Christmas in July: Why Australians celebrate Christmas twice a year
BBC News 2025-07-31 07:22:17.7235919
Author: BBC News
The Australian tradition was born in the 1980s after a group of Irishmen became homesick for a winter Christmas. ... Read full article
Why did the Russian mega earthquake not cause more tsunami damage?
BBC News 2025-07-31 06:52:21.7878641
Author: BBC News
The earthquake was one of the strongest ever recorded, but its tsunami was not as bad as feared. ... Read full article
FBI upgrades New Zealand office to counter China, international crime
Al Jazeera English 2025-07-31 06:39:04
Author: Al Jazeera
FBI Director Kash Patel travelled to New Zealand to inaugurate the office, which will also oversee Pacific countries. ... Read full article
What does recognising a Palestinian state mean?
BBC News 2025-07-31 06:22:23.8493485
Author: BBC News
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced that the UK will recognise a Palestinian state in September unless Israel meets certain conditions. ... Read full article
Russia hits Kyiv with missile and drone attack, killing 6 and injuring 52
Associated Press 2025-07-31 06:03:39
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Ukrainian authorities say a Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine’s capital killed at least six people including a 6-year-old boy. Kyiv City Military Administration head Tymur Tkachenko said Thursday that at least 52 other people were injured in the att… ... Read full article
Taiwan Near Consensus With US on Trade Ahead of Trump’s Deadline
Bloomberg 2025-07-31 05:57:52+00:00
Author: Yian Lee
Taiwan said its negotiators are drafting a joint statement with the US on their bilateral trade deal, appearing to make some long-awaited progress just a day ahead of Donald Trump’s tariff deadline. ... Read full article
Russia Hits Kyiv With Deadly Barrage Defying Trump Deadline
Bloomberg 2025-07-31 05:57:39+00:00
Author: Olesia Safronova, Aliaksandr Kudrytski
Russia attacked Kyiv with a barrage of drones and missiles overnight in defiance of US President Donald Trump’s calls for the Kremlin to reach a truce with Ukraine. ... Read full article
How Trump's tariffs are already impacting Americans
BBC News 2025-07-31 05:52:29.8969099
Author: BBC News
The US is seeing increased tariffs income, but there are signs of some countries diverting trade from America. ... Read full article
'Endless battle' with crime gangs taking over the High Street
BBC News 2025-07-31 05:37:22.9263955
Author: BBC News
People say they're terrified of going to the shops, with reports of intimidation and open drug dealing. ... Read full article
BMW Carmaking Margin Declines Due to US Tariffs, China Slump
Bloomberg 2025-07-31 05:30:03+00:00
Author: Alexey Anishchuk
BMW AG’s profitability declined in the second quarter as lower sales in China and extra costs from President Donald Trump’s trade war weighed on the German luxury-car maker’s earnings. ... Read full article
Arkansas police arrest suspect in brutal killing of couple at Devil's Den State Park
Associated Press 2025-07-31 05:27:50
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Officials say a 28-year-old Arkansas man has been arrested in the killings of a married couple in front of their children at Devil’s Den State Park over the weekend. Arkansas State Police arrested the man from Springdale on Wednesday and charged him with two … ... Read full article
Pakistan, US Sign Trade Deal to Boost Oil Reserves, Market Ties
Bloomberg 2025-07-31 05:22:13+00:00
Author: Kamran Haider
The US sealed a trade deal with Pakistan as their officials wrapped up talks in Washington, agreeing to develop oil reserves. ... Read full article
Senate confirms Jan. 6 denier Joseph Kent to head counterterrorism center
The Washington Post 2025-07-31 05:08:52
Author: Warren P. Strobel, Niha Masih
Kent’s nomination was approved despite objections from Democrats, who said his embrace of conspiracy theories and past associations with extremists were disqualifying. ... Read full article
CNN assesses Hawaii on the ground after tsunami advisory | CNN
CNN 2025-07-31 05:07:40.6138295
Author: Aria Chen
CNN’s Will Ripley reports from Hawaii as the tsunami advisory has been lifted. Earlier, tsunami warnings were issued for the US coastline and Japan after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck Russia. ... Read full article
Cambodia seeks release of 20 soldiers held by Thailand after border clashes
Al Jazeera English 2025-07-31 05:02:39
Author: Al Jazeera
Thailand’s military said the detained Cambodian troops will be returned home after ‘legal procedures’ are completed. ... Read full article
‘No land, no home, no future’: Himalayan Lepchas fear new dam
Al Jazeera English 2025-07-31 05:01:56
Author: Al Jazeera
A glacial lake outburst flood in October 2023 washed away the Teesta III dam, displacing thousands of people. ... Read full article
LIVE: Israel kills over 90 in Gaza in one day as starvation deaths mount
Al Jazeera English 2025-07-31 05:00:00
Author: Alastair McCready
Hamas says Israel has turned food into a ‘weapon of slow killing’ in Gaza and aid into a tool of ‘chaos and looting’. ... Read full article
Record number of Democrats join failed bid to block weapons sales to Israel
Al Jazeera English 2025-07-31 04:41:53
Author: Al Jazeera
US Senate vote highlights growing split among Democrats over support for Israel’s war in Gaza. ... Read full article
SocGen Boosts Investor Payouts, Lifts Profitability Outlook
Bloomberg 2025-07-31 04:29:56+00:00
Author: Claudia Cohen
Societe Generale SA increased the amount of money it wants to return to investors and improved its profitability guidance, highlighting how it has turned a corner under Chief Executive Officer Slawomir Krupa. ... Read full article
Landmark ICJ Court Ruling on Climate Is Tinged With Disappointment
Bloomberg 2025-07-31 04:00:20+00:00
Author: Lara Williams
The ICJ has delivered a “milestone moment for climate justice.” But does it go far enough? ... Read full article
Digital Euro: Everyone Who Uses Money Needs Tech-Forward Currency
Bloomberg 2025-07-31 04:00:15+00:00
Author: The Editorial Board
The European Central Bank is rightly working to future-proof government-issued currency. ... Read full article
How Pacific Island Nations Took on Big Polluters and Won
Bloomberg 2025-07-31 04:00:11+00:00
Author: Akshat Rathi, Oscar Boyd
Laura Clarke, chief executive officer of ClientEarth, say the International Court of Justice has reshaped climate litigation for decades to come. ... Read full article
Infamous killer set to be executed by lethal injection in Florida amid record-setting year
USA Today 2025-07-31 03:51:02+00:00
Author: Amanda Lee Myers
Florida has executed more inmates this year than any other state and is well on track to outpace Texas for the first time since 1984. ... Read full article
Arkansas man charged with capital murder after killing parents in front of daughters at Devil’s Den State Park
Fox News 2025-07-31 03:22:19.3170672
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Arkansas State Police arrest James Andrew McGann in connection with killing of married couple Clinton and Cristen Brink at Devil's Den State Park Saturday. ... Read full article
Zohran Mamdani Is a ‘Wokeness 2.0’ Litmus Test for the Left
Breitbart News 2025-07-31 03:09:14
Author: Breitbart TV
On Wednesday's "Alex Marlow Show," Emma Morris, Consultant for Beck & Stone and Co-Host of 'The Group Chat' on 2Way talked about Zohran Mamdani. | Clips ... Read full article
OpenAI-Challenger Manus Preps Big Upgrade to Main Agent Platform
Bloomberg 2025-07-31 02:59:21+00:00
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Chinese-founded startup Manus is rolling out a feature that allows broad research by assigning tasks to scores of AI agents working in tandem, in potentially the biggest update since launching its signature artificial intelligence platform in March. ... Read full article
Suspect in Nevada casino shooting had no known connection to victims, police say
USA Today 2025-07-31 02:54:49+00:00
Author: Siobhan McAndrew, Jaedyn Young, Thao Nguyen
Two of three victims fatally shot were at the casino for a bachelor party, police said. The third victim was driving in the casino's parking lot. ... Read full article
US Congressmen Bacon, Khanna Point to Trade Potential After Sheinbaum Meeting
Bloomberg 2025-07-31 02:54:16+00:00
Author: Michael O'Boyle, Maya Averbuch
Two US lawmakers who met with Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Wednesday pointed to opportunities to expand trade between the two countries, days before higher American tariffs are set to come into effect. ... Read full article
Airlines demand answers after Air Traffic Control failure
BBC News 2025-07-31 02:52:21.162396
Author: BBC News
More than 150 flights were cancelled and thousands more grounded on Wednesday. ... Read full article
Scott Bessent Reveals 'Personal' Impact of Fentanyl Crisis
Breitbart News 2025-07-31 02:40:17
Author: Olivia Rondeau
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent revealed his personal ties to the American fentanyl crisis in an exclusive interview with Breitbart News. ... Read full article
Colorado dentist sentenced to life in prison for poisoning his wife's protein shakes
USA Today 2025-07-31 02:12:24+00:00
Author: Thao Nguyen
A Colorado dentist was sentenced to life in prison on July 30 for the 2023 murder of his wife, whose protein shakes were poisoned, prosecutors said. ... Read full article
Record number of Senate Democrats vote to block weapon sales for Israel
The Hill 2025-07-31 02:11:50
Author: Laura Kelly
A record number of Senate Democrats, more than half the caucus, voted in favor of two resolutions to block U.S. military sales to Israel on Wednesday night. While the resolutions ultimately failed, the vote demonstrated how Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Ne… ... Read full article
Patel Found Sensitive Docs on Trump-Russia Probe Buried in 'Burn Bags'
Breitbart News 2025-07-31 02:11:21
Author: Paul Bois
FBI Director Kash Patel revealed that he found piles of sensitive documents on the Trump-Russian probe buried in "burn bags." ... Read full article
Passengers removed from plane, arrested for alleged vodka-induced drunk and disruptive behavior
Fox News 2025-07-31 02:07:15.192143
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Police escorted two men off a Jet2 plane after they allegedly drank duty-free vodka and became disruptive. The British airline has since banned the two passengers from flying with it. ... Read full article
Breitbart Business Digest: Bessent Tells Breitbart 'The Trump Boom Is Real' and 'The World Is with Us Now'
Breitbart News 2025-07-31 02:00:11
Author: John Carney
In a wide-ranging policy event hosted by Breitbart News, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent touched on everything from trade negotiations with China, to the Fed's "Tariff Derangement Syndrome" and New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's attempt to buil… ... Read full article
Protesters caught on camera delivering coffin to GOP congressman's front door in mock funeral procession
Fox News 2025-07-31 01:22:20.1451146
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In a mock funeral procession, protesters delivered a coffin and epitaph to the home of Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wis., with the incident reported to U.S. Capitol Police. ... Read full article
Hotel tycoon reveals Heathrow runway expansion proposal
BBC News 2025-07-31 01:22:18.5361381
Author: BBC News
Arora Group says a shorter runway will avoid the cost and disruption of diverting the M25 motorway. ... Read full article
Anti-Trump NY Times columnist admits president is 'much more successful' than expected
Fox News 2025-07-31 01:22:15.9742765
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Trump critic Bret Stephens acknowledged President Trump's accomplishments including NATO spending, Iran strikes, immigration policy and economic growth in new column. ... Read full article
Newspaper headlines: 'Prince of Sadness' and 'Air we go again'
BBC News 2025-07-31 01:07:21.8808991
Author: BBC News
The final public farewell for Ozzy Osbourne and air traffic chaos across the UK dominate Thursday's papers. ... Read full article
Watch: MAGA media rallies around Trump as he downplays Epstein connection | CNN Politics
CNN 2025-07-31 00:58:31.669
Author: Jon Sarlin
CNN senior correspondent Donie O’Sullivan talks to MAGA media outlets at the White House about covering the Epstein files as President Trump tries to shift the focus away from his former friendship with Jeffrey Epstein. ... Read full article
What screen time really does to children's brains
BBC News 2025-07-31 00:52:26.2550099
Author: BBC News
Screen time has become synonymous with bad news - but the science may not be as straightforward as it seems ... Read full article
Senate confirms Joe Kent to lead National Counterterrorism Center
MSNBC 2025-07-31 00:46:22
Author: Steve Benen
Joe Kent is a conspiracy theorist who's been accused of politicizing intelligence. Republicans put him in charge of the National Counterterrorism Center anyway. ... Read full article
Premier League rivals Arsenal and Tottenham have only ever clashed in the UK. They’re about to face off in Asia
CNN 2025-07-31 00:43:45
Author: Andrew McNicol
The latest meeting in one of soccer’s most heated rivalries will be the first ever to be held overseas, some 6,000 miles from its origin in the United Kingdom. ... Read full article
South Korea to invest $350B in US under new Trump trade agreement, tariff rate lowered to 15%
Fox News 2025-07-31 00:37:45
Author: Sophia Compton
South Korea agrees to $350 billion investment in American projects and $100 billion energy purchase under new trade agreement announced by Trump. ... Read full article
Sophie Cunningham opens up on ex-team's treatment of Caitlin Clark, and infamous fight that chipped her tooth
Fox News 2025-07-31 00:37:26.5828872
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Sophie Cunningham said her old team, the Phoenix Mercury, planned to 'toughen up' Caitlin Clark during her rookie season, and said it's "too much." ... Read full article
Shohei Ohtani injury update: Dodgers star pulled from start early
USA Today 2025-07-31 00:22:55+00:00
Author: Kevin Skiver
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani was pulled from his start vs. Reds after throwing six consecutive balls. Here is the latest and what we know. ... Read full article
Louisiana 'Medicaid millionaire' bought Lamborghini while claiming government benefits for years
Fox News 2025-07-31 00:22:15.990118
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Louisiana woman arrested for Medicaid fraud after investigators found she owned six businesses generating millions while claiming low income to qualify for benefits. ... Read full article
Brown University reaches agreement with Trump administration to restore funding
The Washington Post 2025-07-31 00:17:12
Author: Susan Svrluga
Brown will not pay any money to the federal government as a result of the deal. ... Read full article
In China’s shadow, Taiwan is building a drone army to repel an invasion
Al Jazeera English 2025-07-31 00:01:47
Author: Erin Hale
Taipei sees homegrown drones as key to its defence, but analysts say its plans do not go far enough. ... Read full article
Bessent Says 'Trump Baby Accounts' Will Supplement Social Security
Breitbart News 2025-07-30 23:54:41
Author: Elizabeth Weibel
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent clarified that "Trump Baby Accounts" would "supplement the sanctity of Social Security's" payments. ... Read full article
Investigators detail points of failure leading to D.C.-area plane crash
The Washington Post 2025-07-30 23:53:59
Author: Ian Duncan, Tara Copp, Lori Aratani, Alex Horton, Rachel Weiner
An Army helicopter unit flew in the tight airspace using faulty altitude readings, while controllers efforts to improve safety were rebuffed, according to the NTSB. ... Read full article
Dean Cain exposes sexual harassment that plagued him during 'Lois & Clark'
Fox News 2025-07-30 23:52:26.5520997
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Dean Cain discusses alleged sexual harassment claims from his "Lois & Clark" days while criticizing Warner Bros over unpaid residuals and an exhausting work schedule. ... Read full article
Cincinnati city councilwoman 'grateful' for intense viral beatdown: Facebook post
Fox News 2025-07-30 23:37:22.4585858
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Victoria Parks, Cincinnati city councilwoman, under fire for social media posts supporting violence after downtown assault incident draws public backlash ... Read full article
Wednesday: Jenna Ortega says sudden fame was 'very overwhelming'
BBC News 2025-07-30 23:37:19.0531817
Author: BBC News
The 22-year-old said she didn't know if anyone would watch the Netflix series about Wednesday Addams. ... Read full article
South Park’s raunchy season premiere breaks a record dating back to 1999
CNN 2025-07-30 23:36:04
Author: Brian Stelter
Judging by President Trump’s most recent post about TV ratings — “if you get ratings, you can say or do anything” — “South Park” can keep up the savage Trump criticism. ... Read full article
Watch: Pelosi Scolds CNN's Tapper for Asking About Trump Accusing Her of Insider Trading
Breitbart News 2025-07-30 23:02:08
Author: Pam Key
Wednesday on CNN's "The Lead," Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) objected to host Jake Tapper's questions about President Donald Trump accusing her of insider trading. | Clips ... Read full article
Canada to recognize Palestinian state in September, Prime Minister Carney says
USA Today 2025-07-30 22:44:19+00:00
Author: Ben Adler
Carney told reporters that the planned move was predicated on the Palestinian Authority's commitment to reforms. ... Read full article
Watch Pope Leo XIV receive box of Chicago pizza in Vatican City
USA Today 2025-07-30 22:24:21+00:00
Author: Saman Shafiq
The pizza delivered to Pope Leo in Vatican City appears to be from Illinois-based Aurelio's Pizza, who were quick to take credit. See the delivery. ... Read full article
Pelosi: Newsom's Right, 2026 Election 'Is Being Rigged'
Breitbart News 2025-07-30 22:20:40
Author: Ian Hanchett
On Wednesday's broadcast of CNN's "The Lead," Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) stated that she agrees with the assessment of California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) that | Clips ... Read full article
Virginia councilman set on fire outside workplace in 'senseless act of violence'
USA Today 2025-07-30 22:18:38+00:00
Author: Marc Ramirez
A coworker of Vogler's said a man had forced his way into the Danville, Virginia, office with a five-gallon bucket of gasoline. ... Read full article
Bessent Warns of ‘Caracas on the Hudson’ as Young Voters Turn to Socialism
Breitbart News 2025-07-30 22:10:22
Author: Jasmyn Jordan
Scott Bessent comparing NYC to “Caracas on the Hudson,”arguing that the antidote is broad-based ownership and economic stakeholding. ... Read full article
‘Crazy’: Joe Rogan rips Trump over crackdown on foreign students
MSNBC 2025-07-30 21:59:20
Author: Allison Detzel
Joe Rogan rails against Trump's aggressive immigration tactics and calls the deportation of foreign students for pro-Palestinian speech "crazy." ... Read full article
Canada will recognise Palestinian state at UN General Assembly: Carney
Al Jazeera English 2025-07-30 21:56:47
Author: Al Jazeera Staff
The Canadian PM says Hamas cannot play a role in the future of Palestine or take part in possible 2026 elections. ... Read full article
Brown University inks deal with Trump admin to restore funding: What's in the agreement?
USA Today 2025-07-30 21:46:26+00:00
Author: Zachary Schermele
The university said it would donate $50 million over the next 10 years to workforce development organizations in Rhode Island. ... Read full article
Arab League backs call for Hamas to disarm for a two-state solution
USA Today 2025-07-30 21:44:27+00:00
Author: Dan Morrison
Saudi Arabia and France issued the "New York Declaration," which was backed by the Arab League, Qatar and Egypt. ... Read full article
Trump goes off on Josh Hawley over insider trading bill
The Hill 2025-07-30 21:32:25
Author: Alex Gangitano
President Trump on Wednesday went off on one his closest allies in Congress, Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) over voting in committee on a bill that would ban stock trading by lawmakers, presidents and vice presidents, arguing that Hawley teamed up with Democrats to… ... Read full article
Trump’s tariffs forge ‘feeling of big betrayal’ in Canada’s manufacturing
Al Jazeera English 2025-07-30 21:29:02
Author: David P Ball
The White House’s August 1 deadline has ‘set off some panic’ among both workers and employers, experts say. ... Read full article
Carney says Canada will recognize a Palestinian state in September
Associated Press 2025-07-30 21:25:44
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will recognize a Palestinian state in September, the latest development in a push against Israel’s Gaza policies. Carney convened a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday to discuss the situation there. Pressure to formal… ... Read full article
Trump’s newborn savings accounts a ‘back door for privatizing Social Security,’ Bessent says
The Washington Post 2025-07-30 21:24:44
Author: Jacob Bogage
The accounts, known as ‘Trump accounts,’ were set up in the GOP’s new tax and spending law, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. ... Read full article
Democrats ramp up pressure on Trump, GOP over Epstein files with arcane gambit
The Hill 2025-07-30 21:20:00
Author: Al Weaver
Democrats on Wednesday ramped up pressure on Republicans over the Jeffrey Epstein files, turning to an arcane rule to attempt to force the release of the documents that have become a significant pain point for the Trump administration and Republicans. Led by … ... Read full article
Kamala Harris Rules Out Running for California Governor
Breitbart News 2025-07-30 21:17:17
Author: Elizabeth Weibel
Former Vice President Kamala Harris ruled out a run for California governor, adding her leadership would "not be in elected office." ... Read full article
Mamdani returns, swipes away Defund the Police past
Politico 2025-07-30 21:09:30+00:00
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These Texas Democrats are at risk under proposed GOP maps
The Hill 2025-07-30 20:49:31
Author: Julia Mueller, Saul Elbein
Texas Republicans on Wednesday unveiled a proposal for new congressional maps after President Trump called for the Lone Star State to create five new House seats ahead of the midterms. The proposed maps, filed as Texas lawmakers meet for a special session i… ... Read full article
Trump threatens new tariffs on India as Friday deadline for deals nears
The Washington Post 2025-07-30 20:38:14
Author: Jacob Bogage, Karishma Mehrotra
Economic data out Wednesday showed trade turmoil wasn’t holding back the U.S. economy, but the Federal Reserve left rates unchanged, citing fear of inflation. ... Read full article
Trump DOJ's attack on George Mason shows even conservative universities aren't safe
MSNBC 2025-07-30 20:32:54
Author: Paul Waldman
Trump's Justice Department mounted an investigation into George Mason University, after the university was attacked for DEI efforts. ... Read full article
Pro Football Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe out at ESPN just weeks after settling sexual assault and battery lawsuit
CNN 2025-07-30 20:23:35
Author: David Close
Former NFL star Shannon Sharpe, who has been one of the faces of ESPN’s morning sports debate show “First Take,” is no longer with the network, a source with knowledge of the situation told CNN. ... Read full article
Jury convicts Colorado dentist of murder in poisoning death of his wife
Associated Press 2025-07-30 20:08:33
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A Colorado dentist has been convicted of murder in the poisoning death of his wife. Jurors found James Craig guilty of first-degree murder on Wednesday. Prosecutors had accused Craig of repeatedly poisoning his wife Angela Craig, including by lacing her smoot… ... Read full article
Shannon Sharpe out at ESPN after settlement in $50 million rape lawsuit | Report
USA Today 2025-07-30 20:01:19+00:00
Author: Mark Giannotto
Shannon Sharpe's time at ESPN is over, according to a new report, after the Hall of Fame tight end previously said he planned to return to the network ... Read full article
Tupac Shakur Murder Suspect Asks Nevada Supreme Court to Dismiss Charges
Breitbart News 2025-07-30 19:44:39
Author: Breitbart News
The man charged with ordering the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas is asking the Nevada Supreme Court to dismiss his murder charges. | Entertainment ... Read full article
Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas arrested in connection with illegal high-stakes poker games
CNN 2025-07-30 19:42:44
Author: Kyle Feldscher
Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas was arrested Wednesday and is accused by the Department of Justice of being a part of a high-stakes illegal gambling ring that ran out of one of his California homes. ... Read full article
Fetterman rejects ‘crazy pants’ Greene on Gaza: ‘It’s not a genocide’
The Hill 2025-07-30 19:28:21
Author: Tara Suter
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) rejected Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s claim of a “genocide” in Gaza and also called the Georgia Republican “crazy pants.” “Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene referred to what’s happening as effectively a genocide. I mean, Republ… ... Read full article
Cory Booker’s Senate clash went viral. But it’s not the way Democrats should fight Trump.
MSNBC 2025-07-30 19:27:36
Author: Claire McCaskill
Claire McCaskill calls out Cory Booker after the New Jersey Democrat accused fellow Democrats of being "complicit" in Trump's agenda. ... Read full article
Hezbollah rejects calls to disarm, says demands serve Israel
Al Jazeera English 2025-07-30 19:14:04
Author: Al Jazeera
Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem says group will ‘not submit to Israel’ and disarm as pressure on Lebanon grows. ... Read full article
Belgium refers war crimes complaint against Israeli soldiers to ICC
Al Jazeera English 2025-07-30 19:13:04
Author: Al Jazeera
The Hind Rajab Foundation criticises Belgian authorities for not taking stronger action as diplomatic row worsens. ... Read full article
The Fed may cut rates later this year. Here’s how to get the most from your cash savings now
CNN 2025-07-30 19:12:55
Author: Jeanne Sahadi
Despite unprecedented public needling from President Donald Trump to lower interest rates, the Federal Reserve board stood pat on Wednesday. ... Read full article
Kamala Harris will not run for California governor, opening door for 2028 run
The Washington Post 2025-07-30 19:00:09
Author: Maeve Reston
The former vice president’s decision leaves the door open to another run for president in 2028 and ends speculation over whether she would try to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2026. ... Read full article
Kamala Harris says she’s not running for California governor
The Hill 2025-07-30 19:00:00
Author: Alex Gangitano
Former Vice President Harris announced on Wednesday that she will not run for governor of California, putting an end to speculation that she would seek her state’s top executive role after her loss to President Trump in November. “In recent months, I have giv… ... Read full article
How Emil Bove’s confirmation epitomizes Republicans’ and Democrats’ approach to judges
MSNBC 2025-07-30 18:57:18
Author: Jordan Rubin
The Republican-controlled Senate was always going to confirm Emil Bove to the federal bench. ... Read full article
Virginia councilman set on fire with gasoline by attacker at his workplace office
Fox News 2025-07-30 18:52:24.2042682
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Danville City Council member Lee Vogler hospitalized with burns after gasoline attack at Showcase Magazine office, suspect identified and in police custody. ... Read full article
RFK Jr.'s firing of vaccine and medical experts puts his shortcomings on full display
MSNBC 2025-07-30 18:45:16
Author: Dr. Kavita Patel
RFK Jr. has fired thousands of HHS employees, including his own chief of staff and top policy adviser — people described as “practical and effective government veterans.” ... Read full article
Malta says it will recognize the state of Palestine, joining France and possibly Britain
Associated Press 2025-07-30 18:45:03
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Canada and Malta announced Wednesday they will formally recognize the state of Palestine in September, joining France and the United Kingdom in stepping up pressure to end the nearly 80-year Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney ma… ... Read full article
Hotter summers could be making us sicker in unexpected ways
The Washington Post 2025-07-30 18:17:50
Author: Ruby Mellen
While scientists have spent decades covering how extreme heat and cold lead to death, new research using data from California emergency departments shows that the heat may be making us sicker too. ... Read full article
Fed holds rates steady but sees first double dissent in three decades
The Hill 2025-07-30 18:01:11
Author: Tobias Burns
The Federal Reserve kept short-term interest rates at a level of 4.25 percent to 4.5 percent on Wednesday, but the vote saw the first double dissent from Fed board officials in more than 30 years. Nine members of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) agree… ... Read full article
A Venezuelan baseball team was blocked from the U.S. Trump is to blame for the cruelty.
MSNBC 2025-07-30 16:23:56
Author: Julio Ricardo Varela
The Trump administration’s decision to block a team of teenage Venezuelan baseball players from competing in the U.S. was a performative act of cruelty. ... Read full article
Grassley says he was ‘offended’ and ‘disappointed’ by Trump’s insults
The Hill 2025-07-30 15:30:39
Author: Alexander Bolton
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), the Senate’s president pro tempore and chair of the powerful Judiciary Committee, said he was “offended” and “disappointed” by the tirade President Trump unleashed against him on social media over the obscure Senate tradition of … ... Read full article
Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell's trafficking network was made possible by sex buyers
MSNBC 2025-07-30 15:04:00
Author: Teresa J. Helm
Justice for those harmed by Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell must include accountability for their traffickers and for the buyers of illicit sex. ... Read full article
New GDP data leads Trump to change his mind about blaming Biden for the economy
MSNBC 2025-07-30 14:54:13
Author: Steve Benen
Remember when Donald Trump said Joe Biden should get the blame if the economy and GDP struggled in the second quarter? He's changed his mind. ... Read full article
How late-night television lost its relevance
The Washington Post 2025-07-30 14:00:42
Author: Lili Loofbourow
Is “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” late-night television’s canary in the coal mine? ... Read full article
Trump announces 25% tariff on India starting Aug. 1
Associated Press 2025-07-30 12:24:06
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President Donald Trump says he'll impose a 25% tariff on goods from India, plus an additional import tax because of India’s purchasing of Russian oil. Trump said on Truth Social on Wednesday that India “is our friend” but its “Tariffs are far too high” on U.S… ... Read full article
