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US and Iran escalate strikes across Mideast

The United States and Iran have exchanged strikes aimed at infrastructure and military targets as their battle over the Strait of Hormuz intensifies

US and Iran escalate strikes across Mideast
World

US military says it completed latest strikes on Iran, marking 7th consecutive night of attacks

The U.S. military said late on Thursday it completed its latest wave of strikes on Iran that were carried out at President Donald

US military says it completed latest strikes on Iran, marking 7th consecutive night of attacks
Business|Sports|World

Max Muncy hits 2-run homer off Gerrit Cole in 7th to lift Dodgers over Yankees 2-1 in series opener

Max Muncy hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning on Gerrit Cole’s 103rd and final pitch, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers over the New York Yankees 2-1 in their first game in the Bronx since winning the 2024 World Series

Max Muncy hits 2-run homer off Gerrit Cole in 7th to lift Dodgers over Yankees 2-1 in series opener
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Federal employees can download TikTok on government devices, DOJ says

The U.S. Justice Department said on Friday that federal employees can now download the short-video app TikTok on government devices.

Federal employees can download TikTok on government devices, DOJ says
Arts|World

Cuban dissident artist to go into exile in US after five years in prison

Cuban dissident artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara is expected to travel to the United States in the coming days after completing a five-year prison

Cuban dissident artist to go into exile in US after five years in prison
Business|Crime|Political|US|World

Trump administration discloses subpoenas to law firms in fight with US lawyer group

The U.S.

Trump administration discloses subpoenas to law firms in fight with US lawyer group
Sports|World

Soccer-World Cup working dogs sniff out threats, send security signal

Kali, a sweet and well-behaved five-year-old Labrador Retriever, is not scaring anybody.

Soccer-World Cup working dogs sniff out threats, send security signal
Crime|Political|World

Off-duty employee arrested in shooting near ICE detention center in Colorado that injured a woman

An off-duty employee at an immigration detention center in Colorado has been arrested for allegedly firing a gun as a protest was wrapping up outside

Off-duty employee arrested in shooting near ICE detention center in Colorado that injured a woman
Arts|Entertainment|Sports|World

Lionel Messi speaks in advance of World Cup final, says Argentina 'will give it our all'

The lineup of sports legends simultaneously on the stage at Fanatics Fest on Friday night was almost absurd

Lionel Messi speaks in advance of World Cup final, says Argentina 'will give it our all'
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

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

A federal prosecutor in Texas has shared new details about the shooting of Mexican national Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by an ICE officer in early July

A Texas prosecutor reveals new details in an ICE killing of a Houston father
Environment|Health|Science|World

One death reported in New York City Legionnaires’ disease cluster

One death reported in New York City Legionnaires’ disease cluster

One death reported in New York City Legionnaires’ disease cluster
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Top US prosecutor will not dispute DOJ decision to drop Indian tycoon Gautam Adani's criminal case

The top federal prosecutor in Brooklyn said he had no basis to dispute the U.S.

Top US prosecutor will not dispute DOJ decision to drop Indian tycoon Gautam Adani's criminal case
Economy|Political|World

US and Iran target infrastructure as strait shipping comes under further attack

The United States on Friday launched a seventh straight night of attacks on Iran, which in turn struck

US and Iran target infrastructure as strait shipping comes under further attack
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Boeing keeps 20-year forecast for jet demand steady, shrugs off Iran war impact

Boeing maintained its forecast for strong global demand for new commercial aircraft over the next 20 years, according to the U.S.

Boeing keeps 20-year forecast for jet demand steady, shrugs off Iran war impact
Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

Scheffler rues missed putts but happy with his game after tee-to-green clinic at the British Open

Scottie Scheffler put on a tee-to-green clinic in his second round at the British Open and he thinks it bodes well for his chances of keeping hold of the shiny claret jug

Scheffler rues missed putts but happy with his game after tee-to-green clinic at the British Open
Environment|Health|Science|US|World

Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota pushes farther into the US and engulfs DC in haze

Millions of people in the Great Lakes, Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states are muddling through another day of unhealthy air from uncontrolled wildfires in Minnesota and Canada

Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota pushes farther into the US and engulfs DC in haze
Election|Political|Technology|World

Trump claims new intel reveals vulnerabilities in US elections

President Donald Trump in a primetime speech on Thursday alleged vulnerabilities exist in American election systems, though declassified documents his administration released largely discuss vulnerabilities that have been known for years and that election officials around the country have tried to address.

Trump claims new intel reveals vulnerabilities in US elections
Sports|World

DeChambeau penalized 2 shots at British Open after Herbert and Burns shoot 62s in wild 2nd round

Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns are in the history books by matching the major championship record with 62s at the British Open

DeChambeau penalized 2 shots at British Open after Herbert and Burns shoot 62s in wild 2nd round
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump alleged China took US election data. Its leader is still planning for a lavish state visit to the US

Trump alleged China took US election data. Its leader is still planning for a lavish state visit to the US

Trump alleged China took US election data. Its leader is still planning for a lavish state visit to the US
Environment|Health|Science|World

Why air quality can still be bad even if the sky doesn’t look smoky

Why air quality can still be bad even if the sky doesn’t look smoky

Why air quality can still be bad even if the sky doesn’t look smoky
Crime|MidEast|Political|US|World

Appeals court says 28-year sentence is too lenient for Libyan militant convicted in Benghazi attack

A federal appeals court has concluded that a 28-year prison sentence is too lenient for a Libyan militant who was convicted of terrorism-related charges in the 2012 attacks on U.S. compounds in Benghazi, Libya, that killed Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans

Appeals court says 28-year sentence is too lenient for Libyan militant convicted in Benghazi attack
Crime|Travel|US|World

Plainclothes ICE agents left man partially handcuffed at Las Vegas airport after being confronted by onlookers, video shows

Plainclothes ICE agents left man partially handcuffed at Las Vegas airport after being confronted by onlookers, video shows

Plainclothes ICE agents left man partially handcuffed at Las Vegas airport after being confronted by onlookers, video shows
Environment|Health|Science|US|World

Smoke, fire, floods: US faces triple extreme summer weather threats

Wildfire smoke blanketed the eastern U.S. from the Great Lakes to Washington, D.C. on Friday, floodwaters tore through Texas's Hill

Smoke, fire, floods: US faces triple extreme summer weather threats
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy aims to improve ties with Poland after row over military honour

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday took steps to repair a rift with key ally Poland over his decision in May to name a Ukrainian army unit in honour of World War Two fighters

Ukraine's Zelenskiy aims to improve ties with Poland after row over military honour
Crime|US|World

The people killed by U.S. immigration agents during Trump's second term

As U.S.

The people killed by U.S. immigration agents during Trump's second term
Business|Economy|Political|World

US lifts some Hong Kong sanctions imposed by Trump, autonomy status unchanged

The United States on Friday partially removed Hong Kong-related sanctions and trade restrictions imposed by President Donald Trump in 2020 over China's security

US lifts some Hong Kong sanctions imposed by Trump, autonomy status unchanged
Business|Economy|Sports|Travel|World

Soccer-The economic goal that never came: World Cup falls short of boosting Mexico

The World Cup left stadiums packed and millions of fans euphoric in Mexico, but failed to lift a sluggish economy weighed down by weak investment and

Soccer-The economic goal that never came: World Cup falls short of boosting Mexico
Europe|Political|World

Ukrainians protest for second day, call to replace army chief

Protesters in Kyiv called for the dismissal of Ukraine's commander-in-chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi, after President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's removal of a popular

Ukrainians protest for second day, call to replace army chief
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

Trump Media pitched $100,000 monthly fee for fastest feed of US president's posts, sources say

Donald Trump's social media company has discussed

Trump Media pitched $100,000 monthly fee for fastest feed of US president's posts, sources say
Economy|Political|US|World

US judge says Trump administration cannot revoke grants that conflict with its priorities

A federal judge on Friday ruled that U.S.

US judge says Trump administration cannot revoke grants that conflict with its priorities
Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump says these documents prove his false claims of election fraud. Here's what they really say

President Donald Trump has released a trove documents that he claims prove voter fraud and foreign interference in the 2020 election

Trump says these documents prove his false claims of election fraud. Here's what they really say
Americas|Arts|Crime|Political|World

Prominent Cuban dissident to go into exile in the US

Prominent Cuban dissident to go into exile in the US

Prominent Cuban dissident to go into exile in the US
Election|Political|US|World

CNN examines Trump's new election vulnerability claims

During his primetime speech, President Trump revisited longstanding claims about election security. CNN's John King said the address did not show how alleged foreign activity changed election results.

CNN examines Trump's new election vulnerability claims
Arts|Environment|Health|Sports|World

Uncertainty clouds the forecast on whether wildfire smoke will affect the World Cup final

It's unclear how much, if at all, smoke from Canadian wildfires will affect the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain on Sunday

Uncertainty clouds the forecast on whether wildfire smoke will affect the World Cup final
Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

Lionel Messi once held baby Lamine Yamal in his arms. Now they will battle for the World Cup title

Almost two decades ago, photographer Joan Monfort didn’t think much of his photo shoot of a teenage Lionel Messi bathing a cute baby boy in a plastic bathtub

Lionel Messi once held baby Lamine Yamal in his arms. Now they will battle for the World Cup title
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

Canadian premier calls Trump’s threat to add wildfire pollution costs to tariffs ‘unacceptable’

Canadian premier calls Trump’s threat to add wildfire pollution costs to tariffs ‘unacceptable’

Canadian premier calls Trump’s threat to add wildfire pollution costs to tariffs ‘unacceptable’
Election|Political|US|World

Trump urges Darline Graham to run in South Carolina special election

Trump urges Darline Graham to run in South Carolina special election

Trump urges Darline Graham to run in South Carolina special election
Europe|Sports|US|World

Club-throwing Jon Rahm gets conduct warning at British Open

Jon Rahm is the latest to receive a conduct warning at a major champion

Club-throwing Jon Rahm gets conduct warning at British Open
Food|Health|Science|US|World

Lettuce at Taco Bell in 5 states confirmed as a source of diarrhea-causing parasite

Federal health officials have identified lettuce from Mexico served by Taco Bell locations across five U.S. states as a source of the widespread outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora

Lettuce at Taco Bell in 5 states confirmed as a source of diarrhea-causing parasite
Americas|Europe|Sports|Travel|World

Argentines and Spaniards face divided loyalties ahead of Spain-Argentina World Cup final

Argentines and Spaniards are facing a dilemma as their teams meet in the World Cup final

Argentines and Spaniards face divided loyalties ahead of Spain-Argentina World Cup final
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump urges Darline Graham to run for full Senate term as funeral scheduled for Lindsey Graham

President Donald Trump says Darline Graham, the sister of the late Lindsey Graham, has his support to run for a full term to replace her brother in the U.S. Senate

Trump urges Darline Graham to run for full Senate term as funeral scheduled for Lindsey Graham
Business|Technology|World

FAA restores Boeing authority to certify 737 MAX, 787 planes

The Federal Aviation Administration said on Friday it will allow Boeing to issue airworthiness certificates for all 737 MAX and 787 airplanes

FAA restores Boeing authority to certify 737 MAX, 787 planes
Europe|Political|Travel|World

Venice protests greet U.S. Ambassador Fertitta's arrival on superyacht

A few hundred people in Venice protested on Friday against U.S.

Venice protests greet U.S. Ambassador Fertitta's arrival on superyacht
Business|Economy|Election|Entertainment|Finance|US|World

FCC commissioner says Trump call to revoke ABC, NBC licenses is unconstitutional

The sole Democrat on the Federal Communications Commission on Friday criticized President Donald Trump's call for Disney-owned ABC and Comcast unit

FCC commissioner says Trump call to revoke ABC, NBC licenses is unconstitutional
Business|Economy|World

China set to leave benchmark lending rates unchanged for 14th month in July

China is set to leave benchmark lending rates unchanged for a 14th consecutive month in July, a Reuters survey showed, despite softer-than-expected second-quarter

China set to leave benchmark lending rates unchanged for 14th month in July
Election|Political|US|World

DHS threatens states with fines, charges over election measures

U.S.

DHS threatens states with fines, charges over election measures
Environment|Europe|World

More than 100 homes destroyed in Norway fire

More than 100 homes were destroyed by fire on Friday near the city of Drammen in southern Norway as firefighters battled to contain the flames amid strong winds, rescue

More than 100 homes destroyed in Norway fire
Crime|World

US appeals court strikes down New Jersey's assault weapons ban on AR-15s

A federal appeals court on Friday ruled that New Jersey's assault-weapons law barring possession of semiautomatic rifles like AR-15s and large capacity magazines

US appeals court strikes down New Jersey's assault weapons ban on AR-15s
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Wall St ends lower for the day and week as chip selloff broadens

Wall Street extended its decline on Friday as a pullback on stocks associated with the AI boom, which has driven many of the gains so

Wall St ends lower for the day and week as chip selloff broadens
Election|Political|US|World

Trump says he has asked Lindsey Graham's sister to run for US Senate

President Donald Trump said on Friday he had asked Darline Graham, the sister of late Senator Lindsey Graham, to run for the U.S.

Trump says he has asked Lindsey Graham's sister to run for US Senate
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

US oil firms sign deals with Iraq to develop alternative shipping routes

U.S. companies have signed roughly $60 billion in agreements and partnerships with the Iraqi government, including deals intended to create alternative routes for shipping oil out of the Persian Gulf

US oil firms sign deals with Iraq to develop alternative shipping routes
Asia|Economy|Political|World

US lets Hong Kong emergency declaration lapse, lifting some sanctions as Trump order stays

The United States has not renewed the national emergency declaration over Hong Kong, lifting some sanctions but keeping an executive order that revoked Hong Kong's special trading status

US lets Hong Kong emergency declaration lapse, lifting some sanctions as Trump order stays
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Iranian strike damages a Kuwait desalination plant, exposing water vulnerability in dry Mideast

Iranian strikes have damaged a power and water desalination plant in Kuwait, highlighting the vulnerability of infrastructure in the Middle East

Iranian strike damages a Kuwait desalination plant, exposing water vulnerability in dry Mideast
Crime|Environment|US|World

Water rescues, evacuations in western Texas after catastrophic floods in Hill Country kill 2

Water rescues, evacuations in western Texas after catastrophic floods in Hill Country kill 2

Water rescues, evacuations in western Texas after catastrophic floods in Hill Country kill 2
Crime|Political|US|World

Family believes substance in Houston ICE shooting van is salt, attorney says, countering FBI suspicion of drugs

Family believes substance in Houston ICE shooting van is salt, attorney says, countering FBI suspicion of drugs

Family believes substance in Houston ICE shooting van is salt, attorney says, countering FBI suspicion of drugs
World

Clara Ester, activist who rushed to Martin Luther King Jr. after he was shot, dies at 78

Clara Ester, an activist and minister who rushed to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s side when he was shot, has died at 78

Clara Ester, activist who rushed to Martin Luther King Jr. after he was shot, dies at 78
Business|Economy|Technology|World

FAA says Boeing can resume self-certifying its jets as airworthy

The Federal Aviation Administration says Boeing will be allowed to take responsibility for certifying all of its 737 Max and 787 planes starting next week

FAA says Boeing can resume self-certifying its jets as airworthy
Environment|Health|Science|US|World

Before and after images: Wildfire smoke casts skylines in dystopian haze

Before and after images: Wildfire smoke casts skylines in dystopian haze

Before and after images: Wildfire smoke casts skylines in dystopian haze
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|World

Brenda Fricker, the first Irish actress to win an Oscar, for 'My Left Foot,' dies at 81

Brenda Fricker, who became the first Irish woman to win an Academy Award for her role as Bridget Fagan Brown in the 1989 film “My Left Foot,’’ has died

Brenda Fricker, the first Irish actress to win an Oscar, for 'My Left Foot,' dies at 81
Americas|Environment|Science|World

Powerful earthquake in Mexico shakes Guatemala and El Salvador

Powerful earthquake in Mexico shakes Guatemala and El Salvador

Powerful earthquake in Mexico shakes Guatemala and El Salvador
Africa|Americas|Political|Travel|World

Jamaica says 2 citizens deported by US to Eswatini rejected repatriation offers

Jamaica’s government says two of its three citizens recently deported by the United States to the African kingdom of Eswatini have formally declined offers to be repatriated to the Caribbean nation

Jamaica says 2 citizens deported by US to Eswatini rejected repatriation offers
Crime|Political|World

An Israeli strike on a funeral in Gaza kills 7 people and wounds 22, a local hospital says

An Israeli strike on a funeral in the Gaza Strip has killed at least seven people and wounded another 22

An Israeli strike on a funeral in Gaza kills 7 people and wounds 22, a local hospital says
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Chinese AI model takes US tech industry by surprise with abilities rivaling Claude and ChatGPT

Another powerful new artificial intelligence model from China is taking the U.S. tech industry by surprise

Chinese AI model takes US tech industry by surprise with abilities rivaling Claude and ChatGPT
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Walmart names Kinnard to replace departing US COO Shanahan, memo shows

Kieran Shanahan, chief operating officer of Walmart's U.S. operations, is leaving the retailer and will be replaced by the company's international division COO, Kyle Kinnard, an

Walmart names Kinnard to replace departing US COO Shanahan, memo shows
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

World stocks fall in semiconductor rout; oil rises on Middle East escalation

Share indexes tumbled around the world on Friday, as heavyweight chip stocks plunged for a third consecutive day as investors

World stocks fall in semiconductor rout; oil rises on Middle East escalation
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Sanctioned tanker is leaking oil near Oman, according to satellite images and experts

A vessel under sanctions for moving Russian fuel is likely leaking oil in a protected marine area off the coast of Oman, according to

Sanctioned tanker is leaking oil near Oman, according to satellite images and experts
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Oil settles up on renewed US-Iran hostilities and threat of Red Sea closure

Oil prices climbed more than 4% to their highest in more than a month on Friday after the U.S. and Iran stepped up attacks across the Gulf, with shipping

Oil settles up on renewed US-Iran hostilities and threat of Red Sea closure
Business|Economy|Political|World

Top US tax lawyer forced out after White House clash over tax audits

The U.S. tax agency’s top attorney was forced from his role in recent days after refusing White House demands to participate in tax audits, according to

Top US tax lawyer forced out after White House clash over tax audits
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

FAA chief vows fast time-table to reform US air traffic control systems

The head of the Federal Aviation Administration says the agency needs another $10 billion from Congress to reform the antiquated U.S. air traffic

FAA chief vows fast time-table to reform US air traffic control systems
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Brazil finance chief pledges reciprocity, not retaliation, after new U.S. tariffs

Brazil Finance Minister Dario Durigan said on Friday there were no grounds for discussing retaliation against Washington's latest tariffs, promising instead to carefully

Brazil finance chief pledges reciprocity, not retaliation, after new U.S. tariffs
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Apple in early settlement talks with US DOJ over antitrust case, Bloomberg News reports

Apple and the U.S.

Apple in early settlement talks with US DOJ over antitrust case, Bloomberg News reports
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Northern Ireland's Donaldson seeks to appeal convictions for child sex offences

Former Northern Ireland politician Jeffrey Donaldson on Friday sought to appeal against his convictions for historic child sex offences, his lawyer said.

Northern Ireland's Donaldson seeks to appeal convictions for child sex offences
Science|Technology|World

Far above the Earth, NASA's Apollo lunar lander put astronauts on the moon

America's most daring, extraordinary feat, landing astronauts on the moon, remains the pinnacle of achievement by anyone anywhere

Far above the Earth, NASA's Apollo lunar lander put astronauts on the moon
Americas|Environment|Science|World

Strong quake off Mexican coast rattles Guatemala and El Salvador, but leaves no damage

A powerful magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck off the coast of Mexico's southernmost state of Chiapas on Friday, shaking buildings as far away as

Strong quake off Mexican coast rattles Guatemala and El Salvador, but leaves no damage