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House Campaign Cash Tracker: Democratic challengers raise big money, but GOP incumbents maintain advantage
The Washington Examiner tracked the second-quarter fundraising data for candidates in some of the most competitive House seats. Republicans are hoping to hold …
Senate Campaign Cash Tracker: Cooper, Talarico off to major cash advantages in open seats
The Washington Examiner tracked the second-quarter fundraising data for candidates in the most competitive Senate races. Democrats need to flip four seats to r…
2028 Campaign Cash Tracker: Ossoff, AOC, Khanna stack big money
Jockeying for pole position in 2028 has already begun as Democratic hopefuls have crisscrossed the country ostensibly to campaign for the 2026 midterm election…
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Foreign Marxist terrorist group spent years building influence in US activism, report finds
A foreign Marxist group behind decades of terrorist attacks has quietly embedded itself in American…
Rubio targets the ICC, as he should
The State Department has launched a campaign to dismantle the International Criminal Court. The eff…
Supreme Court’s Colorado Catholic preschool case could have implications for Jewish school security
The Supreme Court will hear a case in its upcoming term over whether Colorado can exclude Catholic …
NYC’s homeless camp chaos puts all of New York — and Mamdani’s ‘big plans’ — in danger
The homeless encampment spreading along Manhattan’s West Side is a warning: Under Zohran Mamdani, t…
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TSMC Adds $100 Billion to Its U.S. Spending Plan
The pledge from the Taiwanese chip-making giant brought the total commitment to its fast-growing op…
A Vision of a ‘Society Without Capitalism’
Can democratic socialism redeem the left without destroying capitalism?
Oil companies are making billions. In the U.S., calls to tax their windfall are growing
Higher oil prices since the Iran war began mean many oil companies have brought in excess profits. …
Sean Fraser’s political comeback and the tough-on-crime federal Liberals
In late 2024, the Nova Scotian briefly quit politics. Starting last fall, as Justice Minister, he s…
Europe
Demise of Timmy the whale inspires satirical play exploring German identity
Timmy: Hope Dies Last elevates stranded humpback into Jesus-like figure, igniting hope and grief Wh…
Ukraine lawmakers to elect new government amid defence chief row
It is President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's second cabinet shake-up in a year, but he faces criticism ove…
Protests in Ukraine's cities against Zelensky's removal of defence minister
Ukraine's president has not explained Mykhailo Fedorov's dismissal, which is causing great upset am…
Protests erupt in Ukraine as Zelensky removes defence minister, 'his most popular'
Large protests erupted in several Ukrainian cities on July 16 against the removal of popular Defenc…
Asia
Chinese policewoman supports parents of colleague who died in line of duty for 20 years
A policewoman in southern China has fulfilled the filial piety duty of her colleague for his parent…
Booksellers must ensure titles don’t violate national security laws: Chris Tang
Hong Kong’s security chief has warned that booksellers are responsible for ensuring their titles do…
China vows helium-trade policy changes as global tightening squeezes gas supplies
China will adjust its export controls on helium in response to changes in domestic and global suppl…
New Johor rail link: a US$815m challenge for Singapore’s retail and F&B
Singapore consumer spending in Malaysia’s Johor state is expected to increase by S$1.05 billion (US…
Africa
Senegal's 'plastic man' helps raise awareness about plastic pollution
In West Africa, plastic waste is a major environmental challenge. In Senegal, activist Modou Fall h…
Tunisia: 'A Blueprint for Complicity' - Three Years On, EU-Tunisia Deal Continues to Fuel Human Rights Violations
[HRW] Joint Statement by 46 Human Rights and Humanitarian Organizations
Kenya: NBA Tightens GMO Import Rules, Requires Mandatory Clearance
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Importers of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) will now be required to …
Tunisia: Tunisia Migration Deal Worsening Human Rights Violations - EU
[HRW] Brussels -- The European Union (EU) and its member states should publicly denounce human righ…
Oceania
NT government slammed over no-show to federal racism inquiry
A national inquiry into racism against First Nations people, launched after an alleged terror attac…
Alleged 'fight club' organiser arrested, SA Police say
SA Police have arrested the alleged organiser of a 'fight club' and reported seven other teenagers …
Woodside demands activists reveal names of stink-bomb stunt planners
Energy giant Woodside has taken climate activists to court in a bid to unmask the conspirators behi…
New monkey species with orange lips discovered after years of searching
The monkey — colobus congoensis — is only the fifth new species of African monkey to be discovered …
South America
US's ICE faces fresh backlash over anti-immigration operations
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have been ordered to pause most traffic stops in the …
Toronto suffocates as wildfire smoke chokes city
In Canada, more than 100 active wildfires continue to burn in northern Ontario. The smoke has reach…
Venezuelans dig to find their loved ones
Two earthquakes of rare magnitude struck Venezuela on June 24, seconds apart. The state of La Guair…
Maelo y el Cristo negro
¿Dónde nacen los poemas o las canciones? ¿Es un lugar? ¿Es un estado? ¿Es algo que recogemos del ex…
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Utah
Utah leaders donate care packages to deployed troops' families - KSL News
Utah leaders donate care packages to deployed troops' families KSL News
Muslim man stabbed at Utah mall over his religion, authorities say - USA Today
Muslim man stabbed at Utah mall over his religion, authorities say USA Today
Man charged after allegedly stabbing his mother, claiming there was 'something odd about her aura'
A man has been charged with attempted murder after stabbing his mother who he claimed had "somethin…
Idaho
Hula and `Ukulele Workshop in Idaho! - Boise State Public Radio
Hula and `Ukulele Workshop in Idaho! Boise State Public Radio
Russia strikes Ukraine as outgoing British leader Keir Starmer heads to Kyiv
By Jessie Yeung and Victoria Butenko, CNN (CNN) — Russian missiles struck Kyiv early Thursday, with…
US announces new 25% tariffs on Brazil for ‘unfair’ trade practices
By Stephanie Yang, CNN (CNN) — The US plans to impose a 25% tariff on some Brazilian imports, after…
Wyoming
Wyoming Woman Accused of Pouring Scalding Water on Child for Being ‘Ugly’ - Yahoo
Wyoming Woman Accused of Pouring Scalding Water on Child for Being ‘Ugly’ Yahoo
Casper to host College National Finals Rodeo until 2037 - Tri-State Livestock News
Casper to host College National Finals Rodeo until 2037 Tri-State Livestock News
New Book Bike takes the library on wheels - Cap City News
New Book Bike takes the library on wheels Cap City News
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Defending champion Argentina reaches World Cup final by beating England 2-1
No “Hand of God” this time. Argentina didn’t need it.
How global heating supercharged floods in West Africa, displacing thousands
Adaptation to frightening new normal and reducing emissions further and faster is critical, scienti…
Iran war live: US hits Iranian oil tanker; Tehran attacks Kuwait, Jordan
Iranian media report explosions on Qeshm Island, Bandar Abbas and Chabahar, as Bahrain and Kuwait s…
New $1 coin featuring Trump in production at US Mint, treasury says
Coin commemorating 250th anniversary will be released this fall and marks first time a living presi…
Tuchel defends tactics after Argentina send England packing from World Cup
England manager Tuchel swapped Reece James for Dan Burn, and Declan Rice for defender Nico O’Reilly…
Whitehouse: Blanche 'Affirmatively Committing Wrongful Acts as Acting Attorney General'
Wednesday on CNN's "The Lead," Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) said acting Attorney General Todd Bla…
NY Times Attempts to Cheerlead Freakshow Dems Back to Semi-Normalcy
China and Xi Jinping seen more favourably than the US and Trump in poll of major countries
Global views appear to have flipped in Beijing’s favour, driven in part by tensions between the Tru…
