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Nbc Newsworld1 hr ago
NBC News Reports Lettuce Recall Expansion Alongside U.S. Casualties, Disasters, and Election Security Proposals
NBC News covered an expanded iceberg lettuce recall across 27 states and several separate developments including military deaths and severe weather alerts.
abcnews.go.comworld1 hr ago
Israeli artillery strikes Gaza City neighborhood; casualties reported
Several Palestinians were wounded when artillery struck the Zeitoun neighborhood southeast of Gaza City on Sunday evening. The Wafa news agency reported the strike hit a home near Salah al-Din Mosque, with ambulance services confirming injuries.
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Nbc Newsworld2 hrs ago
Two U.S. service members killed in Jordan, one in Iraq
NBC News reported on two service members killed in Jordan by Iranian attacks and one killed in northern Iraq. Additional reports covered a lettuce recall, severe weather risks, and other events.
thehindu.compolitics2 hrs ago
Public Accounts Committee Says UK Housing Fund Lacks Tracking and Success Measures
The Public Accounts Committee said the government and Homes England lack a strategic approach and measurable criteria for the National Housing Delivery Fund. GB News reported that only 8 percent of pledged homes are being tracked with £10 billion in taxpayer funds.
Yonhapfinance2 hrs ago
Yonhap Publishes 2026 English Almanac on South Korea's 2025 Events
Yonhap News Agency released its annual English-language yearbook on Monday. The 480-page handbook covers politics, the economy, society, culture and sports from the prior year.
New Scientistscience2 hrs ago
Molecule from naked mole rat queen stops other females from breeding and halts succession fights
@NewScientist reported that experiments identified isopropyl myristate as the compound released only by queens. Daily application prevented pregnancies and succession fights while removal triggered rapid competition and breeding.
ocregister.comworld6 hrs ago
Qatar Mediates with Iran on Detained Jewish Prisoners and U.S. Citizens
Israel's KAN News reported Sunday that Qatar is mediating quietly to free the detainees. The effort aims to build goodwill with the United States amid ongoing tensions.
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news.google.comsports6 hrs ago
MLB to Remove Custom Tab on Dugout iPads After Teams Accessed AI Tools
Newsweek reported that several MLB teams including the New York Mets accessed artificial intelligence programs via in-dugout iPads for in-game decisions. The Mets finished at the bottom of the standings while using the tools. MLB will eliminate the custom tab that enabled access…
nbcnews.compolitics9 hrs ago
Trump Nominees Face Questions on Independence as Agencies Lack Senate-Confirmed Leaders
CBS News reported that the Intelligence Community, Justice Department, CDC and health emergency preparedness offices have no Senate-confirmed leaders. Lawmakers at confirmation hearings last week focused questions on nominees' ability to resist political pressure.
Fox Newspolitics12 hrs ago
House Speaker Mike Johnson Speaks at Alliance Defending Freedom Summit, Links Democratic Primary Wins to Marxism
Fox News reported that House Speaker Mike Johnson spoke July 18 at the Alliance Defending Freedom Summit in San Diego. He described a confrontation with Marxism and socialism while linking U.S. rights to religious faith.
Euronewsbusiness12 hrs ago
Over 288,000 Germans Emigrate in a Year as Net Loss Reaches Highest Since 2017
Euronews reported that more than 288,000 German citizens moved abroad within a year. A survey shows searches for international jobs have more than doubled since 2020, with higher earners most likely to pursue opportunities overseas.
msnbc.compolitics14 hrs ago
Candidate who defeated Farage in 2010 seeks Clacton by-election win on Brexit reversal
John Stevens, who beat Nigel Farage in the 2010 Buckingham contest, is standing for the Rejoin EU Party in the August 13 Clacton by-election. He told GB News his goal is to persuade voters that leaving the EU was a mistake that should be reversed.
propublica.orgpolitics17 hrs ago
Scout Association Investigates Gaza Painting Event After Complaint
The Scout Association is examining a complaint about artwork produced by a branch affiliated with the Muslim Scout Fellowship. The paintings, created last December in partnership with Islamic Relief, included the slogan 'from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free'. GB News…
theiranproject.comworld22 hrs ago
Iranian State Media Reports U.S. Strikes in Southwestern Iran
Iran's state-run Tasnim News Agency reported U.S. strikes against targets southeast of Ahwaz in Khuzestan Province. The report identifies the location as southwestern Iran.
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thecanary.copolitics23 hrs ago
Andy Burnham to become prime minister without immediate election
BBC News reported that Andy Burnham will take office as prime minister. He plans to scrap digital ID cards and seek greater public control of utilities including possible administration for Thames Water. A poll found voters want him to call a general election.
world1 day ago
Three Men Convicted in 2016 Child Rape Case Released After Serving Part of Sentences
GB News reported that Ismail Haji, Imran Haji, and Ibrahim Kola were freed early from prison terms handed down in 2016 for offenses against a 13-year-old victim in West Yorkshire. A fourth man, Mohammed Chothia, received a 13-year sentence whose release status is unknown.
abcnews.go.comworld1 day ago
Storms threaten more than 100 million people in Northeast on Saturday
Severe storms triggered flash flooding across the Northeast on Saturday while Canadian wildfire smoke remained over several U.S. cities. NBC News reported the storms placed more than 100 million people at risk.
alternet.orgbusiness1 day ago
FCC to Vote August 6 on Ending National TV Station Ownership Caps
The Federal Communications Commission plans to remove longstanding national limits on television station ownership. Chairman Brendan Carr outlined the shift in a Breitbart News op-ed, arguing it would aid local broadcasters.
The Independentpolitics1 day ago
Bill Maher Says White House Dinner With Trump Changed Nothing as Attacks Resumed
Maher appeared on NPR’s Newsmakers on July 15 and described Trump as open to persuasion because he holds no fixed beliefs. Host Steve Inskeep noted divided reactions to the meeting.
nypost.compolitics1 day ago
Bill Maher Defends Inviting Louis C.K. to His Mark Twain Prize Ceremony
The comedian defended the invitation on NPR’s Newsmakers podcast. He also cited recent interviews with Kevin Spacey and Woody Allen.
Euronewsworld1 day ago
Spain Expects Temperatures to Rise from Saturday, Third Heatwave of Summer Forecast
Euronews reported that Spain’s State Meteorological Agency expects temperatures to rise from Saturday and peak Thursday with possible local readings above 45°C. The episode coincides with two major wildfires already burning out of control.
thegatewaypundit.compolitics1 day ago
U.S. Reconsiders Falklands Stance After Argentine Banner and Leaked Pentagon Memo
GB News reported that President Trump is reconsidering U.S. support for British control of the Falkland Islands after Argentinian players displayed a sovereignty banner during a World Cup match on American soil. The development follows diplomatic tensions with the United Kingdom…
GB Newspolitics1 day ago
Britain Investigates Claim It Cut Netherlands Power Supply During June Heatwave
GB News reported accusations that the UK cut off energy exports to the Netherlands on June 23 after the grid frequency fell below safe levels. Officials denied any overload or disconnection of customers.
algemeiner.comworld1 day ago
Iran Executes Man Convicted of Killing Security Officer During 2022 Protests
Iranian authorities carried out the execution of Aref Khoshkar on or before July 18, 2026, for his conviction in the death of a security forces member during the 2022 unrest. Abc News reported the details of the shooting and confession.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics1 day ago
Minnesota Board Grants Clemency to Convicted Child Rapist on June 10
Fox News reported the Minnesota Board of Pardons pardoned Laotian national Tou Lue Vang after his conviction for raping a child. Governor Tim Walz defended the action while Spencer Pratt posted criticism on X. The individual was deported after federal intervention.
news.sky.compolitics1 day ago
Liz Truss Tells CPAC UK She Blocked Self-ID Reforms and Challenged the Civil Service and Bank of England
GB News reported that Liz Truss defended her record as Equalities Minister and claimed she took on unelected institutions more than any other Conservative. She spoke at CPAC UK after being questioned about past gender policy positions.
Fox Newspolitics1 day ago
U.S. Ambassador and Tim Tebow Announce New International Push Against Online Child Exploitation
Fox News reported that U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz and former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow unveiled a renewed international effort on Thursday to combat online child exploitation. The event gathered officials, law enforcement and advocates including the Tim Tebo…
The New Yorkerpolitics1 day ago
Subpoenas Issued to Three Journalists in National Security Leak Case
Three journalists received subpoenas to appear before a federal grand jury in Manhattan after a news outlet published a story about an Air Force One flight. The Justice Department described the reporters as material witnesses and said it seeks the source of classified information…
prnewswire.combusiness1 day ago
Georgia Power Building Transmission Line to Meet Regional Power Demand Growth
Newsweek reported that power companies in five states are building or proposing transmission projects to handle rising electricity demand from data centers. The projects have led to negotiations and opposition over property acquisitions in residential and agricultural areas.
sbs.com.aupolitics1 day ago
Incoming Prime Minister to Take Office Monday After Securing Leadership
The incoming prime minister will assume office on Monday following selection without a general election. Coverage across multiple newspapers focuses on the transition and planned policy changes.
Euronewsworld1 day ago
Study Identifies Two Distinct Rabbit Species on Iberian Peninsula
Euronews reported that researchers have concluded two separate rabbit species exist on the Iberian Peninsula rather than one. The findings carry implications for conservation and wildlife management.
cnbc.comworld1 day ago
Mark Epstein Told Assistant to Leave Manhattan Apartment Week After Jeffrey Epstein's 2019 Death
Anya, using a pseudonym, told BBC News she lived for years in one of Jeffrey Epstein's East 66th Street apartments before his brother ordered her to leave after his 2019 death. She detailed grooming, sexual assaults, and coercive tactics that kept her and other assistants depende…
channel4.comsports1 day ago
West Midlands Police Chief Constable receives £57,000 payout on retirement after intelligence failures over Maccabi Tel Aviv match
Craig Guildford stepped down from his £220,000-a-year post after West Midlands Police recommended banning Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from a November 2025 Europa League match. GB News reported the payout and related criticisms of the force's intelligence.
forbes.comai1 day ago
Indonesia Drafts Copyright Law Changes for AI-Generated Content
Indonesia is preparing updates to its copyright law that would grant protection to AI-assisted works while requiring tech platforms to compensate news publishers for content used in AI training. The draft also bans AI from imitating creators' styles and mandates disclosure of AI…
abcnews.go.comai1 day ago
Survey Finds Americans Spot AI Deepfakes at Coin-Flip Rate but Improve After Guidance
CBS News reported that a Veriff survey showed Americans distinguish real images from AI-generated deepfakes at roughly 50 percent accuracy. Consumer investigator Kristine Lazar scored 25 percent on a related quiz but improved after expert guidance.
Yonhappolitics2 days ago
Kim Jong-un Holds Photo Sessions with Women's Congress and Military Construction Unit
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un met participants in the Eighth Congress of the Socialist Women's Union of Korea and officers from an engineering unit on July 17. The Korean Central News Agency reported the sessions the following day.
propublica.orgpolitics2 days ago
Federal Prosecutors Investigate California Governor Gavin Newsom and Wife Over Nonprofit Payments
California Governor Gavin Newsom and his wife Jennifer Siebel Newsom are under federal investigation focused on her nonprofit projects. Siebel Newsom described the probe as a fishing expedition in a Friday interview.
foxnews.compolitics2 days ago
U.S. Border Agents Show Storm Drain Tunnels Used for Migrant Smuggling in El Paso
Fox News reported that U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Confined Space Entry Team provided an inside look at storm drain tunnels in El Paso, Texas. The network has 32 entry points from the Rio Grande and hundreds of exits. Daily apprehensions have fallen 94 percent from the p…
abcnews.go.compolitics2 days ago
Newsom Calls Trump's Election Integrity Speech a 25th Amendment Moment
California Gov. Gavin Newsom responded to President Donald Trump's July 16 address on election integrity by calling for invocation of the 25th Amendment. Rep. Jamie Raskin unveiled related legislation the same day.
espn.co.uksports2 days ago
Spain's Merino Says Facing Messi Is Huge Challenge Ahead of World Cup Final
Mikel Merino spoke at a news conference on July 17 two days before Spain meets Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final. He described facing Lionel Messi as both a major test and strong motivation for the team.
Nbc Newspolitics2 days ago
U.S. Conducts Two Rounds of Strikes on Iran After Mixed Messaging
NBC News reported U.S. strikes on Iran, a second round following mixed signals from President Trump, his return from Turkey, firing of election board Democrats, an ICE shooting in Maine, and World Cup games in the United States.
Al Jazeerapolitics2 days ago
IRS chief counsel to depart post
The acting chief counsel for the Internal Revenue Service plans to depart his role following reports of disagreements with the Trump administration. News outlets cited anonymous sources describing the departure as a forced exit.
winnipegfreepress.comworld2 days ago
Emerald Ash Borer Beetles Found in Hungary and Slovakia
Authorities found 18 beetles in Slovakia in July 2026 and two adults in Hungary in June. The detections mark the insect's initial appearance in the European Union. CBS News reported the findings from national agricultural offices.
news.sky.compolitics2 days ago
Home Office Reports £18.7 Million in Erroneous Immigration Health Surcharge Refunds and Recovery Efforts
GB News reported that administrative errors led to at least £18.7 million paid incorrectly through the Immigration Health Surcharge scheme. The department's annual report also detailed nearly £100 million in total wasteful spending for 2025/26.
news.sky.comworld2 days ago
Pollution down on six Greek islands after second clean-up cycle, but 81% of beaches already clean
Euronews reported that the Typhoon Project completed operations on Syros, Mykonos, Delos, Antiparos, Despotiko and Keros. Pollution levels dropped across all six islands compared with the first cycle. Teams visited 575 beaches and removed waste from 107 of them.
winnipegfreepress.combusiness2 days ago
Utah Groups File Defamation Suit Against Kevin O’Leary and Fox News
Joshua Kanter and Gabrielle Finlayson sued Kevin O’Leary and Fox News on Wednesday over statements linking their organizations to the Chinese Communist Party. The suit concerns comments O’Leary made while opposing his proposed Stratos data center in Utah. O’Leary later posted a c…
focustaiwan.twpolitics3 days ago
Iranian News Outlet Releases Video on U.S. President Security Routes
An Iranian state-linked news agency published a video showing routes and security details for President Trump. The video includes Persian text and English subtitles. It follows several days of reported threats from multiple sources.
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manilatimes.netscience3 days ago
American Diabetes Association Delays Journal Piece on Conference Protest Pending Review
@statnews reported that ADA leaders prevented Diabetes Care editors from publishing an editorial and accounts about five specialists ejected from the group's June meeting in New Orleans. The pieces remain available on an open-access site.
uctoday.compolitics3 days ago
ICE Officer Kills Mexican Immigrant in Houston Traffic Stop
@CBSNews reported that Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, 52, died July 7 after an ICE agent shot him during a Houston traffic stop. Federal and local authorities are investigating conflicting accounts over whether the van posed a threat or contained drugs.
kpbs.orgpolitics3 days ago
California Survey Finds 66 Percent Oppose Newsom Ban on New Gas Vehicles
A Public Policy Institute of California poll shows opposition to the 2035 ban on new gasoline-powered vehicle sales has risen since 2021. Governor Gavin Newsom signed new rebates to offset expired federal incentives.
world3 days ago
Utah Groups Sue Kevin O'Leary and Fox News Over China-Agent Claims in AI Data Center Dispute
Two Utah organizations filed suit Wednesday against Kevin O'Leary and Fox News, alleging false accusations that they acted as Chinese government proxies. The case stems from O'Leary's interviews criticizing opposition to his proposed 40,000-acre AI campus.
news.sky.comworld3 days ago
1.5 Million UK National Lottery Players Have 1.9 Million Unclaimed Prizes Averaging £3.90
GB News reported that 1,542,081 players left winnings untouched in online accounts over the past year. Regional data showed the highest numbers in London and the North West of England. Allwyn urged players to check accounts amid recent large jackpots.
thewire.inpolitics3 days ago
Senate Democrats Seek IRS Confirmation on Trump Family Tax Audits
Senate Democrats on July 16, 2026, sought clarification from the IRS about whether it plans to protect President Donald Trump, his family, and his businesses from tax audits. The request was made public the same day NBC News published its report.
New Scientistscience3 days ago
North Atlantic Cooling Southeast of Greenland Continues as Studies Differ on Cause
@NewScientist reported that a patch southeast of Greenland has cooled up to 1°C over 150 years while the rest of Earth warmed. A new study attributes this to weakening Atlantic circulation rather than atmospheric factors.
theblaze.comworld3 days ago
Bari Weiss Fires Four 60 Minutes Staffers While Starting Weekly Praise Calls
CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss has begun weekly calls naming staff who performed well. The change follows firings of multiple 60 Minutes correspondents and producers.
manilatimes.nettechnology3 days ago
Beehiiv Adds Subscriber Chat Feature and AI Assistant
Newsletter platform Beehiiv introduced a Community tool for subscriber discussions and an AI Copilot for audience management. The company also added programmatic ad sales and a redesigned editor.
forbes.comscience3 days ago
Donor Eyes Perfused After Death: 15 of 36 Retinas Responded to Light for up to 10 Hours
A perfusion system using the Eye-in-Care-Box preserved retinal responses in donor eyes for up to 10 hours. The technique also maintained eye structure and cell health for 24 hours in experiments reported by @NewScientist.
abcnews.go.comworld3 days ago
Shadow Business Secretary Highlights Absence of Long-Term Steel Plan
Andrew Griffith told Sky News the government has no plan for long-term steel production and has not disclosed the cost of nationalising British Steel.
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Fox Newspolitics3 days ago
U.S. Exports to Sub-Saharan Africa Rose 23% to $22.6 Billion While USAID Funding Was Cut 83%
Fox News reported that nine of the 20 fastest-growing economies are in Africa after the Trump administration shifted focus from aid to trade. U.S. exports increased and 37 commercial deals closed for $25.67 billion.
abcnews.go.compolitics3 days ago
Kai Trump Speaks at ESPYs on Avoiding Politics and Sharing Her Life
Kai Trump addressed attendees at the ESPYs on July 15 about staying out of politics while documenting her path as a collegiate golfer. Fox News reported her comments to Sportico and her recent attendance at a White House UFC event.