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Maine Senate Race Faces Legal Test After Troy Jackson Nomination
Maine Democrats selected Troy Jackson to replace Graham Platner in the U.S. Senate race, but a legal challenge could complicate…
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UNRWA Under Pressure as U.S. Referral Names 101 Staff
UNRWA is facing renewed scrutiny after U.S. investigators referred 101 current or former staff for possible sanctions tied to the…
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Homebuyer Demand in High-Risk Areas Stays Strong Despite $11.2 Trillion Climate Exposure
Nearly a quarter of U.S. homes are in severe weather risk zones, yet buyer demand remains resilient as lower prices…
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Madison Police Shooting Sparks Protests After July 22 Fatal Encounter
A fatal police shooting in Madison, Wisconsin, on July 22, 2026, has triggered protests and renewed scrutiny of police use…
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US Sanctions 7 Over Alleged Hamas Support, Including UK-Based Muslim Brotherhood Official
The United States imposed sanctions on seven individuals and entities tied to alleged Hamas financing, including a UK-based Muslim Brotherhood…
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Trump Correspondents’ Dinner Appearance Puts Security and 2028 Talk Back in Focus
Donald Trump used the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Dinner on July 24 to mix media criticism with jokes about a…
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Amaranta Hank Joins Colombia Senate After Historic Pact Wins 25 Seats
Deyci Alejandra Omaña Ortiz, known publicly as Amaranta Hank, has been sworn in to Colombia’s Senate after winning a seat…
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Pentagon’s $1.5 Trillion Budget Push Faces Senate Test After House Vote
The Pentagon’s proposed $1.5 trillion FY2027 budget has become a major political and fiscal flashpoint after the House authorized $1.15…
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Bill Gates-Epstein Review Finds 30 Meetings Despite Internal Warnings
An independent review found Bill Gates and foundation officials met Jeffrey Epstein about 30 times from 2011 to 2014 despite…
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AB InBev Tops Global Beer Brewers With 13.1 Billion Gallons in 2024
AB InBev remained the world’s largest beer brewer in 2024, producing 13.1 billion U.S. gallons. The latest industry ranking also…
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Global Military Spending Hits $2.887 Trillion as Taiwan and Hormuz Risks Rise
Global military spending reached a record $2.887 trillion in 2025, underscoring how rearmament in Europe, Asia and the Middle East…
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Canada CPI Slows to 2.8% in June as Gasoline Prices Cool
Canada’s annual inflation rate eased to 2.8% in June 2026, below expectations, as a sharp monthly drop in gasoline prices…