A racy birthday card to Jeffrey Epstein, signed by Donald Trump. Trump’s firm denial, and why the president says he’s suing the Wall Street Journal. Plus, Trump gets a win on the Hill, with $9 billion in spending cuts to public broadcasting, foreign aid and more. And CBS pulls the plug on Stephen Colbert, an […]
“The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” has been canceled, CBS executives announced on Thursday, July 17. The network called the move a “financial decision,” and the last show is set to air in May 2026, according to CBS News. “We consider Stephen Colbert irreplaceable and will retire ‘The Late Show’ franchise at that time,” company […]
Taiwan just launched its largest-ever annual military drill, the Han Kuang exercise, simulating a full-scale defense against a Chinese invasion. Now in its 41st year, the 10-day event mobilized more than 22,000 reservists and featured U.S.-made HIMARS rocket launchers for the first time. Soldiers rehearsed urban defense operations, made use of the Taipei Metro for […]
The U.S. and Panama are conducting a major military exercise during the week of July 13 to practice defending the Panama Canal, an increasingly strategic chokepoint as tensions with China grow. The operation, led by the U.S. Southern Command and Panama’s National Aeronaval Service, runs from July 13 to 18 and includes more than 80 personnel from both […]
A fire at a five-story hypermarket in Kut, a city in Iraq’s Wasit province, killed at least 69 people late Wednesday, July 16, according to local health officials and police sources. The fire broke out just a week after the mall opened, trapping dozens inside. Iraq’s Interior Ministry said most victims died from suffocation and […]
The Trump administration announced it would hand over the personal data of Medicaid recipients to look for immigrants who may be living in the U.S. illegally. According to an agreement obtained by The Associated Press, ICE will receive the personal data of 79 million people, including home addresses and ethnicities. The White House said the […]
Britain’s next general election isn’t until August 2029. But when it comes, 1.5 million more people – some of whom are currently just 12 years old – will have the chance to weigh in. The country’s ruling Labor Party said it is following through on a 2024 campaign promise to lower the minimum voting age […]
Just weeks into operation, a temporary migrant detention facility known as “Alligator Alcatraz” is facing some major issues, including swarms of mosquitoes, leaks, backed-up portable toilets and sewage that must be taken off-site. The poor conditions were first reported by The Washington Post on Wednesday, July 16. Lack of electricity and running water The detention […]
After months of swirling rumors, former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama have addressed the speculation about their marriage directly — and together. Their conversation played out on the latest episode of Michelle’s podcast, co-hosted by her brother, Craig Robinson. This podcast marked the couple’s first joint public appearance since the gossip […]
Popular e-cigarette maker Juul Labs announced that the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the continued sale of its e-cigarettes and refill cartridges. The decision ends a multiyear review during which the organization investigated potential health risks. Juul in the clear The FDA ordered Juul to stop selling its e-cigarettes in 2022 to assess […]
