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world

Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Nears 5,000 as UN Estimates 50,000 Missing

The United Nations warns thousands remain unaccounted for following two devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, while calls grow to ease sanctions to aid recovery.

Jul 17, 2026, 12:47 AM Al Jazeera

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general

Flood Sirens Sound in Comfort, Texas as Guadalupe River Surges Over 30 Feet in Hours

Rapid river rise prompts emergency alerts amid storm threatening heavy rainfall in South Central Texas.

NPR News | Jul 17, 2026, 12:29 AM

politics

Seventh Circuit Issues Decision on AR-15 Ban Amid Supreme Court Review

The Seventh Circuit ruled on an AR-15 ban case shortly after the Supreme Court granted certiorari on a similar issue, while other circuits await the Court's guidance.

Reason | Jul 17, 2026, 12:26 AM

politics

White House Imposes 25% Tariffs on Brazilian Goods Despite U.S. Trade Surplus

The Trump administration announced new tariffs on Brazilian imports under Section 301, raising questions about the rationale given the U.S. trade surplus with Brazil.

Reason | Jul 16, 2026, 11:17 PM

business

Japan Proposes Higher Ownership Threshold for Special Shareholder Meetings

The Japanese government and ruling Liberal Democratic Party aim to limit activist investors' influence by increasing the voting rights required to call special meetings.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 16, 2026, 11:15 PM

general

MLB Bans Use of AI on Dugout iPads to Influence In-Game Strategy

Major League Baseball has prohibited teams from using artificial intelligence tools on dugout iPads during games after discovering custom apps were being used to assist in coaching decisions.

Fox News Latest | Jul 16, 2026, 10:15 PM

Former DOJ Lawyer Liz Oyer Urges Senate to Reject Todd Blanche’s Attorney General Nomination

Liz Oyer, fired after refusing to restore gun rights to Mel Gibson, criticizes Blanche for politicizing the Department of Justice during his Senate confirmation hearing.

Guardian US | Jul 16, 2026, 10:12 PM

world

Spain Battles Major Wildfire in Aragon Amid Intense Heatwave

Over 400 firefighters and 19 aircraft are deployed to contain a fast-moving wildfire in northeastern Spain following a deadly blaze in Almería province.

Africanews | Jul 16, 2026, 9:53 PM

investigations

ProPublica Investigates Private School Transparency and Accountability in the U.S.

A new ProPublica report highlights challenges parents face in researching private schools, revealing gaps in oversight and accountability across states.

ProPublica | Jul 16, 2026, 9:11 PM

general

Canadian Wildfire Smoke Forces Rescheduling of Two U.S. Professional Sports Games

Smoke from nearly 900 active Canadian wildfires has caused hazardous air quality across the U.S. Midwest and Northeast, leading to the postponement of a Chicago Fire MLS match and an adjustment to the Phillies-Mets MLB game.

Fox News Latest | Jul 16, 2026, 9:06 PM

Top Trump Officials Host 66-Nation Meeting Targeting Leftwing Violence

Marco Rubio and Stephen Miller led a conference focused solely on leftwing activism, amid rising rhetoric labeling political opponents as communists.

Guardian US | Jul 16, 2026, 9:01 PM

world

ATO Faces Scrutiny Over $73.4 Million Move to New Adelaide Skyscraper

The Australian Taxation Office plans to relocate its Adelaide offices to Festival Tower Two, sparking debate over the $73.4 million fit-out cost and the necessity of leaving a relatively new building.

ABC Australia News | Jul 16, 2026, 8:54 PM

politics

Trump to Deliver Primetime Speech Unveiling New Findings on 2020 Election

The White House announces that President Trump's upcoming address will reveal information about the 2020 election expected to surprise Americans.

NBC Politics | Jul 16, 2026, 8:52 PM

politics

GOP Voices Concern Over Trump’s 2026 Speech Focused on 2020 Election

Some Republicans express unease that President Trump’s upcoming primetime address may revisit the 2020 election, urging a focus on future contests instead.

The Hill | Jul 16, 2026, 8:48 PM

politics

Senator Jon Ossoff Challenges Jay Clayton on 2020 Election Acknowledgment During DNI Confirmation

During his confirmation hearing to become Director of National Intelligence, Jay Clayton faced intense questioning from Senator Jon Ossoff regarding the acknowledgment of established facts, including the outcome of the 2020 presidential election.

The Hill | Jul 16, 2026, 6:50 PM

general

Elderly Florida Woman Goes Viral Over Crude-Looking License Plate

Nancy Dello Stritto, a nearly 77-year-old resident of Pompano Beach, Florida, received a new license plate with a message she found inappropriate, sparking viral attention and mixed reactions.

Fox News Latest | Jul 16, 2026, 5:42 PM

politics

Steve Bannon Accuses White House Officials of Leaking to MS NOW

Former White House adviser Steve Bannon alleges that White House staff leaked details of President Trump’s upcoming primetime address to journalist Vaughn Hillyard of MS NOW.

The Hill | Jul 16, 2026, 4:57 PM

world

Woman Suspected in Monaco Assassination Plot Found Dead in Ukraine; Two Men Detained

A suspected assassination plot targeting a Ukrainian-Cypriot businessman in Monaco has taken a new turn with the death of a key suspect in Ukraine and the arrest of two men linked to Ukrainian intelligence.

Deutsche Welle | Jul 16, 2026, 4:32 PM

politics

Thomas Massie's Amendment on Israel Aid Divides Democratic Party

A proposed amendment to cut all U.S. military aid to Israel has caused significant division within the Democratic Party, highlighting tensions over foreign aid policies.

Reason | Jul 16, 2026, 4:17 PM

politics

U.K. Proposes Social Media Curfew for 16- and 17-Year-Olds

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has unveiled plans for overnight social media restrictions targeting older teenagers, pending parliamentary approval.

Reason | Jul 16, 2026, 4:15 PM

world

Data Breach Reportedly Targets India’s Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant

The World Leaks ransomware group has allegedly exposed blueprints of parts of India’s largest nuclear power plant, according to Reuters.

Al Jazeera | Jul 16, 2026, 3:58 PM

world

Australian Government Secures Continued PBS Listing for Key MS Drugs Amid Pricing Dispute

Health Minister Mark Butler confirms Ocrevus, Kesimpta, and Lemtrada will remain subsidised on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme while a rapid review is conducted.

ABC Australia News | Jul 16, 2026, 3:42 PM

White House Suspends Trump’s Teleprompter Operator Over Speech Betting Allegations

Gabriel Perez, who has operated President Donald Trump’s teleprompter since 2016, is under investigation for allegedly using insider knowledge to win over $100,000 betting on the president’s speeches via the Kalshi prediction market.

Guardian US | Jul 16, 2026, 3:32 PM

politics

Elon Musk’s xAI Sues South Carolina Man Over Misuse of Grok Chatbot

xAI has filed a federal lawsuit in Texas accusing Terry Wayne Harwood of using the Grok AI chatbot to create and distribute child sexual abuse material through multiple fake accounts.

The Hill | Jul 16, 2026, 3:13 PM