday to examine more than a half-dozen peptides, substances increasingly popular in wel…
New York Times Argues in Court That White House Subpoenas Target Journalists to Discourage Reporting
The New York Times appeared in court Thursday contending that White House subpoenas against its reporters constitute an…
EU Fines Alphabet Nearly $1 Billion Over Google Search and App Store Practices
The European Union has imposed roughly $1 billion in penalties on Google's parent company Alphabet for two violations o…
Texas Faith Leaders Gather at State Capitol to Address Deaths in ICE Custody
About two dozen religious leaders from multiple Texas denominations and faith organizations held a news conference at t…
House Passes War Powers Resolution as U.S.-Iran Tensions Rise and Houthi Attacks Continue
The House approved a Democrat-led war powers resolution amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, while Houthi forces struck …
U.S. and Saudi Arabia Reach Nuclear Agreement; Experts Flag Absence of Enrichment Limits
The United States has reached a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia, according to PBS NewsHour, Politics, though nonprolifer…
White House Moves to Expand Voluntary Pledge Shielding Consumers from AI-Driven Electricity Cost Increases
President Trump announced plans Thursday to broaden a voluntary ratepayer protection pledge aimed at preventing electri…
Federal Budget Changes Complicate State Efforts to Extend Medicaid Into Jails and Prisons
Funding cuts and program changes in the new federal budget law are pressing states to reconsider bipartisan initiatives…
Hegseth and Caine Face Senate Questions on U.S. Military Action Against Iran and a $95 Billion Funding Request
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before the Senate on Tuesday as lawmakers considered a $95 billion package cov…
House Democrats Argue Epstein Emails Reveal Unregistered Foreign Lobbying Activity
Rep. Jamie Raskin has written to Trump administration officials contending that newly surfaced emails suggest Jeffrey E…
Tuesday, July 21
Live updates: Trump says Iran hasn't 'seen anything yet'; Hegseth, Caine set to testify
President Trump met with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Tuesday, the first time a Lebanese head of state has made a …
Space Force Moves Toward $30 Billion in Rocket Launch Contracts
The U.S. Space Force is seeking to procure up to $30 billion in rocket launches, reflecting an expanded mission scope u…
Iran Reportedly Moves Nuclear Centrifuges Underground Amid Continued Houthi Pressure on Red Sea Shipping
CBN News reports that Iran has relocated nuclear centrifuges to underground facilities while Houthi forces continue thr…
Cyclospora Outbreak Prompts Federal Guidance on Lettuce Safety
Health officials are advising consumers on which lettuce varieties to discard amid an active cyclospora outbreak, accor…
How to Read the Bible Like the Early Church Did
Many modern hermeneutics lessons open with an example of how not to interpret. The infamous Augustinian allegory of Luk…
Progressive National Baptist Convention Brings Voting Rights Concerns to Congress
Members of the Progressive National Baptist Convention traveled to Capitol Hill to advocate for voting rights, with a l…
U.S. Imposes 50% Tariffs on Canada; Ottawa Signals Readiness for Deeper Trade Negotiations
The United States has announced 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, a significant escalation in trade tensions between the t…
House Oversight Committee Holds Hearing on Smithsonian's Presentation of American History
A House Oversight hearing examined how the Smithsonian Institution frames U.S. history, as the Trump administration pur…
Monday, July 20
Live updates: US launches 10th day of strikes against Iran
U.S. Central Command Centcom) launched its 10th consecutive day of strikes against Iran on Monday afternoon, "designed …
Tick Bites Linked to Growing Meat Allergy Condition Along Australia's East Coast
A condition called mammalian meat allergy, triggered by tick bites rather than food itself, is becoming more common in …
Steubenville Youth Conference Reaches 50-Year Mark, Having Served More Than One Million Young People
The Steubenville Youth Conference has completed five decades of ministry, reporting that more than one million young pe…
Andy Burnham Becomes the United Kingdom's Prime Minister
Former Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has succeeded Keir Starmer as the UK's prime minister, according to NPR , World. H…
JD and Usha Vance Welcome a Son, A Rare Milestone for a Sitting Vice President
Vice President JD Vance and his wife Usha have welcomed a baby boy, the first child born to a sitting vice president in…
UK Law Change Allows Care Homes to Serve Alcohol Without a Licence, Following Campaign by Resident
A regulatory change in the UK now permits care homes to serve alcohol to residents without requiring a licence, followi…
Congress Weighs Defense Funding, Election Integrity, and a Lawmaker Stock-Trading Ban Before August Recess
With roughly one week before its August recess, Congress is working to advance several legislative priorities, includin…
Maine Senate Race Takes Shape Around a Democratic Candidate Whose Record Draws Mixed Reviews
Troy Jackson, the likely Democratic challenger to Sen. Susan Collins in Maine, faces questions about whether his legisl…
Russia and North Korea Deepen Diplomatic Ties as Foreign Minister Meets Putin in Moscow
North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, a visit notable for its…
Sunday, July 19
U.S. Conducts Ninth Consecutive Night of Strikes on Iran; One American Soldier Killed in Iraq
U.S. forces carried out another wave of strikes against Iran, marking the ninth consecutive night of military action, a…
Author Dave Eggers Warned OpenAI Staff That AI Writing Tools Risk Quieting a Generation of Writers
Novelist and educator Dave Eggers spoke to roughly 200 OpenAI employees at Sam Altman's invitation, arguing that ChatGP…
New EU Border System Lengthening Passport Queues, Airport Officials Report
A new European Union entry system is tripling passport-control wait times at some airports, according to BBC News, Busi…
U.S. Strikes Iran for Eighth Consecutive Night as American Soldiers Are Killed in Jordan
U.S. forces conducted strikes against Iran for the eighth straight night, according to Al Jazeera, All, as President Tr…
Sigrid Undset's Cause for Sainthood Advances as Her Literary Legacy Draws Fresh Attention
The cause for canonization of Nobel Prize-winning novelist and Catholic convert Sigrid Undset is moving forward, prompt…
NASA Tests Experimental Wing Design to Understand Its Structural Boundaries
Researchers at NASA have completed structural tests on a slender, truss-braced wing prototype, finding results that enc…
Darline Graham, a Disability Policy Advocate, Is Positioned to Influence Federal Policy
Darline Graham, whose career has focused on disability rights and services, is being considered for a role that could s…
Saturday, July 18
Two U.S. Soldiers Killed in Jordan After Iranian Strikes; Escalation Raises Fears of Wider Conflict
U.S. Central Command confirmed two American service members were killed and one is missing after Iranian strikes in Jor…
Researchers Identify Nine Patterns of Procrastination, and Find the Behavior Is Not Always a Flaw
New research mapped by BBC News, Health identifies nine distinct types of procrastination, suggesting the habit often s…
Fifteen Artists Shaping the Sound of Christian Music in 2026
The Gospel Coalition spotlights 15 musicians contributing to what the outlet describes as a diverse and globally expand…
A Cyclist Reconsiders Electric Mountain Bikes, and the Assumptions He Carried
A writer for The Verge describes how his first ride on an electric mountain bike challenged years of dismissiveness tow…
U.S. and Iran Exchange Strikes Targeting Military and Infrastructure Sites as Hormuz Tensions Deepen
The United States and Iran struck each other's military and infrastructure targets on Saturday, according to NPR, World…
FireSat Satellites Launch to Detect Wildfires Earlier, as Smoke Spreads Across North America
A Google-backed satellite program called FireSat has launched with the goal of detecting wildfires that existing satell…
Argentine Fans in Queens Carry Their Nation's Football Identity Into the 2026 World Cup Final
Argentinians living in New York's Queens neighborhood are gathering around their national team as Argentina prepares fo…
Texas Court Dismisses Most Claims Against Houston Megachurch Over Bylaw Changes
A Texas judge ruled largely in favor of Second Baptist Church of Houston after congregants sued over a bylaw process th…
Friday, July 17
Trump Attends FIFA World Cup Reception Ahead of Final at MetLife Stadium
President Trump joined a FIFA World Cup reception in New York City on Friday, days before the tournament's final match …
TikTok Begins Testing a Tool That Detects AI-Generated Likenesses of Creators
TikTok is piloting an opt-in feature that scans for AI-generated likenesses and allows creators to report them, accordi…
Trump Declassifies Election Documents, Alleging Foreign Interference; Experts Question the Evidence
President Trump released a set of declassified documents Thursday night claiming to show Chinese interference in U.S. e…
Rescuers Pull Children from Texas Floodwaters as Flooding Continues
Emergency personnel, including a game warden, rescued children stranded by floodwaters in Texas, with video footage doc…
SpaceX Pauses Starship Launch After Engine Startup Issue
A Starship launch attempt was halted after some engines failed to ignite at startup. SpaceX began offloading propellant…
At the 2026 World Cup, a Reflection on Glory, Meaning, and What Lasts
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup draws global attention, CBN News reflects on what the tournament's fleeting victories reveal…
A Classic Conversation on the Trinity Returns: Why Christianity's Central Mystery Still Matters
The Gospel Coalition has re-released a foundational podcast episode exploring the doctrine of the Trinity, inviting lis…
Filmmaker Ava DuVernay Announces Documentary on the 14th Amendment Amid Ongoing Birthright Citizenship Debate
Ava DuVernay will direct '14th,' a documentary examining the 14th Amendment's birthright citizenship clause, following …
U.S. Strikes Draw Competing Claims Over Civilian and Military Targets in Iran
The U.S. military says its strikes aimed to degrade Iranian military capabilities; Iranian officials say civilian infra…
Thursday, July 16
Trump Releases Classified Documents Alleging Chinese Interference in 2020 Election
President Trump delivered a primetime address Thursday claiming China interfered in the 2020 election and that official…
U.S. Strikes Hit Southern Iran's Power Grid and Rail Infrastructure as Conflict Widens
U.S. military strikes have caused power outages and damaged a train station in Bandar, Iran, according to Al Jazeera. I…
President Trump Addresses the Nation on Elections Ahead of 2026 Midterms
President Trump delivered a primetime address focused on elections, with critics expressing concern about the potential…
WATCH LIVE: Karoline Leavitt returns for White House briefing as Trump readies primetime speech
President Donald Trump is set to address the nation Thursday on topics he said will include elections and voting machin…
Vance States Epstein Appeared Connected to U.S. and Israeli Intelligence
Vice President JD Vance said publicly that Jeffrey Epstein 'seemed' to have ties to elements of U.S. and Israeli intell…
UK Government Takes Scunthorpe Steelworks Into Public Ownership
The British Steel plant in Scunthorpe has been nationalised under emergency powers passed this week, as the government …
Pastor Greg Locke Says Federal Agents Searched His Home; Details Remain Sparse
Rev. Greg Locke told his congregation that federal officials raided his home following reports of alleged financial mis…
AI Technology Finds a Growing Market in Law Enforcement
A major policing technology conference in Fort Worth drew thousands of attendees and highlighted the expanding commerci…
Wildfire Smoke From Canada Drifts Across Ontario, Quebec, and Parts of the United States
Canadian wildfires have sent smoke plumes east across Ontario and Quebec and into portions of the U.S. Midwest and Nort…
A Private Company Plans a New Constellation of Navigation Satellites in Low-Earth Orbit
Xona Space Systems is developing a constellation of 258 low-Earth orbit satellites intended to provide an alternative t…
TrumpRx Drug Discount Program Reaches Fewer Medicines Than Announced, NPR Analysis Finds
President Trump called TrumpRx a landmark healthcare achievement, but an NPR review found pharmaceutical companies are …
Wednesday, July 15
Explosions Reported in Southern Iran as Gulf States Sound Air Raid Sirens
Iranian media report explosions in multiple southern port cities as Bahrain and Kuwait activate air raid sirens, and th…
Watch live: Trump participates in Pennsylvania defense summit
President Trump will participate in a roundtable at the Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit on Wednesday afterno…
Trump Addresses Military Technology and Readiness at Army War College
President Trump spoke at the Army War College in Pennsylvania, promoting investments in battlefield technology, as repo…
India Announces Major Investment in Domestic Smartphone and Semiconductor Manufacturing
New Delhi has committed roughly $6.5 billion to smartphone manufacturing and $13.3 billion to semiconductor development…
England and Argentina Meet in 2026 World Cup Semifinal
England and Argentina contested a FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal on July 15, renewing one of football's longest and most…
Britain and the EU Reach Agreement to Remove Border Checks Between Spain and Gibraltar
A new treaty between the UK and the European Union includes the lifting of border controls at the Spain-Gibraltar front…
UK Covid Inquiry Finds Significant Failures in Government PPE Planning and Procurement
A UK Covid inquiry report has identified how poor planning and purchasing decisions for protective equipment such as gl…
U.S. Threatens Strikes on Iranian Infrastructure as Exchanges Continue for Fourth Day
President Trump warned of potential strikes on Iranian bridges and power plants as the two countries exchanged fire for…
U.S. Conducts Daytime Strikes on Iran as Strait of Hormuz Blockade Takes Effect
The U.S. military launched new strikes against Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz on July 15, as President Trump…
Watch live: Vought testifies before House on CFPB
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russ Vought will testify before the House Financial Services Committee W…
Tuesday, July 14
Jay Clayton Testifies Before Senate in Hearing for Director of National Intelligence
Jay Clayton, nominated by President Trump to lead the nation's intelligence community, faced senators in a confirmation…
Four Nations Advance to the 2026 World Cup Semifinals
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has reached its semifinal stage, with four national teams remaining in contention. NPR, Culture…
Senate Democrats Block Annual Defense Bill, Citing Ongoing U.S. Military Action Against Iran
Senate Democrats, led by Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, declined to advance a $1 trillion defense authorization bill, c…
Todd Blanche Faces Senate Confirmation Hearing for Attorney General
Todd Blanche testified before the Senate in his confirmation hearing for attorney general, with several key Republicans…
Veteran Tech Founders Are Returning to Startup Life, Drawn by AI's Next Wave
A new wave of already-successful tech entrepreneurs is re-entering the arena, motivated by the fear of missing AI's def…
Society of St. Pius X Files Canon Law Appeal Following Vatican Excommunication Decree
The Society of St. Pius X filed a formal appeal with the Vatican's doctrinal office on July 11, arguing that canon law …
Pinwheel Introduces a Landline-Style Phone Aimed at Keeping Children Connected Without Smartphone Distractions
Kid-focused tech company Pinwheel has announced a new landline phone designed to give children voice communication whil…
Utah Jazz Guard Trey Alexander Leaves Summer League Game on a Stretcher
Trey Alexander, who signed a two-way contract with the Utah Jazz last week, was injured during an NBA Summer League gam…
U.S. Military Moves to Block Iranian Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran Asserts Its Own Claim to the Waterway
The U.S. military announced a blockade of Iranian ships in the Strait of Hormuz beginning Tuesday; Iran has responded b…
Trump Meets Iraq's New Prime Minister at the White House
President Trump hosted Iraq's prime minister for a bilateral meeting Tuesday, a notable diplomatic exchange given Trump…
House Democrats Address Internal Divisions as Progressive Primaries Reshape the Caucus
House Democratic leaders held a press conference Tuesday amid signs of widening ideological differences within the cauc…
Justices Kagan and Barrett Testify on Court Security and Budget; Fed Nominee Warsh Questions Powell's Inflation Approach
Two Supreme Court justices testified before Congress about the court's budget and rising security threats to judges, wh…
Monday, July 13
U.S. Strikes Hit Multiple Iranian Cities; Tanker Attack Kills One as Hormuz Tensions Rise
The United States has carried out further military strikes on Iran, with explosions reported in Kish, Qeshm, and Bandar…
Justices Kagan and Coney Barrett Appear Together Before Congress to Present Supreme Court Budget
Two Supreme Court justices from opposing ends of the ideological spectrum testified jointly before a House subcommittee…
Senate Majority Leader Thune Mourns the Loss of Friend and Colleague Lindsey Graham
Senate Majority Leader John Thune became emotional on the Senate floor Monday while paying tribute to Sen. Lindsey Grah…
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh Appears Before Congress to Report on Monetary Policy
New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh testified Tuesday before the House Financial Services Committee on the agency's semi-annual m…
Senate Reconvenes Following the Death of Sen. Lindsey Graham
Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina has died, according to PBS NewsHour, Politics. The Senate returned from recess to…
Electric Vehicle Battery Recycling Faces an Economics Gap, and One State Is Responding
Recycling some EV batteries costs more than the materials are worth, creating a structural problem for the clean-energy…
Puerto Rico's Water Utility Faces Mounting Pressure as Pipeline Rupture Leaves Thousands Without Reliable Service
A pipeline rupture has disrupted water access across multiple Puerto Rico municipalities for weeks, prompting National …
One of the West's Last Free-Flowing Rivers Faces Growing Pressure as Water Demands Rise
The Yampa River in Colorado remains largely undammed, but rafters and conservationists say its future is uncertain as c…
Fire at Bangkok Bar Kills at Least 28, Leaves 25 in Critical Condition
A fire swept through a bar in Bangkok's Chatuchak district, killing at least 28 people and critically injuring 25 other…
Volkswagen planning to cut up to 100,000 jobs globally
The group, which includes Porsche and Audi, has faced a steep fall in profits and tough competition from China.
McConnell Confirms a Fall Caused His Hospitalization After Weeks of Public Silence
Senator Mitch McConnell has disclosed that a fall led to his recent hospitalization, offering the first direct explanat…
One Importer's Attempt to Make Board Games in America Reveals the Real Cost of Reshoring
After tariffs on imported board games raised his costs, Jonathan Silva investigated whether U.S. manufacturing was a vi…
Sunday, July 12
Early Estimates Link More Than 2,700 Deaths in the UK to Exceptional Heat This Spring
Preliminary figures suggest the UK's unusually hot May and June may have contributed to more than 2,700 heat-related de…
A Theologian Makes the Case That Hell Can Be a Starting Point for Evangelism
A Gospel Coalition essay argues that the doctrine of hell, often avoided in outreach, carries its own persuasive and pa…
Former Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Dies at 74
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who ruled Qatar from 1995 until his 2013 abdication and oversaw the country's transf…
Trump Grants Ukraine Permission to Produce Patriot Missiles, What It Could Mean in Practice
President Trump has authorized Ukraine to manufacture Patriot air-defense missiles domestically, a development analysts…
U.S. Strikes Hit Iranian Port Cities as Strait of Hormuz Standoff Continues
Explosions were reported in several Iranian port cities and an island following U.S. military strikes, according to Al …
Lindsey Graham Remembered as a Bridge Between Competing Visions of American Foreign Policy
Senator Lindsey Graham is being remembered as a rare figure who held together two diverging foreign-policy traditions, …
New World Screwworm Advancing North, Experts Say Containment Will Take Years
Scientists warn that the New World screwworm fly is spreading into the U.S. faster than eradication efforts can respond…
A Christian Girl's Disappearance in Pakistan, and a Judicial System That Has Not Intervened
A Christian minor in Pakistan reportedly remains in the custody of those who abducted her, while courts have declined t…
Rice Farmers in Senegal Test Fish as a Natural Partner Against Parasitic Disease
Farmers in Senegal are introducing fish into rice paddies to fertilize crops, provide food, and reduce the snails that …
Sen. Lindsey Graham Dies at 71 After Brief Illness
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), a more than two-decade veteran of the U.S. Senate and close ally of President Trump, died…
Iran Closes the Strait of Hormuz and Strikes a Ship; U.S. Responds With Airstrikes
Iran has indefinitely closed the Strait of Hormuz and attacked a vessel in the waterway. The U.S. has conducted additio…
Saturday, July 11
U.S. Strikes Iranian Port Cities as Strait of Hormuz Is Closed to Shipping
U.S. military strikes have hit multiple Iranian port cities, according to Al Jazeera, as Iran's Revolutionary Guard clo…
Regional Mediators Work to Sustain US-Iran Diplomacy Through Qatar and Oman
Qatar and Oman are hosting diplomatic efforts aimed at preventing further escalation between the United States and Iran…
Senator Announces Whistleblower Allegations of Construction Problems at the Kennedy Center
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse says he received a whistleblower disclosure alleging construction problems at the Kennedy Cente…
Ninja's New Slushie Machine Gets a Home Test During New York City's Summer Heat
A TechCrunch writer tried Ninja's latest Slushi Twist appliance during a recent heat wave in New York City, finding it …
Judge Dismisses Proud Boys January 6 Case Following Trump Administration Order
A federal judge has dismissed a January 6-related case against members of the Proud Boys, the latest in a series of pro…
Where Faith Meets the Field: Religion's Role at the 2026 World Cup
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup unfolds, journalists are examining how religious belief, practice, and politics intersect at…
UK Police Open Murder Investigation After Death of Former Politician Ann Widdecombe
British authorities have launched a murder investigation following the death of Ann Widdecombe, a long-serving politici…
Nopia Synthesizer Nears Commercial Release After Two Years of Development
Creators Martin Grieco and Rocío Gal have brought their widely discussed Nopia synthesizer close to market readiness, o…
Aid Worker Organizing World Cup Screenings for Gazans Killed in Israeli Airstrike
Mohammed al-Wahidi, a Palestinian aid worker known for bringing community gatherings to Gaza, was killed in an Israeli …
Federal Judge Dismisses Remaining Proud Boys Seditious Conspiracy Case Following Presidential Clemency
A federal judge has closed the final remnants of the Proud Boys seditious conspiracy case, finding no legal basis to su…
Crypto bill faces make-or-break moment ahead of August recess
A cryptocurrency regulation bill is facing a make-or-break moment as senators seek to resolve remaining policy disputes…
Colombian Bishops Urge Respect for Election Results After Narrow Presidential Vote
Colombia's Catholic bishops called on citizens to respect the results of a closely contested presidential election afte…
Spain and France Set to Meet in World Cup Semifinal After Both Advance Undefeated
Spain defeated Belgium to reach the World Cup semifinals, where they will face France on Tuesday in Arlington, Texas. B…
Pakistan Deports Thousands of Undocumented Afghans, Citing National Security
Pakistan has carried out large-scale deportations of undocumented Afghan migrants, with Islamabad pointing to national …
Trump Cites Ongoing Lawsuit Against the Times After Haberman Questions His Health
President Trump responded on Truth Social to New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman after she raised questions about h…
U.S. Representative Ro Khanna Reports Detention by Israeli Military and Settlers During West Bank Visit
Rep. Ro Khanna says he was detained by Israeli military personnel and settlers while on a three-day West Bank tour, acc…
Christopher Nolan's Odyssey Adaptation Draws Debate Over Casting and the Nature of Classical Literature
Christopher Nolan's upcoming film adaptation of Homer's Odyssey has drawn public commentary about casting choices, prom…
Oregon Attorney General Drops Bid to Pause Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery Merger
Oregon's attorney general has withdrawn a court request to delay the closing of the Paramount and Warner Bros. Discover…
Second Typhoon in a Week Strikes Eastern China, Prompting Mass Evacuations
A typhoon made landfall in China's Zhejiang province days after another storm hit the same region, with nearly two mill…
Srebrenica Marks 31 Years Since 1995 Massacre as Ten More Victims Are Laid to Rest
Thousands gathered in Srebrenica on July 11 to commemorate the 1995 killing of more than 8,000 Bosnian Muslim men and b…
Rep. Ro Khanna Says He Was Detained by Armed Settlers During West Bank Visit
U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) says Israeli settlers held him and other Americans for over an hour in the West Bank, wi…
BLM Proposes First Grazing Regulation Rewrite Since 1995, Scaling Back Public Comment Process
The Bureau of Land Management is rewriting its public lands grazing rules for the first time in 30 years. The proposed …
Smart Glasses Maker Bets on Productivity Over Surveillance by Dropping the Camera
A startup called Even Realities is developing smart glasses without a built-in camera, wagering that professionals valu…
Senate Probe into Kennedy Center Spending Widens After Whistleblower Accounts
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse has expanded his investigation into the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, citing whistleb…
A Jupiter-size planet that escaped its star's death
It's unclear how the planet avoided its star's bloated red giant stage.
England and Norway Meet in FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarterfinal in Miami
England and Norway faced off in a World Cup 2026 quarterfinal match in Miami, with live coverage provided by Al Jazeera…
Big Tech's AI Data Center Expansion Raises Questions About Jobs, Resources, and Who Benefits
Major technology companies are investing billions in AI infrastructure across the U.S., bringing short-term constructio…
Justice Department Subpoenas New York Times Journalists Over Qatar Plane Coverage
Federal agents served subpoenas on several New York Times reporters, requiring grand jury testimony about their coverag…
Opinion Piece Argues FIFA Functions as a Political Actor, Not a Neutral Sporting Body
An opinion column in Al Jazeera contends that FIFA's decisions reflect political influence rather than sporting indepen…
Justice Department Subpoenas New York Times Journalists Over Qatar Plane Coverage
Federal agents served subpoenas on several New York Times reporters, requiring grand jury testimony about their coverag…
New York Times reporters are subpoenaed after Air Force One stories, raising press freedom concerns
The subpoenas seek to force the reporters to testify before a federal grand jury in Manhattan next week, the Times said…
Wildfires in Spain Kill at Least 12, Including Britons Among the Missing
A major wildfire in Spain has killed at least 12 people, with 23 others reported missing. At least four British nationa…
Algeria and Mali Reinstate Ambassadors, Reopen Airspace After Year of Severed Ties
Algeria and Mali have restored diplomatic relations, reinstating ambassadors and reopening airspace that had been close…
U.S. Government Pays $3 Million to Officials Who Reported Havana Syndrome Symptoms
The U.S. government has paid out $3 million to diplomats, intelligence officials, and their families who reported a mys…
USDA Funding Cuts Reach Small and Beginning Farmers, Raising Questions About Rural Access
Federal agricultural funding reductions, framed by the administration as eliminating DEI and wasteful spending, are aff…
Court Awards Hunter Biden $1.7 Million in Defamation Case Against Former Overstock CEO
A judge ruled in favor of Hunter Biden in a defamation lawsuit against Patrick Byrne, awarding $1.7 million in damages …
Pope Leo XIV Hosts Lunch for the Poor at Castel Gandolfo, Calls for Addressing Root Causes of Poverty
Pope Leo XIV welcomed people experiencing poverty to a shared meal at the papal gardens of Castel Gandolfo on July 11, …
India Tests a New Model for Vision Care: Eye Exams at the Post Office
Post offices in some Indian towns are offering basic eye tests to visitors, a community-based effort to address the wid…
FL Studio CEO Engages Directly with Users on Reddit to Gather Feedback
Constantin Koehncke, CEO of Image Line, has been using Reddit to connect with the music production community and solici…
Federal Inaction on PFAS Chemicals Leaves Pregnant Women and Newborns at Elevated Risk, Researchers Warn
Lawmakers have yet to pass comprehensive legislation addressing PFAS contamination in drinking water, and new reporting…