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Tornado Confirmed After Thunderstorm Hits Lake Michigan States

Four other tornadoes were also reported later that same day in Illinois.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 15 minutes ago

Flock surveillance spreads across the South as red-state lawmakers seek to ax '1984'-style tracking tools

West Virginia's Freedom Caucus seeks to ban Flock Safety cameras statewide, calling automated license plate readers a Fourth Amendment violation.

Fox News - Top Stories - 50 minutes ago

Ottawa vows to 'get to the bottom' of spying allegations against Canadian NATO intern -- Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree is committing to "get to the bottom" of the arrest of a Canadian in Europe on spying charges. The suspect, who was not named in the office's statement, worked as an intern at NATO in Mons, Belgium. -- Politics

Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree is committing to "get to the bottom" of the arrest of a Canadian in Europe on spying charges. The suspect, who was not named in the office's statement, worked as an intern at NATO in Mons, Belgium.

CBC News - Politics - 54 minutes ago

Judge blocks first state law that would have banned prediction markets

Judge may allow Minnesota to ban some types of bets, but not all of them.

Ars Technica - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Tornado devastates several cities in Wisconsin

A tornado has left a trail of destruction in parts of the US state: destroyed homes, fallen trees and more than 30,000 households without power. Emergency responders are searching the disaster area.

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 1 hour ago

The storm has left a trail of destruction in the US state. Emergency responders are searching the disaster area.

A tornado has left a trail of destruction in parts of the US state: destroyed homes, fallen trees and more than 30,000 households without power. Emergency responders are searching the disaster area.

Deutsche Welle - World - 1 hour ago

Archers test their nerves, aim at State Fair contest

HARRINGTON — There may have been several people beside them also straddling a line of blue tape on the floor of the Thurman Adams Paddock, but each archer was in his or her own world once the …

Bay to Bay News - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

No fatalities or injuries were immediately reported after an EF-2 tornado hit parts of the Midwest state.

No fatalities or injuries were immediately reported after an EF-2 tornado hit parts of the Midwest state.

BBC News - US News - 4 hours ago

Gulf States Back Plan to Let Iran Collect Voluntary Fees to Use Hormuz

Iran wants to manage the strait alongside Oman, which controls the opposite shore, while Washington ‌wants to return to the status quo before the war, when ships were able to pass freely with no payments, claiming that charging mandatory fees would be illegal

Haaretz - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

4-H, FFA teams put through paces at State Fair's livestock judging

HARRINGTON — Dozens of youths, clad in casual clothing and carrying pencils and notepads, crowded inside a metal-fenced arena Monday morning for one of the Delaware State Fair’s annual …

Bay to Bay News - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Berlin Pride attacker pledged allegiance to Islamic State: prosecutors

The man blamed for the deadly attack near Berlin’s Pride parade at the weekend pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group in a video, prosecutors told AFP Tuesday.

CTV News - World - 5 hours ago

Another state quits ICC

Chad has become the fifth nation this month to begin leaving the ICC, alleging the Hague-based court is politically biased and disproportionately targets Africa

Russia Today - US News - 10 hours ago

Upstate New York town memorializes Montreal girl allegedly killed by father - Erika Morris - News - Canada - Montreal - | July 27

A year after a nine-year-old girl from Montreal was found dead near a swamp in Upstate New York, local resident Bridgette Cruz says new road signs are keeping her memory alive.

CBC News - World - 10 hours ago

Maine's super PAC case could reshape campaign finance

Maine's limits on super PAC contributions challenge the legal assumption that unlimited donations are somehow free from corruption.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Aludo blasts Indonesian netter to open Hilado J60 World Tennis Championship Week 2 campaign

Aludo blasts Indonesian netter to open Hilado J60 World Tennis Championship Week 2 campaign

Manila Times - Sports - 12 hours ago

What two celebrity estate disputes reveal about death planning

Estate planners say the two high-profile legal battles highlight common mistakes that fuel family conflict after death.

NBC News - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

How Red and Blue States Compare on Cost of Living

The cost of living is shaping up to be a key issue in the November midterms, and one that could backfire against Republicans.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 14 hours ago

Real estate agent's viral posts show our property market angst

An inner west Sydney auctioneer has become an overnight celebrity after his weekend social media post captured the property market zeitgeist.

Sydney Morning Herald - Business - 14 hours ago

Florida stock rising: How it became world's 14th largest economy as blue states continue a 'death spiral'

Florida's $1.8T economy is now the 14th largest in the world, overtaking Australia and Mexico. Chamber of Commerce CEO Mark Wilson tells Fox News Digital why free enterprise wins.

Fox News - Business - 17 hours ago

Paramount agrees to delay closing Warner Bros. buyout for months while judge considers states' challenge

Paramount on Friday agreed to delay closing its $81 billion US buyout of Warner Bros. Discovery well into next year, as a judge continues to consider a challenge from 12 states seeking to block the deal altogether.

CBC News - Entertainment - 17 hours ago

Small Illinois Town Battles State-Backed Chinese Battery Project

Residents sued, raised money, and won local offices as Illinois paid the China-linked battery company $165 million.

Epoch Times - Business - 20 hours ago

Former tech-group leader Tom Hopcroft drops state Senate bid

Former tech trade group leader was in crowded race for Middlesex County senate seat.

Boston Globe - Business - 21 hours ago

The Iran war has triggered intense debate about America's role in the region, but the reality is the Gulf has no substitute for the United States, says NUS Middle East Institute chairman Joseph Liow.

The Iran war has triggered intense debate about America’s role in the region, but the reality is the Gulf has no substitute for the United States, says NUS Middle East Institute chairman Joseph Liow.

Channel NewsAsia - Opinion - 22 hours ago

No updates from Delaware State Fair after Sunday power outage

Power has been restored, and the Delaware State Fair is “rolling," following an outage Sunday, July 26, spokesperson Maycee Collison said Monday morning.

Bay to Bay News - Top Stories - 22 hours ago

Trump defends his tariffs during Michigan visit even as businesses say they've hurt the state

President Donald Trump is touting his handling of the economy during a visit to suburban Detroit on Monday, defending sweeping tariffs in a swing state where their effects have hurt many businesses as midterm election season heats up. But he said the levies have helped General Motors.

CTV News - Top Stories - 23 hours ago

Map Reveals US States Where Deaths Outnumber Births

This could have far-reaching implications for economic growth as well as the future of programs like Social Security and Medicare.

Newsweek - US News - 23 hours ago

Trump defends economic policies in Michigan, where new tariffs have created concerns statewide

U.S. President’s visit coincides with tensions between Washington and Ottawa that marred opening of Gordie Howe Bridge

The Globe and Mail - World - 1 day ago

Court Rules Illinois's In-State Tuition Benefits for Illegal Immigrants 'Unconstitutional and Invalid'

The ruling stops Illinois from ‘putting illegal aliens ahead of American citizens,’ US Attorney Steven D Weinhoeft said.

Epoch Times - US News - 1 day ago

Boston Legacy FC scores with trip to the State House

With team officials looking on, lawmakers advance funding for Boston Legacy practice facility in Brockton.

Boston Globe - Sports - 1 day ago

Mitch McConnell's office releases new photo, statement that he's still recovering

A statement from Mitch McConnell released by his office says he’s still undergoing “intense physical therapy” and will miss the Fancy Farm political event this Saturday.

NPR - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Photos: The Newport Folk Festival returns to Fort Adams State Park

The Newport Folk Festival kicked off the summer tradition Friday, July 24-Sunday, July 26.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Flock cameras ignite privacy debate across 49 states

Nate Foy reports on Flock Safety's AI-powered license plate readers, sparking a national debate. Critics in Connecticut removed cameras due to surveillance concerns, while law enforcement praises their role in solving crimes.

Fox News - Technology - 1 day ago

Michigan battles massive cyclosporiasis outbreak as state reels from Trump cuts

Two weeks before the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued its cyclosporiasis health warning on July 14, Michigan warned of an unusually large outbreak of parasitic disease that was causing explosive diarrhea.

CTV News - Health - 1 day ago

UK Supreme Court says no state immunity for Bahrain in surveillance case

Pro-democracy campaigners hail victory as court rules lawsuit against kingdom can proceed

Middle East Eye - World - 1 day ago

African state nominates former foreign minister to lead UN

Former Ugandan Foreign Minister Olara Otunnu has entered the race to succeed Antonio Guterres as UN secretary-general alongside six other candidates

Russia Today - US News - 1 day ago

This $49.9M oceanfront estate in West Vancouver took decades to build -- Opens in new window

A sprawling waterfront estate in West Vancouver, B.C., designed by one of Canada's most renowned architects was described as "paradise on earth" by the man who spent decades building it.

CTV News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Federal accountability for ICE has vanished. States must fill the void.

State prosecutors have both the constitutional authority and the public mandate to indict federal officers.

Boston Globe - Opinion - 1 day ago

Ahead of Israel's elections, Bennett rejects two-state solution as Eisenkot surges in polls

Naftali Bennett is trailing his rivals in third place in the polls ahead of October’s elections

Middle East Eye - World - 1 day ago

Zulu King reinstates top royal officials

Zulu King Misuzulu has reinstated two senior royal officials, reversing dismissals announced under former Traditional Prime Minister Thulasizwe Buthelezi

Russia Today - US News - 1 day ago

Monsoon floods kill at least 41 in India's Assam state - Heavy monsoon floods submerge homes and roads in Assam, India, as rescue efforts continue after at least 41 people were killed. 25/07/2026

Video. Heavy monsoon floods submerge homes and roads in Assam, India, as rescue efforts continue after at least 41 people were killed.

Euronews - World - 1 day ago

DOJ Sues Colorado for Offering In-State Tuition, Aid to Illegal Immigrants

The DOJ stated that the lawsuit against Colorado was the 14th case it has filed challenging in-state tuition policies for illegal immigrants.

Epoch Times - US News - 1 day ago

Brazil Denies Visas to 2 US State Department Officials Ahead of Election

Brazil’s presidential election will be held in October.

Epoch Times - US News - 1 day ago

Hawaii Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke Indicted on Bribery Charges by State Attorney General's Office

A criminal indictment charged Luke and four others with criminal conspiracy to commit bribery, bribery, and falsifying campaign committee reports.

Epoch Times - US News - 2 days ago

Fox Post 2 reaches Legion state finals; Camden-Wyoming, MOT fall in regionals

Colby Rall pitched a complete-game four-hitter Fox Post 2 advanced to the American Legion baseball state finals with a 5-0 win over top-seeded Stahl Post 30 on Saturday afternoon. Kent …

Bay to Bay News - Sports - 2 days ago

Elon Musk's Wokebusters and the failing campaign against The Odyssey

Let’s not pretend right-wing blowhards criticising Christopher Nolan’s film really care about infelicities in shipbuilding

Irish Times - Entertainment - 2 days ago

US State Department Issues Travel Advisory for Belgium

Some terror outfits and other groups are ‘intent on attacking U.S. citizens abroad,’ the advisory warned.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs meets with Foreign Ministers of the Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, Bangladesh, the Netherlands, Panama

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs meets with Foreign Ministers of the Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, Bangladesh, the Netherlands, Panama

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 3 days ago

There's a reason the State gets away with wasting so much of our money

The power of data is transparency. It is the power of the future

Irish Times - Opinion - 3 days ago

Could 'mesh networks' help overcome state internet blocks?

In authoritarian countries, the state is often either monitoring online communications or has the ability to shut them down in a political crisis. But there are other ways that activists can keep in touch.

Deutsche Welle - Science - 3 days ago

Chadwick Boseman's brothers seek widow's removal in estate dispute

Nearly six years after Chadwick Boseman's death, the late 'Black Panther' star's family is embroiled in a legal battle over the administration of...

Daily Sabah - Entertainment - 3 days ago

More States Move to Limit Screens in Schools Ahead of New School Year

Schools should gauge what ed-tech tools were effective and replace what are not with traditional pen-to-paper teaching methods, policy experts said.

Epoch Times - US News - 3 days ago

CDC expands Cyclospora outbreak to nine states as cases continue to rise

A Cyclospora outbreak linked to contaminated iceberg lettuce has spread to nine US states, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention .The CDC said Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma and...

International The News - Health - 3 days ago

Paramount/WBD merger delayed for months as states' lawsuit moves toward trial

“Halting this merger while our case proceeds is a critical victory," NY AG said.

Ars Technica - Top Stories - 3 days ago

U.S. identifies cyclosporiasis cases in 4 more states, widening investigation

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are widening their investigation into a cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from central Mexico after identifying cases in four additional states.

CBC News - World - 4 days ago

ICC member states remove prosecutor Karim Khan by majority vote

Members of the International Criminal Court voted in New York to dismiss the chief prosecutor over misconduct claims

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 4 days ago

4 more states report cyclosporiasis outbreak. Here's how the FDA does a traceback investigation

Experts explain how health officials investigate foodborne illnesses amid a second outbreak of cyclosporiasis.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 4 days ago

MOT makes it three straight Senior League softball state titles

MIDDLETOWN — Worcester, Mass. has become an annual July destination for this group of players. For the third summer in a row, MOT’s Senior softball all-stars are headed to Worcester to play …

Bay to Bay News - Sports - 4 days ago

What's your favorite part of the Delaware State Fair?

Thousands of visitors, both local and not, have been descending upon Harrington for the annual Delaware State Fair, continuing through Aug. 1. There’s much to participate in, but what do you enjoy? Do you attend for the food, concerts and socialization? Or are the agriculture and animal events more your style?

Bay to Bay News - Opinion - 4 days ago

CDC says massive cyclospora outbreak is now in nine states

The four newly linked states — Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania — join Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia and hard-hit Michigan.

CNBC - Health - 4 days ago

Cyclosporiasis outbreak expands to 9 states

Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania are now part of a multistate outbreak of the severe stomach illness, with nearly 2,000 cases now confirmed by the CDC.

NBC News - Health - 4 days ago

Delaware State picked to finish in top half of MEAC

DOVER — After being picked to finish last in the MEAC a year ago, Delaware State’s football team almost made it to the top. This year, the league’s coaches don’t think the Hornets will …

Bay to Bay News - Sports - 4 days ago

After flood relief funding denied, Illinois and other states sue Trump administration

Illinois joined in the lawsuit, which argues that putting conditions on congressionally appropriated funding violates the Administrative Procedure Act and the U.S. Constitution’s spending clause.

Chicago Sun-Times - Politics - 4 days ago

Meta's Mark Zuckerberg pushes back against AI doomerism with optimistic new campaign: 'Call us dreamers'

A Facebook video posted from Zuckerberg’s account took aim at narratives that portray artificial intelligence as a danger to society.

New York Post - Technology - 4 days ago

Mark Zuckerberg AI Campaign: It Will Strengthen Human Connection, Not Replace It

Artificial intelligence will strengthen the human connection, not replace it, a new AI campaign from Mark Zuckerberg claims, concluding that the advancement will help global connectivity overall – not reduce it. | Tech

Breitbart - Technology - 4 days ago

Springfield commission votes to release report on disgraced ex-state Rep. Harry Benton this month

The scandal has raised questions about Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch's handling of past complaints against the Plainfield Democrat.

Chicago Sun-Times - Politics - 5 days ago

Lone Star State's flag flies again at German bunker museum, honoring US WWII soldiers

The Westwallmuseum in Bad Bergzabern offer visitors a chance to explore one of the lesser-known chapters of the Allied troops’ advance into Germany.

Stars and Stripes - Top Stories - 5 days ago

Mark Zuckerberg Launches AI Optimism Campaign Promoting Positive Vision of Technology

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg unveiled a comprehensive marketing initiative on Thursday presenting an optimistic perspective on artificial intelligence development, emphasizing that the company's core mission of global connectivity will be enhanced rather than diminished by emerging AI technologies.

Breitbart - Technology - 5 days ago

The Music Quiz: Which US state completes the title of Charli XCX's song, Magic Metal [blank]?

Plus: In February 2025, Robbie Williams bought at auction items of memorabilia from the archives of which British comedy legend?

Irish Times - Entertainment - 5 days ago

Clark County Councilor Michelle Belkot focus of complaint filed with state Public Disclosure Commission

A complaint filed with the state Public Disclosure Commission alleges Clark County Councilor Michelle Belkot failed to accurately disclose contributions and expenditures related to her current run for

The Columbian - Politics - 6 days ago

States should resist bad old days of warehousing people with disabilities

The 1999 Olmstead ruling has pushed states toward helping people with disabilities live, work and receive services in their communities rather than in institutions. But the Justice Department is taking a more narrow view of the decision.

Chicago Sun-Times - Opinion - 6 days ago

Sigcho-Lopez, Macías won't appear on November ballot for Rep. García's seat, state board rules

Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez said he's exploring both a judicial review and federal lawsuit challenging state requirements for independent candidates. Mayra Macías said she's also exploring options, including whether she'll pursue a write-in campaign.

Chicago Sun-Times - Politics - 6 days ago

Report: Marxist Activist Campaigns Against Virginia AI Data Center Raise Foreign Influence Concerns

A Marxist organizer who is opposing the development of an AI date center in Virginia is also tied to the Party of Socialism (PSL), a Marxist-Leninist group that has been tied to a Chinese-linked network, Fox News reported, citing digital records.

Breitbart - Technology - 6 days ago

McClements: More needed for state's homeless, addicted

To “John Elway,” the man who wears a Denver Broncos jersey and sometimes panhandles in Dover.

Bay to Bay News - Opinion - 6 days ago

New heart means organ donation campaigner Dáithí 'will be unstoppable'

Mairtin Mac Gabhann said he hoped this was ‘the start of an unbelievable journey’ for his son Dáithí.

Evening Standard - Health - 7 days ago

Palestinians launch #TheyLiedtoYou campaign to debunk Gaza 'ceasefire' narrative

Activists and concerned social media users spotlight Israel's ongoing genocide in the besieged enclave

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 7 days ago

Spanish pilot's cruel World Cup prank leaves Argentina fans devastated mid-flight

A group of Argentina fans were left devastated after a Spanish pilot used the intercom to falsely announce their team had won the World Cup — before cruelly revealing it was all a prank

WalesOnline - World - 7 days ago

Illinois Republican Party chair Bob Grogan aims to shake off 'Stockholm syndrome' of struggling state GOP

Shut out of statewide office for a decade, the new face of the Illinois GOP is appealing to a suburban base that has evaporated under President Donald Trump.

Chicago Sun-Times - Politics - 8 days ago

Unhappy with Kaiser's medical dispute process, some patients push for state reform

Plaintiffs attorneys, legislators and patients say that Kaiser's private and confidential process for arbitrating legal disputes over medical care still has key flaws that favor Kaiser over patients bringing malpractice cases.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 8 days ago

Technology -- Why New York State put giant data centers on hold

The nation’s first statewide moratorium on new hyperscale facilities gives officials up to one year to work out how to measure their environmental effects amid the AI building boom

Scientific American - Technology - 10 days ago

How AI data centers impact the environment -- New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.

New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.

CBS News - Science - 11 days ago

Texas floods ravage through southwestern areas of state

At least 2 people are dead, and over 200 were rescued in catastrophic floods in the Texas Hill Country region.

Aljazeera - Environment - 11 days ago

Boston College football knows it has a lot to prove after 2-10 campaign, and other ACC Kickoff takeaways

Coach Bill O’Brien believes it’s the Eagles have a much-improved group, but he made it clear they have to execute on the field.

Boston Globe - Sports - 12 days ago

Trump scraps proposed Strait of Hormuz shipping fee for Gulf states' investment deals

Following military clashes, Trump reinstates a full maritime blockade targeting Iranian cargo while swapping Gulf shipping fees for U.S. investment deals.

Fox News - Business - 13 days ago

Blue State AGs Threaten Trump's Dream of a 'Normal' CNN

The suit to to block Paramount’s Warner takeover focuses on distribution and licensing, but the future of two TV news outlets hangs in the balance.

New York Magazine - Opinion - 14 days ago

12 states challenge Paramount's takeover of Warner, say merger would 'extinguish competition'

Twelve states sued to block Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, arguing that the merger would “extinguish competition” in Hollywood.

One America News Network - Business - 14 days ago

Parasite behind 'explosive diarrhea' spread across 31 US states: What to know

A parasite outbreak is rapidly spreading across the 31 US states, causing infectious illness, according to reports released by the federal and state health officials. There have been 843 domestic...

International The News - Health - 14 days ago

The US government warns that Russia state hackers are coming after your router

With residential proxies all the rage, CISA urges router users to be vigilant.

Ars Technica - Business - 14 days ago

Snap Insight: Johor state polls shatter turnout myth and hand PM Anwar his first real reckoning

The morning after Johor, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s coalition faces some grim electoral calculations, says CNA’s Leslie Lopez.

Channel NewsAsia - Opinion - 15 days ago

The 250th anniversary of the United States: Trump's administration tells a patriotic success story.

For the 250th anniversary of the United States, the Trump administration is presenting a patriotic, Christian narrative of American success. Slavery, violence against Native Americans and racism are largely ignored.

Deutsche Welle - Entertainment - 17 days ago

Commentary: Johor state polls bring PM Anwar's national revenue-sharing dilemma into sharp focus

Elections in Johor are taking place against the backdrop of the increasingly loud demands by Malaysia’s richer states for larger slices of the national revenue pie, says CNA's Leslie Lopez.

Channel NewsAsia - Opinion - 19 days ago

Attorneys general, state officials sue over 2nd federal attempt to cut permanent housing funds

On June 1, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development tried for a second time to condition money for permanent housing, including shifting $1.3 billion in funding to temporary housing programs. A coalition of state officials, which also included Raoul, won a different lawsuit over similar restrictions on the same funding June 30.

Chicago Sun-Times - US News - 20 days ago

Day: Statement on Trump Administration's 2027 Homelessness Funding Guidelines

With its latest funding proposal, the Trump Administration is doubling down on a harmful agenda that threatens to rip our most vulnerable neighbors from their homes while further eroding access to …

Bay to Bay News - Opinion - 22 days ago

NSW becomes Australia's third state with bird flu

New South Wales has confirmed its first case of H5N1 bird flu, making it the third Australian state to detect the highly pathogenic virus. According to authorities, a giant petrel, a species of...

International The News - Health - 23 days ago

DOJ and FTC press states to target any illegal activity contributing to high gas prices

The federal government issued a letter to states attorneys general urging them to target any unlawful activities contributing to high fuel prices.

Fox News - Business - 23 days ago

Explosive diarrhoea parasite spreads across US with cases reported in 17 states

Health officials in the United States are investigating a rise in cyclosporiasis cases after hundreds of people across at least 17 states fell ill with the foodborne parasitic infection.According to...

International The News - Health - 25 days ago

PHCC launches campaign to promote annual health checkups

Doha, Qatar: Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has launched a public awareness campaign to encourage eligible patients to undergo annual health c...

Peninsula Qatar - Health - 27 days ago

America at 250: An unexpected history -- On the 250th anniversary of the United States, seven Globe Ideas writers explore stories behind the Declaration of Independence, our Founding Fathers, and Boston's role in all of it.

On the 250th anniversary of the United States, seven writers explore stories behind the Declaration of Independence, our founding fathers, and Boston's role in all of it.

Boston Globe - Opinion - 27 days ago

Missouri Judge Rules State Abortion Laws Violate Voter-Approved Constitutional Amendment

Judge Jerri Zhang has struck down a series of restrictions on abortion, finding they violated a constitutional amendment adopted by voters in 2024.

Huffington Post - Science - 1 month ago

Jeremy Clarkson's partner hails support after his prostate cancer diagnosis

The former Top Gear host shared the news in the latest episodes of the fifth season of his series, Clarkson’s Farm.

Evening Standard - Health - 1 month ago

UK infrastructure being targeted by hostile states, GCHQ cyber chief warns

Three-quarters of attacks on the UK’s critical infrastructure over the last year could be linked to hostile states.

Evening Standard - Technology - 1 month ago

Prostate cancer: What are the symptoms and how is it treated?

Jeremy Clarkson has revealed his cancer diagnosis saying ten per cent of his prostate 'where the cancer is' is 'dead'

Evening Standard - Health - 1 month ago

Separation of Church and State: America's Best Idea

Christian nationalists keep forgetting what the country’s founders kept writing down.

The Nation - Top Stories - 1 month ago

New NHS radiotherapy set for thousands of men with prostate cancer

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the UK, with more than 55,000 men being diagnosed every year

Independent UK - Health - 1 month ago

Why were Russian disinformation, government propaganda and AI-generated campaigning ineffective in Hungarian elections 2026?

In Hungary, AI fakes were more of an irritating factor, Russian disinformation did not reach the public, and EU regulations on transparency worked by forcing platforms to ban political ads.

Global Voices - Top Stories - 2 months ago

Carvana to create 100 jobs at Hoffman Estates facility

The online car retailer will add inspection and reconditioning services to its wholesale auction site Adesa Chicago.

Chicago Sun-Times - Business - 2 months ago

UAE to withdraw from OPEC, OPEC+: state media

Dubai: The United Arab Emirates will withdraw from the OPEC and OPEC+ oil cartels on May 1, state media said on Tuesday, calling it a strategic decisi...

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 3 months ago

Warwick grad signs as undrafted free agent with Indianapolis Colts after spending 2 seasons at Penn State

Warwick grad Nolan Rucci, an offensive tackle from Penn State, has signed with the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent, he posted on Instagram on Saturday night.

Lancaster Online - Sports - 3 months ago

Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana in historic shift

Trump told his administration in December to work as quickly as possible to reclassify marijuana

Independent UK - Health - 3 months ago

Young men, masculinity and states of emergency in the Caribbean

The success of states of emergency are not often assessed by how such measures intersect with social dynamics — which in turn shape concepts of masculinity insecurity, and youths’ lived experience.

Global Voices - Politics - 3 months ago

Iyad el-Baghdadi: Israel as an ethno-nationalist state, won't last beyond the 2030s

Author, thinker and activist Iyad el-Baghdadi joins us on this episode of UNAPOLOGETIC to break down the impact of Israel’s war in Gaza and its wider consequences for the region. We explore Baghdadi’s hypothesis on whether Israel can survive as a Jewish supremacist state beyond the 2030s and whether a Palestinian state is still viable. We also discuss what the Arab response to Trump’s Gaza proposal reveals about regional politics.

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 3 months ago

Sir Chris Hoy reveals prostate cancer diagnosis gave him 'new purpose'

The Olympian said he had found a new purpose in life after being diagnosed with incurable prostate cancer.

Independent UK - Health - 4 months ago

Varsity360: Putting a wrap on the dramatic state basketball tournaments

Columbia River and R.A. Long went far in the 2A boys state tournament, Seton Catholic and Evergreen girls made program history and Brooklynn Haywood of Union took aim at the all-time state scoring rec

The Columbian - Sports - 4 months ago

Too afraid to leave home: ICE's toll on Latino HIV care in the United States

Since the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) launched Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis in February 2026, Latino communities are struggling to access HIV care.

Global Voices - Health - 4 months ago

Someone wrote a travel guide to 'fashionable' Swansea 200 years ago and made a shocking statement

An extensive 1823 travel guide shows Georgian Swansea as a fashionable seaside resort with bathing houses, elegant inns, and trips to Mumbles and Gower, but made a surprising claim about a south Wales gem

WalesOnline - Weird - 5 months ago

Winter Olympics star banned by his own country as statement released addressing behaviour

French ice hockey player Pierre Crinon has been suspended by his national federation for the rest of the Winter Olympics following an on-ice altercation with Canada's Tom Wilson

WalesOnline - Sports - 5 months ago

Once planned as America's most expensive new home, $75M estate lists beside Larry Ellison's Florida mansion

An exclusive coastline property lists for $75 million with rare dual-water exposure, as potential buyers could become Larry Ellison's neighbor in a billionaire enclave.

Fox News - Business - 8 months ago

DWP state pensions 'set for larger increase' than expected

The latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has shown an upward revision to total wage growth

WalesOnline - Business - 9 months ago

Elon Musk Hired a Dozen Texas Lobbyists This Year. State Law Keeps the Extent of Their Influence Under Wraps.

Musk, the billionaire businessman behind Tesla and SpaceX, influenced several new Texas laws this year. How his lobbyists came about these wins, however, is more of a mystery.

ProPublica - Politics - 9 months ago

J.K. Rowling Just Issued A Lengthy Statement Branding Emma Watson "Ignorant," And This Whole Situation Is A Perfect Example Of The Paradox Of Tolerance

“Had Emma not decided in her most recent interview to declare that she loves and treasures me... I might never have been this honest,” Rowling wrote in a lengthy statement earlier today.

BuzzFeed News - Opinion - 9 months ago

Explainer: Turkey's main opposition party faces state-appointed trustee

Should the court rule that violations did indeed happen, it would nullify all decisions taken by the party's current leadership since the congress.

Global Voices - World - 10 months ago

State AG urged to investigate how popular Detroit Democrat avoided mandatory jail time for third DUI

A complaint alleges Wayne County prosecutors “blatantly failed” to enforce a 30-day jail sentence

Detroit Metro Times - US News - 10 months ago

North Dakota Ethics Commission Has No Authority to Punish Officials Violating Ethics Laws, State Leaders Argue

Voters created an ethics watchdog agency seven years ago. But officials keep pushing to weaken it, even as North Dakotans are filing a record number of complaints.

ProPublica - Politics - 1 year ago

Red State Voters Approved Progressive Measures. GOP Lawmakers Are Trying to Undermine Them.

In the wake of ballot measures that increased abortion access and improved sick leave for workers, a coordinated effort is unfolding across the country to restrict direct democracy — and shift power to partisan legislatures.

ProPublica - Politics - 1 year ago

Real estate expert reveals what 'matters' to developers for homebuilding as Big Tech buys in

Madison Ventures Plus managing director Mitch Roschelle explains how incentives can help developers build homes amid a frustrating housing market.

Fox News - Business - 1 year ago

How a Washington Tax Break for Data Centers Snowballed Into One of the State's Biggest Corporate Giveaways

Companies have saved $474 million since 2018, with most of the windfall going to Washington-based tech giant Microsoft. Lawmakers repeatedly expanded who qualifies, and they lowered the number of jobs expected in return.

ProPublica - Technology - 1 year ago

Data Centers Demand a Massive Amount of Energy. Here's How Some States Are Tackling the Industry's Impact.

As the draw on the grid from these computer warehouses undergoes explosive growth, states that offer tax exemptions to support the industry are considering whether their approach still makes sense.

ProPublica - Technology - 1 year ago