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Europe -- Trump orders US nuclear subs repositioned over ex-Russian leader's statements

US President Donald Trump said he is ordering the repositioning of two US nuclear submarines in a warning to Russia.

Independent.ie - World - 1 hour ago

Paxton backs 'immediate' arrest of Texas Democrats who fled state

Earlier on Sunday, more than 51 Texas Democratic lawmakers flew to Chicago in order to break quorum, all but derailing a vote on a new congressional map.

Washington Examiner - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Over a Million Americans Told to Combine Errands as Alert Hits 9 States

Smoke from Canadian wildfires continued to prompt air quality alerts for swathes of the U.S. on Sunday.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Texas Democrats leave the state to block vote on gerrymandered congressional map

Democrats in the Texas House have fled in an attempt to prevent a vote Monday on Trump-backed maps designed to add GOP seats in Congress.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 4 hours ago

Texas Democrats Flee State to Block Trump and Republicans' Gerrymandering Plan

Texas Democrats left the state for Chicago in an effort to deny quorum and block Republican efforts to redistrict, gerrymander congressional map.

Rolling Stone - Politics - 6 hours ago

Hamas won't disarm unless independent Palestinian state established, as negotiations with Israel remain stale -- August 2, 2025

In its statement, Hamas said it could not yield its right to ‘armed resistance’ unless a Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital is established

The Globe and Mail - World - 6 hours ago

Pot peddler forced to abruptly yank plan for NYC shop over latest state debacle

Many pot merchants are now out of compliance with the law through no fault of their own.

New York Post - US News - 7 hours ago

Texas Democrats Leave the State to Prevent Redistricting Vote

The exodus could expose the Lone Star State lawmakers to fines, and other penalties—including the possibility of arrest.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Texas Democrats flee state to block Trump-backed redistricting vote in dramatic legislative move

Texas Democrats are fleeing the state to block a redistricting vote that could give Republicans five new U.S. House seats in the 2026 midterm elections cycle, the AP reported Sunday.

Fox News - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Texas House Democrats Flee State in Order to Block GOP Redistricting Plan

Texas Democrats are planning to leave the state to prevent Republicans from voting on a redrawn map of the congressional districts.

Breitbart - Politics - 7 hours ago

Texas Democrats fleeing state to block redistricting vote follows strategy that's had mixed results

Texas Democrats have fled the state in an effort to keep Republicans from approving a new U.S. House map that could boost their slim congressional majority next year. The Sunday

Lancaster Online - US News - 8 hours ago

Texas Democrats leave state to block vote on new House map backed by Trump

US president has urged Republicans to redraw map to help the party net a handful of seats in the midterms next year.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Texas Democrats leave the state to block vote on redrawn House map backed by Trump

Texas Democrats left the state Sunday in an attempt to prevent the state House from holding a vote Monday on new congressional maps that Republicans hope will net them several additional U.S. House seats in the 2026 midterm elections.

CTV News - World - 8 hours ago

Delaware State Police arrest 2 men on drug, gun charges after pursuit

BRIDGEVILLE — Delaware State Police July 30 arrested a Harrington man and Georgetown man for gun and drug offenses following a pursuit in Bridgeville. At about 3:05 p.m. that afternoon, members …

Bay to Bay News - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Texas Democratic legislators flee state to protest GOP's redistricting plan -- Texas Democrats fled the state Sunday, aiming to delay a plan to redraw the state's congressional map and give the GOP a bigger edge - an idea blessed by President Trump

Texas Democrats fled the state Sunday, aiming to delay a plan to redraw the state's congressional map and give the GOP a bigger edge — an idea blessed by President Trump

CBS News - Politics - 8 hours ago

DOJ Seeking Voter And Election Information From At Least 19 States

The move's alarmed states, which have the constitutional authority to run elections and are protected from sharing individual data with the government.

Huffington Post - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

Justice Department seeks voter and election data from 15 states

NEW YORK — The requests have come in letters, emails and phone calls. The specifics vary, but the target is consistent: The U.S. Department of Justice is ramping up an effort to get voter data and oth

The Columbian - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

Canada weighing recognition of Palestinian statehood: source

The Canadian government is weighing whether to recognize Palestinian statehood, and whether that recognition would come with conditions, according to a government source.

CBC News - Politics - 14 hours ago

Hamas won't disarm unless independent Palestinian state established

The announcement is Hamas’ latest pushback against a key Israeli demand

Evening Standard - World - 19 hours ago

Australian state aims to write into law rights on work from home

The premier of the Australian state of Victoria conveyed on Saturday plans to enshrine working from home in law, arguing it should be 'a right, not a...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 20 hours ago

The 2-state delusion must be scrapped — a 'jihadist' state would solve nothing

Just months after Adolf Hitler started World War II, Winston Churchill smartly summarized why Europe’s hopes for peace had been shattered.

New York Post - Opinion - 1 day ago

Hamas says it won't disarm unless independent Palestinian state is established

The Palestinian political and military group has delivered a fresh rebuke to a key Israeli demand to end the war in Gaza.

SBS - World - 1 day ago

Special air-quality warnings, statements across Canada from Prairies wildfire smoke

Wildfire smoke from the Prairies has prompted special air-quality statements and warnings across the country Saturday.

CTV News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Mount Joy bowler earns enshrinement in Pennsylvania State USBC Hall of Fame

Bowling has been a large and significant part of Susan Schickel’s life. She’s been as important to the sport, which has not gone unnoticed.

Lancaster Online - Sports - 1 day ago

Rollercoaster week raises questions about true state of the US economy

Are we really seeing “the Trump economy” in effect? The latest positive numbers could be a miracle or a mirage.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 1 day ago

Myanmar ends state of emergency ahead of December elections -- The military imposed emergency rule and created new administrative structures after it ousted the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi in 2021.

The military imposed emergency rule and created new administrative structures after it ousted the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi in 2021.

Euronews - World - 1 day ago

Will DeSean Jackson deliver on Delaware State's belief in him?

DOVER — If this whole thing had been left up to DeSean Jackson, it would have ended before it began. The way Jackson tells the story, an old friend, Antoine Tyler, reached out to him last …

Bay to Bay News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

President Trump and the United States' massive tariff haul in his first six months back

President Trump delivers on campaign promises with tariff revenue surging as new trade deals reshape global commerce.

Fox News - Opinion - 1 day ago

Cory Booker's pathetic stunts reveal the sad state of the Democratic Party

Sen. Cory Booker's latest stunt offered yet another eye-opener about the Democratic Party's current dead-endism.

New York Post - Opinion - 1 day ago

State gives Port of Woodland $752K for road development around Rose Way Industrial Park

The Port of Woodland was awarded $752,000 in Washington’s capital budget for infrastructure improvements around its Rose Way Industrial Park, the port announced Monday.

The Columbian - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Mehmet Dalman slams imminent Cardiff City takeover talk as 'fiction' in strong public statement

The Bluebirds chairman spoke ahead of Cardiff's League One opener against Peterborough United

WalesOnline - Sports - 1 day ago

Map Shows States With Best Work-Life Balance

Missouri, Louisiana, and Connecticut topped the list of best states for work-life balance.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Louis Rees-Zammit agrees bombshell rebel move amid blunt Jaguars statement

The latest headlines from Wales and around the world

WalesOnline - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Rival African states to implement US-mediated peace deal

The countries’ representatives have held the first meeting of the joint oversight committee for Rwanda–DRC peace agreement

Russia Today - Top Stories - 1 day ago

The fight over a private Martha's Vineyard beach with statewide implications

This is not about public access or environmental stewardship. It’s effectively an end-run around two decades of legal defeats.

Boston Globe - Opinion - 1 day ago

State of the art: 'My dream is to be in the studio working solidly. Having a full-time job is a distraction from that'

Faigh Amach, at Temple Bar Gallery in Dublin, spotlights work by Ella Bertilsson, Kathy Tynan and Emily Waszak

Irish Times - Top Stories - 2 days ago

She faced $500 daily HOA fines for an unapproved door. A new state law saved her

California has new homeowners association rules. For most homeowners, fines are now capped at $100, thanks to a new housing bill.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 2 days ago

Hot dogs spill across interstate after tractor trailer crash to clog commute for steamed motorists

A trailer truck carrying hot dogs was involved in a crash on Friday, causing a traffic jam with cases of franks spilled across the highway.

Fox News - US News - 2 days ago

Trump Orders Nuclear Submarines Moved After Russian 'Provocative Statements'

Donald Trump and former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev have traded taunts in recent days.

Huffington Post - World - 2 days ago

Newsom's plan to raise $18 billion for state wildfire fund faces tough opposition

Consumer advocates and utilities are lining up against Newsom's plan for electric customers and utility shareholders to shore up the wildfire fund, which could be drained by Eaton fire costs.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 2 days ago

New Hampshire becomes first state in New England to ban gender-affirming care for minors

The new laws make New Hampshire the first state in New England to ban puberty blockers and hormone therapy for transgender minors.

Boston Globe - Politics - 2 days ago

Landlords can't penalize tenants for reasonable wear and tear, state's top court says

The court also says signed leases requiring professionally cleaning are void and unenforceable, a victory for tenants.

Boston Globe - Business - 2 days ago

Why it is a mistake to recognize a Palestinian state -- Marcus Gee

Canada’s empty gesture may delay true statehood

The Globe and Mail - Opinion - 2 days ago

Less staff, even less trust: Some states say they can't rely on DHS for election security

Staffing cuts and politics have left some state election heads unsure of how they would work with the federal government if they are hacked.

NBC News - Technology - 2 days ago

Does the recognition of a state answer the 'Palestine question?' -- Raja G. Khouri

For decades, the West paid lip service to a two-state solution, while letting the possibility of it becoming real slip by

The Globe and Mail - Opinion - 2 days ago

China State Media Reveals New Nuclear-Armed Submarine

Each Chinese Type 094 nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine is capable of carrying up to 12 nuclear ballistic missiles.

Newsweek - World - 2 days ago

Former Canadian diplomats call on Carney to recognize a Palestinian state -- July 30, 2025

Declaration would ‘send a clear message to the current Israeli government,’ letter says

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 2 days ago

Carney says Canada intends to recognize a Palestinian state in September -- July 30, 2025

Prime Minister says the decision is based on the Palestinian Authority’s commitments to essential reforms

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 2 days ago

Foie gras still on some store shelves in California, despite state ban

California banned the sale of foie gras -- the French delicacy made from the livers of goose and duck. So why can it still be found on store shelves?

Los Angeles Times - Science - 2 days ago

Recognition of a Palestinian state has become a punishment for Israel, says its former prime minister

Ehud Olmert says promises by powerful nations amount to a threat to dismantle Netanyahu’s legacy

Irish Times - World - 2 days ago

State Department Says US Will Deny Visas for Palestinian Authority Officials

Washington accused the Palestinian Authority and the Palestine Liberation Organization of supporting terrorism.

Epoch Times - US News - 2 days ago

US tariffs will mean 70,000 fewer jobs created in Irish economy, Department of Finance warns

Much of the detail in the deal brokered this week between Brussels and Washington has yet to be ironed out

Irish Times - Business - 2 days ago

Clark County Council weighs how to address Vancouver Lake issues after state pulls $330,000

Clark County will have to decide how — or whether — to fund ongoing efforts to improve water quality and reduce toxic algae at Vancouver Lake now that the state has pulled $330,000 in funding for the

The Columbian - Politics - 2 days ago

This Mosquito-Borne Illness Is Being Reported In Multiple States — Here's What To Know

Experts explain the warning signs of the illness, and offer advice to protect yourself from mosquitoes and mosquito-borne illnesses.

Huffington Post - Health - 2 days ago

Cloud partnerships with Chinese state industry poses grave danger to American data security, new report finds

Amazon and Microsoft are required to transfer foreign data, including that of Americans, to the Chinese Communist Party upon request, according to the report.

Washington Examiner - Top Stories - 2 days ago

State swing: recognising Palestine

Also on the daily podcast: gaming out the economics of an AI-superintelligence era and a tribute to Tom Lehrer

Economist - Top Stories - 2 days ago

LETTERS -- 'It perplexes me why Canada, Britain and France are taking the lead on statehood for Palestine.' Letters to the editor for Aug. 1

In today’s letters to the editor: Palestine; long ballots; supply management; Stephen Colbert; Canadian culture; movie theatres; Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry

The Globe and Mail - Opinion - 2 days ago

Canada, NATO allies warn of 'growing number' of state threats from Iran

Canada and many of its NATO allies released a joint statement Thursday condemning a 'growing number' of state threats from Iranian intelligence services.

CTV News - Politics - 3 days ago

Poilievre slams Carney's plan to recognize Palestinian state

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says Carney's plan to recognize a Palestinian state 'rewards' Hamas. Power & Politics hears from Conservative foreign affairs critic Michael Chong on his party's concerns.

CBC News - Politics - 3 days ago

Slovenia becomes 1st EU state to impose arms embargo on Israel

Slovenia said on Thursday it will impose an embargo on exports, imports and transit of arms to Israel, becoming the first European country to do so over...

Daily Sabah - Business - 3 days ago

Trump's 'displeasure' at prospect of allies recognizing Palestinian state

Washington: President Donald Trump has expressed displeasure with leaders of France, the United Kingdom and Canada for saying they plan to recognize a...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 3 days ago

Bueller? Bueller? These state lawmakers missed the most work in 2025

State legislator is a part-time gig in Arizona. In 2025, some legislators were more part-time than others.

Phoenix New Times - US News - 3 days ago

A Palestinian State Is Important but No Substitute for Ending Atrocities

It is unclear how the lightening rod of Palestinian statehood will end the daily massacres in Gaza or reverse the ongoing famine, particularly as Israel remains both defiant and cosseted by the U.S.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Indian state refiners stop buying Russian oil: report

Indian state refiners have stopped buying Russian oil in the past week as discounts narrowed this month and US President Donald Trump warned countries not to purchase oil from Moscow, industry...

International The News - Business - 3 days ago

World's oldest baby is born in the United States

The embryo was created in 1994, when the adoptive father was still a toddler. A Christian "embryo adoption" agency facilitated the donation.

Sky News - Technology - 3 days ago

More countries plan to recognise state of Palestine at UN General Assembly

US visa ban on Palestinian officials could harden support for official recognition

Irish Times - World - 3 days ago

France's recognition of Palestinian state: A 'symbolic' move with questionable effectiveness

Macron's announcement convinced others to follow suit, but doesn't address Gaza urgency or guarantee viability of the Palestinian state in the face of Israeli occupation

Middle East Eye - US News - 3 days ago

Clark County cities grapple with e-bike, electric motorcycle riders as some flout state laws - Subscriber Exclusive

CAMAS — With more people turning to electric bicycles and electric-powered motorcycles for a convenient, environmentally friendly and often more cost-effective mode of transportation, local officials

The Columbian - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Trump Slaps Sanctions on Palestinian Authority; Blocks Officials from Traveling to UN for 'Palestinian State'

Trump slapped sanctions on the Palestinian Authority that will prevent its leaders from attending any "statehood" declaration at the UN.

Breitbart - World - 3 days ago

State Department Sanctions Palestinian Authority Officials, PLO Members

A statement Thursday says the move is in the ‘national security interests’ of the United States.

Epoch Times - US News - 3 days ago

Instead of a surreal statement, Starmer should have imposed sanctions on Israel

By threatening to recognise Palestine unless Israel complies with British demands, the prime minister reduces a right to a bargaining chip and fails to apply real pressure to halt genocide

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Carney announces Canada to recognize a Palestinian state despite US opposition

Carney joins Canada with France and the United Kingdom's decisions to recognize Palestinian statehood now or in the near future.

Washington Examiner - World - 3 days ago

UK, France and Canada recognising the state of Palestine has serious implications

Recognition from traditionally pro-Israel Western democracies suggests growing disillusionment with Israeli policies and gives the Palestinians far greater legitimacy.

Sky News - World - 3 days ago

Trump Says Canada's Backing of Palestinian Statehood Threatens US Trade Deal

Failure to reach deal by Aug. 1 could trigger 35 percent tariffs on Canadian goods.

Epoch Times - US News - 3 days ago

Trump Threatens Canada over Palestinian State: 'Hard for Us to Make a Trade Deal'

Trump threatened trade consequences for Canada if it goes ahead with Premier Mark Carney's plan to recognize a Palestinian state, mid-war.

Breitbart - World - 3 days ago

Qatar welcomes Canada and Malta's intention to recognize the State of Palestine

Doha: The State of Qatar welcomes the announcement by HE Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, and HE Dr. Robert Abela, Prime Minister of the Republi...

Peninsula Qatar - Health - 3 days ago

Canada joins France and UK with plan to recognise Palestinian state

Canadian prime minister said the decision came after the Palestinian Authority pledged to hold general elections excluding Hamas and that the Palestinian state would be demilitarised

Middle East Eye - US News - 3 days ago

Trump slams Canada's plan to recognize Palestinian state amid trade talks -- News -- |

U.S. President Donald Trump took to his social media platform just after midnight on Thursday to say he is not pleased with Canada backing statehood for Palestine, under certain conditions. He says it could affect trade negotiations, which Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed have not been finalized yet just two days ahead of the deadline.

CBC News - World - 4 days ago

Canada plans to recognize Palestinian state in September, PM Carney says

Canada plans to recognize a Palestinian state in September during a meeting of the United Nations, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said.

Fox News - World - 4 days ago

Arkansas man charged with capital murder after killing parents in front of daughters at Devil's Den State Park

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.

Fox News - US News - 4 days ago

Mark Carney Says Canada for Palestinian State; Hostage Families Condemn

Families of Israeli hostages condemned the premature move to recognize a Palestinian state while their loved ones were still in captivity.

Breitbart - World - 4 days ago

Canada weighs whether to follow U.K. position on Palestinian statehood -- July 29, 2025

British PM says recognition will come if Israel does not agree to ceasefire. Ottawa has yet to make a decision, according to a source

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 4 days ago

Carney asked if Canada consulted U.S. on recognizing Palestinian state

‘We make our own independent foreign policy decisions,' Prime Minister Mark Carney said when asked by a reporter whether the U.S. was briefed on Canada’s decision to recognize Palestine as a state.

CBC News - Politics - 4 days ago

Carney on whether recognizing a Palestinian state is a 'critique' of Israel

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada's decision to recognize the state of Palestine was influenced by the possibility of a two-state solution being 'eroded before our eyes.'

CBC News - Politics - 4 days ago

Carney announces Canada will recognize Palestinian state in September

At a news conference Wednesday, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada will recognize a Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly in September, but the West Bank's governing body must agree to certain conditions including committing to holding an election in 2026.

CBC News - Politics - 4 days ago

Hostage families blast UK and France for moves to recognize Palestinian state

Hostage families and freed captive Emily Damari criticize Britain and France for moves to recognize a Palestinian state while 50 hostages remain held by Hamas terrorists in Gaza.

Fox News - World - 4 days ago

He called 911 after a fender bender. A state trooper called ICE

A green card applicant got uncomfortably close to deportation after he got clipped on the highway earlier this month.

Phoenix New Times - US News - 4 days ago

US frustrated by France and UK giving 'hope' to Hamas with Palestinian state recognition

The Department of State said the decision to recognize a Palestinian state gives "false hope" to terrorists and denigrates Hamas's victims.

Washington Examiner - World - 4 days ago

Does Trump really have a trade deal with Vietnam? US treasury secretary says 'not sure if it's signed' -- Weeks after President Donald Trump announced a 'great' trade deal with Vietnam, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has raised doubts whether the United States and Vietnam have actually signed a deal. As he said he was not aware of the deal, here we break down the situation.

Weeks after President Donald Trump announced a ‘great’ trade deal with Vietnam, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has raised doubts whether the United States and Vietnam have actually signed a deal. As he said he was not aware of the deal, here we break down the situation.

First Post - World - 4 days ago

Qatar welcomes UK Prime Minister's announcement on intention to recognize the State of Palestine

Doha: The State of Qatar welcomed the announcement by Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, HE Keir Starmer, regarding his country s intention to reco...

Peninsula Qatar - Health - 4 days ago

Why Palestinian statehood won't stop the starvation

<a href=' https://podfollow.com/the-world-with-richard-and-yalda'>👉Listen to The World with Richard Engel and Yalda Hakim on your podcast app👈</a>

Sky News - World - 5 days ago

Canada pledges $30-million in Gaza aid, $10-million for Palestinian Authority to work toward statehood -- July 28, 2025

Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand announcing new funding at major UN conference aimed at finding ways to preserve two-state solution

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 5 days ago

AI in Wyoming may soon use more electricity than state's human residents

Proposed data center would demand 5x Wyoming’s current power use at full deployment.

Ars Technica - Business - 5 days ago

What does recognising a Palestinian state mean?

Sir Keir Starmer says the UK will recognise Palestine as a state unless Israel agrees to end the "appalling situation in Gaza", but Israel says the decision constitutes "a reward for Hamas and harms efforts to achieve a ceasefire".

Sky News - Politics - 5 days ago

UK plans to recognize Palestinian state in September unless Israel takes action

Britain said on Tuesday it would recognize a Palestinian state unless Israel takes steps to relieve suffering in Gaza, where starvation is spreading, and reaches a ceasefire in the nearly two-year war with Hamas.

CNBC - Politics - 5 days ago

Welsh Government responds as UK says it may recognise Palestine as a state in September

It comes after the Prime Minister had been under increasing pressure to recognise Palestine amid the warnings of starvation in Gaza

WalesOnline - Top Stories - 5 days ago

UK to recognise Palestinian state by September if no Gaza ceasefire reached

Prime Minister Keir Starmer says two-state solution under threat and UK will act by September to recognise Palestinian state

Middle East Eye - US News - 5 days ago

No more a soft state: Bharat's strategic turn after Operation Sindoor -- Operation Sindoor, as underscored by Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, and S Jaishankar in Parliament, has made the world take note of Bharat's military resolve, capabilities, and tactics. It has alarmed its enemies, but also made friends uneasy and envious

Operation Sindoor, as underscored by Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, and S Jaishankar in Parliament, has made the world take note of Bharat’s military resolve, capabilities, and tactics. It has alarmed its enemies, but also made friends uneasy and envious

First Post - Opinion - 5 days ago

Palestinian state recognition is a one shot opportunity for Starmer

Keir Starmer will need to weigh up whether the timing of recognition of a Palestinian state is more important for the peace process in the Middle East or his own domestic political problems, says David Maddox

Independent UK - Politics - 5 days ago

Modon Holding delivers outstanding AED 2.1 billion H1 2025 Net Profit, with continued momentum across core segments supported by record AED 10 billion real estate sales and strategic investments

Modon Holding PSC (“Modon”) delivered exceptional performance in the first half of 2025, with revenue and profitability significantly increasing year-on

Albawaba - Business - 5 days ago

Trump gives Starmer green light to recognise Palestinian state

‘I don’t mind him taking a position’ says president after talks at Turnberry golf resort in Scotland

Independent UK - Politics - 6 days ago

Couple killed at Arkansas' Devil's Den State Park 'died heroes protecting their little girls,' family says

Arkansas State Police said Monday they are investigating "any and all tips" in the search for the suspect accused of killing Clinton and Cristen Brink.

Fox News - US News - 6 days ago

State Of Play In Trump's Tariffs, Threats And Delays

Dozens of economies including India, Canada and Mexico face threats of higher tariffs Friday if they fail to strike deals with Washington.

International Business Times - Top Stories - 6 days ago

'I'm angry that my abuse as a child does not count' – State must pay for school sexual abuse

Worryingly, the inter-departmental group seem to be completely unaware of the European Court decision on Louise O’Keeffe’s case

Irish Times - Opinion - 7 days ago

Trump declaring US must win the AI race is 'one of the most important' statements of this term, says former deputy DNI

Former deputy DNI Cliff Sims explains why President Trump's stance on A.I. is so important on 'Sunday Night in America.'

Fox News - Technology - 7 days ago

Arkansas couple killed at Devil's Den State Park while hiking with young daughters; suspect at large

Police are searching for a killer after a husband and wife were murdered while hiking with their young daughters at a remote state park in Arkansas.

Fox News - US News - 7 days ago

State Farm to hike home insurance rates by 27% in this state

Illinois homeowners face a 27% rate hike from State Farm as the insurer cites unsustainable losses. The rate increase is expected to start on Aug. 15.

Fox News - Business - 7 days ago

Yunus's Bangladesh has become a Pakistani client state

Bangladesh and Pakistan have agreed to implement visa-free travel for each other’s diplomats and official passport holders—an unprecedented policy shift that marks the most explicit sign yet of Dhaka’s growing closeness to Islamabad

First Post - Opinion - 8 days ago

PPP fraud in Illinois sees nearly 375 government workers implicated, state watchdog finds

Most quit during the long investigation into fraud in the federal Paycheck Protection Program, a COVID-19 relief plan. A PACE bus driver used her PPP cash to fix her house.

Chicago Sun-Times - Politics - 8 days ago

Starmer rejects MPs' calls to recognise Palestinian state

Prime minister faces growing demands to recognise a Palestinian state immediately amid mounting global anger over the starving population in Gaza

Independent UK - Politics - 9 days ago

Home prices reach record high in June – these states are the most expensive

Record home prices and elevated mortgage rates keep first-time buyers out of the market, with sales declining in most regions as experts cite years of housing undersupply.

Fox News - Business - 10 days ago

Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce celebrates new Dover location of Alexandra Vazquez State Farm

Alexandra Vazquez State Farm celebrated its new Dover location at 584 N. Dupont Highway on July 22 with a Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting ceremony. Ms. Vazquez …

Bay to Bay News - Business - 11 days ago

State lawmakers blow past budget deadline again, but others pay the consequences [editorial]

THE ISSUE: Pennsylvania’s budget is now 23 days late. Few concrete details are known about the status of ongoing talks involving Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro and the leaders of the

Lancaster Online - Opinion - 11 days ago

Lakey: Is the state deceivingly lowering energy costs?

I just received an email from our new governor saying that he has signed legislation to lower energy costs.

Bay to Bay News - Opinion - 12 days ago

State Department confirms US citizen killed in Syria amid Bedouin violence against Druze

Hosam Saraya, an American-Syrian citizen from Oklahoma, appeared to be gunned down by Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s government forces last week.

Washington Examiner - World - 12 days ago

What is MAX, the state-owned app Russia's Vladimir Putin is trying to replace WhatsApp with?

Russia has ordered its officials to switch over to the Max app by September 1. Moscow has, in recent years, been trying to reduce its use of foreign apps such as Telegram, WhatsApp, and YouTube. Russia, after the invasion of Ukraine, designated Meta – which owns Facebook and WhatsApp – as an ‘extremist organisation’. What is the Max app?

First Post - Technology - 12 days ago

'America's Got Talent' judge Mel B's former English estate hits market for $15M

Spice Girls star Mel B's former home in the English countryside is on the market for around $15 million. The historic home was built in 1086 and once housed Queen Elizabeth II as a guest.

Fox News - Business - 13 days ago

Microsoft Says It Has Stopped Using China-Based Engineers to Support Defense Department Computer Systems

After a ProPublica investigation revealed how Microsoft’s “digital escort” tech support service could expose sensitive government data to cyberattacks, the company says China-based engineers will no longer provide assistance on DOD cloud services.

ProPublica - Technology - 16 days ago

Pika: State should stand ground on Sussex growth

“Build it and get the state to spend” seems to be the strategy now playing out in Sussex County.

Bay to Bay News - Opinion - 16 days ago

Pope Leo under fire for 'vague' statement on Israel's bombing of Gaza Catholic church

The pontiff’s reluctance to condemn Israel for strike prompts comparisons to his more outspoken predecessor

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 16 days ago

Dictionary.com "devastated" paid users by abruptly deleting saved words lists

Dictionary website isn’t offering refunds and is now only available with ads.

Ars Technica - Technology - 17 days ago

State schools falling behind private schools in AI 'digital divide' – report

Nearly a fifth of state school teachers in England do not use artificial intelligence compared to 8% of private school teachers, a survey suggests.

Evening Standard - Technology - 19 days ago

Exclusive: Spain and Ireland to join more than 30 states to declare 'concrete measures' against Israel

Turkey, Portugal, China and Qatar also among countries that will be attending The Hague Group’s ‘emergency summit’ in Colombia next week

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 19 days ago

Delaware State Fair set to sizzle in Harrington

THEATER A CHILDREN’S CLASSIC RE-IMAGINED Milford’s Second Street Players will perform “The Secret Garden” on July 11-12 (shows at 7 p.m.) with a 2 p.m. matinee July 13 at the …

Bay to Bay News - Entertainment - 21 days ago

US Commander Says China Has Failed to Coerce Rival States in South China Sea -- Adm. Stephen Koehler, who oversees the largest naval fleet command in the world, gave assurances Friday in a Manila forum of...

Adm. Stephen Koehler, who oversees the largest naval fleet command in the world, gave assurances Friday in a Manila forum of U.S. commitment to help defend freedom of passage and the rule of law in the Indo-Pacific region.

Military.com - US News - 23 days ago

Hollywood soundstage operators are reeling. Will state tax credits help?

Soundstages are looking for ways to drum up business amid the Hollywood cooldown.

Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - 24 days 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 - 1 month ago

Tricking Veterans: Using Suicide and Mental Health Struggles as a Guise for Privatizing the VA -- While attention remains focused on the looming crisis of Department of Veterans Affairs employees facing termination, an even...

While attention remains focused on the looming crisis of Department of Veterans Affairs employees facing termination, an even more ominous threat to veterans' health care advances unnoticed through the halls of Congress.

Military.com - US News - 1 month ago

The state of Boston tech, at a glance

How the local technology sector stacks up when it comes to jobs, funding, and more.

Boston Globe - Business - 1 month 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 month ago

We Fought for This Country. Don't Cut the One Department That Fights for Us. -- On June 6 -- D-Day -- thousands of veterans will rally on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., united by a shared message...

On June 6 -- D-Day -- thousands of veterans will rally on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., united by a shared message: Don't betray those who've borne the battle.

Military.com - US News - 1 month ago

We Fought for This Country. Don't Cut the One Department That Fights for Us.

On June 6 -- D-Day -- thousands of veterans will rally on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., united by a shared message: Don't betray those who've borne the battle.

Military.com - Opinion - 1 month 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 - 2 months ago

Chicago restaurateurs push for repeal of law raising tipped wages; supporters want to expand it statewide

Owners say since the city's One Fair Wage law took effect last year, it has forced them to raise prices, cut staff or limit hiring.

Chicago Sun-Times - Business - 2 months ago

Liberal Oregon and Washington Vowed to Pioneer Green Energy. Almost Every Other State Is Beating Them.

The Northwest states passed aggressive goals to decarbonize the power supply but left it to the Bonneville Power Administration to build the transmission lines needed for wind and solar. The agency hasn’t delivered.

ProPublica - Environment - 2 months ago

Why Hospital Policies Matter in States That Ban Abortion

Our first-of-its-kind data analysis found that a seismic split emerged in how medical institutions in Texas' two largest metro areas, Houston and Dallas, treated miscarrying patients — and in their outcomes.

ProPublica - Health - 2 months ago

'State of Black Chicago' report lays out path to building wealth amid stark racial gaps

The Chicago Urban League report highlights one key statistic: The median net worth for a Black family is $0, compared with $210,000 for a white family.

Chicago Sun-Times - Business - 2 months ago

Have You Been Affected by Changes at the Department of Veterans Affairs? Tell Us About It.

Have you experienced setbacks in your care or benefits amid the changes at the Department of Veterans Affairs? ProPublica wants to hear from you.

ProPublica - Top Stories - 2 months ago

Statewide hotel group signals alarm in wake of government cuts and economic uncertainty

A recent report from the Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association found 70% of Illinois hotels surveyed had cancellations from international travelers.

Chicago Sun-Times - Business - 3 months ago

Help Us Report on How the Department of Education Is Handling Civil Rights Cases

Have you recently filed a civil rights complaint or do you have a pending case? We need your help to get a full picture of how the dismantling of the Office for Civil Rights is affecting students, parents, school employees and their communities.

ProPublica - Top Stories - 3 months ago

The State Medical Board Has Evidence This Doctor Was Hurting Patients. It Renewed His License — Twice.

The Montana hospital that fired Dr. Thomas C. Weiner turned over thousands of pages of documents, but members of the board say they were unaware of them.

ProPublica - Health - 4 months ago

Dozens of People Died in Arizona Sober Living Homes as State Officials Fumbled Medicaid Fraud Response

Arizona officials acknowledged that a fraud scheme targeting Indigenous people with addictions cost taxpayers $2.5 billion. But they haven’t accounted publicly for the number of deaths tied to the scheme.

ProPublica - Health - 6 months ago

Insurers Failed to Comply With Mental Health Coverage Law, Department of Labor Report Finds

The probe found widespread noncompliance and violations of federal law in how health plans and insurers cover mental health care, echoing the findings of a recent ProPublica investigation.

ProPublica - Health - 6 months ago

North Dakota Sued the Interior Department at Least Five Times Under Gov. Doug Burgum. Now He's Set to Run the Agency.

The state was hostile to Interior Department policies during the Biden administration. A review of its lawsuits under Burgum reveals an aggressively pro-fossil fuel agenda.

ProPublica - Environment - 6 months ago

This Kenyan entrepreneur cycled through 7 states in India to tackle racism

"The person was killed in a simple auto rickshaw disagreement, a day before his birthday. It portrayed that the life of an African is very cheap ...."

Global Voices - Sports - 9 months ago

North Dakota's Likely Next Governor Brushes Off Conflict Concerns, Says His Oil and Gas Ties Would Benefit the State

Kelly Armstrong earns nearly all of his personal income from oil and gas. If elected, he'll lead boards overseeing the industry in a state with weak financial disclosure rules.

ProPublica - Politics - 9 months 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 - 11 months 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 - 11 months 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

Department of Justice Opens Investigation Into Real Estate Tech Company Accused of Collusion with Landlords

The DOJ will examine whether RealPage helped landlords coordinate rent increases. Questions also swirl around a 2017 merger deal with its largest competitor.

ProPublica - Technology - 2 years ago