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July 7, 2026

US launches ‘powerful’ retaliatory strikes against Iran

The U.S. military on late Tuesday afternoon said it carried out new strikes on Iran.  According to a post by U.S. Central Command, the strikes were in retaliation for Iran’s attacks against commercial ships traveling inside the Strait of Hormuz. The post described the attacks as “powerful” and said they were to “impose heavy costs” […]

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July 7, 2026

When clickbait looks like the news: How ‘Angry Farage’ spread on British X

Over the past several months, social media users in the U.K. have been inundated with unusual AI-generated images, including several of a British politician in a fight with the governor of the Bank of England. The strange images have spread widely and are linked to a scam involving a fake AI investment platform.  Throughout May […]

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July 7, 2026

With more prison space than prisoners, correctional facilities are shutting down

The foundations were crumbling beneath some buildings at the Maryland Correctional Institution in Jessup. Others needed new roofs, upgraded electrical systems and other repairs. Fixing the 45-year-old prison would cost hundreds of millions of dollars. So, Maryland officials decided to shut it down. When MCI-J, as the facility is called, closed last week, Maryland became […]

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July 7, 2026

Following controversial red card, US falls 4-1 to Belgium in World Cup

The U.S. men’s World Cup run came to an end Monday night. After days of controversy surrounding Folarin Balogun’s reinstatement, Belgium delivered the final blow in Seattle. Belgium rolled past the United States 4-1 in the round of 16. After all the attention surrounding his reinstated red card, including President Donald Trump claiming he called […]

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July 7, 2026

Judge rules Jan. 6 pardon doesn’t protect accused DC pipe bomber

A federal judge ruled Monday that President Donald Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons do not shield Brian J. Cole Jr., who is accused of planting pipe bombs outside both parties’ national headquarters the night before the Capitol attack. U.S. District Judge Amir Ali rejected Cole’s request to dismiss the case, saying the pardon covered people already […]

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July 7, 2026

Ships attacked in the Strait of Hormuz as week-long understanding between US-Iran expires

The week-long lull in the Strait of Hormuz appears to be over. Two commercial ships came under attack early Tuesday near the coast of Oman, and one tanker caught fire after being struck by what the British military described as an unknown projectile. The Wall Street Journal and Axios report U.S. officials believe Iran’s Islamic […]

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July 7, 2026

Macron safe after Syria blasts; Platner weighs dropping Senate bid after rape allegation

President Donald Trump heads to Turkey seeking greater NATO defense commitments. But Ukraine and Iran could complicate the talks. Plus, Maine Democrats face a growing problem. A new rape allegation has their Senate nominee weighing whether to stay in the race. And after days of controversy, Team USA is heading home. Belgium routs the Americans […]

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July 7, 2026

NATO leaders gather after suspected assassination attempt on Macron in Syria

French President Emmanuel Macron is safe and still expected to attend the NATO summit in Turkey beginning Tuesday after what may have been an assassination attempt during his visit to Syria. Two bombs exploded Tuesday morning outside the Damascus hotel where Macron had been staying, but he was not there. His office says he had already left to meet with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa when […]

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July 7, 2026

Fuel costs are falling. So why are flights still so expensive?

Jet fuel prices are falling, but airline tickets aren’t following. Strong summer demand is allowing carriers to keep fares elevated even as jet fuel prices have fallen about 40% from their spring high, according to The Wall Street Journal. That strategy appears to be working. The TSA screened nearly 13 million airline passengers over the […]

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July 7, 2026

Trump to lift Turkey sanctions, but F-35 sale still faces hurdles

President Donald Trump said the U.S. will lift sanctions on Turkey and is open to selling the country F-35 fighter jets, but he stopped short of announcing a deal. Speaking before a meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the NATO summit in Ankara, Trump said his secretary of state and Treasury secretary were […]