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The US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) excludes ballistic missiles, the backbone of Iran's deterrent doctrine, from the agreement, validating Iran's doctrine and potentially increasing regional threat.
Around 600,000 followers of the Society of Saint Pius X, a Catholic sect, are affected.
The snowfall from last winter disappeared a month sooner than usual, after two early hot spells. Huge volumes of exposed ice are now starting to vanish.
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is planning to temporarily ban products containing certain synthetic versions of kratom, placing them in the same category as heroin and LSD. The agency on Wednesday said it plans to classify a psychoactive compound called 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) and three related substances as Schedule I, meaning they have no accepted medical…
Opinion | Most polls miss the truth about the American Dream. Not this one. The Washington Post
The airline calls on European governments to postpone the EES system until after the summer holiday period.
Upon the former House Speaker’s retirement from Congress, Nancy Pelosi and the University of California, Berkeley, will establish the Nancy Pelosi Institute for Representative Democracy, a nonpartisan organization “dedicated to strengthening American democracy.” What do you think? The post UC Berkeley Announces Nancy Pelosi Democracy Institute appeared first on The Onion.
The federal government is proposing to overhaul radiation safety regulations for nuclear power, including by eliminating a long-term principle for nuclear safety. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) this week proposed to get rid of the requirement for nuclear plants to ensure that radiation exposure is “as low as is reasonably achievable.” Proponents of the change say just…
Elle, a new Legally Blonde prequel series on Amazon Prime Video, has premiered to mixed reviews. The Onion shares everything you need to know about the show. Q: How is the story updated for 2026? A: The story is now spread out over 16 more hours than it needed to be. Q: What stereotypes does […] The post What To Know About ‘Elle’ appeared first on The Onion.
NATO plans to replace AWACS with Saab GlobalEye jets, sources say Reuters
The House Ethics Committee wrote in a statement on Thursday that it does not oversee sexual harassment lawsuits or participate in the settlements of those claims. The statement comes after the House adopted a resolution on Tuesday, sponsored by Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), directing the the Ethics Committee and the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights…
The chief justice faced down the president, forged unlikely coalitions and achieved long-sought goals.
US job growth slows in June; unemployment rate falls to 4.2% amid decline in labor force Reuters
The U.S. can maintain its agricultural productivity and create new markets for biofuels, which will benefit farmers, consumers, and the environment, while also reducing the nation's dependence on foreign oil.
As much of the Eastern U.S. experiences potentially record-breaking daytime temperatures, the nights are also staying unusually warm, leaving the human body no time to recover.
Conservative pundit Megyn Kelly took a shot at President Trump’s family for what she characterized as benefiting personally from his presidency. “I don’t feel great about our leaders. I’m not going to lie,” Kelly said on an episode of her podcast and YouTube show this week. “I’m like, I’m disappointed with some aspects of the…
The Wall Street Journal’s editorial board published a Wednesday op-ed slamming President Trump and his family for “cashing in on the presidency” after his financial disclosures showed the president brought in $2 billion last year alone. Trump’s crypto venture, effectively managed by the Trump Organization, reaped in more than $526.8 million in proceeds from tokens…
I have not seen anyone put out a date for a new rocket, and actually hit it.
Video shows Hernán Alberto Gil Flores carried through cheering crowds after eight days trapped in a collapsed shopping center in La Guaira, Venezuela.
Ukraine’s U.N. ambassador called Russia a “pariah state" after Moscow launched one of its heaviest overnight attacks on Kyiv, killing at least 18 people and wounding more than 90 people.
At least 21 people were killed in drone and missile strikes on Kyiv that damaged several residential buildings across the city, the authorities said.
Blast at Damascus cafe leaves six dead, others wounded, Syrian state media say Reuters
Plex is pushing customers to newer features and more frequent payments.
Early reports indicate there may be another case, but spread is thought to be localized.
What one aerial image of a collapsed building tells us about the aftermath of an earthquake in La Guaira, Venezuela.
The only thing still protecting the con is the language Democrats keep choosing.
Former “Meet the Press” host Chuck Todd said Wednesday that President Trump’s upcoming midterm convention will help Democrats in the run-up to November. “Oh, I think the Democrats will help pay for this convention. I think they would love to see this race as nationalized as possible — midterm elections, the more nationalized they are,…
As celebrations begin for America’s 250th anniversary Saturday, concerns over safety at the many planned celebrations across the U.S. are growing as an extreme heat wave is set to last into the weekend. The Trump administration on Wednesday issued emergency orders aiming to maximize electrical output ahead of potential power shortages. A heat dome is…
Prepare for a hot, crowded Fourth of July travel surge The Washington Post
It only works for a few divisions thanks to a lot of added materials.
A federal appeals court in a 2-1 decision Thursday upheld a lower court ruling blocking the Trump administration from firing 19 career intelligence officers who had been assigned to roles dealing with diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA). The ruling from the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals found the Trump administration erred in firing the…
Wall St mixed as investors assess softer jobs data Reuters
The EU went after Google for the practice of bundling its search engine and browser with Android.
The latest barrage deployed the largest number of weapons on the capital and hit locations over a wide area.
From Oregon Right to Life v. O'Day, decided yesterday by Judge Mustafa Kasubhai (D. Ore.): Oregon Right to Life …… The post Religious Exemption from Reproductive Health Care Insurance Mandate Can't Be Limited to Groups "Whose Purpose is the Inculcation of Religious Values" appeared first on Reason.com.
Hernán Gil was trapped under a collapsed multi-storey car park, and encouraged them as they inched closer to him.
Millions of Americans gathering to celebrate the country’s 250th birthday are expected to be under what meteorologists call a heat dome, ensuring that this Fourth of July weekend will be a dangerously hot one. This heat dome is expected to stretch across most of the East Coast and across the South and part of the…
On Thursday, Blue Owl reported another quarter of significant investor withdrawal requests from some of its private credit funds.
Employers added fewer jobs in June than a month earlier but the unemployment rate ticked down, a decent showing for the U.S. economy.
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Members of rebel Catholic group are excommunicated, Vatican says Reuters
Watch WSJ World Coverage Chief Gordon Fairclough interview NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte ahead of a high-stakes summit in Ankara, Turkey.
Frederick Douglass's 1852 Fourth of July speech highlighted the hypocrisy of celebrating independence while slavery still existed, and today Black Americans still face economic and social discrimination, but despite setbacks, progress towards racial justice and equality continues.
EXCLUSIVE: Canada aims to announce 10 countries backing global defence bank at NATO summit Reuters
A Muslim mother’s plan for an Eid swim party near Dallas drew backlash, then threats that upended her quiet life.
The Supreme Court’s ruling upholding birthright citizenship has prompted an outcry from the far right, including members of President Trump’s own administration, who have suggested the U.S. limit the entry of pregnant women into the country. The high court in a 6-3 decision Tuesday killed a Day 1 executive order from Trump seeking to limit birthright citizenship only to…
Sure, you may be hoping to see fireworks or a drone show over the July 4 weekend, but nature may be gearing up to give you its own colorful nighttime display.
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) says the SAVE America Act, President Trump’s No. 1 legislative priority, is “dead” on Capitol Hill because there is not enough time to change election laws before the midterms — even if Senate Republicans muster 60 votes for the legislation, which is unlikely. “Unless they do the work to get to…
The Kennedy Center is offering VIP tickets for a rooftop celebration on the Fourth of July, a move that comes after a federal judge sidelined the venue’s plans to start a two-year renovation on July 5. Prospective patrons can purchase the “Presidential” package for $25,000, with $18,912 of that cost being tax-deductible, according to the…
United Nations official Vanessa Frazier faces criticism for sharing unverified claims from a woman facing terror charges linked to Hamas on social media.
The influential conservative commentator’s relationship with the president and the G.O.P. fractured over the war with Iran. Now, he says he is charting a new course.
A teenager has appeared in court charged with attempted murder after a woman was hit by a car in Renfrewshire.
Former CIA Director John Brennan on Wednesday defended his lawsuit against the Trump administration as a “clear signal” of his intent to fight against corruption. “There are individuals, professionals, who have given their lives and have sacrificed so much for this country, believing that a president, an administration, is going to do the right thing…
Long-delayed funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed during U.S.-Israeli strikes at the war’s outset, are set to begin Friday. For the regime, it is a critical moment to demonstrate that it has endured.
Sometimes a narrow question leaves the broader issue untouched.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth slammed protesters and praised the National Guard’s work Thursday morning during a D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force event in Washington. Hegseth, along with other top members of the Trump administration, including White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller and acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, were heckled by “Free DC”…
Washington offered a cash release but Iran insists on charging its own tolls for ships to pass through the critical waterway.
Police in Albania have clashed with protesters during an anti-government demonstration linked to a luxury resort connected to Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner.
Some residents reluctantly hung their dogs to avoid being arrested or fined, locals tell the BBC.
Insiders say Sam Altman is in active talks with the Trump administration.
EU and US concerned by China's new ethnic unity law which targets people overseas Reuters
Paramedics showed up to Sen. Mitch McConnell’s (R-Ky.) Washington, D.C., home near the Senate Hart Building earlier this month to respond to a report of an unconscious person who appeared to have suffered a “cardiac arrest,” according to audio of an emergency medical services (EMS) dispatch call from June 14. McConnell, who is 84, was…
This year's World Cup has largely avoided the stadium subsidies, forcible displacement of people, human rights violations, and other evils historically associated with the event.
Fewer than half of Democrats are proud to be American citizens, according to a new poll released ahead of the U.S.’s 250th anniversary. In the NPR/PBS News/Marist Poll, 45 percent of Democratic respondents said they are generally “very proud” or “proud” of being American. Fifty-five percent of Democrats in the poll said they are generally…
Not since Posh and Becks sat on thrones and co-ordinated in Quality Street-purple has there been such excitement around a celebrity wedding.
Stephen A. Smith is warning that the success of democratic socialist candidates in their primaries could endanger Democrats’ chances in the November election. The sports and political commentator told CNN’s Laura Coates on Wednesday that this trend “could ultimately spell doom for the Democratic Party” in its quest to fight against the agenda of President…
Democratic candidate Josh Turek leads GOP Rep. Ashley Hinson (Iowa) by 4 points in the Hawkeye State Senate race, according to a recent poll. The survey, released by Fox News, found that 50 percent of 1,003 registered voters in the state backed Turek, a member of the Iowa state House since 2023. Another 46 percent…
EV maker Rivian raises 2026 delivery forecast on strong demand, shares soar Reuters
Progressive Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna (Calif.) on Wednesday called on the Democratic Party’s establishment “old guard” to step aside as he celebrated former attorney Melat Kiros’s primary win against 15-term incumbent Rep. Diana DeGette (D-Colo.). “Yesterday was a big night for progressives,” Khanna said in a video posted to the social platform X. “Colorado shows…
Former White House adviser Steve Bannon said the insurgent left candidates in the Democratic Party are “very smart” not to campaign on bucking President Trump. “They campaign as anti-establishment. Very smartly, if you look at their campaigning, they’re not really even campaigning on Trump,” Bannon said in an interview with Politico published Thursday about the…
Moscow can still inflict serious damage, but its forces are suffering higher casualties than their Ukrainian counterparts, analysts say.
Fourth of July weekend is shaping up to be a cultural moment of contrasting and comparing two of the most famous Americans, Taylor Swift and Donald Trump.
Some data suggest artificial intelligence is already causing job losses. Other sources show the opposite. Why is it so hard to figure out what’s going on?
They landed on Flight 164 just before the twin quakes. Family members are desperately searching for them.
FTC urged to reject Elon Musk’s bid to end X monitoring amid AI concerns.
More and more, families are shaking their heads in disbelief when their water service bills arrive.
The endorsement is the first in a contested Senate primary by Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez this year, in a state that Democrats believe they must hold this fall to win a Senate majority.
Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) is warning that Democrats are “taking out their own” by supporting democratic socialist candidates in primary races across the country. Boebert accused the party of “wanting true socialism, which inevitably will be communism” during an interview with NewsNation’s Chris Cuomo on Wednesday evening. “I promise you, this next Congress, they will…
Senior U.S. officials have said Iran would be richly rewarded for changing its stance on the United States. Iran’s leaders have rejected such a bargain in the past.
Tesla posts record second-quarter deliveries as Europe sales rebound Reuters
Emergency workers managed to free Hernán Gil more than 100 hours after they had first located him under 140 tonnes of rubble.
Doctors find grey fluid and dead, metallic flesh inside poisoned woman's hip.
Ukraine is taking the war to Russia, but so far President Vladimir V. Putin’s response has been to keep attacking, including with deadly ballistic missile and drone strikes in Kyiv on Thursday.
Forgot the hot dogs and fireworks? Need a snack on the road?
Housing costs too much. Healthcare costs too much. Childcare costs too much. But for most workers, the most immediate problem is simpler: their paychecks are too low.
A federal judge has halted the U.S. Postal Service’s proposed changes to its mail-in ballot delivery procedures, dealing another blow to President Trump’s effort to restrict the practice he has long criticized. Postmaster General David Steiner confirmed last week the service would not deliver mail-in ballots in states that refuse to hand over sensitive voter…
President Trump on Wednesday acknowledged that while oil costs are dropping, gas prices are not following suit fast enough ahead of the Fourth of July weekend. “Just as I promised, Oil Prices are plummeting FAST, and Gas Prices at the pump are dropping too, but not as fast as they should be,” Trump wrote on…
OpenAI proposes handing Trump administration 5% stake, FT reports Reuters
According to a journal report, the unnamed boy died several weeks after the bat landed on his face while on vacation in Ontario.
Eight monks killed in Thailand after 11-year-old boy crashes truck Reuters
Ten of the 12 Fourth of July staples tracked by the American Farm Bureau Federation cost more than they did a year ago.
Peru declares state of emergency in 40% of districts ahead of El Niño rains Reuters
Political commentator Bill O’Reilly said Wednesday that the Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement views President Trump as a “bulwark” against the leftist sect of the Democratic Party. “The MAGA Trump people feel that what the president is fighting against is infinitely worse than what he’s doing in his financial portfolio. It’s as simple as…
As Canadians celebrate their nation's birthday, independence movements in two provinces are eyeing the exit from the country.
The Senate voted for and against ending the war with Iran on two consecutive days, with President Trump lashing out at four GOP senators who had voted for a resolution barring any future U.S. military activities against Iran, and the administration arguing that the resolution is unconstitutional.
VIEW Job growth falls short of expectations in June Reuters
Progressive surge complicates Democrats’ midterms focus on prices Reuters