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Record-Low Danube Exposes Probable Mammoth Remains in Bulgaria

A resident near Ryahovo found bones on the newly exposed riverbed as a severe Central European drought disrupted shipping, tourism and energy operations.

US Says It Has Carried Out Heavy Strikes on Iran After Attempted Attacks on Its Forces

US Central Command said dozens of Iranian targets were hit after missiles were fired towards US forces in Jordan, while Iranian media reported civilian deaths on Qeshm island.

The chief executive of the popular gaming company laid off many employees and his pay rose to 38 million dollars

Electronic Arts cut jobs across four studios while its chief executive, Andrew Wilson, received an eight-million-dollar increase in annual compensation.

The World's Most Terrifying Smartphone: Recording, Documenting, and Reporting to the Regime

A Washington Post investigation reveals how North Korea has transformed modern smartphones into sophisticated tools of state surveillance and social control.

National Weather Service Issues Widespread Heat Warnings Across the United States

The National Weather Service warned of dangerous heat across the southern Plains, Gulf Coast and parts of the Midwest, with temperatures climbing above 100 degrees Fahrenheit for tens of millions of residents.

Wall Street Weighs Federal Reserve Decision and Fresh Economic Data

US financial markets traded unevenly as investors assessed the Federal Reserve's policy decision alongside new reports on economic growth and inflation.

House Passes National Security and State Department Funding Bill

The House of Representatives approved a national security and foreign affairs appropriations package by a 217-209 vote, attaching new policy conditions to funding for international assistance and multilateral organizations.

Middle East Conflict Keeps Global Energy Markets on Edge

Oil prices and fuel costs remained elevated as fighting in the Middle East continued to disrupt energy supply chains, prompting warnings of sustained pressure on consumers and businesses.

Pakistan Steps Up Diplomatic Efforts to Ease US-Iran Conflict

Pakistan's Foreign Ministry said it is using the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding to encourage renewed negotiations between Washington and Tehran as regional tensions intensify.

US Inflation Gauge Rises 3.7% in June

The Commerce Department said the personal consumption expenditures price index increased 3.7% from a year earlier in June, while core inflation reached 3.3%, underscoring continued price pressures.

Flash Flooding Disrupts Travel Across US Northeast

Severe rainstorms dumped nearly a foot of rain in parts of the Northeast, triggering water rescues, damaging highways and causing widespread flight disruptions north of New York City.

Fauci Invokes Fifth Amendment Repeatedly at Congressional Hearing

Former chief medical adviser Anthony Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment rights more than 100 times during a House hearing examining the origins of the coronavirus pandemic and federal research funding.

US Navy Tightens Maritime Pressure on Iran

US Central Command said the USS George H.W. Bush carrier strike group continued enforcing a commercial petroleum blockade around Iranian ports, leading to the diversion of 20 commercial cargo vessels.

Poll Finds Most Americans Oppose War With Iran

An Associated Press-NORC poll found that 64% of US adults believe the conflict with Iran is not worth fighting, while approval of the president's handling of the war fell to 28%.

Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rates Steady Despite Internal Divisions

The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged for a fifth consecutive meeting, although three regional bank presidents dissented as policymakers continued to debate how best to address persistent inflation.

US Economic Growth Slows to 1.5% in Second Quarter

The Bureau of Economic Analysis reported that the US economy expanded at an annualized 1.5% in the second quarter as weaker government spending and energy market disruptions linked to the conflict with Iran weighed on growth.

US Launches Strikes on Iranian Targets After Attempted Attack on Forces in Jordan

The US military said it carried out a major wave of strikes against Iranian military infrastructure in response to an attempted attack on American forces in Jordan, escalating tensions across the Middle East and raising concerns over reg...

OMB Orders Agencies to Prepare Workforce Reduction Plans

The Office of Management and Budget directed federal agencies to submit plans for workforce reductions, administrative cost savings and tighter remote work policies ahead of the next fiscal year.

FAA Orders Stricter Oversight of Aircraft Maintenance Facilities

The Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration introduced enhanced inspection, reporting and quality-control requirements for commercial aircraft maintenance providers following safety reviews.

US Opens New Trade Investigation Into Foreign Intellectual Property Practices

The Office of the United States Trade Representative launched Section 301 investigations into foreign policies that it says disadvantage US technology companies and infringe intellectual property rights.

NASA Expands Commercial Partnerships for Lunar Exploration

NASA signed new agreements with private aerospace companies to accelerate lunar lander development, commercial resupply missions and orbital habitat projects.

FBI Warns Critical Infrastructure of Foreign Cyber Threats

The Federal Bureau of Investigation issued new warnings to energy utilities and financial institutions about sophisticated cyber espionage campaigns targeting critical infrastructure.

Congress Presses Ahead With Cryptocurrency Regulation Talks

Lawmakers from the House Financial Services Committee and Senate Banking Committee intensified bipartisan negotiations on the proposed Clarity Act to establish a federal framework for digital assets and stablecoins.

Congress Negotiates Border Security and Asylum Funding

Department of Homeland Security officials continued negotiations with lawmakers over border enforcement resources, asylum processing standards and funding ahead of federal budget deadlines.

Justice Department Defends Immigration Policy in Federal Court

Justice Department lawyers faced rigorous questioning from a federal appeals court over the administration's efforts to end temporary deportation protections for migrants from several countries.

Treasury Expands Crackdown on International Sanctions Evasion

The US Treasury Department imposed new financial penalties on overseas banks, maritime brokers and front companies accused of helping sanctioned governments circumvent international restrictions.

Federal Reserve Signals Steady Interest Rate Policy

Federal Reserve officials indicated they are likely to keep interest rates unchanged as they weigh resilient economic growth against persistent inflation pressures.

House Passes Bipartisan Ban on Congressional Stock Trading

The House approved the Stop Insider Trading Act, a bipartisan measure that would prohibit members of Congress from using non-public information to trade individual stocks for personal gain.

Senate Delays Vote on Todd Blanche for Attorney General

The Senate Judiciary Committee postponed a vote on Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's nomination after Republican senators requested additional information about his qualifications and the Justice Department's independence.

Trump Orders Pentagon to Strengthen Defense Supply Chains

President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the Department of Defense to tighten oversight of foreign suppliers, eliminate sourcing waivers and expand domestic production of critical materials.

Supreme Court Expands Presidential Authority Over Federal Trade Commission

In *Trump v. Slaughter*, the Supreme Court ruled that statutory protections preventing the removal of Federal Trade Commission members violate executive authority, allowing the president to dismiss commissioners at will.

Supreme Court Strikes Down Birthright Citizenship Executive Order

The Supreme Court ruled that an executive order ending birthright citizenship is unconstitutional, holding that children born in the United States to temporary or undocumented immigrant parents are protected under the Fourteenth Amendmen...

House Approves 2027 National Security and State Department Spending Bill

The House of Representatives passed the fiscal 2027 appropriations bill for national security and the State Department, reshaping foreign assistance funding and imposing new policy conditions on international organizations.

Political Uncertainty Grows After Death of Senator Lindsey Graham

The sudden death of Republican Senator Lindsey Graham at age 71 has left the Senate majority without a key vote, complicating negotiations on defense legislation and federal spending as South Carolina prepares to appoint an interim succe...

US Senate Advances Sweeping Russia and Iran Sanctions Bill

The Senate voted 86-12 to fast-track the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, a bipartisan measure that would authorize secondary sanctions and tariffs of up to 200% on major buyers of Russian and Iranian oil while ...

The AI User Nightmare: Private Claude Conversations Leaked to the Internet

Hundreds of Anthropic Claude chat logs, containing medical records and internal documents, appeared in Google search results after being shared by users.

Extreme Heat and Drought Force Temporary Shutdown of Hungarian Nuclear Reactor

Hungary temporarily shut down a third reactor at the Paks Nuclear Power Plant after prolonged heat and drought pushed Danube River water levels to record lows, underscoring the growing impact of climate-related stress on Europe's energy ...

Japan Cuts Annual Economic Growth Forecast as Higher Energy Costs Weigh on Outlook

The Japanese government lowered its economic growth forecast for the current fiscal year to 0.9% from 1.3%, citing rising crude oil import costs and continued pressure on the resource-poor country's economic outlook.

Eurozone Economy Grows Faster Than Expected in Second Quarter

Gross domestic product across the 21-member eurozone expanded by 0.4% in the second quarter, beating forecasts as domestic demand and manufacturing remained resilient despite supply chain disruptions and volatile energy markets.

Federal Reserve Holds U.S. Interest Rates Steady as Markets Watch Inflation and Global Risks

The U.S. Federal Reserve kept its benchmark federal funds rate unchanged at 3.5% to 3.75% under Chair Kevin Warsh, in line with market expectations as policymakers continue to assess inflation and geopolitical uncertainty.

Fatal Magnitude 7.1 Earthquake in Southern Japan Leaves Dozens Dead and Disrupts Economy

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture has killed at least 34 people, triggering a major emergency response and causing preliminary insured commercial and residential property losses estimated at more than $1.1 billion.

Mediators Report Progress on Gaza Governance and Demilitarization Talks Despite Ongoing Fighting

Egyptian, Qatari and Turkish mediators said negotiations in Cairo have made progress on a U.S.-backed proposal to decommission weapons in Gaza and transfer administrative authority to a specialized national committee, even as Israeli mil...

United States Launches Retaliatory Airstrikes on Iranian Targets as Middle East Tensions Escalate

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump carried out new airstrikes against Iranian targets and affiliated paramilitary forces in Iraq in response to recent attacks by Tehran, prompting condemnation from the Iraqi government and...

UK: Former Football Association Leaders Call for World Cup Boycott Over FIFA Privatization Plan

Critics urge the Football Association and UEFA to withdraw from upcoming tournaments to oppose Gianni Infantino's £15 billion commercial scheme.

Forbidden Love: China severs millions from their virtual partners

New Chinese regulations prohibit AI chatbots from forming emotional dependencies with humans, even as the nation advances hyper-realistic humanoid robotics.