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Thursday, July 16, 2026 3:49 PM ET

World News

U.S. launches 5th straight day of strikes against Iran

CBS News - 4 minutes ago

U.S. forces launched a fifth consecutive day of strikes against Iran on Thursday. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more.

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BBC News

White House: Unpaid leave for staffer accused of betting on Trump speeches

BBC News - 10 minutes ago

A White House teleprompter operator is being investigated over allegedly using inside information to make nearly $100,000.

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New York Post

How an Italian sculptor was inspired to create the iconic World Cup trophy

New York Post - 17 minutes ago

The Italian sculptor wanted to capture three sporting emotions in a single spiraling form: the athlete’s struggle, the fan’s jubilation and the moment of victory.

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Aljazeera

Video: Ukrainians protest against Zelensky's removal of defence minister

The Globe and Mail - 18 minutes ago

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky shook up his wartime government, drawing thousands into the streets Thursday across Ukraine to protest the ouster of his youthful defense minister, Mykhailo Fedorov. Fedorov is seen as an innovator of the country’s successful drone technology, but clashed with the traditional military establishment.

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Politics News

The Columbian

Trump is set to deliver an election-focused national address tonight. Here's what to know

CNBC - 32 minutes ago

"Without free and fair elections, you don't have a country," Trump said this week when asked to preview the speech.

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The San Diego Union-Tribune

ICE will continue traffic stops despite recent fatal shootings

Los Angeles Times - 20 hours ago

The suspension was ordered after an ICE officer shot and killed a Colombian driver Monday in Maine and a week after another officer shot and killed a motorist in Houston.

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Mother Jones

Federal panel reviews park fencing plan and White House visitor screening center

Los Angeles Times - 2 hours ago

The proposals are being considered at a time when security for the president has become a top concern. President Trump has been the target of multiple assassination attempts.

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CBS News

U.S. launches 5th straight day of strikes against Iran

CBS News - 4 minutes ago

U.S. forces launched a fifth consecutive day of strikes against Iran on Thursday. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more.

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Business News

ABC News

Meta introduces new protections for teen AI interactions

Irish Times - 56 minutes ago

Safeguards there for such topics as suicide and self-harm

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Gulf News

Uber to buy Talabat owner Delivery Hero in $14.8 billion deal

Gulf News - 17 minutes ago

Uber to acquire Delivery Hero, owner of Talabat and foodpanda, in a $14.8 billion deal, reshaping the global food delivery landscape across 50 markets

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ABC News

Canada's concessions have meant little to Trump administration: U.S. trade czar

CTV News - 3 minutes ago

The United States’ top trade official says the Trump administration isn’t going to give Canada credit for its trade concessions.

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The Columbian

AI stocks slump again, while oil prices keep rising

The Columbian - 4 hours ago

NEW YORK — Computer chipmakers and other winners of the artificial-intelligence boom are slumping again Thursday and dragging stock markets down worldwide. Oil prices, meanwhile, continue to climb bec

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Technology

CBS News

26 Meta workers sue over alleged AI-aided layoffs targeting employees on medical or family leave

CBS News - 9 hours ago

A group of 26 Meta employees has sued the company, claiming it used AI to choose people for layoffs, disproportionately targeting those on medical, parental or family leave.

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Mississippi homeowners blame a noisy data center plant for sleepless nights. The mayor's advice? "Consider selling."

CBS News - 48 minutes ago

Noise from a Mississippi plant powering Elon Musk's xAI data centers in the area is causing migraines, ringing ears and sleepless nights, residents say.

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BBC News

Celebrity influencers paid up to £1m to promote deodorant on social media

BBC News - 20 hours ago

The chief executive of Wild reveals what happens behind the scenes of social media posts.

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Breitbart

SpaceX Share Price Falls Below IPO Level a Month After Elon Musk's Market Debut

Breitbart - 6 hours ago

Elon Musk's SpaceX stock price has fallen below its IPO price of $135, marking a significant downturn for Elon Musk's rocket and AI company just over a month after it began trading publicly.

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Sports Headlines

CBS News

ARGENTINA are IMMORTAL: World Cup 2026 FINALIST PREVIEW - Morning Footy Stream of Soccer

CBS News - 4 minutes ago

ARGENTINA are IMMORTAL: World Cup 2026 FINALIST PREVIEW - Morning Footy

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Daily Mail

David Beckham wipes away tears after England crushing loss to Argentina

International The News - 5 hours ago

When Argentina snatched victory from England last night, David Beckham had a hard time fighting back tears while watching the game from the stands.The football star couldn't hide his emotions when...

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Sky News

This British Open amateur is a qualified mechanic with cystic fibrosis. He's proving an inspiration

CTV News - 1 hour ago

David Howard was aged seven when he was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. By the time he was a teenager — well before recent medical advances for this rare genetic condition — he’d found out via internet searches he wasn’t expected to live beyond his mid-20s.

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Manila Times

'King' James keeps NBA guessing on next team

Manila Times - 29 minutes ago

NEW YORK— NBA superstar LeBron James offered no clues to where he'll play his record-extending 24th season as he appeared live at the Fanatics Fest sports fan festival in New York on Thursday.

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Entertainment News

New York Magazine

Should I Take My Kid to See Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey?

New York Magazine - 1 hour ago

The director’s take on an assigned-reading classic is not as violent as you might fear.

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ABC News

'Jurassic Park' star Sam Neill's cause of death confirmed by representative

Fox News - 4 hours ago

Sam Neill's agent clarifies the actor died from pneumonia, not lymphoma, revealing he had beaten cancer with CAR-T therapy before falling ill.

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Daily Mail

Mick Jagger goes viral over reaction to England's World Cup loss

Euronews - 4 hours ago

The Rolling Stones frontman was at the England – Argentina match yesterday and was caught on camera shaking his head in disappointment... A meme was born.

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The Week

Local bestsellers for the week ended July 12 - The Boston Globe

Boston Globe - 1 hour ago

Local bestsellers based on reporting from the independent booksellers of the New England Independent Booksellers Association and IndieBound.

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Odd/Weird News

Live Science

Pizza for pythons: Florida restaurant owner gives away free pies in exchange for dead snakes

New York Post - 5 hours ago

The self-proclaimed "swampeprenuer" reportedly was inspired by the ongoing Florida Python Challenge.

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New York Post

Exclusive | 'Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' actor Josh Grisetti's cause of death revealed

New York Post - 26 minutes ago

Grisetti died by suicide on July 10 at the age of 44.

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New York Post

Huge torrent of water races down West Hollywood's Sunset Strip destroying homes

New York Post - 3 hours ago

Flood waters from a water main break filled the streets of West Hollywood Thursday morning.

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New York Post

Watch US Forces Strike Defiant Oil Tanker Violating Iranian Blockade

New York Post - 1 hour ago

U.S. Central Command said forces disabled an oil tanker on July 15 after it allegedly ignored repeated warnings and attempted to reach an Iranian port in violation of the U.S. naval blockade....

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