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Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike on July 24, 2026, after the Indian government assured him of measures against exam paper leaks and … Read more
Madison, Wis. — Corey Ruiz, 38, was shot and killed by police on July 22, 2026, after a struggle involving a fixed-blade knife, sparking protests and … Read more
The U.S. House passed a measure to limit President Trump’s war powers in Iran on July 23, 2026, while the Senate failed to advance a similar … Read more
The United States is imposing new import tariffs on approximately 60 trading partners following claims that these nations failed to properly stop the import of goods … Read more
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has sparked a national debate over work-life balance after revealing she typically survives on zero to three hours of sleep per … Read more
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has sparked national debate and concern after revealing in a social media post on bbc.co.uk that she typically survives on zero … Read more
A Miami tugboat captain pleaded guilty in 2026 to seaman’s manslaughter in a 2025 Biscayne Bay collision that killed three girls from a sailing camp, with … Read more
A bear died from electrocution after becoming stranded atop a high-voltage utility pole in Union County, New Mexico, on Monday, July 20. The animal was electrocuted … Read more
Vance Boelter was sentenced to life in prison plus 10 years at a Minneapolis federal courthouse following his guilty plea to all six federal charges connected … Read more
The U.S. Department of Justice agreed on Thursday, July 23, 2026, to unilaterally withdraw grand jury subpoenas served on New York Times journalists. The reversal in … Read more
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has paused a controversial scheme that would have released thousands of prisoners early across England and Wales from September. The sudden halt … Read more
Greater Manchester Police Chief Constable Sir Stephen Watson apologized after admitting that mobile phones seized from Manchester synagogue attacker Jihad Al-Shamie during two separate arrests months … Read more