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Trump blames Canada as wildfire smoke chokes US skies

politicoSoot from Canadian wildfires blanketed a dozen U.S. states Friday, as government agencies warned millions of Americans to stay indoors.

Did Trump fire someone trying to stop IRS abuses?

voxPresident Donald Trump earlier this week. | Saul Loeb/Getty Images This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take…

Denmark’s Socialist Left Is Delivering Free Dental Care

jacobinDenmark’s general election on March 24 delivered the strongest result ever for the socialist left. After a campaign centered on affordability, welfare, and inequality, the combined parties of the Left won almost as…

Taylor Farms recalls iceberg lettuce in 27 states due to cyclosporiasis outbreak

cnbcTaylor Farms is voluntarily recalling iceberg lettuce in 27 states because the greens potentially could be contaminated with cyclosporiasis. The fruit and vegetable producer announced the move late Friday evening,…

How Trump, Hegseth, and ICE are failing the most basic test of leadership — and what it costs us

meidasplusBy: Hell Cats · Produced by Valor Media Network in Partnership with Meidas Defense July 17, 2026 This week the conversation turns to leadership — not as a management style, but as the heavier thing it actually is:…

Trump biographer exposes real scheme behind new Pentagon stunt

alternetThe bizarre recent announcement from President Donald Trump's defense chief is actually part of a long-term scheme, with his one-time biographer revealing the 2028 ambitions behind it. Last week, Defense Secretary Pete…

An ‘exponentially different level’ of billionaire spending in California

dailykosReport details how the ultra-rich are pouring unprecedented sums into state politics to block a proposed billionaire tax and advance a tech-friendly agenda. By Mark Kreidler for Capital & Main For most of this 2026…

John Fetterman Tells Bernie Sanders to Pipe Down After Endorsing Graham Platner and ‘Pro-Hamas’ Dem in Michigan

mediaiteJohn Fetterman Tells Bernie Sanders to Pipe Down After Endorsing Graham Platner and ‘Pro-Hamas’ Dem in Michigan Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) said Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) needs to take a break from endorsing candidates…

Protesters Confront Trump Envoy on His Superyacht “Diplomacy” Tour

newrepublicTilman Fertitta, Texas billionaire and President Donald Trump’s ambassador to Italy, is conducting a two-month tour along the Italian coast on his luxury, 384-foot superyacht, supposedly to celebrate the 250th…

‘People are literally swimming’: New York City paralyzed by flash floods as water pours into subways

independentParts of New York City were left underwater on Saturday as heavy thunderstorms triggered flash flooding across the metropolitan area, disrupting subway lines and grounding hundreds of flights ahead of the World Cup…

Can the Left Tolerate Dissent?

jacobinClementine Morrigan and Jay Lesoleil, the Montreal-based cohosts of the podcast F–king Cancelled, have had a front-row seat to the secret the Left dares not name: the tendency toward deplatforming and cancellation.…

2 U.S. service members killed, 1 missing after Iranian attack in Jordan

npr2 U.S. service members killed, 1 missing after Iranian attack in Jordan Two U.S. service members were killed, one is missing and four others were medically evacuated after Iranian attacks on in Jordan on Friday,…

“Daemons of the Shadow Realm”: When twins have an identity crisis

salonBeing born a twin comes with certain expectations. To speak or act in tandem. To share belongings, space and birthdays. To exhibit a closeness that comes from a ready-made bond since birth. But what happens when the…

Palestinian teenage footballer dies a week after Israeli settler attack

aljazeeraA Palestinian teenager who played for his country’s national youth football team has died from a gunshot wound sustained when Israeli settlers attacked his village in the occupied West Bank, officials and his relatives…

Mbappé se va triste tras la derrota de Francia ante Inglaterra

telemundoKylian aseguró que el equipo tenía la intención de ganar el tercer lugar para despedir a Deschamps como se merecía, pero no estuvieron conectados en la primera mitad y eso les pasó factura ante una Inglaterra fina en…

Private Equity Is Taking Over Your Veterinarian

jacobinIn the world of money managers and big capital, anything that doesn’t belong to the ultrawealthy is a temporary inconvenience, an aberration waiting and begging to be set right. Private equity (PE) specializes in using…

What Do We Really Know About the Microplastics Building Up Inside Us?

motherjonesThis story was originally published by Yale Environment 360 and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Scientists have been documenting the presence of microplastics in our oceans and soils, in…

Can you get some water in here?

dailykosA cartoon by Jack Ohman. Related | This House race portends a midterms smackdown for the GOP We continue to be paywall-free. We continue to be supported by our readers, not billionaires or corporations. But we need to…

Slate Pears Game 338: Jul. 18, 2026

slateNew Pears every day at noon! This is Pears Game 338. The longest words in Game 337 were ASSHATS, PASSATA, and PAWPAWS. The complete Pears archive is now open! Slate Plus members can play 300+ games of Pears anytime.…

Trump spotted at golf club as two US service members killed: report

rawstoryPresident Donald Trump was spotted at his golf courses in Bedminster, New Jersey on Saturday as his deeply unpopular war against Iran claimed the lives of two U.S. service members just hours earlier, The Daily Beast…

Two U.S. troops killed in Iranian missile attack on Jordan

axiosTwo U.S. service members were killed and more wounded in an Iranian ballistic missile attack on an airbase in Jordan on Saturday, military officials said. The big picture: This is the first time U.S. troops have been…

Trump's Election Integrity Speech Lays Groundwork for Midterm Interference: Ari Berman

democracynowIn a primetime address on Thursday, President Trump accused China of meddling in U.S. elections in his latest effort to spread doubt about the U.S. voting system ahead of the midterm elections in November. Trump…

Hungary’s president signs a constitutional amendment ending his term

abcnewsHungary’s president signs a constitutional amendment ending his term Hungary's president has signed a constitutional amendment ending his term, resolving a dispute with the new government BUDAPEST, Hungary -- Hungary's…

Play Shuffalo: Saturday, July 18, 2026

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AIPAC drops online donations to Dems who backed Israel aid cut

politicoThe campaign finance arm of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee is curtailing online contributions to House Democrats who voted to cut Israel aid this week, in the latest rift between the party and the…

Saka hat-trick seals 6-4 England win over France in epic World Cup third-place playoff

theguardianWhere to start with this rollercoaster of a match? Thomas Tuchel had promised a reaction but he could not have imagined the manner of the response from England, albeit against a France team firmly on their sunloungers…

England holds on to defeat France 6-4 in wild World Cup third place match

cbsnewsBukayo Saka scored three goals to lead to a 6-4 win over for third place in the World Cup, while Kylian Mbappé surpassed Argentina's Lionel Messi's career scoring record and took the lead in the Golden Boot race with a…

The Tate brothers have been arrested in Miami, source says

cnnUS Marshals have arrested Andrew and Tristian Tate in Miami on a sealed warrant, according to a federal law enforcement source. This is a developing story and will be updated. US Marshals have arrested Andrew and…

House GOP panics as Mamdani mulls arresting Trump ally

rawstoryHouse Republicans lashed out at New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani Saturday after reports revealed that the rising star in the Democratic Party was actively considering arresting a key ally to President Donald…

Bukayo Saka, jugador del partido, cree que ganaron el Bronce por cómo jugaron en el primer tiempo

telemundoUn hat-trick en el juego por el bronce ante Francia, le dio a Bukayo Saka la revancha en el final del Mundial 2026 para la selección inglesa, que terminó el juego venciendo a Francia por 6-4. El delantero se llevó el…

ICE officer connected to fatal Maine shooting suffered 2021 head injury, which he said had left him with ‘cognitive deficits’

cnnAn Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer connected to the fatal shooting of a man in Maine this week once told a court that he suffered lingering cognitive issues after sustaining a serious head injury. Those…

Venezuela earthquakes death toll surpasses 5,000

abcnewsVenezuela earthquakes death toll surpasses 5,000 The number of injured remains unchanged at 16,740, government says. CARACAS -- The death toll from the two powerful earthquakes that shook Venezuela last month rose to…

DC insiders torch Trump official's new scandal as 'how to lose a presidential election'

alternetA top official for President Donald Trump has found himself embroiled in an embarrassing new scandal about their abuse of tax-funded privileges, with the D.C. insiders at Pod Save America exposing how the situation is…

Mexico's president to attend World Cup final at Trump's invitation

abcnewsMexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said late Friday she will attend Sunday’s World Cup final after an invitation from her U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump

License revoked for boarding school in Utah where Paris Hilton says she was abused as a teen

apnewsLicense revoked for boarding school in Utah where Paris Hilton says she was abused as a teen License revoked for boarding school in Utah where Paris Hilton says she was abused as a teen SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah…

Friday Afternoon News Updates: Trump's War Burns Out of Control After a Disastrous Speech — 7/17/26

meidasplusU.S. President Donald Trump arrives to board Marine One en route to New York City, at the Ellipse near the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 17, 2026. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper Hi all, Ben here. It’s…

‘All Arabs are threatened’: Israel’s expansion won’t stop in Lebanon

therealnewsIsrael’s recent attacks on Lebanon and ethnic cleansing of Palestinians in Gaza and the occupied West Bank are part of a long history of military aggression and occupation. But the Zionist project of creating a…

Judge rules OMB can’t retroactively nix grants based on new rules

politicoA federal judge declared Friday that the Trump administration can’t cancel grants based on new rules or goals established after the fact — in a blow to its efforts to terminate billions of dollars already promised.…

Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin on two sports businesses his multibillion-dollar conglomerate won't enter

cnbcSince founding Fanatics in 2011, Michael Rubin has built the company from a small online retailer of sports merchandise and apparel into a massive global sports platform. Not only is Fanatics by far the largest player…

MAGA Stars’ Vance Bets Spark Insider Trading Concerns

thedailybeastJason Armond / Los Angeles Times via Getty Imag Republican insiders are being investigated over bets made with potentially confidential information, including more than one that predicted JD Vance would be announced as…

Why Jordan Is Becoming a New Focus in the U.S.-Iran War

nytimesFour Iranian attacks in five days have targeted U.S. troops in Jordan, U.S. officials said, including one on Friday that killed two soldiers and left another service member missing.

House GOP releases bill to fund government until after the midterm elections

politicoHouse GOP leaders released text Friday for a bill to fund the vast majority of the federal government from the start of the next fiscal year on Oct. 1 until after the midterm elections — bypassing the bipartisan…

Long Island Audit confronted a powerful police union. They made him pay for it

therealnewsSean Paul Reyes (@LongIslandAudit on YouTube) went to the headquarters of the Suffolk County Police Benevolent Association to ask a simple question: how is the county spending hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars…

Waging War on the Left Within the Democratic Party Won’t Work

jacobinPundits close to the Democratic establishment have a new term to fling at the left-wing insurgents they want to disappear: “factionalism.” Matthew Yglesias now constantly attacks socialists and their leading figures on…

Democrats Fail Because They Won’t Name The Villains

levernewsFreshly anointed Rising Democratic Star™ Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) has offered what she says is a coherent vision for the future. Read it carefully and see if you notice anything missing. In her Grand Unified…

A Texas prosecutor reveals new details in an ICE killing of a Houston father

apnewsA Texas prosecutor reveals new details in an ICE killing of a Houston father A federal prosecutor in Texas shared new details Thursday evening about the moments before an immigration officer shot and killed a Mexican…

2 U.S. service members killed, 1 missing following Iranian strike on Jordan

cbsnewsTwo U.S. service members were killed overnight in an Iranian strike on a military base in Jordan, U.S. Central Command said Saturday. A third service member is also missing in action, CENTCOM said. Four other U.S.…

Out-of-control Canadian wildfires prompt calls for ‘Nuremberg trials for big oil’

therealnewsThis story originally appeared in Common Dreams on July 16, 2026. It is shared here under a Creative Commons (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0) license. As wildfires raged across Canada on Thursday, sending dangerous smoke across the…

Reporter's Notebook: Finding World Cup joy in speaking to women who love soccer

nprReporter's Notebook: Finding World Cup joy in speaking to women who love soccer At some point in our World Cup travels, as NPR journeyed from city to city talking to fans and watching games, producer Liz Baker pointed…

Here's Why Oofos Recovery Shoes Are Really Popular, According To A Podiatrist

huffpostHuffPost consulted the older folks in our audience on their most comfortable sandals. Our interest was piqued when several responses highlighted one shoe that came with claims of reduced joint stress and plantar…

The ICE shooting in Maine upended Susan Collins’ re-election race

ms.nowNothing has absorbed Maine politics like the candidacy of Graham Platner. Almost from the moment he announced his run for the U.S. Senate in mid-August 2025, he drew big crowds and lots of attention. His strongest…

AI race splits in two as China wages open-weight insurgency

axiosChina's latest AI breakthrough is forcing Silicon Valley to confront a terrifying possibility: Building the world's smartest models may no longer be enough to win. Why it matters: Chinese labs like Moonshot AI are…

Trump’s speech, election facts — and the real burden on voters

ms.nowMS NOW welcomes letters from readers who want to respond to our journalism, add context, raise a thoughtful disagreement or share a perspective that may help other readers better understand an issue. Please review our…

My Friends Have No Problem Insulting Our Parenting Decision. If I Tell Them What I Really Think, It Might End the Friendship

slateThis is a newsletter bonus question. Care and Feeding is Slate’s parenting advice column. Have a question for Care and Feeding? Submit it here. Dear Care and Feeding, We live in a city with a lot of wealth disparity.…

Republicans Gain Ground on Democrats Heading Into 2026 Midterms, New Washington Post Poll Reveals

mediaiteDemocrats’ hopes of flipping the House hinge on a more enthusiastic base, which is evident in the poll and in the party’s strong turnout in recent primaries and special elections. Republicans Gain Ground on Democrats…

Trump calls for new election security measures

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The most important thing about the big new federal housing law

voxPhysicists have longed for a theory of everything, a single framework that would explain every force in the universe. After the better part of a century, they’re still looking. But social science, improbably, may have…

DHS plans ‘all-out war’ on immigration scammers as fraud complaints double

dailykosThe number of scammers trying to capitalize on immigrants’ fears by posing as lawyers and ICE agents has surged since Trump’s reelection, ProPublica found. Now, DHS says it is seeking to identify and find these…

The mail-order catalog disappeared. Can it be revived?

salonCharlotte was cleaning out her parents’ garage last summer when she found a box of catalogs, circa 1996–1999. dELiA*s, MoxieGirl, Alloy — they were all there. “Instant flashback,” she says, describing how she sat right…

How to Watch Lionel Messi

theatlanticLionel Messi on the soccer field takes the short, trotty steps of a dachshund in the park. Such diminutive, mincy movements are part of his mystique: He gives opponents absolutely no reason whatsoever to track his…

Saturday Afternoon Updates: Multiple U.S. Soldiers Killed in Iranian Strikes + More — 7/18/26

meidasplusHi all, Ben here. It’s Saturday. Before we get into it, a couple things. First, if you are in an area with bad air quality from the fires, I hope you are staying safe. I also again want to say thank you and share a…

The Voice of Google

newyorkerI started working at Google in the summer of 2007, straight out of college, as a “new-grad associate” in the communications department. My first week, I sat with more than a hundred other “Nooglers” (new Googlers) at…

Trump Will Likely Ramp Up Iran Strikes to ‘Avenge’ Two Dead Troops, Fox News Reporter Reveals

mediaiteTrump Will Likely Ramp Up Iran Strikes to ‘Avenge’ Two Dead Troops, Fox News Reporter Reveals President Donald Trump will likely pummel Iran with more aggressive and frequent strikes to “avenge” the death of two…

Ret. Brig. Gen. Mark Kimmitt: Expect ‘more retribution attacks’ on Iran after U.S. troops killed

cnnRetired Brigadier General Mark Kimmitt tells CNN's Fredricka Whitfield that he expects to see more retribution attacks on Iran after two U.S. service members were killed during Iranian strikes in Jordan. U.S. Central…

How the Michigan Senate primary became a battle for Democrats’ soul

voxSen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) is introduced by Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed on May 3, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. | Sarah Rice/Getty Images The Democratic Party is at war with itself, and nowhere is the fight clearer…

US launches new airstrikes on Iran after 2 U.S. soldiers killed

usatodayUS launches new airstrikes on Iran after 2 U.S. soldiers killed The United States launched a new round of airstrikes against Iran on July 18, escalating an already widening military campaign across the Middle East…

Maine’s Insider Primary Begins

levernewsAfter Graham Platner terminated his U.S. Senate candidacy, some have feared that big donors and/or the national Democratic Party machine could take over the replacement process. Newly released campaign finance data…

Airman at Vandenberg Space Force Base dies in heavy machinery incident, officials say

latimesAirman at Vandenberg Space Force Base dies in heavy machinery incident, officials say - Click here to listen to this article - A California airman died Thursday after the heavy machinery he was operating rolled down…

Paramount’s Plot Twist

levernewsThis is a web version of The Lever’s daily email newsletter. 👀 Watch now: Trump’s Iran war is breaking the law. Will lawmakers do anything about it? 👇 Further down in this newsletter: A plot twist in the Trumpification…

Trump’s War on Journalists

newyorkerThe recent subpoenas of reporters make clear that the President is trying to threaten the press. Few protections are in place to stop him.

A bottle of BBQ sauce just led police to a suspect, 79, in the 1981 murder of a flight attendant

the-independentA 79-year-old Colorado man has been arrested in a decades-old Texas cold case after investigators matched DNA from barbecue sauce and soda bottles in his trash to evidence collected from the murder scene. Larry Dean…

We’re Still Living In The 2016 Election

levernewsLISTEN NOW: Ten years ago this week, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) ended his first presidential run and endorsed Hillary Clinton. Now, his chief strategist says the primary process was rigged. Today on Lever Time, David…

Body found at Boston home owned by husband of Rep. Ayanna Pressley

cbsnewsBoston police are investigating the discovery Saturday of a dead body that was found at a property that is owned by the husband of Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts. Police spokesperson James Moccia told…

The U.S. is Blowing Billions on the Wrong Weapons

theatlanticIn the interwar period, some military officers did not believe the combustion-engine vehicle would replace the horse for combat operations. Cavalry officers from around the world, including the United States and United…

Today in Politics, Bulletin 421. 7/17/26

meidasplusTrump gave his big speech last night where he claimed he would unveil proof that our elections were being tampered with and compromised by foreign govts. He specifically said that Venezuela and China were involved.…

Trump joins Republicans calling to punish Canada for hazardous wildfire smoke in the U.S

ms.nowPresident Donald Trump is threatening to increase tariffs on Canada over wildfire smoke that has blanketed large swaths of the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic, joining several Republicans who have called for the U.S. ally to…

51 Products That Are So Effective At Solving Problems, Reviewers Are Convinced They're Magic

huffpost1. 2. The Brumate Era 40-ounce water bottle, because any hydration enthusiast will be blown away by this guy. It has a genius design with a metal straw inside but silicone straw on top for drinking comfort — and it…

Drone video shows scale of major wildfire in northern Spain

aljazeeraDrone video shows scale of major wildfire in northern Spain Drone video shows the scale of a major wildfire in northern Spain where more than 150 square kilometres have burned across an 80-km perimeter. Published On 18…

France v England: World Cup third-place playoff – live

theguardianWorld Cup updates from 10pm BST/5pm EDT/7am AEST Players ‘puzzled’ but Tuchel left himself no option Email John | Sign up for Football Daily France: Maignan, Gusto, Konate, Lacroix, Theo Hernandez, Zaire Emery, Rabiot,…

Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" Faces Boycott Calls over Filming in Occupied Western Sahara

democracynowGuests Hollywood’s blockbuster adaptation of the ancient Greek epic The Odyssey premieres around the world today amid growing calls for a boycott. Human rights campaigners are criticizing director Christopher Nolan…

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From Justin Bieber to Gracie Abrams: How ‘American English’ is changing despite Trump

english.elpaisWords never stand still; they move. Even though some people try to keep them fixed in place. In March 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order designating English as the country’s official language.…

Ontario premier slams Trump wildfires criticism: ‘Absolutely unacceptable’

thehillOntario premier Doug Ford on Saturday blasted the criticism leveled at the Canadian government by the Trump administration and congressional Republicans over its handling of raging wildfires as “totally unacceptable.”…

Next UK prime minister Andy Burnham drops digital ID scheme

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Lake Mead expected to drop nearly 33 feet by June 2028

newsnationnowA critical year is ahead for the nation's two largest reservoirs, with no relief after a continuing drought.

Andy Burnham to scrap digital ID to focus on cost of living in first major policy pledge

bbcA spokesperson for the incoming prime minister says his Government would “put its focus where people need it right now”.

Spain and Argentina Share a Common Language and Love for Soccer—but Not Much Else

foreignpolicySpain and Argentina Share a Common Language and Love for Soccer—but Not Much Else Their teams will face off in the upcoming FIFA Men’s World Cup final. It is tempting to frame the final matchup of the FIFA Men’s World…

State Department Issues Worldwide Travel Warning as Iran Conflict Escalates

newsweekThe U.S. State Department on Saturday issued a worldwide travel warning for Americans abroad, citing heightened tensions in the Middle East and warning that groups supportive of Iran could target U.S. interests and…

The Battle for Borsch

foreignpolicyThe Battle for Borsch Ukraine is using the beet-based soup to fortify national identity in the face of Russian aggression. At the entrance of Inshi Cafe in downtown Lviv, Ukraine, stood a full-size cardboard likeness…

Two U.S. Servicemembers Killed, One Missing in Iran Missile Attack on Jordan

wsjThe casualties further escalated a weeklong exchange of fire where both sides have been striking a broader array of targets.

Kimi K3 threatens AI business models

semaforThe AI world is going nuts over the Kimi K3 AI model, the latest open-weight offering from Chinese startup Moonshot. While the new model is a big deal, the concern is somewhat misguided. For instance, Nvidia’s stock…

Springsteen vs. Trump: Why Bruce is a magnificent example for the music world

english.elpaisWhen Woody Guthrie — the most committed voice and greatest agitator of consciences in American music history — died in 1967, his colleague Pete Seeger, another bard of social activism, declared: “Woody will never die…

Cuban dissident artist arrives in US after five years in prison, Rubio says

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Dates set for Lindsey Graham funeral services

rollcallAs Washington reels from the unexpected death of Sen. Lindsey Graham last weekend, his office on Friday released dates for expected memorials later this month, both in the nation’s capital and back in his home state of…

Truth behind ‘hidden’ Radford family member who is rarely seen on show

ladbibleThe Radford family found fame thanks to a TV series about their massive brood, but viewers don't get to see everything. Noel, 54, and Sue Radford, 50, are the proud parents of a whopping 22 children. Their first TV…

White House official defends Argentina’s use of Falklands banner

thehillThe White House’s World Cup task force head defended Argentina’s national soccer team after they displayed a banner asserting the country’s territorial claim to the Falkland Islands, long a source of tension with the…

Reverse Brexit? Political winds in Britain are blowing toward Europe

csmonitorReverse Brexit? Political winds in Britain are blowing toward Europe. Loading... | London They were the big losers from Brexit – and they weren’t even allowed to vote. A full decade after Britain’s shock decision to…

2 US service members killed in action in Jordan

newsnationnowThe service members were aiding in the defense against Iranian drone and missile attacks in Jordan.

The Clock Is Now Ticking on Netanyahu’s Political Future

wsjIsrael’s prime minister is bracing for a fight to stay in power as the parliament dissolves and the countdown to an election begins.

Read ‘Catcher in the Rye’ When You’re Young, or Not at All

thefpI first read Catcher in the Rye a mere 71 years ago, or four years after its initial publication in 1951. I was blown away by it. I was an uninterested student, like J.D. Salinger’s hero, Holden Caulfield, who, as the…

Two Drinks with . . . The New Yorker’s Master Wordsmith

thefpIs it possible to gush so much over the person you’re interviewing that you embarrass yourself? I believe it is. In fact, I believe that’s what I did earlier this week when I spoke with Rachel Aviv. And there wasn’t…

U.S. cancels automatic protections for imperiled animals as critics warn of extinctions

pbsInstead of receiving automatic protections, imperiled species will need individualized protection plans once they are added to the threatened species list.

Two US troops killed and one missing in Jordan following Iran attack

bbcThe announcement comes after Jordan said it intercepted 10 Iranian missiles fired into its airspace overnight into Saturday.

The Lost Art of Coercion

foreignaffairsIn his second term, U.S. President Donald Trump has outlined grand diplomatic ambitions. He has promised to bring peace to Ukraine and Gaza, sought to prevent Iran from getting a nuclear bomb, pursued dozens of new…

Pitch-perfect fandom: Stadium sing-alongs score at World Cup

csmonitorPitch-perfect fandom: Stadium sing-alongs score at World Cup Loading... | Atlanta Carrying his sticks and snare drum through the pale-blue-and-white-jerseyed crowd of Argentina fans, Eduardo Subelza is part maestro,…

Cambridge Chose Ideology Over Safety. A City Worker Is Dead

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US renews strikes on Iran after two military personnel were killed by Iranian attack

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Mount Olympus considered for World Heritage status

csmonitorMount Olympus considered for World Heritage status Loading... | Litochoro, Greece Snow-capped for much of the year, Mount Olympus, mythological home of ancient Greece’s 12 Olympian gods, has captured the imagination…

Christopher Nolan: Hollywood's last hero

unherdChristopher Nolan has described the Homeric source material of his new film of The Odyssey as “foundational” for his work. On the surface, it’s a banal comment, too vague to either prove or deny. Yet a closer look at…

Iran Rushed Out $6 Billion of Oil During Brief Truce With U.S

wsjAbout 20 Iranian tankers carrying millions of barrels of oil set sail for Asia—likely for sail to China—after the U.S. lifted its blockade.

South Carolina Ban on Face and Neck Tattoos Faces Constitutional Challenge

newsweekA new lawsuit challenges South Carolina's tattoo laws, including limits on shop locations and face, head and neck tattoos.

Brazil's top court denies Bolsonaro home visit by Argentina's Milei

upiBrazil's top court denied a request from former President Jair Bolsonaro to be visited by Argentinian President Javier Milei while under house arrest.

Ohio 'House of Horrors' father charged in 4 indecency incidents before arrest

newsnationnowCourt records show the incidents involving Siders' indecent exposure happened in late May.

Fed probe suggests Tesla's self-driving feature wasn't to blame in crash that killed a grandmother

scrippsnewsFederal safety investigators looking into a runaway Tesla that killed a grandmother in her home say the driver had pressed the accelerator to full speed, suggesting the vehicle's self-driving software was not to…

Bakery owner criticises ITV's The Voice over free cake request

bbcPublished An independent bakery owner has said it was a "kick in the teeth" to be asked by The Voice UK to provide the ITV show's guests and judges with free cakes. Rich Myers, 37, from Get Baked, which has its…

America’s Trillion-Dollar Failure

foreignaffairsThe Department of Defense is in trouble. During U.S. President Donald Trump’s second term, media attention has focused on military parades, high-profile firings, and lectures about haircuts. But since the 1980s, a less…

I Drove My Three Kids to a Sleepover—Only One Survived

newsweekIn 2025, I welcomed my third child, Jameson. I had been a mother for over six years and by this point I was confident, self-assured and I was committed to soaking up every moment. I didn’t want to sweat the small stuff…

Ukraine Escalates Air War With Deadly Strikes on Russia’s ‘Amazon’

wsjUkrainian drone strikes on warehouses belonging to Wildberries, Russia’s largest online retailer, killed at least eight people and injured dozens Saturday.

50 years later, a bicentennial class reflects on a divided, yet hopeful, America

csmonitor50 years later, a bicentennial class reflects on a divided, yet hopeful, America Loading... | Bloomington, Indiana Maybe it was the heat, which scotched some celebrations. Or the divisive political rhetoric. Or the…

Woman killed while asleep with baby ‘was my world’, sister tells BBC

bbcPublished The sister of a 24-year-old mother who was stabbed and killed as she lay in bed with her husband and baby in west London on Sunday has said "she was my world". Kirandeep Kaur, who was originally from India,…

Steering America's Museums Back Toward Reality

nypostExcellent: House Republicans have called National Museum of American History Director Anthea Hartig to testify Tuesday about the NMAH’s “political tendentious” exhibits — in what should be the next step in breaking our…

8 dead in landslide in China; 34 still missing

upiAt least eight people are dead and 34 are missing after a massive landslide fell in Chongqing, China, Friday morning. Rocks and soil slid down the mountain and buried more than 10 residential buildings in the suburbs…

Fifty years ago, Hollywood took a chance on what became classics

english.elpaisIt was 50 years ago and a new genre of cinema that many of us critics consider to be the best to have ever existed, found its way into movie theaters. I’m talking about American cinema. This was not only delivered by…

Venezuela earthquakes death toll rises to 5,069

upiThe death toll from the twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela has increased to 5,069, officials said Friday. More than 16,740 people were innjured.

‘Super El Niño’ is carrying deadly ‘silent killer’ threat to entire world

ladbibleMultiple heat records have already been smashed in the United Kingdom this year and scientists warn more is to come as a 'Super El Niño' could have deadly consequences. The UK and Europe at large suffered an intense…

US escalates Iran attacks with strikes on bridges, ports, power infrastructure

scrippsnewsThe United States expanded its airstrike campaign against Iran early Friday by hitting more bridges, energy sites and collapsing a tower at a key Iranian port, backing up U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to start…

The Nuns Suing New York to Keep Caring for the Dying

thefpA coalition of Catholic healthcare providers filed suit in federal court in Albany on Friday, arguing that New York’s new assisted dying law would force them to choose between their faith and their ability to provide…

British runner Josh Kerr breaks 27-year world mile record

upiBritish runner Josh Kerr broke the men's mile world record in London on Saturday, crossing the finish line in 3 minutes, 42.77 seconds.

FAA will allow Boeing to resume certifying planes after years of safety efforts

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Darline Graham's career centered disability. Now she could help shape national policy

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Man ate ‘Blue Zone diet’ for seven days to show off impact it had on body

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The Coming Clash Between China and Europe

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‘A dumber and grimmer place’ — Congressional Hits and Misses

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Sunday shows preview: Trump election claims raise alarm; Iran war shows no end in sight

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Directed energy weapons changing the way US wages war | The Truth of the Matter

newsnationnowHena Doba examines an innovative, new weapon that could change the way wars are fought.

How Paul Newman brought Scorsese and Tom Cruise together — and finally won his Oscar

english.elpaisIn the mid-1980s, Martin Scorsese was beginning to learn a harsh lesson. The industry had changed. The days of New Hollywood and its brash cinematic revolution were over. The major studios were no longer willing to…

FDA says sample of iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms tested positive for cyclospora

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Why You Should Start a Business in Your 20s. Plus . .

thefpWelcome back to The Weekend Press! Today, Spencer Klavan reviews “The Odyssey.” Joseph Epstein marks the 75th anniversary of “The Catcher in the Rye.” Joe Nocera sits down with magazine writer Rachel Aviv, who isn’t so…

Beijing Is Trying to Turn Taiwan’s Sea Goddess Into a Chinese Agent

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HHS research agency ends funding for dozens of health studies

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U.S. Troops Killed, Service Member Missing After Iranian Attack in Jordan

newsweekThe deaths come as the Iran War ramps back up following the failure of the Memorandum of Understanding signed in June.

Now Comes the Harder Task for Burnham

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Burnham faces an insurgent Britain

unherdIn the BBC’s 1975 Panorama documentary on Sandhurst — now on iPlayer, perhaps through a scheduler’s sense of mischief or apprehension — we follow officer cadets as they train to impose order on a near-future Britain,…

Burnham faces an insurgent Britain

Kentucky's Two-Century Bond With Colombia

northbluegrassnewsFrom Soldiers' Retreat to Bogotá: Kentucky's Two-Century Bond With Colombia When President Donald Trump nominated Lexington businessman Nathaniel "Nate" Morris to serve as the next U.S. ambassador to Colombia this…

Iran-linked attack in Jordan kills 2 U.S. troops, CENTCOM says

scrippsnewsTwo U.S. service members were killed and another remains missing after ballistic missile and drone attacks on an American base in Jordan on July 17, according to U.S. Central Command. Four additional service members…

Trump backs newly appointed Darline Graham for full Senate term

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Canadian wildfire smoke triggers air quality alerts for millions: What to know

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AI teaches a bitter biology lesson

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AI agents are hitting the pageant stage

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Christopher Nolan: Hollywood’s last hero

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foreignaffairsSix months ago, the United States provoked a transatlantic crisis over Greenland. The White House announced in early January that “acquiring Greenland is a national security priority of the United States” and that the…

U.S., Iranian Forces Target Civilian Infrastructure

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Warning issued as UK cases of untreatable ‘super’ STI double in one year

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Taylor Farms recalls lettuce shipped to 27 states over cyclospora risk

pbsProducts with the potential to be contaminated with the diarrhea-causing parasite were shipped to 27 states including Texas, Florida, Pennsylvania, Illinois and New Jersey.

Thunderstorms will clear wildfire smoke from Northeast ahead of World Cup final, meteorologists say

pbsWarnings of unhealthy air quality remained in effect Saturday across a wide swath of the United States.

AI companies move to protect teens

semaforFrontier AI labs don’t want to be known for helping teens commit harm against themselves or others. “The principle here is to avoid the mistakes that were made before us,” Lauren Jonas, OpenAI’s head of youth…

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Men discover they were swapped at birth 38 years ago and launch lawsuit after at-home DNA test revealed blunder

the-sunTWO men who found out they were swapped at birth have accused the hospital they were born in of robbing them of their real lives. Kyle Bylin and Jeremy Morrison, both 38, discovered they had mistakenly been taken by…

German Authorities Declare Muslim Gunman Shouting “Allah Akbar” Has No Islamist Motive

frontpagemagAs of around a decade ago, all Islamic terrorism in Europe was reclassified as mental illness. There’s been a lot of mental illness incidents lately, but that’s probably just due to stress, overwork and some black book…

Gavin Newsom’s Hollywood Bailout

dailysignalGov. Gavin Newsom spent the past year celebrating a massive expansion of California’s Hollywood tax credit program, boosting it to a record $750 million a year. Then his own budget managed to kneecap it. Now…

California Is Much Crazier Than You Thought

thefederalistIf you make or sell any kind of textile product in California, this is what you face today: Your as-yet-undetermined future costs will 'shift to an eco-modulated model,' actual numbers not yet known.

California’s loss is Texas’ gain … Again

bizpacreviewReinvigorating America’s shipbuilding capacity is a well-known urgent objective of Donald Trump’s second presidency. One company – drone ship maker Saronic Technologies – initially planned to do its part in that…

The Hidden Problem With Democrats' $25 Minimum Wage Bill

reasonAcross the country, progressive politicians continue to push for an ever-higher minimum wage. Whether it's New York City's Mamdani-led pursuit of $30 by '30, L.A.'s $30 "Olympic wage" for hotel workers, or Seattle's…

Lucky baby delivered in Arizona casino parking lot minutes after hospital sent mom home

nypostAn infant in Arizona might have a successful future in gambling after being born in the parking lot of a casino. Little Noa Felix of Chandler came into the world at Gila River Resorts & Casinos – SanTan Mountain on…

Jordan Becomes Flashpoint in US-Iran Conflict

newsmaxJordan is emerging as a new focal point in the U.S.-Iran war after four Iranian attacks in five days killed two U.S. service members and wounded dozens of others, The New York Times reported. The United States on…

The Muslim Brotherhood and Our Fifth Column

nationalreviewTwo data points from this past week alone compel us to closely examine, once more, the role and reach of the Islamist organization.

Alabama woman 'poisons her husband with fentanyl 4 times' - but he vows to stick by her

the-expressThe former prosecutor is now suspected of attempting to poison her husband with fentanyl four times, but her husband's response is even more shocking

Rhode Island's Most Wanted Fugitive Caught After 20-Year Manhunt

townhallLaw enforcement has captured a man who spent more than two decades evading justice thanks to a coordinated multi-state law enforcement operation led by the Rhode Island Violent Fugitive Task Force and the FBI. Ronald…

Swastika and racial slur found on fence at elementary school in SoCal town

theblazeCalifornia residents are expressing shock at the discovery of a swastika and a racial slur in a message left on an elementary school fence. The message was found outside on a fence shared between Rio Seco Elementary…

US Data Center Protests Go National as Backlash Grows

newsmaxOpponents of the rapid buildout of data centers held 142 protests across 42 states on Saturday in the first nationwide effort to channel anger at the AI infrastructure expansion that has ramped up over the past year…

Ralph Norman announces run for Lindsay Graham’s Senate seat

washingtonexaminerRep. Ralph Norman (R-SC) announced Saturday that he was running to replace Sen. Lindsey Graham’s seat in the upcoming South Carolina special election. “For years, Senator Lindsey Graham fought hard to save America and…

Mamdani says NYC is exploring whether it can arrest Netanyahu if Israeli leader visits for UN General Assembly

foxnewsFar-left New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said his administration is actively exploring whether the city has the legal authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits New York for this…

CENTCOM Announces Deaths Of Two American Service Members After Iranian Ballistic Missile, Drone Attacks

ijrTwo American service members died Friday in Jordan from Iranian missile and drone strikes following the President Donald Trump’s declaring an end to the ceasefire and ordering a full week of airstrikes. United States…

Islamic Republic of Iran Claims It Has Some Friends in Extremely High Places

pjmediaAs fighting resumed between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran, the leaders of the Islamic Republic, whose identities at this point remain not entirely clear, have claimed to have some friends in…

Food Selfies: The Great Summer Show-Off

spectatorWe’re in an era where eating a burger isn’t really eating — it’s about getting the perfect photo. When you go to a restaurant, you have to take pictures of the place, the bill, and the main dishes; importantly, a…

Hegseth responds to 2 service members killed in Jordan after Iranian attacks: ‘Godspeed, heroes’

oannOAN Staff Katherine Mosack Saturday, July 18, 2026 UPDATE: 2:40 PM – War Secretary Pete Hegseth has made his first statement since two U.S. service members were confirmed to have died in Jordan, marking the first…

Blue State Elections Require Less Voter ID Than Olive Garden’s Unlimited Pasta Pass

thefederalistOlive Garden apparently has a stricter identification policy for unlimited pasta than many Democrat-led states have for voting. Olive Garden posted a series of slides on X explaining to customers how to purchase a…

It Will Take Competence To Fill The DeSantis Vacuum

americanthinkerA few days ago, I posited that St. Pete Beach in Florida is showing signs of strain, hinting at a lack of the resilience that was once part of its fabric. Given that hurricanes are inevitable, I worried that its…

Musk's Memphis AI empire is epicenter of backlash..

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Leading oncologist reveals 6 habits that could promote longevity and reduce your risk of chronic illness

foxnewsThe health and wellness information put out on television, podcasts, social media, websites and elsewhere can be overwhelming, but a leading oncologist and University of Pennsylvania bioethicist argues healthy aging…

Mamdani wants to arrest Netanyahu if he visits NYC for UN assembly: ‘He’s a war criminal’

oannOAN Staff Katherine Mosack 2:20 PM – Saturday, July 18, 2026 New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he’s still considering directing the New York Police Department (NYPD) to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…

Signed David Hockney print found in charity shop book sells for £41,000

dailymailThe print by David Hockney was found by a volunteer at a Salvation Army shop in Norwich, tucked inside the pages of a donated copy of the artist's Paper Pools book some 46 years later.

Two U.S. Troops Killed In Iranian Attack On Jordan, One Missing

dailywireTwo American troops were killed Saturday by an Iranian strike on Jordan, according to U.S. Central Command. Another American service member remains missing. The deaths mark the first confirmed U.S. fatalities from…

How Trump Can Avoid the Vietnam Trap

freebeaconIt turns out that an agreement with Iran is valid for only slightly more than two Scaramuccis. After dealing a significant blow to Iran's war machine, Donald Trump hoped to extricate the country from further conflict…

USPS ramps up ‘daily monitoring’ and enforces new phone policy after four people died at same location

the-sunTHE Postal Service has ramped up safety measures including a new phone policy after the deaths of four employees. All four worker deaths sinze 2024 occurred at the same processing center, triggering calls from the…

SpaceX reportedly may join artificial intelligence arms race

bizpacreviewSpaceX may join the Pentagon’s efforts in the artificial intelligence arms race to advance computing power supporting warfighting capabilities. Elon Musk’s aerospace company, SpaceX, is in talks with the Department of…

Iceland's 'first billionaire' leaves Britain for Italy and warns of 'exodus' of millionaires

dailymailThor Björgólfsson, known as the Nordic country's first billionaire, changed his tax residency over the last year - and has also moved his investment firm Novator from London to Zurich.

Conservative Republican Announces He's Running to Fill Lindsey Graham's Senate Seat in SC

redstateAfter the news broke that Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) suddenly passed away, it did not take long for the speculation to start swirling on who might fill the vacant seat. But within hours, it was pretty quickly…

Caitlin Clark Sets Scoring Record with Monster 45-Point Game in Comeback Win

westernjournalCaitlin Clark is supposed to be ailing. Tell that to the Seattle Storm. Clark set an Indiana Fever franchise record by scoring 45 points and adding 10 assists as she […] The post Caitlin Clark Sets Scoring Record with…

Blue States Are Paying the Price for Denying Truth

westernjournalIn John 17, Jesus prayed that His followers would be sanctified — set apart — by God’s truth. Throughout history, that truth has distinguished those who embrace it from those […] The post Blue States Are Paying the…

State Department issues worldwide caution alert as Iran conflict escalates

washingtonexaminerThe State Department issued a Worldwide Caution security alert on Saturday afternoon “due to heightened tensions” in the Middle East after the United States and Iran exchanged increasingly heavy fire throughout the…

Dems Find An Even Worse Candidate to Replace Graham Platner (VIDEO)

frontpagemagAfter ousting the guy with the Nazi tattoo who was also a declared Communist and an alleged rapist, Maine Democrats were caught in a civil war between different factions and hurriedly rushed out a primary with too…

Fact-Checking Trump’s Election Security Speech

thedispatchPresident Donald Trump delivered a prime-time speech about election security on Thursday night. While he largely refrained from repeating past statements about the 2020 election being stolen, the 25-minute speech…

United Airlines Panders to Anti-Trumpers Over Renamed Donald J. Trump International Airport

pjmediaBack in 1965, United Airlines unveiled what would become one of the most iconic advertising slogans of all time, just as big as Nike’s “Just Do It.” The slogan was, “Fly the friendly skies of United Airlines.” There’s…

Mother, 31, arrested after ‘trying to drown child in pool’ as other kids watched on in horror

the-sunA MUM has been arrested after allegedly trying to drown a child in a backyard pool while other kids watched on in horror. Mikaylee Rae Beirne, 31, allegedly forced the youngster under the water while another adult was…

Netanyahu postpones US trip to coincide with Lindsey Graham's funeral: Reports

justthenewsGraham, who was a major supporter of Israel, died unexpectedly last week at the age of 71-years-old. His office said the senator's funerals will take place on July 28 in Washington, D.C., and July 29 in South Carolina.

A Secluded National Park Requires A Passport For Entry

dailywireA secluded U.S. national park requires all parkgoers to show a valid passport or birth certificate to enter. The National Park of American Samoa is a unique sanctuary situated in a remote location and spread across…

Move Over, Wall Street -- Here Come the Texas Longhorns

hotairThe New York Stock Exchange opened its doors over 230 years ago. It has been one of the iconic symbols of America's economic might for more than two centuries. But for how much longer? Now the challenge for supremacy…

China’s Reusable Rocket Breakthrough Demands a Private Space Response

nationalreviewKeeping our global advantage in space requires that the U.S. open the door to innovation without time-consuming red tape.

How Imaginary Is ‘Calvin and Hobbes’?

thedispatchYou’re reading Dispatch Culture, our weekly newsletter exploring the world beyond politics. To unlock all of our stories, podcasts, community benefits, and our newest feature, Dispatch Voiced, which allows you to…

Iranian State TV to Trump: ‘Live in Fear’

pjmediaIranian state TV, amid a series of threats from Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei against the “Great Satan” America, has labeled Donald Trump the “'number one target of the Iranians.'” Amir-Hossein Tahmasebi is a host on…

DOJ seeks to invoke the Alien Terrorist Removal Court for first time since its creation

oannOAN Staff Katherine Mosack 12:34 AM – Saturday, July 18, 2026 The Department of Justice (DOJ) has submitted an application to the Alien Terrorist Removal Court (ATRC) to initiate the never-before-used legal process to…

The Modernist Anti-City And New Urbanism

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Left insists for U.S. that people live smaller lives but they ‘don’t do that’

wndThis article was originally published at The Empowerment Alliance and is re-published here with permission. A few years ago, my wife and I bought a new washer and dryer. We were convinced by the salesperson to buy a…

A Colorblind Constitution Is Not Just a Partisan Pet Project

nationalreviewA Washington Post essay highlights an important concept but falls short.

"We've Burned Through All Buffers": Oil Traders Warn Market Running On Fumes

zerohedge"We've Burned Through All Buffers": Oil Traders Warn Market Running On Fumes Brent crude futures jumped a little more than 4% to nearly $88 a barrel, putting the crude oil benchmark on track for its biggest weekly…

Report: US Universities Received $309 Million From Sanctioned Chinese Entities

newsmaxU.S. universities received $405 million from now-sanctioned foreign entities over several years, including $309 million from Chinese organizations, according to a Newsweek analysis of federal disclosure records. The…

“That’s Not What It Says, Mum.”

frontpagemagThe Netflix adaptation of ‘Little House on the Prairie’ has aired and, predictably, it’s woke. Not as woke as it could be but mostly if it feels like the people behind it decided to replace ‘Little House on the…

Our Best Stuff on Lindsey Graham, the Iran War, and More

thedispatchHello and happy Saturday. Sometimes the news cycle lends itself to focusing on one big story—war overseas or domestic political squabbles or scandal and outrage. The past week was more of an “and” week, with the Iran…

North Carolina high school reverses ban on student’s American flag-painted parking spot after mom speaks out

thepostmillennial“A Marvin Ridge High student’s request to paint the American flag on his senior parking space was originally denied due to concerns about the standards of respect and expectations set by the U.S. flag code.” A North…

Hostage Crisis Allegedly Involving Father And Son Holding Two Federal Employees At Gunpoint Ends After Hourslong Standoff

ijrTwo U.S. Forest Service employees were held hostage for hours throughout Thursday night in a Northern California national forest. The federal employees were freed early Friday after being zip-tied and held at gunpoint…

FCC Head Carr Moves To Reshape TV Ownership Rules, Save Local Broadcasting From Being 'Mouthpieces'

zerohedgeFCC Head Carr Moves To Reshape TV Ownership Rules, Save Local Broadcasting From Being 'Mouthpieces' The Federal Communications Commission is preparing to scrap longstanding national limits on television station…

Donald Trump launches devastating new airstrikes on Iran as 2 US soldiers dead, 1 missing

the-express"Today at 6 p.m. ET, U.S. forces began launching new airstrikes against Iran at the Commander in Chief's direction," U.S. Central Command said in a statement.

AOC won't back Democratic Socialists' plan to abolish the Senate but says it was founded on 'Jim Crow'

thepostmillennial“I don’t support the filibuster. I don’t support elements of this institution that we know were founded on Jim Crow.” Speaking with reporters on Capitol Hill Thursday, the New York Democrat stopped short of endorsing…

BREAKING: Two U.S. Soldiers Dead, One Missing After Iranian Strike in Jordan

theamericanconservativeTwo American soldiers were killed and one is missing in action after Iran struck Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan with drones and ballistic missiles, the U.S. military announced Saturday. “On July 17, two U.S. service…

Former NFL MVP Shaun Alexander, Father of 14, Shares How Faith Carried His Family Through Loss

www1.cbnFormer NFL MVP Shaun Alexander, Father of 14, Shares How Faith Carried His Family Through Loss Former NFL MVP Shaun Alexander has tasted victory on football's biggest stage. His greatest lessons, though, have come…

Montgomery County police, DEA arrest man accused of dealing drugs, identity fraud

washingtontimesThe Montgomery County Police Department arrested a Silver Spring man accused of dealing drugs as well as committing identity theft.

Who Really Funds the Climate Agenda?

americanthinkerPresident Trump’s efforts to dismantle parts of the Biden administration’s climate-policy framework have exposed just how much money and institutional power had become attached to it. Renewable-energy companies,…

HOPE Not Hate Deletes Page Listing Slain Brexiteer Ann Widdecombe's 'Dangerous' Opinions

breitbartThe radical leftist HOPE Not Hate (HnH) group has deleted a section of its website detailing the supposedly offensive opinions of former Brexit Party politician Anne Widdecombe, who was allegedly murdered in her…

Fear Itself

commentaryIf there was a theme running through yesterday’s congressional vote on ending aid to Israel, it was this: fear. That fear was often rational and justified, but it was fear nonetheless. And so we have to grapple with…

71 Percent Jump: NYC Welfare Cash Surging to 30-Year High

redstateNew York is a great example of what can happen to a major city as the Great Sorting accelerates. Incentives matter, and all of New York's policies, even before "democratic socialist" Zohran Mamdani took the reins, have…

Dinosaurs Might Be Fake, But They’re Definitely Not Gay | Ask Me Anything

thedispatchIt’s summer, and in honor of the backyard cookouts and pool parties that make our country great, Jonah Goldberg and Dispatch multimedia producer Victoria Holmes have served up a smorgasbord of listener questions to…

Joe Concha questions potential 2028 run for Don Lemon: ‘Who’s asking him? Peter Griffin? Homer Simpson?’

washingtonexaminerWashington Examiner columnist Joe Concha questioned former CNN anchor Don Lemon’s potential presidential run and whether the broadcaster has the credibility or support to make a serious White House bid. “People keep…

Two American troops killed, one missing in missile attack on Jordan... Developing..

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State Department issues terrifying worldwide warning to all Americans overseas

the-expressWe remind Americans in the region of the continued need for caution and encourage them to monitor the news for breaking developments," the State Department warned.

Academia Embarrasses Itself... Again

zerohedgeAcademia Embarrasses Itself... Again Authored by J.B. Shurk via American Thinker, Over at Twitchy, a publication that curates the news in funny yet insightful ways, a headline reads, “Head of Medical School Tells…

Boy, 5, fighting for life after being slashed by boat propeller during family trip

the-sunA FIVE-year-old boy is fighting for his life after being slashed by a boat propeller during a family holiday. Little Jentry Pace was rescued by his dad from underneath the vessel after being critically injured by its…

Breaking: Two US Service Members Killed in Iranian Strike on Air Base

westernjournalTwo American service members were killed Friday in an attack on a U.S. military base in Jordan. “On July 17, two U.S. service members in Jordan were killed in action […] The post Breaking: Two US Service Members Killed…

"Start Spreadin' The News": New York Losing Billions As Millionaires Flee Big Apple

zerohedge"Start Spreadin' The News": New York Losing Billions As Millionaires Flee Big Apple Authored by Jonathan Turley, Below is my column in the New York Post on the sharp decline in millionaires in New York, costing the…

America's Islamic Earthquake: Wave of Muslims Hopes to Ride 'Mamdani Effect' Into Congress

www1.cbnAmerica's Islamic Earthquake: Wave of Muslims Hopes to Ride 'Mamdani Effect' Into Congress A political earthquake threatens to reshape America. Muslim candidates are winning U.S. primary elections and political offices…

Mamdani says in 'active conversation's with NYC's law department to arrest Netanyahu

justthenewsMamdani, a Muslim and a democrat-socialist, made the comment in an interview with The New York Times, the newspaper reported Friday.

‘The Doctor … Thinks of You as a Half Citizen’: Abdul El-Sayed Said Doctors Who Don't Accept Medicaid 'Discriminate' Against Black People.…

freebeaconLeft-wing Michigan Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed has railed against doctors who don't accept Medicaid, arguing that they "discriminate" against "black communities" and perpetuate "long-held deep racism and structural…