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Forget rate cuts: Wall Street is obsessing over the wrong Fed decision
Periods of structural change don’t reward leaders who react the fastest. They reward leaders who think the most clearly. During times of extraordinary uncertai…
Legalized robbery: Alaska seized a $95,000 plane over a six-pack of beer
A $95,000 airplane. A six-pack of Budweiser. Thirteen years of litigation. The Supreme Court agreed to hear Jouppi v. Alaska, and if you want to understand why…
Mamdani’s anti-Israel madness all hinges on the ‘Palestine’ lie
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s bogus threat against Israel’s prime minister revealed something essential about his political career — and even more about his sycop…
Headlines
Communities fear Flock cameras’ safety promise is Trojan horse for mass surveillance
Police Departments nationwide embraced Flock Safety’s camera network as a force multiplier, saying …
The administrative state should serve the economy, not rule it
Unless they are part of the problem, Americans do not generally wake up thinking about the federal …
Opioid settlement funds must add to the fight, not replace existing budgets
As state and local governments close their books and finalize new budgets for the year, millions of…
Xavier Becerra’s campaign rocked by horrifying claims about missing migrant kids under his watch
The caseworker from California's Pomona Fairplex alleges young sisters being torn apart, abuse insi…
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North America
3 dead in mass shooting in Seattle. And, U.S. and Iran pause fighting
A mass shooting at a Seattle festival has left three people dead. And, the U.S. and Iran have been …
Seattle Food Festival Shooting: What to Know
Three people were killed during the incident near the city’s Space Needle on Sunday, the police sai…
France continues to fight devastating wildfires, while progress is made in Spain
In southern France a wildfire in the region of Gironde is still active, while two major fires in ce…
Deadline nears to file claim in class-action lawsuit over drug Rexulti
Canadians have until Aug. 27 to file a claim for their share of a settlement over the antipsychotic…
Europe
#Spain races to contain 'monster' #fires ahead of new #heatwave
#Spain faces two "decisive" days to contains monster #wildfires blazing near #Madrid and #Valencia …
From Ukraine and Sudan to Gaza: why have hospitals become a target of war?
International law states only military sites can be targeted during conflicts, but this is routinel…
'I can't take it anymore': Residents evacuated from town west of Madrid
Residents were evacuated from Navas del Rey, west of Madrid, at the end of last week. Now they say …
Weather tracker: Why Europe’s wildfires are proving so fierce and difficult to stop
Wind and record-breaking heat are fuelling the continent’s explosive fire season, with Spain and Fr…
Asia
Will the heat from a cooking oil scandal help the opposition in Taiwan?
Taipei mayor Wayne Chiang Wan-an has emerged as the biggest political winner from an opposition pro…
Paris police arrest man who wounded 3 with knives
A French off-duty policeman on Monday detained a man after he allegedly attacked and wounded three …
US criticism of Malaysia’s Israel stance spotlights growing ‘disconnect’
US criticism of Malaysia’s entry ban on Israeli nationals is unlikely to force a major shift in the…
How geopolitics and RBI are shaping Rupee ahead of MPC
Analysts anticipate the Indian rupee entering a stable phase soon. Global crude oil prices will con…
Africa
US deports Kenyan former NFL player Daniel Adongo
The authorities say the ex-sportsman had overstayed his visa and had been arrested multiple times.
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwean Designers Stitch Heritage, Identity and Enterprise into Global Fashion
[Bird Story Agency] As Zimbabwean designers take their work to Africa Fashion Week London, they are…
Nigeria: Glasgow 2026 Day 4 - Team Nigeria Eyes More Medals As Athletics, Weightlifting Take Centre Stage
[Premium Times] Attention on Monday will be on the athletics track as Nigeria's sprint stars begin …
South Africa: Montana Runs Out of Luck - SIU Freezes R16-Million Properties
[GroundUp] The Special Tribunal has frozen two multi-million rand properties linked to former PRASA…
Oceania
Iran claims control of the Strait of Hormuz and rejects peace talks
Trump stopped a two-week campaign of attacks against Iran to provide an opportunity for negotiation…
Bill Oddie, member of The Goodies comedy series, dead at 85
British actor, comedian and broadcaster Bill Oddie, best known to Australian audiences as a member …
Aussie Rohan Browning clips 'unfair' 100m surprise sprung on sprinters
A surprise new qualification system was sprung on the sprinters as they arrived in Glasgow, and Aus…
Sally McManus and Michele O’Neil resign from top ACTU jobs
The heads of the Australian Council of Trade Unions have announced that they are making way for the…
South America
Brazil recalls Argentina ambassador after Milei insults Lula at Flavio Bolsonaro campaign launch
Brazil recalled its ambassador to Argentina Sunday after President Javier Milei referred to his Bra…
Los incendios forestales - 26 de julio de 2026 | Marlaska: “Estamos enfrentando el incendio más importante y agresivo de la historia de España”
El delegado del Gobierno de Madrid: “Esta noche tenemos buenas previsiones para seguir trabajando” …
Una exposición revela cómo Dalí transformó Estados Unidos y su cultura
El Dalí Museum de San Petersburgo, Florida, reúne una colección que abarca cuatro décadas de vida y…
La IA recibe su pinkwashing: vienen por las usuarias mujeres
Las Big Tech invierten en el segmento femenino con influencers y mensajes “empoderadores” para limp…
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Utah
Salt Lake City's first liquor license - Axios
Salt Lake City's first liquor license Axios
Utah Talons sweep Chicago to claim second straight AUSL title - kjzz.com
Utah Talons sweep Chicago to claim second straight AUSL title kjzz.com
High pressure fuels another week of extreme Utah heat - KUTV
High pressure fuels another week of extreme Utah heat KUTV
Idaho
Downtown Idaho Falls street lighting and sidewalks get a summer makeover
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) - Drivers in Idaho Falls should prepare for lane closures beginning Monda…
Seis preguntas clave sobre la guerra en Irán
Análisis por Aaron Blake, CNN La guerra en Irán podría estar llegando a otro punto de inflexión. Tr…
50 Cent steps into the ring with ‘Fightland’
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — “Fightland” is coming out swinging. The new Starz drama is set …
Wyoming
Burgum, Gordon discuss western values, water and energy at Cheyenne Frontier Days - WyomingNews.com
Burgum, Gordon discuss western values, water and energy at Cheyenne Frontier Days WyomingNews.com
Burgum, Gordon discuss western values, water and energy at Cheyenne Frontier Days - WyomingNews.com
Burgum, Gordon discuss western values, water and energy at Cheyenne Frontier Days WyomingNews.com
Burgum, Gordon discuss western values, water and energy at Cheyenne Frontier Days - WyomingNews.com
Burgum, Gordon discuss western values, water and energy at Cheyenne Frontier Days WyomingNews.com
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Ukraine hits Russia's largest online marketplace, hurting small businesses and bringing the war home
The Ukrainian attacks on the sprawling Russian warehouses produced stark images, with massive pilla…
America Must Confront China’s Hostage Diplomacy In The Nuclear Age
The United States should recognize the systematic abduction of American citizens as a deliberate ta…
The Problem With Nolan’s Odyssey Is That It’s Not Homer’s Odyssey
By trying to make the Odyssey relatable to the twenty-first century, Nolan made a flash in the pan,…
Kruger’s Korps Is An Old-Fashioned, Swashbuckling Adventure Tale
Harry Crocker's latest novel proves that there's still plenty of great World War II stories left to…
Australia World Cup star Volpato faces speeding, cocaine charges
Cristian Volpato, who switched from Italy to Australia before World Cup 2026, failed a roadside dru…
Trump’s latest tariffs put UK at disadvantage to the EU, say experts
While overall levy for UK is unchanged, sectors not covered by Turnberry deal face tougher competit…
Today in Supreme Court History: July 24, 1997
7/24/1997: Justice William Brennan dies. The post Today in Supreme Court History: July 24, 1997 app…
‘Total chaos’: the biological wonderland threatened by Trump’s border wall
Environmental groups are sounding the alarm over plans that threaten a desert spring that’s home to…
