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The Japan Timespolitics10 hrs ago
Japanese and Chinese Foreign Ministers Scheduled to Attend ASEAN Meetings in Manila
Toshimitsu Motegi and Wang Yi are both scheduled to be in Manila for the gatherings. The two have traditionally held bilateral talks on the sidelines, though an ongoing dispute may limit formal contact.
nbcnews.compolitics20 hrs ago
Trump Nominees for CDC Director and Attorney General Face Senate Committee Votes
Several high-profile Trump administration nominees will face committee votes in the coming weeks. CDC director nominee Erica Schwartz and attorney general nominee Todd Blanche each received a tepid reception at their hearings, The Hill reported.
winnipegfreepress.comsports21 hrs ago
FIFA to Award 30 Championship Rings to 2026 World Cup Winners and Sell Nearly 2,000 to the Public
FIFA will give championship rings to the 2026 World Cup winners in a first for the tournament. A total of 2,026 rings will be produced, with 30 allocated to the winning team and the rest sold to the public.
nbcnews.compolitics1 day 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.
app.buzzsumo.comfinance1 day ago
Bruce Springsteen's Born in the U.S.A. Debuts on Two Billboard Rock Charts
The 1984 album entered the Top Rock Albums chart at No. 14 and the Top Rock & Alternative Albums chart at No. 16. It also reentered the Billboard 200 at No. 69 after the July 4 holiday. The title track reached new peaks on several song rankings.
indiatoday.intoday.inai1 day ago
Chinese Tech Firms Unveil AI Agent Products at Shanghai Conference
Major Chinese technology companies introduced new enterprise AI agent platforms at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai. The offerings aim to integrate autonomous AI tools into business operations.
Los Angeles Timespolitics1 day ago
Justice Department Civil Rights Division Brings More Cases in California Than Any Other State
The civil rights division has pursued more cases in California than any other state since President Trump’s second term began. Led by Harmeet Dhillon, it has targeted universities, prisons and law enforcement over diversity policies and gun rights.
propublica.orgpolitics2 days ago
Chinese Fraud Rings Steal Up to $1 Billion Annually From Banks and Retailers
Police report that organized groups using digital theft methods such as tap-to-pay schemes and app fraud are generating as much as $1 billion in annual losses for banks and retailers. The activity has drawn solo thieves into larger networks.
nypost.comworld2 days ago
Hockey equipment manager arrested on battery charge in Florida
Thaddeus Richards, equipment manager for the U.S. men's national hockey team and the Florida Panthers, was arrested Friday in Coral Springs on misdemeanor battery and unauthorized use of 911 charges. The team suspended him pending investigation.
winnipegfreepress.comsports2 days ago
Canadian Wildfire Smoke Brings Hazardous Air Quality to Detroit, Chicago, and Washington
Smoke from wildfires in Canada reached the northeastern and midwestern United States on July 17, 2026. Detroit and Chicago recorded hazardous air quality readings while Washington, DC, saw very unhealthy levels ahead of the World Cup final.
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app.buzzsumo.combusiness3 days ago
Michaels Adds Party Supplies and Fabric After Party City and Joann Liquidate
Michaels Stores added party supply sections to 1,400 locations and increased fabric offerings at 1,000 stores. The moves followed the liquidation of Party City and Joann Fabrics last year. CEO David Boone, who started in February 2025, oversaw the changes at the Apollo-owned reta…
urbanmilwaukee.compolitics3 days ago
High Court Hears President’s Bid to Halt Impeachment Proceedings Over Phala Phala Report
The Western Cape Division of the High Court in Cape Town concluded two days of hearings on 16 July 2026 in President Cyril Ramaphosa's application to halt impeachment proceedings. AllAfrica reported the case centers on a Section 89 panel finding regarding $580,000 at his Phala Ph…
eonline.comsports3 days ago
Disney and NFL Launch Champion Collection Pairing Teams with Characters
Disney and the NFL introduced the Disney | Champion NFL Collection on July 17 at Fanatics Fest NYC. The line pairs NFL teams with Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars characters. First eight pairings were shown during a draft event hosted by Roger Goodell.
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upi.compolitics3 days ago
Acting Navy Secretary Says No Firings After Blue Angels Low Flyover
The acting Navy secretary said there will be no punishments after a Blue Angels flyover at Pensacola Beach sent umbrellas and chairs flying. Officials completed a flight debrief and described the incident as a sound of freedom.
theblaze.comworld4 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.
deccanchronicle.comworld1 day agoUpdated
Wildfire Smoke Brings Poor Air Quality to Midwest and Northeast Cities
Smoke from hundreds of wildfires in Canada and northern Minnesota reached the U.S. Midwest and Northeast on July 16 and 17. Major cities recorded some of the worst air quality levels worldwide while alerts covered parts of 15 states.
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forbes.compolitics4 days ago
Couple Brings Son’s 1989 Wall Note to The Repair Shop for Restoration
Margaret and John Ivin presented a kitchen wall fragment containing a note written by their late son Christopher to the BBC program. The message, left in 1989 when he was 14, was found during home renovations after his death from cancer at age 35. Expert Rob Butterfield reassembl…
Yonhapworld4 days ago
South Korea to Create Single Military Academy for Army, Navy and Air Force at Jaundae
The government and Democratic Party on July 16 agreed to create a single academy for Army, Navy and Air Force cadets at the Jaundae complex in Daejeon. Plans call for a four-year program, higher civilian faculty share and an October announcement after hearings.
cnbc.comai4 days ago
Indian Companies Shift to Chinese LLMs as U.S. Token Costs Rise
Indian firms are adopting large language models from DeepSeek, Alibaba and Moonshot AI to reduce artificial-intelligence expenses. Pricing data show Chinese models cost a fraction of comparable U.S. offerings. Adoption is occurring even as U.S. companies expand operations in Indi…
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nbcnews.comworld4 days ago
Attorney general nominee defends Epstein file handling at confirmation hearing
The nominee told senators he is restoring American trust and addressed his prior work with the Epstein files. Several other administration confirmation hearings are also underway.
abcnews.go.comworld3 days agoUpdated
Smoke from Canadian and Minnesota Wildfires Brings Unhealthy Air to Midwest and East Coast Cities
Heavy smoke from more than 830 Canadian wildfires and over a dozen fires in northern Minnesota produced unhealthy air quality readings from Duluth to New York City on Wednesday. Alerts covered states from Minnesota to New England as plumes reached Boston.
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abcnews.go.compolitics4 days ago
House Republican Campaign Arm Adds Seven Candidates to Its Recruitment Program
The National Republican Congressional Committee added seven candidates on Tuesday to its program targeting competitive House districts. The expansion brings the total to 24 candidates in the effort. The Hill reported the announcement.
forbes.combusiness5 days ago
Cantor Fitzgerald Partners With Securitize to Issue Blockchain Shares in IPOs
Cantor Fitzgerald and Securitize announced a partnership on July 15 to enable companies to issue tokenized stock directly on blockchain during public offerings. The arrangement pairs Cantor's equity capital markets role with Securitize's tokenization infrastructure.
abcnews.go.comworld5 days ago
Utah Board Bans Stephen King Book After Four Districts Flag Sensitive Content
The Utah state board of education issued a statewide ban on July 6 after four districts removed the 1982 collection. The action brings the state's list of restricted titles to 35.
thehindubusinessline.comtechnology5 days ago
Emergent Raises $130 Million at $1.5 Billion Valuation
The Indian AI coding startup completed its Series C round led by Creaegis with participation from new and existing investors. The round brings total funding to $230 million and values the company at five times its January level.
benzinga.comtechnology5 days ago
XR Health acquires Swing Therapeutics, digital fibromyalgia treatment developer
Medical virtual reality company XR Health acquired Swing Therapeutics, which developed an FDA-cleared digital treatment for fibromyalgia. The deal marks XR Health's sixth acquisition in two years as it expands its digital treatment offerings.
Fox Newspolitics5 days ago
U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Case on Home Prayer Meetings and Zoning Enforcement
The court agreed June 30 to review a lawsuit by an Orthodox Jewish resident of University Heights, Ohio, who faced a cease-and-desist order over Sabbath prayer gatherings. The case raises questions about ripeness requirements in First Amendment land-use disputes.
soompi.comfinance5 days ago
Madonna’s Confessions II Debuts at No. 1 on U.K. Albums Chart, First Since 2012
The album gives Madonna her thirteenth U.K. No. 1 and ties her with Elvis Presley for fifth-most leaders. It also passed Bruce Springsteen on the all-time list.
theconversation.comtechnology6 days ago
Florida Wildlife Commission Investigates Videos of Women Petting Alligators in State Park
Kileigh Rose and a friend filmed themselves touching alligators in Silver Springs State Park. The videos drew millions of views and prompted an investigation days after three alligator attacks in the state.
abcnews.go.compolitics6 days ago
Supreme Court Expands Presidential Authority Over Independent Agencies in 6-3 Ruling
The decision in Trump v. Slaughter overturned a 1935 precedent limiting presidential removals. It followed the firings of multiple officials appointed to agencies with statutory protections.
en.antaranews.comsports6 days ago
Open Championship 2026 tee times set for first two rounds at Royal Birkdale
The 154th Open Championship begins Thursday with first-round tee times starting at 1:35 a.m. ET. Pairings for the first 36 holes were released by tournament officials.
thewire.inpolitics6 days ago
FBI Fires Two Analysts Who Questioned 2020 Georgia Election Probe
The FBI dismissed two analysts last week after they questioned the strength of evidence in a probe of 2020 ballots in Fulton County, Georgia. CBS News reported the firings followed a large-scale review ordered by the bureau.
espn.comsports7 days ago
NHL sets arbitration hearing dates for 15 restricted free agents
Fifteen NHL restricted free agents who elected salary arbitration now have hearing dates between July 20 and August 1. Three cases have already been settled before hearings.
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news.sky.comworld7 days ago
British Woman, 93, Dies in Spain Wildfires, Raising Death Toll to 13
A 93-year-old British pensioner died after suffering burns in wildfires that broke out Thursday in southern Spain. The death brings the confirmed toll to 13, with at least five Britons among the victims.
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politics7 days agoUpdated
Australian Universities Required to Prevent Racism and Antisemitism Under New Standards
Education Minister Jason Clare announced legal requirements for universities to address racism and antisemitism. The announcement came as the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion opened in-person evidence hearings in Melbourne.
abcnews.go.combusiness8 days ago
Trump Rings NYSE and Nasdaq Bells Remotely to Launch Newborn Savings Accounts
President Trump remotely opened trading at the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq on Monday to promote new federal accounts that will give each newborn $1,000 in savings funded by public money and private donations. The same week he unveiled a meme coin tied to his image.
news.sky.compolitics8 days ago
Mick Jagger Says Concerts Should Focus on Entertainment, Not Politics
Mick Jagger stated during a New York Times podcast interview that performers should focus on giving audiences the best time possible rather than delivering political messages. His comments followed questions about Bruce Springsteen's repeated criticisms of President Trump on tour…
politics8 days ago
ICAC examines Catholic Schools NSW payments to Liberal-linked consultants
The state's anti-corruption commission is investigating whether Catholic Schools NSW made undeclared political donations through consultant fees. Public hearings begin July 27.
New York Posttechnology9 days ago
YouTube creator posts support for children wearing hijabs at graduation
A children's YouTube creator posted on Instagram supporting kindergarteners who wore hijabs to a Minnesota graduation. The post followed a video shared by President Trump showing the children in head coverings.
fantasypros.comsports9 days ago
Team signs prospect to complete six-team trade
A team signed a 25-year-old prospect Friday, completing a six-team trade that also brings two additional players to the roster. The prospect had played professionally overseas for eight years before entering the NBA.
axios.compolitics10 days ago
White House Fires Three Election Assistance Commission Members
The White House terminated the three remaining members of the Election Assistance Commission on Thursday. The firings follow a Supreme Court ruling that overturned a 1935 precedent limiting presidential removal of independent agency officials.
theepochtimes.comworld10 days ago
Archaeologists Find 2,000-Year-Old Gold Rings at Thai Site
Two gold rings estimated at 2,000 years old were uncovered with human bones at the Don Yai Thong site in Phetchaburi province. One ring bears Bhrami script; the other is plain. The excavation, which began after bronze drums surfaced in a rice field, is set to finish next month.
citizen.co.zapolitics10 days ago
South African Human Rights Commission Ends Food Pricing Hearings
The commission concludes a week of hearings into food systems on 10 July. Retailers including Shoprite face questions on pricing and supply chain data.
politics10 days ago
Judge Admits Testimony on Kirk's Religious Beliefs in Assassination Case
A judge admitted a three-page statement describing Charlie Kirk's religious and political views during preliminary hearings. The ruling supports the prosecution's effort to seek a sentence enhancement if the defendant is convicted.
theverge.comscience10 days ago
SpaceX Releases Renderings of Proposed AI Satellite with 150 kW Compute System
SpaceX released new renderings of its AI1 satellite. The design includes a 150 kW peak compute payload and supports modules from any chip vendor. High-speed laser links connect it to Starlink for data transmission.
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cnet.comfinance11 days ago
U.S. 30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate Averages 6.49 Percent
Freddie Mac reported the average U.S. 30-year fixed-rate mortgage increased to 6.49 percent in the week of July 9 from 6.43 percent the previous week. The weekly survey tracks lender offerings for new home loans.
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forbes.comtechnology11 days ago
Ollama Raises $65 Million Series B Led by Theory Ventures
Ollama secured $65 million in Series B funding led by Theory Ventures. The round brings the company's total capital to $88 million after a prior $15 million Series A.
upi.comtechnology11 days ago
Janitor Brings Package Containing Squirrel Into Meta Bangkok Office, Gets Scratched
A squirrel arrived inside a delivered package at Meta's Bangkok office, escaped, and spent at least 20 minutes inside before injuring a janitor and being caught. Wired reported the details from an internal memo.
Rapplerpolitics11 days ago
Senate hearing on school safety law begins Thursday
The Senate opened hearings on a proposed School Safety Act on July 9. The sessions address violence, bullying, and recent incidents including a drowning and a fatal school shooting.
channel4.comtechnology12 days ago
Southport Inquiry to Examine Internet and Social Media Role in Violence
The second phase of the Southport Inquiry will examine how the internet and social media influence violence-fixated individuals. Hearings will also review knife-sale regulations and current laws.
Washington Examinerpolitics13 days ago
Supreme Court Justices Kagan and Barrett Scheduled to Testify on July 14
Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett will appear before House and Senate appropriators to discuss the Supreme Court's fiscal 2027 budget request. The hearings mark the first testimony by sitting justices before congressional appropriators since 2019.
nbcnews.compolitics13 days ago
Turkish Authorities Arrest Over 200 People in Protests and Raids
More than 200 individuals, including academics, lawyers and journalists, were detained in protest marches and anti-terror operations. Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu faced multiple hearings on charges that could bring a sentence of up to 2,300 years.
Rapplerpolitics13 days ago
Prosecution seeks subpoena for vice president's chief of staff in impeachment trial
The prosecution asked the impeachment court on July 7 to compel the attendance of the Office of the Vice President chief of staff at hearings scheduled for July 13-15. The request follows the chief of staff's November 2024 detention at the House of Representatives.
politics13 days ago
Final associate in Texas cell sentenced to six years in federal prison
A woman convicted of providing material support to terrorists received a six-year federal prison term on Monday. The sentence brings the total for the 16-member group to 562 years for a July 2025 attack on an ICE facility.
nbcnews.compolitics13 days ago
Trump Rings Bell to Open Trading in Federal Accounts for Babies
President Trump marked the first day of trading for Trump accounts on July 6, 2026. CNN reported that babies born from 2025 to 2028 qualify for a $1,000 federal deposit into an investment account accessible at age 18.
livemint.comfinance13 days agoUpdated
Trump Rings NYSE and Nasdaq Bells from White House to Launch Child Investment Accounts
President Donald Trump hosted exchange leaders at the White House on Monday and rang the opening bells of both the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq for the first time from the Oval Office. The ceremony introduced Trump Accounts, a government program that deposits $1,000 into in…
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forbes.combusiness14 days ago
Microsoft to Cut 3,200 Xbox Jobs Over Fiscal 2027
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma announced the reductions, with 1,600 roles eliminated July 6. The moves affect every studio and include management changes and studio restructurings.
nbcnews.comfinance14 days ago
Trump Rings NYSE and Nasdaq Opening Bells from Oval Office as Inflation Rises and Economic Approval Stands at 33 %
President Donald Trump rang the opening bells for the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq at 9:30 a.m. EDT on July 6, 2026, from the Oval Office. The event promoted Trump Accounts created under the 2025 tax and spending cuts bill.
theconversation.comworld14 days ago
Two 2,000-year-old gold rings found at Thailand excavation site
Officials discovered two gold rings during an excavation at the Don Yai Thong archaeological site in western Thailand. One ring bears an inscription in ancient Brahmi script.
mexiconewsdaily.comsports14 days ago
Mexico National Team Wins Early Matches
The team's strong start has drawn large crowds into public spaces for celebrations rather than demonstrations. Officials report peaceful gatherings across multiple cities with no major incidents noted so far.
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