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Fetterman doubts Democratic Party is ‘big tent’ enough for him despite Schumer courting
Sen. John Fetterman (PA) is having doubts that the Democratic Party is “big” enough to welcome his values despite Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (NY) pre…
Israeli minister slams Turkey after foreign minister meets with new Hamas leader
Israeli Minister Amichai Chikli accused Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s government of becoming “the command center for Hamas’s rapists and murderers.”
State Department announces 250,000 more Trump passports available
The State Department announced that 250,000 more copies of the limited-edition “Patriot Passport” featuring President Donald Trump‘s face would be available to…
Headlines
A hospital bed has no political party
America has become accustomed to talking about what divides us. We debate taxes and tariffs, immigr…
Stop banning data centers while binging Netflix and using ChatGPT
Data centers have become essential national infrastructure powering everything from banking systems…
When ‘free healthcare’ can’t fix your joint, it offers you euthanasia
The clueless market universal healthcare as a right: free at the point of use, available to all. In…
Why Khalil Mack’s greatest impact on the Chargers may have nothing to do with sacks
Chargers star Khalil Mack is embracing a new role as mentor and leader, helping shape the next gene…
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North America
Keeping cool without AC: Our readers share their tips
We asked our readers to tell us how they've fended off heat without the refrigerant blasts of an ai…
G.O.P. Kills Bid to Expand I.V.F. Access in the Military
In a notable shift, Republican senators voted unanimously against a proposal to expand the military…
In Nebraska, Americans begin to lose Medicaid under Trump's work rules
Nebraska's Medicaid director, in an exclusive interview with nonprofit news organization Tradeoffs,…
Critics Say Historic Sites Are Endangered by Trump-Aligned Panel’s Plan
Proponents say the changes to the federal preservation rules are necessary, but critics argue they …
Europe
Greece orders partial evacuation of Athens suburb as wildfire burns
Greek authorities on Friday ordered the partial evacuation of a suburb west of Athens after a fores…
Daughter of British couple killed in Spanish wildfire rejects claim they ignored order to leave
Exclusive: Danielle Kirton calls on Ed Miliband to help her get answers about why evacuation order …
EU races to contain new migrant crisis as thousands cross into Spanish territory of Ceuta
The European Union on Friday sought to contain a major migrant crisis after around 60,000 people cr…
In Naples, archaeologists work to learn more about a submerged Roman city
About 30 kilometres to the west of Naples lies one of the Roman Empire's most prestigious coastal t…
Asia
How global AI boom is intensifying US-China undersea stand-off
The US-China tech rivalry has escalated into a deeper battle over undersea fibre-optic cables power…
Europe’s wildfire threat expands in latest heatwave
Central Europe was sweltering under the latest heatwave in an already record-breaking summer on Fri…
Mainland Chinese families lose legal challenge over public university fees
A group of 87 mainland Chinese families who came to Hong Kong under talent visa schemes has lost a …
Japan launches first centralised intelligence body since WWII
Africa
Thousands start returning to Morocco after mass arrivals in Spain's Ceuta
At least 34 people have died attempting to reach the Spanish exclave of Ceuta from Morocco, accordi…
Heatwave pushes energy-hungry Tunisia to enforce rolling blackouts
In Tunisia, after weeks of extended power cuts, the effects are serious. Between 150 and 200 died i…
Mali: HRW accuses Russian paramilitaries of killing 8 civilians
Russian paramilitaries from Africa Corps, which is supporting Mali in its fight against insurgents,…
Cameroon president's absence sparks debate over government inaction
The lengthy absence of Cameroon's long-serving President Paul Biya, who has been in Switzerland sin…
Oceania
Spain says Ceuta migrant surge largely reversed as half return to Morocco
At least 25,000 of the 50,000 migrants which entered the Spanish enclave from Morocco have returned.
Nirmal Purja among climbers missing in Pakistan as rescuers find four bodies
Adverse weather is hampering rescue efforts on Pakistan's Broad Peak to find the missing climbers w…
FIFA presses ahead with private investment plan despite opposition
FIFA vows to continue with consultations on a proposed private investment plan despite industry ple…
The rise and fall of Alan Jones, once one of Australia's most influential radio hosts – video
Born in regional Queensland in 1941 or 1943 - depending on who you ask - Alan Jones started his car…
South America
El Gobierno de Trump sale en tromba a criticar a España para defender su mano dura contra la inmigración
El presidente de Estados Unidos sobre la crisis migratoria en Ceuta: “Es terrible. Recuerden esa im…
Un cohete de Elon Musk que lleva más de un año a la deriva chocará contra la Luna en unos días
El impacto del Falcon 9 el próximo miércoles, que quizá pueda observarse desde la Tierra, evidencia…
“He dormido en el monte, porque la gente nos echaba con piedras y pistolas”
Miles de personas regresan a Marruecos por falta de tiendas y bares donde abastecerse y atacados po…
I’m a Haitian TPS holder. 350,000 of us hold our breath as Congress decides our future | Josianne Valsaint
Temporary protected status allowed me to rebuild my life. Now thousands like me help keep this coun…
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Utah
Feds release long-awaited new plan for Lake Powell, Lake Mead - KSL.com
Feds release long-awaited new plan for Lake Powell, Lake Mead KSL.com
Deseret News archives: Vidmar, U.S. gymnasts make another Olympic miracle
SLCPD goes viral after sharing video of autism crisis intervention
A video circulating the internet is highlighting the efforts of the Salt Lake City Police Departmen…
Idaho
El Gobierno de Trump intenta reconstruir la infraestructura de seguridad electoral que desmanteló
Tierney Sneed, Sean Lyngaas, Evan Perez Tras desmantelar el sistema federal diseñado para proteger …
Look of the Week: Tom Holland can hold his own on the red carpet, actually
By Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — It can’t be easy being Zendaya’s co-star — at least in terms of vying fo…
An Idaho law penalizes people sleeping in public spaces. Advocates say it harms more than it helps. - Boise State Public Radio
An Idaho law penalizes people sleeping in public spaces. Advocates say it harms more than it helps.…
Wyoming
Wyoming American Legion Baseball Senior Legion All-State Awards 2026 - wyopreps.com
Wyoming American Legion Baseball Senior Legion All-State Awards 2026 wyopreps.com
Swoyersville motorcyclist killed in Wyoming Borough crash - fox56.com
Swoyersville motorcyclist killed in Wyoming Borough crash fox56.com
Motorcyclist killed in Wyoming Borough crash - Wilkes-Barre Citizens' Voice
Motorcyclist killed in Wyoming Borough crash Wilkes-Barre Citizens' Voice
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Latest images of damage as death toll from Japan’s Kyushu quake rises
The death toll from Japan’s Kyushu island quake rises to 13.
Protesters storm hotel, heckle Netanyahu in Washington DC
Activists protested at a hotel where Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was having dinner in…
'Israeli settlers laid siege to our home': Inside a Palestinian village under weekly attack
A home on the edge of al-Mughayyir has become a weekly frontline in the battle for the occupied Wes…
Four women accuse Jared Leto of criminal sexual conduct
The actor and musician faces allegations from 10 women in total who say he mistreated them as teena…
Trump meets Netanyahu for a record seventh White House visit
Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu met at the White House for the first time since launching the w…
A new media ecosystem is taking root on the left, reshaping Democratic politics
More progressive Americans are swearing off traditional media
Three GOP Senators Who Could Complicate a Vance/Rubio Coronation
Ted Cruz, Josh Hawley, and Rand Paul each have reasons to run in ’28. The post Three GOP Senators W…
Marco Rubio’s “Democratic Hemisphere” vs. the National Security Strategy
In Latin America, the White House abandons its own strategic doctrine for democracy promotion. The …
