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theyeshivaworld.comworld1 hr ago
Iran Launches Missile and Drone Strikes on U.S. Forces in Kuwait, Citing American Involvement as Reason
Iran carried out strikes on American troops and military systems in Kuwait. Tehran described the action as retaliation and asserted control over the Strait of Hormuz. Separate statements from Iranian military branches signaled coordinated escalation.
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abcnews.go.comsports1 hr ago
Judge Orders Software Company to Reinstate Engineer Fired After Internal Comments
An administrative law judge ruled the company violated federal labor law by terminating the engineer for comments made in a group effort to address workplace issues. The decision requires reinstatement or an equivalent position and financial compensation, subject to appeal.
reviewjournal.comworld1 hr ago
Iran Says U.S. Blocked Implementation of Islamabad Memorandum
Iranian officials stated that the 14-point memorandum signed in Islamabad has entered crisis mode. A spokesman cited paragraph 5 and a 60-day window covering Strait of Hormuz commitments.
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vanguardngr.comworld1 hr ago
Former Nigerian Minister Uche Nnaji Appears in Court for Forgery Arraignment
Uche Nnaji, Nigeria's former minister of innovation, science and technology, reached the Federal High Court in Abuja on the morning of 13 July 2026. The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission plans to arraign him on charges of forgery and false statem…
pakistantoday.com.pkpolitics1 hr ago
Netanyahu and Four Officials to Submit Witness Lists This Week in Submarine Procurement Inquiry
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and four other officials will submit witness lists this week for a state commission examining the submarine procurement affair. The move follows warning letters from the commission and could affect the timing of its conclusions.
South China Morning Postworld2 hrs ago
U.S. citizen with Ebola admitted to Frankfurt hospital isolation unit
A U.S. citizen who tested positive for the Bundibugyo variant of Ebola while working in the Democratic Republic of the Congo was admitted to Frankfurt University Hospital's isolation unit early Monday. The patient arrived at approximately 3 a.m. local time. Officials stated the i…
winnipegfreepress.compolitics2 hrs ago
Maine Democrats Tell Senate Leader to Stay Out of Primary
State party members are urging the top Senate Democrat to avoid involvement in the race to replace Graham Platner. Candidates have also criticized his leadership in Washington.
news.sky.comfinance2 hrs ago
Iran Revolutionary Guard says U.S. actions threaten Strait of Hormuz oil flows
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps stated Monday that continued U.S. military presence in the Strait of Hormuz could cause wider disruptions in global oil and gas markets. The warning follows renewed U.S. strikes on Iran and Iranian assertions that the waterway is closed to…
legalinsurrection.comscience2 hrs ago
Pentagon Halts Reviews for 155 Onshore Wind Projects Citing Radar Interference with Drone Detection
The Defense Department has paused reviews for projects totaling 44 gigawatts in 24 states for nearly a year. Developers report $2 billion in added costs and missed federal tax credit deadlines.
Yonhapworld2 hrs ago
South Korea, U.S. and Japan Sign Pact on Small Modular Reactors
Foreign ministers from South Korea, the United States and Japan signed a memorandum of cooperation on small modular reactors on July 7 in Ankara. The agreement creates a framework for joint advancement into the Indo-Pacific SMR market.
sbs.com.auworld2 hrs ago
Amnesty International report finds ongoing abuse of Filipino domestic workers in Saudi Arabia
A new Amnesty International report states that Filipino domestic workers in Saudi Arabia continue to face labour exploitation and sexual abuse. The findings are based on interviews with 19 women conducted in March 2026.
Euronewspolitics2 hrs ago
Azerbaijan Considers Full Withdrawal From Council of Europe, Aliyev Says
President Ilham Aliyev stated on Monday that Azerbaijan is considering leaving the 46-member organisation. The remarks followed the 2024 suspension of Azerbaijan's voting rights in the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe.
axios.comworld3 hrs ago
Heat alerts cover 58 million people as western U.S. temperatures peak
Roughly 58 million people were under heat alerts Sunday as a prolonged heat dome reached its peak across the western United States. Record temperatures were reported in several states, and the heat is forecast to shift eastward.
Euronewsworld3 hrs ago
EU Shark Fin Exports Drop 15 Percent in 2025 to 3,000 Tonnes
Member states exported nearly 3,000 tonnes of shark fins worth around €45 billion outside the bloc last year. The decline follows new CITES inspection rules and an expanded protected species list.
Forbesfinance3 hrs ago
EU AI Act Disclosure Rule for Chatbots Activates August 2, 2026
The transparency provision in Article 50 of the EU AI Act requires AI systems to disclose their artificial nature during user interactions. The rule takes effect in three weeks. Some US states have similar measures, while no federal AI law exists in the United States.
Forbesfinance4 hrs ago
U.S. Advances Legislation to Sanction Buyers of Russian Oil, Uranium and Natural Gas
The United States announced it will proceed with legislation targeting purchasers of Russian energy exports. The measures would impose heavy tariffs on imports from countries buying Russian oil, uranium and natural gas. Russia's economy depends on fossil fuel revenues that total…
abcnews.go.comworld4 hrs ago
Israeli strike hits industrial zone in western Gaza City
An Israeli strike targeted an industrial area in western Gaza City on July 12, 2026. The attack is part of renewed fighting between the United States and Iran that has disrupted shipping and prompted regional responses.
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The Independentworld4 hrs ago
Florida Schedules Executions for Two Death Row Inmates Ages 74 and 80
The state will carry out executions of Dennis Sochor on July 14 and Dominick Anthony Occhicone on July 28. These follow the June 25 execution of Dusty Ray Spencer, the oldest person put to death in Florida in modern history. The Independent reported the details of the cases and s…
financemagnates.comworld4 hrs ago
Nigeria Shuts Illegal Mining Site and Arrests Two Suspects in Osun State
The Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development detained Danladi Isa and Musa Kabiru at an artisanal camp in Ileki-Ijesa on July 13. Officials confiscated equipment and sealed the site under the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act. The two suspects are assisting investigators to…
koreatimes.co.krworld11 hrs ago
Bank of Korea Report Says Global Chip Market Remains Undersupplied
The central bank stated that AI-driven demand continues to outpace supply expansion. It submitted the assessment to Rep. Park Sung-hoon on July 13, 2026.
New York Postworld11 hrs ago
California Earthquake Insurance Inquiries Rise After Recent Tremors
Homeowners across the state are contacting brokers for separate earthquake coverage following a series of recent quakes. Only about 10 percent of households currently carry such policies, which carry high premiums and deductibles.
Washington Examinerpolitics11 hrs ago
Senator McConnell Says Fall Led to Hospitalization, Will Not Return to Senate Floor Quite Yet
Senator Mitch McConnell stated he was hospitalized after a fall at his residence and has moved to a rehabilitation center. He said he will not return to the Senate floor to vote quite yet but continues working on legislative matters.
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benzinga.comfinance12 hrs ago
Chile Copper Output in May: Codelco Falls 18 Percent, Escondida 18 Percent, Collahuasi 19 Percent
Chile's state-owned copper company and two major mines reported lower May production compared with a year earlier. The data were compiled by Cochilco and distributed via @FirstSquawk.
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theiranproject.comworld12 hrs ago
U.S. Strikes Military Targets in Southern Iran After Attacks on Ships in Strait of Hormuz
The United States began strikes against military targets in southern Iran at approximately 5 p.m. ET on July 13, 2026. The operation responded to Iranian attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. aircraft including refueling tankers and AWACS planes operated in…
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New York Postpolitics13 hrs ago
Sacramento Sheriff Comments on Newsom Crime Policies, Proposition 36 Funding
Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper said state leaders have not done enough on crime despite California's lowest homicide rate in nearly 60 years. He faulted implementation of Proposition 36 and mental health diversion rules.
nypost.comsports13 hrs ago
Iguodala Links LeBron James' Reported Warriors Interest to Curry's Stature Amid Team's 37-45 Season
Andre Iguodala stated July 10 that LeBron James considering the Golden State Warriors reflects Stephen Curry's greatness. The comments came after the NBPA announced Iguodala's succession as executive director.
news.sky.compolitics13 hrs ago
Sydney Opera House to host memorial for Richard Scolyer
Richard Scolyer, the pathologist who died from brain cancer on June 7 at age 59, will receive a state memorial service on Monday. The Guardian reported that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, NSW Premier Chris Minns and Governor General Sam Mostyn will attend at the Sydney Opera Ho…
nypost.comworld14 hrs ago
California Seeks to Block Paramount's $110 Billion Warner Bros. Discovery Takeover
State regulators are preparing to challenge the merger. Paramount has offered concessions and discussed contingency plans if the deal faces a lawsuit.
gellerreport.compolitics14 hrs ago
Poll Finds Israeli Support for Arab Ties but Opposition to Two-State Solution
A June survey of 557 Israeli voters shows majority backing for diplomatic agreements with several Arab states. Support for a two-state solution and international control of Gaza remains low.
Cnbcbusiness14 hrs ago
Federal Monitor Reports UAW President Retaliated Against Officer but Defers Any Disciplinary Decision
Neil Barofsky released a report Thursday stating that Shawn Fain improperly used authority to benefit his fiancée and her sister and retaliated against Rich Boyer. Fain called the findings politically motivated ahead of the union election.
profootballtalk.nbcsports.comsports14 hrs ago
LeBron James Leaves Lakers as Free Agent, Opening Roster Moves for Multiple Teams
LeBron James' departure from the Los Angeles Lakers has left several teams waiting to fill roster spots. ESPN reported that Cleveland, Denver, Golden State, Miami, Minnesota and Philadelphia each have at least two openings. The Nuggets and Warriors together have eight roster spot…
nypost.comworld15 hrs ago
Daughters of the American Revolution Rejects Resolution on Membership Eligibility
Delegates at the group's 135th Continental Congress last month voted against clarifying that only biological women qualify for membership. Fewer than 2,500 of 190,000 active members took part. More than 100 chapters in 34 states have since requested an October special meeting.
wnd.compolitics15 hrs ago
U.S. Ambassador to UN says Cuba regime poses national security threat
United Nations Ambassador Mike Waltz stated on Sunday that Cuba's regime is a national security threat. He accused China and Russia of collecting information around U.S. military bases in Cuba.
abcnews.go.compolitics15 hrs ago
Israeli ambassador says troops will stay in Lebanon until Hezbollah leaves pilot zones
Ambassador Yechiel Leiter stated on Sunday that withdrawal depends on Hezbollah leaving designated areas in southern Lebanon. He also said the United States president has remained consistent during the conflict with Iran.
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business16 hrs ago
Labor Proposes 30 Percent Minimum Tax on Discretionary Trusts From Mid-2028 With Exemptions and Rollover Relief
The plan targets about 210,000 small businesses and is projected to raise $4.47 billion in its first year. Rollover relief would waive federal taxes on restructures, but state stamp duties remain unresolved. Consultation runs until the end of July 2026.
politics16 hrs ago
Australia Issues Return Permit to Woman Held in Syrian Camp After Revoking Her Exclusion Order
Hodan Abby received a return permit in June 2025 after a February 2025 Temporary Exclusion Order was revoked. Abc reported that she is the last known Australian linked to Islamic State remaining in Syria's al-Roj camp.
sana.syworld16 hrs ago
Man detained in Dubai while seeking funds, police station reports no record
A 42-year-old businessman was reportedly taken into custody at Lahbab police station in Dubai on Friday while attempting to gather £120,000. The detention follows a prior four-week period in custody at Al Awir prison over fraud-related matters.
Los Angeles Timespolitics13 hrs agoUpdated
Macron Inaugurates Dreyfus Statue in Paris on Exoneration Anniversary
French President Emmanuel Macron unveiled a statue of Alfred Dreyfus outside the Palace of Justice on July 12, 2026. The event marked 120 years since the captain's exoneration and included a new national commemoration day.
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comicbook.comscience17 hrs ago
Live-Action Moana Opens to $95 Million, Tops Domestic Box Office
Disney's live-action remake earned $43 million in the United States and Canada and $52 million internationally over its first three days. The $250 million film finished first at the domestic box office despite falling short of studio estimates.
Washington Examinerpolitics17 hrs ago
Trump Phones CNN to Honor Late Sen. Lindsey Graham, Declines Iran War Questions
President Donald Trump appeared on CNN's State of the Union via phone interview Sunday to pay tribute to the late Sen. Lindsey Graham. He declined to discuss the war in Iran out of respect for Graham and agreed to return for another interview.
ndtv.comfinance17 hrs ago
Iranian Media Reports Revolutionary Guards Struck U.S. Systems in Kuwait
Iranian state media said Revolutionary Guards used drones to hit U.S. rocket launcher systems in Kuwait. No independent confirmation of damage or casualties has been reported.
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world19 hrs ago
Russia Reports Four Killed in Drone Attack on Enerhodar
Russian authorities stated that four people died after Ukrainian drones struck the Russian-controlled city of Enerhodar. The attack targeted areas near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.
nypost.comworld19 hrs ago
Monsoon Storms Reach Southwest, Bringing Heat Relief and Flood Risks
A high-pressure system is directing tropical moisture into the region, starting the North American monsoon near its typical early July timing. Thunderstorms are forecast across six states and several major cities through the coming week.
nypost.compolitics19 hrs ago
CNN Images Show Iran Recovering Nuclear Materials After Strikes
CNN obtained exclusive images on July 12, 2026, showing signs that Iran may be rebuilding suspected nuclear facilities. Congressman Jim Himes discussed the images in an interview on the network's State of the Union program.
ndtv.comfinance20 hrs ago
U.S. Remains Top Oil Producer and Consumer as Global Output and Demand Rise
The 2026 Statistical Review of World Energy shows the United States as the top oil producer and consumer. U.S. total liquids output reached 21.1 million barrels per day while consumption hit 19.4 million barrels per day.
upi.comfinance21 hrs ago
Israeli Army Says It Killed Two Hamas Members in Northern Gaza
@FirstSquawk reported that the Israeli Army eliminated two Hamas operatives in the northern Gaza Strip. The operatives had worked to advance terrorist plans prior to the action. The statement came directly from the Israeli Army.
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jns.orgfinance21 hrs ago
Iranian Authority: Strait of Hormuz Transit Currently Not Possible
Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority stated that passage through the Strait of Hormuz is not possible at this time. The authority cited recent movements of U.S. military forces in the region as the reason.
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espn.comsports22 hrs ago
Norway coach says ball struck camera cable before England goal
Norway coach Stale Solbakken stated that the ball hit overhead camera equipment before Elliot Anderson received it in the World Cup quarter-final against England. Fifa reviewed data from a chip inside the ball and concluded there was no contact with the cable.
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globalnews.cascience22 hrs ago
Total Solar Eclipse Set for August 12 Across Greenland Iceland and Spain
A total solar eclipse will cross Greenland, Iceland, northern Russia, Spain and part of Portugal on August 12. Parts of the United States from Alaska to North Carolina will see a partial eclipse the same day.
jpost.compolitics23 hrs ago
Likud Officials Say Current Knesset Slate Could Be Retained if Candidate Selection Frameworks Face Opposition
Senior Likud officials stated that party primaries might be canceled and the current Knesset slate retained if both proposed candidate selection frameworks encounter opposition. They added that the prime minister could then appoint candidates to reserved slots. Haaretz reported t…
news.sky.comsports1 day ago
NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 Starts at 7 p.m. ET Sunday at EchoPark Speedway
The 260-lap race at the 1.54-mile oval in Hampton, Georgia, will air on TNT and truTV with a pre-race show at 6 p.m. ET. Ryan Blaney starts from the pole ahead of Joey Logano.
chicago.suntimes.comworld1 day ago
CDC Reports 2,944 Cyclosporiasis Cases Across 32 States as of July 10
At least 2,944 cases of the parasitic infection have been reported in 32 states through July 10, 2026. Michigan accounts for more than half, with officials linking the outbreak to suspected food contamination.
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middleeasteye.networld1 day ago
US Strikes on Iranian Cities Prompt Iran to Close Strait of Hormuz
Iran's military ordered the Strait of Hormuz closed until further notice following overnight US attacks on Iranian cities. Gulf states including Qatar, Bahrain and Jordan reported Iranian missile and drone strikes, with some interceptions wounding civilians.
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Los Angeles Timespolitics1 day ago
Supreme Court Blocks Trump Birthright Citizenship Order but Signals Congress Can Set Limits
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled June 30 to block President Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship. The 5-4 decision upheld citizenship for children born in the United States under the 14th Amendment. Los Angeles Times reported the opinions and dissents.
benzinga.combusiness1 day ago
Lume Cannabis Reports $190 Million Revenue and $10 Million Tax Bill in 2025
David Morrow cofounded Lume in 2019 after selling Warrior Sports. The company runs a 225,000-square-foot facility in Evart and 40 dispensaries statewide.
Los Angeles Timespolitics1 day ago
Alaska Senate Race Features Two Candidates Named Dan Sullivan
Election officials will list the incumbent as "Sullivan, Dan S." and the challenger as "Sullivan, Daniel J. Jr." on the November ballot. The state Supreme Court reversed a primary ballot removal after finding the names could confuse voters.
themarketherald.com.aupolitics1 day ago
U.S. Oil Production Hits Record 21.1 Million Barrels Daily in 2025
Fossil fuels supplied 86% of global energy use last year while the world consumed more energy than at any point on record. The United States remained the top natural gas producer and petroleum products exporter.
rigzone.comworld1 day ago
U.S. Secretary of State Rubio Oversees Venezuela Revenue Distribution Under Treasury Sanctions Framework
The New York Times reported that Secretary of State Marco Rubio has exercised control over Venezuela's finances and government operations since January. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez depends on U.S.-controlled funds for payments and currency support.
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abcnews.go.compolitics1 day ago
U.S. Extends Work Permits for Temporary Protected Status Holders from Seven Countries
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services extended employment authorization documents hours before they expired on July 10, 2026. Permits for Haitian recipients now run until July 24 while those for six other countries end July 17.
algemeiner.comscience2 days ago
Trump Administration Restores Statutory Text of Endangered Species Act Habitat Definition
The Interior Department finalized a rule change Friday that removes the regulatory definition of harm under the Endangered Species Act. The change ends a 50-year safeguard that treated habitat destruction as illegal harm to protected species.