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Nordstrom Anniversary Sale designer deals worth splurging on: Staud, Barbour, more
The 2026 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is dripping in designer deals.
One John Calipari tip changed everything for Karl-Anthony Towns and sent the Knicks on an NBA playoff roll
Calipari did offer some unrelated advice during the championship run, which Knicks fans will probably appreciate after watching so much foul-baiting.
California insurers can charge single adults, widows higher rates after controversial court ruling
The ruling could allow insurance companies to charge Californians more for auto insurance simply because they are unmarried.
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United Airlines allegedly caves to woke travelers amid Trump International Airport boycott — suggests ‘acceptable alternatives’
It's a new kind of no-fly list.
Europe says your new car should watch you. Will America be next?
Imagine buying a brand-new car and discovering it comes with a camera pointed at your face every ti…
Luddites are winning the data center debate
In Focus delivers deeper coverage of the political, cultural, and ideological issues shaping Americ…
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North America
Oil Prices Rise to Highest Level in a Month as Shipping in the Persian Gulf Nears a Halt
Shipping traffic was at its lowest level in more than a month and oil prices moved higher as the Ir…
Ontario appeal court finds convoy organizer Pat King guilty of intimidation
King was charged with a number of offences for his role in the 2022 demonstration in Ottawa
Move over, Super Bowl? There's an even bigger – and splashier – World Cup halftime show coming
The show, which will begin somewhere around 3:45 PM ET, will air in the U.S. on Fox, Fox One and in…
Israeli Strike in Gaza Kills Seven People, Health Officials Say
The Israeli military said the attack targeted members of the second-biggest militant group in Gaza.…
Europe
Germany’s 5,000 heat deaths: What the numbers reveal
More than 5,100 people in Germany died from heat-related causes this year until the end of June, th…
Ukraine: Trouble at the Top? Adieu Keir, Alright Andy
In a week that’s seen rare wartime demonstrations in Ukraine protesting the ousting of Defence Mini…
EU proposes slowing down cuts to carbon emissions for businesses
Under the proposals, the EU plans to relax its emissions trading system to give companies more time…
The week around the world in 20 pictures
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, wildfires in Europe, ICE in Maine and the World Cup semi-finals – the p…
Asia
US and Iran attack infrastructure, raising fears of escalation
The US struck bridges in Iran, and Tehran responded by hitting a power and desalination plant in K…
Dept of Space vacancy rate at 25-year high; nearly 3 in 10 posts lie vacant
India's space department faces a growing manpower crunch, with over twenty-five percent of sanction…
Many allegations, little evidence: unpacking the China election-interference records
Newly declassified US intelligence records show Chinese actors collected or acquired voter informat…
Net shut, Doda on edge after man shot dead by cops in cattle smuggling stakeout
A man was shot dead in Doda district following an encounter with police personnel. Mobile internet …
Africa
Second tanker in three months hijacked off Yemen by suspected Somali pirates
There have also been several unsuccessful attacks in a region where piracy appears to be making a c…
Uganda: Anthony Natif Notes From Court - Uganda Vs Molly Katanga and Others July 16/2026 B
[Independent (Kampala)] The last few weeks in the Katanga case have been about getting to the botto…
Nigeria: Ododo Reaffirms No-Ransom Policy As Security Forces Rescue Abducted Neco Candidates in Kogi
[Leadership] Kogi State governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has reiterated his administration's pol…
Liberia: Civil Society Council Challenges Suspension of H/Rights Commission Chair, Cites Constitutional Violations
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The National Civil Society Council of Liberia (NCSCL), along with its…
Oceania
Antisemitism inquiry turns uncomfortable lens on university protests
Universities have apologised to Jewish staff and students who have spoken of their distress at bein…
Hanson dodges questions about who paid for Italy trip
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson refuses to say who paid for her recent trip to Italy, where she at…
'Unethical': Minister admits big tech firms use Aussie content without artists' permission
Australian artists have already had their music taken to train overseas AI models without payment o…
The federal racism inquiry crossed the country this week. What did it hear?
Racial slurs, online trolls and fears of far-right violence have taken a toll on First Nations peop…
South America
Taylor Farms, el proveedor de lechuga de Taco Bell señalado por el brote de ciclosporiasis
Las autoridades sanitarias continúan investigando si otros establecimientos en Estados Unidos podrí…
Llega ‘Dai Dai’ en español: Shakira calienta motores para la final del Mundial con un adelanto del himno del verano
La cantante colombiana se ha convertido en la reina de los campeonatos de la FIFA, con tres cancion…
Magnitude 7.3 earthquake quake strikes off Mexico coast
The US Tsunami Warning Center issued a warning and has recorded waves 0.3m (1.1 feet) high in Puert…
Iván Cepeda anuncia su ausencia del acto de posesión de Abelardo de la Espriella “sea donde sea”
El senador y fallido candidato de izquierdas a la Presidencia se suma a la postura del saliente man…
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Utah
Babylon Fire determined to be lightning-caused, Needles District to reopen
Investigators have determined that Babylon Fire, the nation's largest wildfire, was caused by light…
Man jailed for strangling girlfriend after she discovered child sexual abuse material on his phone
A Washington City man is behind bars after he allegedly strangled his girlfriend when she discovere…
Boil order issued in Sevier after runoff impacts water system
SEVIER, Utah (ABC4) — A boil order has been issued in Sevier after runoff caused due to rainfall im…
Idaho
Los aranceles de Trump entran definitivamente en la campaña presidencial en Brasil
Análisis por Iuri Pitta, CNN en Español La decisión del gobierno de Donald Trump de imponer un aran…
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 1:10PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
Special Weather Statement: Big Hole Mountains; Teton Valley; Centennial Mountains/Island Park until…
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 1:07PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
Special Weather Statement: Upper Snake River Plain, Caribou Range, Big Hole Mountains and 1 more ar…
Wyoming
Obituaries: Mitchell; Mowrey - Cap City News
Obituaries: Mitchell; Mowrey Cap City News
Will voters split Wyoming’s Republican race for governor? - WyomingNews.com
Will voters split Wyoming’s Republican race for governor? WyomingNews.com
Trump officials want to make testosterone drugs easier to prescribe. Is that a good idea? - WyomingNews.com
Trump officials want to make testosterone drugs easier to prescribe. Is that a good idea? WyomingNe…
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U.S. expands attacks on Iran, which calls Strait of Hormuz a 'red line' as it strikes back
The interim ceasefire agreed to last month has collapsed, and the region has endured days of back-a…
Second Amendment Roundup: Seventh Circuit Decides Barnett
After the Supreme Court grants cert on the identical issue, the circuit court offers a last hurrah
U.S. designates 2 more Mexican cartels as foreign terrorist organizations
President Donald Trump began to extend the terrorist label to Latin American cartels in February 20…
Ro Khanna Might Just Make the Pandering Hall of Fame With Bonkers Post About Cori Bush, Jamaal Bowman
Spencer Pratt Mercilessly Mocks Karen Bass After Her Absurd Explanation for Homeless Meth Use
SpaceX Starship Launch Aborted on the Pad at the last moment
SpaceX's mega Starship rocket came within a few seconds of blasting off on a test flight Thursday, …
Qatar rejects Israeli reports of military action against Iran
Qatar has rejected Israeli media reports claiming the Qataris agreed to participate in military act…
Sadiq Khan joins House of Lords as outgoing UK PM names 26 new peers
PM Keir Starmer's final honours list also includes campaigners, military leaders and senior civil s…
