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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.
Headlines
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…
Polymarket promo code NYPMAX: Deposit $20, get $50 for college football markets
New users can sign up with the Polymarket promo code NYPMAX to qualify for a $50 bonus ahead of the…
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North America
When Will the Smoke End? Our Meteorologist Explains Why It’s Complicated.
The interplay between the burning fires, the smoke itself and quickly changing weather patterns is …
Taylor Farms to Remove Products After Lettuce Is Linked to Cyclospora Cases
The Salinas, Calif., company grows produce in more than 12 states, and in Mexico and Canada. Some T…
Cyclospora Investigation Turns to Farms in Mexico
The F.D.A. is planning to inspect farms and a lettuce shredding facility to determine how lettuce s…
Mistrial declared in Frank Stronach’s sexual-assault conviction, defence lawyer says
Surprise ruling comes ahead of auto parts magnate’s scheduled September sentencing hearing
Europe
One anti-war critic fined, another held as Russia clamps down on opponents
While Boris Nadezhdin is barred from running for parliament, blogger Ilya Remeslo is remanded in cu…
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…
Many Ukrainian soldiers outraged over removal of defence minister, troops tell BBC
Protests erupted in Ukraine on Thursday after Mykhailo Fedorov's removal - and now soldiers are als…
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…
Asia
中国で日系企業ら会合 金杉大使「輸出規制強化に留意を」
中国・北京で日系企業の関係者などが参加する会合が開かれ、現地に駐在する金杉憲治大使は、中国で日本人2…
千葉 点滴殺人 元職員は警察の捜査伝えられた直後に自主退職
千葉県柏市の病院で患者の点滴に排せつ物を混入させて殺害したとして逮捕された元職員が、患者の死亡につ…
改正皇室典範成立で養子迎える手続きなど実務的課題検討 政府
皇族数の確保に向けた改正皇室典範の成立を受けて、政府は旧皇族の男系男子を養子に迎える際の手続きなど…
奈良 遺体遺棄疑いで逮捕の会社員 女性のトラブルを通報か
17日、奈良市の山あいにある川岸で、44歳の女性と20歳の娘とみられる遺体が見つかった事件で、遺体を遺棄…
Africa
Senegal: Ex-president Sall arrives back for meeting with successor
Senegal's ex-president Macky Sall, who is campaigning to become the next UN secretary-general, arri…
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…
Oceania
Brenda Fricker, Oscar-winning Irish actress, dies aged 81
Brenda Fricker became the first Irish actress to win an Oscar for the 1989 film My Left Foot and al…
Sub-Antarctic petrels spotted live off NSW coast for first time
Two Southern Ocean deepwater seabirds, the Kerguelen petrel and the grey petrel, have been photogra…
City investors buy shares in oysters, cows and bumper crops
An Australian investment platform is helping farmers raise capital by connecting them with everyday…
Antisemitism inquiry turns uncomfortable lens on university protests
Universities have apologised to Jewish staff and students who have spoken of their distress at bein…
South America
El Atlético hará historia en la final del Mundial por tercera vez consecutiva
El club rojiblanco, como en 2018 y 2022, vuelve a ser al que más jugadores representen en la cita d…
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…
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Utah
Salt Lake County DA gives announcement on Valley Fair Mall attack
Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill is giving an announcement Friday afternoon regarding a …
Wolverine Nation welcomes its next president: Utah native Jon Anderson
Russia, China dispute newly released documents showing U.S. election interference
Idaho
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 2:02PM MDT until July 17 at 5:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
Flash Flood Warning: Teton, ID until Jul 17 at 8:04 PM
Trump urges Darline Graham to run in South Carolina special election
By Alejandra Jaramillo, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump said he’s urged Sen. Darline Graham, the…
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…
Wyoming
Wyoming Supreme Court upholds 125- to 175-year conviction for Steven Marler after child sexual abuse trial in 2025 - Cap City News
Wyoming Supreme Court upholds 125- to 175-year conviction for Steven Marler after child sexual abus…
Wyoming child molester loses state supreme court appeal - Casper Star-Tribune
Wyoming child molester loses state supreme court appeal Casper Star-Tribune
Feds sow confusion with rule to 'increase management flexibility' for grizzly bears - WyomingNews.com
Feds sow confusion with rule to 'increase management flexibility' for grizzly bears WyomingNews.com
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Cuba Falling: Did Trump Just Set a Timeline?
AP Exclusive: ICE officer in Maine shooting has history of violent behavior, family and records say
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who shot a Colombian man in Maine this week is an A…
Sec. Rubio Backs Words With 2 New State Actions Against Far-Left Transnational Terror Groups
What to expect from Trump's address as he revisits 2020 election loss
President Trump is expected to make new claims about foreign interference in the 2020 presidential …
Election officials in Arizona's largest county agree on how to oversee vote, ending legal battle
Republican Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap sued the predominantly GOP board of supervisors in …
Trump setting stage to declare emergency around midterms, former White House attorney says
For perspective on what President Trump is trying to achieve with Thursday night's speech, the limi…
The health risks of wildfire smoke across the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic
More than 115 million people may be exposed to dangerous smoke and unhealthy air quality levels. Th…
Family to hold a vigil for man fatally shot by immigration officer in Houston
The family of a man who was shot and killed by a federal immigration agent in Houston is holding a …
